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New-York tribune., 1901-02-02
PROSPERITY IN PORTO RICO.
CROPS ABUNDANT. WORK PLENTY AND
THE PEOPLE coNTENTED. SAYS
soVERNoR ALLEN

Washington. Feb l.-Secretary Long has received
an interesting letter from Governor Allen Of Porto
Rico which eontradicts the alarming reports OF
ore distress and poverty among the islanders. and
chronicles a constantly growing measure Of pros
perty in Porto Rico. The letter is in part fol-
lows:
The anti-Amerfcan sentiment which was preva-
enrey dsPPeared @ a1d % The the assss Of s the peos
were never more contented. am sure than az the
and better wages and indeed. there is scarcity
pa 81 & N y SFrae G6s s19 eu cen Sep
although they are paying 30 cents IN golo, where
you see is a great advance for them. The crops
are abnormally large and of excellent quality. our
as the Internal revenue collections. All our bills
ne FSpg Ffeasargy HTG %nG We shall aais6 ssa
allowance SO ] feel sure the President can have
reason for great satisfaction with the results in
not cost the people 81 the Tinted states one penny
II has been self-sustaining from the beginning The
Of ta'ifs the tinted nfsi Sta stStes sun
AS 70 ''destitution' and starvation" in Porto
crops and plenty of labor at hand I there should
called a case OF suicide.
Governor Allen incloses a report from the Board
OF Health. Z ON which the following extracts are
taken:
Immense harm has been done by the probably
Hshed by persons who had not been month on
sition 10 give an opinion Of any value For in
stance. the statement was published that as the
death rate in Porto Rico was so and so, whereas
the birth rate but one-fourth of this. IL was
only question Of few years when Porto Rico
would be depcpulated. Had this individual taken
the trouble TO ask for the real facts in the proper
quarter ne would have seen that the apparently
horrible condition he iamented simply due
laXity of registration OF births. whereas every
death is necessarily noted I'm consequence OF legal
requirements as TO burials The large death rte OF
Ponce has been attributed to all sorts Of causes
hut the right one, this being the influx or paEpers
from every district in the island 20 obtain share
| OF the relief which was popularity supposed to be
unlimited in amount and free TO all Ponce proper
was thus fatheTed with crowd of several thou
sand sick and destitute people. the deaths among
! whom should fairly have been apportoned 10 their
native localities. In fact, ] have received COM
/ munications from the United states in which II
plain that the impression WAS widespread as
TO the existence of terrible epidemic in Ponce,
/ rendering life there a risky business. Now. in
truth the sickness and mortality In the permanent
population OF Ponce were not abnormaly great, and
there never had been the slightest appearance OF
4 any epidemic disease.
| We must not expect too much. think that new
| methods can he introduced all al once. no matter
how desirable they may b.. but with patience and
| tact IL will be possible TO carry out a complete
reformation in the present conditions and in this
| way save the health and lives Of innumeraoe peo'
1 Die.
New-York tribune., 1901-02-02
OVER $1,000 VOTES.
FRESH INTEREST IN THE MAYoRALTY
CANVASS AS THE CLOSING
TIME DRAWS NEAR.

The Tribune begins to receive appeals not 10
close it's canvass OF popular opinion as TO the
Mayoralty, now that date has been liked for
ending it, No ballots are to be received after
6 .. IN ON February 0; that is 20 say, after
Saturday evening OF next week. The time has
come to close the contest. and the date already
fixed will be adhered to-
The gains made by Mr. Sargent are marked,
and he now stands second in the contest. Sew
eral others also show gains, notably Judge
Blanchard, A. II. Steele and George J. Seabury,
although they are not yet in commanding POSI-
tions in the vote There is time for smart work
in behalf OF the several contestants during the
next ten days and We look for brisk work in
favor OF many.
The following table shows the results Of the bal
loting far:
New-York tribune., 1901-02-02

