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have heard and believe, which, if true, the
civil gov,<lment of that island is not en-
tirely loyal to us; but That Is no cause to
discredit the theory of civil government or
sufficient reason it should be upset in the
island.
Effect of a Concession.
It understand, of course, that you. as
governor, and the commissioners feel that
should have directed the immediate revo-
cation of the order; but beg You will look
little beyond what at first blush seems to
be the right course to pursue from your
standpoint. to the harmfu{g effect which
would result from such an order from me,
viz, a substantial victory for the insurgent
element because Of a protest from Mr..
Higginbottom about the curtailment of
trade privileges.
1T would seem from the letter of Gov
ernor Grant, also from the private letter
from Captain Aver, in the absence of Cen
eral Smith, that the latter consulted with
the former concerning the circular, and
that an agreement rather than a disagree
ment was arrived at. This is emphasized
by the circular letter of Governor Grant to
the presidentes and his letter to the ex-
ecutive secretary, all indicating cordial
understanding between your subordinate on
the ground, Governor Grant, and minc
General Smith, so there can be no differ
ence of opinion there General Smith
should not have inserted paragraph and
should have omitted the last sentence of his
-. oi"i, dS polu assume 10 ulTect CIVIL
officers, which is improper and might be
viewed as a serious infringement upon civil
authority.
Circular to Be Revoked
While I should have preferred General
Smith to have adopted the course of action
indicated to him in my dispatch of the 10th
rather than issue his circular, the latter
already issued ought not to be so abruptly
terminated as to produce harm, but out of
fest uyiS
gard to the matter l shall direct the cir
GUAR be revoked, no matter what effect on
the situation generally it may have This,
think, will remove the objection to Cen
eral smiths action as regards Leyte al
thoush am unable to view his course in
the light of serious harm In our mutual en-
deavors to establish peace in the archi-
pelago.'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-05-31
Ordered by Commissioners.

The District Commissioners have issued
orders as follows:
That the roadway Of Florida avenue from
I'D street westward about 100 feet be grad
ed; estimated cost, 800, chargeable to the
current appropriation for grading streets,
alleys and roads.
That cobble cutters be laid on Connec-
ticut avenue adjacent to the subdivision Of
Fernwood Heights where new curb is being
laid, at an estimated cost of $50. charge
able to the current appropriation for re-
pairs to roads.
That the roadway of Madison street west
of 35th street be graded. at estimated
cost of 500, chargeable to the current APP
preparation for grading streets, alleys and
roads
That catch basin be constructed at the
southeast corner of Pierce and jefferson
streets, Anacostia, at an estimated cost OF
$50. chargeable to the current appropriation
for main and pipe sewers.
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LIST Corps.

florists art. At the western point of this
little triangle, in which is located the Han
cock statue, at almost any hour of the
day, may be seen little knot of people
gazing at the big red trefoil of growing
coleus that cheerily greets them there.
Many hearts have started quicker
pace at sight of it,, said Capt. Bickford
today. He is past commander of the De-
partment Of Potomac and chairman-of the
subcommittee on floral badges. Capt.
Bickford has made thorough study of
the subject, and is earnestly interested in
the work now going on about the city, I'M
der the direction of Col. Theo. Bingham.
| superintendent of public buildings and
grounds The work is under the immediate
supervision of Capt. George H. Brown, who
is himself a veteran and a civil engineer
by profession. He has had charge of all
the work of the propagation houses, plants
and gardens in the public parks and
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9Th Corps.

