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medical department on April Ist, ljps?
How many officers, with their rank, flow
many hospital stewards, and what was
the slse of hospital corps?
2.—How many ambulances and litters
srere available?
S.—An army of what size was the de
partment able to completely fit out with
medical officers, stewards and hospital
corps and necessary surgical Instruments
and supplies of every character?
4—Between April Ist and August 31,
1898, what stops were taken for fully sup
plying an army of 250,000 men with all nec
essary surgeons, stewards, hospital corps,
ambulances, litters, surgical Instruments
and medical supplies of all and every char
acter?
5. —How many general hospitals were or
ganized, where located, how equipped and
managed, number of patients and number
Of deaths In each case between April Ist
and August 31st, IS9S?
6. —How many hospitals were established
at various camps, what were the arrange
ments for the care and comfort of the sick
and wounded? How many sick were cared
for at each ramp and hospital and how
many deaths occurred?
7. —What, If any, railroad ambulance
trains were established, where were they
located and used?
8. —How many hospital ships were ob
tnlned: how were they equipped, howmnn
nged and what work did they perform?
What arrangements were made and how
were the armies operating in Cuba. Porto
Klco and tho Philippines supplied with
medical otTicers, medical supplies and food
for the sick and wounded?
ft.—What number of surgeons of volun
teers, hospital stewards, nurses, attend
ants, etc.. were employed between April
Ist and August 31st. In addition to those ln
tho service of the t'nlted States on Aprli
Ist. IS9S?
10. —Were all vessels used In transport
ing sick and wounded thoroughly Inspected
by a medical officer before troops were
permitted to embark, and were they fully
supplied with surgeons, surgical instru
ments, medical supplies of every - character,
palatable water and proper food for sick
and convalescents?
11. —Were the armies operating in Cuba.
Porto Rico and the Philippines supplied
with efficient surgeons, stewards and hos
pital corps and with ambulances, litters,
surgical Instruments, medical supplies of
all kinds and proper food for the sick and
wounded?
12 — Were the chief surgeons in the vari
ous camps instructed to watch carefully
their sanitary condition, to look after their
cleanliness, to demand the proper supply
of water, to test the water as to its char
acter, to look into the cooking arrange
ments, to locate the sinks and to see to
thetr proper care?
13. Why were the regimental hospitals
In camps abolished nnd division hospitals
substituted? Were the results satisfac
tory?
14. How were the surgeons employed In
the field. In camps and in general hospitals
selected? Was there any regular exam
ination required, and, as a rule, have they
proved efficient nnd faithful?
15. How were the hospital stewards, the
nurses and the attendants selected?
16. What. If any, complaints ln writing
have been received by the surgeon generni
in reference to prompt compliance with
requisitions, the lack of proper medical
attendance, the lack of surgical instru
ments, the lack of proper care, food and
water for the sick and wounded with the
armies in the field, or with troops ln camp,
or men In genera! hospitals and field hos
pitals, or on railroad trains or transports
at sea—in fact, what, If any, complaints
have been made in writing in reference to
the Issuing of proper supplies or the per
formance of any duty appertaining to the
medical department of the army?
17. What funds were at the command of
the department on April Ist. and what ad
ditional funds were available by August
31st under general or special legislation?
Subsistence Department
The information required of the subsist
ence department Is outlined as follows:
1. What was the organization of the sub
sistence department April, 1898, the number
snd rank of officers and number of com
missary* sergeants?
2. What additions in number and rank
Of regular officers, nnd what numher of
volunteer officers were appointed In the
subsistence department between April Ist
and August 31st?
3. For an army of what size was the
department prepared to fully supply all
necessary clothing, camp and garrison
equipage on April 1, 1898.
4. Was the clothing on hand and ready
for issue to troops, and that previously Is
sued, of a character suitable for use ln a
tropical climate?
5. What amount of tentage wns aval?
able, and were the troops sent from garri
son life to the field at once furnished with
necessary tentage and other quartermaster
supplies necessary for use ln camp life?
6. What steps were taken for fully sup
plying an army of ir.n.OfiO men with suitable
clothing, camp and garrison equipage, nnd
What amount nf material of each kind had
been obtained and what amount Issued up
to August 31, 1R!W?
