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VOL. 36.—N0. 29.
HIS GREAT OFFENSE.
President Harrison Confesses
His Guilt.
How He Bored the Great Amer
ican People.
One Hundred and Forty Speeches
Delivered During His Trip.
The Presidential Train Pulls Into Wash
ington After a Most Remarkable
Journey.
c Associated Press Dispatches.
Washington, May 15.—The presiden
tial train arrived this evening at 5:30,
exactly on schedule time. Before the
train reached the city, the president
summoned to the observation car every
person who had accompanied him on the
trip, including all the railroad employees
about the train, and made a short ad
dress. He said he found that he had
made 130 speeches since leaving Wash
ington, on the 14th of April, and thought
this was a good time to make the num
ber a round 140. He referred to the
unprecedented excellence and perfection
of the railroad' service throughout
tbe entire trip, and said the
fact that they had been able to
travel over ten thousand miles of terri
tory in a splendidly equipped train,
without accident or mishap, or one min
ute's variation from the pre-arranged
schedule, must always be regarded as a
most remarkable achievement. He re
turned thanks individually to every per
son who had rendered service on the
train, and gave all the employees a sub
stantial token of his appreciation. The
postmaster-general, secretary of agricul
ture and other gentlemen of the party
also remembered tbe employees.
The arrival in Washington was un
marked by any demonstration beyond
the presence at the station of a small
knot of officials and several hundred
travellers. The president's grandchil
dren were at the station, and his first
greeting was to them. The president
and family quickly went to the white
house.
THE LAST STOPS. ,
Pittsburg, May 15. —The presidential
train passed through here early this
morning, en route to Washington. But
fifteen minutes waa spent here. There
w as no demonstration.
Altoona, Pa., May 15.—The special
train bearing the presidential party ar
rived at 0:50 this morning. The party
stood on the rear platform and listened
to cheers from a large crowd assembled.
The president delivered a short address,
and was followed by Secretary Rusk.
1 (aui<ism;liti, Pa., May 16. —From Al
toon to a Harrisburg,the president's trip
was devoid of special incident. On ar
rival here, Postmaster-General Wana
maker took leave of the party, and
boarded the train for New York, whence
his family sails for Europe tomorrow.
When the train hove in sight cannon
began booming and the great crowd
gathered in the Pennsylvania railroad
station, pressed forward with a mighty
cheer. Governor Pattißon and other
state officials boarded the train, and
greeted President Harrison. The crowd
was addressed briefly by the president
and others, and at the conclusion of the
speech-making tlie train left for Wash
ington.
THE MAGNITUDE OP HIS OFFENSE.
In his address, tbe president said,
when his stenographer had told him
this morning that he had made 138
speeches since leaving Washington, he
realized the magnitude of his offense
against the American people, and. was
in hopes he might be permitted
to pass through Harrisburg without
adding to it. "No one," said the
president, "needs to tell you anything
about Pennsylvania or its resources.
Indeed my work was very much light
ened, this journey, because I found that
all the people, clear out to Puget sound,
had already found out more about their
country than I could possibly tell them.
Our journey has been accompanied with
the labor of travel, but out of it all I
think I have gained a higher sense of
the perfect unity of our people, and of
their enduring and all-pervading patri
otism."
TREASURE TROVE.
Baried Money of the Dormer Party Dls
f covered Near Truckee.
Truckee, Cal:, May 15. —There is ex
citement in Truckee over the discovery
of a portion of the treasure buried by
the Dormer party in 1846 and '47. Mc-
Glasan's history of the Dormer party,
in speaking of the second relief party,
Bays that when the party camped near
the upper end of Dormer lake, Mrs.
■Graves had concealed several hundred
dollars in auger holes, bored in cleats,
which were nailed to the bottom of the
wagon. Next morning, when
the party struck camp, Mrs.
