davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-03

Hundred Natives TAX
the Oath at Vigan.


the Oath at Vigan.
MANILA, December 3-Sunday in vi
gan was a great day for the American
cause. Twenty-Five hundred natives OF the
region. nearly all fighting rebels, crowded
the church and took the oath Of allegiance
to the United States. The oath was ad-
ministered by the priest. All but 500 OF
those sworn were bolomen. The number In
cluded the 1900 bolomen who had pre-
viously surrendered.
The proceedings at the church occupied
the entire day, and included an address by
General Young and an exhortat.on by the
priest. Scarcely any rebels remain in the
vicinity Of Santa Maria General Young
attributes this fact to three causes-tne
election of President Mckinley, the ar
rival Of stronger body Of troops and the
especially rigid enforcement of the war
measures and the deportation of prisoners
t. Manila. He reports that it 3 necessary to
occupy all the barriers in order to protect
the natives from vengeance Of Tagalog
raiders.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-03
CONGRESS MEETS
Opening Scenes of the
Session.
THE MESSAGE AWAITED
Short Recess Taken Until It
Reaches the Capitol.
FLORAL TRIBUTES IN ABUNDANCE
New Members of Both Houses
Sworn In.
THRONG OF SPECTATORS

The opening Of Congress today drew great
crowds to the Capitol, intent on witnessing
those interesting scenes marking the in
auguration Of the legislative work Of the
government. On June last the first ses-
sion Of the Fifty-sixth Congress adjourned
and the second session began today with
many momentous questions awaiting the
attention of the national lawmakers
Above the middle colonnade, fronting the
dome, the stars and stripes floated lazily,
and on either side flags were run up at
noon to indicate that the respective houses
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-03
MOVEMENTS OF NAVAL VESSELS.
Arrival of the General Alava at Ca
vfte Reported.

Arrival of the General Alava at Ca
vfte Reported.
Admiral Remey informed the Navy De-
partment of the movements of the General
Alava, about which vessel some uneasiness
had been felt, as it was thought she would
encounter the Guam typhoon on her way
over from that island to Cavite. The Cen
eral Alava left Guam for Cavite November
26 and arrived safely at Cavite yesterday.
The torpedo boat Du Pont is at Newport
The Leyden and the Craven have left New
port for Portsmouth, N. H. The Foote is
at the Brooklyn navy yard undergoing
slight repairs. She is on her way from
New York for Newport. The Vicksburg
has arrived at Naples The training ship
Topeka arrived at Leghorn yesterday. The
Potomac has sailed from Port Royal for
Nipe, with coal barge No. 1 in tow. The
Hannibal is at Lamberts Point. The VIII
mington is reported at Port Said today.
The Zafiro has left Hong Kong for Cavite
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-03
TO BE SENT TO GUAM.
Lumber, Nails and other Supplies VIII
Be Taken.

Be Taken. s...-.
The Navy Department has hIade arrange
ments to send supply Of lumber. nails.
ETC.. to Guam on the brig spreckles. which
will leave San Francisco on the 9th or 9Th
instant with naval stores for Manila. The
building material sent to Guam is for the
purpose of repairing the extensive damage
done to that island by the typhoon which
destroyed the cruiser Yosemite in the har-
Dor of San Luis de'Apra on the 10th ultimo.
These supplies are sent in response to a
requisition from Rear Admiral Remey at
Manila, based upon latest advices from
Guam Further supplies will be forwarded
to that distant island by the army trans
port scheduled to leave San Francisco for
Manila on the 18th instant.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-03
WRECK ON JERSEY CENTRAL.
Engineer of Passenger Train Killed
and Fireman Injured.


and Fireman Injured.
PH1LLIPSBURG, N. j., December g.
The New Jersey Centrars flyer, which left
Easton, Pa, at sos a. M. ran into the rear
end of coal train at Vulcanite, N. j., this
morning and William Miller, the engineer
of the passenger train, was fatally hurt
and Benjamin Burwell, the fireman, had
both legs crushed. The men lived at Phil
lipsburg The passenger locomotive was
thrown down a ten-foot embankment. The
caboose and two of the coal cars caught
fire and were destroyed.
Miller, besides having leg crushed and
being injured internally, was so badly
sca,ded that when his clothes were taken
off the skin came with them. He died
about one hour after the accident. The
passengers escaped serious injuries. Be
fore he died Miller declared he saw no
danger signal until his train was within
100 feet Of the coal train.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-03
HALL OF RECORDS SITE.
Three Bills Providing for It's Purchas
Pending In the Senate.

