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Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1900-05-31
A MAGNIFICENT HALL.

All the arrangements for the conven-
tion have been completed by the local
committee of arrangements, and the
hall was yesterday formally transfer
red to Chairman Manley's sub-commit
tee of the national committee.
Since Contractor Dietrich, on April
9, essayed the task of making the nee
essary alterations to the auditorium
Saturday was the first weekday that
found all hammers still in the great
hall. So far as Contractor Dietrich was
concerned the work of the convention
hall was finished and the great struct-
ure now awaits only it's gala day attire
of flags, bunting, pictures and flora and
plant decorations to put it in shape for
the memorable scenes which next
month are to be enacted within it's
walls.
To one who entered the great struct-
ure yesterday afternoon it had a sim
gularly impressive appearance. It's Is,
0S0 chairs were all in place, but, save
three or four policemen and a couple
of firemen guarding it. the great build
ing was deserted. AS the visitor en-
ters the doorway in the rear of the
hall the appearance of the magnificent
hall is deceptive, for the thousands of
seats to the left and right of him can
not be viewed at simple glance. But
If he stand in one of the corners OF the
hall it's immensity will become at once
apparent.
AMPLE SEATING ROOM.
The convention hall is 80 feet long
and 288 feet wide. The alterations
which have just been completed have
required 100000 feet of lumber. The
chairs, which are to be occupied by the
926 delegates, and a like number Of al
ternates, allow seating capacity of 20
inches in width. The visitors chairs
are SO placed as to afford the occupants
a seating space of 18 inches in width.
In the section reserved for representa-
tives of the press are 500 chairs. The
press tables are six feet in length, and
each will be occupied by three men.
On the stage are two sections of seats,
each section containing 243 chairs.
The section on the right of the speak
er's platform will be occupied by men,
bers of the Republican national COM
mittee, and that on the left by the
speakers and distinguished visitors.
The side aisles are four feet in width
md the main aisles vary from six to
eight feet.
All visitors to the convention hall
will enter by the main entrance in the
rear of the hall. A large number OF
exits, however. have been provided. OF
these there are eight on each side OF
the building and four in the rear. 1t is
estimated that the entire building can
10 cleared in five minutes.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1900-05-31
Ayers
pills :.:::=: ::.':.::;:::::: s=:

DR.. J. C. Ayers Pills are . specific for
ell diseases Of tho liver, stomach, and
bowels.
N~s II suffered from constipation which ~
+ sumed such IN obstinate form that feared
It would casse stoppags Of the bowels.
-.,A Altar vainly trying various remedies, BE-.
" ga TO take Ayers Pills. Two boxes effected
Q aesaelets ours.'
k D. BURKE Saeo' Me-
s1s "Fr sigAt Saszs I was amicted with
: 8 constipation, W86sa Aacsms so'bad that the
doctors could DO ~ meEs tor NJ. Then
began to~taks Ayers Pixs, Aa4Ssoon the
bowels recovered their natural sAliaa."
WN. Il. DELAuC1TT. Deeaak o.
me HRGk yMAY WILL
= ,Doa't Tshaees Spit ana Smoke Yosr Lie Away.
: TO quit tobacco ensIiy and forever. he mag
netic. full Of life, nerve aud yigor, take No-Io.
BAG. tho wonder worker. that Malses weak men
strong. All druggists, 600 or o.. Cure guaran-
teed Booklet md sample free. Address
ateraiug Remedy On, Chicago or MSW YORK
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1900-05-31
PENNSYLVANIA WANTS
TO HELP MKlNLEY.
Rer National Delegates Will So
Vote on the Vice Presidency.
so SAYS SENATOR PENROsE.
Colonel Quay, Who Will Head the
Delegation From the Keystone
State, COnfers With Sergeant.at-
Arms Wiswell About Details OF the
Great Convention. D
Especial Correspondence.y

