Omaha Daily Bee Newspaper, May 17, 1895, Page 1

THE OMAHA DAILY BEE. (=" fiiioh s ESTABLISHED JUNE 19, 187 OMAHA, FRIDAY MORNIN]G, MAY 17, 1895. SIN;ILE _COPY FIVE CENTS. = CUBANS LOSE A HARD FICGHT ‘What Looked Like a Viotory Tarned Int a Disastrous Route, SPANISH TROOPS REPEL THE RIB:LS Three Hundred Cabuns 8l o8 Uown on the Battlefield After the Insurgents Had Encireled Thelr Opponents—Major Garrido's Briltiant Dash. HAVANA, May 16.—A special cablegram recélved here today says that on Monday last there was severe fighting in the neighborhood of Jobito, near Guantanamo. The engage- ment lasted from 6 o'clock in the morning until 5 o'clock in the evening and result:d in a brilliant victory for the Spanish troops. A detachment of 400 soldiers attacked and fought bravely agalnst 2,000 insurgents, who were led by Gomez, the two Maceos, Rabla and Cartagena. The licutenant colonel who led the Spanish force ordered his soldiers to open fire as the rebels advanced, and fell furiously upon the troops. Eventually the encmy surrounded the Spanish troops with a vastly superior force. Major Robles, upon ‘whom the command of the Spanish troops do- volved, when the lieutenant was shot down, succeeded in holding his pesition and In re- pelling the attacks of the rebels. But the Spaniards were completely surrounded and it was necessary for a portion of the force to cut its way out In order to communicate with the base of supply and obtain reinforcements. Major Garrido, at ths head of ninety volun- teers, made a brilliant dagh into the insur- gents' lines and forced h's way through the circle of fire which surrounded the troops. Shortly after Major Garrido's volunteers had plerced the insurgents’ lincs another detach- ment of Spanish troops under the command of Captain Bruzon made an opportune flank at- tack upon the rebels. The latter were taken by surprise and were thrown into confusion. The two bodies of the troops then united and made a combined attack upon the rebels, who were compelled to retire with a loss of 300 dead and wound:d. Major Robles has gained the cross of San Fernando for the brilliant manner in which he held his position against overwhelming numbers, The loss on the Spanish side was one doctor, four officers and eleven soldiers killed and thirty wounded. REFORMS DEMANDED OF THE SULTAN Amnesty for Political Prisoners and a om- misslon to Supervise the Keforms. CONSTANTINOPLE, May 16.—The note presented to the sultan by the representatives of the powers respecting reforms in Armenia comprises 250 closely written quarto pages. Among the measures preliminary to the re- form, the note demands the appointment of a high commissioner, general amnesty for and release of all political prisoners, the revision of certain judgments and the appointment of & commi:sion to ¢1t at Const n i-ople, charged with the surveillance and application of the reforms and working in connection with the Jhigh commissioner previously referred to. The prineipal reforms demandcd are that the jovernors and vice governors of Van, rzeroum, Sivas, Bittlis,’ Kharput and Trebi- zonde be Christlan of Mussulman, according to how the population of these places be di- vided. In any case the governor or the vice governor is to be & Christian. The note also suggests that such officials should first be approved by the powers. In regard to thn finances all ‘the taxes are to be collected by local and not by state of- ficers, and enough to be retained before the money s forwarded to Constantinople. to defray the cost of administration. This is the exact opposite to the present system, by which all taxes are first sent to Constanti- mople, from which city little money returns to Armenia. The judicial reforms proposed by the powers make radical changes in the present sys- tem, insure proper trials, the surveillancs of prisons and the total abolition of torture. ‘Tha gens d'armie or police is to be composed equally of Turks and Christians, and the latter and Kurds are still to be retained in the notorious Hamidlan cavalry, but they are not to be allowed to have arms, except during arill. Finally the government s to strictly en- force the laws against compulsory conver- #lons to Islamism. In many circles it is contended that the foregoing reforms are qgillte Inadequate, and that the abuses com- plained of by the Armenlans. will soon re- ‘commence. .The sultan read the note of the powers at- tentively, and kis rec:ption of it was not unfavorable. It is understood that he recog- nized that the proposals do not compromise his sovereign rights or dignity. He has had several conferences with various ambassadors and an audienc> with Baron Calcice, the Australian ambassador. The latter strongly urged the sultan to acquiesce with the de- mands of the powers. The sultan was not offended and sent him a valuable present. His majssty appears to count upon the moral MORE TROUBLE BREWING IN HAWALL Perfect Relgn of Terror Exists und Inform- ers Aro Found Everywhere. SAN FRANCISCO, May 16.—Jullus Palmer, who went to the Hawalian islands to investi- gate the state of affairs there as special correspondent of the New York Evening Post three months ago, arrived here today on the Australia. He belicves that there will be a crisis there and that the end can only be the restoration of the monarchical form of government. He says there never will be harmony until the monarehy Is restored and Princess Kaiulani placed upon the throne. In giving his rearons for this belief he said: “There are three main points of danger to the government. The first is that Secretary Gresham has decided that Bowler is not an American citizen and that Great Britain has decided that Rickard and Walker are British subjects, “The greatest fear of the Hawallan gov- ernment fs Japan and it does not scruple to say so. It {8 making arrangements to get in 16,000 Chinese coolles and send away as many Japane The government, when the Japan- ese coolles came in, gave an understanding that if Japan would supply them with coolies it would employ them. Now Japan will probably hold that this understanding is being violated. “The third danger to the government party is in themselves. The democracy, or Ameri- can club, is taking umbrage at the importa- tion of Chinese. ““The financial condition is also one of the things that will help to bring on a crisis. On May 1 the government advertised publicly that no bills must be pald excent on three and six months' credit. “The loyalty of ‘he natives to monarchy was never as strong as it is now, and it was the basis of union of all parties In past years, and there will be no harmony until that monarchy 1s restored in Princess Kalulani, and that would make peace at once,"” Colonel Ashford, attorney general of Hawall, who arrived on the same steamer, expresses similar views, He said: “There is a perfect reign of terror in the Island. In- formers are everywhere. People do not dare to speak ‘In their own houses. There is everywhere a feeling of uncertainty, doubt and impending