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R et e e e R e e e e THE SAN FRANCISCO CALL, THURSDAY, MAY 2, 1895. 3 KILLED T HE ENGINEER, Three Masked Men Hold Up an Express Train. REVENGE OR ROBBERY? The Unfortunate Man at the Throttle Slain at the First Fire. ESCAPE OF THE FIREMAN. It Is Thought That the Murder May Have Been Committed by Tramps. SPRINGFIELD, IrL., May 1.—Night ex- press No. 3 on the Chicago and Alton Rail- road, north-bound, was attacked about 12 »'clock about two miles this side of Carlin- e, by three masked men, who had climbed upon the platforn blind- baggage car, supposedly The men cl ver the tender and ordered i k Holmes to stop the train, firing. Holmes was k 1 ire, Fire- man F kT e escapin The assail- e engineer, jumped i escaped. 1 ran the train back not known whether ended or not. Engineer ng, when going south compelled some tramps to and also ran some tramps ngcarson a Y, and it at some of these men were his urderers. Holmes' home n Bloom- The train may not be here for hours. I the would-be robbers were captured n a short time, the assassins of En- r Holmes being caught by a mail clerk as he was getting off the No one but the engineer was injured, and no attempt was made to rob the express car or the The names of the robbers 1 arned. Engineer age, and ton road robhery Holmes thi ARGUMENT THE ORDER. Governor Turney's Election Not ¥et Dejinitely Settled. g, May 1.— When ntion adjourned »on the clerk was still en- g the voluminous report of y of the Inve: tion Commit- The report was finally concluded soon after the convention met in the afternoon. The minority report will be completed to- morrow 1g and then argument will at once begin. 1t is alleged that the com- tee on procedure will report against i the attorneys for Mr. Evans to tion. They were d to appear and speak before the investigating committee, but ed to do so. Republicans to-night m that they will defeat the adoption of the minority report, while Democrats the report will be adopted and Gov- ney declared to have been elected There is no excitement, but arguing with doubtful m ers. It is believed a decisive vote will be taken during Thursday. PRINCETON ernor Governor. each side is by D ATS YALE. Not in an Athletic Contest, but in a De- bate on the Income Tazx. NEW HAVEN, Co~y., May 1.—Prince- ton defeated Yale this evening in their first joint debate. The question debated was: ‘‘Resolved, That under the circum- stances the income tax of 1894 was justi- fiable.” Yale took the negative. It was decided that R. M. McElroy presented.the best argument of the evening, and that Frank Rall made the wittiest speech. W. F. Burns of Illinois made the open- ing address for Princeton. He was fol- lowed by H. E. Butterick, who spoke for Yale’s side. Frank Rall was the second Yale speaker. R. M. McElroy of Ken- tucky then pleaded for Princeton. B. L. Hirschfield of Ohio was another Princeton speaker. C. E. Clough of Wilmot Flat, N. H., also spoke for Yale. S C s DEATH OF MRS. CAMPBELL. She Was the Wife of a New York Lawyer. NEW YORK, N. Y., May 1.—Mrs. Isa- bella Campbell, who was found dead in Denver vesterday, was the wife of F. A. Campbell, a lawyer of this city. She was married 1o Campbell in 1883 in Chicago. Two vears ago Mrs. Campbell went to Colo- rado for her health. Mr. Campbell was seen at his office to-day. He said he had received a telegram yesterday from his wife’sattorney informing him of her death. He had no idea she wasill. He had no idea her circumstances were such as they | were, and was surprised to learn of her death. As to their mari troubles, he said he did not think it was a matter that would interest the public. P TO CLOSE THE CONCERN. Suit to Dissolve a Frawdulent Insurance Company. NEW YORK, N. Y., May 1. — Judge kstaver, in the special term of the Court of Common Pleas, to-day granted an order permitting Attorney-General Han- cock to bring suit in the name of the ple for the dissolution of the Equitable utnal Fire Insurance Corporation. Itis alleged that the corporation had fraudu- lently represented to the insurance depart- that it had a capital of $200,000, con- of $60,000in cash and $140,000 in solvent notes, whereas it had only $6100. ) charged that its liabilities exceed sets by $53,001. L. Investigating Ewmbracery Charges. CARROLLTON, Mo., May 1. — This iry toinvesti- the s impaneled, with William President of the Carrollton School foreman. The other members of the jury are equally prominent. Judge Rucker, in his eharge, impressed forcibly on the mind of the jury the enormity of the offense and asked the jury to take all !.hc time necessary, regardless of expense, in order that the guilty parties might be brought to justice. - Confessed to Secure Leniency. CHEYENNE, Wro., May 1.