Philadelphia, May 29.-United States
Senator Boies Penrose, commenting
upon the probable attitude Of the Penn
sylvania delegation to the Republican
convention on the vice presidential is
sue, said today: There has been no
attempt to get the delegates from
Pennsylvania to the national conven-
tion pledged or committed to any can
didate for vice president. It may be
accepted as fact that the influential
Republican leaders of this state are
anxious and eager to do what is
thought best for the success Of the Re-
publican ticket this fall. The opinion
Is general that the delegation to the
national convention from Pennsylvania
should defer action upon the matter
of the vice presidency until they shall
have an opportunity of comforting in
Philadelphia with the party, leaders
from all over the country, and especial
ly the close friends of the national ad-
ministration. We in Pennsylvania
presidential election in our own state,
but we are desirous of doing that which
will strengthen the Republican organi-
zation in the so-caIled doubtful states.
We want to strengthen the national
ticket, and 1t is believed that the
wishes of President Mckinley and
those whose opinions he values should
be concurred in by the delegates from
our state. I am free to say that it will
be a pleasure for me to vote for any
candidate for vice president whose
nomination shall be regarded as most
desirable by the president. am con-
fident that shold there be such a pref
erence so indicated therdelegation from
Pennsylvania will be aSunit in support
ing such a candidacy"
Senator Penrose isaa delegate from
his congressional district, and he will
cooperate with Colonel Quay in all
matters. The Beaver statesman, who
will be chairman of the delegation, is
the leader of Pennsylvania's "big
eight" the delegates-at-large,
During his visit to this city last
week, Colonel Quay, as the member
OF the national committee from this
state, had a long conference with Col.
George N. Wiswell, sergeant
of the Republican national convention.
AS member of the executive commit
tee of the national committee Colonel
Quay is in touch with the influential
men in the national committee, and he
will participate in all the conferences
regarding the detail work of the con-
vention and the framing of the plat
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1900-05-31

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'6uIpueas sr6es1 ieuol,eN
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1900-05-31
Dress Good Dept.

Black Colored, and Fancy Dress Goods
Plaids, Silk and Wool, wash Goods, for
Summer Dresses. We carry the largest
stock in Williamsport.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1900-05-31
Domestic Department.

Table Linens and Napkins, Muslins
and Sheetings; Ready made Sheets and
Pillow Cases, Ticking, Outings, Cracks,
Ginghams, Dennims, Silkolines, Seersuck-
ers, Satines, Flannels, Cottonade and
Shirtings.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1900-05-31

les sent on request. We
,ery department.
SILKS, SILKS.
There is nothing in the Silk line that
cannot be found here in almost any
shade.
Other Departments.
Ladies Muslin Underware. The lar
gest Corset Department in town. Knit
Underware Dept. Notions and Dress
trimmings Dept. Lace and Fancy Good
Dept. Cloak and Suit Dept. with the
largest stock of Ready to Wear Garments
Skirts and Petticoats, Waists and Wrap
pers.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1900-05-31
Shopbell, Gamble s c.,
3l3 Pine street,
WILLIAMSPORT, PA,

It's the talk of this town that we are showing tn
newest, up-to-date line of
Nrooo noaI> OIL G -
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-10
Changes on Asiatie Station.

The Navy Department has been informed
of the following changes on the Asiatic sta
tfon: Lieut.. H S. Knapp. from the BaitI-
more to the Wheeling; Lieutenant Com
mander F. e. Beatty. from the Wheeling to
home; Naval Cadet H. J. Elson, from the
Petrol TO the Oregon; Naval Cadet F. T.
Evans, from the Monterey to the Baltimore;
Naval Cadet ]. S. Graham. from the New
ark to the Baltimore; Naval Cadet c.
Boone, from the Newark to the Baltimore;
Lieut.. Waldo Evans. from the Newark to
the Helena: A. W. Mach. S. L. Wartman,
from the Scindia to the Brooklyn; Com
mander E. K Moore, from the Helena to
the Scindia; Lieut. C. Davis, from the Hell
ena to the Scindia; Assistant Paymast.r
John r. Sanford, from Cayite station to tine
Isla de Luzon; Assistant Paymaster G. G.
Schafer. from the Isla de Luzon to Csyfte
station; Lieut.. B. K. McMorris 10 the Hea-
era; Naval Constructor R. p. Hobson, from
Hong Kong to the naval station, Cavite.
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FOR EXCHANGE.

