Omaha Daily Bee Newspaper, July 1, 1902, Page 1

i J 1 THE OMAHA DAILY BEE., ESTABLISHED JUNE 19, 1871, OMAHA, TUESDAY MORNING, JULY 1, BAILEY STARTS ROW "Texas Benator Assaults Beveridge of Indiana ;- on Floor of the Chamber. !BULT OF A HEATED CONTROVERSY [Two Men Have Hot Words Over Bolicitor ) Penfield During Afternoon. . Bofusal is Met with Physical Attack on Benator from Indiana. NECKWEAR RIPPED AND TORN AWAY hen Infurtated Gentlem: trom \ Lone Star State is Pulled Away He | Clutehed Portion Beve eridge’s Wearing Apparel. WASHINGTON, Jume 30.—senator Balley ©f Texas assaulted Senator Beveridge of findiana tonight just after the senate had adjourned from executive seselon. Tho Texas senator was dragged away and sep arated from his opponent by some of those about the senate. He was very angry and threatened severe harm to the Indiana sen- ator. The episode was the result of a heated &ontroversy which the two senators had during the afternoon, when Senator Bever- 1dge had sald that Senator Bailey had mad “an unwarranted attack” on Solicitor Pen- fleld of the State department. In execu- tive session Senator Beveridge, like other senators who smoke, lighted a cigar and took a seat on the republican eide. Ho was still sitting there when the senate ad- Journed. Senator Bailey crossed the le and walked through the seats until he was facing Beveridge. “‘Beveridge,” he sald, “I don’t want to have any trouble with you, but I want you lo withdraw those words, which charged me with making an unwarranted attack upon Penfield.” 1 4id not intend to insult you,” replied Benator Beverldge, “‘and there s nothing In my language that you could consider offensive “I don't allow any ome to say that I Mibel a man, and that is what you do in making the charge. Now, If you won't withdraw the words, when 1 ask you, I'm going to make you withdraw them.” Sonator Balley had been getting more and more angry and excited as he talked. He had been aitting down .part of the time Jeaning ngainst the desk immediately in front of Semator Beveridge. The latter, in reply to Senator Balley's last remark, still remaining In his chair gald: I repeat that 1 4id pot intend to insult you and that I bave nothing to retract. Batley Starts the Trouble. As the words were uttered Senator . Balley threw himselt upon Senator Bev- eridge, who is a man hardly up to the avarage in physique, and seized him by the throat with both hands. The rush was udden and ferce that the chatr in_which aridge was slttivg was pushed back and the desk was toppled efore the assault could go any fur- ther senators who had been sitting near had moved up between the desks. Sen- ator Hansbrough of North Dakota seized Benator Balley by one arm and Senator Spooner seized the other. The Texas sen- ator ls a powerful man and it was with great dificulty that two senators were able to drag him away from Senator Beverldge and when (hey succeeded a part of the In- dlana senator's neckwear was ripped and torn away in the vigorous grasp of Senator Balley. Senator Bacon of Georgla and Barney Layton, assistant doorkeeper, came quickly forward and assisted in pulling the Texas senator further away, Senator Balley meanwhile struggling to get free and lunging toward Sepator Beverldge. As be was removed a little distance he was Beard to utter something that sounded like & threat about killing. ithout further effort, however, he walked away when Sepator Bacon urged Bim to be quiet and led him toward the moeratic side. Senator Bacon engaged Benator Balley In conversation for some time, advising him to cool down. Senator Bpooner also went across the aisle and discussed the matter with the Texas sen- stor, urging him to mpologize and if pos- sible fix-it up at once, but Senator Bailey vefised all such proffers, declaring that Benator Beveridge had insulted him in the senate and that he had taken the only as the Ind senator had re- fused to withdraw his remark: Statement of Beveridue. Senator Beveridge remained in the chamber for some little time and con- tinued to smoke his cigar. He remarked to these who spoke to him on the subject that it did not amount to anything. He made no effort to resist or resent the at- tack made on him. In fact, the whole thing was over in a very brief interval, before such resistance could have been offered. When Mr. Beverldge w ked tonight 1f he had any statement to make regarding the assault committed on him by Mr. Pailey, he expressed great regret over what had occurred and said he had no personal yesentment over the matter. The conver satiod between them immediatcly before the trouble, Mr, Beveridge said, was sub- stantizlly the same as that which occurred o the semate chamber regarding the at- tack on Judge Penfield, who s an Indiana man, except that on his (Beveridge’s) part it was much milder in tonme. Mr. Bever- Jdge sald that he was Dot excited, but re- mained cool and collected and expressed to Mr. Bailey his wish that their relations aright continue agreeable. Mr. Beveridge denied that he had been choked by Mr. Balley. Afcording to his yersion the Texas senator had made a Junge at him, but his arm was caught by Senator Spooner before the threatened blow landed. Ratifies Treaty with Briton. WASHINGTON, June 30.