danger and ruin. ““Those who favored annexation have made up thelr minds that it is very impossible. The misefonairies, as we call most of the political party in power, have claimed to be in favor of annexation, but their claims have never been real. The annexationists mistrust them now, “‘As to the future? Well, annexation is an impossibility and all are about agreed on that. Thurston has gone back and it Is publicly sald that he is going to propose the restoration of a monarchy, with Kaiulani on the throne. ““A republic seems an impossibility, such a large part of the population are incapable of governing themselves, As long as this so-called republic can pay armed men to keep down the rebellion it will last and no longer. What they are talking of now and want_first is some sort of protectorate of the United States. They are afraid of Japan and want some protection against any other forelgn interference. Then of course what is next wanted is a monarchy. ““The natives are not at all discouraged by the fallure of the last movement. They would gladly make another attempt. I am not a royalist In principle, but under all the conditions existing down there I think it is the only thing. A monarchy would unite all the natlves and be respected by all foreign powers."” An evening paper prints the following: ‘“‘Private letters received from Honolulu by the steamer Australia declare a change of ad- ministration will €oon occur there and that the change is advocated by no less an impor- tant personage than ex-Minister Thurston. The information comes from a most reliable source and cannot be questioned. Accord- ing to the letters received here, all that is preserving the present government is the fact it possesses the arms necessary to quell another outbreak and is exerting itself in its efforts to prevent the landing of contra- band arms. It 1s well known that the gov- ernment forces numerically are greatly in the minority and no one has been made to realize this fact more than Minister Thurs- ton. At a recent conference between Mr. Thurston and President Dole and other mem- bers of his cabinet the former declared the only hope of permanent peace on the islands will be realized in placing Princess Kaiulani in the position which the former mon- archy propossd she should some day have. Mr. Thurston is reported to have advocated this step so strongly that President Dole and his cabinet became alarmed and have since given the matter many hours of considera- tion.” Passengers on the Australla have confided the fact that the republic is now on its last legs. Varlous big organizations are breaking away from President Dole and the opposing forces, which were somewhat sublued after the recent uprising by the show of arms made by the government, are now becoming bolder. “An alarm lg likely to be sounded any night,” remarked one passenger, “‘and if it is you can expect to hear of the downfall of the republic. ““There is no escape for it, the people are dissatisfied, and particularly the Americans, who, if aroused, will find at their sides all the assistance they need to effect a complete change in the government. “Minister Thurston's uneasiness has be- come so apparent to the opposing forces that the latter have gained more courage. The support of Emperor Willlam of Germany, to ‘whom he sent an autograph letter by Bertram Effendl, under secretary of the bureau of indirect taxation, who started for Berlin last Thursday. JAPAN HAS SETTLED WIIH EUROPE Final and Satisfactory Agreement Which Ends Up the Whole subjact, ‘WASHINGTON, May 16.—The Japanese le- gation has received an officlal cable stating in substance that a final and satisfactory agreement has been reached by Japan with the European powers on the eastern ques- tion. This was to follow the recent settle- ment with China. It is regarded as closing the entire subject. It Is also regarded as negatlving the unofficlal statements of Rus- sian newspapers that Russia would claim a Pprotecto over Corea. Reports of Russia’s purposes in absorbing Corea are not serldusly entertained in diplo- matie cireles, No such purpose has ever been suggested In the official correspondence thus far. China’s assertion of a protectorate over Corea led to the recent war, that it Is not likely Japan would regard a sim- flar claim by Russia with indifference. An- other report, coming from Frankfort, that Russia's claim on Corea was for the purpose of protecting Russian merchants against Jap- anese competition is known to be erroneous by those familiar with the facts, A diplo- mat recently at Seoul, the ecapital of Corea, says there is only one Russian, a carpenter, in Corea. outside of the legation, ST. PETERSBURG, May 16.—Inquiries In various quarters here where Information can be obtained elicit the information that the vernment has come to no decision regard- jng the oceupation of Corea. The Russian has for some time been advocating a e by Russia over that country or ta occupation until Japan has entirely abandoned Manchuri: Qalombia After the Mo quitoes, COLON, Colombla, May 16.—The Republic of Colombla Is preparing to set forth its clalms to the Mosquito territory of Nicaragua ever which Great Britain recently relinquished ber protectorate, It is asserted that the claims of Colombla antedate those of Greal Britain. Geueral Renjifo leaves for New York today. It Is belleved that he is going to Washington in order Lo present the clalms of Colombia to the Mosqulto territory, & Loses on Both Mides. MADRID, May 16.—~The Spanish forces, dispatches from Havana tedey announce have combined against the Insurgeut forces under Maceo. The engagement took place near Guan The ln--ra:au‘:.:al forty k|:m tenant Bosch wan killed and several fact that Mr. Thurston favors a change is 1o longer a secret, and when we left Hono- lulu It was common talk that he was then planning to carry to a successful end the conversion of the republic back to a mon- archy.” OUTVUTED CHANCELLOR H)OHENLOHE Prussian Diet Passes the Rvsolution for n Bimetullio Conference. BERLIN, May 16.—-In spite of the fact the chancellor, Prince Hohenlohe, deprecated the matter, the upper house of the Prussian Diet, by a vote of 72 to 38, adopted the reso- lution of Count von Mirbach in favor of steps being taken for the prompt settlement of the currency question by an agreement as to International bimetallism. During the course of the debate the governor of the Reichsbank warmly opposed the motion, and informed the federal government that they would thereby create disaster and disturb ance, Prince Hohenlohe stated the Prussian min- istry had not yet decided what course to pursue, but he adhered to his statement in the Reichstag that the government would submit the silver question to further ex- amination in consonance with the federal governments and was also willing ultimately to meet the other powers and discuss com- merclal measures to be taken. But first of all the basis of discussion, he insisted, must be definitely settled upon. Continuing, tho chanc:llor sald so soon as the answers to the governments which had been consulted had been received renewed attempts would be made to caus: an international inter- change of views upon the subject. There- fore, he advised the house, If it did nol wish to support the affair, to adopt Herr Becker amendment, which struck out that part of Count Mirbach’s motion which demanded that Germany take the initlative, Prince Hohenlohe's advice, however, was ignored, and the amendment was rejected by a vote of 72 to 38, and later Count von Mir- bach’s motion in favor of steps being taken upon the part of the government for the prompt settlement of the currency question by an agreement as to international bimetal- lism was carried by the same figures. Kalnoky Oung Vore Hesigus. VIENNA, May 16.