The San Francisco Call. Newspaper, March 14, 1896, Page 1

" VOLUME LXXIX.—NO. 105. SAN FRANCISCO, SATURDAY MORN NG, MARCH 14, 1896. PRICE FIVE CENTS. NEW LIGHT SHED ON THE DISPUTE Venezuela Sends Important Information to the Commission. TACTICS OF THE BRITISH Daring Attempts to Grab the Gold Fields of Invaded Territory. PROTEST AGAINST USURPATION At One Time It Was Feared That England Would Séize the En- tire Orinoco River. WASHINGTON, D. C., March 13.—The Venezuelan Commission, at its regular meeting to-day with all the members pres- virtually reached the conclusion that main points at issue 1n the dispute nged on documents lying in the roy archives of Spain and Holland, and per- other countries, and that | while such documents would probably be “ guoted by each of the disputants in sup- port of the contradictory claims presented, | the du ld devolve on the commis- | sion no xamina- | y documents which haps some h and Venezuelan cs ) brought under ion, there remains no doubt that ihe commissioners, or, at all the ary of the commission, vost, and agents under his 1l soon be sent to Madrid and ained that this determination is . to thealleged di covery of mis- caties already mmission’s possession, but from | that the final decision of n ought rotto be open to as to inconclusiveness of the n which such decision t be found to depend. | n the preliminary investigations of the commissioners they have been confronted with numerous diametrically conflicting .psaud trapslations. While geograph- cal discrepancies are within the power of cormmission to harmonize through the jormous mass of corroborative charts it commands, comparatively indecipherable and partial illegibility of royal decrees are ught to be matters which necessitate ul and expert examination. s0. mmission expects to be in pos- of the British Blue Book as well as ater part ot Venezuela's case early ek, and in view of this anticipation t and Gilman, who have hitherto little time in Washington, will re- here for the present for daily meet- which the ghing and com- ence will be prosecuted con- i y. No one of the commissioners has yet had an opportunity to carefully ex- amine the British case, as the only avail- Jle copy that has zeached them was one he advance edition sent by Embassador rd to the State Department, which v contain typographical or other errors in nt to hasty preparation. The regu- lar copies for the commission will arrive here, in all probability, to-morrow even- ing or Monday next. While access to a te Department copy has been allowed, re has been 1o opportunity to examine it fully. The agents of Venezuela presented the Venezuelan Commission, among | or documents, the official report of the er of the Interior at Caracas to the ter of Foreign Relations, aated May 23. 1890, consisting of forty printed pags to covering the radical advances of the Brit- ish eolonial officers into the disputed ter- ritory following the rich discoveries of gold a na- uela from 1885 to 1890, as investigated b tional committee appointed by Ven to make a scientific exploring ex in Guiana territory. The elabor of this commission is now for the first time disclosed, and shows, according to the tes- timony of the British magistrates and others in the territory, that as late as 1883 no British settlements existed even as far west as the Pomaroon River. As late as 1888 the settlements are re- ferred to by the English as the “1ecently acquired district,” and the colonial Gov- ernment is shown to be exerting itsauthor- in every way torush emigrants into interior, its success in some degree being shown by these figures of gold ex- yorts: 1885, 939 ounces; 1886, 6518 ounces; 1887, 11,906 ounces; 1888, 14,516 ounces; and for the first six months of 1889, 14,424 ounces. These documents, and especially those relating to Venezuela’s formal protest against the usurpation, seem to place Vis- count Geormanston, Governor of British Guiana, in the light of suppiessing the tacts, although it 1s shown that be was in constant communication with Lord Salis- bury. Testimony is adduced to demon- strate that the British authorities were most generous to the Indians, thereby securing access to the gold districts in the interior deserted by Venezuelans,who were attracted by Britisn blandishments to the coast settlements. 5 The publication. has been su‘bmifled without argument, Venezuela relying alto- gether upon the simple statement of cts. 1t appears from the Venezuelan official report of the Guiana-boundary dis- pute that the expedition was sent out be- cause Venezuela became alarmed lest the British should attempt to seize t.e entire Orinoco River and prevent the republic from using itin any way. The c ief ex- ive of the commission, R. F. Zeigas, formerly Venezuelan Minister to Ellg]lnc!, found everything to confirm the most seri- ous fears of his Government, and only through his energetic protests to the colo- nial Governor and the activity of Vene- zuelan Ministers abroad was the policy of the boundary extension temporarily al- lowed to rest by Lord Salisbury. — “IT IS UNWARRANTABLE.” The Demand That England Must Arbi- trate the Dispute. LONDON, Excraxp, March 13.