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The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1900-03-06

nient relating to the establishment OF a
district court with district judge in Ha-
wall. carrying with II the right Of trial
by jury before the court. was adopted.
and then Senator Clark. Of Wyoming. pro-
posed an amendment sppropriailng SSs9.-
go to be paid 10 Lniu0kalzni. late Queen
Of the Hawaiian Islands. for all interest
she may have in the crown lands, the
sum to be reyaid from the revenues OF
the crown lands Nr. Clark maintained
that IL was only the part OF equity and
Justice that the Queen who had been de-
posed BY the United States forces should
be reimbursed for the losses she had sUs-
tanned
The Proposed Appropriation Defeated
In the course Of long discussion. Sen
atOr Cullom opposed the amendment On
the ground that the Queen had no rights
to be considered. and Mr.. Plat. OF Cor
necticut. stated that the right to the
crown lands OF Hawaii was In the people
and not the Queen. Senator Quarles, OF
Wisconsin. who also opposed the amend
ment In his maiden speech before the Ser
ate. said: There are hundreds OF MAIN
"a ana crippled soldiers knocking az the
doors OF this Congress and asking for a
small addition 20 the pitiful amount they
Tow nave 20 support NE 4 IOT one NDllQ
much prefer 10 give this sum OF so 900 30
them than 70 give il to relic Of royalty
as gTztuliy-
The amendment was Lid on the table
without division. and all other efforts 20
amend the bin failed.
Senator Clay. of Georgia. who voted for
the ratification OF the treaty OF peace with
Spain. called attention, In the Senate yes
terday. to the fact that during the dis
cussiOn OF that treaty no Senator be
longing to either political party conteRded
on the floor Of the Senate that our gov
eminent should permanently retain these
islands and govern them against the will
OF the inhabitants.
Il believe. even at this very hour
said Mr.. Clay, III Congress, with the ap-
prevail OF the President, will declare that
the United States will assure the people
OF the Philippine Islands the full meas
UTe OF individual rights and liberties,
which IS the heritage of a free people:
this wise, just. and friendly action will
Immediately end the war and secure 10
US the lasting gratitude and the honor
able friendship OF this people.
1t can not be contended that we are to
hold these islands for future homes for
the American citizen. careful study
Of the territory and its population will
show this 10 be impossible, unless we
should exterminate the natives. or. by
reason Of our cruelty toward them, they
should abandon the islands"
Mir. Clay, adverting TO the commercial
advantages of holding the Philippines,
said
There is quite a difference between
commercial and territorial expansion One
does not necessarily follow the other
favor commercial expansion, but oppose
the latter. where applied TO territory be-
yond the western hemisphere"
The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1900-03-06
INTOXICANTs IN PHILIPPINES.
Representative iliet's Bill TO n estrict Sale
TO Twenty Gallons.

Representative Gillet. Of Massachusetts,.
yesterday introduced a bill TO regulate
The sale Of Intoxicating liquors in the
Philippines II prohibits the sale Of dis
tilled or intoxicating liquor IN quantities
less than twenty gallons except on a ply
s!cian's prescription for medicinal pur-
poses. Severe penalties are provided for
violation OF the provisions and the liduor
kept for sale is made subject 10 conhsca-
ton.
other House bills: BY Representative
Hull. OF Iowa, for the appointment Of ad-
ditlOnal assistant commissary general Of
subsistence; by Representative Jones. Of
Washington, 70 pay for Improvements on
public lands upon their REIMBURSEMENT;
by Representative Neggsnds. OF Nevada,
for patenting salt lands under the placer
mining laws. BY Representative De Vries,
% California, for constructing a public
trail 10 the summit Of Mount Whitney.
The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1900-03-06
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES.

The President yesterday sent the FOL
lowing nominations % The Senate. u.
ID. Hineklsy. OF Asssachusstts. 10 D.
third lieutenant in the revenue cutter
service: William II. PTitchett. % Gfof-
gis, 20 be second lieutenant In the No
The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1900-03-06
He Was in China.