7. How many public .mlmnls and how
many wagnns with harness were available
April 1. isns?
8. What steps wero taken for obtaining
additional animals, wagons and harness;
how were they obtained, and what number
had been purchased and Issued by August
51, IS9S?
9. What arrangements had been made
previous to April 1, 1898, for the rapid
movement of troops by rail and by water?
10. What arrangements were made and
how many troops were actually moved by
railroad and by vessel between April 1
and August 31, IS9S?
il. Were full and complete arrangements
made for supplying the troops operating ln
Cuba, J'nrto Rico and the Philippines with
suitable clothing and with camp md garri
son equipage and quartermaster's stores
for armies operating ln the field?
12. How many and what vessels were
purchased nnd chartered for transporta
tion of troops? What was the capacity of
each vessel? Was lt properly arranged for
the comfort of the troops, so far as was
possible? Was there a full supply of wa
ter for use of troops arranged In every case,
nnd was each and every vessel carefully
Inspected by an officer or a general of the
department and pronounced satisfactory
before troops were permitted to embark?
13. What arrangements were made for
the disembarkation of troops when there
was a possibility of its being done outside
of a harbor?
14. When so-called permanent camps
were located, was there n full and complete
supply of palatnhle water for the use of
troops? Were tent floors furnished In any
cases other than for hospitals? If so,
where and to whom?
15, When troops were moved by rail for
long distances, were there any arrange
ments made for supply of water? Were
there any unnecessary delays In the move
ment of troops from the camps established
on the return of the army from Cuba?
Ifi. What. If any. complaints ln writing
havo been received by the qunrtormaster
ger.eral ln reference to the prompt com
pliance with proper requisitions, or com
plaints of any character in reference to
the operations of the department in con
nection with the movement of troops, the
issuing of proper and necessary supplies
or the performance of nr.y duty appertain
ing to the quartermaster's department?
17. What funds were at the command
of the department April 1, 189S, and what
additional funds were available August 31,
180S, under general or special legislation?
Ordnance Department
The chief of the ordnance department Is
asked to Inform the commission concerning
the details as to the organization of the de
partment on April Ist la-st, the request call
ing for full details concerning arsenals,
guns, mortars and ammunition, the ques
tions in each case specifying the informa
tion desired. The chief of the ordnance de
partment is also askedi for Information as
to how many sets of horse equipment for
cavalry and light artillery were ready at
that time and how many knapsacks, haver
sacks, meal cans, tin cups, knives, forks
and spoons were then available. He Is
requested to give the same, facts as to the
equipment on the 31st of August, and to
state how many additional articles were
obtained.
The following are the last two of the
questions addressed to this official:
5. What, If any. complaints ln writing
have been received by the chief of ord
nance In reference to the prompt compli
ance with proper requisitions, or com
plaints of any character with reference
to the operatlors of the ordnance depart
ment, Ln connection with furnishing nec
essary armament for permanent defenses
or siege and field artillery, rifles, equip
ments for Infantry, artillery find cavalry,
and ammunition of all kinds?
0. What funds were under the control
of the department April 1. IR9R. and wha*
additlonnl funds were available by August
31st under general cr special legislation?
The Adjutant General
The request to the adjutant-general calls
for specifio information as to the number
of volunteer troops for tho war, Including
officers and men. and their distribution.
Specifio Information is asked concerning
the expeditions to Santiago, l'orto Rico and
the Philippines, the inquiries in each of
these cases calling for the number of regi
ments of regulars and of volunteers, the
maximum number of troops operating in
each eumpalgn specified, with the organ
ization of the command. Its commanding
general, corps, division and brigade com
manders, the number of officers and enlist
ed men killed and the number who have
died from wounds or disease. The ad
jutant-general is also requested to supply
the following information:
Location of camps in, the T'nlted States;
by whom Selected; number of regiments
and number of officers and enlisted men of
regulars and of volunteers nt each camp;
organization of camps, nnmts of com
manding generals, together with names nf
division and brigade commanders; length
of time each camp was maintained and
number of deaths by disease at each camp.
The commission adjourned at 12:30 oclnck
until tomorrow at 10 oclock
It Is not expected that the cnmmlssion
will make much progress until returns be
gin to come In from the inquiries sent out.
