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PUERTO RICAN TARIFF BILL:
The President Would Have Preferred
Free Trade, But Yielded TO the
House Leaders.

WASHINGTON. March s--The Post to-
morrow will say;
President Mckinley. In conversation
with callers at the White House yester-
day. reiterated his belief that the people
OF Puerto Rico were entitled TO free trade
with the United States. He made II
clear that this view had undergone no
change since he wrote hfs message to con-
gress. He still adheres to the sentiment
therein expressed. At the same time he
said he was unable TO subscribe to the
theory that the constitution followed the
flag; that the Puerto Ricans must have
free trade as a necessary legal right.
when he found that the house deemed
II the part of wisdom. the president ex-
planned to impose a small tariff upon
condition that the revenues so collected
be returned to the island, he had been
constrained to yield to the Judgment of
the houss.
The tariff. under such conditions.
would be no hardship TO the Puerto Ri
cans. Moreover. he believed II advisable
at the earliest moment to secure a de-
cision OF the supreme court on the eanst-
tutional question involved. Therefore he
had given his consent to the nominal tar
in and agreed TO sign such bill. He left
no doubt In the minds OF his callers.
whom he questioned closely regarding the
drift OF public sentiment. that congress.
not the executive, was responsible for the
change OF policy"
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BULLER's GENERAL ORDER.
He Con9ratuIates Both Armies on
Their Splendid Determination
and Courage.

DURHAM, March s.--Gen. Butler In a
general order regarding the relief OF Lady
smith, says:
Two forces during the last few months
have striven with conspicuous gailantry
and splendid determination to maintain the
honor OF the queen and the country. The
Ladysmith garrison for four months held
that position against every attack with
complete success and endured many pri-
vations with admirable fortitude. The re-
lieving force had to force its way through
an unknown country, across unfordable
rivers and on almost inaccessible heights
fully prepared. well armed and tenacious
enemy. and by the exhibition of this cour-
age. courage that burns steadily. besides
flashing brilliantly. accomplished it's object
and adding glorious page to the history
OF the enemy.
"LadyTnith was successfully relieved
and the sailors and soldiers, colonial and
home born. who had done this were united
by one desire and inspired by one ratriot-
ISM"
The order congratulates both forces on
the martial qualities displayed and thank
ed them for their determined efforts Gen
Butler also sympathized with the relatives
and friends of the gallant comrades who
have fallen.
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The Middle West Suffering From Tn
usually severe GaIes.

CHICAGO. March s,-For the past thirty
SIX hours Illinois Minnesota. lewa. Ne
hrAsks Missouri. Michigan and NiScaH-
SIN have experienced a series OF storms re-
fnarkahie for their severity The c. ter,
however. appears 20 have been Trough
Wisconsin ana Illinois an1 along Lake
MiCsiEar. where heavy snow. cs5Gg = Z
10 hail accom- anted ~ gale, has -e-
suited 81 partially 6sm5ralizins tss rail-
road service.
Today the Ohio valley and lower lake
region IS being 6reuchee wtts rain. whica
in places Is driven IL perfect clouds BY
the fierce wind. There ts some danger %
the Chicago water supply being partly cut
OF, as all of the cribs and makes are
heumed In by perfect MOUNTAINS q ice.
and only uacessing work BY the crib
keepers las So far prevented trouble
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sYMpArHIxEs WITH BoERs.
ALLEGED Conversations with the ex-
President ON the War.

NEW YORK. March IA special to the
World from Auburn. Ind, says.
Eek President Harrison has been inter
viewed By many public men OF Indiana in
regard to tho Boer- British war and he
minccs no words In expressing his SYM
patty for the Beers. although he persist
entity refuses to be publicly quoted, lest
his words embarrass the Mckinley admin
is,ration.
Gen Harrison contends that there H. no
occasion for gratitude on the part Of this
government toward the British. He thinks
tho British were guilty OF inhumsn prac-
tees during the Revolutionary war and
that their attack on this nation In 1879 had
no Justification from any Internal toraI
standpoint while their conduct toward the
Union during the civil war was also repre-
henSible.
He sees no occasion for enthusiasm over
the friendship OF the English during the
war with spain, as II WAS a war against
cruelty and clearly for humanity. There
was no reason why the British, or any
other enlightened nation. should not have
been with America on this proposition.
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BILL FOR PACIFIC CABLE.
HOUSE COMMITTEE REPORTS FAv-
ORABLY ON THE MEASURE
1t Provides for = Subsidy TO COM
pany to Lay the Cable of S3oo,ooo
Year-The senate Committee Is
Preparing Similar Measure.

