Evening Star Newspaper, November 2, 1898, Page 1

——_ THE EVENING STAR, san aa ?UBLISHED DAILY, EXCEFT SUNDAY, AT THE STAR BUILDINGS, 4101 Pennsylvania Ave., Cor. ith St., by ‘The Evening Star Newspaper Company. 8. H. KAUFFMANN, Pres’t. = e aaa New York Office, 49 Potter Buildinz, Star Is served to subscribers Im the & thelr own Account, at 10 cents ents per moni. Copies at the cents each. By mall—anywhere in the ates or Canada—postage prepaid —20 cents Je Sheet Star, $1 per year, witt No 14,259, = WASHINGTON, D. ©. WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 1898—FO URTEEN PAGES. _ | fore, is an adverti The sole measure of value to an advertiser is the number of readers and probable customers his an- nouncement will reach. Judged by this inflexible standard, The Evening Star stands pre-eminent. No other paper, published anywhere, has so large a percentage of its circulation among the homes, families and busi- ness circles of the city whefe printed. In no other Washington paper, there- ement worth half so much to an advertiser. FOREIGNERS’ ABUSE = eee Press Comments on Peace Demands of Americans. ATTITUDE =F THE PRESIDENT His Policy Will Be Governed by Public Sentiment. SPAIN PROBABLE ACTION pos = = 2.—The Soliel to jally Americ upon the a position commis- ernment would have ufter the fashion of ver talking so The plan of the It is to take all Spain the is the re- war undertaken to insure of the What these 2—The upon the United fm the Philtp- reat powe t the proposed them are directly in- tenance of the stz , the que can, tion Watching Pubite Sentiment. the sentiment ¢ Phitip’ by the admizistra- 19n of t uestion w the country a great trend of In addi- rouncry thousands subject to n no sub- advent of h nas not to th read pre- likes to trip the President west were and keep- e has since learned the north, south and » unanimous, but he is vast mafori ir a promi- joubt su sim- aswer and her pre any way abinet cir with the wart ation questi t s is willing to pay Mexican War Settlemen embers, in talking of the situa- refer to the fact that the xtco money far ter- forces of United City of “Yet Mexico w much won b: said to Any Who De- svember 2. — Emperor in thanking the col- for their hearty reception, relations with y, and friendship existing between myself, will facilitate your henever one of you needs my pro- tion. | am there. Let him come to me, atter what his creed may be. Happily, cman empire is in a position to af- its su ts abroad effective protec- a a Marbiehead at Heston. BOSTON, November 2—The cruiser Mar biehead arrived here today from Philadel- Phin, where she bas been participating in the peace jublice exercises. write | ROOSEVELT AFTER CROKER. He Roldly Charges the Tammany Leader With Blackma NEW YORK, November 2.—Theodore Roosevelt bs n his speechmaking to the mg Islanders today before the business ren of the city had finished their break- and by noon h> had addressed audiences at ten or more stations along the line of the Long Island railread. His prin- cipal topic was Richard Croker, who last night attacked Col. Roosevelt's administra- ticn of the police department during the mayoralty of Mr. Strong. At Southampton, for example, Col. Roose- velt said that if the democratic ticket was elected in the state it meant that every storekeeper in the state would be laid un- tribute to Tammany Hall. “Tamma- he said. “already blackmails vice and ts tribute from those who thrive on , but it is now beginning to levy tribute upon honesty, where honesty is helpless. and if you elect Tammany you will assist in that operation. At Vali tream Col. Roosevelt said: “You don't want to forget that our real epponent is not Van Wyck, but Richard Croker, a man who has laid a dirty hand on the whiteness of the ermine. Mr. Crok- er objects to the police board under my Management. Well he might. I should be ashamed if I had run it to win his or his friends’ commendation.” _— ODDS ON DAYTON ELECTION. Republicans Offer Two to One on Their Candidate. Special 1 ch to The Evening Star. LKINS, W. Va., November 2.—Republi- cans of this, the second congressional dis- trict, are offering odds of 2 to 1 that Con- gressman Alston G. Dayton will be re- elected. There have been so far but few takers, although the democrats express ateat confidence in the election of John T. McGraw, their nomince. Postmaster General Charles Emory Smith is expected to address the voters of Ohio county at Wheeling next Friday evening. Ce ssman Dayton will also speak then. lor Vinson of Huntington, W. Va., a@ sound money democrat, who was at the head of the organization in West Virginia two years ago, bas taken the stump in be- f the republican ticket. Mr. Vinson, n legal business at Spencer, unex- ily appeared at a republican meeting, presence caused an unusually en- stration. aiming the election . Freer to Congress in the fourth district by 2,000 majority. The democrats are also good at the claiming and say the election of their can- 2, George I. Neal, is assured. _ ATKINSON AIDS PEARRE. pe and thusia: The ot Juc West Virginia Governor Addresses Meeting at Lonaconing. Special Dispatch to The Evening Star. CUMBERLAND, Md. 2.