San Antonio Daily Light. (San Antonio, Tex.), Vol. 17, No. 340, Ed. 1 Tuesday, January 10, 1899 Page: 1 of 8
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Untaniu Sail® £igftt
Volume XVII No 340 8 Pages.
Can You Talk Business?
Can you talk it to those who might
become your customers? If you cun
we can put you in the why of doing a
larger amount of .business than ever
before. A postal card addressed to
the Local Manager of the Southwest-
ern Telegraph and Telephone Com-
pany will bring you fill particulars.
WHEN JOHNSSON COUNTYS WK
CASH.
{Something Hew Into the Kight office
today. It was deftly eaught by a
Mergenthaler operator who is at
home on the "diamond" and here It
is:]
There will soon be an election
And there's not the slightest doubt
That some who now an office hold
Will be knocked eleanly out;
And some of those whose heads are
high.
Will fall in that big crash.
And one of those Is'“Ferdy dear" —
The muu who counits the cash.
No one imputes has
Hone ought that’s strictly wrong.
But people think that he has held
The "bag" a little. long—
That it is well to make a change.
Though this his hope may dash
And that it’s prudent for to let
Tom Johnson count the cash.
’Tis often well to make a change
Officials careless grow.
A new 'broom always 'better sweeps
And gives a healthy glow.
You safe may bet that in the change
Thore will be nothing rash.
And Justice wiH be surely done
When Johnson counts the cash.
-JUNIUS.
MISSHSSIPPI ARRIVES.
Brings Good News of Conditions in
Cuba. But Left Her Cap-
tain There.
New York. Jan. 10.—The United
States transport Mississippi. which
sailed from Santiago on the evening
of January 4th arrived today. On
board was General I/eonard Wood
military governor of ’Santiago. and
Lieutenant Hanna his aide-de-camp
lb. Castillo brother of the Cuban Gen-
era! Castillo and Colonel Gilwon sup-
erintendent of the cMstributilon of pro-
visions for the starving Cubans. Gen-
eral Wood who was interviewed at
qirartintine regarding the protest of
the people of 'Santiago over the dispos-
al of the funds in that province said
lie did not care to talk of that matter
before he visited Washington. There
was some dissatisfaction but nothing
to amount to anything. When he
left Santiago everything was in splen-
did shape. Schools are being organ-
ized to receive scholars and nearly
1000 miles of road have been con-
structed in the province. The cus-
toms receipts were the largest ever
collected and except the amount col-
lected and turned into the .Spanish
treasury. Funds are available for
meeting the expenses of the adminis-
tration of the province and the only-
expense to the United States would lie
the cost of maintaining her army. The
best of feeling prevails and the gener-
al condition of things whs all that
could be desfired. General Wood ap-
ueared in excellent health. There
were on board the tramport ten army
officers belonging to various regi-
ments fifty-five discharged and con-
valescent soldiers and forty-four civ-
ilians among this number being four-
teen nurses. Four bodies were
brought home on board the Mississip-
pi one of these being that of Miss
Helen Towers a nurse who tiled re-
cently at San Juan Porto Rico. Cap-
tain Stinson commander of the Mlb-
siasippi was left st the hospital In
Santiago suffering with pneumonia.
He was taken sick In December 24th
while at Ponce and reaching Santiago
it was deemed prudenft to send him
ashore to the military hospital rather
than risk his life getting into cold
weather aboard the transport. Chief
Officer Hopkins was then placed In
change of the vessel.
THE REASON WHY.
Ixmdon. Jan. 10.—The ceremony
with which Senor Rafael Inglesias
president of Costa Rica has been re-
ceived is causing much speculation.
It is certainly unusual that our emin-
ently haughty foreign office should ex-
tend a welcome to such a minor poten-
tate. The explanation is that Costa
Rica has something to Bay on the
Nicaragua canal and the president's
official welcome goes also to show that
Marquis Salisbury does not mean to
give the United States all its own
way.
PUBLISHED AT SAN ANTONIO BEXAR COUNTY TEXAS AND REGISTERED AT THE POSTOFFIGE AS SECOND CLASS MATTER.
HAVANA’S HITCH.
Matters Not Clearly
Defined.
CUBANS WILL HOLD OFFICE
Some Important Places Al-
ready Determined.
THIS WILL MAKE CUBANS RE
SPONSIBLE TO A DEGREE.
Police Plans For Havana Are Not as
Yet Matured—There are Protects
Against Some Appointments on the
Ground That the Appointees Were
Weyler’s Spies-Gomez Friendly.
