The San Francisco Call. Newspaper, June 23, 1902, Page 1

¥ i VOLUME XCII-NO. 23. SAN FRANCISCO, MONDAY, JUNE 23, 1902. PRICE FIVE CENTS. BRILLIANT SUNSHINE USHERS IN CORONATION WEEK IN LONDON AND ALREADY THE METROPOLIS IS CRO WDED WITH STRANGERS = GENERAL WHEATON RE’ TURNS FROM HARD-FOUGHT BATTLES Gallant Officer, Who Is Loved by All Under His Command, Back From Philippines and Will Retire From Active List Next Month. Now Awaiting Orders and Expects to Be Called to Washington Jge ing at the O peets tc retire from t 1 Whe he active list on Ju ndid health, respon- e on his effected him in the least. is bright and and sincere seek inter- shoul- arent that Aguin- ¥ would make United States G s country the War aste by the First Division, Eighth Army C orps, San Pedro, Macati. ned to command a eral Whe to grow g grass ton did not allow under his feet, and owed this by defeating them at Pateros, and two days later captured the town of Pasig. HIS ABILITY RECOGNIZED. With several engagements to his credit Otis soon recognized General s fighting ability. The Pasig again been opened for navigation, General Wheaton was relieved and command of the Third Brigade, t Division, Eighth Army Corps. This not idle, and took part in General de W famous insurgent capital, fell, and their escape up the Filipinos Iroad track Then fol railroad track, the mad 1z 11, 1893. The battle extended to to Bocave, insurgents to cut off the American line of communication. In this gagement sorely pressed, to General April from Guigu attempt and Wheaton a request was sent for reinforcements. The moment the gallant officer recelved | news he started or: foot for the scene, slling on his staff to follow him. As he passed the camps of the different reg- nts he-personally aroused the troops ordered them « ck in the morning he arrived at Guiguinto—just in time to see the in- surgents attack in force. He assumed command and gave the a severe thrashing ght was finished he proceeded down the f the railroad track to Bigaa, where he| to follow him. At 3| neral Whea- to | — | | | | GALLANT SOLDIER WHO RE- TURNS FROM ARDUOUS CAM- PAIGN IN PHILIPPINES. Yo again assumed command in person and defeated the insurgents. FOUGHT DESPITE FEVER. On April 25 of the same year General MacArthur moved forward against Calum- pit, and after a hard fight, in which Gen- ergl Wheaton’s command distinguished | itself, the American troops captured the { town. On June 8 General Wheaton re- with orders to clean | ry between Manila Bay and | defeated the insurgents at Guadaloupe. | up the following day | ported to General Lawton and was di- rected to proceed to San Pedro Macati and assume command of a provisional brigade made up of the First Nevada Cavalry, the Colorado and Twenty-first Infantry regiments and a battery of ar- tillery. The command numbered 2000. At that time the insurgents occupied all of the bay shore line from the present gov- ernment corral at Pasay to the Cavite navy yard. They could be seen plainly | on the beach at Bacoor and Paranaque | by the aid of field glasses. The plan of | the campaign was to flank the insurgents movement against Malclos. | | owed the famous fight on the | the | | the Minnesota regiment was | | | | As soon as | paign under General Bates. out of their position along the bay. On June 10, the hottest day on record in the Philippines since American occupation, the troops moved out of San Pedro Ma- cati to Guadaloupe Ridge and fought a running fight all day, the insurgents re- treating and the American soldiers ad- vancing. Three days later the battle of Zapote Bridge was fought. This was a | terrific engagement, and was at the same point that the insurgents defeated the Spaniards with enormous loss in 1896. At the later fight the heat was terrible, the burning tropical sun beating down upon the troops in a fearful manner. General Wheaton, who was suffering from fever during the whole campaign, was very ill the day of the fight. In the morning his surgeon had forbidden him to leave his quarters. The general, how- ever, with a temperature of 104, was in the thickest of the fight, and he remained there until the bridge was taken. PACIFIES NORTHERN LUZON. When Aguinaldo fled after the battle of San Jacinto General Otis withdrew Gen- eral Wheaton from the fleld of operation at this point and placed him in the dis- trict of Cavite and Batangas, in the cam- He was later stationed at Calambra, and while serving there he was promoted to be a major gen- : X3 eral of volunteers and assigned to com- mand the newly created Department of orthern Luzon. He had 30,000 troops un- | der his command and at once commenced putting down guerrilla warfare. His pol- icy was firm, but far from cruel. On 19, 1901, General Wheaton re- ported that armed resistance in the De- partment of Northern Luzon had ceased. Ir Southern Luzon, however, warfare still continued, and General Wheaton was in- structed to establish order in this terri- tory. He sent for General Franklin Bell, who was then in command of a brigade May | in the north, and