Evening Star Newspaper, May 16, 1899, Page 1

THE EVENING STAR. PUBLISHED DAL Af EXCEPT SUNDAY, AT THE STAR BUILDINGS. Temporary Easiness Office, 1109 Pennsylvania Aveais. The Evening Star Newspaper Company. 8. H. KAUFFMANN, Pres't. es New York Office, 52 Tribune Building. ed to wubseribers In the Ir own account. at 10 cents th. Copies at the —anywhere ip the ee prepaid—50 cents Saturday Quintuple Sheet Star, $1 per year; with foreign pgatege added. $3.08. 1 Office at Washington, D. C.. matter.) iptions must be patd in advance. ing made known on application. Great Excitement in Transvaal Over Arrest of British Subjects. es FORMER OFFICERS OF THE QUEEN Alleged to Have Been Found With Incriminating Documents. TAKEN IN BY DETECTIVES ee PRETORIA, Transvaal Republic, May 16. —The arrest at Johannesburg early this Morning of seven alleged former British officers, named Nicholls, Patterson, ‘Trem- lett, Ellis, Fries, Hooper and Mitchell, on the charge of high treason, has caused in- tense excitement here. The prisoners were brought to Pretoria by special train. After they had been lodged in jail they were vis- ited by the British diplomatic agent here. ‘The arrests were effected by a detective it is who joined the movement which S- rted, was for purpose of enrolling order to cause an outbreak of rebel- the minating documents were found upon mers, and it is expected that fur- '$ will be made. May 16.—The foregoing tech explains the telegram received by the of Capetown today from Pretoria, that the Transvaal secretary of that a number ying siate confirmed the report of unusual arrests had been made, and that it Was rumored that the prisoners were British officers. The advices from Johannesburg are also probably connected with a mysterious dis- tch recefved at Johannesburg from Pre- on May 12, saying a special train, fully equipped with Boer artillerymen, guns being of the a@ searchlight readiness at apparatus, th was he Transvaal. in capital » statement was then dec out significance; but to gs a more s« on the zh there w move- and be a great the news of the known today print saying Excitement in South Africa. The has ¢ newsp: at South Afri for four who are said South African and men. ng regard nd that for on s of thi from Pre . or South Reitz, 2 report Che Lvening Star. In no other city in the world can households a families be so generally reached by a «| mediam of ‘= as can those o! Washington throw the col- umns of The Ev As business bringers The Star's vertisements are without a parallel, No. 14,418. WASHINGTON, D. ©. TUESDAY, MAY 16, 1899-FOURTEEN PAGES. TWO CENTS. BRINGS BRIDE'S REMAINS Sad Home-Ooming of Captain Buchan From Manila. Young Kansas Woman Followed Her Husband to the Wars as a Stowaway. . SAN FRANCISCO, May 16—Capt. F. E. Buchan’s return home from the Philippines on the United States transport Valencia was a sad one. He brings with him the body of his wife, who succumbed to the climate in the Philippines. Mrs. Buchan had been a bride but a few months. When the Kansas regiment left home to fight its country’s battle in the Philippines Capt. Buchan and his sweetheart, Miss Lucinda M. Smith of Lawrence, Kan., were engaged to be married. Separation was more than the two could bear, so with the exchange of letters came a determina- tion to join their lot in the fortunes of war. ‘They were married and the young bride followed her soldier husband to San Fran- cisco. Here the first cloud fell across thelr honeymoon. The officers were not permit- ted to have the company of their wives on the transports and separation seemed in- evitable. But the Kansas girl had pluck. With the wife of another officer she became a stow- away on the Indiana, and although the government tried to prevent it, she jour- neyed as far as Honolulu on the way to Manila before she was parted from her husband. Though compeiled to leave the transport she followed Capt. Buchan within a few days on the regular steamer and shared his lot up to the time of her death. Her body will be taken to Kansas for burial. ——>——__ WILL NOT CALL A CONVENTION. Virginin State Executive Committee Gives Reason for Inaction. Special Dispatch to The Evening RICHMOND, Va., May 16—Statements made t by members of the democratic state executive committee remove all doubt as to the action that will be taken on the request of the senatorial conference for a convention to nominate a senator. The will decline to call convention, and says that inasmuch as the entire matter was discussed in the Roanoke convention and no change ordered, it would committee the Fourth Immunes Now at Anchor in New York Harbor. PASSED BY QUARANTINE OFFICIALS They Will Start for Camp Meade Some Time Tomorrow. FIVE COMPANIES FROM HERE tet ee Special Dispatch to The Evening Star. NEW YORK, May 16.—The Gnited States transport Dixie, having on board the 4th United States Volunteer Infantry, known as the “4th Immunes,” came into port from Manzanillo, Cuba, last night, and anchored in quarantine. She was promptly boarded by Health Officer Doty, who found a clean bill of health, and Col. James 8. Pettitt, in command of the regiment, was informed that the vessel would be al- lowed to proceed in the morning, and that his men could be shipped to their destina- tion—Camp Meade, Pa.