Omaha Daily Bee Newspaper, April 5, 1902, Page 1

THE OMAHA DAILY BEE. ESTABLISHED JUNE 19, DOWRY T0 EDUCATION Oeoil Rhodes’ Will to Promote Union of English-8peaking Races. PROVIDES SCHOLARSHIPS AT OLD OXFORD Two to Each Territory znd BState of American Union. REMEMBERS GERMAN COUSINS ALSO Leaves Diamond and Gold Mines to Public Uses. W. T. STEAD COMMENTS ON TESTAMENT Citizen of Engl ing World, (Copyright, 152, by Press Publishing Co.) LONDON, April 4—(New York World Cablegram—Special Telegram.)—The will of Cecll Rhodes provides for the establishment of colonial scholarships, as previously an- nounced, and two American scholarships to each of the present states and territories of the United States. The will also provides for five scholarships for students of Ger- man birth at Oxford. All the Rhodes' scholarships, American, colonlal and German are at Oxford. Mr. Rhodes’ will Is a remarkable and voluminous document of more than 3,500 ‘words. Even this Is not the entire will, as the executors only gave out the portions ‘which they consider to be of public interest. It was executed in 1899. There s a codi- cil attached on the day of the deceased's Jast departure from England, and another cabled from Capetown, leaves £4,000 yearly 10 keep up the spot in the Matopopo bills where his remains are to be buried. The will further directs that a rallroad exten- sion be made into the Matopopo hill that visitors may g0 there at the weel to inspect the “majesty and glory of their wurroundings.” Mr. Rhodes explicitly says he is to be buried in an aperture, cut in the solid rock, surmounted by a brass tablet bearing the words: “Here lie the remains of Ceell John Rhodes.” No onme else is to be buried there who has not deserved well of his country. Mr. Rhodes bequeaths all his landed prop- erty near Buluwayo and Salisbury, both In Matabeloland, to trustees, whom he directs to cultivate the land for the Instruction of the people of Rhodesia. His celebrated pountry place at Groot Schuur, not far from Capetown, Mr. Rhodes leaves as a resi- flence “for the prime minister of the fed- eral government of South Africa,” with £1,000 for its maintevance. Beauest to Oriel College. Mr. Rhodes divides the £100,000 be- queathed to Orlei college into several funds. \ndicating exclusively how he wishies them fo be applled and adds this characteristic dentence: “And finally; ‘as college authorities live secluded from the world and so are lke children s to commercial matters, I would advise them to consult my trustees regard- ing the investment of these various funds B0 far as they would receive t help and Mesistance from such advice.” Regarding the American scholarships, Mr. Rhodes says: “Whereas, I desire to encourage and fos- ter an appreciation of the advantages which 1 tmplicitly believe will result from % union of the English-speaking people throughout the world and to encourage In the students from the United States who will benefit by these scholarships an at- tachment to the country from which they bave sprung, but without, I hope, with- drawing them or their sympathies from the land of thelr adopticn or birth.” As to Territorial Scholarships, The will provides that the executors may Bt their discretion delay establishing any territorial scholarships until such time as they may think fit, but it provides also that the territorial echolarships once tab- lisbed shall not lapse upon the admission of the territory to statehood. Another provision {s that no stufent shall be qualified or dlsgualified for election to a Scholarship on account of race or reliz- lous opinion. Mr. Rhodes desires that the students should not patronize any particular college, but distribute themselves throughout the university. The trustees are allowed to suspend or remove any scholar at their dis- cretion. Mr. Rhedes expresses the hope that the trustees will arrange an annual dinner and reunion for all “students and scholarsbip graduates who are able to attend and Invite thereto as guests persons who have shown sympathy with the views expressed by me io my wil Heritage to Brothers. In & codicil to bis will Cecil Rhodes set- Lled the Dalham Hali estate on his broth Colonel Francis Willlam Rbodes and his male beirs, with remainder to his brother, Ernest Frederick Rhodes and the male of bis heire. In & clause referring to thie settlement Mr. Rhodes expresses his objection to the expectant helr developing into a “loafer’ and says that the essence of a proper life s that every man should have a definite oc- tupation during a substantial period of his career. In the disposition of the Dalbam Hall estate it is provided that the succes- Sor to the estate must have been ten years in business or a profession other than the army, or 'n the case of an infant heir he must enter business and remain there for ten years, otherwise the entall will term!- Bate. The will guards etrictly inst en- umbering the estate. Text of Bequests. Following Is the actual text of Ceefl Rbodes’ bequests for American scholarships Whereas, I desire to encourange and foster 0 dppreciation of the advantages which I implicitly believe will result from a union of the English speaking peopie throughout the world, and In students s s e ps to esta lished at the University of Oxford under this, my will. an attachment to the coun- l.r‘. from which they ring, but without, 1 om, withdrawing m or their sym- th from the land of their adoption or Irth: now, therefore: 1 direct my trustees as soon as may be after my h, and el T slmultaneously or gradually they shall find it conven- fent, to establish for male students the scholarships herelnafter directed, each of which shall be of the yearly value of £300 d be tenable at any college in the Uni- versity of Oxford for three consecutive fo- ademical years. 