The San Francisco Call. Newspaper, May 2, 1902, Page 1

VOLUME XCI-NO. sessRreaqry - 153. AN. FRANCISCO, FRIDAY, MAY 2’ 1902. PRICE FIVE CENTS. NOTABLE WOMEN GATHER AMID SOUTHERN FLOWERS FOR FEDERATION SESSION Club Begin Work. | 0OS ANGELES, May 1.—Califor- | nia flowers in the meost lavish profusion, handsomely gowned women with bright faces that cuggested the very salt of America’s intellect, brilliant £peeches and ¥ applause—these were £ at distinguished the first open session of the federation convention which was held this arternoon at Simp- A hew Robertson, head of the mittee, had superintended of the thousands of red in the auditorium. In organ callas s of callas were fas the seats. Papyrus ge were used in abund- b display of flowe of admiration from guests. Over the organ wWere ngths of vellow. satin ribben, c of the Golden State, and yellow d here and there by means were words riand opened the age welcomed the women on the State of California er followed w dress of wel an ably de- me on bebalf of The Mayor said in part: GREETING TO DELEGATES. heroic men of history have nerally through irage and less often ual accomplishments. mes have won compara- the limit et about them ety. But with toward ideal the broader educa- of woman and opportunity for her alities which she with man. onditic £ humanity come grez hat the future reader thrilled with admiration heroic acts of courag: equally for ‘the marvelous 1t is with at 1 stand ering .of is the women e given us a race f gentle women b able ambition of woman 1o secure a rs where she can be making mankind State president of ion, greeted the re name of the California club I bid you welcome. We have forward for two years with pleas- ant anticipations to your coming, and now that you are here, happiness is ours. We are glad that you have accomplished that weary journey across the plains and @eserts and over mountains and' have come to the land of promise and plenty, hine and summer—our California. ALL DOORS ARE OPEN. e doors of our homes stand open and ou enter you may be surprised to gree awaiting you, mot alone California, but from your own home 1, and even from countries For this State stands a of sun of peoples ‘from all places, comers to the Mecea are sure to r iends to welcome them. country apart, set off centers by chains of a State of vast propor- reat problems of jts own to a i= a older intensely interested in those of the world at large, The we are somewhat isolated, our horizon is broad. The vast .ocean stretches before us and the peoples from the islands of the sea: ~nd us bes come to with their complex d their strange gods. Our e is a highway from east to east and is therefore controlled by unusual condi- tions. Gladly. then, we welcome you who bring to us the best sentiments and the most advanced thought upon the social questions of the day. . e interests of this convention will naturally center around the reports of the committees, where we shall learn the best methods for the betterment of the surroundings of the poor who are too busy civ tions of| h an invocation, and Governor | Mayor | ords on the tablets of fame, | that and a quarter has civ- o nt and made ‘freedom’ a w od throughout the world. | T « n is a m ment to the and the countries | 5 | | 4 1 | | MRS EUGENE | 1 PETTIGREW | Los Angeles’ - MayorGives Ureeting. | ———— en- | PROMINENT WOMEN OF ERATION 1IN SESSION 1L.OS ANGELES. %3 = in the struggle for existence to help them- selves, for the improvement of industrial | cenditions, for the encouragement of good | above all for better | homemaking and a more intelligent care | and development of children. -In short, | the best methods of raising the standard | of living, both for ourselves and for oth- ers, to make us more worthy of this beau- tiful world in which God has placed us | e government and | to grow. “With-each passing year new conditions will naturally confront us. - Much has | been accomplished but more remains to be done. We never shali have finished, | neither shall we be discouraged. Skiil comes with practice, and strength from | training, and cach succeeding year of the | federation will see both skill and strength devéloped until we shall have attained to the thoroughness, simplicity and unity | that will enable us to brush aside ever: thing that stands in our way or impedes our efforts for the betterment of human- ity Mre. J. E. Cowles gpoke for the local biennfal board, and then followed the re- sponse by the chairman and president of the federation, Mrs. Rebecca Douglass Lowe, who =aid in part: “There is an old proverb which seems espectally fitting upon this occasion—a hearty welcome makes a royal feast. Then, my friends, the feast we are here to celebrate