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. believe in paying respect to the office of chief magistrate of this Nation.” Charles G. €linch—The message asserts the right kind of doctrine for Americans. It 'the Monroe doctrine is right let us stand py it and sustain the President in uphold- ing it Dr. Benjamin R. Swan—The message is & firm and pointed declaration that the :Manroe doctrine shail be recognized. I like-the style and tone of the President’s talk on this question, General John Hewston Jr.—The Monroe doctrine is all right and the country is strong enough to enforce it. It is time :‘now that the United States should take a firm position and stand by it. TR MAYOR SUTKO’S OPINION. He Declares That England Wili Not Fight a Strong Nation. “England cannot be kicked into fight- ing,”’ said Mayor Sutro yesterday.in dis- cussing the prospects of trouble with {reat Britain over the Venzuelan boundary question. *‘The lion’s tail could be twisted until it cracked and he would not turn,” he con- tinued, “and while we may feel the thrill o_f patriotism while talking of the ques- tion, in my opinion we will never feel the horrors of war, at least not during this century. There are many reasons for this, chief among them being that Engiand dare not fight with any really great power, and particularly with the United States. *‘Much has been said and written about England as a warlike power, but, as a mat- ter of fact, ber greatness comes far more from: her commercial strength than from her immense armies and navies. It takes great armies and navies to maintain this commercial greatness and to keep foreign hands off her colonies and foreign inter- ests. *‘Her weakness lies in the very vastness of her interests, and no one is more alive to the fact than the English statesmen who controls the destinies of Queen Victoria's domains, ‘“As long as England confines her aggres- sions to savage countries, where a compar- atively small force of men will suffice to carry on the war and where other powers do mnotcare to interfere, she is safe, but when measuring strength with powers such as this great American Nation, the result can only be too apparent to those who are not blinded by prejudice. “The instant war 1s declared Russia will move on India and Turkey, and France will overrun Egypt and other English e i and Great Britain will be at- tacked on all sides. No; England cannot afford to fight and will probably back down gracefully and accept the terms of the United States. ‘“As to President Cleveland’s message, I Jook on that as bombast and somewhat of a play upon the sentiment of the American people, who are, without question, clam- oring for more backbone on the part of the National officials. No better time for such a play could have been chosen than at the present, when war clouds hover black over Europe, and all the powers seem to need isanopening tobegin flying at each other’s throats. *‘The most sersible part of the message is that which refers to arbitration. Arbi- tration is the highest art of the century, and the nation that possesses it to the greatest degree will be the successful one in controversies such as this. As a usual thing the United States comes out first best in matters submitted to boards of afbitration, and doubtless if arbitration is selected to settle the Venezuelan question, the attitude of the Government and the Monroe doctrine will be fully upheld. “‘One thing, however, I would like to see, and tbat would be a fairer settlement than had with England in the Alabama r. The total claims against England footed up $5,000,000, and yot England had fo pay $15.000,000. The magnanimous thing to have done would have been to have said to England when the amount of the claims was finally ascertained: ‘ Here, take back this $10,000,000—it belones to you.’ Such an action would have been worth five times a8 many millions to the country.” w ——— CONSUL CANAL TALKS, The Latin-American Union Necessity. The war-like message of President Cleve- land has revived the talk indulged in some fime ago of the formation of a Latin- American Union. At that time it was eonsidered but the 1dle vaporings of poli- ticians dissatisfied with the way things were going in their respective Govern- ments. It seems, however, there was some foundation for the talk, if Adolfo Canal, Colombia’s Censul to San Fran- cisco, is to be credited. In discussing this and other matters pertinent to the situa- tion in South America, he said, vesterday : *“I am violating no confidence when I say there is a well-defined movement on foot among the Central and certain South American republics to form a union, with the one object of rendering assistance to each other in times of need. Just how far the proposed union has progressed I do not care to say, but I do say that I think the present controversy will hurry matters not a little. The several