The San Francisco Call. Newspaper, October 23, 1896, Page 3

THE SAN FRANCISCO CALL, FRIDAY, OCTOBER 23, '1896. PATRIOTIC WORDS | BY THE PRESIDENT Speaks at Princeton on the Subject of Higher Edu- cation. Tien Branches Iato Politics and Scores Those Who Seck Dishonor. MANY DEGREES CONFERRED. Among Those Homored Is Professor Joseph Le Conte of the Univer- sity of California. PRINCETON, N. J., Oct. 22.—The sesqui- centennial anniversary of the granting of the first charter of the College of New Jersey was celebrated this: morning in Alexander Hall. This was anniversary day proper in the celebration programme, and many distinguished men who had Deen unable to attend the other exercises for the sesqui-centennial were present to- day. Alexander Hall was crowded to its utmost capacity by those eager to do hom- age to Princeton University in the hour of her glory, and also to hear the address of President Cleveland. After the academic procession had filed into the building prayer was offered by the Rev. Dr. Theodore Cuyler of Brook- y Dr. Patton, in making the announce- ment of the university title, spoke of the pleasure it gave the trustees that no change in the charter of the college had been made nece: in changing the corporate name. He said: “From this moment, what has hereto- fore been known as the college of New Jersey will be known as ‘Princeton Uni- versity.'” After the cheers had subsided, he in- voked the blessing of God on the univer- sity and on the men in charge of its various departments. President ~ Patton then spoke of the success which had attended 1he efforgs toward increasing the endow- ment of the university. Although the complete list is not yet prepared, he a-- nounced the founding of the McCormick professorship and also the partial endow- ment of the McCosh chair of philosophy. The gift of §600,000 for the library was nounced, but the name of the donor is still withheld. Another gift of $250,000, for a purpose not specified, was also ack- nowledged from an unknown source. The total amount obtained up to the present was given as $1,353,000. Protessors Schields, Young, Slosn and Murray then presented the names for the doctor’s degrees of men distinguished in the department of philosophy, science, education, history, political economy, archeology, literature and art. Among them wer Doctor of laws—Karl Brug- mann, University of Leipsic; Edward Dowden, Trinity College, Dublin; Andrew Seth, University of Edinburgh; Goldwin Smith, Toronto; Joseph J. Thompson, University of Cambridge. Among the Americans similarly honored are: William Gardner Hale, University of Chicago; William T. Harris, United States Commissioner of Education; Joseph Le Conte, University of California; Seth Low, Columbia University, New York City. The degree of doctor of divinity was conferred among others upon: Rev. Mor- New York; Bishop John F. Pherson, Chicago; Rev. 8. J. Niccolls, 8t. Louis; Rev. Professor M. B. Riddle, Pitts- , Pa. Upon the following, among others, the degree of doctor of letters was conferred: Richard Watson Gilder, Augtstus St. Gaudins, H. E. Schurder, Charles Dudley The honorary degree of doctor of laws was also conferred in absentia upon Lord Kelvin, the Scottish naturalist, and Otto Struve, formerly director of the observa- tory at Pulkowa, Russia. President Cleveland was then introduced and took the platform amid & tumult of cheers and enthusiasm. No more hearty welcome could possibly have been ac- corded any one than was given to his Ex- cellency. His address was as follows: Mr. President and Gentlemen: As those in different occupations and with different train- ing each see most plainly in the same land- scape view those features which are the most nearly related 1o their several habitnal envi- ronments, so in our contemplation of an event or an occasion each individual especiaily ob- serves and appreciates in the light his mode of thought supplies such of its features and inci- deuts ss are most in harmony with his mental situation. To-day, while all of us warmly share the great enthusiasm and felicitation which per- vece this assemblage, I am sure its various suggestions and meanings assume prominence in our respective fields of mental vision, de- pendent upon their relation to our experience | and condition. Those charged with the man- ngement and direction of the educational ad- vantages of this noble institution most pluinly see, with well-earned satisfaction, proo’s of its growth and usefulness and its enhanced op- portunities for doing good. The graduate of Princeton sees first the evi- dence of & greater glory and prestige that have come to his aima mater and the added honor thence restrained upon himself, while those still within her student halls see most promi- nently the promise of an increased dignity which awaits their graduation from Princeton. But there are others here, not of the family of Princeton, who sec the signs of her triamphs on the fields