indeed will be royal. The men and women of Los Angeles have la- bored for months in our behalf; they have prepared carefully for our coming, and they have given the finishing touch to their work this morning, and that the beautiful kindness with which they have welcomed us d{o their city, their homes and their hearts. For months we, the women of the General Federation, have traveled in jmagination to this enchanted spot, and we have dwelt upon the success which has attended every biennial In the past, and we have come to Los Angeles pre- MRS W E. ZUNIY TABER PHoTOs | %] MRS W.T LEWIS Color Dispute May Cause Trouble. | pared to recelve and to give more than has ever been chronicled at any previous | mceting. We have come with that cour- | age and enthusiasm that assures the ac- | complishment of all things, and the free- dom which your welcome gives makes | | possible the realization of our highest | | hopes and at the same time gives to us the assurance that we shall realize our | happlest anticipations while enjo: ving the pleasures you have planned for us. THE SEARCH FOR TRUTH. “But let us not forget that a great re- 1 \ | New Court=Martial to | the town of Igharras, Iloilo province, isl- sponsibility is placed upon the women of this convention. The feast has been pre- pares you have been made weles me, but the ultmate success depends upon you and me; yes, every indlvideal' woman before me has to do with the serving of this feast. Every word spoken here will have | its effect for good or evil upon the work | to which we staid pledged before the world. We have saild to the world ‘that we have come together here to affirm able | sentiment for the betterment of the hu- | | man era. We ourselves have cotne to be | strengthencd. in every good purpose, Letd | us, then_ be on the alert to hear dvery | | word that may be spoken of truth and (o | lose no opportunity to republish it andi pass it on to others. Ahove all things, Jet us remember that we are here to ‘un- | tune nobod but to draw all men after the truth.” The opening day wa two secret events wh! veloped into sensations had they reached the convention.. One which got as far as the board of directors had to do with the “turning down” of a declegate from a se. cret society. ' The other, which concerned the possible unseating of Mrs. Roberts tof Salt Lake City, wife of the former Con- gressman from Utah, in the event that she shoufd try to appear as a delegate, was squélched in its natlve State, Tie first affafr, which affects a na- tlosal « organization of 8000 members, came up before the board of directors the morning at its secret session. Mrs, €. H. McMahon of Salt Lake City, Tt seems, had been appointed delegate from the P. E. O. Chapter in that city, which had applied for admission to the General Federation, and she had received her cre. dentials. But at the last minute Mrs, Denizon. as member of the membership committee, discovered that secret socle. ties were not admissible, and so notified the delegate. distinguished by | might have de- To-day before the board she acknowl- edged her error, and Mrs. McMahon, in- stead of pushing her claims ge the col- ored woman did at Milwaukeé under the same circumstances even though a West- ern member of the hoard demanded ghe be admitted, she withdrew amicably on two conditions. One was that the mem- bership committee shoulder the mistake and she be seated In the convention, not- withstanding a vote was denied her. THEMES FOR DEBATE. The Roberts matter has been simmer- ing ever since the wife of the alleged polygamous leader said she, as president of the Authors’ Club in Salt Lake City, would be a delegate to the convention by yirtue of her office. Mrs. Roberts changed her mind before the underlying current of protest came to the surface and staved at home. It is understood, however, that a prominent N astern Continued on Page Five. ] | of the witnesses, soldiers and natives can ORDERS FURTHER TRIALS President Determines to Prosecute Glenn. All Officers Guilty of Cruelty Must Answer. Try Offenders in Philippines. Special Dispateh to The Call. CALL BUREAU, M0f G STREET, N.| W., WASHINGTON, May 1.—By direction | of he Prestdent, Bmother court-martial | wak ordered to-da¥ to meet in Samar to try officers guilty of practicing atrocities upon the natives of the Philipping Tslands. This order is specifically for the trial of Major Edwin F. @lenn. Tifth Infantry, and such other persons as may be brought | | before it. The other persons will be ali] those who as a vesult of the investigation | which Maior General Chaffee is now en- gaged in making may be charged with be- | ing guilty of cruelty toward Filipinos. This is the text of the order cabled to | Major General Chaffee: | “WAR DEPARTMEN WASHING- INGTON. April 80, 192 By direction of the President, a general court-martial is appointed to meet at Catbalogan, Samar, Philippine Isiands, on Monday. May 12, 1902, for the tfial of ‘Major Edwin T.