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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-04-17
CUBAN RULER FOR RECIPROCITY
VIII DO Unto Us As We DO Unto Him as
to Tariff Taxes.

lie said he WAS hopeful of securing
substantial reduction of the tariff
on sugar, tobacco and other Cuban
products. The Cuban government
would act entirely on Il reciprocal ba-
sis in making reductions on United
States products. and whatever action
was taken ut Washington along this
line would be followed to the same eX-
tent by the Havana government. He
said this subject presented the most
difficult problem among those he fore
saw. In response 10 a direct query
he said that the Cuban government
would not establish such reciprocal
commercial relations with any other
government than that of the United
States.
lie said his efforts would be con-
ccntrated upon restoring his country
TO its condition before the ravageS of
war devastated il. He did not antici-
pate any serious difficulty or confusion
consequent upon the change of regime.
as most of the offices now were ad-
miniStered 10y CubanS The president
elect. while waiting for his train to
proceed. received official notice from
Postmaster General Payne that the
agreements reached between them in 4
recent conference had been framed rs
arranged. and had been forwarded to
him through Governor General Wood.
These agreements are in the form
OF orders to be issued separately by
the postmaster general of the United
States. with the approval of President
Roosevelt. and by the president of
Cuba. They are drawn up i'm dupli-
cate. and simply agree TO continue the
present postal ana money order ar
ranCementS between the United States
and Cuba until permanent convention
shall have been signed.
Accompanying the president-elect,
besides Il. y. &. Smith. of New York,
the president of the American Mail
Steamship company, who viii go only
part OF the way. are the following
Cuhans. who will remain ON the island
with him: Jose. his son: II. Narganas
NJ. Morales. r. Sierra, NJ Gonzales and
AIpnuel ROS
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-04-17
KUKLUX IN OKLAHOMA
tigate Sensational
Case.

Guthrie. .. +. AprG lT.-GOvernOr
Ferguson has been called upon to act
in Il reported kukluX case in Cleveland
county, wherein a cOlOred woman was
awarded Il valuable claim by the gov
ernment over white contestant is the
victim. She called on the governor
with her story of the affair. alleging
that fifteen men entered her home,
gave her son fifty IISheS and ordered
her 10 leave the country within fifteen
days OF suffer the consequences.
The governor ordered the county Of
ficerS TO investigate and turned the
matter over to the federal authorities
to prosecute. He advised extreme
measures to apprehend and punish the
perpetrators
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-04-17
Webster and Dfsrneli.

Disraeli once met Daniel Webster at
a time when American statesmen We're
rarer visitors in England than they
now are. He seemed to me- Dizzy
reported, "a complete Brother Jona
than-a remarkable twang and all that.
He also goes to the lev-ee," added Dis
raei, strongly accenting the last syl
liable. Dizzy" nevertheless noted the
American orators fine brow and bee
tied. deep set eyes," but it was Sydney
Smith who declared of him that no
man could be so wise as Daniel Web
ster looked.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-04-17
Head of New Govern
ment Tells of
Plans
WHEN FREEDOM COMES
Prosperity of First Con-
Germ Concessions
Hoped For.

Washington. April 17.-PreSident-
elect Tomas Estrada Palma, of the
new Cuban republic. passed through
here Yesterday en- route to Cuba. He
viii visit Il number of Cuban cities
and towns. going first to .Iibara. thence
to IIol.uin aud his native home Bay
amo From there the president-elect
will proceed to Manzlnillo and San
tiago. ana go to Havana about May ..
His first important acts as the presi-
dent of the new republic. he an
nouuceS. viii he the formation of Il
cabinet and the dispatch of Il message
TO the Cuban congress. lie already
has settled upon several persons to
whom he Will tender cabinet pOrtfO-
los. but he refused to make his selec
tionS public. explaining that he wanted
to give the matter full consideration
after he reaches Cuba, and to an
uounce the cabinet simultaneously.
Has a Diplomat Selected.
One appointment, he admitted. was
practically decided upOn--ViZ.: that Of
GonzaIo de QueSada. who represented
the Cubans here during the period pre-
ceding the SpaniSh-American war. TO
be Cuban minister to the nited States.
He said he had 10 understanding as
To VINO would represent iniS SONeIH-
ment at Havana, but added that he
hoped Il man OF broad Judgment who
had i'm view the most cordial relations
between the two countries would be
selected. The first message of the head
of the republic 10 the Cuban congress
will be submitted Immediately after
he assumes office. Its main features
will he recommendation along the fol-
lowing lines:
An Outline of the First Message
First, all possible measures calcu-
lated 10 united the various political
factions of cuba 50 that all elements
will work together in the interest of
the new. government; second, the de-
vclopment of the natura. resources of
the country: with reciprocal tariff re-
latiouS with the United States: third,
the maintenance of the most friendly
relations with the United States GOV
ernment- Palma said that the United
States dollar would continue to be the
standard in Cuba. but that the cur
rency and other questions We're mat
terS that required mature deliberation,
and need not be immediately lcGislated
upon.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-04-17

