Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-04-24

Leyte.
In this order, issued December "a
last. Captain Aver expressed the be
lief that the wealthy classes or 'pud
entes" among the natives were, while
protesting friendship toward the
Americans, more responsible than any
others for the continuance of the hos
tilities Under such conditions, he
said, the only course to pursue would
be one that would create in the
minds of all burning desire for
peace--a desire or longing so in
intense, so personal SO real that it
Will impel them to join hands with
the Americans in the accomplishment
of that end"
Announcing the policy of the brig
ade, he said it would be from this
time on to wage war In the sharpest
and most decisive manner possible"
He said that young officers were to be
given great latitude in harassing the
enemy, and that natives, and especial
ly those of wealth and position, We're
to be regarded with suspicion
Captain Aver announced February
% that the brigade commander. Gen
| eral j. II. Smith, had become convinc-
ed that active opposition had crum-
bled away and said "As we have In
the past compelled them to respect
| our prowess in arms. we must in the
future compel them to respect our
| generosity of heart toward van
quished foe and our purity of purpose
in waging war upon their misguided
leaders and their followers, Hence
forth, then, it must be the labor of
our officers and men to assist the loyal
natives in repairing the ravages of
war. Watchfulness and kindness
henceforth must go hand in hand"
MEXICO, MO. April %. "A court
decision rendered today gives teach
ers the authority to whip pupils when
ever it is deemed necessary. E. f.
| Haycraft, whose 11-year-old boy had
been severely beaten by Miss Dollie
| Grigsby, a young school teacher of
this county. had filed suit for 50 900
damages against her and the directors
of the school. The case was bitterly
contested, having been tried twice in
the Audrain county court and twice in
the court of appeals at st. Louis. The
higher court approves the verdict of
the lower court. which is in favor of
the school teacher.
| WASHINGTON, D. c., April 22.-
President Roosevelt is said to be very
much annoyed at General Funston's
speech in Denver. in which he said
that Senator Hoar was suffering from
an overheated conscience" Friends
of General Miles call attention to the
fact that Lieutenant Bent was severe
| ly reprimanded when the desire to
talk got the better of him, while the
Younger officer seems to enjoy immun-
iity.
| WASHINGTON. D. c.. April 22.-
President Roosevelt and the war de-
! partment seem much exercised over
General Funston's recent speeches
and intimations are given that Gen
eral Funston will be requested to de
sist~ hereafter from any extravagant
statements.
Dispatches from Norfolk, Va, have
reached here containing sworn state
ment from Sergeant Nicholson of the
Fourth cavalry, who declared that
| lllN cllltu tit Wdltl
cure in the Philippines and practiced
1t in his district. Friends of Miles
are very active in the matter and seek
to place the administration in the po-
| sition of favoring the suppression of
one officer and allowing others to talk.
On the floor of the senate today
during the discussion of the Philip
pines government bill, this criticism
was made and also sharply resented
and denied.
The president warmly admires Gen
eral Funston and believes in him, and
stood behind his New York speech at
the Lotus club. but it is said today
that he thinks now it is unwise for
an army officer to further discuss the
matter.
DENVER, Colo, April 22.-General
Funston today denies receiving any
word or order or suggestion from
Washington to refrain from talking.
He also denies the statement that he
invented or practiced the water cure"
while in the Philippines.
CHICAGO, April 22.-Contrary 10
expectations of the retailers, packers
today advanced prices another quarter
of cent today. A meeting of hotel
and restaurant keepers is proposed for
the purpose of boycotting members
of the alleged beef combines.
| ITHICA, N. Y. April pa move
ment to destroy the alleged beef trust
by means of an endless chain of let
ters has been started here. The
main feature is to ask people to alb
stain from meat eating for one week,
beginning May 18th.
KANSAS CITY. Mo. April 22.-
There are absolutely no indications
in the federal district attorneys of
fee of any steps against the alleged
beef trust. The grand jury meets
next week. No statement is obtaina-
BILE that the department of justice has
directed an investigation of the mat
ter.
WASHINGTON. d. c.. April 22.-
Colonel Crowder's report on the al
legged British camp at Port Chalmette
was submitted to the president to
day, who referred to the attorney gen
eral for opinion on point of law.
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