—In executive possion todsy the senate ratified the treaty ‘with Great Britaln permitting the governor of Zansibar to collect a duty of 10 per cent od valorem on articles imported to the country., The consent of the United States to this arrangemept was made necessary by the fact that this country was & party o the conference of Berlin and Brussels goncerning the trade with the Congo basin. o Nominations by the Presidenat. WASHINGTON, June 30.—The president today sent the following nomivations to the oenate: Whkecnes, Han Bdward A Black, re celver of public moneys at Cheyenne, \Nfu. vank 3¢ ensien, ‘Donaid W, Nesbits of Mia: o g . R, CArthus Be. Pippin of New York and !“fl Hi of Massachusetts. ve nominations were oon- frmed atter belug presented. land_office at 4 TJEXAN ASKS BEVERIDGE TO RETRAC™ , AGREE ON PHILIPPINE BILL Conferees of Two Houses Practically Come to Understanding a to Action. WASHINGTON, June 30.—The conferees of the two houses of congress on the Philippine civil government bill have prac- tically reached an agreement. They prob- ably will present their report to the sen- ate during the afterncon. The understanding provides for the elimination of the colnage question from the bill, thus postponing that question » another session for independent action. “, senate conferees held out for their #4,, »standard provision and the house # jyj fust as firm in their contention for 1A, standara. The “me provision for a territorial legislatus % retained in modified form. The democfatic members of the conference were not present at the forenoon session, but it is not believed that they will make any effort to change the agreement. Many of the provisions of the two bills concerning currency, however, are retained, including the senate regulation for subsid- fary coinage. There is, however, no effort in the present agreement to fix the money standard. That is left for the future The houee provision for a legislative as- sembly is amendel so as to require that its establishment shall be preceded by a census. Two years after this census the president is uthorized to direct through the Philippine commission the election of a legislature, it in bis opinion the conditions justify such a coutse. The house provision for the sale of the Philippine public lands was accepted, but 2,500 mcres is the largest area to be dis- posed of to any one person or combinatfon. | finally agrecd upon taday, provides for a Philippine legislature of two houses, one | the Philippine commission and the other | an assembly elected by the natives, except the Moros and Pagans. But this legislature is not to be created until after a census has been taken and a condition of general peace and good order shall have provailed for two years. The legislature is to elect two commissioners to represent the lslands in Waskington. The powers of the legisla- | ture are defined and an extended bill of rights sets forth the individual rights of citizens and their protection against un- Just Jaws. Authority is glven to issue bonds for the purchase of the friar lands, and when purchased these become part of the public domain. The public lands are to be open to homesteaders, similar to the American system and to prevent corporations from absorbing the lands, corporations’ holdings are limited to 1,024 hectares, or 2,500 acres. Corporations also are stringently regulated in holding mining and agricultural lands. The money standard and the permanent money system are left for future settle- ment. The banking system is also post- poned. Provision is also made for sub- sidiary and minor colns. Authority is given to tssue bonds for harbor and other im- provements. WOULD LAY PACIFIC CABLE Eastern Extension Telegraph Com- pany Makes Offer to Government Which May Be Accepted. " o ‘WASHINGTON, June 30.—An important conference was held at the Navy depart- ment today, at which Secretary Moody, Rear Admiral Bradford, chlef of the bureau of equipment and Senator Perkins of Cali- fornia, a member of the committee on naval affairs, were present. before them a proposition of the Kastern Extension Telegraph company, acting, it 1s understood, through the Commercial Pacific Cable company, by which the company would agree to fnish its work of laying a cable across the Pacific ocean a year ear- lier than was contemplated and give this government the benefit of reduced rates in exchange for the island developed in the surveys made by the United States steam- ship Nero in 1890, for a practicable sub- marine cable route across the ocean. The proposition was discussed a: some length and Rear Admiral Bradford w charged with personal inspection and con- sideration of the matter. He probably will report favorably on the company's, offer in a few days. CONFIRMATIONS BY SENATE In Addition to Nominations Sent in During the Day Many Ar Confirmed. WASHINGTON, June 30.—In addition to the nominations sent in today, the senate also confirmed the following: Walter L. Robb, to be collector of cus- toms for the district of Oregon. E. G. Eahleson, to be surveyor general of Idaho. G. O. Freeman, to be recelver of public money at_Helena, Mont To Be Registers of- Land Ofces—H. E Wilson, at Hozeman, Mont.; W. E. Chapiin, at Cheyenne, Wyo. Postmasters: Nebraska—T. W. Cole, Nel- son. lowa—8. M. Johnson, Carson; 4. Q Saint, Marshalltown; L H, Camp, LaPorte G.'E. Badgerow. Sioux Clty; H. N. e, McGregor; F. E. Fritcher, Nashua n C. Carpenter. Fort Dodge. ' Kansa Leonard A Milispiugh, Winfleia; ¥ wWil- lard, Leavenworth; L. 