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The daily morning Alaskan., 1901-07-06
THEY ARE ON THE WING
Travoiors Who Are Known Com
 tinually Coming and Going.

R l. Burke. editor of the White Horse Tribune, has returned from 30 business visit to Dawson.
 -o-
 Mrs. A. G. Prudhommc, wife of the Dawson contractor and member oi the Yukon council was m the city yester. day un her way Go Che outside and left on the Islander
 -O-
 Robt Lowe the White Horse copper mine owner. was in the city for thc Fourth and returned home yesierda) morning.
 =O-
 A. & Allen. who has been in the publishing business iu Seattle for a number of years. Is m the city for a short stay.
 w. B Jarvis. son of Capt Jarvis of the N. W. M ?. m the Bear creek country. came out from Dawson yes tcrday on his way to the Bear creek country
 Mrs II. B Dunn and Edith M. Dunn wife and daughter of the local agent of thc Canadian Pacific Navigation Co. arrived ou the Islander, Co make Skapway their home The formerly resided m Portland.
 -O-
 Mrs. X. Townsend, mother oi Fur ncr Townsend. the Dawson merchant arrived on the Islander accompanied by her graudsons A. and N. Townsend -O-
 Rev G. Wilmington, inspector oI Mcthodists missions in the Yukon wa. passenger up on the Islander con hl' way Co Dawson -o- John w. lycy Collector of Custom for Alaska came up from Seattle or thc State of California and will wait here for the first boat Co Sitka
The daily morning Alaskan., 1901-07-06
Think Good of KiOudiko

IB. Wood. manager oi thc Trading & Exploration Company one oi the heaviest British concern, operating m thc Kloudikc. has arrived u Seattle from l five month, tour ot Europe and is ou hi, way Go Dawson He crossed thc Atlantic on busucs, and pleasure. Mr., Wood accompanying him.
 "Ou thc other side. Mr. Wood says. "a better feeling. 90, regard, thc Hlou- dikc and che Yukon districts generally obtain, Many oi the ,yudicatc> opc. rating u thc KIoudikc are just now getting their first return, Nnl uc wiIl mot receive their first dividend, until thc close oi thc current season. There. as here. they know thli thc Eoudikc |, rich u gold. bu' many wild cat properties were disposed ,i no thc London market Go the great jctumeut oi thc camp. oi course
 He Is expected to u,isc here on one oi the next steamers
The daily morning Alaskan., 1901-07-06
A DAY or GLORY
 IN GAY SKAGWAY
Rowling Time From Midnight to Midnight and Sur
 felt of Fun FrOlic and Good Things

thc nozzle. lost the contest by default Time for No. t;-53}s seconds.
 Free tor lll 100 yard race: hrst prize D. J. Collier. second Tom Cleveland
 Boy, iootracc: first Al HauNhur,t second. FcliN Estradc
 Boy, bicycle rlcc.-hrst J Barry second. M UauNhur,t
 Hop. skip and Iump;-hrst Hall second. Monlstes.
 Bucket racc:-6r,t Taylor; second DJvi,
 Free for all bicycle racc:-ihrst Cleveland. second. Barry
 Potato racc:-6rst Barry second HluNhur,t. third Ferguson.
 Sack rlcc.-6rst w. T. Clark. sc- cond. Nl HluNhurst
 High iump.-hrst Rollins; second Moua,tes.
 Free for au bicycle race.-J Me Grath
 Barrel racc:-6rst. AL HauNhur,t second Clcou Ask
 One hundred yard consolation race
 first Illcry. second, Fucker.
 Hurdle racc.-hr>t Mona,ice, sc coul Cleveland
 Three legged racc.-hrst Cleveland second Robbins.
 Soldier, 20 yard racc.-6r,t Gas ,cu second Dayi, third, Rollins
 Broad jump hr,t Rollins. second Ca~-eu
 Rifle contest. A. F Humbal
 The iat men, race Wa, won h' Fred Roukcudori against Herman Grimm and Peter Kern
 The most Imaginable event was ih horse race lt WAS ran bctWgcu soldier or mc1zley little caycu,' and citizen ou a dray horse lh' tl,.u.c turned tlil and ran away Iron thc goal while thc dray horse hucEc. a1 hi, rider.
 Ezra Krt> and Robt Lawrence wh' commenced tbc ascent Oi Face Noun .ru shortly after midnight on th morning oi tbc Fourth reached th summit and returned Go Skagway b. o'clock iu tbc afternoon
 The weather has been tou misty Co H,-cm rhc he American hae the, loltcd ou tbc crest ol thc Wcu' mountain. but l photograph taken oi trr erouud. and showing Old Glory 50 l th. jre height Will pcrpctuJt' th event The flag wa, furnished by th Nuulikc Trading Co.
 I,,t w3, added Co their adycuturou climb by thc killing oi big blacI bear
 B IT, Wur1backcr and IL R. At wood succeeded iu uniurlng thc u1 tou1l banner. donated also by th NIoudikc Trad Co.,. on thc peak O No Dewey 10 was venturcsom climb but was made without accidcu though a ian into soft snow alon saved them when they slipped over . elm
 ! Mayor Woodruff Frank B McDou 1d F r Pope and n D Hirm,e th citizens Fourth oi July committee. ar worthy oi untold praise for thc abI manner m which they arranged th urueram ui the celebration and iulu c,rci tbc funds !, vJ. remarked by many peop' that thcy dil uoi conceive that Skag way hlrhorci anything like thc umh- |u' people thlt crowded abou, thc ,.yi Unity oi the sport,
The daily morning Alaskan., 1901-07-06
A APIOUS ADVERTISEMENT
Alaska General hIissiOnary Works
 Locomotive Company

