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Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-06-12
TO CLEAR SIDEWALKS
Rough Draft of Ordinance Tenta-
lively Agreed Upon.
All Swinging Signs are to be Torn Down Be-
fore the First of Next Year, and Only
Suspended Awnings VIII DO Allowed
No Goods on Sidewalks.

The street COMMITTEES OF the councils
held special meeting at noon yester-
day to take under consideration the or
dinance offered by the finance commit
tee at last Tuesday nights session of
the common council, In reference to the
removal of swinging signs. awning
poles, show cases and other obstruc-
tons from the sidewalks.
The committee agreed tentatively
upon few points in n general way, and
instructed the city attorney to draw up
an ordinance. embodying the points
agreed upon.
The question of balconies and porches
overhanging the sidewalk was discuss
ed, and ii is probable that all such will
ibe tNbooed Iby the new ordinance.
The ordinance will provide that here
after all awnings are to be suspended
from the buildings and to extend not
less than ten feet or to the curbline
where the sidewalk is less than ten
feet. The awnings are to be eight feet
above the sidewalk at the lowest point.
All aWnINg posts nrc to be removed be-
fore January 1st 1901.
All signs are TO be parallel to build
ings, and not to project over the side
Walk. swinging SlSHS are doomed ana
Will be ordered removed before January
list 1901.
The display of no goods in show cases
or otherwise will be allowed.
The committee passed favorably upog,
the recommendation of the Brambleton
Local Board allowing the Southern Paw
ing and Construction Company to use
certain ma terials. not specified fn the
original contract, in the paving of
Brambleton and Park avenues, in
Bramblcton ward.
The park committee held n meeting
yesterday, but transacted only routine
business.
The select council will meet tonight
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-06-12
obsequles of Mr.. R. D. smlthers

The funeral of the late RID. Smithers,
whose death has been noted in these
columns. was held from the residence
of Mr.. J. II. Reip. Wiloughby avenue.
Brambleton. Sunday afternoon at 8
o'clock. and was largely attended. Nor
folk Lodge. i. Z. o. EllSs; Columbia
Conclave. H.. or S. w. M. Oronoco
Tribe of Red Men and Norfolk Lodge
Of odd Fellows. of which the deceased
was Il member and visiting delegations
from other lodges of these organizations
attended the obsequies. The services
were conducted by Rev. w. r. Proctor,
of McKendree Methodist Church, assist
ed by Dr. ]. ]. Hall. OF Park Avenue
Baptist Church. The floral tributes
were very handsome The interment
was in the Odd Fellow3' square in Elm
wood Cemetery. Following were the
pail bearers:
11lks-W. A. Graves. Thomas ]. Fitz-
gibbon.
Odd Fellows-W. G. Ashley. ]. N.
Slade.
Red Men,. e. Howell, c. f. Kege-
bein.
Heptasophs-J. II. Brown. H. c.
Stowe.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-06-12
HARDWARE HANDLERS.
BIG MEETING OF SOUTHERN
HARDWARE ASSOCIATION AT
OLD POINT

OlJO 1OlNl.
The Southern Hardware Jobbcrs' AS
ISOLATION win hold its annual meeting
at the Chamberlin Hotel, Old Point.
Wednesday, Thursday and Friday of
this week. Seventy-one large southern
jobbing houses are in the association.
every State in the Union being repre-
scented by several big hardware houses.
Two Norfolk houses are members of tn +.
observation-disclosures &c Martin and
Paul r. Howard.
Besides the delegates to the conven-
ton a big number OF manufacturers
and others will attend the association
meeting. Rooms have been engaged at
the Old Point hotels for 300 persons.
The three days of the session will
be given over to the general business
OF the association and the reading of
papers, etc.
The officers of the association are:
President, o. B. Barker. of Lynchburg;
Vice President. r. T. Bell. of Weather
ford, Texas; Secretary Treasurer, C. Il.
Carter, of Knoxville, Tenn.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-06-12

great seaside resorts of the country
have been developed and made famous
by outside companies.
When Norfolk, Virginia Beach and
Southern Railway came. by consolida-
ton under the Vanderbilt management,
as the Norfolk and Southern Railway,
all of the property owned by the former
road passed with it into the same con-
troll.
that 1T would be impossible for 1t to do
justice to the vast developing enter
prise. hence the option granted to Mr..
Groves, who is well-known as one OF
the most experienced real estate men in
Virginia.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-06-12
Largo Water Front salo.