1 direct my trustees to esta scholarships (here follows (n of these scholarships ref anial scholarships'™ and “A arships”). | appoint two of scholarships to each of the present sta' and territories of the United States, pr vided, that it any of sald territories (Continued ou Fourth Page.) the Americs 1871. OMAHA, SATURDAY 5, MORNING, APRIL — 1902—-TWELVE PAGES. SINGLE COPY FIVE CENTS. CONVICT OFFICERS OF MURDER War Office Gives Out Details of Trial LONDON, April 4.—The War office this afternoon issued an official statement of the facts in regard to the Australians sentenced for murdering Boer prisoners, as follows: The Bush Veldt Carabineers, who were recruited in South Africa, but Included other colonials, were employed in July and August in the wildest part of the Trans- vaal, eighty miles northeast of Pletersburg, and took a certaln number of prisoners. Grave irregularities on the part of certain officers of the corps came to the knowledge ¢ military authorities In October and an ve Investigation was offered by 45,' tehener. As a result of the inquiry ” s were tried by court-martial at I3 %, 'S January, 1902, and were foun. 4, priscivain or accessories, to twei g, Lieutenants Hancock and Moran. 73 need to death, which was carried ¢ % sficers were also charged with the of Rev. C. Hesse. Although there was rong suspicion that they committed the murder, the evidence was not considered sufficient to justify their conviction. Lieutenant Walton was found guilty of murder and was sentenced to death, but there were mitigating circum- stances and the sentence was commuted to Iife imprisonment at penal servitude. Lieus tenant Plcton was found gullty of man- slaughter and was cashiered. Major Lena- han, commanding the Carabineers, who be. came aware of the crimes subsequent to their committal, was convicted of culpably neglecting to report them and was ordered home to Australia, his dismiseal being un- 'necessary, owing to the disbandment of the corps. No doubt exists as to the guilt of the accused, whose plea, in extenuation, that & number of their corps were {ll- treated by the Boers, was not sustained by the evidence at the trial. The sentences were such as would have been inflicted on any officers similarly guilty. DEFEAT COLOMBIAN REBELS Government Announces that Victory Practically Crushes the Rebell PANAMA, Colombia, April 4.—This city was the scene of wild enthusiasm on the part of the conservatives last night, when Governor Salazar m public the contents of the fcilowing dispatch received from President Marroquim: ““Bogota—General Gonzalez Valencia has defeated and completely destroved the armies of Generals Focion Soto and Juan McAllister. General Uribe-Uribe, who In- vaded Colomblan territory via Medioa, in the department of Boyaca, was also de- teated by General Nicolas Pardamo. Governor Salazar informed the corre- spondent of the Associated Press that both victories were of great Importance, be- cause they meant, practically, the end of the revolution, leaving only the Isthmus to be pacified. WASHINGTON, April 4.—8enor Concha, the Colomblan minister, has received a cablegram from President Marroquin of Ce- lombia confirming the press dispatches from Papama, of the victeries of Gemerals Va- lencia and Perdomo over the lusurgemts. It is belleved at the legation here this will end the Insurrection in Colombia. MISS STONE SAILS FOR HOME Will Begin Leetu: in Ald of Mis. rival in United States. LONDON, April 4.—Miss Ellen M. Stone, the American missionary, sailed for New York on the Hamburg-American line steamer Deutschland, which left Southamp- ton today. Her departure from London was quiet. She was accompanied by R. 8. Mec- Clure and R. 8. BaKer. She will begin lecturing, In aid of the missions, almost immediately after her arrival in the United States. The rest which Miss Stone had in England has improved her health, though she was obliged to refuse countless invita- tions to speak before religious and other bodies. Mr. Choate, the United States am- bassador, and Mrs. Choate are greatly in- terested in the missionary. They enter- tained her at the embassy at tea Thursday, where Miss Stone gave the diplomatic party a graphic, yet simple, account of her ex- periences. ATTACK WEST INDIES TREATY Opponents in a Vielent F! t Agal Ratification. COPENHAGEN, Denmark, April 4. —There was an exciting debate on the Danish West India islands treaty in the executive ses- sion of the Landsthing today. The oppo- sition members violently attacked the treaty and plied the forelgn minister, Dr. Deunt- ser, with numerous questions, to which he replied firmly and clearly. There is great public interest in the question and the agitation and excitement is intense. Both sides are confident of success. A strong effort is belng made to identify the mem- bers of the Landsthing, who are suspected of furnishing information to Congressman Richardson. So far it has not beem suc- cessful. SUGAR EXPORTS DROP OFF BERLIN, April 4.