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Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-04-20
STRONG POSITION
Is Maintained by the British
Forces
GENERAL ROBERTS
Advancing. Firing Heard
Near Karee Siding. The
Strength of Beers
Unknown.

London, April 2O.-A Blocmlonten
special yesterday says that firing is re-
ported south of Kareci Siding, six
miles north of the glen. The strength
Of the Bocrs is unknown. The Brit
ish infantry supported by the artillery
is in strong position on the large
dam.
London, April 20. There are ma
ny indications that Roberts has start
ed or is about to start for the north
goal. The report of fighting at the
glen may be the first news of progress
and British advance to Pretoria. The
censorship is greatly increased and the
Beers south of Bloemfontcln are re-
ported to be retreating.
London, April 20.-The Blocmfon-
tein correspondent Of the Chronicle
telegraphing Thursday says
1.-THE requisite remounts and equip
mentS have arrived and all the infan-
try divisions are now supplied with
tents.
"The Beers in the immediate
neighborhood are quiet: but both
sides are steadily preparing for the
coming struggle. Lord Roberts is
now ready.
"Several lots of concealed arms and
ammunition have been discovered
here this week. The epidemic of
fever IS abated.
London, April 20.--A deluge of rain
lasting ten days has brought the OPP
efatluns in the southeastern part of
the Free State almost to a StandStill.
The creeks have become roaring riv-
crs and the roads are streams of mud.
Frankfort, April 20.-Gen. Deary
returned from a reconnaissance of the
forces east of the railroad to the
Modder river. Only met a few scouts
but saw British fortiiications all along
the hills.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-04-20
RIVER RISING.

Bellows Falls, April 2o.-Thc Con-
necticut river is higher today than it
has been at any time this season. 1t
has risen rapidly and is now SO high
that most of the machines at the In
ternational Paper company's plant
are shut down. The low lands are
flooded and kilograms received from
Woodsville, N, H., state that the
small streams are full to the banks.
This water will reach here soon and is
liable to stop all mill work here.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-04-20
CHANCERy COURT.

Burlington, Vermont, April 20, 1900
The only interesting development in
yesterday mornings session of chan.
Gerry court with chancellor Taft pre-.
siding was the revival Of the injunc.
tion case OF state VS.. y. A. Woodbury.
proprietor, and Fl. f. Woodbury. and
H. N. Clark, managers of the Van
Ness house. The petition for a tenn
porary injunction in this case was de-
MED by chancellor Rowell. The case
now stands with the others on an ap-
plication for permanent injunction.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-04-20
A new STATES ATTORNEY.

Middlcbury, April 20.-The judges
of Addison County Court yesterday ap.
pointed James b. Donoway Of Middle
bury States attorney of Addison
county to complete the uneXpired
term of Hon. Frank l.. Fish of Yer
gennes, whose resignation from that
Office was recently rendered by reason
of his appointment as National Bank
Examiner u Vermont. The appoint
ment of Mr.. Donoway was unani-
mously made by the judges and his
endorsement for the vacancy included
the practically unanimous recommen-
dation of the bar of this county, and
a large ma iority of the leading men of
Addison county.
William Spear has entered the en-
ploy of E. L. DensmOre.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-04-20
JUDGE LYNCH
Negro Peters Taken From
Jail by a Mob
.R|DDLED WITH BULLETS
Was Dragged 200 yards and
Suffered Great Torture.


Bluefclds, Va, April 20, - John
Peters, colored, who assaulted Kate
Ritchie aged Is and white, on Wed
nesday, was lynched last night.
He had been captured by the aid of
bloodhounds. He was placed in Jail
at midnight. A masked mob broke in
and dragged Peters with rope about
the neck for 200 yards down the rail
road. Hundreds of shots were fired
into his body while being dragged.
lie was dead when they reached the
woods but the rope was thrown over a
tree and drawn up further and riddled
with bullets.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-04-20
SAD DEATH.