New York Jan. 10.—A dispatch to
the Tribune front Havana says:
Appointments of Cubans to impor-
tant offices in Havana will soon be
made. It is announced tJi'.tt Prefecto
Laces !o. who was president of the
Havana JuuKa. w® be named as alcal-
de or mayor. General Marceo Mena-
col will accept a position under Gen-
eral Ludlow.
Civil Governor De Castro has asked
the acceptance of his resignation and
will remain in office for only a few
days. By facing Cubans In promin-
ent positions some of tlie responsibil-
ity for minor positions will be shifted
to them. The insurgents have been
complaining that ajipointinents al-
ready made in the customs house and
other places have gone to Cubans who
stayed at home during the fighting.
When leading Insurgents are in the
chief positions complaints will have
to be diretted against them rather
the American authorities.
Some friction exists in the army
over the government of Havkina.
It was supposed tliat Washington
ordefs creating a separate department
with General Ludlow in command
were explicit enough to prevent con-
flicts of authority but those expecta-
tions have not been fully realised.
The present turmoil relates chiefly
to the control of tlie Havana police
force. When General Green came
here Colonel Moulton of the Second
Illinois which was then at Savannah
was designated as military chief of
police at General Green's request He
has been organizing a force with the
assistance of ex-Chief McCullagh of
New York. More recent plans con-
template placing the police under con-
trol of Colonel Evans formerly gov-
ernor of South Carolina and now on
General Ludlow's staff. This uncer-
tainty retards the organisation.
Cuban political prisoners who were
deported to African prison settlements
are protesting against the choice of
two brothers named Martinez who
have been retained by Colonel Moul-
ton. They charge that one of these
brothers was a member of General
Weyler's seere<t police and responsible
for atrocities then committed; the
other one is charged with complicity
in various atrocities.
All these charges are denied. The
Martinez brothers are said to be use-
ful because of their knowledge of the
Nanigos and other criminal societies
in Havana.
Cuban officers are holding meetings
daily trying to 'determine their own
status. A majority of them are in-
clined to co-operate with the Ameri-
can authoritlea and to facilitate the
dirfbandtaent of the insurgent soldiers
if any provirion can be made for their
payment. They have given notice
to Gomez of-thelr views-and In order
to retain his influence Gomez wIH have
fo leave his camp in Santa Clam pro-
vince and put himself in touch with
events in Havana. ReCent reports
represent him as more conciliatory to-
waid the American authorities. The
explanation is made for him that his
recent order directing the re-orgnnlza-
Hon of the Cuban forces in Santa
Clara and Puerto Principe was not
meant to apply to those who had found
work im/t was intended to bring un-
der control some lawless bands that
were seeking to throw off all authori-
ty.
Cuban lenders in Havana are dis-
claiming responsibility for the doings
of General Guilo SanguiHy. He lias
been the cause of some broils and in-
vites quarrels. They say that as
Sanguißy never commanded insur-
San Antonio Texas Tuesday January iO 1899.
gent troops he has no followers and
represents only himself.
An official statement hUs been made
that during t-he Interim which Spain
Is without a consul general the inter-
ests of Spainish subjects will be look-
ed after by the French consul general.
The foreign consuls have not yet re-
ceived instructions from their respec-
tive government defining their stante
with reference to the American mili-
tary authorities.
Sickness amoug American civilians
is causing uneasiness. Mr. Doane
the customs house inspector is Che on-
ly one who has the fever. The 'health
of the troops is goal.
Evidences of financial speculation
were apparent today when Spanish
silver took a jump iqnvanl of b per
cent. The amount in the islnad lias
not been materially diminished lately
and American silver is getting into
circulation.
I>E M< ICRATI । ’ BANQU ET.
It Tackles Imperialism and lx»ts Free
Sliver Alone.
Portland Jan. 10.-The iirst an
nual banquet of the Democratic dub
of Maine occurred at the Preble
house last wight. Among the peak-
ers were George E. McNeill. of Bos
ton and ex-Governor Alonzo Garcelon.
The speakers devoted themselves en-
tirely to the question of expansion ar
guing against the policy of the admin
Istra tlou.
Silver wtis not mentiomd during tile
evening.
Letters of regret were read from Col.
W. J. Bryan ex-President Cleveland
ami ex-Senator David B. Hill and oth-
ers. i -
Colonel Bryan In his letter said
"I am gratified to note the increased
interest felt by the people of the
northwest in Democratic principles as
set forth in the adopted at
Chicago lu 1896.