Graves concealed her money behind a
rock, and three days later she died of
cold and starvation. The money which
she hurried was never found until yes
terday, when it was discovered by Ed
ward Reynolds, a miner living in Sierra
valley. Amos Lane, a liveryman, drove
two men to the upper end of Dormer
lake, and invited Reynolds to accom
pany him. Reynolds left the wagon
during the drive and climbed up the
aide of a hill to look for quartz. His at
tention was accidentally called to some
dark looking pieces of money lying in
plain sight on top of the ground. He
picked up ten ancient looking dollars,
and npon scratching slightly in the
earth, uncovered a large quantity ot sil
ver. Not knowing the nature or'the ex
eent of the deposit, he prudently cov
tred it up, and afterwards took Lane
into his confidence, and they tlien vis
ited the place together.
They found silver scattered over
quite a large surface, and in one place
re covered enough coins to fill a hat.
darkness coming on, they returned to
town, and upon examination all the
. money was found to be of ancient date,
LOS ANGELES HERALD.
and more or less blackenecLor stained.
This morning they visitea the place
again, with several other persons, and
found more coins. A large tree had
fallen where the money was originally
buried, and the earth was thus torn up
and tbe treasure exposed. Thousands
of people have probably passed over the
spot in the last few years.
Lane and Reynolds will prosecute
their search. They have erected a tent
on the spot, and placed a guard on the
ground. Now that tne find has become
known, a number of other searching
parties are being organized. There is
no doubt felt here that the money is the
same buried by the Dormer party.
From present indications, the hills on
the north side of Dormer lake will be
covered with treasure-hunters tomor
row. Reynolds and' Lane will have the
money on exhibition at their tent,
while continuing their part of the
search. The money they found would
delight the heart of a numismatist.
There are old antiquated coins of all
dates prior to 1845. and of tbe most ob
solete and forgotten dates. Coins from
France, Spain, Bolivia, the Argentine
republic and a number of other foreign
countries, besides a very rare collection
of American pieces, are included in the
treasure trove. As relics of tbe Dormer
party, the find is very valuable, $100
having been offered for one of the
pieces. The Truckee hotel-keeperoffered
ten dollars a day to have the coins
placed on exhibition at his hotel. Ar
rangements will be made regarding the
disposition of the money, until it is
known bow much can be found.
The Ticket Broker*' Row.
Kansas City, May 16.—The defeat of
Broker Mulford's plan to incorporate
the American Ticket Brokers' associa
tion, and place each member under
bonds to observe the rules, may disrupt
the association. The Mulford people
say they have held the trump card until
the last, Mulford claims that his con
tract with the association has been vio
lated, and he intends to resume opera
tions under his articles of incorporation,
and kill the association.
TWIXT LIFE AND DEATH.
MANY DISTINGUISHED MEN SORELY
AFFLICTED.
Ex-Seoretary of War Taft'B End Very
Near—Secretary Blame Suffering from
Gout—Sir John Mac Donald Failing.
San Diego, May 15.—Ex-Secretary
Taft is very low, and ia einkiog rapidly.
His physicians stated this evening that
he would probably last through the
night, but not longer. His son, Solic
itor-General Taft, ariived from Los An
geles this evening, where he has been in
charge of the Robert and Minnie case.
UOHKKTBARTON DYING.
Fresno,, May 16.—Robert Barton,
manager and part owner of the widely
known Barton vineyard, is lying almost
at the point of death, from a complica
tion of diseases, resulting from v severe
attack of la grippe. Tomorrow or next
day will certainly determine between
life and death. He has been confined to
his bed for the past six weeks.
SECRETARY BLAINE'S ILLNESS.
New York, May 15.—Secretary Blame
was not so well this morning as he was
yesterday. He is suffering from gout.
Dr. Dennis said it would be impossible
for him to leave before Monday or Tues
day next.
Dr. Dennis this afternoon said:
"Blame had an attack of gout in both
feet this morning. This will prevent
him from leaving town for a few days.
Secietary of State Blame, at last re
ports tonight, was resting very comfort
ably. His' physician saw him this
evening, and said his condition was
better than at any time during the day.
