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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-05-30
CORRECTING FALSE REPORTS
BUENCAMINO PRAISES MILITARY AND
CIVIL GOVERNMENT IN THE
PHILIPPINES

Washington. May 29.-General Felipe Buen-
camino of Manila, formerly Aguinaldo's Secre-
tary of War, called on the President to-day, in
company with Secretary Root. General Buen-
canine was taken prisoner by the United States
troops when Aguinaldo's mother captured,
and since that time has been at the head of
the Federal Filipino party. He told the Presi-
dent to-day that his mission to Washington
was to correct some of the false reports that
have been put in circulation with a view to
discrediting the work of both the civil gov
eminent under Judge Taft and the army. The
civil government, he told the President was
doing a really wonderful work for good IN the
islands and it had been ably seconded by the
army. The stories of cruelties perpetrated by
our soldiers, he said, were either wholly untrue
or greatly exaggerated. The army had con-
Quoted itself in a way to elicit praise from all
right thinking Filipnos, and this, too, in the
face Of the greatest temptations and provoca-
tions. The Taft commission had the entire con-
fdence of all rightly disposed natives, he said,
and il General Buencaminos hope that
Judge Taft might be induced to remain in
definite time at the head of the civil govern
ment. The FilipinOs. he said, love Judge Taft.
for he has never once deceived them and they
know him to be their friend.
The general will appear before the Philippine
Committee of the Senate within the next few
DAYS.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-05-30
HUNT FOR A STOLEN ZIEM
OF PAINTING RECENTLY BOUGHT
BY NEW-YORKER.

Police detectives of this city and of other cities
have been started hunt for painting by
Felix Ziem. which stolen from the Ameri-
can Express Company last month The offer
of a liberal reward for the recovery of the pict-
ure or the detection of the thief is incentive
for the detectives. The painting was purchased
recently in Paris by wealthy New-Yorker.
Mr. Brown, the express company's manager in
this city for foreign business. said yesterday
that he could not tell the name of the owner of
the picture the value of the picture.
1.-THE owner is not in this city at present" Mr..
Brown added, "or might get his consent to
disclosing the facts. All 1 say is that the
cost of the painting well into the thousands
of francs
The company yesterday issued circulars in
which the following statement signed by w. S.
Dalliba, the company's manager in Europe, ap-
pears:
On April there was shipped through the Amer
San peontannF ue SsnPed pane b4 TO
Elem, which is fully described under the reproduc
The case was delivered on April 10 to the railroad
company at the ST. Lazare Station Paris was for
on board the steamship La Touraine, which sailed
opened at the Custom House in New-York. the
painted panel found to have been distracted
A liberal reward will be paid for any informe ton
which may lead to the detection of the thief, or
the discovery of the picture.
The following description of the stolen paint
ing is given in the circular:
Bridge on a Canal at Venice. Painted by Ziem
(Felix).
canal, water blue and tranquil. between high
houses, the facade of church and other buildings.
In the foreground a stone bridge forming arch,
under which a gondola is passing; in the back
ground beneath this arch is seen another bridge.
In the is reflected the white and colored
walls of the buildings brightly Illuminated by the
last rays of the setting sun Signed by artist in
left hand corner.
Painted wood panel. 1872 inches by 1919 inches.
The theft of Ziem's picture may become as
great a puzzle to the police as did the theft
of the famous Gainsborough portrait from the
gallery of a London dealer years ago. The
Gainsborough was recovered about a year ago
through the aid of Patrick F. Sheedy. Adam
Worth, the man who stole 1T, died little later
Felix Ziem born in Beaume about 1922,
and became Chevalier Of the Legion of Honor
He studied in Paris, travelled in the East and
made his debut in the Salon in 1S49. His
View of Venice 0S52) is in the Luxembourg
His View of Antwerp 1850 was purchased
by the government His "Constantinople from
the Golden Horn" Q87D is in the Corcoran
Gallery At the Johnston sale his Venice at
Sunset-Entrance to the Grand Canal sold for
$1,51O The artist repeated his subjects over
and over again.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-05-30
REPLIES TO Mr.. HOAR.
Continued from first page.