"Our party hds been redeemed from
the control of money ehnnßers I s
once more in line xflth the teachings
of Jefferson and Jackson while the
Republican party Is liecotning more
and more the defenlder of eorporation
greed and the tool of mouoi»oly. In
its es{iousaVof <“denial poitey the Re
pitbkkuu party sHDJy gives epeu'Bri-
denee of its growing tendency to place
the doHara about the mbn in the struc-
ture of society.
"Our lives are formed from ideals.
Democrats are trying to imitate the
efforts in their devoUon to ithe doc-
trine of equality before the laws of
Jackson In his courageous defense of
the rigtits of the masses. The Repub-
licans are turning from ’Lincoln's idea
of a government of the people by the
people and for the people to Hamil-
ton's idea of a government by the well
born administered for the exclusive
benefit of those who enjoy special
privileges."
NAVAL PROMOTIONS
Claim* for Head Money Referred to
the Attorney General.
New York Jai. 10.—A special to the
Herald from Washington says:
Lt is learned that the navul boa nt
on promotion writ recommend that re-
wardts be given to ensigns H. H. Ward
and W. W. Buck who acted ns spies
during the war with Spain.
This Is a list of officers under Rear
Admiral Dewey's command who will
probably receive advn.nceiueut on
Secretary I sing's recommendation:
Lieutenant C. P. Reese and Chief En-
gineer James Entwilstle of the Olym-
pia; Lieutenant W. P. Elliott and
Chief Engineer J. D. Ford of the Bal-
timore; Lieutenant Commander J. A.
Norris and Chief Engineer BlChanl In-
chief of the Boston; Lieutenant G. P.
Coivocarewes and Chief Engineer G.
R. Ransom of the Concord; Lieuten-
ant E. M. Hughes and iDa-«ed Assist-
ant Engineer R. R. Thall. of the Pet-
rel; Liedtenanit Commander Freder-
ick-Singer and Chief Engineer F. H.
Bailey of the Raleigh.
It is understood the list of officers
to be recommended for promotion will
be very small.
Secretary Long it is stated has de-
cided to refer to the attorney general
for presentation fo the court of claims
for “head money” filed by Yhe officers
and mon of tflie navy.
REDUCED I'ARES GRANTED.
St. Ivouis Mo. Jan. 10— According
to requests from several lines of the
Southwestern Passenger bureau re-
duced rates of one and one-third for
the round trip on the certificate Nan
have been granted to the merchants'
meeting in New Orleans January 7 to
18 New York January 27 to 30 and
St. Louis. February 11 to 23. One
fare for the round trip to Denver for
the natoinal live stock convention
January 24 to 27. was granted.
FRIAS’ FINANCE.
A Financial Scheme
for Cuba*
LEADING CUBAN LAW YEH.
Comes to Consult With Pres-
ident McKinley.
WOULD TAKE THE CHIEF JUS-
TICESHIP OF CUBA.
Thinks Cuban SbMiers Should Be Paid
From Cuban 'Revenues—Cubans and
Not Should Police the
City—Gomez 'Has Been Gro»4y Mls-
i (presented.
New York. Jan. 10.—(Robert P. Por-
tvr. Prescient McKinley's special cotn-
misdoner to Cuba and Porto Rico
spoke last night at UooiMf Union on
"Ihactieal I'rdblems that Confront us
in Cuba.
The meeting was half under the au-
sjhcim of the People’s institute and
Charles Sprague Smitlt director of
the institute introduced Mr. Porter.
Mr. Porter said that CWIw has now
under the occupation of the United
Statcts everything she ever fought for.
industrial ami eoanmerelal freedom.
The United Shites wants not a foot
»f her soil without paying hard cash
and will expend every penny of the
Cuban revenues on Cuba.
He said the poUttcal future of Cuba
is a difficutl problem to dispose of and
thought it advisable for the present to
let matters stand as ifhey are. He said
the intelligent Cubans favor annexa-
atiou but it seemed to be a question
whether this country constitutionally
hoftl Manda as colonies.
He is firmly convinced that the On-
Ikins can never govern tbemselvM and
that they will make application for
admisMloii to the Union as a state.
From military and strategical view
points he mid it would be insanity to
let Cul>a go and the question is there-
fore in what state sluall it be held?
Mr. Porter in answer said the labor
proldem is the most .puzzling in Cuba.
He could not say wUlat the solution
is to b'e. He said the island has a
capaieity of 1.125600 tons of sugar an-
nually. but baenuse of the labor
planters can produce but 300000 tons
annually. He said that he thought
large capitalists will find profitable in-
vestments in the Maud but lie would
not advise clerks or men of small
means to go there.
