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2 secret as well as two. The job was a dangerous one. Callendine assured him that Baker was all right—a brave and re- liable man. On the night that it was proposed to commit the robbery Baker brought a cart downtown at 7 o'clock, and at 11 o’clack they arove to the vicimity of the carhouse and hid behind a fence until the workingmen had departed, leaving the clerk and three warehousemen in the office. Then they rushed into the officejthrough a rear door. Callendine carried a rifle nn.d compelled the men to throw up their hands. Baker then searched the people for weapons. Finding none, the rifle was banded to Townsend, who stood guard while his companions stole the money. Baker tore the safe away from the wall and opened it, and Callendine took the sacks of money and placed them in the cart. Then they all jumped in and drove away. They went to Callendine’s apart- ment and divided the money. Itamounted to $83 50 each, but Callendine, as leader, claimed that he should have the lion’s share, so they each gave him §5 and sep- arated. As soon as the officers learned Town- eend’s story they went to the railroad shops where Baker was employed and vlaced him under arrest. Sheriff John- son and Detective Fisher then left the city for Auburn in order to effect the arrest of Callendine, who was supposed to be resid- ing on his ranch, some sixteen miles from that place. At Auturn they were met by Sheriff Conroy with a team and left at once for the ranch, but their night ride through the foothilis ended in failure, for Callendine had taken flight. They fol- lowed his tracks and finally traced him to Bacramento, to find that he had fallen into the clutches of Sergeant McManus. The former residence of *‘Jack’ Harris, who was killed by Callendine, the latter having since married Harris’ widow, was then searched and a periect arsenal of firearms discovered. Rifles and shotguns were secreted beneath the beds, in the the closets and behind the bureaus, and eventually the full history of the gang was brought out. Over a year ago it is claimed Callendine, Jack” Harris (a son of the late e Len Harris), Henry Baker and another man banded themselves tozether under a solemn oath with the intention of ing a series of robberies. The first scheme to be attempted was the robbery of a Southern Pacific overland train. This was to take place between Florin and Brighton, ten miles south of this city. At that time Townsend was not con- sidered worthy of being admitted into the league; but Callendine sent him with a horse and cart o his ranch near Auburn to obtain a quantity of dynamite which was to be used in obtaining an entrance to the express car. The overland train did not stop at Fiorin, and it was agreed that Ray should go to Stockton, purchase a ticket as far as Florin, and in this way have the train stop at that place. In the meantime the rest of the gang were to remain in conspicuous placesin the city until the Jast moment vpossible, and then dnve to Florin and board the train when it stopped. After iv again got under headway the express car wasto be detached, the engineer and firemen cap- tured and the safes blown open with dynamite. After all the arrangements had been carefully made Ray was given the money to go to Stockton, but ne got intoxicated, and was seen by the gang in confidential conversation with a policeman, and his confederates, doubting his fidelity, de- clared theaffair off. It was well they did 50, as the railroad authorities got wind of the intended hold-up and sent armed guards on thetrain. Whether Ray proved a traitor will probably never be known; at all events he immediately left the State, Numerous other robberies, it is claimed, will be traced to the gang. They are be- lieved to have been concerned in the nu- merous streetcar holdups in this city. Of the original organization, of which Callen- dine is claimed to have been the leading spirit, but two are ieft—Callendine and Baker—and they are in duress with, it is claimed, sufficient evidence to land them in State prison. — NOT 4 SPECJAL FUND. River Improvements May Be Delayed by a Legislative Error. SACRAMENTO, CaL., April 4—During a meeting of the board of examiners in the Governor’s office this afternoon, called for the purpose of passing upon routine bills, Governor Budd, referring to the $250,- 000 appropriation by the National Govern- ment for the purpose of river improve- ment, said: “This amount was appropriated upon the condition that the State appropriate the same amount. This was done, but instead of being placed in a special fund it was included in the tax levy and paid into the