—G. F. C. Houghton, a young society man of this city, was arrested this evening at Denver, Col., upon a telegram from F. A. Meanea, bis employer, charging him with em- bezlling $4000. Meanea was ignorant of Houghton’s peculations, which have ex- tended over a period of two years, until apprised by Houghton, who wrote him from Denver, making a full confession and promising if leniency was shown him to repay the stolen money. e KENTUCKY’S LAST TRAGEDY. Fuller Gordon, Who Killed His Wife and Hey Lover, Released. LOUISVILLE, Ky., May 1 A\'Mterda):’s tragedy continues the all-absorbing topic. Brown’s remains were taken to Hender- son, Ky, :. The Governor, his wife, two daughters and John Youmwg Brown accompanied the remains. Mrs. Gordon was buried in Cave Hill Cemetery to-day. Fuller Gordon was arraigned in court this morning. His attorney demanded an immediate trial, which was refused. They then asked for bail, but Judge Smith said it was not a bailable case. The case was set for trial Saturday. After Judge Smith, who is only a special Judge, refused to allow a motion for bail to-day in Gordon’s case, his attorneys sent for Judge Thompson, the regular Judge of the city court, who has been out of the city. The matter was explained to him and he decided to allow bail. Late this afternoon he fixed the amount at $3000 in each case. FRANKFORT, Kv., May 1.—The execu- tive office has been in mourning to-day, and black crepe hangs on the door. The Brown-Gordon tragedy has been on every tongue. A traveling man of a Louisville house came here last week to warn Brown not to go to Louisville, as he was suspected, hence it was thought he postponed his regular Saturday’s trip. POISONED HER PATIENTS Deadly Drug Administered by a Stylish Woman Dentist. | After Discovery She Fled, but a Warrant Was Issued for Her Arrest. FORT SCOTT, Kans, May 1.—At Hiattville, a small village nesr here, half a dozen people are in a dangerous condition as aresult of the treatment administered by a handsome, stylishly dressed woman who came here se ys ago and ad- vertised as Mrs. berta Oberlin, claiming to be a dentist traveling from St. Louis. Many citizens visited her. In extracting teeth she applied some liquid to the gums of a number of her pa- tients. Soon after the operation they were invariably taken ill, their faces and hands becoming discolored, their tongues swol- len and their stomachs affected. Among those now in a dangerous condition are Taylor Pacton, pastor of the Methodist church, Miss rile Wallace, Miss Nora Hartwell, Mrs. liam Clark and Lizzie Liddell. Miss Liddell is dying to-night and some of the others may succumb be- fore morning. When the symptoms of some of the vic- tims became serious local physicians were called in, but despite all their efforts the victims grew steadily worse. When the local physicians declared that their charges were suffering from poison inquiry | was made for the woman dentist and it was discovered that she had fled. The Prosecuting Attorney caused a warrant to be issued for her arrest and telegrams for her apprehension have been sent in all directions. ot Stang ok His Sureties Are Trust Companies. PEORIA, Inn., May 1.—Receiver Mec- Nulta this afternoon filed six bonds in the sum of $100,000 each for the operation of the Peoria distilleries as manager. Alto- gether he will file bonds aggregating nearly three millions as manager. He will also file bonds for a larger sum when he takes possession of the bonded warehouses. His sureties are two trust companies. - An Editor’s Wedding. ONARGA, Irn, May 1.— This after- noon D. W. Beardsley, managing editor of the Binghamton (N. Y.) Evening Herald, was married to Miss Sarah Dayton Davis, at the home of the bride here. The we ding was a quiet affair, only near relatives being present. The bride is a sister of T. A. Davis of the Seatttle (Wash.) Post-In- telligencer. AR e Factory Hands Strike. SHEBOYGAN, Wis., May 1.—Overf 1000 men are idle in this city, owing to a strike for higher wages at the Matton Manufac- turing Company’s furniture factory and the tannery of Theodore Zschetzche & Son to-day. Itisfeared the strike will spread to some of the other large factories here. s An Anti-Nudity Bill Defeated. ALBANY, N. Y., May 1.