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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-04-11
Winstorm in Oklahoma.

(By the Associated Press.)
Lawton, Okla, April 10.-A report
today from Frederick, Okla, says that
a severe windstorm crossed the pas
ture reserve there last night, partially
other minor damage. No one was in
jured. A late message from Frederick
states that only a light rain storm
prevailed in the vicinity of the Presi-
dents camp. 1t was unaccompanied
by wind and no damage was done.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-04-11
RoiestvensIky,s squadron.
nv the Associated Press. J

(By the Associated Press.)
Singapore, Straits Settlements April
1O.-The latest information in regard
to the Russian squadron, commanded
by Rear Admiral Enquist, who passed
here Saturday afternoon, was brought
here today by the British steamer
Gregory. The steamer yesterday
sighted the Russian ships twenty miles
northeast of Manki, one of the islands
of the Anambas group, about $50
miles north-northeast of Singapore.
The Russians were at anchor when
the Gregory passed them.
Information has also been received
here to the effect that four warships
apparently Japanese, were off Cape
ST. James, near Saigon April z.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-04-11
The Ticket Agents Convene.
lRv the Associated Press.

Nby Tie ASSoClaIeu ICoo'(
New Orleans, April 10.-The Inter
national Association of Ticket Agents
convened here today in twelfth an
nual session, President w. r. Ham
bright, of Lancaster, Pa, presiding.
About two hundred delegates were
present Among the important sub
jects to be discussed will be the i'm
auguration of a life insurance fund for
members. On Wednesday the assoc
citation leaves for a trip into Mexico
via San Antonio.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-04-11

railroads on the carriage of property
belonging to the government contrac-
tors shipped by them, and paid by
them at the regular rates, you lay
all the facts before the Attorney Gen
eral and procure his opinion as to the
legality of such transaction. Let me
repeat, attach no special significance
to the willingness of the railroads to
grant the rebates in question"
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-04-11
Acceptance From the
Railroads of Rebates.
RATHER WARM LETTER
The Comptroller of the Currency Asks
Why Uncle Sam May Violate One
of the Provisions of the In
ter.State Commerce
Act.
(By the Assoelated Press }

Washington, April 10.--The Comp
troller of the Treasury has rendered
a decision i'm which he criticised the
proposed action of the Secretary of
the Interior i'm accepting rebates from
the Southern Pacific Railroad on
freight of contractors engaged in work
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-04-11
WELCOME ETC CAROLINA

Governor Montague Delivers the Ad-
dress, Paying Eloquent Tribute to
the VaIor of the Soldiers of Both
States. He is Followed BY Governor
Glenn, Who in Reply to the Gracious
Words of virginia's Governor Makes
the Speech OF His Life. Amid Thun-
dering Cheers the Two Executives
Then Clasp Hands, the Old Rebel
Yell Rising From virginians and
North CaroIinians in Unison. Simple
But Striking Ceremonies Character
ize the dwelling.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-04-11
Pillorled for Cowardice.
lRv the Associated Press. J

(By the AssOclated Press.
Gunshu Pass, April 10.-General
Linevitch has pilloried a number of
officers who displayed cowardice dur
ing the battle of Mukden publicly
disgracing them by posting their
names at all the division headquarters
while some of them were ignominiOus-
ly drummed out of camp.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-04-11

