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New-York tribune., 1900-01-26
NATIONAL BOARD OF TRADE.
REPORTS ON CUBAN CABLE SERVICE AND
RAILROAD PROBLEMS ADOPTED

Washington, Jan. 25.-The first business which
came before the National Board of Trade to-day
was report from the committee in regard TO
additional cable service to Cuba, presented by Mr..
Preston of Boston. He said that the service was
exclusively in the hands Of the Western Union
and additional facilities needed and reported
a resolution urging Congress the passage Of
legislation which will allow the laying of a com
peting line between Cuba and the United States
The report adopted.
A report from the Committee Railroad Trans
portation was submitted by F. B. Thurber, of New
York In which it pointed cut that an adjust
ment of rates advantageous to shippers ana TO the
railroads could be made If the law permitted the
railroads to make agreements under the super
vision of the Interstate Commerce Commission.
Mr.. Thurber asked that the action OF the Board
Ia Bst year this subject be rearmed. This action
was agreed to- He also submitted report tndors-
ing Senate bill No 1.439 introduced by Mr.. Cullom,
with an amendment allowing railroads to have
associations for the maintenance Of fair rates for
the transportation of persons and property, said
to be filed with the Interstate Commerce
Commission After long discussion the report
adopted. resolution was also adopted IA
vCring the passage of anti-scalpng bill. The
Board also adopted resolution favOring legisla-
ton by Congress remedying abuses second class
nail matter which stand in the way of the adop
ton of one-Cent postage. A resolution was also
adopted faVoring the immediate adoption Of local
one-cent postage Drop letters
New-York tribune., 1900-01-26
THE CANARY ISLANDS.

Correspondence of The Boston Transcript
foreign port the halfway house for a hostile
army! An unusual proceeding the Spaniards think
British transport after transport, en- route to
the Cape. puts into La Luz or Santa Cruz to coal
and procure fresh meat and vegetables The
islanders confound the British regulars and the
American troops of Santiago. Americana? Ingles :?
II is the same" they repeat; for the geographical
limitations of the masses, peninsulares and islenos,
are proverbial: Did our boys have to face such
giants?" asked woman party of stalwart
British 'non-coms" marched through the streets.
And they defeated them, too; but that sin YER
guenZa Blanco sold out TO the Yankee" The Cuban
struck the Canaries heavily, and the effects
with them yet. The Islands a Spanish
province rather than colony, and the proscriptive
colonial government of Spain has long been re-
placed by the somnOent and corrupt. but less op-
pressive internal control of the peninsula
Three years ago | witnessed the raising OF an
army corps for Weyler In the CanaTies. AS the
inhabitants were supposed to be fitted for en-
durance OF the climate of Cuba the islands were
dsnnded OF males over the age OF sixteen; Several
or the wretehed youths who attempted to hide
from the eonscrpting officers were shot, and the
impressed groups were driven at bRyonet point to
nlthy troop ships and shipped on 70 perish In a
quarrel OF which they knew nothing and for which
they cared nothing. The miserable remnant Of that
army, saved at the eleventh hour by American in
terVention. as the streets now, cousumptve
emaciated wrecked manhood. To-day we see the
contrast 70 the decadeut Latin.-the Virile AnRlo-
saxon typinso Ia ths British soldier route TO
the fren&
New-York tribune., 1900-01-26
INJURED IN TRAIN COLLISION.

