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THE SAN FRANCISCO CALL, THURSDAY, JUNE 6, 1895. 3 ON THE NEW LINER, Notable People Depart for a Maiden Voyage. TRIP OF THE ST. LOUIS. . Start of the Big Steamship Across the Stormy Atlantic. FAST TIME IS EXPECTED. Other Vessels Prevented From Glv- Ing a Grand Salute by a Dense Fog. NEW YORK, N. Y., June 5—The American steamship St. Louis left her pier at the foot of Fulton street promptly at 11 and Oregon Short Line Railroad, within the Territory of Utah, which comes up before Judge Merritt to-morrow. 8. H. H. Clark and other Union Pacific officials are in the eity. J. M. Thurston is also here to look after the Union Pacific interests. J. M. Egan arrived from Portland this morn- ing. B BERBERT AT ANNAPOLIS. The Secretary of the Navy Received in Royal Style. ANNAPOLIS, Mp., June 5.—Secretary Herbert arrived at 1 o’clock this morn- ing, accompanied by his naval aid, Lieu- tenant Remy. As the Dolphin approached the Secretary’s salute of seventeen Jguns was fired from the saluting battery, and the Dolphin returned a captain’s salute of seven guns. As soon as the Dolphin dropped ancho Captain Cooper, accompanied by Lieu- tenant Ritter, called on the Secretary, and the whole party then came ashore and visited the Monongahela and Bancroft. The infantry drill was very attractive and | the movements of the company were highly complimented. The sham battle at the Government farm was also of much in- terest. — Charter of a Liner. NEW YORK, N. Y., June 5—The American line steamer Berlin, which sailed for Southampton at 4 ». M., has been char- tered by Rev. Henry S. Lunn to carrya party of 160 persons who will attend the BRADLEY AT THE TOP. Blue Grass Republicans Meet to Select a Ticket. SILVER IS NOT FAVORED. Adoption of a Platform Which Demands Protection for All Interests. SYMPATHY FOR DEMOCRATS. Tariff Tinkering, the Kentucklans Declare, Has Caused the Busl- ness Depression. LOUISVILLE, Ky., June 5.—The Re- publican State Convention convened at 2 P. M. to-day at the Auditorium, which THE NEW AMERICAN.STEAMSHIP ST. LOUIS, o’clock this forenoon to enter upon her first voyage across the ocean. She carried the full number of cabin and saloon pas- sengers for which she has accommoda- tions. Among the passengers were the following: Mr. and Mrs. Henry E. Abbey, Colonel ;A. F. Folter, Mr. and Mrs. Ed- ward Brandus, Major-General R. A. Barker, Henry Cannon, Mr.and Mrs. John Drew, Frederick T. Frelinghausen, Miss L. Frelinghausen, Lloyd C. Griscom, Mrs, C. ¥. Gunther, SirJulian and Lady Paunce- fote and the Misses Pauncefote, Mme. Rejan and Count Wickenberger. Besides Captain Randle and Chief En- gineer Walls, the principal officers on the St. Louis are Thomas Kinsey, purser; R. Lloyd Parker, surgeon, and James Farrell, chief steward. A heavy fog enveloped the river and harpor, which prevented the greeting of the St. Louis by steam and sailing vessels as she passed out toward the ocean, such as she would have received had the atmos- | phere been clear. A trial trip of the big liner took place last week, preliminary to her first voyage across the Atlantic. The St. Louis left Philadelphia Saturday morning, the 25th of May, and steamed to the eastward well out to sea. After making the coast again near Nantucket she cruised along the Long Island shore, reaching New York the following Thursday. During this time the monster craft was put through her paces and maneuvered in all sorts of w: While the trial trip was more than satis- factory, it was the opinion of experts that she would have made at least another knot than was placed to her credit had it not been for the poorly drilled firemen that fed the great furnaces. As it was she made 22.25 knots, or over two knots more than is required by the Government in order to secure the contract for carrying the mails. When the machinery gets into good working order it is believed that she will be able to make twenty-three knots an hour in cooler weather. In fact the St. Louis is looked upon as a record breaker. — ARE PREPARING TO FGHT, Armed Horsemen Rushing to the Seat of War in Colorado. Now There Is a Prospect of a Bloody Conflict Between the Rival Stockmen. DENVER, Covro., June 5.—A special to the Times from Steamboat Sprirgs, Colo., via Wolcott, says: From early daylight horsemen armed with Winchesters have been galloping into town on the way to the seat of war in the Elkhead Mountains. The main body left here at 10 o’clock this morning, going by way of Bear Canyon road. A wagon train follows the cavalry. Itis reported from Hahns Peak to-day by a freighter who came from Snake River that the sheepmen have thrown 150 armed men into California Park, and entrench- ments have been thrown up on the Bear River watershed. This information has caused a high feeling among the ranchers and strengthened their determination to keep the sheepmen from grazing their flocks upon the Colorado ranges. WASHINGTON, D. C., June 5.