Peter Sutherland of Berlin street
died at 2 o'clock this morning. He
was 46 years of age and since the
death of his wife six months ago,
has been suffering from consumption.
There are eight children left without
any relatives in this country, the eld-
est being eighteen and the youngest
six months.
He was a member Of Clan Gordon,
and services will be held an 2 O'Clock
Sunday afternoon.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-04-20
SHOOTING PICKEREL.
Shelburne Pond Fishermen Arrested
According to Fish and Game Law.

Burlington, april 20.--Four Shell
burnc pond fishermen were in city
court yesterday afternoon, charged
with shooting pickerel in violation of
the statute, which provides for the
protection of the pond for period of
years from January to May l. They
were L. A. Allen, Irving Isham, Aus
tin Mckenzie and Ralph Sherwin.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-04-20

Glasses fitted by an oculist exam
ination are far less likely to be wrong
than by "eye Specialist or optician
who is not an eye doctor. DR.. Han
son is the only one in the city who
makes an ocullst examination. Glass
es guaranteed accurate, and cost in
Guiding examination no more than is
usually paid for superficial work to
some one you know little about.
Call and see. TT
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-04-20
INSPECTION OF BATALLI ON.

Co. Il held their first outdoor drill
last night and intend having another
on next Tuesday. Five candidates
were elected and general meeting
held.
1t is likely there will be battalion
inspection held on Thursday, April
Goth at Montpelier, Major Howe of
Northfeld being the inspecting
officer.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-04-20
CHURCH WAR.

Muskcgon, Mich, A pril 20.--An in
cendiary fire, the result of church or
ganization troubles, burned the I'M
manuel Holland Reform church today.
Nicholas Carey, fireman, was killed
by a falling wall and Zen Peterson, a
fireman, was seriously injured.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-04-20
NO JAPANESE liB0RERS.

San Fransiseo. April 20.-Thirty-
three japanese contrac' laborers who
arrived two weeks y q i ,'st return to
Japan on the next stes.mer as the sem
tence of deportation has been con-
tirmed at Washington. The examin-
alton of PA japanese has begun.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-04-20
MORE ARRESTS.

Croton Landing, N. ", April 20
Another arrest today, making 2s in
all. Gen. Roe announces that ~ adj
ditional men have gone to work today
near Peekskill. A hundred and fifty
men are now at work on the dam.
There is no trouble.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-04-20
SUPREME COURT.

The May term of supreme court
will convene at Montpelier on Tues
day, May s. The docket will be out
in a few days. 1t is expected the cx-
ceptiOns in the murder case of state
against Doherty will be argued at
this term.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-04-20
VERMONT WHITEWAS!.EE.

Philadelphia, Pa, April 20.-The
University Of Pennsylvania team
whitewashed the Vermont lads by a
score OF II to 0. The Quakers were
determined to wipe out the defeat of
last year and played the game for all
there was In 1t.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-04-20
OFFICER WOOD.

Mayor IIerscy has appointed George
Wood as regular policeman and Mr..
Wood has qualified and is now on
duty. The appointment holds until
the next regular meeting of the board
of aldermen.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-04-20
PARTY RETURNS
Excursion Steamer New Emp.
land Sighted off Boston
THIS AFTERNOON
DR.. Jackson and Family Pros
badly on Board.

Boston, April 2o.-Thc Dominion
liner, New England, which conveyed
the excursion party to Italy a month
ago, and on board which the small
pox broke out at Naples, was sighted
off the Highland Light this noon.
She has 100 passengers to be quaran-
tined, probably.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-04-20

Frankfort, Ky, April 20.-Henry
E. Youtsey, indicted as one of the
principals in the assassination of Goe-
bel, pleaded not guilty at district
court meeting this morning. The
hearing is set for Monday the 30th.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-04-20
BANK OPENS.
Especial to TELEGRAM.)