—Count Kalnoky, the imperial minister of foreign affalrs, has ugain tendered his resignation. The trouble Brows out of the utterances of Ay nuncio, who denounced the ecclesiastical laws. The matter was taken up by th: 0 premier, who communieated on the subject with Count Kalnoky. The latter expressed surprise at the action of the nun- clo and intimated that = representations would be mads on the subject to the Vat fean. Coust Kaluoky intended this to b a privite communieation to the- premier, but he latter made it public in a specch in_the lower house of the Hunga: Diet. This caused further trouble and eventually led i to the acceptanes of Count s T POWERS OF COURT MARTIAL In Dealing with American Oitizany Their Verdicts Must Be Just, GRESHAM SENDS INSTRUCTIONS TO WILLIS Right of United States Citizens to Expatri- ate Themelves Acknowledged but They Cannot Thereafter Claim Amerlcan Protection, SAN FRANCISCO, May 16.—Additional ad- vices from Honolulu by yesterday's steamer under date of May 8 have an important bear- ing upon the question of the treatment to be accorded the prisoners convicted by court martial of treason or misprision of treason, and of persons deported for the same offense, who have appealed to the government of the United States for protection, claiming to be citizens of that country. The most notable were the cases of J. Cranston, deported to Vancouver, and J. F. Bowler, sentenced to five years' imprisonment and $5,000 fine. In each of these cases appeals were made to the United States government, for protection. The action of the Department of State in behalf of these cases has been made known to the friends of the men here, and the formal let- ters of Secretary Gresham are now pub- lished, as indicating the attitude of the State department at Washington toward the whole question of citizenship of Americans who have become at any time attached to Hawall, and particularly as showing an essential dif- ference in the view of this subject taken by the government of the United States and of Great Britain, as revealed In the attitude of the latter In the case of Walker and Rick- ard, alleged to be British subjects. The correspondence is madz up of two letters, the first touching the Cranston case, being as follows: DEPARTMENT OF STATE, WASHIN TON, Feb, 5, 189%5.—A. 8. Willis i Honolulu: Sir—I have to acknowledge the re- celpt of your No. 95 of the Sth instant, in relation fo affairs in Hawali, and particu- larly in relation to the forcible deportation on the 2d instant of three men, one of whom, Mr. J. Cranston, claims to be a cit izen of the United States. I enclose her with coples of certain depositions made by Mr, Cranston on the 1ith and 12th instants, before Mr. Peterson, the commercial agent of the United ‘States at Vancouver. T) depositions leave the question of Mr. Cran- ston’s nationality in doubt, and Mr. Pete son has been instructed o obtain further etatements from him on that subj Un- der these circumstances the department does not now instruct you to make any representations to the Hawalian government in regard to Mr. Crancton, but it is proper to express to you, for your guidance in sim- ilar cases, should' they arise, the views here entertained in regard to the course of action taken In that case. POSITION 1S UNTENABLE. It appears that, after having been kept in jail nearly a month without any chaiges being made against him, he was then taken under a heavy guard 'to a steamer, and would, 4n spite of his request to see you, have been deported without having an”op: portunity to do #o, had it not been for the accidental but timely interposition of the British commissioncr. You state that when you asked the attor- ney general for an explanation of the pro- ceedings he explained that the cabinet had determined to deport the men In the exi clse of the arbitrary power conferred by martial law. As this was the only explana- tion he gave, it Is assumed it was all he had to offer, and he gave it without sug- gesting any 'question as to Mr. Cranston's nationality. If the position thus assumed be sound the very proclamation of martial law In Hawall renders all foreigners there re- siding, including Americans, liable to ar- rest and dcportation without cause and without any reason other than the fact that the executive power wills it. They may be taken from thelr homes and their bus: ness; they may be deprived of thelr lib- erty ‘and banished; they may be denied the ordinary as well as the special treaty rights of residents, without offense or miscondue on their part, simply in the exercise of bitrary power. To state such a propositio: i, In the opinion of the president, to refut “Truly viewed,” says an eminent author, “martial law can only change the admin- stration of the laws, give them a rapid force and make their penalties certain ] effectual, not abrogate what was the justice of the community before. The civil ‘courts are in part or fully suspended, but in son the new summary tribunals should govern themselves in théir proceedings, as far as circumstances admit, by establishing prin- ciples of justice the same as had before been recognized in the civil court=. (Bish op's Criminal Law, section 45.) In view of what has been stated, your course in pro- testing against the position assum by th attorney general of Hawall is approved. I am, sir, your obedient gervant, W. Q. GRESHAM. The second. letter relates to the Bowler case, and is as follows: HAS NO CLAIM ON THIS COUNTRY. DEPARTMENT OF STATE, WASHING TON, April 5, 1895.