WILL EXCHANGE CLEAR LOT ON n II. AVE
Tor inco'ne-bearing property and assume trust
ferred HEISKEIL. & McLERAN, zoos F a.
ap7-3t ''
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-10
STORAGE

ARMY AND NAVY STORAGE ROOMS, 1907 G ST.
-heasor able rates; light. dry, clean and airy
rooms; Goods packed and shipped. Wagons fur
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-10
RIVER BOATS.


POTOMAC RIVER ROUTE.
STEAMER POTOMAC.
On and after Sunday, December "a 1890 thu
steamer Potomac will leave 7th street wharf every
Thursday at pm for Baltimore and river land.
ings.
All river freight must be prepail.
Baltimore freight solicited.
Accom- nodations for passengers strictly 6rstciass
STEPHENSON & BRO, Agents
Telephone 745. de25s12ff
z. s. RANDALL's POTOMAC RIVER LINE
Steamer HARRY RANDALL viii leave River
View WI arr Sundays. TUESDAYS and Thursdays at
7 am: landing at Colonial Beach. Chapel Point
and all wbarves far down as Lower Machodoc
Returning Mondays and Wednesdays at 4 y m
and on Fridays about $3.50 pm.
UNITED STATES NAH. ROUTE
WASHINGTON. d. C., TO GLYMONT Md
and intermediate landings.
The steamer ESTELLE RANDALL. daily
except Sunday, $3.50 m. Returning about o. M
Passenger accommodations frBt-class Freight n.
ceived until the hour Of sailing.
Z. 8. RANDALL,
Proprietor and Manager
GEO o CARPENTER, General Agent Washington
VIM. n REARDoN, Agent. Alexandria seis-tf, 20
STEAMER WAKEFIELD.
FOR POTOMAC RIVER LANDINGS
Mondays. am, for intermediate landings to CO.
lonial Beach. Bushwood Rsck PIT. Colton's Nom.
mi Greek. Abeli's. Leonardtown. Stones Howard
and Coorum's
Wednesdays. an, for intermediate lapdIuys 10
Colonial Beach Bushwood. Rock Point, Coltou,p
Leonardtown. Abell'a Nomini Greek, Coan and
Yeocomico rivers
Colonial Beach. Bushwood. Rock Point. Colton's,
Nomini Greek.
See schedule in effect August p, 1890
au1e-1stf G. W. RIDLEY. General Manager.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-10
COUNTRY REAL ESTATE

ATTRACTIVE HOME IN SHENANDOAH VAL,
ley ITO acres; fine water: orchard: some timber:
comfor table dwelling and barn: live stock furn-
ture and farming implements: all complete
$4,000. McILHANY & HuLEARY MARQUIS
building. Stanton, Va. au96t.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-10
OCEAN TRAVEL.

TRANSATLANTIC PASSENGER AGENCY,
Whlte Star Line, Cunard Line,
American Line Anchor Line
aI9-Im A. L. NIAATl, Agent. 140Ska G St NV.
SHORT ROUTE TO THE PARIS EXPOSITION
HOLLAND-AMERICA LINE
New York. Rotterdam. Amsterdam via Boulopne-
snr-Mer. 3h hours dist. from either Paris or L0pd
New twin-screw steamers Po,sdam. Statendam and
Rotterdam Spring rate, 1st-cass, SEQ and upward;
2dclass $3.50. All other steamers carry one class
of cabin passengers only; $40. 90 and up
Apply to Holland America Line. 80 Broadway
and g. W; Moss 1927 ST., Wash, D. @.
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FOR SAIE-HOUSES.