—The last quarter's ex- ports from all Germany to the United States amounted to $23,786,084, an increase of $1,287,560. The exports from Leipzig increased $1,146,465; from Berlin, $451,303; trom Bremen, $428,594, and from Cologn $450,887. The consulates in the sugar dis- tricts lost heavily. The Magdeburg expor dropped $1,187,367 and Hamburg $505,807, Editor is Heavily Fined. MANILA, April 4.—Semor Valdez, the editor of & Spanish weekly paper here, cou- victed of libeling two Filipino members of the Philippine commission, Benito Le- garda and Dr. Pardo de Tavera, former president of the liberal party, has beea fined 4,000 pesetas. The judge sald that the offer to prove the assertions iwnerely aggravated the original offense. Conger Goes hanghai. PEKIN, April 4.—United States Minlster Conger has started & short visit to Shangbal, on board the United States gun- boat Wilmington. He will begin the pe- gotiations for & new commercial treaty be- tween the United States and China. Cork Receives John Redmond. CORK. April 4.—John Redmond, chairman of the United Irish league, was today pre- sented with the freedom of the city, in the presence of & large gathering of municipal councillors asd the gemeral public. MITCHELL DEFENDS HIS BILL Oregon Senator Declares Measure Based on Existing Law. MORE LIBERAL THAN THE GEARY ACT Insists that Chinese Exclusion is a Necessity a Not Meas: WASHINGTON, April 4.—The senate to- day began consideration of the Chinese ex- clusion bill, Mr. Mitchell of Oregon mak- isg the opening speech. He pointed out forcefully the necessity for the exclusion of Chinese laborers and carefully and elaborately analyzed the bill. He said that it bad been constructed on the basis of ex- isting law, in the light of experience and of the decislons in the courts. While its provistons were drastic, the bill, he said, in some respects was more liberal than the Geary act. The Indian appropriation bill under consideration for a time, but was not com- pleted. When Mr. Jones of Arkansas appeared on the floor of the semate today, after a pro- tracted absence, during which he passed through a warm and unsuccessful contest for re-election, he was surrounded imme- dlately by a number of his colleagues, all anxlous to learn the detalls of the contest He wi given a most cerdial greeting by senators on both sides of the chamber. Removal of Rosecrans’ Rem A concurrent resolution was adopted pro- viding for the appointment of a joint com- mission of the two branches of congress to attend the ceremonles incident to the trans- ter of the remains of Genmeral William Rosecrans from California to their final resting place in Arlington cemetery. The committee on the part of the senate was named as follows: Benaters Foraker, Spooner, Proctor, Bate and Pettus. The reading of the Chinese exclusion bill was then begun and various committee amendments and amendments in phraseol- ogy were agreed to. Mr. Mitchell sald that the policy of the Chinese exclusion had become one of the great policies of this country, acquiesced in by all political parties and as firmly fixed as the Monroe doctrine. It is a policy based upon the general welfare, upon the principle of protectior to American labor and upon the doctrine of protection against noxious {nfection of those institutions which constitute American civillzation, Object of Framers. The framers of the measure had endeav- ored to ke it as effective as possible as & restrictive measure while keeping stead- ily in view all necessary means of protec- tion against fraud. No radical departure was proposed from the statute now in oper- ation, the bill being a virtual codification of the existing laws and regulations con- cerning the admission to this coumtry of Chimese persons. The aim of the framers was carefully to avoid anything which might give just cause for offense to the Chinese empire and to an extent at least it was & more lberal measure, so far as the exempted classes were concerned, than that which {8 now on the statute boeks. “The theory on which the measure was constructed,” he said, “Is not that all Chinese persons who are not prohibited may enter this country, but upon the con- trary, the legislation proceeds upon the theory that only those are allowed to enter who are especlally exempted.” i fication of Chinese. Therefore every Chinese person shall be deemed a laborer, within the meaning of the bill, who is not an official, a teacher, a student, a merchant or a traveler for pleasure. Referring to the resolution in the meas- ure for the prevention of fraud, Mr. Mitchell sald that no ome could question the authority of congress to establish and enforce all necessary rules which would operate as statutory safeguards against fraud and which would test properly the good faith of Chinese persons claiming to belong to one or another of the exempted classes. He held that this government never would barter away its inallenable right to prohibit the coming to this country of any class of people from any country on earth if in the judgment of congress such persons were objectionable. “It is not, when viewed from the proper standpoint, In conflict with any existing treaty stipulations between the United States and