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BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1900-02-07
PROYECTOS
del general Roberts
INVASION DEL ESTADO
LIBRE DE ORANGE

DesEachos recibidos ell 80 de Enero
de Nueva York dicen que ell general
Roberts trata, en- cuanto lleguen algu
mas tropas mas que espera, anadir es-
tas q les cuerpos de ej6rclto que acau
dillan los generates Methuen, French
y Gatacre, con 10 que podrfa reunirse
unOs 10000 hombres e invadir ell Esta-
do Libre de Orange. Ademas de estas
tropas destinarfan 10000 6 $4,000 4
restablecer las comunicaciones y 10000
a rescatar la plaza de Ladysmith.
20.222 soldados y 150 canones estan
navegando actualmehte para ell Africa
del Sur, anunciandose ell embarque de
un momento q otro, de 1000 solda
dos de infanterfa y 5000 de caballeria,
incluyendo 5000 de las milicias demo
"Yeomanry"
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1900-02-07
Imperio, y enfrente del ministro de
Justicia.
Muertos ingleses
EN Il BATALL4 DE- SPIQNKOP

Ell Departamento de Ia Guerra de
Londres public6 el dfa 1o del actual
mes de Febrero la relaci0n completa de
los jetes y ofciales del ejercito ingles
muertos y heridos en- la batalIa de
Spionkop, acerca de cuyo resultado di .
mos cuenta oportunamcnte q los lecto-
res en- la secci0n de telegramas. Di-
cha relaci6n, por juzgarla de inter6s
para los lectores, la trasladamos q
nuestro peri6dico.
Nuertos.-- Comandante "A. j. j..
Ross, capitanes n. I'll. Virtue, G.. M.
Stewart, @. L. Muriel, NJ. w. Kirk,
Q G. +. Birch, W. Ell. Petre, G. S. N.
KnOx-Gore TenienGes J. j. r. Ma
lock, Eric Fraser, w. G. FL. Lawley,
Fl. A. Wilson, A. p, @. I'll. Wade, III.
F. Pipe Wolfsferstan, F. M. Rachael,
Ell. w. Garvey, G. G. Grenfel, P. f.
Newman, P. f. Nc Oorquedae, Hill
Trevor Randall y Knochschand.
Herilos GENERAL e. r. P. WOoD
GATE grayementcE coronel G. J. Bio
nifeld; Uomandantes w F. Waller v
E. w. Scott Moncrieff; Capitanes +.
NJ. Carleton, G sW w. Saville, r. de
FL. Burton, G. W. Bently, w Sand
bach, r. A. Bettington y Coleman; y
tenienteS A.. w. Forster, j. w Bald
win, r S. Wilson, lie Charlton, A Nc.
n. Dykes, j. A. Nixon, G. r. Step
hens J, Howard.
Extraviados. - Oomandante G. A.
Carton :. capitanes w. f. Emslie, G.
H. Hicks y G. B. French; y teniente
Power-Ellis.
La prensa de Nueva York comprue-
ba ell nGmero de bajas, 1900, del ej6r-
cito ingl6s que dimos & los lectores en-
la secci6n de telegramas, asf como Ell
haber resultado grayemente herido,
como tambien consignamos en- la mis- .
ma, el general Woodgate
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1900-02-07
IA POLITICA DE- ALENANIA
CON EspANA

Un publicista frances, conocido en-
Espaila, ha ,comunicado a la prensa
fran ces;s-pcrque es de gran inter6s =
parte del dialogo que en- Ia reception
del Gran Cancller tuvo este con ell
senior Marcoarti. Ell Delegado del Go
bierno espanol alvirti6 al Principe
Gran CanciIler que, & pesar de las des
gracias que sufre su patria, espera que
Espana coopere en- 10 future & les pa
cffcos estudios y aplcaciones de Ia
geOgrafia con alguna utilidad para Es
pafia y Alemania. El Gran CancilIer
contest0 que Espafla tiene aseguradas
sus simpatfas en- Alemania; que ellos
los alemanesl sienten las desgracias
de Espana; que desealon eyitar la
guerra que 40 pudieron conseguirlo
En- el banquete que di6 la Municipa-
lidad de Berlin al Congreso Interna
cional de Geogtatia, e, se1or Marcoar
to estuvo cOlocad0 en- la mesa de ho-
nor, al lado del mfnistro de Marina del
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1900-02-07
FL Arzobispo de Paris
LOS
PADRES ASUNCIONLSTAS