SIR JOHN H'DONALD FAILING.
Chicago, May 15.—A special from
Ottawa, Ont., says : The friends of Sir
John Mac Donald are much concerned at
his failing health. An effort ia
being made to induce him
to take a trip abroad and allow
one of hia ministers to lead for the gov
ernment in parliament. It is stated
that the weakness of his heart's action
ia the principal' cause of the trouble.
The retirement of Sir John Mac Donald
from active political life, means the col
lapse of the conservative regime in
Canada.
A RAILROAD MAN STRICKEN DOWN.
Chicago, May 15. —John C. Gait, a
well-known retired railroad man, con
nected at different times' with the Chi
cago and Northwestern, the St. Paul and
the Queen and Crescent systems, was
stricken with apoplexy here today. He
may recover.
THE SICK IN EUROPE.
London, May 15.—The prince of Wales,
who has been suffering from influenza,
is now convalescing.
The health of Gladstone was much
improved today.
Influenza ia spreading among the
members of the English parliament,
and eighty-four members of the com
mons are now reported suffering from
the disease.
THE LOCKED OUT SWITCHMEN.
Oeneral Manager Whitman Treats Them
With Dladaln.
Chicago, May 16.—The situation on
the Northwestern mad, as affected by
the discbarge of all the switchmen Rnd
yardmasters, showed no new feature to
day. General Manager Whitman is con
stantly in receipt of telegrams from all
points of the aystem, and without ex
ception they report an encouraging state
of affairs.
Grand Master Sweeney and Vice
Grand Master Dowling, of the Switch
men's union, called on General Mana
ger Whitman today, and asked for a
statement of the grounds on which the
lockout was declared. Whitman said
the company's position was fully set
forth in his statement to the press, and
if they had any reply to make they must
put it in writing. The interview was
not at all satisfactory to the union men,
who went away in bad humor.
It ia understood that President Sar
gent, of tbe Federation of Trainmen,
will.be here tomorrow and important
developments are expected.
SATURDAY MORNING. MAY 16, 1891.—TEN PAEGS.
THE INSURGENT SHIP
Now You See It and Now
You Don't.
A Variety of Rumors Concern
ing the Itata.
AH the News of a Vague and Unsat
isfactory Character.
A Pacific Mall Steamer Causes Some
Excitement by Steaming; Up
the Coast.
Associated Press Dispatches.
City of Mexico, May 15.—Acapulco
advices state that the Chilean cruiser
Esmeralda is still off that port, waiting
to see if it is possible to obtain coal.
Another strange steamer outside is sup
posed to be the Itata. There is no
American-steamer in Bight.
Later —A telegram from Acapulco
says no news of the Esmeralda has been
received since she left that port, and
and that no American ship has been
seen. At, the war department it is
stated no news has been received. A
prominent official says that news of the
Itata being off the coast of Central
America, may be expected.
earlier reports.
A dispatch received late last night
from Acapulco says:
"The Chilean cruiser Esmeralda en
tered this port yesterday and sailed
again today. Several of her officers
came ashore and used the wires, and
made various inquiries regarding the
action of the United States, showing
that they were informed that the
cruiser Charleston had been sent in
pursuit of the Itata. It is believed that
she steamed north to intercept the
Itata and protect her should the
Charleston attempt to capture her.
The officers who came ashore were very
reticent, but from one of the sailors it
was learned that they expected to sight
the Itata and act as her convoy down
the coast. The Esmeralda has a
numerous crew, and in appearance they
are veterans and will fight."
The above dispatch is confirmed at
the navy department, but the officers
are inclined to be reticent. A promi
nent official said the cruiser was warned
not to remain in port, as Mexico was
not harboring insurgent vessels, and did
not recognize any other government in
Chile than that of Balmaceda. .
NO NEWS AT WASHINGTON.
Washington, May 15.—TJhe same re
ply, "no news," Was made' by Actio*.
Secretary Ramsey, this morning, to a
question as to whether he had heard
from the Charleston or Itata.
