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ADEMDGRATIG BODY
Presbyterians Reject Proposal
to Reduce “Representation.
, THE DENOMINATIDN FREE FROM DEBT
The People to Be Kept In Touch
With Church Affairs—Drastic
Action In the McGiffeI-t
Case Seems Likely;
MINNEAPOLIS, May 23.—Dcmocracy
asserted itself in the Presbyterian gen-
eral assembly yesterday afternoon.
With a shout the assembly voted down
two carefully cu:-..~:idcrcd and pro-pared
plans to reduce the membership, one by
a third and the other by more than a
.half. The committee on reduced repre—
sentation appointed a year ago was
scarcely given court=ous treatment, so
pronounced was the feeling against get—
ting farther away from the people.
“They call this a mob,” said Dr. Page
of Topeka. “If it is a mob. God grant
that there may be more such. God pity
the Presbyterian church with the bulk
of the wealth of the United States in its
coffers if it cannot afford a large as—
sembly.”
“The time has not come, to reduce the .
will
assembly, and I hope it never
come,” cried Dr. George WV. P. Birch of
New York. “YVe ought to keep as near
the people as we can.
presbyteries now hold the balance of
power. I don’t know what we would do
without them, they hold the balance so
true.”
The McGiffert matter was
special order for Thursday. The feeling
now is that drastic action will be taken.
Before the popular meeting last night
of the freedptan's board, the largest of
the meetings held under the auspices Of
the assembly, the Rev. H. \Y. Hulbert
of Cleveland, originator of the move-
: ment to raise the $40,000 indebtedness of
the board, announced that subscriptions
and apportionments will foot up $50,000
or $55,000. For the first time in a gener-
ation all departments of the Presbyte—
rian church are free from debt. ,
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3.5;?" A Shrine Despoilcd.
SANTIAGO,’ Cuba, May 23.—The
startling discovery, has been made that
the famous shrine of Nuestra Senora
Caridad, at El Cobre, has been robbed
of jewels valued at $25,000 and that the
head of the statue has been broken off
and removed. The report caused great
excitement in the town, where the
shrine has long been the principal at-
traction. It is supposed to have mirac-
ulous healing powers and is visited an-
nually by thousands of pilgrims from
all parts of Cuba, from Mexico and
even from Europe, who have loaded. the
image with rich gifts. The secret police
are making great efforts to discover the
perpetrator of the outrage. It is assert—
ed that an American will be arrested
today on the charge of being the crim-
inal, and the police. hope to recover the
jewels,
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Finlanders For Newfoundland.
ST. JOHN'S, N. R, May 23.—It now
seems likely that Newfoundland will
soon receive a colony of Finlanders. Ap-
plications have been receive-:1 by the
colonial government bearing on the
subject, asking what steps it is neces-
sary to take and how far the New—
foundland authorities would assist. 1n-
formation is also sought as to sections
of the island where the Finlanders
would be allowed to settle and as to
how they could engage in the fisheries
and in farming industries, with all of
,which they are familiar. The colonial
ministry is giving the matter careful
consideration and vill probably encour-
age thc Finlandeis to come here. as it
is believed they would make a very de—
sirable class of settlers.
Long Automobile Trip.
CLEVE AND. May 23.——An automo-
bile started from Cleveland for NJW
York yesterday in an attempt to break
the horseless carriage time record be-
tWeen the. two cities. The run is made
under the auspices of The Plain Dealer.
The machine carried Mr. Alexander
"Winton, the horseless carriage manu-
facturer, and a Plain Dealer represent-
ative. The latter takes with him a
message from Mayor Farley of Cleve—
land to Mayor Van W'yck of. New York.
The route selected is about 800 miles in
length.
Supreme Court Adjourns.
WASHINGTON. May 23.—The United
States supreme court has adjourned for
the term. During the session the court
disposed of 519 cases. leaving 302 cases
on the docket. At the close of the last
previous term the docket contained 313
cases. Chief Justice Fuller and Justice
Brewer expect to sail for Paris on the
31st inst., whither they go to partici-
pate in the Venezuela boundary arbi-
tration. Justice Harlan goes immedi-
ately to Yale college to deliver a course
of lectures.
