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BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1901-05-20
News from Hawaii.
Heavy Income Tax Proposed.
Arrival of Porto Rican
Immigrants.

1t is reported from Honolulu, via San
Francisco that the House or Representa-
tlves of Hawaii has passed the county 60
vernment act and the law to provide for
an income tax. The latter is an assessmeL
of 2 per cent on all personal and corpora
ton incomes in excess of $1,000.
The steamship Zealandia arrived wit Sc
venty five Porto Rcan immigrants on board.
During the trip six infants died and five
were buried at sea. The Porto RcanS
were placed on island steamboats, and sent
to various plantations.
The transport Kilpatrick, achich came from
San Francisco with smallpox on board,
sailed for the Philippines. She left behind
thirty three soldiers suffering with measles
and two afflicted with smallpox, all OF them
being now in quarantine here. 1t was char.
ged that while here number of officers OF
the Fitzpatrick violated the quarantine reg
ulations by coming ashore at night in a
launch, which is said to have taken them
to Wakakai Beach. The vessel let before
an investihatlon could he made.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1901-05-20
Proposed Naval Reserve Tor The
United StateS
Strongly Favored by Secretary
of the Navy.
Will be Undrr Control Of Federal
Government.

The importance of establishing Naval
Reserve, according to Secretary Long, is
becoming more and more apparent The
need for we'll trained force of sailors opon
whom the Department could call in case
of war, has been cogently pointed out in
a recent communication OF the Navy De-
partment to Representative Foss, the Chair
man ofthe House Committee on Naval Al
fairs. In response the Secretary has been as
sured that every endeavor will be made at the
next session to obtain favorable action upon
the bill providing for such a reserve force.
The naval Militia organizations of the
various States have been trained more for
coast defence purposes than for actual ser
vice on ships of war. Commander w. III. IL.
Southerland has been given full charge OF
the Naval Militia, and has also been ms
trueted to lay the foundations for the Ma
val Reserve. Under the proposed pan OF
organization it is intended that force OF
about 5000 seamen be enlisted and that
under the direction of the Navy Depart
ment the men each year be given several
weeks training on one of the modern We
ssels of the navy. The reserve will be un
der control of the Federal Government,
and will be oftflcered by graduates of the
Naval Academy and by other competent
men familiar with the duties of an officer
in the navy. During the cruise of ms
tructon the afficers and men will be PAID
the wages of their grades. IT is estimated
by Commander Southerland that approx
mately 1900 men from the present Nava
Militia acill be willing to enter the Neu
Naval Reserve, and that there 'cill be nc
difficulty in obtaining the additional $500
from the merchant marine.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1901-05-20
Chinese Loan Favored in Russia.
Proposal that it should be
guaranteed by the Powers.
Believed would be Guarantee
of Empires Integrity.

Official circles in st. Petersburg take an
optimistic view of the Chinese news. They
consider that substantial and rapid progress
toward an understanding is being made. Rus
sia is especially interested IN the proposal for
Chinese loan guaranteed by the Powers
Jointly or seyerally to the amount due to
each. The view held in some quarters is that
such loan, SO guaranteed, would not only
save China enormous discount and interest
but would be the best possible guarantee of
the empires integrity during the period o
the loan, since the entire Chinese territory
would be considered as security. There is
reason to believe that the United States
Government is fully informed regarding
Russia's views on this subject. The Rus.
sian Government is interested to ascertain
WasbDgton'S views.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1901-05-20
SAN JUAN, MAY 20, 1901.
American Evacuation
of China.