—as soon as the necessary transportation could be had. The vessel had heached the quarantine sta- tion but a few hours inside of five days, the time limit placed by the health officer upon all vessels leaving Cuba. This morn- ing completed the fifth day, and the vessel then raised anchor, came further into the upper bay and anchored off Liberty Island, where she now remains. The voyage was pleasant and substan- tially without incident. The men are all in the best of health and spirits, and are filled with anxiety to reach their homes. Program for Tomorrow. According to the present program as an- nounced at the army office in this city, the regiment will remain aboard the transport until tomorrow morning. Some time during the morning the vessel will proceed to the New Jersey Central docks in Jersey City, and the men will be transferred by railroad to their destination. In the 4th Immunes there are five com- panies of District of Columbia boys, and the balance of the regiment was recruited from Virginia and the surrounding country. be Improper for the committee to do so.) The District of Columbia soldiers ere per t will pass conservative ticularly anxious to reach Camp Meade a ee Sa ee a eeevative lutions and) 035s throagh the formula of an ‘official instruct the lo commi to ertain | muster-out of the service of the United the sentiments of the people in ine districts d to adopt uch methods of instruc gates to the legislature as they deem proper. is confidently expe that Representative Jones will an himself as a candidate for senator as as the committee acts. —_—._ TITLED RUSSIAN CRIMINAL. Maria Mershwizka Convicted of Pois- oning Three Persons. ST. PETERSBURG, May 16—A which has pd a great sensation here, owing to the high station of the prisoner, has just been concluded. The evidence dis- closed that the accused. Maria Mershwizk: a woman of noble birth, had led an extra- ordinary er of intrigue and crime. The court found her guilty of poisoning her lover and two women, owing to jeal- trial States. They have received some intima- tion of the kind reception they will meet with in Washington, and they are anxious to grasp the hands of kindred and friends and to sit at their own firesides once more. Anxious to Get Home. It is supposed that the routine of muster- ing out will be completed as rapidly as pos- sible, when the men, with two months’ pay on account of their Cuban services and with provision for transportation and subsis ence to the District of Columbia, will pro- ceed homeward, where they will doff the rmy uniform and take on the habit of civilians, The off al report of the return of the Regiinent of Volunteer Infantry (im- munes), five companies of which were re- ited in this vicinity, is contained in the owing t am received at the War De- ousy; with kidraping a child and forging tment at a late hour last night: ments and bills ¢ ange. She was QUARANTINE, Staten Island, ntenced to fifteen nal servitude May 15, 1899. in Siberia and to be dep! of nobility. of her tide HARMONY IN CUYAHOGA COUNTY. McKisson and Holcomb Committees Asked to Get Together. Special Dispatch to The Eventing Star. CLEVELAND, Ohio, May 16.—A de night to effect harmony in this fter many hours of oratory which ne, as decided to ask on and Holeomb committe to se of s to the state convention and to select a new county committee to be wosed of oné member from each ward Adjutant General, Washington, D. C Arrived off quarantine. All officers pres- ent for duty. Men in excellent condition; forty-five officers, 739 men. Corp. Daniel Hammend, Company G, Wheeling, died May 13; acute Intestinal obstruction and peritonitis; buried at sea. PETTITT, Commanding. leased from quarantine this regi- ment will go to Camp Meade, Middletown, Pa., to be mustered out. ‘The officers, commissioned men and medi- al staff of the regiment are as follows ff officers—Colonel James §. Pettitt, Lieutenant Cc 3eorge M. Cole, Major Parker, Major Osmun Latrobe, uterant and Adjutant J. A. Noss irst Lieutenant and Quartermaster Chaplain Samuel F. enry H. Langdon (hon- ‘Theophil irst Li Philip, and township. Commissioned First Lieutenant The m we also decided that if these | George D. Barb nd Liew nt Kent committees refused to call a mass conven- | B, Browning, Captain Charles P. Newberry, such a convention should be called rnant Abram Houghlan, Second anyhow. In course of the meeting some | Licutenant Richard T. Ellis, Captain Rich- decidedly pointed things were said ab < on committee and of gs that were not have rumored CENSUS RVISORS. Objection to the Non-Partisan Plan by Southern Republicans. re is som objection being raised by . the plan of the Partisan distri- e south. n of the » Super- an a day or his candidates, and was Mr. Deboe with a Tm e candidat between the nt has been »w is that each senator the places ana 2 settle Has Been Serving ax Chief of Stat to en. Brooke. nst. U. S. V., reported his to the War Departagent rm of service in Havana as of staff to Gen. Brooke, the mil ernor of the © ax commissio: and grounds C and was on thi -my reak of the Spanish war. in ered for active service and was appointed a bi He commanded rh camps and