forced it out of him by rolling their
fists over his stomach. and that the
process was kept up for about ten
minutes.
Glenn, according to Davis, gave
COnger orders TO burn the town.
which contained 10000 inhabitants.
All except fifteen houses were de-
stroyed.
No Reason Given.
No reason was advanced by Glenn
for burning the town. Witness said
the torture in all instances mention
ed had been conducted by regular
soldiers and was not participated in
by members of his regiment. He said
while the presidente had been n
traitor. the other natives did not
generally seem to have any sympathy
for him.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-04-17
Roar stands Alone at Last.
HOUSE ExPEDITEs BUSINESS
Hurries Up the Vote on Cuba Reciprocity
Double Detection shown.


Washington, April 1.-THE friends
of the Cuban reciprocity Sill won Al
substantial victory in the house by car
rying motion to close general debate
tomorrow at 3 =. III. The vote was
1J3 to 123. Thirty-three Republicans
voted against the motion, but this de
fectiOn was offset 10y thirty-two Dem
OcratS who voted with the great body
of the Republicans for il. The strength
of the Republican opposition to the
bill. Judged by this vote. has decreased
six since the vote was taken on the
motion to 20 into committee of the
whole to consider the bill. when the
vote stood 1G7 to 50.
In order to secure an expression on
the proposition to close the debate,
Payne demanded the previous question
and the house divided on that demand,
the majority of the ayes being only
four-1O3 To ~. Then "A rising vote
was taken on the motion to close the
debate and II was defeated-lOJ to
12O. This result was II surprise TO
the Republican leaders and Il record
vote was demanded, carrying Payne'S
motion-1:J3 to 12:;.
The thirty-three Republicans voting
against this motion were: Alpin,
Bishop. Bromwell, Brown. COombs,
Cushman. Darragh. Dick. Esch. Ham
ilton. Fletcher. Fordney. Gardner
Hamilton. Heatwole. Hepburn. Jack
son. Jones of Washington. Littleield,
Loud. McClear. McLachlan, Minor,
Morris. Needham. Prince. Sheldon,
Smith of Illinois. II. &. Smith. :. W.
Smith of Michigan. Stevens, Suther-
land. Warner and Weeks.
Those Democrats who made up
the thirty-two voting for the mo-
ton were as follows: AdamsOn, Allen,
Bankhead. Bartlett, Bowie. Brantley,
Burnett Gambler, Clayton, Elliott,
Fox. Griggs. Henry. Howard. Johnson,
Kehoe. KluttZ. Lever. McLain, Nc
CleIlan. Mickey. Pou. Pugsley, Scar
borough. Spight. Taylor. Thompson.
Underwood. Wheeler, Wiley, Williams,
and Wilson
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-04-17
Edward Davis, of 26th Infantry, COrroborates
Testimony Concerning Administering
of Water Cure"
HOW IGBARA PRESIDENTE WAS HANDLED
Liquid Forced Out of Him by Rolling of Sol
diers' Fists Over His Stomach

Washington, April 17.-Edward J.
Davis, former sergeant of the goth
infantry. today coTrobOrated the tes-
timony given by Sergeant Riley and
Private Smith before the senate com
mittee on the Philippines regarding
the ''water-cure" administered TO the
presidente of the town of Igbara in
November. 1900.
Davis further testified that Capt.
Glenn had given the order for the
treatment, and that the presidente's
mouth was held open with a stick
while the water was being poured
into the victim. Glenn. Lieut.. Con-
ger and Sergt. Lyons were present
during the whole performance.
Victim Rolled.
The witness said when the victim
WAS filed with water the soldiers
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-04-17
FOR THE FUN OF 1T
Young Couple EIOpes Where Such a
Caper Was Unneces-
Sary.