—A. 8. Wil Esq. Honolulu: Sir—It appears from youl No, 88 of February 28 that on the 224 of that month J. F. Bowler ‘was convicted by a military commisson sit- ting at Honolulu for participating in or implication in the disturbance or uprising in Hawail early in January and sentenced to imprisonm:nt at hard labor for five years and to pay a fine of $5,000; that h: now claims protecticn as an American cltizen, and that the Hawallan authorities assert that he is not entitled to such protection because he is a naturalized citizen of that government. When Mr. Bowler left this country and went to Ha i does not ap- pear, but on March 18, 1 he voluntarily took an oath to support the constitutio and laws of the Hawaiian islands and bear true allegiance to the King, without expres: ly renouncing or giving up his allegianc to the Unit:d States. Séction 432 of the statute prescribing this oath (Compiled Laws of Hawall, 1884) provides that every foreigner o naturalized shall be deemed for all purposes a native of the islands, subject only to their laws and entitl:d to their protection, and no longer amenab'e to his native sovereign while residing in the king- dom, nor entitled to resort to his native country for protce fon or intervention. That for evéry such r:sort he s 1 be subject to the penalties annexed for rebellion, and that having been thus naturalized he shall be entitled to all the rights and immunities of a Hawallan subject. I am informed that the supréme court of Hawail has held that the taking of this oath operates to naturalize the alien and to admit him to full citizenship, It is not laimed that sine= 1885 Mr. Bowler ever returned to the United States or resid:d elsewh:re than on the island, This govern- ment has never held to the doctrine of per- petual alleglance; on the contrary, from fts organization it has maintained the right to throw off one's natural allegiance and as- sume another 18 inalienable, 'Expatriation,” sald Attorney Black in 1859, “Includes not only emigration out of one's native r‘nunn'i. but natural tion in the country adopted as a futurs r dence.” The effect of naturalization is to lace the adopted citizen in the same r ation to the government as a native citi- zen or subject. The right of the Hawalian government, with his consent, to adopt Mr. Tiowler as fully as it he had Boen born upor its soll, is as clear as his right to expatriate himself. He manifested his int:ntion of abandoning his American citizenship by taking the oath to support th: corstitution and laws of Hawall and bzar true allegiance to the king, and so far as known he mani- fested no contrary intention before his a rest. That oath Is inconsistent with his allegiance to the United States, By taking it he obligated himself to support the gov- ernment of his n(hrl‘on‘ €ven to the ex- tent of fighting its battles in the event of war between it and the country of his orlgin, He could not bear true allegianc to both governments at the same tim>, Th: president directs that you inform Mr. Bow- er that he I8 not entitled to the protection of the United States; that on similar oc- casions you will b2 guided by the views herein expressed, and that you furnish the minister of ferelgn affairs with a copy of this instruction. I am, sir, your obedient servant, W. Q. GRESHAM, U Order of Telegraphers Invest'ga‘e Pecrln PEORIA, May 16.—A party of nine per- sons, gentral officers of the Order of Rail- way Telegraphers, arrivid in the city at noon today. They are here to investigate the advantages of Peoria as a plac: for the headquarters of the order, General Dedieated Two Memo tals, TROY, N. Y., May ‘The monument to Emma Willard, the educator, was unvelled today in the frmmdl of Tooy femal: sem- inary. Russell Sage hall, the gift of Mrs mto the s:minary, was also dedicated o FIGHT TO BE WITHIN PARYY LINES Majority of Delogates to the Miiver Con- ferenco Not Ready to Ga dtlone, SALT LAKE, May 16.—The, second day session of the silver conference was devoted to consideration of plans of action. The Mon- tana delegates suggested that honest money leagues be organized in every preeinct, county and state, each to agree lo raise money to distribute literature throughout the middle states. All prominent companies could be asked to pay certain assessments per month to ald the work. Mr. Bora of Idaho oppoted any partisan work. He was a republiean, but would not support his party on national issues unless both ite candidates favored silver at 16 to 1. Mr. Bryan of Idaho urged the organization of all ailver men within their party lines, but ready at the tick of an Instrument to swing into line, irrespective of party afiiliations. Mr. Hilp of Nevada favored four great mass mectings, to be held in different parts of the United States within the next six months. He stood ready at any opportune time to leave his party (dem.) if it failed to do the proper (hing ‘n 1896, Ex-Governor Prince of New Mexico wanted headquarters opened in New York City to distribute literature and to hold meetings to be addressed by prominent men, irrespective of party, who should take active stands on honest money. Mr. Rob Snider of West Virgina ad- dressed the conference, saying West Virginia was for silver and that the democracy of the south was not a Cleveland democracy. The south, having been betrayed by Carlisle and others, the people will be heard from in the convention of 1896. Senator Clark of Wyoming favored con- centrating the work of education in the Mississippi valley rather than New York. Congressman Shaffoth of Colorado declared that henceforth each party should instruct its delogates to the national conventions to retire unti] they secured & candidate and a plank for silver. Governor Adams of Colorado wanted the people to 1ead and unde.s:and the cons.itution of the United States and the money of Jeffer- son and Hamilton. Congrassman Mondell of Wyoming wanted the bat'le fcught witkin party lin's at pr.s-nt, with a notice of a change of base in case of failure, but a notice to be given to states rather than national conventions, Mr. Light of Colorado thought the New England states as ripe as the middle statcs for conversion. He was in doubt _about Texas being very strong for silver. He had sent out 6,000 coples of Coln's financial school and was convinced of a rapid chank of sentiment in Ncw Hogland among a classes, and thought the pecole there were willing to buy silver literature. His plan for a financial army contemplated the en- roliment of all in each state in favor of the honest dollar. He believed 1,000,000 mem- bers could be enrolled, and 1 they paid only 25 cents each it would provide $250,000 per month for the publication and distribution of literature. This army would result In organizing the mass of voters in every state in the union. Colonel Patrick Henry Winston of Wash- ington favored a natlonal nompartisan or- ganization and a precinct silver ticket put out within each party within the several states, General Jones of Washington wanted the reports of the Brussels conference frealy dis: tributed, and sald it was queer that the au- thorities in Washington said the supply was exhausted. He was sorry the gold bugs had stolen the synonym of “honest money’ and suggested the name ‘‘honest dollars.” A resolution will be cansidered tomorrow committing the delegates attending the con- ference, and the appointment of an executive committee to devise ways and means of elcet- ing to the presidincy angd. comgress of the United States men known fo.be absolutely in favor of free and unlimited coinage ot silver. 3 = An Invitation was recejved, and. deeepted to s:nd delegates to the convention of south- ern and western states at Memphis, Tenn., Jun» 12 and 13. SPRINGFIELD, IIL, May 16.