of higher edfication and the part ghe has.taken during her long and glorious carcer in the elevation and betterment of a great people. Among these I take an humble place. and &s I yield to the influences of this occasion I cannot resist the train of thought which especially reminds me of the promise of National safety and the guaranty of the per- menence of our free institutions which may and ought to radiate from the universities and eolleges scattered throughout our Jand. Obyiously s government resting upon the will and universal sufirage of the people has Do anchorage except in the peopie’s intell’s gence. While the advantages of a collegiate education are by no Means necessary to good zenship, yet the college graduate, found where, cannot smother his opportunities 10 teach his fellow countrymen and influence them for good, nor hide his talents 1n: a nap- hout recreancy to & trust. In a Na- © ours & spirit of conservatism and tol- on s essential. A collegiate training, the principles unvexed by distracting and mie- leading influences and & correct apprehension o the theories upon whieh our Kepublic is established ought to conmstitute the college graduate & constant monitor, Warning against Popular rasnness and excess. ue character of onr iumstitutions and our whoare themselves within the nobie brother- hood of higner education? There are natural ilaws and economic truths which command imptici: ob dience, and which shou!d unalterably fix the bounds of whole- 3ome popular discussion and the limits of yo- litical strifo. The knowledge gained in our uni- versities and colleges wou:d be sadly deficient if its beneficiaries were unable to’recognize and point out to their fellow-citizens these truths and natural laws and to tesch the mis- chievous futility of their non-observance or attempted violation. The uctivity of our people and their restless desire 10 gatlier to themselves especial bene- fits and advantages lead to the growth of an unconfessed tendency to regard their Govern- ment &s the giver of private gifts, and to look upon the agencies ior its administration &s the distributors of official places and prefer- ment. Those who in university or coilege have had an opportunity to study the mission of our institutions, and who in the light of history have reasoned the dangers to a people of their neglect of the patriotic care they owe the National lile entrusted to their keeping, should be well fitted to constantly gamonish their fellow-citizens that the useiulness and beneflcence of tneir pian of government can only be preserved through their unselfish loing support, ard their contented w ness 1o accept in fuil return the peace, protec- tion and opportunity which it impertially be- -SLOwS, Not more surely do the rules of honesty and good faith fix the standard of individual char- acter in a community than do these same rules determine the character and standing of a nation in the world of civiiization. Neither the glitter of its power nor the tinsel of its commercia! prosperity, nor the gaudy show of its people’s wealth can conceal the cankering rust of mational dishonesty and cover the meanness of national bad Iaith. A constant siream of thoughtiul men should come from onr universities and colleges preaching na- tional honor and integrity and teaching that & belief 1 the necessity of national obedience %o the laws of God is not born of superstition. 1 do not forget the practical necessity of po- litical parties, nor do I deny their desirability. | Trecognize wholesome differences of opinion touching legitimate governmental policies | and womd by no means control or limit the | utmost freedom in their discussion. I have {only attempted to suggest the important patriotic_service which onr institutions of | higher education and their graduatesare fitted | to render 1o our people 1n the enforcement of | the immutable truths and fundamental prin- ciples which sre related to our National cou- dition, but should never be dragged into the fields of political strife nor impressed into the | service of partisan contention. When the ex- citement of party warfare presses dangerously neer our National safegnards, I would have | the intelligent conservatism of our universi- ties and colleges warn the contestants in im- | pressive tones against the perils of a breach | impossible to repai | When & popular aiscontent and passion are | stimulated by the arts of designing partisans 10 # pitch pertlously near to class hatred or sectional anger, I would have our universities and colleges sound the alarm in the name of brotherhood and fraternal dependence. When the attempt is made to delude the people into the belief that their sufferings | can change the operation of natural laws.I wouid have our universities and colleges pro- claim that those laws are inexorable and far removed from political control. When selfish interest seeks undue private benefit through governmental aid and public