Later committees will be appointed tn take
testimony ln different places ln the coun
try-
A Fatal Feminine Fight
MARTBVILLE, -Mo.. Sept. 27.—-Mis. Geo.
Ewing shut ami instantly killed -Mrs.
Frank Ewing at the former's heme last
night. These women are sisters-in-law.
The former's husband was away from
home and the latter had gone to stay with
her at night. I Hiring the night, it is stated,
they quarreled and Mrs. George Ewing
got a pistol and shot her guest. Coroner
Sheare hold an Inquest and the jury de
clared that the dead woman bad been
killed without just cause and held Mrs;.
George Ewing responsilde. The accused
confessed the crime. She is tinder arrest.
Betrayed His Trust
SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. -'7.—Charges
which may account for the disappearance
of John Wolf, the missing president of the
firm of Wolf. Wreden A Co., have devel
oped In proceedings before Superior Judge
Troutt, Wolf being accused of embezzling
$9000 from the estate of Sarah Maria Pear
son, of whose estate he was the executor.
That Wolf has fled to escaipe the conse
quences of the betrayal of ids trust is the
belief of his bondsmen. Wolf's wile and
his business partners still assert their ho
lief, however, that he has been murdered.
Colorado Forest Fires
DENVER. Col., Sept. 27.—A s|ne"i.ll tn
the Republican from Qhviwuukl Springs
wbj-s: This place Is now the oenter of huge
forest fire*. Since yesterday morning mew
fires have developed in every Umbered Bec
thm. The town Is ln r*> diamger, but serious
lass w:HI result in. several of the valleys.
The nearest tire Its on Feur-MiJle crook, and
(.acth slcli- orf the mounitalnts are a mai-s off
flames. Cardiff Is. ln a direct line, and the
i streets are lifted with, cinders.
LOS ANGELES HERALD: WEDNESDAY MORNING. SEPTEMBER 28, 1898
THE JACK AND JILL OF THE WAR
FIRE AT HOTEL VENDOME
MUCH MORE SERIOUS THAN WAS
FIRST REPORTED
FINANCIAL LOSS IS HEAVY
One Man Suffocated and One Badly
Injured—Rumor? of Bodies in
the Ruins
Associated Press Special Wire.
SAN JOSE, Sept. 27.—The result ln the
loss of property from the Vendome Hotel
lire Is heavier than at ilrst anticipated,
ns the flying sparks, lt Is believed, caused
the loss of the fruit packing house cf Por
ter Bros. The building caught about 4:15
this morning, and although strenuous ef
forts to save it were made by the firemen,
It was totally destroyed. The building
and fixtures were not worth over $stwv<. but
a large quantity of fruit was stored ln ft,
which was consumed. Manager Hills says
the loss of Porter Bros, i.- about $30,000,
but fully covered by Insurance. A birr
force of firemen was at both places at noon
today, still playing streams of water on
the ruins.
It wan about 10: SO last night when the fire
was discovered in the top story of the
dining-room and kitchen annex, or win?,
of the Vendome Hotel. The belief was en
tertained by every one that the whole build
ing v.-as doomed, but the firemen by des
perate efforts confined the fire to this
wing. At 1 o'clock this morning Ihe roof
and two upper Moors crashed through to
the dining-room floor, carrying n number
of firemen down with lt. There was awful
excitement for a few seconds when cries
for help wer«! heard from the ruins. Eire
men and willing hands jumped to the
rescue and soon Ed Holtz. Fred TTombl.
Paul Farrnr, Frank Hogan, Pete Glllernn.
George Welch and Jack Pnylo wpf? sefe.
Nnnp r.f them were Injured but had been
forced to yell tn tv.'r comradee to stop
the water or they would be drowned.
When the writer was stopper] nnd the men
pot air most of them were able to climb
out themselves.
"T!ut the word went around that Miles
McDcrmott and Pick' Wlllll mson were
nlsslnp. Heroic efforts to find them were
made, nnd after some time vrilllamsnr
was found pinned down by timbers and
nearly suffocated. He was eventually re-
based and giv»nl attention. While weak
and suffering, no fatal Injury was found
and h«- was taken home.
