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THE SAN FRANCISCO CALYL, TUESDAY, DECEMBER 2, 190%Z. 8 SAYS POLYCAMY | 5 ON DECREASE President Smith Defines Position of Mormon Church. ' Aeserts That Marriages Con- trary to Law Are Not Recognizsd. EALT LAKE, Dec. 1.—In an interview to-day President Joseph F. Smith of the Mormon church defined the present posi- of the church with respect to polyg- also the ecclesiastical position of | tle Reed Smoot, whose candidacy | for the United States Senate has resulted | an active campaign against him by the | inisterial Alliance. \ he church does not desire to enter into any controversy over the subject,” said President Smith, “but it is anxious its own people as well as the peo- f the country generally should un- nd its position.” s thte Mormon tion wurch solemnize or plural marriages?” was asked. y mot,” replied Smith. *‘The s not perform or sanction or e marriage in any form that is to the iaws of the land. The that prominent Mormons prac- is evidently made to mu Polygamy under the law of a husband or wife sband or ife is Liv- There is no such ction of the But when the prohibi- n of polygamy was proclaimed by the esident the Mormon church there ons who had contracted | and that relation has in many Instances, be- the men in that position determined cause to abandon their famiiies, but to care provide for them and educate rish their children. This is er- rued as ‘practicing polyg- the impression ul.at are still permitted by the chur scertained by a careful census President Woodruff issued to against further polygamous arriages, that there were 2421 such fam- to the Church of Jesus irist of Latter Day Szints in the United ates. y, 1802, a complete and orough showed that the orig- al number in 1850 had been reduced 63 e t, leaving then only 897, the great ajority of whom were of advanced age, nd many of them have since departed life. It is evident that with no ad- this to but a rapid and con- decrease, the number of polyg- President Smith was asked to define the of Smoot in the church, his posi- T an apostle having been compared that of a Cardinal or Archbishop in churches. two positions are not parallel,” Emith said. “An apostle, one of 0 or elder or Bishop in the Church of Christ of Latter Day Saints 1is y engaged in some secular voca- tion or laboring in some capacity for his bread. He is ordained to the office holds in tfe priesthood so thiat he ¥ act in that calling when required. > gives his services gratuitously to the urch. There are \nstances, of course, hen a man’s whole time is taken up h some church duty that he receives g these positions in the priesthood @re engaged in secular callings and are men of affairs. Reed Smoot is a banker the manager of the largest manu- uring institution in the State. He is other temporal pursuis. He is recog- as a capable and enterprising eiti- d his position in the church need erfere in any way with his services the State or to the nation in any po- by the church as a candidate for fice, but he has the same right other American citizen enjoys office which his fellow ect him to occupy. Mor- als have served in Con- for years and no objection has offered on that account. Every accept a: citizens may o mon church offi been Mormon official has been one holding the od offic the present reason that has never interfered al duties. The objection in case is without substantial or foundation.” MERGER SUIT HFARING IS PROGRESSING SLOWLYY Counsel Agree on the Document;ry’ Evidence to Be Presented to the Trial Judge. NEW YORK, Dec. L—The hearing in the Federal suit against the Northern Se- curities Company as the alleged holder of a controlling interest in both the Great Northern and Northern Pacific railroads was resumed in this city to-day. It developed at the hearing that the testimony of E. H. Harriman in the case of Minnesota against the Northern Se- es Company had been taken in pri. vate last week, and ex-Judge Day, spe- cial Assistant Attorney General-for the ted States, said that Harriman could give any detalls of the organization or object of the Northern Securities Com- pany Harriman had no information of eny value to Minnesota, he added conference of