—The fencing in of large tracts of public lands by the cattle companies or individuals has recently received a fresh impetus. As yet it has not attained anything like the pro- portions it had in 1887, when several million acres were illegally appropriated. The evil has not become serious enough to require drastic measures, but as a num- ber of complaints have been received, dis- trict attorneys in the West have been in- structed to prosecute any one infringing on the public lands. 1In case this does not have the desired effect, troops may be asked for. K The Struggle for Receiver, SBALT LAKE, Utag, June 5.—Much in- convention of the World’s Woman's Chris- tian Temperance Union, which meets in London June 14. JUDGE LONE'S PENSION, Commissioner Lochren Had a Right to Materially Reduce It. His Ruling Is Upheld In a Declslon by the Court of Ap- peals. ‘WASHINGTON, D. C., June 5.—The pension case of Judge Charles D. Long of Michigan, which has been before the local courts for some time, was finally deter- mined to-day by the Court of Appeals, the Commissioner of Pensions coming out vic- torious, though the probabilities are that the case will now be taken to the Supreme Court of the United States. About a year ago Commissioner of Pen- sions Lochren causea the pension of Judge Long to be reduced from $75 to $50 per month. Subsequently the case came be- fore Judge Bradley of the District Supreme Court and he decided in effect that the Commissioner of Pensions had no author- ity to reduce the pension. The Court of Appeals to-day reversed that decision, holding that a pension is not a vested right, except in a very limited sense, as shown by the act of December 21, 1893; that the courts cannot interfere in matters of this kind, and that the Com- missioner had a perfect right to review the acts of his predecessors. RUSSIA’S MEAT EXPORTS. They Are Greatly Retarded by European Quarantine Laws. WASHINGTON, D. C., June 5.—Consul- General Karel at St. Petersburg has sent to the State Department a report upon the efforts Russia is now making to over- come the obstacles which interfere with the export of her cattle and meats to different European markets. At present no Russian cattle are exported to Austria, England, France or Germany, exports of such cattle being confined to Turkey, Italy, Greece and the island of Malta. Russian meat is allowed in Germany, but the quaran- tine rules, it iscontended, are being abused to its exclusion. England admits Russian meat, but complains of the quality. Late- ly it has been found suitable for beef tea and a demand created, it being used almost exclusively for that purpose. The largest consumer of imported meats is England, that country using 1,440,480,000 to 1,661,- 152,000 pounds annually. Russia exported in 1893 17,000 cattle, 82,000 hogs, 163,000 sheep and meat to the value of 175,000 rubles. The United States supplies about three-fourths of all the meat for the Euro- pean demand. e REMOVED FROM OFFICE. Summary Dismissal of a Treasury Audi- tor for Criticizing Cleveland. WASHINGTON, D. C., June 5.—The President to-day removed from office C. B. Morton, Democrat, of Maine, auditor in the treasury for the Navy Department. The difficulty which culminated to-day began several months ago when informa- tion, itjssaid, reached the department that Mr. Morton had, both during his former and his present term of office, written letters of a highly improper character to parties in his native State reflecting upon the President and Secretary Carlisle. These officials, it is said, took the trouble to verify this information and his sum- mary removal to-day is the result, R SR Promoted to an Agency. WASHINGTON, D. C., June 5. —1J. C. Keenan of Indianapolis, who has been em- ployed at the Kaw Indian sub-agency in Oklahoma, has been appointed agent at Neah Bay, Wash. He has been in the service five years, and was promoted with- terest is shown in the hearing of the appli- cation for a receiver for the Utah Northern out any request him, solely as a rec- ognition of his efficiency and reliability. seats 5000 and was filled to its full capacity. Hon. J. W. Yerkes, one of the candidates for Senator, as chairman of the State Com- mittee, made a strong speech on the exist- ing conditions in Kentucky, and intro- duced as temporary chairman Judge | George Denny, who is contesting with Colonel W. C. Owens the seat of Colonel | Breckinridge in Congress. After Judge Denny’s speech the usual committees were appointed, the one on resolutions includ- ing ail the Republican Congressmen-elect from Kentucky. y Congressman Walter Evans offered a strong resolution fora gold standard. It was referred to the committee on resolu- tions. An invitation to appoint delegates to the free coinage convention at Mem- phis was tabled. Congressman Evans was made permanent