manded by General W. r. Cox, made
the last charge and fred the last vol
ley of any organized body of Confed-
crates immediately preceding the sur
render.
3. A detachment of North Carolina
troops from the Fourth and Four
teenth Regiments did the last fighting
of any infantry after the withdrawal
of the main body of the infantry.
4. North Carolina troops (Roberts'
Brigade of cavalry) captured the last
cannon that were captured by the
army of Northern Virginia at Apo
mattoX.
Concluding. Major London, whose
address was warmly applauded, said:
I'VE do not boast ourselves better
than others. We had the opportunity
We were at the critical place at the
critical time and we did our duty.
That is the measure of our claims
and the world will accord it to us. :"
Prof. StocIlard's Poem.
The poem of Mr.. Stockard was
heard with deep interest and elected
genuine applause. 1t will give that
gifted poet lasting reputation and
rank among the shorter epics of the
history of the war.
General Roberts Speaks.
General William p. Roberts, of
Gates, the youngest general in the
Confederate army. and who took the
last battery from the Federal army at
AppomattoX, was next introduced and
spoke briefly paying handsome tri-
butes to great Virgini generals, and
closing with a beautiful eulogy of the
part the women had taken in the war.
The speech of Gen. Roberts will be
printed in full in Sundays News and
Observer.
Major AT1me's Tribute.
Next Major London introduced Mai
Armes, of the Federal army, the owner
of the AppOmattox battle ground. who
had donated to North Carolina the
three sites upon which the monument
and the tablets have beeen erected. AS
a Federal soldier he spoke i'm elo-
quent terms of the bravery of North
Cardinals soldiers, and eloquentIy
touched upon the devotion of North
Carolina and the South to the indie
structible union. A pleasant and agree
able gentlemen, he made friends of all
North Carolina and the Daughters OF
Continued on Page Eleven.)
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-04-11
Hong Kong Says the
Rival Fleets Bump.
FIVE VESSELS LOST
They Are TOgO's, Says This PisCatOr-
ial RumOr. Toxic Thinks ROjest-
vensky Will Make For vIadi.
VOstOCk. One Of Our Vessels
Goes TO Watch the Fleets.
(By the Associated Press. }

Chicago, April 1O.-A special to the
Chicago Daily News from Hong Kong
says:
cit is reported here that two sec
tons of the rival fleets FLASHED near
Singapore this morning and that Togo
lost five vessels. The rumor is not
given much credence.'
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-10-11
PHILIPPINE ISLANDS
Interesting Description of Their Re-
 sources and Possibilities.

gable streams, flowing either inte the Sea of China or the Pacific Ocean. Many other rivers could readily be rem dered navigable by opening their mouths. For this purpose 1t would re- quire only a small outlay to remove all impeding bars.
 The first and most commendab bIe work of the Spaniards, after settling these oriental lands. was to christian ize the various tribes, with the excep- tion of those of Mindanao and a few other bands of wild men," who, like the North American Indian. retreated to their mountain fastnesses before the march of a civilization that shed a radiant influence of peace and good will all around them, at that period of Spanish history.
 All indications point to the conclu- sion that cattle raising will become a profitable industry The large areas of growing pastures are particularly suitable for ranches. Now that the rinderpest insect has been stamped out, 1t is manifest that horses, mules, oxen, bulls and carabaos will thrive here.
 The Spanish Crown organized here a strong central government, inaugu- rated industrial enterprises, opened ports to foreign trade, encouraged com merce and enacted just laws. Con- siderable progress was speedily made
 
 tional exaltation; but when the world moved out of ancient medieavalism, leaving Spain in It's enervating and cor Tupting embrace, her brilliant power began to decay and the glory of her name and frame to wane forever. The champions of Ecclesiasticism cemented the union of Monarchy with Church; the inquisition placed its burning seal upon the lip. tortured the body, shackled the Itrnh and fhraW hu the souls recesses of the hapless victim of despotic power Feudalism was adopted; the people no longer had a voice in the affairs of government. They were vassalized. Churchmen pro- foundly influenced the policy and fate of the nation. Foreign priests and exploiting soldiers were placed in abso- lute control, and guided the ship both of Church and State, It developed that many of the friars were not God-serv- ing nor God-fearing men. Under these environments, 1t Is not to be marveled at that the laws on all hands were shamelessly disregarded and the whole country was manipulated for the az grandizement of certain selfish friars and the enrichmentS of Spanish office- holders. Commercial and trade re- lations were devised only to add wealth to the Spanish peninsula. In the course of time, 1t is said, the repre- hensible conduct of some of these priests became so offensive to the com mon people that they not only fell off in their religious zeal and devotion, but did not hesitate. in manly instances, to apply the torch to valuable church property. It is admitted here by worthy members of the Catholic de- nomination that some of these friars were graceless men, who despoiled the people; and, on this account, were largely responsible for the hatred which was everywhere engendered against the Kingdom of Spain. Do not
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-10-11

