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The Richmond palladium. (Richmond, Ind.) 1906-1907, 1906-07-11
Will Back Up INSPECTION.

Sheffield, England, July 1O.-The
Grocers Federation in annual confer
ence here. received a communication
from Ambassador Reid enclosing a
message from President Roosevelt as
follows: You are at liberty to in
form the Grocers Federation that
under the new law we can and will
qua: antee the fitness in all respects
of canned meats bearing the govern
ment stamp. If any trouble arises,
Herewith, protest can be made not
merely to the sellers of the goods but
to the United States government
itself"
The Richmond palladium. (Richmond, Ind.) 1906-1907, 1906-07-11
TURKEY OBJECTS
Not in Favor of Raising the Rank Of
Diplomatic Representations.

Constantinople, July 10.-Fresh in
structions were sent to the Turkish
minister at Washington, Chekib hey,
to 'enew his efforts to dissuade the
authorities at Washington from car
rying out the proposed elevation of
the legation here to the status of an
embassy. 1t appears that when the
Turkish government was first notified
that the United States desired to eff
feet the change, Cheldb hey was or
dered to oppose the project, but re-
piled that be was unable to shake the
determination of the state department
He is instructed to inform the depart
ment that the proposed action re-
quires a previous agreement between
the two countries which hes not
been effected.
The Richmond palladium. (Richmond, Ind.) 1906-1907, 1906-07-11
NEW PARIS.

New Paris, o., July 10. (SpL)-
Judge V. V. Brumbaugh and Repre-
sentative E. H. Irwin, of Eaton. visited
c. Z. Samuels and others here Sun
day.
Mr.. and Mrs. Cook and daughter of
Richmond. visited L. II. Kemple and
family Sunday.
The Richmond palladium. (Richmond, Ind.) 1906-1907, 1906-07-11
Turner's to Meet In Cincy.

Newark. n. j.. July 10-Cincinnati
was chosen by the German-American
Gymnastic alliance in session here. as
the place OF meeting two years hence
A resolution was adopted protesting
against-the prohibition of canteens in
soldiers homes and declaring that it
Is high time that the free and liberal
citizens of America unite in defense
Of individual liberty.
The Richmond palladium. (Richmond, Ind.) 1906-1907, 1906-07-11
Ladrone Leader Captured.

Manila, July 10.-Montalon, the La
A~cne leader, surrendered to Colonel
Brandholtz, assistant chief of con-
stabulary, at Talisay July 8, and was
removed to Cavite for trial. The cap
ture of Montalon leaves one more La
drone leader at large in Luzon. The
chief Of constabulary, Allen, an
nounced that all Ladrones captured
has been criticised for not fastening
their trials.
The Richmond palladium. (Richmond, Ind.) 1906-1907, 1906-07-11

condemned to death by shooting. But
On account of extenuating circum-
stances, the emperor will oe requested
10 commute the sentences of the four
officers to dismissal ION the service
and to be deprived Of certain rights
they would otherwise enjoy.
The full report OF the Cronstadt
court-martial shows that Admiral
Roiestvenshy was acquitted ON the
ground that he was not in his full
senses and therefore was NOT account
able for what transpired at the time
vi the surrender.
Some of the officers tried with
Rojectvensky were acquitted, their
guilt no. he.ng proved.
The recommendations for mercy in
the cases of Captain De Colongue,
chief of Rojestvensky's staff, Captain
Baranoff, OF the torpedo boat destroyer
Bedovi; Fillipovsky and Leontieff,
who were found guilty and sentenced
TO be shot. were in accordance with
the regulations and based on the
physical and mental Generalization
produced by the long voyage and
shock of the disaster in battle. They
were also credited with desire to
save the life of Roiestvensky.
Search for Brother.
San Francisco, July 10.--G. w. Nor
ley of Saginaw. Mich, returned after
spending six months searching for his
brother, Il. II. Morley, who disap-
peared in China a year ago while
travelling with a man named lie
Verger. The last heard OF the missing
man was in September, 1905. Later
lie Verger cashed a letter of credit
owned by Morley In Shanghai for
$1,000. Another letter of credit for
similar amount was cashed in Co
lombo, Ceylon. 1t is suspected that
lie Verger killed Morley, took his be-
longings and fed to France. Morley
Intends to keep up the hunt to dis
cover what became OF his brother. He
Is seeking information of the where
abouts of lie Verger.
The Richmond palladium. (Richmond, Ind.) 1906-1907, 1906-07-11
Whitewater.

