Evening Star Newspaper, August 30, 1899, Page 1

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BUCKEYE DEMOCRATS ee Allegiance Affirmed to Free Silver, at 16 to 1, and the Chicago Platform, AN APOTHEOSIS OF W. J. BRYAN Platform Denounces Trusts, !m- perialism and Foreign Alliances. MLEAN MEN CONTROL ed HALL, Zanesville, Ohio, ).—Memurial Hall was packed Mr. W. 8. Thomas, chairman of the state committee, today called convention to order. In the open- prayer, Very Rev. L. F. Kearney prayed most earnestly for the deliverance of the Filipines from “the brute force” now being inflicted upon them. The prayer was so radical and forcible throughout that it brought forth rounds of most vociferous applause, W. 8. Thomas made an address of some length on the work of the last campaign and the great contest that was to be waged in the year preceding the presidential clec- tion. Judge W. P. Mooney, temporary chair- man of the convention, was then introduced and was received with a great ovation. A Vigorous Proclamation. Judge Mooney spoke at length. He said, among other things, the following: “There will be today no contest as to the platform declarations which our party shall make. There {s no difference of opin- ion. The @emocratic party of Ohio stands squarely upon every plank of the Chicago platform of 1806. We believed it then and we belleve it now. “The people who sent us here do not be- lieve in a double standard of democracy. In 1896 the test was, ‘Are you loyal to the John R. McLean. platform? and that is the Ohio test today. “The reaffirmation of the ional piat- form does not ninate and does not fail to both recognize and emphasize that we demand the free and unlimited coinage of both gold and silver, at the ratio of 16 to 1, Without waiting for the consent er assist- © of any nation on earth. We believe that the de: country in 1 lished by fraud end crime; that the action Was taken without any demand from or consent by »ple of the United States, we decline to belfeve that have flowed cr will flow from procured a da. Until ace in the E will stand by the jonetization of was accom- 3 proper ratic party orm. The Trasts Arraigned. “The money question fa not, he in this camp er, the Everything, Oo peanu from steel from straw board to cans to tobacco, from ng gum, has been organ- these ag: to control fons of prices and to ics they nent repul the Bec too m wer in the inst er, pre y' does it who try of officers f the coun- 1 that their rchase an¢ we in: as now to be ¥ so acquired Alliance Alleged. ean part for, if, in- red into, an Anglo-American democratic to adopt for the United any subject of governmental an polic “Imperialism “In condemning the ism, we in no manner abandon soldiers in the fleld. But at the same time, when- ever a pu trust-controlied a ministration flag or forces against a people fighting the God-given right to rule themselves, whenever the sum total of a pe ng is that they desire to be free, it will be the duty of th party to be brave enough pretense. im that there sh: Condemned. doctrine of imperial- Du I be beneath no slaves, no subjects, no colo- not be citizens, and, lest we roclaim it now. We affirm the Philippines, as at conducted, ts one of-criminal ag- Apothcosis of Bryan. “fhe importance of the campaign this r must not be underestimated. This fs the ye triumph of 1900 fon and democracy's e made up of the * present admin- lencies and blunders. 7 lidate for the presiden year appears in the resolution every convention held by the democracy tls year in the state of Ohio. True to the people, devoted to their interests, gifted of with wisdom to discern the right and pos- sessed of eloquence and courage to declare defend it, the exponent of every prin- declared to be democratic, the un- mpromising foe to all at variance with the people’s best interest, the unquestioned leader of a reunited democracy, his name trembles upon your lips and trust and con- fidence in his honesty and capacity abide in your hearts; an ideal candidate, stronger in defeat than his opponent in victory, he is demanded by the democracy of Ohio and the democracy of the country as our stand- ard bearer in 190—William Jennings Bryan. Under the banner of the democ- racy we enlist with him as our leader, and this day’s work will make an appropriate and fitting beginning for next year, when at that great tribunal of the people's will— the ballot box—-the error of 1896 will be corrected and the ill-considered and un- just judgment then rendered will be re- versed. McLean Men Get First Blood. After the adoption of rules the reports on credentials were presented. The majority report was in accord with the dispatches of last night, with the exception of High- land county, from which county it was recommended that the anti-McLean delega- tion be seated. ‘The minority report related only to Cuya- hoga county and recommended the seating of the Wilson delegation instead of the Saien-McKay delegates. The most bitter speeches were made on both sides, with yells from the gallery. The counties were called after viva voce votes were disputed, and the vote to substi- tute the minority report for the majority report resulted—d41 yeas, 380 nays. The result of this baliot caused quite a stir, as it. was the first open test of strength. Some McLean men voted “yes, elthough his managers were trying to linc up all thelr men against the minority re- port. All of the field against McLean voted in the affirmative. The majority report was then adopted and the reports on permanent organiza- tion and resolution were adopted Platform of Similar Tone. The following ts an abstract of the state democratic platform: “We heartily reaffirm the entire Chicago platform of 1896, and we especially empha- size the financial plank therein, and we continue to demand the free and unlimited coinage of silver ind gold as equal in primary money at the rate of 16 to 1, in- dependent of all other nations in the world. “The Hon. Wm. J. Bryan still retains our entire confidence and we demand his renomination in 1900. “We recognize the solemn fact that our government cannot be both republican and imperial. “We stand fn line with Washington, Jef- ferson, Jackson, Lincoln, Grant and all other American patriots, living and dead, in desiring the perpetuity of our republic. Imperialism and Foreign Alliances. “We are radically and unalterably op- posed to imperialism in the United States of America. When we have solved some of the race problems that confront us at home, then, by example, we can proclaim the blessings that flow from free institu- tions and thus procure ‘benevolent assim- flation “without” criminal aggression.’ “We are opposed to entangling alliances with foreign kingdoms and empires. “We commend the action of Congress in declaring that our war with Spain was for humanity and not for conquest. “We proudly recognize the valor and glorious achievements of our gallant sol- diers and sailors from Bunker Hill to this very hour, as being among the most thrill- ing and ‘glorious in the history of the world, but we profoundly regret that American soldiers are being unlawfully used in the name of Iiberty, to crush and destroy dawning republicanism in the orient, and we denounce the secret and fous alliance now in evidence between gland and the republican administration whereby this natlon may become involved in war with foreign nations. Independence for Cubans and Filipi- nos. “We demand that the Cubans and Fili- pinos not only be permitted but encour- aged to establish independent republics, de- riving all of thelr governmental powers from the consent of the governed. “We denounce the republican party for its thirty-eight 's of abject subserviency to the shipy of Great Britain, and we denounce the Hanna-Payne ship- ping bill, which, !f enacted into further Shackle our interes “We are in favor of maintaining our splendid and efficient navy. A large stand- army in our republic {s a menace to lib- Initiative and Referendum. We favor tie initlative and referendum, the passage of the eight-hour labor law, the more rigid inspection of mines and workshops, the prohibition of sweatshops and the abolition of the contract system of prison labor. re that all uw wful combina- pital are the legitimate fruits of ndard and other corrupt repub- tion on questions of the tariff, and we demand that all articles th of which are controlle placed on the free li Attorney Gen hotby the s them, r hus refu: United States d the attorney g tutes of the and comm ral of Ohio for his earnest efforts to enforce the statutes of Ohio against such illegal combinations, and pledge the nominee of this convention for attorney general to the enforcement of the statutes of the state against them. tion by Direct Vote. “Political bosses are to be detested and are inimical to our form of government. Bosses represent simply a concentration of political power, or a ring. They live and exist through Jobs and schemes loaded upon the taxpayers. Y substitute their rule in the party for the rule of its voter: select the nominees, who, if elected, their tools and administer their official pow- s in the interest of their boss, and not for the people. The republican’ party in Ohio is now in such control. “We recommend constitutional amend- ment providing for the election of Pri dent, Vice President and United States sen- ators by a direct vote of the people. ations by the ry to insure the success of the centennial to be held at Toledo. McLean Men Carry Everything. The vote on the admission of the majority report on credentials was 437 yeas and 303 noes. The Cuyahoga d@egation was still prohibited from voting on this ballot. With the its Cuyahoga votes added to the the Mclean men then had 493 to 809 the combined opposition and took every- thing without further contest. The report of the committee on perma- nent organization as decided on last night amended so as to make permanent the temporary organization. This continued Thomas J. Cogan as secretary, as well as Judge Mooney as chairman, and left the anti-McLean men without representation. +++ Personal Mentfon. Major James L. Lusk, corps of engineers, has resumed his duties in the War Depart- ment, after a month's vacation at the sea- re and in the mountains. ptain Joseph E. Kuhn, one of the as- sistants of the chief of engineers, has gone to Atantic City for a short vacation. Db. S. Ward and Dr. G. F. Johnston have returned to thelr dutles at the Treasury Department after thirty days at Swamp- scott and the north shore of Massachu- setts. Mr. and Mrs. John C. Hesse of 508 A street southeast have returned from a tour