Indianapolis Journal, Volume 49, Number 29, Indianapolis, Marion County, 29 January 1899 — Page 4

4

THE SAMOAN DISPUTE ■ NEGOTIATIONS AT A STANDSTILL UNTIL MAIL ADVICES COME. Partition of the Island* Impossible UcvauNP Germany, Britain anil America All Would Demand Upolu. BLOW AT THE GUELPH PARTY HOW EMPEROR WILLIAM’S ACTION AT HANOVER IS VIEWED. Hiii Majesty Quite Affable Toward* American* at the Court Bull, anil Even DiMCUHued Microbe*. (Copyright. 1399. by the Associated Press.) BERLIN, Jan. 28.—Public opinion was focused on the Samoan question this week. The United States ambassador, Andrew D. White, has informed the correspondent here of the Associated Press that he has had several meetings with the minister of foreign affairs, Baron Von Beulow, and that assurances were given on both sides of a nature calculated to promote a speedy and successful solution of the question. Baron Von Beuiow’s whole attitude tended to show that the German government means to do Its full share in settling the matter fairly and amicably. From another authentic source the fol® lowing has been learned: The preliminary negotiations thus far have not gone beyond mutual assurance of a desire for a friendly and equitable arrangement, and the negotiations will not take a more tangible shape until full detailed mail reports are received from the agents of the three powers at Samoa. This will involve a delay of a month in the Case of Germany, though the reports will reach the United States and Great Britain earlier. Until then no decisive step in negotiations can be undertaken. The telegraphic news of the German government has been meager. The suggested partition of the Samoan group among the three powers, which has been discussed in the German press, has not been broached, the correspondent is authoritatively assured, in any form by either power. The German press commented on the Samoan matter variously. The general opinion expressed was that the tripartite control is a failure and ought to be changed, but opinions differed greatly respecting the remedy. The Krcuz Zeltung advises the partition of the islands, while the semiofficial Hamburger Correspondent asserts that their partition is impossible, because each of the three powers would undoubtedly want the only valuable Island, Upolu. The Munich Neueste Nachrlchten takes the government to task for its "‘weak and pusillanimous altitude” towards the other two powers, notably Great Britain, and the Vossische Keitung and Cologne Volks Zei-

tung talk similarly. The correspondent of the Associated Press has interviewed Mr. White regarding the statements that the United States wants Germany to recall the German consul at Samoa. The ambassador said, “The statements are incorrect. The truth Is that both sides are awaiting fuller information. Each side decidedly inclines to believe that mistakes have been made all round. But just how far each is responsible there is no means of telling until the dispatches arrive here and at Washington. The two governments have discussed the matter in the most friendly manner, and each has avowed its readiness to do whatever is just and right, Including the disavowal of any action of one or mure of its agents which may be shown to have been contrary to the treaty or to the comity of the nations concerned.” • * * Emperor William's action at Hanover is ifcgaided as being of great political significance. From a member of his Majesty’s entourage who accompanied him to Hanover, the following has been learned: The Emperor had accepted an invitation to attend, this week, the silver wedding festivities of the Duke and Duchess of SaxeCoburg and Gotha, but heard with chagrin that the Duke of Cumberland, the Guelph claimant of Hanover and Brunswick, had also been invited. Thereupon he sent a strong expression of his dissatisfaction to the Duke of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha, an l although the Duke of Cumberland, in the meanwhile, had expressed regret of his inability to attend, the Emperor remained in high dudgeon and stayed away. There have been persistent rumors lately to the effect that the eldest son of the Duke of Cumberland might one day ascend the ducal throne of Brunswick, if he consents to abjure all claim to the throne of Hanover, demonstrates his loyalty to Prussia and accepts the status quo by becoming an ofticei in a Prussian regiment of tho guards. The Emperor, however, seems to have made his excursion to Hanover in order to repudiate any intention of a rapprochement with the former Guelph dynasty and by the proclamation of his order nrovidlng for the identification of the Prussian regiments of Hanover with the regiments of the oM Hanoverian army he has made it plain that he considers the union of Hanover and Prussia to be an unalterable fact. He thus gave the death blow to the hopes of the Guelph party. The Emperor has nowestablished a permanent bond between the old Hanoverian regiments and the present Tenth Army Corps, which is recruited almost entirely from the province of Hanover. Ills Majesty also presented his Hanoverian Uhlans with a helmet badge inscribed “Peninsula-Wa terloo-Carcia-Hern-andez.”, and he presented the Hanoverian field artillery with a badge with the words, “Peninsula-Waterloo-Gohrde.” It- Is said in court circles that the Emperor, for some time past, has been aware of recent utterances of the Duke of Cumberland regarding his Majesty which have deeply wounded his self-esteem. * * * The first court ball of the season took place Wednesday evening and was attended by 1,800 persons and was a great sucecss. The Emperor, at the reception preceding the dancing, spoke lengthily to both the United States ambassadors and Prof Stiles, the scientific attache of the United States embassy, and behaved to all the members of the embassy with special cordiality. He expressed sympathy with Mr. White on the loss of his mother-in-law and talked of the embassador’s travels in Italy and of the new- German ships, particularly the Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse, of which he seemed very proud. His Majesty also spoke about the revival of Shakspeare’s "Julius Caesar,” which has been given at his command at royal theaters. The Emperor questioned Prof. Stiles about his particular work and discussed microbes. Mrs. White, being in deep mourning, did not attend the ball. She will only attend the court ceremonies where her presence is imperative. The other ladies of the embassy present took part in the dancing 1 , a special feature of which was an old French quadrille, very stately and Impressive. The ladies’ costumes were of unusual brilliancy. • • • After divine service at the palace on Emperor William’s birthday, his Majesty received the personal congratulations of each of the ambassadors. He greeted the United States ambassador with especial cordiality, conversing with him for quite a long while. During the conversation the Emperor expressed great satisfaction that the United States and G* rmany were “evidently understanding each other better than formerly, and that the efforts of persons who for their own purposes, sought to stir up strife had failed." Emperor William thanked Mr. White especially for his efforts in behalf of a more complete and truer understanding between the two nations and the establishment of more friendly relations. In the evening, during the gala performance, which was attended by all the staff of the United States embassy and the ladles of the embassy, the Emperor reiterated to Mr. White similar congratulations and statements, with the same heartiness and cordiality as in the morning. • * • The resolution repealing the anti-Jesuit law, by ths Reichstag this week, is expect’d to meat its usual fata when it comas be- *

