The San Francisco Call. Newspaper, April 18, 1897, Page 4

GREEDY BRITONS CAUSE DISGUST Protest Againstthe Wild Speculation in the Jubilee. Forelgn Complications That Are Now Attracting Re- newed Attention. There Appears to Be a Good Pros. pect for a War With the Transvall Republic, [Copyrighted 1837, by the New York Sun.] ., April 17.—Popular dis- over the sordid specula- tion into wiich the Queen’s jubilee cele- bration has degenerated is now well nigh universal. The matter has hecome a scandal which is nothing less than a na- tional shame and disgrace. Labouchere makes a comparison of his own country- n with the people of Parison a some- similar occasion which ought to ing Londoners to their senses. He sayst “Some months ago the Emperor visited Pans. For several weeks before he came Parisians worked night and day to deco- rate the streets through which he was to pass and to prepare a magnificent recep- tion for the vuest whom they wished to honor. Ingenious minds devised decora- tions and men of taste combinea to se- cure artistic effect and unity of design. The result of these labors was eminently successful. Two months from now we are to celebrate in London a remarkable event in the history of Britain, an event which will be memorable 5o long as the history of our race is to nd the whole ener- gies and whole wuities of Londoners are directed to selling seats.” This is liter true and the rebuke might justly be made more emphatic. Nothing is now heard in connection with the coming jubilee except schemes of one sort or other for making money. Every- body ex the speculators themselves fervently hopes there will be a big col- lapse in the jubilee before “'the great day” arrives and that the greedy plungers will be badly bitten. There is every indication that Balisbury, Chamberlain and the Government will persist in the mad policy of fomenting trouble with the Tranevaal Republic. The most significant point in the situation is in the fact tnat the rate of Lloyd for in- surance against war between Britain and the Transvaal the next six months has risen to 15 per cent, and many consider the managers foolhardy to accept risks on these terms. Sir Alfred Milner hastened his departure to the Cape a fortnight, sail- ing to-day, to take over the governorship of South Africa to enforce Lord Rosse- mead’s departure. The oniy really hope- ful sign in the situation is the fact that Sir Alfred wiil soon be in command at Cape Town. He is & genuinely strong, honest man and above suspicion, not gin any way identified with the con- racy againet the Boers or any other dis- aple scheme for the extension of the British Empire. After nearly twelve months of deniats, equivocations, admissions and repudia- tions beiween diplomats in London and Paris, whereof only the {faintest reports reached the outside world, it is now placed beyond doubt that there is a French expedition snugly estab- lished in the Upper Nile acitly chal- lenging Egypt's right the territory which Egypt’s virtual suzerain, England, had 1n set terms declared indisputably Egyptian. Nine or ten months ago an ac- count was cabled the Sun of the mysterious movements of this expedition and the suspicion that its real meaning was to induce the British Government to under- take operations against the Dervishes, It was 100 early to publicly admit an ad- vance to Dongola was actually directed sgainst French intrigues, and the govern- ment, therefore, had to assign vari- ous reasons, not one of which was logical or convincing, for the apparently mean- ingless policy exasparated opponents and puzzled friends. If the forward move- ment in that part of Africa was necessary 1o British interests a year ago, 1t is im- perative now that the French Govern- ment has blindly admitted a French force under Lieutenant Liotard, an officer of the regular French army, who will certainly oc- cupy & portion of Bahrelghazel, if not a shore of the Nile itself. Salisbury’s policy will compel England now to go as far as Khartoum, possibly farther, to the boundary of Uganda, which Iatter country the people seem to forget is now British and which in fuliness of time may play an important part in the Anglo- French struggle for supremacy of the Dark Continent. B8ir Charles Dilke re- yards the French movements in the Upper Nile of vast importance. He would like the eituation cleared up and to that end witl question the Government in the Commons 1mmediately after the Easter recess. The latest phase of this Anglo-French competition for Africa has developed on the west coast, where England is showing a disposition to Interfere with Liberia. This curious black republic, founded by emancipated slavesfrom the United States Republic, is heavily in debt and England has benevolently undertaken to lend it money, which the French rightly fear is a preliminary siep to a close alliance or even suzerainty. White, Charge d’ Affaires, had a long in- terview with Banderson, Acting Foreign Becretary, to-day in reference to the pres- ervation of seals. The report of Professor Darcy Thompson and associates, who studied the question in behalf of Great Britain and Canada, will be published in a few days. - FOR TH: MUKDEL OF STICKNEY. Joseph E. Eelly Overtaken Near the Canadian Line. SOMERSWORTH, N. H., April 17.