The San Francisco Call. Newspaper, July 30, 1896, Page 1

VOLUME LXXX.—NO. 60. TREACHERY MEDITATED, “P'lan to Oust Thomas Wat- - son From the Populist : Ticket. ARTHUR SEWALL TO BE SUBSTITUTED. The Outrageous Scheme Proposed ‘by Senator Allen of Nebraska. SEEKING TO SECURE EASTERN VOTES. Result of a Resolution Rushed Through the People’s Party Convention. WASHINGTON, D. C., July 29.—There is said to be on foot a project so bold and audacious that only the desperate deter- mination of the Democraticmanagers to win the election next fall by any means, fair or foul, can furnish warrant for its belief. The project is said to be nothing else-than to forcé Tom Watson of Georgia off the -Populist ticket. Senator Allen of Nebraska, the foremost Populist in the party, is said to have conceived this scheme and to have found in Senator Jones of Arkansas, leader of the Demo- cratic campaign, and Senator Jones of Nevada, the braidiest and most energetic man in the Bilver party, able and willing allies. vkl During the Populist convention in St. Louis last week Senator Jones of Arkansas was constantly on the ground and was in commaunication with Senator Allen of Nebraska. Mr. Jones of Nevada was also present, attending either the Silver con- vention Qr seated among the distingunished guests orf the platform of the Populists. The three Senators worked hand in hand. Their purpose was to secure fusion be- tween the three parties and the indorse- ment of “the Democratic ticket by both Silver mert and Populists. Senator Jones - of Nevada earried out his part of the pro- gramme. The Silver party indorsed Bryan and Sewall. Sénator-Allen succeeded only partially. Mr. Bryen was nominated, but even the influence of the Nebraska Senator was powerless to force the Maine million- aire and National bank president down the throats of the Populists, and so the combination was deieated in that conven- tion, . It was an easy matter, however, 1o de- ceive by parliamentary trickery the ignor- ant delegates who attended that remark- able convention. To these people parlia- mentary law was almost unknown, and it was therefore not aifficult for Messrs. Jones and ‘Allen, whose experience in the United Btates Senate, aided perhaps by sbrewd cdupsel from distinguished Demo- crats who were not in St. Louis during the convention, to devise & scheme by which the-plan of making the Populist ticket Bryan and Sewall, instead of Bryan and ‘Watson, might yet be carried out. In the closing moments-of the convention, when those delegates who were not indulging in fisticuffs were putting on their hats and coatd preparatory to leaving, an innocent resolution was introduced authorizing the executive committee to fill vacancies. Benator Allen, who was presiding, changed the verbiage of this motion so that it authorized, the committee, on the digsolution of the convention, to exercise ‘plenary powers and to all things that the convention might do if in session. Before any delegate could have protested, even if he had been shrewd enough to discover the hidden purpose, Mr. Allen declared the motion carried. The purpose of this resolution now be- comes apparent. it was intended at first to bring pressure to bear on Mr. Watson to influence him to resign from the ticket. Recent interviews with that gentieman avould seem to indicate that he has no such intention. His candidacy, however, is recognized by the three conspirators as being simply,impossible and his presence on the ticket would make the Populist campaign rdiculous, therefors if he can- not be induced 2o withdraw by persuasion his retirement will be accomplished by force. Itwill be held that the Populist convention gave to the executive com- - mitfee full power to take any action which -in the committee’s opinion is for 4he best interests of the Populist party. ° They will bold that Mr. Watson’s with- . drawalis imperative and will, therefore, ° officially -promulgate the ticket of the Populist party 40 be Bryan and Sewall. They know that there will be a how! from the South, but this is a matter of ind?fference to them. The solid South can be relied upon for the Democratic ticket, by hook or crook, and no questions asked. Senator Allen himself knows from his efforts al: lust year to bring about an in- vestigation of the methods by which Democrats in Alameda carried the ticket against the fusion of the Populists that even if questions are asked they will not be answered. The Eastern Populists are. those whose votes the combine is plan- ning to secure, and in the West Mr. Sewall, in spite of his millions and his National bank relations, is much stronger than the Congressional clown, Watson. To Mr. Allen will be intrusted the prac- tical execution of the scheme. He is an able man and full of determination, and if he finds that it is safe to perpetrate this high-nanded outrage on the rights and liberties of the mob that met at St. Louis last week he will not hesitate to carry it out. ————— WHAT WATSON WANTS. He Says That Sewall Showld Be With- drawn by the Demoorats. ATLANTA, GA., July 20.