fore the Bunezrath, whfbh has already thrice nullified similar resolutions. During a long debate In the Diet this week on the expulsion of Danes from North Schleswig, the ministers certainly advanced a number of strong reasons justifying the recent measures. The most convincing speech came from Delegate Bechmann, who described the anti-German agitation carried on by the Danes ami furnished a large number of instances showing their object was clearly to secure the separation of northern Schleswig from Prussia. Those of the speakers who rebuked the section of the German press which has sided with the Danes elicited the loudest applause. The decoration of Baron Von Koeller, the governor of Schleswig-Holstein, with the Grand Cross of the Red Eagle strikingly testifies the Emperor’s approbation of his anti-Danish policy in North Schleswig. * * * A high Imperial official tells the correspondent of the Associated Press that the chances of the meat inspection bill In the Reichstag are good. The- Reichstag will pass it in spite of the agrarian opposition, and the Centrists will not vote against it, except, possibly, the Bavarian contingent. Some members of the Reichspartei support it, so the government feels sure of a strong .majority, * * • A great German sporting exhibition will be held next summer at Munich, under the partonage of the Prince Regent of Bavaria. It will Include athletic competitions, carrier pigeon contests and balloon races. t* * * There was a curious Incident this week in the Emperor promoting the president of the Court of Beuthen, Judge Wiszomiski, to be judge of the Imperial Court at Leipzig. Judge Wiszomiski recently sentenced an innocent laborer to eighteen months in Jail, it ,jgieing shown that the prisoner was a Socialist. The latter appealed to the Imperial Court, which reversed the sentence and censured Judge Wiszomiski for his loose methods In arriving at the judgment. Now the censured judge, on the Emperor's order, becomes a member of the bench w'hieh has just solemnly declared his unfitness for judicial functions. * * * The Prussian General Von Viebohen, at the invitation of some Swedish officers, has gone to Stockholm, where he is now preaching a series of sermons on “A Pious Soldier’s Life,” King Oscar’s second son, Prince Oscar, acting as interpreter. • * * The semi-official Post, in an article on American competition in iron and steel, declares that In spite of the fact that American Imports have risen from 4,500,000 marks in 1805 to 20,000,000 in IS9B, German manufacturers need not be alarmed, “as the imports are due to extraordinary temporary causes.” The Post also calls attention to the decrease in the imports of American bicycles lately and congratulates the German manufacturers upon “overcoming the strong American competition.” * * * The German press is publishing extracts from the testimony of Major General Miles at Washington, and points out that this “unimpeachable” testimony is good material to use against the United States in the question of American canned meats. The Cologne Volks Zeitung calls the testimony an “efficient weapon.” * * * Dr. Barth, the well-known Freisinnige leader in the Diet, has put himself at the head of a committee to arrange to celebrate, on Feb. 24, the birthday of Mr. Carl Schurz by a banquet “in recognition of his labors to promote good feeling betw'een Germany and the United States.” * * * Owing to the death of her mother, Mrs. White has not resumed her Monday afternoon receptions, but she is “at home” to friends every afternoon. Mr. White will also not attend the large court festivities, only being present at the Emperor’s reception of the more distinguished guests to be held before the actual fetes begin. This abstention of the Whites is, naturally, wholly voluntary and is merely due to their bereavement. * * * Emperor William arranged a great treat for many poor Berlin school children early in the week in the shape of a gratuitous performance of Humperdinck’s “Hansel und Gretel.” The house was packed w’ith 1,400 merry children. The imperial couple were present, accompanied by the Princess Louise and the three younger princes. His Majesty was in excellent spirits and was seen to be continually explaining to the children all about the piece. There were shouts of joy from the imperial box when the wicked witch was burned. The last act was preceded by a pretty spontaneous act of homage to the imperial family. All present rose and lustily sang the national anthem. This was followed by enthusiastic "hochs.” The imperial party had to repeatedly bow their thanks. * * * It was announced to-day that the Imperial and Prussian governments had sold the Deutsche Bank 75,000,000 marks of three per cent. Imperial loans and 125.<00/,00 of Prussian consols, which will shortly be placed on the market. The Reichsanizeger this evening published a decree authorizing a three per cent, loan of 5,5*12,991 marks, under the law of March 31, 1892, empowering the government to borrow money for army, navy and railway purposes.