—The bill for- bidding the appearance of women upon the stage unless attired in skirts failed in the Assembly to-day. The vote was 55 ayes and 21 noes, not the constitutional majority. The Gray racing bill was also de- feated in the Senate by 13 ayes and 6 noes. — - Molders Demand Better Pay. CLEVELAND, Onro, May 1.—The mold- | ers employed in eight different foundries went on 4 strike to-day for anm increase in wages. The men met last night and de- cided to go out to-day if the increase was not granted. Nine foundry firms concede | the advance out of seventeen where the in- | crease was asked for. —_— Respite for Dr. Buchanan. ALBANY, N. Y., May 1—Governpr Morton has granted a respite of one week from to-day to Dr. Buchanan, the wife- murderer, to permit of the dismissal or determination of the appeal filed with the United States Supreme Court. S Rogers Wants a Divorece. LONDON, Exa., May 1.—John R. Rogers, the theatrical manager, has filed a petition for a divorce from Minnie Palmer on the ground of unfaithfulness with a man named Jerard, a theatrical manager. The suit is not defended and the trial is pro- ceeding. e £ Naval Cadetships. WASHINGTON, D. C., May 1.—Six ap- pointments to cadetships at the Naval Academy were made to-day. Among the appointees are: H. M. Gleason, Alma, Kans., and R. D. Maxwell, alternate, To- peka, Kans. A R Rioting in the Streets of Rio. WASHINGTON, D.C., May 1. — Min- ister Mendonca of Brazil has received no official confirmation of the reported riot- ing in the streets of Rio, and he believes the reports arose from street brawls having no particular signiticafice. — Condition of the Treasury. WASHINGTON, D. C., May 1.— To- day’s statement of the condition of the treasury shows: Available cash balance, $185,460,698; gold reserve, $91,289,104. SR A The Czarina to Become a Mother. ST. PETERSBURG. Russia, May 1.— The Czarina expects to become a mother in September next. ENGLAND WILL YIELD, Ready to Accept the Offer Made by Nicaragua. TERMS OF SETTLEMENT. English Officers, However, First Take Notes Along the Canal Route. HONDURAS OFFERS TROOPS. The Central American Republics Would Gladly Unite to Resist Great Britain. LONDON, Exe., May 1.—Tt is learned on good authority that Great Britain has agreed to the proposed settlement of her dispute with Nicaragua. The payment of indemnity is guaranteed. It is said the affair has been practically settled. The following semi-official announce- ment was made this evening: The state- ment that the Salvadoran Minister has submitted to Great Britain on behalf of certain propositions is correct. The mat- ter is now being considered, and if reason- able security is given for the fulfillment of any undertaking to comply with Great Britain’s demands every proposal in the matter will be arranged without inflicting humiliation. GUA, Nicaracua, May 1.—The s belonging to the British flect were ashore yesterday at San Juan del Sur, a small port near which the Pacific entrance to the Nicaragua canal is to be built. It was noticed that they were making meas- urements and topographic sketches of the land, and they also were apparently mak- ing observations along the route to be fol- lowed by the canal along the line from the Pacific to Lake Nicaragua. The officers also made sketches and took notes about the Brito, and although ordered to desist by the Nicaragnan Governor there, they continued their work and refused to return on board the ships. The Honduras Government has given assurance to Nicaragua that her troops will be at the disposal of Nicaragua should they be necessary. This is the only ten- der of troops that has been made by the Central American republics. The offer from Honaurds is not likely to be accepted owing to the present favorable turn of affairs, but at one time there was a pros- pect of concerted action by the forces of ! the two countries. The good offices of the Minister of Honduras, Minister of Guate- mala and all other Central American States are being exerted at Washington and London to secure a peaceful settle- ment. COLON, Coromsia, May 1.—It is re- ported from San Juan del Sur that there is every probability of a revolution break- ing out in Nicaragua if the Government yields to the demands of Great Britain. If the present Government of Nicaragua fails it is contended it will not be possible to adjust the claims of Great Britain, and this will probably provoke an armed con- tlict. TERMS OF SETTLEMENT. Nicaragua @ives a Sufficient Guarantee to Pay the Demand. ‘WASHINGTON, D. C., May 1.