A Fertilizer Conxhine.
BALTIMORE. May 23.—The consoli-
dationot‘ 23 leading fertilizer compa-
nies of the country has been completed.
The new corporation will be known as
the American Agricultural Chemical
company, and it will obtain a. special
charter under the laws of Connecticut.
It has an authorized capital stock of
$40,000,000, divided into $20.000.000 of 6
per cent cumulative preferred stock
and $20,000,000 of common stock, of
which $17.000,000 of each will be issued
at this time.
he Transvaal Conspiracy.
LONDONJvIay 23.——~The Johannesburg
correspondent of The MOrning Post, in
a dispatch dealing with the recent ar-
rest of former British officers on the
charge of a. conspiracy to promote a
rising, says he is now convinced that
the conspiracy was primarily one of the
Boer officials. in which Police Commis-
sioner Schutte was the prime mover.
Schutte, who evidently used President
Kruger’s son as a tool, has been forced
to resign, but will appeal to the yolks--
raad for reinstatement.
Cleveland‘s Big Catch.
TOLEDO, May 23,—Ex—President
Cleveland has broken the record for
bass catching at Middle Bass. He pull-
ed in 125 pounds of fish, while Captain
“Bob” Evans caught 45 bass from one
to two pounds in weight. Mr. Cleveland
and Captain Evans will leave for home
tomorrow.
Weather Probabllltles.
Partly cloudy and continued cool to-
day; probably fair tomorrow; variable
Winds. ' '
The backwoods _
made a ,
l fired.
; thing and so practical in the rush and
3THE ADIEDIGAN nu
. German Naval Officer’s Opin-
' ion of Ships and Men.
!
ND III FEE-LING DVEE MANILAEPISODE
' . .
.our Ships Built on Same Plans as
I Those of Germany, but \Ve Adopt
- Mote Neu' Ideas—Our Sailors
Equal to Any In the \Vorld.
1 WASHINGTON, May 22.—Captain
1 Lieutenant von Rebeur-Paschwitz. na-
val attache of the German embassy,
talked interestingly yesterday as to his
observations of the American navy,
covering not only the warperiod, but
, an inspection of our ships, navy yards
iand naval methods in the period since
Ithe war. This officer made such a fa-
| vorable report to the German admiralty
concerning the consideration shown him
!by American naval circles that it
Ebrought a strong letter of thanks from
{the minister of marine of Germany to
3 Secretary Long and to some extent off-
, set the tension arising over alleged dif-
ferences between the American and
German naval officers in the Philip-
lpines.
Speaking of the technical construc-
'
tioirof American ships, Captain you Re—
’ beur-Paschwitz' said:
I “It is quite noticeable that your
American naval constructors and ship-
; builders show the characteristic energy
20f Americans in wishing ‘to find some-
‘thing new. ‘While the American ships
lare built on the same general lines as
the German and English ships, yet they
'show a tendency to try new ideas. to
{experiment on details. For instance.
the disposition of ammunition and the
ammunition hoists are admirable con—
itrivances. The ammunition is served
through one central chamber and is de—
livered immediately back of the gun,
fready to be placed in the breech and
This is so obviously the right
confusion of action that all navies fol-
'lowed the lead of your American con-
structors when they first adopted this
method of getting the ammunition to
the-gun. There are many of these small
points which appeal to the naval ob-
server, if not to those unfamiliar with
naval architecture. and altogether they
are developing and perfecting the ideal
fighting vessel. '
“The American naval officers hav
much technical knowledge. perhaps
more than German officers, but it is a
question whether technical knowledge,
cannot be carried too far to the exclu-
sion of those larger subjects of strategy,
torpedo maneuvering, etc.
“As to the American sailor, it is hard
to judge him by any foreign standard,
as your ideas and ours are so totally
different. Physically the American sail-
or is a splendid specimen. The Ameri-
can method of recruiting is calculated
to get a good class of men, drawn from
a wide stretch of country and with fre-
quent infusions Of new blood, while
with us sailoring is almost a life busi-
ness. Probably as a whole the Ameri—
can system gets a better class of men
than that in vogue abroad. It certainly-
tends to give the men greater self re-
liance. and that in turn may be the rea-
son they are such good ~fighters. They
certainly know how to keep your ships
shipshape, and the discipline and gen—
eral conditions observed on board an
American man—Of-war are probably
equal to those of any naval service in
the world.” ‘ .
