The San Francisco Call. Newspaper, August 20, 1896, Page 1

VOLUME LXXX.—NO. 81. SAN FRANCISCO, THURSDAY MORNING, AUGUST 20, 1896. PRICE FIVE CENTS. T0M REED TALKS 10 CONSTITUENTS, Republicans of Maine Not Fighting a Losing Battle. IS NOT LIKE ALABAMA, Where, Says the Speaker, an Honest Election Is Not Even a Memory. SUCCESS OF THE PARTY SURE. Policy of the Democrats Against All That Makes Free, Peace, Com- fort and Prosperity. PORTLAND, Mke., Aug. 19.—The Lin- coln Club held an auspicious flag-raising to-night, opening the loca! campai:n. It callea on Speaker Reed, who spoke as follows: *“I come to bring you words of cheer, encouragement and exhortation. In the political affairs of this Nation Maine is an important State, and nas been so since 1840, and will continue to be so. We are not like Oregon, the first State to speak, which gives forth its utterances before public opinion has had time to become fixed; or like Vermont, which is utterly steadfast; or like Alabama, where a fair expression of the public mind cannot be had and where an honest election is not even a memory. “Here in this district we have a plain case. The candidate who has been nomi- ed by the Democratic party is an esti- mable gentleman, and he has stated plainly where he is, and you krow where you are. I am not personally particular about a larger majority. [Laughter.] I have in the past beeil satisfied with what vou have given me, but the country looks to to s the right thing and say it louder. [Chbeers.] We are not fighting any losing battle. [Cheers.] “For the cause of genuine bimetallism there is much to be said, but this thing which is now proposed is against al! that makes free, peace, comfort and prosperity of this country. “The Lincoin Clab is composed of earn- est, patriotic and active young men. There was never a time when the country de- manded greater effort in its behalf than it demands to-day. Your efforts united with those of the older veterans of many other battles will give a great sound money victory.” CHEERED BY THE CHILDREN. Enthusiastic Youngsters Pay Thewr Re- spects to Major MoKinley. ON, Omro, Aug. 19.—Major Mc- worked from baif-past 9 this morn- ing till 4 this afternoon on his letter of acceptance. A large part of the letter is in type and he spent his time to-day reaa- i roof and making corrections. -Labor Commissioner Lewis of this Btate and several men prominent in labor circles called on Major McKinley to-day. Bcores of children, dressed in dainty sum- mer attire, were driven on big hay wagons to the McKinley residence this afternoon. They cheered McKinley with all the vigor of their fresh young voices, and both Major and Mrs. McKinley came out on the veranda and bowed and waved their handkerchiefs to the enthusiastic young- ters At 4:30 o’clock Major and Mrs. McKin- ley went for a drive with Mr. and Mrs. George Frease, some of their Canton friends. The Populistic and Democratic parties of this county held their conventions in Canton to-day. A conference committee was apprinted and a ticket made up of Democratic and Populistic candidates. Carl Browne, Coxey’s son-in-law, was a conspicuous figure in both conventions, and did much to bring about the selection of a satisfactory fusion ticket. Many telegrams of greeting from politi- cal organization were received by Mr. Mc- Kinley to-night. Leopold Bracony, a distingunished French scuipter, who has been working on the clay model for a marble bust of Major Mc- Kinley at the latter’s residence here for ten days, finished his task this afternoon. M. Bracony has made a very striking and accurate reproduction of Major McKin- ley’s face and head. - JOHN SHEHEMAN SPEAKS. Questions Relating to Tariff and Finance Ave Set Forth. CINCINNATIL, Onro, Aug. 19.—The campaign in this county was opened by the McKinley Club with an outing at the Zoological Gardens to-day and to-night. At to-night’s meeting the jprincipal speaker was Senator Sherman. He spoke in a humorous and at times sarcastic vein. His remarks were devoted more to the tariff question than finance and on the latter question be did not depart from the lines of his Columbus speech. He was heartily cheered by the 2000 people present when he arose to speak at 9o’clock and was several times interrupted by vigorous appiause. Congressman J. M. Bromweli and Hon. Fred Speigel also spoke. — PUT DOWN THE REBELLI Colonel Sickels Delivers a Telling Address to Veterans. BINGHAMTON, N. Y., Aug. 19.