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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-03-22
The Negros Island Problem.

BACOLON, Island of Negros, March 81
The Philippine commission has not definite
ly decided when TO establish provincial
governments in the Island OF Negros. The
civil government established by General
Otis is still in operation and fairly sue
cessful. The Negroes government employs
a half dozen officers and an advisory coun-
ell of eight. all elective. The military COM
mander has an absolute voice. Senior Sew
crime, the present civil governor, is not
popular and it is alleged that he is I'M
American. Nevertheless the system is not
criticised. The commission prefers 10
gather the sentiment of the people of the
island and then to show reasons for or
ganizing Negros on lines similar TO the or
ganization of other islands.
Judge Taft and his associates have be-
gun to consider recommendations as to
the form of general civil government which
ii is now believed President Mckinley will
order i~naugurated in July.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-03-22
DEATH OF A PROPHET.
His Doctrine Being Denounced. He
Called ON and Expired.

LONDON. March 2~i.-Advices received
from Mengo. IN Uganda. Africa. dated
Thursday. March Il. say that Muludzi. the
Mohammedan prophet. who recently pro-
claimed himself as leader of a new relig-
ious doctrine IN Uganda. died at Mengo
that afternoon under extraordinary circum-
stances. after a short reign as a prophet.
The Sultan OF lmbogo. the head OF Mo-
hammedism in Uganda. denounced the new
court declared Muludzi 10 be an lmpostor.
whereupon Muludzi Indignantly declared he
would no longer remain on earth. lie left
the native court and assembled a small en-
inence outside the Kings Enclosure. where
he knelt. called loudly on M0hammed and
suddenly expired.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-03-22
MILITARY RULE TO END
CIVIL GOVERNMENT TO BE ESTAB-
LISHED ABOUT JUNE 30.
Judge Taft to SuppIant General Mac
Arthur ms Governor of
the Philippines.

WASHINGTON, March 21.-The transfer
from the military to the civil government
in the Philippines is expected to take place
about June 30. according TO calculations
made at the War Department upon infor-
nation received from the Taft commission
and General Macarthur. 1t is known that
even where civil governments are being
established by the Philippine Commission
the military will be necessary for some
time to support the civil officers. 1t is the
intention to withdraw the military as far
as possible, however, from any participation
in the governments established, and the
soldiers will be more of a police than a
military force. Wherever possible native
police will be organized.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-03-22

cally nothing of a definite character has
been decided on. After leaving New Or
leans the party Will stop at Galveston and
Houston. and the present expectation is
that a meeting with President Diaz. Of
Mexico. will be arranged at FL Paso. The
trip through California will include a visit
TO the big trees" At San Francisco the
party will stop a week. in connection with
the events attending the launching of the
battleship Ohio. On the return trip over a
northern route the party will visit Yellow
stone Park and thence take a run down to
Denver, probably. A sail by steamer down
the great lakes from Duluth 10 Buffalo,
also, will probably be included in the trip.
After the President returns from his
Western trip he is going 10 New England.
He already has accepted an invitation to
be present at the Harvard commencement
exercises at Cambridge. Mass. June 26. He
also is expected 10 visit Worcester. Con-
cord. Boston and perhaps other places.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-03-22

II all the postage stamps used in In
oianapolis were purchased at the office here
no special effort would be necessary to
bring the aggregate business for this year
Up TO $4,000. A number of business men,,
and particularly the officers of associations.
offices TO increase the salaries of post
masters, to be used here. Thus all the
mailing and handling falls upon the en-
ployes of the Indianapolis office. Such be-
ing the case. it is but fair that these asso-
Citations purchase stamps freely during the
rest of March 10 secure the Increase of
salaries and OF the force in the postoifice.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-03-22
Thinks Cuban. VIII Accept.

WASHINGTON, March H--Representa-
tive Dovener, of West Virginia, who has
just returned from Cuba. told Presiden.
Mckinley to-day that in his opinion the
Cubans would accept the terms laid down
in the Plat amendment TO the army APP
preparation bill as conditions precedent TO
the REIMBURSEMENT of the government Of
the island into their hands. Mr.. Dovener
accompanied the members of the House
river and harbor committee to Havana
and said he had a good opportunity TO
study the situation. He says the wealthy
and educated people of the island favor the
acceptance of our terms, but that pOhti-
cal considerations probably will delay the
formal acceptance for some time In Mr.
Dovener's opinion definite action Will not
be taken until Congress reconvenes IN De-
cember.
Representative Mercer. OF Nebraska, who
accompanied the river and harbor COM
mittee 10 Cuba, also was at the White
House. He, too. believes that the constitu-
tional convention ultimately will accept
the propositions of the United States.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-03-22

