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Pages 1310 221 DHHES KOHOXPHORON S X & The VOLUME XC—NO. 65, SAN FRANCISCO, SUNDAY, AUGUST 4, 1901—TH1IRTY-TWO PAGES. PRICE FIVE CENTS. 4 NAVY DEPARTMENT WILL NOT REQUEST SPANISH OFFICERS TO TESTIFY BEFORE THE ADMIRAL SCHLEY COURT OF INQUIRY All Members of the Naval Servicé Who Took an Active Part in the Destruction of the Spanish Fleet in the Memorable Battle Off %, eSessa, Jos00s sosts,, Santiago Will Be Summoned to the United States as Witnesses 3 the names which he proposed to Admiral Schley. Private advices from Washington announce that ex-Senator John M. Thurs- ton of Nebraska has proffered his ser- vices as special attorney to Schley. The relationship between Thurston and Man- derson is not sufficiently cordial to war- rant the supposition, however, that the silver-tongued ex-Senator from Nehmsku‘ was included in General Manderson's rec- ommendations. No Time for the Defensa. The correspondence between General Manderson and Admiral Schley took place U, 1406 G STREET N. W SHINGTON, Aug. Secretary Hackett will e on Monday the name of | officer who will be designated , the Schley court of expected that the be made to-day. The v the difficulty of getting to accept the duty. Rear was relieved because cett is mow in corre- ther officer. He de nes to make public his name in advance The choice Belknap and Kautz. declar=d that Rear Admi , will not serve as a mem- positively Spanish Officers Not Wanted. ce Advocate General Lemly ted his preliminary - investigation, ipped with a great deal of mate- je will return early in Sep- officers whose pres- ing the investl- ence is essential to compl gation There is authority for the statement that unless the court so recommends the Navy Department will not request Span- to come to the United h afdavits | 3 AMONG THOSE LIKELY TO BE TWO PROMINENT OFFICERS OF THE NAVY WHO ARE MENTIONED KIMBERLY ON THE SCHLEY COURT.OF INQUIRY. — SELECTED TO SUCCEED ADMIRAL [ has | regarding their knowledge of the move- ments of the flying squadron. Manderson Cannot Act. OMAHA, Aug. 3—Rear ‘Admiral Schley ! has requested General Charles F. Man- | derson of this city to act as chief counsel | in the approaching court of inquiry, and | the former Senator has been obliged to deny his. old friend the favor. General Mandersof has made certain recommend- ations, however, as to whom he judges most worthy to undertake the admiral’s vindication, and the latter has expressed his thanks for the service. The general prefers not to'make public \ ‘ | i | while the former was spending his vaca- | tion at Dome Lake, Idaho. General Manderson at first hoped to be ‘1h\9 to undertake the service, but upon his return to Omaha this morning he ‘fnund matters of such importance await- ing him that he was obliged to send a de- clination. He felt that his duties as gen: eral counsel of the Burlington raad would leave him too little time to undertake Ad- miral Schley’s defense. The service, General Manderson re- marks, should command the entire time of the best legal talent obtainable, the mass of detafl being enormous. ....; oo oo s oo oo ° IRISHMEN IN AMERICA ARE ORGANIZING TO STRIKE GREAT BRITAIN A BODY BLOW —_— Plans Being Formed Among the Secret Societies in New York and Elsewhere to Use Force at an Opportune Time. NEW YORK, Aug. 3—FPlans to strike a formidable blow at the British Govern- ment by means of physical force are sald to be on foot among Jrish secret socleties in this city and elsewhere. In what direction the blow is to be struck and at what time is known only to & few of the leaders in this country and in England, but it is said that when positive action is taken it will be in such 2 forcible manner and at such a vulner- e point that success will be altogether kely, In the meantime those who are interested in the movement are observing the grestest secrecy on the subject. The movement, it is said, commenced at the time Maud Gonne, the Irish Joan of Arec, whose home s in hated Albfon, and Major McBride, who fought with the Boers sgainst England in South Africa, | visited the United States a few months pgo. They recelved an ovation every- where from Irishmen, and particularly | Special Dispatch to The Call. in the West, where the Irish sympathiz- ers are more easily stirred against Eng- land than in the East. Both Miss Gonne and Major McBride preached the use of force In no uncertain jterms and stirred Irish feeling to a high piteh. Members of the Clan Na Gael were foremost in in- dorsing the urgings of the young Irish woman and the Boer major that physical force should be emploved in attacking the British Government. It 1s now reported that a fund is being raised in this country for the purpose of carrying out the plans of the party and that while many thouands of dollars have been raised, much more is needed before they can put it into operation. Leaders in the movement are much afraid of sples and every precaution Is taken to guard against them. The avowed intention of the Clan Na Gael soclety some time ago to abandon Parliamentary agitation caused an open rupture among the Irish socleties of New York, the hody known as the United Irish League tak- ing no pains to conceal its antagonism to the Clan Na Gael and some of its speakers denounced the physical force men in vigorous language. Before Miss Gonne's visit various Irish socleties were united under the name of the Irish Societies of New York and vieinity, but the Clan Na Gael men were in the majority, and when the sentiments of the physical force men began to be manifested the other societies withdrew their delegates. To Educate Samoans. WASHINGTON, Aug. 3.