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PORTSMOUTH, Va. November 1.-THE
great double-turret monitor Terror was
docked yesterday at this navy yard The
fact causes speculation regarding her being
commissioned and the probability Of her
being ordered to her first service since the
Spanish war. The Frolic had a successful
dock trial yesterday. She is ready for her
voyage to- China.
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Preferred Suicide to Arrest

VICTORIA. B. c.. November 14.-Thomas
Connell. who shot and killed W. A. Shan
ley at Esquimault Monday night, fatally
shot himself as an officer was about to ar
rest him. He fired three shots at the Of
dcer, but missed
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FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL.
New York Stock Market.

Furnished by w. B. Hibbs &. Co., bankers
and brokers' 1419 F ST., members New York
stock exchange, correspondents Messrs. La
denburg. Thalmann & Co.. New York
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BaItimore Markets.

BALTIMORE, November 14-Flour firm, unchang-
ed; receipts 1871 barrels exports, $50 barrels
Wheat weak: spot and the month 72aT2k; Decem-
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More Insane soldiers Coming.

More Insane Soldiers Coming.
SAN FRANCISCO. November 14-Thir-
teen insane soldiers from the Philippines
who had been confined IN the Preside Hos
pital. have been semitic the government
asylum at Washington; d. G. =
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Mt. johnson filed with the petition COPIES
OF recent editorials in The Star, which. h.
SAID fully and fairly stated the situation
IN South Washington, and then Mr.. McKen
hey addressed the Commissioners on behalf
OF the railroads UnfortunS ly. he said
many of the things complained of do exist
nut he claimed that they are incident to
me operation of the roads. which operation.
ne asserted. is demanded and required nv
their charters. Congress he explained has
IN ITS wisdom and judgment located the
passenger stations and freight depots of the
iailroads IN certain localities and he de-
CARED that. had they been located in other
localities, the people residing near them
would In all probability be the compliments
today. instead of those present He re-
ferred to the enormous increase during the
past five years in both freight and passen-
ger business. stating that in order 10 meet
his wonderful increase in their business
The railroads have been compelled 10 do
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-06

side that British necessity has been Americas
opportunity. The absence of any stpuations
for quid pro quo equally dispels on the other
side any notion that Great Britain Is merely
driving shrewd bargain in Canadian or other
interests. AS our London correspondent said
year back. 1T s rot probable that any bargain
will be made with Canada which was not con-
"cerned in canal diplomacy fifty years ago."
The new treaty may be regarded as simple
compact between the signatory Powers, recog-
MIXING the changed conditions and new require
ments Of the Isthmian Canal project, and the
interests of the commercial world therein, and
moving in the most practical way for the fur
therance of that project and for the serving OF
those interests
Speculation upon the status OF the canal, when
constructed under the terms of the new treaty,
naturally arises. There need, however, be little
uncertainty about It, The canal-whether at
Nicaragua. or Panama, or elsewhere for the
treaty does not prescribe its route-will be Of
American construction and under American con-
troll, and will be under guarantee Of neutrality
to all the commerce of the world. Its status
will be like that Of the Suez Canal. The latter
is under British control, partly from British
ownership of shares, partly from British occu-
patton of the country through which Il runs
But we have never heard its neutrality called
into question, nor the good faith OF Great
Britain in maintaining its neutrality challenged
not even by the bitterest foes of Great Britain
We assume that under American control the
neutrality of the Isthmian Canal will be equally
inyiolate. 1t is perfectly obvious that IL the
United States constructs the canal it will deem
ii TO its advantage to keep 1t open on the most
equitable terms, to the worlds commerce. The
more the canal is used the better 1t will be for
this country The notion that we should set up
fortresses at each end Of IT, and under their
guns search every vessel that sought to pass
through, may be dismissed to the realm of Wal
purgis dreams. So much, in time of peace. In
the remote contingency Of war between this
country and some other maritime Power it is
not difficult to imagine what would happen
just as there need be no doubt as to what would
happen at Suez in like case. There is no occa-
sion TO conjure up any raw head and bloody
bones about it.
The vast majority OF the people of the United
States WILL we are convinced, hail the signing
and ratification of the new treaty with joy
assuming, of course, its purport to be what
there is every reason for supposing it to be-
They will regard it as one of those fine triumphs
of diplomacy which make for the good of both
sides and for the humiliation of neither and
as distinct forward movement toward wider
commerce, better International relations. ad-
vanced civilization, and more of sweetness and
enlightenment in the affairs of men.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-06
PERSONAL.