were training their guns upon American troops
He stood by that declaration now.
Aluoing 10 the beginning of hostilities be-
tween the Americans and Filipinos. Mr.. Spoon
er described how the firing began. Mr.. Hoar in
terrupted to say that Aguinaldo had written TO
General Otis expressing regret at the occurrence
and had Withdrawn his troops.
The Filipinos were not withdrawn" Mr.
Spooner declared yehemently. They were
driven back" (Applause)
The Wisconsin Senator referred to q constitu-
ton prepared by Aguinaldo in imitation of the
Mexican constitution. with provision for patents
Of nobility and large concessions of land which
he promised 10 his followers. He presented
Photographic copy of the document Mr.. Car
mack desired TO examine ii.
A DECORATION FOR CARMACK
With a flourish, Mr.. Spooner handed the parch-
ment TO the Tenpesseean. with the comment
For you You are decorated by Aguinaldo."
Olaughter.)
Mr. Spooner insisted that there was no parallel
70 be drawn between the situation in Cuba and
that in the Philippines. The Cubans had been
fighting for independence for ten years, but no
such struggle had occurred in the Philippines.
Aguinaldo had proclaimed shortly after Admiral
Dewey had entered Manila that he (Aguinaldo)
had come TO Manila to prevent the former in
s,irrectos from joining the Spaniards in an at
tack llpon the American troops. He declared
that the opening of hostities in the Philippines
was a perfectly wanton attack upon our troops,
who were rightfully around Manila He quoted
the vote IN the senate ON winch troops mao peSh
raised TO be sent to the Philippines.
The Democrats he said. knew when they voted
for sending troops that there was to be war,
that there would be cruelties Are they, he
demanded, 'in position to turn upon us with
,,ituperation and challenge? They voted for it
on the basis that had acquired sovereignty
IN the Philippines from Spain-that we had paid
for il and that we must sustain IL. They can
moi property turn and assert that the pres
ent situation is the result of the damnable policy
Instituted by the Republican party.
Il withdraw that word 'damnable, said he,
after moment
IT'S quotation" suggested Mr.. Beveridge
Il think it is but I withdraw it, said Mr.
spooner.
BENEFICENT WORK OF THE ARMY.
After quoting from one of President McKin-
leyrs messages, Mr.. Spooner exclaimed: Never
in the annals of time-say what you will about
the brutal policy Of the administraton-has
there been carried by an army so much Of ameli-
Grafton so much of upbuilding, so much of re-
form, of kindness and tenderness as were car
ried by this army of under the instructions
OF William Mckinley. 1t was destructive war,
OF course hut along with the destruction OF war
were the constructive forces of peace and hu-
manity." NJ,
After speaking for about two hours, MT
Spooner who was indisposed, suspended his re-
marks for the day. Some discussion ensued
as TO the continuation of general debate IL
being finally agreed that If necessary a night
session would be held Saturday to close It
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-05-30
RIGHTS FOR THE FLLLPLNOS
THE SENATE VOTES TO EXTEND CONSTR
TUTIONAL PRIVILEGES.

Washington, May 29.-When the Senate re-
sumed consideration of the Philippine Civil Gov
eminent bill to-day, Mr.. Lodge, in charge OF the
measure, offered amendment extending to
the inhabitants the bill of Rights OF the
constitution Of the United States, except the
right TO bear and the right of trial by
jury. In answer to an inquiry by Mr.. Pettus,
Mr. Lodge explained that in the opinion of the
majority of the Committee the Philippines
1t VI uld be unwise in the present circumstances
to extend those rights to the Filipinos. The
amendment was agreed TO.
Other amendments adopted were as follows:
Providing that nothing In the pending bill
shall be held to amend repeal the act pro-
viding for revenue for the Philippines; provid-
ing that a single homestead entry shall not
exceed forty acres in extent; providing that the
beneficial shall be the basis, the measure and
the limit of all rights to water in the islands, and
that the government is authorized to make
rules for the of the water supply: providing
that If munich pal bonds or any portion thereof
shall be paid out of the funds of the government
Of said islands, such municipality shall reim-
burse said government for the sum thus paid,
and said government is hereby empowered to
collect said by the levy and collection of
taxes such municipality.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-05-30
The wages from five to ten times higher
than under the Spanish rule.
BAD CONDITIONS IN MINDANAO.