'H. Boyd, Russell; R. M. “Hamer, E a: 8. & Lobaugh: John ' F. 2, ' Parsons. South F. 8. Myers, Redfield; George B Craft, Bellefourche. Colorado—Horace Dubendorff, Alamosa. ~ Utah—Thomas H. Davis, Ogden; Nellle M. Thierot, Park City. PRESIDENT TAKES A HAND Will Protect National Asphalt Com- pany from Dispossession Until Final Decision is Reuclied. Bo; 8 WASHINGTON, June 30.—Acting Secre- tary of State Hill was in consultation with the president for some time today regard- ing the rival asphalt claims in Venezuela. As a result it may be stated that the pi ident has decided to protect the presert occupants of the asphait property, the Na- tional Asphalt company, from dispossession until the decision of the supreme court of Venezuela has been rendered and reviewed by the United States. This matter was brougt to a head by an appeal from the Warner-Quinlan asphalt syndicate asking for the restoration of the rights which they claim in the asphalt lake region. To Be No Minerity Report. WASHINGTON, June 30.—Representative Richardson of Tennessee, and his demo- cratic assoclates on the special committee which investigated charges of bribery, have decided not to make a minority and the report of the committes will unani- mous that there was Do bribery. The com- mittee will pass on the report and give it ora Much lmproved. WASHINGTON, June 0.—Senator Wor- aker, who was taken lil at the White House » rday, was very much improved today and was able to come down to his private office. He bad & slight attack of peritonitis, The Philippine ciyil government bill, as | These gentlemen had | NO BAD SYMPTOMS DEVELOP ing Seems to Be on the Road to Rapid Recovery. DRESSING OF THE WOUND GIVES PAIN This, However, is Not Regarded as Serfous by the Doctors, Who Say There is No Cause for Alarm, LONDON, June 30.—The bulletin on the king's condition lesued at Buckingham palace at 10 o'clock this morning says: His majesty has slept well. The dressing of the wound gives much distress, but there s no bad symptom of any kind. _ (Signed.) TREVES. SMITH. LAKING. BARLOW. The following bulletin was issued from Buckingham palace at 7 p. m. The king has had a fairly comfortable day und the discomfort in the wound has been less. TREVES, LAKING, BARLOW notable excitement during the past outside Buckingham palace at the hours the bulletins were posted was en- tirely absent this morning. The sanguine impression created by the doctors’ reports Saturday and Sunday was maintained by the ealient phrase in this morning’s bulle- tin, “No bad symptom of any kind. Official Statement Issued. At noon the following official statement was given out at the palace: ‘There I8 no cause for alarm in the disi caused by dressing the wound. This occurs at least twice daily. The wound, which is of considerable depth, is dressed from the bottom, as it Is essential that it should heal from within outward. The dressin ghusen his majesty considerable painy whic he has borne with great fortitude. In fact, his majesty’s courage and patience calld for, the, greatest admiration. Ihe king was much benefited by the change to the couch yesterday, on which he stayed tor a few hours. The electric fans have proved of great value in keeping down the temperature of the apartment. The queen I8 in constant attendance In the sick room, but tne utmost quiet is enforced. The klni occasionally sees his chlildren, but’ the Interviews are of short duratio No matters of state or business are allo! to be submitted to the king, who 1s debarred from reading his. corresponden: Neither Drs. Laking, Barlow nor Treves have left the palace since the operation except for an occasional hour. Unfounded Stories Contradicted. The week This statement was lssued with the view of correcting the numerous unfounded stories published with circumstantial detail regarding what is alleged té transpire In the sick room. The cheerfulness of the public is appar- ently fully shared by the members of the royal family. The prince of Wales went out riding this morning and both he and the princess witnessed from the palace windows with evident interest a march past of the guards. ‘Tbe Stock exchange reopened today with a very strong tone, on the satisfactory news regarding the King's condition. Consols rose seven-sixteenths. Other departments reflected the improved feeling. At 3:30 p. m. it wi announced that no turther bulletins would be issued until & p. m. In the meanwhile it has been asc tained that the king maintains his progress #ndVis again cccupytng his Invara couch. With the view of recompensing the sight- seers 8o far as possible for the disappoint- ments of last week tomorrow's and Wednes- day's reviews of the colonial and Indian troops will be accompanied by a certain amount of pageantry. The queen’s anxiety has been 5o much allayed that she definitely declded today to occupy the first carriage in the royal procession, in which other mem- bers of the royal family will participate, as well as the forelgn princes who are still in London. IRISH MEMBER IN TROUBLE Committed to Jail for Failure to Answer a Bench War- rant. LONDON, June 30.