of Europe, having been absent four months. ——$<$_- —_—___. Did Not Return Today. Attorney General Griggs did not return to Washington today, as expected, and it is now thought that he will not come back until the early part of next week. FIDELITY REWARDED) REBELS CLOSINGIN ON IMUS! TRANSVAAL TROUBLE Enlisted Men Designated for Com- missions, OFFICERS OF VOLUNTEER REGIMENTS Those Who Served Faithfully in “the Spanish War. THEIR HONORABLE RECORDS —_+___ In consideration of faithful service ren- dered as enlisted men the Secretary of War has designated the following for appoint- ment in the volunteer regiments. (The numbers following the names indicate the regiment to which assigned, To be first lieutenants—John ©, Hemphill, 4ist Regiment, age thirty years, first ser- geant, Troop F, 7th Cavalry; third enlist- ment; record, excellent; Michael H. Barry, 39th Regiment; age, thirty-three years; reg- imental quartermaster sergeant, Ist Caval- ry; serving third enlistment; record, excel- lent; wounded at battle of San Juan, July 1; Thomas Ryan, 40th Regiment; age, forty years; first sergeant, Troop K, 1st Cavalry; fourth enlistment; record, excellent; badly wounded at Las Guasimas; Philip Powers, 43d Regiment; age, thirty-seven years; ord- nance sergeant, U. 8. A.; fifth enlistment; record, excellent; highly recommended by Major Simpson, who says: “I knew Ser- geant Powers very well as first sergeant of the 24 Artillery. I should think he would make a valuable man as quartermaster or commissary in one of the new regiments, and any colonel would be glad to have him in such capacity; Philip K. Sweet, 46th Regiment; thirty, ars; enlisted 15) and 5 discharged in 1 character, good during war with Spain; Jens E. Stedje, 47th Regiment; age. twenty-seven years; sergeant, Troop A, 2d Cavalry; has served one enlistment in 2d Cavalry and now on second enlistment; character, excellent; participated in Santiago campaign; Conants 8. Buttrick, 46th Regiment; age, twenty- nine years; sergeant major, Sth U. B. In- fentry; first enlistment, August 2, 1808; dis- charged, April 19, 1899, at Havana, Cuba; re-enlisted April 2), 1809, for regimental non-commissioned staff; cecupation, book- keeper; Benjamin Kossman, 40th Regiment; age, twenty-six years; post quartermaster sergeant, U.S. A.; third enlistment; record, excellent in every respect; J. D. Watson, h Regiment; first-class sergeant, Signal ‘lorps; served three years in Troop G, 7th U. S. Cavalry, two years as non-commis- sioned officer; has been one year and two months as sergeant in the Signal Corps attached to the 5th Army Corps in Cuba, participating in the battle of Santiago; age, twenty-five years. To be second Heutenants: Howard Lee Landers, dist Regiment; age, twenty-five years; occupation, clerk; enlisted June 9, 1808, and assigned to Troop A, 5th Cavalry; discharged in Porto Rico under G. O. 40, A. G. O., 1898, a corporal; character, “excellent, an excellent young man and soldier.” Allan L. Brig 47th Regiment; age, twenty-six years; enlisted in May, 1808, and assigned to Ist Cavalry; discharged December, 1808, a private; character, good: served with cam- paign. Consuelo A. Seoane, 41st Regiment; age, twenty-four years; sergeant, Troop C, 3d Cavalry; first enlistment; record, excellent; discharged August, 1898, to accept appoint- ment as clerk in A. G. O.; was wounded in shoulder at San Juan Hill. Charles J. Weinheimer, 20th Regiment: age, twenty-three years; non-commiesioned h Infantry Volunteers; prior service, 4th ited States Volunteer Infantry. Robert A. Caldwell, 42d Regiment; age, y-seven years; private, Company C, ; record, excellent. Anderson, 40th Regiment; age, twent years; sergeant, Troop C, 4th Cavalry; record, excellent; 1s a son of Capt. Henry R. Anderson, 4th Artillery. Another List of Commissions. The following appointments in the vol- unteer army were announced at the War artment today: From West Virginia—To be major of vol- unteers: C. D. Elliott, late West Virginia 47th. yland—To be arles W. Jack: regiment in Santiago si captain of vol- on, late captain, 4ist. To be first lieutenants able, late Heutenant, 1st 46th; Samuel Riggs, late capt Ist Maryland, 47th. To be second Heutenant of volunteers: James E. late sergeant, 5th Maryland, Abbott, spreakato he captains of Pol § , late second lieutenant, Ist N ska, 45th; . Weber, late sec- ond lieutenant, 1 40th; O. R. Perry, first lieutenant, 4th. From Connnecticut—To be captain of vol- unteers: David Connor, late captain, 3d Connecticut, 46th. To be first lieutenant of of volunteers: late first Heu- tenant, Ist Ce second lieutenant of volunteers: Theodore Gruener, late corporal, Ist Connecticut, 46th. From Indi: ‘To be captains of volun- teers—William F. Renke, late c in, 28th Battery. Indiana Volunteers, ; James L. Anderson, late captain, st Indiana, 44th; O P. Lee, late captain, 160th Indi- ena, 45th; David F. Allen, late captain, 158th Indiana, 28th. To be first Heutenants of volunteers—David McCormick, late sec- ond Heutenant, 168th Indiana, 45th; Win- late 1 Nebraska, ston Menzies, late . 