—A guar- antee of the payment by Nicaragua of the indemnity as required by Great Britain will be made in the amplest manner possi- ble, so that there appears to be no further obstacle between the two countries as to the final adjustment. The guarantee will be in any one of the several forms as fol- lows: st—The promise of the Nicaraguan Government, which, inasmuch as the Government has never defaulted in its obligations, is of itself regarded as a guar- antee. Second—The Bank of Nicaragua,a na- tional institution, with recognized stand- ing in London, will, if need be, give the guarantee. Third—The Republic of Guatemala, one of the richest Central American States, stands ready to deposit £15,500 in a Lon- don bank if Nicaragua desires the favor. Fourth — The Nicaragua Canal Com- pany, whose word in London will be ac- ceptable in the highest financial circles, will give either the guarantee or cash, if need be. Besides these guarantees, any one of which is available and is regarded as am- ple, the Nicaraguan authorities are said to have actual funds immediately available, without calling for outside help. A guar- antee by the United States is not regarded as essential under the foregoing circum- stances. A final proposition, as now concluded be- tween Nicaracua and Great Britain will, therefore, be as follows: Great Britain agrees to immediately evacuate Corinto and withdraw her fleet. Nicaragua agrees to pay the £157 London fifteen days from the sailing of the fleet from Corinto. According to these terms the fifteen days do not begin to run until the actual sailing of the fleet. The latter feature was insisted upen by Nicar- agua as a means of checking popular agi- tation and as a step toward maintaining her dignity. Dr. Guzman called at the State Depart- ment at 11 o’clock to-day. Up to that time he had not received official confirmation of Great Britain’s acceptance, although the correctness of the unoflicial advice was not questioned. From the British standpoint the accept- ance of the compromise and the immedi- ate evacuation of Corinto establishes the good faith of Great Britain in her declara- tion that there. was no purpose of occupy- ing territory. From the first the British anthorities have assured Embassador Bay- ard, and the latter has so advised Secre- tary Gresham, that there was no purpose of aggression or of securing a foothold in Nicaragua. The only purpose, Earl Kim- berly has said, was to collect a debt by such force as was necessary and then de- art. 44 Nicaragna, notwithstanding these assur- ances, has maintained that the collection of $77,500 was merely a covert means of occupying her territory. This view has prevailed very widely here, even in some official quarters, although the policy of the Government has been to accept the good faith of Great Britain’s representa- tions. The withdrawal of troops from Corinto and the departure of the fleet not only ends all question of British territorial ex- tension in Nicaragua, but also puts at rest the fears entertained that the control of the canal route would be seriously affected by the proximity of British forces. The affair has cost Nicaragua more than the original $77,500. It was necessary to raise 3000 extra troops at a cost of $3000 per day. The abandonment of Corinto as a customs point has also resulted in much loss. The disturbance to business and commerce is a loss which cannot be meas- ured in dollars. MUST QUICKLY EVACUATE. Senator Cullom Says the British Should Be Driven From Nicaragua. SAN DIEGO, Cir, May 1.—Senator Shelby M. Cullom of Iliinois arrived in this city to-day with his wife and party, and will remain until Friday visiting friends and looking over the city. He was seen to-night and asked asto his views on the occupation of Nicaragna by the British force. “1 strongly believe,” he said, “‘that the present move on the part ¢f England is trumped up in order to impede or prevent the United States from securing control of the Nicaragua canal and building it. Yes, I have seen what Senator Morgan has to say on the subject, and I think he is right. We all know England’s policy—to push in, to interfere, to bulldoze and to acquire possession of anything that may Be of value or useful to her purpose. There is a strong feeling in the United States in favor of giving England another whipping on general principles. While I don't goso far as that, I believe that war will surely result if England attempts to secure a per- manent foothold in Nicaragua or prevent our Government getting hold of the canal.” “Wouldn’t it have been better to prevent ner from landing troops at all ?” “Yes. If a plain and emphatic protest had been made by the United States