cwtiton TWO CENTS. SCRANTON. PA.. FRIDAY MORNING, SEPTEMBER 9, 1898. TWO CENTS. f 'fiAiE MUZZLING THE CORTES Madrid is Determined to Prevent Pub licity DOWNFALL OF MINISTRY The Scenes Last Night Would Have Shamed n Bull Ring Several Duels Hay Result The Status of the Spaniards in the Philippines. The Government Isolated on the Question of the Conclusion of Peace Commercial Union Asks That All Military Schools Be Closed. Madrid, Sept. 8. The Spanish cab inet, at Its meeting this morning, agreed to take the moat stringent measures to prevent the publication of the proceedings of the Cortes and to provide for the censorship of tele graphic despatches. The minister for foreign affairs, Duke Almodovar de Rio, informed his colleagues that, as a result of the ne gotiations at Washington relative to the Spaniards in the Philippine Islands instructions had been sent to the Spanish consul at Hong Kong in ac cordance with the agreement reached. The Society for Commercial Union Is sending a petition to the Cortes, de manding the closing of all the military schools, the curtailment of retiring pensions, that all officers returning from Cuba be placed In the reserve, and that, in addition, a budget of 3,000,000 pesetas be provided annually for the care of the sick and wounded ' Spanish soldiers returning from the colonics. The newspapers assert that the gov ernment is greatly astonished and chagrined at the attitude of the con servatives in the chamber, which indi cates that the government is isolated on questions of such magnitude as the conclusion of the peace treaty. DOWNFALL OF MINISTRY. Continuing the Spanish papers ex press the opinion that it foreshadows ths downfall of the ministry. The cabinet will meet, probably this evening, in order to discu.su the situa tion, but the chamber does not meet to dny, ns thin is the fete day of the Virgin. It appears vhat many of the government supporters abstained from voting last night. The fact is com menced on. The disorderly scenes witnessed in ths chamber yesterday evening would have shamed a bull ring. Fists and sticks were shaken In the air, and In vectives were to be heard on all sides. As a result several duels may be fought. It Is understood here that Spain Intended to bargain at the Paris peace conference to retain some of the Philippine Islands, but the impression seems to prevail now that a republic Is to be established there under the pro tectorate of the United States, Great Britain and Germany. General Polavleja, the former cap tain general of Cuba and of the Phil ippine islands, who has Issued a man ifesto Intimating that he If ready to place himself at the head of a neutral party In politics Is, It Is understood, re cruiting a strong party of discontented liberals and others, with the object, it Is reported, of "restoring the military preponderance of the government." YELLOW JACK AT SANTIAGO. Six Cases in Colonel Sargent's Im mune Regiment. Santiago de Cuba, Sept. 8. Six cases of yellow fever have developed la Col onel Sargent's Fifth Immune regiment. The cases have been watched closely for several days and, In the opinion of Colonel Havard, chief surgeon of the military department of Santiago, the diagnosis Is unmistakably correct. The victims have been sent to the yellow fever hospital and a strict quar antine has been established against the regiment, which 1b encamped on tho hills along the Morro Road, about two miles south of the city. There Is a great deal of sickness In this regiment, but, in the opinion of surgeons, no more yellow fever. All the other reslments now doing garrison duty are In fairly good health. No uneasiness is felt by General Lawton or General Wood. The four members of the Fifth regiment Infantry who were sent to the yellow fever hos pital ten days ogo, when they disem barked from tho transport Knicker bocker from Tampa, are doing well. The battalion Is still isolated, but no new cases have developed. The destitution among the Cubans Is still appalling. General Wood Issued 62,000 free rations yesterday. The capacity of the free supply depots Is not great enough to meet the demand and a new one Is to bo established shortly. Pennsylvania Pensions. Washington, Sept. S. Pension certlfl 'catea Issued August 21) and SO: Original John I. Wlllard, Northumberland, $8; Charles Miller, Luzerne, $G; Alexander II. Gill, Montrose, Sutquehnnua, 58. incicasa Dunlal Vailoau, Athens, Bradford. $14 to tlT, James L. Prince, Athens, Bradford, t6 to J8. Original widows, etc. Anna Duffy, Carbondale, Lackawanna, fS; Abl. gall Avery, Centermoreland, Wyoming, 112; Jacob Hartley, North Mehoopjuy Wyoming, 12. Johnstown Deadlock. Johnstown, Pu., Sept. 8. The republi can congressional conferees of the