republics named in this offensive and defensive union fully appreciate their individual weakness. They under- stand that they are literally at the mercy of a foe capable of bringing a few war ves- gels into. action. I do not mean by this that they could be easily conquered, but simply that their coast cities would be reduced to ashes, and they would be cut off from the world, so far as water commu- nication is concerned. With a union this would be different. *““What do I think of the prospect of England and America going to war over the Venezuelan question? Well, that is easily answered. In my opinion there is #iot the least danger of such a thing, if for f10 other reason than that England has too much on her hands already. Venezuela is not altogether defenseless, however. In thirty- days’ time she could put 100,000 well-armed men into the field—men who are thoroughly acclimated and able to withstand the terrible fevers which pre- vail in the low lands. Of course, England is mble to throw an almost limitless num- ber of men across the border, but I doubt if they could ever pass the mountains. “If she should attempt to force her ciaims, the coast cities—La Guayra, Puerto Cabelle and Ciudad Bolivar, at the mouth of the Orinoco—would fall easy victims to hér ships of war. It would take them some time, however, to do anything more than this, jor new troops could not stand the climate, and when they had got used_to that another barrier would arise between them and their prey in the shape of the Andes Mountains.” gl THOSE DYNAMITE GUNS. Protection of Golden Gate Mainly Due to Judge Morrow. That the Golden Gate is now guarded by monster dynamite guns is in a great * . measure due to the efforts in the Fiftieth Congress of William Morrow, now United States District Judge here. 3 When "the military appropriations bill was under consideration in committee of | Now a the whole on February 8, 1889, Represen- tative Morrow of California proposed the following amendment: Insert, etc., the words: For the purchase by the Secretary of War of four pneumatic dyna- mite guns of 15-inch caliber and the necessary machinery to fire and handle the same, ammu- nition and carriages for the same, to be placed and mounted ready for use, free of cost to the Government, at such point or points on the Pacific coast as may be designated by the Sec- retary of War, $250,000 or so much thereof as he may'deem proper. At once Randall of Pennsylvania jumped up with a point of order, and fought the amendment with all the tactics he could command, despite the logic of Chairman Townsend of the Committee on Military Affairs and the earnest arguments of Mr. Morrow, % It was not a committee amendment—it came from Mr. Morrow, independently of the committee. Randall’s objection was that such an amendment was not within the jurisdiction of the committee, as the proposed guns were for coast fortifi- cations and not for the general field ser- vice, yot at the previous session Randall had been defeated on a point of order, ex- actly the same, raised by him. Holman of Indiana was an able second to the Pennsylvanian in this struggle against adding to the appropriation for the protection of the Pacific coast. On this particular occasion Randall did gain his point, though the chair (Mr. Dock- ery) said he was in doubt. Mr. Morrow took advantage of the chair’s doubt to ap- peal from its decision, but the real ques- tion was not then decided on its merits; only the parliamentary question was acted upon, and naturally the chair was sus- tained as to that. Mr. Morrow had succeeded, however, in making a good speech for the Bay of San Francisco, its advantages and its need of the right kind of gun protection, and ulti- mately the bill wasamended as he wanted, except that the amount of the appropria- tion was cut down to $187,500 and the num- ber of guns was made three instead of four. JLBI FOR DR, HEARKE His Counsel Endeavoring to Im- peach the Witnesses for the Prosecution. Failure of an Attempt to Open the California Divorce and Remar- riage Record. BOWLING GREEN, Mo., Dec. 18.—Miss Virginia Hearne, daughter of the defend- ant in the Stillwell murder trial, was one of the witnesses examined this morning. Her testimony, like that of the other wit- nesses, was devoid of interest. Expert testimony was given by two physicians as to the cause of death, in which a human skull played & part in illustrating the effect of the fatal blow. Three witnesses next testified to the good character of Dr. Hearne. The main reliance of the defense will be an alibi, as was revealed by the testimony of Dr. Lucy Hawkins, who was on the stand to impeach Dr. Vernetta. She testi- fied that Vernetta wasat home sick the night he claims to have seen Hearne at the corner of Fifth and Broadway; that she lived in_the same house with him at the time and had occasion to see him sev- eral times during the early partof the night; that Vernetta told her he proposed to get even with her for real and fancied injuries. Several times during the day the State tried to open the California divorce and re- marriage record of the Hearnes without success. It is believed the case will go to the jury to-morrow night. “FRIENDS ACROSS THE SEA.” Embassador Bayard Delivers an Address at an Actors’ Banquet in London. LONDON, ExG., Dec. 18.