161st Indiana, th; Quincy E. McDowell, late captain, diana, 40th; Henry E. McFeely, enant, 160th Indiana, 42d; John 8. late Heutenant, 157th ‘Indiana, st. To 1 nd lieutenant of volunteers— ‘sons, late private, 157th In- ‘y, late S30t Thomas L. McGirr, sf Illinois, 40th: James ‘aptain, 7th Ilinois, 41st; James late captain, th Illinois, 42d; , late captain, 7th Illinoi: B. Capp: te captain, Sth Hli- nots, 45th; Samuel Houston, late captain, 4th Illinois, 47th; Thomas I. ir, late cap- tain, 2d Illinois, 46th; Benjamin F. Patrick, late adjutant, Ist Ilinots, 45th. To be first lieutenants of volunteers— Frederick Boyer, e first lieutenant, Ist Illinois Cavalr: 39th; Eugene E. Barton, late captain, 4th Iilinois, 40th; N. P. Pavey, late captain, Ist Illinols, 38th; A. C. MecIn- tcsh, late 6th Illinois Volunteers, 41st; Geo. F. Tyner, late captain, Ist Illinols Volun teers, 45th; J. R. McAndrews, late lieu- tenant, 2d Volunteer Engineers, 42d: Jesse 8. Gerwood, late lieutenant, 2d Tilinole, 47th; A. L. ‘Castle, late adjutant, 5th Ili nois, 45th. To be second lieutenants of volunteers— E. H. White, late 7th Mlinois, 89th; Benj. R. Hall, late lieutenant, 34 Illinois, 44th; - he oe late Ist Illinois, 45th; R. . Sutherland, late corporal, Bai Ulinois Artillery, 44th. tas Three Philippine Regiments Complete A sufficient number of enlistments have been made for the three regiments in the Philippines, and the work of enlisting for the last ten regiments called out is now in progress and showing good results. ‘The humber of enlistments yesterday was 221, pant aml ‘Transferred to Columbus Barracks. By direction of Maj. Gen. Mites, Company G of the 7th Infantry, now at Fort Thom- as, Ky., will, upon the arrival of the 2a Infantry at that post, proceed to, and take station at Columbus barracks, Ohio. BE. Hill, James L. Malle 44th; W. Aguinaldo Orders His Generals in Cavite to Take the Town. Americans Are Intrenching and Are Confident They Can Repulse Any Filipino Attack, MANILA, August 30, 6:30 p.m—It is reported that Aguinaldo, the Filipino lead- er, has ordered the rebel generals in the province of Cavite to close in on and at- tempt to take the town of Imus, and it is added that troops are concentrating around the town from the lake country. The rebels, it is further said, have an outpost of 700 men on the Dasmarinas road and an equal force in the town of Anabo. The Americans are intrenching the town, and they have no fear of the result of any attack by the rebels. —_++>—__ WOOD ARRESTS JIMINEZ Detains the Santo Domingo Revolutionist at Santiago. A Santiago de Cuba dispatch of August 29 says: Gen. Juan Isidro Jiminez, the rev- olutionary aspirant to the presidency of the republic of Santo Domingo, who arrived here yesterday with his two sons by the South Coast steamer, but was not allowed to land, came ashore today and was placed under arrest by the order of Gen. Leonard Wood, the military governor, who will not permit him to proceed to Santo Domingo, except after instructions to that effect from Havana. Gen. Jiminez 1s very indignant at the treatment to which he is subjected, though he does not attempt to conceal his inten- tion to proceed to Santo Domingo and to become president of the republic. Although yesterday he declined to be in- terviewed, alleging that he was always misrepresented by the press, he talked freely today. Gen. Jiminez said that when Gen. Heureaux, the late president of Santo Domingo. was assassinated he cabled to his friends in Santo Domingo to do nothing un- til his arrival. Claims His Detention Caused Outbreak The principal portion of the revolution- ary forces complied with this request, but, he asserted, his detention by the Americans had forced a general outbreak, which would Frobably be successful immediately, and would certainly accomplish the purpose within ten days after his arrival in the country. He said he had received cabled informa- tion today that the revolutionists hold practically the whole republic, except the capital, San Domingo. He referred to Gen. Gomez as “my particular friend,” but said the latter was in no way involved im Dom- inican affairs. Criticised Gen. Weod. In reply to the question as to whether expeditions in his interest -were leaving Cuba, he criticised the a¢tion of Gen. Wood in preventing the departure of the one re- cently organized at Baracoa. He would not say definitely whether there were others planning to leave. Gen. Jiminez talked in an entertaining way of the conditions and resources of Santo Domingo. The corruption of the old government, he said, exasperated the en- tire people, who for many years had been desirous that he should return and lead the insurrection. He responded with feeling to @ toast to the ‘Future president of Santo Doming>."” A close examination of his twenty-six trunks revealed no arms. ———_+«-. __ THE PRESIDENT’S RETURN. He 1s Expected at the White House Next Saturday. It is stated at the White Houge that Pres- ident McKinley {s expected to return to Washington on Saturday. He will remain re only a few days before departing for Philadelphia. On his return here he will n nearly a month before going west. No word has been received at the White House from Secretary John Addison Por- ter, who arrived in New York a few days ago from Scotland. There have been many rumors that Mr. Porter would not return to his duties at the White House and that he would accept an appointment in the diplo- matic service. The best information ob- tainable is opposed to these stories, and it s understood that