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GEN.EAGA_N_§USPENDED
The President Commutes the
Sentence. of Dismissal.
PHILLIPINES IN" ooueerss
Home Must Appropriate 820,000,000 to
Pay to Spain and an Army Bill of Some
So I: Must be Passed—Otis “'ill See that
American Interests Are Protected in
the Islands.
General Miles lies in his throat. He
lies in his heart. He lies in every
hair of his head. He lies in every pore
of his body. He lies wilfully, deliber-
ately, intentionally and maliciously.— -
General Charles P. Eagan, commisary
general, U. S. A., in his testimony be—
" fore the war inquiry board.
Vl’ashington, D. 0., Feb. 8.—The pres-
ident yesterday promulgated the sen—
tence of General Eagan, dismissed from
the army. He has commuted this to
six years’ suspension.
The effect of the president’s order
will be to give him $5,500 a year for
six years, ending January 16, 1905. Af»
ter that date he will go on the retired
list on three-quarters pay. During the
term of suspension he will not be en-
titled to the usual commutation for
. quarters amounting ‘to about $100 per
" ‘month.
The following
president:
“The accused, after a trial by a court
martial composed of officers of high
rank and distinguished services, has
been found guilty of conduct unworthy
an officer holding a commission of the
United States, and obnoxious in the
highest degree to the discipline and
good order of the military establish-
ment.
“Such behavior is especially deserv-
ing of condemnation in an officer hold-
ing high rank in the army and charg—
ed with the performance of difficult
and important administrative duties
in a time of great public emergency,
and from whom, when subjected to
adverse criticism, an unusual degree
of restraint and constant and unfail-
ing self control are confidently expect-
ed. ‘
“The proceedings, findings and sen—
tence in the case of Brigadier General
‘Charles P. Eagan, commissary general
is the order of the
of subsistence in the United States ar-_
my, are therefore approved.
“In view, however, of his gallant
conduct in battle upon more than one
occasion, which merited and has re-
ceived the warm commendation of his
superiors, and of his long and honora-
ble record of service, extending over a
period surpassing in duration that
usually allotted toa generation; hav—
ing regard also to the mitigating cir-
cumstances which were developed dur-
ing the trial of the case, and in defer-
ence to the recommendation of clem-
ency submitted in his behalf, the sen-
tence imposed by the court is commu-
ted to suspension from rank and duty
for six years.
(Signed)
WILLIAM McKINLEY.
Won't Qualify Treaty,
Washington, Feb. 8—The question of
the policy to be observed in relation
to the Philippine Islands again pre—
sented itself in the Senate when the
joint resolution introduced by Mr.
McEnery (Dem. La.) was taken up.
It declares the intention of the United
States to be, not the permanent an-
nexation of the islands, but the estab-
lishment of a government suitable to
the wants and conditions of the in—
habitants and their preparation for
local self-government.
In view of the existing conditions at
Manila the leaders of the Senate have
agreed that it will be inexpedient at
this time to pass the McEnrey resolu-
tion. This view meets with the con-
currence of the author of the resolu-
tion, and it will be laid aside, at least
for the time being. It is thought that
the adoption of any such declaration
would furnish encouragement to the
Filipinos to continue the struggle begun
on Saturday, and no attempt will ther—
i‘ore be made to force action upon the
resolution until peace is brought about
in the islands.
The Senate will instead take up the
annual appropriation bills, the work"
on which has been suspended by the
consideration of the peace treaty, and
endeavor to dispose of those several
measures awaiting action as rapidly as
possible.
Another Battle Expected.
Washington, D. 0., Feb. 8.—Aftel‘
, considering the situation at Manila
carefully in the light of General Ot-is's
,filatest dispatch, the military authori-
. tics believe that another big battle be-
tween the American forces and the
Filipinos will soon occur, if not already
in progress.
The statement in the telegram re-
ceived from General Otis that the in—
surgents were concentrated about Ma-
nila indicated to the minds of the offi-
cers that Aguinaldo had merely fallen
back to a safe position corresponding
in appearance to the insurgent line
that existed when the battle of Satur-
day and Sunday began. The Filipinos
are, of course, some distance in the
rear of the first position.
Congress will immediately take up
the task of outlining our exact status.
in the Philippines and dealing with the
immediate situation there and provid—
ing for the future. The Senate wali
proceed to dispose of the McEnery res-
olution, which was promised in return
for the senator’s vote for the treaty,
and the House of Representatives will.
carry out the final part of the agree-
ment with Spain by appropriating 820,.