sub- € part in the Porto When Gen. Brooke wa f Cuba he se f his assistant nously up to a elieved under charge from the t June 1. resides in this cit xpected that Gen. Ernst will r Main with them until he has been giver s honorable ny, to take eff family Captain J. First Lieutenant n, » Holcomb f - |] Wiliam H. - cond Lieutenant not present, but he | John M. Baldwin, Captain William H. Mon- man there, who took down | roe, Lieutenant Edmund L. Wood- rd t said. sid nd Lieutenant Jennings B. Wil- MEET NEXT AT HOT Baptist Conference Selects Place of Meeting. SPRING Its Next son, C in Adam C, Casson, First Lieu- tenant Anthony Holmead, Second Lieuten- ant James D. Keene, Captain Albert A. Franzheim, First Lieutenant Frederick R. Husemon, Second Lieutenant Elbert S. Ma- ees loney, Captain Lee M. Lipscomb, First /OUISVILLE, Licutenant James B. Adams, Second Lieu- has been cl tenant John N. Wright, Captain Neil P. ing of the Baptist conference. Leary, First Lieutenant Thomas M. Clin- C. H. Winston of Virginia was elected president of the foreign mission board: president of the mission board, and F. E. Foulk of Tennessee, pres- ident of the school house board. A resolution affirming the hostility of the conventtfon to the liquor traffic, and stating it as the sense of the delegates that no Baptist church should allow a dealer in wer in its congregation. was Introduced. This resolution upholds the action of Leuisville Baptist church in turning out of fold all members engaged in the traffic Hauor. The resolution was amended to include only those dealing in liquor as a beverage, and in this shape it was adopted. Henry McDonald = UNIVERSITY WOMEN FAVOR PEACE. Resolutions Passed at Ann Arbor Favoring Meeting at Hague. ANN ARBOR, Mich., May 16.—The women of Michigan University held a mass meet- ing in Newberry Hall last night for the purpose of expressing their approval of the peace conference soon to be held at The Hague. Resolutions were passed with con- siderable enthusiasm indorsing the confer- ence and pegitioning it for the establish- ment of an ternational board of arbitra- tion. The meeting was addressed by Pres{- dent Angell, Prof. Vaughn and Miss Fior- ence Crocker. ————— PESTERED BY MENDICANTS, Andrew Carnegie Secks the Protec- tion of His Highland Castle. LONDON, May 16.—Andrew Carnegie left | London today for Skibo Castle. In an in- terview just published he is quoted as say- ne ‘I am looking forward to protection in my highland soltude from the army of mendi- cants that every hour is importuning me for subscriptions to every conceivable ob- Ject. Even were I disposed to accede to these applications for promiscuous assist- ance, my resources for philanthropy have already been fully hypothecated, and bom- some permanent assignment to duty in his own corpse ir the regular army. o Prominent Oregonian Shot. LOSTINE, Ore., May 16—Jno. A. Hunter, one of the most prominent men in this se tien, has been shot and killed by Mrs. R. Eliott, a near neighbor, who then com mitted suicide by taking poison. The trag- edy was the result of a family feud. barding me with further appeals is simply adding to the postal revenue.” —_. ——— Prof. Ayers Goes to Cincinnati. CINCINNATI, Ohfo, May 16—The trus- tees of the Cincinnatt University have elected Prof. Howard Ayers of the Univer- sity of Missouri to the presidency of the university, and fixed the salary at $6,000 a year. ton, Second Lieutenant Charles H. Dan- forth, Captain Charles C. Berkely, Becond Lieutenant Harry N. Cootes, Captain Hen- ry A. Wise, First Lieutenant Jonn S. Wise, ir, Second Lieutenant Lawrence W. H. Peyton, Captain Hugh C. Preston, First Lieutenant William B. Preston, Second Lieutenant John M. Baldwin. Medical corps—Major H. Surgeon Joseph N. Henry, First Lieutenant and Assistant Surgeon Patrick J. McGrath, First Lieu- tenant and istant Surgeon 8. Clyde, Acting A ant Surgeon Samuel P. Cot- trell, Assistant Surgeon E. F. Horr, Hos- pital Steward Charles M. Small, Hospital Steward Allen H. Bowie, Hospital Steward James 8. Cannon. —-_>__. NOT AS THEY USED TO BE. What Senator Lindsay Says of Poli- ties In Kentucky. “Things in old Kentucky are not lke they used to be,” sighed Senator Lindsay today at the Riggs House, as he laid down a Louisville paper and gazed reminiscently into space. No?" 'No, indeed; and I tell you the old-timers observe the change. Of course, I won't say that the change is not for the better, but, still, we remark the difference. We are having a very hot political campaign in the state, and the democrats are going at each other, hammer and tongs. They are call- ing each other all kinds of Mars and horse thieves, so to speak, and apparently with perfect impunity. That’s what is so sur- prising. “To tell your adversary that he is not speaking the truth is comparatively a mild procedure. It was not always the case that you could call a man a Mar in Ken- tucky with impuntty. “But, would you believe it, sir, they don’t seem to mind it at all in ‘this campaign. eee the mutations of time are won- erful. ——_+-e+___ Chaplain Swift Ordered to Manila. Chaplain Henry Swift, U. 8. A., at Fort D, A. Russell, Wyoming, has beeen ordered, upon the completion of such duty as may be assigned