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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-01-11
NO REMOVAL FROM PEKlN
Proposition to Consider Questions
Elsewhere Not Favored.
CoNGER TOLD TO RUSH NEGOTIATIONS
The instructions Were Sent Late in the Day and
Nothing Has Been Heard in Reply.
A Communication From
Germany.
Germany.
(By the Associated Press.)

Paris, Jan. 10-As the result of inqui-
ries in authoritative quarters, the Asso-
ciated Press is given the following state
ment in regard to the Chinese situation;
The Chinese plenipotentiaries signed
the joint note yesterday thus concluding
the preliminary stage of the negotia-
tions."
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-01-11
CHANDLER is BEATEN
Henry E, Burnam Wins Nom-
ination for Senator.
Chandler Col Forty-Sevsl Votes, Burnhan
One Hundred and Nineiy-Eight, -Four
Others in the Race
lBy Ihe Associated Press

Concord, ~ H.. Jan. 10.-Judge Henry
e. Burnham, of Manchester, won the
nomination for United States Senator over
Senator William e. Chandler and other
candidates. Burnham won on the first
ballot.
Chandler received AZ votes, Burnham
1875, Congressman Sulloway 23 Henry NJ.
Baker 30. Henry B. Quincy %, II. w.
Blair I.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-01-11
An Old Soldier Dies.
(snecial ~ News and ohsarv,

Especial to News and Observer.)
Wilson. N. c., Jan. 1O.--This morning,
OF : O'Clock Irwin Boykin, an old battle
Scared Confederate soldier, crossed
over the river" and answered roll-call
on the parade ground in eternity.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-01-11

Madrid Jan. 10-A dispatch from
puerto Roal near Cadiz. where Admiral
cervera is living ILL., says his condition
has grown yorse and that his recovery is
almost hopeless.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-01-11

North Carolina would do likewise. This
will be presented in the form of a petit
tion and referred to the proper commit
foo
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-04-05
i, CIVIL LIST.
committee Recommends that King Be
Given More Money.
SUM NAMED IS sl,3sO,OOO ANNUALLY
Labouehere Dissented from the Report
and Characterized 1t as
Prodipslity.

London. April A.--Thc report of the com
mission appointed to consider changes In
the clyll list. recommend that the new ciyii
list be nxed at about f4To0O lS23J0.0lO o.
as follows: Priyy purse 10000; salaries
OF household aud retired allowances tl25,
GO; expenses Of household f193,0o0; works
t500o0: royal bounty. aims and spec.ai
services $1,000 and sundrles fSOO0.
The report recommends m annuity Of
10000 to the duke Of Cornwall and York.
fide0O TO the duchess II Cornwall aud
York and 5000 to each Of the kings daugb
tiers. The queens annuity, in the eseat
OF her surviving the king, is Increased to
fT0,000 and mn annuity of 10000 Is pio-
yided for The duchess Of Cornwall and
York In the event OF her surviving the
duke
The proposals for the civil list show net
Increase or f57,0JO
Mr. la Bouchcre. the sole signatory OF
the minority report. thinks that NO !ncrease
IL necessary Ia piquaHt paragraph ne
says. Inc committee did not dream II
Within tue scope 81 their inquiry - con-
slider whether cuutlnuanCe ~ the 50
premAcy OF The corrt Is desirable. hug
geEtlons have been rife that the cost OF ~
ing mas gone up among the weather
glasses since her late majesty assembled the
throne TINS idea Sceins 10 De due g. the
present ostentntious expenditure Of some
OF those WHO have suddenly acquired large
fortunes. but yoUg committee does not be-
hcVe ihe sovereign VIII desire 20 enter into
monetary competition with such persons or
encourage by his example such vain
glorious prodigaiity on the part OF his sub
Jtrtg.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-04-05
PLAN FOR GOVERNMENT.
The Ballot viii Be Under Many Re.
strictiOnS in Philippines.
IT DOES NOT APPLY TO MANILA
Voters Must Be % Years of Age and
Must Not Be Delinquent in
Their Taxes.