James Granger 1865 First street south
west, Washington. who was IN Cuba for
lhree months during the war. became
very III and greatly reduced IA weight He
Vas unht Tor work. and friend told him
20 get a bottle OF Hoods SarsaparilIa
when he did. and IL gave him new life
He has gained in weight. can eat anything
ne wishes. and can work hard every day
The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1900-03-06

Secretary Hitchcock has Sent 20 Con
gfess. with mis- approval, BIZ drawn -
Commissioner Hermann. % the General
Land once. 20 authorize and regulate the
sale and use o. timber on the unApVrOgEl-
ated and unreserYed public lAnas.
The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1900-03-06
senator Bard sworn Ia.

Hon. Thomas r. Bard. the recently
elected Senator from California. was pre-
sented 70 the senate when u convened
yesterday By his colleague. Ar Per
kins. He was conducted 70 he desk -
Mr. Perklnz where the oath War al-
mlnistered by President Pro Ten Frye-
The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1900-03-06
LODGE FOR THE TARIFF
He Says the Porto Rican BIZ
Will Pass the Senate.
BENEFITS PEOPLE OF THE ISLAM

He says that the Proposed Legislation f..
remarkable Example ef Geaere-it, rrs
CONFERENCE.-The Relieve Thrr, frs-.
Many burdens Which Free TRADE V,..s
inaiet-Praisrs the Wise aud Courz.rou,
Action Of the House-Question In,o,,sa
The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1900-03-06
Thursdays Proceedings.

Nothing in this act shall be construed, taken. or
held to imply pledge promise that the Territory
Of Hawaii will at any future time be admitted as a
State or attached 70 any State.
When Senator Platt, of Connecticut. Of
fered these few lines in the Senate YES
terday afternoon as an amendment 10 the
Hawaiian bill, he threw a bombsheu into
the Republican camp. For five minutes
the Senate trembled on the verge of a
direct vote on the question whether the
new possessions of the United States are
10 be colonial dependencies in an imperial
sense, or whether they are 10 be territor-
les in the meaning that they are to be flu
ture States.
Senator Frye, the presiding officer of the
Senate. sidetracked the amendment. II
was offered in good faith by Senator
Platt, of Connecticut, and when Senator
Frye submitted the question of its adop-
tlOn 10 viva voce vote, a few Repub-
leans responded eye" and the Demo-
Gratis voted no. with solidity and en-
phasis- This division was in cOnsonanca
with the Republican position as taken in
The Porto Rican matter. while the Demo-
Gratis consistently negauived the colonial
idea
The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1900-03-06
Money Asked for the Queen

This was the only episode Of interest
connected with the final days debate mon
the Hawaiian bill. The measure was mass
cd shortly after o'clock without the for
mality OF roll call. II provides for The
government OF Hawaii and has been be-
fore the Senate ever since the last sas-
sion. When the consideration OF me bIiI
began yesterday Senator TeIlers amend
The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1900-03-06
FELL OUT WITH BAILEY
Speaker Henderson and the
Texan Have a Tilt.
DISTRICT CT COLUMBIA BUSINESS

Although FiIisusferinC Was Reserted to
on the Bill TO Incorporate the Frederick
DsugIas- Memorial Association. several
Bills Were Passed, Including One Ircat-
ius Board of Charities aud Ia Authorize
the Opening of Alleys in the District.
The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1900-03-06
senator Frye's Decision.