When the return of Admiral Dewey
was referred to, Captain von Rc‘oeur-
Paschwitz spoke of the enthusiastic re-
ception which was being prepared and
the devotion felt fur him by the Amer-
ican people. Then. refer-ting to alleged
friction in the Philippines, he said:
.“I have not yet heard from any Ger—
man oiliccr a word of ill feeling over
affairs at Manila. “lliile at home re-
cently I met a number of our <‘Ifl'icers
who were just out from the Philippines
and who had been stationed on our
ships throughout the war. They spoke
most. cordially of the American officers
and of the fraternizing Of your sailors
and ours.” '
Tlic Rumored Blncflclds Fight.
W'ASHINGTON. May 22.——T‘ne presi-
dent discussed last night with Secretary
of State Hay a: report which reached
the “'liite House from an unozficial
source that the Detroit had been fired
upon in Nicaraguan waters by a war
Vessel. said to be a Nicaraguan gun‘ooat,
and that the Detroit promptly respond-
ed and had sunk the Nicaraguan ves-
sel. The report finds no credit here.
Secretary Hay had not heard it OIIicial-
ly and could not throw any light on it.
Found In a. \Vcll.
“LAVERLY. Mass. May 22.—The
body of Miss Mary Jane Ruthvcn. 50
years old, who had lived entirely alone
for a number of years on her estate on
Lexington street, was found in a well
yesterday morning by two of her neigh-
bors. It is generally believed that Miss
Ruthven committed suicide, although
she was always of a happy disposition.
. Still Fighting Snow.
DENVER. May 22.—Snow fighters are
at work with dynamite and shovel on
the mountain system of the Colorado
and Southern road. Without the aid of
dynamite it is claimed the banks would
not disappear before the Fourth of July.
The line between Como and Gunnison
may be open today.
The Reichstag to Adjourn.
BERLIN. May 22.—The.adjournment
of the reichstag has been agreed to in
principle, though the federal govern-
ments are still insisting upon the adop-
tion of supplementary estimates. Con-
sideration of the meat inspection bill
will be postponed until next autumn.
Russian Town Destroyed.
WARSAW, Russia, May 22.—The town
of Porosow, in the government of War-
saw, has been destroyed by fire. Twelve
lives were lost, and 3,000 people, driven
from their homes. are now camping in
the fields. It is believed that the fire
was of incendiary origin.
Iiillc-d by a Cow.
A'.i"1‘i'.EBORO. Mass, May 22.—,—John
tractor of Chnrtlesn was trampled upon
by a 'cow and killed yesterday after-
noon.
_ Four Killed In is Mine. _
SEATTLE. W'ash., May 22.—A tele-
gram from Victoria. says: “In an acci-
dent in the War Eagle mine at Ross-
land. 8. C., four men were killed."
[people desire them when as matter of.
Harvey, 80 years 01d, a wealthy con-,
SUPP-RAGE IN" aCUBA.
Electoral 'Laws of Nations
Studied For Guidance.
MASSES BEING EIIIED FOR CITIZENS
Cubans Disnpprove the Present Mun-
ner of Lawnxnking—New Treasury
System Will ne‘Aaopted July 1..
The Bonded Debt of ,Havana.
HAVANA, May 22.—Senor Domingo
Mendez Capote, secretary of govern-
ment, has been devoting considerable
time to a study of the electoral laws of
various nations with a view of formu-
lating plans for inauguration here. Uni-
versal suffrage is considered advisable
in some respects, but it would have
many objectionable features. On the
other hand, Senor Capote thinks an ed-
ucational qualification would not prove
satisfactory unless sufficiently compre-
hensive to exclude those taught espe-
cially for elections. He says the Cuban
league is doing much in the way of pre-
paring the voters to exercise the elec-
toral function. Day and night schools
are conductedin all the villages for
this purpose, the education being gra-
tuitous and the attendance being nu-
merous and enthusiastic. ‘
The great objection to a property
qualification is that a majority of those
in cities who formerly had property.
the Spaniards in particular and many
cap‘able Cubans, have been totally ruin-
ed during the last three years and
would not be justly treated were a
property qualification enforced. Senor
Capote is c‘arefully considering the
problem and will submit his views to
Governor General Brooke about the
middle of next month, when he will ask
for the issuance of such a decree as he
will then have in readiness. The Cu—
bans for the most part, however, dis-
approve the present system of making
laws, contending that Senores Capote
and Lanuza. have too much influence
with the military administration and
persuade General Brooke to Sign de—
crees under a belief on his part that the
fact the secretaries considered nothing
except their own individual wishes.