Chicago, April 1T.-An elOpement
when none was necessary. just for the
romance has resulted in the marriage
by local minister of Arno l.. Peter
son and Miss Agneta oVsS, both of
Davenport. Ia Mr.. and Mrs. Peterson
said at the Palmer House that they
would return home, as their families
were ready to welcome them cordially.
The couple attended the perform
ance of Viola Allen at the Davenport
Opera House Monday night and imme-
diately afterward boarded Il train for
Chicago. They were accompanied by
Martin Bergman. of New York, a mu-
tual friend. As soon as their disap-
pearance was noted their marriage
was expected. so there was no surprise
when the parents of both received Il
telegram from Peterson reading: ''AS-'
neta and 7 were married this morn
ing"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-04-17
TO PROVE FACT
British Post Existence
There.

New Orleans. April fT.-tieneral
Pearson. the South African burgher.
returned from Washington yesterday
i'm response To telegraphed request
from Colonel Crowder. who is conduct
ing the government investigation into
the alleged British army post at Chal-
mette.
Immediately upon getting here Gen
eral Pearson inserted advertisements
calling upOnall BOer SympathizerS who
might possess Information touching
the existence of the alleged British
camp to meet him in the offices of his
lawyers General Pearson said he had
been eXceIlently received at Washing
ton. and that sentiment there had re-
Gently grown very strong for the
RCprS
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-04-17
COL. MARSH NAMED
Warsaw Statesman Nominated
BY Fourteenth District Con-
gressionaI Convention.
THE DOINGs AT MONMOUTH
Former Mayor McCOnOchie Pre-
sides-The Resolutions
Adopted.

Monmouth. April 17.-Col. Il. +.
Marsh. of Warsaw, was nominated
for congress by acclamation by the
convention of the new Fourteenth dis
trict in session here today.
Chilly Toward Yates.
Resolutions were adopted indorsing
the administrations of Presidents Me
Kinley and Roosevelt. the records of
Senator's CuIlom and Mason. indors-
ing Marsh'S past record in congress
and congratulating him ON his good
prospects. and mildly indorsing the
state administration. James McKin-
ney. of Aledo. was ndorsed for mem
ber of the central committee. Will
lam McConochie, of Rock Island. was
chairman of the conventions; w. II.
Hamline of McDonough; X. NJ. Whit
am. of Mercer and Henry Negly, of
Henderson. were secretaries.
State Civil Service.
Judge Sherman. of Macomb. made
a speech urging that the state con
vention indorse no man for United
States senator and that employees of
state institutions be placed under
civil service.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-04-17
Three Peoria Residences Are Entered During
Night and Money and Jew
eIry Taken.
MOST DARING WORK KNOWN IN THE STATE
Intruders Are Discovered But Keep Victims
Quiet at Point of RevoIvers.

Peoria, April 17.-Burglars accom-
plished the most daring robbery ever
known in the state early This morn
ing when the residences of Flavel
Shurtleff. George II. LittIewood and
DR.. George T.. Gray were entered and
upwards of 81 .OGO in money and jew
elry taken from them. The two lat
ter burglarieS were committed after
the police had been notified.
Hold Victims at Bay.
While going through the houses
of Shurtleti and Littlewood the burg
lars were discovered. but they kept
their victims at bay with revolvers.
There is no clew.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-04-17
EARTH is SHAKEN
Widespread Devastation Caused in
New Hebrides
Islands.

Vancouver, Il. G. April 17.-Advices
from Australia state that on the 10th
of last month the New Hebrides is
lands were shaken by an earthquake.
The shocks subsidized the next day
somewhat, but at intervals We're re-
uewed throughout the week.
Six hours after the first trembling
the city became Il blast of light and
Albrim, Lopevi and Tiugoa volcanoes
burst into action. the last named
blowing out new lava into the sea
and sending a great waterspout over
the land.
The devastation caused by the
earthquake was widespread.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-04-17
NEW BISHOPS ELECTED
4 Number of PreIates to Serve
the Episcopal
Church.

Cincinnati. April I1.-The Episcopal
house of bishops today selected the
following bishops: Saline. Western
Kansas. Nathaniel Beymoy Thomas.
rector of the church of the Holy
Apostles. Philadelphia. son of the late
bishop of Kansas. Honolulu. Henry
Bond Rcstarick. rector of st. Paul's
church, San Diego. Cal. Porto Rico.
James Ii. Nanburen. formerly of
Lynn. Mass.
Most of the day was devoted to con
sidering the admission of the Mexican
church.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-04-17
CAUSE OF ILLNESS
Queen WiIheImina's Condition Still
Considered Seri.
Gus.