chairman and Samuel J. Roberts secretary. It was ascertained that the committee on resolutions was having difficulty cn the freesilver plank. The convention remained in session up to 5:30 p. ., filling in with speeches, when it took a recess until 7:30 ». M., awaiting the report on resolutions. On reassembling the committee on reso- Iutions was unable to report and favorites were again called on for speeches. Speeches were made until 9 ». ., when the platform was reported and unanimously adopted. State Chairman Yerkes presented the name of Colonel W.O. Bradley for the nomination for Governor. The nomina- tion was made by acclamation, with con- tinued demonstrations until Colonel Brad- ley was escorted to the platform. After thanking the convention and ac- cepting the nomination for Governor Colonel Bradley reviewed recent political changes in Kentucky, and on the financial plank said : “The platform of to-day is but a repeti- tion of the platforms of the past. It de- mands protection for every American in- terest—protection for the producer, frotec- tion for the manufacturer, protection for the laborer and protection forthe currency. ‘It denounces the heresy of the free, un- limited and independent coinage of silver, and it will protect the people from the dishonor of repudiation. It has been said before, and it is repeated now, that every dollar should be of equal value with every other dollar, and that every promise to pay a dollar shall be as sacred as a soldier’s grave and worth 100 cents wherever the flag flies. It favors the use of gold and silver of equal purchasing and equal debt paying power, and will preserve for every son of toil the same dollar that is held by the richest millionaire in the land. We heartily sympathize with the intelligent business men of the Democratic party who agree with us on this question and ask them to stand by and help us in an honest effort to preserve the Nation’s credit.” The platform adopted charges that the recent reduction in wages, decline in ex- portations, general depression of business, shrinkage in values and labor agitation have all been due to the apprehension of business interests as to recent threatened tariff changes and the want of confidence in the Democratic management. Continu- ing the platform says: “We are opposed to the free and unlim- ited coinage of silver, believing it would involve the country in financial ruin. We believe in a sound currency and in the use of both gold and silver for coinage, provided always that a dollar in one is made pre- cisely as valuable as a dollar in the other, ““We favor a tariff so regulated as to pro- tect the interests of all classes of citizens upon artidles that may be successfully manufactured or produced in this country, thus insuring good wages to the laborer and a home market to the producer, and in connection with this we favor the estab- lishment of the doctrine of reciprocity. We believe such a system would defray every Governmental expense, gradually liquidate every debt, restore public confi- dence and relegate to the rear the undue excitement now prevailing concerning the treasury. In view of the past, the Demo- cratic party’s history, its devotion to the old bank system and wildcat tendencies, we affirm that the Republican party can be more safely trusted to regulate the financial system of the nation. “We favor an American policy which will protect Americans and American in- terests in all parts of the world at all haz- ards, and will” sympathize strongly with republican Governments rather than igno- rant monarchies.” The names of eight candidates for the Lieutenant-Governorship were presented, and after balloting until midnight without effect the convention adjourned. THURSTON FOR McKINLEY. The Senator’s Fiews on Silver and the % Tariff. SALT LAKE, UTAg, June 5.—Senator J, M. Thurston in an interview to-day on the silver question said: “At the time I opposed Bryan for the Senate I took the position that the United States could not take care of all the silver in the world, but should take care of the American product under such conditions aswould make a silver dollar as good asa gold dollar anywhere. I believe the Re- publican party will make a declaration substantially the same as that of the na- tional platform of 1892. It binds the party to take care of the American product and I believe the obligation will be recognized. “The large wing of the Democratic party which fused with the Populists will declare for free and unlimited coinage. I feel now that there will be two Democratic conven- tions. When the convention is held I be- lieve the free silver wing of the party will be in absolute control, though it may not be able to nominate on account of the two- thirds rule. “I do not see how the Republicans can go any further than they did in 1892 with- out declaring for free and unlimited coin- age of silver. The