FOR sAIE-6-RoOM PRESS BRICK on 9Th ST
2. great bargain, So 900: also T-room
brick in ST. Aloysius parish for $1,000. Apply
EDWARD p. SCHWARTZ. 6O6 F n.y. apT-3t
FOR SAI,E-CHEyY CHASE; TWO REAUTIFUI,
stone and frame residences the south side of
Kirk St, the west sid Of Conn. ave-: 10 and
II rooms; bath large grounds; prices 81 900 and
5000. the attractive houses in Chevy Chase.
ap7-3t WEAVER BROS, 1916 T.
FOR SALETD INVESTOR: NEW StX-ROoM
bricks Nos. 81 to 96 FeHtOn st. price, 81, 400
each: terms suit; these houses well rented
at $3.50
apT-3t WEAVER BROS. 1915 +.
FOR SALB-HANDSOSfE 3-STORY, IL ROOMS
aud two-hath dwelling. in Of the hest sections
OF the northwest; these houses modern and
first class in every respect, and are very cheap:
price. 81, 500.
ap1-3t WEAVER BROS, 1if6 +.
FOR SALE ANISoME NEW HOME, No 140i
18th ST. NV: press brick. bay window, 6 rooms
and tiled bath; furnace: decorated; very cheap at
81 SEQ.
ap7-3t WEAVER BROS. 141e +.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-10

FOR SALE-s4 SOFA NICE PRESS BRICK-FRONT
house: seven rooms and hath; large yard cuuyen-
tent all railroads. Apply to OWNER. 1920
U 81. NV. apT-3t
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-10

FOR SALE
s3.5o-2 stories and cellar. rooms and bath;
on an avenue nv street at
Z. II. WARNER COMPANY,
apT-3t $40 F st. NV.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-10

Kentucky ave. Main corridor leads to board walk
and ocean front sun parlors Capacity four hundred
All modern conveniences. Daily orchestral concerts
Special spring RITES. write for Illustrated booklet
fe10-62t-7 JAS. & GEO. BEW.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-10

NAlIF1~FAKMN.
Valuable farm of sT5 acres, adjoining Point
Lookout contains 125 acres oyster creek; largest
private oyster creek in southern Nd: 40 acres
timber. Price, $4,000.
IS acres north of Washington, near Burnt
Mills. Price per acre. 500.
225-acre farm: H. miles from Riverside, on
Potomac Md. side; 125 acres timber; apple and
pear orchard; small fruit; broom house Cheap
at $1,000.
THE McLACHLEN REAL ESTATE LOAN CO.,
apa-3t 10th and G SITS. NV.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-10

NORTH GERMAN LLOYD
FAST EXPRESS SERVICES.
CHERBOUbG. SOUTHAMPTON. BREMEN.
Lam April l! 4 afser VIM d. Or. May
Saaie ........... May 1Kaisern Mar. Tn May 22
Departure 10 AN.
SOUTHAMPTON. LONDON. BREMEN.
Rhein April 10. noon X. I.uise May g. pm
Bremen. April 80 pm FIR. d. Or Nav TO- pm
MEDlTERRANEAN SERVICE.
GIBRALTAR. NAPLES, GENOA
Vera. ..........April IA ,Aller. ...,... NAV
4. VIM. u......A April 81 Ems NAV 10
Traye. April rs Vera Nav 10
Departure IL An.
oEIRICHS CO. NO. BROADWAY, n T.
fe7-1y Agent for Washfpofon
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-10
SPRING RESORTS.

The Atlantic City once of The Even
ing Star In located at 1309-13 Atlantic
avenue. where my Information con-
corning advertising. etc, can be oh
tanned. The rates are the same
charged Mt the Home once.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-10

WASHINGTON, D. c.. POST OFFICE NOTICE.
any time. ~ "
fnohEiGN MAILS are forwarded to the ports of
saiils dally ard the schedules of closings are ar
ranged on the presumption of their unnt errupted
Overland oyer transit. For the week ending April IA
IS'o me last connecting closes will be made from
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-10
FRENCH LINE.

Compagnie Generate Transatlantiuue
DIRECT LINE TO HAvRE-PARIs France,.
Sailing every Thursday at 10 am.
L'Aanitaine. April u La Bretagne. . May q
La Tsrogne .A aprii a La Cnampasne May 70
A. ASsommodations reserved in the Grands Hotels
General Agency for United States and Canada. re-
Broadway, New York, -
G. W. MOSS 1927 ST NV f.1 Ar, ~
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-10
DESIRABLE RESIDENCE

on FIFTEENTH ST. NEAR McPU EItSDN So
a Thoroughly well-built thrce-stOry ami base
meDr hTirk residence. containing ten rooms, ex-
elusive of two bath rooms; entire houSa in ex-
celleut condition: charming home in every re-
spcct.
For price and permit to inspect.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-10
FOR SALE-HOUSES.