—The select commit- tee of the House of Commons, under the presidency of A. J. Balfour, the government leatler, teday examined Patrick A. McHugh, thel nationalist member of Parliament, who ‘was committed to jall for contempt of court in failing to appear in answer to a sum- monk on a bench warrant {ssued under the crimes act. He was brought here In custody Saturday from Ireland at the request of the parlia- mentary committee which was appointed to inquire Into the case. Mr. McHugh mitted that he was gullty of contempt of court, After a private consultation the complittee adjourned for the night. In the meantime Mr. McHugh was released from custody. JEANNE LANGTRY MARRIED King | Edward Seuds Present, with | Note in His Own Ha writing, | LONIION, June 30 ber of [Parlixment and formerly ass private | secretary to Lord Salisbury, was s afternoon to Miss Jeanne Lang- try, daughter of Mrs. Langtry, the actress, at St. Margaret's church, Westminster. The attendance, which was very largo, included the duke of Argyle, several Indian rajahs, Lord Hugh Cicll, son of the mar- quis of Salisbury; John Morely, M. P. George Wyndham, chief secretary for Ire land; William Redmond, M. P., and P. A. McHugh, M. P. King Edward sent the bride a present with a note in his own handwriting. The prince of Wales also sent a gift. Colonial Premiers Confer. LONDON, June 30.—The colonial confer- ence opened this morning in the secretary of state's room in the colonial office. The premiers of the self-governing colonies were present and the colonlal secretary, Joseph Chamberlain, presided at the sitting, which was of a purely preliminary character. ‘The proceedings were privas After a two-hours' session the conference ad- journed to July 4. The sitting was mostly occupled with Mr. Chamberlain's state ment enunclating his views on commercial and poliieal relations and imperial de- fense. No definite program has yet been ranged. Greatest Gifts to the World, DENVER, June $—The tenth triennial convention of the National Sunday school assoclation opened this, the last day of the sesslon, with an address by C. H. Danlels of Boston, one of the secretaries of the American Board of l‘ul\l1n lons, on the subject of promoting Intelligence and o sa t gifts world were the givers. e b German. DETROIT, 'June 3.—The thirty-second convention of ‘the nal Association of German-American t ¥8 18 now In ses- slon in Detroit. It is expected be- tween 200 and 30 members will be ats tendance. The convention will last four days. A 1902—-TEN PAGES. SINGLE STREET FIGHTING CEASES Peace for the Moment Appears to Prevail at Cape Haytien, CAPE HAYTIEN, June 30.—The street fighting here yesterday between the par- tisans of M. Firmin, the former minister of Hayti at Paris, and General Alexis Nord, the minister of war of the provisional gov- ernment, both of whom are eandidates for the presidency of the republic, ceased at 7 o'clock yesterday evening. Admiral Killick, who had supported M. Firmin by landing marines and firing on General Nord's followers yesterday, ordered the marines to return to their ships, which they did. They were accompanied on board by the partisans of M. Firmin. The admiral, who only used his small rapid fire guns yesterday, threatens to bombard Cape Haytien in barnest. Little damage was done by the bombardment yes- terday. M. Firmin's resklence and the houses of his relatives have been com- pletely pillaged. The Haytien war ship Orete-a-Plerrot, on which the forelgn comuls, under the protection of their respective flags, and M. Firmin sought refuge yesterday, Is still in the roadstead. It s seekifg to obtain a supply of coal, so as to @nable it to go to Port au Prince. Peace seems to have been re-established here. » PORT AU PRINCE, Hayt}, June 30.—The elections for deputies ha¥e been inter- rupted. The various politioal parties In Hayt! are in arms ready far battle. There has been much firing heregad the situation 1s critical. MARIETTA WILL GO TO HAYTI Gunboat to Be Dispatéhed in sponse to Appeal of Consul Livingsto: WASHINGTON, June 30.—Acting Secre- tary of State Hill received a request by cable today from United States Consul Liv- ingston at Cape Haytlem, for an American warship to protect the interests of the | United States during the present revolu- tionary crisis in Haytl, Dr. Hill referred the request to Secretary Moody and it s understood that orders will be sent forward today to the gunboat Marietta, at San Juan, Porto Rico, to pro- ceed at once to the scene of the trouble. Consul Livingston's dispatch sald that a war ship was needed Immediately, and hence Marietta will proceed to Cape Haytlen with all possible dispatch. It 1s thirty-six-hour run from San Juan to Cape Haytlen. Later orders were sent forward to Com- mander John A. Rodgers to proceed to Cape Haytlen to afford the mecessary pro- tection to American interests. Marletta carries a Marine guard of only a dozen men. The State department received two cable- srams from United States Minister Lowell at Port au Prince in the afternoon In re- gard to the situation in Haytl. The first said that the minister had received a tele- gram from Cape Haytlen saying the Hay- tien admiral had fired on the city and that several persons had beem kil 4, The minister's dispate] I #aid that President Firman had e ape Haytlen on a Haytien vessel. The conditions at Port au Prince were reported quiet. An- other cablegram, received shortly after- ward, sald the Haytien minister for for- elgn affairs had informed Minister Powell that the government had ordered the ar- rest of Admiral Killick. DECISIVE BATTLE IMMINENT Combat Threatened ‘Which Will De- elde Fate of Castro Adminis- tration in Veneszuela. WASHINGTON, June 30.