—The St. James Gazette says that the Venezuelan dispute will not be settled until the United States no longer insists that we must arbitrate before it upon terms fixed by itself. The more quickly the British and American nations understand that this demand is unwarrantable the greater like- lihood there will be of a settlement upon other lines than the ignominous retreat of Great Britai DOUBTS NANSEN'S SUCCESS. Antarctic Explorer Borchgrevink Will Seek the South Magnetic Pole Next September. WASAINGTON, D. C., March 13.—C. E. Borchgrevink, the Norwegian Antarctic explorer, who arrived here to-day, doubts the success of Nansen as reported recently. He knew Nansen as a boy; they grew up together in Christiania and attended the same schools. He says of the report from Siberia: “I do not regard it as probable, coming as the news does ip the dead of winter. I am not at all certain that he followed the currents as indicated, because of my knowledge that Nansen did not place credence in the drift theory himself. Ina private letter, just before his expedition sailed, he expressed doubts as to that course, and said it was but a faint theory.” Mr. Borchgrevink announces that he himself proposes to start from England in September next on an expedition to dis- cover the south magnetic pole, from which he anticipates incalculable benefit to science. HARRISON IN THE MIDST. The Ex-Presidemt Had Difficulty in Extricat- ing Himself From Fighting S N Students. INDIANAPOLIS, Isp., March 13.— During the oratorical contest to-night the 3utler students hung outa piece of canvas with a woman caricatured upon it, and beneath it the words: “Earlham-Humilia- tion.” The Earlham stud:=ts construed this into a reflection upon Miss Gertrude Sim- mons, the Indian maiden who represented that institution, and hisses were heara from all parts of the opera-house. A few moments later an umbrella fell from the | upper boxes to the floor, and the Butler students tried to recover it. The Earlham students made a rush for it, and a fight ensued in which some fifty engaged, and which was stopped only when a detail of police arrived. Ex-President Harrison was in the midst of the struggling mass of humanity, but finally extricated himself and left the scene. T e—— MOB VIOLENCE FEARED. The Loussville Legion Ready to Protect the Suspected Murderers of Pearl! Bryan, LOUISVILLE, March 13.—The Louis- ville Legion is now holding itself in readi- ness to be ordered to Covington at any time. Colonel Castleman yesterday re- ceived orders from headquarters to get both battalions ready to move at an hour’s potice. Preparations have been pro- ceeded with quietly and all notices have been most confidential. The object is to prevent mob violence to the murderers of Pearl Bryan should any be attempted. Jackson and Walling are to be tried in Cincinnati to-morrow and there isapprehension of trouble on account of the strong feeling existing in Covington and Newport. Ixcitement is running high among the Legion boys and the army to-nignt pre- sents a very warlike appearance. o o NICARAGUAN REBELS DEFEATED. An Important Battle Lasted Four Hours and the Government Forces Were Victorious. NEW YORK, N.Y., March 14.—The Her- ald’s correspondent in Managua, Nicara- gua, cables that 1000 rebels were defeated at Pital, near Momotombo. The battle lasted four hours. The Government troops were commanded by General Paiz, Pablo Reyes, Emiliano Herrero and Bodan. The rebel loss was heavy. The enemy was pur- | sued by Federal troops. An engagement in which the rebels were defeated also occurred at El Jablon, be- tween Lapaz and Nagarote, Thursday. The insurgent loss was thirty-five killed and eighty wounded. Forty-two prisoners were taken by President Zelaya's men. One cannon and quantities of arms and provisions were captured. The principal families of Leon have fled to Honduras. PREFERS 0 STAY IN JAIL An Embezzler of State Funds Who Appears to Be Very Penitent. Downfall of the Secretary and Treas- urer of the JTowa Pharmacy Commission. , Towa, March 13.