Mcliermott could no* tie found. The fire
wast Still burning, but under control. Work
never ceased for one moment and at 10:5",
the body war. discovered lrna sitting posi
tion. It was 11:15 before the timber and
debris could be removed so the body could
be taken out when it was removed to the
morgue. He had not been tunned, but hail
elthi r been suffocated by water or steam.
The K-ft hand was cooked by Bteam.
At noon it wns still rumored around that
a San Francisco fireman who was here
on a visit had cone down ln the wreck
and was still there. He was described as
wearing a badge numbered h. but no one
could give any name ot particulars, and
this rumor may be Incorrect. Report had
it that other bodies are in the rulnr, but
this may t>e simply rumor, though Fire
chief Ford was lncllnedl to think it cor
rect,
The scone at the beautiful hotel Is one
f ruins. All the oenter of the building
from top to basement is - flooded, carpets
destroyed nnd furniture smashed. There
Is an Insurance of (80,000, and .Manager
Schnell says lt will take'-lt all to repair
the loss.
others say this 13 t )0 much probably, nnd
th it 150.000 will caeer it. The buliding was
owned by a stock oempany and was erected
in ISS7. The total cost. Including the beau
tiful grounds, was $300,000. The chief in.
surance companies) which l r se ore. Mechan
ics of Milwaukee, I ,a ncashlrc of Manches
ter, England, Homo of New York, Phoenix
of Hartford, Conn., Royal Exchange and
Queen.
Porter Brothers wore fully Insured anvng
several companies, so no otic loses any
great sum.
Fortunately only about sixty-five guest"
wero in the hotel. While there was great
excitement and seme loss of personal prop
erty, all escaped safely.
Fireman McDcrmott leaves B widow and
three young children. lie was about 40
years of age and much esteemed.
The front of the hotel Is not injured no'
are the grounds seriously damaged. For
tunately there was no wind lost night or
the damage would have spread beyond
computation. As it was, when the heat
would carr> the burning shingles high into
the air, they would be caught up and car
ricd south as much as fifteen blocks. Gen
erally they were dead when they fell.
Everything, too, was wet from the rain.
LATER.—The citizens are preparing for
a grand benefit entertainment for the fam-
Uy, ns it is In destitute circumstances. An
Inquest will be held upon the remains to
morrow.
The rumor thnt another flremnn had per
ished Th the flames proved to be without
foundation.
An informal meeting of the board of
directors of the Hotel Vendome associa
tion was held this afternoon, and there 1
was a unanimous expreslon in favor of re
building, the work to be begun ns soon as
possible. The work of the adjusters will
be begun tomorrow.
The destruction by Are of the Porter
Bros.' warehouse at an early hour today
cnused a loss of 140,000, that Is fully cov
ered by Insurance. Two hundred and sixty
tons of dried fruit were consumed. The
building was a great fruit-packing house,
located Just north of tho broad-gauge de
pot. It will be rebuilt Immediately. The
lire probably caught from flying embers
from tbe Hotel Yondome blaze.
THE COMAL'S CARGO
The Answer to Gen. Gomez's Appeal
for Aid
NEW YORK. Sept. 27 —A dispatch to the
Herald from Washington says:
When asked what action would be taken
by this government upon the appeal sent
ut for f:"d by General Gomez. Acting Sec
retary Meiklejohn said that the landing of
the stores cf the Comal was a reply to that
appeal. It is expected that the Comal will
beg!:: by t' morrow unloading her stores at
Matanzas, and this cargo will be followed
by others as the necessity develops. No
food will be distributed to men under arms.
BO that the force under Gomez must dis
band before receiving supplies.
This government was at first firm In Its
refusal to allow food to be distributed to
the Cubans otherwise than under the di
rection of American officers as provided for
by the act of Congress, but the agreement
now Is that It shall be distributed by a
third commission, to he appointed by the
American and Spanish military comm's-
Tn explanation of this rather anomalous
solution of the question it Is said that there
Will be an American officer or. the commis
sion. It is said that General Wade would ; n
reality have full direction of the distribu
tion. There Is no Information yet as to the
probable personnel of the commission.