—At this afternoon’s session of the National encampment of the Union Veterans’ Union, the following officers were elected : National commander, General Charles W. Wood of Worcester, Mass.; first deputy commander, General James M. Long of the State Military Home, Kent County, Michigan; second deputy commander, General P. G. Harshberger of Louisville, Ky.; surgeon-general, Colonel S. 8. Bond of Washington, D. C.; chaplain-in-chief, Colonel 8. G. Robbins of Rochester, N. Y. Springfield, Onio, Worcester, Miss., and livered a political speech at the Opera- house. He appealed to the veterans to come forward again and put down the new spirit of rebellion and repudiation as raised by the “Popocrats.”” He said he did not believe in a third party. e CONFERENCE OF THE LEADERS. Brief Session of the Republican Evecu- tive Committee. NEW YORK, N. Y., Aug. 19.—The ex- ecutive committee of the Republican Na- tional Committee held a brief session this afternoon. There were present Mr. Hanna, Garret A. Hobart, C. N. Bliss, Powell Clayton, N. B. Scott and W. M. Osborne. Mr. Edward Lauterback sent in his card whi'e the committee was in session and was admitted immediately. He remained only a few moments. Mr. Hanna said that nothing of im- portance was done at the meeting. *“We are gathering up the threads left hang- ing,”” he said, “and perfecting the details of work yet to be done.” = WRECKED BY MEN'S RODIES. A Freight Train Derailed by Running Over Four Iramps. TOPEKA, Kaxs, Aug. 19.—A train wreck took place this morning at Sugar Mills, four miles west of this city. Four men were killed. The train that was wrecked was an extra freigyt on the Rock Isiand from the south- ern part of the State, carrying stock. Four men hid themselves in the feed box under one of the stockecars in order to steal a ride. At 5 o'clock this morning, just as the train was slowly pulling on to a switch at Sugar Mills, the box in which the men were dropped to the track. It wasat once crashed to pieces and the six cars at the rear end of the train were ditched. The men in the box were instantly killed. It is thought that they were asleep when the accident took place. LI HUNG CHANG' VISIT, Arrangements Made for a Big Reception Upon His Arrival. Will Be Received by the President at Governor’s Isiand With Military Pomp. PHILADELPHIA, Pa., Aug. 19.—The final arrangements for the reception of Li Hung Chang during bis stay in this coun- try were announced here to-day by Major George W. Davis, United States army, who came to Philadelphia and conferred with ex-Minister to China John Russell Young, in reference to the entertainment of the distinguished visitor. The Em- bassador extraordinary with his suite will arrive in New York on Friday, the 28th | ihst., and will be received on the follow- ing day at Governor’s Island by the Presi- dent. There will be a naval review and a great showing of pomp. On Sunday Li will visit the tomb of General Grant and in the evening will dine with John Rus- sell Young, George F. Seward, John E. Ward and other Americans with whom he became acquainted in China. On Monday, the 31st inst., the party will be taken to West Point. Tuesday, Sep- tember 1, the ‘Chamber of Commerce of New York will give a reception and din- ner in honor of the great man, and on Wednesday he will visit the city of Brooklyn. Mr. Young will entertain Li as his guest in Philadelphia on Thursday, September 3. He will arrive here in the morning and spend several hours in as pleasanta manner as can be arranged. It is likely that besides his extensive suite Li wiil be accompanied here by the Chinese Embas- sador and suite, General Ruger, U. 8. A., commanding the Department of the At- lantie, with his staff and a number of naval officers. Mayor Warwick has written to Mr. Young, stating that the city will be pleased to co-operate in the reception. On the evening of Thursday Li will leave for Washington, where he will spend two days, and from there he will go to Niagara Falls, afterward traveling by the Canadian Pacific Railroad to Vancouver, where he will embark for China. Itis said that President Cleveland may endeavor to in- duce Li to travel to the Paciffc Slope on an American transcontinental road and visii Chicago, St. Louis, Omaha and Minne- apolis. et HOT-HEADED KENTUCKIANS. Elood May Flow as a Result of a Woman’s Letter. LEXINGTON, Ky., Aug. 19.—The fa- mous letter purporting to have been written by Mrs. J. Fletcher Johnson of this city to Governor Bradley, regarding the appointment of Mrs. Judge Cantrill and Mrs. 8. A. Charles as delegates to the Tennessee Centennial, is developing one of the biggest sensations ever known in Kentucky. 