Before the echo of their voices had died
away, the Democrats demanded a roll
call, which was duly ordered, when Sell
ator Morgan made the point OF order that
as the amendment had been offered after
O'Clock. At which hour an agreement
had been reached TO vote upon the bill. II
could not be entertained. Senator FRYE
hrst decided that the terms of the a. --
ment, which were that the vote should be
upon the bill and amendments. did not
necessarily imply that the amendments
must be pending at O'clock This ieci-
sion Increased the excitement and perrur-
baton on the Republican side. and Sen
dtor Hoar secured delay by asking for a
feStatement Of the question The debate
as 10 the admiSsibility Of the amendment
was then stated anew. Senator Aldrich
taking part IN the discussion. and several
other Republicans being upon their feet
ana anxious 10 talk. Finally Senator
FRYE reversed his former position and de-
clied that the amendment could not be
entertained. Whereat a sigh of relief went
UP from the Republican SIDE.
In vain did Senator Plat state thar he
had Vainly enieevored 10 find an oppor-
tuhlty TO present TIRE amendment, which
ne had framed two days ago. and which.
II was aiteFward learned, he had shown
10 senator Cullom, In charge OF the Ha-
Wdiian bill. In vain did he plead that m
der the agreement his amendment WAS
IN order. i hereby give notice" he said
with considerable warmth when the daci-
sion was entered against him. THAT never
IN the future viii l consent to any agree
ment for a vote upon any bill in which l
am interested
The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1900-03-06

There are provisions IN detail for the
surveyor Of the District and for inpaneI-
Ing jury on condemnation Of land. The
The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1900-03-06

me Dill Imposing tarih Of T. Ter cent.
upon Porto Rican imports. which passed
the House yesterday and now goes TO
the Senate for action, including all
amendments follows:
An act temporarily 10 provide revenue
for the island OF Porto Rico and for
other purposes
Whereas, The people OF Porto Rico
have been deprived OF their markets for a
large portion OF their products aud have
lost property and crops by severe and I'M
usual storms, whereby they are imp9v-
erlshea and are unable 10 pay internal
revenue and direct taxes. and,
whereas, temporary revenue IS neces-
ssry FOR their schools, their roads and
their internal improvements and the ad-
ministration OF their government. now
therefore.
BE II enacted by the Senate and House
81 Representatives OF the United States
of America In Congress assembled. That
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1900-11-08
THE WEST.

: ustsn to the rumble and rattle OF the rail
And 10 my ears unfolded the worlds most
wondrous tale:
a.be prairie tanned and broken; the forest
split in two:
me lake and ocean blended; the m0onfain
shivered through;
The chasm knit with iron; the cataract
swung back;
both Time and Distance shrunken with
every foot of track.
The tramp of millions westward is echoed
from the wheel:
The strain OF millions striving senations
new to feel;
Nav cities planned at twilight, perfected
with the dawn;
Our Nations might replenished by western
brain and Drawn.
The fruits are, aye! most luscious: the
flowers fairest bloom;
The men are best and bravest, and there IL
least of gloom
where sets the Star of Empire, where Sun
OF Progress dips,
/ And Furnishes the wheat fields and gilds
the groaning ships.
IF. A. Murray, in N. Y. Tribune.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1900-11-08

about her and sing the old Virginia
songs when the fever left him fer q
time.
Janet nursed him back to GONZALES
cence with the aid of good Fr. An
tonic and the faithful Peter. Then
the good priest married them, and
with Peter they returned to Rich
mond. Health and strength returned
in full measure, thanks to the skillful
nursing of trained nurse Janet. The
sale of the Mexican plantation real
lied enough to again seat Jack Mas
tiers in the old family home and bring
it back to something of the old time
splendor.
Old Peter now guards the little Mas
ters, and often tells them the story
Of ''how de good Lawd sent an angel
into the wilderness down in Mexico
an done saved de massa." Boston
Globe.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1900-11-08
TWO SUFFERERS.
Secretary Hay sympathixed with the
Turkish Minister In Regard to
False Interviews.

The Turkish minister called on Sec
retary Hay not long ago to tell, in a
tone of mingled pain and indignation,
how much he had been misrepresented
by the sensational newspapers of this
country. The particular thing that
disturbed the minister most was the
publication of what purported to be a
newspaper interview with him, in
which he was represented as having
said: "My wife is a beautiful woman
in speaking of the circumstances at
tending the coming of a Moslem WON
an to Washington, relates the Youths
Companion.
He assured Secretary Hay that he
had never said any such thing, and went
on to explain that in his country nc
one but person Of low breeding would
speak of the beauty of his wife. In
deed, were it supposed by his govern
ment that he had made such remarl
his recall would be probable.
The wide difference between Amer
lean and Turkish standards of eti
quette in matters of this sort was MOI
appreciated by the thoughtless re
porter, who, in order to round out Z
story. had put the words into tn.
minister's mouth.
When Ali Ferrough Bey was relating
this incident to some American friends
they asked him what Secretary Hay
said to his protestation on this score
"Ah,' replied the minister, 's'I too
have suffered was what he said," b,
which it appears that Mr.. Hay had en-
! deavored to console him by explaining
| that in this land of unfettered libert,
all public men are liable to misrepre
sentation in the more irresponsible
| neWspapers
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1900-11-08
Murphy. Intelligent Pup.

