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| Emilio Aguinaldo. |
Cortland Evening Standard, Saturday, December 31, 1898.
FILIPINO STATEMENT.
True Situation and Sentiment In the Philippines.
NOT ENEMIES TO AMERICANS.
They Are Yearning For a Peaceful Settlement of All Questions —A New Year's Greeting—General Miller's Forces at Iloilo Not Heard From by General Otis.
HONG KONG, Dec. 31.—The Filipino junta here, replying to the report of Commissioner Hardon, who was sent to the Philippines by the government of the United States to report upon the conditions there prevailing, announces the following as "Revealing the true situation and sentiment" in the Philippines:
"We deny that Aguinaldo will be satisfied if made a major general in command of five native regiments and that if this is done the national army could be disarmed and disbanded.
"We repeat our appeal for an impartial enquiry by an able commissioner and implore the American people to refrain from a hasty decision.
"The Filipino government views with alarm Commissioner Harden's proposal to impose in America a high protective tariff against Filipino products.
"Iloilo surrendered to the national army, which is the completion of the occupation of the island of Panay. There is no truth in the reported establishment of an opposition republic in the Visayas. All the officials in the Visayas hold Aguinaldo's commission.
"The Filipinos are yearning for a peaceful settlement of all questions. To their brothers across the sea, the Filipinos send greeting and earnest prayer that with the new year will come the dawn of a new era of peace, prosperity and good fellowship with the free and beneficent people of the United States. Though but an infant among nations, yet are we strong if assured of the good will of the great American nation."
LAWS FOR CUBA.
System Now In Force In the United States Is to Be Duplicated.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 31.—At the cabinet meeting nearly the entire session was consumed with the administration of the law in Cuba. It was pointed out that the multitudinous affairs incident to such an understanding could be successfully administered only by the creation of several bureaus, at the head of which would be placed men of wide experience in the particular work to which they would be assigned, all to be under the general direction of the military governor. It is proposed to duplicate in a small way and as far as practicable the systems now in force in the United States.
It is proposed to employ citizens of the island in every subordinate capacity if this can be done without detriment to the service.
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| Theodore Roosevelt. |
ROOSEVELT IN ALBANY.
Incoming and Outgoing Governors Both In the Executive Mansion.
ALBANY, Dec. 31.—Governor-elect Roosevelt, accompanied by Mrs. Roosevelt, their six children and household servants, arrived in this city on the Southwesterly limited train of the Central Hudson railroad. The party was met by William B. H. Youngs, the governor's private secretary, and Colonel G. C. Treadwell, the governor's military secretary. It was raining at the time, but in spite of that fact there were fully 300 people at the station. The trip from New York city was without incident.
Colonel Roosevelt had no announcements to make when he arrived.
The governor-elect and his family, accompanied by the two secretaries, were driven direct to the executive mansion where they were received by Governor and Mrs. Black. Both families had dinner together at the executive mansion.
TOOK OATH OF OFFICE.
Governor-elect Roosevelt and Other Officers Sworn In.
ALBANY, Dec. 31. — Governor-elect Theodore Roosevelt took the oath of office at 12:10 o'clock to-day before Secretary of State John Palmer, and a large gathering of the state officials. Succeeding the solemn pledge of Governor-elect Roosevelt to uphold the constitution of the state and to faithfully perform the duties of public trust reposed in him, four of the other six state officers who will assume duties to-morrow were sworn in. They were Secretary of State-elect McDonough, Comptroller-elect Morgan, Attorney General-elect Davies and State Treasurer-elect Jaeckel. Neither Lieutenant Governor Woodruff, nor State Engineer and Surveyor Bond were present and therefore couldn't be sworn in at that time. The ceremony was simple and without any incidents of an unusual character.
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| William McKinley. |
MCKINLEY'S PROCLAMATION
Cabled to Manila at an Expense of $1,900—Were 2,000 Words.