8. A. Charles, husband of the iady who was referred to in the letter to Governor Bradley as being of no more culture than a chambermaid, is pushing the matter to a crisis. He took a photographic copy of the Governor Sradley letter and a letter written by Mrs. Eugenia Dunlap Potts to a newspaper office in this city and Qhuwed them to the managing editor. Mrs. Potts is the society eaitor of this paper and Charles expressed surprise to the editor that he should empioy Mrs. Potts, after the editor had said that the handwriting of the Bradley letter and of the one known to have been written by Mrs, Potts was the same. o Judge Ge_arge Denny, the recent Repub- lican nominee for Congiess, who is a brother-in-iaw of Mrs. Potts, says he will not allow Charles or any other man to tra- _duee any member of hisfamily, thatthere ;)snot a :r;;p of eowardly blood in the enny and Dunlap veins, and to defend the ho‘r:or of ms si??eyi:??:;: no matter what the consequences may be, He does not talk of filing suit, and the in- dications point toward a personal en- counter - between Charles and Judge Denny. Both men are recognized as POs- sessing the most daring courage, and the iriends of both apprebend a sanguinary encounter. DU A Roller Steamer Launched. PARIS, Fraxce, Aug. 19.—Imr the pres- ence of numerous foreign engineers and a large crowd of onlookers, the so-called roller steamer, the invention of M. Bazin a well-known marine engineer, was launched to-day at tbe Cail dockyards at St. Denis. The vessel will traverse the Canton, Ohio, want the next convention. | Seine, cross the English Channel and go To-night Colonel Daniel E. Sickles de- | to London. 3 fi\ufll\\ummmm. A FISHERMAN OUT OF LUCK. Mr. Bryan went on a fishing excursion to-day, but he had no good fortune. He caught not a fish.—Dispatch from Upper Red Hook, N. Y. UNCLE SAM WILL REMAIN PASSIVE, An Understanding Reached With Spain Regard- ing Cuba. NO ACTION AT PRESENT. Weyler to Be Permitted to Make a Final Effort to Crush In- surgents. BUT THE WAR GOES RIGHT ON. Patriots Receive Frequent Re-enforce- ments by the Lanaing of Fili- bustering Expeditions. WASHINGTON, D. C., Aug. 19.—The Becretary of State and the President are said now to have reached a perfect under- standing with the Spanish Government reiative to Cuba, and from sources be- lieved to be most trnstworthy it is learned that no furtuer declaration of policy on the part of the administration may be ex- pected for a reasonable time. It can be announced by THE CALL, on the authority of an Assistant Secrethry of State, who presumably knows whereof he speaks, that Weyier would be allowed to try his hand once more before any action is taken by the United States looking to the recognition of the insurgents’ bellige- rency or a recommendation to Congress for some decisive move. The administra- tion has unofficially been made cognizant of Spain’s intentions and desires to per- form a friendly act in permitting her to use her best efforts to bring the war to a close. —_—— ' SPAIN CAN'T CHECK IT. Filibustering Ewxpeditions Continue to Land at Cuba. HAVANA, Cusa, Aug. 19.—Notwith- standing the activity of the warships en- gaged in patroling the coast of the island, the landing of filibustering exveditions continues, and within the past few months the insurgents have in this way received much aid from sources outside the island. The latest expedition to safely land has got ashore on the coast of Pinar del Rio, and the members and the supplies they brought with them are now with the rebels. The news of the landing of this expedition reached here late last night. It shows that the expedition was an im- portant one, though the place from which it sailed is not stated. feioi = LS B R INSURGENTS ARE ACTIVE. Several Minor Engagements in Which They Worry the Spanish. HAVANA, CuBi, Aug. 19.