Colored Heroes
CLEVELAND, 0., Supt. 27.—The Twenty
fourth Infantry, the colored regiment which
fought so gallantly and conspicuously at
the battles of San .Tuan and Santiago,
passed through Cleveland last night en
route from Montauk Point to army posts
ln th-- far West. Th<- train was ln two
sections. The first carried h portion of the
regiment en route to Fort Russell, Wyo.
The second section hjd tbe remainder of
the regiment bound for Fort Douglas,
t'tah. Major MarkJey, who commanded
tho regiment at Santiago, was on this
section. The men, one nnd al T , claimed
they wore being excellently treated by the
government and always had been. A num
ber of those wounded at Santiago who had
recovered were on the trains.
Struck a Spike
ST. LOUIS, Sept. 27 — JiiHt as the north
hound through passenger train on the St.
Louis, Iron Mountain and Southern Rail
i- ad was running into the city last night
the engine struck a spike thnt had been
wedged in between the rail ends ar.d plung
ed across the double tricks, stopping on
the very brink of ■ fifteen-foot embank
ment. A moment later a freight train run
ning <"n special time crashed Into the rear
f the passenger train, but. strange to say,
n ne was injured beyond a few bruises
In either accident. After the freight train
•nosh a baggage man run back and Hogged
tn, oak mil accommodation truin on a
curve within 800 feet of the collided train.
It is thought some small boys placed the
spike between the rails.
An Injunction Granted
SAN DIEGO, Sept. 27.—Judge Hughes of
th" Superior Court has Issued a temporary
injunction, restraining the Sweetwater
dam owners from furnishing water for Ir
rigation and reserving the balance of the
scarci supply for domestic purposes In the
city of National City, wheh Is supplied by
that system.
An Injunction Asked
CLEVELAND, 0., Sept. 27.-Attorneys
for the American Steel and Wire Com
pany llled a petition ln the United States
Circuit Court here today, praying for an
injunction restraining the striking wire
drawors from Interfering! or Intimidating
men who desire to work in the American
Wire Mill in this city.
MANHOOD VS. MONEY
THE STRUGGLE OF THE PEOPLE
AGAINST THE RAILROAD
JUDGE MAG UI RE AT RIVERSIDE
Enthusiastic Reception at Perria—A
Drive of Twenty Miles—The
Chronicle's Latest Lie
RIVERSIDE, Sept. 27.—(Special to The
Herald.) This has been one of the busiest
and at tho same time or.o of the most
satisfactory days of Maguire's campaign
ln the state. If a tremendous outpouring
of the people and unbounded enthusiasm
indicate anything, Riverside county will
give Maguiro and Hutchison a good round
majority In November. Through an error.
Magulre nnd party took the wrong train
to Riverside from Los Angeles, and thus
missed connection direct to IVrrls, where
the candidates were booked to appear be
fore the Democratic county convention,
which was in session there today. The
matter was remedied by driving the Ma
guire party, using relays of horses, from
llivers.de to Perils, twenty odd miles, and
getting them there on time.
The wild enthusiasm with which the
thousands of people assembled at Ferris
greeted Magulre almost caused an acci
dent. The carriage was welcomed by the
tiring of anvils, music of bands nnd shouts
from hundreds of throats. The crowd
surged about the carriage and the spirited
team became unmanageable and attempted
to run. A score of men grasped tho bits
and Magulre was speedily ar.d safely
landed on the ground. He was fairly car
ried by the crowd down the street to the
hall.
Here Hutchison lost r.o time ln opening
the meeting. The heat was terrific and the
thousand men that packed the hall, built
tc hold two-thirds that number, did rot add
to the comfort of speakers or spectators.
Another crowd, unable to get into the hall,
tilled the streets, waiting until the con
vention meeting should be over, when Ma
gulre, It was announced, would address
an overflow meeting ln a pavilion erected
on the town plaza, Hutchison sp:ke for
about twenty minutes and then Judge Ma
gulre was introduced.
ThU four speeches he made on Monday,
tbe long ride, the dust and heat, had all
combined to affect his voice, and with to
night's meeting ahead ot him, he began
to save lt. He spoke, however, for ab->ut
an hcur. addressing himself particularly
to those issues which directly concerned
the people of this section, and at his scor
ing of the railroad and the Chronicle the
crowd yelled itself hoarse.