Waterbury, April 20.-Thc direct
ors of the Waterbury National Bank
issued a notice this morning stating
that the doors of the bank would be
opened for business at 2 O'Clock this
afternoon, and at the appointed hour
business was resumed for the first
time since it was learned that the
bank had been defrauded of $35, 600
and that the teller, ] C. Farrar, had
made his departure.
The directors in their notice stated
that they are able to open the doors
for business at this time under instruc-
tions of the department at Washing
ton, ID. c., without any impairment
of the banks capital.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-04-20
THE HEPBURN BILL.

Washington, April 2o.-RepreSent-
ative Hepburn announces a definite
arrangement by which the Nicaraguan
canal bill will be considered by the
House May l and ,.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-04-20
Notice..

Any man wanting spare hand tool
sharpencrs, or any employers wishing
to engage union tool sharpeners, can
be accommodated by calling at tool
sharpeners room, No. 16, Miles gran
tic building, from to $3.50 a. M,
daily, except Sundays. J. Il. Sadlier,
Cor. Scc'y Tool Sharpeners Branch,
No. 2. G, c, N, u, 206-tf
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-04-20
CONVENTION CALLED.

New York, April :O.-The State
democratic committee has called the
state convention June ) at New York
City.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-04-20
BASE BALL GAMES.
The National League Season Opened
Yesterday.

VERMONT VS.. PENNSYLVANIA.
Score by innings:
1884 5 7S9
Vermont 900 90 O O o.
Pennsylvania 3 4 2 0l 5 *--17
Two base hits, Shape; three base
hits, Shape: base on balls, off Leary, 2;
off Layton, O; off Oatley, !; hit by
pitched ball, Putnam, Wight, Cav
thorpe; double play, Oatley to Wight:
Shape to Collier, to Jones; struck out
by Leary,2; by Layton, 5; by Oatlcy,
3; umpire; Phclan; scorer, Abbott.
LEAGUE SCORES.
At New York.
Score by innings:
l ? 3 4 6 7S0
Brooklyn 0 900 90 , o. 3
New York O11OO 600 .
Base hits, Brooklyn, :; New York,
10; errors, Brooklyn, 3: New York, /;
batteries, Kennedy and Mcclure, Car
rick and Grady.
AT BOSTON.
Score by innings:
23 5 81 8 8 10
Boston 2001 O3 8 O--l7
Phila. 5 5 O2O 2Ol 3-l9
Base hits, Boston, %: Phila., 10: er-
rors, Boston, 5; Phila., =: batteries,
Nichols, Bailey, Willis, Sullivan and
Clarke; Orth, Bernhard and McFar-
land.
AT CINCINNATI.
Cincinnati, April 10.
Score by innings:
123 4 5 $3.50
Cincinnati 112O 3 l 1--1O
Chicago 1O1OO 5 2 O-13
Base hits Cincinnati, 13: Chicago,
IA; errors, Cincinnati 3; Chicago, 4:
batteries, Phillips, Scott, Pcitz: Grlf-
fifth, Menefee, Donahue.
AT ST. LOUIS.
st. Louis, April 10.
Score by innings:
Il 3 ) s 7S9
St. Louis 600 OOO O. 3
PittSburG O @ O O @ O q 90 q |
Base hits, st. Louis, 7; Pittsburg 5:
errors, st. Louis, 1; Pittsburg, 2: bat
teries, Young and O'Connor: Lever
w WadGcli and thinner.
GAMES POSTPONED.
indianapolis, April 19.-Indianapo-
is Cleveland; no game; wet grounds.
Chicago, April 10. - Chicago Mil
Haukee; game postponed until Satur-
lay.
COLLEGE SCORES.
Worcester, Mass, April 19.-Wor-
;ester, s, Holy Cross, 4; Holy Cross, s,
Brown, ?.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-04-20
OFFICERS ELECTED.