—S. J. Spaunlding, secretary and treasurer of the State Commission of Pharmacy, was ar- rested to-day for embezzlement. ‘He has custody of fees collected by the board and for some time has been suspected of irregularities. It was impossible to get absolute proof, and nobody had access to his bankbook. It was learned that he had lost large amounts on the Chicago Board of Trade, and to-day the commission flatlv accused him of los- ing the money. He confessed and states he has lost about $15,000 of fees and $6800 of his own money. When taken into court and asked if he desired to give bonds, he said he did not, as he was unwilling to go abroad again in the commuuity. He went to jail of his own accord. —_———— Clereland Will Write. NEW YORK, N. Y., March 13.—A Sun special from Washington says: It isagain reported that President Cleveland 1s.about to write a letter announcing that he does not intend to have his name presented to the Chicago convention for renominat.on. there is also a report that Cleveland’s friends are preparing to makéan aggressive fight to secure his renomination. DES MOINES, ~ — R ’ DEMOCRACY COMES TO TOWDMN. CUBAN LEADERS WAIT FOR -ARMS. Gomez and Maceo Are Not Ready for a Big Battle. EVADE AN ENGAGEMENT Roving Bands of Insurgents Con- tinue to Prevent the Grind- ing of Cane. MINOR VICTORIES ARE WON. Some News From the Disturbed Island That Did Not Come Through a Censor’s Hands. HAVANA, CuBa, March 13. —Gomez, the rebel commander-in-chief, was re- ported near Jovellanos, province of Matan- zas, yesterday. Maceo has entered the province of Havana. He is said to have a strong force,but refused an engagementwith the combined celumns of Vicuna Burnal, Inclan, Prats, Tort, Molina and Alamanza. A battalion is now in active pursuit of him. All of the 17,000 additional troops sent from Spain since the middle of February have arrived and been equipped for service. Most of them are’ now in the field. Some 6000 are being held in Hayana and its outskirts as a precaution against disturb- ances in the .city. The new troops were better than the average sent from Spain and should give a good account of them- | selyes. Nine important towns have been laid ia ruins, tobacco-houses have been burned and a large portion of the great tobacco district is a waste., Gomez has been in Mantanzas province about two weeks. and Maceo has also been there during the past week. Witn their two columns aggregating 12,000, and the eolumn of Lacret and others, they have effectively prevented owners of sugar es- tates from obeying the order of General Wevler to begin grindiug.' Cane has been burned from one end of the province to the other, but buildings and machinery have not been harmed, so far as can be learned. The outlook for any more grinding in Matanzas and Havana | pre vinces is not bright. In addition to burning cane, many railroad culverts and bridges have been totally destroyed, dyna- mite being used in some cases. Half a dozen columns of troops are hav- ing aaily skirmishes with the rear guards or outposts of Gomez and Maceo. By the time a sufficient force of Government troops is brought nup to make an effective attack, the insurgents, being all mounted, move on. They apparently have sufficient ammunition for these skirmishes, but have noc enough to make a decided stand. There is no question tbat if rifles and am- munition are landed in any quantity there will be many more men in the field, and hot tights will follow almost immediately. PR T VICTORIES OF INSURGENTS, Some News That Escaped the Press Censor’s Supervision. KEY WEST, Fra.,, March 13.—Private ‘advices received in this city by the steamer Olivette from Havana, dated March 10, at General Aguirre’s headquarters, report a battle at the town of Jiguiabo, in which the rebels defeated a detachment of | Spanish troops, capturing all their arms and ammunition. The insurgents, under the command of Major Paul Arrango, captured the town of | San Antonio de Rio Blanco, half a mile from the city of Jaruco, which was guarded by a delmhmex of Sgagish volunteers. At the approack of the insurgents the volunteers sent a commission to the insur: gent leader, offering to surrender. They | delivered about eighty rifles and 2000 teersdeserted and followed the insurgents. Arrango went in the direction of the Ovi- deo plantation. There they were ambushed | by 300 Spanish troops. They charged the | troops, dislodged them and drove them in | great disorder from the field. The troops : left twenty dead and the insurgents lost six | killed and two wounded. From Ovideo plantation the insurgents went in the direction of Campos de Florida, where they met a train carrying 500 troops. They wrecked the train and de- | feated the troops, killing many and cap- | turing a lot of arms and ammunition. Jose Azoui and 127 other Cuban sympa- | thizers haye been transferred to Morro | Castle dungeons, where their sufferings are something terrible. They are fed on bread and water, and .are compelled to sleep on the damp eround amid a lot of filth. On the 10th inst., six small Cuban boys were met on the public road by a detach- ment of Spanish troops, who fired on the boys, killing them. At Palmos de Pedroso the Spanish troops enterea the town, killing everybody in sight. It is said fifteen persons were shot, and among the killed was a man named Perdomo, an American citizen. —_———— CONSIDERED BY CLEVELAND, The President Giving Attention to Affairs n Cuba. WASHINGTON;, D.C., March 13.