disposition of the silver Republicans to bolt is only found to any great extent in Colorado, Montana, Wyo- ming, Idaho and Nevada. The Republi- cans of Oregon, California, Washington and the Dakotas will support the party declaration.” Being asked about the stand of the Re- publican party on the tariff he said: “If anybody supposes that the Republicans will acquiesce in the Wilson bill he is very much mistaken. I believe the tariff will be a more important question than silver. For myself, I believe to restore protection will settle our financial ills. I am a high- tariff man and believe McKinley is the best man for President.” MAKING HARRISON’S FIGHT. Elkins and Depew OUpenly Present Their Choice for President. WASHINGTON, D. C., June 5.—There was a decided stir among the prominent Republicans now in the city when it was learned this morning, on what appeared to be good authority, that Senator-elect Elkins had come out flatfooted for Harri- son for the Presidential nomination, and that Mr. Depew had indorsed the decision, saying that the ex-President would also be his first choice. For six months Mr. Elkins has avoided saying who he thought should receive the nomination, merely alluding to the record of Harrison in the past administration and remarking thata Presidential candidate should not be picked out so long in advance. The announcement of Mr. Elkins’ posi- tive declaration in favor of Harrison’s can- didacy is more important in view of the position of West Virginia in nominating conventions of the Republican party. Mr. Elkins played a prominent part in nominating Blaine in 18384, and in 1888, when it was seen that Mr. Blaine’s nomination was hopeless, Elkins hoped to turn the tide toward Harrison and cleverly manipulated his campaign in the conven- tion. Among the Republicans are a num- ber who look upon the Depew harmony dinner as simply a Harrison boom in dis- guise. They say that Mr. Elkins has long intended announcing the candidacy of Harrison, and that be had been carefully laying his plans in order to lessen Me- Kinley’s influence in office. It is asserted that he lent his influence to the Foraker forces in Ohio in order to lessen the influ- ence ot McKinley, and his purchase of the Cincinnati Commercial Gazette is quoted as an evidence of the care with which he prepared his plans, and this paper’s advo- cacy of Harrison’s candidacy, it is expected, will shortly be vigorous. As one of the leading Republican newspapers not only in Ohio but of the region included in the States of Indiana, Tennessee, West Vir- ginia and Kentucky also, the Commercial Gazette’s infiuence is expected to be poten- tial. LEADERS ©OF THE WEST. General Weaver and Others at the Iowa Silver Meeting. DES MOINES, Iowa, June 5.—General J. B. Weaver and other leaders of the sil- ver party of the West were present at the State silver meeting to-day. There was a large attendance, and much enthusiasm was manifested. The conference to-day was non-partisan, and it is understood no effort will be made to nominate a ticket. The silver wing of the Democratic party has a conference scheduled for to-morrow. Most of those here to-day will stay over for it. A letter from United States Circuit Judze Henry C. Caldwell of Little Rock, Ark., was read, in which he says: “So long as we proclaim to the world that our purpose is to adhere to the single gold standard till England agrees to abandon it, free and un- limited coinage of silver at any ratio will never come. Supplications in this direc- tion would be in vain. What is more, England’s action isa courageous and ag- gressive action, not a cowardly supplica- tion. The issue is sharply defined. Those ‘who do not favor free coinage of gold and silver at 16 to 1, making silver a unit of value, as done under the act of 1792, are for the gold standard. There is no middle ground.” HEDBERG’S WIDOW WEDS. She Is Now the Wife of Raymond Stephens, a Singer. CHICAGO, ILn., June 5.—To-day Mrs. Hedberg, the widow of Captain Hedberg, who was shot and killed a few months ago by Lieutenant Maney at Fort Sheridan, the post at which both men were stationed, was married to Raymond Stephens, the son of Henry Stephens, the box manufac- turer. Young Mr. Stephens is about 25 years of age and is musical in his taste, this fact leading to his acquaintance with Mrs. Hedberg, who is quite a singer. Mrs. Hed- berg is about 30 years of age and hasa reputation as a beauty. Before the death of her husband she was one of the best- known women at Fort Sheridan on ac- count of her good looks and fascination of manner. She became prominent during the trial of Lieutenant Maney by her avowed desire for justice and the punish- ment of her husband’s slayer. Mr. and Mrs. Stephens will go to New York on their wedding trip, and will probably be on the road a good deal as Mr. Stephens is a professional singer. ———— Changes Among Officers. WASHINGTON, D. C., June 5—John T. Thompson, ordnance department, has been relieved from duty at the headquar- ters of the Platte and ordered to the de- partment as chief ordnance officer. Lieu- tenant E. E. Bullock, Seventh Cavalry, will be relieved from duty at the Univer- sity of Wyoming on September 1, FLEE FROM BEDOUINS, Europeans at Jeddah Are in Great Danger. SEEK SAFETY ON SHIPS. Animosity Aroused by the Turkish Quarantine Laws at Mecca. PILGRIMS AND THE CHOLERA. Envoys of England, France and Russia Awalt Advice Frem Thelr Governments. CONSTANTINOPLE, Turkey, June 5.