Major Eugene F. Ladd, treasurer of
the customs funds, intends on July 1 to
begin a new treasury system of dis-
bursements by checks, as in the United
States, thus introducing into the small-
er cities of the island modern money
transferrals. The North American Trust
company, acting as depository of the '
revenues, will establish branches in the
principal cities and correspondents in
others to facilitate carrying out Major
Ladd’s plan.
The special committee that has been
investigating the finances of Havana
reports that the.bonded indebtedness of
$9,543,500 has been reduced $33,000 since
Jan. 1. The issues are made recallable
at any time.
Double Murder and Suicide.
BELLEFONTAINE, 0., May 22.—Mrs.
Rachel Austin and her son William
were murdered in their home at Middle-
burg, this county, Saturday night, and
their bodies nearly cremated in the
house, which was set on fire, and Ernest
Austin, at younger son, lies at the point
of death in a neighbor's house from a
bullet wound in the breast. The latter
claims that he was awakened by a rap
at the door. When he went down stairs.
he was met by a robber, who shot him. I
killed his mother and brother and then I
set fire to the house to conceal the
crime. Soon after making the state-
ment he became unconscious, and it is
not believed he can recover. Notwith-
standing the story told by Austin, the
neighbors believe that he killed his
mother and brother and then shot him—
self. although there is n positive evi-
dence on that point.
A Populist Elan duet.
OMAHA, May 22.-—The Peter Cooper
Populist club of this city. an organiza-
tion of only a few months standing.
gave its initial banquet at Creighton
hall Saturday evening. The occasion
served to bring together the Nebraska
followers of Populistic doctrines. espe-
cially that wing that has been ardent
from first to last in the support of IV. J.
Bryan. Covers were laid for 300. and
every seat was taken. Judge William
Neville of North Platte officiated as
toastmaster. Among the speakers were
Governor W. A. Poynter, ex-Governor
Silas A. Holcomb. General J. 13. Weaver
of Iowa and W. J. Bryan.
Barbarossa to Soil Today.
NEW YORK, May 22.——The North
German Lloyd steamship Bar-barossa is
scheduled to make another start for
Bremen today at 4 o’clock, if no other
unforeseen accidents occur. Her pas-
sengers will include nearly all those
who w re aboard Thursday, only about
20 having called for their passage mon-
ey to be refunded. Dr. Charles A. Briggs
is one of those who stand by the ship
and with his family will sail on her.
Shot Three Wonlen.
KANSAS CITY, May 22.—In a fit of
jealous rage Levi Moore. a clerk in the
city market, yesterday shot and proba-
bly fatally wounded Mrs. Jennie Camp—
bell, Mrs. Emma Landis and Mrs. Anna.
Meek. The Campbell woman had de-
serted Moore for another man. He had
requested her to return his photographs.
She did not answer his letters, and yes-
terday Moore armed himself and went
to her rooming house.
The Meade Still Leaky.
PONCE, Porto Rico. May 22.—The
United States transport Meade, former-
ly the Berlin, which, while leaving this
port Monday night last with the Nine-
teenth infantry, struck a sunken wreck
outside the harbor, which caused a se-
rious leak and necessitated her'return
here, left port Saturday evening. but
returned again yesterday morning. a
further leakage having developed dur-
ing‘the night.
Frolnnan Gets a. Comedy.
LONDON, May 22.——Mr. Charles Froh-
man, the American theatrical manager.
has secured the American rights of the
comedy, “The Tyranny of Tears.” by
Mr. Haddon Chambers, now being pre—
sented at the .Clriterion theater by Mr.
