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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-05-21
Hay Notifies the World.

The NOTIFICATIONS OF the event closed
with identical notes that We're read
by our ministers all over the world
to the governments TO which they
We're accredited. The notes We're sent
out by Secretary Hay. and briefly an
nounced that the United States had
turned over Cuban affairs to the Cuban
people and withdrawn its troops from
the island.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-05-21
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TO be held and exercised by them I'M
der the provisions of the constitution
of +he Republic of Cuba. Documents
sent to me were read. and Mr.. Palma,
in accepting the responsibilities on be-
hali of the island, expressed himself
in kind and endearing words and
thanks. and thanked the republic of
the United States and it's officials for
all that has been done for Cuba. and
for the fulfllment of promises made.
The ceremony was most impressive,
and l embark on the Brooklyn with
my staff for the United States.
[Signedl WOOD"
Palma Cables the President.
President Roosevelt received the fol-
lowing cablegram from the president
of the new republic, dated Havana,
MAY 20:
The government of the island hav-
ing been just transferred. l. as chief
magistrate of the republic faithfully
interpreting the sentiments of the
whole people of Cuba. have the honor
10 send you and the American people
testimony OF our profound gratitude
and tire assurance of an enduring
friendship. with wishes and prayers
to the Almighty for the welfare and
prosperity of the United States.
[Signedl T. ESTRADA PALMA.
Loubet Congratulate Roosevelt,
President Roosevelt also has re-
ceiVed the following cableGram from
President Loubet. of France, dated at
Kronstad yesterday: AT the time
when the Cuban republic is proclaimed
under the mighty aegis of the United
States of America. l make it my duty
to offer to your eXcellency my very
sincere Fluctuations. and to send you
the wishes that l form for the pros
perity of the young republic
ssU~ATTT
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-05-21

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The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-06-08
CABINET IS COMPLETED.
SENATOR CoMBEs HAS SUCCEEDED
IN FILLING ALL VACANCIES.
The Principal Task Confronting the New
Ministry Is the Regulation Of Finances
and Securing Economics.

Paris, June IN. Rouvler today accant.
ed the portfolio OF finance In the new
Combes' ministry and the cabinet is thus
completed ms follows;
Premier Minister Of the interior and min.
lister Of public wocsbip-Senator Combas
Minister OF justIce-Senator Vale.
Minister of foreign arairs-M. Del Casse.
Minister OF war General Andres.
Minister of public works-M. Narueiolos
Minister Of public NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
Chaumie.
Minister OF marine-M. Peletan.
Minister Of colouies-M. Donnercue
Minister OF commerce-M, TrouilIot
The ministerial declaration will onnornco
that the task which will call for most ~,
the attention Of the government and mar.
lament viii be Strengthening out the coun.
try's finances and will dwell on the necos.
sity for economies and reforms. calculated
to re-estabiSh the budget equilibrium Tho
cabinet therefore win introduce meosrr.
providing for more 3ust proportlonata die.
ulputlon OF the taxation. and II also IA
SlreS TO reduce the term Of military sor,,,.
Inc ministerial declaration will further ran.
uer homage TO the late Waldeck. Rousseau,
ministry and the policy Of republican AZ
Tense which the recent elections 81 strn.
lhsiy Ndolsed, The new cabinet win .,,,
t'nue 'ulS policy and win bafrlc. II necas
Saf!' tue Vaccinations OF the coaIrtior
"n''h Nainly sought 10 divert the nrm,.
rom ilS duties and which associated In H.
eueuleS against the republic sectIon NJ,
Tue clergy which forgot its duties"
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-06-08

matter OF Investigating the Confederate
Home. but II Is probable he VIII appoint
committee as requested
There are now only seven contests IN
the next state senate the members from
the other twenty.four districts being
known
A detailed report Of the work at Prairie
View normal shows progress being made
The secretary OF state has mailed out
the antitrust certificates to domestic cor
porations.
but certain reforms are needed
New wheat is bringing u 10 10 cents in
Collin county.
Prohibition carried 10 Montague. Jasper
and Taylor counties. Was defeated in Cal
lahan and probably in Coryell.
Guadalupe county instructed delegates to
the state convention to work against the
reelection OF J. Is. Wells as state chair
man.
Nathan Hughes has again been convicted
for killing George Frampton. but only for
manslaughter.
The Bonham cotton mill is shipping goods
to New York.
Another asphalt well has been brought In
near Austin
shipment OF cattle was made from
Alice to South Africa as experiment.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-06-08

