The San Francisco Call. Newspaper, February 24, 1897, Page 1

SAN FRANCISCO, W EDNESDAY MORNING, FEBRUARY 24, 1897. PRICE FIVE CENTS Denounces the Statements in Hearst’s “New"” Papers "as Falsehoods. DOES NOT FAVOR WAR WITH SPAIN. Believes the United States Should Not Intervene in Behalf of Cuba. 4 BUT OPPOSES THE SEIZING OF ARMS FOR PATRIOTS. The Next S:zcretary of State Protests Against a Bold Method of “Freak- ing and Faking.” WASHINGTON, D. C., Feb. 23.—Sena- tor Sherman, when seen by THE CALL cor- respondent to-night, begged to be excused from turther expressing his views on mat- of internationat policy. (ou can readily understand why I am luctant to talk of these matters further than I have,” said he. “It would be 1n exceedingly bad taste.”’ In the course of a casual conversation, wever, Senator Sherman expressed his because of the purported interview printed in the New York Jour- d San Francisco aminer yester- Senator Sherman was morning. He denounced it as a lie. e I would makeno such state- and it is sheer idiocy to print such atements as emanating from me.” A statement of Mr. 8 the Cuban W ment, erman’s views on ir printed by the New York He is in favor of non- intervention the United States in the Cuban war. Heopjoses the use of United rvessels toaid 8 Cuban rebe rld is correct. by 2in in suppresss on or to prevent ship. to Cuba as merchandis osed to the annexation of Cuba. man suthorizes the publica- tion of bis views as above given. 1Y LEAGUE WITH SPAIN, General Johnson Makes Serious | Charges Against the Ad- ministration. | | It Is Claimed That the Machinery of | the Government ,Is Used to Crush Cuba. ST. LOUIS. Mo., Feb. 23.—Among the tinguished men invited to participate the mass-meeting of the Cuban sympa- thizers, which was held Saturday night last in Music Hall, was General Braaley T. Johnson, the ex-Confederate, of Rich- mond. A letter from the general dated February 18 was received to-day by John F. Cahill, secretary of the Cuban relief committee. Jobnson wasin Havana when Generai Fitzhugh Lee first arrived there, and gave the latter much valuable assist- ance in scanning the situation. = After ex- pressing regret at his inability to be pres- sent he writes: hn Randolph’s sneer about the combina- between the Puritan and the blackleg, Qu Adams and’ Henry Clay, would be changed into a horselaugh at this new firm of ihe President and the inquisition—the succes- sor of George Washington in an alliance with fhe grand inquisitor. Explain this mystery; ke it known to all men that the money of in permeates the most secret recesses of the a.ion. More, Assistant Sccretary of easury, is the regularly retained counsel 1 Government at the city of the counsel of the Spanish hington hes justbeen assigned ~General of the United States s District Attorney, nore, iu prosecut- ed in that city for atrality Jaws. therefore, not m T. Marbu ng Roloff and Lit the violaifon of the n The Spanish Government, culy directs the operations of the revenue cutters of the United States to assist Spain ‘end prevent the Cubans from getting am- munition from the United States, but it actually directs the operations of grand juries and of courts. I do not believe that such a hing ever occurred in an English-speaking court before such juries were invented—that foreign soverelgn would appear by counsel in & prosecution of & private ciiizen by his own ernment and assist that Government in executing its own laws when &t any moment sr might break out between the two coun- There must be some reason for tnis close ague and alliance, but who can tell what it The Cubans are doing exactly what our Qid from 1775 t0 1781. They will just as our ancestors did, notwithstand- the efforts of the President of the United s in puiting them cown. Neither Presi- or revenue cutters, nor special counsel n back the tide of time or prevent Cuba coming free. Yours truly, BRADLEY T. JOHNSON. | Secretary Cabill, who was in Cuba ughout the ten vears’ war, says he 1 answer the question in General John- son’s letter, *“What is the resson ?” “The Mora claim of $3,000,000,” said Mr. Cahill, “was paid by the Spanish Govern- ment to a syndicate of lawyers in New from 1in those papers as favoring a war | pain. | Texas is as follows: { duced in the House to-day the following | been denied tie necessities of life, and some of | ing an injury to ail; therefore, to the end that | oned by them in the island of Cuba. | warships to make | said demand is not granted within twenty- | need ve, other por terests in Cuba would be protected during the term of the present administration, This information comes to me from par- ties who are