—The »vember unexpected appearance of Governor George Wesley Atkinson of West Virginia with Cclonel George A. Pearre at the republi- can meeting at Lonaconing, this county, last night, was the signal for the greatest ovation ever given a campaign speaker there. ans’ Opera House was packed, znd scores of people were turned away. Governor Atkinson made a ringing speech. Colonel Pearre touched on the is mpaign in a forceful manner. He referred to the statement of his opponent, Mr. Poffenberger, in his speech at Cum- land, in wnich he said that while re- cans were anxious tu know his posi- on on the money question he did not pro- pese to teli them, because it might divide the demucrats. Colonel Pearre said the people ha ight to be informed as to a candidate's views, which should be ex- pressed without fear or favor. Colonel Pearre pronounced himself against the an- nexation of the Philippine Islands. He re- d to democratic inconsistency 2 shown ome favoring annexation it, and said Mr. Poffen- ough he had d for not Clearly defined on Richmond and John Mr. John Story pre- CANADIAN YACHTSMEN AROUSED. Great Interest Stirred Up by Chicago Club's Challenge TORONTO, Ontario, November 2.—The Chicago Ya allenge for the Canada cup is stirring up the yachtsmen of Canada, and by the time the race takes place, in Avgvst or September next, the event will have assumed an importance se cnd only to the contest for the America’s cup. Already several syndicates have been vild a defender. h American Yacht Racing Umon 1 that the Royal Canadian Yacht for the thirty-five-foot ed this would be in the fermed to b T ask b make the race s it is argu best interest: of yacht racing. jal races and the big event as well will be sailed here. >_— Gen. Graham Relieved CAMP MEADE, MIDDLETOWN, Pa., November 2.—Major Gen. Graham was for- mally relieved today of command of th> zd Corps by Major Gen. Young of the Ist Division. The order relieving Gen. Grgham came this morning and was a surprise, as it was thought he was to remain with his corps until the troops were fully 2stab- lished in the south. The general has been anxious to get to Cuba, and no one doubted that he would not go there until the orders came relizving him. SES ag ee s Young Wife Commits Saicide. KANSAS CITY, Mo., November 2.—Mrs. corge Bear, daughter of former City En- gineer Velix, committed suicide last night, nring a bullet into her brain. The tragedy occurred just one week after the young woman's marriage to George Bear, an in- surance man. - Fire at Middlesboro’, K. MLDDLESBORO, Ky., November 2.—There was today a disastrous fire on Shrewsbury avenue. Thirteen houses were burned and sixteen families are out. The houses were owned by the Town Company and the Manche: ng Company of Manches- ‘ney were covered by in- - in London companies. Liquor Satesman’s Suicide. NEW YORK, November 2—George 8. | Lieber, thirty years old, a traveling sales- man employed by Watson & Co., wholesale iquor dealers, of Maysville, Ky., killed hims2lf some time last night in a room in the Grand Union Hotzi by inhaling illumi- nating gas. —_——_-— Col. Forwood Ordered to Savannah. Col. William H. Forwood, assistant sur- geon general, has been ordered to Savan- nah, Ga.. on official business pertaining to the construction of the United States gen- eral hospital to be erected at that place. On completion of this duty he will return to his proper station, the United States Soldiers’ Home near this city. —_—_—___—-<+—__ Chapiain Galloupe Resigus. The resignation of Post Chaplain Dwight Galloupe, U. S. A., has been accepted by the President. 0+. Judge Advocate of Seventh Corps. Lieut. Col. Charles H.s Ribbel, jadge ad- vocate, U. S. V., has been assigned to duty as judge advocate of the ith Army Corps. AT THE WHITE HOUSE Distinguished Callers Upon the Presi- dent. U. 8 MINISTER WANTED AS ARBITER To Consider the Chilean-Argentine Dispute. MAY REVIEW AT LEXINGTON President McKinley had some distinguish- ed visitors today and sp2nt some time with them. The first of these was Carlos Morla Vicuna, the minister of Chile to this coun- try. Senor Vicuna called to ask the per- mission of the President for Mr. Buchanan, min‘ster of the United States to the Ar- g2ntine Republic, to act as an arbitrator in the dispute between Chile and Argentine if his services are finally needed. There is hope that the long-standing dispute be- tween these two South American countries may be amicably settled. Chile and Ar- gentine have agreed that each will appoint a representative to sit on the questions in dispute and to come to an agreem>nt, if that can be done. In the event that the two commissioners cannot come to an un- derstanding, it has been decided to call in Mr. Buchanan as a third man. Both countries have agresd on Mr. Buchanan. The President expressed pleasure at the high honor conferred on a representative