Murphy, when he lived in the bush.
always shared his blanket with the
pup, but when he shifted to town he
had to break the pup of its old habit.
First time he caught it in bed he kicked
it out. Next time Toby heard him
coming, and jumped up quickly, but
Murphy was suspicious, put his hand
on the bed and found it warm. Then
there was trouble for one small dog,
That day the pup earnestly watched
Murphy cooling his dinner by blowing
on it. Following day Murphy came
home at usual time, sneaked quietly
upstairs, and observed the pup blowing
on the bed for all he was worth. That
pup is now in circus. and Murphy II
gentleman-the dog earns enough te
keep 'em both.-Sydney Bulletin.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1900-11-08
ENJOYED THE READING.
Had Never Lived There, But Knew
Well What the Country
Was Like.

A lady went recently to read to the
Woman's cub at social settlement
in Chicago, and she chose for the SUBJ
ject of her reading: ''The Vision of Sir
Launfal." But no sooner had she got
within the door than she was seized
with the idea that her selection had not
been wise one. The weary, unrespon-
sive faces offered little promise of APP
probation.
'.I'm almost afraid you will not en-
joy what am about to read to you, -
she said, with very honest apology, as
she rose to address them. Much of
this poem is about the country, and it
is very likely that some of you have
never been in the country, and SO do
not care about it."
When she had finish the women came
to thank her, and among them was one
who ventured upon timid reproach.
"How could you think We would not
understand about the country?" she
asked. 'It was the easiest part of the
poem to understand-that part which
was about the country. We knew per-
fectly what was meant"
'.Then you must know the country
Probably you have lived in it."
mo, I've not lived in it, but know
what it is like. There is a vacant lot
next to us, and sometimes you can't
speak for the colors in it-and there
is row Of trees and all the sky!"
That is what she said, word for word
That was her simple and exquisite
epitome of Natures message.
The age-herald., 1900-10-25
Advocated Closer Un on

London, October 25.-The chancellor of the exchequer, Sir Michael Hicks Beach, In the course of an address before the Liver pool Chamber of Commerce yesterday ad- vocated closer union between the different countries of the empire and greater or
 
 ganization for the empires common inter- ests. He said with regard to the former that it was impossible for Great Britain to be other than a free trade country, and that he sympathizen with Sir Wilfrid Lau- rier the Dominion premier, in his opinion that an imperial zollverien was unobtain-
 s able with free trade in the empire. I So far imperial organization was con cerned, he said, he did not think there was any immediate danger of war, and express ed a hope that the principles of the Anglo German agreement would be universally acceDted. 5s
The age-herald., 1900-10-25
Wise Elephants

The baby elephants, members of the Famous Gentry Dog and Pony Show this season. are said to be the brightest speci- mems of their sort ever exhibited In 1act, 1t is said, they are capable of going through their performance without one word of command from the ring master. Their part of the programme lasts nearly htteen minutes, and comprises some of the most difficult acts ever attempted by dumb ana mals In addition to their brightness, they are the most docile specimens ever seen; very fond of children and as playful as eats. They play many jokes upon the dog and pony members of the Company, sucn as stealing their feed, pulling the dogs tails and things of that sort. They were imported from India direct by Prof Gentry, and nursed on bottles at his farm in Indiana until they we're strong enough to go on the road with the show.
 Avenue A and Seventeenth street two days, beginning Friday, October 26, at 23o and D. m Admission Children, 15 cents; adults, 25 cents.
The age-herald., 1900-10-25