China,” he said. Warns His Party. In conclusion Mr. Mitchell warned the republicans of the senate that if they falled to pass the proposed bill, which had been agreed upon by a noupartisan com- mission, and insisted on forcing the passage of a statute “which is inadequate and in- out for such a vote of condemnation of the republican party on the Pacific coast as you have not heard since the overthrow of the republican party in 1884." amendment as an additional section to the exclusion bill: “That nothing herein contained shall be construed to exclude Chinese Christia; Chinese who MNef of the foreiga legations or the Pe-Tang cathedral, in the city of Pekin in the year In response to an inquiry by Mr. Quay, Mr. Peprose, in charge of the measure, sald he could not accept the amendment, s not a member of the immigration com- in tavor of it “How many Chinese will that amend- ment let in?" Mr. Mitchell asked. “I hoped it would have the effect,” re- pled Mr. Quay, “of Christianizing the whole Chinese empire.” “It would let in at least 1,000,000, sug- gested Mr. Mitchell. ‘Quite likely 250,000,000, interjected Mr. Hale. The session, SARGENT ACCEPTS THE PLACE jenate at 5:15 went Into executive and 5:18 p. m. adjourned. is Offered Comm mmigrat WASHINGTON, April 4 —Frank P. Sargent, grand master of the Brotherhood of Loeo- motive Firemen, saw the president today and was tendered the position of commris- sioner general of immigration. Mr. Sargent accepted the offer, but he told the presi- dent it would Le necessary to close up his business affairs before could take charge of the office. The president informed him e could have al] the time he wanted. In the meantime he is to famillarize himselt with the duties of his position. It is understood that the resignations of Messrs. Powderly and McSweeney bave been requested or will be at omce. Mr. McMur- ray will succeed the latter and William Willlams will be nominated soon to succeed Commissioner of lmmigration Fitchle at New York. AN h effcient, then at the comiag election look | P*® alleged to be maintained in the state EXCLUSION BILL IN HOUSE Closed Door to Chinese t imounsly Agreed to by Committee, Labhorers WASHINGTON, April 4.—The house today began the consideration of the Chinese exclusion bill. No oppenents of the gen- eral principle of exclusion appeared, but members are divided in their support of two bills presented. Messrs. Hitt of Il- linois, Perkins of New York and Adams of Pennsylvania eupported the majority bill, and Messre. Clark of Missourt, Kahn of California and Naphen of Massachusetts spoke for the minority substitute. At the opening of the session of the house today the speaker 1aid before the house an invitation from the Army of the Cumberland for the participa. tion by & committee of the heuse in the services at Arlington cemetery upon fhe occasion of the reinterment of the remains of the late Major General Willlam S. Rose- crans, which are_to be removed from Los Angeles, Cal,, to Arlington about the middie of May. Upon motion of Mr. Grosvenor of Ohio a joint resolution was adopted for the acceptance of the invitation and the ap- pointment of a joint committee to attend the ceremonies at Arlington. Some routine business was transacted. A small urgent deficiency bill carrying $143,000 was passed. Mr. Mahon of Pennsylvania asked unani- mous consent that the omnibus claims bill be sent to conference, but Mr. Maddox of Georgia objected. This was the day set aside for the comsideration of the war | claims, but Mr, Mahoa, chairman of the committee on war claims, yielded with the understanding that one | week from Tuesday be devoted to war | claims, and the house thereupon went into committee of the whole and took up the | Chinese exclusion bill. The speaker called | upon Mr. Moody of Massachusetts, who is | to succeed Secretary Long on May 1, to pre- | side over the committee of the whole. As the future secretary of the navy assumed the gavel the members on both sides of the house gave him an ovatlon. Mr. Hitt of Illinofs, chalrman of the com- mittee on foreign affairs, who had personal charge of the exclusion bill, said the com- mittee was unanimous in the opinion that | the admission of Chinese laborers into this country would be a serious evil. One of the main problems which the committee had to solve, he sald, was in counection with the admiseion of the privieged classes—mer- chants, travelers, officials, teachers and stu- dents—so as to prevent fraud and at the same time to avold harassing and torment- ing bona fide Chinese merchants. Mr. Kahn of California made an extensive speech in support of the minority bill. He reviewed the whole history of Chinese ex- clusion legislation and concluded as fol- lows: We of the Pacific coast are perhaps more deeply concerned in this question than any other people. We feel their presence among us more than any other section of the country. Under ihe census of 1900 there are 4,081,318 inhabitants west of the Rocky mountains. Included in this population are 67,729 Chinese, while but 2134 Chinese are distributed among the 77,984,445 inhabitants throughout the other states of the union. In conclusion let me say that our exclu- sion laws have been a great boon to the laborers of this country. The American laborer and mechanic, in his meat and comfortable home, seated at his fireside, surrounded by his wife and Httle ones, 1s the peer of any wage werker In any part of the world. Let us keep him so. At 5:15 p. m. the house adjourned. WASHINGTON, April 4.