Will be sold at auction without re-
serve, June 18th, at the Norfolk Real
Estate Exchange, that large water front
on north side of the Eastern Branch in
Norfolk county, adjoining the city,
fronting on Brambleton avenue about
1000 feet, and extending out to che
Port Warden's line. containing approx
inately 10 acres. Capitalists. Transport
tation companies or others seeking the
one available place for a bridge ter7ni-
nal, ship railway. or manufacturing site
nearest the city, hut not subject TO its
rule will find this n most attractive in
vcs;ment.
See advertisement and plat ut Town
tend & Joynes'. No. 227 Main street, or
II. l.. Page e Co.'S. 90 Bank street.
tn. tn. and sat.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-06-12
PUPILS RECITAL.
CHARMING ENTERTAINMEN
LAST NIGHT AT MARY

WASHINGTON COLLEGE.
The pupils recital given last might at
Mary washington College. by the pupils
of the music department, was charming
in every respect, and the skill with
which the participants acquitted them
selves reflects great credit on the COL
legc and Its faculty.
The Program was as follows:
PROGRAMME.
Piano Duet-"Danse Styriennc. Michlels
Misses Scott and Smith
Vocal Solo-"Night Time" ......
...... Van de Water
Miss Dessa Brandt.
Piano Solo-'Second MaZurlla" GODDARD
Miss Elizabeth Rhodes.
Reading-"A Summer Girl.
..::... ........... Wheelwright
Miss Margaret Smith.
Piano Solo-"To the Evening STAR.
From Tannhausc,). Wagne err Liszt
Miss Dessa Brandt.
Vocal Duet-"Venctlan Song. Sobcski
Misses Warren and Nash.
Piano Duet-"Loin de Bal" .Gillct
Misses Culpcppcr and Seahury.
Rea dinS-"The Arena Scene CFrom
Quo Nadis"o ....... .Sienkicwiez
Miss Leila Warren.
Two Pianos-"Grand Ballet from
Rienzi' ........ Wagner Burchard
Misses Hardy. Murray ana IIlrschler
and Mr. Miller.
Vocal Solo" Slumbcr Song" -. Mattel
Miss Mabel Roper.
Piano Solo-"Polonaisc, IN r
Major" ......... Padcrcwslli
Miss Islcz Bell.
'Chorus-"Annie Laurie" (Arrang-
Piano Solo-"Cuius Amman" Gar
ranged from Stabat Matcr Rosini
Miss Sadie wilkins.
Reading-"A Prince OF Arai1ia" IIOlno
Miss IIlizabeth Rhodes.
Piano Solo-"Grand Nalse brilliant"
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. Moszk owslli
Miss Nellie Sandford
Vocal Solo-"My Heart at Thy
Sweet Voice" ......... Saint Sacns
Miss Lucille Berkeley
Plano Duet-"Invitationn to the
Dance" Weber
Misses Mabel Roper and Mr.. Miller.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-06-12
POSSIBILITIES.

1t is idle to speculate on possibilities,
but we mhy cite n few facts that speak
for themselves. Virginia Beach is cas-
lily accessible by rail and water to every
section of the country. 1t is more CEN
trail than the Northern resorts. The CHI
mate is pleasanter than theirs. The
temperature of the water ds more even
than 1t is further North. The smooth,
hard sand of the beach is uneXcelled,
and extends for several miles. The
breakers are of the kind that just
about strike the happy medium.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-06-12
AGENTS WANTED.

