The Butler Weekly Times Newspaper, April 7, 1898, Page 6

PREPARING TO DEPART PRESIDENTS POLICY. Mr. McKinley toRecommend Armed Intervention in Cuba. SUCCOR FOR THE STARVING PEOPLE. European Powers Cannot Agree on Media- tion—Efforts Made to Have Congress Support the President's Plan— Treasury in a Good State. Wasuinetox, April 6.—That the president’s message will go to congress to-day was the best information ob- tainable in Washington yesterday evening, though the kaleidoscope of international events appears to be moving so rapidly at Madrid as to make possible some new and remark- able change in the aspect of affairs that will prevent this statement hold- ing good. The message is ready, makes about 7,000 words and has been approved by the cabinet. As was stated in Associated press dispatches Saturday night and again last night, it recommends armed intervention (but so far as known without stating that this should be immediate) by the United States to prevent hostilities and succor for the starving people. It makes an argument against recogni- tion of independence at this time and leaves it clear that, in the opinion of the administration, it is the duty of this government to Supervise the af- fairs of the istand until, in the light of fulier and later knowledge, a stable government can be established. The attitude of congress on this policy can- not be foretold in advance of its offi- cial promulgation in the president’s message. The day has been prolific of reports of mediation on the part of the Eu- ropean powers, but a summary of all the news on this point is that their in- terference would be unacceptable to the government of the United States. The safety of Gen. Lee, of consuls and other Americans in Cuba is a mat- ter of eoncern to the state department, and the withholding of the message until they could be brought home has been considered, but advices from Gen. Lee indicate that this would take some time and apparently showed that he did not share fully in the apprehension felt here. At the capitol yesterday, tremen- dous efforts were made to have congress support the outlined policy of the president. A general belief was ex- pressed when the house adjourned that a majority of the house commit- tee on foreign affairs was ready tosup- port Mr. McKinley’s plan, and the impression prevailed that ® resolution in line with the recommendations of the president would be reported from the com- mittee. There isa great deal of un- certainty regarding the senate com- mittee. An important conference of conservative senators was held during ing the day, when it was determined that, in case the foreign relations com- mittee did not report in accordance with the president’s recommendations, there would be a long debate upon the resolutions reported and unanimous action by the senate could not be ex- pected. THE TREASURY IN A GOOD STATE. Wasnineton, April 6.—‘tWhile the sarily been much in evidence in the making of preparations for the possi- bly impending conflict between the United States and Spain,” said Assist- ant Secretary Vanderlip, ‘‘The treas- ury department has not been behind quite as essential as battleships, name- ly, the national finances as they relate to war.” Continuing, he stated: Fortunately, at no time since the civil war has the United States treasury occupied so strong a position as it does now, with the ex- ception, possibly, of the surplus ef 1885-90 ‘The ciroylation statement of the treasury de- partmeat, issued April 4, shows that we have &n enormous stock of gold in the country, al- ‘most $730,000,000. Of this amount the United States treasury holds 175,000,000 net gold We Bre $75,000,000 above the traditional reserve Maintained for the redemption of the United States notes and the notes of 180, and the tendency is toward an increase at the rate of €200,000 a day. About 10 per cent of the cus- toms receipts are being pald in gold. With respect to prospective legisla- tion increasing the tax on beer and other articles, it is said that fortunate- anticipate an Increase in tax by heavy purchases of stamps prior to the actual production of the beer. THE POPE’S EFFORTS. Et Is Said That He N: Had Any Hope of navy and war departments have neces- in giving close attention to what is ly legislation can be so framed that brewing interests will not be able to "BRAN IN FATAL DUEL. Editor of Iconoclast Kills a Man and is Himself Killed. Shooting Takes Place on the Streets ot Waco, Texas.