The Raw M X Schermerhorn has sent his resig-
renee of Massachusetts, and after a period OF rest
and travel he will devote himself to literary pur-
suits
Major Edward Grest, the Editor OF the Lam
caster PENN Inquirer who died the other day.
was q friend of William Lloyd Garrison In ante,
bellum days. and in constant communication With
all the leaders of the abolitionist propaganda.
Secretary Hay has presented to st. Paul's Episco-
pal Church of Warsaw, ILL.,, carved oak altar as
memorial to his parents.
Professor r. S. Lawrence of Empora College,
Kansas, has accepted the chair OF mathematics In
Hanover Gnd.) College, Dr. Kirkwood will leave
the institution to accept passionate in ST. Paul and
DR.. Ward, instructor In Latin, will soon resign.
The finances of the college in very unsatisfac-
tory condition.
James Whitcomb Riiey's long experience as a
lecturer and reciter might be supposed to have
cured his bashfuness as a Hooser poet but he
confesses to stage fright He says: II am always
frightened half to death. When begin to speak
there is always q moment when can't see any
thing at all but yellow sky with blue windows in
it-a dreadfully yellow sky with blue windows
Representative Vincent Boering is resident OF
London, Ky, and to the defence of the little
town which has achieved doubtful fame since the
shooting of Goebel. He says 1T is not the resort
of assassins. There has not been an open saloon
a homicide in the town for the last twenty
five years 1t is just accessible by rail as Frank
fort. wish likewise to make 1t plain that London,
KY, is not the centre of feuds, as has been re-
ported in the newspapers The town Is the seat
of university, has eight churches. a NationaI
bank and two newspapers
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-06
aem91prk ID nIp G1ibnire.
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 1900.
TIE NEWS THIS MORNING.

FOREIGN.-Conjecture was rife in London
regarding news OF General Buffers movements,
but the censorship was so strict that no dis
patches of Importance were made public: IL was
reported from Naauwpoort that an overwhelm-
ing force of infantry had been sent to seize Nor
walls Pont; Lord Roberts made counter charges
10 a Boer protest regarding uncivilized methods
Of warfare. - The departure Of Sir Edmund
Monson, the British Ambassador. is said TO have
land troops in Africa - General Wood
and his party arrived at Havana. having com
was reelected President Of the French Senate
by large majority. - Intense heat prevailed
1t Buenos Ayres. and 134 deaths from sun
troke were reported
q CONGKESS-Senate: A bill providing form
government for Puerto Rico was introduced
Mr.. Foraker; Mr. Caffery advocated giving
Fiiipinos their independence; in executive
session the Hague Peace Treaty ana the extra
fdition treaty with Argentina were ratified
House: The Diplomatic and Consular Appro-
prsation bin considered, Mr. Dinsmore, of
Arkansas. and Champ Clark, OF Missouri, at
lacking the Administrators Philippine policy
bill providing for investigation OF alleged pol
luton Of the Mississippi River was defeated.
pOMESTIC.-The treaty with England, re-
moving obstacles tc the construction Of an 18TH
milan canal by the United States was signed by
Secretary Hay and Ambassador Pauncefote, and
szUL by the President TO the Senate for rattica-
tion. - EK-Consul Macrum called on Assist
&n Secretary Hill at the State Department, and
stalted for his hofns in Ohio without explaining
his reasoas u leaving his post at Pretoria.
ctry.-Stecks we're strong and active -
The Rapid Transit Board gave J. B: Mcdonald
unit February 20 to secure his bonds, and Mr.
Ond onk's bid was rejected and mis- check re-
turned. - John Proctor Clarke was appointed
q DepNty Attorney General to conduct the in.
vestigation into the Brooklyn Rapid Transit
case. - The prosecution in the MolineuK case
rested - I, Justice Dickey, in Brooklyn ap
Company receiver for the Brooklyn Wharf anC
Warehouse Company.
THE WEATHER-Forecast for to-day: Fair
The temperature yesterday: Highest, A degrees
lowest. q; average, 34as
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-06
THE ST. LAWRENCE ROUTE.