Three Bills Providing for Its Pure hase
Pending In the Senate.
Three bills for the purchase Of a site for
a hall of records are pending in the Senate.
and they are likely to receive the attention
Of the committee on public buildings and
grounds at an early day. Senator Fair
banks, chairman of that committee, has
had several conferences with members Of
the cabinet in relation to a site for hall
of records, and he Is strongly in favor Of
having action taken in this matter during
the coming session.
The three bills proposing sites for hall
Of records were introduced by Senators
Fairbanks, Teller and Elkins. Senator Fair
banks bill authorizes the purchase Of the
site located the southeast corner of
Pennsylvania avenue and 10th street, which
is now occupied by the Hotel Regent. This
site has frontage Of 174 feet on Pennsyl-
vania avenue and $50 feet on 10Th street.
The price to be paid for the site is fixed at
not more than 100000. The Secretary of
the Treasury is authorized to acquire this
lot, either by purchase or through condem-
nation proceedings.
Senator Teller's bill, introduced by re-
quest authorizes the acquisition Of square
feet Of ground, for which $275,OOO is appro-
priated. The above square Is bounded on
the north by Ohio avenue, on the east by
14th street, on the south by c street and
on the west Dy 1otn street ana the Wnlte
Lot. Besides the smaller buildings on this
square is the Cyclorama building and an
nex containing over 100000 cubic feet of
space, suitable for the immediate storage of
government records.
The bill introduced by Mr. Elkins by re-
quest appropriates $2430 900 for the pur-
chase of a site bounded on the north by G
street, on the east by 18th street, on
the south by the Winder building property
and on the west by an alley and contain
ing BOATS square feet of ground. For the
purpose Of preparing for immediate use the
buildings on this site $4,000 is appropri-
ated. This property, it is provided in the
bQl, may be acquired either by purchase
or<condemnation proceedings.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-03
TO SUCCEED SENATOR DAVIS.

Judge Collins Declines AppOintment
by Governor Lind.
CHICAGO, December "a special to the
Times-Herald from Minneapolis says: Loren
w. Collins, associate justice of the state
supreme court, has declined the appoint
ment as United States senator to succeed
the late Cushman K. Davis, which was Of
fered him by Gov. Lind. It Is further
stated on good authority that Judge Collins
will not be a candidate for the place when
the legislature meets.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-03
TAKEN TO CAvITE.

Some of the YOsemite's Oficers Arrive
ON the Alava.
The following cable message has been re-
ceived at the Navy Department.:
''CAVITE, December 2, 1900
Bureau Navigation Washington:
Detachment marines and some Yosem-
ties officers have arrived by Gen. Alava.
Left Guam 18th instant. Restoration work
there progressing faVorably."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-03
LIEUT.. COM. HALL FATALLY HURT.
Struck by Falling Timber at the
Brooklyn Navy Yard.

NEW YORK, December 3.-While several
mechanics were at work on the apex Of the
roof Of the new engineering building at the
navy yard, Brooklyn, this forenoon, piece
OF timber was disledged and 1t fell to the
ground floor. Lieutenant Commander Rey-
mold T. Hall. who is the assistant engineer
of the yard, was passing underneath at
the time and the falling timber struck him
on the head, fracturing his skull. He was
taken to the naval hospital, where 1t was
said his injuries will probably prove fatal.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-03

The Egbert Saila From Na1asaki.
The War Departments is informed that the
transport Egbert ssued yesterday from
Nagasaki for Manila. THIS vessel Is laden
with military ~upplies. (which were sent
from lie Philippines to China in anticipa-
tion Of protracted operations in that coun-
try.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-03
ARCHBISHOP FEEHAN TO RETIRE.
Report That He VIII BE Succeeded
by Father MuldoOn.

CHICAGO, December 3.-The Tribune
says: The Most Rev. Patrick A. Feehan,
archbishop of the Roman Catholic archdio-
cese of Chicago since September 10, 1880,
will retire from the active management OF
his office with the close Of the present year.
Early in January coadjutor bishop, with
the right of succession will be consecrated
and will relieve the incumbent Of the
burden of his ecclesiastical duties. 1t
is reported that the Rev. Father p. J. Null
doom is the priest upon whom the new honor
will be bestowed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-03
MIR. BABCoCK,s PROMOTION.