Gov- ernment England would not have occupied Corinto. Now that she is there, I believe in using force, if necessary, to get her out. There are two things upon which the peo- ple of the United States have set their hearts—the enforcement of the Monroe doctrine and the building of the Nicaragua canal. The administration that getsin the way of the people in these matters will be put out of the way. There are some things that we will not stand, long-suffering as we are. 1do not apprehend that England will go to such steps as is prophesied, but we don’t know what her insolent and dictator- ial policy may lead her to attempt. One thing is certain, that she must get away from Nicaragua or there will be war with the United States. It does not matter to us that England has reason to believe that President Cleveland is the bpest friend she has.” THEIR NEGL {CT CENSURED. Cleveland and Gresham the Subject of Resolutions in a Legislature. ALBANY, N. Y., May 1.—Resolutions in condemnation of the administration at Washington for its inaction in regard to the seizure of Corinto, Nicaragua, were adopted by the Assembly to-day under suspension of the ruies, the vote standing ninety-one ayes and fifteen noes, one of the Democrats voting with the Republi- cans. The resolution was offered by Rep- resentative Ainsworth, the Republican | leader in the Assembly. They recite in preamble the recent events in the Republic of Nicaragua, and the action of the British Government in occupying the soil, and de- clare that such forcible interferences by a European monarchy in the affairs and authority of the member of the great sisterhood of American Republics is an open and flagrant violation of the Monroe doctrine. The resolutions concludes as fol- lows: Resolved, By the Senate and Assembly of the State of New York, that we condemn and de- nounce the dilatoriness and lack of National and patriotic spirit which has characterized the adminisfration at Washington in dealing with this complication, and Resolved, That we regard as a betrayal of fundamental Amerfcan principles the omis- sion and neglect on the part of the chief ex- ecutive and the head of the Department of State to interpose resolutely and effectively against such forcible invasion of a sister Re- public and againstsuch infraction of the prin- ciple and precept of the Monroe doctrine. NAVAL CHIEFS DISHGREE All the Trouble Caused by the Designs for Six New Gunboats. Vexed Questions Referred to Secre~ tary Herbert for a Proper Selution. WASHINGTON, D. C., May 1.—For the first time in its history the board of naval bureau chiefs has come to an absolute dis- agreement and has been obliged to so re- determine which side is right. The disa- greement grows out of the designs of the six new gunboats for which plans were prepared by the construction burean. There are two reports on the subject, one signed by four members of the board totally disapproving of the plans, and one signed by two members vigorously up- holding them. The four members objected that the boats proposed will draw fourteen feet of water andso would not meet the requirements of the act of Congreess which describes them as light-draught gunboats. They also hold that the fitting of the ves- sels with a complete full sail power is a mistake, as the experience of the depart- ment with such vessels as the Adams shows that no steamer fitted with sails can beat against the wind and therefore the sails will be almost useless in average con- ditions. On the other hand the supporters of the plans undertake to demonstrate that the vessels will be efficient and very much more economical than the boats without sails, arguing that the criticism is founded on vessels not given full sail power, and giving figures to support the assertions. — SINKING OF THE ELRBE. The Captain of the Crathie’s Cowardly Crew Exonerated From Blame. LOWESTOFT, Exc., May 1.—The Coro- ner’s jury which has been investigating the cause of the sinking of the North ‘German Lloyd steamship Elbe, after the collision of January 30, returned a verdict to-day of gross negligence upon the part of the mate and the lookout-man of the British steamer Crathie, which ran into and sank the Elbe. The two men mentioned were found by Sharp, the steward of the Crathie, in the galley of the steamer when the steward went on deck at 5 o’clock on the morning of the collision, although on the port side of the Crathie there were a number of lights which the steward then believed to be on fishing-boats. The three stayed in the galley until the collision occurred. In spite of this, awing to the absence of evidence from the survivors of the Elbe, the jury found that there was not sufficient roof that the Crathie was solely to blame or the collision, and on the question of standing by the rule of the road the jury exonerated Captain Gordon, the com- mander of the Crathie, from all blame. —— Hit’s Condition Improved. WASHINGTON, D. C., May 1.