—The Navy De- partment is about to establish a primary school for children on the-Samoan island of Tutuila. The naval commander, Cap- tain Tilley, has made an urgent recom- mendation to this effect. | can WARSHIP 0 HAGTEN S0UTHWARD Gunboat Machias ‘Will Be Sent to Venezuela and Colombia. American Interests Are to Be Protected During the Revolutions. —_— | At Washington It Is Believed That the Eouth American Countries Will Not Fight One An- other. e K Epecial Dispatch to The Call. CALL BUREATU, 146 G STREET, N. W., WASHINGTON, Aug. 3.—Arrange- ments have been made by the State De- | partment to send a warship to Colon as soon as the situation required its pres- ence. Acting fecretary Hackett has not yet selected the ship, but probably the gun- | boat Machias, which has just been com- missioned, will be ordered to Venezuelan and Colombian waters to protect Ameri- interests ir case the revolution in either country rhould menace them. The Consul at Colon, Mr. Malmros, who cabled Acting Secretary Adee yesterday that therc was danger of interruption of transit across the isthmus of Panama., is apparently desirous that a warship should be within easy call. Adee has given in- structions to the American representa- tives at Colombia to act energetically to prevent any interruption of transisthmian | connection. The Colombian Government | will be urged to preserve free transit. No official information has been received regarding the alleged breach in the rela- | tions of Colombia and Venezuela. If such | a breach has occurred it is not believed it will lead to war, as both countries are engaged in suppressing revolutions. DIRECTORS FORCED OUT OF THE PHILLIPS COMPANY Rumors in Circulation That Several Employes Are Heavily Indebted to the Concern. CHICAGO, Aug. 3.—The stockholders and directots of the George H. Phlliips Company are being-forced—out—of office and out of “any financial interest In the concern. Besides Abel D. Osman, formerly secretary of the company, Joseph I. Bau- man, who was taken into the firm on its reorganization June 14, after the con- clusion of the May corn deal, is no longer connected with it. Bauman had a big line of May corn and traded in all the grain pits after that deal was over. News of the retirement of the two men revived rumors that several of the employes and stockholders of the company were in- debted to it in the sum of $125,000. Officials of the company would neither affirm tor deny the stories regarding the $125,000, nor would they discuss the retirement of Os- man and Bauman, although it was ad- mitted the men were forced out. Phillips was seen to-night and con- firmed the impression that the retiring stockholders had sacrificed their interests by Eetting on the wrong side of the mar- ket. “‘Osman had $10,000 of stock, while Bau- man had $25,000 worth,” said Phillips. “Both speculated and lost the amount of stock and something more. They covered their stock into the. treasury to square their accounts, being unwilling or un- able to put in cash. The company will be doing business again, there is no ques- tion about it, probably under the same name. It probably will take a week: to straighten out the books. No other stock- holders are indebted to the company. President Collins, Hill and myself are the heaviest creditors.” TAKES AN AGED HUSBAND AND ALSO HIS WEALTH Children of the Decrepit Groom. Will Seek to Have Marriage Annulled. OMAHA, Nebr., Aug. 3.—John Kudzior, a feeble old man, has outwitted his sons and daughters and married the girl of his | choice. His bride is just 16, while Kud- zior bears the burden of 76 years. With her marriage certificate Miss Julla Viros- key was made the mistress of $50,000 worth of property, Kudzior's children are mians and objected strenuously to the match. When a similar attempt was made two vears ago Mrs. Julia Socha, a daughter, interfered and succeeded In having a guardian appointed for her father. The old man has bided his time, how- ever, and a few weeks ago managed to secure his guardian's discharge. He re- newed, his attentions to the young girl in secret and finally secured her consent’to the marriage. Kudzior did not take his ckildren into his confidence and the pub- lished marriage license is their first noti- fication. Mrs. Socha has made a furious attack upon the County Judge and will seek to have the marriage annulled, the property deeds, she says, being too evi- dent a consideration. thrifty Bohe- STEAMER ACIS WRECKED WEST OF CAPE RACE * §T. JOHN, N. F., Aug. 3.—The steamer Acis, Captain Tate, from Galveston for Hamburg, with a cargo of cotton znd grain, has been wrecked nine miles west of Cape Race. She is'in a dangerous po- gition and has been abandgned by her crew. The crew had great trouble in reaching shore, owing to the heavy seas which swept the vessel, but there were no fatalities. The steamer: Grand Lake sailed from here at.midnight to salvage 4 the cargo and to bring back the crew. STEEL MAGNATES REFUSE TO YIELD A POINT IN THE DISPUTE WITH DISSATISFIED WORKERS AND THE GREAT STRUGGLE WILL BE RENEWED Failing to Secure Peace Terms-in Their Conference With Morgan and Schwab the Leaders of the Amalgamated Association AUR vy PoRGALY EW YORK, Aug. 3.