WASHINGTON. March 6-The house
committee on commerce today ordered a
favorable report on the bill for a Pacific
cable connecting this country with Hawaii,
the Philippines and Japan The measure
has been under consideration for long
time and two sessions were held today IN
order to bring the matter to conclusion.
The bin OF Representative Sherman Of
New York, is the one favorably acted on
with a number OF amendments. This VIII
provide for the private construction VI the
line, the government paying $4,000 an
nually for twenty years for the transins-
sion OF messages.
The amount of this annual payment was
the last question decided. The original pro-
vision was for $4,000 but after extended
discussion the reduction to Sga,eao was
made The committee had previously In
serted clause that the cable be Of Ameri-
can make and the cable ships shall be UNI
der the American flag.
Another provision calls for the cornple-
ton Of the line to Honolulu by January l.
1902 and TO Japan by January 1908. Il was
originally estimated the cost OF the cable
would be 5000 600 but recent estimates
submitted to the committee show a rise
In prices Of material viii make the cost
about t1s.oooOo. The governments obu-
CATION. however. Is confined to the annual
payment Of ssoe.oo0
senate for a Government Line.
The senate committee on naval affairs
today ordered favorable report upon the
bin to construct a cable TO Manila by way
OF Honolulu. Midway islands and Guam
II is to be under the direction Of the navy
department and to be a government cable
Senator Hale, chairman of the commit
tee. was authorized TO prepare bill and
report 1t to the senate. The bill viii pro-
vide for the immediate construction OF
cable only from San Francisco TO Homo
lulu, but there - contemplated an ultimate
extension OF the cable to the Philippines
and also to Hongkong. II Is estimated the
cable to Honolulu will cost between $3,-
10000 and 100000.
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WHAT 1T Is COSTING.
Statement of Expenditures In the
War in the Philippines.

WASHINGTON. March s--Acting secre-
tary Meikieiohn sent to the house Of rep
resentatiyps today a statement Of expen-
ditures BY the war department covering
the military operations In the Philippines.
including outstanding liabilities from May
!. 1895 10 November l. 1893. The total II
given at sss.s2s 60 the principal items be-
Ing
Qnartermasters department, tGS. us esl
of which ST.. ias s64 is for army Transports.
ton. subsistence department. s. aS,9l1;
medical department, s1.Ss. i57. ray depart
ment, sic s15 49,; ordnance department. 81.
SO "a
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STEAMER woLoorr All RIGHT.


san FRANCISCO, March s-Tna Pa.
eissc Wha'iuw steamship coupany's nfea m
- Waicot- whlth haS - eans!ders5 lssf
Il reteriee safe ap1 or her way from TINS.
sa@ka 90 1llNa TIVE company has received
2 tcles e. 81 announcing that the Waientt
hnc leF Gu@sssks ZEN lays babtsid sehs,l
We uHas, ~ as@ed BY unavoidable DELAY
The EeanlNr Excelsior. for whose taf~ty
some 8GgTeaAus On was also enfsrtain@ss 4.
reported safe and sSzi@ctsd TO make seat
tie within day or two
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Bogus Captaia to Be Tried.

NEW ORLEANS. La. March s.-Julius
Moyse The bogus Cart. Clark. who de-
ceived and married Miss Bertha Warnken.
Of Ohio, WAS today committed 10 the
United States circuit court 10 be tried On
the charge 81 impeEsonatlns a government
officer.
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LONDON. March 6-tsaae Gordon. the
notorious money lender. who has figured
In numerous scandals, died suddenly today
In Birmingham. He WAS we'll known al
over the kingdom under various aliases.
Gordon was Ia his &th year. He Is said
to have been worth L,eQo COO
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LONDON. March s--r.ady White. wife
OF Gen SIR George White. has been invest.
~ by the queen with the order OF the
Crown cf India.
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PROF, MOSES ACCEPTS 1T.
with His Selection the New Philip
pine Commission Has Been
Completed.