Waycross, Ga. Jan. 25.-In a dense fog at 7:30
O'Clock this morning a special train Of the Plant
System and a freight train had a head-on collision
In the yards here. The special train had on board
about two hundred retail lumber dealers from
Indiana, who were bound for home from excur-
sion through South Georgia and Florida Mr. Davis.
q hardware dealer Of Wabash, Ind. was caught as
two cars telescoped and both legs were crushed.
They will probably have TO be amputated. and he
may die. Mrs. Smith. who held baby in her arms.
suffered severe injury to leg The child was
unhurt. Thirteen other passengers were more or
less severely bruised, but one seriously.
The accident occurred within few yards OF the
Plant System Hospital. and the injured persons
were Immediately removed there. Two
wrecked. Both trains were running slowly or there
would have been q serious disaster. II appears
there a misunderstanding of orders. the
special train running the second section of the
regular train. just pulling into the yard the
freight attempted TO pull out the same track.
The fog dense that the engineers could
only few feet
New-York tribune., 1900-01-26
CAsTELLANE AND HIS THREATS.
HE TELLS OF THE DIRE THINGS HE MAY DO TO
TIE .FIGARo, EDITOR.

THE 'fIGARO EDIIOR
The Count and Countess de Castellane, II they
adhere TO plans made yesterday. VIII go down to
Lakewood to-day as the guests of George ]. Gould
They expect to remain at Mr.. Gould's place for
some days An elaborate entertainment is being
planned in their honor by Mrs. Gould February
TO- The Count and Countess being kept ex-
ceptionay busy with social duties They are at
the Waldorf Astoria very little and spend the most
of their time in making calls attending dinners
luncheons. receptions teas and theatre parties
Despite this pressure the Count keeps up ami
mated rapid fire upon NJ De Rodays, the director
of the Paris Figaro" with whom he is at present
engaged in a controversy
Count de CasteIane said yesterday that he would
take further notice of personal kilograms sent
by NJ. De Rodays or publications in the Figaro" T"
NJ. De Rodays's reply TO his telegram, printed in
the Figaro" was shown him. The Count shook
his head gravely, said that he would not degn to
waste word upon such pitiable object, and nti-
mated that when ne got back to Paris he would be
very likely to blow NJ. De Rodays's head off, and
possibly burn the Figaro" Office down. and then
went
facetious reference the cost of cable seri
ously,s he shows that he is trying to make farce
out or MS malicious attack upon me in his news
paper 1t Is serious matter as he will find when
received almost two hundred letters and cable dis
patches both from friends here and in France sus-
De Rodays. All these letters and kilograms have
convinced me that De Rodays has hung himself
wrong and is trying to wriggle out of his predica-
ment He is wrong. 1 will not be drawn into any
further arguments. 1 will wait until 1 get back to
Paris. Then may not notice him-and maybe
may XIII him. 1 will decide in the mean time
The Count was busy yesterday in looking after
some accumulated mail. He excused himself. say
ing: Remember 1 will not say word more
about De Rodays. have decided not to castigate
this unspeakable wretch any longer, but have de-
cided TO wait until l return to Paris, when l Will
probably blow his head off. Remember, have re-
ceived about two hundred and fifty cable dispatches
expressing the hope that will blow the scoundrel
into atoms. l viii not say another word, but will
keep my tongue until get home
New-York tribune., 1900-01-26
JUBILATIoN IN LONDON.
BULLER's NEWS LIFTED A GREAT BURDEN
OF ANXIETY FROM THE PEOPLE