ing cough see the ooze of blood which tells OF
the wounded lungs: mark the emaeisted body and
hectic cheek, and know a life is al stake.
The use Of DR.. Pierce's Golden Medical Discov-
ery has saved many life in just such a crisis II
cures obstinate, deep-ssated coughs stops the
hemorrhage, strengthens "weak lungs, and re-
stores the emacisted body 10 its normal weight
and strength.
There IS no alcohol in the Discovery" and Il Is
absolutely free from opium, cocaine and all other
narcotics.
f desire send YOU this brief unsolicited testimonial
writes Rev Joseph a. Fesperman Of Barium Springs lrede
co q "In 1896 Of my daughters was suffering on
co Of severe cough hectic fever. wasting OF flesh and
other symptoms Of diseased lungs Ipromptiy gave her DIT
pcrrs Golden Medical Discovery with gratifying success
snd he now enjoys eEcsllout health. THIS ekpeienee
caused 20 recommend Df flerces ts sns
,eigsbos who without exception used them with iaVor
able results" =,
DR.. Pieroe's Common Sense Medical Adviser, IN
.-er covers Is sent free on receipt OF 81 one-ceni
stanps 10 pay expense OF mailing only, or II cloth
hound volume is desired send 81 stamps. Adores:
Or. r. v. Pierce, Buffalo, NJ
New-York tribune., 1901-02-02
MEETING OF THE CABINET.
SITUATION IN CHINA AND CUBAN con-
sTTTuTIoN DISCUSSED

Washington. Feb. AT the Cabinet meeting to-
day Secretary Hay spoke at sore length on the
situation in China. The plenipotentiaries OF the
Powers are not making rapid progress toward
settlement as was hoped. and many disturbing
ouesrions have arisen Whether the American
forces in China should be increased and the neces
sitv Of making arrangements for more permanent
quarters for those who now there were among
the questions discussed.
The Cuban constitution also discussed
Much regret was expressed at the seeming dead
lack in the Constitution Convention, by which tho
adoption OF constitution may be long delayed
The Administration Is greatly interested in tho
outcome OF the convention, to whether this
country will be recognized as having rights IN Ger
tain directions paramount TO those OF any other
nation The officials not willing TO discuss the
question of what would he satisfactory. but there
is no doubt that this Government expects some
recognition OF the rights Of the United states. at
least supervise or, in measure, direct the for
eisn policy OF Cuba until the Government is
prepared 20 take its place among the responsible
nations Of the world.
New-York tribune., 1901-02-02
TOO MUcH PENSION LEGISLATION.
Mr.. eALL1NGER WANTS TO CHECK THE FLOOD
OF SPECIAL BILLS

MR. eALLrNGER WANTS TO CHECK THE FLOOD
OF SPECIAL BILLS.
Washington Feb. LIN the Senate to-day Mr..
Galinger presented a resolution providing for
Joint committee. 20 be composed Of the chairmen
of the Senate Committee on Pensions and the House
committees on Invalid Pensions and Pensions. to
make careful inquiry into the question Of special
pension legislation. Mr.. Gallinger expressed the
opinion that the scope of Congressional action in
such matters had been overstepped entirely, and
that under the present practice pension bureau
had been established under the dome OF the Capitol
lie said that in the present Congress there had
been 2i33 special pension bills in the Senate and
that. with the general bills and House bills, the
Senate Pension Committee had been asked far
TO take up about three thousand bills one Sem
ator he said had introduced l62 bills and another
las Mr.. Gailinger added that the business
already large the committees could handle
we'll He had doubt Ii would be doubled I'm the
next Congress. This was due, he said. 10 the fact
that the pension attorneys advising soldiers
Congressional action than through the Pension
Bureau and he believed that the attorneys were
getting pay for such advice. He therefore expected
TO see Congress flooded and he thought there should
be a concerted effort to prevent such action. The
resolution was referred 20 the Committee on Pen
sons
The bill for a Pension Court OF Appeals. which has
attracted considerable attention as a Grand Army
OF the Republic measure. met reverse in the
House Committee On Invalid Pensions to-day, where
by vote OF 20 a motion 20 report II was de-
feated. A subcommittee, consisting OF Representa-
tves Norton, Graf and Miner. was named to per-
feet the Department bill providing for pension ap-
peals.
New-York tribune., 1901-02-02
DELEGATE WILCOX ACCUSED.
HAWAITS REPRESENTATIVES, CHARGED
WITH OFFERING TO FIGHT
FOR AGTINALnO.