The Canadian people are getting over their
first jubilation at the prospect of capturing the
grain carrying trade from Buffalo and New
York. Only a few weeks ago they were
Boosting that as SOON as the Corners syndicate
built some elevators at Montreal and Port Col
borne seaweed would begin to grow in the
harbor of New-York and Montreal would be-
come the commercial metropolis of the Atlantic
Coast. The improved canal system of Canada
would permit grain to be carried in bulk from
Duluth to the sea by way of Montreal at a
much lower rate than it could be carried at by
way Of Buffalo and NewYork OF course such
state Of affairs made everybody in Canada
happy, and on this side of the line there was
considerable apprehension. For ii was known
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-06
THE cLAYroN-BULWER TREATY.

K az now triie more than year since we
had the pleasure of announcing In the columns
Of The Tribune that there was at last prospect
OF abrogation modification of the Clayton
Balwer Treaty. Our London correspondent, Mr..
J. =. Ford, TO whose enterprise and judgment
the American public has not infrequently been
indebted for the earliest and most accurate an
nouncements Of important matters, al that time
stated that definite proposals for the revision of
the treaty were under consideration and that
negotiations upon the subject were being con-
Quoted at Washington. The statement was
made the subject OF incre6ulity and discredit by
some who had failed TO get the news, and sub
seouent references TO the progress of the nego-
tiations made in Mr.. Fords dispatches or else
where in the columns of The Tribune have been
similarly treated A fine sequel 10 the whole
business appeared in our special Washington
dispatches in yesterdays Tribune. A treaty be-
tween the United States and Great Britain
amending the Clayton-Bulwer Treaty in so far
as il applies TO the proposed Isthmian Canal
mas been concluded. 1t was signed at Washing
tor yesterday by Colonel Hay and Lord Paunce-
fote. And the fact is revealed that negotiations
10 that end have been in progress between those
gentlemen at washington for q year or more
past IN brief, our announcement of more than
year ago is shown 10 have been exactly ac-
curate, III general and in detail.
Our Washington correspondent yesterday in
making known this elimination of the year Of
negotiations, discussed with admirable lucidity
the bearings of the old treaty upon the canal
project, and the changes that are TO be effected
BIZ revision of il. Ii is agreeable, az risk Of
repetition, 20 express anew the qualification that
must be felt on both sides of tie ocean at so
happy an ending Of an ancient and sometimes
vexatious controversy. For controversy has
been The chief effect of the Clayton Bulwer
Treaty from almost the moment of its adoption,
fifty years ago. Drawn up with the best of in
tentions on both sides, thar instrument conspic-
uously failed 70 accomplish the end for which 1t
was chiefly designed, and, on the contrary, be-
came Itself the principal obstacle to the attain
mort Of that end. At times each OF its makers
has wished for it's repeal, and each has at least
potentially disregarded it's mandates Years ago
liz abrogation, or material revision, was On both
sides admitted TO be desirable. But the IN
fortunate feeling of suspicion, il not Of an
taeonism. which then existed between the two
Powers made it seem impracticable TO effect
such revision. That the revision has now been
effected in The most amicable manner is an
other fine indication of the improved relation
ship that has in recent years been established
between Great Britain and the United States
The fact that the negotiations were begun long
before there was even expectation of the South
african war precludes any feeling On the one |
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-06
1mueemenis.