The appointments which Governor Durbin
has announced indicate that he is not be-
ing much influenced by petitions and dele
cations. Solely responsible for the work of
those whom ne appoints, he seems to look
about for the men he regards as compe-
tent for the positions. AS TO the compe-
tency of men. he seems disposed to exer-
else his own judgment. 1t is no reflection
upon the character of the unsuccessful
aspirants to say that his appointments
thus far are excellent.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-03-22
General SanguilIy, a Former Fire
brnnd, Now i'm Favor of Accept
ing the PIatt Amendment.
GENERAL NILES IN HAVANA
ADVISED THE DELEGATES YEsTER-
DAY NOT TO ACT HASTILY.
Representatives Dovener and Mercer
of Opinion that the Cubans VIII
Accept the Proposition.

HAVANA. March 21.-An element OF
doubt now exists as 10 what will be the
final attitude of the Cuban constitutional
convention. The preponderance OF public
opinion in favor of the Plat amendment
during the last few days is having its ef-
feet on the radical members. and General
Sanguilly's press utterances to-day further
tend to weaken the strength OF the radi-
Gals. General Sanguilly was the most radi-
cal of all the delegates. He favored dis
solving the convention when the United
States Congress adopted the amendment.
Recently he has expressed in private the
views 10 which he has how given public
expression. but few expected him 10 main
tain the stand. He now says:
"A literal Interpretation of the Plat
amendment might mean the loss of Cuban
independence. but the liberal view which
President Mckinley and the convention
would give would leave nothing to be feared
by the Cubans. / do not believe that by
waiting we would get better terms from
the next Congress. Independence with some
restrictions is preferable TO a continuance
of military rule, which would surely follow
a rejection of the Platt amendment. III the
Americans want the Isle of Pines l am in
favor of giving ii to them. l am also in
favor of establishing coaling stations on
some of the keys or at some of the small
ports. The presence Of the authority of the
United States will be a guarantee of our
independence so far as exterior safety is
concerned and will save us the enormous
expenses of maintaining an army and
navy"
The committee on relations did not report
to-day. Probably It will submit its report
tc individual members of the convention to-
morrow. The view asserted i'm the report
that the question of establishing relations
cannot be settled by the convention. but
should be left to the future republic is la
BILE to cause a break in the radical ranks.
The conservative element is endeavoring TO
keep the convention from taking a final
vote on the question until a commission
has been appointed to wait upon Governor
General Wood or TO go 10 Washington.
General Miles, who has returned from the
Isle of Pines. visited the convention with
Senior De Quesada and met many delegates
whose acquaintance he formed during the
Spanish-American war. He advised them
not TO act hastily with reference to the
amendment. pointing out that the people
of the United States had nothing to say
but i'm praise of the constitution, and that
the amendment was only carrying out the
Teller resolution and furnishing further
guarantees of Cuban independence.
United States Senator Redfield Proctor
arrived in Havana to-day.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-03-22

MANILA. March 2L-Insurgents have at
tacAed and burned the ungarrisoned village
of Ugius, In the province of South Uocos.
A detachment of the Twentieth Infantry
overlook and chastised the marauders.
Colonel Schuyler. of the Forty-sixth Vol
unteer Infantry. has captured eight insur-
gent officers and 2S men at the village of
Ternate. I'm Cavite province.
Generals Macarthur. Wheaton and Bates
reviewed the Twenty-ninth and Thirty-sec-
ond regiments to-day.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-03-22

WASHINGTON. March 2i.-Assistant Sec
rotary Taylor to-day took action in the case
of two Englishmen who arrived I'm this
country late in February under a contract
to enter the employ Of a Philadelphia lace
establishment 20 make bobinet lace. Objec-
ton was made 10 their admission on the
ground that their coming was In violation
OF the alien contract labor law. MIR. Taylor
finds that bobinet lace making Is a new in
dustry in this county. and. therefore. the
men are entitled TO land under the law.
new Industry.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-03-22

The Maryland census enumerator who
padded the returns of two counties by
counting several hundred lead persons will
probably be let off with a light penalty,
though his offense involves fine and i'm
-prlsonment. No motive has been assigned
for the act. and 1t seems to have been
ress. though there is a good deal of both
In the rural districts of Maryland.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-03-22
General Bates ordered to Return.