Placed by the Speaker ON the Ways
and Means Committee.
Representative Babcock's appointment to
the committee on ways and means, made
today by Speaker Henderson. gives to Wis
consin place on this most important COM
mittee, upon which the state has not been
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-03
DENSE FOG IN pITTsBURG.
Two Trains Collide Owing to Failure
to See Signals.

to See Signals.
PITTSBURG, Pa, December 3.-The night
express train from Buffalo on the Buffalo,
Rochester and Pittsburg railway at 1850
o'clock this morning collided with a Balti-
more and Ohio freight in the yards at Mill
vale. The dense fog, which blinded the
trainmen's signals. caused the wreck. No
person was seriously hurt, although the
passengers on the express were badly
shaken up.
The fog and smoke in this city up to noon
today was SO dense that ordinary lights
could not be seen at any great distance, and
at the bridge over the Allegheny to Sharps-
burg, where the traction company has but
one track. fog horns had to be used for sig
Mailing,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-03

Eight Companies of French Soldiers
Go to Their Aid.
T1EN TSIN, December -Four compa-
nies Of German troops are reported to be
seriously menaced thirty-five miles west OF
Pao Ting Flu. Eight companies of French
troops. with three days rations, have left
to go to their relief.
1t is by the imperative order of the car
that the Russians are handing over the
Shan-hai-kuan railroad to the Germans
The necessary documents were signed this
morning.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-03
Col. John n. POpham Dead.
,nerial Disnatch to The Evening Star

RICHMOND, Va, December 3.-Col. John
r. Popham fell dead On the street, of heart
disease, here this morning. He was for
years a well-known character In Washing
ton, and knew all the leading politicians.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-03

Continued on Eighteenth Page.)
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-22
SUIT TO ENJOLN BID WE'LL
AN EFFORT TO PREVENT THE COLLEC-
TOR FROM LEVYING DUTIES ON
PUERTO RICAN PRODUCTS.

Collector Bidweu will be served tomorrow with
papers in a suit which has been brought against
him in the United States Circuit Court by A. S.
Lascelles & Co, of No. &c Beaver-st., dealers in
Puerto Rican products, enjoin him from collect
ing duty goods brought from Puerto Rico on
the ground that Puerto Rico is not now foreign
country and there is authority to collect any
duties. Charles Henry Butler. of No. II Broadway,
is the attorney for Lascelles & Co
Mr.. Butler alleges that by the ratification of the
treaty Puerto Rico became part of the territory
of the United States. and his contention is that,
whatever may be the status of the island; 1t is
not foreign country The present tariff bill permits
the levying of the duty. only goods brought into
the United States from foreign countries"
Mr. Butler asserts that the Supreme Court holds
to the effect that mo citizen be compelled to
pay duty doubtful Interpretation of the stat
utes'' also that the Treasury Department has by
special regulation, which has been sustained by
the Supreme Court, defined the country in
GLIDING any and all territory no matter how far il
IS separated situated. that is under the same
legislative and executive control cites the fact
that all merchandise from Alaska entered free
from the date of the ratification OF the treaty by
which Russia ceded her American territory TO the
United States. Mr.. Butler further sets forth that
after the Mexican War duties could not be COL
lected goods brought from Mexico, as long as
that country under the control of the United
States.
The action is brought not only to enjoin the Col
lector, but also to compel him TO repay the enor-
nous amounts which the Puerto Rican merchants
have been obliged to pay in this instance, amount
ing than $500 600. The petition for the in
junction is based the ground that the Collector
has improperly construed the tarif act. and has
so exerted his power as to break the trade with
Puerto Rico
In speaking of the effect of this upon legislation
Mr.. Butler said:
It is not a question OF power of Congress to regu-
late the territories of the United States and in
doing to place tariff on Puerto Rico. Possibly
Congress has the right l am a believer In the
widest National powers, but up the present time
and under the existing tariff law. only goods from
foreign countries are subject TO duty.
The Constitution may may not extend the
new possessions-much may be said on both sides
of that question. and we Will cross that bridge
when we come to it-but our contention Is that
from the ratification of the Treaty OF Paris IL
ceased to be foreign. matter what else 1t be-
came and therefore duties cannon now be collected
There are many members OF Congress who to-
dav are voting for % cent Dill because they
are taking rs per cent OF. and they have been adj
vised that until the bin passed run duties
naid while, If there no duty, they would no
more vote II put % per cent on than they would
II, mo- mt tariff between Alaska and other ports
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-22
CLASH OVER FRENCH TREA TY.
BOTH FOREIGN RELATIONS AND FL
NANCE COMMITTEES CLAIM
JURISDICTION