—Advices from Jeddah, Arabia, the sea- port of Mecca and the scene of the recent murderous assault on the consular officers of Great Britain, Russia and France, an- nounce that a panic prevails there. It is feared the Bedouins will attack the town. The latter are held responsible for the at- tack upon the Consuls, which resulted in the death of the British Vice-Consul, and a number were arrested in consequence. This has caused an angry feeling among the Bedouins, who demand the release of those apprehended and threaten to use force if the demand is not complied with. The situation is so serious that the Euro- peans at Jeddah are hastily seeking refuge on board the merchant vessels in the har- bor, taking all they possibly can of their belongings. It is also stated that the ar- riyal of the British Mediterranean squad- ron, ntmbering seventeen warships of various classes, is anxiously expected at Jeddah even by the Turkish authorities, as the garrison is very weak. Animosity has also been aroused by the quarantine measures which the Turkish Government has been compelled to take at Mecca, at the instance of the powers, in order to prevent the introduction of cholera into northern ports by the return of infected pilgrims from Mecca. In fact it is believed that the sanitary measures were the local cause of the attack upon the Consuls. The measures referred to were quite recently taken under severe pressure of the powers and at the instance of the Turkish international councils of health, for the purpose of cleansing the holy places frequented annually by so many thousands of pilgrims. These sanitary improvements began in April last at Jeddah, and at other towns of the pilgrim district of Arabia, and they include the building of hospitals, the fre- quent disinfection of the places resorted to by pilerims, the selection by the health officers of the camping places, furnishing wholesome supplies of water and pro- visions, and general sanitary supervision over the pilgrims. To this new order of things the latter have strongly objected, looking upon it is an unwarranted interference on the part of the Europeans in their religious customs, and it is feared that the so-called holy men are exciting the pilgrims against the Europeans, believing that their old- time privileges and profits will be swept away if the march of sanitation is not stopped. The envoys of Great Britain, Russia and France in this city are awaiting instruc- tions from their Governments in regard to the situation of affairs at Jeddah, as well as regarding the refusal of the Turkish Government, as exclusively cabled to the Associated Press yesterday, to agree to the reforms in Armenia which have been pro- posed by the powers. In this connection the situation of affairs is unchanged. The porte’s reply, however, is regarded as a momemtary success for the military party. On the other hand, the policy of Turkey in this matter is criticized by the Ottoman statesmen, who regard the porte’s action as disastrous to Turkey. EXCITEMENT IN LONDON. An Outbreak Between the Powers and Turkey Expected. LONDON, E~c., June 5—There was much excitement in London about the Foreign Office yesterday on the receipt of the official dispatches confirming the dis- patches from Constantinople announcing that the Turkish Government had refused to agree to reforms in Armenia which were demanded by the representatives of Great Britain, France and Russia. All the Foreign Office officials, including the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, the Earl of Kimberly, were at their posts last night and assembled again at the For- eign Office to-day. There is a strong be- lief in well-informed circles here that the reply of the porte was purposely drafted in unfavorable terms in order to gain time. The Sultan is invisible during the Sariam, one of the two great Mohammedan festi- vals of the year, which is now being ob- served. Consequently the powers, it is asserted, will now address a stronger note to the porte and in addition will back this up by a naval demonstration. The ecrisis in the East is already regarded on all sides as being grave, and this feeling is intensi- fied by the news from Constantinople to- day telling of the panicat Jeddah,the threat ened attack of the Bedouins and the flight of Europeans who are seeking safety on board the vessels in the harbor. 