The Worcester Spy, 1898-10-19

tingulshed the progress of the war. (Applause.) My countrymen, the cur currents - rents currents of destiny flow through the hearts of the people. Who will check them, who will divert them, who will stop them? And the movements of men. planned and designed by the Master of Men, will never be interrupted by the American people. As the president retired, there were calls for ex-Gov. Oglesby, who made q, few brief remarks, closing with a call for three cheers for President McKin McKinley, - ley, McKinley, which were given with a will. The exercises were ended with the rendition of by the band, the audi audience - ence audience standing. During the afternoon, meetings were held in various parts of the city. One at the Colombia Theatre was addressed by Gen. Miles, Gen. Henry M. Duf Duffield - field Duffield and Booker T. Washington. Gen. Milea made the principal address. Mr. Washington was the last speaker and his patriotic uterances evoked much enthusiasm. At Studebaker hall, the presiding offi officer - cer officer was Judge Grosscup of Chicago. The speakers were Albert J. Beveridge of Indianapolis and President Cyrus Northup, of the University of Minne Minneapolis. - apolis. Minneapolis. At the armory of the Ist in infantry - fantry infantry a crowd that filled the immense structure to the doors gathered to hear Gen. Shafter speak. Secretary Wilson spoke next. The closing address of the meeting was made by Mayor David S. Rose of Milwaukee. A large crowd, composed chiefly of workingmen, gathered within the ar armory - mory armory of the 2d infantry, where Samuel Gompers was the principal speaker. At the north side, Turners' hall, ad addresses - dresses addresses were made by Gen. A. R. Chaf Chaffee - fee Chaffee and Postmaster General Smith. After the conclusion of the exercises at the auditorium, the president was entertained at luncheon at the Audi Auditorium - torium Auditorium hotel by the peace jubilee com committee. - mittee. committee. The affair was Informal, no speeches being made. At Its close the president left for the residence of Capt. McWilliams, where he rested until the departure for the jubilee hall at the auditorium. Tonight the president attended the ball given at the auditorium in aid of the sick soldiers. CENTRAL VERMONT R. R. A Bill Introduced in Vermont Legislature to Incorporate It. Montpelier, Vt., Oct. 18. - A bill to in incorporate - corporate incorporate the Central Vermont Railway Company was introduced in the legisla legislature - ture legislature this afternoon by Representative Viall of Randolph, the corporators named being E. C. Smith. D. D. Ran Ranlett, - lett, Ranlett, Charles M. Hays, Charles Percy, W. Seward Webb. J. G. McCullough, Ezra H. Baker and Samuel Kilner. The first two represent an interest in the present Central Vermont. Hays is co coreceiver - receiver coreceiver of the Central, while Baker and Kilner are understood to represent the bondholders' interests. It is sup supposed - posed supposed that after the consolidation, most important railroad interests of the state will follow. If not, all will be operated in harmony. The new corporation is to have a cap capital - ital capital of $3,000,000, and is to be authorized to issue $12,000,000 first mortgage gold bonds. The bill states that "such cor corporation - poration corporation is created for the purpose of acquiring a title to and owning and op operating - erating operating the following railroads: Central Vermont Railroad Company, Missisquoi Valley Railroad Company, Burlington and Lamoille Valley Railroad Com Company, - pany, Company, with all equipment ajid appur appurtenances, - tenances, appurtenances, also to lease the New London Northern Railroad, stock of the Mon Montreal - treal Montreal and Vermont Junction Railroad Company, with power on approval of the stockholders to acquire by pur purchase - chase purchase or lea.se and to operate any other railroad within or without the state. While foreign corporations or individ individuals - uals individuals are permitted to acquire stock in the new company, the Grand Trunk may possibly get a majority of the stock, but could not control the management, as the bill requires a ma majority - jority majority of the board of directors to be citizens and residents of Vermont. STREETS OF HAVANA. Their Filthy Condition the Real Cause of All the Infectious Diseases. Havana, October 18. - Colonel War Waring - ing Waring of the United States sani sanitary - tary sanitary commission will forward to Washington tomorrow an extensive're extensive'report - port extensive'report dwelling particularly upon the filthy condition of this city, which is the real cause of all the infectious dis diseases. - eases. diseases. Some days have elapsed since even the principal street has