—Due to Baylor Troubles. Dallas, Tex, April 1—A bulletin from Waco, Tex, says: W. O. Brann, editor of Brann’s Iconoclast, killed Thomas Davis, a real estate man, this evening and was himself fatally shot, being wounded three times. The tragedy was a street duel growing outof the old Baylor uni- versity feud and mobbing of Brann, and the later killing of the Harris brothers and wounding of Judge Gerald, several months ago Two outsiders were wounded by stray bullets from Davis’ pistol. A motorman on an electric street rail- way car was shot in the knee, and a musician had the instep of his left foot shattered. The Times correspondent learas at 9 o'clock to-night by along dis- tance telephone interview with the police department at Waco the fol- lowing details of the tragedy, the statement being made by an cfiicial of the department: The shooting occurred about 6 o'clock, near an alley om Fourth street, between Franklin and Austin streets and not more than ha'f a block frem where Judge Geralda few months ago killed the two Harris brother, himself losing an arm, asa result of the old Brann-Baylor feud. BRANN SHOOTS AS HE FALLS Brann was proceeding homeward from his office. He and Davis met, apparently unexpectedly to each other. The men were not heard to speak. Davis drew a revolver and opened fire. Brann fell, but com- menced shooting as he sank to the street. Davis also continued to shoot, both men emptying their pistols in less than ten seconds’ time and before anybody could get to them. When the shooting had ceaced and help reached the prostrated duellists, both were unconscious and believed to be dead. They were conveyed to their respective homes. Surgeons in attendance said life was still in them, but that neither man could live through the night. Brann is shot through the left lung, the ball coming out at the back, and in the left leg and foot. Davis was hit five times, three bullets taking effect in his breast, one in the right thigh and another in the right leg. At first it was stated that the April Iconoclast had bitterly oriti- oized Davis. It is learned, however, that the Iconoolast for April, although due to be cut to-day, has not yet been issued, and the public knows nothing of its contents. It is surmised, however, thet Davis had been informed in advance tbat he was to be assailed in its pages. The two men are known to have had ill- feeling toward each other, for several months, since the Brann-Baylor troubles were at their height. BRANN'S FUNERAL LARGE. Waco, Tex., April 3,—The Brann funeral to-day was the largest ever seen in Waco. The floral offerings were magnificent and profuse. It is believed now that the Brann- Baylor feud ig at an end. It has already cost four lives, wounded X2OOOSOOOSOOOOOOOSSOOOOOOORE ‘SENATORS FOR WAR. SPLENDID ARRAY ——OF—_ Men's all Wool Suits$6,00 Bverything in Keadiness at Spanish sulate in New York for Immedigts Leave Taking. be \ Several Speeches Made Favoring | Armed Intervention in Cuba. ¥ copying doc. ks and gett diness for imme, g- Members of no's family | SUNDRY CIVIL APPROPRIATION BILL. IO Debate on Forest Reserves—Dull Day in the House—Nv Oatbreaks on the Cuban was laid bef | and its author to eacy of it. |aster. upon : tor Tu practically based his speech, he clared thatno reasonable man cou fail to realize that the battleship was destroyed through cowardice fidy of Spanish s who, by their action, made the government re- | Sponsible for the crime. A brief but pointed stat position on the Cuban « then made by Senator Harris, of Kan- | sas. He had prepared his speech, which he read from the manuscript. After re- viewing the tion of the United States and S with reference to Cuba, he maintained t for a long Satin piped French faced, none better. Question—Evening Session for ie to their Private Pension Bills. ; en busily householg | Wasnixeton, days. Itig tion offered b: ‘ York e ington, de Ate W assume tirs of the Spanish ts not denied ag ate METHODIsTs, are equal to any custom suit you pay $15.00, RADICAL at $10. We give you a selection never shown by any house’ in Bates. IN OUR BOYS DEPARTMENT our variety and prices are extremely low. este Suits for Little Fellows ages 3 to 8 Discus: wh er POOODOOOOODIOSNS The New York Conference Demands the Expulsion of All the