The San Francisco Call. Newspaper, June 28, 1902, Page 1

VOLUME XCII-— O. 28. SAN FRANCISCO, SATURDAY, JUNE 28, 1902. PRICE FIVE CENTS. POLITICAL PRISONERS IN THE PHILIPPINES SOON TO RECEIVE PARDON AND LIBERTY AT THE HANDS OF THE UNITED STATES PROBING THE COAL COMBINE President Asks Knox fo Make Investi- gation. Allegations of Trust|| Tactics Among the | Operators. Prices Very High and Wages Remain Sta- tionary. Epecial Dispatch to The Call CALL BUREAU, 4% G STREET, N. WASHINGTON, June 2.—President | requested Attorney General ake nation of the | ected with an exam the ust or combination. so-called an-| | This w to asce { | ning the exact J railroads and { i 1 us of the great iies that are acting in har- ating the wages, etc. This that the At- proceed ag@nst the dy done mean he has alre rn Securities Company | | t the chances are | | be taken when the whole oroughly examined. l y erystallizing in that the President to-day | ‘ he had not made up his | | 7 or the other. The Presi- | | session the report of | | omer of La-| | vestigation for him | | 1 dispute between the coal | | miners. The President de- | | s this report, saying that ! M a ow whether it would be or not. ALLEGED COMBINATION. It % mot thougne thar tHe “Yeport of Wright has any bearing | | the question of the exist- | | 1 coal trust and of the vio- | | the Sherman anti- | | state commerce law. | | understood, is de- | | e polnts actually in| | the operators and ] | | | ssioner forth by the two 1g to fix the responsi- hat the raflroads, agree that one il at different € agents of roads eriods and fix the price of the coal mines by the railroads KING EDWARD’S CONDITION STEADILY IMPROVES, - TO BE PASSED | —4 or curtailed at a and is so increased ané re is said to be no getting proof that price of anthracite t as they fix the miner, the only being that the igher than ever before, he miners remain sta- this time e wag AND BAD TRUSTS. me time the President hesitates a step which may have very quences to the entire busi- | not adopt as a policy combinations of capital, sipgle out good trusts Also, before he coun- y further legal actions against he would like to know ation which he has already uted is coming out 2 question which he alone must e after he hears from Attorney Knox. The Attorney General, it erstood, is inclined to discourage the President from proceeding against the at this time. His department under way four great prosecu- , including that against the beef He thinks he should be permitted ng these cases to an issue before he is callld upon to proceed against any e trusts. If the Government should these cases, the decision of the court will, of course, settle the question in- volved, and such combinations as the cpal trust would have to cease and either re- e old competitive system or re- e on new lines. GOOD CHINESE MOB WRECKS AN AMERICAN MISSION PEKING, June 27.—The Viceroy of the Pro Szeh-Chuan has notified the Gos that the American and Brit- buildings at Tien-Ku-Chao troyed by & mob and that a as been murdered. His name not reported. just issued deprives ate of Tien-Ku-Chao of his rank and orders the extermination of the rioters. Several of the leaders of the outbreak are reported to have been be- arently this was an anti-in- riot, like those which have oc- isewhere in Chin nce of Italians Cheer Over Good News. ROME, June 27.—At the close of the morning sitting of the Chamber of Depu- the president of the House, Signor Blanchierl, read the latest bulletin re- garding King Bdward’s condition. Its wopeful wording was greeted with pro-j + wnged cheering. KING ASKS CONCERNING HIS CHANCES ONDON, June 28, 2 a. m.—An affecting scene was witnessed yesterday (Friday) in king Edward’s sick cham- ber in Buckingham Pal- ace. The King asked Sir Francis Knollys, - his pri- vate secretary, what his changes were for recovery. Queen Alexandra, Prin- cess Victoria and the Prince of Wales were present. When the secretary hes- itated to answer the King is reported to have said: “I did not wish to dis- tress any one, but I am anxious to learn the real opinion of the doctors.” All in the royal party were touched, and Sir Francis Laking brought the interview to a close, fearing the effect of nerv- ous excitement on the pa- tient. King Edward continues to improve, and no unfa- vorable symptom has de- veloped 'so' far; but the period of danger is not over, though every hour that passes without a set- back greatly increases his chances of recovery. King Edward’s improve- ment was maintained at 1 o’clock this morning. | | SPECIAL EMBASSADOR AND WIFE AND THE ROYAL COUPLE WHO RECEIVED THEM YESTERDAY; ROPEAN STATION; THE PRESIDENT'S DAUGHTER. AMERICAN COMMANDER OF EU- v ONDON, June 27.