—it is re- ported from Artemisa that a number of rebels stopped a work train near Baca- nagua and attacked the military escort on board of it. The latter, according to their own story, made a gallant defense for fifty-six hours, when troops who had been sent to their assistance' arrived on the scene and drove the rebels from their po- sitions. The Spanish loss was six killed and twenty-two wounded, including a lieu- tenant. The rebel losses are said to have been heavy. The train was abandoned and was set on fire by the rebels assoon as the troops receded. A superior force of rebels under Clotilde Garcia surrounded a body of Spanish guerrillas who were employed in protect- ing the laborers on the Guerrero estate near Banaquises, province of Matanzas, and attacked them from all sides. The Spanish force was obliged to re- treat, leaving behind them, according to the official report, twelve dead, including the commanding officer. Kight wounded men were carried in the retreat by their comrades. Advices from another source are to the effect that the Spanish losses were much Jarger than stated in the official report. CAN WE STAND ANOTHER FISHERMAN FOR PRESIDENT? {u L = E T0 TAMPER WITH THE WITESSES, An Ugly Rumor Concerning the Trial of Joe “Gregory. WARNED IN OPEN COURT Friends of the Slayers of Jack Littlefield Cautioned by Judge Jones. LITTLE PROGRESS IS MADE. An Important Legal Point Involved in the Appearance of Attorney Tur- nerfor the Defense. WEAVERVILLE, Can., Aug. 19.—Im- mediately after court had opened this morning for the trial of Joe Gregory, ac- cused of killing Jack Littlefield, counsel for the prosecution, C. P. Post, requested that a further recess be granted till 3 o’clock, as he was expecting information by wire from San Francisco regarding the question of whether Judge Jones counld admit Attorney J. W. Turner to the bar for the defense without the Judge incapa- citating himself in the sight of the law. The fact that Judge Jones ana Attorney Turner were married to sisters made the question very important in reference to proceeding with the case should Turner be admitted for the defense while Judge Jones occupied the bench. ‘When court reopened at 3 o’clock the Judge was unable to render a decision. Ex-Deputy Attorney-General Sanders suggested that they amicably agree to proceed with the trial, stating that in his opinion the two were of no relation, and even should such be the case it would hap- pen only as a remote contingency that such might come to the knowledge of the Supreme Court. # Mr. Post objected, saying that as an of- ficer of the law he could not consent to any error that might in the future cause a reversal of the case. He stated, however, that in a question of this sort he believed Judge Jones has the power to decide, quoting from a passage in the Goldenson trial, and section 13, article I, of the amendment to the constitution of Ualifor- nia, pages 328 and especially 334, which contained an instance somewhat similar in effect, It was held by the defense that Judge Jones could not deny the motion to admit Turner as associate counsel, which denial would be to create much greater er- rors. Recess was taken at 3:35 till 9:30 to- morrow morning. Indismissing the six passed jurors Judge Jones remarked that a rumor had come to his ears that an attempt bad been made to tamper with certain of the witnesses, and added significantly that such cases would be proverly attended to. AVALONIANS IN A PANIC. Breaking of a Gangplank Throws a Dozen Excursionists Into the . Water. AVALON, CarauiNa Isnaxp, Aug. 19.— There was great excitement here yester- day afternoon when the gangplank lead- ing from the bathhouse wharf to the swing wharf below collapsed when crowd- ed with people waiting to board the Pa- loma, lying at the wharf, to go to Camp Banning to witness the football game be- tween the Whittier Cadets and a picked team from Avalon. The. gangplank is about six feet wide and probably fully fifty people were crowded on it when it broke away from the upper wharf. The crash was heard at the Metropole and all along Crescent avenue. The fran- tic screams of frightened women caused a panic among the population and hundreds of people rushed to the scene of the dis- aster, while scores of rowboats were pushed rapidly toward the wharf to rescue the people struggling in the water. Fortunately only about a dozen—those standing at the end of the gangplank, which broke away—were precipitated into the water, the others clinging to the sway- ing gangplank or crowding into the swing wharf. As the fall from the top of the main wharf to the water is several feet, it is remarkable that no one was seriously in’i‘ured. i he women were quickly rescued, and the men swam ashore or were picked up in rowboats. There were a few slight bruises and much damaged clothing, but aside from a thorough drenching and the nervous shock sustained, no one was the worse for the accident. The wharf was speedily repaired, so that by the time the boats returned from the football game pas- sengers were landed as usual. ol e Slight Earthquake Shock. LICK OBSERVATORY, CAL., Aug. 19.