—The condition of Mr. Hitt is slightly improved to-night. port to Secretary Herbert, leaving him to |, IS NOT SETTLED YET, China Fails to Ratify the Treaty of Peace. LI RETURNS TO PEKING. Peculiar Tactics of Greedy Powers Interested in the Far East. THEY SEND OUT A WARNING Meanwhile the Plucky Japanese Hurl Defiance at the Russian Bear. LONDON, Exc.,, May 1.—A dispatch from Peking says: No decision has yet been reached in regard to the rat- ification of the treaty of peace. Li Hung Chang, the senior Chinese peace en- voy, has arrived in Peking and has been given an audience by the Emperor, but what action was agreed upon, if any, is a court secret. No edict has yet been pub- lished concerning the result of the delibe- rations. PARIS, Fraxce, May 1.—Gaulois to-day announces that Russia has invited France and Germany to sign a joint note stating their objections to the treaty of peace arranged at Shimonoseki between the rep- resentatives of China and Japan, and that the latter country be notified that the fact of her ignoring this note will warrant armed interference on the part of the three powers which sign it. MUST GIVE AN ANSWER. Russia’s Demand Causes Great Anxiety in Tokio. NEW YORK, N. Y., May 2.—A special to the World from Tokio, Japan, says: Japan must give her final answer to Rus- sia by May 7. The suspense and anxiety are terrible. Nothing is known; every- thing is dreaded. When mediation by the United States was being discussed last November by the authorities at Washing- ton and Tokio, President Cleveland prophesied a league of the European powers to deprive Japan of the fruits of victory. Thereafter the powers were carefully no- tified of the Japanese intentions. No op- position to them was ever manlfested. The blow was reserved until the treaty of peace had been signed. Viscount Matsu, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Premier Ito’s colleague in the peace conference, is desperately ill. NOT AFRAID OF RUSSIA. Japanese Would Rally in Defense of Their Nation. SEATTLE, Wasn., May 1.—Nao Nabe- kra, ten years San Francisco agent for the Yokohama Specie Bank, is in this city. In speaking of possible interference of for- eign powers with the treaty between China and Japan, he said: “Ru is the only country that would really sh to interfere, but before she could get on fighting-ground Japan could put up the hardest kind of resistance. Russia has perhaps 20,000 troops in East- ern Siberia, but it would take a hundred transports forty days to take 50,000 troops to the Guif of Pechili, and she would have a hard time eluding torpedo fleets com- manding Formosa Channel, now com- pletely under control of Japan. Japan is the only country with actual battle experi- ence in handling the latest engines of war- fare, and the crews of her boats would joy- ously go to certain death if they thought they could thereby hinder an enemy to their country. Japan could call into the field inside of a month the active list, the first and second retired lists, the military police, making 250,000 trained and equipped fighters. Besides, there are 30,000 old- style fighters. “Were the Emperor to speak the word, the old feudal spirit, ‘Yamato Damashii,’ would blaze forth fiercely. Any ministry that listened to Russia would be lostin a storm of the people’s rage, and the opening of the Diet would bring forth a ministry holding sentiments of the people approved, and there would be such a war that Russia would have to yield.” WHAT RUSSIA WANTS. After an Outlet for the Eastern Term- inus of the Siberian Koad. TACOMA, WasH.,, May 1.