—Another ef- fort to perfect a permanent truce between the great army of steel workers and the giant cor- poration which employs them has failed, and to-night the conflicting | sides are as widely divided as ever. The leaders on either side met here again this morning, and after a day of fruitless con- | ference and discussion parted In a spirit | that shows no tinge of conciliation. | Neither side would surrender a position or concede a point in the dispute in which | they are involved, and present indications point to a renewal, with vigor, of the| strugg.e. The first conference of the day | was between President Shaffer and twelve | of his associates on the executive board | of the Amalgamated Association and a group of officlals of the United States Steel Corporation, headed by J. P. Mor- gan and President Schwab. At the end of an hour the conference parted, having failed to reach an agreement. The second | conference was participated in only by | the officials of the Amalgamated Associa- tion. It was a secret session lasting over two hours, at the close of which the fol- lowing statement was given to the ‘press: . Trust Now Offers Less. | ‘“We, the members of the executive board of the Amalgamated Association of Iron, Steel and Tin Workers, considering it, incumbent*fivon us to enlighten the public through the press with reference to the relations between our association and the United States Steel Corporation, present the following statement: “The officials of the United States Steel | Corporation instead of resuming negotia- tions where they were suspended at the conferences held on July 11, 12 and 13 have withdrawn the propositions made at that time and are now offering much less than they agreed to sign for then. Following | is the proposition which the United States | Steel Corporation gave us as its ultima- tum. It will be observed that the pre- amble states simply that the United | States Steel Corporation officials will ad- | vise settlement by the undersigned com panies: « preamble. Conditions under which we are willing to advise a sel'mcn! of the labor difficulties: “*Tin Plate Company—Company should proceed under the contract sigmed with the Amalgamated Association of July 1, | 1901. “ ‘American Steel Hoop Company—Com- pany should sign the scale for all the mills owned by the American Steel Hoop Company that were signed last year. “ ‘American Sheet Steel Company—Com- pany should s'gn the scale for all the miils of this company that were signed for last | vear except the Old Meadow mill and the Saltsburg miils.’ " Proposition of Strikers. The strikers’ proposition: “We desire to preface our proposition by directing attention to the fact that it is a modification of that which was of- fered originally. At the last conference, as at those preceding it, we required the signature of the scales for all the mills owned and operated by the United States Steel C orporat{un while in the proposition given below we ask that the scale be signed for none but those mills which are organized and where the men ceasing to work have signified their desire to be con- nected with the Amalgamated Associa- | tion. “This modification has been made be- cause the trust officials declared that we | wished to force men into the organization against their will and desire. We there- fore asked that the scale be signed for only those men who desired it. Now comes the proposition of the Amalga- | mated Association: “*We, the members of the executive board of the Amalgamated Assoclation, hereby present the following proposition as a reply to that reccived from the- TUnited States Steel Corporation: *“ ‘Sheet mills—All mills signed for last year, with the exception of the Scottdale | Mingo (twelve-inch and nine-inch) 13 < LEADERS OF THE BILLION DOLLAR TRUST AND CHIEF OF THE STRIKERS. and Saltsburg, and with the addition of McKeesport and Wellsville. “ ‘Hoop mills—All mills now known to be organized, viz., Youngstown, Girard, Greenville, Pomeroy, Warren, Lindsay, McCutcheon, Clarke (bar mill), Monessen, and hoop mills of the Cleveland Rolling Mill Company. ““ ‘Tin mills—All mills except Monessen. “ ‘Note—All other matters of detail to be left for settlement by conference.” “We furthermore wish to state that our purpose in coming to New York was not because we doubted our president, T. J. Shaffer, and our secretary, John Wil- liams, who have our confidence and in- Idnrsi’m(‘nt. but in the hope of obtaining a settlement of the strike.” Strike Leaders Meet Magnates. The meeting between the representa- tives of the strikers and the officials of the steel corporation was arranged by telegraph last night and sprang from a mutual desire for peace. President Shaf- fer and his brother officers of the Amal- gamated Association left Pittsburg last night, and reached New York at 8 o’clock this morning. They parted at the ferry to meet again at 10:30 o'clock at the offices of the United States Steel Corporation, the hour