The San Francisco Call. Newspaper, July 15, 1902, Page 1

VOLUME XCII— SAN FRANCISCO, TUESDAY, JULY 15, 1902 PRICE FIVE CENTS. 8- REBELS MAY USE CANNON. ¥ Venezuelan City to Be i Subjected to Bom- | bardment. ! Puerto Cabello Pre-| paring for Early Afttack. United States Minis-| ter Bowen Calls | for Warship. ; Sunday, July | to-day from lutionists un- approaching the State of 0 Teve of d that are now concen- The Venezuela ed and intrenched that place | expected shortly 1'be shelled Falke and egent hav a tor Phects’ Cablo CAL]’c FOR A WARSHIP. | Minister Bow- 400 men | \ ck on M AC S AND A jeft | o0 consilers on in Venezuela IS e request of the State | Departm he Navy Department has o nal ships to La | on the arrival of far on, Jamaica, for » S =ai from Cape ¥ t by orders to pro- c The Marietta was T rs to Colon to relieve v]yr‘ by The T which has been a I M t day for Porto R The de t believes that the | Marfe e dets ] few days wiil & to carry out r ers to relieve the Machias. The e at the depart- ment for d the Marietta to La G s wen may need | Ber f. yoses of communication. ! CASTRO IN COMMAND. PORT OF SPAIN. Printdad, July ’ {By Boat from Barceiona.)= Predd-m | Castro ken command of the Vene- zue reelor The force | r President Castro | r a destitute cond time since taking com- m and they now Presi- have Senor | were cas and Rolando from of Barcelona have | e and retired The; | atend to accept battle | force General Cas- | r Urica or further | where the country is very | poorly defended and well | revolutionists. . Into this | e revolutionists believe General npe him. | RILBELS ARE REINFORCED. receiving reinforcements | rdez 100 men from Pascua and | al Lorenzo Guerva with 900 from | uosity will carry Her Ron is reported to be | [ [ Venezuela during the next it is believed, decide President | To predict the result is | narchy is reported to exist | and the misery is said to Garupano was evacuat- Government for occupied by the rev mmediately and wa jonists _— CHAMBERLAIN’S AMBITION. May Seek the Post of Chancellor of the Exchequer. LONDON, July Late last night the | parliamentary lobbies revolv- | the highly interesting and ap- well-founded statement that| in desires to exchange the of- al Secretary for the Chana| of the Exchequer. If that De| doubted that Chamber-; 15. oni. ® annot be rry his point. Hicks-Beach’s decision to | but not from the House | al, although in defer- our's persuasion Sir Michael's ¥ possibly be postponed un on. It is an open | ancellor of the Ex- d only by Lord Sal-| 5 ence from long ago aband 1 x against the protective in- | Cabinet represented by the se preve s accession to the Premiership 1 qualities and by E ng therein Chamberlain has se- cured the place next in importance in the Cabinet. After t of the Premler, the of the Excheouer is d as the weightiest one. be the natural place Jost would berals strong fears are sed that the departure of Sir Mich- Hicks-Beach will be the signal for the ce of the Zollverein movement, ifc being powerless to resist the Chamberlainites’ tendencies. Among the many speculations current interesting character are rumors ¥ ord Curzon of Kedleston, Viceroy &ud Governor General of India, may be called home to take office in the Cabinet. | 1 understood that it has been decid- ed ¢hat there will be-no present appeal to the country, 4 ol QUITS BENCH IN HONOLULU Jup6E ABRAHAM S HUMPHREYS - President Has Resig- nation of Judge Humphreys. NOLULU, July S§.—A Humpi Judge of the T'nited States First Circuit Court, has forwarded his resignation the Presi- to take effect on Sep- just to dent This mber 1 has announcement been made by Judge Humphreys, who s that his resignation was sent to Washington some weeks ago. The reason assigned for his action is that the salary and that he Intends to re- sunmie the practice of law. In political cir- cles it is believed that the Judge intends to take an active part in the comink cam paign, and that would pot refuse a nomination as Delegate to Congress from either the Home Rule or the Republican party, or both, i is too small, he Humphreys was the first Judge appoint- ed to the bench in Hawali after annexa- tion was complete, his term having com- menced when Hawail became a Territory. He was appointed by President McKin- Soon after taking the bench he be zme involved in dificulties with