—Willard D. Tillotson of this city, ex-Consul General to Japan, believes that Russia wants the port of Gensan in Korea forits Pacific Ocean outlet to Siberia and the Eastern terminus of the Trans-Siberian railroad. It is this desire, he believes, that is now causing the Russian bear to growl and may precipitate another war in the Orient. Gensan is situ- ate on the northeast side of the Korean Peninsula and has an open harbor the year round. Mr. Tillotson says: “I thinknow as I have thought from the beginning of the trouble, that Russia will not allow a complete settlement of the question until she has secured what above all things she desires, viz.: An open port for the Pacific terminus of the Trans- Siberian railway, as it is well-known that Vladivostock, the only port she now pos- sesses, is closed to navigation five months of thefyear. It is not a matter of senti- ment nor principle with Russia. Her actions are entirely from selfish motives. Her interests are not jeopardized by the arrangements for peace between Japan and China, but she sees in the disturbed con- ditions of affairs the opportunity of a cen- tury to add to the extent of her present Asiatic possessions a small tract of eoun- try, and thereby increase their value be- yond the power of computation. I am not surprised at Russia’s action, but T can hardly conceive how Germany and France and Spain could be inveigled into the scheme at the doubtful risk of plunging the whole world into a bloody war, unless China is to be bound, gagged, dismem- bered and partitioned among them as has been the fate of other nations in times past. The Japanese are not perfect. They have their faults just as other people have, but they have certainly been as reasonable in this matter as most, if not all, countries placed under similar circumstances and no interference or bullying by outside parties can be justified on any grounds whatever in my opinion.” WAS ON THE CHIN YUEN., Commander McGiffin Tells Why the Chi- nese Lost a Battle. NEW YORK, N. Y., May 1.—Com- mander McGiffin, who had command of the Chinese ironclad Chin Yuen at the battle of Yalu, arrived here from Liverpool and is stopping at the Asior House. The commander received a number of wounds in the fight and isstill somewhac deaf. He | P has a tattered uniform of the Chinese navy, which he wore on the Chin Yuen during the naval battle. He says it was a stubborn fight and was lost to the Chinese chiefly because they had no shells to use except iron ones. The Japanese were well supplied with shell, which did great execution. The Chinese shot passed through the enemy’s ships withonut doing any great damage. The commander believes the Chinese sea- men are brave and skillful and would make good fighters if they could only trust their leaders. The Chinese gunners fired as trne as the Japanese men, but did not do as much damage on account of the quality of the shot. The commander had some very narrow escapes during the Yalu battle. Atone time he was directly in front of the mouth of a 12-inch gun on his ship as the gunner was swinging it into place to fire. He closed his eyes and waited for certain death. He opened them in a few seconds and rolled off the superstructure just be- fore the gun went off. The commander carries two wounds in his left thigh and another over his abdomen from fragments of shell. Commodore Lin was supposed to be in command, but was down in his room praying to the gods to preserve nim. The commander will go to his home at Wash- ington, Pa.,in a few days. He did not come by the Pacific, as the Japanese had a reward of $5000 standing for him dead or alive. Mr. McGiffin has been in the Chinese naval service for twelve years. He founded the naval institute in Wei-hai-wei and did considerable surveying in Korea. OF THE FAST OF W The Day Generally Observed in This Country and Abroad. There Were a Few Disturbances Among Workmen and Sociallsts. LONDON, Ex6., May 1.—There were few noteworthy Mayday features here to-day. There was the usual cart-horse parade. Otherwise London wore its normal aspect. The so-called Democrats and Laborists made a demonstration in Hyde Park dur- ing the afternoon, Reports received here from various trade towns in various parts of the continent show that work proceeded asusual to-day as a rule. There were a few socialist labor meetings, but no inci- dents of importance have been recorded. PARIS, France, May 1.—The stores were open here to-day, Mayday, and the traffic through the streets was as usual. Only a few factories were closed. LISBON, Porruear, May 1.—Work was at a complete standstill here owing to the fact that Mayday was generally cele- brated. Crowds of people witnessed the customary procession in honor of the oc- casion. MADRID, Spary, May 1.-Work pro- ceeded here as usual and there was little or no attempt to observe Mayday. VIENNA, Avstria, May 1.—Most of the private factories were closed to-day in order to allow the employes to celebrate Mayday, but the Government workshops were open. About 30,000 men attended Mayday meetings here ard in the neigh- borhood to-day. The usual resolutions were passed favoring eight hours as a legal day’s work, freedom of speech and univer- sal suffrage. In the Meidling district a crowd of people stoned the police and sev- eral arrests were made in consequence. CHICAGO, I1v., May 1.