xcADEny or MusIc-s:lo-way Down Esst
EXERICAN NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Pirates OF Penzance-
Fe<y1r---S. l5--Slster
BROADWAY THEATRE-s-Ben-ft er
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CRITERION THEATRE-s:2o- Little Minister
r3sr-r-S THE ATRE-sl5-The Ambassador
FnEx MUSEE--a a to ii p na.-Nas"orks drano
Csnrsrf and cnemsfosraph.
EMPIRE THEATRE-s:2e Brother Ohhoers
SSf-rTIz AVENUE THEATRES 1.-THE Countess Cnron;
FOURTEENTH STREET THEAIRE-s-A Romance Oh
aARDEN THEATRE- s:so-.The pegenersies
.lpFfrK NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Holmes
seaSD SoPFRA HoFJsf,-s-Ths Girl In the Barracks
HAMNERsTEIN.s vIcToRIA-s.3o-chris and the Won
HARLEM OPERA HousE-s;l5-The Amer.
t@FPETT SQUARE NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Anthony.
IEvfys5 Place TTfEATRE-s-Als 1ch Wiederkam.
KEITH S--Contnuous Ferformsnce ,.-.-.
ETIcKERBoCKER NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. We were
ROSTER BIALs-s:I5-Round Sew-York In Eighty
r.yrrIsN TffEATRE-s5o-The Surprises Of Love.
MADISON SQUARE NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Co..
NfTRcPofTTAN OPERA HoUsB-s-carmen.
MURRAY HlII<-2-s-The Lost Paradise.
NEWBORN Broadway 10 Toxic
Observation-Disclosures Performance ,,,.,. :.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS and ENenins-hNhioiuoh 0i
Water Colcrs.
WAfrACKs-S-Sephc.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-06

When the British War Office says In advance
that It does not expect, indeed does not mean, to
nave any news until the generals at the front
are ready TO report their doings. there need be
no wonderment IL the first official news OF a
battle is the announcement that 1t is all over
except the shouting.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-06

Indications multiply that the third rail- in its
exposed condition is a serious menace to limb
and life. There seems to be no reason why IL
should not be inclosed in slotted conduit
where it will be perfectly accessible to the con-
Meeting rod from the car motor, and yet where
it will be impossible for any person to come
In contact with it.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-06

Those who were shivering in the wintry blasts
of yesterday may thank their lucky stars that
they merely shivered. If they had been In
Buenos Ayres they might have died OF sunstroke'
as scores did, in a temperature of 120 In the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-06
Racetracks do not deserve TO exist unless they
are diligently held in check
And now for an isthmian canali

Count Tolstois present enmity toward the
English suggests that his memories of the Cri-
mean war, in which he roistering blade
are not altogether agreeable.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-06
PRo-BoER MEETINGS.

To the Editor of The Tribune.
Sir The numerous pro-Boer meetings the absurd
legislation and municipal resolutions in favor OF
the Dutch republic and the vapid and windy
speeches of certain class OF Irish-AmerIcans may
have an unfortunate effect public opinion In
England unless record is made of the fact that In
this case. in many others. 1.-The scum rises to the
top" and The real sentiment of this country Is not
anti English pro-Boer.
There were no meetings In favor of Spain IN
London in 1885, nor did the county councils pass
resolutions to encourage the Queen Regent.
English friendship for America is very real To-
day. and IL pity to the risk OF creatins
serious misunderstanding by emitting a word ~
explanation. WALTER PHELPS DODTF,
New-York, Feb. 9 1900
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-06
-(Punch.

The town Of McAiester in the Indian Territory
has a population of more than seven thousand all
OF them squatters. who hope that eventually the
Federal Government will ratify their title TO the
property OF which they have taken possession
They have no Mayor, Town Marshal no Alder
men, no police There was a survey OF the
ground made for town purposes. Yet they have
built up fine residences, for frontier settlement.
the houses are built In rows that leave wide and
fairly regular streets; the people lead moral lives
and are law-abding in spirit. though there are no
particular laws for them TO abide by stranger
in the city would never suspect that the place was
not fully organized and furnished with all the
modern municipal machinery
When Hortense replied that she could not think
of becoming his wife he clutched the air wildly
II shall go mad Them he cried
Sihat Is to say, sneered the proud girl 'if
don support you the public will have top
: Never, perhaps. had she seemed more terribly
beautiful than now, as with knocking laugh she
showed the gold filling IN her back teeth-Ci)etrot
Journal NDe'o''
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-06
A WELL TRIED FORM.
Chicago Inter Ocean.

rioih iHe chicago Inter ocean.
The Commission holds that the powers OF Con-
sress over the islands legally unlimited. and
that II can create for them such form of govern
ment as may seem best The form suggested ha :
In most or all parts been tested by experience.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-06
GENEROUS ADMINISTRATIONS.
Fron THE pb,ladaInhia Dr.,

OF 1t one may unhesitatingly say in advance
that no other country, not even England, has pro-
posed larger rights 10 a tropical colony broader
system OF local autonomy or more complete repre-
sentation. No English colony has delegate In
Parliament.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-06
HASTE UNwIsE,
From The New-York Times.