JAMES FLOOD’S FIANCEE. The Minins Millionaire to Wed Hi* Deceased NV lfe’* Sister. KANSAS CITY, Mo., Jan. 28.-The announcement of the engagement of James Flood, of San Francisco, and Miss Maud L. Fritz, of Kansas City, will put an end to the gossip that has been periodically revived concerning the intentions of the son of the famous late California mining millionaire. The wedding, it is said, will take place about Feb. 8. Miss Fritz is now in this city with her mother and her father, who is a prominent and a wealthy contractor. It is designed that the wedding shall take place quietly, arid tnat there shall be no demonstration or show'. Tills wedding will have a peculiar interest, inasmuch as Miss Fritz is a sister of Mr. Flood’s former wife. The two sisters were very much alike when they were girls, but Miss Maud, who was the younger of the two. was not so strikingly handsome as the late Mrs. Flood. Still she is a very beautiful woman and will make a fine matron for the principal heir of the Flood millions. When Mrs. Flood died it was common gossip that her sister would take her place at the head of the Flood household. The younger sister is more brilliant in personal appearance than was Mr. Flood’s late wife, but she has not the amazing regularity of feature which distinguished that very beautiful woman. Miss Fritz’s niece, the little six-year-old daughter of Mr. Flood, is now here with her aunt. Miss Fritz has lately returned to Kansas City from a trip abroad. GIFT FROM CARNEGIE. SIOO,OOO to a (ollfße, Providing the State Will Gi\e SIO,OOO a Year. HARRISBURG, Pa.. Jan. 28. Andrew Carnegie has offered to donate SIOO,OOO for a library building for the State College, at Bellefonte, providing the State will appropriate SIO,OOO annually for the maintenance of the library and museum to be connected with it. The trustees of tire State College have appointed a committee to present a memorial to the Legislature setting forth Mr. Carnegie’s offer and urging the necessity for such a building. When the President Was Angry. Washington Special to Chicago Inter Ocean. “President McKinley is one of the few men 1 ever met who can be very emphatic without using an unparliamentary expression,” said another friend. "He is slow to v rath, but when he administers a rebuke it comes with forte, and is the more severe because of its purity of language. I never saw him angry but once, and that was out in Illinois. He had spoken at Danville, and was hurried back to his special car, which had been attached to the express to get him to Terre Haute In time for a night meeting. "The reception committee from Terre Haute had perfected all their plans for his comfort and that of Mrs. McKinley, but they had been indifferent to the loss of Mrs. McKinley's maid, who had gone to the drug store for medicine, and the car had been shifted in her absence, so that she was left. Major McKinley did not discover her absence until the train had started, and then he told the committee that they could not go without her. Their replj' was that the colored maid would probably find her way and come on by another train. Mr. McKinley said he could not think of such a thing. The girl was In a strange city without money to pay her transportation, and no hotel would take her In because of her color. She must be found before they left Danville. But the train could not be stopped; It was the limited express. The major was angry and caught the bell rope. He stopped the train, went back and found the colored girl, then resumed his journey and made a great speech at Terre Haute. But that committed and the railroad men saw' that Mr. McKinley could be very determined, and for about fifteen minutes they were more subdued than if he had uttered a string of oaths to enforce his meaning."

THE INDIANAPOLIS JOURNAL. SUNDAY, JANUARY 29, 1899.

BUYING OUR STOCKS i BRITISH INVESTORS NOW PURCHASING AMERICAN SECURITIES, Despite the Croaking* of London Aewapuper* Which Predict a. Panic in Hall Street Some Day. SPEECH BY CHAMBERLAIN ON THE CO-OPERATION OF ALL EN-GLISH-SPEAKING PEOPLES. Dewey Quoted to Support Britain’s Imperial Policy—Cecil Rhode*’* Mlmlou to London. - 0 (Copyright, 1899, by the Associated Press.) LONDON, Jan. 28.—The attitude of the British investors towards American business underwent a notable change during the past week. The mind of the British public is always slow to grasp changes, and people here are only just beginning to realize wdiat financiers and politicians have for months considered the most important fact of the year—the tremendous commercial advancement of the United States. Ever since the Venezuelan affair the only idea of British holders of American securities has been to sell whenever they could do so with any profit, or without too great a loss. In the beginning of the present upward rush of American stocks both speculators and conservative holders of transatlantic securities were eager to take advantage of the opportunity to unload, the former selling for profit, in view of the crash in the market which was deemed inevitable; the latter to get rid of what they regarded as unsafe property which they had been long holding. Both British and American financiers who talked with a representative of the Associated Press on the subject agree that the pendulum has now begun to swing in the other direction. Investors, seeing that the anticipated disasters do not materialize, and that the United States is apparently in for a period of great prosperity, are coming to the conclusion that they were overhasty in unloading their American holdings. They are retracing their steps and are giving orders to their brokers to rebuy the stocks they discarded with a feeling of joy at getting rid of deadwood, though the newspapers are still croaking dismally over the panic which Wall street is destined to witness in the near future, according to ail their prophecies. Business men who have been interviewed by a representative of the Asosciated Press agree that, so far as all the lines of legitimate industry are concerned, the United States has every reason to be optimistic. Mr. Alfred Charles de Rothschild, of the N. M. Rothschild & Sons, spoke enthusiastically of the American outlook, lie said: “There seems to be a period of unparalleled prosperity before America, So far as American investments are concerned, the public must, us in any other field, discriminate between what is good and what is bad. But jour crops, your manufactures and commerce all seem to combine to place the country on an unusually sound basis, which cannot fail to awaken admiration throughout the world.” One of the most prominent bankers remarked: “The United States is rather too enterprising for the peace of mind of Europe. It is rather hard to believe that the statistics of American exports can be true.” His comment seems to represent the views of others. The Statist is not sure tlie figures of American business represent increased prosperity. From the decrease in imports it argues that the high tariff is compelling the poorer classes to deny themselves many comforts, and that the farmers, during the years of depression, contracted debts which tnej - are determined to pay before they allow themselves their customarj' comforts. The Spectator sermonizes on the effect of the speculative boom on the national character, and says: “Ten per cent, of the whole population are having a good big gamble, and, being Americans, who don’t care much when they are ruined, they are enjoying themselves mightily.” This paper believes that the principal effect of such booms is to increase national sanguineness, adding: “No typical American ever fears any result of his own action; but there are few typical Americans without some look of care.”