nuts and light wines. spices, citrons. lemons, Hines, cinnamon, ginger and pepper. camphor. indigo, rubber any every kind of hardwood, curious and most durable weapons, of keenest blade and cunning workmanship, and finest hand-carved furniture, honey, wax, incense and myrrh. sago, pottery, glass. beads and every variety of earth enware, to say nothing of the rare and costly productions from Bengal. India, Persia, Mesopotamia and Turkey. It would be a short-sighted policy to put any limitations upon her commercial growth and development. Her expan- sion. along these natural trade lines, means that our ocean going steamships, laden with enormous riches and valua- bie products from these Oriental lands and seas will ultimately be poured into the laps of our adventurous and enter prising American merchants.
 Surely this is a matter worthy of thoughtful, patriotic. non- partisan con- our farmers that they have not already been greatly benefited by the retention of these colonial possessions. in the light of the interesting fact that cot ton in late years steadily advanced from cents to Is 1-2 cents per pound.
 Moreover, they are teaching the Fll- ipino the important lesson that the es- tence of good government Is self-reli- ance. The people must learn to labor and to wait'; must have high ideals and live up to them: must recognize and respect the individual right of man. and must know how to bear responsibil- ity All this Is necessary to become a self-governing race: and until they learn these simple yet essential princi- lles 1t Is worse than folly to preach about independence to them or for them. As has been wisely said, Ideal life for man is found only in governed society. where there Is order and protection. and where also should be feredom of oppor- tunity." The tao (the common man) must be W ssternized. modernized His polit- ical training will have to be unlearned. He must be taught liberal ideas of lib- erty, equality, fraternity, and democ- racy. It remains to be seen whether a durable government can be built here on these doctrines, and whether society can be reformed under such benign in fluences.
 Wages and labor are burning ques- tior here. I have neither time nor in cliration to discuss these issues but suffice 1t to say that, in my humble opinion. immense possibilities are stretched out before these people un- der Western tutelage From a mate rial point of view hope our efforts will result in reciprocal profit and advant- age The Moses wand" of intelligent labor and well directed pursuit ought quickly to increase the general veal to such an extent as to make these broad acres the most productive and prosper ous in the tropics By opening the door of opportunity" to our own ad- venturous citizens, and by affording us larger and better markets for the sur plus products of our woods, fields shops, dairies and manufactories, we ought to be able to secure a fair share of this Oriental trade. Dewey's guns and the Paris treaty put these islands under the sovereignty of our great Re- Iublic. By purchase and the laws of conquest they came under our flag The public opinion and conscience of man
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-10-11

in giving police protection to all the provinces.
 They have established a leper col ony. where 10000 of these outcasts can be segrated and cared for. They have recently passed a land registra- tion act, which will clear the title to property on which the majority of the people reside, giving them sufficient quantities for agricultural and busi- ness pursuits. fixing well defined boundary lines between owners of the fee and "squatters." as well as be- tween municipalities and "barrios" or "sitios," which mean rural villages or settlements. They have at last pur- chased the lands belonging to or claim ed by the religious orders, thus set ting amicably and satisfactorily a vex- ing and irritating subject-"the apple of discord." The wise and consecra- ted Prelate, Archbishop Harty Ga na- tive of St. Louis. MissourD, the right man In the right place." is arranging. so rumor has it. to dispense with the services of 80 per cent of the friars who have proven objectionable to the masses, and will have them go away at once, never to return here. C9 course other priests, known to be good and worthy, will be substituted in their stead.
 The necessity for railroads connect ing regions with the principal seaports is apparent to every intelligent ob- server. A plan is on foot. therefore, to increase the railway mileage here by the immediate construction of an additional 1000 miles of railroad. This facility is greatly needed. It will not only roll on the car of progress and civilization, but will multiply many fold the. prosperity of these insular possessions
 The commissioners have recreated Manila, making her. in five years time, the most beautiful city In the Orient. The things done-the results accomplished-are monuments to the fidelity, energy, patriotism and capac- ity of the commissioners. In the dis bursement of public funds not even a taint of dishonesty has attached to any civilian official who has been commits stoned by the President to administer government here. The record thus made speaks for itself.
 l believe. too, that Manila, roman tically situated on the banks of the Pasig river will again become the most important emporium of vast anti podal empire-a proud mistress com manding the opulent trade embraced in all these coveted lands and seas which for four centuries has been the burn ing desire of every European State. am sure she will yet be the mighty entrepot through which the kingdoms of Asia and Africa will exchange their wealth of useful wares. I could fill pages in the enumeration of the va rious merchandise which, in the near future as my Judgment sees 1t, will be bought and sold, bartered and pledged according to al the protean forms in which business contracts are framed. in this magnificent mart; but. instead. l will content myself by only naming few of these articles, viz: embroidered silks, brilliant brocades, wi fn al 11 -s-I. T beautiful rugs and carpets, hemp, flax, mats, hats, pearls, jewels, gems, corals and variegated jewelry. gold silver. precious stones and objects of the most artistic handiwork, rice, breadstuffs, cofee. sugar, tobacco and cacao, fruits,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-10-11