outlined a plan to re- store peace. General Bell did efficient work. The troops under his command traversed every trail and climbed every mountain in an endeavor to find the insurgents, whose only idea was to keep out of the way. During this campaign General Bell was of untold value to General Wheaton, and finally Malvar, a self-styled presi- dent, surrendered and the island was at peace. General Wheaton refuses to discuss the water cure methods, and says that such a thing does not exist in the Ehilippines to his knowledge. He is accompanied by his staff, consisting of Captains Charles R. Howland, aid; Frank B. Webster and Louis A. Bash. GOVERNMENT GUNBOATS CAPTURE AGUA DULCE Colombian. Revolutionists Offer No Resistance When War Vessels Approach. PANAMA, June 22.—The fleet of Gov- ernment gunboats returned here this aft- ernoon with news that the town of Agua Dulce had been captured on Thursday. As the Government forces approached the town more than 10 Government sol- diers who had previously been captured by the revolutionary forces under Gen- eral Herrera and had been incorporated in the Liberal army joined the Govern- ment troops under command of General Berti. Agua Dulce was captured without re- sistance. The Government gunboats went up the bay as far as the town itself. When the revolutionary forces sighted them they fled from the town, leaving be- hind 300 head of cattle and one sailing vessel full of produce. DOCTOR’S PRESCRIPTION ROBS BABE OF SIGHT BOISE, Idaho, June 22.—The eyes of the two-weeks-old child of Mr.and Mrs. Wal- ter Whittaker of this city have been eat- en out by a solution of nitrate ot silver administered by a nurse under the in- structions of a woman doctor for sore eyes. The infant screamed itself into in- sensibility, and the cause of its awful sufferings was not discovered until an oculist was called in. There is general indignation here over the case. The of- ficers are investigating it and prosecu- tions will follow. HEALTH OF KING IS GOOD British Nation Re-= covers From Its Alarm. Vast Throngs Block Streets of the Capital. American Flags Are Everywhere in Evidence. LONDON, June 22.—The reappearance to-day of brilliant sunshine after weeks of rain and murky weather gave to the first day of coronation week an air of unusual gayety and gladdened the hearts of thousands of British subjects from all parts of the empire and the thousands of foreigners who are pouring into London, eager to witness as much of tiis week's events as possible. The announcement that King Edward, Queen Alexandra and the court would re- turn to London from Windsor to-morrow at noon increased the universal anticipa- tions for that day and served to quiet the flood of extraordinary rumers concerning the King’'s physical condition, varied in some quarters by weird tales of plots to assassinate the King, and other fictions, all of which have been promptly denied by the officials most intimately connected with BEdward VIL King Edward's health was announced to be good, at Windsor Castle to-day, and this morning the King attended divine service, accompanied by other members of the royal family. This evening he en- joyed a carriage drive through the royal gardens of Windsor Castle, in a closed carriage. The court will arrive at Buck- ingham Palace to-morrow, before lunch- eon time. SUNDAY BAND CONCERT. At the command of the, King, many thousands of ;\er.‘ns wo, % y admitted. to the east terrace of Windisur: Castle this afternoon for the Sunday band perform- ances. The terrace was crowded. The King and Queen listened to the music from the windows of their private apart- ments. King Edward’s appearance does not justify thé sensational rumors of his illness. The congested condition of the streets of London throughout to-day furnished an omen of the conditions of travel through these streets the latter days of this week. The barriers across the streets which intersect those through which the coronation processions will pass and which have now been completed are prov- ing an impediment to ordinary traffic. To-day it was impossible to proceed fast- er than a snail's pace through the thor- oughfares between Hyde Park and the Mansion House. The omnibus companies have increased fares two and three times, and further increases in these rates are probable. The obtaining of a seat in an omnibus was to-day more a question of physical than financial ability. The crowds out to-day were singularly good-natured, and accidents were few and of a minor character. The police are distinguishing themselves even more than usual by their courtesy and alert- ness in the interests of pedestrians. Ken- sington Gardens and the beautiful groves about the Crystal and Alexandra palaces are filled with colonial’and native troops, clad in scarlet, white, khaki and blue uni- forms. STREET DECORATIONS. The throngs in the street at night find much to engage the eye. The f{ronts of many buildings are covered with lighted decorations, and the Venetian masks are covered with garlands and connected by strands of roses. The