agreeably Impressed by tne frankness
shown by Governor Taft In sending a copy
Of secretary Roots instructions for examln-
alton
The pope has not yet appointed the com
mission OF cardinals to which the matter is
TO be referred. This commission Will con
sist Of ave. instead of three members, as
previously supposed, and probably Cardi-
nails van Nuetelli, Detolli and Vivesy Tuto
wifi be included. Cardinal Martinelli viii
be excluded because he Is an Augusunian.
Cardinal Martinelll was present at the
customary Official reception Of the cardinals
prior to the consistory at the palazzio
borghese today, The American officials
we're also present Cardinal Rampolla to.
day returned the visit OF Governor Taft at
the Hotel Quirinal.
Governor Taft is greatly annoyed by the
inventions Of the Italian newspapers re-
garding his visit to Rome. The Italia. one
of the chief offenders, published an inter
view with the governor which was entirely
'tfaked "
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-06-08
GOSSIP FROM LONDON.
KING AND QUEEN WILL DINE AT THE
AMERICAN EMBASSY.
Quaint and Marvellous Costumes to Be
Worn at the Coronaton-tiindu
Peculiarities.

London, June THE dinner which Jo-
seph H. Choate, the United States ambas-
sador. and Mrs. Choate will give 10 King
Edward and Queen Alexandra Will take
place Wednesday, June II. 1t Is probable
that Whte'aw Reid, the special ambas-
sudor Of the United States to the corona
tion, and the members Of his stan and the
members Of the regular United States en-
bassy, Will constitute a large proportion
Of the guests
Not for years have a king and queen
been guests at the table Of foreign am
bassudor.
As the date Of the coronation approaches
London is assuming beaagged aspect, the
early liberal extent Of which is in no little
degree due to the peace reioicings. The
Indian and other foreign princes, with
Oriental costumes In the royal carriages,
are sights to which London is becoming
daily acc istomed.
That most orthodox Of Hindu potentates.
the Maharejah of Jedepoor who is living
in stately confinement az Moray lodge, has
commanded a complete renovation Of Il
nelghborIng Slaughter house. even to the
flooring, which is now exclusively devoted
70 killing auin,als required by the mahare-
jah and his enormous suite. All the slaugh.
tering operar3ts are, naturally, conducted
by Hindu butchers, who enShroud the
slaughter house with amusing secrecy,
much to the disappointment of the local
residents
Despite the strict orders Issued regarding
the uniformity OF the dressed to be worn
by peoresses Mt the coronation service there
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-06-08
SUMMARY OF THE NEWS.
Today's Weather.
DOMESTIC.

The olney presidential boom was
launched at Memphis in mass meeting and
Mr.. olney was invited to address the citl.
xens on political Conditions Of the Re.
public Today"
BY a collision between Missouri Pacific
engine and trolley car In st. Louis two
persons were fatally and large number
more or less seriously injured,
che whaleback steamer Thomas Wilson
was almost cut In two near Duluth and
nine Of the crew were drowned.
The supreme court of Kansas has no.
held the Farrelly antitrust law, confirm
Ing the lower court. Suit was against the
secretary Of the Kansas Grain Dealers as
ISOLATION.
The soft coal miners strike ia gaining
momentum and many more are already out
than was originally calculated upon.
new plan has been proposed for end.
Ing the strike committee, to be an.
pointed by both interests, would visit each
colliery and investigate exact conditions
ana make special recommendation.
The case of Murderer Batson has been
submitted to the supreme court OF Louis
lana.
Some important changes are proposed in
louisiana laws by the revenue bill which
mas Just been completed.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-06-08
TOMMY ATKINS BOSS"
Is Reported 10 Be Deficient ia
knowledge and Zeal.
THE BRITISH ARMY ROAsTs ITSELF.
Officers from "Bobsp Down Says the
System Is All Wrong and Incentives
Must Be Offered.