—United States Embassador Bayard was a guest this even- ing at the dinner for the Actors’ Benevo- lent fund and responded to a toast, which was warmly given by Comyns Carr, the art critic, “Our Friends Across the Sea.” The toast was received standing and with loud cheers. Mr. Bayard was enthusiastically re- ceived. He said that they stood on com- mon ground. There was no sea between them. He was affected by the remarks of Mr. Carr, who had spoken of the impossi- bility of certain aivisions. He thanked God that there were some things that could not be divided. Never was there a judgment which so affected the hearts and minds of men as that renderei when the false and true mother met to decide the fate of a child and it was proposed that the child be put to death to decide the ownership. It could not be. The heart of humanity rang out when it said, ‘‘Let the child live.” It could not be. [Loud cheers.] There were children of brain and of heart; there were children born of common ancestry— common laneuages; they could not be permitted to die because of false varent- age. [Cheers.] He was glad to acceptand answer for the phrase “kindred beyond the sea.” He could answer for his and their kindred beyond the sea. After references to the object of the actors’ fund, lLie said that the expression “kindred beyond the sea,” was first to his knowledge used by Mr. Gladstone, who added the quotation “‘when love unires,”’ etc. The time was seasonable to repeat these words. [Cheers.] No profession bet- ter than theirs could speak them, and in the name of hiscountry, speaking to theirs, he asked them to join him in wishing that Lands might be clasped across the spread main. [Loud cheers. ]| Justice Jeune of thie High Court of Jus- tice presided at the dinner. Justice Barnes and Sir Frank Lockwood, Sir John Pender and Alban G. H. Gibbs, members of Par- liament, several leading actors and a num- ber of persons prominent in literary cir- cles were present. e BRI S DANGER IN TURKEEX. Minister Terrell Ordered to Watch Affairs Closely. NEW YORK, N. Y., Dec. 18.—A Sun special from Washington says: Since the President’s return important dispatches have been received from Minister Terrell, which indicate that the American naval fleet in Turkish waters should be more active. As a result of the Cabinet discus- sion yesterday afternoon a cablegram has been sent to Admiral Selfridge, command- ing the naval forces there, instructing him to place his vessels where they can do the most zood to American interests. Secretary Herbert cabled the admiral to watch affairs closely and report any indi- cation on the part of the Sultan’s authori- ties to neglect proper vrecaution for the safety of American missionaries. Minister Terrell has been informed by Secretary Olney of the instructions sent to the ad- miral. S S S CHICAMAUGA’S HE#O GUNE. Death of General Walker, the Last Man to Leave the Battleficld. 5 KENTON, Ouro, Dec. 18. — General Moses B. Walker, the hero of Chica- mauga, died yesterday. Eleven days ago he was stricken with paralysis. General Walker was born in 1819. He served STONED BY STRIKERS, Mounted Police Attacked by an Angry Mob in Philadelphia. FEW CARS ARE MOVED. Obstructions Heaped Upon the Tracks and the Motormen Assailed. DISPLAY AN UGLY TEMPER. The Militia May Be Called Out to Quell the Riotous Crowds. PHILADELPHIA, Pa., Dec. 18.—The second day of the great railway strike was comparatively quiet, in contrast to the violent outbursts of yesterday, but, never- theless. there were many violent scenes enacted, and the Union Traction Com pany succeeded in running a few cars only on the various lines, at long intervals, under a heavy guard of policemen. Be- fore dusk the company withdrew what few cars it had out, and again to-night they are not turning a wheel, and thou- sands of people were again put to the in- convenience of walking miles to their homes. The police authorities claim to be fally able to cope with the strike, but, never- theless, every preparation has been made to call out the militia in the event of the mob getting beyond the control of the city authorities. While the rioting to-day was not so ex- tensive as yesterday, there was an ugly spirit visible in the crowds in the streets, and it was noticeable that there were mors men collected than boys. There are rumors that the traction company will consent to some adjustment of the strike, but these canrot be verified, and probably are