general fund. Since then the general fund has become exhausted, and in my opinion it will be necessary for the Legislature to make the appropriation over again if the Government appropria- tion is to become available.” Should such be the case it will prove a great source of chagrin aud disappoint- ment to the farmers along the Sacramento River, who, since the publication of the fact that the National appropriation has been secured, e been jubilant over the idea that, though the repairing of levees and dredging operations, the bed of the river wouid become so thoroughly scoured thatdanger from floods and overflowswould be avoided. The Cantroller, however, fails to agtee with the Governor in his.decla- ration and claims that a warrant will be drawn against the general fund on de- mand for the $250,000 State appropriation. The Controller holds that the general fund often becomes exhausted even when there are outstanding warrants against it and that the latter are cashed whenever the general fand becomes replenished, and he consicders this State appropriation in the same light as an outstanding warrant. s 4ol MISS CASEY REPENTS. The Young Woman Will Keturn to Her Home, Near Suisun. SACRAMENTO, Car., April 4.—Miss Aggie Casey, who fled from her home, near Suisun, in company with Gambler W. C. Hardie, was found guilty of vagrancy in the police court this morning and sentenced to serve six months in the county jail. After the court had adjourned Judge Davis talked kindly to the girl and pointed out so plainly the ending of the life she had entered into that the girl burst into sobs and begged earnesily to be allowed to return to her parents, promising to sever all connection with the scoundrel who had led her astray and lead a new life. There- upon his honor ordered that the commit- ment be withheld and Miss Casey left the city in company with her brother. FRESNVS ELECTR1IC PLANT. Machinery Is Tested and Found to Be in Perfect Working Order. FRESNO, CAL., April 4.—The first wheel was tarned last night in the great «lectric plant which is to furnish light and power for this city and for several large wineries in the vicinity. The water was turned on at the power-house, thirty-six miles from Fresno, and everything worked to perfec- tion. Ttecurrent was not sent over the - wires to this city, because the plant is not ready to receive it. The date for the formal opening of the plant and commencing of operations is April 15. CUBK'S' FRIENDS IN THE HOUSE Argument on Resolutions for the Recognition of Belligerency. WAR CERTAINLY EXISTS By Their Gallant Struggle the Persecuted Natives Are Gaining Freedom. ARE ABLE TC HOLD THEIR OWN Some Statesmen, However, Object to Aiding the Insurg:nts and Force a Postponement. WASHINGTON, D. C., April 4.—The cause of Cuba was the subject of consid- eration in the House to-day. There were so many members desiring to sveak that it was arranged to hold a night session in order to give them all an opportunity to be heard and to take the vote immediately after the reading of the journal Monday. The speakers to-dav were: Adams (R.) of Pennsylvania, Knox (R.) of Massachu- setts, Cockreli (D.) of Texas, Newlands (Silver) of Nevada, Stewart (R.) of New Jersey, Walsh (D.) of New York, Quigk (R.) of New York, Wheeter (D.) of Ala- bama, Buck (D.) of Louisiana, supporting the resolution, and Gillette (R.) of Massa- chusetts, Ellett (D.) of Virginia, Russeil (D.) of Georgia and Turner (D.), of Georgia opposing it. Mahany (R.) of New York stated he would vote for the resolutions, but crit- cized the Foreign Affairs Committee for bringing them into the House. Before entering upon the consideration of the Cuban resolution the House passed a bill to pension John M. Thayer of Nebraskh, formerly a major-general in the volunteer service, at the rate of $100 a month. v The report of Elections Committee No. 1 in the case of Robinson vs. Harrison from the Third Alabama District in favor of Harrison, the sitting member, was pre- sented and agreed to. The report of the same committee upon the case of Goodwin vs. Cobb, from the Fifth Alabama District, unseating Cobb and seating Goodwin was presented by Judge Daniels, chairman, who stated that he would ask the House to consider it on the 13th inst. The House was not long in getting to work on the Cuban business—the morning hour matters being disposed of with great rapidity. Fisher (R.) of New York asked unani- mous conseni for the present consideration of a resolution directing the Secretary of Agriculture to carry out the seed distribu- tion as formerly, but after the presenta- tion of a unanimous report of Elections Commirtee No. 1, in the case