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2 THE SAN FRANCISCO CALL, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 15, 1896. FOR A DEFENGE OF THE RATION Senator Squire Speaks of the Necessity of Better Pretection. SEA COASTS EXPOSED. Not in a Condition to Withstand Attacks by the Navies of Foreign Powers. NO TIME TO CRY FOR WAR. In the House the Bill Providing for Improved Fortifications Is Passed. WASHINGTON, D. C., April 14.—After a speech in the Senate to-day by Squire of Washin larg gton, in support of his bill making appropriations for seacoast defenses, the rest of the session was taken up in the consideration of the Delaw: election case, Chandler of New Hampshire arguing length in favor of the im of | e pont to the vacant seat in the Sen ate. The other side of the case is to be sustained to-morrow by the Senator from Delaware, Gray, who holds that Governor Watson was entitled to cast his vote in the Legislature as a State Senator and Speaker of the Senate, and that having so voted there was no majority for any candidate. Gray intimated that his speech would probably close the case on that side. Hoar of Massachusetts gave notice, however, of purpose to address the Senate in support of Mr. Dupont’s claim, so that a decision ot the question is not yet in sight. The fact of Senator Morrill of Vermont having attained his eigh xth birthday, with more than half his life spent in Con- gress, was recalled to the Senate in the chaplain’s opening prayer, in which the Senator was truthfully described a3 hale in body and clear, sound and vigorous in intellect. After some routine bysiness, Squire (R.) of Washington addressed the Senate on the subject of the National defense. He said: “‘What an absurd spectacle has the Con- gress of the United States presented during the present session by its persistent talk in favor of the intervention by the United States in behalf of Cuba and Vene- zuela. Every man who hasinformed him- self on the subject of National defenses knows that as a nation we are not in con- dition to undertake war or suffer war. Our courage and numbers would not avail and it is folly to depend upon the resources and inventions of the hour. The people don’t know how shamefully their interests are being bandied and played with by those who represent them in the halls of Congress. They suppose in the simplicity of their hearts we are prepared to protect ourselves in case of war with any of the second or third class powers or even against a first-rate power. They know that the Nation has millions of brave and patriotic men who would gather at the call to arms. But they don’t know that there isno means of arming these hosts upon the emergency that may arise. They don’t know that the great seacoast cities through which extend the arteries of trade and commerce with each other and with the people of foreign lands—populous though these cities may be and teeming with wealth—are yet exposed and defense- less against attack by foreign navies with vessels far outnumbering ours in strength, “The bill presented by the Committee on Coast Defenses is intended to meet the wants of the Nation in this respect. It hes received the approval of the Secretary of War and of the chiefs of the two great departments of engineers and ordnance, If 1t shall be adopted provision will be made for the construction of the fortifica- tions necessary for the defense of the prin- cipal seacoast cities of the United States. The aggregate number of direct fire high- Ppower guns of all calibers required is the aggregate number of mortars is 1056 for the construction of these guns’ em- placements and carriages about eight years will be required, and the sum of at least $80,000,000. This sum cannot be judiciously expended in a less time except under great stress and at an additional cost to the Government, and even in that case it will be very difficult to complete the armament in a much shorter period. | It is provided in the bill that the sum of only $10,000,000 be appropriated for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1897, and that an expenditure be authorized of $10,000,000 for each of the succeeding seven fiscal years ending June 30, 1904, Thus the tax would be comparatively light for each year, not equaling that of the river and barbor bill, which for the past ten years has averaged annu- elly between $13,000,000 and $14,000,000. Think of it; $279,916,317 69 has been appro- priated since 1872 for the improvement of rivers and harbors—that is, for the benefit of commerce—and yet we have been so afflicted with ‘coast defense blindness’ that we have expended only $10.000,000 or $11,000,000 for the protection of these harbors during the same period.” At the close of Squire’s speech the Du- pont election case was taken wup, and Chandler (R.) of New Hampshire ad- dressed the Senate