Twentieth district are still in a deadlock. At threo sessions tcday 'ittlo change was apparent In the voting. Thropp's men broke away for the llrst time this after noon and voted for Kooser, of Somerset, but the others refused to budse. To night Hicks complimented Evans only and the latter returned It, but it was only an Incident. ymsz SILVER REPUBLICANS. They Are Organized In Interest of ,tho Metal. Colorado Springs, Colo., Sept. S. Four state conventions representing the Democratic, Populists and fusion and anti-fusion silver Republicans as sembled in this city today, each in a separate hall. Further conflict over the possession of the opera house be tween the warring factions of the sil ver Republican party was averted by an agreement which was reached by the leaders to hold separate conven tions in other halls. The Teller silver Republicans met In Durkee hall. In calling to order.Chalr man Blood said: "There Is no doubt that the people of Colorado are with Henry M. Teller In this fight." The delegates rose en masse waiving hats and cheering. The demonstration continued Ave minutes. Senator Teller was then elected tem porary chairman. lie made a speech In which he reiterated his well known views on the silver question and add ed: "I believe we could best serve the cause of silver by organizing this party." It was for the purpose of carrying on education of the people of the country. We have nssembled at vnrlous places to east our votes where It would do the most good for silver but this question Is a paramount one. I have no apolo gies to make for voting for Mr. Brynn (cheers). I will say I would gladly support him in 1900 ngaln (cheers). When people said they could not sec how I could break away from the old party, I answered I did not see how I could stay In It." Senator Teller declared President McKlnley was an enemy of silver. He advocated retention of the Philippines. The senator characterized ex-Chalr-man Broad's statement that a baud of thugs had been placed In the opera house, as an "infamous lie." He char acterized the party that seized the theater by assault yesterday as "a gang of murderers.'' The anti-Teller silver Republicans met In Coburn hall with Judge Dixon, of Pueblo, In the chair. Nothing'' was done this morning In either convention except the appointment of committees. The Democratic convention assembled in Temple theater, Charles 13. Hesslng ton, of Denver, being elected tempor ary chairman. The Populist state convention was called to order at 2 o'clock this af ternoon at the Blind Institute. T. M. Henry was temporary chairman. Senator Walcott came to town today and has been In conference with some of the anti-Teller silver Republican lenders. This faction will declare for the "Free and unlimited coinage of silver at the ratio of 16 to 1," omitting the words "Without waiting for the aid or consent of any other nation." The resolution will commend President McKlnley's war policy. This conven tion will nominate Simon Guggenhel mor for governor by acclamation. PREPARING FOR THE EVACUATION Spanish Steamer Brings Instructions to Havana Great Secrecy Is Maintained. Havana, Sept. S. C p. m. Tho Span ish mall steamer Ciudad de Cadlz.whlch arrived this afternoon, brought instruc tions from the Madrid government to tho Spanish evacuation commissioners dealing with the details of the evacua tion, the questions of , fortifications, buildings, mortgages and other prop erties of tho state to be renounced by Spain along with her sovereignty In the island. The joint session of the commission ers will be held behind closed doors In the palace of tho colonial government, and it is understood that the utmost secrecy will be observed, all avenues of Information being zealously guarded. The United States transport Reso lute, with the American military com missioners, is expected to arrive to morrow. The commissioners, it Is an nounced here, will live on board the transport, coming ashore each morn ing and returning In the afternoon to the vessel. Special precautions will be taken to Insure absolute order and to prevent any hostile demonstration that might possibly be made. BURNED TO DEATH. Three Men Perish in a New York Fire. New York, Sept. S. Three workmen were burned to death In a tire In Max Stelner & C'o.'s workhouse, at No. 30 Vesey street, this afternoon. The fire was started by the explosion of a bar rel of spirits of alcohol. The dead are: William Witt, fore man, C5 Atlantic avenue, Brooklyn; Rudolph Schoenbereff.resldence In Jer sey City; a man known as "Paul," res idence unknown. Will Inspect Camp Meade. Washington. Sept. 8. Secretary Algr, accompanied by Mrs. Alger, his son, Car tain Fred Alger, Major Hopkins, his aid, und Quarterrr.ester Ludlngton, left Wash ington at 10.40 o'clock tonight for Middlo town, Pa., over the Pennsylvania rail road. The t-ccretary will spend tho tote noun tc morrow In an Inspection of Camp Meade and will then proceed on his win to Detroit, where he will leave Mrs. Al ger and his son, who Ik still 111 from tho fever following his service before San tiago. John Grant Dead. New York, Sept. S.