Whitewater, Ind, July TO- (SpD-
Mr.. JOINT Dugdale of Indianapolis is
spending a few days with relatives.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jesse Hill entertained
Sunday Mr.. and Mrs. Sylvester Hid
of Lynn.
7everal from Whitewater attended
The Richmond palladium. (Richmond, Ind.) 1906-1907, 1906-07-11
Wants Another Term.

Providence, r. L., July Ex-senator
George Peabody Wetmore authorized
the announcement that he is candi-
date for reelection to the United
States senate. The statement was
promped by rumor that Senator
Wetmore would retire in favor of
Samule P. Colt, of this city. Politi-
clans view the announcement as
meaning that Senator Wetmore will
have to oppose Colt in securing Re-
publican votes in the legislature and
later to oppose R. H. l. Goddard, who
Is candidate for the senatorial cleo
ton on an independent Democratic
platform
The Richmond palladium. (Richmond, Ind.) 1906-1907, 1906-07-11
CHESTER.

Chester. Ind, July 10, (SpD-Ches-
ter - we'll represented at the S. s.
CO. - at Middleboro Sunday af-
f
.i.,ah Baker has returned to
ut Huntington after a very
visit at Chester.
ID Mrs. Morris Pitman of Ha-
Ge"Stown, Pearl Pitman and Ralph
Besselman of Richmond visited here
this week Mr.. Pitman has been seri-
ously ill but slowly getting better
Mrs. Alice Haisley Of Arba visited
here Sunday
Carl Huff who was so badly hurt in
the harvest Geld July 4th. is doing
as well as could be expected.
Mr. and Mrs. Gist have entertained
a number of friends from IndianaDo-
lis
Mr. and Mrs Martin spent the 4th
at Indianapolis.
The Nichols and Huffman Picnick-
ed at the Glen Miller. the fourth.
Rev. David Coppock preached at
Williamsburg Sunday.
Rev. Brownies regular appoint
ment at Chester next Sunday.
Frank Allen and family OF White
water were here Sunday.
Nellie and Harry Morrow banquet
ed the young Peoples G.. F. Club at
their home Friday evening. The lawn
was beautifully lighted with Japan
csc lanterns. Ice cream was served
The evening was one of rare enjoy
ment.
Arthur Davis and bride have gone
to their home at Hammond.
The Richmond palladium. (Richmond, Ind.) 1906-1907, 1906-07-11

Mr.. William S, Benson of the class
of 1906 has accepted a position with
the Charles. Storm Firm Of Winches-
ter, Ind.
The Richmond palladium. (Richmond, Ind.) 1906-1907, 1906-07-11
Strike at Odessa.

Odessa, Russia, July 10.-A general
strike broke out among men employed
about the port.
The Richmond palladium. (Richmond, Ind.) 1906-1907, 1906-07-11

Milton, July 10. (Spl)-H L. Jones
and Miss Nellie Jones were at Ha-
'gerStOWn Friday
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would not appoint cabinet until he had better
opportunities of judging the men fitted for cab
met posts
Carlos Roloff, who has been Treasurer since
Cuba received her independence, submitted q
financial statement on the Treasury, but this
has not yet been inspected. Nevertheless Gov
ernor Taft gave him a receipt for the money
according to the statement presented. and begged
Senior Rolof to continue in office
Mr.. Taft said tonight that he expected 70 re-
main in Cuba only fortnight longer and would
then return TO Washington. as affairs concern
Ing the Philippine Islands and the Panama Canal
demanded his immediate attention He has re-
quested Secretary Bacon to remain another week
TO further assist in perfeoting the organization
necessary to a provisional government Gov
ernor Taft has nominated Beekman Winthrop.
Governor OF Porto Rico. for the provisional gov
ernorship here, recommending to the Cubans
Mr.. Winthrop's special fitness for the place. Mr.
Taft says that as long as the provisional gov
eminent continues 1t will be under his super
vision Secretary Of War
On Monday Mr.. TAFT will receive the Judges
and the members of the City Council. Lincoln
Deals, Acting Secretary Of Public instruction,
to-day invited Governor Taft to preside on Mon
day at the annual opening of the University
Of Havana. Custom has always accorded this
honor to the Chief Executive. Senior Desais
urged that the custom should not be overlooked
on account of the crisis in government affairs
Mr.. Taft promised to attend the ceremony If
possible.
At General MenocaIs request. owing to the
urgency Of private business. his name was to-
night withdrawn from the committee to SUPER
wise the laying down of arms and that of Gen
eral Thomas Grinan substituted.
Governor Taft is cognizant OF the presence Of
three cases of yellow fever IN Havana, and is
taking special precautions to prevent the intec-
ton OF the American forces
Governor Taft this afternoon received many
prominent Cubans, including the Mayor munich
pal officers and sugar growers and cattle breed
ers OF Camaguey. The latter complained IN
him that anarchy existed in the province of
Puerto Principe and that many of their cattle
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-09-30