of this country, and will give his assent to th arrangement. Senor Vicuna left the White House much pleased with his au- dience. Distinguished Englishmen Call. The other visitors were Sir Julian Paunce- fote, British ambassador, and Lord Her- schel, ex-lord high chancellor of England. Lerd Herschel is at the head of the Cana- dian commission, which is to meet in this ecuntry on the 10th of this month. His visit was probably social, although it may have some connection with the work of the commission. Lord Herschel was twice lord high chancellor of England, and is one of the most eminent men of that country. President May Review Troops. President McKinley may go by Lexing- ten, Ky., and review the troops at Camp Hamilton on his way to Canton to vote. A detegation of prominent Lexingtonians waited on the President today and extend- e@ the invitation. They were Mayor J. B. Simrall, ex-Lieutenant Governor M. C. Al- ford, Leonard G. Cox, W. Loughridge and S. J. Roberts. The delegation told the President that it would not be much out of his way to go by Lexington and see the twelve regiments encamped there on the day before he gets to Canton. Many of the regiments will soon leave Lexington. The President said that he would give the com- mittee an answer tonight. 2 Col. MeCord’s Request. Colonel McCord, who commands the ist Territorial Regiment, now stationed at Lex- ington, was also at the White House. He has requested the President to send his regiment to Cuba among the first to go. The regiment has received orders to go to Albany, Ga. Colonel McCord was gov- ernor of Arizona at the outbreak of the war and resigned to take command of a regiment. ee CUBA'S FUTURE. Senor Quesada Confers With Secre- taries Hay and Alger. Senor Quesada of the Cuban junta visited Secretary Hay and Secretary Alger yester- day afternoon in regard to the policy of the administration in Cuba. He declines to dis- cuss his business with the American officials further than to say that the machinery of the proposed independent government in Cuba will be adjusted in accordance with the principles of the United States government, as communicated to the pro- visional government by its representative in Washington. He says that one of the first acts of the Cuban assembly will be to pay off and muster out the Cuban s: He believes that the Cubans will be d ed in a short time and be ready to g sovereignty of the island within the next X months. At the concusion of that period it is probable that a commission will wait upon the President of the United States with a view to arranging plans for the establishment of a republic in Cuba. TO REINFORCE GEN. OTIS. Another Expedition Will Leave the Philippines Soon. At the suggestion of Gen. Merriam, com- manding the military forces on the Pacifle ceast, Gen. Miles has substituted the Wy- oming Battery for the Utah Battery as part of the next exp-dition to the Philippines The Utah Battery was originally selected for this service by Gen. Merriam, but he has since notified the War Department that he made a mistak, end that the Wyoming Kattery was the one intended for service in the Philippines. It is said at the War Department that the next expedition for the Philippines will start from San Fran- cisco within the next two weeks, and that it will consist of the Sist Iowa Volunteer Infantry and the Wyoming Battery. This will be the last expedition sent to Manila, unless future events necessitat2 more rein- forcements to Gen. Otis’ army in that qua: ter. for — THE SIBERIAN RAILWAY. Russia Will Spend Eight Million Dol- lars to Improve Its Traffic Capability. The sign of the rapid increase in busi- ness of the Siberian railroad is the report to the State Department by Consul Smith, at Moscow, who says that it has already been found necessary to send a commis- sion along the road to determine some means of increasing its traffic capabilities. It is said that one means of accomplishing this will be to increase the gauge, while the number of trains daily is to be in- creased from three to seven. There will be a considerable increase of rolling stock, and more powerful engines than the six- axled engines now in use will be obtained. All these improvements will cost $8,000,000, notwithstanding which a general reduc- tion in the railroad fares will be made shortly in Russia. SSS Army Oficers’ Assignments. The following assignments of officers to regiments are announced: Col. Samuel M. Whitside, to the 10th United States Cav- airy, vice Henry, appointed brigadier gen- eral, U. S. A. He will proceed to join the 10th United States Cavalry. Lieut. Col. Camillo C. C. Carr, to the 5th ited States Cavalry. eee Col. Henry B. Freeman, to the 24th United States Infantry, vice Kent, appoint- ed brigadier general, U. 8. A. >. 