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THE SAN FRANCISCO CALL, THURSDAY, JUNE <20, 1895. 3 e S 10 STRADDLE SILVER, Eastern Men May Dodge Demands of the West. YELLOW AGAINST WHITE Men of the Money Factions In- dulge in Preliminary Skirmishes. COLONEL TRUMBO'S RESOLUTION. Advccates of Unlimited Colnage Will Refuse to Compromise With Adversaries. CLEVELAND, Omnro, June 19. — The | opening session of the eighth annual con- | vention of Republican clubs adjourned at 1 P to-day until 10 a. M. to-morrow after disposing of all preliminary and | routine matters. There were no develop- ments in the convention indicating the contest between those wearing yellow and white badges, and representing respec- tively the gold and silver standards. But in the committee-rooms at the Ar- cade Hotel and elsewhere the fight con- tinued. The committee on credentials had siderable amusement over the South Carolina contest. The committee on league work, rules and order of business had nothing unusual. The committee on time and place selected Milwaukee as the place for the next National convention and re- ferred the selection of the date for the next convention to the executive board, with instructions to select any date after that of the National Republican Convention. The postponement of the time to a date subse- quent to that of the National convention of next year was for the purpose of avoid- any contest on resolutions as that which is now confronting the delegates of the clubs. There was a movement to-day to con- clude the work with the banquet to-mor- row night, but the agitation before the committee on resolutions during the after- eveloped such differences that it is v the convention will close t The delegates from the Wes South want to get aw Friday. known that Governo get here till Frida general desire to wi ming there is a for n till that ng to prolong the session so as to e a big McKinley day on Fri rge that the efforts to expedit s 50 as to conclude to-morrow night tended to give the delegates an op- | nity to leave before McKinley's ar- rival. The Preside: fter as ¢ al booms have been lcoked to-day asever. The Iowa n house for Allison, and r keeping Harrison 1, while the New England delegates Blaine tactics for Reed. Mark A. as close to McKinley as H. s been keeping open house mansion all the week. To-day Mr. zave a dinner at the Union League, hich Major Osborn, a relative of Mec- overnore Nelson, Merriam, Brown wyton, Moses P. Handy, Senators Patton of Michigan, Clarke of Wisconsin, Carter of Montana, Thurston of Nebraska, Dubois of Idaho, Warner Miller of New York and others were guests. While Mr. .Hanna always believed Mc- Kinley to be the man of destiny, he say: he was never so hopeful for the champion of protection as he is at this convention, owing to the expressions for b orite from other Stat He does not think the silver question will embarrass the protec- tionist. It was conceded early to-day that the two leading league offices would be divided between the goid and silver men by making General McAlpin of New York president and John Byrnes of Denver sec- retary, but to-night it is proposed to refer mi 1se the | welcome President D. lows: Towa, James Blythe; New Jersey, William A. Huston; Ohio, W. 8. Cappel- lar; West Virginia, Elliott Northcott; Oregon, H. M. Cake; Kentucky, M. Mc- Donald Shaw; Indiana, George W. Garri- son; Wyoming, F. M. Mondell: North Dakota, R. N. Stevens; Rhode Island, Henry Tiepke; Georgia, A. E. Buell: Lou- isiana, William P. Kellpgg; New York, S. A. Robinson; Utah, C. E. Allen; Texas, H. F. McGregor; Alabama, R. A. Mosely; Arizona, G. A. Stephen; ifornia, J.J. Gasper; Arkansas, John McClure; Con- necticut, L. M. Hubbard; Colorado, Byron L. Carr; Pennsylvania, J. B. Robinson; Nevada, William Glass; South Dakota, R. J. Woods; South Carolina, G. W. Murray; Delaware, Horace G. Knowles; 1llinois, C. S. Rannells; Kansas, Senator Baker; Mas- sachusetts, Henry B. Blackwell; Nebraska, R. B. Schneider; Mississippi, James Hills; Washington, Miles C. Moore; District of Columbia, W. W. Curry; New Mexico, A. L. Morrison; Oklahoma, A. J. Seavy; Wisconsin, Henry Fink. ‘While it is claimed that this committee has a majority against the unlimited coin- age of silver at the rasio of 16 to 1, yet the silver men say they are satisfied with the committee, and that they have such a large number of their men on the commit- tee thet there cannot be any positive declaration against free coinage without such a minority repert as to give them a fair chance in the fight on the two reports in the convention. In the afternoon many of the delegates and visitors went to Forest City Park to attend a big league picnic, where several prominent men made speeches. Others sited various points of interest in the city. The convention convened at Music Hall with 2000 delegates in the auditorium, and the galleries were filled with visitors. After prayer by Rev. S. L. Darsic, Secre- tary Humphrey read a call. Addre: welcome were made by Mayor Me and President D.D. Woodmansee of the League of