—The President is known to be giving much attention to the situation in Cuba. So far as can be learned nothing definite has yet been the outcome of his consideration. Rumorg that an investigating committee oran army officer has been or will be. sent to Cuba does not find corroboration among well-informed officials. Several | army officers have applied for leave of ab- sence with permission to go to Cuba, but the permission asked for was refused. While it 1s not believed at the War De- partment that any of the officers who made such application desired to take part in the present hostilities it was | deemed best to keep them away from Havana. It is obviously imgi=ille that any American army officer should have vitited Cuba under present conditions without his presence being promptly reported. It is aiso learned that permission to go to Bermuda and other British fortified ports near the United States coast has been refused to United States army officers since Mr. Cleveland’s Venezuelan message was sent to Congress. The reason for this is obvious. American officers must be held in distrust as persons seeking infor- mation about the British fortifications, and the War Department did not propose to take any chances. A RUN ON % BLUE JAY.” Caused Great Ewxcitement in the Colorado Mining Exchange. DENVER, Covo., March 13.—A run on Blue Jay caused intense excitement on the Colorado Mining Exchange to-day and over half a million shares were sold at prices from 6 to29 cents. It is reported to- night that but litt'e stock has been issued and some of the vrokers will have diffi- culty in making settlements. The excite- ment was due to a report of a greatstrike on the property.. Later in the day a report was. afloat -that officers iu the Blue Jay Company had combined to raise the price 80 as to secure money to meet payments due next week. For a month the mining stock market has been lifeless, but to-day’s ‘excitement has set the speculators crazy. A livelier time is predicted for to-morrow. | rounds of ammunition, and twenty volun- | MOIES FLISHE UNDER THE OCEN Opening . of. the Greatest Chess Tournament ° on Record. EXPERTS ARE PITTED. Games Played Simultaneously at Brooklyn and London for the Championship. AMERICANS EXPECTED TO WIN On Both Sides of the Atlantic Many Persons. Watch: the Prelimi- nary Battle. LONDON, Exe., March 13.—The British team which did duty in the international chess match between the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland on the one side and the United States of America on the other, conducted their games in the Pillar Hall of the Cannon-street Hotel in this city to-day. The affair created the greatest interest and no end of enthusi- asm. - At about 2 o’clock the hall began to fill with the most notable persons known in metropolitan chess circles, the arrange- ments being supervised by Sir George Newnes, the president of the British Chess Club. Among those present were the president of the City Chess Club, a good many officials of the Metropolitan, Bo- hemian, 8t. George's and other chess clubs. A {riendly greeting sent over by the American team from the Brooklyn Chess Club was very cordially ' received and caused much applauding when read by Bir George Newnes to s brilliant assem- blage of chess experts. Sir George also announced that owing to the indisposi- tion of the British player, O. E. Jones, E. M. Jackson had to take his place on the team. Before the beginning of the match the general opinion prevailing here was that the American team was decidedly stronger than the British. In the course of the play the opinion | about the strength of the American team and the expectation of an American vic- tory was borne out by the positions arrived at in several of the games. The admira- tion for Showalter's brilliant and dashing attack in_his game against Burn was gen- erally shown and no end of flattering re- marks were made by the spectators about the Kentuckian. Pillsbury, too, had Blackburn at his mercy, and Gunsberg, who was one of those present, remarked to some other bystanders that Pillsbury had an easy win by playing 19 R x B Ch. The spectators were more surprised when Pillsbury later on played 26 K r B 7, losing thereby a most valuable piece, and general regret pre- vailed at the accident. Jackson’splay was very much appreciated by his many friends, but speaking generally the British- ers found it very hard work indeed to cope with the American players, and they were rather glad when time was called, balf an hour earlier than originally agreed upon. Among the nnsmuu spcctators was the Lord Chiei Justice. b NEW YORK, N. Y., March 13.