of Robinson vs. Harrison, from the Third Alabama District, in favor of the contestee and the majority report of the same committee on the Goodwin-Cobb case from the Fifth District in the same State, Hitt of Illinois called up the conferenc report on the Cuban resolutions, and Adams (R.) of Pennsylvania, one of the members of the committee, took the floor. He denied that sentiment had changed with respect to recognizing the belliger- ency of the Cubans since the passing of the original resolutions in the House of Representatives. He deprecated the at- tempt to create a race prejudice against Cubans, and asserted that all the leaders, except Maceo, were whites, and not ne- groes'and mulattoes, as has been reported. He quoted from the correspondence sent to Congress some weeks ago to show that the best class of Cubans had joined the in- surgents. Spain had not kept the prom- ises which she made to the Cubans after the last rebellion closed, and this was the cause of the present uprising. He detailed at some length the reasons why the Cubans were entitled to a recognition of belligerent rights, and explained in pass- ing that their capital was so impregnable that the 6000 Spanish troops but six miles distant had not attempted to capture it. The Cubans, he insisted, possessed all the requisites for recognition. He quoted official authorities to show that Spain had 120,000 regalar troops, with an avxiliary force of 40,000 Cuban volunteers, and that they were opposed by 50,000 insurgents, 30,000 of whom were well armed and equipped. Notwithstanding this the Spanish forces had not gained a foot of territory, but had been driven back to the very gates of Havana. Adams thought the time had now come when something should be done, and he believed that if a recognition of belliger- ency would help the Cubans the House ought to adopt the pending resolutions. Adams, in conclusion, ssia Spain would not conquer Cuba and that that country would join the ranks of those nations whose governments are dedicated to the highest and best interests of man, where white and black had the same civil and religious rights, and which were admin- istered without domination from any Euro- pean power. [Applause.] Knox (R.) of Massachusetts said that a state of war did exist in Cuba; that some- ‘where among the fastnesses of the moun- tains of that island, the ancient strong- hold of liberty, there had been established a government, founded upon justice and equality of men, and that the Cuban army had made marches, fought battles and en- dured privations which had challenged the admiration of the world. The duty devolved upon the United | States, whefe free government had its highest development, to recognize the belligerency of the Cuban insurgents, that they might have their liberty and that they might be as free as ourselves. Gillette (R.) of Massachusetts opposed the resolutions. He admitted that the overwhelming sentiment of the House, as manifested by the vote of several weeks ago, probably represented public opinion; but this matter should not be decided by public opinion, for the reason that public opinion was not the law and right of the case, but he considered it only asan ex- pression of sympathy with the Cubans. Granting belligerency to the Cubans, he said, was not a function or prerogative of the legislative power but of the executive, and the passage of the resolutions wouid be a usurpation on the part of Congress. The motive behind theresolutions, Gillette said, the reason why the Cubans desired their passage, was that they would lead to a war between Spain and the United THE SAN FRANCISCO CALL, SUNDAY, APRIL 5, 1896. l States. Buch a conflict, in his opinion,was the only hope of Cuban independence, and that explained why the resolutions were here. As to the second resolution, that favor- ing friendly intervention by the United States, Gillette said it was useless to hope for any good results to follow. Because of what has been said in another body in debate on this subject, the proud seasitive- ness of Spain had been wounded, so that friendly intervention on the part of the United States was impossible. ‘When Gillette had concluded, an effort was made by Hitt to secure an agreement to close debate and take a vote to-day, but was unsuccessful. A great majority of members present wanted to vote at 4 o'clock, but a number desired to speak and it was finally arranged to debate the report the rest of the day, including a night session, and take a vote on Monday immediately after the reading of the jour- nal. Cockrell (D.) of Texas earnestly advo- cated the cause of Cuba. If he had the power, he would take Spain by