Spantards from Cuba. and per- New Yor, Ap In the New . district conference of the Meth. Episeoy conference the com e€ on state the country submit. the Hispano-Amen it was adopted bya report demands Spaniards from Cuba, ndictment of ten counts, h inelude the insult to Presi- POX | | ent of his tion was ted a long report « ican situation, vote of to the expulsion of under a and POODIONX time this country had been fully justi- | dent McKinley and the people of the fied in enforcing her demands by] United States contained in Minister a i armed intervention. He declared that! DeLome’s letter and the criminal our wrath was a righteous wrath and| permissive if not ordered destructi 4 i : r e ier teat ieceroabibad t ‘Struction { tt our action would not in any sense be] of the Maine. The report also ex. In conclusion, he said that a revenge. sresses ‘“‘confiden J it just war promotes all that is highest |Pourage and eftic bs "ihe coal and best in national life. dent.” i BOYS K NEF PANT | N Senator Kennedy, of Delaware, fol- a Scenes o Gane lowed with a strong appeal for the in- Torex A, ans, peers “oes dependence of the Cubans. Senator Chandler, of New Hamp- shire, then submitted some remarks. He said the United States ought to im- mediately declare war against Spain and to maintain that war until the people of Cuba are made free from Spanish starvation and cruelty and the government of the island finally established as an independent repub- lie. The reasons for declaring war are apparent to the world. Senator Turpie, of Indiana, member of the foreign relations committee, followed Senator Chandler. He said it was the duty of the American con- gress to intervene for the Cuban repub- lic. The United States had main- : a tained a blockade for Spain at a great Jefferzon City Tribune, 30.—Mr.| cost. The aoumbniest ot Gate oaeht Budd Starke, brother of Warden| to be recognized, maintained and sup- Starke, left at noon today for tke| Ported: Senator Turpie said it had : cost us millions to shut off the supply | gold fields of Alaska. He will go to| of ammunition which would have ¢ Seattle and from there follow the| abled the Cuban government to secure same route taken by Mr. Conrath, its freedom. i 5 The senate then resumed considera- Mr. Lohman and their associates| tion of the sundry civil appropriation from this city. Mr. Starke expects bill, taking up the amendment sug- —Shameful Use of Influence. ES the Ji Pb City b P aks gested by the committee, vacating the | Join the Jefferson City boys in a few) executive order of February 22, 1807, Washington, D. C, April 3.—A | weeks and will carry letters to them| setting aside large tracts of lands in vouieble object lesson as to the|from their friends bere. Many the western states for forest reserva- motive of the peace patriots who are Thomas, member of the Kansas board of pardons, says that in case of war with Spain he is in favor of releasing all the convicts in the Kansas prison serving time under a life or death sen« tence, and sending them to the front, where the fight is the thickest. Then, after the war is over he would issue a full pardon to each who could prove he killed a Spaniard. If the convict couldn’t prove it, Thomas would have him sent back to prison. Tweed goods $1.00 and better grades up to $4.50. Dun’t pass us, we save you money. Joe Meyer, The Clothier. X Easter Novelties in Hats, Shirts and Neckwear. POOMOOOOOOOCN HOCK, To Fortity Sabine Pass. Wasuineton, April 6.—Representa- tive Cooper, of Texas, has won a splendid victory for Sabine pass, Secretary Alger, of the war depart. ment, has agreed to thoroughly for- tify Sabine pass right near the site of Dick Downing’s old fort. At least six modern rapid fire guns and probably seven will be put in position. Thus fortified, Sabine pass will have its ex- tensive commerce safe from possible loss from Spanish vessels in the event of war. FOOOOOIOOGOGIOGOOOGO OO OOOO OOO OOOO ELKINS CALLED DOWN HARD. { TRIES TO SELL COAL TO THE NAVY. Is Inferior Stuff—Commodore Bradford Re- fuses It—Elkins Hints at His Removal “Coin” Harvey 1 pital Cuicaco, April 6.—William Hope Harvey, known generally throughout the country as *‘Coin” Harvey, and a pioneer promoter of the free silver ut in the Presbyterian a he underwent an op- eration for acute appendicitis. The only fear for him is that he has so overtaxed his system by hard work that a relapse may set in unexpectedly. Uncle Sam Would Not Remove the Fleet. WAsuINGToN, April 6.