laces are claimed as rewards of party service, would have our universities and colleges persuade the people to reiinquish the demand for party spoils and exert them to a disinter- ested and patriotic love of their Government | for its own sake, and because in its true ad- | justment and unperveried operation it Se- cures to every citizen his just share of the safety and prosperity it holds in store for all. When a design is apparent to blind the peo- | ple’s eves to the sad plight of National dis- | honor and bad faith, I would have Princeton Uaniversity, panoplied in her patriotic tradi- tions and glorious memories and joined by all | the other universities ana colleges of our land, cry out against the infliction of this treacher- ous and fatal wound. Iswould have the infiuence of these institu- | tions on the side of rcligion ana morality. 1 would have those they send out among the | people ashamed to acknowiedge God and to | preclaim his interposition in the affairs of men, enjoining such obedience to his laws as | makes maniiest the path of National perpetu- ity and prosperity. I hesten to concede the good already accomplished by our educated | men in puri:ying and steadying political sen- | timent, but I hope I may be allowed to inti- mate my belief that their work in these direc- tions will be easier and more useful if it were less spasmodic and occasional. The disposition of our people is such that while they may be inclined to distrust those who only on a few occasions come among them from an exclusiveness savoring of as- sumed superiority they readily listen to those who exhibit a real fellowship and a iriendly and habitual interest in all that concerns the common weliare. Such a condition of in- timacy would, I believe; not only improve the general political atmosphere, but would vastly incrense the influence of our universitigs end colleges in their efforts to prevent popuiar de- Jusions, or correct them before they reach an acute or dangerous stage. 1am certain, there- fore, that & more constant and active partici- | pation in political uffairs on the part of our men of education would be of the greatest possible vaiue to the country. It is exceedingly unfortunate that polities should be regarded in any quarter as an un- clean thing, to_be avoided by these claiming | to be educated or respectable. 1t would be strange, indeed, if anything related to the administration of our Government or the wel- fare ot our Nation should be essentially de- grading. I believe it is not & superstitious sentiment that leads to the conviction that God has watched over our National life trom its beginning. Who will say that the things worthy of God’s regard and tostering care are unworthy of the touch of the Wisest and best of men 7 Iwould have those sentout by our univer- sities and colleges not only the counselors of their fellow-countrymen, but the tribunes of the people, fully appreciating every conaition that presses upon their daily life, sympaibetic in every untoward situation, quick and earnest in évery effort to advance their happiness and welfare, and prompt and sturdy in the de- fense of ail their rights. I have but imperfectly expressed the thoughts to which I have not been able to deny utterance on an occasion so full of glad significance and so pervaded by the at- mosphere of patriotic aspiration. Born of these surroundings the hope cannot be vain that the time is at hand when all our country- men will more deeply appreciate the bless- ings of American citizenship, when their dis- interested loye of their Government will'be quickened, when fanaticism and passion shall be banished from the field of politics, and when all our people, discarding every differ- ence of condition or opportunity, will "be seen under the banner of American brotherhood, merching steadily and unfalteringly on to ward the bright heights of our National des- tiny. . After the formal exercises of the se>qui- centennial were over a reception was ten- dered to President and Mrs. Cleveland at Prospect, and over a thousand of the alumni and guests of the university en- joyed the privilege of taking the Presi- dent by the hand. At 3 o’clock the President and party were escorted to the station by the Phila- delphia troops, when the train to which was attached the President’s private car left for Washington. In the evening a banquet was given to the visiting delegates, prominent alumni and the facalty of the university in the Casino building. CORBETT'S WIFE DEPARTS. Certain Conduct on the Part of Jim That Will Lead to a Divorce. W YORK, N. Y., Oct. special from Montreal, says James J. Corbett is here playing with his company. He and his wife had a row 22.