— Joseph E. Kelly was arrested to-day at Quebec Junction, on this side of the Cana- aian line, for the murder of Joseph A. Stickney, cashier of the Great Falls Na. tional Bank. Kelly had been out of funds for some time and shortly after the murder was dis- covered yesterday it was learned that he hod left” town o-tensibly to go fishing. Officers pursued the express train on a chartered engine, capturing him in the nick of time. — The Trans-. issouri Case, NEW YORK, N. Y., April 17.—Joseph F. Dillon, counsel for the Union Pacific, Missouri Paoific and St. Joseph and Grand Isiand companies, filed in the Supreme Court to-day a petition for a rehearing in the Trans-Missouri case. THE SAN FRANCISCO CALL, SUNDAY, APRIL .18, 1897. Wi the medium lendths, in in correct form. Again Monday at : : | = 9,11, 18 with satin sleeve lininds, very swell Sarments, $8.50. 2902920299929299929029922222299222290290222222299992999. Suits, of those fine Engdlish Top Coats, of those very sw ell Sarments that equal any other store’s $15 doods. NEW TO-DAY. Comparisons have made this sale what it is--- the most overwhelming and successful sale ever held in California. We’re so proud, of it that We can’t find words to convey our thanks. We were treated to a monster surprise; of course we expected a big crowd ; we always have a big crowd on Saturday, but we were surprised, com- pletely taken at surprise; to find the crowds that Sathered in the big store Saturday---simply another proof of the appreciation of a leditimate house which conducts its business on legitimate lines, without any of the airy artifices and subterfuges of fakeism. It was scarcely noon Saturday before the aisle- ways of our Men’s Suit crowded. Room were choked and It was scarcely noon before we called upon our reserve force and assistance from owr other depart- ments to serve the thronds and masses that at- tended the final day of Our Great Sale at . 50--- A RETURN COMPLIMENT. Such an unusuwal compliment tendered to a mercantile house deserves some recognition from us, and this morning our > forces will be at work detting ready to give yow six days more of this wonderful sale of high-class Fabrics, of high-class yow another six days of ’em as a return compliment at Q rmnmnmmmmmmmnmm The Suits represent the embodiment of fash- ion, refinement and gdood taste; the colorings are harmonious with the season; both light, dark and medium shades. THE TOP COATS. Those swell Spring Overcoats, the short ones, rich tan Covert Cloths, | 3 é ;% 1 The fabrics consist lardely of those Athlone Scotches, which are so fashionable these days, in Havana browns, drayish colorings, dreenish efjects. The real swell stuff. The real things. Then there’s those high-class English Chevi- ots in blues and blacks, what correct dressers like so much. These are the class of Garments that brought the thronds to the Big Store yesterday. Six more days of ’em at $8.50. Hearny Stre“et. TWO ENTIRE BUILDINGS 8 FLOORS. A HOUSE BUILT TO ITS PRESENT MAGNITUDE THROUGH ITS HAVING AT ALL TIMES KEPT FAITH WITH THE BUYING PUBLIC. fi \ We willgive The Cutaway can be found in this collection ; also the Single-Breasted Sack without the top breast pocket, which is the correct thing. Ask any swell tailor and he will tell yow that's ri The Double-Breasted, Sack, also without the t. top breast pocket ; it lets the Sarment hang smoother, it looks richer. Sood taste. These garments are in line with There’s a richness about’em that's absent in the clothes of most stores. Another six days of ’em at $8. S50. ‘= —SEE DISPLAY IN CORNER WINDOW—=: ©00000000000000000000000000000000000 000000 000000 0000000000000 OF INTEREST TQ THE COAST. Senator Perkins Arronges for the Sending of a Company of Infantry to the Yukon Valley. WABHINGTON, D. C., April 17.