L'ni0n. Jhne s--The report OF the com.
mlt'ee on military education and training.
issued today. furnishes the strongest Off
cal cotroboratlon or the insfGcisncy Ct the
oihcers Of the British army. The commit
Tees report, which Is based on the ,yl-
dente OF the officers themselves, from the
commander In chief downward fills forty
elsht pfin;rl pages with caustic criticisms
or the existing system
witnesses were unanimous IN saying that
the junior Officers were lnmentnbly deficient
In military knowledge, the desire to acquire
knowledge and zeal. The committee finds
that the young officers Will not work IN
less compelled to do SO. that "keenness Is
out of fashion" and that at IS not correct
form" The committee declares that many
officers do not possess an elementary edu.
cation and plaintively protest that Officers
ought at least to be able TO express them.
selves clearly and eonc!eely In their own
language"
The report condemns the systems OF both
Woolwich and Sandhurst, where education
"is far from satisfactory, the instructors
having no inducement to teach, the cadets
stu less to work.
With the view OF diminishing the ex.
penses or officers belonging to cavalry
regiments, the reports recommends that
polo tournaments, regimental coaches and
the keeping of hounds he forbidden.
80 long as medocrlty Is permitted to
pass muster" says the commission, "and
signal ability meets with no substantial
recognition, 1t is useless to hope for ~
valuable results from verbal smendments
to the regulations. Nothing but induce
ments in the shape Of certain reward fE
good work. either In peace or war. can
raise the standard OF knowledge through
the commissioned ranks"
The commission therefore recommends
''nn honest system OF promotion by merit
following upon tests honestly conducted
and honestly reported on"
The commission recommends among other
things that more commissions be offered
to the colonies and TINT officers be com
PEELED to know either French or German.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-06-08
CAPE COLONY REBELS IN LINE.
Cheer Because War Is Ovor and sinc
God Save the KIM"

Cheer Because War Is OVer and sing
God Save the King"
Capetown, June THE surrender OF more
'uah looo Beers has already been reported
covering various points. Commandant
houene brought into Cradock, Cape Colony.
MS commando, consisting of thlrty.slx Free
SKATERS and 2l9 rebels. Fouehe is H.
commandment Conroy'S men on hearing that
peace mad been concluded, threw their hats
IN tue air cheered for King Edward and
sang 'Ged Save the King These Incl
uents dissipate the fear expressed that the
Nape colony commanders would refuse to
acccde 10 the peace terms
General Christian Dewet Is personally
experimenting the surrender OF the Beers
In the Nredefort, orange River colony dis
trict
General Seh0lkberger former acting presi-
dent OF the Transvaal, who is the guest of
the governor of Natal, Colonel Sir Henry
Edward McCallum. at Pietermaritzburg, in
an address to the burghers In the concen,
uatlon camps, asked them 10 make the
pest OF the situation and TO forget and for,
give the past He pointed out the hopeless
ness Of continuing the struggle, urged the
beers to accept and act in accordance
with the terms OF surrender which he In.
tended to uphold and desired them to work
Tor the good or South Africa
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-06-08
RATHRoNE WANTS NEW TRIAL.

Though Appreoiatinu Pama's Amnesty,
He Seeks Medication.
Havana, June THE bill granting am
nesty to all Americans now in Jail. or
awaiting trial in Cuba, was today passed
unanimously by the senate, President
Palma says he will sign the bill as soon
as il is presented TO him.
In the course of an interview held with
him today, Estes G. Rathboue said !:
While | appreciate the kindly motives
which prompted the representatives Of the
Cuban people TO pass an act OF general
amnesty TO all Americans, which act re-
lieves me of the charges in the postal
cases, am greatly disappointed, Tor /
wanted a new trial before an uninhuenced
court.
Now that new trial is impossible in
Cuba, | ask the cooperation OF all nv
friends in the United States to try to get
me new trial there,
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-06-08
SPORT.

The Keene stables furnished the winner
for the great American stake at Gravesend
in Dalesman, who made record time for
the stake.
Rain interfered with the sport at Harlem
on the occasion OF the opening OF the Har-
lem season proper. Monblua won the River
side stake, the event Of the day.
Flora Pomona won the Latonla Cakes in
hp1y fashion, beating Marque, Wanna
Moinen and Talpa.
searcher won the Club Members handl-
cap at the Fair Grounds, reducing the track
record for the mile and q quarter by one
second In 2.05.
Lake Charles defeated the Cawthons by
heavy score, making nine runs In the
ninth inning,
The thirteenth annual tournament Of the
Texas Rife association is under way at
San Antonio.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-06-08
FOREIGN.


Notwithstanding Colonel Lynch wns
warned against attempting to lind In Eng.
land he said he would try to take his sent
10 the house OF commons. Expects amnesty
during coronation scason
The car Of Russia Is said 10 be In favor
Of series Of liberal reforms. but fears
social disorder II too radical action Is taken
now.
1t is rumored that American printing
press manufacturers are considering the
purchase OF Das Klelno Journal IN Berlin
and conducting It on American lines with
an American force
Mr. Chamberlain seems DESTROYS Of build
ing trade wall OF protection around Eng
land and with the cooperation of all colo
MES defy the commercial world
The Cape Colony Beers are delighted that
peace is concluded aud are coming In fast.
They have learned to sing "God Save the
King"
Senator Combes has succeeded in com.
plotting new cabinet. NJ. Rouyier accepted
the portfolio Of dnance. Tax reforms are
pledged
The British army report IS a bold showing
up of the inadequate methods at Woollch
and Sandhurst and a stifr roast on the
whole military machine.
Lord Kitchener will be sent to India 20
keep him from trying 10 reorganize the
British army.
The course pursued by the Irish In the
commons has not been conducive TO bet.
ter understanding With the English.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-06-08
HOUSTON.