-John R. a rant, sen lor members of the Arm of Grant Bros., of Boston, who liavo a large government contract for air bacs for the raising nf the vessels of the Spanish fleet sunk off Santiago, was found dead In bed at Smith & McNeil's hotel today of apoplexy. Joe Chamberlain Here. New York, Sept. 8. Joseph Chamber lain, Hrltlth secretary of stato for tin colonies, who arrived here yesterday on the Majestic, left for Boston today, llu Is accompanied by his wife and their daughter and Mr. Endlcott, his brotrr-In-law, and the latter's wife. Sick at Santiago. Washington, Sept. 8. General Lawton s report to the war department tonight of the health condltons of the American troops at Santiago today shows: Total sick, 635; total fever, 3G9; total new cases, 49; total returned to duty, TO; deaths, una, George lllnncn, Second Infantry. LEAGUE CONVENTION IS ADJOURNED REPUBLICAN WORKERS COM PLETE THEIR BUSINESS. Resolutions Are Adopted Congratu lating and Endorsing the Adminis tration, and Attesting the Bril liant Record of Colonel William A. Stone Arch H. Mackerell, of Pittsburg, Elected President and E. E. Robathan, of Scranton, One of the Vice-Presidents. Pittsburg, Sept. S. The delegates to the Republican state leaguu finished their work a day earlier than expected and adjourned at noon after referring the question of time and place for the next annual convention to the execu tive committee. President Sobel call ed the convention to order at 1O.S0 o'clock and after the usual opening exercises the committee on resolutions presented the following, which were unanimously udopted: Wo again endorse and ratify the plat form adopted by the Republican national convention at St. Louis In IslKi, and con gratulate tho Hepubllcan party In Its honest endeavor to carry out every plcdgo therein made. Second Wo heartily and earnestly en dorse the wise, honest and patriotic ad ministration of our noblo president, Will iam McKlnley, who has stood manfully by the pilnclples of the Hepubllcan party, and whose sagacity, Integrity, statesman ship and untiling perseverance has brought to a successful closo the war with Spain with so small loss of life and treasure. Third To the noblo and brave men of our army and imy wo send greeting and assure them that their gallant conduct will bo a grateful remembrance and es pecially do we dc-slro on behalf of this assemblage to assure tho soldiers and sailors of Pennsylvania that the old Key. stone state Is Just-?is proud of her boys, who have shown themselves to bo as truo heroes as history has ever recorded. Fourth Knowing that our standard bearer. Colonel William A. Stone. Is truo and nianlv; that his record both as a soldier and as u clvllHn, Is without blem ish, und believing that ns governor of this state ho will bring additional glory and renown to this grand old common wealth, us will as add laurels to his own record, as a gentleman and statesman, we earnestly ask lu lis behalf tho suiiport of all the citizens, regardless of party, who deslro the best Interests of our stato; tho upholding of her industries und the bet terment of alt her people. Fifth Tho other candidates on the tick et u ro cquully worthy the conlldence and support of all good citizens, and we ask that every effort be put forth that tho whole ticket may be elected by our usuil overwhelming majority, and thus show to the people of this great nation that Pennsylvania now, as In ISM, is In favor of protection to the homo Industries and labor, and ever will stnnd for fair play and good wages, which will bo paid In money as good ns gold. Sixth Representing n great volunteer Republican force, this league recognizes tho right of any Republican to be a can didate for olllce before any Republican convention, but It strongly condemns ns unfair nnd unmanly the action of any candidate, who, when fairly defeated for the nomination In a regular Republican convention, refuses to nblde by tho action of tho convention. Seventh Tho league further rocoenizes the great valuo of leadership and tho watchful maintenance of a party or or ganization, but It denounces any form or alleged or pretended leadership which tends to encourage factionalism or create dissensions within the party. DELEGATES RECOMMENDED. The committee appointed to nnmo national delegates then made Its re port. The following