—The Atlanta Constitution, desiring to learn just what Hop. Thomas E, Watson, the People’s party Vice-Presidential nominee, thinks of the present peculiar situation, tele- graphed him to-day as follows: “In your letter sent out list night from Augusta, you say that if the Democrats are ready for a fair division of electors so are you, and if not then two sets of electors will be put in the field. Please wire the Constitution upon receipt of this your idea of a fair division. On the basis of what vote do you think apportionment of elec- tors in the several States should be made? Kindly define your position on this point in order that we may give it publicity.” To this Mr. Watson replied: “I state that what I have heretofore said was based upon the idea that your party would show some patriotism and retire Mr. Sewall. If be remains on the ticket and your party declines the St. Louis overtures there can be no division on electors. There can only be a straight fight. The Democratic man- agers must not demand that the Populists do all the yielding. You must do some of it yourselves. Sewall can come off the ticket without hurting his party. My with- drawal would kill mine. Our people can- not be led to the support of Bryan and Sewall. Unless Sewall retires the masses of our party will, in my judgment, demand a straightout Populist ticket. “TroMAS E. WaTsoN.” Upon receipt of this the Constitution telegraphea Mr. Watson again that his tele- gram did not answer the question, and asked: “On the basis that neither you nor Mr. Sewall can or will retire, how can fusion on electoral tickets be accomplished, and on the basis of what vote should ap- portionment between Populists and Demo- crats be made ?’ Mr. Watson has not replied to this last telegram. —_—— CLEVELANID’S CABINET TROUBLES Speculation as to Whether Seoretary Swmith Will or Will Not Kesign. WASHINGTON, D. C., July 29.—One of the most interesting unsolved problems in ‘Washington to-day is the question whether Hoke Smith of Georgia has resigned or is about to resign as Secretary of the Interior. There is a widely prevailing impression that the President’saction to-day in select- ing a West Virginia man, at the request of Postmaster-General Wilson, for Union Pacific railroad director, an office under the control of the Interior Department, was intended as a direct snub to Secretary Smith and was meant to be so regarded by him, especially as there does not appear to have been any pretense made by the Presi- dent of asking the advice of the Secretary of the Interior on the matter. Mr. Cleveland’s known views against the free coinage of silver were entirely in accord with those expressed by his Secre- tary of the Interior in his recent joint dis- cussion with ex-Speaker Crisp of Georgia. Bat the fact that Mr. Smith’s newspaper, the Atlanta Journal} has since come out in favor of Bryan and Sewall ana free sil- ver and the further fact that Mr. Smith himself is advertised to open the cam- in favor of Bryan and free silver at , Ga., on the 12th of August next has naturally revived the rumors that Mr. Smith’s resignation wili either be request- ed or enforced within a very few days. Secretary 8mith, being asked this even- ing whether it was true that he proposed to go to Gray Gables for consultation with President Cleveland prior to entering on the Georgia campaign, declined to make any statement for publication. ———— NOMINEE BRYAN'S PLANS, He Will Go to New York on August 12 to Attend the Notification Meeting. LINCOLN, NesR., July 20.