Washington, Feb. 21.-In the executive ses-
sion of the Senate to-day a sharp difference of
opinion developed between the Committee
Foreign Relations and the Committee on
Finance on the French reciprocity treaty. Sena-
tor Davis, chairman of the Foreign Relations
Committee reported the action of his commit
tee favorable to the treaty, and had sooner
done so than Senator Aldrich, chairman of the
Finance Committee moved the reference of the
treaty to his committee Senator Davis met
this motion with point of order against the
present consideration of the motion and the
matter went over until the next executive ses-
sion.
There debate. but the motion of Sena-
tor Aldrich was the result of conferences among
the elements which may be designated as OPP
ponents of the treaty. They take the position
that as the treaty directly affects the tariff, 1t
should be considered by the Finance Committee,
which has charge of all financial and revenue
questions. and not by the Committee on Foreign
Relations which does not deal with such Ques-
tons. On the other hand. the members of the
Foreign Relations Committee contend for its ju
risdiction over all treaties. Senator Cullom has
taken an advanced position on this point, and
he and others are preparing for vigorous con-
test of Mr. Adrich's motion.
me Committee Foreign Relations to-day,
ordered favorable report the reciprocity
treaty with France. No amendment was made,
and no opposition manifested by any men,
Der of the committee, and the report in its ia
Vor was unanimous. The members discussed
the provisions at some length, but only for the
purpose or becoming familiar with them. The
fact was emphasized that If the treaty should
be ratified 669 articles of American origin would
be admitted to France at the minimum rate,
and only nineteen subjected to the present rate.
The committee did not take up the Hay
Pauncefote treaty.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-22
AMERICAN TROOPS PARADE IN JAPAN.
COURTESY EXTENDED TO THE FoRTY-EIGHTH
VOLUNTEERS AT YOKOHAMA

Washington, Feb A.-United States Minister
Buck. at Toxic. has made the following report TO
the State Department:
As a matter of some interest I have the honor
report that the steamship transport Grant, with
the 48th Regiment United States Volunteer In
fantry (coored), under the command of Colonel
w P. DuVall arrived IN Yokohama on January H.
remaining days coaling. and then departing
for Manila. By the courtesy of the Japanese Gov
eminent Colonel Duvau was permitted on Satur-
day, January Is. to take his regiment ashore with
and hold a dress parade and drill one of
the public squares OF the city much TO the grath-
cation Of the American citizens there and the pleas
ure of the people of Yokohama and Of all national
tiles. / had the honor TO witness the parade ana
drill. Considering the fact, stated by Colonel
Duvall. that his had not had Their rifles in
hand since leaving San Francisco, twenty-five DAYS
before and OF course had done regimental
marching drilling. the execution of the march,
ing and manual of arms was aStonishingly good
The regiment in good health and spirits and
the sodierly bearing and general appearance OF
the men We're all that could be desired This is I
am informed the first armed body OF soldiers of anv
nationality permitted to land and parade in
any port in Japan. Such marked courtesy ex-
tended to troops is very gratifying, and II was
hardly to be expected
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-22
NEW SHIPPING SUBSIDY BILL.
A SUBSTITUTE FOR THE HANNA-PAYNE
MEASURE PREPARED


MEASURE PREPARED
Washington, Feb. a.-Four Of the Republican
members of the House Committee on Merchant
Marine and Fisheries who have differed with their
associates the terms of the Shipping BILL to-day
completed a substitute, which was introduced by
Representative Minor of Wisconsin. those con-
curing with him being Messrs. Stevens, of Min
nesota; Jones, of Washington, and Fordney, Of
Michigan The substitute follows the general plan
of the original bill, but makes number of amend
ments. The most important of these, summed
up by Mr., Stevens and Mr. Minor. follows:
The period of the subsidy is limited so that yes
sells built since January l. 1900, shall have subsidy
for twenty years, with full rate for the first ten
years and a slight decrease for the remaining ten
the full subsidy for years. The original bill
fixes twenty years the period for the subsidy.
The substitute also provides that vessels out
ward bound shall carry cargo aggregating
half OF the gross tonnage for which they draw
mage that perishable goods and light manu-
featured goods shall be regulated by space instead
space passenger steamers made in order
TO ascertain cargo capacity
on the same basis in respect TO compensation in
stead Of classifying them In determining com
10 six hours, with average speed for that time.
There is a prohibition against payment Of COM
the transportation of mineral oils only.
As means of eliminating old and unserviceabe
compensation shall receive and maintain the high
est classlhcatOn in the Lloyds similar standard
10 American registry of all ships purchased abroad
by the United states during the with Spain
vided that there shall be inspection and classihca
ton of vessels needed for Government purposes
shall be sold outside Of the United States with
out the consent of the Government.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-22
TO REBUILD AT THE NAVY YARD.
SECRETARY LONG WILL ASK CONGRESS
FOR AN APPROPRIATION OF
$4,000 TO-DAY