At the close of his speech Mr. Magn.ro
made his w»y through the throng, Shaking
hands right and left, to the pavilion men
tioned. As he mounted the stand Et band
of Indians from the United States Indian
home, which is located near I'errls. gave
Magulre a serenade- He then addressed
the people, but finding that his voice was
failing rapidly In the open air. gave way to
Hutchison and went back to shaking hands.
The drive back to Riverside was made in
quick time, without Incident, and after a
hasty dinner Mr. Magulre went to tile
Riverside opera h use and addressed one
of the largest audiences ever assembled In
this city.
As in the day, so tonight Maguire's
speech was magnificently received. Hutch
ison was also well received. Judge Magulre
varied his speech according to his wont,
ar.d paid his compliments to a new false
hood circulated by the Chronicle to the
effect that he had succeeded in passing but
one bill through congress, and that bill
was to pay a contractor. He called atten
tion to the famous Magulre act. known all
over the world for the protection lt affords
to America-, seamen. This bill he passed,
as he did tho bill to give the revenue e>r
vice on this coast proper facilities. These
and other bills which he introduced and
which are now laws were cited, and then
the falsehoods of the Chronicle regarding
his party record were tken up and ans
wered.
Tho speech was mainly devoted toprcv
ir.g that this campaign is one tf manho d
against money, or In other owrds, the peo
ple against the railroad.
Mr. Magulre returns to Los Angeles to
morrow morning.
The Riverside county union party nom
inated a full ticket today and isßa.ogulne
of success.
The presence of Magulre has started the
county campaign with a boGm.
COUNTY UNION TICKET
Riverside Fuslonists Nominate Their
Candidates
The fusion county convention held at
Perrts today was> a mass convention and
six hundred delegates were present. The
Hon. J. O. Maguiro, candidate for governor,
and E. L. Hutchison, candidate for lieu
tenant! governor, addressed tho conven
tion during the forenoon. Hem. D, E.
Myers of Moreno was appointed chairman.
The following ticket was placed In nom
ination:
Assemblyman, D. E. Myers of Moreno;
sheriff, G. W. Dickson of Riverside; clerk,
H. E. Wood of Corona; assessor, J. T.
•larvls of Riverside; auditor, C. H. Bayley
Of Riverside; auditor, F. E. Abbott of
Riverside; district attorney, L. Oil! of
Riverside; superintendent of schools, Ed
Hyatt of Riverside; coroner, Dr. A. S.
Parker of Riverside: surveyor, P. W. Men
thorne of Elsinore; supervisor. First dis
trict, E. Lillle of Corona; Second district,
George Thomas of Riverside; Fourth dis
trict, A. T. Kemball of PerrU; Fifth dis
trict, John Shaver of San Jacinto. No
nominations were made for treasurer, pub
lic administrator or tax collector.
HAY'S SUCCCESSOR
Many Are Called but Nobody Is Yet
Chosen
NEW YORK, Sept. 27.—A dispatch to the
Herald from Washington soys:
President McKinley Is considering tho
recommendation of prominent public men
ot Massachusetts that Governor Wolcott
Sioston jw. Store.
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tion, making the Burbank the Most Comfortable and Attractive Theater in the city.
INTTIAL fyr. and fyrs (7\
\ PERFORMANCE Sidney UrCW j
The Great London nnd Eastern Comedy Stan
GRAND DOUBLE BILL
When TJwo Jfearts Jtre Won Tihe SButterfti'os
By Konneth Lee By Henry Guy Oarleton
The Acme of Polite Comedy The Greatest ol Modern Society Dramas
Supported by Their Own Company.
OUR MOTTO: FIRST-CLASS ATTRACTIONS AT POPULAR PRICES
Orchestra 50c, Dress Circle 25c. Box Seats 51, Loge Seats 75c, First Three Rows in Bal
cony 35c, Balcony 25c, Gallery 15c. Matinees—Any Seat 25c, Children 10c, Box and
Loge Seats soc. Box office open from 9:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily, commencing Thursday,
Sept. 29. Seats may be reserved by Telephone Main 1270. •
§Tf\ \ • - Z/oday at 2 . .