COX on CAN BE MADE DURING
'p ~c, wv next six months by hustling
agents handling our white and fancy
Rubber Collars, Guns. Bosoms and Neck
ties. Patented and guaranteed goods.
Enclose stamp for special plan. NJ. &c M
MFG. CO. Springfield, Mass.
je7-tu. tn. su39t
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-06-12
Another Yacht Race.

The Virginlan- Pilot Is very glad to
learn there will be another yacht race
in Hampton Roads. as the last one was
unsatisfactory In many ways. The race
will probably take place on July 4th,
and there will doubtless be n large num-
Der OF entries. The course will be over
the battle-ground. y silver cup or a
flag will be offered as a prize.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-06-12
WANTED HIM CDNSURED.

hfr. Miller wanted the court to CEN
sure the Marshal evidently, and the
courts language not being strong
enough to suit the attorney he made a
formal motion that the court order the
negatives taken of the prisoners de-
livered up.
Judge Waddill started to postpone de-
cision on this motion. but District At
itorney Allan arose at this juncture and
said that while Mr.. Miller had been
talking he had received a telegram tell
ing of the identification of the prisoners
from the pictures taken.
Mr.. Miller remarked THAT he wasn't
aware that the government agents had
gone 50 far in their unlawful proceed
tinES."
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-06-12
Eye. Examined Free.

DR.. A. Week manager OF the optical
department OF the Gale Jewelry Com
pany, will examine your eyes free. De-
fective vision and complicated cases
specially invited to call de2S-tf
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-06-12
CONTENTION UPHELD.

Judge Waddill delivered n short opin-
ION upholding Mr.. NIillers contention
but said that it was manife,stly too late
for a remedy to be applied. The Gov
eminent detectives alluded to by Mr.
Miller are Inspector Maxwell and other
poStofiice inspectors. Judge Waddin OBJ
jected to the term Government de-
tectives." He told Mr.. Miller that the
Government employed no detectives" "
EVIDENCE AGAINST TIrlnM.
One or two witnesses were examined
in the case yesterday afternoon The
Government has thirty-two witnesses
in all, and District Attorney Allan
claims to have positive evidence OF the
guilt OF the three prisoners. who are be-
lieved to be postonice robbers on the
wholesale plan. The evidence given
yesterday was strong against the pris-
oners.
The defence has no witnesses what
ever. save the prisoners themselves.
who claim they were not in Cape
Charles on the day of the robbery.
PINKERTONS WEIRD AFTER THEM.
Word was received from Cape Charles
yesterday that the Fidelity and Cas-
ualty Company, of Baltimore. had en-
ployed Finkcrton detectives to investi-
gate bank and postofiice robberies
through Virginia and both the Caro-
linas. and that the Pinkertons were
nearly "onto" the robbers. when the
Crisfeld. Md. authorities arrest ed
Blackburn. Dunn and Anderson, the
young men now on trial here.
The Hinkcrty.n men believe the names
given are fctftious. and that the men
were connected with the Strasburg and
Williamsburg bank robberies as well as
4 number of recent pcStofice rot5beries.
The men are known rs Willie s.
Dunn. alias "Kansas CRY Billy"
Joseph Anderson. alias "Swede Whitley"
or philadelphia Whitley" and Charles
Blackburn alias Little Falls Billy"
The Crisfield. Md, authorities say
that the men threw about 500 away
when they saw they were going to be
captured.
District Attorney Allan received n
telegram yesterday saying that the men
had been guilty OF crooked operations
in Nottoway county.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-06-12
Best Values ever
Offered -.,

STACY ADAMS & CO.'S Black
or Tan S. Shoes for Men only, 1898.
Beams Patented Ventilated Black or
Trn S. Shoes for Men only, 1898.
Beams Patented Ventilated Black
or Tan 81 Shoes for Men, $2.98.
cash only0
1t will be money saved to inspect
our extensive line of Mems, Ladies',
Misses and Childrcn's Shoes before
buying else where.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-06-12
WANTED.