Republican Clubs. President Tracey of Chicago then delivered an an- nual address. Tracy declared that the election last No- vember sounded the note of warning to the world that the people of the United States once and for all declared themselves in favor of protection to American industry and American labor. Continuing, he said: Weary end bedraggled, found guiity by the people of incapacity and blundering ad infin- itum, the Democratic leaders in sheer despera- tion have taken upon themselves the agitation of the currency question in the hope that they may again fool the people and recover the position they so deservedly snd completely iost. But no amount of silver agitation can turn the minds of the people away from the fact that under thirty yeers of protectior and recip- roeity this country has developed as no other country has in the history of nations and in three years the threatened iree-trade tariff legislation of the Democratic party brought disaster and ruin to thousandsand thousands of American homes There is no opposition in this country to the enlarged use of silver if it can be brought about without disturbing our present trade re- countries, but the question can markets be open to the er basis than the American citizens themselves ? The people of this country want more money, but only on condition that it be sound and cur- rent the world ov This entire question as to the future use of silver will probably be settled by the great commercial nations of the world within the yvear. Germany and France are bimetallism, and England is fast turn- that direction. What the people should 10 is to bring & pressure to bear upon their representatives for the appointment of dele- gates to the international conference, with power toact, and to insist upon an agreement and obligation from the nations participeting to maintain the ratio there adopted. The forenoon was taken up mostly with music and cheering, the entry of the lead- ers and the singing of the Cleveland Glee Club being the features. ‘When Secretary Humphrey called the roll of States to ascertain the number of delegates and alternates it was ascertained that the States could report only those present, not the number to which they are entitled. This was against the silver men, whose delegations were not as full as those of the other States. There were loud demonstrations when Tennessee, Missouri, Kentucky and other Democratic States were called. The greatesf ovation was given to H. Clay Evans of Tennessee. In his address of D. Woodmansee of Ohio expressed his regret that Gov- ernor McKinley was prevented by a Kansas engagement from welcoming the the selection of a secretary to the executive board. It is claimed that A. B. Hum- phreys was first selecied by the executive board and afterward selected by the annual convention. The silver men think that the New York delegation, while feeling confident of Me- Alpin’s election, are seeking to avoid hay- ing an ultra-silver man for secretary. The feature of the day has been the silver izht before the committee on resolutions. committee organized at 4 P. M. W Congressman Robinson of Penn. as chairman and H. G. Knowles of Dela- ware as secretary. The organization was against the s tes, but the latter were not discouraged and opened up the fight from the start. The commiitee was in open session till after 6 r. M., when, on motion of Congressman Tawney of Minne- sota, it adjourned until 8 . . for an executive session, at which time a sub- committee of nine was to be announced by Chairman Robinson. Time was given to the silver men and others for a hearing. The resolution of the silver men was oifered, and the opponents of free silver, through Mr. Hunter of Missouri, offered the financial plank of 1892, also the recent Ohio plank adopted at Zanesville last month. The compromise resolution at- tracting most attention was presented by Senator-elect Thurston of Nehraska as fol- lows: “We approve the declaration of the last epublican National Convention that the American people from tradition and interest favor bimetallism, and the Repub- lican party demands the use of both gold and silver as a standard money, with such restrictions and under such provisions to be determined as will secure the main- tenance of the parity of values of the two metals so the purchasing or debt-paying power of the dollar, whether of silver, gold or paper, shall beat all times equf:l, and refer the action for a more specific declaration to the next Republican con- vention, which alone has the power to bind the party or make platforms and de- clare principles.” There was no discussion of the tariff or any other issue in the committee except thatof the silver plank, and no difference of opinion existed in the committee of forty-six members except on the silver question. Nearly all the members of the committee were instructed on the silver question by their respective State delega- tions, so it will not be difficult to adopt a report. Still it is conceded that these in- structions make it almost certian that both majority