—The ‘intérnational chess match which opened’ to-day between the United Kingdom of “Lopez, 32 moves. Great Britain and Ireland against an American team, a contest which was played on eight boards, the moves being forwarded between this and the British end by cable, the length of the wire being 3483 miles, was the biggest chess spectacle ever known in this country. The hand- some and beautifully decorated hall in the Bank building at Court and Remsen streets, Brooklyn, was the scene of action in this country. Over 1500 spectators, in- cluding an extraordinarily large number of ladies, were present during the. fight. While the players were placed on a large platiorm, with their boards and men placed on tables in front of them, the moves made on these boards were repeated on very large boards which were sts- pended on the walls of the hall, and every spectator present had a chance of seeing the game at every stage during the progress of the fight. Most interest was centered in the games played by Pillsbury and Showalter. Itis a pity that Pillsbury threw away his chances of winning when he had the vic- tory within easy grasp. Showalter, how- ever, is surely going to win his game to- morrow when play will be resumed. After players had been paired and after it had been ascertained which players would have to conduct the white and which of them the black pieces play commenced at about 10 ¢’clock and was continued until 6:30, with an hour's interval between 2and 3 o’clock. The details of the play: First table—Pillsbury (A) against Blackburn (B); Queen’s gambit, 35 moves. Pillsbury got the best of the game in the opening and midale game, but for an ill-considered move he might have won straight cut. As it was he had to give upa piece and he will brobably lose to- morrow. Second table—Burn (B) vs. Showalter (A), Queen’s gambit declined, 35 moves. Showalter excelled in this game by brilliant and dashing tactics, and, barring accident, he will win to- morrow. " Third table—Burille (A) vs. Bird (B),PhQ4 opening, 40 moves. This was a pretly game and full of interest because of Bird’s irregular style of play. At the callof time the game looked even. 5 Fourth table—Tinsley (B.) vs. Barry (A.) Queen’s gambit declined, 29 moves. This game was_evenly conducted throughout, the po- sitions being equal at adjournment to-night. Fifth table—Hymes (A.) vs. Locock (B.), Ruy At first Locock had the ad- vantage, then Hymes gained in position, and honors stood easy to-night. Sixth table—Mills (B.) vs. Hodges (A.), Ruy Lopez, 34 moves. This wasa pretty and even fight all along the game, neither side being able to claim an advantage at the adjourn- ment. Seventh table—Delmar (A.) vs. Atkinson (B), P Q 4 opening, 33 moves. These play- ers conducted this game very cleverly and in spite of repeated trials neither side could make much impressions and so things stood at the adjournment. Eighth table — Jackson (B.) vs. Baird (A.), Guiogo piano, 30 moves. Jackson’s bril- liant play will probably carry victory in this game to be resumed to-morrow for Baird's chance looked hopeless to-day. Play will be resumed to-morrow at 10 o'clock to be continued uatil 7 p. M., when the games left unfinished will be adju- dicated. 5 ———r————— -DIED FROM A BRGKEM -HEART. Sad Circumstances Connected With the Demise of a Noted Rector in New Jersey. LONG BEACH, N. J., March 13.—The sudden death Wednesday night of the Rev. Dr. E. D. Tompkins, for the last Twenty-five years rector of St. James Prot- estant Episcopel Church, was a great shock to the community. The .circumstances surrounding his death are extremely sad. Lately he had noticed ‘a marked change in the de- meanor of his parishioners toward him. Last Sunday morning when he appeared in the church not a single worshiver was in the church. This was too much for him, and returning to the parsonage he wrote out his resignation. He then took to his bed, where he remained until his death: 1t is given out that death resulted from nervous prostration, but it is generally be- lieved that he died from a broken heart. Outside of his immediatgparish he was be- loved by the entire community, and the people are still at a loss to understand the cause of the sudden affront put on him, except it be his tendency.to the high church form of worship, which to some of the members appeared objectionable. INDEPENDENCE OFFERED, England Ready to Relinquish Suzerainty Over the Transvaal. Kruger, However, Must First Redress the Grievances of the Uit. landers. LONDON, Exa., March 13.