Retiring Secretary WATSON OF the Hous-
ton on and stock Exchange was presented
with a handsome scarf pin.
Mrs. Alice Sperry, widow OF BYRON Spor-
ry, who received injuries that resulted In
death In an accident between n street car
and Santa Fc train in the Fifth ward
three months peo, has entered suit against
the Santa Fo company for 100000 dam.
ages.
party OF Chicago capitalists, headed
by former Comptroller Of the Currency
Eckcls, have bought some acreage prop
erty and viii plat same for an addition
to the city.
Chairman Gieseman has issued list OF
Of election officers and polling places for
the primaries on Thursday. June l..
The Congress and Preston avenues belt
line has been reopencd for service by
the electric company.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-06-08
PROMOTION OF KITCHENER
TO COMMAND IN INDIA ACTUATED
BY FEAR.
Government Is Afraid 10 Let Him Re-
turn to London and Undertake the
Reform OF the Army.
lspecial 10 The Post y

NSPtCldl ~ 8 ut rust y
London. June Tn all the hurrah over
Lord Kitchener. who Is the man OF the hour
throughout tho British empire. there Is an
element Of dread OF the ln1exibillty of pur-
pose controlling hin, in military matters.
This Is especially noticeable at the war
office. 1t IS wei Blown thcto that his
opinion OF the army organization Is not
natterlng and he has often expressed hn,.
self regarding the average army officer In
terms OF undisgulsed commiscration
This dread OF him felt 10y the military
organization is due to the refusal OF Lord
Kitchener to allow any political or partisan
consideration TO atrect him in any military
problem he may have to solve Men OF
this type are not acceptable to the gov
erning class In Briton. Mr. Chamberlain
In the civil end and Lord Kitchener in tie
military arena are the most conspicuous II.
lustrations. Both reach their ends by meth.
DDS quite alarming to bureaucracy aud the
red tape regime.
LORD Kitchener Is as truly needed TO turn
the British army organization inside ont MS
is MIR. Chamberlain to reyo;utlonize the old
Tory tactics
f'r THIS very reason. however, the like
MOOD Is that some years must elapse be.
Tore the hero OF Sudan and South Africa
VIII De allowed to get much nearer Landau
Tor administrative purposes than he is now
lne pan TO snip him OF to India, under the
Z ulSe OIL 4 promotion. Is really the device
OF tnose who fear his iron hand at home.
no one pretends for moment that Lord
ROBERTS can do anything worth the dolpr
IN the way of army reform. lie is n fail.
ure IN that respect.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-06-08
COMMERCIAL.

Bears had an inning on the cotton mar
kets on account OF steady and liberal llqui-
dalton and lack of bn'l support.
Corn and wheel a. a shade better ut
Chicago. the hears being alarmed by wet
weather news. Oats shade of Proyl.
sious firm at an insignificant advance.
The stock market was the tamest seen
for long time. There is an undertone OF
strength. but active trading is impossible
under present money market conditions.
Cattle receipts were light ut Kansas city
aud market steady. The st. Louis market
was strong to 10 cents higher fer uatlyes
Texans lower.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-06-08
JAMES R, KEENE CHATS WITH KING.
Broker and Sportsman Tells Ed,.,.a ,n,
Few American Tr,Gs,,-s WI

0'0Ne' ana Sportsman Tells Edward VII
ew American Truisms,
new York June flames R, Keene m Il,
, nau an opportunity of telling tho klpr ahout
Ine inside workings of Wall street savs -
herald dispatch from London. Roth wer.
guests OF Lady ListerKaye al dime ~ Tss
A,hs told Mr. Keene that he was siwa w
gao 10 meet representative men ~ Amas,
"a, especially such a sportsman a. NJ
neeu'' ana expressed his appreciation =,
he la'ter's motives in giyIns the oa,o ~
f pa,9' which ho won last year by Can ana
,o Nj, Neene' wi.A characteristic bIontDo..
,o,G 'ae kins that his majesty was eTreeS
, S popelar with the people Of the n0 Dyv
.,' which was greater eomnI, n,ost
'nan to say he was used hy The , nn.o.
m i Tor III the United States the Ooen,.
hls majesty and the American e,.u.,.
=, .su ! lons chat. Each seemed ~ ,sann u.ie'
.s esoy the ether, observations ''''0usn'
aae guests At the dinner nunss,,o ,s,.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-06-08
TWO STEAMERS ln'1
In Lake Superior Ma, N.
Whaleback Cut i /
NINE OF THE CREW vt,l NJ
From the Thomas wll,o, !
George 9. AadIey Cot an
Steam ruos. 'S''e