and minority reports will be pre- sented to the convention and that the silver question will be fought out on the floor to-morrow. The silver men still have confidence in their strength among the delegates, although a majority of the committee is against them. The committee on resolutions is as fol- delegates to Ohio. This reference to Mec- Kinley caused a loud and continuous dem- onstration. Woodmansee said that Me- Kinley would reach the city Friday even- ing and at Hollenden would be glad to greet all. The secretary announced that there were represented forty-six States and Terri- tories, the largest number ever represented at any convention of the league. Among the delegates were four ladies from Colo- rado, one from New York, two from Wash- ington and three from Illinois. H. Clay Evans of Tennessee moved to refer all resolutions to the committee on resolutions without debate. An amend- ment to refer without reading was de- feated, as the silver men protested. Evans’ motion prevailed. At1P. a. the conven- tion adjourned until 10 o’clock to-morrow, to give the committees time to work. ‘When the committee on resolutions re- assembled at 8 p. . the following sub- coramittee was appointed to draft the reso- litions: Hon. S. D. Robins, Pennsylvania, chairman general committee (ex-officio); Horace G. Knowles, Delaware, secretary general committee (ex-officio); J. A. Taw- ney, Minnesota; James Harkness, Mis- souri; Henry B. Blackwell, Massachusetts; D. M. Hubbard, Connecticut; C. E. Allen, Utah; 8. A. Robinson, New York; Sen- ator Dubois, Idaho; W. W. Curry, District of Columbia; H. G. Coke, Oregon. The full committee heard arguments of the silver question pro and confor hours before the sub-committee went into an all- night executive session to prepare a report to be made to the full committee to-mor- TOW. SILVER THE QUESTION. Colonel Trumbo Prepares a Resolution to Force an Issue. CLEVELAND, Omro, June 19.~-There is no question before this convention but that of silver. The silver men from Colo- rado are here and they have added their forces to that of their brethren from the farther western countrv. Colonel Trumbo of California has prepared his resolution and the Western delegates will stand by it. It reads thus: ‘‘Resolved, That the Republican party— organized to preserve the unity of the United States, and continued for the sole object of protecting the people thereof and maintaining their prestige as American citizens among the nations of the earth— ig, by its traditions, committed to a finan- cial policy designated to conserve the best methods of all our people and their varied industries and to give the dcbtor equal rights with the creditor, therefore the Re- publican party is unszlterably committed to therestoration of the bimetallic standard as it existed in this country prior to 1873, namely, the free and unlimited coinage of silver at a ratio of 16 to 1.”” A large number of the delegates from New York said to-day to the Western men that they would concur in the resolution if the final clause of 16 to 1 were omitted. The Westerners in their conference to- day declined to make the concession and will fight for the resolution just asitis, though they may, perhaps, finally com- promise on the language if they feel that the sense of the remainder of the resolu- tion will be the same. The conference of the Western men took place to-day in the rooms of the Colorado delegation and in its course Mr. Byrnes of Denver, whose chances of being elected National Secretary are unusually good, de- clared that if his election meant a com- promise on silver he would not accept the office, as the West was there not to sell the silver issue, but to push it. When Mr. Byrnes is nominated those sentiments will be expressed on the floor of the convention. The committee on resolutions is in session to-night and be- fore it is Colonel Trumbe’s resolution and also a compromise resolution for a bi- metailic measure which is only a straddle. The committee meeting is liable to last all night. Senator Carter of Montana will make a speech, which will probably be the effort of his life, in support of the resolu- tion. The following are the California members of the league committees: Reso- lutions, J. J. Casper; time and place, T. H. Richard; credentials, G. P. Ayres; rules and order of business, Harry Todd. LEADERS MAKE ADDRESSES. | Among the Advocates of Silver Is Mrs. Foster of New Mexico. CLEVELAND, Osmio, June 19.