000,000 to be available and paid to her
when the treaty ratifications have been
exchanged, which, of course, cannot be
until the Spanish Cortes has taken ac-
tion. ‘
A question still exists in the minds
of the president and his advisers as to
the status of the United States in the,
Philippines and as to. Whether or not
the Filipino troops owed allegiance u
Spain at the moment when they rash.
' ly attacked the United States forces
and killed and wounded so many; of
them. But that is a Dbint that. it is
not necessary to decide immediately.
The first thing necessary will be to
settle with the Filipinos now, for what-
ever may hava been their rightful al-
legiance on Saturday they are .no lon—
ger subjects of Spain. The United
States are in control in the Philippines,
a fact of which the Filipinos have al-
ready received official notice. VVheth—
er or not as a point of international
law the United States can exercise
sovereignty beyond the limits of the
city of Manila prior to final ratifica-
ion of the treaty, by Spain, may not
be entirely clear.
ing-ton authorities it is sufficient for
their purposes to know that theFili-
pinos, while still Subjects of Spain,
broke the terms of the protocol and
fired upon the United States soldiers.
This act in itself will release the Uni-
ted States from all obligations, and
General Oilis will undoubtedly be au-
thorized' promptly if he has not already
been authorized, to take any means
which he thinks best to protect Ameri-
can interests and put down insurrec—
tion either within. or outside the con-
fines of the city of Manila.
As the treaty has been ratified, no
extra session of Congress will be held.
Twenty-five days remain 0f the pres-
ent session, and already both houses
are settling down in earnest to the
work that must of necessity be done.
The only administrative legislation left
is the army bill, and the twenty mil—
lion dollar appropriation. The latter
is certain to pass, but the former is in
doubt.
The Hull bill, which has already pas-
sed the House, cannot pass, but some
makeshift bill giving the president
such soldiers and army supplies as are
absolutely necessary to maintain our
authority abroad and at home will be
at once prepared and enacted into a
law. The Democrats had arranged to
defeat any and all provisions for an
increased military establishment, but
in view of the ratification of the treaty
this programme must be amended.
Troops must be kept in Cuba, Porto
Rico and the Philippines, and Congress
must provide for them.
FREE CUBA’S SLAVESI
Condition of Domestics Grows Most De-
plorable.
Havana, Feb. 8.—The attention of
the military authorities has been call-
ed to what is said to be an unjust per-
secution of Cuban servants by [their
Spanish employers. A number of in—
stances have been cited tending to
show that domestics have been grossly
mistreated for the slightest violation
of duty. One negro, fifty—five years of
age, was driven out into the street at
midnight, and had to be cared for by
Americans. An investigation which
has been set on foot under the direc-
tion of secret service men of Wash-
ington, an army of whom are here,
shows that there is a tacit understand-
ing on the part of the Spaniards to
hound and harrass the Cuban poor;
that many are ill fed and sheltered
where an American would not put his
dog, and that the Cuban, so far as
household work is concerned, is furth-
er away from being free than before
the war. In addition to all this it has
been ascertained that those influential
Spaniards who remain on the island
through financial and commercial ne-
cessity, and not choice, are discharg-
ing their Cuban employes without con-
sideration as to their former service,
and that those who are being retained
have been obliged to suffer a reduction
in salary of fully fifty per cent. The
average servant, irrespective of sex,
is thought to be worth seven dollars
per month; at least that is the amount
that is paid the Spanish servant, but
the Cuban forces will in future get no
more than $4 monthly.
No Change in Quay Situation.
Harrisburg, Pa., Feb. 8.—Predictions
as to probable changes yesterday in
the lines of the fighters in the senato-
rial struggle were not confirmed. It
is understood that the anti-Quay lead—
ers have decided to defer their plans
of taking votes from Senator Quay un-
til later. A break may occur this
week if the move shall hereafter be
considered wise.
The train from the West with many
senators and members on board was
two hours late and the leaders on
both sides were somewhat'anxious, but
the missing legislators arrived before
the joint ballot. Congressman-elect J.
C. Sibley, the wealthy silverite'from
the northwestern section of the state,
said yesterday morning that John
TVanamaker held the key to the situ—
ation and that shouldhe fail to assis:
the Democrats in electing Jenks he
would be responsible for the election
of either Quay or Magee. His time
limit of ten days would bring the dead
lock to the opening of the Quay trial
in Philadelphia.