in advocacy of Dupont’s right to the vacant seat in the Senate from the State of Delaware. At 2:15 . M. the unanimous consent to | 0'clock, when Gray (D.) of Delaware took have Mr. Peffer’s “bond issue” resolution taken up at that hour to-day was called to the attention of the Vice-President—Peffer offering, however, to withhold the resolu- tion until Ciandler should have finished his speech. In referencs to that offer Gray (D.) of Delaware said that the ar- rangement was that he should follow Chandler, and he added that that would probably close the debate on that side of the question. Callom (R.) of Illinois made a sugges- tion as to not interfering with appropria- tion bills, but Stewart (Pop.) of Nevada remarked that vefore all the appropris- tion bills were passed it was necessary to know how much money there was on hand. “The Senator need not worry about the money getting out of the treasury,” said Cullom. “It is going out pretty fast. The trouble is that it does not come in fast enough.” “My dear sir, listen to what I have to say,” Stewart interposed. ‘“‘With $300,- 000,000 in the treasury taken out of circu- lation, the country feels the pressure of a want of meoney if the Senator from Illinois does not.” *The Senator from Illinois,” said Cul- lom, *‘has always felt the want of mone; “*1f the bond resolution is up,” Hill (D.) of New York broke in, ‘I want to take a hand in it myseli.” [Laughter.] After further colloguy on these liues, it was agreed that the Peffer resolution for an investigation into the recent bond issues should be taken up after Gray shall have replied to Chandler’s speech. Then Chandler proceeded with his argu- ment, which he addressed especially, he said, to his three judges, wio sat near him, the Populist Senators, Allen of Ne- braska, Peffer of Kansas and Stewart of Nevada. (Thisintimation of the quarter from which the decision of the question is to come created a ripple of laughter all around the chamber.) e closed at4:30 the floor, but reserved his argument | against Dupont’s right till to-morrow. The following bills were taken from the calendar and passed: Senate bill relieving the personal repre- sentatives of John Sherman Jr., late United States Marshal in New Mexico. Senate bill for the relief of the estate of Ramsay Crooks, appropriating §9719. The Senate at 5 p.M. adjourned until to-morrow. ————— DONE WITHOUT DIVISION. Passage of the Bill Making Appropria- tions for Fortifications. WASHINGTON, D. C.. April 14.—The House to-day passed without division and practically without objection the bill making appropriations for fortifications and coast defenses. Its passage was ad- vocated by Hainer (R.) of Nebraska, Sayers (D.) of Texas, Bartlett (1.) of New York, Livingston (D.) of Georgia, Hemen- way (R.) of Indiana and Cannon (R.) of Illinois, all members of the Committee on Appropriations, and by Baker (R.) of New Hampshire. The latter criticized the com- mittee for not going further and appro- priating all tie money asked by Generals Flagler and Craighill. Berry (D.) of Kentucky was the only opponent of the bill, He said the money would be better spent in building ships than in tixing batteries. The Secretary of War estimated that $8,045,153 could be expended in the coming vear. The bill carries specific appropria- tions, amounting to $5, thority is given to the Secretary of War to make contracts involving the further ex- penditure of $5,542,276, making the total authorized expenditures in the bill $11,- 384,613, The following shows the aggregate amount appropriated and authorized by contract under each subdivision of the bill, namely: Gun and mortar batteries, $5,260,000; sites for fortifications, $250,000; plans for fortifications, $5000; seawalls and embankments, $17.977; torpedoes for harbor defense, $100,000; armament of tortifications, $5,502,673; proving eround, Sandy Hook, N. J., $38,000; Watertown, Mass., $3500; Watervleit Arsenal, N. Y., §3105; Benicia Arsenal, Cal., $4500; ord- nance and fortifications board, $100,000; Fortress Monroe sewerage system, $9860. The House agreed to the conference re- port upon the legislative, executive and judicial appropriation bill as far as the conferees had agreed, and ordered another conference upon the matters still in dis- pute between the two houses. Bingham (R.) of Pennsylvania reported from the conferees on the legislative, ex- ecutive and judicial appropriation bill, the agreement made leaving the two houses still apart on something over 100 of the 314 amendments made by the Senate. Bingham explained the grounds of differ- ence substantially as stated by Senator Cullom in the Senate yesterday. The total amount involved in the differences was $189,500. ' Considerable discussion occurred over the amendment included 1n the disagree- ment which provided for additional Sen- ate employes. Hartman (R.) of Montana moved to in- struct the House conferees to recede from their disagreement and agree to it with an amendment providing annual clerks to members of the House, but it was ruled out on a point of order. The report of the conference was agreed toand a further conference on the dis- puted points ordered. The debate was continued by Sayers (D.) of Texas and Bartlett (D.) of New York, who advocated the passage of the bill. The whole people, irrespective of party, Bartlett contended, demand the adoption and execution of a just system of coast defense. roceeding to details, Bartlett said the plan recommended for execution contem- plated the execution of about $30,000,000. It would necessitate the purchase of 203 12-inch steel guns, 190 10-inch guns and ninety-eight 8inch guns. He exhibited engravings of the guns as mounted in the fortifications. In closing Bartlett quoted from the words of Tilden, whom he described as “A distinguished Democrat and at one time President of the United States.” This evoked laughter and groans from the Republicans, and Hardy of Indiana asked: “D1d he draw his salary ?’ “No,”” answered Bartlett with deliber: NEW TO-DAY. Apollinaris “THE QUEEN OF TABLE WATERS.”. “First in Purity.” BRITISH MEDICAL JOURNAL. JOHN CAFFREY, 4 Representing CHARLES GRAEF 7 First St., San Francisco, & CO., N. Y., for Mineral Waters. tion, as he wiped his glasses, ‘‘he did not draw his salary, but he did receive a ma- jority of the fair votes of the country and that I believe is now conceded by every- body except the gentleman from Indiana.” Several gentlemen desired to ask Bart- lett questions, but he declined to yield, saying he did not wish to be drawn into a political discussion. Livingston (D.) of Georgia, also 8 mem- ber of the Committee on Appropriations, and supporting the bill, said it might seem strange to persons on the outside that the House should jump from an ap- propriation of $2,000,000 in one session to $11,000,000 in the next. But he wanted to congratulate people on the inside and out- side that this appropriation was to be made at a time when it was apparent that Mr. McKinley of Ohio would be the Re- publican nominee for President; that the A. P. A’s would beat him; that the pure Jeffersonian Democracy would take charge of the Chicago convention, and that there- fore they could sleep comforiably, know- ing that money would be economically spent and thag the country would be safe after the 4th of March next, [Laughter.] The bill has been prepared in accordance with the suggestion of General Flagler, he said, and if the committee had made a mistake 1t was because it has been misled by those who ought to be informed on the subject. Waish (D.) of New York asked if Living- ston was aware of the fact that forty-five rapid-fire guns had been sent by the Brit- ish military authorities to Kingston for defense of the lakes? Livingston—It would not make any dif- ference, Mr. Chairman, if there were 145. I know that we could take Canada in three weeks without regard to the number of guns or the number of men that could be assembled within that time for her de- fense. [Applause.] Mr. Chairman, I hope the bill will pas: Baker (R.) of New Hampshire ex- pressed his gratification that the bill was so much better thaun those of preceding Congresses, and regretted that the com- mittee bad not gone further and risen to the full height of the opportunity pre- sented. The action of the committee was warmly defended by Hemenway (R.) of Indiana and Cannon (R.) of Illinois. They stated that the committee had recommended an approriation of all the money that could be expended for fortifications in the year and authorized contracts for additional work, money for which would be provided in the coming session of Congress. Cannon emphasized the statement made by Hainer that this bill would do as much work as had been accompiished by all the fortification appropriation bills passed since 1882. The only opposition to the biil came from Berry (D.) of Kentucky, who said that the expenditure of money would be more profitabie 1f it were put into the construction of the best type of battle-ships and coast-defense vessels, which could be assembled at any point threatened by a foreign foe, instead of for fixed batteries. The bill was read and without amend- ment was reported to the House and passed without a division. At 4:25 o’clock, on motion of Hainer, the House adjourned until to-morrow. SHARNS OF IMMIGBAITS Ellis Island Crowded by the Horde of Pauper For- eigners. Hundreds Who Clamor for a Landing ‘Will Probably Be De. ported, NEW YORK, N. Y., April 14.