Rev s. Hall Young the general missionary for Alaska oi the Prcsbytc- rian church. is now travelling down the Yukon inspecting the Presbyterian missions He is on his way Co Point Clarence where the general PrcShytc- ry of Alaska Is Co be held While tar rying at Skagway Rev Young told a story that IS somewhat shaded with local interest
 IJc was fresh from the general as- semby of the Presbyterian church at Philadelphia. Among the star events of the great ecclesiastical gathering was the mass meeting of the general missionary society oi the church. lt convened at thc Academy of music. one of thc largest theatres in PhI1dc'- phil. The vast hall was crowded to ovcrlowiug. and among thc many speakers. Rev. Hall was given fifteen minutes Co address thc audience He lid SO quite proftably He said that he hailed from the most progressive part m the United States Three years ago he landed in Skagway, among a crazy tumble oi tents, stacks aimc rchandisc and chatic disorder
 Going into the Yukon country hc but returned when cn route Co Che assembly and rode into SkagWay over @ railroad and in 30 we'll appointed passenger car The train slowed up at a cap1ciou- and we'll built depot. and hc found Him,cli in thriving city of several thou,3rle | of inhabitants. illuminated with clec tricity. thc bushes, streets lined with show windows tastciully arranged Vi'h everything that was becoming 1 clJ and wear and many things tha, were mol booming Co drink There were many pretty residences surrounded by we'll kept lawns. a number of churches. ,choolhou,cs and everything demand ed by @ thriving and wcllto-do com munlty
 Then che rcycrand gentleman turn ed Co John n Converse. of thc Bald- win Locomotive Work, and said. "Wc do thing, we'll up in Alaska ana Nr Converse helps us for Inc iuruI,hc, thc locomotive, that draw thc train, in 3ud out oi SkJgwly"
 The applause chat followed WI, iu compliment both Co Che speaker and | NIT Converse.
 Next day Mr. Nomg attended the reception oi elders. m thc Fine Arts Bm'ling and there, stlndiue u lime ta receive thc rcver1ud guests wa, Mr. | Converse.
 "Ucllo. M Alaska" said Mr. Con verse Co Rev Young 'Tmt Va, prct- IN good advertising you gave mo last night How much |, chat kind oi au advertisement Worth-
 Mr. Iocomutivc' % aid Rev. Young I"I want l missionary for Port CIr cucc at SL-oo a year
 "Wcu said Nr Converse. 'th.t', cheap enough for che hiul of alv,r,is iur you gave me; dud your man sud | win pay hi> salary
 Rcy Han was ouc of thc prominent figures oi pioneer days m Skagway He has often conducted jyuc service, here and wl, married Go a lady iu Sit | ka by Goy Brady Iii, daughters are attcndiu. thc Academy oi Music at | Utica. N N
 The missionary job 1t Port Clarence ha, been offered to Rev Prineic. oi l Atlu. who |, also well known in thi, city 10 mol yet learned whether Mr. l Priurlc win accept che offer or not
The daily morning Alaskan., 1901-07-06