Souvenir Ratine*
Photographs of the Famous Dewey Vi roe
Audience Given Away .... *f ' vv
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■rfnlfthf Templar Limited to Pittsburgh
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inter Schedule—Terminal Railway* Sept. 28
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II oflntere»t. I3ih»"»'' »»""">' m
bo appointed Ambassador to Great Britain
Notwithstanding the strong Indorsements
which the Massachusetts Governor has, lt
la not believed ln well Informed circles that
he will be tendered the position.
In any event the President does not pro
pose to make a selection until the arrival
here of Colonel Hay, when the matter will
be discussed and settled. In view of the
President's desire to consult with Colonel
Hay, It Is believed ln some quarters that
Mr. McKinley will be willing to accept a
suitable man who may be recommended by
the new Secretary. The name of Henry
Adams, a warm friend of Colonel Hay, Is
mentioned ln this connection.
Mr. Adams is well known as a historian
and writer. While he has had no diplomatic
experience, lt Is recalled that his father,
Charles Francis Adams, wan Minister to
Great Britain during the rebellion, his
grandfather, John Qulncy Adams, held the
same position Just before the war of 1812,
and his great grandfather, John Adams,
was also accredited to the British govern
ment as Minister Immediately after the
revolution. Mr. Adams Is a highly edu
cated gentleman, a ready speaker, and
would, his friends believe, creditably rep
resent this government at the Court of St.
James.
Representative Hltt's name Is only men
tioned ln circles outside of the White House
and lt Is generally conceded that he stands
no chance for the appointment.
CONDENSED TELEGRAMS
The Cairo correspondent of tho London
Dally Moll says: Major Marchand has ad
mitted ln conversation that the arrival of
General Kitchener saved him from anni
hilation by the dervishes.
Premier Sagasta declares that all the
financial difficulties of the Spanish gov
ernment have been removed. The sum
of 35,000,000 francs has been forwarded to
Captain General Blanco with a repetition
of the order to disband the volunteers. It
Is understood the government Is willing to
provide unemployed) Spaniards ln Cuba'
with free passage home.
Special Agent Murray, In charge of the
seal Islands, reports that during the past
season 18,040 skins were secured. This Is
a decrease of about 8000 In the number tak
en ln 1897. He reports a general decrease
ln the seal herd. Tbe branding of seals,
he bellevee, Is a complete success. He re
ports the condition of the people on tha
Islands as healthier, happier, cleaner, bet
ter housed, better fed and better treated!
on all sides than ever before.
The guns which were taken ashore front
the Spanish cruiser Alfonso XIII during
the blockade of Havana by the American
fleet, and which were placed ln the Reims
battery, have been returned on board ot
that vessel and remounted.
A Chinese Edict
PEKING, Sept. 27.—An Imperial edict Is
sued, today practically rescinds} the recent
reformatory edicts and orders that Chang
Ylen Hwan, the former member of tho
Chinese Foreign Of fleet and opponent of
LI Hung Chang, be confined until further
notice. The edict, however, absolves him
from complicity ln the alleged plot to as
sassinate the emperor.
INDEX
TO TELEGRAPHIC NEWS
Plane; for sending th* Seventh regi
ment home are barely completed, when,
orders cx>naie whiohi wtlll send them to
Manila, whether they like It or not.
Col. Bryan stricken with fever, and
Iris wife called to his bedside.
One man suffocated and one In
jured at the burning of the Hotel
Vendome alt Bn-o Je*e.
General Wood organises a rural po
lloe force tlo keep order fn Santiago
province.
Robbers a;t Flora, Ohio, blow up a
building m process of robbing a bank.
The American peace commltsslomieTS
reach Paris; some members of the
Spanish commission' arrive an hour
i later.
The crommtßstton to Investigate the
conduct of the war prepares long lists
of questional, lnteinded to bring out the
whole truth.
Germany again accused, and. with
emphasis, of furnishing arms for the
Philippine lnswrgeratMi
Only one ballot was needed to nom
inate Theodore Roosevelt as the Re
publican oairdldftte for governor of
, New Totrk.
. stories of distress along the Ash
croft trail lead the Canadian gotvern
. meat to send relief.
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