Manila, May 29-Colonel Frank d. Baldwin
of the 4th Infantry has telegraphed to Briga-
der General George w. Davis in command of
the United States troops in the island of Min
danao that he does not expect to establish sat-
isfactory peace conditions in the Lake Lano dis
trict until the defiant element is wiped out. The
natives pretending to be friendly are urging
that this be DONE their lives in
jeopardy, which We" the colonel adds ARE in
the highest sense under obligations to protect"
1.-THE defiant element" continues Colonel Bald
win. respect nothing but power and the sword
They will destroy human beings until destroyed
themselves
General Davis replied that to meet the emer-
gency in the way suggested would make neces-
sary the capture of every Moro fort which now
admit the troops as friends, and that such action
of the American forces is forbidden under exist
ing orders
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-05-30
BoERs COMFORT LOOKED AFTER.

Pretoria, May 29.-The camp at vereeniging
Transvaal. where the final decision In regard to
peace will be reached. has been deliberately pre-
pared by the British authorities with view to
the comfort and convenience OF the delegates
to the convention being held there.
The camp has been laid out in square. two
miles from Vereeniging station On the Trans
vaal side of the Vaal River there are sixty bell
tents and twenty marques. plentiful supply
of water has been piped to the camp electric
lights have been installed. and a staff of British
medical officers is in attendance there. Good
cooking arrangements also have been made.
The delegates amusing themselves with
various outdoor games. and at recent football
match the delegates from the Orange Free
State were victorious over the delegates from
the Transvaal. A company of the Scots Guards
acted as a guard of honor at the game.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-05-30
AMERICAN INTERESTS IN DANGER.

Panama, Colombia. May 29-The Governor Of
Panama, General Salazar, referring to-day to
the revolutionary situation on the isthmus. said
he had received news that the revolutionary
General Herrera had issued decree expropriat-
ing all the produce of Chiriqui Province. where
many Americans own plantations 81 advised
the American consul general here H. A. Gudger,
that It would be well to send the United States
cruiser Philadelphia to protect American inter
ests there" said General SalaZar Instead of
sending the Philadelphia, however, continued
the General, Mr. Gudger directed a communiCa-
ton to General Herrera, via Bocas del Toro in
quiring to the truth of the statement that
the produce OF Chirqui had been appropriated.
General Herrera cannot receive this cOmmunica-
ton for two weeks Therefore, in order to pro-
tect the interests of citizens of the United States,
I have ordered the government gunboats Chu-
quito and BoYaca to sea to capture the reVolu-
tionary vessels which are carrying the produce
exported from Chiriqui Province
Continuing, General Salazar said that big
engagement, which should decide the fate of the
rebellion the isthmus, must be taking place
to-day at Punta Pena or Chiriqui Grande.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-05-30
MIR. BALFOUR'S SPEECH.
GENERAL BELIEF IN END OF HOSTIL
ITIES-CAPE REBELS ACTIVE.
CBy The Associated PressJ

London May 29-The British Cabinet. which
was specially summoned last night, was in ses-
sion this morning for little over an hour IL
is generally accepted. however, that the session,
though brief, suficed 10 put the final touches
on the agreement which will terminate the war.
The Colonial Secretary, Joseph Chamberlain
was sufficiently recovered from his indisposi-
ton. TO attend what is already designated as the
Peace Cabinet.
The government leader A. j. Balfour, an
nounced in the House of Commons to-day that
he hoped to be able Monday next to an
nounce the result of the peace negotiations in
South Africa. Mr. Balfour added:
cannot, however, be absolutely certain Of
being in a position TO do So that until the
statement be made do not think II eX-
pedient to take up the Budget
A recent phrase, hung in the balance. has
been absUrdly misinterpreted as referring to d.
visions in the Cabinet on the subject OF the
Budget. That is not fact, and the only point
is whether the House can properly be asked TO
discuss the Budget until they know precisely
where they stand in regard TO the negotiations
In spite of Mr.. Balfour's pretended uncertain
ty, there is doubt whatever in the House of
Commons elsewhere that full peace settle
ment will be announced on Monday next.
The capture of Commandant Malan.
nounced from Middelburg, Cape Colony, last
night, renews attention to the activity of the
rebellion in Cape Colony. Commandant Malan
when the latter was captured. by the British
and became chief Boer commandment in Cape
Colony after Commandant Kritzinger's capture.
Malan, who was mortally wounded when capt
ured, the Repon Road on May "a. by Major
COllett's mounted troops, was among the ir-
reconcilables who refused TO send delegates to
the Peace Conference at Vereeniging, Trans
Vaal.
According to the latest uncensored CORE
spondence from Cape Town. the Beers are still
in constant occupation of at least twenty-five
different localities in Cape Colony, having more
than a score of bands of raiders. mounted and
armed and of sufficient mobility to defy sue
cessful pursuit, although the British have often
swept and Cleared every mile of the colony s
territory. \ correspondent reports that the in
vasion is more actively aggressive than ever,
and rebellion is more rampant"
The campaign against the rowing Boer COM
mands in Cape Colony, which has been in active
progress for sixteen months, has achieved moth
ing beyond keeping them moving. ANY occa-
sionaI success the correspondent adds, 'ob-
tanned by the seventeen British columns operat-
ing in Cape Colony is more the result of luck
than of their tactics. and these unpalatable
facts will continue long as so few columns
cooperate in the hUstling. The inadeuuacy of
the supply of troops is at the root Of the I'M
satisfactory operations
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-05-30
RRITAIN,S NAVAL DEFENCES.