delegates and al ternates were recommended: Dele gates, J. G. Dlffenderfer, of Dauphin: Henry R, Thorpe, of Mercer; J. B. Ray mond, of Blnlr; Dr. McMcans, of Arm strong; A. C Townsend, of Beaver; J. H. Shlnde, of York; G. W. Kucker, of Philadelphia; W. Hutchson, of Phila delphia; David Hardy, of McKeesport; Levi DeWolf, of Pittsburg; C. O. Huff man, of West Chester; Thomas Ell debrand, of Indiana. Alternates, George Ynnger, of Philadelphia; J. F. Calla han, of Philadelphia; L. R. Davidson, of Beaver; Virgil L. Johnston, of Mer cer; Leslie Hardevlck, of Erie; Harry DIehl, of Allegheny; William Culbert son, of Allegheny; S. M. Jack, of In diana; W. H. Fetter, of Beaver; Wil liam Bartley, of Philadelphia; E. E. Robathan, of Lackawanna; W, H. Bailey, of Dauphin. The following officers were then elected: President, Arch II, Mnckrell, of Pittsburg; vice-presidents, J. Hamp ton Moore, of Philadelphia; Edward Henderson, of Jefferson; John D. Llt tell, of Allegheny; N. II. Culver, of Lycoming; John It, Wiggins, of Phila delphia; E. E. Robathan, of Lacka. wanna; Henry Zlmmerly, of Erie; re cording secretary, George W. Llew ellyn, of Luzerne; corresponding sec retary, John C. Henry, Allegheny. After resolutions of thanks to retir ing President Sobel for his able and painstaking administration, and cheers for Colonel W. A. Stone and the rest of the state ticket, the convention ad journed sine die. This afternoon the delegates were given an excursion on the Mononga hela river and tonight they left for their homes. Scotts Will Build a Ship. New York, Sept. 8.-Irvlng M. Scott, vice president nnd goncral manager of tho Union- Iron works, San Francisco, sold toduy: "Wo will undoubtedly build ono of the new battleships for the govern ment. It Is to bo a Ifi-kr.ot ship. Wo will also build three torpedo destroyers. The contracts, I feel sure, will come to us becauso wo are tho lowest bidders. My brother. Heniy T. Scott, will start di rectly for 8.i n Francisco to supervise tho beginning of the work. St. Joseph's Hospital Train. Philadelphia, Sept. S.Tho hospital train which left this city today under the auspices of St. Joseph's hospital tor Camp Meade, returned tonight with elghty-twi, sick soldiers on board. The men were taken from the various regiments now at Comp Meade. They wero suffering main ly from typhoid und malarial fover. None are seriously 111. All were taken to fat. Joseph's hospital, Ambassador Bayard Weaker, Dedhum, Mass., Sept. 8. Former Am bassador Bayard passed an uncomfon. able day und tonight Is much weaker. He has taken but little nourishment during the past twenty-four hours and Is grad ually sinking. NOVEL COLLECTOR. St. Louis Man Attompts to Secure Money Due in Chicago. Chicago, Sept. S. William R. Mc Farland, of the Horse commission firm of McFarland nnd Evans, of East St. Louis, today walked Into the olllce of Louis Newgass and Son at the stock yards and pointing n revolver at the head of Lewis Negass, the Junior mem ber of the linn, commanded him to send for his cashier, Frank Mosely. Upon tho appearance of Mosely Mc Farland drew another revolver nnd ordered the cashier to draw a check In his favor for $10,416 which he claim ed the linn owed him. When the cash ier had finished drawing out the check McFarland calmly Instructed Newgass, at the same time giving a menanclng flourish to his weapons, to ntllx his slgnuture to the paper. That done the man from East St. Louis lined the two frightened men up against the wall of the otllce und with nil the solem nity of n Judge at the bar, admlnlstred nn oath tn them to tho effect that they would not attempt to follow him nor raise nn outcry. Ho then departed, stowing his revolvers and the check In his pocket. As soon as the visitor had left the olllce, however, Mosely and Newgass telephoned to police headquarters what had happened. The check was drawn on the National Live Stock bank und Police Captain Lavln Immediately dispatched two detectives to tho bank. McFarland was standing nt the cashier's window with tho check In his hand when the officers entered. He was so Intent upon exchanging the paper for currency that hefalled to notice the two detectives until they stood one at each elbow and seized him. McFarland was quickly disarmed and a few minutes later wns behind the bars of a cell at tho station house. According to McFarland the $10,410 was due liliu. SECRETARY WANTS AN INVESTIGATION He is Joined by Adjutant General Corbin in the Request for Search of the War Department. Washington, Sept. S. Secretary Al ger has requested the president to or der a thorough and searching investi gation of tho war department. In this request the secretary has been Joined by Adjutant General Corbin. No