been swept and the rubbish and filth are accumu accumulating - lating accumulating rapidly. The local officers take no steps to remedy the evil. The trou trouble - ble trouble seems to be that the work of sweeping the streets is let out by con contract, - tract, contract, and the contrac tor claims the city now* owes him $40,000, which he adds prevents him from buying carts or mules and from paying wages to con continue - tinue continue the service. The Spanish military commissioners have notified the American military commissioners that the steamer Colon will take on board this week at Nuevi Nuevitas, - tas, Nuevitas, province of Porto Principe, the sick soldiers now in that part of the coun country. - try. country. The Spanish troops of the Coji Cojimar - mar Cojimar garrison are being concentrated at I Guanabacoa, preparatory to being em- ; barked for Spain. TREASURER'S REPORT. It Showed a Not Loss of $37,600 Last Year for Laurel Lake Cotton Mills, Fall River, Oct. 18. - The annual meeting of the Laurel Lake cotton mills was held today. According to the report of the treasurer, who severed his connection with the corporation a few days ago, the mill lost $37,600 net last year, and $25,000 more if the per percentage - centage percentage for depreciation is Included. A committee x of five, consisting of Ed Edward - ward Edward B. Jennings. Charles M. Allen, M. G. B. Swift. Leonard N. Slade and J. M. Martins of Warren, R. 1., was ap appointed - pointed appointed to look over the treasurer's report. It was voted to adjourn for two weeks, when it is expected that a plan for reorganizing the mill will be presented. The directors expressed dis dissatisfaction - satisfaction dissatisfaction with the report. KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS- Sessions of the Grand Lodge of Connec Connecticut - ticut Connecticut Beg n at Norwich. Norwich. Ct., Oct. 18. - The grand lodge of Connecticut, Knights of Py Pythias, - thias, Pythias, met in this city today for ses sessions - sions sessions which will continue through to tomorrow. - morrow. tomorrow. The report of the grand keeper of the record and seals showed the existence of 59 lodges in the state, a gain of one during the year, and a membership of 6151. which was a net gain df 62. The total amount of cash on hand in the treasuries of the subor subordinate - dinate subordinate lodges is $45,874.62. Routine business was transacted at both morn morning - ing morning and afternoon Sessions, and tonight degree work was exemplified.

Chicago, Oct. 18. - Five thousand per persons - sons persons packed within the walls of the auditorium witnessed the formal launching of the peace jubilee today. A heavy drizzle, that at times chang changed - ed changed into rain,was falling,the streets were filled with puddles of water, and cold wind blowing off lake Michigan, made walking unpleasant. Notwithstanding all .hese obstacles, the opening of the jubilee proper was a brilliant success. Fully an hour prior to the announced time for opening the ceremonies, 10.30 o'clock, the street in front of the audi auditorium - torium auditorium was packed with an eager crowd. After the doors had been thrown open there was a wait for the speakers. Finally they were seen coming down the main aisle, and the crowd cheered. Owing to a misunderstanding It was ten minutes past 11 o'clock before President McKinley entered the hall. On his ride from the residence of Mr. McWilliams, the president was escorted by the Chi Chicago - cago Chicago hussars and the mounted police. As the president entered the hall there was an outburst of enthusiastic cheers that lasted for several minutes. With the president, were ex-Gov. Rich Richard - ard Richard J. Oglesby of Illinois, Lafayette Mc- Williams, whose guest the president has been since his arrival in the city; President Harper of the Chicago Uni University, - versity, University, and Thomas B. Bryan of Chi Chicago. - cago. Chicago. The ladies of the party, com comprising - prising comprising Mrs. McWilliams, Miss Mc- Williams and Miss Duncan, were in the box adjoining that of the president. In the first box at the left of the stage was Gen. Miles, and in the boxes next to him w ere the members of the diplomat diplomatic - ic diplomatic corps. Secretary Gage was in a box in the second tier. Almost immediately after the presi presidential - dential presidential party had taken their seats Rev. Frank W. Gunsaulus, chaplain of the meeting, offered prayer. Chairman Charles Truax, on behalf of the jubilee committee, then made a short opening address, and introduced George R. Peck as the presiding officer. At the conclusion of his address Mr. Peck introduced Mayor Harrison, who extended a formal welcome to the pres president. - ident. president. visiting dignitaries and the