Charles Wyndham and his company.
Mr. John Drew will he starred in the
play, with which he is greatly pleased.
Two Cases of Plague nt Alexandria.
CAIRO, May 22.7—The quarantine
board has declared the city of Alexan-
dria to be infected with the plague. Two
(”535 have occurred there.
THE PARIS ONAROCK
American Liner Fast Aground
on the English Coast.
THE PASSENGERS AND CREW SAFE.
Many of Those on Board Knew
Nothing of the Shock Until They
Were Summoned on Deck
to Take the Lifeboats.
FALMOUTH, May 22.—-The American
line steamer Paris, Captain Watkins, is
hard and fast aground just off Low-
lands point, two miles east of Coverack.
The vessel went aground in a dense fog.
The passengers were landed safely at
Falmouth. It is not yet known to what
extent the vessel is damaged. Captain
Watkins reports that she lies in a com—
fortable position in a smooth sea. It is
thought she may be floated at the next
high tide. ‘
When the vessel struck, assistance
was summoned by means of rockets. As
soon as the signals of distress were
seen at Coverack the rocket apparatus
was made ready, and a crew of four men
put out in a lifeboat and proceeded to
the stranded ship. The men report that
when they reached the Pa ‘is they found
not the slightest sign of excitement
aboard the ship. All the passengers
were below at the time. As there was
evidently no immediate danger, the life-
boat crew left the Paris and came to
Falmouth. to summon assistance.
The first intimation of the vessel
striking the rocks was a slight grating
sound, which was followed by a second
and more pronounced shock. The look-
out gave a warning shout, but before
the engines could be reversed the ship
had gone on the rocks.
A majority of the passengers were not
aware that an accident had happened
until they were summoned on deck,
when they found the boats all ready to
receive them. The sea was calm at the
time, and the passengers were safely
got aboard the lifeboats without, diffi-
culty. From the boats they were trans—
ferred to tugs which had gone to the
assistance of the distressed vessel and
brought to Falmouth.
The mails of the Paris will be for—
warded by the North German Lloyd
steamer Kaiser W'ilhelm der Grosse,
which sails from here today.
The passenger list includes 85 first
cabin passengers, 109 second cabin and
192 steerage.
Mr. Henry Wilding, managing agent
of the line, who arrived from Smith-
ampton by special train to arrange for
the transportation of the passengers,
said: “I have had no opportunity to in—
quire as to the facts and certainly have
no theories to indulge. The Cherbourg
stop was adopted some time ago and
was by no means unusual. Captain
Watkins is one of the most trustworthy '
officers on the Atlantic, and I must
await the results of the investigation
before. passing any judgment.”
The Paris lies in much the same posi-
tion as when she struck, her bow being
about 150 yards from the shore and her
stern about 200. Almost in a direct line
and about a. 'mile ahead lies the wreck
of the Mohegan. Just outside the bows
of the Paris is a great ragged rock, and
a ridge of rocks projects into the water
300 yards ahead.
There is about 16 feet of water in the
three forward compartments, but the
engines are apparently unharmed. It
has been decided to await special sal—
vage apparatus and the next tide to—
day. The sea is still smooth, and the
work of lightering proceeds.
An effort was made yesterday after-
noon to tow the Paris Off the rock.
Three tugs were‘engaged at full pres-
sure with the steamer’s steel hawsers,
her own engines assisting, for half an
hour. The attempt was entirely unsuc-
cessful, the steamer not budging an
inch.
Comments by the Press.
LONDON, May 22.——All the morning
papers comment editorially upon the
accident to the Paris, calling attention
to the strange coincidence with the Mo-
hegan wreck, in which the loss of all
the officers left the position of the ship,
so far out Of its proper course, unex-
plained, the verdict only showing .9.
slack lookout.
The Morning Post and The Daily Mail
call attention to the “mysterious and
treacherous currents in the channel,”
urge an improved system of buoys and
call for a postponement of judgment
until the fullest investigation shall have
been had.
Large Gathering of German Baptists.