La prensa de Nueva York amplfa
cuanto dijimos & los lectores en- nues-
ira secci6n de telegramas respecto & la
vista hecha por ell Arzobispo de Paris
cardenal Richard, & los Padres Asun-
cionistas, recientements condenados,
segln tambien dijimos oportunamente,
con objeto de expresaries sus simpa-
tfas a prop0sito de la sentencia contra
ellos dictada.
RI Prelado Sc dirjgi6 despu6s d la
redacci6n del peri6dico I" La Croix .
6rgano de los Asuncionistas, bendiclen
do q sus redactores a los que nantes
t6 10 siguiente:
-Os excite 4 perSeyerar en- vuestra
obra con firmeza y sfnceridad.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1900-02-07
Babla Rochefort
EUROPA CONTRA INGLATERRA

Mr.. Henry Rochefort, Director del
peri6dico frances "L' Intransigeant," !"
manifesto 10 siguiente, ell % de Enero
dltimo, q un corresponsal del "Journaln::
" Todo Europa Sc Ia puestn resuel.
tamente contra la Gran Bretana en- su
presente lucha con el Transyaal.
Lo que impide a las potencias uniIse
contra la Gran BretaTa, no es la debi
lidad de Francia, s:no la de su gobierno.
Los POderes continentales no permiti-
ran que Inglaterra Sc anexe a ningnn
territOriO de Africa. Hasta los ESta-
dos Unidos Sc opondran a los proyectos
de Inglaterra."
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1900-02-07
Terrible InCident0
On UNI CASA De LGCOS

Ell "a de Enero Gltimo Sc desarroll6
en- ell Asilo de locos" de Lyon, Re
p6blica francesa, uE terrible drama.
Mientras ell doctor Devery vacunaba
los reterldos locos, uno de estos, que
sufrfa la operaci6n, levant6se rapida
mente sacando una lima de uno de sus
bolsillos con la que arremeti6 al infor-
tunado m6dico
La lima penetr6 en- ell abdomen de
este rasgandole los intestinos.
ExiSten muy pocas esperanzas de
salvar la vida al desgraciado galeno.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1900-02-07
MUERToS

En- ell ataque tueron muertos
un Cabo y cinco soldados pertene
cientes al Regimiento de Infanterfa
de los Estados Unidos nimero 80
Los cablegramas que preceden son
propiedad del BoLETIN MERCANTIL, y
pneden reprodGcirse en- cualquier for
ma, abonando q la Empresa 30 pesos
Oro por cada unO que Sc Utilice.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1900-02-07
PANIC0 I'm HONOLULU
3S ATlGiD0S Do II PESTE BUBOyICA

El vapor 'Miowera" que lego 4 Vic
toria, Colombia inglesa, el % de Enc
ro, llev6 ALI la noticia de haber falle-
cido en- Honolulu SO atacados de la
peste bubonica. Una de las vfctimas
ha sidO una mujer de raza blanca per-
teneciente 4 la mas distinguida socie-
dad.
Con este motive es indescriptible ell
panico existente entire los habitantes
de Honolulu.
Multitud de gente armada impide q
los barcos acercarse al puerto de Hilo.
Las autOridades han ordenado que
Sc prenda fuego a diez casas en- las que
han ocurrido algunas defunciones hlti-
mamente.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1900-02-07
NTUEVA YORK