w ANTED-I WISH A CLERICAL 20
man: some knowledse Of booislsecpinr and and
stenography; best references; salary no
object: II trial solicited. Address M"
this Office. je12-3t'
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All transient Advertisements in
serted in these columns must BIO paid
for I'm advance.
Rate, ono cent per word each In
sertion, minimum, go cents.
LOST.

r .OST = A PENDANT r e b e C C n
IL Badge between CRANKY and Church
streets, Norfolk, Saturday afternoon. Re
turn to Virginian-Pilot office, Portsmouth,
and receive reward. jel2-3t
T .OST-EITHER IN NORFOLK PUB
IL tic Library or on CRANKY street, near
Treemason, black belt with oxldized
silver buckle. Reward If left with
LIBRARIAN. je10-3t'
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XITANTED-A GOOD SERVANT TO
w do houscwork and cooking. Apply
No. 20 OlneY Road. 1t
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-06-12

w ANTED = TO BUY A LOT AT
w Ocean View or WillouEhby Beach;
also will rent n cottage at either place
for portion or entire season. State terms
Address COTTAGE. caro- Virginian-Pilot.
lie
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-06-12
Virginia Beach.

The Atlantic Hotel will be conducted
as frst-class family hotel. Very low
rates will be made during June.
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Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-06-12
rOUND o.

,EOUND-ADRIFT so PINE AND GUM
~ Logs off my place. on the Southern
Branch of the Elizabeth river. The
erty and paying damages. NICK MOHR.
Watchman at Grass Factory, Poindexter
Place. Berkeley. jest
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-06-12

ENOR RENT-A FLAT OF FOUR
IL large rooms on first floor: $3.50 per
week. Inquire at corner Butte and Brewer
streets. ie9-3t.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-06-12
Goal for Sweden.

The British steamer Crcwe has ar
rived here to load $500 tons of Poca-
hontas coal for Stockholm. This will
be the first shipment of Virginia coal to
Sweden.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-06-12

All transient advertisements In
serted In these columns must be paid
for In advance.
Rate. ono cent per word each In
Rcrtion, minimum, 10 cents.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-06-12

: E'OR SALE-DESIRABLE TRACT OF
II 90 acres of lard. fronting on Princess
Anne turnpike. within one mile OF CITY
limits; terms easy. Apply to i. D. PINK
ERTON. Dickson's wharf. Norfolk. Va.
mal6-1me
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-06-12

ENOR RENT-PART OF HOUSE, FUR
II nished or unfurnishod, or we'll fur
nished rooms. Apply 229 York street.
je10-3t'
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w ANTED-BY A SETTLED WHITE
w lady a place as housekceper In a
small family. Address KATE. Virgnlan-
Pilot office. je10
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-06-12

WI MULTIPLICATION BY Al D. e.
w bookkccper and stenographer. Prac-
teal man; s years experiences; best ref
crences; moderate salary. "B. J. S."
care Virginian-Pilot. jcl0-3t'
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-06-12

EOR SALE OR RENT - CABINET
~ Grand Piano. In excellent condition:
cost $3.50: Will rent or sell cheap for cash.
Apply PIANO" this office. jc10-3t'
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-06-12
SPECIAL NOTICES.