It is known at the department that
the Chilean insurgent cruiser Esmeralda
put into Acapulco a day or two ago. She
appeared there late in the evening, and
slipped out of the harbor and disap
peared before daylight.
A CABLE FROM ADMIRAL BROWN.
Washington, May 15.—A lengthy
cable dispatch was received at the navy
department, this afternoon, from Ad
miral Brown, commanding the flagship
San Francisco, now at some Chilean
port. Information as to its contents
was refused, further than to say that it
was an answer from Admiral Brown to
instructions cabled him last week.
NEWS EXPECTED SOON.
San Diego, Cal., May s.—The Pacific
Coast steamship company's steamer
Newbern will arrive here from Mexican
ports about midnight, or early tomor
row morning. It is believed that the
Newbern will bring some information in
regard to the Charleston, Itata and Es
meralda, and her arrival here is awaited
anxiously.
a mysterious vessel.
San Diego, May 15. —The cruiser
Charleston is reported, on apparently
good authority, as having passed Point
Loma, last evening, going north.
Hueneme, Cal., May 15.—A large
steamer, flying signals, stood in close to
this place, this morning. As near as
could be made out,she was a Pacific Mail
steamer. After saluting, she stood off,
bound north.
Santa Barbara, Cal., May 15.—An
unknown steamer was sighted off the
coast, this morning, acting' in a peculiar
manner. She was first observed at
7:45, then going up the channel. She
rounded the upper end of Anacaysa
island, and sailed along the island on
the outside; then turned and stood out
to sea. It is impossible to tell the size
or rig of the steamer, as she was twenty
miles away, and only the smoke couli
be seen.
is was the ban blab.
San Francisco, May 15.—1t is now
pretty definitely settled that the steamer
which was signalled off Hueneme in the
Santa Barbara channel this morning
was the Pacific mail steamship San
Bias, which put in to announce her
arrival at that point.
San Diego, May 15.—1t is now be
lieved that the vessel reported off Point
Loma last night, and which was sup
posed to be the Charleston, was the
Pacific mail steamship San Bias from
Panama, which is due at San Francisco
Saturday.
TnE montserrat bails.
San Francisco, May 15.—The steamer
Montserrat, which has been loading a
cargo of provisions here for Chile, left
this afternoon. Watch was maintained
over her to the last by the customs offi
cials, that no arms or contraband goods
be shipped.
SOME BRITISH OPINION.
London, May 15.—The Standard in an
editorial this morning says: "We can
only account for America's extraordinary
zeal in pursuing the Chilean steamer
Itata on the assumption that the gov
ernment is delighted at having an op
portunity in retrospectively justifying
its Alabama contention, as against Eng
land. It is doubtful, however, whether
this ingenuous behavior can establish a
new dictum in international law."
MEXICAN EXCISES.
The Republic's System of Taxation to Be
Radically Revised.
Washington, May 15.—The bureau of
American republics has information
from the City of Mexico regarding the
revision of the Mexican system of taxa
tion. An economic conference, com
posed of delegates from each stale, has
reached certain conclusions of great im
portance, which will probably be adopt
ed. It is proposed, first, that all in
terior customs houses shall be abolished,
and all imported merchandise, having
complied with the customs laws at the
port of entry, shall pass unimpeded to
its destination; second, in place of the
existing internal duties an indirect tax
is to be substituted, to be collected from
the consumer and to be uniform through
out the republic, at a rate not to exceed
eight per cent, ad valorem on all arti
cles, except tobacco and spirits, the rile
on which shall be determined from time
to time. The revenues from this tax
shall belong to the slates that collect
them, aud those collected in the federal
district and territories shall be paid
into the federal treasury.
The Michigan Forest Fires.
Big Rapids, Mich., May 15. —From
Manistee to Huron, on the lower penin
sula, forest fires are still raging. Up to
date the loss is estimated at $2,000,000,
and it will probably be doubled unless
checked by rain. Tbe loss in tbe upper
peninsula far exceeds this estimate.