Sanctuary Granite City No. 32,
Shepherds of America, held their reg
ular meeting last night in F. Of A.
hall. The following officers were
elected:
j. Il. Mcdonald, pastor; Charles A.
Londgren, sub-pastor; Peter Alcxan-
der, treasurer; Henry Premier, tinan-
cial scribe; James Neale, recording
scribe; Oscar Burgh, first aid; r. G.
Cullen, second aid; Hugh O'IIughes,
senior keeper; B. A. Bylow, junior
keeper: A. j. Snyder, trustee; Joseph
Yule, ID. s. pastor.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-04-20

Now is the time to but your hose.
We carry a full line of hose manufac.
tured by a wcll-known firm, the Re-
we're Rubber Co., whose reputation is
wide spread as one of, II not the best,
companies in the country. Barre Sup
ply Co., Barre, vt. Clio
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-04-20

Our new line of spring petticoats
have arrived. Neale & Knight.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-04-20

David Mcknight was out again yes
terday after a long illness.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-04-20
NOT INDICTED.
Rumor Regarding Gov. Taylor to tha
Effect WIS rasss.

Frankfort, Ky, April 20.--When
the order of the circuit court was read
today all the names of those announ-
aed as indicted yesterday were read
but the name of Gov. w. S. Taylor
was unmentioned. Thus there dis
position of the rumor thas he has
heen indicted
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-04-20
RAIN TONIGHT.

Boston April 20.--Cloudy tonight,
rain Saturday northeast winds.
The Honolulu republican. [volume] (Honolulu, T.H.) 1900-1902, 1900-12-09

save much. out az q rule that class Of
clerks have 10 one to maintain but
themselves, and IL one cannot save
more than SIS our OF his years labor.
4 Is rather pleasant for him 70 get
SIS clear profit Those who receiTe
the larger amounts usually have fanf-
lies and their savings are lot large.
but whatever they are they are col-
fo-tabIy increased One of my ST.
Pee q rear clerks. With wife and two
small children saved 500 last year.
and nv check for a hundred addi-
cioual was deposited TO his account
the day after New Year. young
woman in charge of department at
$500 year has almost paid for a nice
little cottage in the suburbs out OF
her extra. and so the list runs on
through ever branch OF the business.
make il q condition that all current
obligations must be met at the end OF
the year, as that the savings are &C
tGaI ret profit Every year some Of
the clerks are not entitled 10 any
extra, but IL this is the result of sick
ness ! assume a part or all OF the
doctors bills You may say ii costs
something for me to do this. and |
am under no obligation to do il and
you are right But I have the best
class OF CLERKS in the city and as a
result have the best class of custom
in the city. and | guess don't lose
enough BIZ il TO necessitate an assign
ment at an early date and the mer.
chant smiled with very evident sat
isfaction.
The Honolulu republican. [volume] (Honolulu, T.H.) 1900-1902, 1900-12-09
ENCOURAGING THRIFT.
A Business Man Who Has Found That
X PAYS.

From the Washington Star
Il always have confidence in peo-
pie who save little money out OF
their salaries" said prominent rier-
chant. and do what can 10 encour,
age habits of thrift employ about
IS clerks in nv establishment. -
whom pay weekly salaries ranging
from $40 10 $40. Naturally enough.
more of them get the former than the
latter sum. but they are none the less
worthy on that account In the be
ginning. when | employed only two
people | lived pretty close to them.
ard knew how thriftless they could
be when they were not encouraged
10 be otherwise | have discharged
more clerks for that sort OF thing than
for any other cause. They spent their
salaries. large or snals as might be.
- = reckless fashion and let debt ac-
cuSauiate quite regardless Of the rights
OF creditors. As my business incress-
Ell. and with il my profits and my force
81 people began II give the matter
more study. and in the end. when I
felt able TO be Of material assistance
II encouraging thrift and honesty. I
proposed a yearly recognition % those
who would save somehiaE out q
their salaries. II was small ~ first
but was so successful that today
haven't clerk who has not some
kind OF bank account. and not who
When we get 3 new one who refuses
70 take advantage OF the opportuni-
ties afforded we let him go at the end
of his first year.
My present plan is to double the
savings OF all clerks who receive SO,
sl2 and SIS week; to add % per
cent TO all who receive from SIS to
SIS. and 10 for those over SIS A
clerk on SIS . week or under cannot
The Honolulu republican. [volume] (Honolulu, T.H.) 1900-1902, 1900-12-09
WHITNEY & MARSH. Ltd.
519 FORT STREET.