—~The state de- partment received a cablegram today from United States Minister Bowen at Caracas, confirming the Associated press dispatches of today In regard to the blockade estab- lished by the Venezuelan government at a number of points. The officlals declined to make the téxt of Mr. Bowen's dispatch public, but it 1s understood that it indicates that a de- cisive battle and one that probably will de- cide the fate of the Castro administration is tmminent. Mr. Bowen did not request any additional protection from this gov- ernment in the shape of either warships or marines, RAILWAY EMPLOYES STRIKE Walk-Out Result of Refusal of Cana- dian Northern to Secure Sched- ules of Wages. WINNIPEG, June 30.—A big strike of employes was Inaugurated on the Canadian Northern rallway system, owned by Mesars. McKenzie and Mann, this after- noon, caused by the refusal of the man- ment to secure schedules of wages pre- sented by the shopmen of the United Brotherhood of Rallway employes. The different classes of workers who have pre- sented schedules are freight clerks, freight handlers, trackmen, switchmen, stationary enginee! pattern makers, car mem, en- gine watchmen, coal heavers, wipers and bridge and building department men. The engineers, firemen, conductors and brake- men are still at work, sc that the system 1s not yet tied up. About 2,000 men are af- tected. VAN SANT TO BE RENAMED Fight Against Rallway Mer Also Be Approved in Platform, ST. PAUL, June 80.—Many delegates have aiready arrived for tomorrow's republican ate gonvention and all of the caudidates have opened headquarters. Governor Van Sant's renomination has been assured for several months, and it is considered prob- able that the platform will take cognizance of his action in seeking to enforce the law against rallway combinations. Strte Treasurer Black and Attorney Gen- eral Douglass will also be renominated by acclamation. The closest contest s that for state auditor. For lisutenant governor Ray W. Jones 18 the only avowed candidate. PAYING TELLER IS IN JAIL Accounts of Le Salt Lake City Man Scem to Be in Bad Shape. SALT LAKE, June 30.—Alexander M Robinson, member of the eity councll and ing teller in Wells-Fargo's bank, who isappeared Saturday morniog, and whese accounts at the bank showed a shortage of between $85,000 and $90,000, has given himself up to the police and is now in the county jath - RING DOWN LAST CURTAIN Transmississippi and International Exposi- tion Oorporation Dissolves, FINAL MEETING OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS Every Valla €1 - 1 Pald, Leav Treasury reatest F' Success. Sarplas Mark Whereas, All lawtul claims and demand; and obligations of the Transmissiasippl an International exposition have been paid and all of the funds and property of sald cor- poration have been disposed of and prop- erly distributed and isbursed, and the objects for which said corporation was organized have been accomplished and its Affairs and business have been fully con- summated and performed; no therefore, Resolved, That the sald corporation be Alasolved find that further business by or in the name of the corporation be discon- tinued. With this resolution the last curtain was rung down on the drama of the Trans- mississipp) exposition at the final meeting of the board of directors last night follow- ing an Informal dinner at the Omaha club. The members of the directory who were present were: Gurdon W. Wattles. L. Z. T. Lindsay, P. Kirkendall, IBdward Rosewater. A. L. Reed E. E. Bruc Herman Kountze. Frank Murphy H. Korty, arkel C Yost. R. 8. Wilcox. €. M. Wilhelm, Thomas Kilpatrick. G. M. Hitchcock. G. M. Hussey. Charles Metz. J. H. Evans. C. 8. Montgomery. Walter Jjardine. I W. Carpenter, J. J. Johnson. In addition there were present as guests, who have been more or less identified with the exposition, John A. Wakefield, Thomas R. Kimball, Henry Rustin and Victor Rosewater. Recalls Phases of Work. Aside from the business transacted the gathering was turned into an experience meeting, with short addresses recalling different phases of the work by which the success of the exposition Shad been achieved. Those who contributed to the speech-making of the evening, besides President Wattles, included Chief Elec- triclan Henry Rustin, Architect-in-Chlef Kimball, Secretary Wakefield, Treasurer Herman Kountze, Counsel C. S. Montgom- ery and each member who served on the executive committee who was present, namely: Messrs. Lindsay, Rosewater, Reed, Kirkendall, Bruce and Hitchcock. From the narratives of the speakers a gen- eral survey was had of the history of the exposition and the work of the various de- partments, together with comparisons with under the-protoetton of tho toreign cousuls | other expositions held before and after 1898, all redounding to the glory of the Omaha enterprise. \ Report of Audit Committee. In the formal business transacted was the receipt and acceptance of the following report from the special committee on audit through its chairman, Thomas Kilpatrick: 1 send you on behalf of the auditing committee what may be considered its final report. The same consists of three papers, marked respectively “A, “B" and and fifty-two other reporis, numbered from one to ffty-two, Inclusive. 