Ot ANAlEI4 fhOM The PEOPLE.
London, Jan. %, 222 p m-The jubflation
over General Warrens achievement in capturing
Spon Kop on Tuesday night is chastened by the
realization that his success is only provisional
a il appears clear from General Buffers dis
patch that the Beers fully recognize the stra-
tegical Importance of Spion Kop, and that at
the time his message was sent off they had not
abandoned the idea Of recapturing the position.
Nevertheless. a heavy load of anxiety has been
removed from the nation. and there was gen
eral expectation that as the British had sue
ceeded in keeping the hill all day long they
would manage TO retain it until General Warren
plants guns enough on il TO dominate the Boer
trenches right and left. There is the usual dis
position here TO exaggerate the Importance of
the point scored. But the best informed peo-
pie realize that General Butler still has task
ahead OF him calling for the most dogged per-
sistence and untiring attack, and that the diff
hculties will increase as the position develops
The relief OF the tension on the Stock Ex-
change was very marked. Business began more
cheerful all round, and with an upward move
ment under the influence OF the news at the
War Office, and at the clubs and other resorts
there was notable change from the gloomy
fears of yesterday. The appearance Of the
news placards on the streets sent crowds of peo-
pie to the War ONCE, and the lobbies were soon
filed SuffOcatiOn. Those near the notice
board read out the news at frequent intervals
for the benefit of late arrivals who were unable
to approach, and each successive reading led
TO a renewal OF cheering.
In the women's lobby there were signs Of the
sad side OF victory A question often asked was
When viii the casualties be received?" u
Though General Buffers dispatch is dated to-
day, and speaks OF Spion Kop being captured
last night" ii apparently means Tuesday night
AS. according to General Buffers dispatch, the
'sulan garrison was surprised" his subsequent
statement "Our losses were considerable" indi-
Gates that the British suffered greatly later from
the shell fire from further Boer positions.
The statement that there was only small
garrison at Spioa Kop came somewhat as a sur
prise, as il imagined the Beers were there
in great force, and il is taken in some quarters
TO indicate that the Beers were not SO surprised
at the assault as it appeared but previously
drew of their main body. and left small force
70 Withstand the British advance 1t is even
suggested that he Beers inveigled the British
into occupying Spion kop, and have now sur
rounded them.
II is evident. in spite Of the fact that the Brit
Ssh hold Potgieter's Drift and the hills above,
New-York tribune., 1900-01-26
GoT. MOUNTS TRIBUTE TO PREsTDENT

Indianapolis. Jan. 25.-The annual meeting OF the
Indiana Editorial Association win be held to-mor-
row. Tonight over one hundred members attended
a banquet at the Denison President Howard acting
toastmaster. Governor Mount in responding 70
"Our National Adminlstratio ton" said:
Under President Mckinley our flag has been
planted in the Antilles been raised 10 be low
cred no more In the Pacific. IL has In humanfty's
name been unfured In the Orient and will not bs
lowered by William Mckinley. Ominous mutter-
lngs or war throughout the world denote unrest
Mighty events are rapidly succeeding one another
In the worlds great drama. This Is an epochaI
period, Great questions. involving the peace prog
Tess and prosperity Of the Nation, are at stake To
meet tness Ereat responsibilities the United States
has, III NInaf MCKINLEY, q conservative leader,
Sho Will guide the Nation through duty 20 destiny.
New-York tribune., 1900-01-26
TRANsvAAL's CLAIM TO INDEPENDENCE.

MoNTAGU WHITE SAYS IT HAS BEEN
RECOGNIZED BY EUROPEAN POWERS.
Washington, Jan. 25-Montagu White, the
South African diplomat, now in this country,
to-day authorized the following statement:
The impression that is said to exist in certain
quarters that DR.. Leyds is not recognized by
the South African Republic on account OF Great
Britain's claim to suzerainty is false. DR.. Leyds
is credited to and fully recognized as Minister
Plenipotentiary of the South African Republic
by the following Powers: Russia, Germany,
France, Holland, Belgium and Portugal The
South African Republic represented at diff
ferent courts in Europe and on the Continent
the late Jonlher Beelaerts Van Blockland, who
had also been indirectly recognized by Great
Britain.
The suzerainty created by the Convention
of 1881, but abolished by the Convention of
1884. In 1897 it suddenly revived by Mr..
Chamberlain. The Government of the South
African Republic strenuously repudiated the
claim. and 1t has been supported in this by
every international lawyer of note the Con-
tinent, we'll as by such eminent authorities
as Professor Wesley, Sir Edward Clark and Sir
William Vernon HarcOurt in Great Britain. The
international status Of the South African Re-
public is. moreover, recognized by Great Britain
as the following extract from the oft quoted
letter of Lord Derby dated February 10, 1854,
will show:
Your Government will be left free to govern the
country without interference, and to conduct its
diplomatic intercourse ard shape its foreign policy,
subject only to the requirements embodied in the
fourth article of the treaty, namely, that any
treaty with any foreign State shall not be effective
without the approval of the Queen.
New-York tribune., 1900-01-26
THE MANAUENsE's PERnoUs TRIP.