—It is re- ported here that Chairman Hinrichsen of the democratic state central committee has in his possession a letter from Senator David B. Hill of New York which will be read before the state democratic currency eonvention next month. The tenor of this letter, it is stated, is strongly for ires silver, and the document is said to be intend:d by the New York statesman as a bid for the support of Illinois in the democratic convention in 1896. In this connection rumor also has it that Secretary Hinrichsen has his eye fixed on second place, NEW YORK, May 16.—Senator Hill said in this connection today: “I have not written a letter on the silver question within three years.” NEW YORK, May 16.—Senator S. B. Elk'ns of Wesi Virginia is at the Waldorf with his family. In reply to questions the senator told of his western trip, where he was fre- quently misquot:d s kbeing in favor of frec silver. “It was In Denver,” he add:d, “thst I gave an interview which In part express:d my views, but the eastern papers continued to publish interviews, saying L was in favor of free coinage. I believe in bim-tallism and in the use of silver in the furthest possible way consistent with sound money. I am not for silver without the use ¢f both metals to an ext:nt not hurtful to the country. Both vetals should be uszd and the qu-siion of di- tail can be settled, The government has the power to limit the use of the metals. The republicans of the east and West must get to- gether on the silver questiaa. I beleve the silver question will set'lz itselt and when we come to meet next year at the national con- vention there will not be 2y antagonism be- tween the east and the west.” OWENSBORO, Ky., May 16.—The second district convention was unable to nominate yesterday. Senator Blackburn addressed the delegates and denounced Seeretary Carlisle in the most severe terms for coming to Kentucky to make anti-silver speeches. Aftes his speech Senator Blackburn said he would make it hot for Secretary Carlisle from the stump for coming out here to advocate the cause of the money power. Senator Black- burn will make a fieht for free silver in the state convention.. Today the convention by almost unanimous vote ,adopted this resolu- tion: We declare it to be an elementary prin- ciple of democratic faith that both gold and silver “coin shall congtitute the primary money of the country; that both metals shall ‘be received for mintage, without dig- criminating against either, and at the legal ratio existing prior 1011874, and we demand the unrestricted colnage of both gold and silver at this lezal ratlo, and that both metals be dec'ared full Jegak tender in pay- ment of all debts, public and private. This being the stromg demccratic section of Kentucky, the action possesses significance as affecting the probable aetdon of the state convention next monthy Semator Blackburn was here, taking an getive.part, and was carnestly interested in} adopting the resolu- tion. Much. interest. 1§ taken in Secretary Carlisle’s campaign bee next week. DUBUQUE, Ta., Miy:16.=Senator Allison today recelved a challenge feom the Central Bimetallic league to debatethe silver ques tion. Senator Allison {onight replics, say ing: “My plans are such t 1 cannot ac- cept_your Invitation. [ expect to take part in the present campaign in; the state this fall, and will then be .glad- to address the citizens of D:s Moings wponghe question in. volved. . B. ALLISON.” T STRUNG UP ONI& WHETE MAN, Howeton Hauged by a Kentucky Mob for Assaulting a ¥oung Girl. MARION, Ky. May 16.~John Howeton, white, was lynched here about 11 o'clock this morning. Howeton was captured yes- terday morning near Niggex ereek, Mo., and brought to this plage, On April 25 Heoweton assaulted Anna Plerce, the 16-year-old daught:r of a prom- infent farmer, who mow lies |3 a critical con dition, with slight hop:s for her r:covery. A mob was f'rmed and the jail stormed. The jeiler was made to give up the keys and the prisoner was sciged, He was tak'n ‘o a slaughter hous: ncar Marion. Here a rope was placed sround his neck and he was pulled from the ground to g cross biam. He dicd from strangu'aticn. His body was found hang!ng this mernl-g and the coroner was summoned. The body was Rot injured ave where the rope cut his necl ——- Charced with Colsontns fis ¥ ife, ALPENA, Mich, May 16—Henry Brad- bury was arrested today, charged with hay- Ing poisoned his wife, di d under - ol clrcumstances o weak ago. . X s | Several TRUST PAID THE FIDDLER Receiver MoNulta Brings Suit Against Dircotors for Funds Diverted, USED TO PAY FOR PRIVATE LOSSE: Injunction Asked to Restraln the Tranafer of Bonds Sald to Have Been Fraudu- lently Isiued and Order Asked to Huve Them Cancelled. CHICAGO, May 16.—The culmination of the charges against J. B. Greenhut, ex-prosi- dent of the Whisky trust, and some of his assoclates was reached this evening in a bill filed in the United States circuit court by Re- celver John McNulta. Greenhut and Nelson Morris are accused of having used the funds of the trust for outside speculations of a personal character in which they met a loss of $500,000. Then, to make good the losses, they are charged with having, in the sum- mer of 1893, conspired to secure the assent of the board of directors of the trust to tho {ssuance of bonds. It is further charged that they sold $1,000,000 of the bonds at 50 cents on the dollar, appropriating the pro- cexds to make up thelr losses In speculations, and secured possession of §$800,000 of the bonds so issued at the B50-cent valuation in order to “‘milk" the trust for the other 50 cents on the dollar, thus giving a profit of $400,000 on the trans- action, besides securing the payment of their losses in speculations. The character of the speculations s not set forth. Besides Greenhut and Morrls, the other defendants to the bill are ex-Directors Wil- Ham N. Hobart and J. Walter Freburg of Cincinnati, Louis Maddox, Hobart's partner, and Julius Freiburg, Waiter's brother, and the Central Loan and Trust company of New York. All but the trust company are charged with duplicity in the transaction. The bill alleges that at a_special meeting of the di- rectors of the old trust In Chicago on May 17, 1893, a resolution was adopted providing for the issuance of bonds at 6 per cent in- terest, payable in twenty years, to the amount of $5,000,000—$2,000,000 of the bonds to be placed with the Central Trust company as security for the payment of rebate claims.. months preceding the date of the meeting, owing to a vast speculation upon the Stock exchange, to meet losses incurred, Messrs. Greenhut, Morris and Hobart, it is claimed in the bill, had used a large amount of the funds of the trust without the au- thority of the board of directors, Thelir losses amounted to about $500,000, and the receivers allege the financial condition of the trust was greatly impaired thereby. GREENHUT AND MORRIS BOUGHT THEM Greenhut and Morris, the bill