1 also enclose You A statcment. somewhat In the form of an index, showing what these fifty-five papers refer to. These ere_submitted to J. C. Wharton, C. Lyman, G. H. Payne and E. C. Price, the other members of the com- mittee. You will notice that Mr. Lyman, in a letter which I enciose, calls attention to reports Nos. 45, 46 and 49, and I may say that these reports contain about ail that is of any special importance in our report. It is the unanimous opinion of the committee that even these show only cleri- cal errors, blunders and defective book- keeping, and though all tha work appears in the name of John A. Wakefield, it is well known to the committee that' these errors happened without his knowledge, as his time was more than occupled with other important duties in connection with the exposition. 1t is also known to the auditing committee that a desire for economy on the part of the executive com- mittee led them to appprtion work to Mr. Wakefield which properly belonged to a geparate department and which should have been from the beginning under the manage- ment of a competent auditor. Tt will be remembered by the board of airectors that there were vague reports as to loose management and perhaps fraud in connection with the several departments of ‘the exposition, and it was for that reason that the auditing committee was appointed. Compliments for Ofice: It therefore affords me great pleasure to say upon behalf of the auditing committee that after a most thorough and painstakin investigation, both by the committee itsel and by its pald agent, W. 8. Streeter, we failed to find any fraud or mismanagement in any of the departments and we are satisfied that the success and honest man- agement of the enterprise on the part of subordinates were due to the close atten- tion, business ability and integrity of the president, the executlve committee and the secretary. Tt ‘seems to the auditing committee like presumption to even mention the president and executive committee in this report, but inasmuch as the duties of the committee covered an Investigation of all connected with the management of the exposition, we feel it to be a duty, as well as a pleasure, to eay that we know them to ormed their various and ard T mtantly WIth & view {0 tha best interests of the exposition and with absolute in- tegrity. Meda On motlon of John C. Wharton and fol- lowing some most commendatory remarks regarding the unselfish devotion of the president and members of the executive committee, who had served the exposition taithfully for so many months without com- pensation of any kind, a medal was or- dered struck and coples in gold presented to the president and his executive asso- clates as a souvenir of the exposition. The duty of selecting the design for the medal and executing the order of the board was entrusted to & committee consisting of John A. Wakefleld, J. C. Wharton and G. M. Hitchcock. Announcement belng made that more than $2,400 remained in the treasury with no claims outstanding this surplus was or- dered disposed of subject to the action already taken in conformity with the rec- ommendation of the executive committee embodled in the following report The executive committee beg leave to re- ort that all lawful claims against the ransmississippl and International exposi- tion have been fully paid and that there remains on hand the sum of $2.480. T committes belleving it impracticable to dis- tribute this balance among the large num- ber of its shareholders and rtl‘o&n ing the efficient services of John A.. Wakefleld, Secretary of the corporation, hereby recom’ that this balance be paid to the y a8 I#dllmnll compensation for his services in the past and in full for his work for the compilation of a statement of the affairs of the exposition, including a recital of the inception, organization, opera tion, management and re of the'exposi- tlon, which statement shall be submitted by him to a committes consisting of Charles 1. W. Carpenter, C. W Montgomery and Edward . to be revised and approved by them and’ afterward filed in the public library of the city of Omaha or published by private subscription or by any corpora- tion, fim or individual, having first ob- tained the consent and approval of the above named committee, sald publication to be without expense or lMability .to this corporation, © It was explained that the abovelEfate- ment would be incorporated in a report (Continued on Becond Page) for Executive Officers. CONDITION OF THE WEATHER Forecast for Showers in day; Nebraska—Falr in _ West, t_Portion; Warmer Tues- Wednesday Fair and Warmer. Temperatare at Omaha Yesterday: Hou Des. Hou . B4 1 p. 54 54 [ . 55 56 59 o2 NEW RAILWAY COMBINATION Electric Lines of Ohlo and We =1 » Vire HUNTINGTON, W. Va, June 30.