Mr. Porter, whose health s greatly improved, will soon be on duty at the executive mansion. He is thought to be looking after private business in the east. He has already communicated with the President. When Mr. Porter left for Europe a number of stories were publish- ed to the effect that he would not return to the White House. These were pro- nounced false at the time. Mr. Porter went to Europe at the President's sugges- tion, and because the President thought that his health demanded a long rest. <0 ee THE FIGHT OHIO. McLean's Real Motive is to Be Elect- ed Senat A politician “of prominence, born and reared in Ohio, but now a controlling factor in an adjacent state, talked inter- estingly to a Star reporter today of the fight in Ohio. He asserts that John R. McLean is really trying for the United States Senate, and that tt the republicans are not sharp he will come near securing the prize. This is the way he puts it: McLean cannot hope to beat Nash for governor, because Nash fs one of the most popular men the party ever had. I do not believe McLean cares much whether he is ted governor, as he wants to live in shington, but he does want to be United States senatos. By securing the nomina- tion for governor fiis friends can trade for the legislature, which elects a ssor to Senator Foraker. Unless the ‘heme can be frustrated it may succeed. Ohioans are great people for tradifig votes, and the democrats can make théir vote: count in a number of close counties. Mc- Lean has plenty of money te. assist in his plans and he is a splendid erganfzer. My information is that Senator Foraker al- ready sees through the scheme, tnat he is somewhat worried. Of course, if McLean could carry the state for govefmor and elect a legislature also he would-make a strong presidential candidate, but I do not believe that he hag am elected governor.” SP neR oe ES eben WILL END BY JANUARY. Senator Elkins’ Prediction as to the Philippine | Ins: ition. Senator Elkins was at the ‘Treasury De- partment today. He hasbeen to New York and is now on his way to his home for a rest. To a Star reporter thé senator said there is little talk of politics in West Vir- ginia because of the prosperity which {s everywhere apparent. He says that a great deal of capital is being invested in the state, and everybody is at work. Regarding the Philippine situation Sena- tor Elkins said: “I make the prediction that the insurrection will be at an end by Janu- ary. I am confident of this. The Filipinos who are in rebellion will be crushed and will make no more trouble. The campaign is to be waged rele! eae tee ntlessly after the middie A British Official Declares That War Is Inevitable. OOM PAUL CANNOT GOVERN CABINET Some Prefer Eradication If Inde- pendence is Not Gained. CAPE TOWN HOPES FOR PEACE SEATTLE, Wash., August 30.—David L. Wilson, who claims to be an agent of the British government and to have important papers for the home office, has arrived here en route to London from the Transvaal. Mr. Wilson says he has no doubt that there will be a war. “I have been three years in the Trans- vaal and know the leaders of the Boer government well. President Kruger does not want war. He is now an old man. AS such he has not the control of the cabinet that he had ence. The cabinet is composed of young blood who want independence and who, I may say, will never give up until they have either attained it or been wiped out of exixtence by the English forces. This is why I say theré will be war. British Practically Ready. “The story sent out that Gen. Joubert has fcund that the reserve shells in the Pre- toria forts are ineffective is probably true. A partial knowledge of this fact has been known fer some time in British mintsterial circles. There will be no trouble in re- Placing the emmunition, however. “Gen. Joubert, I know personally, is op- posed to war. He will lead the Boer forces when war comes. He is a fighter, a man of ccurage and will simply be a sacrifice te his ambition. “When the blow is struck it will be a fatal one in the Transvaal. The British for months have been massing troops and are practically ready at this time, if necessity demands immediate action.” Different Feeling in Capetown. CAPE TOWN, August 30.—It ts said in Afrikander circles here, in spite of the per- sistent warlike rumors, there are good prospects of peace. It is belleved that sev- eral strongly worded communications have been addressed to President Kruger of the Transvaal republic, urging the desirability of using every effort to obtain a peaceful solution of the trouble. Mr. Wm. P. Schreiner of Cape Colony has telegraphed to President Steyn of the Orange Free State earnestly expressing the hope that peace will be preserved, and de- claring his confidence that he (President Steyn) would do his utmost to this end. Transvaal Police Arrested. LOURENZO MARQUEZ, Delagoa Bay, August 30.—Two Transvaal police officers were arrested today upon their arrival here, : ——_>++—__. RACE TROUBLES IN ILLINOIS. Two Negroes Dead at Rockford After an Altercation With Whites. CHICAGO, Ill., August 30.