—A mass- meeting was held to-night in Music Hall at which prominent orators made ad- dresses. Ex-Governor D. Russell Brown of Rhode Island first reviewed the past two years under Democratic rule and stated that the policy pursued had been un- American and unpatriotic. He charged the administration with having caused a paralysis of business and so changed the Nation’s credit that 33 per cent had act- ually been paid on long-time bhonds, while under the administration just preceding 2 ver cent was deemed a fair rate. “But a change iy coging,” he said. WHEIL DER KAISER!" “Already the thanks of the people are ascending to heaven because the Fifty- third Congress has passed away and the President’s hands are weighted against further mischief.” Hon. A. B. Cummins of Iowa presented an eloquent argument in favor of party allegiance for protection and said that the tariffl formed the cornmerstone and only safety of the workingmen of America. Upon thesilver question, he said, the Re- publican party stood firmly upon the prin- ciples laid down in the Minneapolis plat- form—that every dollar in circulaticn should have an equal purchasing power and favored a ratio of 16 to 1. Continuing he said: Mr. President and gentlemen of the conven- tion: Tam less belligerent than I was a year ago. Itishard to preserve the fighting mood before the stricken mob once known as the Democratic party. There are depths of dis- tress soinfinite that attack is cruelty and eriti- cism is disarmed. Humanity has transformed us from en army of =oldiers {nto a corps of sur- geons. We will bein atthe death, but it will be with the prayer-book, not the sword, in our hands. The corouer’s inquest is ordered and the verdict is already written—excusable sui- cide. The paralyzed statesmen over whom Grover Cleveland has presided with such distin- hed success and beneficent results, having n the most eminent satisfaction to every ntry but their own, they are fleeing before the just anger of the people like a naked sinner before the wrath of God. We have been so much engaged during the last year in disput- ing about gold and silver that we are in danger of substituting the controversy over the cur- rency for one of vastly deeper import and of infinitely wider significance. 1do not deprecate the necessity of asound financial system, but we shall commit a grave mistake if we permit the contest over the coin- age of silver to take the first rank in the prob- lems of government. A bad monetary system may hamper the energies of the people, but & good one cannot create these energies. The origin of prosperity lies decper than an inquiry as to the true relation of gold and silver. With sound economic conditions almost any currency is good; with a vicious and unp- American policy any currency is bad. While I have no disposition to stifie the dis- cussion which is raging around us, I do believe that in a great measure the problem will solve itself with the restoration of the Republican party to complete power and the proclamation that henceiorth American markets shall not be invaded by the products of unrestricted competition. 1t is probably true that no man hasa right to touch upon public affairs nowadays without saying something about silver. We all recog- nize the gravity of the situation, and the chief vaiue of bringing it before our convention is in gathering the consensus of opinion. I believe I understand the position of the Republicans of Iowa. Candor compels me to say that we are of many minds with respect to what the Government should do in the coinage of silvér, but we are of one mind with respect tv what the Government should not do. We believe unalterably that this Government should not alone ordain the free coinage of silver at the ratio of 16 to 1. We do not believe in commer- cial revolutions. We have been practically upon a gold basis for sixty years, and every phase of our business is adjusted to it. For seventeen years, during the period of our greatest development and our most marvel- ous growth, we pursued the path which the most eminent intelligence of the nation cleared away for us; and now in 1893, with 65,000,000 of people who bought and sold, loaned and borrowed, saved and invested upon a gold basis, to attempt to retrace the journey of twenty-two years, and in a single day trans- form all yalues from & gold toa silver basis, would be in my humble judgment the most stupendous act of confiscation the world has ever seen. Granting that the financial depart- ure of 1873 was unwise, conceding that it was a grave mistake, it can never be rectified. There are some errors which cannot be uns done. We have simply determined that we will not debase the currency as to existing obligations. We have still to say whether silver shall be a subsidiary coin, whether it shall be sustained by the force of an international agreement, or whether we shall bring it up to the gold basis and establieh it as primary money. These are perplexing inquiries, and the time has not yet come for the Republican party to announce its views upon them. Mrs. J. Ellen Foster, president of the Woman’s League of Republican Clubs of the United States, was next introduced. She had traveled 3000 miles from New Mexico to attend this gathering of Repub- lican hosts. She referred first to the suc- cessful fight in New York against Tam- many Hall, and said the credit for the victory was entirely due to the women and the preachers. She congratulated the peovle of Colorado on their emancipation from “Waiteism” and stated that the women of Colorado “did it."” She cited the fact that more women had voted at the last election than men and that nine-tenths