5 Lieut. Col. Mott Hooton, to the 5th United States Infantry. He will proceed to Santiago, Cuba, and join his command. Capt. Richard R. Steedman, to the 11th United States Infantry, Company M. He will join his company in» Porto Rico. Capt. George P. Ahern; Providing a Stable Form of Government for the Philippines, Comment on the A@dréns of Senator Hoar Last Night—The Obligations of the Unitéd’ States. The address of Senator Hoar in Worces- ter, Mass., last night, tn which he made a strong argument against the adoption by this government of an Imperial policy, has attracted a great deal of attention In Wash- ington. Coming, as it does, at a time when by stress of circumstances the administra- tion has been compelled to demand of Spain the entire relinquishment of her sov- ereignty over the Philippines, it sounds like a republican protest against the course of the administration, and in the opinion of some is calculated to have an effect on politics not altogether favorable to the ad- ministration. It is a fact well known in Washington that President McKinley is no more in favor of an imperial policy than is Senator Hoar. But Senator Hoar is arguing against a hypothesis and President McKinley is dealing with a condition. The argument of Senator Hoar is directed entirely against an imperial policy—a poli¢éy which contem- Plates the possession and arbitrary control of dependent colonies, the people of which shall have no voice to determine for them- selves their own government. The policy which is being followed vy the administr: tion contemplates the liberation of < peo- ple from the domination of the tyrannical government of the Spanish monarchy, and does not contemplate a mere transfer from the absolutism of Spain to a voiceless sub- jection to an absolutism by this country. An Irrelevant Argument. Neither greed for gain, ambition for com- mercial advantage, nor a desire for the extension of territory influences the policy which this government is following. There- fore, it is held that Senator Hoar’s aca- demic arguments, while conceded by many to be sound on a hypothesis assumed by him, has no relation to the actual condi- tions existing. ‘Ine question presented to President McKinley, as @ consequence of the war, is whether, the Spanish power in the Philippines ng been broken, this government in granting terms of, peace shall compel the discontented people of the Philippines against their Will to again sub- ject themselves to Spanish rule, or whether he shall demand that.the Spanish loss of control in those islands amd over those People shall be permanent: ‘The latter determination ‘mas been reach- ed by the President. The responsibility for the change of government in:the Philippines rests upon the ed States, and with this Tesponsibility comes ahether, to see that civilized government is established to take the place of that gove:nment*which we Nave 3 assuming unis responsibility the administration is not influenced by # ession, butemerely by a sense ilization. ‘The ‘determina- ton of the form of government of the Philippines, temporary or permanent, is to be reached after Spain: has formally re- lingutshed her ciaim of sovereignty. Future of Government, Whether the islands shall he independent or, be for a time goverred by the United es will depend ujien the conditions ex- isting in the Philippines! “But whatever these conditions may. indicate, it fs not con- templated that the inhabitants of these isi- ands shall be any less free than are the inhabitants of the United States. Lf it is manifest that they are at this time capable of self-government there is no doubt about their being given their indepefidence if thes desire it. If not, this government will ex- ercise a control in the interest of humanity and civilization until such time the pee- ple there are capable of determining for themselves whether they desire an inde- pendent form cf gcove. nme it or prefer :0 be- come.a part of the United States. The friends of the administration thoroughly familiar with the situation thus analyze the conditions governing the President's policy, and insist that there is no impertal- ism in it. = WILL BE MUSTERED OUT SOON. Second New the Service. Orders were issued at the War Depart- ment today for the immediate musier out of the 22d New York Volunteer Infantry, now at Fort Slocum, N. Y. This action was taken at the request of a majority of the officers and men of the regiment, who are desirous of resuming their private Lusiness. The regiment is,commandid by Col. Franklin Barilett, and the ranic and file includes many prosperous merchants and professional men. A}though anxious and willing for field duty, the regiment was never called upon for military se-vices outside of New York state. On ieaving Camp Black it was stationed at Fort Slo- cum for duty in connection with the coa defense. At the suggestion of the office and men of the regiment, the furlough usually given to regiments mustered out will be omitted in the vase of the 224 New York. It is therefore probable that the regiment wil be musterel out wi-hin the next ten days, and the members allowed to resume thelr private avocation z eM Like AUDITOR CASTLE’S VIEWS. Confident of Republican Success in the Coming Elections. Auditor