—A special to the Record from Rockford, IIL, sa Two of the three negroes injured in an altercation with white men employed in ballasting work along the Illinois Central tracks near this city are dead. The third negro, who was injured, has not been brought to the city and his condition is not known. ‘The colored people of Rockford last night held a meeting in the African M. E. Church, denouncing the killing of the two men, and calling upon the authorities to take prompt and vigorous action. Com- mittees were appointed to help the city of- ficials in searching for the guilty parties. Coroner Frank M. Marsh impaneled a jury and began the inquest, but adjourned it until Saturday because of a lack of evi- dence. One of the dead negroes is Moses Lec He was picked up unconscious near the li- Mnois Central tracks, west of the city, Sun- day, and was taken to the City Hospital, and never regained consciousness. There were cuts about his face, and also a scalp wound. The second negro is supposed to be George Woodward of Boliver, Tenn. He died from the effects of three cuts on his face and a deep gash on the back of the neck, all of which appeared to be made by a blunt instrument. Near Woodward's bedy was found some cheap jewelry cov- ered with blood. The grass was trampled down near where he lay and there were other evidences of a struggle. It is sup- posed that he had money with him, but none was found on his body. At the inquest, W. M. Fortner, and his son, the contractors for whom both negroes and whites were working, said that neither of the dead men had worked for them. The cook of the gang said that Woodward had been with them ever since the work began. The nineteen negroes driven from the camps, and who came starving to this city Monday morning, have been housed and fed by the police. Most of them are from ‘Tennessee and sippl. —————— WOMEN BICYCLE RIDERS. Proposition in Kansas to Compel Them to Secure Licenses. CHICAGO, August 30.—Walter H. Cowell, an attorney of Kenosha, has presented to the Kenosha city council a bicycle ordi- nance which prohibits women from riding unless they have passed an examination as to their fitness to guide a wheel. When the attorney announced his determination to draw an ordinance the matter was consid- ered as a joke, but the affair now has gone so far that it seems certain that the city council will take some action on the ques- tion. The ordinance provides that it shali be untawful for any female to ride in Ken- osha without having first obtained from the city clerk a license. To obtain this li- cense the applicant must be examined by three experts as to her ability to ride with- out endangering the safety and personal rights of others. If the experts pass her riding she must file a $100 bond “that all damages caused by careless riding or other improper handling or manipulation of a bi- cycle will be paid by the said female éf the accident is shown to be resultant from the carelessness of said licensee. In no case is the ordinance to apply to a woman riding with a man escort on a tandem. —_++--__ WOULD LICENSE TRUSTS. William J. Bryan Suggests a Method to Exterminate Them. WINNPMUCCA, Nev., August 30.—Wil- Ham Jennings Bryan passed through Win- memucca today, on his way to California, and delivered an address to a large crowd. In part he said: “I believe the outlook for success in 1900 was never better than at present. On the old questions of the campaign of 1896 we are stronger than we were during that campaign. On these questions we are gaining steadily. “The Chicago platform at the convention next year will be reaffirmed entirely. In, tact, I doubt whether any opposition to the platform will manifest itself in the conven- tion at all. Two of the greatest of the new ot rest. issues that are before first, the trusts; question. The Trust Question. “The first question can scarcely be called new; but the trusts have been so multiplied that the question assumes an importance which it did not have in 1896. “Many methods have been cuggested for the extermination of the trusts. The most feasible, it seems to me, is to require every corporation to obtain a license from the federal government before it is permitted to do business outside the state in which organized. This license can be granted un- der conditions which will squeeze the water out of the stock and prevent the moacpo- lization of any industr: Imperialism Declared Inconsistent. “This nation must choose between being @ republic or an empire. An imperial pol- ley cannot be defended on any ground. From a financial standpoint it will be an expense to a large majority of the people and a profit only to the capitalists, who would organize syndicates to develop the Philippines. From a religious point of view it cannot be defended. A despotism at nila is not consistent with a free govern- ment in the United States. This nation cannot endure while half its people are cit- izens and half vassal BP en bay ——>++___ WIDESPREAD DESOLATION. the country are, second, the Philippine Appalling Tales by Eye-Witnesses of __, Conditions in Porto Rico. NEW YORK, August 30—The steamer Caracas, which arrived today, brought a number of passengers from Porto Rican ports. One of the passengers said: “The desolation and destruction caused at the town and harbor of Ponce is appalling. The number of deaths among the people has not as yet been ascertained, but it will ceriainly number three thousand for the whole island—probably five thousand. The destitution Is being relieved as rapidly as