Washington Feb Charges we're submitted to-
day 10 House Committee on Elections No. against
Delegate Robert n. Wilcox the Hawaiian Repre-
sentative in the House. The charges are made In
writing by George D. Gear. Of Hawaii. who sub
mitted letters purporting be copies OF letters
written by Wilcox 20 Filipino officials One ~ the
letters is in part follows.
YOU in your country against America in case they
insist ignore the right. the justice OF
ficer' I have no fear % the whole world when T
hght for legitimate cause Ike yours. Between
General Aguinaldo's termination and myself, it
would be very little chance left 10 the Invading
army Of the United states 10 conquer your country
Tell General AguinsldO I am already given my
service FOR your country and am ready % obey
orders 10 go 70 your country and fght for the
independence Of your people and country al any
moment
Another letter dated Honolulu. March 5. Isss.
says:
I am thinking to 60 "a the Philippine Islands and
give my assistance - Aguinaldo against the in
vaders-the hypocritical Yankees; the carpet poll
tician Otis.
The petition OF Gear also makes personal charges
against wilcox. u IS also alleged that Wilcox I'm
his speeches prior 10 the election made OF
the strongest kind OF ant-Ameriean utterances for
The purpose OF carrying the election telling the ma
tive Hawaians that the Americans had stolen their
the restoration 81 the Queen and that il he were
We8 was e Snd Is @Gng Gy Of reas59 against T
United States, in that he did, as petitioner Is IN
formed and believes. since the annexation OF said
Hawaiian Islands write and send throusa On.
United States mails certain letters highly treason
incite others engage in open rebellion against
the United states ana did offer his services to
and engage in open rebellion against the United
States: copies of which letters are herewith filed
The petition concludes by asking that Wilcox b
expelled from Congress.
Mr.. Wilcox declined TO make any extended an
the result
New-York tribune., 1901-02-02
SUBSIDY BILL IN FRONT.
TO BE PRESSED AS LONG AS POSI-
BILE WITHOUT ENDANGERING AP-
PRoPRIATION BILLS.

WASHINGTON Feb. 1.-The opposition 10 the
Shipping bill and the disposition manifested IN
the Senate to-day 20 delay it's passage resu'ten
in the calling of a meeting OF the RepuDileah
Committee on Order OF Business this afternoon
for the purpose OF considering ways and means
to secure action on the bill. decision was
reached 10 ask for earlier daily sessions than
have been held heretofore. and TO make an et-
fort next week to secure night sessions
There was also a general discussion OF the
Senate calendar and the possibility Of an extra
session Of Congress. The opinion was general
that an extraordinary session should be avoidad
if possible. and the suggestion was made that
later in the session there should be an effort TO
get action on the Spooner Philippine BILL Some
Senators expressed the view that IL the Spooner
bill or some similar measure could be passed be-
fore March the principal reason for an extra
session would be removed.
The conference also considered the position OF
the Subsidy bill relative TO the appropriation
bills. and so far as there can be said to have
been a decision. II was to press the Subsidy bill
as long as IL can be pressed without endangering
the appropriation bills. Senator Allison had
given notice earlier in the day that he would
ask to have the Senate take UP the District OF
Columbia Appropriation bill next Monday. and
II is understood that he agreed to postpone that
effort for a few days IL it should appear that
by so doing he could promote the interests OF
the Subsidy bill. The question OF consideration
OF appropriation bills was left largely in his
hands.
AS result OF the conference. Mr.. Allison later
in the day moved that to-morrow's session be-
gin at ii o'clock. The minority Senators made
no opposition TO this motion. but they did not
hesitate TO say that an effort to hold night ses-
sions would be met by demand that a quorum
should be constantly retained in the Senate.
New-York tribune., 1901-02-02
BIDS FOR CRUISERS OPENED.
NEAFIE & LEVY. NEWPORT NEWS AND
BATH WORKS LIKELY TO GET
THE CONTRACTS