ROANOKE, Va., May 22.-——Fully 20,000
people were on the grounds and in at-
tendance at the services held yesterday
in the German Baptist tabernacle in
connection with the German Baptist
church conference. The seating capacity
of the structure was overtaxed, and
large crowds were unable to gain ad-
mittance. Four thousand Sunday school
children gathered at the tabernacle in
the morning. Three. services were held
during the day.
Boys Lost Their Places.
TRENTON, May 22.—The 80 boys who
struck in W‘ilson’s woolen mills about a
week ago for an increase in wages have
been supplanted in their work by other
boys. Mr. Wilson, the proprietor, re-
fused to give the increase and yester-
day paid off the boys, offering those of
them who desired to return to work at
the old rates their positions back. The
boys refused to return, and W’ilson had
very little difficulty in filling their
places.
Cattle Thleves Flagged.
FORT SMITH, Ark.. May 22.—Two al-
leged cattle thieves, John VVashtub and
Joseph Starr, have been publicly flogged
with 100 lashes each at San Bois, I. T.
Several hundred Indians watched the
deputy sheriff apply the lash. The pen-/
alty for a second offense is to be pub-
licly shot.
Homes For \Yorkmcn.
LORAINE, 0., May 22.-—The Johnson
Steel company of this city will spend
$200,000 this summer on homes for its
workmen, office employees and officers
of the company. Contracts for the work
are still open.
General Arolas Stricken.
VALENCIA, Spain, May 22.——Gc—neral
Arolas, former Spanish military gov-
ernor of Havana, while at!the theater
here, suffered an apoplectic' stroke.
Weather Probabllltlel.
Fair today, and probably tomorrow;
fresh northerly winds. '
DDDDLA_N_5_DDIIINED
Filipino Cdmmissioners Told
of" the American hPolicy.
SGEEDIE CONSIDERED A LIBERAL on
General Otis Reports Condition ‘01
Troops—Insurgent Forces Are Dis-
integratlng—Trannport Warren
Arrives \Vlthout Accident.
MANILA, May 23.éAguina1do's en-
voys met the American commission
yesterday. The Americans presented to
the Filipino commissioners the scheme
of government which President McKin-
Icy under his military powers and pend-
ing the action of congress stands ready
to establish when the Filipinos abandon
their present rebellious attitude and lay
down their arms. In accordance with
this scheme the president will appoint
a governor general, who will appoint
a cabinet. The president will appoint
the judges of the courts, but the mem-
bers of the cabinet and the judges will
be either Americans or Filipinos ' or
both. There will also be a general ad-
visory council, which will be elected by
the Filipinos. '
Senor Gonzaga, the president of the
Filipino commission. said unofficially
that he considered the scheme a lib,-
eral one. Today the Filipino commis—
sioners will visit the United States war-
ship Oregon and take luncheon with
the American commissioners.
CABLEGRAM FROM OTIs.
Forces of Insurgents Greatly Dimin-
ished—More Troops Arrive.
WASHINGTON, May 23.—An impor-
tant dispatch from General Otis, dated
May 22, describing the present situa-
tion in the Philippines, has been re-
ceived at the war department. The dis-
patch is as follows:
,“Conditions as follows: In Bulacan
province .troops maintained at Quinga,
Balinag, San Miguel; Lawton proceed-
ing down Rio Grande river from Isidro;
has driven enemy westward from San
Antonio, Cario and Arayat, where he
was joined yesterday by Kobbe’s col—
unin; will reach Santa Ana. and Can-
daba today; MacArthur still at San
Fernando and will occupy cities south
and westward. ‘
“Insurgent forces disintegrating dai-
ly. Luna’s force at Tarlac much dimin-
ished; has destroyed several miles rail-
way in his front; number of officers of
rank have deserted Luna. and few have
entered Manila. for protection. In Pam-
panga and Bulacan inhabitants return-
ing to homes; only fear insurgent
troops south of Manila; insurgent dis-
integration progressing, though large
force still maintained; conditions im-
proving daily; send battalion troops
and gunboat to Negros tomorrow to al—
lay excitement in southern portion of
island and west coast Cebu; have de-
nied request of Aguinaldo's commis-
sioners for armistice."
General Otis also reported that the
transport Warren arrived the 18th inst.
without any casualties.