to him by the commanding general, department of California, to pro- ceed to Mantla, P. 1, and report to the commanding general, department of the Pacific and 8th Army Corps, for assignment to duty as chaplain of one of the regular regiments serving in his command. Offerings of Gas Stock Fall Short of Control, REFUSE 10 SELL THEIR HOLDINGS Gossip in Regard to Future Per- sonnel of Management. A CHANGE PREDICTED ‘The proposed gas deal has fallen through. This fact was announced in The Star yes- terday and officially confirmed at the gas office this morning, where stockholders were informed that stock was not being re- ceived for deposit under the terms of the circular issued by Mr. John R. McLean and his associates, offering $60 per share. ‘This result was received with undisguised as- tonishment in local financial circles here, where it has been supposed all along that Mr. McLean had a “dead sure thing” on the control of the stock before he had de- cided to issue the circular to the stock- holders. It now turns out that this supposition was incorrect, but it was one which it is thought gave the main strength to the transaction from the beginning. It may be said that the stockholders, as a rule, bad no stomach for the deal, but it was thought that a man of Mr. McLean’s financial astuteness woula not enter into such a transaction unless he was sure of carrying ft through, and ror this reason it was supposed that by an agreement with the large stockholders ne practically had contro! of the stock. The issue of the circular to the stock- holders was explained by saying that the purchasers naturally desired to get as much of the stock as possible, and for this rea- son had issued a general invitation for the stockholders to come in, It turns. out, however, that this impression was entirely without foundation. To say that people in local financial ctr- gles are surprised is putting it mildly. They are simply astounded at the turn of affairs, as they supposed it was a foregone conclusion that the deal would be made. Principally for this reasom the stockholders who have consulted those supposed to be familiar with such matters as.to whether they should accept the terms of the cir- cular were advised to sell, It was pointed out to them that the change in the control of the company was bound to. take place. and they would be left in the minority and would probably not get another opportunity to recelve Such @ price for their stock is stated, however, on good agchority that when those interested in behalf of the proposed purchasers’ at the close of business yesterday counted up the number ‘ S which had been deposited under the terms of the circular the total amount, ed to about 20,000 shares, It Is still believe ed in some quarters that the syndicate, as the prospective purchasers are termed, have enough stock, which, together with the number of shares deposited, would give them a control, but that such a total was aoitan below 87.00, the number mentioned n the circular, that they concluded ‘ make th> purchase, Fetes It is also clalmed that a few days a: the shares of stock om deposit was srestee than the number at the close of business terday, as stockhold2rs had sent in no- tic Sof withdrawal. However, it is thought that such withdrawels did not amount to 10,000 shares, and, on the sup- position that the committee had no shares up their sleeves, as it is termed, their total holdings und2r the circular ‘fell 25,000 shares short of a bare control. In view of the present situation and the events which led up to ft, the gos ip in regard to the future of ‘the company and its management fs interesting. It is un- derstood that the Philadelphia stockholders Who objected to the terms of the circular have expressed a willingness to co-operate with the Washington stockholders and oth- ers to bring about a change in the present management of the company. It is even intimated that as soon as a show of strength can be demonstrated that @ request for the resignation of Mr. John R. McL2an as president of the company will be made. As the annual election for directors does not occur until next Febru- ary, it is not expected that a change in the board of directors will be made before that time, but if the opinion of those op- posed to the recent proposed sale can be relied on as indicative of the sentiments of a majority of the stockholders, it is the intention to get rid of the president and members of the board of directors at as early a date as practicable. eee PHILADELPHIA WANTS WARSHIPS. Planning to Entertain G. A. R. Veter- ans in September. A large delegation of representative cit- izens of Philadelphia called upon Secretary Long at the Navy Department this morning to present a request that the department co-operate as far as possible in the efforts of the city to entertain the visitors to the G. A. R. annual encampment there during the week September 4 to 9 next. The delegation was headed by Mr. B. S. Cramp, and others present were J. H. Klemmer, harbormaster; C. W. Wesley Thomas, col- lector of the port; W. R, Tucker, port war- den; City Councilman Elsworth Hultz, Maj. T. C. Prince, U. S, M. C.; Capt. E. D. Smith, G. A. R.; Capt. A. A. Clay, Daniel