HPRIGlIT PIANO. s1GO = MAGNIFY
~ cent tone, case in excellent condi-
ton. This Piano has been used for 6
bargain. 1t will pay you TO examine be-
fore buying elsewhere. STlEFFS FAC
TORY WAREROOMS, G6 CRANKY street.
jcl2-tf
ENNIE Il. WILLIAMS &. co. WITH
- La Mode Hair Dressing Parlors. 81
Main street. GRADUATE SPECIALISTS.
All diseases of the hands and feet treated
-nn1ec- for REL1ElH- and GIIRE. Our
Chiropody and Manicure Departments
Improving and Club Nails removed by
STERILlZED before using.
BEAUTIFUL and CORRECT SHAPED
HANDS ana NAILS are the result of our
ARTISTIC MANICURE. Ladies and gem
ucmen, try us. jel2-lm
SSE-A FINE CABINET ORGAN.
lent comaon cast sr Tfh isne h n TSGs
WARERooMS. &c CRANKY street. jci4stf
u EAUTIFUL COUNTRY NEAR TIE
ID mountains. Good social surround
inEs; large house; attractive grounds. ice;
daily mails. Address Miss BOYDEN, Cis-
mont. Albcmarle county. Va. 1c7-eod-2w
G.60-GooD. SBRVICEABLE PIANO.
GOone action and case in good con-
d [i,I Terms s. cash and S per month.
SlI:ff , FACTORY WARlcROOAlS. ct
CRANKY street. jel2-tf
mt ONEY IS CHEAP-ONE HUNDRED
1fA to five hundred dollars to loan at 5
per cent. (straighp per annum upon APP
proved real estate. Business strictly CON
fdcntial. Apply ROOM NO. ., Bnlicntinc
Building, 3ii Main street. jcS-fm
"AlR BRAIDS - LADIES' HAIR
AZ Goods--lIalf price. Ladies' Braids-
Ladies' Hair Goods-Half Price. For n
few days-for a few days only. Do NOT
buy poor cheap Hair Goods. when YOU
pricc-half price for few days onIv
NINE GATES. The Reliable Hair Par
lors. over and Ice. Store, Main street.
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Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-06-12

TO CURE y COLD IN ONE DAY.
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets
All druggists refund the money II 1t fails
TO cure T. W. Groves signature 10 on
each box. Csc.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-06-12
FOR SALE

E1OR SALE = TWO-HORSE POWER
Engine and boiler; good repair. Apply
C., j. j.. Balentinc Bldg. Queen street.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-06-12

nor SALE-GROCERY STORE For
- rent, corner Butte and Brewer streets.
SIG per month. Stock and fixtures for
sale. je9-3t.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-06-12
EoR RENT.

ToR REMITTANCE THIRD STORY
H front room, with board; southern
windows. Apply 1877 Duke street.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-06-12
TOOK THEIR PICTURES.
And Lawyer for the Alleged Post
Office Robbers Got Angry.
MIR. Miller Asked Judge waddiII to Havo
Negatives Returned Charged Marshal
and Post ONCE Inspectors with Viola
Unconstitutional Rights of Prisoners
Case on Trial.

| The poStofffce inspectors who are as
sfsting in prosecuting the alleged Cape
Charles postofice robbers in the United
states Court here, and the United
States Marshal, were accused of vlo-
laltins Constitutional law by Hugh G.
Miller. counsel for the alleged robbers,
when their case was called yesterday
Afternoon.
MIR. Miller first asked for a contin-
uance of the case until the next term
of court, on the ground that he had
not had sufficient time to prepare a
defence. The motion was denied by
Judge Waddill. lie then rose to speak
asain. He wanted to know by whose or
what authority Government detect
ives, aided by the United States Mar
shal's force, had taken the measure
ments photographs and general de-
scription of the three prisoners. Charles
+. Blackburn. Joseph Anderson and
Willie l.. Dunn. against their earnest
protest.
The attorney declared that these pris-
oners, in the eyes of the law, though in
dicted, were as innocent as his Honor,
and until they were convicted it was
outrageous for the Nraishals office to
be used by Government detectives" to
threat them as felons and subjecta for
the rogue's gallery. The Constitution
of the United States, he declared,
granted immunity from n prisoner in
any way being made to give evidence
against himself.
MIR. MIDLER'S CHARGE.
II understand" said the attorney
warmly ''that one of the >denuty
1narshals struck one of the prisoners
because he objected to being treated as
Il felon. They were forced TO submit to
such treatment. l want your Honor to
rule on this question now; has the
Marshal the right. have these Govern
ment detectives the right to take the
lpicture and measurements of these plis-
oners before conviction?"
DENTAL FROM TREAT.
During Mr.. Niiler's attack on the
A1ar5hal's office Marshal Treat sat near,
with a broad smile playing over his
features. but he rose and denounced as
false the statement that any one of the
prisoners had been struck.
| Mr.. Miller said that he had the Drls-
oner's word for the foundation for the
statement
Judge Waddill said that in reference
TO Mr.. Miller's inquiry as to the
Ma rshaPs part in the matter, he wasn't
prepared either to endorse or disap-
prove everything Mr.. Treat did The
ICourt did not believe, however, that the
photographs of the prisoners should
have been taken If they protested.
However, 1t was done and the court did
not see how 1T could be remedicd.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-06-12