—A Herald tast night at the Windsor Hotel, which will likely result in their separation. An anonymous letter was received by Mrs. Corbett, and when Corbett got to the Lhotel yesterday his wife charged bim with unfaithfulness and immediately there was a row. Din- ner was served in their parlors and plates were minor weapons. Corbett left in disgust, so he says, and the Windsor constable says he saw the champijon run. At balf-past 6 Corbett re- turned, only to find that his wile had left for New York. Editor Bok Married. PHILADELPHIA, Pa, Oct. 22.—Ed- ward W. Bok, editor and part owner of the Ladies’ Home Journal, was married to-aay 10 Miss Mary Louise Curtis, daughter of Nationai seli-interest require that a feeling of eincere brotherhood and a disposition to uiite in mutual endeavor should pervade our peo- ple. Ourscheme of government in its begin- hing was based upon this sentiment, and its interruption has never failed and can_rever inil to grievousiy menace our National health Who can better caution against passiqm and bitterness than those who know by thi gt and study their baneful consequencey jand Cyrus Curtis, chief proprietor of the publi- cation. The ceremony was quietly per- jormed au Mr. Curtis’ country seat, Jean- kinton. Mr. and Mrs. Bok left this after- noon for an extended absence. They sail on a steamer Jeaving New York next week for Mediterranean ports and will be prob- ably absent for several months, READY T0 TRUST OLD UNCLE SAM Venezuela Not Prepared to Make Concessions to England. Free and Full Arbitraticn May, However, Be Eventually Agreed Upon. COMMISSIONERS VERY BUSY. Within a Short Time They Will Report Relating to the Vexed Boundary Dispute. WASHINGTION, D. C, Oct. 22.—The Venezuelan Minister, Senor Andrade, made a call lasting about an hour on the Secretary of State to-day, but declined to divulge the nature of the interview. Itis well understood, however, that if the pro- posals which Sir Julian Pauncefote is said to be bringing from Lord Salisbury ofter an impartial arbitration of the boundary dispute or the elision of any part of Vene- zuela’s claims as a compromise substitute for Secretary Olney’s plan tor adjodicat- ing the entire controversy, the Venezuelan Government will decline to accept arbitra- tion on any such terms. The attitude of complete confidence reposed by Venezuela in the American Boundary Commission’s determination is declared to be absolutely unchanged and Venezuela has determined to await the commission’s decision, now expected early in December, unless Eng- land 1n the meantime consents to a refer- ence of the entire question to an impartial tribunal. Intimation has reached official quarters here that England may eventually con- sent to free and full arbitration, with, however, the same stipulation which was imposed upon Nicaraguain the ultimatum of which the Corinto affair was the climax, and which, after demanding smart money for injuries to Consul Hatch in the Mosqguito affair, proposed the ref- erence of other claims to a tribunal of which each of the members should be “not a citizen of any American State.” Venezuela, it is said, as an evidence of her confidence in the integrity of her claim, might be willing to consent to this unusual stipulation, and the United States, after the precedent set in the Moxquito affair, would hardly be in a po- sition to advise any other course. The Venezuelan counsel before the high commission—James J. Storrow of Boston —reached Washington yesterday and is putting the final touches to the Venezue- lan argument. The first part of Mr, Stor- row’s brief relatine to the Schomburgk line was published last summer. Secre- tary Mallett, provost of the commission, received a cablegram yesterday from Pro- fessor Burr, who was on the pomnt of sail- ing on the Teutonic for home. Professor Burr is bringing the final instaliment of evidence to be considered by the commis- sion. With the receipt of the valuable docu- ments discovered in The Hague archives by Professors Burr and De Haan, and the revised translations from originals made by the latter report, some of which are expected to throw new light on the earlier phases of the controversy, the commission will be in a position to rapidly conclude its labors and draw wp its report to the President, accompanied by its map bear- ing “'the true divisional line."” Whatever foundation there may be for the belief tbat the minds of all the Com- missioners are made up on the question, the final definite consideration cannot be reached until Professor Burr’s report is examined. Those who have transactions with the Commissioners and who are aware of the character of the evidence, which has been considered most im- portant, express the opinion that the de- cision will not agree with the extreme claims of either contestant. NEW YORK, N. Y., Oct. 22.—S8ir Julian Pauncefote, Brilish Embassador to the United States, arrived on the steamer Ger- manic to-day. Sir Julian when inter- viewed at quarantine declined to discuss international matters. SLAIN- BY AN ASSASSIN Hamlin J. Andrus Met a Hor- . rible Death at th: Hands of a Fiend. Fearful Ingenuity Displayel by the Plotter in ExploZing an Infernal Contrivance. YONKERS, N. Y., Oct. 22.