* * * England has been enjoying a little boom of her own in South African mining enterprises, to which an impetus has been given by the presence here of Mr. Cecil Rhodes, the South African magnate, but whicn attracted small attention in the newspapers in comparison with the more sensational business across the Atlantic. Mr. Rhodes’s agent, Dr. Rutlierfqrd Harris, says the Cabinet has promised an imperial guarantee of the Cape to Cairo Railroad lrom Buluwayo to the Zambesi river, a distance of 350 miles, and, when that section is completed, the government will probably guarantee the road to Lake Tanganyika. There is an interesting story of Mr. Rhodes’s services in connection with the Sudan campaign, which, incidentally, plaj'ed an important part in influencing the Cabinet in his favor. The government, it appears, eouid not buy the engines and plant necessarj* to operate general Kitchener’s strategic railroad, which has ar. unusual gauge, and when Mr. Rhodes heatd of this he sacrificed the equipment bought for the British Chartered South Africa Company and so enabled the campaign to be finished nearly a year sooner than would have been possible if he had not come to the rescue.

A representative of the Associated Press has had an interview with the Rev. Mr. Werner, of the American Presbyterian Congo mission, who has just arrived in England on his way to America after four years’ residence at Luebo, in the Kassaid district. He said: “The present mutiny is probably the last desperate attempt to throw off the white man’s control. It is also the most serious outbreak, on account of the inaccessibility of the region. When it is remembered that Baron Dhanis (the Belgian commander) is 300 miles from his base of supplies, with only aehandful of whites, it is small wonder that so many Europeans have already been sacrificed, and it will occasion no surprise if further disasters await the Belgians. Nothing but building a railway is likely to effectually suppress the rebellion. According to my latest information, Baron Dhanis is practically surrounded by mutinous natives, and It is reported that panic reigns throughout the Congo territory. How'ever, this may be untrue.” Mr. Werner admitted that there had been some isolated cases of bad conduct upon the part of subordinate white officers. But he explained the administration, as a whole. Is well intentioned and Improving. “Most of the reports of maladministration and barbarity,” he added, “are either untrue or greatly exaggerated. Naturally, it is extremely difficult for the central authorities to control the action of officers In remote regions, and much trouble might be avoided b>* due respect to native customs and superstitions.” • * • France, as the incendiary factor In European politics, has suddenly subsided. The diplomats in London and Paris are conferring daily, which, in connection writh the hints of the home secretary, Sir Matthew White Ridley, in his speech at the Unionist demonstration at Black Pool, on Jan. 6, gives color to the story that a great treaty is being made by w'hieh all the disputes between Great Britain and France will be settled. One report, which finds credence, is to the effect that Great Britain gives France the Congo Free State as compensation for her demands in connection with Madagascar and Newfoundland and to placate her for the conquest of the Sudan. Whatever may be the reason, the tone of the French statesmen and press toward Great Britain has shifted to one of conciliation. The last French paper, published at Cairo, to attack British rule has ceased so doing, and it is supposed that the French ?:overnment subsidy has been withdrawn rom it. The French people appear almost worn out by the Dreyfus agitation, and there are

signs that the majority of them have resigned themselves to accept a retrial, which seems to be the only possible outcome of the Court of Cassation’s proceedings. * • • Right Hon. Joseph Chamberlain, secretary of state for the coionies, speaking in Birmingham this evening at the annual dinner of the Jewelers’ and Silversmiths’ Association, said: “We now see our cousins across the Atlantic entering the lists and sharing in a task which might have proved too heavy for us alone. Under the circumstances, the first business of this ’worst government of modern times’ is to draw closer the bonds which unite us to the other members of the English-speaking race and to promote their co-operation in me great work of civilization which appears to be the mission of the Anglo-Saxon race.” Speaking of the government’s imperial policy, Mr. Chamberlain said: “Providence shapes our ends and intends us to be a great governing power, conquering in order to civilize, administer and develop vast areas of the world’s surface, primarily to our advantage, but to their own advantage as w'ell. As the result of this mission hitherto, an impartial witness. Rear Admiral Dewey, has said that one of the mightiest factors in the civilization of the world is the imperial policy of England. But it will not be longer the imperial policy of England alone for all the nations that have sprung from our loins will share in the task w'hieh has hitherto fallen on our shoulders alone.” * * * The trades unions have replied to the challenge of the employers in forming a league for protection against strikes by a meeting at Manchester of the representatives of many branches of labor, who organized a central federation almost on the lines of the employers’ league. If the plan proves successful, and all the great unions enlist in it, Great Britain may yet witness a gigantic war of capital against labor, in which the organized employers will confront the organized workmen. There was strong opposition to the plan from the labor leaders, who beleved in maintaining the authority of the unions. But the centralization scheme mustered a large majority. It is estimated that this consolidated union starts with a membership of 600,000 and an annual revenue of £60,000. Many of the newspapers fear that the great power which such an organization wili give the workmen may tempt them to strike more readilj' than ever, parsince they wili be assured of money backing. However, the speakers at the Manchester congress deprecated strikes and took the view that the control of them by a strong central committee w'ould prove an effective brake on petty strikes, while giving the men the most powerful weapon for the protection of their rights. * * * Lloyd’s shipping agency is authority for the statement thait when the White Star line steamer Oceaaiic was launched a competing transatlantic company ordered a steamship to exceed even the enormous proportions of the new White Star liner. It is also said that all details of design have been completed and that the contracts will soon be let. Some experts say the Oceanic overreaches the limit of what is practical in a large ship, and declare that the docking facilities of New Yerk harbor must be improved before a larger ship can be used. * * * There is much Interest, here in the Duke of Abruzzi’s north pole expedition. Before his departure from Rome Queen Margaret, his aunt, presented him with an Italian flag embroidered by her own hands with “Sempre Avanti Savoie” (“Always Forward Savoy”), a motto identified with the family. In receiving the gift the prince said: “This flag shall wave over the north pole or I shall not return.” The Queen had difficulty in suppressing her emotion, and pressed his hands, exclaiming: “You will return, Luigi. You wili return.”