decision has yet been reached by the president as to what course he will pursue. He has the request of Secre tary Alger under consideration, but has has not yet determined whether he will grant It or not. Secretary Alger had a long confer once with the president tonight before leaving the city and Impressed upon him his earnest desire that an investi gation such as he had requested be or dered. The question was very thor oughly discussed In all of Its phases. Secretary Wilson participated In the conference and General Corbin was present during the greater part of the time. It seems now unlikely that the Investigation will bo ordered. But It Is the wish of the president to further consider the matter before announcing a definite policy. The question will probably receive consideration at the cabinet meeting tomorrow. LA BOURGOGNE VICTIMS. Two Bodies Pound Floating Off Sable Island. Gloucester, Mass., Sept. S. The schooner William H. Moody, which reached this port today, reports find ing two bodies supposed to have been those of victims of La Bourgogne dis aster off Sable Island. .One body was that of a woman ami was In a badly decomposed condition. The second body was that of a largo man and was dressed In corduroy clothes und heavy shoes. A book con taining writing on religious subjects was found on this body with the name of Antone Jonedorae written on a cov er. A portion of a check dated Ker ney, Neb., and drawn on tho Buffalo National bank was also found. Among the other articles In the clothing were a ticket from Havre to Paris, num bered 16,600, and a coupon from Havre to Vasel. OHIO INVALIDS. Forty-seven Sick Soldiers Arrive at Cleveland. Cleveland, Sept. 3. Forty-seven sick soldiers of the Fifth Ohio volunteer regiment whose homes aro In Clove land und neighboring northern Ohio towns arrived in this city today on the Ohio hospitnl train In charge of Sur geon Taylor. The men came from southern camps and are 111 with fever. Few are dangerously 111, most of them left tho train unassisted and walked to the patrol wagons and am bulances pressed Into service to con vey them to the city hospitals. SPANIARDS LEAVE. Prisoners at the Naval Academy at Annapolis Depart for Home. Annapolis, Mil., Sept. S. The Spanish prisoners, who had been quartered in the naval academy here for several weeks, left at 5.10 this afternoon, over the Baltimore und Ohio railroad for New York. The party Is lu charge of Commodore Paredes, und will reach New York at about midnight. Tho steamer City of Rome which lias been chartered us a transport will leave New York tomorrow for Ports mouth, N. Et., wltepce she will sail on Monday for Santandere, Spain. Commander of the G. A. R. Cincinnati, Sept. S. Colonel James . Sexton, of Chicago, has been elected com. munder In chief of the Grand Army of tho Republic, receiving 421 votes against 211 for A. D. Shaw, of New York, No other names were presented. Frank Shaffer'c Body. Lexington, Ky Sept. 8. The body of Frunk Shaffer, Company K, Ninth Penn sylvania, was today shipped to South Bethlehem, Pu, FIFTH REGIMENT WANTS TO STAY MEMBERS HAVE NO DESIRE TO BE MUSTERED OUT. Governor Hastings Receives Encour I aging Reports from the Members of His Staff Detailed to Look Af ter Sick and Injured Pennsylvania Soldiers in Southern Camps Col onels Ripple, Miner and Sweeney Heard From. Harrlsbuig, Pa. Sept. 8. Governor Hastings Is receiving encouraging re ports from the members of his staff whom ho has detailed to look after the sick ni(l Injured Pennsylvania sol diers in the southern camps. He re ceived a telegram tonight from Colonel Frank A. Sweeney, of Chester, Inspec tor general .saying that there are forty Pennsylvania soldiers In the hos pital at Fort Meyer. One Is seriously 111 and his friends have been telegraph ed for. Tho colonel reports that all are receiving the best of treatment and are splendidly quartered. He will go to Thoroughfare Gap tomorrow. Colonel Asher Miner, of Wllkcs Barre, Inspector general of rifle prac tice, advises the governor that he ex pects to leave Lexington, Kentucky, tomorrow afternoon with sick and convalescent soldiers of the Fifth und Ninth regiments. Colonel H. G. Trex ler, of Allentown, will join Colonel Miner at Cincinnati on his way north to help take care of the Invalids. They will be brought to Pennsylvania nnd placed in tho hospitals nearest their homes. The governor has telegraphed to Colonel Miner for their full names, residences, company and regiments of the men. Colonel Ezra H. Ripple, of Scranton, commissary general, tele graphed tonight from Chlckamauga that Captain Sluglo, of Lewistown. Captuln West .of Hollldaysburg and Lieutenant Elkln, a brother of Chair mnn Elkln of the state Republican