VIZ ANTED = TWO YOUNG LADY
w clerks at LANGBALLES, $50
Church street. Call after 10 n. m.
jel9-3t*
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M ANTED-sEwING MACHINES TO
w repair: any make. New machines.
$40 and up. J. w. BEASLEY. l6715
church street. city. fe20-tf
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-06-12

w Cooks and two white lady wait
rcsses. Address LOUIS RICHARDSON;
19i Church street. je10-3t'
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I1OR RENT, LEASE OR SALE-LOT
L, OF land. l25N5O. fronting on Mahonc's
Lake; Is high and dry. Enquire J76 Ber-
muda street. mal2-tf
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wv ANTED - a PARTNER IN THE
w White Cement Concrete Business;
good opportunity to the right man. Sole
agent Virginia, Maryland. Washington.
For particulars address CONTRACTOR,
VirEinian-Piot. jc10-3t'
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1900-12-12
THE QUESTION OF TRUSTS.
Every Phase of 1t Should BE Carefully
Studied by Congress.

In my last annual message to the
congress I called attention to the neces-
sity for early action to remedy such
evils as might be found to exist in con-
nection with combinations of capital
organized into trusts, and again invite
attention to my discussion of the sub
ject at that time, which concluded with
these words:
ct is apparent that uniformity of
legislation upon this subject in the sew
eral states is much to be desired. 1t is
to be hoped that such uniformity,
founded in wise and just discrimina-
ton between what is injurious and
what is useful and necessary in bust
ness operations, may be obtained, and
that means may be found for the con-
gress, within the limitations Of it's con-
stitutional power, so to supplement an
effective code of state legislation as
to make a complete system of laws
throughout the United States adequate
to compel a general observance Of the
salutary rules to which / have re-
ferred"
The whole question is so important
and far-reaching that l am sure no
part of it will be lightly considered,
but every phase of 1t will have the
studied elaboration Of the congress,
resulting in wise and Judicious action.
Restraint upon such combinations as
are injurious, and which are within
federal Jurisdiction. should be promptly
applied by the congress.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1900-12-12
SPAIN AND UNITED STATES.
Progress Toward Treaty of T., neral Friend
ship and Intercourse.


Satisfactory progress has been made
toward the conclusion of general
treaty of friendship and intercourse
with Spain, in replacement of the old
treaty. which passed into allegiance by
reason of the late war a new conven-
ton of extradition is approaching COM
pletion, and l should be much pleased
were a commercial arrangement 10 fol-
low i feel that we should not suffer to
pass any opportunity TO reafiirm the
cordial ties that existed between us and
Spain from the time of our earliest in
dependence. and to enhance the mutual
benefits of that commercial intercourse
which is natural between the two coun-
tries.
BY the terms of the treaty Of peace
the line bounding the coded Philippine
group in the southwest failed to in
clude several small islands lying west
of the Sulus, which have always been
recognized as under Spanish control.
The occupation OF Sibutu and Cagayan
Sulu by our naval forces ELECTED "A
claim on the part of Spain, the essen
tial equity Of which could not be gain
said. In order to cure the defect of the
treaty by removing all possible ground
of future misunderstanding respecting
the Interpretation of its third article,
i directed the negotiation of supple
mentary treaty which will be forth
with laid before the senate. whereby
Spain quits all title and claim of title
TO the islands named as we'll as to any
and all islands belonging to the Philip
pine archipelago lying outside the lines
described In said third article, and
agrees that all such islands shall be
comprehended In the cession Of the
archipelago as fully as IL they had been
expressly included within those lines,