London May 29.-During a discussion Of the
navy estimates in the House of Commons to-
day the Secretary of the Admiralty, Mr.. Arnold
Forster repudiated the suggestion of Sir Charles
Dixie advanced RADICAL that the governments
shipbuilding programme was so small as to create
bad impression abroad. The Secretary pointed
out that in the last year thirtyve ships had been
completed and that seventy-five vessels were now
under construction including twenty arnaored
cruisers In addition to this colossal increase OF
Great Britain's naval resources the Admiralty
contemplated Immediately proceeding with upward
of twenty-seVen other ships. The vote Tor the
construction of vessels alone in the present year
would amount to 100000
Continuing Mr. Arnold-Forster said 1t was pur-
posed to continue the OF subsidized merchant
cruisers subject TO possible change In the gen
eral nOiicv regarding subsidies. and subject also
to the question OF the status which some OF these
shfns might ACQUIRE by virtue of change in their
ownership consequent on changes In registry.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-05-30
AGRARIANS OBJECT TO GIFT.
KAIsER's OFFER OF STATUE MEETS WITH soME,
ADVERSE CRITICISM.

KAIsERs OFFER OF STATUE MEETS WITH SOME
ADVERSE CRITICISM.
Berlin. May 29-The unpleasant things which are
being said about Emperor William and the Minis
try account OF his majestys presentation of a
statue of Frederick the Great to the United States
all from the Agrarians. who normally Min
isteriasts but who embttered against the
government because of differences regarding the
tariff. The Agrarans through their newspapers
attack the Imperial Chancellor, Count BuOw
for falling to dssuade Emperor William from CIV
ing the statue, which. they say. a political
blUnder, because his action has not been appreci-
ated in the United States. The ''Deutsche Tages-
Zetung," a leading Agrarian organ, in a half page
leading article the subject, this evening, says
Emperor Williams counselors have placed him
in a painful position, exposing him to the attacks
of the ant-Cierman faction OF Americans. which is
by means small, and giving an opportunity for
the resolution of Mr.. Stephens Democrat of
Texas in the House of Representatives recently de-
clarng that the United States should not accept
any statue of any King, Emperor or Prince from
any foreign nation, which represents an important
section of American sentiment.
The Yankee cannot understand that anything can
be given without price and from mere goodwill He
will infer that the Emperor feels deep admiration
for the might and power of the United States, and
the gift will only swell American conceit Will be
shown in future negotiations affecting Germany'S
practical interests Germany should not court other
nations; let them TO us. Foreign politics is
a business which must be treated as business.
These views IL should be said. are not shared by
important group
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-05-30
REPORT on JAMAICAN RIOTS.

Kingston. Jamaica, May 29-The report OF the
commission appointed to inquire into the recent
Montego Bay riots has been issued. After mem
tioning the scarcity OF labor hard times and
hatred OF the police as oontributory causes the
report says
Our explanation OF the disturbances of AprtI 6
IL that the rabbe. having felt their power on H.
5th. renewed the attack the police the next
day. assisted by Discontinued taxpayers from sur
rounding villages.
The report also says that the discomfort among
the taxpayers was caused by apprehension OF in
creased taxation, under the scheme of government
which was afterward abandoned: ustfnes the Ar
ing on the mob; declares that there exists danger
o. similar and perhaps more violent outbreak
and recommends that the police force be eonsid-
srably Increased. Inspector Wright. OF tho police
Ia praiSpd for his conduct In the riots S~'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-05-30
IMPORTANT BROADWAY SALE.
WI III. MARTIN TAKES TITLE TO PROP
ERTY OPPOSITE HOTEL M
PERIAL ADDITION.