To Fight. Lower Interest Bill.
New York Feb. 8.——The Merchants‘
Association of this city is putting up
a stiff fight to defeat the proposed bill
to reduce the rate of interest in New
York state from six to five per cent.
It has sentlout to thirty-two thousand
business men throughout the state a
circular headed: “Do you favor a law
which will cut off commercial loans
stop your cash discounts and compel
you to pay time prices for merchan-
dise?"
Astor Libel Suit Dropped.
London, Feb. 8.—-The actiOn brought
by William Waldorf Astor against the
Daily Mail for libel in having publish-
ed a story of a dinner alleged to have
been given by Mr. Astor on a. table
composed of a single section of a Ca1-
ifornia redwood tree has been settled
without trial. The defendant’s counsel
made on behalf of. his client, m4 open
court, an unqualified retraction and
expression of regret and the matter
was dropped. ,
Bishop \Villiams Dead.
Middletown, Conn., Feb. 8.—Bishop
John Williams of Connecticut, and
senior bishop of the House of Bishops
of the Episcopal Church, died unex-
pectedly at his home at six o'clock last
night. He was eighty-two years of
age. '
., -any’s Trial Postponed.
Philadelphia, Feb. 8,—The trial of
United States Senator Quay. Benjamin
J. Haywood and R. 11‘me on the
charge of conspiracy has been post-
poned until Feb. 27.
But to the Wash—'
THE L. A. w. CONVENTION. " E
Many Important Matters Will Come Be-
fore the Meeting at Providence.
Providence, R. 1., Feb. S.—Probably
no annual convention of the League of
American VVheelmen was ever looked
forward to with more interest than
the meeting which began. here to-day.
Many questions will come up for dis—
cussion, and for once in the history of
the league politics promises to out
less of a figure than for many years,
and it is beginning to look as if the
several old fighting factions will. go to
the assembly all eager to work in har-
mony and for the best interests of
the organization. There will be no
opposition to T. J. Keenan Jr., for the
presidency, and it looks as if Herbert
Foultz of Indiana will have no opposi-
tion for the first vice presidency. Tat--
tersall of New Jersey has the best
chance. to succeed himself as treasurer. ,
Boston seems to have the national meet
secured. The racing question will be
the one that will cause the most trou~
ble. While it is generally expected
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PRESIDENT POTTER.
that the league will remain in control
of the sport, the opponents promise to
make a fight. These same men will, in
addition, make an effort to prevent the
admission of professionals to the mem-
bership. Albert Mott of Baltimore will
not be a candidate for re-election as
chairman of the racing board under
any circumstances. This is Mr. Mott’s
own statement. The fact that C. W.
Mears of Cleveland has worked hard
to bring Keenan to the front would
indicate that Mr. Mears has the best
chance to secure the chairmanship of
the. racing board. Robinson’s candi-
dacy will not probably receive the out—
side support expected. It seems to be
the general opinion that Massachu-
setts has already received all the con-
cessions she is entitled to. If Mears
is beaten it will be by a New York
man, rather than one from New Eng—
land.
THE DEADLY GAS STOVE.
Asphyxiated by Gas in Their Room at
the Ardswy Casino.
Dobbs Ferry, Feb. 8.——Dr. Henry El-
mo Keyes and his wife of New York
were found dead in bed in a sleeping
room of the Ardsley Casino at Ardley-
on-Hudson Tuesday. They had been
asphyxiated by gas which had escaped
from a gas stove.
There was a. dance at General Henry
C. Griffin’s in Ardsley the previous eve—
ning, and Dr. H. E. Keyes and his
Wife were present. When the dance
was over they decided to spend the
night at the club house, and retired
shortly after midnight.
When a servant th to waken them
in the morning there was no response,
and repeated calls at the door were in
vain. A slight smell of gas in the
corridor near the room increased sus-
picion that something was wrong, and
about ten o’clock the door of the sleep-
ing room was forced open.
Dr. Keyes and his wife were lying
lifeless on the bed and 'the room was
filled with gas, which was escaping
from a gas stove in the room.
THE GENTLEMEN OF YALE.
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Students Break Up the Annual Dance of
.1" Soldiers.