perfectly reliable and have access to the highest political circles at the National capital.’” - WOULD BONRARD HAVANA. Gibson’s Kinging Resolution Relating to Outrazes in Cuba. WASHINGTON, D. C., Feb. 23 —Repre- sentative Gibson (R.) of Tennessee intro- resolution : WHEREAS, Many American citizens have been illegally and without sufficient cause arrested and imprisoned-in the island of Cuba by the Cuban aythorities; and whereas, some of these Americ4ns thus wrongfully arrested and imprisoned have been thrust into dark and foul dungeons, and some of them have them have been maltreated without trial and some have been inhumanly done to death; and whereas, in & majority of cases the Ameri- cans thus unlawiuily arrested and bar- barously dealt with have been denied the trial guaranteed them by the treaties be- tween the United States and Spein and have been treated in a manner uaworthy of civi ized natious or a peopie prof-ssing to be Chris- tians; and, whereas, it is well known that many Americans have been maltreated and some of them butchered, not because of any fault of theirs but to enable Spanish officinls to vent their haired of the United States end to exhibit their animosity toward Americans in general; and, whereas, these wicked, illegal and barbarous deeds of the Spanish officials | in Cuba, sustained as they bave been by | the lawful authorities of Spain, are an | international insult and injury to the | whole people &nd Government of the United States; and whereas, the turther submission of the Government of the United States 1o these atrocities and outrages upon our citizens 1n Cuba wiil degrade our Government in the estimation of the lovers of liberty and justice | the world over, and pe st the same time & grievous wrong and humiliation to every ¢iti- zen of the United States, an injury to one be- justice be done, the rights of American citi- zenship asserted and vindicated, the honor of our country sustained and the laws of human- ity and civilization enforced, ed, That the President be and is hereby authorized and directed to demand of the Spanish authorities in Cuba, the immediate restoration to liberty of every American citi- zen, native born or naturalized, now impris- Resolved, Further, thatin support of that de- mand, the President be, and is hereby author- ized and directed to accompany it by the pres- ence of a sufficient number of United States the demand good, and if four hours, that the city of Havana, and if of Cuba, be bombarded until said demand is fully complied with and | all of the said American citizens delivered to | the commander of our warships. The resoiution was referred to the Com- | mittee on Foreign Relations. i CONCERNING KUIZ MUills Asks for All tha Correspondemce on the Subject. WASHINGTON, D. C., Feb. 23.—The full text of the resolution introduced in the Senate to-day by Senator Mills of S DEATH. Eesolved, That the President be requested to send 10 tne Senate, if in_his opinion it is not incompatibie with the public interest, a state- ment of such facis as mey be'in the possession of the State Department. concerning the arrest, imprisonment and death of Dr, Ricardo Ruiz, in the jail at Guanabacoa, on the island of Cuba, and the correspondence between our Governmentand Spain, and the correspond- ence between the State Department and Consul-General Lee on the same subject. b= GREAT ALARM IN HAVANA. Authorities Try to Preent Domonstra- tions dgainst Uncle Sam. NEW YORK, N. Y., Feb. 24.—A dis- patch to the Sun from Havana says: Havana is alarmed. The Spaniards are wildly excited against Consul-General Lee and the Americans. The report was circulated to-day that American warships were coming to Havana by request of Consul-General Lee and the indignation of the volunteers was so intense over the report that, fearing demonstrations against the United States, the Marquis of Abumada privately called to his office the colonels of the battalions of volunteers in this city and assured them that the report was ab- solutely false and that General Lee, in in- vestigating the death of Dr. Ruiz, only obeyed instructions from the State De- partment in Washington, given in a friendly, peaceful spirit. The Marquis expressed his full confi- dence in the American Government, stat- ing that in his opinion no reason exists for believing that the policy of the next administration in the United States will differ from that of the present. He also denied that there was any con- firmation of the capture of insurgents of the town of Bayaomo, and thers had therefore been indignant patriotism aroused among loyal Spaniards by the re- vort. Whether the effect of Marquis