stran strangers - gers strangers who had come to Chicago to at attend - tend attend the jubilee ceremonies. He said in conclusion: common with the nation, Chicago rejoices today. The citizens of this great cosmopolitan city rejoice in the knowledge that representatives of all the nationalities that contribute in making America strong and great, of all political parties and religious creeds have aided in the glorious undertakings of the last few months. We welcome you here, Mr. President, with the same zeal and patriotism with which but a few months ago we consigned to your watchfulness and care the priceless treasure of our youth, the very pick and flower of our young manhood. We wel welcome - come welcome the gallant soldiers of our army, officers and men, and words fail to ex express - press express the sympathy we felt with your hardships and sufferings, the pride we take in your splendid achievements. welcome the officers and men of our fleet, whose skill, watchfulness and valor have added Imperishable renown to the republic whose highest example Is the sturdy hero who startled the world at Manila and whose every offi officer - cer officer would have been a Dewey had op opportunity - portunity opportunity offered itself. Most of all we welcome the peace which we hope has come, which finally must come with splendor and honor that shall lift the stars and stripes to the highest place among the standards of the world's na nations." - tions." nations." Mr. Peek then introduced Archbishop Ireland of St. Paul, who received the closest attention ahd was frequently in interrupted - terrupted interrupted with applause. Then came Judge Emory Speer of Chicago. He was introduced by Chair Chairman - man Chairman Peck, who fought against him during the civil war, as of the fighting rebels that were led by Fight Fighting - ing Fighting Joe Wheeler." Judge Speer spoke as follows: President, ladies and gentlemen: A southern man. it is an anticipated - ticipated anticipated today that I should respond for the south. The sunny land of my home is very dear to me, and I shall be very glad to testify to the devotion and genuine Americanism of Its people; but now it would appear to be superflu superfluous. - ous. superfluous. Here In this great American city, where the people with pious hands gathered the ashes of the confederate dead; here, where with civic bounty they reared the funeral marble to guard and to Immortalize the sacred dust; here before numbers of that noble grand army of veterans, whose com comrades - rades comrades reverently attended on the path pathway - way pathway to the tomb, the pale, inanimate form of Winnie Davis, the daughter of confederacy: here, before those who, with sons of confederate veterans, aye, and with confederate veterans them themselves. - selves. themselves. were aligned under the starry banner of our united country against the common foe, with facts so eloquent, np tongue less than divine could add one thought to quicken the fancy or stir the soul of the Union loving pat patriot. - riot. patriot. As soon as Judge Speer had finished there were loud cries of McKinley." The president had turned to leave, but as the calls continued he returned, and coming to the front of the box spoke as follows: fellow citizens, I have been great greatly - ly greatly moved by this great demonstration. I have been deeply touched by the words of patriotism that have been ut uttered - tered uttered bv the distinguished men so elo eloquently - quently eloquently in vour presence. It is grat gratifying - ifying gratifying to all of us to know that this has never ceased to be a war of human humanity. - ity. humanity. The last ship that went out of the harbor of Havana before war was declared was an American ship, which had taken to the suffering people of Cuba the supplies furnished by Amer American - ican American charity. (Applause.) And the first ship to sail into the harbor of Santiago was another American ship bearing food supplies to the suffering Cubans. (Applause.) And I am sure it is the universal prayer of American citizens that justice and humanity and civilization shall characterize the final sentiment of peace as they have dls-