incorrect. President Welsh of the traction company could not be found to- night, but a director of the company stated in unequivocal terms that no com- promise with the strikers would be made. The saloons closed again to-night at the request of the Mayor, and as no cars were running the streets were generally quiet, the only point where there seemed to be a likelihood of disturbance being at the car- sheds at Kensington avenue and Cumber- land street, where a threatening crowd gathered for a while. Despite the display of force, cars were not run oftener than an hour apart on any of the lines, and in some cases only a single car went over the route. In Kensington the crowds gave evidence of an ugly temper. The tracks were blocked with all kinds of obstructions, and fre- quently when the police would leave the car to remove these obstructions the mob would make an assault upon the car and break the windows and beat the conductor and motorman. The police had orders to show no mercy to the mob, and they clubbed them with a free hand whenever they came in conflict with them. The same scenes were repeated in the northwestern section of the city and the southern section. At Fifth and Moore streets the mob was especially active. From a building in course of construction near by Belgian blocks were secured and the tracks for two solid blocks were piled two feet high with these stones. An ice- wagon happening by the crowd set upon it and added its load as a further obstruction to the cars. One of the exciting incidents of the day occurred on Market street. About 3:30 o’clock in the afternoon a car was crawling slowly westward on Market street. Eight policemen were on the car and a detail of mounted officers rode ahead and behind it. The drivers of the numerous drays and heavy wagons on Market street are in sym- pathy with the strikers and they did | everything in their power, by getting on the track, to impede the progress of the car. This gave time for the crowd to collect. At Ninth street the mob surged out into the street and surrounded the car. The officers opened a passage with their horses as well as they could. It was slow work, however, and finally one of the crowd, bolder than the rest, cast a stone. It went through the window of the car and was followed by a shower of "stones and clubs. The officers charged into the mob and drove it back, riding upon the pavement and forcing hundreds of women and spec- tators to take refuge in stores. The fight- ing blood of the crowd was aroused, how- ever, and 1t clung tenaciously behind the car. At Twelfth street it closed in again and pressed so heavily upon the police- men that two of them drew their revolvers and fired into the air. This frightened the crowd and it fell back. But it soon recovered its courage, and from Twelfth to Sixteenth street, up around the public buildings, was a run- ning fight between the police and the mob. At Sixteenth street the crowd grew weary of the chase and fell away. The strikers to-day attempted to inaugu- rate a parade, and about 200 of them marched down from Eighth and Callow- hill streets, where their headquarters are located, to Market street and out that street. Just opposite the public buildings they met a squad of mounted officers, who charged into their midst and dispersed them. As soon asthe Mayor heard of this parading he issued an order prohibiting such demonstrations, and the strike lead- ers promised that no more parades should take place. This evening, while a mailcar was ap- proaching the carshed at Kensington avenue and Cumberland street, it' was set upon by a mob and almost completely wrecked., Here, for the first time, the crack of a pistol was heard in the crowd, but no one was shot. The attack upon the mailcar drew a great crowd around the carshed, and for a time things bore a serious aspect. Openthreats to burn the shed were made, and the police had their bnands full in keeping the crowd wittin bounds. Later, however, the mob meited away, and the danger passed for the night. Since last night Mayor Warwick and Director of Public Safety Bietler have not left their offices in the City Hall. They are sleeping and eating there, and are in constant communication with all parts of the city. 3 About 200 clergymen held a meeting this afternoon and appointed a committee to en- deavor to persuade both sides to arbitrate throughout the war and was conspicuous | their differences. for his bravery in sixteen battles. He was the last man that left the field of Chica- mauga. « The Bumored Bond Issue. NEW YORK, N. Y., Dec. 18.—Speaking of the rumor of a new bond issue, J. P. Morgan said: ‘‘So far as I know, there is no truth in the story that arrangements are in progress for a new issue of Govern- ment bonds.” L ———— COLORADO MINING STOCKS. Commissioner Lea to Protect the People Against Wildcat Schemes. DENVER, Coro., Dec. 18.