WASHINGTON, March s--president
Bernard Moses. OF the University OF Cali
fornia. had a conference with the presi-
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dent to-day. Mr.. Mckinley rendered him
the vacant place in the new Philippians
commission. ana .dT. Moses accepted
This completes the commission, whose
personnel Is as fellows. Judge Taft 81
Ohio. president. Dean e. Worcester
Michigan Luke Wright. Tennessee:
Henry {. ide. Vermont. Bernard Moses
California
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WASHINGTON. March Seen Carhin
today turned over 70 Mrs. Iawturi widow
~ the tate Gen. Lawion. the fund sub
scrIoed by l.se people OF the country. i;
amounted 10 saS.412 o.
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Britstown has been given carte blanche
by President Steyn TO raise as many re-
cruits and TO do as much damage as pos
sibe.
The rebels in the neighborhood OF Ken
hardt are particularly aggressive, acting
on the supposition that the troops of Lord
Roberts are fully occupied In the Free
State.
Terms offered RebeIIious Dutch.
CAPE TOWN. March IAN official noti-
hcation has been issued that the Queens
town proclamation of February q regard
ing certain terms offered the rebels by
Gen. Brabant, in the event Of their sur-
render. has been withdrawn. but those in
arms against England may return to their
farms upon surrendering their weapons
and receiving a pass. but they are liable
TO be called to account later.
Women Among the Prisoners.
CAPE TOWN. March s.-Many women.
who are reported to be good shots, are
among the Boer prisoners arriving here.
The Dutch church has issued a mani
festo In favor OF the Boer Republics re-
Beers Have All Left.
LADYSMITH. March 5.-There are no
Beers within twenty miles OF here Plenty
OF supplies are available and the troops
are quickly recovering strength. Many IL
the volunteers have been granted fur
louahs.
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THoMAsYi WILLIE. Ca. March s-Mareu~
DAILY. y Montana. with BIS family. ar.
rived YESTERDAY
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Necessity IS the
Mother of hvention. "

IT avas the necessity for an
honest, reliable blood purifier
and tonic that brought into
existence Hoods Sarsapa-
rilfa. It Is a highly conoen-
trated extract prepared by a
combination. proportion and
process peculiar to itself and
gfving to Hood Sarsaparilla
unequalled curatfve posuer.
rs e'onderfd record of cures has made
Il Americas Greatest Medicine.
Rosy Cheeks =" / haue GOOD
health and rosy cheeks. thanks TO Hoods
Sa,saparzIa. It builds me up and
saoes doctor BIS" Mary A. Burke,
East Gar ST.. Indianapolis. Ind.
HodJ SaadabMM
1l2zad slz5l23luD
Hoods Pills cure liv.r Ills the nonirri,ssinr and
enly eathsrtic to take with Hoods s1rsapariiiz.
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rescuers when they thought these men
were in the mine The meetings between
the men who had not yet entered the
mines and their families were very touch
ing. All those who could not find their
friends in the crowd assumed that they
were in the inclosed mine
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COAL.

