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r ROCK PRICE THREE CENTS. - VOL.. XI, VII. 2XO. b7. ROCK rLIi., 3IOXDAY,, JAXUAEY 30, 1899. ISLAND ARGUS, PORTO RICO AND CUBA Kow the People There Look on the Policy Uncle Sam Has So Far Adopted. MIUTAEY RULE 13 NOT UKED Ttu Porto Kko, Where They Say Spain Cava Them More Liberty Than They Hare Sow Santiago Editor Object to Americana Exploiting Cuba' Kesoarcra Payment of the Cuban Insurgent Sol diers a Burning Question. Chicago, Jan. 20. News from the West India Islands now occupied 0y, bur troops Interesting as thawing th state of feeling there, has been ie ctived here. A dispatch from Sar.tiag de Cuba says: "The Cubar.o Llbr? pub. Usbes a Ions article tef.irg fcrth its ob Jections to the projects of foreign capi- talists for working 'Cuba's virgin trill.' constructing railroads, establishing electric Iiitht plants and carrying on similar enterurises. 'We do not want any one to invest catital in Cuba ex cept the natives.' fctys the paper. 'America is proof of what monopolists can do in ruining a country." A letter from Porto Rico says that while the Porto Ricans do not offer the l-ast re Eistance to the military administration they make no secret of tne fact that they do not desire its c:.ntlnuir.cs. It Is not that they object to the American Ization of the iilar.d. but they earnestly wish for a civil government in some reasonable and practicable t -r.n. More 1'rMdaui I'ntler Spanish Kale. Under the old r-panlsh rcgimv say3 the letter, "they will tell you they en joyed a higher degree of freedom than now-. They sometimes complain that the military authorities interfere with the civil authorities without ade quate reason. Quite frequently of late protests have been lodged at headquar ters against what the Porto Ricans have described as intrusions by United States officers In municipal affairs not falling within the fope of their duties. The mayor and city council of E-au Juan remonstrated recently In fact, al most rebelled at what they cons.dered and called 'unwarranted military dicta tion.' Aesthetic Americans Complain "An enterprising Porto Rican, Jurt returned from the United States, ob tained permission from the council to place small business signs upon th? lamp posts around the pldzi. The signs were neat enough, but they offendel the sight of many of the Americans, wh) complained to General Fred Orant. mil itary commander of the district of San Juan. Ueneral Grant sent a peremptory summons to the council to cancel the contract and to remove the Slgng. Porto Rioan pride could not endure It. The councillors regarded the order as a last straw und tendered their resigna tions to Uovcmnr Henry, the governor of Porto Rico. The councillors merely said that as they enjoyed so little real authority they preferred to give up their positions. General Henry, how ever, took their view of the matter and assured them that there would be no further cause for complain. Protest Agalnt Military Rule. "An article rocently appeared In Kl Liberal, the organ of the Liberal party, under the caption 'Halt.' It Is known to have l'fn writn by Senor Munoz Rivera, president of the insular cab inet. It called the attention of the military government In eloquent terms to the 'incompatibility of military rule with the development of the best inter ests of the country.' The writer ap pealed to the wisdom und fairness of the United States government to 'treat Porto Ricans as docile citizens and not as prisoners.' " PAYMENT OF CI BAN SOLDIEHS. Governor Mora Says It Is a Subject of I orli Importance Plspatches from Havana cay: "Pcnor Kederlco Mora, the civil governor of Havana, in an interview declares that the question of the payment of the Cu ban army is of much greater importance than the Washington governmer.l seems to realize. He said that if the Cubans were to collect the customs of the island, 'which are their property.' their first action would be to meet Cuba's sacred obligation to the army by the payment in full of the soldiers. Hut the customs administration being In the hands of the Americans the Cu bans make a simple business proposi tion to the United States government that it shall advance money to ray the troops, holding the customs as security. "If the Americans were not present. Senor Mora further said. Cuba coulJ easily obtain the necessary loan. The distribution of this money to the army is essential to permit the country to proceed with the work of agriculture. I which must form the foundation of its reconstruction. The army contains many men who consider that Cuba is in a position to demand full ra.vmer.t of tne army ty the T "hi ted States. an n sert that other act'n o the nart rt ts Baking Powder Made from pure cream of tartar. Safeguards the food against alum Alum baking powders are the greatest ers to health of the present day tmmaccrs aovi BUM