| Glenn, Fifth. Infantry, and such other | persons as may be brought before it. “Detall for the eourt—Frigadier General Frederick D. Grant, United States arm Colonel Almond B. Wells, First Cavalr; Colonel Alfred C. Marikiey. Thirteenth In- fantry: Colonel Henry Infantry; Hennissee, Eleventh Cavalry; Lieutenant Colonel P. Henry Ray, Seventh Infantr. Major William L. Pitcher, Eighth Tn- fantry; Major John . Dent, Twent fourth Infantry: Major Frank de L. ¢ rington. First Infantry; Major Wil W. Witherspoon. Thirtieth Tnfautr; jor Bernard A. Byrne, Thirteenth Infan- try; Major Robert N. Getty, First Tufan- tr Captain Abraham P. Buffington, First Infantry; Majof Harvey C. Car- baugh, judge advocatd of the court. | 39 ¢ 207, Secretary of War.” “WATER CURE.” Major Glenn fsione of the officers charged -with ordering that the - water cure be administered to the presidente of 0: and of Panay. out, Ttw The order was carried s conducted by Licutenant Ar- thur L. Conger. Eightcenth Infantry, as- | sisted by Captain and Assistant Sur- geon Palmer Lyon. The orders for the trial of Lieutenant Conger and Captain | Lyon have not been issued because the | department s waiting for additional evi- dence which is promised by the Senate Philippines Committee. General Chaffee has not cabled to the department' the | results of the investigation which he is making in accordance with the instruc- tions recently sent him by direction of | President Roosevelt, but any officer who | may be fo implicated in the atroci- ties alleged to have been perpetrated will | be ordered before tl. court-martial of which General Grant is president. | The most significant feature of the or- ganization of the court by order of the | Prestdent is that it shows that Roosevelt | proposes to hold to hig policy of review- | ing every court-martial case. Tt is in-| sisted that this shows no lack of confi- | dence in Major General Chaffee, but as Majar General Chaffee is the responsible | head of affairs in the islands it would not be proper to permit proceedings to begin and end with him. The President | at first intended that Major Glenn should | be tried at San Francisco, but as most | be easily assembled in Samar it was deemed advisable to direct the court to meet at Cathalozan. MACARTHUR AGAIN HEARD. Major General MacArthur to-day con- tinued his testimony before the Senate Committee on the Philippines, Answer- ing a question by Senator Culberson, the general stated that Aguinaldo and the\1 Tilipino people were justified in conclud- ing that the actions of the United States army were sympathctic. The Filipinos, he said, were in a resentful and vindictive opposition to Spain and any active force on their part against Spain naturally helped the United States and vice versa; but, he said, there was a distinct purpose through the intercourse between the Americans and the Filipinos to repudiate the idea of direct co-operation, whieh in a way committed the United States to a polley. General Merritt, he said, was un- der the strictest orders not to commit the Government, but Aguinaldo was anx. jous to make an artificial record which would oblige General Merritt to do some- thing he did not want to do, “The Filipino,” sald General MacArthur, “has quite 'a comprehensive knowledge of Latin diplomacy. Aguinaldo was land- ed at Manila aboard an American war- ship because he was a useful individual, who could be employed in a manner that would contribute to American success." Tie described the assistance rendered by the Tilipinos to the United States army when it first landed at Manila and sald that on account of their diverting the fire of the Spaniards the resistance to the' United States forces was somewhat lessened. DIDN'T SEEK INDEPENDENCE. General MacArthur spoke of the capture of papers from high Filipino offictals; in which the information was contained that it President MeKinley should be re-elected the insurgents would surrender to thel United States. His proclamation, issued . Ward, Fifteenth | Lieutenant. Colonel Argalus C. | | CONSECRATION JUBILEE OF A NOTED BISHOP 3 SpaldingDuly Honored for Service. EORTA, T, May 1.