committee are still Sick In the Chatta nooga hospitnl. but are doing well. Major Richardson, keeper of the state arsenal, has gone to New York to superintend the unloading of the sick and convalescent Pennsylvania soldiers on the Mississippi en route from Porto Rico. The University of Pennsylvania will send a hospital train to New York to bring tho sick to Philadelphia. The governor leuves In the morning for New York to meet the state troops on their arrival and look after the sick. He will return to Philadelphia with the hos pital train. WANT TO STAY IN SERVICE. He received a telegram tonight from Colonel Burchlleld, of Altoona, com manding the Fifth Pennsylvania regi ment at Lexington, Ky., that It is the earnest desire of the true soldiers of the regiment that the order to muster out be revoked and appealing to him to help them. The governor replied that he would gladly do anything In his power to accomplish the ambition of the men of this regiment, but that ho had steadily refused to make any rec ommendations to the war department for or against the muster out of any Pennsylvania regiments. Mayor Ford and Senator C. L. Ma gee, of Pittsburg, have telegraphed to the executive requesting him to use tho Influence of both the parents and friends of the Fourteenth regiment, to secure Its discharge from the volunteer service. He replied that he had not at tempted In any manner to control the Judgment of the war department In the selection of Pennsylvania regiments to be mustered out or retained In the ser vice. "I do not think," the governor added, "that I could urge the muster out of one regiment without doing In justice to some other Pennsylvania or ganization. I understand that tho con gressman from the several districts In Pennsylvania are putting the claims of their districts before the secretary of war and adjutant general of the army." The Pennsylvania soldiers aboard the train were as follows: Thirteenth Pennsylvania M. J. Walsh, Company C; A. R. Arnold, Company C; W. G. Hoffman, Company D; F. W. Banks, Company C: Michael Fllborn, Company D; Howard Moore, Company D; Hurry Horn, Company I; Steven Llndmuth, Company I; Edgar Degroat, Company E. Twelfth Pennsylvania Samuel Kamp, Company C The following Pennsylvania soldiers on the train are convalescent nnd their discharge Is .expected In a day or two; G. L. Dally, Company A, Thirteenth Pennsylvania, Scranton; W. E. Shofcr, Company B, Twelfth Pennsylvania, Wllllamsport; Charles Cutler, Company H, Thirteenth Pennsylvania, Scranton: W, A. Williams, Company II, Eighth Pennsylvania, Pottsvillo. SYMPATHY FOR WHEELER. President McKlnley Sends Messages of Condolence. Camp Wlkoff, Montauk Point, L. I., Sept. 8. General Wheeler and his three daughters, who are here with him, will accompuny the remains of the general's son, Thomas II. Wheeler, to the family home In Wheeler, flu, Tho party will probably go to New York tonight or tomorrow morning at the latest. The body of Lieutenant Newton D, Klrkpatrlck, who was drowned with young Wheeler, will be taken to the home of Ills father, R. D. Klrkpatrlck, of Lexington, Va. The war department has been requested to detail an escort to accompany Lieutenant Klrkpatrlck's remains to Virginia. President McKlnley und a largo num ber of other oflicluls In Washington have sent messages to General Wheeler expressing the greatest sympnthy for him. General Shatter called on the be reaved oflleor before going to New York this morning nnd remained with htm half an hour. G, A. R. Selects Philadelphia. Cincinnati, Sept. 8. By a vote ot 2C fpr Philadelphia to 295 for Denver. It has been decided to hold the Grand Army of the Republic national encampment of Itoti in the Quaker City. Shatter Leaves for Camp Meade. New York, Sept. 8,--MaJorvGeneral Shat ter took tho 7.10 train this evening for Camp Mcude. He was accompanied by Major J. D. Mlley, of his stuff. THE NEWS THIS M0HN1NU Weather Indications Toilayt Pair; Cool; Hatterly Winds. 1 Genoral Anglo-American League Con gratulate Ambassador Hay. Republican Stato League Adjourns. Fifth Regiment Wants to Remain tn Service. Proceedings of Spanish Cortes to Uo (.'ensured. 2 News Round About Scranton. Tho Murkcts. 3 Local Interesting Trip of Scranton Men In New Mexico, licking Flaws In the Ilandley Will. 4 Editorial. 5 Local Crowds nt the Maltlaud Fair, New Scheme for Repairing Asphalt Streets. 0 Advertisements. 7 Local West Scranton nnd Suburban. 