Washington. FeB. bids for the construction Of
three protected cruisers ere opened at the Navy
Department to-day. Neahe & Levy, OF Phladel-
phla at g 57io.000: the Newport News Shpbuildns
COMPANY az SRA 600 and the Bath Iron
Works az g, 10000 appear % be the successful
bidders Reservations made in each bid however,
prevent a positive statement at present.
The new vessels are TO be named the St Louis
the I1iiv aukse and the Charleston. Their trial
displacement will he about Q 100 tons each: they W;I
b. equipped with H.00O horsepower twin screw en-
gnes. and win have speed of - knots an hour.
The vessels will be 424 feet in length and IS feet
extreme breadth. Their bunkers Will have a ca
pacity OF go tons each. They are designed 20 be
the most formidable vessels In the world Of their
class. They will resemble closely the type OF ss,-
ond class armorsd cruisers
New-York tribune., 1901-02-02
NEW ARMY APPOINTMENTS
MILES TO BE LIEUTENANT-GENERAL
UNDER REORGANIZATION LAW.
MACARTHUR. WOOD. WADE AND YOUNG
LIKELY TO BE MAJoR-GENERALs.

Washington Feb 1-There will be no delay
AT the War Department in executing the Army
REORGANIZATION law. The reorganization schene
engrossed almost the entire attention or the
military authorities to-day. and the result VIII
be officially promulgated in general ORDERS aS
soon as the bill has been signed by the Presluen''
The matters which will receive the earnest at
tention are the appointments of the general ana
field officers and the recruiting of the ten aoui-
tional regiments or infantry ana cavalry a"
thorized by the bill.
All the principal appointments provided for in
the bill have practically been decided upon by
the President A list OF these nominations has
been made out at the War Department and Will
be submitted . the Senate without delay. In
case the bill is signed this week, which is con-
idently expected. the appointments already
agreed upon will be sent to the Senate early
next week. possibly Monday These appoint
ments will include a liertenant-general' four
maj generals nine brigadier. generals and the
colonels and other officers essential 70 the or
ganzation of the ten new regiments
The impression prevails at the war Depart
ment that General Miles will undoubtedly re-
ceive the lieutenlnt-generalshp. and that GEN
erals Macarthur Wood. Wade and Young are
most likely 10 be made major-senerals, although
IT is possible that General Merriam may be sub
sttuted for OF the four.
Among the officers mentioned likely 10 re-
ceive commissions as brigadier-generals are Cen
erals Bates, Wheaton. Chaffee. Schwan. Ar
mold. Rodgers and Wood df the last named does
not secure the higher grade).
Including line and staff the President will
have to appoint about 500 officers to meet the
requirements of the new law. There is great
pressure to secure these appointments. and the
President will be exceedingly busy for some time
10 come in making his selections from among
the almost countless applicants either for pro-
motions original appointments
Recruiting stations have been established at
all the principal centres OF population. and all
available officers in this country have been as
signed 10 recruiting duty. There is an mme-
diate demand for AT least 5000 recruits 10 meet
Deficiencies in the Philippines. caused by the
necessary discharge Of the entire volunteer force
by June 80 at the latest.
New-York tribune., 1901-02-02
SOME GERMAN CRITICISMS.