1t is freely predicted here that an out- break is inevitable. There is no question of the powers abating their demands in any form, although there is a growing belief that Russia is backing Turkey in the latter’s refusal to agreee to the reforms de- manded by the powers for Armenia. The full text of the demands of the powers will be published here to-day. It makes over 3000 words, and the main points of it have already been cabled. The note of the powersin thisconnection make twelve distinct suggestions or de- mands in regard to Armenian reforms as follows. First—The eventual reduction of the number of vilayets, Second—Guarantees for the selection of valis, or Governors. Third—Amnesty for Armenian political prisoners. Fourth—Return of Armenian exiles to their homes. Fifth—Final settlement for common law crimes. Sixth—The inspection of prisons. Seventh—The appointment of a high com- ‘missioner to supervise the reforms. Eighth—The creation of a permanent com- mittee in control at Constantinople. ‘Ninth—Indemnity to the Sassoun and other victims of the recent massacres. Tenth—Regulation of religious conversions. Ehlevexam-alvfifilntemee of the Armenians right an es. &‘wemh—promelgn of the Armenians in other vilayets of Asiatic Turkey to be regulated on the same basis. Bonds for the Syndicate. SOUTHAMPTON, Exc., June 5.—Wil- liam E. Curtis, Assistant Secretary of the United States Treasury, and Colonel Mont- gomery of the United States Treasury met the Paris here and took charge of the bonds which were brought over by Logan Carlisle. The bonds will be taken to Lon- don and placed in the strong room of the Rothschilds. = After being initialed the bonds will be formally delivered to the representatives of the bond syndicate. S g NAVAL OFFICERS HONORED. ZLunch Given to Men From United States and Italian Ships. SOUTHAMPTON, Exa., June 5.—The Mayor of Southampton gave a lunch to- day in honor of the officers of the United States and Italian warships now in these waters. There was a distinguished com- pany present, including Warner 8. Kirkead, United States Consul here. The Mayor proposed the health of the Presi- dent of the United States. In toasting the officers of both squadrons the Mayor dwelt upon the fact that such interchanges of courtesies were doing much for the preservation of peace. Ad- miral Kirkland, in replying, said that he and his officers had been much impressed with the reception they had met with since their arrival at Southampton, and re- counted some amusing experiences of his career in the United States navy. A X Mg Wounded a French Officer. CONSTANTINOPLE, TurkEY, June 6.— In a dispute here to-day between a Turk- ish officer and the officers of a French steamer regarding baggage, the former drew hissword and wounded one of the French officers. The Turkish officer was arrested. The French embassy promptly demanded satisfaction from the Turkish Government, which agreed that the Turk should be tried by French law. S g vy Successful Baltio Canal. KIEL, GERMANY, May 5.—The steamer Palatia, with Prince Hohenlohe and other members of the council of Ministers aboard, traversed the Baitic canal to-day for 100 kilometers. The trial demonstrated the complete success of the canal OFFICIALLY BUTCHERED Sickening Scenes at the Exe- cution of Captain Clavigo. Fired Upon Three Times by Span- Ish Soldiers Before Death Came. MADRID, Spamry, June &5.—Captain Clavigo, who shot and seriously wounded Captain-General Prima Ribera after the latter had refused him the hand of his daughter on Monday, was shot to-day, he having been sentenced to death by a court- martial. He displayed marvelous forti- tude and composure. Capiain Clavigo walked to the prison van smoking a cigarette and bowed to the crowd assembled within the prison gate. They acknowledged his courtesy by cheer- ing loudly for the captain. The prison van, surrounded by gendarmes, proceeded to the square of San Isadore, on the bank of the Manzanares River. There Clavigo alighted and walked to the center of the square, which was lined with troops on three sides.. The captain, when he reached the required position, bandaged his own eyes and then again bowed to the people. The officer in command of the firing squad then gave the order to tire and Clavigo fell. LONDON, Exe., June 5—A dispatch from Madrid says that the soldiers who exe- cuted Clavigo had to fire at him three times. Clavigo first fell with three bullets in his head, and he still moved after a sol- dier had fired another shot into his head from under the chin. He did not die until another soldier fired a bullet through his heart. The scene causea great excitement among the horrified spectators. abe g Russia’s Chinese Loan. LONDON, Exa., June 5.