the throat, have ber remove Weyler and free Cuba and command her to keep her hands off. [Applause.] Ellett (D.) of Virginia opposed the reso- lutions on the ground that the 1nsurgents had not yet reached that condition which would justify extending belligerent rights to them. Newlands (Silver) of Nevada advocated the adoption of the report. As to the ob- jection that the resolutions should not be adopted because Spain was a friendly na- tion, he said nations were not really friendly toward each other. They were either at peace or war, but not friendly. The same obligation devolved upon na- tions as upon individuals to aid those struggling for iife and liberty, and in this case the obligations upon the United States was the stronger because the struggle was going on at its very threshold. Referring to the terms of the resolutions, he said Spain should understand that under the velvet glove of friendly intervention there was the iron hand of the United States. Stewart (R.) of New Jersey, also favor- ing the resolutions, -declared that the United States should aid strugghing Cuba to achieve her independence. Russell (D:)of Georgia asked why the United States should interfere with the domestic affairs of other nations. No other nation had expressed the siightest interest in our intention to interfere in behalf of the Cuban insurgents. These in- surgents, over whom so miany ¢rocodile tears have been shed, are what we used to call bushwhackers and barn-burners, and Russell asked what in the name of com- mon-sense there was to justify the demand for intervention and granting of beligerent rights to them. Walsh (D.) of New York occupied the attention of the House, he said, for the purpose of expressing his approval of the resolutions and to defend Senator Hill of New York of the chargzes made by Adams that he was actuated by other than the best motives in his treatment of them. Turner (D.) of Georgia argued some- what elaborately against the resolutions. He said: “I yield to no man in my sym- pathy for any people struggling for free- dom, but 1t is not a question of sympathy. ¢ is & question which affects our own interests and which relates to our duty as a member of the family of nations. It also deals with our duty under treaty stipulations with other nations.” These, as Turner said, inyolved all the reasons which he advanced for opposing the resolutions. In the course of his re- marks Turner referred to the trying cir- cumstances in which the Southern States stood durinz the reconstruction period following the rebeliion and called the attention of the House to the fact that in Cuba there existed a condition which was not equaled in any Southern State. The Anglo-Saxon race had the instinct.of gov- ernment and no other race had it in nearly s0 large a degree. A contention for the mastery between the two races in Cuba, Turner said, would be inevitable. Having had an experience in reconstruction, he would not willingly uundergo it again, nor bring about a con- dition of things in any country that would repeat there that experience. Wheeler (D.) of Alabama favored the resolutions, and Mahany (R.)of New York said he would vote for them, but under protest. % The last speaker of the afternoon was Buck (D.) of Louisiana, who pleaded elo- quenily for Cuban freedom. The Cuban debate was interrupted near the close of the session by Bartlett (D.) of Georgia, who, under a privileged question, made an explanation of the connection with the now famous circular which formed the subject of an acrimonious collojuy be- tween Gibson (R.)of Tennessee and Sulzer (D.) of New York, in the course of the de- bate on the Bayard resolutions several weeks ago. Bartlett disclaimed any con- nection with the use of the circular made by Sulzer, which was without his knowl- edge or consent, the circular having reached Bulzer’s hands after being passed around among the members of the House. Gibson accepted Bartlett’s disclaimer, and withdrew any implication upon that gentleman’s connection with the incident which reflected upon him in any way. He would suggest, however, that in the fu- ture whenever Bartlett had possession of any such paper he be very careful how he exhibited it in the vicinity of the gentle- man from New York. [Laughter.] The House at 5 . M. took a recess until 8 p M. There were but six members when the House met to-night to consider further the conference report on the Cuban resolu- tion. McCall of Massachusetts presided. The public galleries were well filled. Dockery {D.) of Missouri was the first speaker. He was in hearty accord with the resolutions. He said the strife in Cuba rose above the level of mere