Washington. Feb q notwithstanding Long
will send to Congress tomorrow urgent recon-
mendation from Rear-Admiral Endicott, chief Of
the Bureau of Yards and Docks for an immediate
appropriation Of 10000 to restore Building T. at
the New-York Navy Yard, which destroyed by
fire on February II. This amount will be sufl-
cient. 1t is thought, to replace the building as 1t
was before the fire, and to make it practically fire.
proof, besides restoring the mathematical and en-
glneering instruments destroyed 1t is urged that
the work Of the great bureaus of Ordnance, Equip
ment and Yards and Docks is seriously embar-
raised by the loss of this building, and that the
appropriation asked for should be made in spe-
cial bill, and not incorporated in the regular Naval
Appropriation bill, which is not likely to become
law for several months.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-22
NOMINATIONS BY THE PRESIDENT.

MERs KEssLER AND METCALF RE-
cEIvE BREvET PROMOTIONS
Washington, Feb N.-The President sent the fol-
lowing nominations to the Senate to-day:
VOLUNTEER ARMY.
Brtgadier-General HARRISON GRAY OTIS to be major
general by brevet.
Colonies OWEN SUMMERS, HARRY c. KESsLER and
WILDER S. METCALF to be brigadier-generals by
brevet.
Captain ]. F. CASE to be major by brevet.
Captain LUTHER B. BRADY. 35th Infantry, be sur
IUith E1h naaJoI
First Lieutenant A MBTZGER, Infantry.
be assistant surgeon, with rank OF captain.
JOHN CABLING. of NeW-YorB to be assistant surgeon.
with rank Of first lieutenant.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-22
SOLDIERS BURIED At 4RLTYGTOY
BODIES OF EIGHTY-FIvE MEN WHO DIED IN
CUBA LAID TO REST

Washington. Feb. 21.-The bodies of a,gb,,,- s,.o
soldiers who died in Cuba were buried in the Snar
ish-Amercan section OF Arlington Cemetery TO-
day. The burial services Of the EpiscopaI and
Catholic churches We're read. respectively by the
rev DIT X h Mckim and Father Holland of
Georgetown University. The cavaIrymen AT Fort
Myer and the full band of the garrison were pres
ent. The troopers were dismounted. After the re-
Hglous services three volleys were fired over the
rows Of aag-draped boxes and the bugIer sonndaS
taps" o' S'Ai1uSu
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-22
REPUBLICAN CONFERENCE SATURDAY.

Washington, Feb 21-Representative Tawney, of
Minnesota, the Republican whip Of the House,
has telegraphed to all absent Republicans to be
present on Saturday. This is understood to be for
the purpose of having ali Republicans present at
conference which is TO be held Saturday night on
the Puerto Rican Tariff bill
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-22
MOVEMENTS OF WARSRIPS.
THE BArTLEsH1P OREGON ARRIVES AT YoKo-
HAMA

Washington, Feb. 21.-The Navy Department has
been informed Of the following naval movements:
The Oregon has arrived at Yokohama
The Solace has sailed from Yokohama for San
Francisco.
The Alliance has arrived at st. Lucia.
The Texas sailed to-day from Key West for New
Orleans to take part in the Mardi Gras festivities
The Monongahela arrived to-day at Santa Cruz,
West Indies.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-22
IN PURSUANCE OF AN ORDER OF HON

ABNER c. THOMAS. Surrogate OF the County Oh
York. '' W
Notice is hereby given to all having claims
York. deceased the same vouchers thsr
Of 70 the subscriber at his place OF transacng business
the ONCE OF Henry W. Goodrich NJ 30
Street The City York on Or ba,ors ~ Ss
SIKH DAY OF August -~ -
Dated New York. the first day OF February 1900
HENRY W. GOODRICH a5,1IIS1.D.
Attorney for Administrator,
30 Wall New York. N Y