18th Corps and the SAME star with a cres-
cent above it, which formed the badge of
the Goth Corps after the consolidation of
the 18th and 18th Corps under Fighting
Joe Hooker"
In the other nearby triangles are the
patch of the 1St Corps.
In all there are some twenty very large
floral badges fast advancing toward per-
fection in the public parks. In many door
yards there is evidence of attempts at
forming corps badges, but the effect is
somewhat marred by imperfect deiineaton
of the design. Captain Bickford will give
instructions to designs and Captain
Brown stands ready to inform all inquirers
how to dispose the plants properly.
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9th Corps.
7th Corps.

est aggregate loss in battle of any regi-
ment in the army. Another regiment of
this brigade was the 61st New York, in
which Barlow and Miles were field officers.
THE second brigade of the red trefoil di-
vision was the celebrated Irish Brigade,
whose first commander was the Irish pa
triot and exile, General Thomas Francis
Meagher 1t was the trefoil that dominated
at Gettysburg and brought to the Officers
and soldiers of the Army of the Potomac
the thanks of Congress for the skill and
heroic valor which, at Gettysburg, repulsed
defeated and drove back, broken and dis
spirited beyond the Rappahannock, the
veteran army of the rebellion
The trefoil of the I'd Corps was the
first to make its appearance, as noted in
The Star at the time, but now nearly d
dozen of the parks and reservations have
floral badges growing beautifully
The finest display is at the pension office
On the south side of the great building are
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4th Corps.
10th Corps.

the 1st Division of the I'd Corps was Han
cocks division-the division with which he
first achieved renown a soldier. You will
remember he was known Hancock the
Superb.
This division" continued Captain Bck-
ford, was one of the best known in the
army. Its first commander was E. V.
Sumner; brave, kind-hearted old Bull
Sumner Later it was commanded by Ma
jor General Israel Bush Richardson, gal
liant officer of the Mexican war, who re-
ceved his death wound at bloody Antietam.
and Lieutenant General Nelson Miles once
led the red trefoil men.
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Noted Leaders.

THE I'd Corps turned out some noted men.
The first brigade,-four regiments-of the
second division had for it's first commander
General o. o. Howard. He is now the only
living officer who received the thanks of
Congress for deeds of valor during the war
of the rebellion.
"One of these four regiments was the 9TH
New Hampshire, which sustained the great
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18th Corps.
9th Corps.

displayed in thrifty foliage plants the
"Kearney patch" Of the first corps, the
trefoil of the second. the diamond of the
third triangle of the fourth, the Maltese
cross of the fifth Greek cross of the sixth,
sikh pointed star of the eighth and crescent
of the eleventh. On the west side are the
minnie ball cross of the sixteenth corps
and the badge of the eighth
Next to that at the foot of Hancock
statue In beauty are the badges on the
slope west Of the railroad bridge over 9Th
street. They are the crescent and star of
Of the eighth. On The slope to the east
Of the Washington monument are the
badges of the ninth and sixteenth corps.
The ninth corps. commanded by Burnside.
saw sea service in the Burnside ex-
petition" and took for It's insignia a shield
in the center Of which were figure nine
and anchor crossed by a cannon.
Two Beautiful Designs.
At the census hllreau are two heaI tifl,l
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Social Club Incorporated.

A certificate of Incorporation of the ORR
entail Social and Beneficial Club was placed
on record today. The incorporators are:
John w. Miller, Linear TripIett, Samuel
Jessup, Lloyd Chase, Daniel Brooks, James
Nelson, William A. Hall and Wallace Rich
ards.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-05-31

Thomas L. Williams, fifty years old, a
resident of Whitewater, Va, arrived here
this morning from Ell Paso. Tex He has
consumption and the police removed him
to the Emergency Hospital This evening
he will go to his home in Virginia.
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THE CORPS BADGES
Beautiful Floral Designs in
the Public Parks.
OF INTEREST TO G.. A. R..
CAPT. BIcKFoRD's REMARKS RE-
GARDING THE RED TREFoIL.
Eleven of the Union Army Corps in
Civil War Represented in
Mounds"

Already the earth is preparing to well
come the veteran soldiers of the war of the
rebellion who will pitch their tents in
Washington for brief space next October.
In Market space, amid the dust and din
of trade and traffic, is an oasis in the as
phalt desert, beautiful example of the
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Disloyalty in Leyte.