3 General Colonel Coursen's Disting uished alters. BASHI BAZOOKS CAUSE TROUBLE Foreign Consulates at Candla Are Looted Fresh Bombardment Is Expected. Athens, Sept. 8. Tho following dis patch, dated nt S o'clock this? evening, has been received from Candla: "Tho Bashl Bazooks are committing excesses and the Christians In the sur rounding districts are arming to march to the assistance of the Candlnns. "There ure eight warships In the har bor and a fresh bombardment Is ex pected. "The British, German and Spanish consulates have been looted and tlui3 far 300 native Ch Istlans und sixty seven British subjects have been killed." London, Sept. S. The correspondent of the Times at Candla telegraphing Thursday says: "It Is estimated that no fewer than S0O Christians have been massacred, nnd the town has been pil laged by Bashl Bazouks und tho Turk ish soldiers. All reports agree as to the disgraceful behavior of the Turk ish troops who were seen firing on Colonel Reld. The mob ran through the streets shouting "Death to tho English." Part of the town is still burning." MILES AT WASHINGTON. The General Is Received wi'.h En thusiasm by Admiring Friends. Washington Septi 8. Major General Miles commanding the army of the United States, accompanied by Mrs. Miles and Colonel Mauss and Colonel Mlchler, of his stafY, nrrlved here from New York ot (i.35 o'clock this evening. General Miles and party came by the Pennsylvania railroad in a private ear attached to the regular west bound train. They were met at the Sixth street station by Major Black, a mem ber of General Miles' staff, and Cap tain Morton, chief clerk In tho ofllce of the commanding general. In anticipation of tho arrival of General Miles several people had as sembled at the station. A cordon of police officers opened a way through tho crowd lrom the Wicket gate through which the distinguished party passed from the platform Into the sta tion to the carrrlage, which stood In waiting at the main entrance. As General Miles stepped from tho rear platform of his car, he gave a kind greeting to his coachman who stood awaiting htm and then handed him a bundle of souvenir cans, while he grasped the hands of Captain Mor ton. Major Black and two or threo newspaper men. As Genernl Miles passed through the crowd tn the sta tion his hands were grasped a score of times by enthusiastic men and women. He gave a cordial greeting to all and us he and Mrs. Miles und Colonel Mlchler stepped Into the carriage the crowd burst Into cheers. While expressing his gratification at the successful termination of the war and his pleasure at once more being at home, Genernl Miles said he hud noth ing to say at this time In addition to tha statement given to the press by him In New York. From the Pennsylvania station, Gen eral and Mrs. Miles were conveyed di rectly to their residence. EVACUATION DELAY. Spanish Commissioners Disposed to Block Proceedings. San Juan, do Porto Rico, Sept. 8. The Spanish evacuation commissioners seem disposed to delay the meeting of the commissioners. They say their Instructions have not yet arrived but are expected on the Alfonso XIII In the course of a few duyn. They Inti mate, that then they will need time to study them. Tho American commissioners havo replied that the first meeting must occur before September 12 under the terms of the protocol, The United States cruiser Cincinnati, Captain Chester, arrived this morning from St. Thomas and suluted the Span ish flag and Rear Admiral Schley's pennant. The Spanish forts nnd war ships replied. Today being a holiday the city wns, covered with Spanish Hags and all the shops and banks were dosed, Mllltury inasH was celebrated In the Catholic churches. Brigudler General Gordon, Rear Admiral Schley und the Americans In the city attended. Volunteers Leave Wlkoff. Cam up Wlkoff, .Montauk Pklnl. L. I Sept. . This is now a cami 8. This Is now u camp uf regulars, D.ooo horse and S.ooo foot. The last of tho volunteers, save tho Rough Riders und tho sick. left for their homes tcditv. Eleven hundred recruits for tho regular Infantry arrived tonight from southern posts. The First District of Columbia volunteers left tonight. Sargent's Last Term. Chicago, Sept. 8. Frank P. Sargent, t.t Peoiiu, tho grand master of tho Inurrm. tlonal Brotherhood of Locomotive Fire men I ml the Illinois appointee on tho In dustrial commission, says he must refuse re-election at the international conference of tho brotherhood, which meets in To ronto next vvcel' ADMIRATION FOR AMERICA Ambassador Hay Receives an Address of Con gratulation ANGLO-AMERICAN LEAGUE Gives Evidence of the Good Feeling Entertained for American Citizens By Our English Cousins Col. Hay Believes that a Friendly Under standing Between tho Two Nations is a Necessity of Civilization. London, Sept. 8. A committee of tho Anglo-American league, beaded by Its chairman, James llryce, presented tho United States ambassador, Colonel John liny, today with un nijilress congratu lating him upon his acceptance of the