RECEIVED BY SULTAN. Emperor and Empress of Germany Ar Arrive - rive Arrive at Constantinople. Constantinople, Oct. 18. - The emperor and empress of Germany arrived here this morning. At 8.30 a. m. the German imperial yacht Hohenzollern, accompanied by the German warships Hertha and Heia and the sultan's yacht Izzedin, with the Turkish imperial commission on board, appeared oft Old Seraglio Point, and the guns of Selimich barracks thunder thundered - ed thundered a salute. The Hohenzollern anchored at 8.45 off the Dolmabagtehe palace. Soon af afterwards - terwards afterwards the emperor and empress of Germany entered the Hohenzollerns long boat and were rowed to the palace landing stage, where they were received by the sultan, who was surrounded by a brilliant suite. The meeting between the sultan and his guests was most cordial. The sul sultan - tan sultan warmly shook hands with the em emperor - peror emperor and empress, and, offering his arm to the empress, he led the way to a pavilion of the palace, where the par party - ty party had a brief rest. Emperor William engaged in an ani animated - mated animated conversation with the sultan, the grand vizier and other members of the sultan's suite. BRITAIN'S DEMAND. I The Chinese Emperor Must be Restored to His Position. London, Oct. 18. - A dispatch to a London news agency from Shanghai says: Reports from Japanese sources are in circulation here to the effect that Sir Claude Macdonald (British minister at Pekin) has informed the Chinese i government that sovereignty appertains solely to the emperor, who has been forcibly abducted and deposed, and that he must be restored to hts posi position, - tion, position, while Kank-Yu-Wei and the other reformers must be pardoned, i Falling compliance, Great Britain will [enforce these demands. A rebellion In Hu-Nan province Is certain. Foreigners at Yang-Tse ports are In great danger. Most of the resi residents - dents residents have left Chun-King, in the prov province - ince province of Se-Chuen. and foreigners at other ports are preparing for a hur hurried - ried hurried departure. THE ARENA, Paul Tyner of Denver Purchases a Con Controlling - trolling Controlling Interest in the Magazine. Boston, Oct. 18. - Paul Tyner of Den Denver, - ver, Denver, Col., has purchased a controlling interest in "The Arena," the radical review founded in Boston by B. O. Flower about 10 years ago, and within a week the delayed October number will appear under Mr. Tyner's editorial di direction. - rection. direction. The new editor's name Is fa familiar - miliar familiar to Arena readers as a frequent contributor of articles on sociological subjects, and he has written much for other publications. Before going west five years ago Mr. Tyner was engaged in newspaper work in New' York for 12 years, beginning as a reporter on the World in 1880 and attaining some repu reputation - tation reputation as a book reviewer and a spec special - ial special worker for several other New York dailies. He was a special agent of the Ohio bureau of labor statistics in 1894, when he made a report on the sweating system In Cincinnati which was ma materially - terially materially instrumental In securing remed remedial - ial remedial legislation. ON THE ROOF TOP. Two Men Quarrel and in Struggle Fall to Ground With Fatal Results. Boston, Oct. 18. - Two roofers, Pat Patrick - rick Patrick Roach, 45 years old, and married, and John Crice, 30 years of age, also married, while employed in repairing the roof of the four-story house No. 42 Hudson street, became engaged In a quarrel this afternoon, and people be below - low below saw them struggling on the roof. The men drew gradually near the edge and then, to the horror of the spectators the two rolled over and fell to the ground, a distance of 50 feet. Both were terribly injured and died a few hours later at the Emergency hospital while the surgeons were working over them. The cause of the quarrel is un unknown, - known, unknown, but it is supposed It resulted from a little dispute about the work, which had begun earlier in the day. $51,000 WORTH OF BONDS. They Were Found Secreted In An Old Closet at South Minneapolis. Minneapolis, Minn., Oct. 18. - The police today found $51,000 worth of gov government - ernment government bonds in ah old closet in South Minneapolis. They proved to be all but SSOOO of the bonds stolen from the Hardwood Manufacturing Company some two weeks ago, and had evidently been secreted by the thieves. FIRE ENGINEERS AT ST. LOUIS. St. Louis, Mo., Oct. 18. - More than 400 delegates to the 26th annual con convention - vention convention of the International Associa Association - tion Association of Fire Engineers, composed of active and retired fire chiefs in the United States and Canada, are in the city. Many are accompanied by their wives and families. Mayor Zeigenheim welcomed the chiefs to St. Louis. After President A. J. Kennedy of New' Haven. Conn., had responded, the convention organized for business. This was fire chiefs' day at the St. Louis exposition and special efforts were made to enter entertain - tain entertain the delegates. NO LONGER REQUIRED. Capt. James G. Blaine Will Be Dis Discharged - charged Discharged From Service. Washington, Oct. 18. - Capt. James G. Blaine arrived In Washington today from Manila. He has been ordered to report at home to be discharged, his services being no longer required.