NEW YORK, Dec. 31.—President McKinley's proclamation setting forth the conditions under which the United States takes possession of the Philippines has been cabled to General Otis for promulgation, says The Herald's Washington correspondent.
This was done several days ago and it is assumed that General Otis has already published it and taken steps to give it the widest possible circulation throughout the islands. The proclamation is about 2,000 words in length and was cabled to Manila at an expense of $1,900. It is modelled on the one issued by General Shaffer at Santiago when this government took possession there, but has been much simplified.
Home rule, under the supreme direction of the United States government, is by the terms of the proclamation to be given to the Filipinos in the fullest sense. It promises that they will be accorded a voice in local government and that the Filipinos shall be eligible to official positions. They will be given a fair judiciary, freedom of speech and of the press.
THE A. O. H. BALL.
Entrancing Music and a Large Crowd Made Every One Happy.
The large ballroom in the Taylor hall block was filled with a merry throng last evening on the occasion of the fourth annual ball of the Ancient Order of Hibernians. The crowd was large, about 170 couples being in attendance, but the floor was never crowded, thanks to the efficiency of the floor committee headed by Hugh Corcoran. McDermott's orchestra of eight pieces furnished the most entrancing music, and the dancers glided over the crashed floor with a nimbleness and freedom that could be produced only by the best music.
The grand cakewalk at the opening of the ball was participated in by six couples, and was won by Mr. Timothy Murphy of Ithaca and Miss Lena Waters of Cortland. The judges were C. H. Buell, and Patrick Ready of Corning. The supper was served in Empire hall by the ladies of the Altar society.
Union Farewell Services.
A union farewell service for Rev. Adelbert Chapman, the retiring pastor of the First Baptist church, will be held in that church to-morrow night, the other churches uniting in the service being the First M. E., the Presbyterian, the Congregational and the Memorial Baptist. Addresses will be made by the various pastors present and a farewell address by Rev. Mr. Chapman.
Memorial Tribute.
Mrs. Cyrena Stevens died at the home of her daughter Mrs. Aaron Williams, 103 River-st., Cortland, Dec. 12, 1898. The funeral was held at the home on Thursday, Dec. 15, at 11 o'clock, conducted by Rev. J. C. Auringer of Killawog, a nephew of the deceased. A number of relatives from out of town were present.
Oh, mother, thy gentle voice is hushed.
Thy warm true heart is still;
And on thy pale and peaceful face
Is resting death's cold chill.
Thy hands are clasped upon thy breast
We have kissed thy marble brow.
And in our aching hearts we know
We have no mother now. ***
Death of Mr. Hitchcock.
Mr. Homer L. Hitchcock died at 11 o'clock last night at the home of Mr. Charles H. Munson on Homer-ave. There was no special cause for the decease except a general breaking down of the whole system due to advanced years. His age was 86 years, 3 months and 18 days.
Mr. Hitchcock was born in 1812, and has lived in Homer and Cortland nearly all his life. He is survived by three sons: A. E. Hitchcock of Cortland, E. F. and George H. of New York City, by a sister Mrs. L. Church of Cazenovia, also by two granddaughters, Mrs. E. B. Richardson of Cortland and Miss Ione Hitchcock of New York City and by five grandsons, L. O. Hitchcock of York, Pa., Geo. E., Lloyd E. and Harry H. Hitchcock of this place and Percy and Eugene Hitchcock of New York City.
The funeral arrangements are not yet made.
Loope-Gallup.
A very pretty wedding occurred at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. F. A. Gallup of Homer, Dec. 28 at 2 o'clock when their daughter, Emily Natalie, was united in marriage with Dr. Arthur M. Loope of Newfield, formerly of Cortland.
The bride was becomingly attired in white cassimere with pearl trimming and wore pink and white roses. The bridal couple was preceded by the sister of the groom, Miss Kith Loope, who acted as flower girl and the ceremony was performed under an arch of evergreens and holly by Rev. J. A. Hungate of Homer. The presents were numerous and costly.