and place appointed for the con- ference. President Schwab of the steel company received the representatives of labor and conducted them to the consult- ing room of the steel directors. J. P. Morgan came to-the conference accom- panled by Robert Bacon, one of his local partners, and C. F. Dawkins, head of the English house of Morgan & Co. D. G. Reld of the American Tinplate Company and other officials of ‘he companies fed- erated in the general 'steel corporation also joined the conference and it was some time after the hour appointed that the conference was formally opened. Schwab spoke first for the employers and was followed by Morgan. They de- clined to make any modification of the terms offered by them one week ago, when Shaffer and the other men of the Amalgamated Assoclation insisted that more liberal terms be offered to them. There was a general discussion as to the whele proposition involved, and each mill, the unionization of which has been dis- puted, was considered in detail. When each side had fully exvpressed itself the steel officials withdrew from the room in order to let the labor representatives con- fer privately. The latter decided to re- ject the offer of the steel corporation, and when Schwab returned to the room so in- formed him. Morgan and his two part- ners withdrew almost at once and a lit- tle later the Amalgamated men took their leave also. The latter went at once to the Will Cause the Strike to Be Continued With More Vigor Stevens House, and after a hasty lunch went into executive session. Before they withdrew, however, Secretary Willlams made this statement: Settlement Will Not Be Reached. “If is highly improbable that a settle- ment Wwill be reached. We are not going to accede to the proposition of Morgan. ‘We will stick to the bitter end to the men who went out with us.” It was 2 o'clock when their meeting be- gan and 4:15 o'clock when President Shaf- fer came down into the lobby and an- nounced that they had concluded their work here and would leave at once for their homes. President Shaffer declined to say a word in addition to the formal statement which was given out by Williams, and his com- paniors were equally reticent. Shaffer asked that the statement be printed in full, saying that the strikers wished the public to understand their position. Not an intimation of the future policy of the Amalgamated Association in waging the great industrial battle which it faces could be drawn from any member of the party. Shaffer seemed grave and serious despite the vindication which his associ- ates gave him in their official statement, while the other Amalgamated men seemed in very high spirits. Shaffer paid the bill for the party at the hotel and left, saying that he intended to take the first train to Pittsburg. Steel Trust Men Are Silent. Wken the Amalgamated men left him President Schwab went at once'to the of- fice of J. P. Morgan and had a talk with Bacon. He went home early, in the afternoon, as did all the" other men who represented the ecorporation in the final debate of the issues which di- vide them and their men. It was evident that they expected nothing to come from the second meeting of the Amalgamated representatives, then in progress. No statement in behalf of the steel corpora- tion was made and none of its represent- atives would talk for publication. It is believed here that there will be im- mediate action from both sides, the ex- pectation being that the steel corporation will attempt the o-eration of some of its mills independent of the union and that the Amalgamated Association will ecall upon those in sympathy with them to strike. If there are no further efforts at conciliation and the strike is extended it may develop into the largest conflict of the kind in the history of the country, Figures at this time as to the number of men and properties that would be in- volved are pronounced unreliable by con- servative men who know the trade, be- cause many of the claims of strength put forward on either side are disputed and can be tested only in actual conflict. Just before leaving for Pittsburg to- night Elias Jenkins of the Amalgamated Assoclation said: “All negotiations with the United States Steel Corporation are closed so far as our association is concerned. We came here this morning with plenary powers and hopeful that the present conference would mark the close of the struggle. which has meant loss both to employes and employ- ers. “We return now to our various head- quarters to renew the struggle. Now the matter will be fought to a final issue un- less ‘we are sent for by the officials of the corperation.” TS T NO QUARTER WILL BE GIVEN. Steel Trust and Employes Will Fight to a Finish. PITTSBUPR, Aug. 3—"It will be a fight to a finish. No quarter will be given. We are prepared to spend all the money and time necessary to wipe out the Amal- gamated Association in all of our mills.” This was the message that came over the wires from New York to local officials of the Upited States Steel Corporation this afternoon. Officials were waiting long after the usual Saturday afternoon clos- ing time to get word from the conference in New York between the executive board Continued on Page Fourteem,

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