alleges, then conspired to enrich themselves by purchasing a large amount of the bonds at a reduced price and without the knowledge of the other members of the board of directors. They in- duced Hermann Sharfner & Co., hankers of Chicago, on May 29, 1893, to submit a bid for the purchase of $1,000,000 of the bonds at 50 cents on the dollar. While the bid was made in the name of the banking firm, the receiver alleges that it was in fact made for tho benefit of and in behalf of Greenhut and Morris. On May 30 the directors ac- copted the offer of Schaftner & Co. On June 2 Hermann Schaffner met his death by drowning in the lake, and the bank of which he was the head made an assignment the day following. It then became necessary to ahandon the purchase of the bonds through that source, and an arrangement was made by Greenhut and Morrls with the firm of Counselman & Day, “with and through whom many of the sald speculations had heretofore been carried on,” to submit a similar propo- sition to the board of directors. On June 5 this was dene. At the suggestion of President Greenhut, owing to the fact the bonds could not be so- cured for riady delivery, the board. voted to empower the president to maks a contract with the firm of Counselman & Day to de- liver the bonds when ready and to make a note for the amount of the purchase price of the $800,000 of bonds, which the firm pro- pos:d to take at 50 cents on the dollar. On June 9 Counselman & Day paid to the pres- ident and treasurer of the trust, the latt:r cfficer being Hobart, the sum of $197,144.44 by check, $1,666.56 was retained as interest accrued, and $1,000 as commissions. The other §200,000 neczsary to make up the $400,- 000 was paid by the return and cancellation of a note of that amount made by Treasurer Hobart to Counselman & Day on May 12, five days before the board of directors was asked to grant the issuance of the bonds. That note, the recefver alleges, was part of the losses incurr:d by the stock speculations of the preceding November, December, Jan- uary and February; that it represented a number of notes made from time to time “to cover losses, and which were finally merged {nto one note of $200,000. OTHER DIRECTORS INTERESTED. In September, 1893, Greenhut as president and Hobart as triasurer sold to Morrls $75,000 of the bonds for $37,000. On October 11, 1893, Greenhut and Morris sold to Maddox & Hobart of Cincinnati $75,000 of the bonds for $37,600, the payment being made by a note of the trust held by the firm, Hobart, the treasurer, b:ing a member of the firm. On the same date $50,000 of the bon were sold to J. Walter Freiburg of Cincin- nati for $25,000, the latter also being a di- rector of the trust at that time. Th> re- celver declares any and all of such sales to s2id directors was contrary to the obligation thelr trust as officials, and was made with- t the knowledge of the other members of the company or the consent of the directors. None of the proceeds, the receiver alleges, was ever applied to the use of the Distilling and Cattle Feeding company. The recalver avers that the $800,000 of bonds sold to Counselman & Day are held and owned by N-lson Morris; that the $75,000 of bonds sold to Morris are still held by him; that the $75,000 of bonds sold to Maddox & Hobart are still hold by them jointly, and the $50,000 worth purchased by J. Walter Frelburg are held by him and his brother, Jullus Freiburg. The $2,500,000 of bonds deposited with the Central Loan and Trust company as security for the rebates are still in the possession of the trust company. The recelver prays that the court enjoin all the defendants from disposing of the bonds to other parties; that they be required to an swer and that an accounting be had; any amount of the bonds ascertained t owing by the trust be paid for at the pu chase price of 60 cents on the dollar, and | that the balancs of the bonds be cancelled by the court, The recelver recites that he Is desirous of winding up the affairs of the trust and wishes to sell its property and make a distribution to the stockholders. He sets forth that of the $2,600,000 of bonds deposited with the trust company in New York, a scttlement of the matter is nearing completion; that all claims have been made, and the item of re- bate claims is about $400,000, and that many of these will be disputed by the rec:ive President Rice of the reorganized Whisky trust presided over a brief meeting at the Great Northern hotel this afternoon. o -— MORE EVIDENCE AGAINST DURRANT Explanation of the Absence of Blood ou the Clathing of the Accused. SAN FRANCISCO, May 16.—The police are said to bave found several new witnesses who will testify against Theodore Durrant at his forthcoming trial in the superior court. One of these, Miss Willls, will say that some time before Blanche Lamont's murder, Miss Willis asked Durrant in his capacity of church librarian for & book from the church library. He escorted her there, left the room 4 few minutes and returucd entirely nude. The young woman made her escape with difficulty. Similar conduct would ex- plain the absence of bloodstains on Dur- rant's clothing after Minnle Willlams was murdered. T CELEBRATES A SACREDOTAL JUBILEE Archbishop Willlams Complet Years in the High Ofce, BOSTON, May 16.—In the presence of the largest and most notable congregation that ever crowded within the cathedral of the Holy Cross, and the greatest gathering of dignitaries of the Roman Catholic church that ever assembled In New England, the cele- bration of the sacredotal jubilee of Most Rev. John J. Willlams, archbishop of Boston, be- gan today with a pontifical high mass of thanksgiving. The mass was celebrated by Archbishop Williams himself. On the epistle of the altar were Mgr. Satolli and deacons of honor, Very Rev. Father Manien of Balti- more and the secretary of Mgr. Satolll. On the gospel side were Cardinal Gibbons, at- tended by deacons of honor, Very Rev. John B. Hogan of St. John's seminary, and Rev. Thomas Sheahan. Archbishop Williams and the assisting priests were stationed in front of the altar. About the sanctuary were gathered Archbishops Corrigan, Ryan, Elder, Fabre, Chappelle, Ireland and Riordan and Bishops Bradley, Healey, Keane, Michaud, De Goesbriand, Harkins, Beavan and Tierney. Immediately after the gospel the venerable Bishop De Goesbriand of Burlington, Vt., de- livered an eulogy on the reverend archbishop and in behalf of the clergy presented him with a beautiful chalice of gold, studded with precious stones, which had been espe- clally blessed by the pope. The sermon of tho day was then deliyered by Rt. Rev. D. M. Bradley, Bishop of Man- chester, N. H. Tonight a_banquet was given with the tables spread for 1,000, After the banquet Father Hogan of St. Peter's church, Dor- chester, who acted as toast master, opened the exercises with a brief address, ending with an Introduction of Thomas Maginnes, who gave the addresses for the clergy. He delivered an eloquent address to Archbishop Williams on