—Sen- ator Perkins has had conferences with the Becretaries of War, Treasury and Interior concerning the Yukon Valley (Alaska) troubles. He saw Secretery Alger to-day. It has been agreed by the secretaries to send a company of infantry there com- ma:d-d by a colonel, who shall be given extraordinary powers; that there shall be appointed a United States Commissionar at Circle City. The Becretary of the In- terior will appoint & surveyor to survey the mining claims, and the Secretary of tue Treasury with detail an officer of the Internal Revenue Service. Senator Perkins says the news will be gladly received by the Americans in that Tegion, as these provisions will do much to protect American interests there. Eli Dennison of Oakland left 1o-day for New York, whence he will travel on toward home. He is convinced of the nopelessness of his candidacy for Super- intendent of the Mint. Judee C. Sepulveda of Los Angeles, who has been in Mexico as secretary of the le- gation, will return to Los Angeles and resume the practice of law, as he has been superceded by McCreery of Michigan. The following California Postmasters were appointed to-dav: Fall Kiver Mills, Shasta County, . Moors, vice T. H. Newman, removed; Monticeilo, Napa County, 'W. R. McKenzie, vice C. H. Manning, removed; La Honda, San Ma- teo County, L. M. Sears, vice W. Raney, removed. Pensions have been granted as follows: | California: Original—John Cruft, Oak- land; Jacob A. Hefebower, The Palm; Charles M. Cook, San Francisco, Addi- tional, special—Jobn W. Dugger, Colfax. Restoration and increase—Samusl Coffin, Oakdaie. Increase, special—Joseph H. Wyman, Ozkland. Reissue and increase—. James A. Goodman, Selma. Original widows, ete.—Anna F. Cgin, Sierra City. Reissue special, special—Elizabeth L. Lar- rabee, San Francisco. Oregon: Origini Jesse W. Rigby, Hood River; John §. Gilkeson, Roseburg. Washington: Original—Levi B. Ge chell, Siellacoom; Andrew J. Ulark, Ta- coma; Andrew J. Morton, Spokane. e = Tnose Senate Committees. WASHINGTON, D. C., April 17.—The deadlock over committee appointments in the Senate was broken to-day by the agreement between the Repubtican-Demo- crat steering committee for filling the va- cancies. Under the plan agreed on the Finance Committee is to_remain as now constructed, with six Republicans, six Democrats and Senator Jones of Nevada holding the balanze of power. peaie Yo Al The Arbitration Treaty. WASHINGTON, D. C., April 17.— Chaitman Davis of the Foreign Relations Committee to-day had an interview with the President concerning the vote on the arbitration treaty on )Monday. Later Davis said: “This instrument has been bhanging fire long enough. I feel con- fident the requisite number of votes can cured on Monday to ratily the v TARIFF RATES T00 HiGH. They Will Be Materially Reduced on Almost Every Schedule and the Bill Passed by July 1. WASHINGTON, D. C., April 17.—Itis quite probable that the Dingley tanff bill, now in course of revision by the Finance Committee, will be reported to the Senate April 26. The business of the Senate is now so arranged that the decks can be clesred for the consideration of the bill almost immediateiy afier it is reported. Duriug the past week a determined con- certed effort was made by the friends of high rates on all important schedules to force their views upon the committee, but there is no good reason to suppose they will succeed. The sub-committee took hold of the work of revising the bill, with the result that the rates were found too high on almost all schedules, and it can be stated on authority that the bill will provide for a material reduction in rates on almost every schedule. Senators of all parties agree that the bill will not pass the Senate much before July 1. RALEIGH, N. C., April 16.—Senator Marcus A. Hanna, in an interview to-day, said that he thought the Dingley bill will be passed by the middle of June. ST 4 CIVIL SEKVICE PROTEST. Commissioners Call on President Me- Kinley and Object to Kemorals. WASHINGTON, D. C., April 17.—The Civil Service Commissioners called in a body on the President this afternoon. They entered a protest against the action of different Cabinet officers in removing men who were presumed to be protected by the civil service law. They protested particularly against the removal of ex- Chief Clerk Rennick of the State Depart- ment. They saia the removel of persons {n the classified service is a violation of aw. Axman Bristow bas been maintaining the record of the former axman, Steven- son. A great slaughtering of the inno- cent has taken place within the last three days, 334 iourth-class Postmasters being removed. General Bristow has been work- ing over 100 Postmasters commissioned daily, in counection with work laid out for ex-Secretary John Foster and Assisy- ant Secretary Hami g Metals Exported From Mexico. CITY OF MEXICO, MEXIco, April 17.— The Government has just published in the Diario an official statement showing the exports from Mexico for the first half of the fiscal year 1896-97. The exports of precious m-tals were $31,787,926 as against $31,556,414 for the same period of 1895.96. There is a notsble increase in the exporta- tion in gold and a marked falling off in silver. Gold ores show a rise from $53,343 to $129.662, while gold bullion advansed from $2,541,719 to $2,820,09. The export of gold in_ull other forms also showed & decided gain. e Japan is filled from end to end with all the apparatus of the latest civilization, down to the eiectric car and the interna tional exhibiti