Professor Clark. the we'll known clariyoyaut of Pennsylvania, held 90 most successful scancc yesterday, cor. vincing the most skcpticll citizens ol Skagway of his miraculous power. Anyone desiring Co consult Am should call at room 70. Steamer Queen
The daily morning Alaskan., 1901-07-06
IS AGAIN ON THIS RUN
S. $. Humboldt Sails From Seattle
 For SlSagway July <

The steamship Humboldt Capt Eon- uidcld arrived at Seattle from Nome pn the afternoon oi thc }oth and !, blIl ed to ,ul tor southeastern Alaska on July Sth
The daily morning Alaskan., 1901-07-06
Tailoring.

For stylish and good fitting clothc' co Co F. Wolland who is receiving ;hC latest and most fashionable report or tailoring every month. Clothes dyc' cleaned and repaired. I2 tl q
The daily morning Alaskan., 1901-07-06
STEAMERS DUE IN PORT.
The following steamers are scheduled |, arrive on the dates named:

Hosworth & Aggers. wholesale deal CTS. Fourth avenue between Broadway and State streets. received by last boat choice poultry butter eggs and ycgc. tables
The daily morning Alaskan., 1901-07-06

Since tbc grand celebration durmE m, S.lp, smith rcEmc. htstN t'' never celebrated thc Fourth 800 '.'''' atc'y
 af Hr.trleLcr. and thy reports o' guns became manifest lad kept up th, chat t,r mu. after tlp, sounded 't th' n''. racks
 \ few nu,.te mcut, hlj been ,uu. -.m..t,I Iu we're given up and .''r, E..N ,.n.I mn thc genera. ,r'cn'''."n
 Dmmr ,Hc day a, intervals between fhr event, che W D NN ' employee bras. h.uI played -truus p1'u'it l.r.. ..u.rHuu. m great dgeiet ' ke.p th. enthusiasm oi tHc day .t'W r....r. Il NI> I mIrfotr "i E.n'i"l .uru-l.. tI.t tH.t were able tu '.'N .. .rn.HfN .u tH.r nr-t lrpc1lN',' Tr. '....t .. t.u- new ur.'urIi. .'r l' Dr R.I rt....rH.f- Ncrc p.a'rI n' Sh.h.r. E.t ..I Daniels Nr im.- ID. played t.. nrruu. MT ~,"h., idr .Hr.r,t N..-r- Collier anal ii'">.t ,rr .r... 1Ir ~uIHH. thc runl lri l...r- H.ru .nI Marsh che Dnm-. ~r..mll. t.. t.."..uc lui laV,rN m. t.r.r
 Ir. nr.'. m.-.H.J .'uol tutl ave- .u. .r-H. n. N.u street Jud ihgn .I.r. H....t u Holly aui ur Hr..I... .. Fourth .teuu. lui H.'n. Fourth ..... U. Stat. street It Was tI It t.. ..'n..I 'r.Hu- thc a'trlc r.r.-. .. ... column hruE enhanced h. m. canon uI .af.nl gun JrJNu hy rr. teams m. rr.m.u u tlcr new ur.rm- dr.nr. tHe hose carts Jni h... .r' hi'.r .ru.. strung ou, hc. .rI f.. fr..H-
 T.. sham battle Was noisy affair -I looked ..rl much hNe war Ser gent UI.ru.... ..r.. defended iHcm ..... ....r.N '.ur lt fI. month H' t.. .r... .u m. iI-hr. ur,'.uaII . ..r. F".. ..umInI seem. t'. much .r t..m .H' tIrl finally Hl- .h.m.....- .... cannon auI J'
 Hr .. .' n. .nur.- .. thc q. .'. H.-...H gam. .'..i,.t.I tl, most .ru n. uf.-.-t ''H women luj er.iiw -'wr. ....- lungs -.r. I. m ur.- .. n. cam. N.-. W n.H .u' IH.- Berry Tn. captain .t l. -H' H.,r- ur0 u.. D.rra-.' Gr., .ri rt..n. l.H'.i tH. L..- of th. b.-.- ..- ,r. ur..'.r. The player t'nt t.. h., mn tH. H..'.n.r- urIer...
 R1IIRDNDEEs SOLDIERS Parry. -- I-.er. l
 H..r.H.r. Jennings. , b Burns. rt ~.m-. >,
 l.r Ur..IHr b Ir.rmIu D
 Daniel. IH tl
 N.D.r..| .H Johnson. e
 r.e'n- N.u.t.u ! ||HHr. D Pate. e
 I.-.r. 3 l Rollins. r
 Tine rlIr..i.rs won che .lw. ht a ...r. of Ii f. iu.
 Tn. hose contest race, b, ,e,u H..L lrI Ilft.r Co., Nu snj Io., C. N.-u.r. l.tr won by hc former The 'rs contest te-t u., won .u =, ln1
 -ecau-. h..un- No. l.. seconds urmr. IUo ,.rI. r. Ili-art lr lay m. U1 ..tt .. h... It. wet t..t was run -hr ,.u. J.-rIr,. arI .uo feet of hose uI- '.f Nu D I.-t five ur -i> .r.urI- .."r-t. .et water \ thc, Ir.s. I... tr. .Hr WI. r-.I tt., wen. called h.rt and H'u- t9 place
The daily morning Alaskan., 1901-07-06