He said the future of the Island de-
pended altogether upon the upbuild-
ing of the three great industries—-
sugar tobacco and iron ore.
He prophesied an era of peace ami
prosperity for Porto Rico and Cniwi.
AN INWANE PUBLISHER.
New York Jan. 10.—A commission
has been a<)peinted to inquire into the
mental condition of August Brentano
of the publishing Hum of Brentanos
who is in a sanitarium at Flushing.
The application for the commission
was made by Laura BreUthno his sis-
ter who stated in an affidavit that he
is of unsound mind and unable to gov-
ern himself or manage his business
affairs. Bretano's wife did not op-
pose the application.
ANTI-EXPANSIONIST TALK.
Boutwriß of Massachusetts Wants to
Give Up Porta RiiCo and
The Philippines.
.Salem Mass. Jan. 10.—Ex-Governor
George S. Boutwell leritured before the
Essex dub test nlgihlt on Imperialism.
Governor Boutwell reviewed the pre-
liminaries to the recent war from the
standpoint of national questions and
then said: "The question that I am
to answer is this: What measure can
the anti-lmperialiist offer for the seiz-
ure posscaoion and occupation of the
Philippine islands as Umt work is now
going on under the lead of the presi-
dent. My answer may be ip a single
sentence. Recognize the idedgea
that were made in April last by Con-
gre.rts and'by the president niul retire
from Porto Rico and the Philippine is-
lands in obedience to these pledges.
From the president’s message but
more distinctly from his general policy
we are to infer that what has been
done is to be accepted and Justified
and that the abandonment of the Phil-
ippine Stands is not to be considered.
The arrangements of August 1 1898
should have been an actual peace; it
should have been a comprehensive
peace.
“Having secured the independence
of Cuba our duty as a nation accord-
ing to our own theory of duty lias
been performed fully. Spain had
neither the disposition nor the capaci-
ty for further hostilities. If when
the protocol was signed the question
of the dlsportnl of the Philippines had
been eliminated then war and all op-
prehenslons of war would have dis-
appeared nt once.
In conclusion he said: "The task
to which I invite the imperialist is
this: Reconcile your plan for the
government of Hawaii with the prin-
ciples enunciated by Mr. Lincoln or
if to you the task seems to be an eas-
rer one then demonstrate the un-
sounduess of Hie principles laid down
by him.”
GRIPPE EPIDEMIC IN ILLINOIS.
Tlie Disease is Very ■Severe and
Many CPses Prove Fatal.
Puna II!.. Jan. 10.—The grippe is
epiXemi'c In Central Illinois. Over
300 cases are reported In TayiorviHe
a similar number in Shelbyville while
fully 25 per cent of the population of
Pana are likewise afflicted. In many
insthneek the disease Is proving fatal.
OIXIA NETHERHOLEIR PLAY.
The Thermkigant fficorse :t Soecees for
Actress and Author.
New Ymk. Jan. 10.—Olga Nethersole
aliened her New York season at Wal-
lack’s theatre last night before a large
and fashionable audience. She pre-
sented "Tlie Teranbgnnt” a new poetic
dratma in four acts by Louis N. Park-
er and Murray Carson authors of
“Rosemary” and both the actress and
play scorexl a success.
The situation is laid in Spain in the
thirteen#li century. The central fig-
ure Beatrix princess of Maya a
mtiid of shrewish disposition as
changeable as tlie wind and as capri-
cions docz nott IdJewe In love ami re-
pels Rodrigo a sailor of noble lineage
who has Just returned with Columbus
from the voyage of discovery because
of his UDketmpt appearance. Dis-
guising himself as a gallant however
Rodrigo lays siege to her affections
with audacious witticism and marries
her while she is still ignorant of his
having been once repelled by her.
The ptay is behnltifully mounted.
SAMOAN ELECTION.
Mntaafa is Elected King of Samoa
Without Disturbance.
New York. Jan. 10.—A dispatch to
the Herald from Wasliington says:
Mathafa has 'been elected king of
Samoa to succeed MalHetoa. Official
information -to this effect has (been re-
ceived (here. The election whs held
withoiM trouble though TUmasese
who was vice king in 1881. booked by
a small following endeavored to ol>-
tain the office. The situation accord-
ing to the latest adyiees is quiet.