counsel for both sides deral case to-day was held be- sed doors and ex-Judg( Day said more hearings would be held in | that no New York. The hearing to-day was before Official Stenographer R. 8. Taylor, who acted, by consent of all the counsel interested, in the place of Special Examiner Ingersoll, who telegraphed from St. Paul that he would not be able to get-there. There was nothing of importance sched- uled and the hearing consisted in giving the counsel of both sides a chance to 2gree on certain documentary evidence and upon a date when the matter may e presented to the trial Judge in the “nited States Circuit Court of Minnesota, | [t was zgreed te-admit to the record of he Federal cases the evidence given by lonel Clough and by Harriman in the ate's case, as well as the minutes of se meetings of November 14 and 15, 1901, »f the directors of the Northern Secu. itics Company. AR L Secretary Moseley Is Sustained. WASHINGTON, Dec. 1—The case of | United States against Edward A. Moseley, secretary of the Interstate Com- rce Commission, involving the right of e commission to withhold from the au- 18 officers of the Government copies telegrams sent by it, was to-day de- d in Moseley’s favor. The opinion s handed down by Justice McKenna, ¢ he held that in showing the tele- ms in question were of a confidential racter, the requirements of the Treas- o BILLS. AIMED 1T THE TRUSTS Measures Introduced on Commercial Combines. WASHINGTON, Dec. 1.—A number of bills were introduced in the House to- day affecting commercial combinations, but none is an administration measure. Several Mad been shown to Attorney Gen- eral Knox, but he neither approved nor disapproved any of the proposed meas- ures. It is expected that when the Judi- clary Commijttes takes the bills up Mr. Knox will be invited to state his views. A joint resolution offered by Represen- tative H. C. Smith of Michigan proposes an amendment to the constitution con- ferring on Congress power to define, reg- ulate, prohibit and dissolve trusts, mo- nopolies, ete. Representative Hepburn of Iowa, chair- man of the Committee on Commerce, in- troduced a bill appropriating $500,000 to be expended under the direction of the At- torney General in the employment of spe- cial counsel and agents of the Depart- ment of Justice to conduct proceedings, suits and prosecutions in the enforcement of the Sherman anti-trust law. A bill introduced “by Representative Snooks aiin.s at securing evidence in such suits and provides that no one shall be excused from testifying. All measures on this subject were re- ferred to the Committee on Judiciary. SHAREHOLDERS ARE PAID OFF AT MORGAN’S OFFICES Owners of Stock in the White Star and Dominion Lines Regeive Checks. LONDON, Dec. 1.—The Morgans’ pay- ments in connection with the purchase of the International Mercantile Company are being carried out to-day without a ripple of excitement in the city. About 300 shareholders of the White Star and Deminfon lines presented themselves at the Morgans’ offices before noon and were all pald by check. No gold was specially imported to meet the payments, the whole transaction having been arranged weeks ago. No statement is available regarding the proposition of shareholders wishing to accept bonds of the underwriting syndi- cate in lieu of cash. No bonds have yet been delivered because they will not be ready for several days. New Railroad Is Incorporated. GUTHRIE, O. T., Dec. 1.—The incorpor- ators of the Enid, S8an Diego and Pacific Rallroad, chartered here to-day, are John B. Linden, president of the Denver, Enid and Gulf, the 'Frisco extension from Enid to Guthrie; John Murphy, Edmund, W. D, F. C.,, M. J. and W. P. Frantz, all of Enid. The Frantzes are also stockholders in the Enid-Guthrie line. The route for the San Diego line is not given in the charter except through Oklahoma. Pass- ing through Garfield, Woods, Blaine, Dewey, Woodward, Day and Beaver counties, thus bringing it close to ;the southern State line of Colorado. b i May Return to House of Commons. LONDON, Dec. 1.