Washington Jan. 25-Reports have been received
at the War Department from Colonel Petit and
Lieutenant Colonel Webb Hayes Of the 36th Volun-
Infantry, in regard 70 the recent trip OF the
transport Manauense from San Francisco TO Ma
Mia with part OF the S6th Infantry. They
affirm the original statements, to the effect that
the machinery of the Manduense broke down
the voyage during typhoOn. that she was under
manned, and that the vessel narrowly escaped
being wrecked She rescued from a pertlouS
condition by the transport City OF Picking which
towed her -eveTal hundred miles into Manila The
reports have been forwarded to Colonel Long, the
qu u1rtermaster in charge OF the transportation
vice at San Francisco, for full statement Of the
facts the inspection and condition OF the YES
sci at the time Of her departure from San Fran
cisco The purpose of the inquiry Is TO FIX the re-
sponsibity for the condition of the machinery OF
the Manauense. Pending the investigation pay
rnents under the charter Of the vessel viii be suS-
pended.
New-York tribune., 1900-01-26
WHY o'BEIRNE WAS NOT RECOGNIZED.

Washington, Jan. 25.-The President to-day
sent response to the Senate resolution re-
questing information concerning representa-
tive of the South African Republic. He simply
transmitted a report of Secretary Hay, who
says:
In October last General James r. OBerne.
distinguished citizen Of New-York, visited the
Department Of State, intimating that he was the
accredited representative Of the South African
Republic. He was courteously received, and in
formed that it was not the practice of the De-
partment of State to recognize citizen of the
United States the representative of foreign
Power. No Government and no representative
of any Government objected or protested
against the official recognition by the Govern
ment of the United States of General OBeirne
or of any one else as the representative of the
South African Republic.
New-York tribune., 1900-01-26
STEELE AND SIR PAUL METHUEN.
london Chronicle.

From The London Chronicle
No one has hitherto recalled the fact that II was
to ancestor OF the commander OF the Guards
brigade the Modder River that Steele dedicated
volume of 'T'he Spectator" The Methuen thus
distinguished was LCrd Chancellor OF ireland
Steele praises Sir Paul Methuen for the frank en-
tertainnent al his table his easy condescension An
little Incidents OF mirth and general complacency
If Manners
Sir Paul was also n OF pluck While land
Ing in Lisbon as Ambassador. arrayed in Court
robes Sir George Rookie with whom His Excel
ency had sailed from England perceived French
vessel entering the Tagus and at once decided to
give battle. Methuen. throwing aside his ambas-
sadorial apparel insisted on accompanying the Ad-
miral After severely contested engagement the
Frenchman struck his colors Sir Paul in his
the FrenchFnan's desk. but slipped and fell into
the water, He was nearly drowned before no could
be rescued
New-York tribune., 1900-01-26
FOR THE PRo-BoER MASS MEETING.

At the meeting of the New-York Committee to
aid the United Republics OF South Africa, held in
the Morton House last night, Robert B. Roose-
welt. George w. Van Siclen, Theodore M Banta
Benjamin J. Spellman, Frederic Ernst John w.
Keller and John J. Rooney appointed Com
mittee on Press and Printing. Kiliaen Van Rens-
selaer, William f. Grell Edward Van Ness, Abra-
ham Stern and Edward c. Sheehy were appointed
a Finance Committee. Arrangements for the pro-
Boer meeting at the Grand Central Palace
next Monday night will be completed at the gen
eral meeting of the Executive Committee this even
ing United States Senator Hale has written the
committee commencing its work. Similar letters
have been received headquarters from a major
ity of New-York's representatives in Congress.
States Senators and Assemblymen, and from the
heads of all the city departments
New-York tribune., 1900-01-26
wGLYNN MEMORIAL MEETING PLANS.