—Mr. Bryan was officially informed by telegraph to- day that August 12 has been settied as the date for the Democratic nonfication meet- ing at Madison-square Garden, New York. This arrangement is satisfactory io him, and he will make his plans accordingly. ‘What those plans are Mr. Brvan will not tell until they are fully settled, but it is understood that he will make several speeches at big cities en route to New York. The Democratic nominee had a quiet day. He is catching up on his cor- respondence, with the assistance of sey- eral clerks, and now that the letters of congratulations have ceased to come in and as much of the mall matter will be transferred to the National Committee for reply he will probably have his desk cleared by the time he starts East. Among the visitors to-day were three Mississippians, who have been on a hunt- ing trip west of Lincoln, and who stopped over here to assure Mr. Bryan of their support. They are Dr, W. H. Baird of Ox- ford; J. 8. McDouald, president of the Deita Bank of Greenwood; and Hon. G. A. Wilson of Lexington, formerly State Senator. Mr. Wilson has been a gold man, but he joined with his companions in promising to work for the Democratic ticket. p s B T SOUND-MONEX DEMOCERAIS, Progress of the Movement to Nominate a Zhird- Party Ticket. CHICAGO, Inn, July 29. — Messrs. Bynum of Indiana and Robbins of Illinois, members of the National Executive Com- mittee of the sound-money Democracy, were in conference at headquarters most of the day, working on the organization in numerous States, receiving telegrams on the subject and sending others to the leaders who are taking the initiative in the new-party movement. Charles H. Baker of Seattle telegraphed that steps are being taken to organize Washington in the interest of sound money, and that a National Committee- man would be sent to Indianapolis. E. D. McKee of Portiand, Or., who is a party leader in that State, telegraphed that he has taken action toward organiza- tion in that State. Hon. Jobn P. Irish, a prominent Cali- fornia Democrat, wrote: *California will co-operate in putting a sound-mouey Democratic ticket in the field, and will send a representative to a convention for that purpose. I regard it as of priie im- portance that every Southern State be rep- resented.”” Encoursging telegrams were received from & number of Eastern States. —_—— Silver Committeemen Chosen. WASHINGTON, D. C., July 29.—Charles D. Lane of California, chairman of the National committee of the National Silver party, to-day designated Messrs. G. P, Keeney of New York City, G. 8. Nizon of Nevada, B. O. Flower of Bosten, W. H. (Coin) Harvey of Chicago and C. J. Hill- yer of Washington members of the execu- tive committee. These appointmentscom- plete the mermbers of the commiitee, as L N. Stevens of Decver was elected vice- chairman, W. P. Bt. John of New York treasurer and R. E. Diffenderfer of Phila- delphia secretary at the meeling of the committee held in Bt. Louis last week. TIRDE-BULLERS * SUT DMISED Judicial Separation Granted the Cruelly Treated Wife. STORY OF RESPONDENT. Distressing Incidents Narrated Excite Much Public Sympathy. NEARLY DRIVEN TO MADNESS. Gadesden Is Exonerated and the Right Honorable Plaintiff Must Pay Costs of Action. \ LONDON, Exe., July 29.—A dectsion was handed down to-day in the divorce division of the High Court of Justice in the Yarde-Buller divorce case. The court grants a judicial separation to Mrs, Yarde- Buller, who is a daughter of the late Gen- eral Kirkham of San Francisco. This dismisses the petition of the husband, Hon. Walter Yarde-Buller, for divorce, and orders him to pay the costs of the action. The case has excited much interest in fashionable ciru.es, and muoch sympathy has been expressed for Mrs. Yarde-Buller, who, while testifying 1 her own behaif, u:fld a distressing story of her domestic Ife. The case against Gadesden was dis- missed and he was allowed costs. At to-day’s session Ralph Blair, a lien- tenant in the Devonshire Artillery Volun- teer and son of the respondent by her first husband, testified to Mr. Yarde-Buller striking uis wife. Upon one occasion he saw Mr. Yarde-Buller knock his wife's head against a door. Witness added that he interfered and struck Mr. Yarde- Buller. Replying to further questions, Lieuten- ant Blair said that he had livea at Churs- ton while Valentine Gadesden was there and asserted that he never saw or sus- pected anything wrong. Valentine Gadesden testified that he went to California from England in 1887 and later engaged in mining, ranching and real esiate transactions. He con- tracted to come to England in order to aitend to the affairs of the respondent. He swore that he had never been intimate with her. Upon cross-examination witness said that at one time he believed that the re- spondent was in danger of becoming in- sane. He had heard her screaming and raying in abject terror of the petitioner. . —_— —_— SEVENIY-FAVE LIVES LOST. Only Zen Men Saved From the German Cruiser Iltis. BERLIN, GERMANY, July 29.—Officials at the Imperial Admiralty confirm the report of the loss of the gunboat Iitis. The Iltis foundered during a typhoon off the coast of Shan Tung, Chins. Only ten men were L~ “How happy could | be with either Were t'other dear charmer away!” saved. She was 489 tons in sizeand car- ried a crew of eighty-five. The Iitis foun- dered July 23. The dis) say that seventy-five officers and e and ten saved. e bl A HOPELESS MUDDLE, Anarchists Continue to Break Up Meetings of the Socialist Labor Congress in London. LONDON, Exa., July 20.