Amsterdam, April 17.-The cause of
Queen Wilhelmina's illness was Il mis-
carriage. The official bulletin pub
lished today says she passed a some
what less tranquil night.
The fever. however, has not increas-
ed and her condition is comparatively
satisfactory.
y bulletin issued from Castle Loo
at this afternoon says: since
morning there has been no change in
the queens condition. Fever con
tinues."
Ii was authoratitively declared this
afternoon that the report that the
queen is suffering from peritonitis
and nephritis i untrue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-04-17
ROOT SAILS FOR CUBA.
Secretary War Anxious to Look over the
Field Before Issuing Final Orders.

New York. April 17.-Secretary
Root started for Cuba today on the
steamship Esperanzz. Discussing the
trip he said: Il am going down to
look over the field and lay plans for
the withdrawal of our troops from
the island May 20. There is no sig
nificance in my trip. I want to be
on the ground to see for myself just
what the situation demands before /
issue the final orders"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-04-17

A scientist claims that he can make
an artificial gutta percha from peat
which will make as good an insulator
as the real thing. If he can. there is
money in the bogs of Ireland. SO far
gutta percha is the only substance
which has been found to furnish per
feet protection for wires from the ac-
ton of salt water. The supply of gutta
percha is not only limited. but is prac-
tically controlled by a few manufac-
turers.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-04-17
France wr1I be Representea.

Washington, April 17.-On March "a
a letter was sent by President Roose-
welt to the president OF France, in
viting the French government and peo-
PIE TO unite with the government and
people of the United States in an ap-
propriate dedication of the monument
of Marshal DE ROchambeau. May "A.
Through Ambassador Porter word
came yesterday that the French gov
ernment will be represented by Il gen.
eraI and an admiral. with their aides,
upon a warship, and by two officers
from the foreign office.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-04-17

Washington, April 1.-THE senate
in executive session yesterday con-
rEmed the following nominations:
Robert ]. Wynne, of Pennsylvania. to
be first assistant postmaster general;
William r. Bates. United States mar
Shal. eastern district of Michigan;
William II. Gordon. United States at
torney, eastern district of Michigan.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-04-17
Grimes Act in Ireland.

Dublin, April 1T.-Three sections OF
the crimes act have been put in force
i'm large number of the districts in
Ireland by proclamation issued last
night by Earl Cadogan. the lord lieu
tenant of ireland. These sections pro-
vide for summary jurisdiction in cases
of criminal conspiracy, intimidation
and unlawful assembly; for trial by
special jury, and for change of venue
at the option of the crown.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-04-17
Hmm Is Rathhnne,s surety.

Washington. April 17.-E. G. Rath'
bone. former director of posts of Cuba,
convicted Of embeZzlement in connec-
tion with tho Cuban postal frauds. has
been released on bail. Senator Hanna
has received dispatch to this effect.
Bail was fixed at 100000 and was
furnished 10y Maryland bonding
company. Senator Hanna stands sure
tv for the amount of the bond.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-04-17
Itbo,Ies NatTanaI 1IemorIaL.

Cape Town. April IA meeting Of
citizens to establish Il national memOr-
ial in honor of the late Cecil Rhodes
was held here yesterday. \ committee
composed of Sir Gordon Sprigg (the
PREMIER. the mayors of Cape Colony
and number OF other prominent per-
osns was appointed. The committees ;
idea is an immense cairn on Devils
Peak. overlooking the Cape peninsula
The cairn is to be SurmOunted by Il
heroic bronze figure of Cecil Rhodes,
looking to the north.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-04-17
DIFFERENCES ARISE
Between TransvaaI and Free Stat
Representatives as to
Peace Terms.

London. April 15.-Seriou~ differ
ences. il is said. have arisen between
the Transvaal and Free State dele
gates who are discussing the peace
terms AT Pretoria. Botha and
Schalkburger. il is reported. have
given the Free State representatives
until April n TO come to decision.
threatening that thereafter the
Transvaal delegation Will continue
the peace negotiations Independently
of the Free State delegates.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-04-17
HewouId Gar Miss Stone.

Boston. Mass. April 1T-Miss Ellen
NJ. Stone. the missionary recently re-
turned from Bulgaria. has been sum-
moned To appear in the superior court
10 show cause why she should not be
enioined from delivering a lecture de-
scribing her captivity this evening and
Monday evening. as planned. The
complainant alleges q contract with the
defendant through her brother. and
that she will violate the terms il she
delivers the proposed lectures.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-04-17

St Paul. Mimi, April 1.-THE city
of St Paul has begun an action a gainst
the City Railway company for dam
geS by alleged elcctrolySiS of water
mains. demanding $JO0.000 and also
an injunction against the further use
of the present system of return cur
rents and Il demand for an insulated
wire to take currents back to the
mower house
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-04-17
Anpointed by the President.