Henry A. Cagile of the Post Of- fice Department returned this morning after a visit to Illinois and Minnesota. While ab- sent he looked carefully Into the political situation ‘in the two states and comes back full of confidence for republican success in the coming clections. In Minnesota he said the republicans will carry the state from 20,000 to 40,000 majority. “The entire state ticket will be elected. There will perhaps not be so large a majority for the governor, as the opponent is a strong politician and an ex-member of Congress. It is Judge Lind, who deserted the party two years ago and went over to the filverites. This year he is the fusion aandidate of the pop- ulists and democrats, and, teing a strong favorite, will make a goodirfn. There is no doubt whatever concetriing the new legis- jature. It will be republican beyond -doubt, which meant the re-eléction of Senator Cushman K. Davis,’who was'the unanimous choice of the party. At Quincy, Til, he fbtmd #he republicans aggressive. The apathy he Rad heard of in other sections certainly @id not extend to IMinols. Ther2 was, oMfonhf of the re-cleo- tion of Representathre . Marsh. The latter will win comparatively easy.” He has for an opponent a youhg:man whose maid- en speech was found te be stolen from one of Senator. Ingalis’ speevhes. He visited other parts of the sfate-and found the re- publicans active. IHinois was safely repub- lican this fall, he said. The York to To Investigate Typhoid Fever. Major Edward O. § peare, brigade surgeon, U. S. V., has Bpei- ors NO IMPERIALISM IN IT/RUSSIA AIDS FRANCE|. Diverts England’s Attention by Late Aggressions in China, is WARLIRE PREPARATIONS FOLLOW Report That Major Marchand is to Be Withdrawn. SEMI-OFFICIAL ee WEI-HAI-WEI, November British warships here, the fit ship Centurion, the first-class crui cissus, the second-class cruiser Hermione, the torpedo boat destroyer Whiting, the torpedo boat destroyer Fame, the torpedo boat destroyer Handy and the first-class gunboat Peacock, have cleared for action end are ready for sea at an hour's notice. The first-class battle ship Victorious and the first-class cruiser Undaunted at Chee- Foo are coaling to their full capacity. ‘The greatest secrecy is maintained as to the meaning of these warlike preparations, but there is no doubt important Instructions are expected at any mom A large Russian fleet is Arthur. Regarded Seriously in London. LONDON, The dispatch from Wei-Ha announcing the war preparations of the Britist aval ties there is regarded here as being grave importance, coupled with the A French war preparations. It that Russia, profiting by the pr ed relations between Great Brit France, has decided to push for ms in the far east by forcibly seizing the valuable treaty por New Chwang Great Hritain cannot permit, it is A dispatch from London to the As: Press on Octeber 20 said_a cable m had been rece! there from S) follows: “A Russian regiment occupied t embled at Pori authori- of is surmised nt strain- and town of Niu wang (province of Leao- Teng), and the forts at the mouth of the river Liaou on October 15, thu complete possession of Niu Ch native troops fed without making any. op- pesition, under orders from the Empre: Dowager and Li Hung Chang. A British gunboat was in the river at the time. Its nor istance is. regarded as the virtual British abandonment of the le of Manchuria to the s, and Russia an invaluable s Great Britain is certain to lose the Niu Chwang trade, of which it has had SO per cent. Maj. Marchand to Withdraw. BERLIN, November 2.—Pric firm on the boerse today, due to the ment of the Daily Grephic of London that Major Marchend is to return to Fasho¢ and then to withdraw his expedition in the direction of the upper nghi river, north of the Congo, thus h- pda and the five posts established by him east of the frontier indicated in the Anglo- German agreement. A Semi-Official Note. LONDON, November 2.—A_ semi-official note issued this evening relativ to the reperts of a settlement of the Fashoda question, says: “The matter is subs position as when the blue book and low book were published. It is not antici- pated that France will take further action until Major Marchand’s arrival Cairo on ‘Thurs , When explanations will be forth- coming us to his reasons for leaving F: shodit.” intially in the same yel- Activity in Esquimault. ANCOUV B. C., Novemt Ad- miral Pallison’s secretary, who had left here for an up-country polnt, has been urgently telegraphed to return to Esqu mault at once. Ali is exciicment in nay circles. The Scotsmen of Vancouver, recog- nizing the gravity of the situation, offer to raise a regiment and piace it at the di posal of the gover at home or abroad Se ee DEFICIT IN CASHIER: nt for service either ACCOU) First National Hank of Hanover, Pa., the Suiferer, Pa., November long hidden detici ing about $57,000, has been Giscovered in the accounts of the late Join H. Alleman, cashier of the First ational Bank of this place, who died about three weeks