Washington. April 4.--Coplcs Of two i'm.
nortant acts Of the Philippines commission,
providing for the organization OF munich
pal aud provisional governments IN the
archipelago. have been received at the war
department. The net Ter the organlza,
tlon of the municipal governments docs
not apply to the city Of Manila, nor tho
settlements OF non Christian tribes, bat
all pueblas shall be recognized "a munirI.
pal corporations. The government proper
Of each puehla Is vested In president,
vice president and municipal councll, to
be chosen at large by qualified electors
for two years from the first MONDAY In
January next. The qualifications " ctec
tors are that they shall be male pcrsons
over % years Of age and must have legal
residence In the municipality In which
they vote for six months preceding the
election aud must not be citizens or sub
jects Of any foreign power They, too
must he member Of one Of the following
three clnsses: Those who, prior to August
10, 1895 held the office OF municipal cap
tain, gobernodicilo, alcalde. lieutenant.
cahosa de harangay or member of any
ayuniamlento: those who own real prop.
crty to the value Of 900 uesbs or Whn nay
annually 20 pesos or more Of the estah.
lished taxes and those who speak, read
or write English or Spanish.
These disqualified from voting include
delinquent taxpayers OF taxes levied since
August III, lSHs, Insane or feeble sulndel
personsi those who violated the oath OF
allegiance TO the United states, those Who
on or after April | were Ia arms against
the Sovereignty OF the United states. and
those who In any way aid or abet the
instruction, The main officer shall he
ecclesiastical or soldiers in active service
The officers Of each provincial govern.
returI, treasured supervisor and fiscal
The provincial governors shall be selected
by convention composed of the council.
lprs OF an the municipalities Included Ia
che province, The four other officers ~
the provincial government shall he Rp.
pointed by the commission to hold office
during It's pleasure. With the execution
Of the hscal, after March /. l0o2 they
shall be selected under the provisions of
the civil service act
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-04-05
CONFERRED WITH WOOD
-=----
Radical Element of Convention Pleased
with Interview.
EXPECT SATISFACTORY SETTLEMENT
Orders Have Been Issued for Holdina
OF Municipal Elections in
Cuba June I.

Havana. April 4,-'rhe so.called radical
element in the Cuban constitutional con
Ncation, Including Seniors Juan Gomez. Per.
tucndo, A"man and Manluey. hell, a cor
ference to-day with Governor General Wood
regarding the Plat amendment General
Woot said that tho uuited States govern
ment Intended to dea. justly aud honestly
by the Cubaus and had no desire 10 retain
possession of the ISLAND. He pointed out
that the ratt amendment was drawn up
primarily with Wow 20 protecting q wrak
nation against outsiders as well as against
internal strife aud would not Interfere with
Cuban independence. lie explained that
the Washington Interpretation OF clause 3
OF the statement OF relations was that the
United States claimed the right to inter
Ntne solely for the purpose OF preserving
the Independence of the island, maintaining
an adequate force 10 project HE property
and individual liberty and completing the
upon the United States lilo expressed the
opinion that In drawing up treaty many
points III the future relations OF Cuba with
the United states might be clearly eN-
planned to meet the objections
Ihe delegates retired apparently pleased
with the interview. Scnor purtncudn yitIi
he thought every thing would he settled ytt.
isIactorilN He Is In favor Of the appoint
iuent of committee to go Ia Washington
ana expects favorable results from such
step.
Orders were issued today directing the
holding OF municipal elections throughout
Cuba June 1
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-04-05
THE RACES.
Memrhls Results.

Memphis, Tenn, April A new track
record was established at Montgomery
park today when Ben Nlncent's black
horse, The Conqucror, By Sir DiXon-Bepeat
won the Montgomery handicap consolation
purse AT one mile from Caviar In l:4l nat
The previous record for the distance waa
i:4lst made by Hoods Brigade last year.
The COnqucror won pulled up ana the per
Torrance stamps the son ot sir Dixon a
good handicap animal. The Conqueror was
hrst choice In the ring, with Brigade and
Uhuct next In demand.
IN the hrsl race for 2year.olds, south
Efkhorn had the call IN the betting, hut
he was never prominent. Dave Sommers
winning hnndily from Fred Orgill. Lily
Farmland ran away with the second event,
Il i've furlong dash. beating Nohleman
easily.
The fourth race at FIVE and a half fur
longs. was won by q. G. Benefits Myra
Moreila, who was favorte in the ring
The fifth event was a steeplechase over
the full course and was won 10y Tonic, who
heat Angus, the fayorite. by half dozen
Hlssie NIacklin was played heavily in
the last race NJ FIVE furlonss hut WAS
beaten hy Silverdale from the Schorr
stable.
The weather was delightful and the at
tendance WAS large
Four fnrlones,. 2year-olds- som
mers, Fred orgill, Rud Hynick Time,
Five furloncs--Lilly Pantland Nobleman.
Acushla Tine, 1908.
Mile, Montgomery handicap. Consolation
Pp9,rsr-T9!,s ConQucror' Caviar Brigade.
five and n half furlongs. seulng-Mvra
Morella TemptreSs, sam 7. Cochran. Time
] 00N
steeplechase. selling. about two niles
Tonic Angus ZamhoanCa Time. 5OIa.
Five furongS- Silycrdalc. Bessie Macklln,
Ben LedL Time 1:02.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-04-05