kind approved our action and applaud. ed our purposes We made no conquest to exploit our colonial fellow-citizen, and his welfare demands that he be protected from foreign and domestic plund ar an official greed. Az strong CT nation we are bound to assist weaker one, even without assurance of material reward, and this undertaking by our bray. and generous race is wor- thy of the profoundest interest and consid srattcn.
 In concludiag this epistIe I do not ! our American policy in reference to these insular possessions than to quote the following words from the eloquent speech of Congressman Rourke Cochran two weeks ago in Manila at the Archbishop's banquet. No pen of mine can sketch that policy as graphi- cally and accurately as he has done. He said:
 The subject assigned me is a discus sion of the Philippines in general. It Is a wide subject. It embraces their history. their conditions. their capaci- ties. their prospects Their history, take 1t. is familiar to you all. To as- sume to summarize 1t here. would be presumption. Their actual condition is as obvious to. you as to me. An attempt to call attention to them would be su. perfiuous. Their history is still shrouded behind the mists that conceal the fu- ture. To undertake to describe 1t would be to asume the power of proph- esy and I have no pretensions to that quality. While we may not see what that future may be. certain 1t is that the most powerful influence in deter mining its character Is the government or the United tSates. Whatever may be Gods purpose in these islands, the United States are the instruments here. as the secretary of war has described more than once under circumstances quite unique in the history of the world For the first time in the experience of mankind, a country has been annexed by another government, not for it's own benefit but for the benefit of the coun. try that it has annexed; not to enrich itself. but to benefit the people 1t has taken over. The history of the world may be searched for a parallel to this. l think we may survey the whole as- pect of civilization without finding any thing to correspond to it. The object Of this conquest is the uplifting. the oenef1tfng, the ultimate emancipation or the islands. We do not take them even to hold them; we do not undertake to improve them to make the holding of them easier for ourselves, or more profitable. But we undertake to im- prove and uplift them that they them. selves may ultimately be competent to go upon career of prosperity and in- dependence" ."
 With best wishes, cordially your iriehu' A. A. Wiley.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-10-11

Tn a letter to Capt. D. W. McIver Hon.. A. A. Wiley gave valuable ac- count of the Philippines and the good that has come from American occupa- tion:
 Manila. P. l.. Aug. 30, 1905. Capt D. W. McIver, Montgomery,
 Dear Sir and Friend:-For two weeks I have had "a life on the ocen wave home on the rolling deep," but I am now back in Manila. At the risk of wearying you with details I will essay the task of writing you some facts and Observations concerning these trans Pacific possessions
 The Philippines are group of is- lands in the torrid zone. discovered by Hermando Magellan in 1521, and occu- pied and colonized by Spain in the same century. They vary in number from 1000 to $500 according to the size of the rock that may happen to be dignified with the title Island" The twelve largest, in the order named a $ to size, are Luzon, Mindanao, Samar, Panay, Mindoro. Palawan Paragual. ). Levte Negros, Cebu, Masbate, Bohol, and Catanduanes, containing in the ag- gregate population of more than 7.- 100000 souls and possessing about S5.u0O. .000 acres of land, a large part of which is both fertile and tillable. Situated within $50 miles of the eQua- tor. the climate is hot, but on account of constant sea breezes mean tenn perature is produced rendering 1t both salubrious and healthy.
 There are eight principal tribes. to wit: Bicol, Cagayan. Ilocano, Pampan- gan, Pangasinan, Tagalog. Viscaya11 and Zambalan. There are 6l,000,00O acres, of public domain, of which 40,- 100000 are dense with forests of fin est and most durable of hard woods, and contain rich mines of silver and gold and copper, with evidences of abundant coal and iron awaiting devel- opment. The chief products are hemp, tobacco. sugar, copra, rubber, indigo, gutta percha. lumber, coffee and ca ,cao. Fruits are never cultivated here. but the banana, lemon. lime, chico, cit ron, mango. orange, lausaner, pomelo, mangostine and other edible varieties, which are generally indigenous to tropical soil, grow wildly and profuse- ly in this climate, and are both pala- table and nutritious.
 The census taken in 1903. by con- Eervative enumerators reveals not on- ly gratifying condition as to the intel 1igence of the inhabitants but sur prising information as to the magni- fude of these possessions and the pos sibility of developing them.
 Ths islands lend themselves most favorably to water transportation. Good harbors now are welI-nigh num- bsrless. while there 450 miles of navi-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-10-11