behalt of the clergy. Archbishop Willlams then arose to make response to the addresses of the representa- tives of the clergy and laity, The archbishop began by saying that this was the noisiest day that he had passed in fifty years. In reply to the addresses presented he sald: “I have to say to my clergy that I always have confidence in them. The clergy and laity have always respond:d to the many calls made by me, and they have been most instrumental in the success of the arch- diocese. “This afternoon I have received a gold medal and a letter to my:elf containing con- gratulations from Leo XIII on this, our Jubilee celebration.” Mgr. Satolli was the next speaker, and after reading the papal ietter his address was read by his secretary, Dr. Rooker, It closed as follows: “The particular esteem and affection of the holy father finds expression today in the let- ter and gift which he has sent to the beloved archbishop on this occasion of his golden sacredotal jubilce. To me this special sym- pathy and” love which the pope feels for Archbishop Williams is most natural and reasonable when I consider in how many ways the work and life of Leo XIII, when he was archbishop of Perugia, were similar to the lifo and work of the archbishop of Bos- ton. They are two men in whom we see de- veloped to the highest degree all those qual- ities which go to make up the character of the true Christian pastor of souls. It is most natural then that between them should exist the strongest bonds of sympathy and affection. To me, therefore, it is an honor and a pleasure—one to be remembersd all my life—to be here tonight and offer with my own sincerest and warmest congratula- tions the loving and paternal salutations of Leo XIII, and his fervent good wishes that God may continue to bless and preserve to the church of Boston her beloved Archbishop Willlams," Tomorrow the jubilee will be continued with religious exercises in the morning and a visit to the Catholic Institutions of ths city will be made in the afternoon. ——— RIFLES HAVE A SHOW Made Some Sertous Errors but Still Made u Good Showing. MEMPHIS, May 16.—Camp Schofield was not quite so cheerful as usual this morning, owing to the rain of last night and the fall in the temperature that followed. The fore- noon was devoted to guard mount by the regulars and practice by the companies that are to drill this afterncon. The weather continues threatening and unpleasantly cool. Cold weather had no restraining influence on the local enthusiasm at Montgomery park. If there is one thing Memphisians are proud of It is the Chickasaw Guards, and this fact was noisily manifested when the boys marched on the drill ground to the tune of “Dixie” this afternoon. ~Spring costumes wer: laid aside for furs and overcoats, but the Chickasaw day crowd was th largest of the drill. A hot pace was set for the class A boys by the McCarthy Light Guards of Little Rock yesterday, but it is belleved the work of the two local companies, the Chickasaw Guards and the Governor's Guards, today will compare favorably with that of the Ar- kansas company. Captain Kyle of th> Chickasaws started out with one or two cap- tain’s errors, which the younger company escaped, but after the Chicks had recovered their composure their movements were more easy and accurate. The drilling time expired before the company had completed its pro- gram, but whether or not this was a count against them only the judges know. The Thurston Rifles of Omaha completed the competition in class B this afternoon. Their work was less smooth than In the class C drill, and some serious errors were made, but on the whole Captain Scharfl's men still have a good chance for the prize. Tomerrow the competition in class A will be completed by the drills of the Morton Cadets and the National Fencibles of Wash- ington, D. C., and the Thurston Rifles of Omaha. 1t is announced today that General Scho- field will review the troops on Monday, the 20th, instead of Saturday, the 18th, as here- totore given, Fifty THURSTON L S COURT FOUND KERSHNER GUILTY Complete Findings Wil Puabli d at Washington. BROOKLYN, May 16—The navy court martial in the case of Dr. Kershner recon- vered today. The evidence of the accused was submitted to him for correction and then the record of the trial was read. With that the open session of the court ended. When the judge advocate closed for the prosecution he asked the court in case the de- fendant was found gullty, or guilty in lesser degree than charged, that the court should K for a record of any previous charges or onvietions against the doctor. The court was in secret session for two hours and five minutes, At the end of that time the judge advocate was requested to read the records of a court martial held in 1863, when Dr. Kershner was convicted of writing a letter to the Baltimore American reflecting on the action of Rear Admiral Dupont at the siege of Charleston. He was ordered to be dismissed from the navy, but the then sccretary of the navy, Gideon Welles, reinstated and cautioned him not to repeat the offense. The fact that this record was called for shows that the present court martial has found Dr. Kershner guilty, but whether guilty of all the charges or guilty in a lesser degree than charged will not be made known until the report of the action of the court martial is made known at Washing- ton, Be Known Until Inerease of Ten Per Cent. PITTSBURG, May 10.—Jones & Laughlin, proprictors of the American Iron Works, have granted thelr employes a 10 per cent increuse in wages. fThe tirm employs about 4,000 men and are the greatest rivals of the Carnegle Steel company in the manufacture of structural iron. Theadvance will apply to wll skilled men and to all others except common laborers, who are mow recelving $1.20 per day, the recognized rate for such work. No reason ix assigned for the action of the firm, but it Is thought that the ex- mple will be followed by many other large rms, * | The Republic Tron Works will resume work Monday, paying the Amalgamated as. soclation rate’ of # for puddiing. This will ive work to 40) ‘men who have been ldle or se months. ‘The works are a branch of the Natlonal Tube Works, and munufac- ture material for pipe, PRESBYTERIANS IN SESSION Moderator Mutchmore De'ivers His Farowolk Address to the Assembly. LR, BOOTH ELECTED AS HIS SUCCESSCR Sermon to the Genersl Assembly on the Labor, Sentinel and Signal Services of the Presbyterian Churoh—Less son from Koman Catholics. PITTSBURG, May 16.