sus condiciones, en- las dos Camaras
federales Sc pronuncian discnrsos refe-
rentes a Puerto Rico y en- los pasillos
del Capitolio y en- los Oomites parla-
men tarios resIena con fIecuencia ese
nombre.
Sc han planteajo, al fin, los proble-
mas de gobierno y administrator de
esa isla; y este motiva ell que Sc liable
y Sc piense ahora tanto con respecto q
ella
Contribuye a.esto tambi6n la llegada
de las Oomisiones de los centros pro
ductores y de los partidos politicos
puertorriquehos.
Y en- verdad que no pierden su ITEM
po los comisionadOs. A los cuatro dias
de hallarse aquf la Comisi6n de la Ca
mara de OOmercio, fueron preSentados
dos bills por los diputados americanos
Henry y Payne, fundados ambos en- los
propositos de ese comercio acerca del
cabotaje.
Dias antes Sc habia presentado al
Senado otro b6U suscripto por Mr.. Fo-
raker, presidente del Comite de asut-
tos de Puerto Rico, y con los otros dos
Sc trataba de promover debates 6 in
formaciones ell Ia Camara de Repre-
sentantes para que cuando llegase a
ella, Ell bill Foraker, va aprobado por la
Alta Camara, estuviese bien ilustrada
la question y Sc votase pronto.
Por su parte, la prensa de Washing
ton esta unanimemente favorable las
solucioneS de esa Camara de Comercio,
que tiene ademas ell apoyo de las demas
Comisiones de Puerto Rico.
La de Agricultores ha presentado
tambien una memoria bien razonada y
las de los partidos polfIicos han infor-
madO vaTiaS veces y no desperdician
OCCASION para arrimar la brasa q su sar
dina.
Estaban aquf muy NAL intormadoS
acerca de los aSuntos de Puerto Rico !:
pero EN- general esta gente no sostiene
con terquedad sus errores. Aman sin
ceramente la verdad, y en- cuanto Sc les
dan pruebas 6 razoneS fundadas rectii-
can gustoSamente. Los que hace POGO
decfan peStes de Puerto Rico, son aho-
ra nueStros mas enthusiasts propagan-
distas.
Sobie todo las reformaS econ6micas
para Puerto-Rico las apOyan con deci-
sion. Los politicos no tienen todayfa
tantos partidarios, pero la idea del go
bierno Territorial Sc abre camino, ann-
que puede ser que ell esta primera
etapa no la apliquen en- toda su inte-
gridad. Lo indudable es que tendra
Puerto Rico antes de tres meses fran
quicias aTancelarias y gobierno civil.
Mr.. Carroll, quien va conocen en-
Puerto Rico, ACADIA de publican una
Obra notabilfsima, fundada en sus OBJ
servaci0nes y estudios sobre ese pals
Esta inspirada por un noble espfritu
de justicia y contiene datos preciosos y
bien ordenados.
La justification del general Davis es
tambien una obra que revela honradez
y estudio
En- los cfrculos oficiales Sc tiene
tambi6n en- n.Ucha estima llh estudio
de estadfstica conercial presentado por
la Oomisi0n de esa Oamara de Conner
clio, en- apoye de su petici6n de libre
cambiO.
La opinion mas general es que Sc
el cslbotaje para Puerto
Rico, y que con este coincidira el canje
de la moneda- Tai vez Sc consiga uua
ley especial de bancos que sbarate algo
Ell inter6s del dinero en- esa isla y au-
mente la circulation.
va le infcrmare mas extensamente
en- cartas sucesiyas.
Suyo affmo.
EI nna.resain1le
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1900-02-07
Ell CaNJE De La MONEDa

Ell Representante Hill disert6 so
bre la question monetaria, expresan-
do su manifesto oposici6n a que Sc
admita ell canie de la moneda que
actualmente cirrula en- Puerto Rico,
al tipo del 60p5.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1900-02-07
10 QUE oPIHA FORAKER

Ell Senador Joseph B. Foraker,
Presidente del ComitG Ways and
Means ha notifcado al Senado que
los proyectos de ley references a
Puerto Rico deben discutirse con
preferencia a la proposition de ley
relacionada con la parte economical
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1900-02-07

De este n1mero, 2486 son muertos,
4Sll heridos y Ell resto prisioneros de
los "boersn.
El ejercito ingl6s en- el Africa del
sur, Sc compone actualmente de
ll6 600 de la Gran Bretala, 7158 de
Natal Y 2l.000 del Cabo, 10 que forma
I'm total de l34.15S soldados.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1900-02-07
UN ATAQUE
CAPTURA De UN WAGON