rors not warm except
through combustion.
Food does not nourssh
exeey, through digestion.
Yen may as well hug a
coal pile 20 get warm as
expect to get Bos1sisi-
inert ont Of food which
-, -~-..,s If.-ss ~
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~ FN"E fVfsH IN UNE DAY.
Take Laxative Braaan Lu1rins Tarletx
All Druggists refund the sucney IN +, saIfs
20 csFe. = W. Groves signature = on
each box *.
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The Beers in Northern Cape Colony are
in full retreat to the Orange Free State.
The possession Of Stormberg puts Gen.
Gatacre in railroad communication with
Gen Clements at coiesberg for, though
the Beers partially wrecked the railroad,
II IL understood IT can be quickly repair
ed and thus the entrance Of additional
British troops into the Free State viii be
facilitated.
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luton to authorize the loan of f3s, 900. 900.
The vote stood lsl TO 2s.
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ORANGE RIVER, g. C., March 6--rhs
recent british victories nave had a won.
derfully aUietinx eject upon the retssl
Dutch, many of whom IN thu nslghhar-
hood 81 Dousias are reported disheart-
enea and about returning 70 their heues
The commando IN the Reighborhooa OF
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From Osfontein, where Roberts is oppos-
ed by a good-sized body OF Beers, there Is
still no news except reports of minor
skirmishes. The position gained by Gen.
Brabant at Dordrecht IL reported 20 be ex-
ceedingiy strong According TO the Times
correspondent the Boers' numbers alone
enable them TO retreat from Dordrecnt
practically unhindered.
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violation of white Flag.


He also reports violation of white
flag by the Beers. and they deliberately
fred at close range on stretcher party.
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Nrpointrd MIthout Innarncr.

Following any discharge from the volun.
teer service was appointed a second
lieutenant IA the regular army and IN
july, 1876. ] was appointed a captain In
one ~ the new tegimenis, ard ~ Jar as
! am sware without The solicitation u any
influence outside % the military service.
l had been an officer nf the army ssote
than four years before had the honorable
and personal acquaintance q any member
OF congress or any enc else Lea toucl w.sh
tho nuthnr.fL.a In " al.lr.t..-.
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Eover|
soldiers
thoritie
Instead
With
we're II
during
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Sover]
The cor|
erai Law
terests
IN cont
keada,i|
{. the NAL
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In the court martial proceedings referred
70 as general order No E. Gen Cafbln.
then lieutenant coaonei. was tried az CHAT
tanScga on four charges as fellows
Charge arss--Cow ardice.
Charge Secon6-Misbehs vfor before the
enemy, In violation of the thi-ty-seooaa
article OF war,
Chsrge three--Coneuct unbecoming an
officer and a gentleman
Charge tourth-COuGuct prefud!sIaI to
good order AID military discipline"
The hnding OF the court was no. guilty.
the court adding a Cause OF ''slsst noaor-
axle seSaistaA"
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How He Was Acquitted.

II have the honor to hand you herewith
an official copy of general order No. s.,
headquarters First division, Army OF the
Cumberland. dated March H. 1866 promul-
eating the proceedings and findings of
the general court martial resulting from
a trial ON all allegations, and your especial
attention is invited TO the unusual express
sion OF the court In its findings. iowit:
Most honora5ly acquit. That the court
was composed OF officers of experience
and high character goes without saying,
and that Its proceedings findings and APP
provel were In all respects regular and
lawful has never been questioned.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-10-19
Won BuELow's POLICY.
Germany's New Chancellor Not an
Extreme PrOtectiOnist.