THRIFTY BOSTON FLORIST. Actor* anil Dramatist* Say He Played a Sharp Trick on Them. NEW YORK, Jan. 28.—Famous actors and dramatists the world over are now paying for what they allege was a sharp trick played upon them at the time of the death of Fanny Davenport. The morning after her death they received prepaid telegraph and cable messages from a Boston florist asking whether they did pot. w'ant to send a floral tribute to the funeral. The message was so worded that it was implied that a modest remembrance was all that w r ould be sent. Since then they have received bills for flowers ranging from SOO to $l5O, according to their fame. Miss Elizabeth Marbury, the dramatic agent for Victorien Sardou, has received the latest evidence of the florist's “thrift.” Yesterday she received a letter from the great French dramatist inclosing a bill he had received for sllO. ”1 cannot understand this,” the letter ran. “I did give the man an order, but did not intend to buy out his business. If he has not made it dollars instead of francs dying is expensive in America.” Miss Marbury said that morning: “That man sent the same kind of cables to Beerbohm Tree, Henry Irving, Charles Wyndham, Mr. Hare, Mrs. Kendal and Olga Nethersole. Os course, they were delighted to send a token of their love to the grave of the dead actress. Mr. Wyndham received a bill for $75; Mr. Tree for more than a hundred, w'hile Sir Henry Irving was asked to pay more than any of the others.” FARMER’S NECK BROKEN. Fell Wlitle Trying; to Reene Hl* 250I’oiiud Wife from Flame*. NEW YORK, Jan. 28.—George Brown, a farmer living in Norwood, L. 1., lost his life to-day in attempting to rescue his wife from their home, which was on lire. Brown had got out of the house and secured a ladder, which he placed against a secondstory window. Mrs. Brown weighs about 250 pounds. Her husband, after placing the ladder against the building, ran up it, and while endeavoring to assist Mrs. Brown, fell backward to the ground, striking his head. His neck was broken and he died immediately. All the other occupants escaped injury. LABOR OF PARLIAMENT MEMBER'S. Congressmen Will Sympathize with English Commoner*. London Telegraph. Speaking of the annual dinner of the Oldham Incensed Victualers’ Association last night, Mr. Aseroft, M. P., said the following were a few of the things expected from members of Parliament to-day: First, he must be always in the House of Commons and at the same time never away from his constituency; second, he must support every religious, philanthropic and charitable object, assist football, cricket, swimming, athletic clubs, patronize all theaters and concerts, be ready to open every bazaar and sale of work; third, he must watch every question that affects the place he represents and secure it fair treatment; fourth, he must be ready to speak sensibly, at a moment’s notice, on every question; fifth, he must be able to prophesy every change that will occur in the next twenty years and vote accordingly: sixth, he must be able to obtain interviews for his constituents with every public department whenever the same has been refused; seventh, he must advocate free trade and at the same time abolish prohibitive foreign tariffs; eighth, he must have thorough knowledge of all acts of Parliament affecting public health, poor law, police, school board, voluntary schools, municipal affairs, trade, army and navy, labor and licensing; ninth, he must keep his eyes open and call attention in the House to ever>- grievance from which his constituents suffer; tenth, he must see that the constituents have a fair share of gifts and appointments at the disposal of the government; eleventh, he must be ever ready to speak in any constituency when asked and at the same time not neglect his own: twelfth, he must never take thq, wrong view of any question which may suddenly come to the front; thirteenth, he must know every town, river, port, railway and canal, whether constructed or in course of construction, in Europe, Asia, Africa and America, and every treaty of concession affecting the same; fourteenth, he must read every blue book, bill or other public paper issued and be ready to answer and explain all questions; fifteenth, he must always be able to grant interviews to his constituents, no matter what other appointments he may have; sixteenth, he must never be ill nor meet with an accident: seventeenth, he must arrange and introduce deputations to ministers and sensibly advocate their requirements; eighteenth, he must pay his own election expenses and keep himself while In Parliament; nineteenth, he must not give offense by not answering letters, whether they require one or not; twentieth he must never make an enemy and be more popular when he retires than when he was elected, and not be surprised if he finds a stranger captures his seat. Gov. Smttli’a Asiallaat Convicted. LOS ANGELES. Cal., Jan. 28— A. CBradley, the old soldier who shot Governor Smith, of the Soldier*' Home, at Santa Monica. has been found guilty of assault with a deadly weapon, but recommended to the mercy of the court.

RECALLED TO MANILA — , lOWA VOLUNTEERS ORDERED TO nETURN FROM ILOILO. Spaniard* to Bp Indemnified by Their Government for Louses in the Philippine Islauds. - A CORRESPONDENT’S CHARGES . AMERICANS ACCUSED OF DOING MANY WICKED THINGS. Claim* of Two Filipino* for Property Seized by Spaniards— Agoncillo'* Characteristic*. ■■ * MANILA, Jan. 28. Major General Otis has recalled the Fifty-*first lowa Volunteers from Iloilo. This is done in order that the transport Pennsylvania, on board of which the regiment is and has been most of the time since she left Honolulu, may be repaired. The Eighteenth Infantry and the Sixth Artillery will remain at Iloilo indefinitely. The store ship Brutus left here to-day. The British first-class battle ship Centurion, flagship ol' Vice Admiral Sir Edward Seymour, commander-in-chief at the China station, has arrived here. A Spaniard’s Discovery. BARCELONA, Jan. 28.—The Manila correspondent of the Diario says he has discovered that the relations between Major General Otis and Rear Admiral Dewey are most strained, owing to the profound rivalry which exists between the land and sea forces of the United States in the islands. “The administrative morality of the Americans,” says the correspondent, “is below par. The gambling hells of Manila are taxed $1,200 each, and the police are highwaymen w r ho make arbitrary arrests and then demand from $lO to S2O for the release of their prisoners.” The correspondent further declares that the Americans have monopolized trade and swamped the market with their products, rendering European competition impossible. As. an instance of this, he alleges that California wines are soid in Manila as genuine Bordeaux. Spaniards to Be Indemnified. MADRID, Jan. 28.—The reopening of the Cortes is fixed for Feb. 20. The government will introduce a bill providing for the payment of indemnity to Spaniards who have suffered through the cession of the Philippine islands to the United States. The members of the opposition purpose to raise a debate on the wars in Cuba and the Philippine islands. It is believed the session will be short. The premier, Senor Sagasta, will then submit to the Queen Regent a question of commence in the government. The otlicial Gazette announces that the Spanish troops on the Philippine islands who are to be repatriated at the expense of Spam oniy number 2,out). The remainder, it is aodeu, will be repatriated at tne expense of the United States.