—There was no ‘special feature to the mining stock market to-day beyond a confirmation of its strengthening tope. Buyers and sellers were too far apart and the volume of transactions was not large. The high- priced stocks are being rapidly absorbea and are not again offered on the market, being held for strong advances. The brokers are not plunzing and seem to be buying almost exclusively for their cus- tomers, gt Harry E. Lee, Commissioner of Mines for tife State, has his_entire force at work in the Cripple Creek district gathering accurate data. His office contains con- siderable valuable information at this time, which is available to the public for its protection from wildeat schemes. e DEBS HAS WITHDRAWN. He Leaves the Brotherhood of Locomo- tive Firemen. TERRE HAUTE, Ixp., Dec. 18.—Eugene V. Debs of the A.R. U. has formally withdrawn his membership in the Brother- hood of Locomotive Firemen. He tells his lodge that he withdraws because he thinks his course lies in a different direc- tion from that pursued by the brother- hood. He said there was a time when he believed in the brotherhood, but that time has passed. LOVE MET BY CRUELTY James Herbest Deserts His Chil- dren for the Second Time. Leaves His Family After His Daughter Had Saved Him From Prison. CLEVELAND, Onro, Dec, 18.—For twenty-seven years the wife and family of James Herbst, formerly a prominent citi- zen of Canton, Ohio, had not heard from him until he recently arrived in that city. ‘When he came he remained quiet for sev- eral days, but it was learned that he was in the city and his arrest followed. A relative of Leonard Betz, for whom Herbst formerly clerked, caused the arrest. It then developed that after Herbst had de- camped his accounts were found to be short $460. The case came up before a Justice of the Peace. One of Herbst's daughters, who has been working in the Deuber Watch Fac- tory for some years, had saved considerable money and succeeded in getting thé affair nited. As Herbst had been a butcher the gaugh(er purchased for him a meat mar- ket. Things went well for a brief season, though Mrs. Herbst refused to recognize the man who had so cruelly deserted her and her babes. The meat business pros- pered and the daughters believed that there were yet happy days in store for their erring father. One morning Herbst got a letter from California, which seemed to greatly dis- tress him. Other letters followed, and after each letter he would appear much distressed ana ili at ease. A day or two ago another letter came. Herbst then stated to his faithful daughter that he had received his pension papers that day and would go up town and draw the money. He left the meat shop and has not been heard from since. His daughter does not know the contents of the letters he re- ceived, but it has come to her earsthat during the absence of her father he had been married to & woman in California, and it is her belief that the letters were from that woman and that Herbst has gone to join her. He is known to bave taken a train for the West. Lt IN THE COURT OF APPFEALS. Argument in the Case of Fred M. Pauly of San Diego. NEW YORK, N. Y., Dec. 18.—In the United States Circuit Court of Appeals to- day argument was made in the case of the American Surety Company against Fred M. Pauly, as receiver for the California National Bank of S8an Diego, Cal., to re- cover $28,521 said to be due plaintiff by de- fendants. In 1893 Pauly obtained judgment against the company as sureties on the bond of George N, O’Brien, the cashier of the bank and an alleged emhezzler, and the company now seeks to recover theamount, claiming that they were induced to become such surety because of fraudulent repre- sentation and because of collusion among certain of the bank officials with O'Brien. Decision was reserved. ———— ARCHBISHOP KENRICK DYING. The Venerable Prelate Has Not Much ZLonger to Live. * 8T. LOUIS, Mo., Dec. 18.—Archbishop Peter Richard Kenrick is believed to be dving. A week ago he contracted a cold and has gradually grown weaker. Last night his condition was considered so crit- ical that the sacrament for the dying was administered by one of the Jesuit priests living near the archiepiscopal residence. Dr.” Gregory, the attending physician, fears that the venerable archbishop has not much longer to live. Archbishop Kenrick is 89 years of age. e Factories Destroyed. NEW YORK, N. Y., Dec. 18.—Fire to- night destroyed the double warehouse building running from 105 to 111 Wooster street and occupied by Piddian & Wom- ster, manufacturers of infants’ underwear: D. E. Sicher & Co., also underwear mer- chants; Nathan Hutkiff, glass merchant, and Morris A. Wagner’s art-manufactur- ing company. Itis thought that the dam- age will reach $150,000. The cause of the fire could not be learned. GHOULS UNDER ARREST. Man Officers Apprehend a Accused of Robbing Graves. Students of the Kansas Medical Col- lege Must Answer for Receiving Stolen Corpses. TOPEKA, Kaxs., Dec. 18.