local at- torneys, partly on account of his severity in courtroom practice, and in June, 1901, he went to Washington to defend himself irst charges preferred by the Ha- walian Bar Association, seeking his re- moval. He was sustained by the Attorney General and the President and returned to Hawail to resume his place on the benhch. The Bar Association has called a special Maglistrate Lyle A, Dicke: = — % FEDERAL JUDGE IN HAWAII WHO SAYS HIS SALARY IS TOO SMALL. Ko s k3 Leaves His Post to Resume Pruactice of Law. N meeting to make a recommendation to the President in the matter of a successor to Juége Humphreys. Among those talked of as aspirants for the position are Ex- Judge "W. A. Whiting, Attorneys E. C. Peters and J. T. de Bolt and District @ il @ BEEEF TRUST TO HAVE A FOBHIDABLE RIVAL PITTSBURG, Pa, July 14.—Indepen- ,denl of the beef trust, and promising to become a formidable rival of that organi- zation, a new $1,000,000 plant will soon be | established in the suburbs of Louisville, Ky. Arrangements for a combination of Interests which will produce ‘this result have been making in secret for some time. According to one of the persons interest- ed the packing establishments in the sub- urbs of Louisville, controlled by the meat trust, have heen held in great disfavor on account of sanitary conditions, and the new company promises a better state of affairs. The establishments now controlled by the trust are located on what is known as the “Bear Grass meadows” and all offal is allowed to find its own disposition on the flats. The independent company prom- ises to lay two mileés of sewers from its plants to the river. The abattoir will oc- cupy three acres adjoining the, central stock yards and the interests promoting the venture are almost identical with the ownership of the yards. Among those who are said to be inter- ested are Ira F. and Walter Brainard of this city and Frank E. Brainard, presi- dent of the New York Produce Exchange. Others mentioned as interested are F. E. Humphreys of Chicago, the representative of John P. Squires. A meeting was held the latter part of last week, when plans for the buildings, drawn by William E. Perrin & Co. of Chi- cago, were considered and accepted. The | abattoir will have a daily capacity of 100 cattle, 1000 to 1500 hogs and 3000 fo 5000 sheep and lambs, KANSAS FLOOD SITUATION SHOWS SOME IMPROVEMENT TOPEKA, Kans., July 14.—The flood. sit- uation is beginning to show some im- provement. The Kansas River has falien nearly four inches since 10 o'clock this morning, and the prospects are that (re | fall will be steady now until the water | has reached its usual level. Railroad traffic on the Santa Fe and Union Pacific is entirely shut off between here and Kansas City on account of washouts near Lawrence. Tt is thought that the damage will be repaired some time to-morrow. The street railway bridge across the river here has been ruined. This bridge carried the water and gas ‘mains. Thesc were broken, and North Tobeka will without.water or gas for several days. A half-dozen or more have been drowned in the Kansas River during the last two days. be Three Millions Capital Stock. TRENTON_ N. J., July 14.—A certificate of incorporation was filed to-day by the Pacific Alaska Transportation and Coal Company, capital $3,000.000. The corpora- tiop is authorized to mine and carry on a transportation business. B ol Wilhelmina Slow to Rally. THE HAGUE, July 14.—Much anxiety is expressed in court circles over Queen Wilhelmina's convalescence, which is said to be very slow. —a—— e Decoration for Salisbury. LONDON, July 15.—The Court Circular announces that King Edward conferred upon Lord Salisbury at last Friday's au- lence the grand cross of the Victorian ‘Order, ‘set with brilllants. TRUSTIES PLAN TO ESCAPE Determine to Poison Six Members of Guard. Captain Murphy Nips Conspiracy in Bud. SR et Murderers and Rob- bers Scheme for Liberty. . It developed conspiracy cerated in by the watchfulness of an officer of tne penal institution, That six men employed in guarding the desperate men now serv. that a gig: liberate prisoners incar- has just to Folsom prison was frustrated ing sentences for every conceivable crime in the category were not murdered and the most dangerous men in the prison liberated is due to the alertness of Uap- tain of the