—The sil- ver jubilee “of the.consecra- tion of Right Rev. Jofhn Lan- caster Spalding, -Bishop ' of the dlocese of Peorla, was celebrated at St. -‘Mary's: Ca- thedral this morning. Following a parads from Spalding Institute to the cathedral of all the local and visitin® clergy ana the Cathalic socleties of the city Bishop Spalding celebrated solemn ' pontifical high mass and an elaborate musical pro- gramme was rendered by a choir of 100 voices. The jubilee sermon was Cardinal Gibbons at 11 o'clock. Commencing at 12:3) a banquet was served to the dignitaries at the Episco- pa), residence. Toasts were responded to b,l"m’dlnal Gibbons, Archbishop Keane of Dubuque, Towa, Dean Keating of Ot- *towa, TIL, Dean Mack of Rock Island, TIl., and Archbishop Riordan of San Fran- cisco, the latter speaking to “Our Coun- try.” At the close of his response Dean Mack presented Bishop Spalding with a purse containing $7000 from the clergy of the diocese and with another purse contai ing $1200 from Spalding Counell, Knights of Columbus of Peoria, for the establish- ment of a free scholarship in Spalding Institute for boys, to be controlled by the Bishop. preached -by fect of mitigating the atrocities of the Filipinos, which had become.so common, and of convincing thousands that their loyalty to the United Stat~s would be protected. General MacArthur expressed the opin- jon that the rebellion against Spain did not have independence for its object. “The Filipinos simply wanted the same rights that Spaniards bad at home,” said the general, “but the insurrection against the United States became a demand for independence, so far as the leaders could give it form.” NOT FITTED TO RULE. Before leaving Manila, General MacAr- thur said, he had a conversation with Aguinaldo, who told him that he had been misinformed as to the character of the American people and the purposes of the American Government. Aguinaldo also had told him il would be impossible at this stage of their evolution for his own' peo- ple to establish a stable, independent gov- ernment. This statement was voluntary, he sald, and caused him to revise his views about Aguinaldo, and after he got to know him he attached considerable weight to what he said. Responding to a question by Senator Rawlins he said Agulnaldo was at the time of the con- versation a “‘qualified prisoner,” but that no coercion or duress was resorted to to exact the statement. Senator Rawlins appealed to the chair for a decision as to the competency of this testimony, claiming that it was ex-parte and from hearsay, and that Aguinaldo should be brought here to testify, but he shortly afterward, giving a correct inter- pretation of the laws of war, had the ef- was overruled. The ccmmitee In secret session at this e : \ i ; | 'PARDONS ' AMERICAN OFFICERS ¢ Italy’s King Extends Ciemency to Men | of Chicago. | |Imprisoned 1ars Pay | for Their Recent | NOTED BIVINE, THE SILVER J ILEE OF WHOSE CONSE- CRATION WAS CELEBRATED. “+ e Riordan One of Prelates Present. L = = o -5 Bishop Spalding responded and was followed by Rev. Francis G. O'Reilley, rector of St. Mary’'s Cathedral. The sermon at ‘this evening’s exercises was delivered by Archbishop Ireland. More than 400 Catholic clergymen from all parts of the United States were in attendance. The decorations of the ca- thedral were lavish and were the gift of Mrs. John Cudahy of Chicago, who di- rected the committee to spare no ex- pense. . L e i e e e e S R AR point considered the question whether steps should be taken to.secure the at- tendance of Major Gardener in advance of the arrival of that officer’s regiment. It was’stated that the regiment would not leave- the ‘Philippines until about June 1, and members of the committee were ap- prehensive that before/ the major could rcach Washington if he accompanied his regiment, Congress would adjourn. The committee decided not to issue a perempt- ory summons for his attendance at the earliest date, as desired, but to ask the Secretary of War to have Major Gardener come on in advance of his regiment i not inconsistent with the good of the service. Tt is believed by members of the committee that Major Gardener will leave Manila on the next transport. AGUINALDO THE TOPIC. Aguinaldo was the special subject of dis- cussion in the Senate to-day. As soon as the Philippine Government bill was taken up Carmack of Tennessee Pesumed his criticism of the Philippine Committee be- causo of its refusal to call Aguinaldo and other Filipinos as witnesses. He, maintained that as reflections by witnesses had been cast on the character of Aguinaldo he ought to be permitted “4n all decency” to defend himself. Carmack’s contention was sharply com- bated by Foraker of Qhio, McComas of Maryland and Burton of Kansas, Culberson of Texas, In support of a statement by Carmack that the War De- partment suppressed information and fal- sified the Phillippine situation, presented a letter from the Secretary of War, whicin he thought was proof of -the Tennessee Senator’s ‘assertion. The Secretary stated in the letter that it was not practicable | | ‘been created by the ix | | Escapade. iProsecution Displays Ugly Temper of the People. ROME. May 1.