1--WE have known for long time" saws
Gen. Chaffee, that Leyte has been the
source of assistance to the Instruction in
Samar and that some means would have to
be adopted to interfere with this assistance.
but 1 have all the time desired that this
might be accomplished without resorting to
trespass on the civil government to a de-
gree that would seriously affect it's func-
tons.
Il may ask to be excused for not enter
tanning a large amount of sympathy for
traders in the vicinity Of active hostilities
because Of what is and has been going on in
i. these islands. as 1t is we'll known that no
inconsiderable part of the money paid them
is forcibly collected from the people and
ton. notwithstanding every effort made to
prevent 1t. In Leyte this has been done by
officials Of some Of the municipalities, as /
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-05-31

Thomas ]. Fisher inspector Of lighting.
has suggested that the Commissioners in
form G.. w. Montague of S21 Sd street
northeast that the department cannot see
its way clear to erect street lamp on 81
street between IL and / streets.
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badges. the I'd and 9th, placed there by re-
quest of General Merriam.
In the little parks bordering on North
Carolina avenue and Pennsylvania avenue
southeast are the five-pointed star of the
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Eczema; Mo Cure. M Paw.

Tour Druggist Will refund your money IL PAU
OINTMENT fails to cure Rargworm, letter Ola
Cheers and Sores. Pimples and BlacEheady on the
face, and all skin diseases. 5Oc
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PLEDGES TO Be KEPT
Acting Gov. Wright to Gen.
Chafee.
CIVIL LAW SUPREME
MILITARY AUTHORITY CANNOT
INTERVENE AT WILL.
Desire to Have Harmonious Co-Opera-
ton Reciprocated and the OBJ
noxious Order is Repealed.

The Secretary of War has received copies
of correspondence between Acting Gov.
Wright of the Philippine commission and
Gen. Chaffee. commanding the military
forces in the Philippines, in regard to the
respective powers of the civil and military
authorities in the government of the is
lands. The correspondence is predicated on
an order issued last winter by Brig Gen.
Jacob III. Smith, commanding separate
brigade in Leyte, placing the commerce of
that island under military supervision.
Gov. Wright's Protest.
In letter to Gen. Chaffee protesting
against Gen. Smiths action, the acting
governor makes a statement of the case
and says in part:
The obvious conclusion derivable from
all this is that Gen. Smith claims the right
to, and has to the extent indicated, super
seeded the civil government established by
the commission pursuant to the authority
of the President of the United States and
has submitted martial law therefor. 1t is
true he has not, in terms, removed the
civil governor and other provincial officials
but he has largely curtailed their legiti-
mate authority and, If his order is to stand,
made 1t impossible for them to perform
the functions imposed upon them by en-
actments of the commission.
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Cd Corps.
9th Corps.

grounds for many years, and to him is due
the mathematical precision with which the
corps badges are being laid out. They are
In the exact proportion laid down in the
books for the corps badge insignia pro-
vided for by Congress in 1862.
ITO once compact body of men, now
widely scattered, observed Captain Bick-
ford. "the red trefoil means much. To them
1t brings at once remembrance of marches
and battles, and suffering from cold, heat
hunger and thirst; of comrades, tried and
true; of victories and but few defeats under
its triune strength. The clover leaf itself
appeals to us. and the color in which it s
planted touches
why? Because red was always the color
of the first division of army corps, and
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Gen. Chaffee's Response.

Gen. Chaffee, in replying to Acting Gov
ernor Wright, referred to the subject mat
ter as Gen. Smiths circular No. 2, cur
failing trade privileges in the Island of
Leyte in consequence Of the advantages
taken of trade in that island by nerso,l.
lnim1cal to the United States authority and
unfriendly to its enemies. to render support
to the instruction in Samar, led by one
Lukban.''
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z e. M A. ID n A

Washington. ID. C, and Charles Creep
Mackall, Savannah. Ga.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-05-31
Clash of Authority.