The Warren sailed from San Fran—
cisco on April 20 with headquarters and
Companies B, D, E F, G, H, L and M
of the Sixth artillery and a detachment
of recruits, a total of 25 officers and
1,205.cnlisted men. under command of
General B. B. Vx’illiston.
Volunteers Conting‘ Home.
‘J'ASHINGTON, May 23.—The war de-
partment is proceeding on the theory
that by the end of July not a volunteer
soldier will be left in Manila, and Gen-
eral Otis’ report that the ransport
Warren has arrived advances the time
when the homeward movement of the
volunteer troops will begin. Already no-
tice has been issued that mail for the
First California and Second Oregon vol~
unteer regiments should not be sent to
Manila, but to San Francisco.
Philippine Mail Service. , ,
WASHINGTON, May 23.———Director of
Posts 'Vaille, at Manila, has notified the
postofilce department that he has es-
tablished a railway post, service be-
tween Manila and Malolos, the former
Filipino capital. This is the initial move
in the direction of building up a railway
mail service in the Philippines.
To Control Cement “’orks.
COLUMBUS, 0., May 23.—A special
from Toledo, says: “A syndicate backed
by English capital is being organized to
control the largest Portland cement
works in the United States. The head-
quarters will be at Quincy, Mich. The
plants to be absorbed are located at
Sandusky, Castalia and Cleveland, Chi-
cago. Union City, Ind; Coldwater,
Mich., and Bronson, Mich., besides oth—
ers. The company is now capitalized at
$250,000. but this will be increased to
$1,000,000."
Founded 250 Years Ago.
MADDEN, Mass” May 23.—The exer—
cises yesterday in the four days’ cele»
bration of the two hundred and fiftieth
anniversary of the founding of Malden.
which began Saturday, brought thou-
sands of visitors to the city from all
sections of the state. All the schools
and factories not only in Malden but in
Melrcse and Everett Were closed.
No Mone Bodies Now. ,
TOPEKA_ May. 2,3.——The secretary of
war has informed Governor Stanley
that owing to the objection of General
Otis no more bodies of Kansas or other
soldiers killed in the Philippines will be
forwarded to the United States until
cooler weather sets in. The governor
had asked that the body of Lieutenant
McTaggart be sent home.
Iron Molders Still Firm.
PROVIDENCE, R. L, May 23.—This
is the fourth week of the Rhode Island
iron moulders’ strike, and a slight
change was noticed. The shops are get-
ting nonunion molders, and they claim
to have made a gain of 75 men. The 12
foundries involved in this section claim
that they are making half their normal
tonnage.
King of Denmark 111.
LONDON, May 23.—Much anxiety 'is
felt in royal circles over the condition
of the heath of the king of Denmark.
It is announced that unless there is an
immediate change for the better the
rincess of Whales. who is now at Mar-
seilles, will start for Copenhagen.
ll tn] inn Dancer Den d.
GENEVA, May 23.—Mme. Carlotta
risi, the 'once celebrated Italian
dancer, is dead.
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III EXTRA sEssl-DD.
New York Legislature Con-
venes at Governor’s Call.
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MESSAGE READ ID EDIE HOUSES:
Referred to the Committee on Taxae'
tion and Retrenchment—The Ford
Billnnd All Messages Relating
Thereto Ordered Printed.
ALBANY, May 23.—A1though there
were several senators who failed to rel.
spond to their names when the roll was
called convening the senate in extra
session last evening, all came into their
seats within a short time except Sena~ =
tor Ford, who is still ill, and Senators
Brown, Republican, and Mackey and-
Sullivan, Democrats. Mr. Youngs, sec-
retary to the governor, appeared at
8:45 and presented the message from v,
the governor, which was read by the
clerk. .
Senator Ellsworth moved that the
message be printed and referred to the
committee on taxation and retrench-
ment. .
Senator McCarren said he thought it
somewhat singular that the governor
should have showed such extraordinary
zeal to secure the passage of the Ford
bill in the closing day of the session
and so radically have changed his mind
in so short a time. This did not indi-
cate that the governor was a safe-
guide. -
Senator Ellsworth denied that the.
governor had changed his views upon
the principle of taxation, but frankly
reasserted that belief. ,
Senator Grady said he would reserve‘
what he had to say as to the governor’s
course until the committee on taxation
and retrenchment had reported.