According to recent cable dispatches to
the BOLETIN, the American troops under
General Chaffee have evacuated Pekin. The
United States is the first of the Powers to
withdraw its forces. This indicates that
the American Government feels that it has
performed its mission, that it has accom-
piiShed what it set out to do aud that for
the present its work in China is finished.
In the case of the other PoWers there are
various reasons why general evacuation
cannot take place Immediately. Not the
least among these is the fact that none OF
the nations represented can trust any OF
the others.
The main reason, however, IS that q
strong force must be maintained In China
until the vexed question Of the indemnltles
to be paid by China has been settled, and
adequate guarantees given by that govern
ment for their payment.
This question of indemnities is an ex-
ceedingly troublesome one. The amount
fixed upon by the majority OF the Powers,
1887 200, 900, appears to lie wholly beyond
China's power TO pay. The United States
has insisted that amount demandedshould
not exceed $500, ,000,0 900, but it is difficult
to see how the Celestial Empire could raise
even this sum.
The Chinese Imperial authorities, upon
being presented with the demand of the
Powers for the 1887 200, 900, calmly Spas
sed it up" to Ill Hung Chang" with ms
truCtionS to take it out CT the Customs. This
was too much for even that astute and aged
statesman, and be replied that it was i'm
possible, ard that the bulk of the sum must
be raised from other sources of revenue. This
the Imperial authorities say cannot be done,
and there you are.
Another Proposition, much favored by
Russia is that the sum needed should be
raised by an International loan, to be guar
anteed by each of the PonerS in proportion
to the amount of its claims. This plan,
while seemingly just and plausible would
involve various complications that may
prevent its adoption.
The United States has been the most
conservative in its demands cf any Of the
countries involved, and has confined its
claims within the narrow limits of actual
damages and expenses. If the other Powers
had been willing to accept indemnities, under
similar limitations, the settlement OF the
Chinese Indemnity question would be much
easier OF solution.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1901-05-20
British KINGS Civil
List FiuaI!y Voted
Royal Allowance Fixed
at l47o,ooo.
No Serious Opposition in
Parliament.

The British House OF Commons has voted
the civil list for the neao reign. Henry
Labouchere, Radical. moved to reduce the
royal allowance to G415, 900, the sum grant
ed annually to Queen Victoria and the
Prince CoLsort. This motion. was defeated
by vote of 261 to 58. The list, with the
original amount. E47O,000, was then agreed
to by vote of 307 to 58. In moving tho
resolution, the Chancellor OF the Exchequer,
Sir Michael Hicks-Beach, explained that
the King had no personal fortune, and vas,
therefore, dependent on the revenues Of the
Ducby Of Lancaster and the Parliamentary
grants. The King, he said, was anxious
for further investigation into the system
Of management of the royal household, in
order to correct any abuses and wastes.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1901-05-20
New Dry Dock Largest
in The World.
Just Completed at Baltimore,
Maryland.
To Be Stationed at New Orleans.

The big steel floating dock to be st toned
at Aigiers, La, near New Orleans, and
now being built by the Merriam Stee' Com
pany of Baltimore has been practically com.
pleted. 1t is the largest floating dry dock
in the world. More than 5000 pounds
of steel have been used in its construction.
1t is 525 feet long, 100 feet wide across
the entrance, and has depth CT % feet
over the sill. 1t has lifting capacity of
$4,000 tons, and on emergency its high
decks will give it additional power at
$4,000 tons. 1t has cost $4,000. The
contract calls for placing the dock in posi-
tion at Algiers, SO that the towing of the
structure through the Atlantic and the Gulf
is to be made at the risk of the contractors.
A start is to be made in September.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1901-05-20
The Elections iu Spain
Ministerial Party Victorious.

Special cah'egram to Boletin Mercantil
Madrid, May 2Oth.--Iu the cleo
tions for representatives to the Cor
tes the Ministerial party was trium-
phant throughout the kingdom.
Ga account of tue close vote and
partizan feeling several disturbances
took place at the polls in Bilbao,
Barcelona, Salamanca and Sevilla.
These disturbances were quelled
in case each by the authorities but
at the cost of several lives.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1901-05-20
Proposed Opp1ing Of all
Chinese Ports 10 The World
United States Said to be Work.
ing to this End.
May Aid in Settling Indemnity
Question.