possible by the government officia ‘The lower classes of the peopl are inclined to be troublesome, feared that there will be an among them. “The place has been stricken the will of God,” they s: work by fire.” Troops Under Arms. “And they threaten to put the town to the torch. “The night before we sailed, the garrison of 400 troops were under arms vecting trouble. The first act of the government after the hurricane was to order the distri- bution of §10,000 among the needy. I met a distributing officer, who gave the follow- ing as an example of his difficulty in the performance of this duty: At a small coun- try town in the interior the officer decided to give $200. He selected two planters, one an American, the other an Englishman, representative men to distribute the funds among the poor and destitute. These two selected a Porto Rican as a third member of the committee. After the money was turned over to the committee, the Porto Rican said: ‘We will distribute $100. The government has owed me $10) for a long tme, and now is my opportunity.’ Another passenger from San Juan says that the destruction caused by the hurri- cune is not so severe as reported. The greatest loss Is to the banana crop, which is the staple of food amcng the natives in the interior, 20 PRESIDENT WARMLY WELCOMED. Receives an Ovation in Ohio When Renching His Home County. ALLIANCE, Ohio, August 30.—A recep- tion committee of eleven of Canton’s most prominent citizens, headed by Mayor Rob- ertson, met President McKinley's special train here this morning. The President was given a great ovation by the large crowd which had assembled at the union depot. Several hundred employes of the Morgane Engineering Company and the American Steel Casting Company lined up on either side of the track at the outskirts of the city and welcomed the President to his home county with enthu ic shouts. The Pres- ident bowed his acknowledgments from the rear platform of his carsas the train swept by. however, and it Is outbreak by flood by ‘Complete the Great Concourse at Canton. CANTON, Ohio, —For the first time in nearly a dent and Mrs. McKinley are among their relatives, neigh- ts and friends at Canton for a few d The special train arrived at noon to meet a great concourse of people ready to extend a hearty welcome and to e: rt the presidential party to the Barber home, where they will be guests during their stay in the city 11 demonstratio! in h honor the President returned an edgment with pleasant smi! as the party drove ator t bers of the Sth Ohio wh« will call to pay their resp: but it is unc nod that while > the McKinleys will be given the siblé degree of rest and auict. ——SoSSaae CODE FOR PO Report of the Insular Commission Submitted to Secretary Root. The insular commission, which has been hard ‘at work preparing a code for Porto Rico, has completed its labors and sub- mitted its report to Secretary Root tod: This code is drafted with a view of en- grafting the laws of the United States upon the old Spanish law in force in the island at the time of the cession. ‘The com. mission has endeavored to make a code which will meet the requirements of the change¢ condition The commission will cease to exist to- morrow. It was appointed last year and was to continue until July 1. Since then extensions have been made in order to al- low it to complete its work. While the commi. made some investigation of Cuba, it has confined itself almost exclusively to the preparation of a code for Porto Rico. While the United States maintains mili- tary control of the island this code could be promulgated = by order of the President. however, that the whole submitted to Congress. + es D FILIPINOS. It is matter THE DETAL Commissioner North Confers With Commissioner General Powderly. H. H. North, the commissioner or immi- gration at San Francisco, arrived here to- day and had a long conference with Com- missioner General Powderly regarding a band of sixty-eight Filipmos now held at San Francisco and refused admission to this country. Several other bands have heretofore been admitted on the ground that they came to this country for theatri- cal purposes. The present band is in charge of a Spaniard. and he claims to have brought the Filipinos here solely for purposes of exhibition. Ctmmissioner North considered the case of enough tm- portance to come on here from the Pacific coast. He says that two members of the party are suffering from a dangerous dis- ease. Commissioner General Powderly has the matter under advisement. os Reusing: Revenue Stamps. Secret service agents have arrested George J. Munroe and Fred. W. Turner at Chicago, charged with using canceled rey- enue stamps. The process of the two men was to take canceled stamps, clean them thoroughly, regum them and sell them, They had done much business in this line, When they were arrested, eighty-one $i stamps and 700 ten-cent stamps were dis- covered on them. IT WAS ESTERHAZY Overwhelming Evidence Given That He Wrote the Bordereau. ee STRONG POINTS IN DREYFUS’ FAVOR Important Testimony Today of Ex- perts and of M. Picot. Sa CLOSED DOORS TOMORROW ee ee RE August 30.