STATE.

surgeou General Wyman has mailed
70 Governor savers copy OF the report
Of the commission which investigated
the bnbonic plague az san Frsncisco.
Hon. John H. Reagan denies that any
Offer was made by President Lincoln to
pay for slaves
4 number OF charters were nIed ut
Austin, among them two FOR oil coin.
pnnies With headquarters at Beaumont.
man believed to be notorious
bandit was Killed by officers at sonora.
Electrical Workers on on strike at
Dallas
Mrs Gremslngcr Of san Antonio was
convicted OF the murder Of her husband
and given a ...e term.
number Of skeletons Of storm vie
tins were found near Galveston
Gushers Ia known territory 90 not now
create any excitement at Beaumont
The Alex Gilmer planning mill at or.
snge WAS burned
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-04-05
W TN DOW
G1LASS.

We are now prepared to emaa
ders for single or double thick
promptly, and at bottom prices.
We guarantee our prices to berI
case as low as the St. Louis d
Yourk market and make ouicke
cries with less breskase. SCI
your orders.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-04-05
TEXAS LEAGUE IS DEAD.
Its President Declares that There
Will Be No Professional Ball.
AGREEMENTS WERE NOT LIVED UP TO
Great American Handicap Began with a
Rain Storm and FortV Men
Got Straight Scores.

Dallas Texas, April A. T. Bailey.
president Of the recently organized Texas
baso bell league. announced today that the
leaeue has dlsbanded SO far as the season
Of 1901 is concerned. The playing season
viii not be formally opened as had beeA
intended on April II. Mr. Bailey said:
An excellent circuit was arranged at the
two meetings held in Dallas and Waco. but
as the playing season approached 1t seemed
Impossible 10 get the various cities TO
stick to any kind Of m agreement First
one and then another would get outside the
traces, and fnally / concluded today to
call the whole thing Of.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-04-05
MOVEMENT OF OCEAN sssELs.



Port Eads, April 4.--Arriyed. uolstcln
lGerl, from Port Lmon; Poteus tBr.).
trencA cruiser Suchet, from Vera Cruz
via Galveston; BarfiStet tBr.l, from lily.
ernool; Ely (Br1. from Celba Sailed.
DIDO. Tor Bocas del Zorro: James rurat
ibrl, for Londonderry via Norfolk Excl,
sior tamil Tor Havana; Texan tBrl. for
LNelpool, Solely tAml. for Puerto Cortes.
The British steamer ROthllnhcad, previous.
" reported aground, was aoated today aud
proceeded 10 sea,
fensaoola, -Cloared' Normandie (Norl,
Tor Vera Cruz sia Galveston.
New York Sailed, nunstan tBrl for
Galrcston; Sabine, for Galveston.
York.
Naples. Arrived: Allcr, from New York
for Genoa.
,,LivCrpco! Arrived, waesland. trom
Philadelphia.
,,AptwerP Arrived; Switzerland. from
Philadelphia.
New York Arrived. Gertnapie from
Liverpool; state OF Nebraska, from Glas.
gowi karmanian. from Mediterranean
ports rheln. from Bremen
Tough SNilly.- Arrived: Ruenos Ayrean
from Philadelphia for Glasgow.
Liverpool Arrived: Tauric. from New
York.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-04-05
Benninus Results.

Washington, April 4--Father Bill Daily
won the three races In which his horses
we're entered at Bennngs today. Carroll u
In the second, Matt Simpson In the third
ana Glnh In the nth; Carroll d. won at a
over Dolce Niente at TO 5.
Five and half furlongs-Scorplo Lex.
inston Pirate. Charley Moore Time i:l2.
-Four ana half furongs-C arroll II
Dolce Far Niente, Wait A Minute Ti,ns
$3.50. i'ile
Seven furlongs. selling-Natt Simnso,,
Fr1slt' Cherished. Time rs.
Five turlOnEs-Lady Padden. Irene lima
sey, Sylvan Dell Time los -'''0
Street Boy. Time 1925. al VI
- Nile and 100 yards, salling-Knl.ht Of tbe
carter WILDWOOD. Big Gun, Time 1854
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-04-05
FOREIGN,

The committee appointed 10 revise the
civil list has recommended total al
lowance OF S2,3J0,Oo0 annually for King
Edward
Samuel s. Dobree. a prominent Eag.
lsL banker says a desire for American
rule Is growing In the British West
Indies because Of Ensland's position on
the sugar question.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-04-05
FLORIDA CONVICT SYSTEM.
Special Committee Recommends Som
Chances.