FELIPE AGONCILLO. A Shrewd, Cultivated Filipino Who Still Show* Savage Traits. WASHINGTON, Jan. 28.—Felipe Agoncillo, the special agent of General Aguinaldo, is a shrewd, cultivated man, who is all the more adroit and dangerous because he has had the advantage of the drill and veneer of the schools. It must not be forgotten that this Malay emissary, although a polished and well-educated personage, is the representative of a race that until recently belonged, and even yet belongs, to that branch of humanity that Europeans consider uncivilized. Smooth of exterior, yet prick his skin and the Filipino is still a savage. Spanish dominion in the Philippines has never been able to “civilize” the native Filipinos. Agoncillo, while presenting all the outward seeming of a gentleman, cannot really be blamed if he inherits the instincts of the Malay race with which he is one in blood. He is a lawyer of Manila and is a most trusted friend of Aguinaldo, the rebel leader. For a long time he had been the repository of that leader’s hopes, ambitions and fears. It is said that Agoncillo was a sharer in the SOOO,OOO paid to Aguinaldo by the Spanish government in consideration of the 'latter’s abandonment of the rebellion. Agoncillo, physically, bears all the marks of his Malay origin. He is of small but compact frame and has the appearance of being' able to stand much fatigue, either mental or physical, in case his reserve of vitality should be called upon. He is suavein manner, as are all Orientals, and under a seeming quietude there dwells a tirm, quick and most impulsive nature that is, to a civilized man, a complete surprise when it shows itself. In one word, Agoncillo is calculated to offer to the untraveled and unsuspicious American one of those surprising transformation scenes that are known in the United States oniy in theaters. For an American in New York or Chicago, for example, Aguinaldo’s agent, or spy, as he now appears to be, would seem a plain, honest, unequivocal man with the best interests of his country at heart, desirous of being a friend of the new' and big power that has come into the Philippines. The American could hardly believe that he could meditate a stroke against such a powerful government as that of the United States. But that is where precisely Agoncillo's ignorance becomes apparent. Lawyer and college man as he is, he suffers under the delusion that the rebel Filipinos can whip America. There he discloses the shrewdness of the fox without the natural instinct of that animal that warns him against danger or against a tremendously more powerful enemy. When Agoncillo came to Washington he was treated with all the kindness and consideration lie deserved, and probably more. It is said that he pretends to be ignorant of the English language, but that in reality he undersands the tongue perfectly well. He has been interviewed several times with the aid of an interpreter, and if it be true that he understands English it is probable he will hear many things that will not be grateful to his ears. One characteristic shown by Agoncillo since his arrival in this country is peculiarly savage. He has evinced a childish love of gay clothes and highly colored neckties, which, while amusing to many who will not regard the Filipino rebels with the same seriousness given them by the Spaniards, has been proof positive to thoughtful persons that he was not to be taken in good faith. Whatever may be the outcome of the present snarl in which Agoncillo finds himself, it is certain that few will longer feel disposed to humor him as they would a child. Savage or civilized, Agoncillo must stand or fall with his deserts. CLAIMS OF FILIPINOS. The Corte* Brother* Want Their Property Restored. WASHINGTON, Jan. 28.—The Cortez Brothers, two Philippine citizens now in Washington, through Attorney Ralston, today made an argument before Assistant Judge Advocate General Morrison, at the War Department, to show why a large quantity of valuable property in Manila, now in the possession of the United States military authorities, should be restored to them. Their interests reach nearly a million dollars, and about forty other claimants are in a similar position. This property was seized by the Spanish government at Manila during the insurrection preceding our own war, under the claim that the Cortez Brothers were rebels. The Spaniards collected several thousand dollars monthly in rentals from the property. Later on they issued a proclamation stating that the property would be restored to the rightful owners upon their return to Manila. But the city being then blockaded bv Dewev the brothers could not have reached Manila even had they chosen to do so. So when the American forces captured the town they possessed themselves of this property as part of the Spanish government property. General Otis has confirmed this statement of the facta and haa referred the oinim to

the War Department for adjudication, not feeling authorized himself to return the property. Regular* Ordered to Sail. CHICAGO, Jan. 28.—Gen. M. V. Sheridan, commander of the Department of the Lakes, issued orders to-day for the departure of an expedit.on to the Philippines. The force will include the Third Infantry, now at Fort Snelling, Minn., and four companies of the Seventeenth Infantry, stationed at Columbus Barracks, Ohio. The troops will leave their home stations Jun. 3rt and sail from New York Feb. 1 for Manila. Company B, Seventh Infantry, at Fort Wayne, Mich., and Company D, Seventh Infantry, at Fort Brady, Mich., will be transferred to Fort Entiling during the absence of the Third Regiment in the far East. No Secret Message*. NEW YORK, Jan. 28—The Commercial Cable Company to-day issued the following notice: “We have been advised by the American authorities at Manila that private telegrams in secret language cannot be accepted from and to the Philippine islands.” CUBA TO BLOSSOM AGAIN * FARMERS RETURNING TO THEIR LANDS IN SANTIAGO PROVINCE. Transforming the \\Hr-l)evaKtnted Waste* Into “Garden* of the God*” —Many Cultivating Coffee. ♦ Correspondence of the Associated Press. SANTIAGO DE CUBA, Jan. 2U.—For the last month there have been big tires on the hill tops, reminding Americans here of the days when they used to read in the morning papers of the burning of the sugar cane, tobacco, etc., by the insurgent forces. But the present tires are kindled for the purpose of clearing the land for farmers’ use. The hills around Santiago possess some of the richest and finest lands in the world. The small planter, the man owning a little bit of ground, is returning to his work and to his home. Many of the small planters here have, since the Spanish surrender, been working for the government, either in the street-cleaning department or some similar branch of the government service, where they have earned from $1 to $1.50 a day, and as they have got living down to a line art, and in all probability their wives and children have been drawing indigent rations in quantity sufficient to keep the entire family, most of the wages have been saved by them. Hundreds of Cubans who have been working for the various government departments during the last five months have from SIOO to $l5O saved. This, with one or two acres of land, is all that is required by them to once more develop into successful farmers on a small scale.