Ahumada’s speeches, and in general of ali the Spanish authorities here to prevent a terriole conflict, will prove successful can- not be foretold. The fact is that the Spanish volunteers and merchants openly say that if any American warships enter the hay of Havana, ihey will attack the American Corsulale and by their own acts and words declare war upon the United States. Printed cards addressed to “Loyal Spaniards” are circulated, in which ap- peals are made to their patriotism to revive “‘the manly spirit”’ of the volunteers during the Jast war, which means an invi- tation to repeat the anarchical scenes of 1869, 1871 and 1875, in which a large num- ber of murders were committed in this city. If no appeal for warships has been made the fact remains, none the less, that they are needed, and that the Ameri. can Government could not send its naval vessels anywhere to protect the lives and interests of its citizens with better reason. Under the circumstances tne releass of Juan Sanguilly is almost impossible, as the Spaniards would think that his relea: 1ad been required by the American Goy- ernment and an uprising would imme- aiately follow with great danger to the lives of many innocent persons. At a late hour to-night it was stated that Consui-General Lee had received from the State Department the answer that the Spanish Government has given an offi- cial request,' made througzh Minister Taylor at Madrid thut an inquest be held in the case of the death of Dr. Ruiz and also that inquiry be made in the cascs of all Ameri. can citizens imprisoned in Cuba to satisfy the American government. A well-informed person here s that General Lee sen® his resignation to Wash- i 8 o a l < i ¢ 9 h\ T N.B. - SATURDAY, FEB, 20 YVAS THE LAST DAY FOR THE INTRODUCT i (3 OF BILLS, PLEASE CALL AGA[N In ABOUT TWO YEARS, Monday General Lee denied that be had resignied. The Marquis of Ahumads has made every effori to satlsfy the demands of tile demonstration agains: him. bana was summoned yesteraay to the pal- ace to confer with the Marquis of Ahu- mada. It is impossible to learn exactly what the Marquis said to him, but it is supposed that he spoke about the Ameri- can prisoners in the fortress and the noed of taking special measures to protect them in case of a sudden revolt of the volun- teers in the city. A strong article, inciting the Spaniards against the Americans, is in type, all ready to appear in El Puebla, but the Governor summoned the editor of that paper to his office and advised him not to print anything that wouid further arouse public feeling at this time. The Cubans here are in a state of terror over the attitude of the Spaniards and their threats to take vengeance upon all Cubans they can lay their hands on, if the capture of Bayamo by the Insurgents irom the field are to the effect that ho fighting is going on in the country. | General Lee, and also to prevent any hos- The Governor of the fortress of La Ca- | is confirmed. At the same time all reports | FOREIGN WABSHIPS BLOCKADE THE COAST Powers Seem Determined to Prevent Greece From Secur- ing Crete. Cuoning Turks Try to Drzw Fire From Iosurgents to Cause a Second Bombardment. | ATHENS, Greeck, Feb. 23.—A dispatch to the Asty from Canes says that the for- | ading the coast of Crete. The British torpedo-boats are especially active, rap- idly steaming along the coast and keeping a sharp lookout to prevent the landing of troops, provisions or munitions of war. Many vessels have be:n stopped by the blockading fleets and not allowed to pro- | ceed untii they satisfactorily proved that they were engaged in legitimate business. eign warships are now rigorously block- | So strict is the blockade that the carrying of letiers to the Pirsus from the forces of Colonei Vassos, the commander of the Greek army of occupation, is prohibited. The entire country isin a state of intense anxiety and unrest over the situation and there is the widest speculation as to what the final outcome will be. The peopleare deeply ncensed sgainst the powers for tude is caasing some apprebension in court and Government circles. King George to-day issued a proclamation that | is intended to cool the popular passions ! and thus avert what might prove a | national crisis. He enjoins the country to | be calm and dignified and to confide in the | | Government, which, he says, is doing everything possible to uphold the honor | of Greece and maintain the rights of the | Hellenic peovle. | CANEA, CreTe, Feb. 23.