OMAHA. March 21-General John c. G..
Bates. now in of a force of vol
unteers in the Philippines. has been ordered
TO return to the United States and relieve
General Merriam. in command Of the De-
partment of the Missouri. He will sail
within a week and be accompanied BY Gen
s. u. NJ. Young. who is to assume command
of the Department OF California. vice Gen.
Shafter. retired.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-03-22

The requests made to public objects tn
past year by American citizens reach the
Unprecedented aggregate of s62. 46l. 3O4, dis
tributed as follows: S3i. 932. 64l to educational
institutions, s2.961 900 to libraries. S2.145.3ss
TO museums and art galleries. SS.SOO.GO5 to
churches and Sls.s2l.I22 TO charities. Those
who cannot give should not c~riticise the
giving, yet it is not impertinent to observe
that 1t might do much more good to devote
larger amounts to the pensioning of worm
out workmen on the same principle as Mr..
Carnegie provided in part for his workmen.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-03-22

Minister WI admonished his Chicago au-
dience that nothing can be gained for civili-
zation I'm China by destroying that which
the people now have and compelling them
TO accept the civilization of the western
world. The Chinese. he declares, should
be permitted to take as much of the new
civilization as they can assimilate. The
western civilization which the Chinese have
seen most OF consists in footing and vio-
lence
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-03-22

Among the odd results of modern trade
and transportation is the recent finding In
the waste slack of a paper mill at kala-
mazoo. Mich, of an autograph letter OF
George Washington. dated June i, 1866
and an autograph letter of Robert Morris,
the celebrated financier of Philadelphia,
written in 1898. The writers could V
little dreamed of me strange fate thai
awaited their letters.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-03-22

Colonel Harrison. who has spent consid-
cradle time in Cuba under conditions IA
vorable TO gauging public sentiment. says
the commercial classes, mainly composed
of intelligent Spaniards. are warmly in
favor of annexation 10 the United States.
as they believe this 10 be the only guaranty
of stable government. lie says those Gu
pans who are clamoring Ioudest for in
dependence have no idea OF the duties or
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-03-22

The "moonshine" distillery just discov-
cred in New York city is not the first
that has been found there, nor is 1t sur
prising. No locality offords better security
for carrying on an unlawful Occupation
than the heart of a large city. The Sc
clusion Of a ravine in the mountains OF
North Carolina is not equal TO that OF a
deep basement in a New York tenement
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-03-22
His Only Chance.
Washington Star.

Washington Star.
What is the use of a mans getting into a
crowd and yelling, as he does at a baseball
game?"
Great heavens," exclaimed the enthusiast,
"he's got to do II in a crowd. IL he were to go
away by himself and yell in that manner they
would have him in a lunatic asylum in less than
a Week!'
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-03-22

The United States assumed the claims OF
American citizens against Spain or Cuba
during the revolt Already claims nave
been filed amounting TO 3S.o00.OOO As
Americans held only 100000 worth of
property in Cuba, 1t is impossible that all
except twelve millions OF 1t was destroyed.
When. however. the claims are cut down
there will be six or eight million dollars TO
be paid for Cuba, but the Cubans who are
demanding independence without any recog-
milton Of their debt to the United States.
instead of expressing gratitude. are de-
nouncing us.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-03-22

One cannot tell how it will affect the re-
naming insurgents in the Philippines to be
threatened with being deprived of the privi-
lege OF holding office If they do not sur
render by April ]. but the promise of Of
fee in this country would be a temptation
that could not be resisted.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-03-22
PRINCE CONSORT INSTALLED.
Queen WilheImina's Now q
Member of the State

THE HAGUE. March 21.-Queen Will
helmina opened to-day's session Of the state
council, which installed the prince consort
as a member. The royal couple drove TO
the session In a closed carriage. The Queen
was dressed I'm green plush and the Prince
wore the uniform of a rear admiral. The
Prince made a brief reply 10 the Queens
few words of cOngratulation. The cere-
mony lasted "A quarter of an hour. Prince
Henry has only a consuitive voice in the
.atfnail
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-03-22
Suicide of John Held.

BUFFALO. n. V. March 21.-John Held.
of Sol Freeman avenue. Cincinnati. a trav-
cling salesman for an indianapolis house,
shot himself through the heart. at his
room. at the Mansion House, to-day. In his
pockets was his address aid a message
body"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-03-22

A Chicago paper gives = list of nineteen
educational institutions which it says have
been absorbed by or affiliated with the
University of Chicago. The list includes
Butler College of this city. What has ne
come of the University of Indianapolis?
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-03-22

Can be found at the following places:
NEW 1ORK-Astor House.
CHICAGO-Palmer House. p. o. News Co, 2I
Dearborn street. Auditorium Annex Hotel.
CI~NCISNATI0J. r. Hawley & Co.. 154 Vine
street.
IOUISVILLE-C. T. Deering, northwest corner
OF Third and Jefferson streets. and Louisville
Book Co.. z6 Fourth avenue
81. LOUIS-Union News Company, Union Depot
WASHINGTON, ID. C.-RIggs House. Eboitt
House ard Wizards Hotel.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-03-22
regiment.