1t is currently believed in Washington
that the United States is working, and finds
support in It's effort, toward the opening of
all China, including the provinces, to the
trade of the world. This does not mean
the abolition of customs duties, but would
make every Chinese city mart for the
worlds goods instead of limiting foreign
commerce to the fe,o existing treaty ports.
The project is one that appeals temptng'y
to the commercial interests of others of the
great pO,cers than the United States, and
If it should command the support OF the
necessary number, hope is entertained that
1t will indirectly aid in the settlement of
the troublesome indemnity question.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1901-05-20
Revolt AgiDSt Turkish Rule in
Macedonia.
Extreme Cruelty :of the Turks
Report ed.
Torture of Bulgarian Prisoners.
Torture of Bulgarian Prisoners.

A news despatch from Constantinople
says that the unrest in Macedonia against
Turkish rule continues. In conflict bet
ween Turkish troops and Macedonians at
Zelini three Macedonians were killed before
the uprising was suppressed. Two Bulga.
rian teachers, suspected of inctting revo-
luton, we're arreste! at Chaupista by Tur.
ksh gendarmes. They were cruelty tortured.
Four hundred Bulgarians sCere arrested
at Monastir for alleged Connection with the
revolutionary plot. A crowd of them made
break to escape when an opportunity pre-
sented itself. The Turks fred on the fleeing
Bulgariaps, wounding forty Of them. Six
hav6 since died Of their wounds.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1901-05-20
To Our Readers.

Our columns are suen to correspondence
on everything affecting the coffee, sugar
and tobacco plantation and farming generally
and we cordially invite criticism and discus.
sion. Natural History notes viii also be
welcomed, as we'll as all news of interest to
planters. Communications should be adj
dressed: The Editor, BoLETIN.. MER-
CANTIL, 20 Plaza ALTO onso, San Juan
P II. 2-S
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1901-05-20
Emulsion
de Scott
de ACeite de HigadO de
BacaIaO con HlpOfosfitOs
de Cal y de S0sa.

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BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1901-05-20

The Longfellow," due here this after
noon, will after discharging, reload for Ma
yaguez. On her return from that port she
will bring party Of excursionists to the
Capital to attend the ceremonies incident
to Governor Aliens return.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1901-05-20

In response to petition from the mayor
and council of Aguadilla, Acting Governor
Hunt has ordered the insular police to take
charge of that city. Il So
The post will be under the command Of
LIT. Lopez Diaz.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1901-05-20
ENGLISH and German
Commanders at Variance.

Special cablegram to Boletin Mercantil
New York, May 20th.-One ac-
count of the friction between the
leaders of the English and German
forces stationed in China little is
Icing accomplished and serious
complications may arise at any mo-
ment.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1901-05-20
TELEPHONE. "A
Cable Address Morris" A. B. G. Code

The Boletin Mercdntil IS the oldest newspdper
on the Island Ii is conservative, independent and
progressive an all matters Of public interest. 1t IS
read in the best families reaches the buying classes
and IS easily first public estimation and as an
advertising medium.
The afternoon edition Of the BoLETIN reaches
out Of torn patrons "a hours an adrGnce Of the
morning ddilieS.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1901-05-20

Mr.. Harry Johnson left the Military
Hospital Saturday and was seen around the
city yesterday his right arm in sling and
protected by splints. This is not his first
experience with broken bones and he takes
the accident like philosopher.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1901-05-20
Out Of Dancer.