of the ladies had voted the Republican ticket. Mrs. Foster created quite a stir in her closing appeal for free silver. She recom- mended the Western Republicans to stand by the party as long as the party favored bimetallism, and that was the party’s record. She said the Republicans of the West were more conservative on the silver question than were the Republicans of Pennsylvania and other States on the tariff. She insisted that anything else than bimetallism was dangerous to the grand old party. With an ovation to Mrs. Foster the meeting closed. Emperor William Goesin | Triumphal Style to Hamburg. | GERMANS SHOW LOYALTY Imposing Ceremonies Precede ' the Opening of the Big Canal. GATHERING OF SHIPS AT KIEL. Courtesles Exchanged Between the Commanders of War Vessels of Great Nations. e HAMBURG, GErMANY June 19.—At the | Dammthor Railway station during the | morning large numbers of people’gathered | from the surrounding country anxious to | obtain a glimpse of the Emperor and his ' was splendidly lighted by electricity and the walis were almost hidden with historic paintings, draperies and flags of all na- tions. At the chief entrance was a crimson canopy faced with the arms of the city of Hamburg. Ontheright side of thiscanopy was a trophy of British flags and on the leit side was a trophy of French colors with “R. F.” (Republique Francaise) con- spicuous in large letters. The Emperor, wearing the Garde du Corps uniform and Order of the Black Eagle, entered the hall, accompanied by Burgomaster Lehman, in his picturesque robes of office. There was a loud fanfare of trumpets as his Majesty walked to the head of the imperial table, bowing right and left on his way to his seat. His Majesty sat with the Regent of Bavaria, Prince Leopold, the King of Wurtemburg, the Grand Duke of Hesse on his right, and with Burgomaster Leh- man,the King of Saxony, and the Grand Duke of Saxe-Weimar-Eisen- bach, - the Grand Duke of Meck- lenberg-Schwerin and the Duke = of Saxe-Coburg-Gotha on his leit. The Duke of York, the Grand Duke Alexis of Russia, the Duke of Genoa, Prince Ludwig of Bavaria, the Grand Duke Charles Stephanie of Austria, Sir Edward Malet, the British Embassador, and M. Herbette, the French Embassador, were seated oppo- site the Emperor. The number of guests at his Majesty’s table was sixty-four, and the total num- ber of gues including the members of the diplomatic corps, who dined in a [Reproduced from WILLIAM II OF GERMANY IN THE UNIFORM OF AN AUMIRAL. Harper's Weekly.) morhing people streamed into the city from all parts, and between 12 and 1. . tratfic throughout the main thoroughfares was entirely suspended. The pedestrians concentrated . along the route to the Rathhaus and around the ock Alster- wall, Neurwall and other leading thor- oughiares, In spite of the immense crowds assembled throughout the gaily decorated city the most perfect order was kept by the mounted police and there were no soldiers visible, except the soldiers in front of hotels where the imperial guests are enter- tained. At the luncheon given at noon to-day in the banqueting-hall of the Zoological Gar- dens 129 persons were entertained, includ- ing the King of Wurtemburg, the visiting princes, Prince Hohenlohe, the Imperial Chancellor, the German Ministers and the members of the Hamburg Senate. The guests afterward drove to the Elbe, em- barked on board a steamer and made a tour of the port. They were greeted every- where with great enthusiasm. At 2:30 the military and naval guards were drawn up about the railroad station, and at 2:45 Prince Henry of Prussia ar- rived and drove off amid tremendous cheering. Meanwhile the platform of the station was thronged with military officers and representatives of the press, and in a large and shady beer garden adjoining citizens and soldiers ‘mingled, chatted and drank beer and coffee, while others bowled. The imperial train steamed into the depot at 4:12 p. »., and shortly afterward the Emperor and his four sons stepped upon the platform. Their appearance was greeted with an outburst of cheers. The Emperor, who appeared to be in the best of spirits, wore a white garde du corps uni- form crossed with the broad ribbon of the Order of the Black Eagle. On his head was a sparkling gold helmet, surmounted by a white eagle. The four young Princes were dressed in white sailor suits and wore straw hats. On the lawn in front of the railroad station was drawn upa company of the Seventy-sixth Regiment of Infantry. The soldiers presented arms with wonder- ful precision and the band played “Heil der Kaiser” as his Majesty appeared. The Emperor upon leaving the station inspected the guard of honor referred to, walking up the line of motionless soldiers, accompanied by the young Princes and by Burgomaster Moenckenberg and ex-Burgo- master Lehman, both of whom had met his Majesty at the station. The Emperor, accompanied by Herr Moenckenberg, then drove off in a four-horse carriage without riders, and escorted by a detachment of the Fifteenth Hussars. The young Princes and his Majesty’s suite