—At the opening ta the Lycee this morning of the third sessions of the fourth week of the second trial by court-martial of Captain Alfred Dreyfus of the artillery, charged with treason, M. Paul Meyer, member of the institute and direotor of the School of Ancient Manuscripts, was the first witness called. He deposed in favor of Dreyfu: After hearing MM. Molinier and Giry and M. Picot, a member of the institute, all of whom testified in favor of Dreyfus, Gen. Deloye testifi against the prisoner on the artillery ‘references in the bordereau. Then the court, on the application of the government commissary, Major Carriere, ordered that the opening part of tomor- row's session be behind closed doors, for the pu of discussing documents relat- ing to the artillery. The evidence of MM. Meyer, Molinier and Giry, all of whom are handwriting experts of the first rank, was a strong point for Dreyfus. They were most emphatic in de- claring the bordereau was written by Ester- haz; d created a better impression than M. Bertillon by not introducing the fan- tastic diagrams which the latter deemed necessar: Mercier’s Course a Puzzle. The action of Gen. M ier in asking to be allowed to rej to M. Molinier, and then getting up and confirming the pro- fessor’s statement that Esterhazy changed his handwriting since 1804 puzzled the audience. That Esterhazy should have deemed it advisable to change his hand- writing since the date of the bordereau appears, at first sight, to indicate that he wrote it, and that Mercier should support Prof. Molinier arou: seus general's motives. There are who see in Mercier’s unsolicited testimony yesterday in support of the honorable na- ture of M. Mathieu Dreyfus’ visit to Col. Sandherr in 1S94 in behalf of his brother and the general's move today an indication of some change of attitude, perhaps a pre- lude to a candid avowai of his mistakes of 184. On the other hand, many persons think Gen. Mercier, fearing that Saturday's €xposure will deiscredit him altogether with the judges, has conceived the idea of giving way on certain points, which, moreover, are almost incontestable, and thus, to some extent, reinstate himself by an affectation of impartiality. ion as to the me people An Important Point. M. Picot related an interesting conversa tion which he had with the Austro-Hunga- rian military attache, Colonel Schneider, mention of whose name evoked a prompt protest from Major Carriere in the name of the government and state. Colonel Schneider, according to this witness, ad- mitted t a spy and wrote the borde! Ge ral Roget, with his usual shrew: ized upon M. Picot’s statement that Colonel Schneider expressed astonishment that French officers should have the bad taste to qu 1 the word of foreign of- ficers, to mc t the platform and make a short speech in defense of the attitude of the French officers, concluding with the remark: “I intervened bi ficer: use when French of- are attacked they have the right to defend themse’ These words will be published all over France and will tend to make General Ro- get more popular with the army. General De'oye repeated his testimony before the court of cassation relating to the 120 hydro-pneumatic brake and the Robi Dreyfus, in tement, exp! dro-pneum at the sc w it used, because, f, he was never } short ¢ nnon shell. really clear aw the hy- purges, once and that he never while on the general nt at firing prac- te ool of wa ties ind Closed Doors Tomorrow. riere then application ve the court sit nd closed doors explaining t he desired to rt certain documents pre- bureau, containing s not desirable to to hi tomorrow, submit to the pared by the gunnery information which it discuss in pu The court, after deliberation, granted the « application, and acceded to the re- quest of the def that their witness, Major I the artillery, be al- as he would give im- Dreyfus lowed to b portant tes : could not have aragraphs in the bordereau cc eS ery. isterhazy Wrote It, edings in detail: Following are i The first witness today, M. Paul Meyer, member the inst and director of the School of Anci Manus de- s his r n connection with the ease, which led to his convic- iu was not only in iting, but was actually sterhazy. explained that in his evi- dence before the assizes court he was un- able to be so positive in regard to the writer because had only seen a fac- simile of the cau, but at the court of cassation he saw the original bordereau. 5 self," said M, Meyer, “by that the bordereau was hand and without hesita- cisely hesitation in the formation of the stroke which reveais the use of a method of tracing. I can aflirm that it is in the writing and in the very hand of } ‘That fs perfectly clear to me. (Commotion.) At the 5 witness gave o1 the Bertillon Clinehea by Another Expert. Prof. Augyste Molinier of the School of Ancient Manuscripts save similar evidence. He said that each fresh examination of the bordereau only served to further convince him that it was the work of Esterhazy. The wit written in tion, where of his testimony the stration of the fallacy em. demon- strated ns of the experts who at eau to Dreyfus were mutua and dwelt on on’s arguments. semblance: of ing with Es- udded, in every~ body's cpinion, had relations ‘with Col. Schwartzko; pen, the former German mili- tary attache at Paris, and the dissimilari- tles between the writing of the bordereau and that of the prisoner. The members of the court-martial were pointing 6’ the aliesed doete terhazy’s writ! ty oe a eee