Special Committee Recommends Some
Changes.
Tallahassee, Fla, April 4.--The special
committee authorized by the last legisla-
ture and appointed by Ex-Governor Blox-
ham to investigate the convict lease sys-
tenn in this State. referred to at the time
as shame upon the fair name OF Flori-
dn. reported today and submitted meas
IRE intended as remedy for the present
conditions. The report was made by Sen
qtor Grill, II finds that the present sys.
TEN does not meet the demands of an
enlightened convict system in accord with
inc more humane treatment of prisoners Sc
The present system works all Of the con
victs, regardless OF sex or age. under the
tease system, principally In the phosphate
mines and turnentiue camps, Uorribln
stories Of brutality or inhumane treatment
are frequently heard
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-04-05
SHORT NEWS STORIES

CHARLOTTE. y. Cat 3 meetinE = :
board of governors of the southern J, WI y
Spinners association II was decided ~ !. Z,
the annual convention in Atlanta "
May o and 10. "a
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. SO "a. Il, Il,
out Official confirmation, the repvam NJ
the Spanish council approved the yn '.tis
the new treaty of commercial lr ~ n,
between the United States ana span T
credence. MA,
NEWARK, y. Twice ChancelloI
Dey has granted an order 10 show ~ XII
receiver should not he appointed ~ |,
san Domingo Improvement compaH
the San Domingo Finance compah "a
LOUISVILLE, Ky.-Kentucky Is M
antine against the State Of Tenhss''
smallpox.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-04-05

Houston will have a bond election on
Monday.
Plans solicited for the Carnegie library
building
The Attwater exhibit now with the
Southern Pacific company.
Board Of medical examiners for the
Eleventh judicial district holds It's last
meeting today.
Al election for county school trustees
TO be held tomorrow.
Committee Of aldermen goes 20 Austin
in the interest OF the proposed charter
amendments.
\ caucus meeting Of the city council
Wharton Branch given bond for Kill
ings IN LIberty county.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-04-05
TopAY's ENTRIES.

Five furlongs. selling Illusion 100. Lu
cera 100. Cousin Carrie ii2 Catherine
Bravo 100, Companion 100, Katherine En-,
mis- 100. skip Ne 1l2. Carrie Luca* 100
Eldrea ~, Scotch Belle 100, Chaste 100
i1uca 100.
Mine sIyteenths Of mile. parse-Legai
Maxim ll5. Jnrrruerre Dor 100 Water
scratch 100, Brunswick ll2, Mhraschiuo
III, Roryough us, Huachna 1l2
Mile and furlong. pCrSe-Iizella 10.
Precursor l21, Charles Lehel III. Rapldo
III. RIO shannon Iii. Don Luis ll2
Three quarters Of a mile. purse-Kenil.
worth 101 Blhbcr l12 sad sam lol. Head
water 100, Warning III, sly H.
Thrce.guariers OF a mile, saling-Breu.
halda III, Cantlnus %, parmenion liz.
RounAead 90. Quiho l05. MFord 100. Car.
lovignisn 80 William f. lla. Alaska iiG.
Tr.strian 100. Foul Play III. Sania Lucia
Ia
Mile and onc-sixtcenth. sclllug-Sllver
Garter 100 Lavator no Campus tlS. The
Buffocn 100, VIII Fly 10G Cromwell lis.
Sir Kingston 10. First Call ii3, Koenlg
ITO, MalkenShaw rs.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-04-05
WILL FIGHT THE TRUSTS.

Several English Iron Workers Are to
Combine Forces.
New York, April "A dispatch to the
Tribune from London says: It is officially
announced that Thames Iron Works, ship.
building and Engineering company. Messrs.
siemens, Messrs. Mathcr ana Piatt and
the rush Electrical Engineering company
are TO close their ranks ana 10 combine
their forces In order to make fight for
British industry MS against American coin.
petition.
one Of the Immediate CONSEQUENCES OF
the formation ~ this British trust IL that
designs have already hecu prepared for
electrical equipment 81 two underground
railway lines OF London and the cohstruc.
tlon of another one.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-04-05
DOMESTIC.