wherever they might be in the island. and the
drafts of men have been selected and equipped
with view to their sudden transfer to Havana
1t was hoped that it would be possible to
land the marines without much delay, but II
was foreseen that this might be construed
not only premature but positively unfriendly
at a time when there Justification for
such a demonstration. The marines have had
10 put up with the uncomfortable accommoda-
lions on shipboard pending the signal for their
debarkaton-
One OF the interesting incidents OF the plans
for army equipment has been the experience OF
khaki recently rejected by the government in
spectors not quite up 10 standard. In time
of trouble. of course the department cannot be
too particular and I'm emergency II was consid-
cred that 1t would be well to accept at q re-
duced price the cloth which would be needed
especially the domestic market did not pro-
vide the material In any other way. Tho retec-
tions for various reasons. most OF them
representing minor defects in color or texture.
When the quartermasters undertook 10 get
this rejected stuff. it was found that all OF IL
had been sold. and most OF 1t sent to the Orient
where IL was commanding a higher figure than
the contract price at home. The contractors
were able to recall some OF the shipments and
turn the material over the War Department.
as FAVOR, but 1t was more or less significant
that the rejected khaki should find a demand
abroad and at prices which were better for the
the government had his material been up to the
specifications.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-09-30
GETS MESSAGE ON BOAT.
President Receives 1,000-Word Dis
patch from Secretary Taft.

Provincetown Mass, Sept. ga government
message received by Commercial Telegraph lines
and addressed to President Roosevelt. was deliv-
cred to him on board the battleship Missouri to-
day.
It was learned after President Roosevelt had
started on his return to Oyster Bay that tho
message was from Secretary Taft. and that It
contained about thousand words on tho
Cuban situation. launch went out to the
Missouri and informed the President that
a message had been received. whereupon a dis
patch boat vas sent here to get the communi-
cation. 1t was given the President Just before
the Mayfower sailed. and was not answered by
the Executive. so far can be learned.
Newport, R. L, Sept. 2s,-At the government
wireless department at the naval training sta
tion at noon, it stated that several mes
sages had been transmitted to the battIeships
of the North Atlantic Squadron off Barnstable
Mass, during the forenoon. but that difficulty
had been experienced by the battleships in get
ting through return messages.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-09-30

Official Gazette" and thousands Of printed
copies Of the document were distributed IN
Havana and elsewhere.
The Governor has written to Mr.. Beit' ex-
President Palma's secretary, requesting MIN. u
view of his valuable services. to continue In
Office.
Gonzalez Munos, Editor OF the Spanish edir'on
OF "The Havana Post" who was arrested on
September 20 on account OF an editorial cr1tiue-
ing the Palma government and had since oeeh
held incommunicado, was released to-day the
court finding that there was no foundation for
the charge brought against him.
Governor Taft and Mr. Bacon spent one of the
busiest days they have had since their arrival
In the island. They received the sub-secretaries
Of the executive departments, who now are the
acting heads thereof. who reported on the general
conditions concerning the administration of af-
fairs. The Governor requested each Of these
secretaries TO continue at his post, but to re-
port directly 10 him. He Informed them that he
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-09-30