At a meeting of the DR. McGslynn Memorial As
sociation. held Rricklayers' Hail. No. 229 East
Twenty-fourth-st.. last evening. final arrangements
We're made for the memorial meeting TO be held in
the Academy of Music Sunday evening. An
orchestra will furnish the instrumental music, and
several well known vocalists have promised to at
tend. Among those who have promised to make
addresses are the Rev. DIR. Burtsel, Rabbi Gotthei
the Rev. Dr. r. Heber Newton, the Rev. DR.. Rains
ford. Father Ducey and John McMackin. 1t was
announced that all the boxes have been sold
New-York tribune., 1900-01-26
PATRIOTIC BRITISH COLUMBIA.

Victoria, B. c., Jan. 25.-Just two weeks ago
the British Columbia Legislature offered one
hundred mounted scouts to the Imperial Govern
ment for South African service. The offer is
still unaccepted officially, but already $40 vol
unteers have enrolled, Ymira, a town Of eight
hundred people in West Kootenay, contributing
thirty picked frontersmen.
REGIMENTS GREETINGS TO THE KAISER.
Berlin. Jan. 25.-The North German Gazette"
this evening publishes the following:
The commander of the British 1st (RoyaD
Dragons has sent a telegram to the Emperor
from Spearmans Camp, as follows
The Royal Dragons send their respectful
greetings the anniversary Of the birthday Of
their Colonel-in- Chief
The Emperor replied:
THE Colonel-in-Chief sends the Royal
Dragons his best thanks for their wishes.
WILHELM, l. R."
New-York tribune., 1900-01-26
SWELLING

of the glands of the neck, scaly
eruptions, imperfect digestion,
and running of the ears, are
some of the prominent symptoms
of Scrofula. Don't wait until
the health fails, but just as soon
as any of these symptoms appear,
give the child SCOTS Emulsion.
It will enrich the blood,
strengthen the digestion, correct
the disease, and prevent serious
trouble.
AZ ell Druggists: 5ee. and s1.oo
soorT a BOVINE. cnsntsts ksx xerA
New-York tribune., 1900-01-26
JOHN HAYS HAMMOND ON THE WAR.

John Hays Hammond who was a prominent fac
tor in the Jameson raid in the Transvaal in 1895,
and who came to this country from South Africa
three months ago. returned yesterday from New
Mexico, where he went professional work IN
connection with mines. In speaking of the ad-
vantage gained by the British in South Africa he
said:
The moral value Of the victory, coming as it does
at this time. is only exceeded by its strategic inn
portance. The future efforts of the British COM
manders will undoubtedly be to retrieve the errors
initiay made in the dispersion of their forces, by
consolidating these forces and beginning warfare
within the enemy's territory, where the topo-
graphical features are more favorable to the Brit
ish military methods than in the vicinity of Lady
Srnit
New-York tribune., 1900-01-26
LARGE UNKNOWN VESSEL 4 WRECK.

ASHORE ON FoxTAIL POINT IN BAY ST. GEORGE
HER CREW BELIEVED TO HAVE PERISHED.
St Johns N F.. Jan. g5.-News has just been
received that large unknown vessel went ashore
on Foxtan Point in Bay St George. Wednesday.
January l.. Her spars were all gone and lot OF
wreckage was alongside. but she showed
sign of men boats. A southeast gale on Saturday
drove the vessel on the shore. and the ice pre-
vented anybody getting the scene OF the
wreck.
The wrecked vessel IS believed to be large
American sailing ship probably lumber laden, from
the Ciaspe coast There is no sign OF the crew and
II is feared that all have peTished IN the ice laden
waters adjacent. Full particulars are looked for
later
New-York tribune., 1900-01-26
F1LIP7Nos LOSE ETGHTYTWo
INsURGENT FORCE SCATTERED BY GEM
ERAL SCHWAN'S OPERATIONS IN
SOUTHERN LUZON.