whose appearance in this city is now an- nounced for next Friday afternoon and night at the Jefferson Theatre. MT. Han ford has for years been one of the leading. opponents of tragedy and in some Shake spearean roles he Is admittedly without peer Not content with the honors and applause which have been heaped upon him as a tragedian, MT. Hanford has invaded the field of the modern drama and is now appearing with such success to vindicate the old theatrical proverb, that an actor who can play tragedy well can play any thing It is a fact familiar to students Of the stage that Booth and Barrett both ex- ceHed in the portrayal of comedy and MT Hanfords early association with these masters of his chosen art may have given him the suggestion which led to the pro duction of Private John Alen.' The play gives him a wide scope for his talents. It affords abundant opportunity, too, for the company which he has organized expressly for this production. Miss Marie Drofnah, the leading lady, has distinguished herself in prominent roles, in company with some of the greatest actors that the theatre of today can boast. The characters are viz oursly drawn, being studies from life in most instances, and the cast has been made up with view to bringing out each part in it's full strength.
The age-herald., 1900-10-25
ANNUAL REPORT OF GENERAL LIEBER Judge Advocate General of the United States Army. TRIALS BY COURT MARTIAL Many Men Were Convicted-Work of Military Commissioners-Some
 Interesting Figures Are
 Given
TRIALS BY COURT MARTIAL

Washington, October A-General Lieber, judge advocate general of. the army, in his annual report to the Secretary of War, says there was 66S0 trials by general court-martial during the past fiscal year, of which 35 were commissioned officers Q1 regulars and "A volunteers), cadets, 661S enlisted men C5424 regulars and 11g4 VOL unteers), and 23 civilians with the army. Of the commissioned officers 26. and of the en- listed men 25S0 men were sentenced to dis honorable discharge, of whom 227O were in the regular army and 315 in the volunteer. Death sentence were imposed by sentence of court-martial in six cases of enlisted men-one ior murder four for rape and one for striking a superior officer. The death sentences in the cases were commuted by the President to dishonorable discharge, forfeiture of all pay and allowances and imprisonment at hard labor for twenty years in five cases, and for three years In one case-that of striking a superior of ficer.
 The sentence was imposed in one case of a civilian employe for rape and other of lenses which sentence, however, was com muted to imprisonment at hard labor for twenty years. In addition to the above 5S persons were tried by military commissions during the year, of which 42 were convicted, 15 were acquitted and in one case the sentence was disapproved. Of the convictions 22 were for murder for assault with intent to kill, 6 for counselling soldiers to desert, for rob bery and l as a spy.
 Death sentences were imposed by military
 
 Philippine Islands-S for murder and rob bery, 1 for murder and l for being a spy. The death sentence was disappraved in one case, executed in five cases and com muted to imprisonment at hard labor for twenty years in five cases, for fifteen years in one case and for ten years in another.
The age-herald., 1900-10-25
CONSUL GENERAL STOWE
Reports Trouble With Americans at
 Capetown-Th Law

Washington, October 24.-The State De- partment is in receipt of a dispatch dated September 26, 1900, from MT. Stowe, consul general of this government at Capetown, in which he refers to the recent arrival there of American citizens who shipped on board British transports in charge of mules and horses from New Orleans. MT. Stowe says that through his instructions to the con- sular agents at Port Elizabeth East Lon don and Durban, many of these citizens who have been sent to Capetown have been reshipped to the United States, but he adds:
 iShips will continue to bring them, and l am burdened with this extra duty. All, or nearly all, need money, which I am un- able to give.''
 tIn man. instances these persons are un- der the impression that the consul general is required by law to send them back to the United States, and endeaVor to make trouble for MT. Stowe and his agents when informed that neither has any funds from which to give them relief or prepay their return passage to the United States. MT. Stowe wants muleteers to understand that they must not expect the consular agents arrival by providing them with money. Un- der the law, only distressed American sea- men can be given relief to the extent of their transportation back to the United States.