Holidays
Brightness Goods and the Fairness OF Prices
choose.
The Honolulu republican. [volume] (Honolulu, T.H.) 1900-1902, 1900-12-09
Case Of Family Compact.

+. City Esitor-The boss insists upon
our employing his son here. and it's as
much as can do 10 keep him idle
Friend-Idle, You mean busy.
don't you.
City Editor-No. don't. II kept
him busy il would keep three or four
other men busy correcting his mis-
lakes.-Catholic Standard and Times.
The Honolulu republican. [volume] (Honolulu, T.H.) 1900-1902, 1900-12-09
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
Sterling Silver toilet arti lie $

from 25cts. up, such as Garter Buckles,
Paper Cutters, Satchel Tags, Hat Pins.
Combs, Brushes, Scissors, Charms, etc.
You never make a mistake when you
buy Sterling Silver. 1t is always an
acceptable gift.
The Honolulu republican. [volume] (Honolulu, T.H.) 1900-1902, 1900-12-09

COLLECTIONS PROMPTLY AC-
COUNTED FOB.
The Honolulu republican. [volume] (Honolulu, T.H.) 1900-1902, 1900-12-09
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Mems Fine NeckWear and

furnishing an elegant stock of Squares.
Imperials. Tecks. Batwings and Strings
at 25cts. to scots. Golf and Dress
Shirts. Pajamas, Collars. Gloves. Hois-
cry, Suspenders and Handkeachiefs
The Honolulu republican. [volume] (Honolulu, T.H.) 1900-1902, 1900-12-09
Neckwear.

new caprice in neckwear. We have
Stocks, Jabots, Fichus, and Collarettes
made OF Chiffons and dainty laces,
many OF them hand wrought, also new
shapes and fancies. worked out in great
beauty and delicacy. The styles will
please the eye and the prices persuade
the purse.
The Honolulu republican. [volume] (Honolulu, T.H.) 1900-1902, 1900-12-09
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HandkerchiefS.
Hemstitched,

lace trimmed and fancy corners at BETS,
A finer line at 10cts and great variety
of novelties at 25cts., Scots. 75cts. and
S1.OO, topped out with hand embroidered
and real lace at 500. $3.50, $500 and
$500 each.
The Honolulu republican. [volume] (Honolulu, T.H.) 1900-1902, 1900-12-09
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Large Selections ofFans, Belts

Fancy Carriers. Purses, Shopping Bags.
Umbrellas, Silk Gloves, Combs. Hair
Ornaments, Ribbons. Silk Underwear,
Golf Capes, Separate Skirts, Hosiery,
etc.
The Honolulu republican. [volume] (Honolulu, T.H.) 1900-1902, 1900-12-09

Advances Made on Approved Security
The Honolulu republican. [volume] (Honolulu, T.H.) 1900-1902, 1900-12-09
Silk Waists, swell garments. en-

bodying the latest ideas. all new and
very stylish. costing 500 to 5000
Silks Petticoats from the best maker in
New York at 500. $1,000, $1,000,
$1,000 and $500.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-03-30
DISCREDITED IN LONDON.
story That Russia Has Designs I'm
Korea.

London, March s9.--Ths British gov
ernment has not received any news tend
ing to confirm the advioss from Japan
as to Russian designs in Korea and is In
clined to doubt their accuracy. The
premier. Lord Salisbury 1t. Ii learned,
apprehends no possibility Of sn immedi-
ate rupture between Japan and Russia.
Whatever may be done In the future re-
garding the disturbances around Tien
Tsin, 1t is learned that no steps have yet
been taken looking to concerted action
upon the part OF the pow,rs. nor is there
any indication that oftioial circles regard
the situation In China as serious 90 10 is
p ads out in the press dispatches. From
all sources Of infSy.naticn available to the
British foreign ofiice 1t is judged that
Japan neither desires nor is In any way
nsar ready to dispute with hostilitiss,
Russia's action In the far East.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-03-30
LEG CRUsnED UNDER WAGON.