Charles +. Jones continued his tcstl-
mony In the case Of Albert +. Patrick.
charged with the murder Of Millionaire
Rice.
A committee Of influential New York
business men viii visit number Of
Texas cities. arriving In the state
April 20
a New Jersey arm is said to have
cofnered the peanut market.
The radical element Of the Cuban
constitutional convention held confer.
ence with General Wood.
Two women fought a duel IN Okla.
homa and one was dangerously
wounded
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-04-05
COMMERCIAL MATTERS.
Now Bank at oranbury.

Granbury, Texas. April S.-'rhe CITY Ma.
u"nai bank Of Granbury was organized
Yesterday. r. II, Hiner was elected prcs,.
dent and 7 II, iuner j. n. skies. j.
j. huer W. Il, Glenn, T. Y. Brown
W H. Edlcman and W r. Danle! were
elected directors. As this bank wili take
the pace and business already done hy
the Farmers and Merchants hank they
VIII at once enter into m active business
ana be a strong factor IN the uphundlng
OF Grauhury auj Hood county. The cap.
iial stock Is So 600 and the admlnistra
ton is eDterprlsing.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-04-05
RECALL OF RUSSIAN FLEET.
II Was to Allow a Free Interchange oil
Ciyilties,

II Was to Allow a Free Interchange OF
CiVilties,
Berlin, April 4-The reeaI Of the Rus.
sian feet from Tonlon Is considered here
70 denote Russlas desire not to participate
In the festivities In which. though she is
the ally of France. she would have less
of attention than Italy.
A semi-ofhcibl note issucd this evening
says: Germany has In nowise attempted
70 interfere With the Franco. Italian meet
ing at Toulon. She regards lialy's appear
ance there as mere net OF potcucsB ia
return for the French naval Visit to Gag
Hart
Germany has reason TO believe tunt
Russia also regards the departure ~ the
Russian fleet from Touieu as designed soIe
~ not to hinder the free exchange OF
Franco Italian civillties"
The Bcrlner Post, in the course Of an
obviously Inspired article this evening,
gives expression to similar opinions.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-04-05
Petroleum sprina Near Naaoodoohes.

Naeosdochcs, Texas, April IA party
81 ladies and gentlemen took trip over
YESTERDAY 10 Huntingdon. In Angelina roun-
" few miles south OF town, whlie
lRc train was stopped. SOME of the party
nN,sWed their aucntien hy It's boiling
proclvitles and peculiar c0lor Upon closer
inspection they found that the component
parts or the spring WIS pure oil as nothing
ot this Kind was suspected IN this part
OF the county Il was quite a surprise.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-04-05
Company Organized at Mineral Wells,

Mineral wcils. Texas. April ga com.
pany was organized here this week for
ne purpose Of boring for OIL with a cap,
rectorS are named. Matt Skeen. j. 4.
tarvis, John n. Brdwell. W G Gat
hralth Il. r Preston r. l.. McCreight
for bids from experienced 6H we'll diggers
and 81 Is their Intention 20 commence
work as soon "a contract can I've made
Matt Skeen Is president aud John II, Bird
vol seNretnrv
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-04-05
sAoRrAeE IS LARGE.
Interpretations in Connmissary Depart
nent VIII Aaareaate SiSS 600

Manila Aphl A Lieutenant Frederick
Bnyer OF the rhirty-ulnih va!untccr lnfan.
nv chief conlnlisSary for the Second dis,
triet Of the department Of Southern I.uzon.
has arrived az calamba, province OF La
Gnana. whore he has hecn charged win
nisanaroprlating nifty cases Of bacon and
With other irregularities
II Is ALLEGED that the shortage In the
Sommlssary department In Manila aEsre.
gates $4,000.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-04-05
To Seek Petroleum in Nueoes County.

Corpus Christi. Texas. April 4.-The
Post correspondent learns from reliable
source that the representative of w NJ
Hnuy CO, now here, Mr.. II p Brawlev.
Is NEGOTIATING for commencing work drlll.
ing IN search of oil. IL IL said that several
laFSe tracts Of land have been leased IN
lhe country contiguous to Corpus Christi
ANU ihat Within month or 81 actual opcr-
n ~ WI! be In progress The promoter
W the enterprise says he feels confident
that Oh exists IN this section In abundance
anu mat herore July 1 he expects 20 dem.
onStrate the truth OF his theory
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-04-05
Accident 10 the Falrfisld wei.

Fairfield, Texas, April i,-The hrst test
oil wen drilled here by +. r. Moore Cor
the Fairheld Development company has
been completed To depth OF l235 feet
No oil was found.
The piping was twisted OF about 100
feet below the surface aud the well can
not he sunk TO greater depth At a
meeting OF the company tonight Il was de
one one mile northeast OF the courthouse.