—The King has pardoned icago who have been | Venice. imprisoned at They will be immediately handed T to the United States Consul, from whose charge they will be transferred to the Chicago, which is ready to sail. VENICE, May 1.—The imprisoned Amer- ican naval officers this afternoon gener- indermified the claiming ges for injury and the public pros- ecutor telegraphed to Rome that all le- | zal impediments to the prisoners’ pardon were removed. Before their claims were adjusted the claimants for damages had telegraphed to the Minister of Justice, Sig- nor Cocco-Ortu, asking him not to accede to the petition for pardon. AN ACT OF COURTESY. CALL BUREAU. M08 G STREET, N. WASHINGTON, May 1.—Secretary v was advised to-day by Embassador er that, as an act of grace, the | Ttalian Government had consented to re- | lease the officers and men of the Chicago | arrested and Imprisoned at Venice. While this action is satisfactory to the Government, a feeling of irritation has ident, which may ultimately have some importance. The impression is growing in official circles that the summary imprisonment of the Chicago's lors was due to the feeling which exists in Italy against the United i States on account of the lynching here of | Italian subjects, and the failure of the | authorities to punish the murderers. It is said that if the sailors of any other na- | tion had been in the position of those of | the United States they would undoubtedly | ov parties | | have been returned to their ships to suf- | fer punishment In accordance with the } regulations of their service. ; , TO BE INVESTIGATED. | F.mbassador von Mayer des Planches, the | Ttalian repr sentative in Washington, call- ed upon Secretary Hay this morning and | explained to him that it was a serious af- | ferse to resist arrest in Italy; that the | officers should have submitted and they could have made explanations to the pe- lice authorities. He intimated that his Government would order their release. The Chicago is expected to leave Venice | immediately. She will proceed to Nap'e. where she will remain until the arrival ot the Tllinois. Rear Admiral Crowninshield | is expected to organize a court to investi- | gate the conduct of the officers and men and if they are to blame, a court-martial | will be ordered. The effect of the action | of the Italian authorities will probably be | to cause American men-of-war to aveid Italian ports for some time to come. | | WINDSTORM DESTROYS MUCH VALUABLE PROPERTY Dwelling Houses Are Blown Down in Iowa and Several Persons Are Injured. DES MOINES, Iowa, May 1.—A tornado | struck Bayard, Towa, at T:30 to-night Two elevators, the Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul station and a number of dwelling-houses were destroyed. Tue agent of the Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul Railway is missing and is supposed to have been killed or injured. Telegraphic communication Wwith Bayard was para- lyzed by the storm. At Van Wert a funnel-shaped cloud dropped down on the town. The high | wind blew down houses and barns and up- rooted large trees. Several people were reported injured, but none killed. At Wel- don a farmhouse was blown down and three childred were injured. The tornado was seen from the town of Leroy, but that town was not in its path. All the towns mentioned are in Decatur County. 5l i DANISH CESSION TREATY IS NOT YET RATIFIED Majority of the Landsthing Favor Waiting Until After the Ple- biscite Is Taken. COPENHAGEN, May 1.—The secret ses- sion of the Landsthing to-day was not productive of definite action regarding the Danish West Indies treaty, but a vote was taken at the closing of the sitting Pand indicated a determination on the part of the majority to postpone ratification of the treaty until after a plebiscite of the islands has been taken. The vote means the rejection of the pro- posal of the Folkthing and necessitates a conference. The discussion is engender- ing intense partisan feeling In all circles, and the party whips are vigorously used to keep both sides firm. The oppesition kopes to hold together long enough tg force the rejection of the treaty. but the faith of the leading pro-salers In its rati- fication is still strong. @ i @ to supply the information requested be- cause no special acco@nt was kept of Phil- ipplne war expenses, and it would des quire the services of a large force of clerks to work out the Information de- sired. In the House Gaines of Tennessee de- nounced conditions in the Philippines, de- claring that our army was making a howling wilderness of the islands of Sa- mar and Cebu.