—The King has made substantial improvye- ment. Such is the latest cheery word from wthe sick- room to-night. It breathes a spirit of encouragement and hope, and is more explicit in its meaning than any bulletin issued heretofore. There is a definite comparison made. In- ——j stead of being told that his Majesty's General Belief of Speedy Recovery May Cause Revival of Some Festivities. — condition is satisfactory, or that he rest- ed well, we have the unqualified an- mouncement that no matter what his condition was in the morning, he was better at night. ‘This is something tan- gible. At the sgme time 1t must not be forgotten that the serious nature of the King’'s ailment and gravity of the opera- tion forbld wisdom's, taking too optimis- tic & view. Some days yet must elapse k2 ol Plans Being Formed for Patient’s Con- valescence. — - before the success of the operation can be - absolutely assured. There is, however, not the slightest rea- son for anything like alarm. ‘RETURN OF PAIN. A great deal of importance was at- tached to the return of pain in the King's wound, but according to medical testi- mony such symptoms are of ordinary oc- currence. The mere process of healing tends to contract the tissues to a certain extent, and this would raturally cause a certain amount of discomfort, the seat of operation being of course affected by the patient’s breathing. What is far more important is that his Majesty is taking an ever iIncreasing in- terest in what is going on in the world outside, that 1s appetite is Improving and that there are. no feverish symptoms. These are signs of the greatest promise, and form sufficient proof of the state- ment made by his medical advisers that the King is showing recuperative power of a most wonderful order. A As the weather was very hot to-day, the sickroom was by means of electric fans kept |at an even temperature. QUEEN IS HOPEFUL: The Queen is:.cheerful and hopeful. She continues to display the most devoted solicitude, and was in the sickroom the greater part of the day. The King was able to take plenty of nourishment. His dlet already includea soup, fish and baked apples. His Majesty is also allowed to smoke occaslonally. He still opens and reads many of his personal telegrams and letters and even dictates some of the replies. He is able to peruse, some of the newspapers. All the functions of the patient . are working admirably. While the drainage Continued on Page Two. — | | | | I | | i i 8! | | ), Mias ) AlicE % RQOSEV)!L:. ) | | i || 1 i Reid Takes Leave of Prince and Prin- cess of Wales. i ONDON, June 27.—The Ameri- can special embassador, Whitelaw Reid, and Mrs. Reid called by appointment on the Prince and Princess of Wales | this afternoon to take official | leave of their Royal Highnesses. Reld will now close up the special embassy and go to Portsmouth ta visit Rear Ads miral Crowninshield, commander in chief of the European station, on the United States flagship Illinois. | Rear Admiral John C. Watson, who was to have represented the United States navy at the coronation, went to Paris -last evening, and General J. H. Wilson, the representative of the United States army In the special embassy, is to follow him. Colonel John Biddle, General Wilson's ald, will return to America. FRIENDLY ATTITUDE. The presence of the Princess of Wales and the inclusion of Mrs. Reid in the audience to-day was simply a continua- tion of that specially friendly attitude which ‘he British royal family and’ Gov- ernment have throughout shown toward the American mission. King Edward has expressed himself as greatly pleased with the receipt of President Roosevelt's mes- sage of greeting, and the members of the Goverrment have missed no opportunity throughout the mission's visit of indi- cating Its appreciation of the friendly feeling shown by the United States. Prince Henry of Prussia leaves London to-morrow for Germany. He and the Princess recelved among others this morning Mrs. Montgomery Sears. The Prince spoke to her of his pleasant recol- lections of his visit to Boston. p Among the Americans outside of the members of the embassy who have been received by Prince and Princess Henry of Prussia are Admiral Charles O'Neij Miss Roosevelt and Mrs. Sheffield Coy wife ofithe former naval attache of th United States at Londou. When Prince Henry was leav ingham Palace after his visit tc marked warmth of. the cheerin people evidently pleased him gre FEELING IS HOPEFUL. WASHINGTON, June27.—Assistant Se retary of State Hill received the follow ing cablegram to-day from Whitelaw Reld, head of the special embassy of the United States to the coronation: LONDON, Jure 27.