streets are filled with many-colored lights, and the various stations of the royal coronation proces- sion are marked with arches representing British colonies. American flags were in evidence at a great number of windows. Some hotels are flying both American and British flags from their staffs in honor of the many American visitors domiciled within. Count von Waldersee, one of the.Ger- man representatives to the coronation; the Duke and Duchess of Aosta, from Italy, and many other distinguished rep- resentatives of foreign royal personages arrived in London to-day. Count von Waldersee and the German officers with him were entertained at din- ner to-night by Field Marshal Lord Rob- o E3 CHINESE WAR VESSEL SINKS. CREW ISLOST ONDON, June 22. A L dispatch to the Central News from Shanghai says that the Chinese cruiser Kai Chi was wrecked to-day by a terrific explosion while lying in the Yangtse River. The Kai Chi sank in thirty seconds and 150 officers and men on board were killed or drowned. Only two men on board the cruiser escaped l death. — KRUGER AND LEYDS IN BITTER QUARREL Former President of ciledNo Death of Boer Republics, Resents Former Agent’s Acceptance of Inevitable Transvaal, Unrecon-= —- ARIS, June 22.—The astonish- ing information has been re- ceived that Dr. Leyds has had a bitter quarrel with former President Paul Kru- ger of the Tranvaal republie, and Leyds will soon announce that he is no longer connected in any way with the South African republics. It is saild Leyds recently obtanied im- pertant concessions in the Dutch colonies and will abandon diplomacy to devote himself to the development of commercial enterprises. The quarrel between “Oom Paul” and Dr. Leyds results, it is said, from a dif- ference of opinion growing out of the re- cent signing of terms of peace in South Africa by Lord Kitchener and the Boer leaders. Kruger, as is well known, re- fuses to reconcile himself to the death of the Boer republics, and the feeble old man cannot tolerate any one who is of the opinion that the hurghcfs should now accept defeat gracefully. PRETORIA, June 22.—Lord Milner, who was British High Commissioner in South Africa, took the oath of the Government crts. In toasting King Edward and the British Army, Count von Waldersee paid a high compliment to Earl Roberts. He sald: “We German soldiers know how diffi- cult was the task the British army had to accomplish in South Africa and that this task was accomplished with bravery. humanity and the utmost devotion to the country.” “BOBS” REPLIES IN KIND. Replying, Earl Roberts complimented Count von Waldersee upon his distin- guished services in China, and thanked him in behalf of the British army for his allusions to the work in South Africa. Lord Roberts also said: “I can assure your Excellency that we soldiers are deeply sensible of the kindly feeling which prompted you to speak of the army in such appreciative terms.” Earl Roberts concluded by calling for a toast to Emperor Willlam and the German army. Lord Lansdowne, the Foreign Secretary, intended to be present at the dinner, but wa¢ prevented because of slight indispo- sition. Many of the privileged persons who will occupy seats in Westminster Abbey next Thursday will se little if anything of the actual coronation ceremonies. Quite a number of the peeresses and oth- ers who were admitted to. the abbey to witness the recent coronation rehearsals were chagrined to find how little could be seen from the seats allotted to them, and, in consequence, they have decided not to occupy these seats, but to accept, in preference, invitations to view the pro- cession from points along the route of march, where they will not have - to wait so long, and where there will be less restraint : @ ottt ool ettt @ . | I 4 | AR k2 LATEST PORTRAIT OF THE ENGLISH COMMANDER IN SOUTH AFRICA. of the Transvaal here to-day, in the pres- ence of a large assemblage of people. He | was heartily cheered by those present and | a salute in his honor was fired from the | fort. Queen Alexandra *was seen in Windsor Park yesterday, riding horseback for the first time in many years. Such an enormous crowd gathered at Alexandra Park on Saturday night to witness the military tattoo of the col- onial troops that the people invaded the reserved space and became uncontrolla- ble. Another unruly crowd that gather- ed to-day to witness the military church parade had to be scattered by a stream | of water from a fire hose before the pa- rade was possible. BRITAIN WANTS THE TRUTH. Suspicious Regarding Statements of the King’s Condition. NEW YORK, June 22.