Duluth, MINI, June g.
steamer Thomas Wilsor lIas sa,S|
ron master, collided w,,, Sapnh b
almost in two by the ",.a AID y
Hadley. Captain Fitsos steamer en-
and niue n;rs south 1. Of the Duluth n ss,
anu hine men were drowpsa c.si
nn, ny; men of the night s-., hs
not time to get out OF III; ersw VIZ /
lost are: us names Of A.
Aaron "A Ron TRIPS, cook,
fFtk1ANK second cook s,,,..,
NERO. lanes MDoUGAL, oii Iys'' S.,
I,i JAMES M. FRAZER. ole. N
g., JOSEPH SI M'GRAw, ws..,...'
Mich R3HN CAMPBELL, lookout ,,.,)
rines, Ont. Anano, St a
THOMAS ,If{ JONES, d.ess,,.
Hamilton. nrsns
Immediately after III. ,.,,,.,
son pitched forward and ev u u
she plunged the crew that w' u'sa
aeek rushed to the stern, ium ns ~
board as fast as they eouIS slpns
selves from their clotbins rnu N
did not live a minute afr - ~ w
puring the short time she was a. - 's Y.
the water, she seemed 10 Il ~ y
entirely by the Hadley's prov v sggs
sticking in through her plates s M \
leys steering apparatus seemed !. ~, Y
OF order after the collision cs =
round several times and SCENE. -' y
helpless. However, her crew Al !
work in throwing preseryers ;, ~ \.
fortunate seamen in the wa,.,
moments it seemed apparent h, 4. \,
ley was going down, and the e,.s ~ !.
be seen to be lowering boats go
them got into tae boats, but VII.
Hadley sunk to within IN, sl Y
deck she seemed to cease sint;ns ", y
men clambered back on the h.,
race OF the life saving crew and Il. l
for the wreck was thrilling. H. M
would not have made shore had L M 4
for the tugs, and that probably n,..n, 4
SO many more lives were saved N, :
saving crew did good sery!ca picti,,
men in the water.
The Wilson went down In .irht /,
If water, and only a few ieet i /
'pars are to be seen. The Wilsos !,
.oaded with ore, and belonged /, i
Pittsburg Steamship line. The M,
,arried coal. -
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-06-08
NEGOTIATIONS AT ROME.

Italian Papers Annoy Governor Taft by
Faking Intervene,
Rome june Z The papal secretary oil
state. Cardinal Rampona, had his usual
private audience with the pope this morn.
ms Naturally the question % the ncduisi.
tion by the United States OF the frIar lands
IN the Philippines viii be a subject FOR con
slderation at these daily conferences, hut
the alleged Information ON the subject Is
purely snrmise. for absolute secrecy is
maintained as to what transpires az these
Official yisitA. Cardinal Rampolla was
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-06-08
WASHINGTON.

African trade possibilities as opened up
through peace being established, is said to
mean a new era of prosperity to American
manufacturers and producers. Data fur.
nished by the bureau Of statistics.
Secretary Hay and Mr.. Bruins, the Dan.
ish minister. have signed protocol OK.
tending for one year the time allowed for
the exchange Of Publications over the Dan
lsh West Indian treaty.
General Miles stopped at Syracuse on his
way to West Point Al his residence 1t was
said that he is moving according to plans
mapped before he started
II Is expected that congress may adjourn
within thirty days but there are some rea.
sons TO doubt this.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-06-08
THE oLNEY BOOM.

Memphis Mass Meeting Declares for His
Candidacy.
Memphis Tenn, June IA mass meet.
Ing. attended by a large number Of the
most prominent democrats In Memphis and
shelby county, tonight Endorsed Hon Rich
ard Olney Of Massachusetts, as a candidate
OF the democratic party for president two
years hence, aud MIR. olney was invited to
visit Memphis at his convenience to ad-
dress the people OF Tennessee en- Political
Conditions OF the Republic Today" The
mass meeting was presided over by Hon
NJ. b. Norheet and h. L. Monteyerde was
elected secretary.