—Ellis Island is crowded by the advance guard of the invading horde of pauper Italian im- migrants. Right on top of the swarm of nearly 1400 unloaded from the Bolivia there came yesterday another hungry con- tingent of 1500 landed from the steamer Alesia from Mediterranean ports and the Albano from Hamburg and Havre. Of these all but a few were Italians. The immigration authorities are fairly appalled, and realize that no steps must be neglected to check the influx. On the 1sland the immigration authorities were driven almost frantic in their efforts to control the clamorous horde of aliens, who fairly fought to be permitted to land, and the not less persistent mob of friends who sought to obtain their release. That term “friend’” more frequently is used as a cloak by the padrones and immi- gration agents, who are ready to pose as brothers or cousins in order to secure the release of immigrants consigned to them, who might otherwise be debarred from landing. Such friends were in the major- ity yesterday, for it was known that among the Bolivia’s passengers were 260 of the “barred” class, who, unless rescued, were subject to deportation. In addition to these there are 542 passengers under de- tention until their claims can be passed upon. Many of the passengers by tne Alesia swelled the numberof the “barred,” which rose to 520, or about one in every six of of those arriving during the two days. This will be further increased to-morrew, when another steamer arrives with about 1500 immigrants. Ellis Island presents a scene of extraordinary activity, all avail- able space being covered with a mass of immigrants awaiting their turn to present themselves before the examiners. B Patents of Californian: ‘WASHINGTON, D.C., April 14.—Patents have been issued as follows: Waller Aspeden, Riverside, sack used in picking citrus fruits; Clarence W. Ayers, San Francisco, automatic letter-stamping ma- chine: August W. Bear, San Jose, rotary engine; Helen Bieres, San Francisco, ma- chine for preserving eggs; Francisco Cavellora, San Jose, flushing device for sewers; Irvin P. Doolittle, Redlands, pipe- coupling; John W. Eisenbuth, San Fran- cisco, gas engine; Henry 8. Grace and A. D. Reynolds, San Francisco, bottle-label- ing machine; Augustus M. Ingargiala, San Francisco, blacking-brush; Robert L. Pepton, Stockton, display stand; Daniel S. Regan, San Francisco, power trans- mitter, hoisting mechanism and gearing for gas or explosive engines; George Risch- muller, San Francisco, carfender. s 22 el Colonel Ludlow’s Recall. WASHINGTON, p. C., April 14.-There is nothing significant in the recall of Colonel Williain Ludlow, corps of en- gineers, U, £. A., as military attache of the United States embassy in London. The change has been made on Colonel Ludlow’'s request presented last summer when he was in Washington in connection w'th the business of the Nicaragua Canal Commission, of which he was a member. It is understood that upon completing the work of investigating the great canals of the world he would be relieved. b A Treasury Gold Reserve. WASHINGTON, D. C., April 14.—The treasury gold reserve at the close of busi- ness stood at $126,715,801. The withdrawals for the day were $197,000. ISILVER MEN ARE VERY ACTIVE, The Democrats of Missouri Gather at Sedalia for the Convention. A SPIRITED CANVASS Leaders Preparing to Do Battle Against the Policy of Go!d Bugs. THERE IS A PROMISE OF STRIFE Serious Trouble Expected in the S:- lection of the National Dele- gates. SEDALIA, Mo., April 14.—Incoming trains to-day brought the advance guard of the Democratic State Convention to be held here to-morrow. The executive committee met this afternoon and, after a spirited canvass between Colonel W. H. Hatch and Hon. M. F. Benton, the former was selected temporary chairman by a vote of 16 to 13, Senator C. F. Cochran of Buchanan County is favorably mentioned for permanent chairman. Nearly all the prominent leaders of the silverites and gold bugs reached here this morning, and some of the liveliest hust- ling ever witnessed in a Missouri campaign is being carried on. Among those active in the button-holing of delegates and the manipulation of modern conduit systems are Governor Stone, Hon. Richard P. Bland, Colonel William Phelps, Colonel Nicholas M. Bell, Secretary of State Leseur, Auditor Seibert, George W. Allen, Chairman Maffitt and ex-Congressman Heard. It is admitted to-night that the silver men will practically control the conven- tion, and unless they are inclined to be magnanimous and adhere to the time- bonored traditions of Democratic State conventions there will be serious troubke over the selection of National delegates. It is conceded that Governor Stone, ex- Congressman Bland and Senators Vest and Cockrell will be selected as the dele- gates-at-large to the Chicago convention. The Sedalia convention will promulgate a finaneial platform which it is intended shall be the money plank in the National platform as adopted in Chicago. This is not all. The Missouri silverites will go to Chicago with the belief that they and their