—A London cable- gram to the Sun says: It is certainly to be regretted that it has not been consid- ered best to issue a plain statement of the King's condition, signed by the at- tending physicians. Instead of this an attempt has been made to create the im- pression that his indisposition has been so trifling that it was no more worthy of note than an ordinary cold. It is not alone the untrustworthy rumors which have aroused public suspicion and alarm. A prominent member of the King's household is responsible for the state- ment that the first symptom of the King's illness was a fainting fit. Two others have admitted that his sickness more serious than the public has been led to believe. It is regarded with some significance that Dr. Barlow, the famous specialist, has taken up his residence at Windsor Castle, where he still remains. It is sald in explanation of this that it was simply decided to leave no precaution unobserved for the safeguarding of the King in the | ather barns. MOBBING TORONTO CARMEN Hooting Crowds As- sail Crews of the Streetcars. Companies Unable to Reopen Traffic in City. Mounted Troops Are Hurrying to the Scene. 2. TORONTO, Ont., June 22.—The first attempt made 'by the Toronto street rail- way to run their cars with men hired to take the places of the striking motormen and conductors was met with violence. Only one effort was made to reopen the traffic and the temper shown by the strik- ers and their sympathizers convinced the officials that it would be impossible to run cars without strong protection. It was tierefore decided to appeal to the author- ities for troops and to suspend operations urtil their arrival to-morrow morning. Several of the imported men were roughly handled. This morning cars Were started simultaneously from the barns at King street, Queen street, York~ ville, Dundas and Yonge street. A crowd had gathered about the entrance of each barn awaiting developments. The ap- pearance of a car at the Yonge street barn was the signal for hooting and yell- icg. The crowd called upon the crew to desert the car. Their refusal to do so was followed by a shower of stones and bricks. Every window in the car was smashed and the crew left their posts and ran into the barn. Similar scenes were enacted at the An attempt was made to run a car from the Yorkville barns around the belt line. A big stone thrown against the window dashed the glass. into Metorman Johnson's face, badly lacerating it, and he | was struck by a number of stones and was otherwise maltreated. Johnson per- severed, however, and made the circuit of the line. The attempt to run out five cars at the King-street east barns was attended by scenes of the greatest disorder and vio- lence, several persons being injured by fiying missiles, including W. H. Moore, private secretary to President Mackenzie. | He was hit in the face with a brick and severely hurt. All five cars were badly shattered in less than five minutes after they made their appearance. At the Dundas street barns another crowd intercepted the cars and they wers turned back,. The company then decided | to abandon the effort to-day. Meantime the civil authorities were ccmmunicated with and it was decided to call out the militia. Seven hundred and fifty mounted men from the Niagara camp left Niagara with their horses to- night and will arrive at daylight. In ad< dition 300 of the Queen's Own, 300 gren- adiers and 200 Highlanders have been or- dered to parade at the armories. Sev- eral hundred extra policemen were also sworn in to-night. QUIET DAY IN PATERSON. IMilidn Remains on Guard in Mills Throughout the Sabbath. PATERSON, N. J., June 22.—There was no disorder here to-day, though tNe streets were filled with the curious from other places who came to see the militia. Several houses in the Italian quarter were visited by the police to-day, who searched them for arms, but the visits brought no result. The militia is on guard at the mills and some men of the detail are stationed at the upper windows of each place, armed with rifles. The weavers are divided into two see- ticps, one portion favoring going to work in the morning, regardless of existing conditions. It {is pretty certain that, should the decision be for a general stop- page of work until the troops depart, the shut-down will be long and protracted. NEW YORK, June 22.—Twelve hundred silk-workers employed in the Hudson County, N. J., mills, met to-night at ‘West Hoboken and decided not to go to work to-morrow. These workers repre- sented about 50 per cent of all the em- ploves in the mills of that section. This move is made to express sympathy with the Paterson mill workers who are out. Mayor Groth of Union Hill, N. J., swore in 200 special policemen to-day as a pre- cautionary measure against any trouble. The same step was taken by the author- ities of North Bergen. e three days’ trying ordeal at the end of the week. It is further admitted that the King has become somewhat nervous about himself, the result of his over- tasking his strength for the past few weeks. As he has great confidence in Dr. Barlow the latter has remained at Wind- sor more as a companion than a physi- cian. Pleased With Von Waldersee. LONDON, June 25.—The tribute of Count von Waldersee to the British army in his speech at the dinner given by Earl Roberts has been received with the great- est satisfaction by the British press, and his remarks are commented upon this morning as an official repudiation of the insinuations recently published im the anglophobe press.