F. Kelly, Chief Engineer, R. S. Callum, United States revenue cutter service, and J. F. Mackey, commander of the Naval Veterans. These persons asked the Secretary to as- semble the warships of the north Atlantic squadron in the Delaware opposite Phil- adelphia during the encampment, and to open the navy yard at Island to visitors. They also desired the presence of the Secretary and his eglleagwes in the cabinet. Secretary Long showed lags interest in the matter, and said that mugh depended upon the whereabouts of the ®quadron at the time, but he feared that its plans called for operations on the Malme|coast in Sep- tember. Sttll, he would have asamany ships as possible at Philadelphia, and would open the navy yard on naval day. ——_——__-e______ SPANISH TROOPS ORDERED HOME. Otis Will Supply Theiy Places at Va- cated Ponts. MADRID, May 16.—Gen. Rios, in com- mand of the Spanish troops remaining in the Philippine Islands, hes cabled to tho war office here annopneimg that he has entered into an agreemént with Maj. Gen. Otis, the American commander, for an tm- mediate Spanish svacuetion of Zamboanga and Jolo. Consequently, the dispatch adds,, the steamer Leon XIII has started with American troops who will Jolo and render honors to the Spanish flag on the departure of the Spantsh troops, The Leon XIII will proceed from Jolo to Zamboanga, where the vessel will be met by Gen. Rios with the steamers Porto Rico and Uranus. The Spanish general witli superintend the evacuation. — ‘The dispatch further says the Americans will not occupy Zamboanga, WILL SOON BE HOME|THE SALE NOT MADE|A DEWEY HOME FUND Address to the People by the National Committee. PRACTICAL END OF ENTHUSIASM Se How a Grateful Nation Can Show Its Feelings. RAPIDLY RAISING —— + MONEY The following address to the American people was issued today by the national Dewey committee, of which Assistant Sec- retary Vanderlip is chairman: “DEWEY HOME FUND, “National Dewey Committee, “WASHINGTON, D. C.,"May 16, 1899. “The American people are anxious to do honor to Admiral Dewey. Their zeal has taken the form of invitations to banquets in many different cities, of celebrations, pa- rades and displays. Obviously, it will be impossible for him to attend all the ban- quets, and it may be invidious to select one or a few for the honor of his presence. The commen sense of our countrymen does not find suitable expression for its admiration and esteem for our great naval hero in methods effervescent and transient. “A grateful nation cannot do better than provide liberally for Admiral Dewey's com- fort in a home fitted to his tastes, worthy in some measure of his services, and In- dicative in a small degree of the gratitude which is not of a day but of all time. A popular subscription will afford all the privilege to join in such a testimonial, in which patriotism will have a monument. “The career of Admiral Dewey is a part of our national history, a glorious chapter in the magnificent record of the recent war with Spain. Not in our own country alone, but in all the world, his name is emblazoned with those that sha!l not die. His services all know in part; the future will add to appreciation of his greatness, to the solidity and brilliancy of his fame. x “On his return from the scene of his vic tories and his statesmanship, the offic duties of Admiral Dewey will be performed in Washington. He should have a home there. The national capital cannot fall to have attractions for him in the present and the future. For a winier residence during his life he can hardly find a more desirab place. It is for a home for Admiral Dew in shington that subscriptions are in- vited. , “Suggestions to this general effect have been put forth in several quarters. As- surances have been conveyed to the under- signed that the general enthusiasm can be directed into a single current through their agency as a national committee. Each of us, busy with manifold occupations, accepts as a duty not to be set aside the task of organizing the popular muniticence for this and of admin a Dewey home fund. scriptions may b nt at once to the asurer of this fund at the Treasury D partment, Washington, D. C. ‘Temporary receipts will be promptly returned, and soon as it can be prepared a duplicate of the same date and number, bearing a fine portrait of Admiral Dewey, will be for- rded to every subscriber. mmediate response will enable the na- tional committee to convey to dmiral Dewey as soon as he lands practical evi- dence that tie American people have pro- vided for him a home at the nation’s capi- iG purpose, ering the patriotic “The committee invites the newspapers of the country and the governors of all the states to co-operate in this movement. “FRANK A. VANDERLIP, Chairman. cHARLES H. ALLEN. “HENRY C. CORBIN, ‘PERRY S, HEATH. “ELLIS H. ROBERTS, “Treasurer of the Fund.” All Subscriptions to Be Sent Here. Mr. Vanderlip said today that he thought it best not to complicate the machinery by asking governors of states to become treas- urers for funds. He thought the people could just as easily send their subscrip- tions direct here. That would save time and trouble and would be as convenient as any method. The governors of states are, asked to