Fuerzas rebeldes filipinas ataca-
ron a un wagon de un tren logrando
capturarlo, apesar de la resistencia
que hicieron las tropas que 10 es-
coltaban.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1900-02-07
LOS PRISIoAERoS FILIPINoS

TeIegramas recibidos de Manila
dicen que Sc han dictado algunas
instrucciones referentes a la situa-
cion en- que permaneceran Ell 10 fu-
turo los filipinos capturados.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1900-02-07
APOYADO POR LATIMER

Este extreme, combatido ruda-
mente por ell RepreseAtante de Con-
necticut, fue apoyado Ell dias ante
riores por don Ramon Fernandez
Latimer, come:ciante de esa plaza.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1900-02-07
Information DDr cable
DespachOs Especiales
De Ii "ASSOCIlTED PRESS"
Al"BOletin MerCantil"
NueVa York, I i FebrerO
PUERTO RICO EN- WASHINGTON
Ell REPRESENTANTE HILL
NleVa York, I h FobrerO
PUERTO RICO EN- WASHINGTON
Ell REPRESENTARTE HILL

Despackos de Washington dicen
que el Representante por ell Estado
de Connecticut, Mr.. Hill, fu6 dido
aver POI el Conite del Congreso de
Asuntos Insulares.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1900-02-07
NOTICIA5 DEL Ola

En- Manila, hasta el % de Enero Iltimo
han ocurrido IA casos IL defuncicnes de
la peste bub6nica.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1900-02-07
CARIA DE WASHINGTON

ST. Director del BoLRrrN MERcANT1L.
Washington, % de Enero de 1900.
El nombre de Puerto Rico esta de
moda en- estos dias entire nosotros. Los
peii6diccs hablan de esa isla en- todas
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-05-11
SUIT OYER THIRD AVENUE STOCK.
EX-TREASURER ASKED TO PAY DAMAGES
ON ACCOUNT OF A MISLEADING
STATEMENT

Action brought in the United States Circuit
Court yesterday by Stephen H. Thayer against
William II. Curtiss. -extressurer of the Third Ave
Railroad Company. to recover damages for
50 $50. which 1t is alleged, lost as the result
OF a purchase of stock of the Third Avenue Rail-
road Company. Mr.. Thayer for long time
member of the New-York Stock Exchange. and
is a Wall Street investor. In the complaint it
is charged that February 20 last the defendant
had full knowledge of the real financial status of
the Third Avenue Railroad system and issued
statement substantially 10 the effect that the
mittee appointed by the Board of Directors had en-
tered into agreement with syndicate of bank
and their associates under the terms of which
they would furnish s21, 10000 cash, and that
agreement had been reached between other parties
who would furnish 81. 10000 In cash. at very
advantageous TO the stockholders
The complaint says that the plaintiff relied upon
the representation of the defendant. and bought
100 shares of the stock of the company paying
50 522 for IT, plus $l2 So the regular commission al
lowed brokers for such purchase.
On February n Mr. Thayer sold the 100 shares
OF Third Avenue Railroad Company stock for s5,s
The complaint closes with Il claim for damages in
the sum of s. 1852. with interest. "
The declares that the plaintiff knew of
the position of the defendant regarding the
In auest ton, and denies all the charges in the
piaint not specifically mentioned in the answer and
asks that the complaint be dismissed.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-05-11
An APPEAL FOR PROTECTION.
FLORIDA CASSAVA GROWERS AND STARCH MAN
UFACTURERS INJURED BY FOREIGN
COMPETITION.

Washington, May 10 (SpeciaD.-Another appeal
from the South for protection from unequal for
eign competition has reached the ears of the Ways
and Means Committee. 1t comes from the growers
of Cassava and manufacturers of starch in Florida,
and consists of a preamble and resolution adopted
at a meeting of the Commissioners of Alachua
County May From the preamble it appears
that the United States Court in California has re-
Gently held that tapioca -four, cassava starch and
manioCa starch, all of which made from the
root, not subject to duty under the
Dingey law: that there have lately been erected
in Florida factories for the manufacture of this
kind of starch and plantations started for the pro-
duction and culture of cassava root, representing
large investments of capital; that these enter
prises, which started under protection must
be abandoned if it is withdrawn. The Aachua
County Commissioners therefore resolved:
That the Senators and members of Congress
be asked to introduce bill to provide for this
prOduct--tapioca -four and all starChes and -four
made from the roots-and make them dutiable the
starch made from potatoes.
The duty potato starch under the Dingley law
is and one-half cents pound.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-05-11
THE TRIBUNE'S STORY CONFIRMED
CONTROL. OF THE PALATINE SECURED BY
THE COMMERCIAL UNION