Do you want a nice par of drcs, ,hocs2 We can please you Call at Clayson's.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1901-07-06

Roast Duck and Plymouth Rock Chicken at tho Seattle with Famous Rainier Boor.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1901-07-06

H.t' Leland >IF .uI Ave-. ~at,ic. Wash Central location Rate. rel,-
The daily morning Alaskan., 1901-07-06

"FOR ,a'c For Rem, Furnished Rooms for Rent and other cards tor safe no t.- Daily Alaskan office
The daily morning Alaskan., 1901-07-06
stenorraphor and TypowFltor

Poarl pctit stcuoeraphcr and tyre writer Office with Attorney J. C. Price. sth ave- Stcuocraphic anH ypc.vritiue work for private parties will receive prompt attention.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1901-07-06
Arc You Going to Nome

Then get the latest reliable m the Kokukuk. Blue Stone. C. City. Nome. Port Clarence and River mining districts. Price so Issued by the Seattle Daily J Sent on receipt ot price.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1901-07-06

Visit the Royal steam plant and see how laundry is done without inji ry to goods.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1901-07-06

X fancy vest for plain price a' Clay sons.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1901-07-06

Roast Duck and Plymouth Rock Chicken at tho Seattle with Famous Rainier Beer.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1901-07-06

RcI Star bou'eI beer |, mc.ul'eJ 1s a table jr.ut s, per dozen lriv crcI Telephone 5I
The daily morning Alaskan., 1901-07-06
WAS NOT DISCOURAGED
Vancouver Merchant Returns From
 Visit to Dawson

II. N. Braid a Vancouver wholesale grocer who went into Dawson go short time ago to look over thc market rc turned ou last nights train. and whl, hc |, not discouraged at the outlook say, that all thc merchants are over stocked
 "Thc market |, Hat. "said he. bui t win come around au right later
 "No did not do nearly a, well as expected but am satisfied wtI thc irip'
 lie left for home on thc Islander
The daily morning Alaskan., 1901-07-06

For dr1yiug cor cNprcSsng call J Cowan. phone 55, automatic Ilo.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1901-07-06

For Rent and For Sale cards at chi, office
 Baths iu porcelain tubs at the Royal foot Fifth avenue Ladies apartments Steam heat
 Seattle Export Beer. delivered in any part Di thc clty for S per dozen qul'- hy B B Bottling Co.,
 A Cutter Shoes at Clayson's
 X new line oi carpets in ingram. tapestry velvet and aNminster at Peo. p'e's
The daily morning Alaskan., 1901-07-06
Am.ric n Tailor. lsi Broad~n,

Roast Duck and Plymouth Rock Chicken at tho Seattle with Famous Raiuior Boor.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1901-07-06

Mining Blanks at this office.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1901-07-06

A Cutter Shoes at Clayson's.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1901-04-04
'EFf[(T ON IAdAL5.
Capture Of AguinaIdo Leads to
Many Surrenders.
The Innunseiion IN the Island Of MIndsnas
Stamped Out -FIIIpInOs Learn That
Resistance Is Useless.