co-operate all they can. Among the subscriptions received today was $25) from B. C. Holiday of this city. At the Treasury Department it has been proposed by one of the clerks that each clerk give a day's salary to the fund. Many of them have agreed to do this. Some Local Contributions. ‘Treasurer Roberts will soon begin to give out a dally list of contributors. Many con- tributions have already been made to news- papers, Two New York papers have col- lected over $5,000. One of these papers has received the following contributions from Washington people: A. E. Randle, $2,000; B. H. Warner, $1,000; A. Lisner, $200; John Joy Edson, $100; Allison Nailor, jr., $100; Barber & Ross, $100; M. Dyrenforth & Co. $100; R. T. Warwick, $100; Knox & Co., $100; H. B. Davidson & Co., $100; Castle- berg & Co., $100; Lansburg & Bro., $100. Messrs. Daniel K. Trimmer and Geo. P. Robison have offered a site on Fort Myer Heights for a dwelling for Dew2y, and agreed to give $10,000 toward the erection of a home on the site. Mr. Heath, the first assistant postmaster general, one of the most activ: members of the Dewey committee, believes that a sum considerably in excess of $100,000 will be subscribed by the peopl2 of this country for a homesto Admiral Dewey. Committee of Selection. Some consideration has been given to the question of a committee to select the hom2 for the admiral, and the opinion is practi- cally unanimous that one man should be chosen. He can confer more freely with the beneficiary than a larg> committee, which may be divided into factions regarding the matter. Secretary Long has been suggest- ed as the proper man for the duty of pick- ing a home and having it furnished. Not only is a handsome hom> to be bought, but it will be elegantly furnished. Cash Must Accompany Subscriptio: Rudolph, West & Co. this afternoon sent @ check for $100 to Treasurer Roberts, Mr. Roberts said this afternoon that he would not give out the names of persons simply agreeing to contribute. The subscriptions must be accompanied by cash to receive Dublic recognition. ——_——_-o+—_____ Possible Visit From Diaz. The Mexican ambagsador has been asked to make inquiry as to whether it would be agreeable to President Diaz to visit the United States next fall, at the time of the celebration of Chicago day. The inquiry has not yet been made, owing to the am- bassador’s absence in New York to attend a@ reception tendered him, and it will be some time before it will be officially known ees President Diaz is likely to make visit. ++ ______ Soldier's Death From Pneumonia. Gen. Brooke, at Havana, has nottfied the War Department that Private Winfield Hagey, Company I, 7th Caval-y, died at Pinar del Rio from pneumonta. —_——__+ 2+ ______ Appointed a Second Lieutenant. ‘The President has appointed Willlam W. Colt a second Heutenant, Volunteer Signal Corps, however, CUBAN GENERALS BLAMED Believed to Be the Source of the Dispute Over Payment. Constantly Raised Obstacles in the y of a Peaceful Disarma- ment of the Troops, Gen. Brooke has not yet made a report to the War Department, and it is not be- lieved at the department that any alarm need be felt regarding the condition of affairs. No advice is given Gen. Brooke, as it has been the policy of the President to clothe the officers in command in the islands with plenary powers to deal with situa- tions as they arise and hold such officers responsible. The confidence of the War Department in Gen. Brooke was strength- ened by the visit to Cuba of Secretary Alger, whose personal observation showed that what has been done and what was going forward were for the best interests of all the people of the island. It is said to be the policy of Gen. Brooke to deal mildly with the Cubans and to avoid as far as possible any action which will tend to irritate them, but that he will be firm When it is necessary, and the disturbers will be made to understand that no overt acts will be permitted. Disgruntled Generals. If Gen. Brooke has made any report to the War Department it has not been given to the public, but the officials understand that the source of the present trouble is that the “generals” of the Cuban army are disappointed because they are not likely to realize as much out of the money appro- priated for the army as they think they should have. These “generals” all believed that they would obtain a proportion of the money equal to their rank and their own estimate of their services. The whole trouble regarding the payment of the money and the delay can be traced directly to these officers, who, as members of the assembly, or the supporters of Gomez, have constantly raised obstacles in the way of a peaceful disarmament of the Cubans and a settlement of the affairs of the island. One thing is assured beyond all other con- siderations. The United States will remain in absolute and full control of the island and the orders of the officers in command will be sustained by the government at Washington. Difficulties in the Way. Information has reached the War Depart- ment showing that considerable difficulties are encounte in the payment of the Cuban troops. The men in charge of the money do not yet know what method is to be followed in making the payment