—The Times will to-morrow publish a dispatch from Pretoria, the capital of the Transvaal, say- ing that President Kruger is considering an important dispatch which he received through Sir Hercules Robinson, the British High Commissioner in South Africa, in which Mr. Joseph Chamberlain, the British Colonial Secretary, suggests the abrogation of the Anglo-Boer convention 0f 1884 which gives suzerainty to Great Britain it the Transvaal will redress the grievances of the Uitlanders and enfran- chise the British subjects in the Transvaal who desire to become burghers. Mr. Chamberlain al-o suggested a treaty of amity, by the terms of which Great Britain will guarantee the independence of the Transvaal. : President Kruger has intimated that he will reply to the dispatch in about three days. The dispatch adds that the prepara- tions that have been made for Pre:ident Kruger’s visit to England indicate that he wiil probably start very shortly. e NATURAL G4S EXPLODES. It Wrecks a Building and Burns Eleven Men. - CINCINNATI, Onro, March 13.—A curi- ous and unaveidable accident took place to-day at Rhemistrom Bros.’ distiliery. Workmen have been for several days boring an ‘artesian well to improve the water supply of the distillery. This after- noon, at a depth of 200 feet, a strong flow of natural gas was struck. The gas gushed forth ip such quantities that the room was quickly filled. As soon as the gas reached the furhace a violent'explosion took place, wrecking the building and seriously burn- -ing eleven men who were unable to escape in time, [TALY APPEARS READY FOR PEACE Progress of Negotiafions Made With King Menelik. VETERANS REASSURED. Temporary Check in the Wild, Flight to Escape Duty in Abyssinia. OVERTURES ONLY TO GAIN TIME Another Great War in the Soudanm May Grow Out of the Anglo- Egyptian Expedition. ROME, Irtavy, March 13.—Official cone firmauon has been received of the rumor that negotiations were in progress to bring about peace between Italy and Abyssinia. The news has given general satisfaction, for the great mass of the people have been opposed to the war, especially when there were prospects that reserves would be called out to serve in Abyssinia. Ever since this action seemed probable men who were liable for military service have been fleeing from Italy. The rail- roads into France have been loaded down with refugees., And this flight to avoid service in the army, instead of diminish- ing, has been increasing until it is about reaching the point of a panic. News was received to-day that the whole garrison at Verona has deserted and has crossed the Austrian border into Tyrol, taking their arms with them. Hundreds of Italian deserters are crossing the Ause trian border every day. The news from Africa continues dise heattening. The Abyssinian King threatens the Italian garrison at Adigrat with annihilation, and the situation is al- most equally dangerous further nerth, in the neighborbood of Kassala. The Der- vishes are closing in on that town in large numbers. News was received to-day by the Gove ernment authorities of another Ttalian defeat. A large force of Dervishes attacked Sabdevali, a smail place hetween Adigrat and Kassala. The Italian garrison, greatly ovtnumbered, was driven from the place and retreated to the hills. The loss, on each side is unknown, but it is believed to be considerable. Major Salca, who went into the Abyse sinian army for the purpose of asking per« mission of King Menelik to bury the bod- ies of the Italian soldiers killed in the bat- tle of Adowa, has announced that he has entered into negotiations with the King for the conclusion of peace. According to the Italian Militaire, King Menelik offers in the pcace negotiations as much as Italy could have hoped for before the battie of Adowa. —_— DEFEATED CHIEF ALINURIN. Conflicting Stories Concerning the Ate tack Upon Sabdevati. LONDON, Ex6., March 13.—The Rome correspondent of the Central News tele- graphs that information has been re- ceived by the Italian Government that a strong force of Dervishes has made an at- tack upon Sabdevali, between Kassala and Adigrat. * The Italian force, being greatly outnumbered, retreated to the hills. The losses of either side are not known. The Post will to-morrow publish a dis« patch from Rome saying that the report that Dervishe® had attacked Sabdevali is inaccurate. The Dervishes defeated Chiet Alinurin, an Italian ally, and not the Italians themselves. A hundred of the latter re-enforced Chief Alinurin and enabled him to maintain communication with Kassala. 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