—The Interna- tional Socialist Trades Congress resumed its session to-day. Up to the present time the congress has done nothing but exam- ine the credentials of delegates, and of those examined thus far only two-thirds have been passed upon as entitling their holders to take part in the deliberations of the congress. Harmony preveiled during the early part of the day’s sitting, but was broken on the introduction of the question of admission of anarchist delegates, who though nominaily excluded from taking part, are actually attending the sittings and voting as trades unionists. The whole affair is considered a hopeless mud- dle. Tbe French socialist delegates to-day expressed a desire to be separated from the French anarchists, and this gave rise to an excited debate which culmin- ated in the spokesman of the American delegation crying out, “America favors the separation of the socialists from the anarchists.” Immediately scores of opponents of the separation idea rose to their feet, bellow- ing and shrieking in fury. Chairman Hyndman rang his bell and called for or- der amid screams 'Vive I'anarchie! A bas tyranny!” These cries were connrered by Saxon ex- pletives and seeing that all attempts to restore order . were useless, Chairman Hyndman peremplorily adjourned tae sit- ting and the delegates separated amid the greatest uproar. ¢ —— Iifracombe Swept by Fire. LONDON, Exe., July 20.—Part of the town of Ilfracombe, Devonshire, a fash- ionable ceaside resort, was burned last night. Loss, £80,000. BOBERT ARRETT DBAD Ex-President of the Baltimore and Ohio and a Leading Banker. Had Been a Mental and Physical Wreck Since Retiring From the Big Road. BALTIMORE, Mbp.,.July 29.—Robert Garrett, ex-president of the Baltimore and Ohio Raiiroad Company and head of the widely known banking-house of Rob- ert Garrett & Sons, died this morning at Deer Park, Md. Garrett had been in Door health ever since he retired from the presidency of the Baltimore and Ohio system in 1887. Inre- cent years he had been mentally as well as physically unfit to participate in any business and has seldom been seen in public. Robert Garrett was born in this city April 29, 1847. He was the eldest son of John W. Garrett and grardson of Robert Garrett, founder of the banking-house. He graduated from Princeton College in 1867, became third vice-president of the Baltimore and Ohio Company in 1879 was incorporator of the American Union Tele- graph Company, Which was eventually sold to the Western Union when the Van- 'derbilts retired and Jay tould became the controlling power in the telegraph . busi- ness of the country and became president of the Baltimore and Ohio in 1884, SCIENCE STRYS DEATHS HARD William Young’s Lease of Life Lengthened Just a Year. DONE BY AN OPERATION He Expires Twelve Months After Surgeons Removed a Tumor Near His Heart. A TRIUMPH OF ELECTRICITY. Blood Coagulated Between the Walls of the Aorta to Heal a Rupture. SAN DIEGO, CaL., July 29.—A wonder- ful surgical operation, which prolonged a young man’s life a year in the face of deatn, became known here to-day., Wil- liam H. Young, a barber, aged &8 years, died late last night of aneurism of tne ‘aorta. In plain English, this means a rupture of the greater artery leading from the heart. The aorta is composed of three layers, and in case of aneurism these lay- ers are 80 ruptured as to allow the blood to dilate the outer coat, forming a tumor which fills with' blood, thereby obstrust- ing the circulation. Buch was Young’s affliction, and he suf- fere¢ tortures from it for several years. He was then & resident of Denver. He lost weight and strength, and finally as a last resort was placed upon the operating- table to undergo the operation that was to vrolong his life or stop it altogether. On account of the great danger and the aimost fatal result of an anesthetic Young bravely went through the oper- ation without anything to relieve the ter- rible agony. He was placed upon thne and his breast bared for the knife. An electric battery of great strength was at hand, provided with gold wire of thread- like diameter. This was used on account of its purity and freedom from noxious elements. Then a surgeon opened Young’s breast, found the tumor ana inserted thirty inches of gold wire in it and turned on the electric current. The result was such an intense heat that the blood in