WASHINGTON. April IAN Inn
portant dispatch received at the war
department today from General Mac
Arthur, in the opinion Of the oficials.
went far to support the prediction
made By General Macarthur yester-
day that the end Of the rebellion fs
near at hand. This dispatch chron-
icles the surrender Of considerable
additional number OF rebels and mil
itary arms, and the important feature
Of It Is that the surrender marks the
complete stamping out Of the insur-
rection in the island Of Mindanao.
which Is. next to Luzon, the largest
island in the group. The dispatch is
as follows.
Manila. March 29.- Brigadier Gen
eral William Cobb reports the sur
render at Sumula0, Mindanao. OF 9
officers, $50 men. 1877 rifles and so
shotguns, Capistrano's command. This
ends the trouble in Mindanao as far
az the Fillplncs are concerned. Brig
adler General Robert p. Hughes re-
ports Alikpali and ruiz, "a guns, sur
rendered to Captain David Shanks.
Eighteenth infantry, at Mamburao;
z06 guns, Fuiton's command, surren-
dered to Lieutenant Colonel william
s. Scott, Forty-fourth infantry
The following cablegram was re-
ceived at the navy department from
Admiral Remey:
"Cavite, March 29.--Bureau Of Nav
igatiOn, Washington: Macarthur tel
egraphs: Thanks TO splendid COOP
Grafton OF Vicksburg. have Aguin-
aldo securely in my possession at
Malacanan. General Funston loud in
praise Of everything navy did. Entire
army joins in thanks to yourself. Of
flcers and men, REMEY.D
Secretary Long replied to the aid.
miral as follows
Remey, Manila: Inform MacAr-
thur highly appreciate his and Funs-
tons generous praise navy, and con-
gratulate them heartily. LONG
Senator Burton and Representatives
Long and Curtis. of Kansas. saw the
president after O'Clock. when the
rush of work had ceased. The presi-
dent listened attentiveIy to what the
delegation had to say, and said he
had under consideration the matter of
rewarding General Funston for his
services in capturing the Filipino
chief. The delegation regard their in
terview as encouraging and hope to-
see the Kansan made brigadier gen
eral in the regular establishment. but
its members we're careful to say that
the president gave them no promise
nor any indication as to his inten.
tions in this regard. They would not
be surprised. however, IL considerable
opposition to giving Funston briga.
der generalship should develop at the
war department. There is no dfsposi.
tiOn In the regular establishment to he
little General Funston's exploit. es
pecially since the receipt Of General
MacArthur's dispatch giving full credit
to Funston. but there would uatu.
rally be opposition to jumping vol
unteer officer 35 years OF age into the
grade of brigadier general, and the
Kansas delegation recognizes this
fact.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1901-04-04
six MONTHS MORE.

Then, General Young says, d Small
Force win DO In the Philippines.
\ SAN FRANCISCO, April 1.-Major
General s. B. M. Young, who arrived
from Manila today on the transport
Logan. said:
General Funstons exploit was one
Of remarkable bravery, and he is de-.
serving Of the highest recognition at
the hands Of our government. This
talk about West Point influence II
all h0sh. II any such statements
have been made that graduates Of
West Point or men who have risen
from the ranks viii oppose Funston's
advancement, it has come from the
lips Of disappointed officers. No good
otticer or gentleman would belittle
such q brave achievement
General Young, IN speaking Of the
effect Of the capture Of AguinaIdo on
the situation in the islands, said he
believed the troops would have to be
kept there but six months longer. He
did not think it would De wise to bring
them all away. however, for there was
large number Sof marauding bands
throughout the islands who would have
to be kept under subsection.
1T will take at least two genera
tions. said the general, TO get the
Filipinos to understand the meaning
of selfg0Vernment as we understand
1t. The Filipino idea is to have the
country parceied out among the lead
ers, and they will rule the people and
get all they can out Of them. We
shall have to look to the children of
the babies over there now to get the
matter on a correct basis
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1901-04-04
The Panama Waterway.

Washington, April 1.-THE conditions
under which the Colombian govern
ment will consent to the transfer of
the French concession for the con-
struction of the Panama canal to this
that route for an isthmian waterway,
are before the state department for
its consideration. Senior Silvela. the
minister from Colombia. called on
Secretary Hay today and left with him
a memorandum bearing on the subject.
This memorandum, being of conf
Dental nature, the minister refused
to discuss its features while the matter
is under consideration by the state
department. The French concession
originally expired in 1904, but it has
been extended to 1910.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1901-04-04
nIsAsTER oM sac.