— A slight shock of earthquake was felt here last night at 11 hours, 0 minutes, 13 sec- onds, Pacific standard time. The shock was_too light to be noticed by persons in motion. TYPESETTERS WAR W SHCRAMENTD, The State Printing Office Inquiry Causing Much Trouble. ALMOST A FIST FIGHT. Governor Budd’s Expert Was Turned Down by the Board. ELY HAD ROGERS ARRESTED, Difference of Opinion as to Whether the Investigation Should Be Made. SACRAMENTO, Carn, Pug. 19.—Gove ernor Budd’s appointment of C. M. Har- rison as expert to inquire into the work- ings of the State Printing Office has cre- ated a perfect furor of excitement in typograpbical circies, has led to wars and rumors of wars in other directions and may result in strained relations between the various State officials who are directly and indirectly interested in the matter, At the meeting of the local Typographical Union last night tbere was consid- erable trouble, and President Ely was repeatedly threatened with personal vio- lence at the hands of excited mer bers of the guild, Ely is the reputed cause of Harrison’s appointment, hawlng, it is claimed, car« ried distorted statements to Governor Budd as to the manner in which the State printing establishment was conducted, and thereby induced his Excellency to demand an investigation. Eventually Mr. Ely talked himself out of a job, and last night, by his unfairness in ruling on questions pertaining to the set of resolu« tions condemning the action of the State Typographical Union, as published in TrE CALn yesterday, was bv motion re- moved from the chair and Vice-President Nelson H. Murry substituted. This morning Charles J. Nangle, who it is claimed belongs to the opposition and is a stanch adherent of President Ely, ap~ peared at the police station and swore out two complaints against H. Rodgers, fore- man of the State Printing Qffice, charging him with battery and threats to commit great bodily injury. Rodgers was arrested and promptly furnished bonds, two of the leading business men of the city, George H. Mott, manager of Crocker & Co., and John Batcher, as sureties. At the meeting of the State Board of Examiners this afternoon, represented by Secretary of State Brown and Deputy At torney-General . Anderson, Expert Harrie son was coldly greeted when he made hig appearance, and upon requesting per mission to examine the bills of the State Printer was informed by Anderson that, under the opinion rendered by the Attore ney-General, at the request of Governor Budd, he could not be permitted by the board to exercise the functions of the office to which he had been appointed. Secretary of State Brown then forcibly expressed the opinion that there was nothing for the expert to do, and stated that he was strongly opposed to the ape pointment of an expert who was the op« ponent of the office-holder, both politically and in business, and who could not help being prejudiced. “‘Mountains are sometimes made out of molehills,” contiuued the Secretary of State, “‘and a big stirring-up is effected ta create talk. Nothiug comes of it, but the smirch is left on the name of the office holder. Anderson sent to the Governor’s offica for the opinion of the Attorney-General which barred Harrison. When it came, Brown read a portion of it aloud, then stated that it was evident there was noth« ing for the expert to do. Harrison remained seated for a few moe ments, then said, “Well, that is satisface tory, gentlemen,” and left. Following is the opinion as rendered: BAN FRANCIsco, Aug. 13, 1896, Hon. James H. Budd, Governor of the State of California, Sacramento, Cal.—DEAR SIR: In ree ply 1o your favor of the 284 ult., requesting an opinion as to the duties of the printing exe pert, whom the Board of Examiners is authore ized by section 679 of the Political Code to ap« point, I am of the opinion that the duties of such expert are those, and those only, pres scribed by section 679 of the Political Code, viz: *to examine and report to the board al accounts for printing presented by tne State Printer orany other person, specifying whether the work has been executed in a workmanlike manner or ot, and the amount for which the same should be allowed.” In view of the fact that the work in the Witnesses for the Prosecution in the Trial of Jo Gregory for the Murder of Jack Littlefield as They Appeared - While Entering Weaverville After Going Over Trails From Long Ridge to Round Valley.