THE real situation which confronts both
you and ourselves is that civil governments
have been established covering the greater
portion of these islands. In those terrific
ries are several military departments and
numerous military posts 1t is inevitable
unless the lines Of demarkation between
civil and military authority are defined with
reasonable certainty, and each remains
within its own legitimate sphere, that in
Vulnerable clashes must occur, with conse-
quent loss of prestige to American authori-
ty.
Several such clashes have already oc-
Cured; that they are so few in number is
striking proof of the patriotism and good
sense of both the civil and military subor-
innate officials. But it needs no discussion
to prove that it is unfortunate that they
should occur at all, and that under some
circumstances they might be disastrous In
any event and under the most favorable
circumstances the effect of such conflicts
II continued, must be to make the civil
administration appear weak and con-
temptlble in the eyes of the Filipino people
ana, what is worse, destroy their belief in
the sincerity of the utterances of the Presi-
dent of the United States and the commits
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Revocation Desired.

In view of these and other considera-
lions which might be mentioned 1t is sim
cerely hoped that you will direct the revo
cation Of circular No. 2, so issued by Gen.
Smith, or at least its suspension until a
conference can be had between yourself and
the commission looking to modus viyendf
which will prevent the recurrence of future
differences between You may rest
assured, general, that this subject will be
approached by the commission with the sin
cere desire, If possible, of reaching a MI
tually satisfactory result. We feel that the
interests which the American people have
at stake in these islands are too large and
vital 10 De unnecessarily impaired by dis
putes between the military and civil author
tiles, representing as they do In the apgre-
gate American sovereignty in these is
lands 40
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Pledge to the Natives.

'The commission has on many occasions
in addressing the Filipino people called es-
pecial attention to that portion of the in
structions of the President to the commits
sion which related to the establishment of
civil governments, and has pledged itself
faithfully to carry out those instructions in
both their letter and spirit. 1t is believed
by us that these utterances have been
largely operative in Inducing Filipino in
surrectionists then in arms to ease further
resistance. The commission, therefore
stands honorably pledged in the most
solemn way as far may be in it's power
10 make good what 1t has said, by inaugu-
rating, when in it's Judgment the time is
ripe therefor. civil government not only
in name but in fact.
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Cannot Set Up Martial Law.

Standing ready, as it does. to cooperate
with you in every way, the commission can
not concede that you the commanding
general, or any subordinate of yours can
displace the civil provincial governments es-
tablished by it and substitute martial law
instead. The commission, in the light of
the instructions it received from the Presi-
dent of the United States. has believed, and
now believes, that when the commission was
directed to establish civil governments
which should give to the inhabitants with
In their Jurisdictions individual liberty, free
dom from arbitrary arrest, trial by civil
courts and the other benefits specified in
the instructions, he meant just what he
said. 1t has always seemed to us that a
civil government which only existed and
could be set aside al the will or the pleas
ure of a military commander however a BILE
or honest, was a delusion and farce
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-05-31
Effect of Interference.

1T is plain to us, and l think a moment S
consideration will make it plain to you. that
interference by your subordinates in the op-
Grafton of the various provincial govern
nieHts established by the commission must
not only have the effect of producing dis
cord between you and it. but must also
have the further and more disastrous effect
OF weakening American authority in these
islands. While the proximity Of the Island
of Leyte to the Island of Samar makes
communication between the two easy and
enables the people of the former to give
aid in men and supplies to the insurrectcs
In the latter, it does not follow that for
these reasons the department commander
can at will set aside, directly or Indirect
ly, the authority of the civil provincial
government of Leyte. unless he and other
department commanders have the same
power in their unlimited discretion in every
other one of the pacified provinces in which
civil government has been established.
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have heard and believe, which, if true. the
civil gov,< lment of that island is not en-
tirey loyal to us; but that is no cause to
discredit the theory of civil government or
sufficient reason it should be upset in the
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-05-31

At the census bureau are two beautiful
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1902-12-11
CHINESE FOR HAWAII