Washington. April 1.-THE Presi-
dent today nominated Cols. Charles
Bird. Simon Snyder and William Au-
man to be brigadier generals in the
regular army to fill existing vacan-
cies.
Washington. April 1.-The presi-
dent nominated James ClarksOn sur
veyor of customs of the port of New
York.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-04-17
D. M. PARRY HEADS
NATIONAL MANUFACTURERS

indianapolis. April I'D. NJ. Parry.
of indianapolis. was elected presi-
dent of the National Manufacturers
association; +. Fl. SanbOTu. Philadel-
phia. secretary: Hamilton Garhart.
Detroit. treasurer. New Orleans was
selected as the next convention city.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-04-17
short Horse Is soon Curried.

Annapolis. Md. April 1.-THE Mary
land general assembly met in extra
session at noon yesterday for the pur
pose of passing the bill to provide for
lcvyinG state taxes, which was inad
vcrtentIy allowed to die on the files at
the close of the regular session. The
work was completed and the legisla
ture adjourned sine die at 2:3o p. N.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-04-17
MODIFIED FORM
Only Exclusion for An Sin That
the Senate Will Agree
to Stand for.
HoAR WILL NOT STAND FOR THAT
Votes Alone in Opposition to the
Substitute-House Decides
to Close The Cab.

Washington. April 1.-THE drastic
Chinese exclusion bill originally
framed by the senators and represen-
tatives from the Pacific states met de-
feat in the senate yesterday, and in
its place was substituted measure
offered by Platt of Connecticut. eX-
tending the provisions of the present
exclusion law and also applying that
exclusion TO all insular territory under
the Jurisdiction of the United States.
The vote by which the substitute took
the place of the original hill WAS
yeas. -; nays. 33. Once the substi-
tuition had been made all senators
joined in its support with the single
exception of HOar, the substitute be-
ing passed as to 1. The friends of Nhe
substitute showed their strength
throughout the voting on amendments
that preceded final action.
Original BiII Freely Amended.
The opponents of the exclusion bill
showed their strength in amending il
where they thought ii needed il so aS
to make il more liberal. Thus. Lodges
amendment striking out the provision
prohibiting the employment of Chi
neSe sailors on American ships. known
as the seaman's clause, was adopted
IL to 20. Carmack of Tennessee pro
posed an amendment applying the eN-
CluSiOn to Chinese mot citizens of the
United States" and il was agreed 10.
The purpose of the amendment is to
allow Chinese born in the United
States or Chinese who had become
citizens to return to the United States
il at any time they should leave this
country. The senate. however. refused
to indOrSe an amendment 10y Quay,
providing that the exclusion shall Eot
apply 10 Chinese Christians. or CHI
neSe who assisted in the defense or re-
lief of the foreign legations or the
Pe-Tang cathedral in PelinS in 1900.
Vote That showed How They stood
The position Of the senate Oh the
subject was shown on the vote to
amend by substituting an extension ef
the present laws. which stood ~ to 33,
the minority being aS follows: Bacon,
Pailey. Bard. Bate. Berry. Carmack,
Clark Of NIOntaua. Clay. CulbcrSon.
Fairbanks. Foster of Louisiana. Eos
ter of Washington. Harris. Heitfeld,
Jones Of Arkansas. Jones of Nevada.
Lodge. McIHurin OF mississippi Nal
lOry Martin. Mitchell. Money. Patter-
son. PenroSe. Perkins. -RsSE4iHs. sim
mons Simon. TaliafcIro. Teller. Till
man. Turner. NeSt-33.
Hoar stands Alone at Last.
BttOfe lue Ellai Nbtc WIS ttheil OH
the passage of The substitute bill Huar
gave notice that he would vote against
the measure. ana i'm this connection he
made earnest protest against the prin
ciDle of exclusion. He believed that
everything in the way Of exclusion
could be accomplished without involV-
ing the principle OF striking at par
ticulIr class or race. Holding as he
did that every soul had its rights and
that these rights We're not dependent
on color or race. he recorded his pro-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-04-17

Sioux Fails. y. H., April 17.-Peter
Nerwolf. prominent member of Il
Holla nder colony in Douglas county,
who had completed II term in the Sioux
Falls penitentiaTY for u statutory of
ftnSe was rearrPSted as he left the
prison doors by Marshal Calreton on
the charge of making counterfeit
money while an inmate of the prison.
He CunfeSSeS the crime too