—The state- ment was made by a public man in close touch with the administration that the effort to secure a settlement of the war between Spain and the in- surgents through an armistice had come to a definite conclusion and that the failure was due to the refusal of the government of the United States to remove its fleet from Key West. z tions. The amendment was consid- friends of Mr. Starke, both here and| ecredon the basis of Senator Chandler's hovering about the departments like oa ° cess in hi aril so as to limit the revocation to a year. vultures was given today when | s perilous venture. Mr. After an extended debate, Senator companied by his father in-law, for-| will take his uncle’s position at the =o ss committee amendment adopt- mer Senator Henry G. Davis, called | prison slaughter house. sap oa heat iN oh grant of the Northern Pacific Railroad equipment bureau of the navy. company and allowing purchasers to Senator Elkins and his father in elsewhere was also agreed to. The sundry civil bill was then laid aside | the erection in this city of a monu- modore Bradford for the purpose of ment to the late Albert Pike, to be elsewhere, wish him abundant suc | suggestion amending the amendment Senator Elkins of West Virginia, ac- | Dryden Starke, a son of the warden, | Chandler's amendment was defeated An amendment affecting the land on Commodore Bradford of the! poten Hee eee ee select equal quantities of public lands law have large coal possessions in| O West Virginia They called on Com- and a joint resolution providing for presented to the United States by the Ignored the Election Law. securing from him a contract for the ceal mined in their own towns, | A Scottish Rite Masons of the south- _ TOPEKA, Kan., April 6. Attorney : fs ern jurisdiction of this country, was] General Boyle has received informa- called Elkins and Davis. adopted. tion that at the municipal election at Lecompton the people entirely ignored the Australian ballot law and held the election under the oldsystem, Mr. Boyle says that the election is there- fore void, and the successful candi- dates are not entitled to the offices. The senate then, at 4:05 p. m., went into executive session and soon there- after adjourned, the relations of the United States with Spain being the uppermost topic considered. THE HOUSE. WasuINGTON, April 6.—The crowds which thronged the galleries of the house yesterday were disappointed. Commodore Bradford explained | that the department desired the very best coal, and that was the kind be had ordered and intended to order when more is needed. “The coal we have is just as good,” said Senator Elkins. New Goods. Have rastocked my store with new goods, everything new and fresh. We want all your chickens at 6c alb. Two Persons Burned to Death. Prescort, Ariz., April 6.—Fire at Con- gress mining camp destroyed nearly “Does if analyze as well?” said| W® “ “ “ butter 1230, 15¢| There were no outbreaks of any kind | every business house in what is known We « “ “ eggs “ % dex. on the floor on the Cuban question. | as lower town. There was no water Commodore Bradford. yee Mas be - The whole day was spent on the pri-| and the fire spread rapid Loss, $40,- “It may not analyze as well,” re- ce cash trade vate calendar, with the result that sev-| 000. James Vidante etor of the i - . 3? Because we will give you} eral bills were passed, among them| Silver Dc saloon, woman plied ex-Senator Davis, “but it g one to pay the heirs of John Rc named Ger as Graham, more groceries for your money; be- cause we will give you honest weight and honest counts all the time. the shipbuilder, $330,000 on a claim which has been pending a dozen years, and another to pay O. C. Bosbyshell were burned to ¢ brings just as good results.” “You know very well it doesn’t,” Secretary She said the commodore warmly. ‘You! presi Pepe vie New York, April etary of | f perintendent of the Philadelphia] .,7\° ee © Sasi hees aa know very well the British govern- eee ee you ag an inducement to| mint, $:7,000 extracted from the gold ee heer eek we e ment sent over here to get the kind = pie ervey by a weighing clerk. forthcoming re be 50 tb flour, guaranteed, that knocks t five o'clock the house recessed amet RTS document of coal I am talking about ” until