Guard Murphy. The ringleaders in the plot are now -suf- fering solitary confinement in dungeon: and their further punishment will be dis- 1 at the next!meeting of the Boar on Directors. . v effort has been made to keep the a secret. The recent scandalis affair which have brought Felsom prison before the public has led Warden Wilkinson to use his influence in keeping the plot from the publie. Every guard was cautioned not ‘to speak of the matter, but the se- cret leaked out. FONTE CONCOCTS SCHEME. t who is serving a Tom Fonte, a con twelve-vear term robbery, coneocted the scheme to liberate his fellow pris- oners. He is reputed to be one of the Warden's “pets’ and has been allowed liberties that few if any men in the penal institution enjoy. In return for the liner ties given him by the Warden, Fonte was expected spy upon his fellows, and even report the doings of the guards and other attaches of the institution. Besides these duties he was placed in the kitchen A% & “IPUStY™ o coaX for the nikht guard, which comprises a captain and five men. Fonte failed to keep his pledge. In return for the kindnesses shown him by the Warden and men who compose the guard the convict planned to poison them and literate desperadoes of the worst type He induced four criminals to join him in the plot, and as a result of his confession they are living on bread and water in dungeons. Jack Brady, murderer and train rob- ber, was one of the conspirators. He is the man who, after a box con- taining valuables intrpsted to the care of : Co.. buried it in the vi- amento and after capture declined to tell of the whereabouts of his plunder. Hle had intended it at the end of his term and live off his ill-gotten* gains. Unfortunately for his plan a German tramp named Harmes un- earthed the treasure and proceeded to enjoy its fruits. The untutored fellow came to this ci and spent the money with lavish hand and attracted attention His confession led to the discovery of what was left of the buried treasure. “BAD MEN” INVOLVED. “Kid” Thompson, a notorious train rob- ber, was also in the plot. With him was Kris Myrtle, a prisoner who escaped from Oakland jail and was recaptured in Los Angeles, and another convict named San- tonia Whiting, also a “bad ma The plan was as daring as it was bru- tal. Fonte, who served the midnight meal to the guards. was to pour poison in their food, and when the men were helpless he vas to secure possession of their arms and keys and distribute them among the convicts named. Having the guards at their mercy the desperate men had but one man to pass to reach their liberty. securing to =ecure This man was a guard in charge of the outside gate. This guard possessed no key, but when ap- prised that some one was at the inside gate by the ringing of an electric bell he would open his door and walk through an alleyway to a wicket in the inside gate. The Inside guard would then pass him the key according to the rule of the prison and he would then open the door. The convicts planned to procure this key, and then, it being dark, they reasoned that he would not know who passed in the key. The moment he opened the door he was to be killed before he could give an outery. They would then pass through the various corridors and liberate the men whom they liked and allow their enemies to remain in durance vile. PLOT IS FRUSTRATED. Their plot was frustrated in the nick of time by Captain Murphy. The criminals planned to make the break for liberty on July 4, or as soon afterward as it was feasible. Captain Murphy became sus- picious of Fonte's actions before that time and watched him closely. Every movement Fonte made was spied upon. The captain took note of the fact that he held secret conversatlons with Brady, Thompson, Myrtle and Whiting. When Murphy became certain that a jail break was imminent he had his guards pounce upon the quintet and had them thrown into dungeons. Fonte, the ring-leader in the plot, was first to weaken. He told of the plan of murder and jail-break and where the poison was hidden. The alert officer found the deadly drug in the kitch- en and then reported the entire matter to Warden Wilkinson. The last named was Continued on Page Two. . DESPERATE PLOT OF FOLSOM CONVICTS HICKS-BEACH FOLLOWS THE LLEAD OF SALISBURY LI AL e HAFL T TN General Reorganiz- ation of Ministry