—Took leave of Lord Lansdowne to-day and after taking formal leave of Prince of Wales shall close embassy unless otherwise instructed, and quit London to pay promised visit to Admiral Crownin- shield. Lord Lansdowne expresses warm ap- preciation of President’s. speech at Harvard | captured AMNESTY TO COME ON JULY 4 Aguinaldo Is Among Those Who Will Be Benefited. Uncle Sam Is Paving Way for Civil Government. e iete President and Cabinet Consider the Proc- lamation. Special Dispatch to The Call. CALL BUREAU, 406 G STREET N. W.. WASHINGTON, June 27.—Aguinaldo and other former leaders of the Filipino Insurgents who have surrendered or been are soon to become free men. At the meeting of the Cabinet to-day the terms of the amnesty proclamation to the Filipinos, which is contemplated to issue | on the Fourth of July, were agreed upon. The War Department for some time past has had under consideration the draft of a proclamation and has found it neces- sary to make a number of changes in its text. In its modified state it was agreed to by the Cabinet to-day, and Seecrctary Root will cable it to Acting Governor Wright for his inspection. If it meets the latter's approval nothing will remain but for the President, if the Phillppine Gov- | ernment bill is a law on that day, as it is | now expected it will be, to issue on Inde- pendence day a formal proclamation set- ting forth terms of amnesty for all polit- ical offenders in the islands, including Aguinaldo and those held at Guam. DEPENDS UPON BILL. The proclamation is based on the gen- eral objects of the Philippine bill, namely, to restore peace In the archipelago and substitute a civil for a military adminis- tration. That bill is now in conference and the proclamation will not be fssued until the Philippine Government bill has been agreed upon by both houses and the President has affixed his signature to . The proclamation will declare that a state of peace now exists in the Phillppine Tsl- ands, save in the parts of the archipelago where the Mindanao or pagan tribes are giving the United States a great amount of trouble and will declare In effect that with a transfer of the government of the archipelago from a military to & civil status all those arrested and held for po- litical offenses shall be restored to Hberty, granted full amnesty and allowed to par- ticipate in the civil government that is L] be established in the islands. While the proclamation is subject to changes in text, the general language of the document is pretty well mapped out. There was a general discussion to-day of the treatment that should be accorded tho political prisoners of the islands. There is no intention, it is said, to re- lease prisoners convicted of other than political offenses, the benefits of the amnesty being limited to those In custody as a result of breaches of military law, leaving eriminal offenders to the action | of. the proper authorities under the com- ing civil government. The purpese 1s to demonstrate that motives of humanity and generosity dictate our course toward the Philippines. TROOPS TO BE LEFT. When the islands are turned over to the civil authorities they will not be left without adequate military protection, as no more troops will be ordered home for the present and every precaution will be taken for the military safeguarding of the islands for the new ctvil administra~ tion. Another subject under consideration at the Cabinet meeting to-day was the nego- tiatlons for the purchase, of the friars’ lands in the Philippines. Secretary Root took with him to the meeting all the correspondence which has passed be- tween himself and Governor Taft while the latter has been carrying on his nego- tiations at Rome. It is understood that Secretary Root feels great confidence in a successful outcome of Governor*Taft's efforts. The Cabinet also tock up the question of naming the naval vessels provided for in the naval appropriaticn bill, and, it is stated, a decision ‘was reached on ‘that case, but it is desired not to make the names public until the vessels are actual- ly authorized. The Cabinet meeting was held in the President’s temporary quarters on Lafay- ette Square and was the first time in eighty-eight years that a regular session nd general American sympathy shown in this 7e of trouble. The feeling about the King * | to-day is distinctly hopeful, The State Department will send Reid n> instructions in this matter, so he wiil precced as indicated. News by Wireless Telegraphy. LONDON, June 28.—The Cunard line mer Campania, which left New York June 21 and which arrived at Queenstown to-day, reports that the news of King Edward's illness, which was transmitteq to her by the Marconi system of wireless telegraphy from the Cunard Yiner Sax- onfa Thursday evening, had such a gloomy effect on the passengers that the concert, which was in progress when the news was received, was abandoned. The satisfactory news received at Queenstown last evening, however, caused the great~ est satisfaction.