ago. The books have been in the hands of an expert accountant since Alleman’s death, and the shortage was thus revealed. Mr. Altieman had been cashier of the bank for twent ht years, and at no time he ever ected of wrongdoing. His de- falcations were cleverly covered up by means of “kiting,” or the use of dratts on different out-of-town banks, and thus de- ceived even the bank examiners. Mr. Aile- man was under bonds of $30,000, and the bank will therefore suffer litte, and it still has a surpius of $44,000 over al. labilit a ARKIY FROM MANILA. ort a Smallpox Epideinic —Many Men Sick. SAN FRANCISCO, Cal, November’ 2. The transport Peru arrived from Manila and brought fifteen soldiers and sailors, in- citdirg a number of officers. The few that were sick on the departure of the vessel ure pow nearly recoyered. Col. John R. Bratt of the Ist Nebraska, is an exception. He is serlously iil with gastritis, and was cenfined to his bed during the voyage. When the Peru left Manila there were 1,500 sick among the men, and the phy- siclans were terribly dismay2d at the pro- gress that smalipgx was making. Capt. Linn said he knew of five deaths from that fsease in a single day. The filth poured into the canals by the Chinese was said to be a prolific source of disea: >: PENSION CONFEDERATE VETERANS HANOVER, -A us THE PERU Officers RK. Texas Adopts a —_ Constitutional Amendment for the Purpose. DALLAS, Texas, November 2.—A state election was held yesterday for the purpose of voting on a constitutional amendment to pension all indigent ex-confederate soldiers who came to Texas since 188) at $8 per month. A very light voie was cast both in cities and country, absolutely no interest being taken in the election. At 2:30 this morning retutns showed 16 for the amendment and 16,718 againet it. It is be- Meved that the amendment will carry. — Gen. Chaffee Assumes Command. AHUNTSVILLE, Ala., November 2—Major General Chaffee has assumed command of PRESIDENTIAL POSTMASTERS. Selections Made for Many Throughout the Country. The President has appoint>d the follow- ing postmasters: Conneeticut—Westville, David C. Monson. Arizona—Winslow, Julia Mahone Florida—Daytona, John M. Te a, Thomas J. Mitchell. ja—Thomaston, William T. Rudolph. IUinvis—Forreston, J. M. Myers; Lebanon, Jebn C. Louden unda, Albert S. Corl. Indiana—Frankton, Elmira FE. Daugherty. Indian Territory—Durant, Amolia C. But- ler; Vinita, Joseph H. Butler. Towa—Dysart, John Kuilmer, jr.; Grovi Anna Burn: Madrid, George Young; Remsen, Moses D. Mosier. Maine—Castine, Charles H. Hooper; Berwick, Walter H. Downs. Michigan—Clinton, Darwin M. Bainbridge; Grand Marais, John F. Chisholm; Lake Lin- den, John Am »; Milan, Charles W. Pul- len; Saranac, William Fitzgtbbons; Spart. Charles H. Loomis. Minnesota—Hallock, surier. Nebraska—Osce . Henry H. Camp 1’. New York—Ckyde, George C. Roe: Red Hook, Herbert J. Curtis; Stapieton, Chas. chmeiser. Ohio—Fredericktown. W Cities Ida A uth Ernest P. L ‘a‘ter B. Johnson; Montpelier, J. C. Helioway. Pennsylvaaia—Boyertown, Willism W. Wren: McKeesport, W. Harrison: Nor- ristown. Henry M. Brownback; Sandy Lake, William A. Boyd; Wyomirg, Charles Crouse. Rhode Island—Wickford, George B. Gara- ner. South Carclina—Darlington, H McKee. South Dakota—Alexenir'a, John H. Dob- son. Vermont—Chester, Mina D. Jones. Virginta—Norfolk, John R. Wedd West Virginia~New Cumbericnd, B. Campbel!. Wiscensin. Alma, Faw Dodge; 1 Coen 1 Sturge Ba Wyoming— George James ames A, McAvoy. * ree REAL SITUATION. Actual Condition Stated by a North Carolina Republican. A colored ent of Wilmington, N. C., who has long been connected with the re- publican party of that state, is in the city. ‘aking of the situation in the oid north ate to a reporter for The Star he said: “The condition around Wilmington is very grave. The statement that guns and ammunition in large quantities have been shipped there is true. I understand that in mington alone the number of Winches- ter rifles imported is over a ; the w people have also secured two machine guns, cne a Colt and the other is sald to be a Ga Dry Pond Rs nd by be through the rized the A band known as the it has been organ- armed and riding reck- ounty its members have negroes that they have sed to register and will not vote unle: me kind of protection is sent them. New Hanov refused to party not to put a ticket in the field, treuble would surely follow. The governor sen: a commur‘cation to the county con- vention recommending that a committee be appointed to treat with the democr and see If some arrangem might be reached eby the republicar wid name a ticket for the two seats in the state legis- lature and for the office of county register of dee The convention would not adopt this resolution, but instead-framed one to the effect that if the government would to protect the voters at the ould put out a ticket and serious feature of however, If th ks for troop: are repub- the United Sta iers will mark the pginning of a new reign of terror much orse than any that has