A movement is o. foot to place all the
coal mines of Illinois under the control of
one company. with a capital of S75,OOO.O 900.
The operators claim they will have to enter
into such a combination in order to COM
pete with those of Pennsylvania, who have
already done so. 1t is another illustration
on a large scale of the modern tendency
to Industrial consolidation.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-03-22

Last falI. a few days before the election,
the Indianapolis Sentinel printed a letter
purporting to have been written by Custer
Henderson. a soldier serving In the Philip
pines. I'm which charges OF the vilest sort
were preferred against officers and men
Of the United States army. The Sentinel
claimed that It had put forth earnest eff
forts to verify this letter. and printed II
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-03-22

The simultaneous appearance of the may
or,s address and of the declaration of mem
bers OF his boards that he must again be a
candidate seem an organized effort to start
Mr.. Taggart on a fourth heat. Before the
second Tuesday in October there is a heated
season that will be very trying for candi-
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-03-22

The United States warship New York.
which was recently sent to back up a de-
mand for the payment of an indemnity and
an apology from the government of Mo-
rocco. is expected TO reach Tangiers to-
morrow. It's arrival will probably be fol-
lowed soon by definite news as to the ac-
tion of Morocco. which is likely to be
prompt compliance with the demand.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-03-22

Three or four years ago horses were a
drug on the market, and the ever ready
prophet. having seen a horseless carriage,
predicted with absolute certainty that in
a few years the noble horse would be a
useless animal. Just now the government
agents in Omaha are finding considerable
difficulty in purchasing horses for a cavalry
rogioo,t
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-03-22

The expiration of the Chinese exclusion
law by limitation May 3 of next year will
cause the reopening of that troublesome
question under more embarrassing cir
cumstances tnan ever.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-03-22
FROM HITLER AND Y0N.
when the Drcamers Wake.


Smart set.
Cora-Was their marriage a surprise?
Lena-No; but everybody thinks it will be.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-03-22
Could Endure IT.

Baltimore. American.
Isn't it a great disappointment to lose a
clew ?'' we asked of the Eminent Detective.
Not when l am being paid by the day." he
replied, with a mysterious smile.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-03-22

Whether indianapolis gets into any base
ball league or not, she will remain the finest
inland city in the country and continue to
do business at the old stand.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-03-22

The Independent papers In Chicago that
have been telling their readers of the in
efficient administration of Mayor Harrison
seem TO be supporting him in fine shape.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-03-22
At the Reception.

Chicago Tribune.
Maud-What under the sun has Mrs. Seldom
Holme been doing to her face?
Notwithstanding 1t, / think. She's trying to
live up to the photographs she had taken the
other day.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-03-22
Harper's Bazaar.

Harper's Bazaar.
Little Waldo-Papa, what is a library?
Mr.. Reeder-A library, my son, is a large num-
Der of books which a man loans TO friends.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-03-22

1t is time that a half dozen candidates
for United States senator before the Ne
braska Legislature get together and put an
end TO the deadlock.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-03-22

responsibilities il involves. their sole desire
being for a Condition that would enable
them TO hold office. draw salaries and
plumber the people.
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Evening journal., 1901-09-19
ANOTHER BRIDGE
STORY DENIED
President Lynn Talks About
AbutInentS Of Seventh
Street Bridge

Although much has been printed
about the new bridge which Is being
across the Brandywine
creek at Seventh street by the Levy
Court. John Lynn, chairman of the
court. says chat all the newspaper
stories on the subject have been ex-
aggerated. He said:
The whereabouts OF the plans for
the structure caused considerable talk
until Contractor Fahey calmly an
nouncel that he had them. This mat
ter soon died out, and now there Is a
hue and cry that the specifications for
the structure do not provide for abut-
ments, and that Contractor Fahey, in-
stead Of building a bridge forty-seven
feet wide, Is building it twcnty-four
feet in width. 10 Is also said that
the original plans for the structure are
in Washington.
When seen this morning a member
Of the Levy Court said that the Who'll,
matter was a mistake. as the plan.
called for abutments, but did not cal
for wings TO the abutments, which arr
walls to hold the bank on each side o
the bridge.
LUIS was utIcil an oversight on inc
part Of the Bridge Committee. ant
such wings were not necessary on 9
bridge as low as the old structure was
The bridge Is about two feet six inches
higher tl.an It was originally planned
andthe reason for this Is that wher
Mr.. Fahey had the centre pier finished
there wasa freshet that completely GOV.
cred the masonry with water, which
made Il necessary to raise the founda
tons Of the bridge two feet and sis
inches. This work was done. anl
good material and special pains wer,
taken TO make it substantial and dnra
bic.
AS to the matter Of the width Of the
bridge, it was changed TO twenty-fou
feet by order of the Levy Court"