—The Society of the Army of the Cumberland at its last an- nual meeting decided to transfer the re- mains of General Rosecrans from Los An- geles, Cal., to Arlington for burial. The ceremonies connected with this military tuneral. will take place on or about May 17 at the pavilion in the Arlington ground President Roosevelt has agreed to be pres- ent, the prominent officers of the army will attend and the troops available about Washington will form part of the funeral cortege. Both houses of congress will be repre- sented by committees amd it is expected that the speaker of the house and General Groevenor, both of whom served under General Rosecrans,- in bebalf of the house of representatives, and Senator Foraker, who also served under him, representing the senate, will make brief addresses. The Soclety of the Army of the Cumberland will be largely represented and veterans and military societies of the district will take part. CABINET WILL INVESTIGATE Regarding Alleged Britlsh Camp Brought Up for Discussio Communication WASHINGTON, April 4.—The time of the cabinet today was taken up almost en- tirely with a communication which the president has received from the governor of Louisiana, protesting agalnst the com- by agents of the British government for the purpose of supplylng mules and teams to the British army fn South Africa. The president has directed an investigation into the facts and the bearing upon the ques- tion. It was expected that after the cabinet meeting an announcement would be made of the selection of the first minister to Cuba, but it i§ now stated that the presi- dent has not been able to reach a final choice as between the numerous applicants. Influential New York people are very strongly pressing the appointment of H. G. Squires, who is now In this country on a leave of absence from the American miu- istry at Pekin, where he Is secretary and charge. Mr. Squires is also said to be per- sonally well known to and well thought of by the president, eo that his chances are regarded as bright. NO OBJECTIONS TO TREATY United States Will Not Obstruct Ratification of Manchurian Compact. WASHINGTON, April 4.—It is learned that the Russian government has not asked the assest of the United States govern- ment to the convention it has just con- cluded with China regarding Manchuria. But the United States government already has expressed its objections to certain fea- tures of the original convention and as these do not appear in the published out- line of the treaty provisions, it can be ated that our gevernment would not in- terpose any objection to the ratification of | the existing document, even if its assent ‘Were necessary. The provision pledging Russia to evac- uate Niu Chwang immediately upon the powers' evacuation of Tien Tsin fis re- garded as the least part of the agreement and as calculated to hasten the powers In their withdrawal. Talmage Improves Slightly. WASHINGYON, April 4.—There was a slight improvement today in the condition of Rev. T, Dewitt Talmage. SOUND MEMBERS 0N CUBA Speaker Henderson and Associates Investi- gate Reciprocity. STEEL AND IRON SCHEDULES ATTACKED Omaha Indians Expect to Get Division ted Principai—Res- toration *f Indian Agencies. (From a Staff Correspondent.) WASHINGTON, April 4.—(Special Tele- | gram.)—The report in circulation today among republicans of the house that the opponents to Cuban reciprocity were en- deavoring to secure the solid support of the democrate om a proposition to bring | about a reduction in steel and iron sched- | ules, brought consternation to the ma- jority of the members of the ways and means committee. Speaker Henderson, in conjunction with Representatives Dalzell and Long, began a systematic canvass of the republican side with the object of ascertaining just how many republicans would support the reconcentrados in their effort to beat the ways and means committee measure for Cuban reciprocity. A gentieman close to the speaker said that it the republican oppoments to the ways and ,means measure could muster forty votes, as they confidently predict they can do, the solid democratic vote and the votes of the republican opposition would be sufficient to take an appeal from the decision of the chair on the motion to take up the Cuban reciprocity measure alone. Hope to Dissipate Opposition. The friends of the ways and means com- mittee are hopeful, however, that the forty members of the republican opposition will be dissipated by the time the Cuban dis- cussion s brought up in the house, al- though tonight the leaders of the ways and means committee are not oversanguine that they can pass the bill reported by the ways and means committee without bring- ing on a general tarift discussion. Thé democrats realize that they can make con- siderable capital out of the general pro- vision to make a borizontal reduction in some of the tariff schedules, and they are | encouraging radical republican leaders to stand with them on a tariff reduction prop- osition in retallation for reciprocity with Cuba. | The speaker stated today to friends that the omnibus bill providing for the admis- sion of