—In deference to the strong view of the Irish hierarchy, volced by Archbishop Walsh and others in“their protests against the Nationalist members of Parliament abstaining from supporting the education bill, John Redmond, the Irish Parliamentary leader, has sent a let- ter to the members of his party notifying them to be in readiness to return to the House of Commons immediately, if sum- mored, after the bill passes the House of Lords. Escapes After Shooting Two Wiomen. PITTSBURG, Dec. 1.—Mrs, Lizzie Wil- son was shot and killed and Ruth Stern, it is thought, fatally wounded{in a Col- well-street resort early to-day. The shooting was done, it is alleged, by an vnidentified man, who fled from -the house and has not since been seen. Four shots were fired, the first killing Mrs. Wilson instantly and another -entering Miss Stern’s breast. Mrs. Wilson, it is said, formerly lived in New York City. The police claim ghe is, or was, the wife of a well-known rich New York broker. Miss Stern came here from Buffalo, K i SR Entire Cabinet Resigns. ATHENS, Dec. L.—Owing to the adverse result of the general elections, at which Department had been substantially omplied with, 4 several Ministers failed to be re-elected, >e entire Cgbinet has resigned. PETER - T.uOTES.. .. 2 - - — PROMINENT MEMBERS OF CONGRESS WHO D[ED SINCE THE CLOSE OF THE LAST SESSION, AND AS A TRIBUTE TO WHOSE MEMORY BOTH SENATE AND HOUSE ADJOURNED YESTERDAY. | | * - CONTEST OVER THE OMNIBUS BILL IS COMMENCED AT ONCE Senators Who Represent Republicans Op- posed to the Admission of Arizona, New Mexico and Oklahoma Discuss the Report ASHINGTON, Dec. 1. — The contest over the omnibus statehood bill began on the assembling of Congress. As soon as the Senate ad- journed there was a conference in Sen- ator Hale's committee room, attended by Senators Allison, Aldrich, Platt of Con- necticut, Cullom, Lodge, Hanna and Bev- eridge, the- latter the chairman of the Committee on Territories. These gentle- men represented the Republicans who are opposed to the omnibus bill admitting Oklahoma, New Mexico and Arizona, and in favor of a bill admitting Arizona only. The principal part of the discussion was on the forthcoming report of the Com- mittee on Territories. Senator Beveridge briefly outlined the main features of the prospective report, from which it was gathered that the majority would be strongly adverse to the admission of _either Arizona or New Mexico. The Sen- ators at the conference expressed the opinion that if the conditions were such as shown by the testimony, features of which were given by Senator Beveridge, then it would be unwise to admit either New Mexico or AriZona. The admission of Oklahoma and Indian Territory found considerable favor, though no conclusion was reached, Later in the afternoon there was a con- ference in Senator Beveridge's committee room, attended by Republican members of the committee supposed to be opposed to the omnibus bill. Other Senators also called during the day and discussed the question. Owing to the fact that the committee is working under an order to make a report on Wednesday, the Re- publicans are trying hard to gét the re- lport ready. The Repu‘llcans who are making the fight for the omnibus bill are under the leadership of Senators Quay and Elkins. They claimed fifteen pledges to that bill, which, with the Democrats, would give the omnibus bill a clear majority. Repub- licans opposed to the Territorial statehood | bill think that certain favorable remarks have been taken for pledges, and that when the vote is taken a majority can- not be mustered to admit the three new States at this session. The friends of the omnibus bill were also active, and claim to have the names of fifteen Republican Senators pledged to support the omnibus bill, which, with the Democrats, will insure its passage. Ityis probable that a Republican caucus on the subject will be held. ROCK ISLAND MAY BUILD RAILROAD LINE IN MEXICO Second Vice President of the Com- pany Is Investigating Mexi- can Legal Requirements. CITY OF MEXICO, Dec. 1.