—The_latest developments in the terrible tragedy of yesterday at the Arlington Chemical ‘Works prove almost beyond doubt that Hamlia J. Andrus met a horrible death at the hands of an incarnate assassin. The plot that resulted in the murder of Mr. Andrus was unquestionably deeply laid and the plotter evidently an ingenious rascal. In searching the building to-day for evi- dence this was made manifest. Near the window where the bomb was exploded was found a coil of wire. Close scrutiny sbowed that the wire had run down through a hole in the floor used for the gaspipe into the cellar. There, directly under where Mr. Andrus was found, were four small dry batteries to which the wires were attached. Both the wires and the batteries were new, and showed evidence of having been recently placed in position. A thorongh investigation of this contrivance seemed to prove beyond doubt that Mr.-Andrus was murdered deliberately. The wires ran along the cellar wall, near the ceiling, occasionally being twisted around the steampipe to keep them in piace, to the wall at the rear end of the celiar and over to the wall opposite and thence to an old- fashioned furnace. Here the ineenuity of the assassin dis- played itself. To a protruding boit on one end of the furnace was fastened one of the wires, an_end of about four feet hanging below. From the end of this wire he clumsily scraped oft about two inches of the insulation, with which he formed a loop,” leaving inside the loop about an inch of the insulation. Then he took the end of the other wire 2nd madea similar loop, joining the two together. To thesecond wire was attached a string about twenty feet long, to the center of which was fastened a piece of sheetiron weighing several pounds. Over a nail near the window this string was passed so it could be worked from the outside. When the string was held taut it drew the loov of the second wire up against the insulation of the first wire, thus making it non-conductive. ‘When the string was let go the weight brought the second wire in contact and a circuit was created. As the wires led up to the office and connected with the bomb, it was easy for the assassin to explode it at will. As Mr. Andrus could not be seen from the window where this cord was worked, it is believed that the murderer was familiar with his routine duties and was weil aware that Mr. An- drus was in the room when the bomb was set off. ' It is pretty clearly established that, whoever constructed the bomb and devised the electrical contrivance knew a great deal abont expiosivesand something about electricity. But the stringing of the wires and thie connections made clearly show tlie novice. The Coroner has taken possession of all the matter and believes it will eventualiy lead to the capture of the assassin, The latest developments dispute the theory that the bomb was in.ended for John E. Andrus, brother of the murdered man. The Pinkerton men are working on a clew which shows a motive for the taking of Hamlin J. Andrus’ life. Chief Mangin to-night confessed that the finding of the electrical device had non- plused him and that he was completely in the dark. The chief had previously tried to argue that Mr. Andrus desired to construct a bomb to be used on his prem- ises to guard against burglars. An autopsy this afternoon showed that the upper part of the head had been blown off and one arm shattered. Two large pieces of the bomb were found buried in the heart, one of the pieces being several inches in length. Small pieces of the bomb were found embedded in various parts of the body. ——-—— LOSS OF THE SHIP ROSENFELD. Captain Dunphy Arrives in Port and Tells the Story of the Disaster Off Cape Horn. NEW YORK, N. Y., Oct. 22—Captain W. H. Dunphy of the American ship Wil- lie Roserifeld, which sprang a leak off Cupe Horn and sank while trying to make the Brazilian Coast, was a passenger on the steamer Newton, from Santos, which arrived this afternoon. Captain Dugphy said he was near Cape Horn when he experienced asevere north- east gale, during which the ship sprang a leak. After weathering the gale the leak was found to be of such a serious nature as to render it hazardous to proceed, and Captain Dunphy shaped his course for-the Yalkland Islands. Heavy weather and strong head winds were experienced and it was impossible to make headway, so Captain Duanphy headed for Rio de Janeiro. When he was within 500 miles of that port a strong gale sprang up and the heavy sea made the Rosenfeld Ilabor heavily, and the leak became worse. Finally a new leak was discovered in an- other part of the ship and it was decided to run for shore, but the leak gained so rapidly that the boats were made ready, and she was abandoned. Two hours afterward she sank. The three boatsin which the crew embarked were separated during the first night ont. Captain Dunphy, with the lifeboat and twelve men headed for the nearest coast, distanced about 400 