—May Labor day was celebrated by thousands of working- men with an imposing parade and public exercises. NEW YORK, N. Y., May 1.—Mayday was celebrated by the workersof New York City by a monster parade and mass- meeting, in which it is estimated between 10,000 and 12,000 men and women participated. . A Disorderly Demonstration. LIEGE, Brrerun, May 1.—This city was the scene of a disorderly demonstration in connection with ‘he Mayday celebration. Some of the participants in the disorder were arrested. One of the prisoners struck and knocked down a policeman, The latter sprang to his feet and cut his assailant down with his sword. FIRST COWARD SHOT: Execution of Lieutenant Gallego by the Spanish. |BETRAYED HIS TRUST. Convicted of Surrendering Fifty Soldiers to the Cuban Insurgents. GENERAL CAMPOS IS ACTIVE, Starting Factories to Give Work to the Unemployed and Keep Them From the Rebel Ranks. HAVANA, Cusa, May 1.—Lientenant Gallego, who surrendered fifty Spanish soldiers to the rebels and who was after- ward arrested and turned over to the mili- tary authorities here, was, after trial by court-martial, sentenced to be shot. This sentence was carried out to-day in the fortress of Cabana here. Lieutenant Valentine Gallego should not be confounded with Lieutenant Benjamin Gallego of the Peninsular Regiment, who was recently tried by the court-martial and shot at Santiago de Cuba for allowing the rebels to surprise him in a saloon in Juragua City. Marshal de Campos has issued a procla- mation in which he says it is the first time in the history of his military life that he has known a Spanish officer to be executed as a coward. The captain-general, in order to give work to the unemployed and thus prevent any discontented and idle presons from joining issue with the rebels, has ordered the commencement of a number of public works, which, it is hoped, will result in material benefits to the island and to the laboring classes. JACKSONVILLE, Fra., May 1.—Pas- sengers on the steamer Olivette from Havana to-night give an account of a battle near Bayamoon Monday, between Maximo Gomez, in command of 2000 in- surgents, and 3000 Spanish troops com- manded by General Salcedo. The Spaniards were repulsed with heavy losses, while the Cuban loss was very small. NEW YORK, N. Y., May 1L.—Damon ‘Williams, United States Consul-General at Havana, arrived on the Ward line steamer Vigilancia from Havana to-day. Mr. Wil- liams declined to say anything regarding the report that he was persona non grata to the Spanish Government. He could not, he said, make any statement until he had visited the State Department at Washing- ton without committing a breach of official etiquette. Being asked whether he wonld return to Cuba, Mr. Williams said he could not answer that question, as it was for the Secretary of State to say whether he would go back or not. Parade of Socialists. VIENNA, Avstris, May 1.—The Social- ists of the city to-day held an enormous demonstration but the proceedings were orderly. The programme included a march past the Parliament building. The parad- ers were two hours in passing, after which they proceeded to enjoy themselvesiin the Prater, a park and forest outside of the city. It is estimated that 130,000 persons took part in this demonstration. i e Seized American Boats. OTTAWA, Oxr., May 1.—Orders have been issued by the Marine and Kisheries Department that the two American boats which were - seized in Lake Erie to-day for poaching in the Canadian fisheries be sur- rendered to the nearest Canadian customs officer. T e Wilde Not Convicted. LONDON, Exa., May 1.—The jury in the ‘Wilde case retired at 1:30 this afternoon and after being out a short time reported that they had failed to agree on a verdict. Wilde will be tried again at the next ses- sion of the Central Criminal Court. NEW TO-DAY. B e e e C UG SATURDAY ENDS of the-=- The Great Sale; BROWNING MF'G CO.’S Wholesale-Retail stock $6.90 Beautiful All-Wool Suits. Sold regularly for $15. $9.90 Fine dress Overcoat. Sold everywhere for $20. wewws n of Clothing at 50 cents ;, on the dollar positively- { ends on Saturda ight. Come! ’'Twill do your mind 4 and your pocket-book both good.f to celebrate the dying of Friscols/ great Wholesale-Retail fiasco. Remember—the last day Saturday. MAKE HASTE. H. 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