BERLIN. Oct. 1S.-The selection Of
Count Won Buelow as the successor of
Prince Hohenlohe as Imperial Chancellor
is universally approved. Won Buelow is
popular in Parliament, where his debating
powers and keen humor have secured for
him great authority.
The appointment also deprives the OPP
ponents of the Emperor's Chinese policy
of their principal argument. Their plan
was to attack the Emperor for governing
with Count Won Buelows cooperation
only. and ignoring Prince Hohenlohe, who
under the constitution was supposed to
bear the sole responsibility. This argu-
ment loses weight now that il is known
that the Emperor regarded Count Won Bue-
low as Chancellor in partibus.
A person in close touch with Count Won
Buelow said to a correspondent today:
You may regard the renewal OF treaties
of commerce as certain. Buelow will new
er allow himself to be won over TO the
policy of the extreme protectionists who
would sacrifice the interests of the nation
in order to favor those OF certain classes.
Under the new Chancellor Germany's in
terests will be pushed with firmness, but
yet with moderation. Nothing will be I'M
aertaken that will disturb the peace OF
Europe. Count Won Buelow's acts while at
the head of the Foreign. Office. affords am
pie evidence OF that fact. He also attach
es great importance to the maintenance
of the best commercial and political re-
lations with America"
II Is rumored that DIR. Miguel, the Prus-
sian Minister Of Finance, will retire and
will be succeeded by DR.. Siemens.
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local leaders cautioned their men not to
return to work until they received orders
from President Mitchell to do so.
A meeting OF the executive board OF the
union will probably be held and the ques-
ton will then be discussed of withdrawing
the last clause Of the resolutions adopted
on Saturday. saying the men shall all go
back to work in a body and on the same
day. Most of the coal companies will to-
morrow agree to add to the offer Of 10
per cent increase of October the words
TO remain in force until April l, 1901.
and thereafter Indefinitely" but there will
still be some companies holding out. II
the breaking up of the strike is delayed
on their account it may be week or SO
before work is resumed.
The plan of the union now is to order
all the men who have been offered the
increase until April L to return TO work
on Monday. and advise the men employed
by sthe companies who still hold out to
seek for work at the other mines. There
will be many vacant places owing to the
departure of a number of men to other
coal regions.
The operators of this city who attended
the meeting of general and individual OPP
orators in Scranton today said tonight
that nearly all the operators in the region
will tomorrow tack the April / proviso to
the notices previously posted.
A number OF the general stores here
told the strikers who have been cut off
because they were refused credit that the
credit system would be resumed. This
will relieve a lot of suffering.
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MUST PUNISH THE GUILTY.
French Minister Replies to the Chi
nese Peace Note.

PARIS, Oct. 1s.-A despatch received
here from Pekin states that NJ. Pichon, the
French Minister. replying to the note Of
Ii Hung Chang and Prince Ching regard
ing the peace negotiations, declared that
China. in recognizing that she had violated
the law of nations. admitted RESPONSE
bility to those concerned. He therefore
demanded the punishment Of the principal
guilty persons, Prince Tuan. Chwang.
Kung vi. and Tung Flu Hsiang. He added
that until the heads Of these officials fall
hostilities could not cease.
The note sent to the Ministers states
that China offers to treat for peace. and
accepts the principle that indemnities
shall be paid for the destroyed legations.
the losses to be computed by delegates Of
the powers. It adds that the European
nations may be accorded fresh commercial
advantages or notifications Of the old
treaties, but as the requirements Of the
powers vary It is needful that they indi-
vidually state them. The plenipotentiaries
promise that the princes and Ministers
who were accomplices of the Boxers shall
be punished according to Chinese law.
In offering to negotiate they demand that
hostilities Immediately cease.
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SATISFACTORY TO coNGER.
Content With the Character of Pun
ishment for Boxer Leaders.

ishment for Boxer Leaders.
An important despatch received at the
State Department yesterday from Minister
Corger formed the subject of a conference
between President Mckinley and Score
tary Hay. Mr.. Congers message con
tanned a list of propositions submitted on
behalf OF the Chinese Government by Ii
Hung Chang and Prince Ching. the peace
ENJOYS. which China would like the
powers to adopt as a basis for peace nego-
tiations. While the character OF the pro-
posals has not been divulged by officials
here. it is believed that they are on the
whole fairly satisfactory and will be &C
ceptable in principle, at least to the
nations concerned.
Mr.. Conger it is understood. said that
the character Of the punshments to be
inflicted on Prince Tuan and other leaders
of the antiforeign attacks was salts
factory to him, but officials will not say
whether the reference is to the list OF
punishments received here some time ago
or to a subsequent list. Mr.. Conger had
informed the State Department that he
did not regard the first list OF those de-
signed for trial and degradation as COM
plete.
A verbal answer has been returned to
the memorandum delivered at the State
department by NJ. Thiebaut. Charge
d'Affaires of France. The memorandum
Tecites that all the powers had accepted.
with certain reservations, the French
proposals for bringing about peace in
China. and requested this Government to
instruct Minister Conger to join with the
other foreign representatives in Pekin in
peace negotiations with Prince Ching and
Ii Hung Chang. NJ. Thiebaut has been
Informed by Secretary Hay that he is
gra.ited over the success of the French
proposals and that Minister Conger has
already been instructed to enter into
negotiations with Lii Hung Chang.