—The police to-night arrested ex-City Scavenger M. E. Lowe on the charge of body-snatching, and they claim they have a stra‘ght chain of proof which will convict him of being the ghoul who robbed three graves in the Topeka -Cemetery to supply the Kansas Medical College with dissecting material. Lowe is a disreputable character, who was already under $1200 bonds on the charge of murderous assault. Dr. Minney, dean of the college, was also rearrested to-night on the charge of ar- ranging with Lowe for the boaies, as were als FgK Martin and L. C. Duncan, stu- dents at the college, who are charged with receiving the bodies into the dissecting- room. The latter three gave bond, while Lowe remains in jail. Lowe is said to have done the grave- robbing single-handed. The case against him was worked up by Police Sergeant Frank Ellison. E SAN FRANCISCO CALL, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 19, 1895 SCALDED BY STEAM. Disaster Aboard the New Ocean Liner St. Paul. EIGHT LIVES ARE LOST. A Boiler Valve Bursts in the Engine-Room of the Steamer. DEATH IN TERRIBLE FORM. The Unfortunate Men Are Past Human Aid When Reached by Members of the Crew. NEW YORK, N.Y., Dec. 18.—By the bursting of a steam valve on board the American Line steamer St. Paul, at Pier 14, North River, early this morning, eight men were scalded to death and two others were 8o badly burned that they had to be taken to the hospital. The St. Paul was to have sailed at 11 A. m. for Southampton. The dead are: James Fawns, second assistant engineer; Frank Vesper, third assistant engineer; William Manning, fourth assistant engineer; Robert Camp- bell, machinist; George Williams, ma- chinist; Daniel McCallion, a machinist’s helper; Andrew Heard. storekeeper, and Robert Wilson, machinist. Following are the injured, who were re- moved to the Hudson-street Hospital: Adolph Falker, 20 years of age, of this city, stoker, scalded on legs, arms, hands and neck; Durbham, machinist, scalded on body. The St. Paul came in last Saturday. She was all ready to sail at 11 o’clock, and had a large passenger list. This is known as her holiday trip, but the accident, it was said on the pier this morning. will delay her departure for at least twenty-four hours. At the time of the accident there were about thirty men—engineers, ma- chinists and helpers—in the fireroom and engine-room. A large steam valve leading from the fireroom into the engine-room burst and filled the two apartments with escaping steam. James Carnegle, the chief engineer, was not 1n the engine-room at the time of the explosion. The second assistant engineer, James Fawns, was there with other assist- ants and machinists oiling the machinery and getting ready to sail at 11 o’clock. The noise of the escaping steam, which followed the bursting of the steam valve, was heard on deck and great excitement followed on the ship. The cries of the men in the fireroom were also heard, and some of the crew went to their rescue. Two or three of the scalded men climbed upon the deck. The skin was peeled from their faces and arms and they presented a horrible appearance. For a few moments it was not known just what had transpired on account of the dense steam which filled the fire and engine rooms and because of the excitement. Second Assistant Engi- neer Fawns, Fourth Assistant Engineer Manning, Machinists Campbell and Wil- liams and Machinists’ Helper McCallion were dead before help reached them. The cause of the busting of the steam valve is not known at present. OF INTEREST TO THE COAST. California Representatives Barred From the Pacific Railroads Com- mittee. WASHINGTON, D. C., Dec. 18.—It is understood that Representative Grove L. Johnson of California has been making an effort to be appointed on the Pacific Rail- roads Committee. It is not probable, how- ever, that any Pacific Coast man will be assigned to this committee. So says John Boyd, Huntington's agent here, and‘he has been canvassing the situation very carefully. Representative Hilborn introdaced a bill to-day to grant a pension of $50 per month to the widow of Charles J. Mec- Dougall, who was drowned while in the dischargze of his duty as superintendent of a lighthouse on the Pacific Coast. Mc- Dougall was a commander in the United States navy. Hilborn also presented a bill to pay $10,000 to the heirs of J. W. Geary, who was killed on the Monadnock last Feb- ruary. Representative McLachlan introduced a bill to suspend assessment work on all unpatented mining claims for the year 1895, as many miners have been too poor to pay the $100 required by law. Senator White introduced a bill grant- ing the Kern River and Los Angeles Electric Power Company right of way through (and reservoir sites in) the reser- vations established by executive proclama- tion December 20, 1892, and February 14, 1893. The following-named officers will report in person to Lieutenant-Cologel Samuel E. M. Young, Fourth Cnvnlry‘,mrresident of the examining board appoin! to meet ac the Presidio of San Francisco, at such time as they may be required by the board, for examination as to their fitness for promotion, and upon the conclusion of their respective examinations will return to their proper station: Second Lieuten- ant William 8. Hart, Fourth Cavalry; Second Lieutenant deorgc E. Stockel, Tenth Cavalry; Second Lieutenant Will- iam T. Littebrant, Tenth Cavalry; Second Lieutenant Richmond McA. Schofieid, Fourth Cavalry. 