Joseph Ramsey. Jr.. who is in the public eye through his fight to wrest the control Of the Wabash Realroad from the 67nuids. Is not exactly the manner of man taken to be fighter. He has mild and kindly ways. wears glasses and impresses onA being much less aggressive than he Is. He is fighter. On provocation 1t is in him to declare his convictions and opinions. per sonal and impersonal. in 6 most emphatic manner.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-10-11
Think of Your Feet.

The time to think about your feet is when you buy shoes for them, not after wards.
 If you think to ask for Selz Royal Blue or Perfecto Shoes you will get a good shoe; the best that can be made for the money; you'll put them on and will not have to think of your feet again for long time
 If you buy an inferior, poorly-made, shapeless shoe, you won't be able to think of anything but your feet until the Shoes are 'broken in.''
 Ask your dealer to show you Selz Royal Blue and Perfecto Shoes. Look for the name Selz on the sole.
 $Z%Z EE;3.[5: z
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1905-04-21
SPORTS
eTANFoRp's CREW.

stanford University, April 3.-Treas-
n Barrett is determined to give the
Stanford crew plenty of opportunities
FOR action this spring, although the
prospects of a race with the University
poor. On the 18th inst. Stanford will
row the Washington Varsity over the
Redwood City course, which proved SO
acceptable last Saturday at the inter.
class regatta. The crew will then prob.
ably be taken north 10 Seattle, where
they will again meet the Washington
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1905-04-21
lady HIGH DIVER

Every day there Is something new In
the Water Carnival plans. Yesterday
an athletic young lady, walked into
headquarters and offered her services.
Her name is Miss Jessie Glover and
she halls from San Francisco. Miss
Glover will do a i5-foot dive. which is
just about half the height of the so.
foot leap. This added to the ladies'
race. will represent the fair sex In
good shape.
Many people are wondering what
the human cork is. The human corl,
is a man who can recline In any po
sition In the water. This man cal
eat. sleep and live in the water.
The program has been settled and
Is as follows:
1. 5O.yard dash for boys.
2. Chariot race.
8. 5O.yard championship.
4. Boxing and wrestling.
5. 100.yard obstacle race.
6. The Human Cork.
Z. Trapeze flying and fancy diving
8. SO-foot leap.
8. Spring Board Diving.
10. Clothes race.
II. Ladies' race.
~. 300.yard relay race.
The officials for the meet will be a,
follows:
/. Referee and announcer: Prof. r. A
J Woods.
Judges W. Soper, DR.. Hobby.
Timekeepers: Capt. HUMPHREYS, f
A. Mott Smith.
Sarter: o. l.. Sorenson.
Clerk of course: Chas. Crane.
Master of ceremonies: Jess Woods
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1905-04-21
ATHLETES HOTEL BILL.

Boston, Mass, March 3l.-Ralph
W. Rose, the worlds champion shot.
putter, is threatened with arrest for
Jumping an unpaid hotel bill. When
the clerk asked Rose for the money
due he referred the clerk to the Boston
Athletic Association, which conducted
the indoor meet where Rose competed.
Officers Of the organization have dis.
claimed responsibility for the debt and
have written Rose sassy" letter.
According to the usual custom they
say the Chicago Athletic Club should
settle the expenses and not the Boston
Association, as Rose was competing
under the Chicago Clubs colors.