Probable AR A B o ALY et 2] ONDON, July 14—Arthur Jam Balfour was to-day formall greeted as Great Britain's | Premier, and the new regime began its work. The momen- tous change ‘was marked by only one really dramatic incident—the resignation of Sir Michael Hicks-Beach from his post of Chancellor of the Ex- chequer. Yet this lack of outward shosy of concern over the prelude to a new chapter in English history is by no means representative of the disturbance wllmh the sudden transition created among the undercurrents of political life. It is safe to say that Sir Michael Hicks-Beach is only the first of several whose names have figured largely before the public in the last half-century who will now disap- pear from the political arena. Nothing absolutely definite is yet settled, but the Unionist party expects shortly to hear of the resignation of Earl Halsbury, Lord High Chancellor; Lord James of Here- ford, Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancas- ter, and Earl Cadogan, Lord Lieutenant of Ireland, For Sir Michael Hicks-Beach's place Right Hon. Robert William Hanbury, now president of the Board of Agricul- ture, is the favorite. In the pending re- construction, which may not be completed for some time to come. Balfour, much to the delight of the Unionists, will remain the leader of the House of Commons and First Lord of the Treasury, with Joseph Chamberlain still in command of the colo- nies as his first lieutenant. If Earl Hals- bury on account of his great age fulfiils predictions by retiring, Baron Alverstone will succeed to the woolsack, Sir Richard Henn Collins becoming Lord Chief Jus- tice, Sir R. B. Finlay succeeding him as_ Master of Rolls, Sir E. H. Carson, now Solicitor General, becoming Attorney Gen- eral, and probably Charles Alfred Cripps, Attorney General to the Prince of Wales, succeeding to the Solicitor Generalship. WYNDHAM MAY BE CALLED. On one point the members of the House of Commons, who throughout the day ani- mately discussed the new state of af- fairs, seemed practically unanimous, and that was that Austin Chamberlain, Fin- anclal Secretary to the Treasury, would be promoted, a majority mentioning him as likely to succeed Hanbury should the latter take the Chancellorship of the Ex- chequer. Friends of Balfour also said he was certaln to require the advice in his Cabinet councils of his great friend George Wyndham, now Chief Secretary for Ircland. Chancellor of British Exchequer Quits Cabinet. PR T Maj/ Be Succeeded by Robert William Hanbury. -— * the the Foreign Office, accompanied by Duke of Devonshire, Sir Michael Tic Beach, Lord Londonderry and others, ceived quite ovation.- When Baifour arose to address the meeting all again stood up and cheered the new chief. Bal- four referred to the loss of the services of the chief: who for nearly fifty years had been engaged in-active political life. No he would begrudge him his an one, said, RE.TI'RING CHANCELLOR QF. THE EXCHEQUER OF GREAT BRITAIN ATED TO THE PLAC SOR AS LEADER. THE MAN WHO MAY BE ELEV PREMIER SALISBURY'S SUCC | Britons View Passing of the Victorian Regime. +* = = There is no little gossip concerning some change in the position of Lord | George Hamilton, now Secretary of State for India, one. well known member of the | House ‘of Commons saying he had heard that Tord those who would fhirow | folies. TLord Hamilton ! the Marquis of Lansdowne, is regarded as | certain ‘to remain in the Foreign Office | | up their port- brother-in-iaw, where he is carrying out lines laid down by Lord Salisbury. There is apparently no serious expecta- tion of a general election, though in some quarters it is believed the desire at- tributed to the King to have a new Par- an appeal to the country, though the new | Premier is not belleved to see any neces- | sity therefor. Balfour’s first appearance in the House of Commons as Premier was character- istic of the man and of the assembly. From the party meeting at the Foreign Office the members trooped over en bloc, and shortly after 2 o’clack the House was packed. Both front benches were fllled with Ministers and ex-Ministers, except for a vacant place opposite the mace, ‘where Balfour was such a familiar figure. Peers came into the strangers’ gallery and - leaned expectantly upon the rails. Amid a nervous, ceaseless chatter of Questions which