WWII eo.. MW I8L Amerrcaft'gbven'nenfw'otrid'be worse tyranny than was exercised under Span- ish sovereignty. Senor Mora considers the uncer-festimatlorl of the importance of this matter unfortunate, and his I views are held by a majority of the! Cubans. The heat of the discussion is daily increasing, and the newspapers of the island are foil of arguments in fa vor of the payment of the army. "A prominent Spaniard, long a resi dent of Cuba and all of whose Interests are here, declares that if the Americans tomorrow demanded the disarmament 3f the Cuban army without pay a storm of passionate protests would follow, but the army would oIey, possibly a few of them becoming bandits and taking to the hills. He also says that the most salutary steps taken by the Americans since their arrival In the island have been those enforcing obedience to and respect for their authority. A policy of too great consideration in the American relations with the Cubans produces tha impression that the Americans fear them." "The marquis of Pinar del Rio has caused some apprehension among the Spaniards by the assertion that 'during his recent visit to the United States he became convinced that the American government did not Intend to hold Cuba permanently. Spanish bankers and merchants decline to lend money or to eive liberal credits because they fear that the American occupation will be brief and that the reconstruction of the insular system of government will be retarded in consequence." Ct'BAN PATRIOTIC lEMOTKATION. Eulogies on Jose Marti Speeches Advo cate dtimat Independence. Havana, Jan. SO. Pour thousand per sons, men in their best clothing and women gaily dressed, stocd amid a pouring rain in Paula square yesterday listening to six Intensely patriotic eulo gies upon Jose Martf. the Cuban patriot and first president of the Cuban revolu tionary government. A tablet to his memory was unveiled at the house where he was born. The procession, whose distinguishing feature wag 500 girls wearing white dresses and red liberty caps, started at 1 o'clock, reach ing the square two hours later. Marti's widow, mother and son led the parade with the first Cuban flag used by the patriot, which was loudly cheered. The tendency of all the speeches was toward the ultimate Independence of Cuba, which the orators recognized as a fact not yet accomplished. They .de clared that all Cubans should unite to reach that great end. to make their desires known to the world and to claim Independence as a right when the prop er time arrived. Juan Gomez, a mulatto, made the best speech of the day. "The power which has intervened between the old regime and the one we are striving for," he said. "Is unfamiliar with the ways And "f - and naturally it will sometimes blunder in its efforts to fulfill its obligations to Cuba. The Cubans must realize this and keep It In mind. They must calmly Indicate a mistake when it is made and have faith that the error will be cor rected." All the references to Cuba lilire were applauded and Marti was held up as an example for all Cubans. A telegram of salutation w;s sent. to General Gomez. DIVISION FOR ROCK ISLAND. Naval Militia to Have a Station Estab lished Here. It was reported late this afternoon that Gov. Tanner had ordered one of the two divisions of the Illinois naval miiitia located at Moline, transferred to Bock Island. Many of the reserves reside in this city, and they, as will all the people here, welcome the rec ognition accorded to Rock Island as one well deserved. The removal of a division to Rock Island is a matter that has received considerable atten tion from lion. William McEniry. who has been working for it several months, having made personal visits to Springlield and Chicago. Lieut G. K Tubbs this afternoon received notification establishing a division at Rock Island. The removal means that $10,000 worth of equip ments will come here. Attention, Court of Honor. The r.ext regular meeting of Rock Island District Court of Honor, No. 81. will le held in the Knights of Py thias hall in Carso block next Mon day evening, Jan. 30. A full attend ance is requested, as this will be a house warming. By order of the court. David Thompson. J. F. Ckamek, M. MrxcAHr, Managers. No Change la the Wisconsin Fight. Madison. Wis.. Jan. CO. There Is no loosening of the senatorial deadlock yet. The ballot in joint convention Saturday sto-d practically tne same as rriday. At the conclusion It was announced that there was an agreement between the leaders that there would be r.o ballot j Monday, as several of the members will' not be back. Baeklen's Arnica Bale. The best salve in the world for cuts, bruises, sores, ulcers, salt rheum. : fever sores, tetter, chapped hands i chilblains, corns and all skin erup ;' tins, and positively cures piles or nc j pay required. It is guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction or ruonev re "funded. Price 25 cents per box. " For . sale by Ilartz A Ullemeyer. ! It has been fully demonstrated that Eiy'a Cream Balm is a specific for nasal catarrh and cold in the head. This distinction has been achieved only as. the result of continued suc cessful use. A morbid condition of the membrane in the nasal passages can be cured by this purifying and healing treatment. Sold by drug gists or will be mailed for 50 cents by Klv Brothers, 56 Warren street. New York. It spreads over the membrane, is absorbed and relief is immediate. Ill A FERMENT AGAIN. One More Crisis Threatens Our Sister Republic Over the Dreyfus Case. CHAMEEE OF DEPUTIES IS TO ACT In the Line of the Suggestions of Beaure paire and Take tha Case Out of tha Court at Present Trying tha Same I ra perlulista Add to tha Strain British statesman Refers in s Speech to Anglo-American 'Alliance. Paris, Jan. 30. The government's decision to submit to the chamber of deputies today a bill providing that cases of trial revision shall be brought before the united sections of the court of cassation has reopened the flood gates of the Dreyfus agitation. The situation appears more confusing and menacing than ever. For days the anti-Dreyfusites have been clamoring to have the case referred to the united sections, because they have considered (t certain that among more than thirty Judges they could rely upon an anti- Dreyfusite majority. In yesterday's Echo de Paris M. Quesnay de Beau repaire, who on Jan. 9 resigned the presidency of the civil section of the :ourt of cassation as a protest against the way in which the criminal section under the presidency of M. Loew was conducting the Dreyfus proceedings, again justifies his action in a screaming screed and asserts that the ministers hold a decisive document.- Lofw Glad of the Proposed Relief. M. Coppee and Jules Lemaitre have signed a manifesto on behalf of the or ganization known as La Patrie Fran caise, claiming credit for urging the government to take its present course. and declaring that if the Dreyfus affair be once submitted to this truly supreme tribunal it will receive such a solution as will ensure the country's repose. M. Loew. president of the criminal cham ber, who was asked his opinion regard ing the government's proposal, said: "I am glad to be relieved of the re sponsibility, but the government's ac tion is revolutionary." The anti-revisionist papers are jubilant, but the most serious and Impartial Journals derrecate the government's weakness. In all political centers there was un usual excitement and activity yester day. It Is thought in some quarters that the senate will refuse to accept the bill, thus producing a constitutional crisis. Significant Theatre Demonstration- The disturbance at the N'ouveau the atre last Friday evening, when at the conclusion of the performance of the play "The King of Rome" the Bona- partists in the house hoisted a tri-color flag surmounted by an imperial eagle and shouted "Viva l'Empereur." wa3 very significant of the attitude the Im perialists take in the circumstances. From stalls to gallery 1.510 Bonapartists crowded the theatre. Prince Murat and all the titled and prominent repre- spr.tatlves of the party were present. Various pertinent allusions in the drama, which is a glorification of the Napoleonic legend, were greeted with thunders of applause. HE SPOKE OF AN "ALLIANCE." British Statesman Who Will Have Fault Found with Him. London. Jan. 30. Right Hon. Walter Hume Long, president of the board of Agriculture, addressing the Farmers' club at Newcastle Saturday used the word "alliance" in referring to the fut ure relations between Great Britain and the United States. The frank employ ment of this term by a member of th government is likely to evoke much discussion, not all of which will be of the friendliest character, inasmuch as seeking an alliance to fight England's battles is not regarded as the best pol icy to promote an Anglo-American en tente. Long, who had been discussing the proposals to establish national granaries, and said that "after ail. and as a last resort, England's safety de pended upon having a navy strong enough to meet any possible combina tion the nations could bring against her." proceded as follows: "I am glad of our Improved rela tions with our American cousins, because I believe . the true mean ing of that increased friendliness is that the Americans have real ized our blood relationship, and have firmly resolved that if Great Britain is called upon to face difficulties she shall not face them alone, but in alliance with her wealthy and vastly populous sister country, the republic of the United States. I am confident, seeing that the j two countries are pursuing the same policy and have the same ends In view, that they must be friends, firm and true , to one unother." I Apropos of this subject, in