washington Jan. 25.-General Otis's cabsd -.
port received this morning indicates that Gen
eraI Schwan is conducting the campaign In the
south of Luzon with the greatest energy. He
has located southeast OF Laguna de Bay what "a
probably the last considerable force OF insur-
gents remaining in one command. and to-days
report shows that. with small loss to himself
and heavy loss 10 the enemy, he has managed
completely to dissipate this force probably be-
yond the possibility Of reconstruction. General
Otiss cable dispatch is follows:
Manila. January %
Schwan concentrated Both Battalion 37th and
39th Infantry at and near San Pablo Laguna
Province on the afternoon OF the 10Th. Hayes
with cavalry striking for Tayabas by lower
road The enemy had advanced from Santa
Cruz to very strongly fortified positions at San
try very broken and mountainous. Schwan
struck the enemy at San Diego. and in an en-
gagement lasting two hours killed eighty-two
and wounded large number Our casualties
were one enlisted man killed and fourteen
wounded including three native scouts Capt
ured several rifles. ammunition. bOlOs and stock
of uniform clothing.
on the 22d Schwan pushed on through 70
Lilo driving enemy back Majaytay where z
force reported by an escaped Spanish prisoner
to number between 1.J00 and 1900 we'll
equipped and supplied, had concentrated watt
ing approach Of troops This position was i'm
pregnabIe via roads or trails. and the troops
were working around either flank OF enemy
when the enemy retreated rapidly with Both In
fantry and cavalry in pursuit
It is believed that the insurgents widely
dispersed. The country is now covered by
troops and our force occupies Santa Cruz, few
minor engagements at other points resulting in
considerable loss 20 the enemy Macarthur
telaoranbs that MacRae struck an insurgent
post in the mountains northwest or POrac, capt
uring the arsenal barracks, ten carloads pow
der and ammunition, and three insurgents with
rifles. The barracks and arsenal we're de-
stroved.
New-York tribune., 1900-01-26
rO PRODUCE THE EupEROP,s PLAY

Berlin Jan. 25.-Emperor williams play The
Iron TOOTH will have its first performance to-
morrow night at the Royal Theatre here His
Majesty has taken much pains about the prepara-
tons especially In drilling the soldiers who have
been detailed from the Alexander Regiment. Yes
terday the Emperor showed them how TO move
about in the performance. Herr Vorhuelson, the
Emperor's favorite stage manager, is here from
Wiesbaden, and has been assisting the Emperor
His Majesty expresses the hope that the people OF
Berlin Will appreciate the play.
New-York tribune., 1900-01-26

Osman Digna was the only leading Emir who
escaped death capture when the Khalifa was
slain in battle by the British force under Gen
eral Wingate in November last. He started away
soon after the battle began, and managed to get
into hiding when the British within touch
OF the Mahdfs followers AS recently cabled from
Cairo: IT was known that Osman Digna was in the
neghborhOod OF TOker. and several expeditions
We're organized from Suakm, under Captain
Burgess, with the result that he was taken unhurt
in the hills January IS
New-York tribune., 1900-01-26
nFIGARov BRINGS A CROSS ACTION.
THE NEWSPAPER SUES COUNT cAsrEL-
LANE FOR 10000 FRANCS.

Paris, Jan. 26-The Figaro" publishes this
morning the following statement by the man
ager of the paper:
Count Boni de Castellane having had inserted
in several newspapers his dispatch of yesterday
which our chief editor personally could afford TO
dsdain, but whose evident intention was 10 IN
jure the commercial prosperity of the Figaro
company, have decided 20 reply to the
Counts claim of 100000 francs by cross ac-
ton for 100000 francs as damages.