his family going to MatanEas Monday where
they win remain for several days and then so to
their old home at 5syano fifty miles northwest
Of esntiaEo
Governor Taft has received q letter signed By
Cs1eral soss Miguel Comes and others of the
conspiracy prisoners. as follows;
We understand that the provisional govern
raent this day Established in Cuba intends 70
carry out so far as the may be applicable
20 the changed conditions. the basis OF the settle
Ypent which the peace commissioners recon-
men6e6 to both the Moderate and Liberal par
ties including general amnesty for all political
Offenders The undersigned, representing the
fusurgent forces in the field, by proper declsra-
ton hereby agree in behalf OF such insurgcnt
forces that they will at once lay down their
arms return 70 their homes and restore the
property taken by them for military purposes
which may now be in their possession. We
quest the appointment OF commission by the
provisional government 20 meet similar COM
mission appointed by Us 20 arrange the details
for the surrender OF the arms and property,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-09-30
CUBANS IN NAVY YARD.
They Seek to Take Photographs at
Portsmouth, Pa.
by Telegraph to The Tribune. ]

Portsmouth, Va. Sept. 29-Not since the days
OF the Spanish-American War has such situa-
ton existed in the navy yard here as is apparent
tonight. Developments to-day. on the eve OF
the departure Of the United States battleshlp
Texas for Cuba. are responsible for heavily
augmented force guard tonight with the ut
most vigilance. This morning Detective Cut
chins, Secret Service agent attached to tho
office Of Rear Admiral Berry. U. s. N, COM
mandant of the yard discovered two suspicious
looking strangers Photographic field pieces Of
the marine corps which were lying near the
Texas He Immediately arrested them, amid
their vehement protestation. and then to his sur
prise found they were Cubans. They admitted
this. The plates OF the cameras three OF which
had been exposed. smashed and thrown
overheard and the undesirable visitors were
elected from the yard Late this afternoon they
returned disguised with heavy boards and sought
admission. Again detected. however, before
they had been admitted. they were ordered
away.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-09-30

and horses had been stolen, that fences had
been destroyed. and some women assaulted
Captain Mccoy assured them that American sol
diers would be there within q week
At 500 O'Clock this afternoon Governor TAkt
and Captain Mccoy. went for an sutornobils
ride and incidentally passed through the In
surgent camps of Generals Guerra and Del Cas-
tillo. where they observed tho situation They
also visited the Vento Springs whence Havana
receives its water supply. thence going to Min
lister Morgan's villa at Marianao. where they will
spend the night
Arrangements have been perfected under tha
direction OF Captain Schroeder. of the battleshiI
to transfer G. marine brigade from the warships
to Camp Columbia tomorrow. These officers
to-day had a force cleaning and fumigating
Camp Columbia. leaving It in charge Of a COM
pany of rural guards and police tonight The
landing of marines tomorrow will be as much
for the relieving OF the congestion on board the
ships as for the protection Of the city. The
ships really are much nearer Havana than Is
Camp Columbia. The only force of American
troops on duty in Havana tonight is made up
of the thirty marines who guarding the
Treasury They encamped within the court
yard and are not visible from tho street All
these precautions are in conformity with Gov
ernor Taft's plan of reducing the act OF inter-
vention to q minimum by making as little dis
play as possible His idea is TO make Cuba feel
rather than see the strong arm Of the United
States.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-09-30
TIE ISLAND OF
which tho Insurgents win return to their