2 e ANTI-SALOUN LEAGUE. President Price Bespeaks Victory for the Crusaders. ‘WASHINGTON, D. C., Dec. 18.—The second day’s session of the Anti-Saloon League was largely devoted to the dis- cussion of the proposed constitution. The report of the committee on credentials, which was adopted, showed that about 200 delegates were in attendance, repre- senting organizations throughout the country. The newly elected peesident, Hiram' Price of Iowa, delivered an impas- sioned address, in which he said he be- lieved that victory wonld ultimately perch upon the banner of this new association, and he regarded this as the brightest day in the whole history of the war thatis constantly waging against the liquor traffic. “Heretofore,” he declared, ‘‘we have fought it detachments and single handed, now we present a aolidl front to the enemy, and we must succeed.” RS A Death of Captain Bassett. WASHINGTON, D. C., Dec. 18.— Captain Isaac Bassett, the veteran assistant doorkeeper of the Senate, died at 4:15 o'clock this afternoon, the immediate cause being cancer of the stomach. ot et Macedonian Revolt. LONDON, Exa., Dec. 18.—The Standard publishes a dispatch from Vienna saying that reports have reached there from Bel- Ffldo that the Arnauts have ousted the ocal imperial officials at Petsch and Dia- kova, Macedonia, and established a native executive. Troops bave been sent to put down the revolt. it DEATH IN A GALE. The Crews of Two Schooners Lost Off the Northern Coast of New- found/and. ST. JOHNS, N.F., Dec. 18.—The wreck of the schooner Victory has been found on the northern coast. Twenty-two lives ‘were lost on her. The schooner Goldfish has been lost, with fourteen seamen. The coasting steamer Virginia Lake, which arrived this afternoon, reports im- mense destruction along the coast. A boat named the Perl Pamal was picked up on the Grand Banks. It is believed to have belonged to a foundered French fishing vessel. e Fled From the Field. HAVANA, Cusa, Dec. 18.—The columns of Spanish troops commanded by Canella and Baquero, 1100 men strong, have de- feated Jose Maceo, Bonni and Peruquito Perez, whose forces numbered 3000 men, in an engagement at Palmarito. The fight lasted seven hours. The rebels fled, leav- ing forty-six dead on the field and carry- ing oft many wounded. The Spaniards, who stormed the positions occupied by the rebels, lost seventeen killed and fifty-three wounded. —_—— Races at Pheoniz. PHENIX, Ariz., Dec. 18.—The sum- mary of the races here to-day is as follows: Mile trotting, King Pin won, Liberty second, Mikado third. Time, 2:41. Yearling trotting and pacing, half mile, Alberta Darling won, Mark H second, George Hope third. Time, 1:25}{. al{-mile dash, running, Ramona won, Mollie Dailey and Trixy B tied for second place, Ebb third. Time, :48)4. 8 DECLARED T0' BE VALID United States Judge Pardee’s De- : cision on the Sugar Bounty Act. The Case Will Now Go to the Su- preme Court for an Early Hearing. NEW ORLEANS, Li. Dec. 18.—Two cases of great importance were decided this morning by Judge Pardee in the - United States Circuit Court. They were test cases on the constitutionality of the sugar bounty act. Judge Pardee’s opinion was very short, but forcible against the position assumed by Comptroller Bowler. He holds that the sugar bounty is constitutional, and therefore the $5,000,000 now lying in the United States treasury, voted to the sugar claims and awaiting tbe Comptroller’s pleasure to be distributed to the rightful owners, is being held illegally and should be prorated among those for whom it was originally intended. 'his does not mean final action in the case, as the case will be taken up tothe Supreme Court of the United States. sually several years elapse before a case filed in the hliher tribunal can be tried, but 1t is said that the judges have agreed, under the circumstances, to giye the sugar-planters’ cause an immediate hearing, and it is probable that within a month or two the s“g}"‘" Court will pass final judgment on Mr. Bowler's conten- tion. SR PARIS, FraANCE, Dec. 18.—Pierre Charles Henry Fauvel, a distinguished French physician, died in tnis city yesterday. He was born at Amiens June 7, 1830. NEW TO-DAY. 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