eight p. m., the evening session being devoted to p: he 5 sent to a congré them all out for $1.10 or 100 i te pension bills. Davis and Elkins hinted at the; Successful Delay—Now Work- ing for Delay. eleven men, made four widows and : i for $2 15| The Dill introduced by Representative oe ent eee & ’ : di value of proper influence if exerted Ske ae a Besdevist’ granting ae ine aie yof the American ae April 6—The Rome — sixteen orphan children Out of this| in behalf of a naval offieer. Lana ota coffee 25/1. Robinson, of Centralia, Kan., was | “Both the pope and Cardinal Rampol- number Mrs. Brann is the only one Commodore Bradford slightly in- b if rowo sugar 1 00 passed. Mrs. Robinson is the w lo, papal secretary, declare that they | Who is left eomfortably, so far as dignant, declared he had no use for 10 ib navy beans 25 | of Ae Bonnaces setigen never had any illusion about me-|finances ere concerned. She willlinfuence, that he was at the depart. 10 tb rolled oat flakes 95| marine service, who was drow diation, knowing that the United a a a ae States would reject it and that, any- : way, it would cause bad blood between Catholics and Protestants there. In ment’s service for anything it might You can't overstock us with butter, chickens and eggs, want all you require of him, and just at present is he was anxicus to get good eoal for sire continue to bave controlling interest in the Iconoclast. Mr. Reedy of St. Louis will act as editor for her. Terrible Tragedy in Texas BROWNSVILLE, Tex., April 6 lings and a lynching happened kil Was? sesewevrenvar- Ef vatic: ! odes sagt oto ae ta —_ the navy without reference to his| 3 cans best sugar corn 25 | within three-quarters of an hour “Ppaazing, the intervention of the pope! Reported 200 Lives Lost. _| pereonall intercste. a 25) snd bis brother, Felipe Cabt { Picatholicism in America. The pope'’s|. Girard, Ill., April 3.—A telephone| The peace patriots intimated that | aa oards 15c, 20¢, 25c | a constable, were shot d i ly object now is to gain time, so| message has been received here from|his removal from the bureau of | ts good soap 25/Guellen. Guellen was a F oe Spain and America may re- Shawneetown, IIl., saying that at equipment might not be an impossi- | ti axle aia 25} ane nie A potted ope j 4:30 o'clock this afternoon the levee | bility. in Side iba 7| Guellen im in } RSE Aten eee ‘batlinahtp above the city broke and og city ia| “¥ou can not get me relieved too | Bee. Queensware. Glassware | cae 4 exes sailed for Hampton roads to-|inundated. The wafer had backed | Quickly,” retorted Bradford. “Go| 0nd everything you want at $ook/| ce cooler comiae bottom prices. The new powder hoisting ap- tus was tested yesterday and the iprovements were found highly satis- to the secretary and bave me remov- | . We do not bate you | box ed if you wish. J have no desire to, °° °7¢ article and swindle you on/| | the next; we give you a equare deal jay. was taken back up for five miles and rushed down | upon the city like a tidal wave. Elections in Nebraska. tory. With the aid of the new ap- i emain in this burea Avy detail Lrscor. ees the guns can now be firea| After the message was received ara = is bur . i mae eo around, and all the time. Our electes th bree times in the same time it former-| telephone and telegraphic communi-| Will satisfy me. Is eine eee motto is to give h ae : | day y took to fire them once. cation with Shawneetown was gud-| duty at this time. & OST EE OOO eee eecteaee af to | honest counts, and if at any time! ¥ | iy time! the party growi Pospipoonace — sche _—- | you find anything short let us know| ment t . “it and we will be glad to make it) *P°Ps!>! good. Respectfully, | over the state, where | W. G. WOMACK & CO, x | j | ans made gains in some of the | notably at Hastings and Norfolk. denly cut off, which tends to confirm the report. Nothing more has been! learned. |Commodore Bradford waa fully an It is rumored that over 200 lives| hour recovering his usual amiable lost. frame of mind. : Minnesota City Elections. i Sr. Pact, Minn., April 6—A large | humber of Minnesota towns held ele~ iS yesterday, but in most cases party limes were not drawn. A few owns voted on the liquor question -#pnd so far as known all favored license. Re | loons was the main $573.95; buteb- Receipts, 30; mariet ative muttons, 1400G4 75; lambs, #500 towns where party lines.w