guerrilla warfare. If not why were the armies of Spain unable to repress the uprising of the people? He felt that he voiced the unanimous sentiwent of his people when he wished the Cubans godspeed in their efforts to secure freedom. Daniels (R.) of New York! objected strongly to the second resolution, although believing that the first resolution was proper enough, Baker (Pop.) of Kansasasserted that the Anglo-Saxon race would not stand where the Cubans have stood. He recited wrongs they have suffered at the hands of Spain, and said he would be glad to vote for a resolution recognizing their independ- ence. Mahon (R.) of Pennsylvania evoked a burst of loud applause from the galleries in his denunciation of the cruelties prac- ticed by the Spaniards against the Cubans. During our four years’ civil war, he said, no man lost his life except in battle. He thought the Government had the right to recognize any people who are struggling for liberty. Otey (1.) of Virginia told a number of humorous stories, which created a good deal of laughter in the galleries and on the floor. He sympathized with rebels—he was one himself, he said. The United States being free, wishes to see every other country free. We have a right to express our opinion about this matter and Spain cannot object. We express our opinion about evervthing. We did it recently about Mr. Bayard, but he did not resign. ‘Weshall do it again about Cuba, and Spain will not get mad nor will Cuba either. Milliken (R.) of Mair.e.made an eloquent appeal for the passage of the resolutions, and was followed by Avery (R.) of Michi- gan and Talbert (D.) of South Carolina. Pickier (R.) of South Dakota said the United States should assist the Cubans without fear of the conszequences. He be- lieved in this case that the voice of the people Is the voice of God. Tucker (D.) of Virginia said’ we are at- tempting a precedent which, if followed, will return to vex us. He hoped the res- olutions would be defeated, because their adoption means the beginning of a policy of destruction to our old-time traditions, unless the United States proposes to be- come the wetnurse of all the weak coun- tries in the South American colony. Broderick (R.) of Kansas was the con- cluding speaker. “When Spain,’’ he said, “failed to give Cuba the rights which she gave to her people at home, Cubans had a right to rebel.” At 10 p, . the Houge adjourned. Of Interest to the Coast. WASHINGTON, D. C., April 4—Repre- sentative Barham to-day presented the petition of the citizens of Santa Rosa, and leading citizens of Tehama County, asking for the passage of the House bill for the vrotection of agricuitural staples by an export duty. Pensions have been granted as follows: California—Increase: William A. Mc- K enney, Greenwood. Oregon—Original: James Macken, Port- land: Walter Phelps, the Dalles. Origi- nal—Widow: Lena S. Redmond, Veronaj Copagiie Ransacked Quay’s Papers. ‘WASHINGTON, D. C., April 4—Thieves entered the Capitol last night, broke open the door and, entering the committee-room of Senator Quay, they ransacked the office and detks. The search was evidently for important dpapers. but nothing of value was secured. e el The Kam Katahdin. WASHINGTON, D. C., April 4. — The ram Katahdin left the Brooklyn Navy- yard this morning for New London, Conn., whence her official trip will take place on the 6th inst. PACIFIC ROADS' DEBTS, The Refunding Bill May Not Receive Consideration This Session. Morgan and Méguiro Will Get Their Heads Together and Draft a Substitute. WASHINGTON, D. C., April 4—It is expected that the Pacific roads’ refunding bill will be reported to the full committees of both Senate and House on Monday, and that within a day or two the bill will be reported to both houses. There are various reports afloat as to the disposition of the managers to consider the bill at this sgssion. Representative Maguire heard to-day that one of Speaker Reed’s lieutenants had said the measure would not receive consideration this session, but Maguire said he has not verified the cor- rectness ot the report. Powers, chairman of the Pacific Roads Committee of the House, evidently expects that the bill will be considered. He said to THE CaLL correspondent several days ago that this was his understanding, and to-day he expressed an opinion that Con- gress would not adjourn until the end of June, contrary to general expectation that it would adjourn about the middle of May. It is the undertanding that Morgan's resolution, providing that the whole ques- tion of the Pacific roads’ debts shall be de- termined by the District of Columbia Court, will be taken up in the Senate on Tuesday, if Senator Morgan is able to beat the Capitol. He has been quiteill. It is unaerstood that when he has sufficiently recovered he and Maguire will get their heads together and draft a bill to be offered as a substitute for the refunding measure. It is probable that the substitute will be on the lines of Morgan’s reso- lution, referring the matter to the courts. HYPNOTIZED FOR SIX DAYS James Mahoney at Last Awak- ened From Sleep by Santanelli. A Most Remarkable Exhibition Wit- nessed by Phys'cians at Fort Wayne, Indiana. FORT WAYNE, Inp., April 4.