or how it is to be conducted. A great deal of work is necessary in connection with receiving the arms and in making sure that the money goes to the proper parties. Many of the Cubans cannot write their names, and already it has been suggested that in’ s an officer of the organization certify for such persons. As far as cun be learned there are no companies, regiments or brigades of the Cuban army, and the only organization is that of corps. Just how one corps is to be distinguished from another has not yet been ascertained. was expected that the payment would b yesterday, but the action of Gen. Gomez postponed the arrangements that had been made for early payment. Officers Who Are Making Trouble. Maje Elmore F. Taggart of the comm sary department has recently returned here from Cuba and talks interestingly about the conditions which exist there. The rank and file of the Cuban army are negr while the officers are Cubans of Spanish descent. It is these officers who are mak- ing all the trouble and trying to prevent the Cubans from disbanding. All difficul- ties could be avoided, says Maj. Taggart, if tyere could be found places in the gov- ernment service for all the officers, with little or nothing to do. This is their idea of existence, but it is not the plan of the United States authorities to grant their de- sir Maj. Taggart believes that these of- ficers, as far as they can, will foment trou- ble and incite insurrection if they can. It may become absolutely necessary to arrest and punish many of them, as they are the kind of men who are satisfied with nothing but absolute control. That is not possible, Maj. Taggart says, for the government of the island cannot be safely intrusted to such men. Gen, Wilson's Department. He says that the department under the control of Gen. James H. Wilson is in very good condition. Gen. Wilson knows what is going on in every part of his command and has the respect of the people. They obey him and believe in him. The men that are in authority in the different cities and towns throughout the provinces of Matan- zas and Santa Clara know that when he gives an order it must be obeyed or they cannot remain in office. Another officer whom Maj. Taggart says has his command well under control is Gen. Carpenter, in Puerto Principe. In all the provinces named the Cubans are nearly all disarmed, and where they can find employ- ment, are at work. The major says great desolation prevails in the island, and many plantations are now covered with undergrowth, which will cost as much to reclaim as the land is worth. Many families seem to be absolute- ly without means of subsistence, and they will have to be cared for until they can raise some crops or get employment. ee CAPTURED FILIPINO FLAG. It Will Be Sent to the N; at Annapoli The first genuine Filipino flag to be cap- tured during the present insurrection has just reached the Navy Department. ‘This particular flag is interesting for several reasons, but mainly because it was a sub- ject of controversy between the army and navy officers. It was captured at Iloflo by Lieut. A. P. Niblack. The inscription reads: “Flag of insurgent Filipinos, cap- tured at fort at ilo, P. 1, by landing party from U. . Boston and Petrel, commanded by Lieut. A. P. Niblack, U. S. N., February 11, 1899.” The sailors from the Boston were the first ashore at Moilo, ana this particular flag was captured by Lieut. Niblack when the insurgents fled from the town. Gen. Miller, in command of the troops, demand- ed the flag, but was refused. The flag Is about twelve feet long, and was originally a tri-color, red, white and blue, being composed of a white triangle on the staff, with broad upper stripe of blue and lower of red. The blue stripe, however, being made of cheap Chinese bunting, has faded into a nondescript brown. It will be sent to the Annapolis Naval Academy. —_~-e: AFTER THIRTY YEARS’ SERVICE. Retirement of Col. Pearson and Maj. Brown, a Col. E. P. Pearson of the 10th Infantry, serving in Cuba, and Major Hugh Brown of the 12th Infantry, serving in the Philip- pines, were placed on the retired list of the army t on their own applications, af- ter thirty years’ service. These retire- ments have resulted in the following pro- motions: Lieutenant Colonel E. P. Ewers I mfantry, Major Charles Cooli of the 7th try to be leutenant reno dant ere Ganeare o! Is z a James of the 24th Infantry to be majors. VAN WYCK A WITNESS New York's Mayor Before Mazet Investigating Committee, ORE OF ANYTHING HE I$ NOT Memory Particularly Poor About Relations With Croker. PERJURY AMONG POLICE NEW YORK, May 16.