New Haven, Conn., Feb. 8.——The an—
nual ball of the New Haven City Guard
came to an abrupt end at two o’clock
yesterday morning in-a riot. Atleast
a. thousand Yale students took posses-
sion of the hall and succeeded in run—
ning the place after they had taxed
the utmost energy of the police and
the city military company. All the
evening the Yale boys engaged in small
fights and persisted in climbing over
the chairs into the space reserved for
dancers. They were as often driven
back by the police and members of
the guard but at'midnight the throng
was too large to be managed and with
a' mighty Yale cheer they scrambled
over the chairs on to the floor. The
students rush-ed from one end of the
armory to the other, knocking over
everything that came in their way.
Men fell to the floor and were tram—
pled on. The ushers stripped for ac-
tion, taking off their coats, collars and
cuffs, and had fight after fight with
the Yale men. The ushers huddled to-
gether for their'own protection. One
big Yale man sank to the floor with a
big gash in his head from a blow from
a billy and was carried away by his
fellows. The band played at intervals,
but of course dancing had to be sus-
pended. -
The women, sought refuge in the gal-
leries and dressing rooms. An attempt
was made to resume the dancing. but
at the first bar of music another riot
broke outand continued until the com-
mittee decided to quit and ordered the
band to play “Home Sweet Home."
New York's Police Bill.
Albany, N. Y., Feb. 8.—Governor
Roosevelt said yesterday that the po-
lice bill, which will be introduced in
the legislature in a few days, will be
the greatest advance ever ,made in po-
lice legislation in New York city. He
explained that the bill is the result of
an agreement between all factions in
the party, and added that in reaching
this agreement concessions had been
made on all sides. The governor gaVe
up some of his ideas in order to~hasten
the framing of the measure from which
he bolloves great good will result to
New York city. He 'sald that he‘ is
in hearty accord with‘the. fundamental
principles of the bill; that he will hold
frequent conferences with senators
and assemblymen in regard to it, and
hopes to see it become a law at an
surly dam
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CONDUCT OF WILD HORSES.
Fear of “'olveS, Speed of Colts and thd
flabm of Shring.
Another animal which” when in a
state of nature, lives in droves, is the
horse. It is almost as defenseless as
the sheep, and when a herd of wild
horses is attacked ally wolves there is
no cscnz-e but in flight. In in: wild
state the horscfs natural habitat is
on the open plains, not in mountainous
regions, but on the stuppcs of Asia,
and when attacked by wolves its only
safety lies in its superior speed. If
the young foal were not as 5-..v'lft as
its parents it 'would fall an ear y prey
to its pursuer, and so, within a few
generations, the wild horse might be
:tterly destroyed by its enemies. The
curios thing is that the foul is quite
as swift as its parents. VClien one
looks at it, even in its domesticated
condition, it seems to be all legs, and
one is surprised to see-how easily the
slight body is borne along on those
long legs beside the mother, even
when she is running at her swiftest’
rate. In that fact lies the safety of
the wild horse from destruction, and
the thousands of generations in which
that useful animal have Ibeen domesti-
cated have brought no change in'tlic
peculiar conformation of the fool’s
lim’bs, though it is no longer needed
for its original purpose.
Another curious thing is, that one of
the faults of the horse of which we
are apt to complain, we mean the liab-
it of shying, is the survival of an old
habit which was useful and necessary
when its ancestors were still roaming
wild upon the plains. Then ever:
horse was constantly on the outlook
for an enemy, and it did not look only
with one eye. It habitually kept turn—
ing its head in all directions, so as to
catch the slighest sound which would
indicate the presence of danger. Not
only when a wolf was seen did the
herd take flight; any sound. as of the
wolf breaking through the long gIass
caused an instantaneous stampede;
and something of that 23bit still
survives. The horse seldom fears the
objects which it sees unless they ap
pear suddenly. but the sudden up
pearancc of some light thing drive;-
by the wind. or some slight sound
that perhaps may not be heard by his
master, may cause an instant and in
voluntary shy. such as the poor brute
would instinctively make if he were
still upon the plains, How unjust i1
is, and how utterly stupid, to justify
his terror by whipping him for such a
fault! To do so is to make him onl;
so much the readier to shy again, re
memhcriug—nnd be is sure to rcmenl
ber~thrrt even if there has been no
reason for his involuntary shying
there is something to dread immedi-
ately afterward. The only sensible
way to deal with this remnant of wild-
ness in the domesticated horse is to
stop and let him feel that there is
nothing to fear, and so break down
the remnant of his old and perfectly
natural habit of fright from possible
danger.—Our Animal Friends.
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