This returning to work in the country is a very good sign for the future, lor it not only means that lands which have gone to waste will once more be put into cultivation, but it also means the cultivation of land that was never previously anything but waste. It means vacancies in the sanitary and quartermaster’s departments which will be given to other Cubans, who in the course of a few months will also have saved sufficient money to take up an acre or two of land and go into the country with their families. A horseback trip through the country, accompanied by a guide from Santiago to San Luis, returning via Songo, a journey of nearly fifty miles, taking two days to perform, reveals an extraordinary change in the situation during the last few months. Three months ago there were only a dozen or so small agriculturists engaged in their occupation throughout the entire district, while to-day there must be about 2,000. Then one would see nothing but waste lands, overgrown with weeds. To-day acres upon acres of small holdings are carefully attended to and are yielding luscious fruits and vegetables which, oould they be landed direct in New York, would make the fortune of the producers. Some small capitalists possessing a few hundred dollars and a few acres of land are starting on a more ambitious scale, with the intention of establishing coffee plantations, but as it takes three years for a coftee plantation to begin to puy even running expenses, a few acres adjoining are generally put into banana and other fruit trees. Vegetables are also growing for the market. These more than pay the expense attendant upon the starting of a coffee plantation. The Cubans consider the coffee grown in this province as the finest of the world, and in the markets of the island it is always sold at from 5 to 10 cents higher than any other coffee. There never has been a sufficient quantity grown'to export very much of it, and almost the entire crop is invariably sold in the local markets. But it is probable that in the future a very large number of plantations will spring up, and that in five or six years Cuba will be among the largo coffee-producing countries of the world. Large capitalists still hold aloof from investing much money in this province, and merchants here account for it by saying that capital is always timorous and that until it is known for certain what Is going to be done and under what political regime the island is to continue it is not likely that any very large amount of capital will be put in by any one undertaking, unless guaranteed by the United States government The payment of three or four million dollars to those Cubans who served during the insurrection will help much toward the general prosperity, for it will enable thousands of men to do precisely what these men who have been saving money by their work in the streets and departments are now doing. They will be able to purchase land and thrive and become producers more than consumers, thereby adding to the wealth of the island. The cost of living to the small agriculturist is practically nil, for he gro vs almost everything needed un his own bit of land. A number of burglaries have occurred recently in Santiago province that seem to indicate the operations of a regular band of American “crooks.” During the night of Jan. 13 the postoffice at Manzanillo was entered and $93 in cash was taken. The same night, at the same'place, two horses were stolen, one of which belonged to the chief of police. Two nights later a dwelling house in Santiago, occupied as a clubhouse and mess by ten army orfioers, was burglarized. Nearly SSOO in cash and a valuable gold watch and chain were stolen. ACTORS NVHO ARB WEALTHY. Joe Murphy aiul Joe JefTernon Both Rated Over a Million. New York Journal. Joseph Murphy has just bought a farm In New Hampshire upon which he discovered a lithia spring and another of medicinal properties. His present purpose is to build a big hotel there. Murphy had been fishing on the place for some time. He found there seven brooks well stocked with wild trout and a salmon stream as well. “I want to give my guests all the fishing they can desire right on the premises.” said Murphy the other day, “and I think I’ll make money on the investment. Just think of it, the proprietor of the farm moved West eighty years ago and the place hasn’t worked since. I bought 450 acres for something like S7OO. I intend to spend about $75 - u(X> on the hotel, and I think 1 can make it pay from the start. I generally make everything pay that I go into.” This brought up the question of Joe Murphy’s wealth. He is reputed to be one of the richest actors in the world. He was asked what he was actually worth. “I can turn,” he said, “for about $1,850 000 if I had to turn all my belongings into cash to-morrow. The secret of my money is that wherever I am I look about me for good chances. When you travel a great deal us 1 do in my profession as an actor chances are not so hard to find as you r d think. The basis of it all was acting of course, but I’ve been a good many things in my time, among others a horseshoer a stevedore and a waiter, and often so poor that I did not know where or how to get & meal.” Joseph Jefferson Is very rich. A man who is identified with his management is authority for the statement that Mr. Jefferson is rated at about a million and a half. He does not touch his capital. His annual starring tours easily pay all his expenses. He only acts for about twenty weeks in each year, and hia profits are guaranteed to be not less man. $2,000 a week by his sons. For instance, the week he was on the mad before coming to the Fifth-avenue Theater the profits were $4,000. Os this Jefferson took one-half and the family the remainder. The first week at the Fifth-ave-nue he played to $12,000. The Jefferson end got 60 per cent, of this, or $7,30u. Lotta has disappeared completely from public view, but she continues to gather in the honey of a well-spent life just the same. She Is very wealthy. Bhe has been remarkably lucky In her investments. In Boston alone she owns property that is valued at over a million dollars, and this is but a small portion of her holdings. Lotta may easily be put down at over two millions.