milés, and landed eight days later at Invituba, Brazil. The first mate’s boat with seven men also landed a few days later, but the second mate’s boat with seven men had not been heard from at the time the cap- tain sailed by the Newton from Santos. The fosenfeld was a large wooden ship of 2353 n~t tons. . She was built in 1885 at Bath, Me,, and was owned principally by Arthur Sewall, the candidate for the Vice- Presidency. Captain Dunpfly also owned a share in the vessel, as did also "his brother. The boat was not insured. The Rosenfeld sailed from New York for San Francisco April 28 with a great cargo valued at $100,000. She foundered on August 13. ———— SANTA CRUZ DOGS WIN. Good Coursing Contests in the Meeting at Great B-nd. GREAT BEND, Kaxs., Oct. 22.—The second day’s coursing meet was not largely attended, owing to the drizzling rain, which xept up all day. The Great Bend cup, open to dogs of all ages, was taken u; in the first round, and the first semi-final being run with the following results: Barrister of Denver beat Prince Karl of Law- rence. Wiliiam McKinley of Great Bend beat Vene- tian Red of Oaks, N. D. Dakota of Santa Cruz beat Lady Blanche. Oak Beatrice of Denver beat Valetta of Denver, Winning Style of Denver beat Crow Dog of Denver. Sylvia of Santa Cruz, Cal., beat Briiliant of Denver. Colonel Breckenridge of Great Bend beat Lady Glen of Winfield, Kans, W. J. Bryan'of Great Bend beat Lord Scott- cash of Lawrence, Kans. Diana of Santa Cruz, Cal, beat Bridesmaid of Denver. Lady Mistenton of Denver beat Mary E. Leuse of Great Bend. Royal Buck of Santa Cruz, Cal., beat Hugh C of Denver. Biackstone of Denver beat Fascination of Great Bend. in the second round William McKinley beat Barrister. Beatrice beat Dakota. Winning Style beat Sylvia, Colonel Breckenridge beat Willlam J. Bryan. Diana beat Lady Mistenton, 3 i Royal Buck beet Blackstone. The Produce stake will be taken up to- morrow and probably finished; also the second round semi-finals in the Great Bend cup. —_— ON SANTA ANa’S TRACK. Fine Weathor, Track and Hor: and Good Time. SANTA ANA, Can, Oct. 22. — The weather was fine and the track and horses fast to-day, and consequently good time was made on the Santa Ana track at the second day's race meet of the Orange County Fair Company. The feature of the day’s programe was Macimo’s victory 1 the quarter of a mile and repeat in a field of six starter’s and Frances B’s ex- cellent performance in the 2:24 class trot. In the quarter ot a mile and repeat Fors- ter’'s Dick jumped the fence while under the whip and turned a complete somer- sault, but fortunately the rider was not injured. Summaries: First race, running, quarter of a mile and repeat, for Orange County horses. Mueimo .. 1\!‘vmxe Stocking... Fast 1 2 3 Second race, running, three-quarters of a miie dash, Selkirk wion, Sania Paula second, McKiniey o - Time, y class, mixed, Orange County Sunk in the River. VICKSBURG, Miss, Oct. 22.—A- tele- gram from Natchez reports the sinking of the steamer T. P. Leathers two miles above that place to-day. No further par- ticulars have been received. ——— Nina Buildings Burned. NEW YORK, N. Y., Oct. 22.—A dispatch from Springtield, Ky., says: Nine build- ings have jbeen burned and the whole zofm is threatened by fire. There are no waterworks he P — Nearly Two Millions of European Gold. NEW YORK, N. Y., Oct. 22—The steamer Lahn, which arrived from Eu- rope last night, brought $1,801,000 in gold. PLEATS UL *OF THE THEFTS The Unfortunate Mrs. Castle Makes Confession to Dr. Savage. But She Canmot Explain Wby . £he Committed t.e Very Strange Acts. IMPORTANT MEDICAL EVIDENCE: Testimony of the Expert Physiclan May Do Much Toward Clearing the Accused. LONDON, Exe., Oct. 22.—The Castle case, which has already been prolific of sensations, produced another one to-day, when it was admitted that Mrs. Castle had made a full confession that she had taken tue things found in her trunks, but claimed not to be responsible. This confession was made during a long examination to which she was subjected by Dr. George Henry Savage, one of the leading British experts on mental dis- eases. Altbough he secured this confession from her, Dr. Savage’s examination was on the whole favorable to the prisoner. He was with her for four hours and in- vestigated her mental condition with the utmost thoroughness. As aresult he is prepared to go on the witness-stand and swear that Mrs. Castle was not responsible for her desds. So high is the reputation of Dr. Savage that his testimony will have the greatest weight with the jury, and since they have iearned his opinion the friends of the Castles are feeling much more confident than they have felt during the last few days. It was during this examination that Mrs. Castle admitted thatshe had taken the difterent articles that she was accusea of stealing, but said that she could not tell why she had done so; that she had felt an overpowering desire that she