Special cablegram to Boletin Mercantil
Washington, May GOTH The
latest reports from California state
hat the presidents wife, Mrs Nc
Kinley, is now considered out of
danger.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1901-05-20

Carlos and Ramon Julia, formerly post
master and assistant at Juana Diaz have
been indicted by the grand jury for the EN-.
bezzlement of money order funds. They are
held in $25OO and $1,000 bonds respectively
for trial at tine fall session of the distric ct
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1901-05-20
City and Suburbs
Local and Personal Notes
In and About the Capita

The proprietors of the Santurce "Park "
should not allow bathing unless the person
is properly clothed. There was too much
of the ''altogether" on the beach yesterday
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1901-05-20
A Boer Victory m The
= Orange Free State.

| Special Uablegrams to Boletin Mercantill
Paris, May goth. - The Boer
guerrillas from the Transvaal have
just returned from raid into the
Orange Free State where thery were
victorious in several skirmishes and
succeeded in cutting off all the enc
my's lines of communication.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1901-05-20

Now that Contractor Denton has finlshe,
his dynamiting there will be no more Hfake'
earthquakes in the San JaGn,--papers.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1901-05-20

Miss Marie M. Coulomb, now teaching
in Moca, has been ordered to report to the
Capital to fill the vacancy left by the resig-
nation of Miss Mabel x. Bristow who went
to the United States on account of her
sisters death.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1901-05-20

Enrique Gerardino, IA year old Ponce
boy has been indicted for sending obscene
matter through the mail and is held in $1,000,
bonds for trial at the fall term of the District
Court.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1901-05-20

Mr.. Harold Crowley aoho aoas found gull.
ty by the District Court at Ponce on Sa-
turday will be called for science to day.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1901-05-20

Tke construction of the new road from
the military road near Aibonito to Baran-
qnitas will begin to morrow.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1901-05-20

The s. s. San Juan made quick return
tip to New York this voyage, arriving
there at p. NJ. yesterday.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1901-05-20

The Ponce" left San Juan for Ponce
yesterday afternoon.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1901-05-20

Mr.. Emilio Cortada Of Ponce, who has
been delegated to represent that city in the
coming reception TO Governor Allen is in
tho Capital.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1901-05-20

The temporary mail service which now
operates the routes formerly covered by the
". |. Express Co. is making good connec-
tions and giving fair satisfaction.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1901-05-20
Important Bver Victory
Darlington Cut Off.

Especial cablegram to Boletin Mercantil
New York, May 2O:-The Beers
have captured Thabanchu driving
out the English with loss to the
latter of SO killed and many wound
ed.
The Boer general, Delarey has
out in two the forces of Darlington
and destroyed his communications
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1901-05-20

The Spanish steamer 'Cataluna" sailed
this afternoon with full list of passengers
and heavy mail for Spain and Europe.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1901-05-20

The pile which was being used a
the Naval Station wharf, fell over th
noon and was badly damaged.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1901-05-20

The Spanish steamerF'Julian from Cuba
came into San Juan barber yesterday.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1901-05-20

Two new trolley.curs came on the "Pon
ce", for the "Rapid Transit" Co.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1901-05-20

The little steamer "Rosalia" sailed from
this port for Spain via st. Thomas yesterday
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1901-05-20
ConInitbr Reports EaVo!2D|y
ON PIatt Bill.

Special Cablegram to Boletin Mercantil
Havana, May 2Oth. The Com
mittee on Foreign Relations has
reported to the Cuban National
Convention in favor of an acceptan-
ce of the Plat Bill.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1901-05-20

The "Philadelphia" left New Yo:k Satur
day at l. p. NJ for San Juan.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1901-05-20

The anniversary ball of the San Juan
y acht Club will be hold to morrow night
Admission will be by invitation only.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1901-05-20
France and Turkey Not
Too Friendly at Present.

Special Cabegran to Boletin Mercantil
Paris, May 20th-The diplomatic
relations between France and Tnr-
key at the present time are sthained
to the point OF breaking.
The continental press generally
considers the pretentions of France
as tenable.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1901-05-20

The next mail for the United States pc
the 5. S. "Philadelphia" will close at 8 a. III
on the 22nd inst.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1901-05-26
THOUSANDS COMING
FOR CELEBRATION
Arrangements Completed for
Brigham Young Centennial.
PROGRAMME AT SALTAIR
ADDRESSES BY STATE AND
CHURCH OFFICIALS.