Arizona, New Mexico and Oklahoma | wouid be given time for comsideration There is a growing beliet that at least Oklahoma will be admitted, and poseibly New Mexico, but there are few who think that Arizona will get through during this congre: Claim of Om, Indians. The delegation of Omaha Indians in ‘Washington looking after an item in the Indian appropriation bill to pay a per capita to the Omaha Indians entitled thereto, of $100,000 trom the principal now to their credit in the treasury and derived from the sale of their lands in Nebraska, had a conference today with Representa- tives Sherman and Curtie, who aseured the delegation that they would do what they could to retain the item In the bill when it reached the conference. Every indication now points to the adoption of the measure. Favorable action was taken today by the senate on several amendments to the Indian appropriation bill restoring the agencies at Lower Brule, Sisseton, Yankton and Crow Creek, 8. D., which were seri- ously talked of as being left out of the bill. The item in the bill appropriating $3,000 for continuing the Indian supply | depot &t Omaha was also agreed to. Senator Dietrich.made the following rec- ommendations for postmasters today: Ithaca—Miss Agnes Atkinson, vice Alex- ander Robb, resigned Arborville—W, R. Shafter, reappointed. Hubbell—C. M. Casad, reappointed. The Treasury department sent a draft today for $500 to A. L. Maryott ef Pender, who was appointed by the county court of Thurston county as administrator of the | estate of William E. Peebles. His claim grew out of transactions Peebles had wilh the Omaha and Winnebago agency. Captain John F. Merry of Dubuque, I left for his home today. Cousins at His Convention. Representative Cousins announces that the congressional convention in his dis- trict will be held on May 1. Mr. Cousins has three speeches to make at polnts in the east, and in lowa, but is not permit. ting their preparation to interfere with his congressional dutles. It l& Mr. Cousins’ intention to be present at a meeting of bis congressional convention. Jullan Richards, secretary of Speaker Henderson, stated today that the congres- sional convention in the speaker's district would be held in Waterloo May 1 or 2. The | date, however, has not been definitely fixed. | Representative Walter I. Smith of Council Bluffs and Lot Thomas of Storm Lake have returned from the good roads convention at Charlottesville. . Oleomargarine Bill Effective, The oleomargarine bill, which was passed by the semate yesterday afternoon is re- garded by Senator Proctor, chairman of the committee on agriculture, as belng much more effective in suppressing the sale of oleomargarine butter tham it was in the form in which the bill passed the The main change in the measure consists in striking out the provision in the first section In regard to the right of a & to allow the manufacture of oleomargarine for sale within a state, which the senators argued would practically have nullified the bill wherever the state chose to legislate agalnst it. Another important change pro- vides a new system for taxing the inspec- tion and process of treating renovated and adulterated butter, putting these articles under restrictions similar to those which are applied to oleomargarine. The effect of this is to tax any adulterated or fraudu- lent product at & high rate and to make the tax on the genuine product as low as possible. The tax on uncolored oleomar. garine was reduced by the senate, as was the tax oo the dealer bandling such ar- ticle. The bill is regarded, so far as butter is concerned, as a pure food law, and when it geis into the conference it is believed it will be put into shape that will be beld coustitutional by the supreme court. Rockwell A. Larsh was today appointed substitute clerk in the Des Moines post- office C. J. Davis was today appointed post- master at Pluma, Lawren BERLIN, April 4—At the luvitation of the North German Lloyd Steamship com- pany, Emperor Willlam and the German crowa prince, accompanied by numerous retinue, will embark April 17 st Bremer- | PASSING OF PLANT SYSTEM | vart | ering about 1700 miles out of a total of haven on the North German Lloyd steamer Kron Prinz Wilhelm for a pleasure crulse |of several days in the North sea. CONDITION OF THE WEATHER Forecast for Nebraska—Falr Saturday and Sunday; Varlable Winds, Mostly West Temperatare at Omahs Yesterday: Hour. Des. Dea. s as 55 a0 5% a0 [ 62 61 Members of the Hold Thelr Sixth Convention. PHILADELPHIA, April 4.—The sixth an- nual meeting of the American Academy of Political and Soctal Science began here today and will end tomorrow. There is a good attendance of members of the academy. The general tople for discussion at this meeting is social legislation and social activity. The first session was held this afternoon at which Frank Leake of this city presided. The principal meeting was held tonight when the annual address was delivered by Hon. Martin A. Knapp, chair- man of the Interstate Commerce commi sion, Washington. Mr. Knapp took for his subject, “‘Equality of Opportunity in the Use of Transportation Facllities.” Prior to Mr. Knapp's address the chair- man of the meeting, Prof. E. R. Johnson, a member of the Isthmian Canal commls- slon, introduced Prof. L. 8. Rowe, president of the academy, who