—Great excite- ment was caused here last night by smart rifle firing to the westward of the town. It was soon learned that the firing was tak- ing place between the Turkish outposts and Christian insurgents and the report spread that the outposts had been driven back and the insurgents were aporoaching the town. Crowds of residents went to the | ramparts of the city and anxiously watehed the outcome of the tighting., The their intervention in Crete and their atti- | T firing ceased in a short time without either side having gained any material ad- vantage, or, so far as knc™n, causing any casualties. A Turkish warship in Suda Bay and the soldiers in the arsenal there to-day fired repeatedly at the village which was shelled on Sunday by the foreign fleets. There was absolutely no reason for this attack, {except that the Turks were desirous of provoking an occasion for further inter- vention on the part of the European powers. A white flag was flying over the position ocenpied by the insurgents, but this did not prevent the firing. The i surgents, understanding probably the motive of the Turks, did not reply fo the fire. The leaders of the insurgents who were shelled Sunday have made through the Greek commodore a formal protestagainst the action of the foreign admirals. They declare in their protest that, acting in | obedience to the powers, they refrained from actual hostilities against the Mos- lems as long as it was possible, but tne | Turks having shelled their position for two days, they were finally compelled to reply to the fire. The protesters ask whether the powers are determined to allow the Turks to destroy tie Christiaus | in Crete like they did the Armenians in Anatolia. LONDON, Exc., Feb. 23.—The Paris cor- respondent of the Chronicle telegraphs that the Austrian War Office is making every necessary preparation for the mo- bilization of their forces. The work pro- ceeds day and night. Emperor Francis Joseph spends hours every day with his military advisers. The correspondentadds that the sailing of five Austrian warships yesterday from Pola for Canea is regarded merely asw precaution, but that war is not thought to be improbable. A statement of the Paris Gaulois that the powers bad summoned Greece toevac- uate Grete within twenty-four hours is ae- nied. L B CANVARO GAGE THE SIGNAL. English Statssmen Asking Questions About the Bombardment. LONDON, Exg., Feb. 23.—In the House of Commons to-day Right Hon. George N. Curzon. parliamentary secretary to the Foreign Office, said in reply to an inquiry upon tha subject that the signal for the bombardment of the insurgents’ position at Canea was given by Admiral Canvaro of the Italian navy as commander of the united fleets by reason of seniority. Right Hon. A. J. Balfoar, First Lord of the Treasury, replying to the request made yesterday by Sir William Harcourt that the instructions given to the British admiral at Canea be laid before the House, said that he was compelied to de- cline to comply with the demand as it woald be impossible to do so. . KUS814’S IRON HAND, Strongest Method of Co-reion to Keep Bulgaria Quie'. NEW YORK, N. Y., Feb. 23.—A special cable dispatch to the Herald from St. Petersburg says: The Government still holds for tha utmost firmness being ap- plted to the Cretan business, because it sees clearly the endless complications | otherwise in view during the coming | months, and if Crete is to be given to the ; Greeks nothing can hold the Bulgarians | back, for it was only by the strongest | coercion Russia could keep Bulgaria | quiet. England’s and Italy’s conduct in seem- ing to cast doubt upon the accord of the powers, when it Is here considered that a most periect understanding is necessary | to assure the peace of Europe. has made a very disagreeable impression and once more given rise to bitter expression about England’s perfidiousness and so forth. As to the report published that Russia was preparing for war, it is the sheerest non- sense. The action of the American Senators in adopting at such a critical moment a resolution sympathizing with Greece is looked upon as very mischievous and un- called for. It received much severe criti- cism here. Death of m French Diplomat. PARIS, Fraxce, Feb. 23.