existed heret« ds of ku-kiux will be formed 4 elieve, will be shot down in South Carolina The ku-kiux ago. are mu angerous than a situa such now presenting itself in North These raiders will pick out a victim a he will be shot dow no chance wh nd himself. fear of such a condition following t lion and the importation of troops to the state is so great that Governor Russell fears to call for aid. SAN JUAN NAVAL STATION. Commander Snow Sailed Yesterday to Take Command. Word has reached the Navy Department that the hospital ship Solace sailed from Norfolk yesterday for Porto Rico, carrying the naval officers recently assigned to duty at the new naval station at San Juan, in- cluding Commander A. S. Snow, who will be its first commandant. In the freight of the*vessel distilling apparatus, taken along at the suggestion of Surgeon General Van Reypen ¢ precaution against the development of typhoid fever in the station. Upon the arrival of Commander Snow at San Juan, Rear Admiral W. §. Schley will start for the United States on his flagship Newark, proceeding direct to Tompkine- ville, N. Y. Since the conclusion of the work of the Porto Rican evacuation commission, Ad- miral Schley has been engaged in prelim- i work for the establishment of the new val station. He recently forwarded to the Navy Department a copy of a state- ment made by the Spanish members of the commission, showing that the : of the public buildings and grounds included in the new naval station is $100. There are in the arsenal inclosure ten one-story buildings, a shed and two small woode: houses. The buildings included a hand- some structure which is used as the com- mandant siden a chapel and other buildings suitable for reside: other purposes. eVeral and ———_—__++ Superiority of American Workmen. Consul General Gowey, at Yokohama, re- ports to the State Department that, not- withstanding the low wages paid in Japan to watchmakers, the business is not a pay: ing one in Japan, according to the report of a member of the Osaka Watch Company. Lack of skill among the mechanics is one of the reasons assigned for this state of affairs. Though the Japanese wages are from 20 to 25 cents a day as against $3 for the American workmen, it is id that ten of the latter can easily do work which would require from seventy to eighty Ja- panese. tee Personal Mention. Mr. Albert K. Arnold of the board of re- view,.pension office, left today for Syracuse, N. ¥., to b2 absent ten days. District Commissioner John AV. Ross is still confined to his apartments at the Var- num, suffering from a severe cold. Al- though he is improving, he is yet unabic to leave his bed. ~ to} Pa. on the ist Division, 4th Army Cerps, with} “Wm. R. Ramsey, foreman of the specifi- tthe inves querters east of Huntsvill cation branch, government printing office, & Some ee Eee ee Socio mame on Dna eck, Ste te sintlon-trestine et oe eee “and embark for Porto | it "Srovidence Hospital. His physician is Maj. Gandy 1 “Lieut. Col. Whitside of the sth Cavalry hopefui of his ultimate recovery. Major 4 was promoted to a coloneicy, and is now in FPL TNO geon, v 8. V.chas command of the 10th Cavairy. Major Jackson Retired. ther duty with the 4th Atmy Corps, cand or- eS e “Major Allan H. Jackson, paymaster, U. | deted to Columtus, Ga., for assignment té’| “Thousands ‘of situations: beve been ob 8. A “hes pastas on the retired list on duty as ‘chief surgeon-of the'2d Division of |'tained ‘through the want wolumns of ‘The |- own ap jon, after thirty ~years’ the ist Army Star. service. TWO CENTS. | THE CONCHASCANDAL Major Romeyne Describes Vonditione on the Transports. ners ree UNNECESSARY DEATHS OF SOLDIERS Offensive Water, Bad Meat, Moldy Hardtack, Wormy Cornmeal. zs eR S INVESTIGATORS 1N SESSION The members of the war investigatly commission, who returned to th’s city yes terday, resumed their work of examining witnesses their headquarters in the Lemon building this morning. Col. Denby presided, other members pres- ent being Gen. McCook, ex-Gov. Beaver, Capt. Howell and Gen. Witson. Maj. Henry Romeyne, 5th Infantry, tired, who had ne Cuba as respondent of the National Tribune, Placed on the stand. Maj. Romeyne he had asked the War Department to him a military assignment, but not re: ing it went as correspondent of the tional Tribune, At at re- cor- was said give to Na- Tampa he heard com- plaints of lack of food in the volu regiments, but he saw evidences of Wasie of food in ihese same regime He saw whole leaves of bread in kitch sinks. Among the regulars he heard no complaints. The sick at Tampa were less than 2 por ent. Maj. Romeyne criticised the way troops were arranged at Tampa. He said even staff officers could not tell where the ¥i cus regi were. He sai, in rep! question McCook, that he did rot hear of publication of any order for a systematic embarkation of tre before leaving for Cuba. Insuflicient Asked whether the Preparations. preparations for em- barkation of troops were suffic'ent in nis opinion in view of their journey into