Nervous Dyspepsia To Gain Flesh, to Sleep Well, to Know What Appetite and Good Digestion Mean. MAKE A TEST OF STUART’S DYSPFp SI A TABLETS. No trouble ig more common or more mu understood than nervous dyspepsia p mi i Z having it think their nerves are to blam and are surprised that they are not curi by nerve medicines. The real seat of th. mischief Is lost sight of. The stomach is organ to be looked after. ' Nervous dyspeptics often do not have anv pain whatever in the stomach, nor perh*u> any of the usual symptoms of stomach weakness. Nervous dyspepsia shows not in the stomach so much as in nearly every organ. In some cases the heart palpil tates and is irregular: in others the kidneys are affected; in others the bowels are con stlpated, with headaches; still others are PROF. HENRY W. BROKER, A St. troubled with loss of flesh and appetite with accumulations of gas, sour risings and heartburns. It is safe to say that Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets will cure any stomach weakness or disease except cancer of the stomach. They cure sour stomach, gas, loss of flesh and appetite. sleeplessness, palpitation, heartburn, constipation and headache. Send for valuable little book on stonm-h diseases by addressing F. A. Stuart Cos., Marshall, Mich. All druggists sell full-sized packages at 50 cents. Prof. Henry W. Becker, A. M., the well-known religious worker and writer of St. Louis. Secretary of the Mission Board of the German Methodist Church, Chief Clerk and Expert Accountant for the Harbor ami Wharf Commission, Public Secretary for the St. School Patrons’ Association, and the District Conference Stewards of the M. E. Church; also takes an active part in the work of the Epworth League, and to write on religious and educational topics tor several magazines. How he found relief is best told in his own words: “Some weeks ago my brother heard me say something about indigestion, and taking a box from his pocket said: Try Stuart s Tablets.’ I did, and was promptly relieved. Then I investigated the nature of the tablets and became satisfied that they were made of just the right things and in just the right proportions to aid in the assimilation of food. I heartily indorse them in all respects, and I keep them constantly on hand.”

Her sole relative is Jack Crabtree, her brother. Maggie Mitchell is worth a great deal of money. Not so many years ago she owned so muc h land in. Long Branch that was unproductive, but expensive to keep, that it was feared she would go under. But she worked indefatigably and managed to hold it all. She is worth over a million dollars now. Francis Wilson has been a careful man with his money, and he has earned a great deal of it in the last fifteen years of his stage career. He is worth about $330,000. He hopes to make it haif a million before he retires. Nat Goodwin has only saved money during the past four years. He earns from $50,000 to SOO,OOO a year, and manages to put a good portion of it by'. His main extravagance is his English estate. "They talk about things being cheap in England.” he was saying the other night. “Anybody w'ho thinks so had better try it. 1 pay eighteen different kinds of taxes over there. Honsetly, vou can’t turn round without it costing you something. But I do like the life and tho place.” “BRONCO BUSTING.” • With Some Remarks on the Proper Way of Training; a Horse. The Philistine. Some of Theodore Roosevelt’s admirers a short time ago presented him with a statuette entitled "The Bronco Buster.” The work was done by Frederick Remington, and shows a lank, lean horse in a perfect agony of fear. So well has the talented artist done* ins task that the poor horse seems to be sweating blood at every pore; his eyes are bursting from their sockets, the savage bit; is tearing the delicate membranes of his mouth, while the long, sharp spur on tho right foot of the rider is ripping his hide from ear to tail. A word with you: In horsemanship I am no mere theorist, writing from the sixteenth floor of a city office building. I own horses, raise colts and train them to saddle and. harness. I have ridden horses since i wore dresses. I have had the sole care of horses on the plains, in pasture, on the track and in the barn, and this 1 know: The horse is not a savage animal. Whenever a so-called "vicious" horse Is found it is one that has been monkeyed with by a “bronco buster.” The process of “busting broncos’’ is to lasso an animal that has never had a man's hand on it, choke it into submission, clap a saddle on its back, cinch this saddle with two girths until the horse can scarcely breathe, then leap on to its back and by whip, curb and spur, followed up with wild hallooing. force the poor beast into a paroxysm of revolt. Then the rider simply sticks until the frantic, fear-stricken animal exhausts its strength. To break the spirit of the proud animal is the result desired. The other way to break horses is to work with them slowly', "fuss” around them, get acquainted with them, and when the animal finds no harm is intended put the harness on him and drive off. The horse is the most cheerful and willing servant man has, excepting the dog. And if we treated horses with the same familiarity in eoithood that we do dogs In puppyhood In a few generations your horse would be just as responsive and affectionate as your dog. The horse really wants to serve you; he knows you feed him and care tor him and he will he grateful if you give him a chance. In the village of East Aurora there is a farm where are kept over six hundred trot-ting-bred horses. Many men are constantly engaged in training colts, and for one of these men to get Into a struggle or a fight with an animai is regarded as sufficient grounds for that man’s dismissal. The sup* rlntendent of this farm tells me that the entire* scheme of training must be toward securing the confidence of the animal; keep him cheerful and conserve and develop h;s courage. To subdue a horse and break his spirit Is as villainous a thing to do as to break the spirit of a man or th* heart of i woman. There are now various horse ranches in the West where no “bronco buster is allowed to set foot. The horses are trained by gentle means. It takes a little more time, but gives you a better hors*-. And then it eases up your conscience—if you have such a thing. “7 7 ” Is Dr. Humphreys’ Specific for Coughs, Colds, Influenza and GRIP In the factory Asa preventive. In a factory employing over one hundred hands, the management obliged each employe to take “77 t ’* as a preventive during the epidemic, with the result that not a single one was absent on account of th* Grip, while many establishments were crippled by the absence of employes. If you will carry a vial of "77” in your pocket and take frequently you will eseap® the Grip. ”77’’ prevents Pneumonia. At druggists or sent prepaid 35c, 50c and sl. DR. HUMPHREYS’ BOOK SENT FREE. Humphreys’ Med. Cos., cor. William and John sts., New York. Be lure to get HUMPHREYS’ i