Senator Raines in reply to Senator
McCarren said it was a mark of great-
ness rather than of demagogy that the
governor should seek information.
The message was then referred to
the committee on taxation and re-
trenchment without opposition.
The senate then adjourned until 11
o’clock today.
The assembly convened at 8:20 and
received the message. Mr. Palmer, the
Democratic leaderfn discussing it, said
he was aware tha it was unusual to
criticise the actions of the governor of
the state, but he felt impelled in view
of thefact that the governor had sent
five messages to the legislature in favor
of the Ford bill and that this message
was practically an argument against
the same measure. _
“Governor Roosevelt,” he said, “isan
expert on the subject of taxation, as is
witnessed by‘ the fact that he got rid of
paying a large section of proposed tax—
ation by suddenly but conveniently for-
getting whether or not he was a citizen
of the state.”
Mr. Allds, the Republican leader,
questioned the sincerity of Mr. Palmer
in his attempt to ridicule the action of
the governor of the state. He recalled
the contention of the governor in his
opening message to the legislature that
the greatest attention should be paid
to the subject of taxation and pointed
out the fact that he had never relaxed
his efforts in behalf of taxing all fran-
chises. -
Mr. Hoffman of New York offered a
privileged resolution asking for the
printing of all the messages of the gov-
ernor on the Ford and other franchise
bills. It was adopted, and the house
adjourned. "
There has been a gradual clearing of
the situation since the members began
to gather here, and the indications
seem to point to a division on strict
party lines in the senate when the
franchise tax matter comes to a vote.
Senator Ford is not expected to be able
to attend the session. This leaves the
Republicans with exactly 26 votes if
there are no bolters, and the party
leaders are confident that ,their ranks
will be solid this time.
Rockefeller Buying Land.
MALONE, N. Y., May 23.—VVil1iam
Rockefeller of New York, through his
attorney, J. P. Kellas of Malone, has
purchased of Mrs. G. H. Brentwith the
well known Vilas tract of 16,752 acres
in township 16,‘ town of- Waverly,
Franklin county. The tract is covered
with virgin forests and includes numer~
ous beautiful lakes and streams, among
which are W'olf and McDonald ponds.
It will be added to the Rockefeller pre-
serve, making one of the finest to be
found in all the Adirondacks and insur-
ing the preservation Of the timber with‘
out the state interfering.
Six New-Cruisers. '
WASHINGTON, May 23.—-—The board
of naval bureau chiefs has agreed upon
the details of the six new cruisers Den-
ver, Des Moines, Chattanooga, Galves-
ton. Tacoma and Cleveland, which wil‘
be He only vessels provided for in the
last naval appropriation bill that car
be undertaken this year owing to the
-inability of the department to secure
armor for the others. The cruisers will
be sheathed with copper and of 3,101:
tons when light and 3,400 when ready
for a. cruise. That is slightly larger
than the Raleigh and the Cincinnati
which are of 3,000 tons.
Ice Plants For Transportl.
WASHINGTON, May ’23.—The quar-
termaster general’s department is mak~
ing rapid progress in fitting the big
troop transports on the Pacific with ic:
plants. This was about the only im-
provement suggested in the transport--
by the' officers who returned on thes;
ships from the Philippines and order:
were given immediately to provide for
them.
Floods Along the Volga.
ST. PETERSBURG, May 23.—A large
portion of the government of Astra ~
khan, 'on the northwest coast of the
Caspian sea, has been submerged by an
overflow of the river Volga, which 65»-
Vides it into two nearly equal parts
In the Zarewvsk district many village-s.-
are flooded.
In Honor of Mrs. Howe.
BOSTON, May 23.—About'250 men-.h
bers and friends of the New Englam'
W'oman’s club attended a luncheon a.
the Vendome yesterday given in lions...
of Mrs. Julia Ward Howe, whose eigh~.
'ieth birthday occurs this week.
Missouri Legislature Adjourns.
JEFFERSON- CITY, Mo... May 23..-
The ‘Missouri legislature has adjournm'
sine die. The revised revenue bill con
taining the franchise taxation featuzrr
tailed of passage.
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