reviewed the work of the organization for the year. Prof. Rowe dwelt upon the extension of the work of the academy. both in its publications and meetings. The former, he sald, ba become one of the important factors in the formation of intelligent opinion on great soclal and political questions, while the latter attract the leading authorities in the soclal and economic sclences. Addresses were made by F. M. Brewer of this city on “Child Labor in the Depart. ment Store,”” Henry White, general secre- tary United Garment Workers of America, New York, on “Machinery and Labor,” and Hayes Robbins, dean of the Institute of Social Economice, New York, on “The New South's Rare Opportunity.” A reception followed tonight's session. TO HEAD OFF BLACKMAILING Grand Jury Takes Hold of Conspiracy to Establish Corrupt Court Practices. CHICAGO, April 4.—Investigation into justice court abuses resulted today in the grand jury voting Indictments against six court attaches. A comspiracy to corrupt the justice court system, that blackmail and extortion might be practiced, is alleged by the complainants. Detalled evidence was adduced and ome principal conspirator bas turned state'’s evidence. Indictments voted are as follows Isaac A. Hartman, police magistrate, North Harvey; malfeasance in office and conspiracy. Henry M. Scott, former justice (Harvey), conspiracy end malfeasance in office. Thomas D. Courtuey, constable, mal- feasance in office and conspiracy to extort money by threats. John W. Rounksley, con- stable, conspiracy to obtaln momey by threats and malfeasance In office. James D. McNeill, court attache, conspiracy to extort money by threats. George W. Trout, alias W. W. Crystal, alias Frank Hammond, altas George Clifford, conspiracy to extort money by threa Properties Are to Fall Un- der Control of Atlantic Coast Line Company. NEW YORK, April 4 —Following a meet- iog in this city today of the directors of the Plant system, W. G. Elliott, president of the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad com- pany, and R. G. Erwin, president of the Savannah, Florida & Western Rallway com- pany, authorized the folllowing announce: ment Negotiations have been completed under which it is arranged that the Savannah, Florida & Western Rallway company will, on or before the 1st of July, 1902, be con- soliduted with and become (he property of the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad company. The negotiations also contemplate that the other rallway properties of the Plant sys. tem will pass under the control of the Jantic Coast Line at the same time. Tt has also been alleged that when the consoldation takes place the Southern Rajl; Way company will have trackage right thereafter for all of its trains, both pas- senger and frelght, over the line between Savannah and Jacksonville, thus making Jacksonville the southern terminus of the Southern Railway company for its Flor- ida service to and from the east and west. The Savannah, Florida & Western road is the main line of the Plant system, cov- ,200 miles NEW REFUGE FOR UNIONS Allied Peoples Party Pronounced First Political Home for Or- wanized Labor. LOUISVILLE, Ky., April 4 —Chairman Jo A. Parker of the allied people’s party to- day appointed J. M. Cook and Dr. Joseph E. Chambers of Missouri as members of the national executive committee, and J.o H. Burrus of Kansas City and 8. A. Wright of Springfield as members of the central committee from Missouri. The other va- cancies will be filled as nearly as possible in conformity with the selections of or- ganized labor in St. Louls. Referring to the npew movement, Chambers of St. Louls said today have builded the firet political home for or- ganized labor.” OMAHA YOUTH GETS HONORS Robert R. Bradford in First Grade List Scholarship Exe ot P ANDOVER, Mass., April {.—(Special Tel- egram.)—Among the thirty-five students on the scholarship honor list announced today at Phillips Exeter academy for the winter is Robert R. Bradford of Omaba Brad- ford is in what is termed the first grade list, those who have attained the highest standing. He is promioent in Phillips Exe- ter student life. Appointments in the Army. WASHINGTON, April 4.—The president today sent the following nominations to the senate Army—Cavalry: First lleutenant, G. W. Moses, Fourth cavalry, capta Ralph E. McDowell, Kansas, second Meutenant. Ar- tillery—Lieutenant Colonel James J. Bur- bank, colonel; Major Richard P. Strong, | and disappeared, leutenant colonel. First lieutensnts— Louis Bennett, Illinols; George L. Hicks, jr., Maryland; Guy S. Maoning, Obio; Charles O. Zellard, Colorado. TRAIN IS HELD UP Burlington Passenger Stopped by Robber Few Miles from 8t. Joseph. OFFICIALS SAY BANDITS GOT NOTHING Ten Shots Are Fired at Trainmen Without Any Bodily Injury. ENGINEER FORCED TO SHUT OFF STEAM Robbers Enter Express Oar by Intimidating the Messenger, SCENE OF A FORMER FATAL HOLDUP From Description of Lea Robber Raliroad Ofcials Think It Might Have Been the Elusive Pat Crowe. ST. JOSEPH, Mo., April 4—Trala No. 1§ on the Burlington route, which left Bt Joseph for the north at 1! o'clock last night, was held up three miles north of the city limits by four masked m Rallroad authorities assert that the robbers got nothing, although on this point confileting reports are in circulation. The attempted