the tumor was forced back into its proper channel. Through all the horrible agony, with: electric fires burning within a few inches of his beart, Young stood the test likea hero, though he fainted after it was all ver. ¥ So powerful was the electricity that a sponge appliea to his back to complete the circuit raised a large blister. Young was treated with great care, and he rapidly rallied from the shock of the operation. Thenceforth his health for a time was excellent. . In six months or so, however, he began to fail again, and last March. he came to BlnDimtohytlm‘u effect of the climate. . A post-mortem examination was made to-day by several prominent surgeons of the city, and it was found that the coagu- PRICE FIVE CENTS. lated blood had entirely departed from the tumor. The opinion of the scientists was that Young’s life had been prolonged at least & year by the operation. It is re- garded as wonderiul, and correspondence will be instituted with the Denver sur- geons who performed it, in order to learn further facts concerning it. KENTUCKY POLITICS. Congressional Candidates Come to Blows During a Joint Debate. BARBOURSV‘ILLE, Ky., July 29.—The public discussion between the Congres- sional candidates, David D. Colson and ex- Congressman Jonn D. White, came near terminating seriously yesterday at Flat Lick. While Colson was speaking he ac- cused White of planning to assassinate him, which White immediately answered was a lie, and the two rushed together for a free fight and were prevented only by the interference of the enormous crowd present at the time. Colson tien proceeded and challenged White to fight a duel aceording to the code recoznized in such cases. This White refused with the remark that he was not looking for trouble, but would continue to make hi3 canvass for Congress. stk A MARTIAL LAW AT ZURICH. Thousands of Italians Are Fleeing From the Swiss City. ZURICH, Swrrzerraxp, July 29.—The excitement aroused here by the killing of | a Swiss by Italians which resulted in riot- ing on Saturday and again on Monday still continues and the streets are occupied by troops. Crowds of Italians are gathered at the railway station awaiting an ovpor- tunity to leave the city, and 1t is estimated that 6000 are making preparations to de- t. The proprietors of the various lodging-houses, fearing that their prop- erty would be damaged, turned their lodgers into the streets and 1500 of those thus rendered homeless were obliged to ::unp in the woods in the vicinity of the owa. e Charles M. Smith Insane. GREENPORT, L. L, July 29.—Charles M. Smith, who with his former partner, John Terry, designed the ocean yacht Coronet, which defeated the Dauntless in a voyage across the Atlantic, has become insane. He was found wandering in Front street last night and was locked up. His friends have decided to have him sent to the Amityville Asylum. Smith and his partoer sold out their business here two years ago, ana a few months later Terry became insane. He is now in the Amityville Asylum. dtmra AR A Bedstead Monopoly. LONDON, Exe., July 29.—1It is an- nounced that a syndicate has been formed for the purpose of acquiring all the brass and iron bedstead manufactories in Eng- land, and which are mostly located in and about Birmingham and the Midland coun- ties. The subscribed capital of the trust is $16,000,000. If the scheme is put into execution about twenty factories, employ- ing 15,000 bands, will be closed, and there will be an advance of at least 20 per cent in the card prices. e Killed in a Wreck, CRAWFORDSVILLE, Ixp., July 29.— A locomotive went through the Vandalia railroad bridge over Walnut fork at mid- night. Five men were on board. Engineer Frank Howman of Terre Haute escaped with a few bruises but Road Supervisor Brothers was severely injured. Fireman Hibber, Brakeman Charies McKenzie and Conductor N. B. Fowler were killed. — ’ A Texas Minister Shot. TEXARKANA, Tex., July 29.—Rev. W. A. thrbc:s ;u ;l:ot and severely wounded ‘at the Couton Belt Gepot this morning b; Colonel John B. Hallum. The un-: ny! the shooting is not known, but it is thought to be the outcome of a quarrel the two men had some time ago. s vty - Dies on the Gallows. JACKSON, Tzxx., July 29.—Bart Green colored b E 5- ')“wu nfih jail to-day for the COLORADD N LINE, McKinley Is Indorsed by Centennial State Re- publicans. BITTER FIGHT OVER THE PROCEEDING. Irving Howbert, Chairman of the State Central Committee, Resigas. SILVER MEN SAY THEY WILL SUPPORT BRYAN. Electors in Favor of the St. Louis Nominees to Go on the O!ficial Ballot. DENVER, Coro., July 29.