Berlin. Feb. 1.-The "Frankfurter Zetung.
discussing the recent American railway fusions'
says
Some of these combinations, in our opinion.
have bean effected under forms not wholly free
from objection, since the same phenomena re-
appear i'm them which heretofore have caused
serious difficulties. The craze for extending sys-
TENS exists and leads to the creation Of debts.
The paper also criticizes toe liberal dividend
nayn1ents." and notes as a new phenomenon
the Capitalization of stock at the present high
prices. citing the recent Erie Reading deal,
which. IL says, might in less favorable times
be followed by serious consequences.
New-York tribune., 1901-02-02
TREASURY STATEMENTS FOR JANUARY.

Washington. Feb. 1.-The comparative statement
OF the receipts and expenditures of the Govern
ment, issued to-day. shows that the total receipts
from all sources in January were .2S6 de-
crease as compared with the corresponding month
last year. OF about $4,000. The expenditures were
si0 7O7. which leaves surplus for the month OF
s7.4ll.OOO
At the close OF business January 81 the public
debt less cash in the Treasury, amounted to $1,094
5e5. .s7S. decrease for the month or N,59otS2
The circulation statement issued by the Con-
troer OF the Currency shows that at the close OF
business January 81 the total circulation of Ma
tional bank notes was S3i6742 l36, increase for
the year OF $50 75i 9i5 and for the month OF $S.-
ESQ 726.
New-York tribune., 1901-02-02
NOMINATIONS By THE PRESIDENT.

Washington. Feb. 1.-The President sent the fol-
lowing nominations TO the Senate to-day:
GROVER IL LUFBURRow. Of New-Jersey. TO be assist
appraiser Of merchandise Ia the District OF New
York.
Arny--EpwARD y. BOWEN. OF Massachusetts, acting
assistant surgeon, 20 be assistant
tssrE with rank 81 captain; second Lieutenant b. K
MAJOR. Jr.. i4th Infantry 70 be first Lieutenant
Navy--Csptain MoRTIMER l. JOHNSON. 70 be a rear
admiral; Commander FRANKLIN HANFoRD. 70 be
captain: Leutenant FRANKLIN J. sCHAII. 10 be
lieutenant commander; Lieutenants Ounior gratel
GEORGE MAlIISON WALTER BALI. JOEL,
r. T. PRISGLE. 70 be leuenants.
New-York tribune., 1901-02-02
CONFIRMED AT SAN FRANCISCO.
HARTMAN. ACTING FOR vANDERBTLTs.
BUYS 100000 SHARES AT SIS a SHARE

BUYS 100000 SHARES AT 80 SHARE
San Francisco, Feb l (SpeciaD.-Although
President Hays 90 the Southern Pacific declared
to-day that he had no official information of the
sale Of the Speyer and Huntington interests IN
the Southern Pacific to the Hartman syndicate,
il was learned from other sources that are
trustworthy that the sale has actually taken
place and that Mr.. Speyer realized 500 a share
for all his holdings. The amount Of stock SOLD
was 100000 shares. Though Mr.. Hartman has
conducted this negotiation in the name of the
Union Pacific, il is an open secret that he is
acting merely for the Yanderbilts, and that this
purchase with the shares bought Of II. r.
Huntington. gives them control Of a through
transcontinental line from New-York to San
Francisco and connection by way Of the oregon
Short Line with Portland. ore.
well Informed railroad man said to-day:
This deal means that the Speyers. who have al
been daunted by the difficulties of carrying on
great railroad system. and save sold out 10 pro
fessional railroad men. The Speyers selected Ar
Hays as president the advice OF Sir Charles
Rivers Wilson hut I have heard that they were
nervous about managing so large property, Wheh
they knew absolutely nothing about practicai ran,
roadine The road is now in fne condlton. a 4
this year should its revenue greater thah ever
before in it's history.
New-York tribune., 1901-02-02
No DANGER OF INDIAN OUTBREAK