—The Camden Interstate Rallway company of this city sold today tv a Pennsylvania syndicate all their electric lines In the city, Central City, Coredo and Kenova, W. Va. Cattletsburg, and Ashland, Ky. and Ironton, O. The deal also will em- brace electric light plants in Ironton, Ash- lend and Huntington. The comsideration is about $2,000,000. John Grabam and Edmund McCandish of Newville, and John J. Henry and Willlam North of Philadelphia, are the leaders in the syndlcate. Senator Camden of West Virginia, was the chief stockholder in the company. It is rumored that this syndi- cate has In view the purchase of electric railways in other Ohlo valley citles, the ultimate aim being to have a continuous line between Cinclnnati and Pitteburg John Graham was elected president of the new company. FIGHT FOR WESTERN TRAFFIC Harriman Lines and Immigrant Burean Likely to Have a Merry War. CHICAGO, June 30.—(Speclal Telegram.) —A spirited contest to secure control of the immigrant business in the west, with the Harriman western lines allied with the New York agency and combination of brokers under the control of Peter McDon- nell on one side, arrayed against lines be- longing to the immigrant bureau on the other, 1s looked for by those famillar with the situation. This view is taken because of the attitude of representatives of the lines which recently went out of the agree- ment, and unless there is a change in position it is believed that the work of the bureau, must be conducted in the future independent of the Sonthern Pacific and the Union Pacific. A meeting of the ad- visory board of the bureau took place to- day, but an adjournment was taken until Wednesday, when efforts will be made to settle some of the problem Ratllway Directors Named. MINNEAPOLIS, June 30.—At a meeting today of the directors of the Minneapolis, |St. Paul & Sault Ste. Marie railway, George R. Newell, wholesale grocer of this city, and W, A. Young, jobber of this ecity and St. Paul, were elected to fill the vacan- cles caused by the death of F. H., Peavey of this clty, and the resignation of W. B, Dean ot St. Paul. The question of a divi- dend was not taken up. HORSE THIEVES KILL TWO Sheriff and Under Sheriff Shot While Attempting to Arrest Band of Outlaws. GUTHRIE, Okl, June 30.—Sheriff A. J. Bullard and Under Sheriff Coburn of Roger Mills county, Oklahoma, were killed today in a battle with horse thieves while the officers were attempting to arrest members of the band of outlaw The fight occurred In the northeast portion of the county and continued for about thirty minutes, the outlaws finally surrounding the two officers and riddling them with bullets. The entire band made its escape, supposedly uninjured, although the sheriffs put up a plucky fight Bullard had served two years as sherift of that county and was recentely nom- inated by the democrats for re-election. ‘While it is not positively known who com- posed the gang of outlaws, yet suspicion points to the Bert Casey band, as they bave been operating In that portion of the territory. WRANGLE IS IN ERPUTION Mountain Pouring Forth Great Clouds ck Smoke Almost Continuously. SEATLE, Wash., June 30.—The steamer Bertha reached port today from Valdes and westward points. Mount Redoubt, which has been in an Incipient stage of eruption since early spring, was not vi ble, owing to fog, and it is not known what stage the outburst has reached. Mount Wrangle 1s in eruption. A dispatch received at Valdes from Kotzina, under date of June 21, says: “Mount Wrangle s In plain sight of here and great clouds of black smoke can be seen rolling up from its cres! = LOOMIS SUCCEEDS WILLIAMS Attorney of Union Pacific ) Tenders Resignation and Another is Named. Genera TOPEKA, Kan, June 80.—Archie L. Wil- llams, general attorney of the Union Pa- cific system for Kansas and Missourl, re- signed today and was succeeded by N. H. Loomis of Topeka. Mr. Willlams will be retained as special attorney. He was one of the originators and bullders of the rall- road and has been with the company since 1862. Lately his health has broken down. DENIES HE IS A POPULIST Man Plac on State Ticket Fusionists Refuses Run, by to HUTCHINSON, Kan, June 30.—F, 8. Powell, nominated by the populists and democrats for state superintendent of pub- lic instruction, bas withdrawn. To a re- porter Mr. Powell said I am a republican and have been for a number of years. My nomination was without my 'knowledge or consent and 1 shall not run. Movements of Ocean Vessels June 80, YAt Gibraltar—Arrived: Trave, from New o] At Liverpool—Arrived: Cymric, from New York At London—Arrived: Minneapolis, from New York. Balled: Manitou, for New York. At Naples—Balled: Palatia, for New York Plymouth—Salled: Moitke, for New k At New York—Arrived: Perugla, from Naples; Minnehaha, from London: Zeeland, trom Antwerp; Furnesia, from Glasgow, BURT TALKS STRIKE Union Pacific President Disousses Trouble with the Machinists, ASSERTS THAT MEN ARE UNREASONABLE Insists that They Have No Good Feundation for Complaint. SAYS PIECE WORK SYSTEM IS EQUITABLE Argues that It Places Bach Werkman on His Merits, HE WANTS NO DRONES IN THE SHOPS Prefers Not to Employ Men Whose SKill and ¥ try Cannot Bring More Wages Under Plecework Plan, “The Unfon Pacific desires to treat s employes, all of them, with the utmost consideration and whenever they