homes. ' 1oINa " '-4e
Mr. TAFT ordered the release Of all conspiracy
prisoners end appointed commission as re-
ouestsd in the foregoing letter. The commission
consists Of Brissdier General Funston, president;
General Menocal. General AEraInonte and Col
Nonsl Carlos Fernandez. TO represent the Cubans.
assdsted by Major Ladd. U. S. A, and Lieutenant
Mitchell, General Funston's aid. as recorder. It
is understood that the insurgent commission will
consist OF the same men who served the Liberals
recently SIS peace commissioners-namely Gen.
erzl jose Miguel Gomez, J. @. Gomez, Manuel
Lszo. Alfredo zayas. Pelsyo Garcia, s. c. Mon
teesusdo. Carlos Garcia and Demetrio Castillo.
All The prisoners were Immediately set free
and went directly from the Preside to the Amer
lean Legation. where they held conference
with Governor Taft regarding the details of the
3nsurgent disarmament
The Funston commission will also disarrn the
volunteer forces Of the government, leaving the
Cuban forces as they were prior to the rebellion
The commission Will be accompanied by a dis
bursting officer, who will pay the expenses of
the return home Of the rebels
The only disquiAting report received at the
American Legation to-day was a dispatch from
Manzanillo. province OF Santiago, saying that
the Moderates there threaten to take to the
woods.
Captain Schroeder, Of the battleship Virginia.
General Funston. and a naval surgeon visited
Camp Columbia this morning TO arrange for its
sanitation. No more marines will be landed
here until Tomorrow
General Funston VIII command all the troops
in Cuba, but If they exceed brigade an officer
of higher rank Will be sent here from the United
States 1t seems practically certain, however
that no such contingency will arise as it is ap-
parent that the maintenance of the provisional
government will not require q large number of
troops.
Consul General Steinhart ar 10 o'clock this
morning received orders to telegraph 10 the
rebel commanders throughout the island in
forming them Of Governor Tafts proclamation
and the establishment OF the provisional govern
naent. The proclamation was published in The
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-09-30
POWERS APPROVE STEPS.
Protection of Foreign Interests in
Cuba Welcomed.

London, Sept. Ex-Governor Tafts proclama-
ton TO the Cubans was read with much interest
IN official circles here The action Of the United
States was apparently expected and approved.
In the absence Of the Foreign Secretary Sir Ed
ward Grey. however. the Foreign Office officials
We're not inclined to make any statement on the
subject. ~
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-09-30
PLANS CAREFULLY MADE.

Tho situation has been met fully by the ma
rne corps. which has been making arrange
ments for the occupation OF Cuba Tor some
months. Supplies have been bought IN anticipa-
ton Of the extra material which would bs re-
quired ammunition has been stored with view
10 its Issue to the commands 90 sAort notice.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-09-30
r OF ANNEXATION.


1t is declared that the Teller resolution affords
ample protection TO the independence. of Cuba,
but that. even had no such resolution been
adopted. there ean be no reasonable misunder-
standing Of the purpose of the President and Of
Secretary Taft. and the hope is expressed that
the clearly enunciated declaration of Secretary
Taft In his proclamation of to-day will DISPOSE
OF the unwarranted reports that it is the uIti-
mate intention of the administration to annex
Cuba.
II Is OF course, appreciated that there are
some VINO Tor selfish reasons would like 10 see
Cuba part of the United States but on the
other hano. 1t Is pointed out that American min
ing interests in Mexico exceed in vaIue the
sugar ahu tobacco properties of Americans in
Cuoa' anu that In the opinion of the aduInistra-
'ion THIS argument presents no sound basis for
auNoca'lhg annexation. Were the reverse true
'i4sht naturally lead all South and Central
Aiieiicah countries TO distrust the investment of
- A' capital within their boundaries and
80 ''i0 increase OF business relations between
'Her citizens and those of this country
~ VIII De great relief to the marines who
'e oeeh quartered on the ships of war at
ana lot two or three weeks to get ashore
-,e''f's received in Washington Indicate that
'''e men ara weary of the confinement and
pa'ieht 10 get on land. This is mainly due
VI course, to the desire TO get into the activity
or a campaign, but 1t is also due 10 the fact
that the marines were shipped without much
opportunity OF providing special accommoda-
tons They have had 10 sleep on the berth
decks and In spaces which were taxed to the
utmost.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-09-30
SENIOR QUESADA RESIGNS.
Minister Will Remain in Washington, How
ever, He Says.
From The Tribune Bureau. !

Washington, Sept. 29-Senor Quesada, tho
cuban Minister, announced this evening that he
had forwarded TO Havana his resignation as
Minister TO the United States. Senior Quesada
declined to discuss the reason which prompted
him TO take this step He saws that for TN.
prsssns he vii continue 20 1--we In washington
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-09-30
BROADER GENERAL puvALL BACK

Brigadier General W. P. Duvan. u. g. A. who
left New York several weeks ago 10 attend tho
German army manoeuvres arrived here yesterday
on the American liner Philadelphia. His visit
abroad was curtailee because OF the trouble IN
Cuba After receiving orders TO return. General
Duvsu hurried TO Liverpool, arriving there Just In
time TO catch the PhilA6s1rhlAs