Hundreds of families have been left des
titute. . ,
Strikers on the Warpath. '
Uniontown, Pa., May 15.—Hungarian
strikers assaulted two Italian deputies
at Leith this morning, beating them
severely. The assailants then robbed
one of the deputies of a revolver, a
watch and $100 in money. Both were
badly hurt.
The Extreme Penalty.
Trenton, Ga., May 15.—Ruftis Moore
(colored) was hanged here at noon today.
The crime for which he suffered was the
murder of Henry Slay, in June, 1890.
Five thousand people saw the execution.
TOTTERING ROYALTY.
THE PORTUGUESE CABINET MINIS
TERS RESIGN.
Lord Salisbury Tries to Hold Up the
Feeble Monarchy by a Large Cession
of African Territory—London Cablings.
Lisbon, May 15. —The Portuguese cab
inet has resigned.
London, May 15.—[Copyrighted, 1891,
by the New York Associated Press.1 —
Though parliament has completed the
discussion of all the original clauses of
the Irish land bill, much remains to be
done with the measure after the Whit
suntide recess. The government has
done nothing in regard to tbe educa
tional bill, except to decide that it shall
be introduced before the session closes.
THE ANGLO-PORTUGUESE CONVENTION.
The resigning of the Portuguese min
try caused no surprise at the foreign
office here. Differences over the policy
of dealing with the financial troubles,
rendered the formation of a new
ministry desirable. The embassy
received assurances that the change
would not interfere with the
presenting of the Anglo-Portuguese
convention to the cortes. The Portu
guese have every reason to be content
with the convention, for Lord Salisbury,
in order to strengthen the tottering mon
archial interests, has conceded to Portu
gal a solid blockof territory 50,000 square
miles in araa, north of the Zambesi
river, obtaining in return only a narrow
strip of land rectifying the frontier of
Manicaland. The terms of the conven
tion are certain to be opposed in parlia
ment.
THE PARNELLITE DEFECTION.
Reports of impending defections
from the Parnellite party arise from
a movement which originated outside
of Irish members of the commons, the
object of which was to heal factional
feud. Several bishops made Gray the
channel of communications between the
leading Parnellites and McCarthyites.
The overtures for reconciliation were
taken by the McCarthyites as equiva
lent to the abandonment of Parnell by
his principal supporters. No definite
proposal has reached either side. Gray
places the blame for the balking of his
efforts upon the untimely revelation of
the overtures.
WORLD'S FAIR PREPARATIONS RETARDED.
Cable dispatches asserting that it has
been decided to abandon the internat
ional character of the Chicago exposi
tion, though obviously malignant, oper
ate in retarding the preparations of Eng
lish exhibitors. The absence of an offi
cial statement from Chicago, and the
want of organized representation here,
are keenly felt, and may result in lead
ing industries ignoring the fair.
A New Fast Fruit Line.
San Francisco, May 15. —The Rio
Grande, Santa Fe and Chicago, Milwau
kee and St. Paul railroads, have effected
a combination called the Pacific fast
fruit line, for the purpose of handling
California truit shipments, and will ship
from all territory north of Bakersfield.
The routa is from California to Ogden,
thence over the Rio Grande- Western
and the Atchison, Topeka and Santa
Fe's Colorado Midland line, to Denver.
From Denver to Kansas City, the
haul is over the Atchison, Topeka and
Santa Fe main line, and at Kansas City,
the Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul
takes hold, conveying the fruit thence
direct to market. Fruit from points
south of B.tkersfield will go over the
Santa Fe's Atlantic and Pacific route, as
formerly.
Demolished by Dynamite.
Oak Grove, Mo., May 15. —The house
of Daniel Morgan, a quiet and reputable
citizen, three miles south, was demol
ished by an explosion of dynamite last
night. It is not known who perpetrated
the outrage. Mrs. Morgan's collar bone
was broken, and she was otherwise in
jured. Morgan was badly injured. The
children escaped unhurt.
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