come to us with a reasonable proposition they will get fair treatment, but when they make unreasonable demands we must resist them and will resist them." This statement was made by President H. G. Burt of the Unlon Pacific rafiroad company to a reporter for The Bee yester- day morning. Continuing, Mr. Burt sal “These men are injuring their intere by striking. The Union Pacific pays its machinists and bollermakers more money than any other western road with the ex- ception of the Southern Pacific. Our sca 18 10 per cent in advance of the other companies and still thess men come to us for an additional 10 per cent increase. We cannot and will not grant such demands. Insists on Plecework. “This question of an increase in wages the first demand made by the machin- ists and the second was that the company should not adopt the plecework system. Now this question of plecews {3 a ques- tion of management and we propose, while we have no desire to impose on our em- ployes, to carry on the management of our own affairs. Don't you think we ought to have the right to govern our ewn busi- ness?" “Now, these men say to us: ‘We know you are paying high wages, but we ought to have an increase becauss the cost of Itving has increased.’ “Certalnly the cost of MHving has in- creased, but the cost of everything else has likewlse increased. The cost of rail- roading has increased 50 per cent within the last few years and yet the raliroads have made no reduction in the wages of their employes. The plecework which we shall put into effect tomorrow, July 1, will rot reduce wages one particle In many cases it will increase wages. n Merits. “It will simply place every man upon his merits as & workman; of course, a8 a matter of fact, some of the less' skiliful. will not make as much as they have been getting on the basis of the dally wage, but are we to be censured for that? Is it right for any men to ask for more money than he is actually worth or can earn? Isn't that a reasonable proposition? “No, sir, whenever any machinist or helper says that he will be imposed on by accepting the plecework scale he is mis- taken."” At this juncture a telegram was brought in to General Manager Dickinson, in whose private office the interview took pla The message was from Armstrong and said that the men who had remained at work under the plecework scale are highly gratified ‘with the results; that they are aiready making 9 7-10 per cent more than they did underthe old system. “And we have the me report from all places where plecework has been accepted,” interjected President Burt, with the assent of Mr. Dickinson. Making More Money. “Why," continued the president, “right here in Omaha those men who are mow working under the plecework scade have emphatically stated that they are better satisfled with it than they were with the daily wage scale because they are actually making more money than before, * “Now, in all candor, does this not seem like & reasonable proposition and doés it not appear unreasonable for the machiniste and boilermakers to strike because we want the plecework scale enforced? These are the really vital sides of this contro- versy.” It was suggested to President Burt that the unions complained that their constitu- tions would not allow them .o accept the plecework scale. “Oh, yes, I know they have put such = clause in their constitution, but, well even that does mot destroy the force of proven facts. Inevery case where the plecework scale is In force men are elated with the operation.” Afraid of Misr President Burt took occasion to Py his respects to the press by saylng: / “Suppose I make a statem: what will you do with it. “Print it,"” was the quick response. “Yes, print it, apd If you do print it as 1 give it, you will then, or at least your editorial writers will then surround it with innuendoes and insinuations designed to destroy the real meaning and giv for misconstruction. That has been the poliey of the papers. If I thought the papers would publish the facts as they are 1 would gladly make out & statement of the company's side of the case, but what's the us What the papers want to bear in mind is this: The raiiroads are mot seeking to be unfair and in this strike matter we want to be just and equitable; all we ask is that we be accorded fair treatment. We are not trylng to tear down this com- munity, but on the other hand we a striving and have striven for years to bufld it up, to promote its welfare in every respect and it is an injustice to us to m construe our motives in this or any other matter. Places Workmen resentation. t to you, Prefers Unlon M “And It has been stated in some quarters that the Union Pacific is down on the unfons—is trying to stamp out unieaism. That is & mistake. We have no fight with unionism and absolutely no desire or inten- tion of suppressing them or injuring their influence. “No,” Interposed General Manager Dickin- son, “we really prefor to desl with union men. We have dealt with them for years and ehown no disposition to antagonize them that I have ever heard of." President Burt was asked if the com- pany would reinstate any or all of the men now out on & strike it they consented to r turn to work on the company's terms. He wade this reply: ‘Well, we will think about that awhile.