—James Mahoney, the young man who was hyp- notized by the hypnotist Santanelli last Monday night, was awakened to-night at 10 o’clock by Santanelli. When he was put to sleep on Monday night the hyp- notist said he would remain in that condi- tion until to-night without food or drink. At that time Mahoney weighed 13114 pounds; his pulse was 78 and respiration 17. During the entire week Mahoney has been lying on a bed in a local theater under the surveillance of a committee of wedical students. They certify that he has not been awake, and that he neither ate nor drank. To-night a large number of physicians were present to wituess the awakening. At10 o’clock Santanelli ordered Mahoney to rise from his bed and sit in a chair. Mahoney, still hypnotized, obeyed the command. Then five physicians, all strong men, held him. Santanelli clapped his hands loudly three or four times, each time calling on Mahoney to awaken. Finally Mahoney came to his senses; stretched his arms and legs and tore away from the five men, raising Dr. Schrader oft the floor with his right arm. He was then thoroughly conscious. The physicians noted his condition as follows: Weight 123%4; pulse, 103; respiration, 28. e Miners Killed by a Train. MASSILLON, Onio, April 4. — Three brothers named Sancennatto, of Navarre, became confused by the noise of passing trains and drove on the track in front of the Cleveland and Pittsburg express near here this morning. Their_wacon was struck, and two of them, William and Frank, were instantly killed. The third, John, escaped with slight injuries. The men were miners. ke e Streetcar Men May Strike. NEW YORK, N. Y., April 4.—Reports are current that the conductors, gripmen and drivers of the Metropolitan Traction System were to vote to-day on the ques- tion ‘of strike or no strike. A message has been sent to W.D. Mahon. National president of the Amalgamated Association of Bireet Railway Employes, asking him to come to New York immediately. i SENATOR ELKINS | FIRED HOT SHOT, Telegrams and Letters Re- ceived Since He Made the Speech. AN EMEMY OF TRAFFIC. Tactics of the Canadian Pacific Cause It to Be a Commer- cial Antagonist. INTERSTATE LAWS VIOLATED. Lives Off Its Subventions and Busi- ness Taken From United States Railroads. WASHINGTON, D. C., April 4—In the recent discussion of the proposed subsidy to the Oceanic Steamship line in the Post- office bill Senator Elkins made a speech in regard to which he has since received many letters and telegrams. It was in advocacy of a measure he introduced some time ago, and now known as the Elkins bill, to place a discriminating duty of 10 per cent ad valorem on all goods imported to this country in vessels not sailing under the American flag. This proposition was incorporated in the Massachusetts Republican State platform last week and Mr. Elkins is urging its adoption as a plank of the St. Louis plat- form. In his speech Elkins paid his re- spects to the Canadian Pacific Railroad as follows: “This Canadian Pacific is the national enemy of the transportation interests of the United Btates and stands to-day as our greatest commercial antagonist. It vio- lates our interstate commerce laws with complacent indifference, it cuts rates and it takes freights from our Pacific railroads, in which the United States has a direct interest. It hauls more cheaply from St. Louis and other interior points in our country by way of Canada to Oregon and San Francisco than the Pacific roads can do, though tne distance is much shorter, It is a sharp competitor now for business with all the Pacific roads from and to Oalifornia. For 2000 miles the Canadian Pacific traverses a non-productive country, one not able to support a railroad. It iives off its subventions and the business it takes from the railroads of the United States. “To oppose this active, open and op- pressive hostility to American trade, American steamships and American rail- roads by England and Canada is the kind of Monroe doctrine that I favor, and I am sure it will have bettér results to our people and their interests than a dispute with England over an obscure boundary in a foreign country over 3000 miles away. The Unitea States, in my opinion, should at once withdraw this bonding privilege to the Canadian Pacific.” Mr. Elking’ time was short and he gave notice that at some future day he would again discuss the bill to impose these dis- criminating duties and give the Senate ad- ditional facts and figures. ST, BACKED BY PERKINS. Reasons Why This Government Should Grant Larger Subsidies. ‘WASHINGTON, D.C., April 4.