—Count Ed- nardo Lefebre de Paine, a French diplo- mat, formerly Embassador to the Vati- can, died to-day in this city. Grever ington, but withdrew it upon pressure York chmposed of friends and relatives of | from Secretary Olney. President © veland and parties directly connected Wit the administration. return for this a surances were given to | sustained by the administration. The assurance was given him that his In | attitude 1n the case of Dr. Ruiz would be After the Spanish Guvernment that Spain’s in- | he received a dtspatch from Washington Map of Canea, Crete, and Surrounding' Country, Showing Portion Eroves: - (i, i, WO, ", RAIDSREL) ) N & § ~, ‘i B % “, LS Aom 7, Wiz, Wk alena “In " Z I i s 7 KT willy, L, “ne® L0, 2 W, S, ,SQ 2,8 = N, = o E ey i i of Territory Occupied by the Insurgents. Who Were Shelled by the Warships of the Powers. TROUBLE IN STORE FOR SILER Fitzsimmons Finding Fault With the Queensherry Rules. WANTS NO HITTING IN CLINCHES. Insists That Each Man Be Made to Break Away With- out Striking. DAN STUART SUFFERING FROM PNEUMONIA. Has Been Very L1, but Is Now Declared Out of Danger—Corbett’s Improved Form. 23, CARSON, Ngv., Feb. 23.—The path of the management of the approaching worid’s championship battle is not sirewn and springy with roses after alil. True, there is no evidence of a possible hitch ia the new law or a clash with the authorities, but there areinternal troubles —and serious troubles they are at that. First and foremost among these is the iact that the tall and sunny-headed Cornish- man, who for years has professed hunger fora chance to cut nimkle Jim Corbett into ribbons, has grown sulky. He does not want to play in any backyard appar- ently. While I do not believe that Bob is troubled with anything like premoni- tions of a chilly sensation in the neighbor- hood of his pedal extremities, sti!l he has begun to quibble over trifles in sucha manner that somebody is apt to cast as- persions in his direction ere long. His complaint is that the Marquis of Queens- berry rules, as interpreted by Referee Guorge Siler, are not to his liking. The particular subdivision which permits either pugilist to thump away with a free nand while in a clinch and to dash in after a breakaway is the stumbling block. When the big match was made both Corbett and Fitz decided to indulge in no hitting in the clinohes or breaks, but alter both had thought it over they concludea that what would be sauce for the goose would be sauce for the gander, so to speak, and the agreement between them was altered to the extent that $he time- honored Queensberry rules should be al- lowed to stand without amendment, thus permitting the clinch hitting. This un- derstanding pleasea Siler immensely, for e immediately saw whero he was going to be relieved of a great deal of labor and responsibility and where the danger of foul claiming was to be in a great measure avoided. Siler was by no means exclusive in his announcement that both men showed a manly spirit by agreeing to play the en- tire gamut in their mill. The old-time referee exvlained to me shortly after his arrival Liere that he never knew of two fighters to stana by a pledge not to hit in the breakaways. They invariably forgot all about the agreement in the excitement of the bout and unintentionally fouled. This always lelt the referee in a ticklish | position, for in reality he should give tne decision against the man who first broke the agreement. | But'to revert to the present case: Siler was just congratulating himself on the easy time he was going to have in the ring with the big fighters when he ran against the Fitzsimmons snag. For some reason or other Bob does not now want the clause which permits hitting in the clinches to stand. Up till to-day every- body has been under the impression that he heartily approved of this privilege, for to those who are familiar with the Cor- nishman’s ring tactics and with his abil- ity to get in such wonderful execution at close quarters it seemed plain that the rule would operate far more to his adyans tage than to Corbett’s. Siler did not know that trouble was in store for him until to-day, and the new was quite a shock to him. A strenuous effort has been made by all who have knowledge of this new stumbling block to keep the matter quiet in the hope that the difficulty will be adjusted before it can reach any serious state. It appears that Siler provided both Cor- bett and Fitzsimmons last night with copies of the unadulterated Marquis of Queensberry rules. .He explained to them that in his opinion the public would be better satisfied and the fighters them- selve if there were no amendments or spe- cial provisions of a radical nature incor- porated in the list of regulations. The battle was to be for the championship of the world and be decided strict'y accord- ing to rules, so that neither of the men or their backers could say after the contest that any unfairness had been indulged in or any special privilege allowed. Corbett read the runles over carefully and said he could see nothing in them to which he could find objection. They Pure Blood is what everyoue should have at this season. 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