WASHINGTON, November 2S.-Sen-
ator Foster of Washington, a member
of the Senatorial committee that visit
ed Hawaii in September, intimated to-
day that the committee would recon-
mend that Chinese laborers be admitted
to Hawaii in limited numbers for time
in order to relieve the labor situation
there.
Labor conditions are bad in Ha-
wall" said Senator Foster, There
is a great scarcity of workmen on the
sugar plantations, and every industry
in the islands feels the effects. Whites
will not work in the cane fields, and
Japanese are very unsatisfactory The
expirement of importing Porto Ricans
was a failure. The people tell us that
Southern negroes would be equally as
unsatisfactory, even if they could be
prevailed upon to go there. Chinese
labor is the only solution of the prob
lem in the opinion of the people of the
islands. The committee has not COM
pleted it's report, and cannot say def
nitely what we shall recommend"
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1902-12-11
ASK A PARDON FOR
GEORGE FERRIS
HIS ATTORNEY APPLIES TO GOV.
DOLE ON THE GROUND OF
MERCY TO A SICK MAN.

An application for a pardon for
George H. Ferris, the condemned muir.
derer, was made yesterday to Gov
ernor Dole, by E. c. Peters, attorney
for the condemned man. The applica-
ton was based upon the murderer's
physical condition, which, as stated
yesterday, is such that there Is much
doubt whether he will live to pay the
laws penalty for his crime.
In view of Ferris condition 1t was
represented that as he is not likely to
live long anyhow and has already suf-
fered greatly, as is evidenced by his
physical condition, it would be an act
of mercy to allow him freedom for the
short time he has to live. The Cover
nor, however, does not take this view,
and the murderer will probably have
to remain and serve his sentence, I'M
less his appeal to the Supreme Court
proves effective.
Ferris may be allowed more prison
latitude in view of his increasing weak
ness. The Governor stated this morn
ing that he would make an investiga-
ton and ascertain whether the con-
demned man really has consumption as
is stated and if so Ferris may be allow
ed more freedom for exercise and fresh
air than is ordinarily the lot of a man
condemned to DEATH but if he lasts
long enough, he must die on the gall
lows just the same.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1902-12-11
ANTIOPE NEARLY
ON ELEELE POINT
BRITISH BARK WAS BECALMED
CLOSE TO THE REEF ON KAUAI
LAST SATURDAY AFTERNOON.

According to advices brought yes
terday from the Island of Kauai, the
British bark Antiope, Captain Murray,
had narrow escape from going ashore
at Eleele Point last Saturday.
The bark arrived off Kauai from Kd-
hului Saturday. There was hardly any
breeze. The vessel was worked up along
the coast but when near Eleele Point
the wind died down, leaving the bark
dangerously near the reef. The bark
swung in toward shore.
Captain Murray was able to get her
headed out from shore but she was
carried in again. Once more he got her
headed out from the dangerous local.
ity. 1t was well for the vessel that a
mild trade sprang up at this time for
the boat is said by those who were
watching her maneuvers to have oeen
within 20 yards of the reef. The wind
carried her clear of the point and she
dropped anchor and waited until Sun
day morning before resuming her voy-
age to Makaweli. The vessel was dis
charging coal at Makaweli VIXEN The
steamer Kauai came past.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1902-12-11
THE s122. 600. 600 SLIT

NEW YORK, December 2.-Surro-
gate Thomas heard evidence today on
the questions raised in a motion for an
order to show cause why an inventory
of the estate of the late Coils p. Hun
tington should not be filed in a pro-
ceeding instituted by Walter Morshead,
a London lawyer, now a citizen of the
United States, against the Huntington
estate to recover about 1923 200, 900, al
legged to have been wrongfully divert
ed from the old Central Pacific Rail-
road Company.
Attorney Maxwell Evarts, represent
ing the executors of the Huntington
estate, in his argument claimed it had
not yet been proved that Walter Mors-
head was a creditor of the estate; that
the statute of limitations barred the
presentation, and for that reason iif for
no other the proceeding should be dis
missed.
Attorney Robert F. Cutting repre-
sented MOrshead and his associates in
the argument on the motion. He claim
ed the statute of limitations did not
bar the proceeding, because although
the cause of action arose many years
ago, the knowledge of the facts con-
shutting it did not come to the petit
TONERS until 1894. The petitioners were
given until Friday next to file a breif.