robdery occurred fifteen minutes after the train had pulled out of the Francis street station in this city. The scene Is very near the place where on the night of September 24, 1893, four young men of this city made a futile attempt to rob a Burlington traln, two of the party being shot down. On that occasion the rallroad authorities, under the lesdership of W. C. Brown, then general manager of the Bur- lington's Missour! lines, ran a dummy train loaded with policemen and deputy sheriffe and the robbers were taken by surpr their plans having been tipped off by a treacherous confederate. After holding the train thirty-five mia- utes it was allowed to proceed. Conductor Cox and Engineer Kust, io charge of the train, ran from the scene ot the holdup to Napler, and from there re. ported to the general offices in this city. A dozen detectives were at once dispatched, but thus far no tangible clue bas been dis- covered. The robbers gained az entrance to the express car by compelling the engineer to call to the express messenger and by threats of blowing the door open with dynamite. Ten shots were fired, one at Conductor Cox and several at Brakeman Gaut, but none took effect. Description of Robbers. The leader of the robbers is described by the trainmen as being about 35 years old, five feet ten inches tall, weight 160 pounds, voice loud and vlear. He wore a long mask of cloth, covering his face from the fore- head down and falling below his chin. When he gave orders to the tralomen or to the other robbers every word he sald could be heard distinctly. Some of the officers and rallroad men say today that this im- perfgct deseription may be that of Pat Crowe, who is known to bave & grudge against the Burlington and who bas made threats against that road. The second robber is 40 years old, five feet nine inches tall, weight 140 pounds. He wore a black stiff hat aud a dark red false beard. The third robber is between 26 and 28 years old, weight 150 pounds. He wore a long black mask, like the leader. Helght not given. The fourth man is be~ tween 22 and 2% years old, five feet seven inches tall, weight about 155 pounds. He wore a black mask. Oficial Account. ST. LOUIS, April 4,—The following tele- gram was recelved at the headquarters of the Burlington route in this eity from the St. Joseph officials of the system: Burlington train No. 13, which left St. Joseph for the west at 11:40 p. m., April 3, wus stopped at 11:55 p. m. one mile north of the water works and just outside of the city of Bt. Joseph by four masked men, who compelled the engineer and fireman té attempt to cut off the baggage car. The attempt fo uncouple the baggage car wi unsucessful. = Thereupon the baggagem: wan ordered o open_ the ‘door. JFhis was done. The interior of the car was looked over. No valuables of any discription were d‘r:lcu‘d"d' *hFl‘!uhpo'r:‘ i B.! ieh ordered to go wit s train, ich had been delayed, all told, thirty minutes. There was no violence' used. No sengers were disturbed and no ralifoad or express property was taken. urlington officlals at St. Joseph were immediately notified and were on the ground shortly after, commencing investi- gation of the affalr, PLOT TO BLOW UP THE DOCKS Parties Who Sym; ed with Boers Detected Before Purpose Was ed. SAN FRANCISCO, April 4.—A special to the Call from Vancouver, B. C., says that former president Charles A. Semlin, has just made public the fact that a plot to blow up the naval docks and fortress st Esquimalt was discovered in 1900, The plan, it 1s alleged, was arranged in San Francisco by members of the “'Clan na Gael.”” It is asserted that two men were ot from San Francisco for the purpose of carrying out the blowing up of the docks. Their names, as learned by the British consul at San Francisco, wi Danny Me- Dermott and Albert Renvicker, the former an Irishman and the latter a native of Belgium. The information communicated by the consul at San Francisco was that & meet- ing of the Clan na Gael had been held there, at which plans were discussed of how to ald the Boers in their war against G Britain. When the meeting was called at first there was no iutention te suggest the use of force, but McDermott, who was present, offered to go to Esqul- malt and attempt & body blow by dyma- miting as much as possible of the forts and the navy docks there. He asked for the naming of a companion te assist bim 1 Renvicker offered himself and was accepted. The two men were closely shadowed by the detectives. After reach- ing Esquimalt, Renvicker became slarmed and McDermott was marched to a wharf and sent back te San Francisco by steamer. Courtemay Walter, the British consul gemeral in this city, confirmed the story from Vanco as to the frustration of the plot, which he says was discovered during the tenure of office of his predecessor, the late Mr. Pickersgill, who informed the govermor general of Canada. He would give bo further information except that it was the work of a soclety affiliated with the Fenlan organization. Irishmen who were promi- pent in the local patriotic socleties em« phatically deny that there ever was & branch of the Clan na Gael this city. They also state that they know of no Irieh- men of the names mentioned in the Van. couver dispatch who could possibly be implicated in any plot against the British Baval station.