Guthrie. okla Feb i.-colone; RAY V. HOFFMAN
commanding the list Regiment. c. n. c. has made
a personal investigation Of the Indi n troubles and
reports as follows:
Armed parties OF Creeks nave been In the yicin-
ity or our lines. hostile party was at Little
Axes ranch. a few miles from the line near
Arlington. Thursday Their operations. how
New-York tribune., 1901-02-02

500 600 600 first mortgage bonds there are s5o',
45s 600 issued. The common stock In lDBe pald
3lk per cent dividends. The dividend on the
preferred is 4 per cent.
New-York tribune., 1901-02-02

their own tribe white persons who have oeen
mixed up in their controversies. The alarm ot cur
people has bean by no means without founoation
The United States Marshal and his deputes aha
the Government. by it's prompt action IN, sehoihs
troops TO the scene of hostilites TO have the
natter well in hand. and l anticipate no further
for the militia.
New-York tribune., 1901-02-02

washington. Feb 1.-The House Committee on
the judiciary to-day reported fsvoraby bills for
additional United States Circuit Judge In New
York City. for two additional judges In Oklahoma
and increasing the salaries Of judges from 1900
A.Go: for a division OF the judicial district OF
Texas and for the Federal incorporation OF the
American Florists and Ornamental Hortieulturists
Association
New-York tribune., 1901-02-02


day. Right
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doors, per
haps, us going
on 3 struggle
as grim auc
fierce as ans
fight or highf
on ord
You hear tll'
hollow tear
New-York tribune., 1901-02-02
hAY0RALTT CAMPAIGN, Tribune Office, Nsv-Yari.

Ineligible Mayor for reasons ana votes f,-
who received ten in all OInles- tha
name appears for the first inel
New-York tribune., 1901-02-02

THE PHILADELPHIA At CALLAO
Lima. Peru Feb. 1.-The United States cruiser
Philadelphia has arrived at Callao. All are well
on Board
New-York tribune., 1901-02-02
TRIBUNE POPULAR BALLOT.
3or MaYor of NewNOrx.


both first and
asked faith and
public will
land will be a strictly confidential
all andnom
New-York tribune., 1901-02-02
BUSINESS IN THE HOUSE
AN OMNIBUS CIVIL WAR CLAIM BILL
PASSED.

Washington. Feb. 1.-The House to-day passed an
omnibus bill carrying s1 claims for stores and sup
Plies taken By the Union Army in the Civil War
The claims were passed on by the Court of Claims
and aggregated s3A4so. Practically all the benei-
Charles live in the South Considerable opposition
was displayed early in the day. under the leader
ship of Mr.. Cannon. the chairman of the Appropri-
ations Committee, but the bill finally passed
without division.
The bin 10 amend the Chinese Exclusion act with
a view 10 preventing the fraudulent entry OF Chi
into the United States, was passed. were
several other bills OF minor Importance.
New-York tribune., 1901-02-02
Life at
Stake.

Somewhere IN tile world
life is al stake every min
nFA nf fha
New-York tribune., 1901-02-02

stTnder "Nsceuaneous'' grouped the names o non
who been voted for votes for men clearly
The Arizona sentinel., 1901-12-18

to you, give it to the editor-the item, not the baby. Ifyou have visitors, send us theirnames and residence. If you have made successful speculation and have money to burn, give it to us that is the item; we don't want the money. If your daughter, who should be a society leader, has run of and married a book agent, tell us, so that we can give the public the straight of it and save so much idle gossip. Tell us everything you know and we will put it in shape for the people to read, and that will stop a great deal of guessing. The people will hear of it any, way, and you should get in ahead of them with the true story. Mo- body cares to talk about that which everybody knows. Send us the news and send it regular. ly, and occasionally drop in and leave the price of subscription. We won't spend it for an auto. mobile, but we like to have it where we can round it up once in a while when the babies need shoes. But give us the news anyway.-San Rafael Independ- ent.