—Robert Mather of Chicago, who is second vice president and general counsel of the Rock Island, has been here several days in- vestigating the legal requirements gov- erning the building and operation of rail- ways In Mexico. It is reported that he will make application to the Mexican Government for a concession ih behalf of the Rock Island for building a rail- road from a Point on the international boundary at El Paso, Tex., to one of the Pacific Coast ports of this country, prob- ably Guaymas, on the Gulf of Califormia. The pregence of Mather in Mexico at this time gives color to the recently published report that negotiations are pending for the purchase of the Rio Grande, Sierra Madre and Pacificiroad. The latter line runs from El Paso southwest to Terrazas, a distance of 156 miles, in a direct line toward Guaymas. By the acquisition of this road an extension of about 250 miles would have to be bullt to reach Guaymas. ‘Baby Wins a Million-Dollar Gift. BUTTE, Mont., Dec. 1.—A ‘son was born to the of W. A. Clark Jr. this'even- ing, winnlpg the million-dollar gift/which Sernator W. A. Clark offered to his sons and daughters a year ago for the first grandson presented to him. His youngest daughter, Mrs. Morris, In New York, re- cently gave birth to a daughter. Senator Clark, who is in Paris, has been notified by cable of the arrival of the prize win- ner, ‘ 4 % ANOTHER COMBINATION IN THE RUBBER INDUSTRY Capitalists Propose to Operate a Company in Opposition to the 0ld Corporation. PHILADELPHIA Dec. l—Announce- ment was made here to-day of the pro- posed” formation of a large combination in the rubher industry, to be known as the International Rubber Company, with a capital of $25,000,080. Incorporation pa- pers have been prepared for filing at Trenton. The new combination is said to be backed by Pittsburg, St. Louls, Chicago and Philadelphia capitalists. Ac- cording to its projectors it will be oper- Ated independently of the company now controlling a majority of the rubber fac- tories in this country. e — FEAR THAT SCHOONER WENT DOWN IN STORM Breaks Away From Her Tow in a Gale on Lake Huron and I§~ Now Missing. DETOUR, Mich., Dec. 1.—The schooner Celtie, in tow of the steamer Runnels, broke away from the steamer in the gale Saturday night when in the north end of Lake Huron, and it is feared has been lost with all on board. After searching all along the east shore of the lake from Duck Island northward to this point with- out finding a trace of the schooner, the Runnels came here to-day. The Celtic carried a crew of eight, but the only members of the crew known here were Captain H. Jeffries of Detroit anyg Cook Largaret of Marine City, ~ £ <X, 235 2Arerrrzzaar- =% Por g | | even at a loss, it is thought the Govern- BLIND CHAPLAN IN FIERGE GALE | Steamer St. Louis Ar- rives in Port Badly Battered. NEW YORK, Dec. 1.—The American Line steamer St. Louls arrived in port early to-day from Southampton and A Cherbourg, one day late, after a very stormy passage. The St. Louis left the Il Health Causes REV. |k vir wotents ness whicn Dr. Milburn to Send in Resignation. WASHINGTON, Deec. 1.—Rev. W, H. Milburn, the blind chaplain of the Senate, who is now in California, has forwarded his resignation to President Pro Tem. Frye. It will be placed before the Senate | to-morrow. His successor will be elected by the Senate. Milburn in his *letter to Senator Frye says {ll health compels him to retire from she showed the effects weather. ed, where.the. spray against them, starboard boats hung a wreck on davits; marked by dents where the heavy seas had struck them. later became a gale, with violent squalls and a very high, dangerous sea. The gale continued passengers were J. Allison Bowen, Dep- uty United State® . Consul Paris, and General Ben I. Viljoen, for- merly of the South African republic. until Friday. Among the General at As the St. Louis came into her dock of the rough Her funnels were salt-incrust- had been dashed and one of the forward the others on the same side were During the height of the storm on the position, and he adds: Welinesday afternoon one seaman, “It is with deep sorrow that I have|Chgrles Johnson, a Norwegian, was come to this decision, as it was my cher«‘] washed overboard and lost. During al- 1 : der the favor of the|most all of the trip the captain was shied o wikivihati nhdeny (he favr of g R (At i the ke ral Senate I should conduct its religious ser- vices during the remainder of my days.” SANTA BARBARA, Dee. 1.