The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1901-08-02
NEWS FROM MANILA.
Charter for the City Patterned
After Washington.
Citizens VIII Not BE Allowed to
FOte-sPanfsh Residents in Pa
vOF OF an Income Tax-ChaF-
fees order to Soldiers.

Manila July 27.-Gen- Hughes ca
I bles the news OF the first surrender
Of insurgents IN the island of Samar,
500 men, with two field guns, 80 rifles
and 20 bOlOs, giving themselves up to
the authorities
The opinion prevails among the
United States officers that 1t viii take
years to accomplish the economic pro-
gramme of Gen. COrbin. The civil
and education authorities hold that
continuance of the protection over
minor posts IS necessary, aside from
that afforded by the constabulary. 1t
is generally expected that the con-
centratiOn viii be more gradual thar
is anticipated in Washington.
The first meeting of the legislative
chamber, held to-day. was largely at
tended. Commissioner Wright, speak
ing of the charter of Manila, said the
same reason that controlled in max
ing Washington the federal city OBJ
tanned in Manila; and Washington, he
declared, was the best governed city
in the world Representatives of the
Spanish chamber of commerce vehe-
mently opposed the charter. asserting
that It was inconsistent with the prin-
ciples of the freest government on
earth to deny the right of suffrage to
the residents OF the metropolis while
granting 1t TO those of other localities.
Gen. Chaffee has issued an order
that the troops shall wear their coats
buttOned everywhere outside of bar
racks. The order dispenSes with the
use Of flannel shirts. which have here
tOfore been the customary outer gar
ments. Officers are ordered to wear
khaki for all duty and swords when
actively commanding. White or dress
suits are permitted 70 be worn on
social occasions. Upon visiting the
posts unexpectedly Gen. Chaffee
found an astonishing variety in the
uniforms and a great laNness regard
ing the clothing of the troops.
Two native policemen have been
killed In the suburbs Of Cebu. Firing
upon the town continues Provost
Davis is conducting an investigation.
The detectives employed in investi-
eating the 5000 robbery at Santa
Cruz have found no definite cIew, nor
have they learned the amount the
thieves secured. 1t appears that the
sergeant Of the guard was intoxicated
and that one sentry was detailed to
guard the five entrances to the guard
house.
Gen Martin Delgado, governor of
the island Of Panay, has asked for aid
in consequence Of the ravages of To-
Gusts and the rinderpest.
Spanish residents of Manila are urg-
ing the Philippine commission to tax
real property upon the basis of the
income derived instead of upon its
value.
They Want Lower Taxes.
Manila, July 31.-LondOners in Ma
Mia have presented long petition to
the Philippine commission asking for
a reduction Of the property tax from
two to one per cent. The commission
stated that the expenses of Manila
last year were S1,427, 900. It was ex-
Pected thrt 100000 would be suffi-
cient IN ne future, but If the tax
were reC,.eed the funds would amount
to only 100000, including 100000
from insUlar receipts, thus leaving u
considerable shortage.
The insular government has saved
S25O,OOO by the passage Of an act
virtually declaring the stone quarries
at Mariveles, in the Bataan province, /
public domain and authorizing the
utilizing of the stone in the harbOr
improvement. 4 Spanish company
claimed to have established title to
the quarries.
Thirty-fOur insurgents, a majority
of them armed with rifles, have been |
captured by the First cavalry in Ba-
tangas province.
The $4,000 Not Stolen
Manila, July 31.-Capt. Stafford, at
Santa Cruz, in la Guna province, re-
ports the recovery Of the stolen pay
chest with the $4,000 contents aP-
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