a speech 1 Saturday night at berlain said: "We Birmingham. Cham- j now see our cousins j 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 the great work of civiliza tion, which appears to be the mission of the Anglo-Saxon race. Providence shapes our Britain's ends and Intends us to be a great governing power: conquering. In order to civilize, adminster and develop, vast areas of the world's surface, primarily to our advantage, but to their own advantage as well. As to the result of this mission hitherto, an impartial witness. Rear Ad miral George Dewey, has said that one of the mightiest factors in the civiliza tion of the world is the imperial policy of England." KlUed by m Snow fcilie. Apex. Colo.. Jan. 30. A snow slide oc curred here yesterday In which three lives were lost. They are Mrs. W. H. 1 Rudolph and ber two children, aged 2 and 4. . . Lung troubles, snch as pleurisy or acute inflammation of the lungs, should be carefully treated to avoid serious consequences. These affec tions are quickly overcome by tho prompt use of Dr. Bull's Cough Syrup, a wonderful remedy, which always gives relief, eases coughing, allaj-s ell inflammation, and by its healing influence soon effects a thorough cure. Oeugh Syrup Cures ail Lung and Throat Trouble. Doses are small and pleasant to take. Doctors recommend it. Price 5 dts. At all druggists. HOSE BEEF TESTIMONY. Doctor Who Saw Reef Injected with Liquid at Swift Co.'s. Philadelphia, Jan. 30. Dr. C. Maxwell Christine, of Philadelphia, visiting sur geon to St. Luke's Homeopathic hos pital, has sent to Major General Miles an affidavit in which he declares that while in South Omaha last June he saw a. liquid Injected into beef by employes of the packing firm of. Swift & Co., which had at that time a contract with the government to, supply the army with meat. He also says that a number nf physicians attending the Homeopath ic convention at Omaha also saw a man in Swift & Co.'s packing house "inject a fluid.. by means of a canula attached to a flexible tube. Into every piece of beef that passed through his hands and that it was stated that the beef was f.ir a government contract. Chicago, Jan. 30. Albert H. Veeder cmiled as he read the statement of Dr. C. Maxwell Christine, cf Philadelphia. Said he: "The only answer I can make Is to say such stories are not true. It would be hardly reasonable to suppose that we would permit the general pub lic to look on if we were doing anything Improper." LOST ON THE PAUL JONES. Body of the Pilot Found on the Route of That Ill-Fated Yacht. New Orleans, Jan. 30. The body found near Fort St. Philip Saturday has been identified as that of Captain Sturte- vant, the pilot of the launch Paul Jones. From the position and clothing of the body it is almost certain that he was off duty and aslesp at the time death came, and that the boat w; wrecked by an explosion during the nfgnt. Indianapolis. Jan. 30.4-Mayor Taggart has arrived home, and 'reports that the only hope of finding alive the victims of he launch Paul Jones,' lost in the gulf. is that the passengers were rescued on come passing vessel bound for a foreign ort. lie derives little eclace, however. from this faint hope. American Crooks Are FnternrKing. Santiago de Cuba. Jan. 30. A number of burglaries have occurred recently in Santiago province that seem to indicate the operations of a regular band of American "crooks." Pefore the war thousands, sometimes millions, of dol- ars were frequently stored h re in San tiago in dilapidated old safes that could have been broken into with an ax and no attempt at burglary vas ever made. Deal for a Billion Feet of Timber. Rhlnelander. Wis.. Jaji. SC. S. A. D. Pewter, of Portland, pre., the weli- fcnown Pacific coast operator, has closed a sale of more than 1,000,000.000 feet of timber, mostly fir, and all of it in Ore gon, to a company of lumbermen from this city, who have , organized them selves into a stock company which is called the ABiqua Lumber company, of Wisconsin. J 1 Forty Below Zero. Milwaukee. Jan. 30. Specials to The Sentinel from points in i the interior of Wisconsin report very low tempera ture. At Arpleton the thermometer recorded 35 degrees, below zero, the oldest in recent years Black River Falls reports a temperature of 40, Med- ford 40. and Whitehall 28, below zero. Chicago Man Drowns In Alaska. Seattle, Wash., Jan. 20. John G. Tait, of Chicago, was drowned Sept. 28, W38, eight miles north of Peavey. Alaska. His body floated under the ice and was not recovered. ,Tait carried a life Insurance of $100.o4o and was a large dealer in building etons at Jol let and Chicago. Representative Payne.fof New York, has been appointed a tpember of the Canadian commission to fill the va cancy caused by the death of Dingley. UI!!I!IIIlUU!UHIIIIIIIIIinilIIIIIHIIinHIIH s S ZX 3 Malt Exftact 5S E is not a cheap Malt Extract, made E E for temporary sale. It has been E before the public forbears, and Er E has grown in favor as t food and a E s mild stimulant, recommended by E 3 leading physicians throughout the S country- 4 E At All Drug Stores PRESCRIBES IT DAILT. 