portfolio of secretary of state at Wash ington. The address expressed regret nt his departure from this country, "where you have discharged the weighty and delicate duties of ambas sador" with such eminent tact, judg ment nnd courtesy as to win the cor dial appreciation und conlldence of tho British public." Continuing, tho address says: 1 1 has been your fortune to represent your country hero at a tlmo of excep tional Interest, when the war, now hap pily ended gave occasion for un express Ion of tho feeling of affection and sym pathy towards the United States which the British people have long entertained, but, mver before have they been so con spicuously manifested. You carry ba:k the assurance of the depth and strength of these feelings. The principle that thro ought to bo permanent filendshlp anl cordial eo-operutlon between the British Empire and the American republic Is ono that nil parties and statesmen here agr;o In regarding as iv fundamental prlnclplo of British foreign policy, and by It tho wholo people deslro that their government should be guided, We rejoice to bellevo that In your country corresponding seml ments are entertained and that a corre sponding principle Is now largely ac cepted, OUR BOUNDLESS ENERGY. Mr. Bryce. during the course of tho remarks which he made upon the oc casion, dwelt upon the "admiration for the splendid gifts and boundless energy of the people of the United States and the sympathy with the principles of their constitution," which have been quietly ripening among the British peo ple and which this year found a sud den and hearty expression. Colonel Hay, In reply, referred to tho gratlllcatlon he experienced In hearing such words from men so qualified by experience and character to speak for the British with certainty. He ndded: "My voice has no sanction ns yours; but I give It for what It Is worth, to assure you that your sentiments of kin ship and amity are reciprocated to the utmost In my country." He then said: On both sides ot the oeeaft the convic tion Is almost universal that a clear, cordial and friendlv understanding be tween Great Britain and tho United States Is a necessity of civilization. I shall hold myself signally fortunate If I am able to do anything to continue and strengthen tho relations or fraternal amity between our two nations. OLD GLORY AND UNION JACK. A Compliment to Col. Alfred H. Bates at Salisbury Plain. London, Sept. S. The Stars and Stripes were raised today with the British Union Jack and the royal standard of the Marquee, erected on Sallsbuiy Plain, during the inarch past of the troops at the end of the army tniinucuvcrx as a compliment to Col onel Alfred II. Hates, the United States military attache, and Henry While, secretary of the United States embassy und Mrs, White, who went there by u special train w Ith Lord Wolsoley, tho command.? In chief of the British forces; Prince Christian, the Duke of Connaught, and other notubllltis. The foreign milltniy ;ittneheti seem ed to be surprised at the sight of the American ll.ig. GRAND CIRCUIT RACES. Hartford. Conn., Sent. S. The grand circuit meeting at Charter Oal: pail: pulled off nineteen heats lu toduy's rac ing, finishing tho 2.(jS trot left over und two othei luces from yesterday's pro gramme, beside making good headway with today's card. The Abbott took tho 2.0s trot, best time, ftutiVj. The 2.31) trot fell to iimourali, best time, 2.1 li. Cell bate captured the 2. It; trot lit straight heats. Rest time, 2.13?i. The race that was hardest fought was the 2.11 pace, taken by Helen A. Duplex, in tho fourth, llfth und sixth heats, after lllfle Powers had two heats and Woodshed one. Rest time 1 second heat). 2.W. In the pacing handicap, which was not finished, .llicro wns u smash-up. Hal C breaking her hob. hies nt the upper turn and tripping. John Pavne, driving Emma M, ran over tho fal len sulky ami horse, ami was thrown Into the ntr ten feet, landing on his neck and shoulders. He was picked up unconscious and taken to his hotel, where ho was still suffering from cotmisions on the should eis and from a slight concussion ot the inula. Ills Injuries are not considered dangerous, -f t- -t-1 -r -- -f 4- WEATHER FORECAST. - is Washlt.gton, Sept. S. Forecast for Friday: For ustern Pennsyl- -f vnnla, fair, followed by Increas- -lug cloudiness- continued low tern- -f' peruture; eastcily winds. -f - New York, Sept. 9.-(IIerald's fvrecast) lu the middle states, to- -f day, fair to partly cloudy weather 't will prevail with slight tempera- -f turn chaiiifes and fresh variable winds, followed liv lot ul rnln. gen- erally light In the northern dl- 4- trlcts. H-tt-m-m tftt ft tt tt tt.
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