—Ill health | alone was the reason given for his resig- nation as chaplain of the United .States Senate by Rev. Willlam Henry Milburn, the “blind man eloquent.” When inter- la | | viewed at his temporary residence in this | | w city to-day concerning his resignation which was presented to the Senate by President Pro Temr. Frye, immediately after that body convened, Dr. Milburn said he had decided upon withdrawing | from the service, which he entered in 1845, about two months ago, when he discov- | ered his failing health would prevent his | returning to Washington this winter. In speaking of his services at Washington as chaplain, Milburn said: “I belleve I can rightfully be called the grandfather of Congress. Senators Sher- man of Ohio and Morrill of Vermont, both of whom entered Congress ten years after I became chaplain, honored me with the title of ‘Father of Congress,’ so I certa!n- 1y must be a granddaddy.” Dr. Milburn is now nearly 80 years of age, and shows evidence of physical de- cline, although mentally he is clear and strong. He intends to remaln In Santa Barbgra until next summer, when he will return to Washington if his physical con- dition permits. GOVERNOR OF IDAHO REMOVES STATE ENGINEER Charges Him With Violating the Law by Making Reports to Secretary of Interior. SALT LAKE, Utah, Dec. 1.—A special to the Tribune from Boise, Idaho, says that it became known to-day that previous to starting for Chicago to at- tend the livestock show on Saturday Gov- ernor Hunt had removed State Engineer Ross from office and had appoiuted James Stephenson of Pocatello to fill the posl- tion. This action of the Governor had been preceded by considerable correspond- ence with the State Engineer, in which the Governor is said to have charged Engineer Ross with violation of the State law in making reports directly to the Secretary of the Interior instead of to State officials. Engineer Ross, it is also sald, is charged by the Governor with seeking to prevent the carrying out of projects for the reclamation of lands un- der the Carey act. The case promises to be sensational, Ross having declded, it is said, to ignore the Governor's order for his removal. HILL’S LOY/ BID IS CONSIDERED A BLUFF Northern Railroad Magnate Strives to Drive Governmient Out of Transport Business. NEW YORK, Dec. 1.—A St. Paul dis- patch to the Times reveals J. J. Hill's purpose in making a ridiculously lew bid | 2 for transporting soldiers and freight to and from the Philippines under Govern- ment_contract. Hill's offer to the Gov- ernment to/ transport private soldlers from Chicago to the Philippines at $25 each, and Government supplies on the minimum basis of 40 cents per 100 pounds, or $8 a ton, s looked upon as a “policy move” in local railroad circles. The rate is considered so low that even the excuse of Atlantic competition is accepted by a majority of the traffic experts. The pres- ent move is looked upon as a bold at- tempt to drive the War Department out of the carrying business. By putting in a 40-cent minimum basis for a year or so, a ment might be led to a point where it would sell its transports. Hill intends to use the Northern Pacific Steamship. Company through its ally, the Boston Steamship Company, most of that lashed to supports to keep the seas.from carrying them away. afternoon, | Seven seamen were detailed to make the litéboats more secure, when a heavy sea came curling over the rail. held dashed stepped, but so wild was the sea that no aid could be given to the man and the steamer resumed her journey. governmental | powers granted to the Marconl Wireless Com- pany which will enable that concern to work independently. At the present time official regulations prevent any commer- cial miles of the English shores. ing station. at Lizard, which, it is said, was acquired through the Lloyds at an annual rental of £5000, will be used mere- ly for experimental purposes. success of Marconl in sending messages and signals from the Italian cruiser Carlo Alberta to Poldhu and from Cape Skagen and Cronstadt respectively a few months ago, the English authorities were chary about recognizing the commercial utility and value of the wireless system. the recent unmistakable