THE SIXTH It Lea yes For I Home Today, i OTHERS TO FOLLOW. - _ Mass. Boys to be Granted 60 Days' Furlough. Washington, Oct. 18. - Adjt. Gen. Cor Corbin - bin Corbin tonight received from Maj. Gen. Brooke a dispatch announcing the order in which volunteer troops would leave Porto Rico for the United States. The dispatch was as follows: Ponce, Oct. 18. - The regiments move as follows: 6th Massachusetts, from San Juan. Oct. 19, on Mississippi, for Boston; 3d Wisconsin will go next on Manitoba; Lancaster's battalion of artil artillery - lery artillery next. The next regiment to go will be the 3d Illinois; the next 4th Ohio, and when the cavalry arrives the Ist Kentucky volunteers and the four vol volunteer - unteer volunteer engineer regiments. Brooke, Commanding. Gen. Corbin telegraphed to the gov governor - ernor governor of Massachusetts tonight that the 6th Massachusetts was scheduled to leave Porto Ried tomorrow, and in informing - forming informing him that upon arrival of the regiment at Boston the members would be granted a furlough of 60 days. RAILROAD SOLD. Rutland Road Passes Out of Hands of Delaware and Hudson. New York, Oct. 18 - The World will say tomorrow that papers were signed In this city today by which the Rutland railroad, running from Bellows Falls to Burlington, Vt., will pass from the con control - trol control of the Delaware and Hudson Canal Company into the hands of Percival W. Clement, William K. Vanderbilt and Dr. W. Seward Webb. The price paid for the block of controlling stock is assert asserted - ed asserted to be S3,(100,000. While the road is only 120 miles in length, it is claimed its sale to the Clement and Vanderbilt in interests - terests interests will give New England both a New York and Boston connection to western freight add passenger traffic. It is said a Une of road will be built from Burlington to Rouses Point or La Mollie Junction, where it will connect with the Ogdensburg and Lake Cham Champlain, - plain, Champlain, Canada Atlantic, Grand Trunk. Canadian Pacific and Intercolonial road. It will connect with Montreal, probably by the Grand Trunk. THAYER'S MISSION. His Duties at Victoria Seems to Have Been Misunderstood, Washington, Oct. 18. - Inquiry here develops the fact that the mission at Victoria of Capt. Thayer has been mis misunderstood. - understood. misunderstood. Instead of going there to appraise tue value of the Canadian sealing fleet, with a view of the pur purchase - chase purchase of the vessels by the United States government, the real object of the mission is to be found in the fol following - lowing following statement: Questions have arisen as to the value of the interests that will be destroyed by the abolition of pelagic sealing, and it is quite probable that experts may have been directed to ascertain the facts with a view to preventing any ex excessive - cessive excessive claims being lodged by a party in Interest. It Is improbable that our government should contemplate the purchase of such a fleet. . THE VISIT'S IMPORT. The Soir Says Muravieff Will Congratulate French Minister's Firmness* Paris, Oct. 18. - The Soir asserts that the forthcoming visit of the Russian foreign minister, Count Muravieff, to Paris will be undertaken on the in instructions - structions instructions of Emperor Nicholas, in or order - der order personally to congratulate the French foreign minister, M. Delcasse, upon the firmness he has shown in the Fashoda affair, and to arrange as to the manner in which Russia can give her support most effectively. READY FOR ELECTION. Many Conventions Held Throughout the State, Boston, Oct. 18. - The eighth Suffolk senatorial democratic convention was held this afternoon at the democratic state committee headquarters. Edward Seaver receiving the nomination for senator. Franz H. Krebs was nominated for congress tonight by the republicans of the ninth district, which is now repre represented - sented represented by Hon. John F. Fitzgerald (dem). Springfield, Oct. 18. - The democratic convention of the eighth representative district was held in Westfield today. Frank S. Dewey of Westfield and James H. Keefe of Chester were nom nominated. - inated. nominated. Lynn, Oct. 18, - In the first Essex dem democratic - ocratic democratic senatorial convention held here tonight William A. Swain received the nomination. Lowell, Oct. 18. - The seventh district democratic senatorial convention to tonight - night tonight nominated John L. Hunt. Haverhill, Oct. 18. - At the democratic senatorial convention of the fourth Es Essex - sex Essex district, held this evening. Harold F. Blake of Georgetown was nomin nominated. - ated. nominated. Malden, Oct. 18. - In the fourth Mid Middlesex - dlesex Middlesex senatorial convention tonight Samuel E. O'Donnell of Malden , was nominated by the democrats. IS A TOTAL LOSS. Halifax. N. 8.. Oct. 18. - The gales of the past few days have badly damaged the Yarmouth Steamship Company's new steamer Express, which went ashore on Bon Portage island three weeks ago. while on a passage from Yarmouth to this port. The steamer is a total loss.