Biddsford, March 24.-Frank Green
wood of Saco was ths victim of bad ac-
cident this morning. which will probably
result In the loss Of his left leg. Green
wood was driving i've horse team With
load of brick. when he got off his load
to talk with a man. The horses started up
unbidden and he tried to cliIub ON the
cart between thh two wheels, when be
slipped and this rear wheel went over his
left leg. From point just below the
knee the leg for distance Of eight inches
was frightfully mansled and both bones
crushed to splirters. The leg had swollen
to nearly the Size OF mans tody and
blood poisoning IL feared. There Is but
little hope OF saving the mans leg, and
In any case Greenwood win be badly
oripplsd.
Greenwood Is q man about fifty years Of
age and has q large family.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-03-30
PRETTY GOOD PROFIT.
Cargo OF Hemp Doubles ON n. Way "a
This Country.

Boston, Maroh 2e.--Afrer o voyage CON.
sidersd to have been the longest on record
from Cebu, p. L, to this port the steel
four-mastsd bark Anoona (Bsl. was
towed across Massachusetts Bay tonight
and will dock In the morning. She is
laden with 1880 bales Of hemp, the
largest cargo Of the kind shipped 70 this
country. The Anoona sailed August 9TH
and her long voyage oocasiened anxiety
and re-insuranee st Lioyds, London. The
rate advanced until she was spoken near
the equator In the Atlantic. She vas
next heard from 81 Barbadoes where she
put In 10 rspisnish hsr deplsted stock OF
provisions, resuming her tedious passage
February %.
For the past week shs has teen on the
coast sndsavoring 20 reach here. Head
winds prevented her from reaching her
destination and for the greater part Of
the time, she was hove to on Zeal Island.
Since the Anoona lsft Cebu with her
enormous cargo hemp has doubled In
value and 81 present Ia quoted ct is l.s
cents per pound. This means q big
profit for the owners The total valuation
Of the vsssel's cargo Is plaesd at $500, 900.
Two barks which sailed nearly three
months after the Anoona have arrived
here and are now loading outward car.
OoQa
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-03-30
MOI READi 10 CHOOSE

Washington, Mar III 20. Secretary Hay
and the Duke D'AsSas, the Spanish min
lister, today sigssd s'protocol extending
for cir months she rsEicd Of time allowed
Spanish residents 10 the Philip rines &c
elect whether they shall remain Spanish
sub jects or surrender their allegiancs
and adopt the nationslity of ths tarritory
In which they Ieside. The article In
the Paris treaty bearing on this subject
allowed the Spanish residents one yeaI
from the date OF the exchange of ratitica-
tlons OF the treaty, within which to make
their choice. Tha. period expires on th g
18th Of next month.
The extension arranged for does not sp-
ply TO Cuba or Porto Rico. 1t is con
Dned In operation 20 the Philippines, for
the reason that conditions In the arohi.
relago have been 50 unsettled as to war
rant the Spanish residents in helitatiue
TO make an election In this matter.
Many important towns in Luzon, where
Spanish subjects reside are as yet with
cut American garrisona, and the asser-
tion OF American sovereignty over them
has been rather technical than practical.
while ON many of the Philippine islands,
no American troops or representatives OF
the American government have ever
landed. These considerations are deemed
sufficient to warrant the extension TO the
Spanish residents OF more tins in which
to make up their mind as to their fu-
ture 1t may be, too. that the Spanish
residents In these islands. desire to avoid
making o choice until there has been
authoritative and nnsl determination ia
the United States OF the exact status OF
citizsns In the insuiar possessions Of the
United States.