—The Repub~ lican State Central Committee, by a vote of 48 to 37, to-day adopted a resolution in- dorsing the St. Louis platform and McKin., ley and Hobart, and urging the State con- vention to select Presidential electars pledged to vote for the candidates of the - Revublican party. This result, however, was not obtamned until three hours had been consumed in the most bitter debate, replete with personal abuse and displays of passion. Irving Howbert, chairman, retired when the vote was announced, he baving previously indicated a desire to re- sign from the office. J. W. L. Hodges was "elected to succeed him. The new chairman announced that all members of the State committee who did not intend to vote for McKinley and Ho- bart would not be recognized, and he asked them to leave the room, adding that should they decline to do so, he would neither recognize them nor permit ° their votes to be recorded. This was a firebrand which caused an instantaneous explosion, and personal violence seemed imminent. A woman member calmed the angry men by securing the floor and begged the committee to listen to her. Then she asked the chairman to give the bolters time to repent. This sally quieted the wen considerably, and after protests had been made by many of Hodges’' supe porters he withdrew the ruling. A motion to delegate the powers of the committee to & sub-committee of five, With full executive power, was presented, but under protest it was amended to the ex- tent that the committee report its action to the whole committee. A recess was taken until 8 o’clock. The indorsement of the platform shows that Senator Wolcoti’s friends are in the majority and will have their ways A. M, Stevenson, one of the bolters of the St. Louis convention, is leading the minority, and he boldly asserted in the committee his intention tosupport Bryan and Sewall. ““We will turn you down when the State convention meets” was his defiance. McKinley electors now go on the officia ballot. After an exciting evening session tha committee accepted the report of the sub~ committee, which sets the time and place for holding the State convention as Sep- tember 30, at Colorado Springs. A stande ing committee, consisting of Frank W. Howbert, El Paso; T. R. Hoffmeyer, Otero; C. C. Goodell, Prowers; C. H, Moulton, Garfield, and Thomas Nichols, Arapahoe, will meake the apportionment, issue the call and provide therein as to who may be entitled to seats in the cone vention. Itisa McKinley victory. The minority in the deliberations to-day have sent notice to all absent members, recommending another meeting of the committee, when no proxies will be per. mitted. This meeting is to overturn the work accomplished to-day. A struggle ig now on for the eagle, the ballot emblem. L T COLLEGE MEN CONGRAIULATED, Major McKinley Addresses a Delegation From Chicago Umiversity. CANTON, Omo, July 29.—After Majoy McKinley returned from Cleveland to-day, a committee representing the Republican Club of the University of Chicago arrived and presented him with a bust of himseli made by Hans Hirsch, 8 member of the club. In accepting it, Major McKinley said if was a good omen to find the young mer. from many colleges of the United States joining themselves in Republican organit zations to sustain Republican principles and the National honor, and thst there is no class of men more potent than those ‘who go out of the colleges to every county and State of the United States. “I am glad,” be said, “to know that Republicag principles are such that they can be suby mittea with safety and confidence to thg intelligence of the educated men of thd country.’’ —_— POSTAL COLEKES INSTEUCTED. They Must Not Actively Engage in thy Presidential Campaign. WASHINGTON, D. C, July 29.—Thy Postoffice Department has issued a circu 1ar of instructions to all postal clerks, in forming them of the department’s wishe concerning the attitude of the clerks in thy coming political campaign. It insists tha employes of the railway mail service shal not take an active interest in politics iz the way of attending conventions as dele gates, making political speeches or assist ing in the management of political cam paigns. These employes are asked to recognizg the fact that their tenure of office depend; upon themselves. If they conform to thes( litical requirements, and are efficient cnest, courteous to the public and ab stain from unseemly and indecent lan guage in discussing candidates or parties they may reasonably expect to remain 11 the service. All this, however, will no interfere with their voting according t the dictates of their own consciences or o exsnning their opinions in an intelligen/ and courteous way,