—The Mazet investi- gating committee resumed its sessions here today, after a prolonged recess. A fair- sized crowd was on hand early, among them being Mayor Van Wyck, who, with the heads of various city departments, had been summoned to appear today. It was announced that the committee will sit datly Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fri- days until its work is concluded; but this program will be interfered with by the ex- tra session of the legislature, which begins on Monday next. A policeman was sworn, who testified that on the night of May 4 he saw two of his fellow officers dancing with women in a disreputable resort. The policemen in question had just sworn that they knew nothing about the particular dive mention- ed. Mr. Moss, counsel for the committ explained that he had called these witness- es to show the lack of discipline in the police force. Mayor Van Wyck Called. Mayor Robert A. Van Wyck was then led and sworn. In reply to a question from Mr. Moss, the mayor said that he had not yet come to a conclusion whether the office of borough president served any particular good use to the city government. However, he did not think that the charter should be dis- turbed until it had a fair trial, When asked if he had come across any evidence of the work of th: board of mu- nicipal statistics, the mayor repli “I think they made a report to me. I do not remember all these things, you know.” When asked ff he kn>w that there had been no printed report of the police depart- ment since 187, Mayor Van Wyck said: “I don’t know. They put them in there pretty fast. The volume of business is so great I cannot follow all these details. Mr. Moss inguired a good deal into ths bureau of statistics, and finally the mayor said: “I know Nagel (chi the bureau) pes- ters me to publish everything h2 thinks of. He is like you,” added the mayor, address- ing Mr. Moss; “he al of at- tention to the new: His Relations With Croker. Mr. Moss asked if the mayor had ¢ »ok2n with Mr. Croker regarding changir the location of the departments from the w York Life Insurance building to the new syndicate building. The mayor thought he had not. “Are you sure about that?” asked Mr. Mess, and the mayor replied: “Well, there was so much talk going on, you know, when a man is confronted with 500 or 600 people a day that are asking him for al- most >verything. I can’t telb you. It would had any influence on me if he you do consult with him about city i don’t consult with him about city matters,” “Did you not consult with him at Lake- wood about the appointment of heads of, city departments?” , sir; I talked with e' I think ry one in New York as! for posi- tions. Subsequently the mayor said he “running conversation” with Mr. (Mr. Croker’s lieutenant) regarding pointments. No Fireproof Building tn City. Mr. Moss read from the City Record that the chief engineer had reported t there was no sign of fireproof construction in the building into which the health department is about to move, and the mayor retorted: “There isn’t a fireproof building in New York. Mr. Van Wyck denied that he was elect- ed as the nominee uf Tammany Hall. “I was elected by the democratic of Greater New York,” he declared The mayor and Mr. Moss had some @ reement over the meaning of the wi ponsor,” which the mayor had used bis first annual report. INDEMNITY WILL BE ASKED. ap- party a in Claim for the Detention of the French Steamer Olinde Rodriguez. The release of the French merchant steamer Olinde Rodriguez, under the de- claion of the United States Supreme Court yesterday, doubtless will be followed by the presentation to the State Department of a claim for indemnity. Outside of the con- test in the courts, the case has been the subject of much diplomatic exchange be- tween the French embassy and the State Department. The matter was in a fair way of adjustment after United States Circuit Judge Brawley, at Charleston, dec the vessel should be released. French company had taken the v that time the matter would hav But as a condition of accepting the the company made known that a claim for damages for the detention and loss up to that time would be made. Attorney Gen- eral Griggs thereupon decided to contest the case through the last court, with a view to having Judge Brawley’s decision re- versed. This left the question of damages pending, and now that the Supreme Court has ruled on the matter ft is expected thet the claim will be made up and presented through the French embassy. It is said that the action of the court in holding that the vessel could not recover for detention and loss, while binding in a suit at law, is no bar to the diplomatic con- sideration of a claim by the two govern- ments. The Rodriguez is now at New York, and has been out of service for nine months pending a final decision. It is un- derstood the claim will cover the loss on these nine months, the loss on the original cargo, as well as compensation for the in- dignity which the captain and crew claim to have suffered by reason of the seizure by the cruiser New Orleans. —_——_—_—-o- COL. BARR’S BRIEF. it Views in the Carter Case Sent to the Attorney General. The brief prepared by Lieut. Col. Barr of the judge advocate general's office in the case of Capt. Carter, Corps of Engineers, which replies to the brief submitted to the Attorney General by the attorneys of Capt. Carter, was forwarded to Attorney General Griggs today. It is expected that oral hearings will be granted after the Attorney General has had time to examine Col. Barr's brief. es SECRETARY PORTER BACK. ‘Will Be Ready to Resume Work When the President Returns. Secretary John Addison Porter has re- turned to Washington, much improved in health and prepared to resume his duties at the White House within a few days, ox by the time the President returns,