-- - 800, ITn,Ig
FOR SALE-Do 1oJ WANT 5000 h' ~
chesP: SEE 1907 l2th St ne: > rH"Lis' I'm.
81 ~n; key next door. tNNER luIS u -. NV
I-57f, : ~ N TN. \ "a SFI-TI0N- A 5-EOOAT
~. - ~. Inv wind,z, fftv- foot front yard.
nr,,ir I.r..r,,i tbrc1Eb,Ilt for 81 500 J. u.
e W II ST-TTJyAE 12th and &; NV ap1u-1w
y = - i,,-I1-5,
INFR SiLE-SENERAL HOMES NoS I.tti-r 80
crrctcI in cur Subdivision. fronting y {.
ave. SIN anil \ SITS SC, which VIII PTrihaltnl3
add maTy dilarS To the vain" of every lut ytt IN
snld at I'D prices: 81 2n each VIII loan you the
money =" build. Call Tor Flat. - = .
aP1,-3t IL Il. llpWENSIFlN 81" " 81 Nv.
-, - = 20, ~ --rtI AN a NV NICE g.
E'l' N-Ni-F III - sIysr. ali INN fine =
r,-m anu 'si,h IL, ni' ss ,iI.vs- only 81 500
St T. HI ,\n .; PnrTu Ger lotf < G. NV.
aPl"-,'t- l''i-A->i' = i - ,.- :.
FOR SALE-NEAR 5TIi AM, NofTiiNESl d
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-10

NEW fOKh-ANTWERP-PARl
Every Wednesday Mt IL noon
calling NJ Southampton
INTERNATIONAL NAVIGATION COMPANY.
f1eis u 10. Mr. Once, Is Broadway, New York
Phladelphia once. 1907 Walnut st.
WASHINGTON OFFICE 1906 St NV a,
G. " MOSS. Agent. at Sanders stayrnanis, iss7
81. uWs nn2d
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-10
SUBURBAN PROPERTY.

KENSINGTON-SEw HOUSES: COMPLETE IN
every detail; city comforts; large grounds; prices
low; monthly payments; no trouble 10 show
property.
". NJ. TERRELL. with B. H. Warner Co.,
apd-6t 916 st. NV.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-10

FOR SAI.E-rwO HANDSOME NEW DWELLINGS
Nos- 100 and 1910 18th ST NV: 9 rooms with
SIDE wlndows; tiled bath. with porcelain tub: fur
mace. decorated throughout. very cheap at 81 200
with terms suit
Ap1-st WEAVER BROS. 14le F.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-10

Paying so net: 3 small brick houses. COMPARE
lively neV. not alley property; always rented TO
hrst-ClaSs white tenants: price So $50
ap7-2t e16 F 81 NV
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HOTEL RUDOLF.

The most modern hotel on the beach front: ca
pacity. 6oo open. located in aristocfatic cot
taSe section; rooms with hot ard cold and
fresh water baths attached: orchestra and dancing
American and European plans Write for booklets
and special spring rates. CHAS r. MYERS.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-10-13
NOTHING DONE
BY CONVENTION
Exchange OF Views Occupied
Yesterdays Sessions.
aaaa-a-sa-
MORE CONCESSIONS WANTED
--ea
Strikers Unwilling 10 Yield on q Mers Ten
Per csni Increase 10 Wages Eight
Hundred and FIiiySsvsn
Delegates Present.
MORE CONCESSIONS WANTED