could not re- sist, She broke down while making this admission and seemed greatly affected. Lewis Meill, a watch manufacturer of Hatton Garden, one of the sureties on the bonds for Mr.and Mrs. Castle, is authority for this statement, which' he made to a correspondent of the United Press this morning. J. R. Roosevelt, first secretary of the United States embassy, informed a repre- szntative of the United Associated Presses to-day that he had an interview with the Castles yesterday. He said that Mr. Cas- tle might possibly make a written state- meat on behalf of himself and wife to- day. Rsosevelt said that the American embassy would not interfere in the casz, and was merely watching its progress. Roosevelt received the appended letter to-day: Dear Sir: These lines, expressive of my gratitude, should have been in your posses- sion long ere this, but during the past two wecks my mental strain has been such as to completely upbalanca me, thus incspacitating me from %l‘vlng expression to my feelings in writing, The most difficult task of my life is to frame woras with which I can evenin the smallest degree express my feelings ot heart- felt gratitude for the disinterested kindness which has been showered upon me by the hon- orable gentlemen of the United States em- bassy and by a mmmfiu unlimited number of friends in’Londonand in America,who have flocked to my assistance, and to whom I owe a debt of gratitude which cannot be liquidated in the course of a lifetime. The more I think of the loving care with which I have been watched over and protect- ed during these days of misforture the less can I comprehend how it is possible that a man comparatively unknown and thousands of miles away from his birthplace and home can awaken such an avalanche of sympathy and secure the disinterested support and friendship of such a large numbér of promi- nent men of both great uations as has been my marvelous good fortune. Ihave nowords that can sufficiently thank you, gentlemen of the Unitel States embassy, and each and every one of my kind friends for their truly wonder- "l:l delvollon to me and mine during thisdread ordeal. My only claim to thiskind protection is that I have never committed a dishonorable action in my past life or in the present instance, or with ‘the help of the Almighty will I ever do aught different in the future. Kindly re- quesiing you, my dear Mr. Roosevelt, to un- dertake for me the task of seeing thatevery one of my sympathetic friends shall know of my heartielt appreciation of every kindness expressed for me and every service rendered for me, snd begeing you will convey & full share of my devotion and heartfelt thanks to the United States embassy in London and all of the United States officials, as well as the California State officials who have 50 nobly come forward in defense of my honor, believe me, I remain yours most respectfully, ‘WALTER M. CASTLE. Clerkenwell sessions, to which Mr. and Mrs. Castle were committed for trial at their hearing last Tuesday, will begin November 2, and their 2ase will be brought up within a fortnight thereafter. 8ir Edward Clarke, Queen’s Counselor and member of Parlian.ent, the foremost criminal lawyer in England, has been re- tained to conduct the defense. NOT 10 BE PULLED DOWN, Tom Watson Openly Hurls Defiance at the Democrats. * GADSDEN, Ara., Oct. 22.—- Tom Watson spoke here to-day to about 1000 people. He was driven around during the day by Mayor Mitchell and tendered the keys of the city. He spoke for more than two hours in the open air. He defended his po- sition 1n refusing to come down in favor of Sewall. He said that the Democrats were responsible for the situation in Ala- bama, and in_Georgia overtures had been made by the Populists and they had been turned down with scorn and contempt. He was not opposed to fusion where it would result in securing defeat of Mc. Kinley electors. e Therefore, if the Democrats were in earnest for Bryan and silver they should give and take with the Populists, who were willing to meet them more than half way. If Bryan was defeated the fault would lie with Democratic leaders. They know they could not succeed without the votes of 2,000,000 - Popu- lists and they should have been willing to divide electors. If the Democrats thought they could pull him down they were badly mistaken. He would carry his party to glorious victory or honorable defeat. No man should say that he owned Tom Watson. No man could dictate to bim; no man could control his opinior. He was in the fight to stay. Mr. Watson left on the 1:30 train for Nashville. gt Missionary Vessel Wrecked. SYDNEY, N.S8. W,, Oct. 22.—The mis- sionary vessel Day Spring has ‘been wrecked off the isiand of New Caledonia. There were seventeen persons on boeard her, eight of whom were saved. The fate of the others is unknown, but it is feared they have perished. Treasury Gold Reserve. WASHINGTON, D. 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