The out-of-town guests were from Cortland, Genoa, Navarino, Syracuse and New York. The happy couple succeeded in eluding a majority of the guests and left on the northbound train for parts unknown.
A SIX O'CLOCK DINNER.
Mrs. M. H. Yale and Mr. William T. Yale Entertain.
Mrs. M. H. Yale and son William T. Yale who is soon to leave for New York to engage in the practice of law, gave a very delightful and elaborate 6 o'clock dinner at their home, 40 Prospect-st., last evening. The guests were cordially welcomed by Mrs. Yale and Mr. Yale and shortly after 6 o'clock found their appointed places about the tables. After a couple of hours spent in discussing the most excellent menu, the remainder of the evening was passed at a tournament, an original and novel idea of Mr. Yale for the entertainment of his guests, which proved very pleasing and in which the luck, skill and knowledge of each individual played a part in determining the results. At the close of the tournament the score showed that first honors among the ladies belonged to Miss Adell O. Clark and among the gentlemen to Mr. E. B. Lovell, to whom the prizes were awarded.
The guests were: Misses Cornelia A. and Mary H. White, Lena B. and Nellie L. Conable, Anna O. Collins, Jennie M. White, Anna L. Place, Anna W. Blackmer, Grace Stoker, Ida L. Peck, K. Louise Tanner, Adell O. Clark, and Messrs. E. B. Lovell, A. L. Bouton, Rufus E. Corlew, Halsey M. Collins, L. S. Ingalls, A. B. Freeman, A. L. Clark, Manrice L. Farrell, H. E. Howes, and Chas. H. White.
PAGE TWO—EDITORIALS.
It was a great year, 1898, for this nation. Consider the trade returns. See the nations of the Old World coming to buy not only our grain and agricultural implements, steel rails, ship plates, manufactured warships, electric motors, automobile carriages, pig iron and even steel plate for tinning! Then, see the flag flying In the West Indies, the mid-Pacific and the far East! The American eagle never was so proud a bird as at the present time.
The Eureka Chemical Egg Preserver Co.
This Cortland concern is doing business with brighter prospects every day. Wherever their preserving compound is being used its success is remarkable, and its reputation is increasing accordingly. We have recently tested some eggs to which this process of preserving was applied, three months ago, and which have been in our possession ever since, which were as fresh and fine flavored when cooked as the newly laid article. Should results continue as satisfactory as they have been—and there seems no reason why they should not—there ought to be large profits in the business.
BREVITIES.
—Wish you a happy New Year.
—Monday will be a legal holiday and the banks and some stores will be closed.
—The choir of St. Mary's Catholic church will repeat the Christmas music, Sunday, Jan. 8.
—New display advertisements to-day are—Glann & Clark, Gold Seal Rubbers, page 6; McClure's Magazine, page 7.
—The next regular meeting of the hospital board will be held at the hospital on Tuesday next, Jan. 3, at 3 o'clock P. M.
—The usual New Year's morning prayer-meeting will be held at the Congregational church to-morrow morning at 9:30 o'clock.
—Dennis C. Hutchins left Cazenovia Monday for Cortland where he expects a position with the Wickwire company.—Cazenovia Republican.
—The subject of the meeting of the University Center at the Normal building next Monday evening at 8 o'clock will be "The Times of Queen Elizabeth."
—There will be a regular meeting of Grover Relief corps next Tuesday, Jan. 3, at 2:30 P. M. The corps desires to begin the new year with a full attendance.
—Henry Harvey, the colored tramp from West Virginia, was yesterday afternoon sentenced by Justice of the Peace John H. Kelley to thirty days in the county jail.
—A railroad laborer on the Lehigh Valley, claims to have found gold while digging a post hole for a railroad fence near Moravia. Several well-known mineralogists are looking into the story.—Ithaca Journal.
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