fellow delegates from the Western and Southern States are strong enough to dominate and control the National con- vention. To support this claim they will present two pieces of Presidential timber, namely, Governor Stone and *‘Silver Dick” Bland. In case their attempts to control the con- vention are frustrated they will hold in reserve the threat that they will cast the solid vote of the Missouri delegation, ac- companied by that of several other neigh- boring States, for ex-Governor Boies of Iowa, as the Democratic standard-bearer in the coming campaign. Some enthusiasts even go so far as to predict that Governor Stone of Missouri will be chairman of the National Committee on Platform and will make the principal speech in favor of its adoption. 2 Late to-night the cry of “no quarter” is being sounded throughout the city, and it is given out that the mandate of the people of Missouri must be obeyed, and nothing less than a solid free silver delegation from this State shall be sent to Chicago. B EEPUBLICANS OF NEBRASKA. They Will Declare for BMcKinley and Sound Money. OMAHA, Ngz., April 14.—The Republi- can State Delegate convention will be called to order to-morrow evening at 7:30 o’clock, but prior.to that time all the pre- liminary work of selecting committees and choosing a temporary chairman will have been accomplished. The presentation of the names of these committees will there- fore be a mere formality. The city is alive with voliticians, dele- gates to the convention and candidates for office. Congressman Hainer, chairman of the State Central Committee, cannot be present, and the duty of calling the con- vention to order will fall upon Vice-Chair- man J. J. Mallalu. W. P. McCreary of Hastings has been spoken of for tempor- ary chairman, and Dr. G. W. Collins of Pawnee City has a following. The chances are in favor of McCreary. The election of delegates will be little more than a formality, at least so far as three of them are concerned. John L. Webster of Omaha, T. B. Kennard of Lin- coln and Peter Jensen of Jefferson City will be chosen by acclamation. Interest in the matter was increased this morning by the announcement that George H. Thummell of Grand Island would contest for the honor of being the fourth member of the State delegation. The consensus of opinion by those con- sulted on the matter seems to be that the committee will not go very heavily into platform making. It is thought McKin- ley will be indorsed promptly, and that the money question will be touched on in McKinley’s words: ‘The money should be as sound as the Government snd as un. tarnished as its honor.” —_—— SQUARELY FOR McKINLEYX. Indiana Republicans Said to Favor the Ohioan. INDIANAPOLIS, Ixp., April 14.—Chair- man Gowdy of the Republican State Com- mittee which met here to-day bas come out squarely for McKinley. He says: “I am for McKinley. As chairman of the State committee [ believe I have the right to be for whom I please. I have bad the best facilities for ascertaining what the sentiment of the party in this State is and I believe that 90 per cent of the Republi- cans of Indiana are demanding the nom- ination of McKinley. I have not only written letters to my friends throughout the State advocating McKinley, but I have openly advised that the State convention ought to instruct the delegates at large to vote for him, not first, last and all the time, as some of the newspapers have said, but as long as there 1s a reasonable chance for his nomination.” REE A WILL FIGHT CLEVEGAND. Colorado Demoorats Solid for the White Metal. DENVER, Coro., April 14.—The State Democratic Convention will meet to-mor- row in the Broadway Theater. There will be 463 delegates in the convention. Arapa- hoe County will have ninety-one delegates representing the county. The leaders have not yet decided who will be chairman of the convention, Charles 8. Thomas and T. J. 0'Donnell will probably go as delegates-at-large to the National convention at Chicago. Other delegates are uncertain owing to divided interests. As the Arapahoe County. Convention held to-day seems a solid delegation to the State convention, bound by the Senate rule to fight the Cleveland wing of the party, the contest between the administrationists and the silverites will not be as interesting as was anticipated. The presence of Senator Tillman will aid the silver Democrats materially, and a silver delegation of fighting strength will 80 to Chicago. s g CHAIRMAN HARRITY'S VIEWS. Says the Sound-Money Democrats Should Organize Everywhere. PHILADELPH(A, Pa., April 14.—In speaking to-day of the political situation in the Democratic party, National Chair- man Harrity said: “I certainly do not agree with those who expect that there will be two Democratic National Conventions or a bolt from the regular Democratic National Convention. 