Among the real estate deeds recorded yesterday
that in which w r. r. Martin took title from
Herbert True 20 Nos. LES to 125s Broadway and
Nos. 522 and 524 Sixth-avs-
According to the revenue stamps affixed TO TIE
deed $4,000 more than One-half OF mortgage
for s2i5Oc was involved in the transaction II was
reported in The Tribune some time ago that sale
OF a plot with 20 foot frontage on the west side
OF Broadway. between Thirty-frst and Thirry-sec-
ond SITS. had been made.
Mr.. Martin is the owner of the Martinique. No
So West Thirty third-st Previous &c she deed OF
yesterday he had taken title 20 No 1.2S1 Broad
way from the Milgan estate where al one time
a saloon cafe stood No. 1.255 formerly the site
OF the Hotel Kenmore. The buildings No. SO TO
1261 opposite the plot on which an addltlon 20
the Hotel Imperial will be built oy the 6oeiet
estate. In this transfer of title is not included
the saloon property at the northwest corner OF
II irty- first-st and Sixth-ave- The buildings NOS
81 and 524 Just north OF it At the north emo
of the block bounded by Thirty-first and Tnirty-
second SITS. Sixth-ave. and Broadway, is the Union
Dime Savings Bank
Mr.. Martin at Greenwich. Conn. last night
1t is thought that he bought the property for I'M
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-05-30
DAUGHTERS FEEL INJURED.
OBJECT To MRS. DAv1s's STRUCTURES ON
PROPOSED MONUMENT To CON-
FEDERATE PRESIDENT

lBY TELEGRAPH TO THE rRIBUSE-I

lBY TELEGRAPH To TIiE TRiBUNIj
Richmond Va. May 29-The Daughters OF
the Confederacy here are much wrought up over
the objection raised by Mrs. jefferson Davis. In
letters TO the newspapers to the arch which IL
is proposed to erect in this city in honor OF her
husband. President of the COnfederacy This
feeling of injury is intensified by apparent
effort backed by Daughters IN New-York and
New-Orleans. to prevent the selection Of a
model for the arch on next Tuesday
The withdrawal of two or three OF the most
noted artists in the competition has also added
to the feeling that influences are at work to
defeat the award. The members of the Rich
mond Chapter have expressed themselves freely.
saying that if only pile of granite were the
best that could be done. il seemed In bad taste
for the wife of the late President of the Con-
federacy to make objection
The fact that Mrs. Davis has never made an
official objection to the arch but has written
letters TO various newspapers on the subject
is another for wounded feelings among
the members of the Richmond Chapter There
are ten artists in the competition. and their
models are being put in place
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-05-30
BAD WRECK on THE BURLINGTON.

OFFICIALS SMASHUP-ONE KILLED. SEVERAL
HURT
Alma Wis. May 2s-One killed and
several others seriously injured, some prob
ably fatally. in wreck on the Burlington road AT
Alma this afternoon A gravel train. which
were six officials of the road. including Superin
tendent Cunningham, was going switch, when
another gravel train coming from the north
crashed into it. Superintendent Cunningham is in
a precarious condition. F. j. Blake. consulting
engineer of the Burlington killed Instantly;
Roadmaster Purdy had both legs crushed. requir-
ing amputation. and Superintendent Cunningham
lost one leg
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-05-30
LABOR TROUBLES AT MANILA.
DEMAND FOR FIFTY PER CENT INCREASE
IN wAGES-MERCHANTs ALARMED.

Manila. May 29-The labor troubles which
eve Of coming to head Three of the largest
American employers OF Filipino labor have
been informed that they must advance salaries
30 per cent on May 81 face a strike One
firm three years ago paid its employees So a
week. and is now paying to them $50 weekly.
The firm says further advance is Impossible
It is the intention of Isabelos DeIosreys the
organizer Of labor associations here. to secure
en- increase of wages in all trades or to force
q general strike.
The merchants are alarmed a. the outlook
They say Filipino labor costs more nov, I'm pro-
portion to the results. than American labor