II may be long before peace upon assured and
permanent basis will be established. Meanwhile
we can never say confidently what is going to hap
pen next. But the requisite power and the requi-
site elasticity to meet all the changing conditions
are found in the military government of the ISL
ands under the direction OF the President. To lay
aside that freedom OF action now for the more
rigid forms OF civil establishment might be both
source or embarrassment to the President and
or injustice 10 people as yet most imperfectly
ernor.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-06
GOVERNMENT FOR THE PHILIPPINES.
AN IMPOSSIBLE PROPOSITION.

From The Indianapolis News.
In discussing the suggestion of protectorate It
is pointed out that the only kind OF protectorate
desired by the natives lis one under which the
United States would assume all responsibility for
protecting the Philippine government from foreign
aggression, while their own officials would collect
revenues 1t is shown, further. that under this
scheme or government this country would be re-
sponsi5le to all foreign governments for any vio-
lence done to the person property OF any OF It's
citizens. while IL would have no power to punish
the Offenders. IL is this form OF government that
possible.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1900-01-19

IN the island OF Luzon but two months
and had more than once distinguished
himself for ga~llantry. He fought. Il
was said, that his " merits might
be recognized and that the opposition
Of politicians who had combated him
might be erased.
Maj. Logan had achieved some re-
pute as a writer. This incident Of his
career was closely connected with the
coronation Of the czar Of Russia In
1897. At that time Mai. Logan, then
a captain on the military stan Of Gov.
Bushnell OF Ohio, had a personal quar-
rel with Gen. McCook. which led to an
enmity between the two families. At
the coronation, so the story started,
Capt. Logan had worn a uniform to
which he had no right. This report
was traced, so Capt. Logan declared, to
Gen. McCook's statements and an apol-
ogy was demanded. It was asserted
that John ]. McCook, son OF the gem
eral, had worn a cavalry uniform to
which he was not entitled. During his
stay in Russia Mai. Logan compiled
material for his book, "In Joyful Rus
STA" He presented In this volume,
which attracted favorable attention,
his observations OF the customs and
government Of the land Of the Musco-
vites.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1900-01-19
THE LATE MAI. LOGAN
BID FAIR TO RIVAL THE
BLACK EAGLE"
Tor Gauantry Upon the Field Of battle
Hh Death IN Luson Brought
Sorrow TO Tho Nation-son Of the
Late Gen. Logan.

The late Major John A. Logan, Jr.,
was born in July, 1865. at Murphys-
borough, III. He received an appoint
ment to West Point Academy and at
tended for two years, but resigned
shortly before his class was graduated.
Since his marriage to Miss Edith AN
drews, daughter Of the late millionaire
coal operator, G. H. Andrews. March
%, 1887, he resided at Youngstown, o.
He owned the Orlole stock farm and
was engaged In limestone mining.
His aspirations for military life, ac-
quired from his noted father, BLACK
Jack" Logan, were made evident in
his boyhood days. He attended the
grammar schools, and then entered the
Chester Military Academy. Shortly
afterwards his desire for an army life
found way and he was appointed a cad
ct at the United States Military Acad-
envy at West Point. He remained here
but two years, however, leaving his
class to enter into the real estate busi-
ness at Washington, d. c., where his
father, then a member Of the United
States senate. resided.
Shortly after this he gave his aid to
the vice-presidential campaign Of his
father. In the war for votes he met
G. H. Andrews Of Youngstown, O., a
coal and iron magnate. The latter
took an active interest in the political
fight, and in the end Jack" Logan be-
came the husband OF Mr.. Andrews
daughter Edith. The wedding occurred
in 1887 and was n OF the society
events Of the year.
After his marriage Mai. Logan de-
voted much Of his attention to the
breeding OF fine horses. The English
hackneys from his Ohio stock farm Sc
cured prize after prize at the horse
shows held throughout the country,
When the big horse show was held at