followed in other carriages. On the way to Rathaus his Majesty was cheered by the immense crowds of people lining the route. The Emperor arrived at the Rathhaus at 6:30 r. a., and was received by a guard of honor amid loud and enthusiastic cheering from the crowds in the vicinity. Shortly before 7 o’clock the banquet in the hall of the Rathhaus was begun. This hall had Over 50,000 species of plants are now known and classified by botanists. been specially decorated for the occasion, i and presented a most brilliant aspect. It sons upon their arrival. Throughout the} separate room, was 600. The varied uni- | forms of the gue: the contrast in colors, the profusion of military and other decora- tions, and the general aspect of stately | magnificence and power presented a splen- did spectacle. During the banquet the Emperor was in | wonderful spirits, and led an animated {'conversation, full of gayety and good | humor. Burgomaster Lebman, in proposing a toast, dwelt upon the canal as the work of the Emperor and the empire. It was a imemnri:\l day for Hamburg, since the city’s hfe-giving martyr had received a second mouth in a second sea. The | waves of the North Sea would henceforth mingle on its shores with the waves of the Baltic. He desired to thank the foreign representatives, whose presence symbol- ized the international significance of the canal. He then continued: ““We desire to thank the originators of this splendid work and to thank the Em- peror and the empire, and we desire that all the hopes that bound the new under- taking shall be realized. We trust that our honored guests will be fortunate in their first passage through the canal, and in the joyful fetes at Kiel. We also wish that the Empress, whose absence we here so keenly deplore, may be there able to participate in renewed health.” Here Burgomaster Lehman turned to- ward the Emperor and begged to be per- mitted to read a telegram from the Em- ‘press. The Emperor bowing his assent Herr Lehman then read the message, in which the Empress said : “To my deep regret I must forego the pleasure of attending to day’s great festi- val. I will, however, participate in it from afar, and I earnestly desire that the glory of the Hansetown may with God’s blessing flourish anew. During these bril- liant hours of hospitality extended to the Emperor and the allied German Princes, my thoughts center upon the memorable festival and its great national signifi- cance.” The reading of the Empress’ message was greeted with repeated cheers. The Emperor then replied : Worshipful Burgomaster—I am deeply touched at the words I have just heard, and am deeply touched above all by the reception which Hamburg s extended to me, the like of which I have seldom experienced. The wave of feeling which was tendered me was no artificial production, nor any common sort, Like a hurricane the joyous cry has resounded in my ears. i well know that I may not presume to appropriate that exultntion to my own per- sonal one. Irecognize rather therein the out- ward sign of the pulse beat of our whole German people, which 1s proud of seeing the newly united German empire represented by its princes and illustrious guests. Accept for this my most hearty thanks. ‘We must turu our thoughts in mingled grati- tude and sadness to the greatest Emperor who has passed away, and his most glorious son, undet whom the wWork which you have jus: ai- luded was realized. Yet, present to all of us is the rejoicing which attended the last visit Bere of my grandfather of blessed memory. We are uniting two seas, and to the sea our thoughts are directed—to the ses, the symbol of the infinite. The seas do not divide—they connect. The connecting seas are being mado | by this work a new arm for the blessing and peace of the nation. The iron-armored might which is assembled in Kiel harbor should at the same time be asasymbol of peace, and | of the co-operation of all European civilized | peoples to the advancement and maintenance of Europe’s mission of civilization. We have cast a glance upon the eternal sea. Let us now direct our looks to the sea of the people’s hearts. All nations uplift themselves to us here to-day with a questioning look. They need and desire peace. In peace alone can the world’s commerce expand. In peace | alone can it tnrive, and peace we shall and will uphold. H In this peace may the trade of Hamburg too | prosper and flourisb. The protection of the | imperial eagle shall ever follow it, whither- | soever it may pursue its way over the globe. | But now we raise our giasses to the weal of our | worthy Hanseiown of Hamburg, Cheer for | Hamburg: another, and yet a third. KIEL, GERMANY, June 19.