—An ulnque featurs of the scssions of the general assemblies of the two leading branches of the F church fs that both bodies will disc question of the control of theological sem- inaries conducted under their auspices, and that the trustees of the respective seminariea are reluctant to surrender control, as desired by the supreme body. The United Presby- terian church has but two theological sem- inaries. They are located at Alleghany, Pa., and at Xenia, O. The Alleghany seminary directory has declined to surrender the prop= erty of the Institution to the general assem- bly; the directory of the Xenia institution has not been heard from definitely, but it was. stated last night that it is divided on the question. The seminary question will be the most important matter before the United Presbyterian assembly, which convenes here on the 224 inst Commissioners from the west are ralsing: an issue of exciting importance, They say that the home and forcign boards are “‘honey~ combed with Briggsism,” and that therefore the people will not contribute. Some are in war paint and are even gunning for secre= taries, and may demand a reconstruction of the boards. Should such an fssue be reached the seminary control question will be put in the back ground. The subject may come up. in_connection with the reports of the stande ing committee on the Home and Foreign boards. The first business session of the Presby- terlan general assembly opened at 3 o'clock this afternoon, with the committee on com- missioners report of the roll. Following this there was the call for nominations for moder- ator. General James A. Beav:r, ex-governor of Pennsylvania, nominated Dr. Robert Rus- sel Booth of New York. The nomination was. greeted with cheers. Rev. Andrew C. Zeenos, Jr., of Chicago, stconded the nomination on behalf of the western contingent. The western commissioners were deter~ mined not to let the office of moderator go. without a fight, and Dr. Samuel S. Cryer of Albert Lea, Minn., nominated General Robe ert N. Adams of Minneapolis. He referred to. General Adams’ brilliant military record and. to his thirty years' work in the church as a home missionary. He was followed by Dr. Clarence W. Backus of Kansas City, who. placed In nomination Dr. William N. Page. of Leavenworth, Kan. Dr. Backus entered a plea for the west in the choosing of a mod= erator and based his claim on this ground. Dr. George C. Pollock of Litehfleld, Minn., and Hon. E. B. White, LL.D., of Columbus, 0., spoke in behalf of Dr. Page, and Dr. J. J. Lampe of New York pressed the claims of Dr. Booth. Nominations were then closed, and Isaac D. Fry of Cincinnati and H. T. Nash of St. Louls were appointed tellers. The first ballot resulted as fallows: Booth,, 300; Page, 165; Adams, 83; totai, b48. On motion the election of Dr. Booth was made. unanimous, and the new moderator was called to the platform and made a pleasing addre Dr. W. L. McEwan presented the new mod- erator with a_handsome gavel made from olive wood In Jerusalem and sent to the as- sembly by Rev. K. 8. Wallace, a Presbyterian, minister and United States consul at Je- rusalem. The preliminary services were begun by prayer by Robert N. Adams of Minneapolls, who is spoken of by the western members for moderator. This was followed by scrip= ture reading by Dr. Willlam N. Page of Leavenworth, Kan. After music Dr. George Norcross of Carlisle, Pa., read a passage from the scriptures, followed by prayer by Dr. W, H. Roberts, the stated clerk. The. retiring moderator, Dr. Samuel A. Mutch- more, then delivered his sermon on the subject, “The Labor, Sentinel and Signak Services of the Presbyterlan Church.”” In the course of his address he sald: DIVISION OF LABOR IN THE CHURCH. The text introduces us today into the house. of the Son of Man, who has taken a journey by His ascension into heaven; yet that He might be present with us, He has left a form of organized religious life which He called His body—the churcn, tne foundations of' which He Himself laid. He has so designed it in various departments that every servant may have his own work. Some portions of the superstructure have been thrown down, and in some places it appears like a castle in ruins. The work of rebuilding and restor- ing is constantly going on by his servants while faith discerns here and there that the walls of salvation are even now receivin their coping. The temporary transfer of authority to the church by our Lord, carrie with it definite instructions: 1 He left a letter, His words. 2. An interpreter, His spirit. 3. Divisions of labor, that every man shoul® have his work. The proportion of servants called must be equal to the growth of tha church and the country, but the fact with us Is that barely enough come from other denominations to re place the losses sustalned by waste and death. The typal form of our church can only be continued through the covenant line of heriditary. A definite proportion of our min- Istry may come from the world, or from those that are afar off, or from other de- nominations not of the Presbyterian type. Let these supplics come into the family of the first born, and let us be thankful for them; but there must be enough born from the 10ins of the church to make it a family in typal likeness and identity so as properly: to absorb those recelved by adoption. The mission of the church s to cducate the childhood of the nation. God gave this country to Presbyterianism when there were none to contest their fitness for the position, But many of our colleagues and parochlag schools were allowed to perish. Who h.; this God-given heritage now? The Roma Catholies had the wisdom to grasp the op= portunity which we threw away for state schools and colleges. Now we have set to work among the fragments, through the board of aid for academies and colleges, (6 bring what opportunities we have left into use and observation. The church in history was “the church that s in thine hous: In the first century on Into th: second 1t was more in the house than anywhere el But the growth of communities, states and empires has compelled the church to find shelter for her congregations, and ko we, 1n our times, have initiated that great agency, the board ‘of church erection. SABBATH SCHOOL ANARCHY ANTIDOTH. This country Is an estuary Into which the sewage of the nation is pouring, filling th land with moral malaria, from which the church can only save it by teaching the children. Anarchy has its antidote in the Sabbath school. Conspiracy can be strangled by saving the childhood of desperate forelgne ers. Children must be aught that love fop Jesus Christ and for country are inseparas ble. Therc Is no phase of work so important more systematic effort {n great cities, Cities arc uleers on the body politic, and the dangers In_them to church and state ai appalling. New York City has been fop years in the talons of a vulture which has consumed as much of her vitals at night ag grew by day. Robbed, debauched, trod under foot of the Behemoth of lust, which the law could not do, im that wi weak, was done undep the lead of & Presbyterian minisa ter. In the Isudations over victory it should not be overlocked that the Presbys terian church led the host, as she does in &1l times of national peril. But beneficent aé \ this work bas been, it may become a snare for ministers #hould not give themselves to municipal reform any further than for betterment of woclety through saving souls of men. The church can &n) the nceessl'y of municipal 10f0.m Ly ine: it T