1 recognize and appreciate the fact that the free-silver element of the Demoeratic party, up to the present time, is more ag- gressive than the sound-money men of that organization. The free-silver men are systematically and energetically at work with a view to electing delegates and dele- gations who will favor the free, unlimited and independent coinage of silver. “It is generally believed that in the States in which the free-silver element of the paruy prevails and in the majority, the unitrule will be adopted, in order that the States in question may prove as effective as pessible in the interest of free silver. This will apply to the adoption of a plat- form as well as the nomination of the candidates. As you know, a majority of the convention has the power to make the platform, but it will take two-thirds of the convention to nominate its candidates. “I can only repeat what I have hereto- fore said, that while I still believe that the sound-money element of the Democratic party will be in control of the Chicago couvention, yet what now seems likely to be a majority may easily become a minor- ity by reason of the supineness or neglect of the sound-money men of the party. “I would say to the sound-money Dem- ocrats of the country, organize, organize everywhere if thev want to adopt a plat- form and nominate candidates who will be for the best interests of the country and conducive to the permanent welfare of the Democratic party.” BRADLEY 1 THE LEAD, Ahead of McKinley in the Struggle in Kentucky. LOUISVILLE, Ky., April 14.—Governor Bradley to-night leads in the contest for the Republican instructions for President, but there is such a strong sentiment in favor of McKinley that there is no teiling who will win out. Bradlev had the better organization, and won the instructions in the majority of the district conventions. The big fight is going to be on temporary organization, ang as there are enough con- tests to sway the result,a lively battle is promised. The district conventions, six of which were held to-day, instruced as follows: First, Bradley; Second, Bradley; Third, McKinley; Fourth, Bradley; Fifth, Me- Kinley; Stxth, McKinley; Seventh, Mc- Kinley; Eighth, Bradley first, McKinley second; Ninth, McKinley; Tenth, Brad- ley first, McKinley second; Eleventh, Bradley. . The State convention will meet in this city at 2 o’clock to-morrow afternoon. The Fifth or Louisville District will cause trouble by reason of the bolt of the A. P. A’s., who are solid for Bradley, he beinga member of the organization. Governor Bradley is his own manager, while Mayor George Todd is representing McKinley. Sot ey VICIOUS FIGHT OXN McKINLEY. The A. P. A. Men Will Leave No Stone Unturnea to Defeat Him, LOUISVILLE, Ky., Aprit 14. — The American Protective Associatian is mak- ing a vicious fight on McKinley. Judge J. H. L Stevens of Missouri, chairman of the National Advisory Board, is here di- recting the battle, and to-night it is an- nounced that C. E. Sapp, a McKinley dele- gate fiom this city to St. Louis, will bolt his instructions and vote for Bradley. He is State president of the A. P. A. The A. P. A, leaders had a long consultation to-day with Bradley and several members of the State Central Committee. The A. P. A’sannounced that they were going to use all the influence possible to secure the indorsement by the convention of Bradley’s candidacy, and the claim was made that they had already organized a Democratie branch in this city with 1500 members. The Republican members of the order, it is stated, have received in- structions to scratch McKinley to a finish if he is nominated. —ee Elections in New Jersey. RAHWAY, N.J,, April 14.—The char- ter election here today resulted in the election of a Republican city ticket. NEWARK, N. J., April 14.—James M. Seymour, Democrat, was elected Mayor to-day over Julius A. Lebkurcher, Repub- lican, by about 2000 plurality. The Re- publicans electea thirteen out of sixteen Councilmen. TRENTON, N. J.. Avril 14.—The Re- publicans to-day elected eleven of tke thirteen members of the Council, and will retain control of that body by twenty Republicans and three Democrats. BAYONNE, N. J., April 14.—To-day’s annual charter election resulted in a Democratic victory. B National Democratic Clubs. WASHINGTON, D. C., April 14.—The executive committee of the National Asso- ciation of Democratic Clubs met at the Ebbitt House at noon to-day. Of four- teen members comprising the committee twelve were present. Congressman Me- Millin of Tennessee presided. St. Louis was selected as the place and September 3 'np the time for holding the annual conven- ion. Headed by Senator Faulkner and Gen- eral Black the committee at 2:30 o’clock called at the White House and paid its re- spects to the President, and then ad journed sine die. = Wheelmen Win the Day. ASBURY PARK, N. J., April 14.