Confirmation received in this city yesterday
from England of The Tribune's exclusive report of
the contamination of a big insurance deal whereby
the Commercial Union Assurance Company has
obtained control of the Palatine Fire Insurance
Company. No details, however have as yet been
either of the New-York offices of the two
companies to the terms of the transaction or as
TO the plans of the Commercial with regard to the
Palatine company. While not speaking with au-
thority the chief representatives in this city of
the Commercial said that there was little or no
possibility of the controlling company reinsuring
the business of the Palatine or of consolida ting
the two companies. Both concerns Tribune re-
porter informed. would continue to work
separately
Some change. however. is 70 be made in the
policy of the Palatine company. 1t Is understood
that while the Paatine has built up big premium
income, this has not been followed altogether by
corresponding prosperity. 1t is thought also. that
IL has taken some risks which might not appeal to
the Commercial. Consequently the belief is preva-
lent among insurance men that the business of the
Palatine henceforth will he conducted the lines
followed by the Commercial
The controlling interest in the Palatne was Sc,
cured by absolute purchase by the Commercial
of a majority of the stock.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-05-11
BUSINESS IN THE SENATE.
CLARK CASE POSTPONED-MR. GALL1NGER
PRAISES THE POLICY OF
PROTECTION

Washington. May 10.-In the Senate to-day the
case involving the seat of Mr. Clark, of Montana,
postponed until Tuesday. Mr.. Chandler
gave notice that at that time he would insist that
the be continuously considered to the excu-
sion of all other business.
The Naval Appropriation bill went over until
tomorrow.
Mr.. Gallinger spoke at length on his resolution
declaring that "the present phenomenal prosperity
of the country is due to the policy of protection
embodied in the Dingley Tariff law
Mr.. Lodge announced that on Monday he would
press consideration of the Spooner bill comforting
the President authority to govern the Philip
pines.
The following bills passed:
To pay Mary A. Swift $4,000. years salary
of her husband, John F. Swift. who died while
serving United States Minister TO Japan; au-
thorizing the President to appoint to the rank
of lieutenant the active list of the Navy Ed
tired list; joint resolution for commission TO in
vestigate the question whether 1t is practicable
and desirable for the United States to create a
National park Indian reservations in Mime
sofa; to provide American register for the
barge Davidson; aIpropriating S1.3O0,O0O for the
erection of a public building in San Francisco
and 81, $50 600 for the erection of public building
in NewOreans; fixing the compensation of Gus
toms inspectors at the Port of New-York in lieu
after be rendered in the examination of baggage
The session closed with eulogies on the late Rep
resentatve Baird, of Louisiana.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-05-11
CARRIES CORN FOR INDIA.
THE QUITO SAILS WITH TWO HUNDRED
THOUSAND BUSHELS FOR THE starry
ING MILLIONS-EXERCISES
AT THE PIER.