—The Times in its financial column says it is rumored that Russia is negotiating with Paris bank- ers for the loan of £16,000 to China upon Russia’s absolute and unconditional guar- antee. TROUBLE OF CORBETT The Wife’s Divorce Suit Is in the Hands of Her Lawyers. Champion Jim Refuses to Talk About His Domestic Com~ plications. NEW YORK, N. Y., June 5—A. H. Hummel, of the law firm of Howe & Hum- mel, was asked to-day if there was any truth in the story that Mrs. James J. Cor- bett would sue her husband for absolute divorce. He declined to make any state- ment. Mr. Lake, the father of Mrs. Corbett, said: “The case is in the hands of Messrs. Howe & Hummel. My daughter is very ill indeed and very much worried. She visited her counsel, Howe & Hummel, to- day about the matter. I can’t say if the suit has been commenced. “1f not, it will be. Jim is quite crazy— that is certain. He has not been himself for some time. This woman, who will be named as the co-respondent in the action, has got such complete mastery over him that he does not know what he is doing. ‘““He brought her to this city only a short time ago, and they stayed together in the same hotel for three weeks. I do not know the woman's name, but my daughter has told me she belongs in Chicago. Mrs. Corbett has refused to give me any par- ticulars about the case, as she said she does not wish to pain me."” « ASBURY PARK, N. Y., June 5.—Pugi- list James J. Corbett was seen this after- noon and asked if he had anything to say regarding the separation of himself and his wife. Corbett said: “If I live a thousand years nothing shall escape my lips in relation to that matter.” Corbett, however, referred to the pub- lication of the story as premature. e CAUSED BY MUSKEKATS. A Bad Break in a Big New York Canal. AMSTERDAM, N. Y., June 5—A bad break in the canal occurred to-day a quar- ter of a mile west of Pattersonville. A chasm 200 feet’ wide and forty feet deep 'was made. The water from the canal poured through the break in a flood, sweeping its way to the Mohawk river and carrying huge trees upon the bosom of the raging torrent. The flood grew out of a small hole, caused by muskrats burrowing through the canal — AID FOR THE RRELS, Cubans Now Have May Sympathizers in the South. AN ISLAND EXPEDITION. Authorities Notified of the Movement of the Armed Forces. VERY HARD TIMES CAUSED, Industries So Unpopular In Cuba That a Genera! Uprising Is Expected. HAVANA, Cusa, June 5.—The Govern- ment authorities ha information of an expedition from Dauphin Island and other places in the bay of the Mississippi River, which is being filled out with a considerable armed force to aid the rebels here. The United States authorities at Wash- ington and the Spanish legation there have been notified, and are informed of all the movements of the expedition and the names of the ships in use. The authorities also have their eyes upon some suspicious movements about Mobile, Ala. In reply to direct inquiries the acting Captain-General says there is no truth whatever in recent reports that Marti is still alive. He says the corpse of Marti bas been identified beyond the slightest question. No news concerning Maximo Gomez has been received since May 20, the day of the fight where Marti was killed and Gomez reported wounded. The acting Captain-General says that the reports that Marti is alive are being cir- culated by Cubans for the express purpose of keeping up the courage of people inter- ested in the expedition now rendezvouzing at Dauphin Island. WASHINGTON, D. C., June 5. —A semi-official statement has been received here from one of the leaders in the most influential elements in Cuba, showing that the war expenditures are becoming so enormous, and the sugar and tobacco in- dustries so unprofitable, that they belicve a general uprising will result from the hard times caused. WILDE 1S NOT INSANE. Denial of the Report That He Is Confined, in a Padded Room. LONDON, Exe., June 5.—The report that Oscar Wilde had become insane is denied and also that he has been confined in a padded room. It is stated that Wilde was started to work in the treadmill according to the usual prison discipline. After a few days he was sent to the in- firmary, where it was found he was suffer- ing from melancholia and trouble of the stomach. The disorder of the stomach ceased after two days’ confinement in the hospital, and Wilde returned to the prison feeling greatly improved. Hismelancholia continues. —_——— Afraid of Japanese Troops. HONGEKONG, Cnixa, June 5.—The re- public of Formosa has collapsed, the Presi- dent has fled and the foreigners are in safety. The Chinese forces in the northern part of the island became disorganized on the approach of the Japanese troops and the soldiers of the Fresident joined the mob in rioting and looting and burning the Government buildings at Tapeh Fu and Hobe. Her Majesty’s ship, Rainbow, has been ordered to Formosa. ——— Aatives Welcome the French. 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