The Purpose Evidently Was to Gain Sympathy. . Washington, Oct. 18. - It 1b hoped, though hardly expected by the officials here, that yesterday's proceedings be before - fore before ths peace commission at Paris marked by the greatest cleverness arid sition, and that from now on the Sparv. leh commissioners will retire gradually from their extreme position. It is recognized that their attack upon the American position was merked by the greatest cleverness and adroitness. The opinion prevails that the animating purpose of the Spaniards Is to work upon the sympathies off other European nations, while appeal appealing - ing appealing to the Interests not only of the hold holders - ers holders of Cuban bonds, but also to the holders of purely Spanish securities, which would be affeoted by sympathy. The Spanish argument, directed to showing that the United States must assume sovereignty, else the island will be left without legal status, is Inter Interpreted - preted Interpreted as being a distinct bld tor the intervention of the foreign bondhold bondholders. - ers. bondholders. The latter, according to the Span Spanish - ish Spanish hope, might be expected to call upon their own governments to aid the Span Spanish - ish Spanish cause by protesting to the United. States against the destruction of the large values represented by the Cuban, bonds owned by their own citizens. Considerations based upon equities like these have at times had great weight with international tribunals, but back of it all is apparent sh the eyes of offi officials - cials officials here a purpose to influence not so much the American peace commis commissioners - sioners commissioners as the government at Washing Washington - ton Washington directly. There has never been any question here as to the status of municipal and other local obligations based upon Cu Cuban - ban Cuban assets. As the proceeds of the bonds issued by the municipalities have presumably gone to benefit the locali localities, - ties, localities, it has never been contended here for an instant that these obligations should be repudiated. Whatever mav be the outcome of the negotiations at Paris relative to the genera! debt of Cuba, the bonds of the municipalities and such securities will retain their validity. While it is realized in official circles that the negotiations in Paris have reached what probably will be the most critical point to be passed over until the commission is face to face with the question as to what disposi disposition - tion disposition shall be made of the Philippines, there is am abiding confidence that the Spanish commissioners will not oblige the Americans to resort to extreme measures and that the negotiations will proceed with great expedition from this point.

COMPLETE Is Occupation of Porto Rico. FLAGS ARE RAISED. - Ceremony at San Juan Quiet and Dignified. San Juan de Porto Rico, Oct. 18. - Promptly at noon today the American flag was raised over San Juan. The ceremony was quiet and dignified, un unmarred - marred unmarred by disorder of any kind. The 11th regular infantry, with two batteries of the sth artillery, landed this morning. The latter proceeded to the fort, while the infantry lined up on the docks. It was a holiday for San Juan and there were many people in the streets. Rear Admiral Schley' and Gen. Gor Gordon, - don, Gordon, accompanied by their staffs, pro proceeded - ceeded proceeded to the palace in carriages, the 11th infantry regiment and band, with Troop H of the 6th United States caval cavalry, - ry, cavalry, then marched through the streets and formed in the square opposite the palace. At 11.40 a. m. Gen. Brooke, Admiral Schley and Gen. Gordon, the United States evacuation commission commissioners, - ers, commissioners, came out of the palace, with many naval officers, and formed on the right side of the square. The streets behind the soldiers were thronged with townspeople, who stood waiting in dead silence. At last the city clock struck the hour of 12, and the crowds', almost breathless and with eyes fixed upon the flag pole, watched for developments. At the sound of the first gun from Fort Morro, Maj. Dean and Lieut. Cas Castle - tle Castle of Gen. Brooke's staff hoisted the stars and stripes, while the band played "The star spangled banner." All heads were bared and the crowds cheered. Fort Morro, Fort San Cristo Cristobal - bal Cristobal and the United States revenue cut cutter - ter cutter Manning, lying in the harbor, fired 21 guns each. Senor Munoz Rivera, who was president of the recent auto autonomist - nomist autonomist council of secretaries, and other officials of the late insular government were present at the proceedings. Congratulations and handshaking among the American officers followed. Ensign King hoisted the stars and stripes on the Intendencia, but all other flags on the various public build buildings - ings buildings were hoisted by military officers. Simultaneously with the raising of the flag over the captain general's palace, many others were hoisted in different parts of the city. The work of the United States eva evacuation - cuation evacuation commission is now over, and all the reports will be forwarded to Wash Washington - ington Washington on Thursday next. The labors of both parties have terminated with honor for all concerned. The American commissioners worked without the least delay and in the most thorough and effective manner.