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Nothing but cash. 3TOTJ IC3SrO"W" TJS. i il 8 i ft s IT o Jill -.,,..,.. .i.-;:.:. -. ..v U. J ffjl 'llll tffl N ' - : , - " Iiailllt" SOUGHT LUZON ALONE. President's Original Demand Through the Paris Commissioners. Washington, Jan. oO. The presi dent sent the senate the correspond ence bearing upon the peace treaty. and it was read in executiue session. It wait sent in response to the resolu tion introduced lv Hoar, and includes most of the letters and cablegrams which passed between the president and the commissioners. One of the first cablegrams from the president instructed them to demand the ces sion of Luzon island only of the Phil- ppines, and he told them full sover eignty should come with it. WEATHER IN OTHER PARTS. Blizzard; and Cold In the West and Fast. Chicago. Jan. 30. Saturday's cold wave was followed by another equally severe. Ihe temperature was much low er in the central ami western states in the past 24 hours than any pre vious experience this winter. it is 30 below at Dulutb, 26 at Bismarck and St. Paul. The zero line extends nto central Kansas. Cleveland, Jan. SO. The worst bliz zard of the winter is raging in North ern utiio. ine mercury nas been hovering around zero for 48 hours. A line, penetrating snow is falling and high winds prevail. Denver, Jan. J0. snow began fall- ng on the mountains at midnight. ibe storm wmcn nas'0 been raging a week, with occasional let-up, is again n lull blast, mere are numerous snow slides. Wichita. Kas., Jan. 30. Snow began falling this morning and a severe bliz zard extends over Southern Kansas and Oklahoma. Rawlins, Wyo., Jan. 30. A terrible blizzard is raging. The wind is blow ing 60 miles an hour and the snow drifting badly. Kansas City, Jan. 30. A severe blizzard is raging over the southwest. It is two to four below zero. Bis Fire In Chicago. Chicago, Jan. 30 Fire early this morning in the lumber district on the west side was extinguished after a loss of $200,000, principally by J. C. Ray ner, dealer in mahogany and other hard woods. 10 Caro a Cold In One Day. Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All druggists refund the money if it fails to cure 25cf The genuine has L. B. Q. on each tablet. S4 Moors To New Orleans or to Jacksonville via the Queer. & Crescent limited trains from Cincinnati, 54 hours through to Havana. The smallest things may exert the greatest influence. De Witt's Little Early Risers are unequaled for over coming constipation and liver trou bles. Small pill, best pill, safe pill. For sale by T. II. Thomas. A. J. Iieiss and M. F. Bahnsen, druggets. YOU 10.00 EXPOSE OF iCEL'LY S MOTOR. Phenomena Said to liave Fieen Produced by Deception and Trickery. Eoston. Jan. 30. The Hc-rald says: T. Hurton Kir.raide, who is supposed to be the sole possessor of the Keely motor secret, ir, ar. interview about the alleged expose of the Keely motor by Attorney Charles S. Hill and Ransom S. liridge, said that he was indignant at the treat ment of himself and the apparent breach of faith with him ty Hill. He said: "I cannot comprehend the action of these two men. My letter to the stock holders of the Keely Motor company had been carefully prepared and was mere ly waiting for the return of a document from them to Mr. Hill. I did rot give my consent to any of the pretended disclosures made by Mr. Hill or Mr. Bridge, nor did they Inform me regard ing the course which they have pursued, despite the fact that I have been in daily communication "with Mr. Hill." The statement of Hill to which Kin raide refers was an elaborate expose that puts the dead Keely in the light of a rascal. It says his phenomena were all produced with the aid of a concealed water motor, secret wires, tubes, etc. Senate and Honse In Brief. Washington, Jan. 30. A spirited de bate was precipitated in the senate Saturday while the diplomatic and con sular appropriation bill was under con sideration, the result of the debate be ing an increase in the salaries of a number of consuls and legation secre taries. The bill was passed. A recess was taken to enable senators to attend Oarland's funeral. The bill permitting the use of voting machines at congress ional elections was passed. In executive session the Paris treaty was discussed, Frye explaining the treaty and negotia tions. The house Saturday continued the consideration of the army organization bill until 2 o'clock when the members paid their tributes to the memory of the late Representative Simpkins, of Massachusetts. Very little prcgess was made with the army bill. 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