a hostile country, he replied he thought they Were not. Two scows were taken and one Was lost. It was a question on the Oliveite Whether that was not lost on purpose be- cause it was Tetarding the progress of the beat. He gave two reasons why prepara- tions were cient for landing sup- pl the lack of surf boats ana the other was the leck of aj. was that the Rough I ere not surprised when t niards fired on them. expected he thought made ail sparation for the attack, He mbulance on the firing line 0. he had nh n id been asked tc help take care of wounded men and had looked after providing for them when they were brought to the rear. He received about 5) men and worked all night, as all the surgeons did. “Thi Was no complaint among the Americans who were wounded. About forty of the wounded were Cubans, and they were nervous and talked a great deal. The regular soldiers brought back their blank- ets and canteens, while the volunteers drop- ped everything. told him to leave his blank get a blanket at the ho. One man said his captain and he would 1. The regulars ade no complaint. They sald their ra- tions were short, and that was what they expecte< The witness gaid an immense amount of clothing had been thrown away. Going two miles he had seen enough clothing to provide for a company He said the wounded men would have gene very hungry had it not been for the Red Cross Society. The witness—“There was very little wagon transportation. I saw perhaps half a dozen wagons at Baiquiri, What became of them I do not know.” He said the town of Siboney was the filthiest place he had ever been in in his life, and until yellow fever broke out there had been no effort to clean it. Major Romeyne was injured when riding on a wagon, having his leg hurt so that he had to carry it in a splint. Later he had yellow fever. The Concha Scandal. He left Siboney July 23 on the Concha for New York. He said a hospital boat left Siboney about that time with accom- modations for 330 men, but it carried only 135 men, though wounded men were wait- ing to be taken home. Speaking of the condition of the Concha, he said: “The water was offensive to the sight, taste and smell. It had been in the tanks from the time the ship left Tampa, or more than two months. No special provision was made for the convalescent men. The only cook for the men was a volunteer eook named Reed, who had been a lawyer in Chicago and had gone to Michigan to en- list among his old neighbors in the 34th Michigan. The meat was bad. It was canned meat. The hardtack was moldy. A man brought me a can of bis cornmeal mush after it had been cooked, and said it was too bad for him to eat. It had worms in it three-fourths of an inch long. When the captain was asked why he did rot get fresh water he replied that he had asked for permission to go to Jamaica to get it, as well as food, while lying off San- tago, but said he was refused such per- mission. During the voyage home enough rain water Was caught in canvas awnings to be used for drinking purposes for one day, but that was as long as it lasted. It was only used in the cabin, and there was not enough of such water to supply men on the lower deck. Unnecessary Deaths. The witness said that during the voyage home. and while lying off New York, six men died, ai he was satisfied that some of them would have lived if they had been properly cared fer. They were convales cent from fever. Having no special food and practically no attention, they satisfied their appetites, so far 2s possible, with im- proper food. He said there was only one doctor on board the Concha, and he was convalescent from fever. He @id what hu could. but that was pot much. The nurses en board were Red Cross nurses, who were aise convalescent, and were in such physi- cal condition that three of them lay in bed, while the other three did what they eculd for the sick men. After arriving off New York they lay in the har»or twenty-seven hours before they cculd get fresh water. Two dead men were cn board, and the witness telegraphed the adjutant general of the army, stating the condition cf the ship, and got permission to go to sea to bury the dead. By the time they returned to the harbor another man died. and they put back to sea to bury him, The witness sald that convalescents on board the Ccncha slept on the board bunks without any bedding, and in the most filthy condition. Going to Camp Meade. The commission this afternoon arrange to have three of their members—Gen. Beaver, Gen. Wilson and Capt, Howell—go to Harrisburg on the 7:50 train tomorrow morning, and from there to Camp Meade, where they will look over the ground that was occupied by Gen. Graham's troops. TLey will probably be back to this city Saturday evening. Generals to Exchange Commands. On the recommendation of the command- ing general, 7th Army Corps, the President fas directed Brig. Gen. E. B. Williston, commanding the 24 Brigade, ist Division, end Brig. Gen. H. T. , Command ing the Ist Brigade, 2d Division, to em change commands.