INDUSTRIAL COMMISSION. Two Sessions Held and Then Adjourned Until Nov. 15. Washington, Oct. 18. - The govern government - ment government Industrial commission held two sessions at the capitol today, and decid decided - ed decided to adjourn over until Nov. 15, when active work will begin. The commis commissioners - sioners commissioners organised today by the election of Senator Kyle as chairman, ex-Rep ex-Representative - resentative ex-Representative Phillips cf Pennsylvania as first vice chairman, and Representative Gardner, chairman of the house com committee - mittee committee on labor, as second vice ohatr ohatrman. - man. ohatrman. There was a strong fight made on the secretaryship, and an election to that office was deferred until No November. - vember. November. This action followed the report of the committee on permanent organization, recommending that the secretary should be a first-class statistician of pronounced ability and thoroughly ac acquainted - quainted acquainted with labor Issues. It was de decided - cided decided to establish headquarters at the Bliss building in this city, facing the capitol. The commission will have five rooms there at its disposal. Most of the first session today was devoted to speeches of members of the commission as to what should be the scope of the Investigations. At the afternoon session, the commit committee - tee committee on procedure, which will cut out the work of Lhe commission, was cre created - ated created as follows: Representative Gardi Gardiner - ner Gardiner of New Jersey, chairman; ex-Rep ex-Representative - resentative ex-Representative T. W. Phillips of Pennsyl Pennsylvania, - vania, Pennsylvania, vice chairman; Senator Penrose of Pennsylvania, S. D. N. North of Massachusetts. ex-Representatives J. M. Farquhar of Buffalo. N. Y., E. H. Smyth of Sojith Carolina and A. J. Har Harris - ris Harris of Ohio. Messrs. Conder of Michigan. C. J. Harris of North Carolina and I Ratchford of Indiana, were named as - i business commimttee to attend to all disbursements and business transac transactions. - tions. transactions. The committee adjourned late in the day until Nov. 15. when it will hold daily sessions In this city. The selection of the committees having charge of each of the five main ques questions - tions questions in the investigation was deferred until Nov. 15. The committee on pro procedure - cedure procedure will hold sessions, meantime, to frame its report. All the members of the commission attended today, except Senators Mantle and Penrose, and Rep Representatives - resentatives Representatives Lorimer and Bell.

MOST ENTHUSIASTIC. The Celebration at Ponce in Connection With Surrender of the Island. Ponce, Porto Rico, Oct. 18. - Today's celebrations in connection with the for formal - mal formal surrender of the island of Porto Rico were most enthusiastic. After the parade, the bands and various trade or organizations - ganizations organizations went to Gen. Henry's head headquarters. - quarters. headquarters. Gen. Henry in a speech said: "Alcade and citizens: Today the flag of the United States floats as an em emblem - blem emblem of undisputed authority over the island of Porto Rico, giving promise of protection to life and liberty, prosperity and the lights to worship God in ac accordance - cordance accordance with the dictates of consci conscience. - ence. conscience. The 45 states represented by the stars emblazoned on the blue field of that flag unite in Vouchsafing to you prosperity and protection as citizens of American union. Your future destiny rests largely with yourselves. Respect the rights of each other. Do not abuse the government which accords oppor opportunities - tunities opportunities to the individual advancement. Political animosities much be forgotten in unity and in the recognition of com common - mon common interests. congratulate you all in beginning your public life under new auspices free from governmental oppression and with liberty to advance your own country's interests by your united efforts." Gen. Henry then Introduced Col. John B. Castleman, who spoke with great ef effect. - fect. effect. The alcade replied in part: hope soon to see another star symbolic of our prosperity and of our membership in the great republic of states. Porto Rico has not accepted American dominion on account of force. She suffered for many years the evils of error, neglect and persecution, but she had men who studied the ques question - tion question of government and who saw In America her redemption and a guaran guarantee - tee guarantee of life, liberty and justice. There Therefore, - fore, Therefore, we came willingly and freely, hoping, hand In hand with the greatest of all republics, to advance In civiliza civilization - tion civilization and progress and to become part of the republic to which we pledge our faith forever." The town was profusely decorated with American flags.