—The first election in New Jersey to vote on an appropriation for the construction of a cycle path took place to-day in Asbury Park, and the wheelmen carried the day by a vote of 218 to 37. The path will be six feet wide and wilti extend from Asbury Park to Trenton, a distance of fifty miles, It is thought the path will be built before the end of:he coming summer. Eetap S Chose McKinley Men. LINNEUS, Mo., April 14.—The Repub- licans of the Second Congressional District to-day elected McKinley delegates to St. Louis. —_——— Cannon for Congress. ‘WATSEKA, ILL., April 14.—The Repub- lican Congressional Conyention for the Twelefth Iilinois District to-day renom- inated Joseph G. Cannon for Congress. McKinley delegates to St. Louis were chosen. e McKinley Gets the Majority. ATLANTIC CITY, N. J., April 14.—-At the delegate election held here to-day Me- Kinley carried a majority of the delegates. Reed had two delegates instructed for him. Sstingie srans Stone for Congress. WARREN. PaA., April 14.—The Republi- can County Convention adopted resolu- tions indorsing McKiniey. C. W. Stone was indorsed for Congress. e o Elected Reed Delegates. NEW BEDFORD, Mass., April 14.—The Republicans of the Thirteenth District, at their convention to-day, elected Reed del- egates to St. Louis. STATEHOOD FOR ARIZONA. The House Committee Will Favorably Re- port the Bill. WASHINGTON, D. C., April 14.—The Arizona statehood bill was ordered to be favorably reported this morning by the House Territories Committee. This ob- ject was not gained, however, until a strong protest had been made by three members of the committee against taking a vote at thistime. The five members who voted for a favorable report were: Scranton of Pennsylvania. Perkins of onjs,_[_,e Fevre of New York, Turner of Virginia and Cooper of Texas. The negative votes were cast by Low of New York and Had- ley of Illinois, Owens of Kentucky, who was present, declined to vote, and subse- uently withdrew from the meeting. Zvery of Michigan and Harris of Ohio were paired with Knox of Massachusetts and Harrison of Alabama, the two latter being opposed to the bill. e Farioloid on the Petrel. WASHINGTON, D. C., April 14.—The Navy Department has received mail :ud- vices that Assistant Paymaster Philip Mohun of the gunboat Petrel contracted a case of varioloid before that vessel left the China station for San Francisco, but had fully recovered and was now en route home on her. The attack was_ slight and there was no spread of the disease. The Petrel is expected to reach San Francisco shortly. e Tor a dcientific Director. WASHINGTON, D. C., April 14.—The Senate Committee on Agriculture to-day made a favorable report on the bill for the appointment of a director-in-chief for the scientific bureaus of the Agricultural De- partment and the bill codifying the laws relating to the bureau of animal industry, Department of Agriculture. SATUPIN THE COFFIN After Being Laid Out for Burial Clara Hoppenstall Came to Life. Her Suiden Vitality Scared Neighbor Into Complete Un- consciousness. a FREEHOLD, N. J., April 14.—While the friends of Clara Hoppenstall were gathered at her home on Saturday night talking of her life, and her death on the day before, they were startled by a shriek coming from the room where the body had been laid out. Beveral men present rushed to the room, but the sight that met their gaze terrified them. Sitting upright in her white robe was the supposed corpse, with wide open eyes staring straight ahead. On the floor was Charles Burton, a neighbor, in a dead faint. The lips of the supposed corpse be- gan to move, and then she fell back to her bier. The frenzied men plucked up courage enough to go to the assistance of Burton, and a doctor was hastily summoned. ‘When the physician arrived Burton had recovered his senses and the doctor ex- amined Miss Hoppenstall. He announced that there was life and that the case was one of suspended animation. He applied remedies, and soon the woman was resting quietly and breathing naturally. She sleeps all the time, but yesterday her vitality was sinking rapidly away. Her physician does not think her recovery probable, though it is possible. Miss Hoppenstall had all the apvear- ance of being dead for more than thirty- four hours. She had typhoia fever and a complication of other diseases. The funeral was to have taken place yesterday. Mr. Burton stated that he went to the room to saturate a cloth that was over the eyes of the supposed corpse to prevent dis- coloration. He noticed nothing peculiar about the body, and was about leaving the room when he saw Miss Hoppenstall sit- ting up with her eyes wide open and star- ing at him. He did not remember any- thing further until found by those who came in respone to his shriek. NEW TO-DAY. THE KING HUDYAN. SORE SPOTS. 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