Matahfa's election is tilgtily satis-
factory not only to tlie Washington
government but ito the German and
Britis-h governments biCause of the
certainty that he will be guided in his
action by the wishes of the consuls
in Apia of the signatory powers to the
Berlin treaty.
The collier Abarendomt is now fit-
ting out alt Norfolk for a cruise to
PagU Paga. where site will deliver
4000 tons of coal. After this coal
has been stored it is probable that a
man of war will be directed to cruise
to Samoa to display the flag.
A tXXSTLY LIVE WIRE.
Kansas City Pays |2000 for one
Dangling in the Street.
Kansas City Jan. 10.—Grtteie File
7 years old tihe daughter of IMiu. File
of Kansas City Kan. has won her
suit for damages against that city. On
June 25 1895 while playing in the
street in front of her holme the child
took hold of a live electric light wire
whibh was dangling from a pole in the
street and received a shock that al-
most killed her and as a result of the
shock she is now a cripple. Through
her father Grace sued the city and the
Consolidated Electric Light and Pow-
er company jointly in the Common
Pleas court. A Jury gave her a ver-
dict for <2600 against the defendants.
The electric light company asked for
a new trial but the verdict stood
against the city. An appeal was tak-
en and th® Supreme court sustained
the vetdict.
Price |500 a Year
PORTER’S POINTS
On the Government
of Cuba*
IT 1« NOW REALLY FREE.
She Has Industrial and Com-
mercial Wealth.
INTELUGENT OUBANM WANT
ANNEXATION TO U. S.
Mr. Porter Does Not Believe
People Are Capable of SeM-Govern-
ment—Tlie Great Staples of the Is-
lands Are Sugar Tobacco ami Iron
Which Need Lalwr.
New York Jan. 10.—A dispatch to
tlie Press from Washington «Uys.
Dr. Jose Antonio Frias cibainnan of
Hie finance committee of the <'ulltan as-
sembly and one of the leading lawyers
of the island lias arrrived in Washing-
ton ami will present to the'Department
of States a general plan for the settle-
ment of the tinaxvinl system of Cuba.
This idnn includes a method of appro-
priating certain revenues toward the
payment of (Ntliaii soldiers when they
are disbanded and other financial
measures for the relief of the
Dr. Frias is a candidate for the ap-
pointment of chief Justice although
it is asserted that his mission in Wash-
ington at this time is not to further
liis candidacy for that office but is
solely for the purpose of preseu>tia<
his financial plans.
"In addition to the financial Scheme
which we have proposed” soys Dr.
Frihs "Dir. Capote president of the
Cuban assembly hats with others
worked out an admirable planYor the
government of tlie island drawn frun
the knowledge of existing laws ami
practices of the courts and various lo-
cal offices which will be submitted to
the United States.
“Already General 'Brooke lias sur-
rounded himself with some of the
ablest Cuban leaders as advisors.
They realize that for the present
American intervention. As necessary.
Tlie leaders have become reconciled
and a great majority of the people are
steadily coming to 'take this view of
tlie matter. I regard It as necessary
however that Cubans should Iconic
the police officers in all the large cities
for the reason thnt they understand
the people know who the malefactors
are; are able to better prevent trou-
ble than the Americans. The Span-
iards if retained are sure to encour-
age dissension. It has always been
their policy to accept bribes and they
will continue to do so as long as they
are maintained in official positions and
trouble is sure to result from it under
an equitable government.
"General Gomez bias /been grossly
misrepresented in a great many re-
speets. I have reason to know that
he is not anti-American as has been
chafed against him. The statement
that he has opposed American inter-
vention 1 know to be absolutely ami
maliciously false. General Gomez is
a true patriot; lie has mode as many
sacrifices as any man living or dead
for tlie cause of Cuban independence
and in this statement I am in no way
belittling the grand efforts ami the
noble sacrifices of the many martyrs
to the cause of Cuban liberty. 11a-
triot as he is he realizes that Americas
intervention at this time is a neces-
sity. He sees It as do other Cuban
leaders and as it Is a necessity be not
only tolerates it without objection but
he is in favor of it.
“General Gomez is remaining with
his army near Narelsso brcamie he
believes it is lliie duly fo do so and
permit others to take part in the af-
fairs of tlie new government. The
army in the struggle »f<w zofflee
and the reconstruction of the govern-
ment is apt to be forgotten ami It
needs General Gomez. There are 4.-
000 men in the Cuban army. They
are anxious to go to their deserted
homes and build them up and Geaer
al Gomez is desirous to have tbe&> do
so but it is necessary that they shonM
receive some compensation."
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