WASHINGTON. April 2.The navy
department early this morning re-
ceiyed cablegram from Admiral
Remey, commander-ln-chlef 81 the As
Iatic station, giving brief account 0l
. fire 10 the sail room OF the gunbont
Petrol. and Of the death Of the com.
manding officer, Lieutenant Command
er Jesse N. Roper, as 4 result Of a
heroic effort TO rescue the men below.
The dispatch states that % other Of.
fcers and men we're prostrafed, bur
ali are recovering. Admiral Remeys
dispatch follows:
"Cavite, March SI.--Fsre was dis.
covered IN the sail room of the Petrol
at o'clock this morning. Roper com.
mandine, After going below once. he
went again against advice, and at.
tempted 70 recover the men below. He
was sunocated. and died at 7.45.
twenty-five other officers and men
were entirely prostrated. but are re.
covering. The fire Is out: damage
lmmaterial. VIII send R0pcrss re-
mains BY Buffalo. REMEY.
The department at once sent q tel
egram to H. r. Fay, bfother-in-law OF
Lieutenant Commander Roper. at
Longwood Mass. asking that he in
from Mrs. Roper Of the news. The
following expression of sympathy and
appreciation was also made with
this sad news the department sends I'd
Mrs. Roper deep sympathy Id the great
loss she has sustained, and the highest
appreciation Of the galIantry and self
sacrifice with which Lieutenant Com
mander Roper gave his life for his
fellow men. It was a heroic deed
Lieutenant Commander Roper was
born In Missouri, and entered the
naval service June rs, 1868. He was
commissioned 10 the rank held BY him
ct the time Of his death, March 81.
1888, and was ordered to the command
Of the Petrol November Is, 1893. The
Petrol was one OF the vessels under
Admiral Dewey at the battle Of Ma
Mia bay, when she was Ia charge OF
Lieutenant Commander Wood. The
latter officer came home shortly AFTER.
and Lieutenant Commander Roper sue
ceeded him. The Buffalo, on which the
remains will be sent home. is used for
the transportation Of troops, and Is
about to return to the United States
by way Of the Mediterranean
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1901-04-04
KORAN r4e ONLY Law.
Civil Government 10 impossible IN
the euIu Inlanda.

the suIu Islands.
JOLO, Island OF Sulu. March 3O.--
The commission was heartily received
at the headquarters OF the sultan.
The residences OF many OF the people
were decorated with flags. the stare
and stripes floating through the
town, while thousands OF frecrackera
we're exploded In all directions.
IL was a beautiful summer morn.
Ing, and when the sultan had not
put In an appearance upon the ar.
rival Of the last launch. a cutter was
sent with the secretary OF the com.
mission TO invite the sultan TO visit
the ship. They brought back his
majesty, clothed In gold and purple,
and decorated with jewels. He pre-
sented comic opera aspect as be
came on board, followed by his min
listers and a score Of relatives In mot
ley court array. They were areeted
with d salute OF II guns. Commits
sioner Taft explained 10 his majesty
that there was no disposition on the
part of the members Of the commits
sion 10 interfere with the administra-
tion OF the aultans affairs or the
habits, customs and religion, Of the
people. He said that the only mo.
tive governing the commission was
the prospective prosperity and hap
pinOgs OF the people Of the Sulu ISL
anda. and that the people OF the
United States expected the treaty to
be strictly observed.
The sultan then thanked Commits.
sioner Taft and spoke proudly OF the
cable and other improvements intro
duced by the Americans, adding that
his best friends were the military Of
fcials, and that he expected to abide
by the decision Of the commission.
ers and TO follow their advice. His
majesty then inspected the ship.
That afternoon the sultan was re.
ceiyed at the American military
headquarters and inspected the
troops. Native sports followed,
which were witnessed by the commits.
sioners and others.
The Philippine commission sailed
this morning for Isabel, Island OF
Basilan. Before leaving the commits.
sion had long consultation with Ma
jor Sweet, the American commander
at Cato, and Dhul Karnein. the
strongest chief OF the Sulus, who
usually opposes the sultan.
ANY measure OF civil government
In Sulu appears impossible at pres
ent. The customs Of vassalage. ser
vitude and polygamy prevail. There
Is no law except the Koran, and that
Is not always followed. The Morros
and Chinese desire cessation OF
military rule in Jolo, but the con
glomerate character OF the popula-
tion and the uncertainty as to those
without the walls render this inadvi.
sable. Military officers consider the
treaty unnecessary and an impedi-
ment TO progress.