—Senator Perkins is making a determined effort to secure the adoption of his amendment to the postoffice appropriation bill granting $80,000 subsidy to the Oceanic Steamship Company. He has enlisted the assistance of Senator Elkins, who advocated the amendment on Thursday. Perkins made a strong speech in the Senate, in which he said: “Mr. President, the $60,000 which it is proposed by the committee to add in the form of a subsidy, as the Senator from Wisconsin terms it, is for additional com- pensation for carrying mails of this Gov- ernment to the islanas of the Pacific, New Zealand and Australia, This steamship company has been in operation for some eight or ten years. It has maintained a successful line of steamers. The ships were built in the United States by Ameri- can mechanics; they are manned by American seamen, and have been success- fully plying on the Pacitic Ocean between San Francisco and the islands of the Pacific, New Zealand and Australia. They are satisfied, because our Government would do no more, with the meager sum which they received in ocean portage, which amounted to about $55,000 per annum. . “They were bringing to the United States the trade of the Australian colonies. The line became popularized by our own peo- ple, as well as the people of New Zealand, to such an extent that the colonies of New Zealand have yearly aided them by mail subsidies. This condition of affairs con- tinued until the completion of the Cana- dian Pacific Railroad across the continent. The well-known enterprise of our British friends was first mabifest by subsidizing steamers between Vancouver and Japan and China. They gave a subsidy which was equivalent to the operations of their steamer and interest upon their invest- ment. They continued the line, taking away a part of the business that was con- trolled by the Pacific Mail Steamship Company and Occidental and Oriental line of steamships; but by the action of the transcontinental railroad in making a through rate from China to New York and Atlantic ports we have been enabled to keep a part of that business. “Not satisfied with endeavoring to monopolize the trade of the Orient, they have pow placed a line of steamers be- tweefi Vancouver, Australia and New Zealand. The Canadian line between Van- couver and Australia consists of two steamships with monthly sailing. They receive a subsidy from the Canadian Goy- ernment of £25,000 per annum, and from the Australian colouies a subsidy of £10,- 000 per annum, equivalent to $14,533 per voyage. “In addition to this the steamship line is to participate ina suvbsidy granted by the Imperial Government to the Atlantic connection of the great transcontinental Canadian railroad. At the present time I cannot state what that subsidy will amount to, but certainly not less than and perhaps far in excess of £10,000 per an- num, thus bringing up the entire pay- ment that line will receive in subsidy from Vancouver to Australia $18,750 per voyage. “In addition to this they have their agents to-day in the Hawalian Islands and in the Society Islands asking those repub- lics and colonies to aid them with a sub- sidy. Wherever the flag is trade follows it, and England with her well-known mari- time and commercial enterprise is to-day striving for the trade of the Pacific Ocean. *“The Oceanic Steamship Company,which is the only successful rival, the only steamship company that flies the Ameri- can flag south of the equator on the Pa- cific Ocean, receives from our Government the magnificent sum of $4615 40 per voyage for carrying the mails of our Government to those colonies, while New Zealand alone gives $5769 per voyage to this Amer- ican line of steamers—one-third more than our own Government is paying for this service. I say it is a shame; it is 8 reflection upon American patriot- ism, "when we sit idly by and permit the British to come in and take this trade away from us by subsidizing their ships by mail subsidies, by commer- cial subsidies and by subsidies making them naval auxiliary ships. No private company can compete with such competi- tion. England is reaching out with both hands with an avaricious grip upon the trade of New Zealand and Australia.” The matter will receive further consider- ation on Monday, when Senator Perkins expects to speak again. JOE JE¥FFERSON HONORED. Nice Things Said About the Veteran Actor at the Lotus Club. NEW YORK, N. Y., April 4—At the Lotus Club to-night Joe Jefferson was the guest of honor. Among those present were: Mayor Strong, Bronson Howard and ex-Governor Flower. 