triumphs of Mar- coni, however, carried on in London between H. Cuth- bert Hall, manager of the wireless com- pany, and certain postoffice officlals. is thought there is no doubt these nego- tiations will ‘be successful. have already been sent across the Atlantic and the officials of the company are now merely waiting for Marconi's telegram before announcing the immedi- ate commencement of commercial opera- tions. [N — STILLMAN RECEIVES time the officers werce On November 29 the St. Louis ran into violent hallstorm and the haillstones were so large that the officers had hard vork navigating the ship. For days they ran the vessel under reduced speed, with the passengers behind storm doors, the sea continually breaking over skip and sweeping the decks. and the On AWednesday, about 4 o'clock in the the storm became worse. There was shout of warning and all of the men fast except Johnson, who was overboard. The boat was e o= T RECOGNIZE THE UTILITY OF WIRELESS TELEGRAPHY English Authorities Are Now Nego- tiating With Manager of the Marconi Company. LONDON, Dec. 1.—It is expected that will shortly be wireless operations within three The signal- Before the Since negotiations have been It Messages promised A TEN YEARS' SENTENCE NEW YORK, Dec. 1.—Ten years in the New Jersey State Prison at Trenton was the sentence imposed by Judge Skinner in the Essex County Quarter Sesslons Court to-day upon’ Claude L. Stillman, who set up an expensiv establishment for Mrs. Elks Gordon, a San Frdneisco weman, d who last week pleaded guilty to in- tments for forgery, larceny and embez- zlement while he was assistant secretary <f the Murphy Varnish Company of New- ark. He. received his sentence calmly. His wife, who visited him in jail twice it week,' was not in the courtroom, theugh she is still in Newark. Stillman’s speculations while in the em- ploy of the Murphy Varnish Company amounted to $40,000, and the indictments covered something more than $30,000 of that amount. In passing sentence, Judge Skinner said, in part: “Stillman, you are a man of edu- cation, refinement 3nd apparent ‘'good character. You had a good home, a de- voted wife, and children. You left them and gave yourself up to riotous living, and to do that you committed the crimes of forgery, bezzlement, taking in all about 325,000 that had - been intrusted to you by your employers.” larceny and eml nt, SOME STATESMEN PROMPTLY -OPPOSE THE ADMISSION OF -TERRITORIES RAISES SHOW OF LIVESTOCK Secretary Wilson Says It Is a Magnificent Exposition. —— Promisss to Ask Congress to Aid the Agricultural Colleges. CHICAGO, Dec. 1.—"The Chicago In- ternational Livestock Exposition is the most magnificent expression of progres- sive breeding and feeding that there has ever been shown In the history of the world."” 5 James M. Wilson, Secretary of Agricul- ture, paid this compliment to the big show in a dedicatory address to-night at the new livestock record building at the stockyards. It is a three-story brick structure, and was erected by the Union Stockyards Company at a cost of $100,.- 000, The first floor will be devoted to ag- ricultural exhibits of railways; the second will be organized as headquarters by live- stock record societies from all sections of the United States; the third contains reading, lounging and club rooms and a large auditorium. W. E. Skinner, general agent of the stockyards company and general man- ager of . the exposition, presented the building to-night to the livestock inter- ests of America. Secretary Wilson received it on behalf of the national livestock men. John Dry- den, Minister of Agriculture, spoke on behalf of the stocR-growers of Canada, and W. E. Harris, United States Senator from Karsas, spoke for the breeders of the West. Secretary Wilson, after complimen:ing the donors of the building upon the pres- ent made to the livestock men, said: The most important feature of this exposi- tion to me is the presence here of the students from the agricultural colleges. I propose to ask Congress to be generous with us and authorize me to co-operate With the colleges at the experiment stations throughout the land along the lines of breed- ing. We want to produce what we need in the