—There was a heavy downfall of rain this morning, and | for some time it seemed likely to jeopard- | ize the success of the fetes attending the | opening of the Baitic canal. Happily the | clouds cleared away and brilliunt sun-| shine accompanied by a pleasant breeze | followed. As a result the streets were | alive with people and everywhere the greatest animation prevailed. | Many streets are decorated with trium- phal arches and with greetings to the Em- | veror. The whole city presents a strik- | ingly effective appearance. Flags of all | nations were hoisted at noon and sentries | at the doors of the principal hotels de- noted the presence the’re of many impe- rial guests. Naturally “the chief center of attraction was the seaport where the | display of warships attracted many thou- | sands of spectators. Those of the United States, Great Britain, Italy and Austria were especially admired. ! At 8 A. . the war vessels of fourteen | | nations represented hoisted their flags to | the strains of anthems of their respec- i tive countries. The official introduction | of the foreign admirals and commanders | to the port captain and military com- | mandant of Kiel occurred on the Mars | and concluded with an official interchange | of visits. The Mars hoisted the flag of Ad- | miral Knorr, who subsequently, accom- | panied by the commanders of the foreign | squadrons and many officers of various | nations, started for Hamburg to meet the | Emperor. BERLIN, GeryMAxy, June 19.—It is re- | ported that the Gould steam yacht Atlanta, | while entering the port of Kiel yesterdey, | collided with the Italian warship Partenche ‘ and both were damaged. | One hundred aud fifty arc-lights will | furnish the illumination for the banquet. | The table arrangements have been en- | trusted to Boarchard of Berlin, who re- | ceives one hundred marks ($25) ver plate, or $25,000 in all, which sum includes wines, meats, ete. The kitchen in which the meat will be prepared is part of the structure, but divided from the banqueting by 2 wall screened from view. During the whole | festivities the naval orchestra of the See- | ond German Naval Division will be on board the imperial yacht Honenzollern. | At the hanquet the Emperor will toast | the United States navy and the band will play “Hail Columbia.” His Majesty is not expected to make any important speech. | The French admiral, Menard, will sit on the Emperor’s right hand, and the Rus- sian admiral, Skyrdloff, will be seated on | his left. Some 300 yachts and other private pleasure_craft have been assigned posi- | tions in Kiel harbor and immediate vicin- | ity. To enable the Hamburg-Berlin Rail- | way line to bring the thousands of visitors | from every part of Germany to the scene | of the dedication, all freight traffic was ordered suspended on that line during the | three days from June 18 to 22, | AFTER & BIG BORAZA Kelley’s Claim to the Little Johnny Mine. ASKS A SIXTH INTEREST. Sensational Allegations as to the Manner in Which Heirs Are Defrauded. DECEIVED AS TO THE VALUES. For One Thousand Dollars the De= fendants Secured Property Worth Milllons. DENVER, Coro., June 19.—Thomas D. Kelley of Galena, (11, in the United States Circuit Court to-day petitioned for a re- ceiver for the Little Johnny Mining Com- pany, asking for the removal of the present officers and an accounting of the com- pany’s affairs. He also asks possession of a one-sixth interest in the Leadville Bo- nanza mine, which is alleged to be worth from $50,000,000 to $100,000,000. The plain- tiff represents himself, Margaret O. Kelley, Michael E. Kelley and Annie B. Kelley, all of Galena. The basis of Kelley’s sensational and enormous claim is a rightful ownership of a one-sixth interest in the Little Johnny mine, which was wrested from them by connivance, conspiracy and fraud on the part of the defendant persons and com- pany. It is charged that for the paltry sum of $1000 they were fraudulently de- prived of property which at the time of | the transaction was worth many millions of dollars, and which has since steadily in- creased in value. ' The complaint alleges that Thomas J. Kelley, a son of Thomas D. Kelley, was one of the original locators and patentees of the Little Johnny. He died November 6, 1886, and by Colorado law the plaintiffs are his heirs. In 1893 they conveyed their | interest in the mine to the defendants, be- ing, it is alleged, by fraud and collusion, kept in ignorance of the value of the mine. It is further set forth that before, or soon after the Geath of Thomas J. Kelley in 1856, the Little Johnny mine had become worth from $5,000,000 to $10,000,000, and had be- come one of the most wonderful bonanzas in Colorado, and was paying many millions of aollars of gold and silver at the time the said fraudulent deed was secured; that it has become richer and richer since that time, and is now worth from $50,000,000 to $100,000,000; that the Little Johnny mine is now yielding from $100,000 to $300,000 in cash a month, all of which is being fraudulently appropriated For Fifteen Years. ATCHISON, Ka June 19. — James Nutt, who killed James Dukes of Union- town, Pa., in revenge for the killing of his father, State Treasurer Nutt, was to-day sentenced to the penitentiary for fifteen years for shooting Mrs. Jesse Peyton and Leonard Colman in this city Febrnary 4 last. 1 2 B NEW TO-DAY. SPRING AND SUMMER SUITS! 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