The Indian famine relief ship Quito sailed yes
a cargo of two hundred thousand bushels of Amer
lean corn. The inscription the entrance to
the pier was Christian America S Gift to Starving
India" The end of the building decorated with
flags and bunting and the ship dressed with
colored flags.
The Rev DR. r. G.. Hobbs, who went to India
the last famine relief ship. the City of Everett, in
1897, presided at the ceremonies at the pier before
the sailing All the speakers spoke briefly of the
famine and the practical help that America is
sending India Most of the two hundred persons
present joined in the opening hymn, AN Hail the
Power of Jesus Name" Several letters of regret
read. President Mckinley, in expressing his
regret that public duties and engagements pre-
vented him from being present. wrote that the
cess Of the work was eminently gratifying TO him.
it must be only those Immediately
gagged but to the country at large. Regrets We're
also received from Secretary Hay, Secretary Long
and Governor Roosevelt
Addresses made by the Rev. DR.. S. T. Willis.
the Countess Schimmelmann Chen followed the Ma
tional anthem). Commander Booth Tucker. the Rev.
Richard Winsor and the Rev. DR.. A. c. Dixon on
the benefcent character of the enterprise. The
corn will be distributed in India at cost of one
third of what ii would cost there.
Government for The Christian Herald Indian
cargo is valued at 100000. The value of the same
amount of in India would be 100000
any vessel like errand, comes from donations
received from people of every denomina ton in all
received from Canada. The cargo is consigned to
pr Louis d, Kopsch and the Rev s. Hume and
denomina tional Missionary Committee. -:
The Quito left her dock shortly after o'clock.
Port Said and Aden' and it is Expected thai SSe
will reach Bombay in forty days.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-05-11
GREAT LOSSES FROM FIRE.
LARGER IN 1890 THAN ANY YEAR SINCE
1879, SAVE 1S93-MEETING OF
UNDERWRITERS.

The thirty-fourth annual meeting of the National
Board of Fire Underwriters was held yesterday in
the Offices of the local Board in the Mutual Life
Building. The meeting attended by represen-
taves Of large fire insurance interests of all parts
president of the Board. called the meeting TO order
In his review of the incidents of the year. Mr.. Irwin
said that the fact which must impress itself upon
insurance of the most serious Importance
was the enormous fire loss of the country which
amounted in 1899 s15S 597 $50 the greatest since
1898, and excepting that year. the greatest since
1875, when the tabulating of losses begun. The
loss of 1899 s23. 100000 more than in the
preceding year. and exceeded the losses of 1897
by over 100000. Mr.. irwin added:
mention in advance of all other matters What
measures be adopted to check the annual
waste of values is question of vital Importance
10 the Underwater and II should he one OF the
deepest concern TO every citizen. If we may judge
from such records accessible property in
the United States is burning in greater proportion
more startling when the destruction goes on in a
year like the one under review when business gen
tive demand and prices generally rising. so that
goods cannot be replaced except at figures above
their cost, the moral hazard is minimized Mills
and factories have been taxed their full
pacity, and their output during the year has often
been engaged in advance Everywhere signs of
prosperity have been abundant, yet fire insurance
has suffered s 1t has not done in years, and we
have faced fire losses large that profit except in
cases, has been out of the question.
After the reports of the various committees had
been read and adopted, the election of officers for
the coming year resulted follows: President,
George p. Sheldon New-York; vice-president, f. L.
Ellison. Philadelphia; secretary, Robert b. Heath.
Philadelphia; treasurer, Fred W. Arnold Provi-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-05-11
The other bill pre-
FOR SOLDIERS HOME AT CHARLESTON
THE PROJECT ADVOCATED BY BOTH UNION AND
CONFEDERATE VETERANS.


CONFEDERATE VETERANS.
Washington. May ia large delegation from
Charleston, s. c., appeared before the House Com
mittee Military Affairs to-day in behalf of the
project establish a branch soldiers home in
Charleston Harbor at or near Castle Pinckney and
within sight of Fort Sumter and Fort Moultrie.
The project has received the commendation of the
officers of the Grand Army of the Republic well
as of the United Confederate Veterans. The dele
cation appearing to-day included George l.. BUST.
James Simons A. c. Kaufman, Major J. c. Hemp
hill and Captains F. w. WAGNER, J. Elmore Mar
tin and James o. Ladd letter from Governor
insolvency of South Carolina read, warmly
ndorsing the project. The interest taken by Gen
eral Albert d. Shaw, Commander Chief of the
Grand Army of the Republic. shown in a let
ter. in which he said
do not know of a proposal that has aroused my
sympa thes than this for many year. and
trust you will strongly voice the wishes OF the
Comma nder- n Chief in its favor. 1t would be
GROWING monument of concord and reconciliation
amid scenes of other days and other times.
The members of the delegation set forth the ad-
vantages of the location in healthfuness and ell
mate, we'll its historic associations