SCRANTON. Pa. oct. i2.-Eight hun
dred and flfty-seyen miners who held
In their hands the power 10 end or
10 continue the anthracite coal miners
strike which has been In progress for
more than three weeks met IN conyen-
ton here today for the purpose Of con.
sIdering the ten per cent net advance
In wages offered by the operators. and
adjourned until tomorrow without TAX
Ink action on their employers propo-
sitlon.
Both Of today's sessions We're devoted
10 organizing the convention ana TO
speeches By many Of the delegates on
tGc mine cwncrs' concessions. II was
not expected that anything would be
done outside 6f an exchange Of views.
The convention went Into secret ser
sion but II was learned from an author
itntlyc source lha; nothing of a leh.
lite nqturc was suggested.
From the trend Of the remarks Of the
delegates Il was gathered that the ten
per cent proposition as II now stands
has very little chance 0f belug accapt-
ed. The delegates seem almost unani-
nous that the operators should first
make concessions IN other grievances
before an Increase IL accepted by the
mine workers. Great stress was laid
on the necessity Of abolshing the slid
ing pcalc ana substituting therefor the
tonnage basis on which % Tx the rate
Of wages.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-10-13
ROOSEVELT QUESTIONS BRYAN.
Wants 70 Know to What Practical Use
Bryan VIII Put His Principles.

EVANSVILLE. Ind. Oct. l2.-GOver-
nor Roosevelt concluded his Indiana
tour tonight. making two speeches In
this city ard speaking In both Instances
10 large audiences. In HIS first speech
tonignt Governor Roosevelt put the
following questions 10 MIR. Bryan:
i-if elected. Mr.. Bryan. will you pay
the obligations Of the Nation in gold or
In silver?
2-Will you refuse 10 accept the cleo
t1ral votes OF North Carolina because
obtained without the consent Of the
governed. and will you now at once
dennunce the action Of your party as
sociates who helped 70 nominate you
for establishing by the constitution in
North Carolina the doctrine that one
man is good enough to govern another
without his consent?
3 VIII you denounce your party as
sociatcs In congress who voted on June
lst. last. that the national government
should not be given the power TO
control trusts7 You say that all trusts
are bad. will you denOunce as hyp0crit-
ic your party associates who support
you on that platform and yet them
selves are benehciaries OF the cotton
bale. whisky and ice trusts? This
question Is not TO be met by saying
that there are trusts in which Repub.
licans are Interested
This point ls a question OF good faith.
or hypocrisy. II al trusts are as bad
az You represent. then what right have
you TO be supported and be accepting
the support OF Senator Jones and Mr..
Croker? Croker. who TO public denun-
cia;ion Of trusts. adds private member
shin In them.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-10-13
ANOTHER LIE NAILED.
State Department Issues Correspond
ence Relating tc Alleged Filipino
Relations With Dewey.

WASHINGTON. Oct. IA state
ment issued by the state department
today says:
In a recent dispatch to the de-
partment Of state Rounseville Wildman
consul OF the United States at Hong
Kong, comments upon a letter as pub
lished in the press of this country. July
% last. addressed to George +. Hoar
ana r. Pettigrew. by j. Alexandreno,
under date of April L.. 1900, and pur-
porting to have been written from ST.
nukwan encampment. Philippine ISL
ands. In that letter Alexandreno says:
In April. 1888. in the absence of my
chief. Agulnaldo. who was then at
Singapore, l solicited through the
American consul-general at Hong Kong,
Mr.. Wildman. to have some inter-
views with Admiral Dewey. My petit
tion was favorably received and went
with Andres Garchiterena and another
Filipino (Sandico) on board the Olym-
pia in the bay Of Hong Kong"
Then follows what purports to have
been IN interview between the writer
and Admiral Dewey in which Dewey
promised the Filipinos independence
and assurad them that the United
States would rot take an inch of the
Philippines. Wildman says;
AS | am personally acquainted with
The writer il. AleXandreno) and am
familiar with all his movements while
he was in Hong Kong and conducted
whatever negotiations there were be-
tween himself and Dewey. think it my
duty to place on record a true state
ment of the affair Admiral Dewey
never saw this man or had one word
with him."
The dispatch from Wlldman was re-
ferred to the navy department for the
information of Admiral Dewey who. in
his reply, comments thereon as fol-
lows:
Attention is invited to the follow
ing extract from page 1I2. report of
the Philippine commission. volume /:
No alliance of any kind was entered
into with Aguinaldo. nor was any prom
Use of independence made to him then or
at any other time. The same is true Of
Alexandreno, whom to the best of my
knowledge I have never seen, and Of
all the other Filipinos"