Except for the perfection Of few
minor details, the preparations for the
celebration OF the centennial anniver-
sary of the birth Of President Brigham
Young are practically complete. The
ceremonies this year win surpass those
Of any previous year, and II is eN-
pected that the city win be filled with
strangers who will come to witness and
take part in them.
Interest in the event is widespread,
not only in Utah, but in Idaho, WyO-
ming and other states where there are
Mormon colonies So interested are the
people around Oneida, Ida, that the
quarterly stake conference for that
stake, which was scheduled for next
Saturday, has been postponed in order
that the citizens may come here 10 JON
in the festivities
Excursion traius are to be run to
Salt Lake from all points on the Short
Line and Rio Grande Western roads,
and large numbers have signified their
reduced rates offered The city VIII be
decorated on a most elaborate scale,
for the merchants and business men
generally are going to vie with each
other to make their places attractive.
The celebration begins at o'clock in
the morning of Saturday next with the
firing of the first cannon IN the 100
gun salute by the Veteran Artillery
mems association This salute will be
under the direction of Captain Andrew
J. TaysUm. From to 10 floral trib-
utes for the decoration of the Brigham
Young monument Will be received by
the committee in charge Of that fea-
ture- During and after these proceed
ings HeId's band will give a pro-
gramme- The NauvOo Legion Martial
band viii also present some selections.
Programme at SaItair.
cso1+-7v 1,oo-fr7- at
$3.50 o'clock in the afternoon 1t viii be
as follows:
Opening chorus. "Au Hail This
Glorious Day (Prof- c. j.
Thomas) .--..-.-.... Unlon Clee cIuo
Pfaye r....... Bishop Orson F. Whitney
Soprano solo. ----.---- Miss Lucy Grant
Address 800. Governor Heber NJ. Wells
Baritone solo and chorus, Birth
day Song" written for this oc-
casiOn by Mrs. Lulu Greene
Richards; music by Professor
c.. J. Thomas. .--.-----
Professor H. s. Goddard and
temple choir
address. -........Dr. James E. Talmage
Soprano solo. .....-.- Miss LOttie Owens
Address ....... Hon. Robert N Baskln
operate selection (frOm Bone
milan Giro 1900 Madame Paterin1
Telephone solo. Prof Adelbert Beesley
Address. ......-..-. Hon. Heber J. Grant
Music ........... Christensen orchestra
/ Musical selection, When the SWal-
lows Homeward Fly" arranged
by Adam Geibel ................
.........-..........U Union Glee club
Comic duet ,-...-.-..-.-.-
800 Messrs. Clawson and Margetts
Anthem, Mighty jehovah bel
lind .-.......-.------.--1 emPLe ctolL
Benediction. Professor Joshua. H Paul
The proceedings ell close at Saltair
in the evening with a ball
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1901-05-26
SALVATION ARMY OFFICER
Colonel Arthur Bates Inspects the
Local Work.

Colonel Arthur Bates representa-
tive of the International Salvation
Army inspectors, spent the day yester-
day in the city looking over the work
of the army here. Colonel
Bates is on a tour through the western
states, inspecting headquarters of the
army, and stopped in Salt Lake en-
route to Los Angeles. He is engaged
in the gathering of statistics and not
ing the condition of the work in the
different headquarters.
Colonel Bates said yesterday that
his duty did not properly call him to
Salt Lake, but knowing that they had
a. shelter here, he stopped oyNr for a
day to meet the army workers of this
city and look into the condition of the
work in this city. L find that under
the circumstances. said Colonel Bates,
the work is progressing very nicely
here and 1 feel that there is "a good
future for it. I realize@that there are
many ways in which it might be bet
tered if circumstances SvOuld permit,
but taking it all in all the work in Salt
Lake gives good promise
Colonel Bates is from England and
says that the Salvation Army work
there has a much better E,oting than
in this country. but he feels that it is
gaining rapidly here. The visit Of Col
onel Bates was much enjoyed by the
local army workers and they were loath
to bid him farewell when he boarded
the train last night for the coast.