were rattled through, Sir Michael Hicks-Beach sat gloomily among the colleagues he was soon to leave. NEW PREMIER BLUSHES. Suddenly the clatter ceased and there stole from behind the Speaker’s chair the thin, long figure of the Prime Minister. From all sides of the House there rose a chorus of “Hear! Hear!" The members arose and kept up the applause till Balfour, who sidled along the treasury bench, nearly falling on Michael Hicks-Beach’'s feet, reached his | seat and buried his head in a voluminous question paper. He was blushing like a school girl. Sir. Henry Campbell-Bannerman, Liberal leader, stopped further business by making such a feeling personal refer- ence to Balfour as is seldom heard in leg- islative bodies and which was delivered with an emotion that quite unnerved the Premier. When Balfour arose to reply the ovation was renewed, but his volce faltered, and he was just able hesitating- ly to declare that he was too overcome to 1find words of thanks. After Balfour's tribute to Lord Salisbury, which was gen- erally commended for its tactful reserve, the House was emptied, the ‘members gathering on the terrace and in the lob- bies, discussing the political features that the day had brought forth. OVATION TO BALFOUR. The public showed little interest in the meeting of Balfour’s followers, which was summoned for noon. The new Premier Wwhen he entered the conference room of £ jeorge Hamilton was among | Sir | the | | Premier, | be filled l ——p well-eatned repoSe, though his loss was irreparable. I"do not flatter myself.” proceeded the “that the gap he has left can But the place he has‘left must he oceupied, and it is because the King desired me to do my best to take that position that I have asked you to meet me to-day. “I bave accepted a great task and § heavy responsibility, certainly mnot from an overweaning belief in my own capac- ity, but because [ am sure, or have every reason to believe, that in attempting ¢o carry on this work I have the most im- portant qualification a leader can have, namely, the regard and confidence of those with whem he works. I have not had the opportunity before of consulting you, but I have, of course, consulted those with whom T have been working in the Cabinet these many years, and if the kindness you are prepared to extend io liament after his coronation might cause | Me Is at all equal to the Kindness they | have extended then, indeed, the I ought perhags to me, terrors—or difficulties, | say—of the tasks before me are greatly mitigated. SPEAKS OF HICKS-BEACH. “I cannot now promise myself that T shall have the coiftinued assistance of my colleagues. One of the most important of them, with whom I have been asso- ciated all my political life and who has occupled and deserves the highest post in the House of Commons and the state, has told me that I cannot count on his fur- ther assistance. I mean the Chancellor of the Exchequer. But, though I grieve to say I cannot count with any assurance on his further assistance, I can count with absolute confidence on his good wishes in the labors that are before us.” At this juncture Sir Michael Hicks- Beach, amid applause, signified his assent by crying heartily, “Hear! Hea “For myself,” continued Baifour, “I have nothing to say. To all the members, or at all events to the members of the | House of Commons who are listening to me. I have no sefrets and no surprises. You have known me so well and so long that even were I disposed to dwell on this thing there is nothing I could say which could or ought to alter the judg- ment already long ago formed. “But if I'have nothing of a personal nature to say at the present time, neighcr have I any pronouncement to make. Changes there must be consequent on ihe great change which we have met here to deplore. But this Is not the occasion on which to-discuss them. or even think of them.” NO CHANGE IN POLICY. “As for the question of policy, I need hardly tell you that the policy of the Unionist Q;::y remains now what it has always Been. We have lost the serv- ices of a valiant advocate of our cause. We have lost a man around whom the sentiments of the party have for many vears crystallized. Nevertheless, I feel we would do wrong to despair; do wrong to have even the faintest misgiving in re- gard to the future of the cause he has Continued on Page Twou