1n the leaves of the menu were the pictures of Jefferson as “Dr. Pangloss.” “Bob Acres,” ‘Caleb Plummer’” and “Rip Van Winkle.”” Pres- ident Lawrence told the veteran actor that he was honored by the Nation as anactor and a man, and privately and publicly he was *‘one of the best of men that the Na- tion owns.”. Mr. Jefferson, after a graceful reply, said it was most embarrassing to be made out so good. He then gave a num- ber of reminiscences on the stage, going back to his amateur performance sixty years ago. S Platt Goes to Florida. NEW YORK, N. Y., April 4.—Thomas Platt left to-day for Florida for a short rest. He rarely takes a vacation, but he has not been feeling well for some time. During his absence Charles M. Hackett, chairman of the State Central Committee, wi:}l be in charge of the Republican ma- chine. WS DITGRCED BY FRALD Therefore the First Wife of Selim Grant Rosekrans Wants the Estate. Will Battle With a Younger Sister for the Money Left by the Capitalist. CHICAGO, Iuv., April 4. — Elizabeth Rosekrans, first wife of the late Selim Grant Rosekrans, the Board of Trade oper- ator who died intestate at Orlando, Fla., March 31, leaving an estate of $530,000, brought suit in the Circuit Court to-day, alleging that Rosekrans obtained a decree of divorce from her in Milwaukee in 1883 by fraud and without giving her legal no- tice. The suit is directed against the sup- posed widow, Margaret Victoria, who is the younger sister of the first wife, The successful widow will get the whole estate as there are no children by either marriage. The complainant states that she was married to Rosekrans in Pembroke, Ont., in 1872, and lived with him until she learned of the Milwaukee divorce court proceedings and his marriage to her sister a few months later. She alleged that he induced some one to enter an appearance in court for her, the decree being obtained on the ground of desertion. The news broke her health, and being without means and intimidated by threats of sending her to an insane asylum and denouncing her as immoral, the complainant says, she re- mained in Pembroke while he married her sister, who had lived at their Milwaukee horue for a year. Almost at the time the bill was filed the Rosekrans funeral services were being held from the family residence. pa st s Lived One Hundred and Six Years. WHEELING, W. Va., April 4.—Mrs. Elizabeth Leonard died at Moundsville, near this city, to day, aged 106. She was born in Switzerland. She outlived her nine children and was in full possession of her faculties up to a few hours before she died. Mrs. Leonard enjoyed a pipe- ful of tobacco until the day of her death. s —_—— Two Murderers Executed. UNION SPRINGS, Ara., April 4— Charley Burton and Jordan Brown were hanged here to-day for murder. Tke men were allowed to address the crowd before going into the inclosure which surrounds the gallows. They were swung off at the Easter ‘With its songs and flowers and music once more returns to gladden the hearts of men. Its message is to all the world and it comes at a time when nature is putting on new forms of life and is literally awakening from the dead. But to many there is little “Joy Because disease has fastened itself upon their physical frames. 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LINCOLN, Nes., April 4.—The gerdxcc of the Coroner’s jury in the case of County Treasurer Maxey Cobb, rendered thiseven- ing after three days’ delibern}mn. occa- sioned some surprise, in that it declares he did not commit suicide, as was first supposed and decided, but death res‘;med { from cold and exposure while he wan: ered in the woods where his body was found. This verdict is in accordance with th;ltes- timony of physicians who performed an autopsy ancheclnred they found no traces of poison. DR, McKENLIE. The world is on its nerve just now. Ey.ry one is getting nervous—nations and individ- uals. You see it in the “Chewing-gum Craze and in the Nerve Specifics.” It is fortunate, therefore, for mankind that the celebrated Dr. McKenzie's Nerve Treatment can be had by the rich or poor. This great Nerve Treatment isnota simple nerve sedative or tonic, butis really an elaborately prepared nerve treat- ment, that will build, renew and make over old, worn-out nerves. 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