United States. I think we have the health- fest antmals in the world in the United States=. Canada, perbaps, has as healthy animals as we have here. When you go to the Continent of Europe you find diseases there all the time, for the reason that jurisdiction is so cut up Int> small countries that no one central power can stamp out the disease as we can here or as the British can. We are compelled to shut out everything from Continental Eurove. Ww are compeiled to shut out everything from Asta. We have to shut out everything from the Philippines. The first step toward the establishment of a permanent livestock exposition, to be held annually In Chicago, was taken to- night at the meeting which Secretary Wilson addressed. The association is to be similar to that which for three years has been conducting the exposition un- der the patronage of the Union Stock- yards Company. It is to consist of life members from all parts of this and other countries, The membership fee is to be $100, with annual dues of $10 each for yearly membershi;: A" resolution em- bodying the basis of this new enterprise was adopted by a unanimots vote. OF INTEREST TO PEOPLE OF THE PAC1.IC COAST Board of (fficers Detailed to Ex- amine Quartermasters at Pre- sidio Is Dissolved. WASHINGTON, Dec. 1.—Postoffice to be discontinued, December 31: Washington --Alton, Klickitat County, mall to go to Golderdale. L;v These pensions ‘were granted: Califor- nia (original)—Daniel Lewis, Vallejo, $14: James Harrington, San Francisco, $10: Nahum E. Willlams, Berkeley. $3; Isaac N. Véndoren (dead), Slerra Madre, $12. Increase, reissue, etc.—James Dacy, Los $8; Willlam L. Reynolds (dead). .. $17; John Spencer, Soldiers’ Home, Los Angeles, $12; Richard Swift, Healdsburg, $12. Widows, minors and de- pendent relatives—Elizabeth M. Borland, San Mateo, $8; Ellen J. Vandoren, Sierra Madre, $8. Oregon: Increase, reissue, etc.—Henry Flatts, Oswego, $3; Augustus B. Miller, Ashland, $8; James W. Hardell, Silverton, $S. Widows, minors and dependent rela- tives—Mary F. Massey, Amos, $8. Army orders—The board of officers at the Presidio of San Francisco, detalled for the examination of quartermasters and sutsistence officers for promotion is dis- solved. - FEVER-STRICKEN SOLDIERS ARE ON TEHEIR WAY HOME United States Au_xi_fiary Cruiser Pan- ther Sails From Porto Rico for Norfolk. SAN JUAN, Porto Rico, Dec. 1L—The United States auxillary cruiser Panther, with 320 marines on board, nearly all sick, safled this afternoon for Norfolk. She came from Colon. The Colombian Gevernment asserted that it eould pro- tect the isthmus, so the opportunity was seized to take the fever-stricken soldiers back. ‘The gunboat Bancroft has left for Colon to replace the Panther. Rear Ad- miral Higginson has sailed for Culebra Island on board the gunboat Scorpiom. Thes United States ships Lebanon and Hist have arrived at Culebra. The United States steamship Detroit, from Culebra, is coaling here. J. 8. McCabe fell overboard from the United States steamship Osceola in this harbor on Saturday and was drowned. The body was recovered last night and buried to-day with military honors. ITALY IS NEGOTIATING WITH THE UNITED STATES Hopes to Secure Compensation for Relatives of Italian Immigrants Killed in America. ROME. Dec. 1—In the Chamber of Deputies to-day Foreign Minister Prin- etti announced that Italy was opening negotiations with the United States with the view of securing compensation for the relatives of Italian immigrants who have been killed while employed in America, and that he hoped to get an equitable interpretation of clause 3 of the existing treaty. The Italian Government, the Minister added, also intended to pay a share of the expenses of any lawsuit undertaken by Itallan subjects in this connection. The varied laws of the different States of the Union, however, created “difficul- ties which could not always be over- come by the good will of the Federal Government.” PREESEal Korean Cabinet Resigns. SEOUL, Dec. 1.—The Korean Cabinet has resigned owing to the refusal of the Emperor to authorize the impeachment of the War Minister on charges which have not been disclosed. The populace is Incensed against the court 3 \