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TWENTY-FIFTH YEAR. NO. 213.
SPANIARDS GROW EXCITED
Over tbe Cases of the Cuban
Filibusters
CLAMOR FOR EXECUTION
Takes Little Account of Treaty Inter
pretatloas
A Raster That Weyltr Will Resign H Spain
Refutes te Affirm the Sentence
of Death
Associated Press Special Wire.
MADRID, May 10.—There are eviden
ces of growing popular excitement in
Spain over (he attitude of the United
States government toward the question
of the filibusters captured on board the
Competitor. The riots and outbreaks of
popular hatred toward the United States
at the Mmc of the passage through con
gress of the resolution favoring the rec
ognition of the Cubans as belligerents
have not been forgotten and the senti
ments which caused them are but
smouldering. The Spalnsh government
has on all possible occasions expressed
Its appreciation of and satisfaction with
the efforts made by the United States
government, to prevent, as far as lay
in Its power, the giving of unlawful aid
to the Cuban insurgents by citizens of
the United Etates. But the widespread
sympathy felt for the lnaurgents in the
United States Is well reoognlzed by the
Spanish people and the news of expedi
tions from the United States landed from
time to time in Cuba creates Intense Ir
ritation.
The news of the capture of the men on
the Competitor was received with great
satisfaction and rejoicing. It was felt
to be the first opportunity that had been
offered to make an example of those en
gaged in aiding the Insurrection. The
popular clamor for execution Is general
and la likely to become vociferous. Lit
tle acoount la taken of the refined ques
tions of treaty interpretation Involved
tn the protest of the United States gov
ernment against the execution of the
aentenoes. The action of the United
States Is regarded rather as an expres
sion of sympathy with the insurrection
and there will bu a strong popular clamor
to disregard It.
The public feeling on the subject is
fostered by the tenor of the advices re
oelved from Havana. Dispatches from
there affirm that Captain (ieneral Wey
ler Is greatly Irritated at the attitude
of the United States on the question of
the sentence. It Is asserted that if the
Spanish government adopts a contrary
view owing to the representations made
oy the United States government Wey
ler will resign his position.
Allegations are made In these Havana
dispatches of very extrraordinary con
duct on the part of Mr. Ramon Williams,
the United States consul-general. Even
If these are not true they are certain to
add fuel to the fire of popular Indigna
tion in Spain. Mr. Williams' attitude,
It Is asserted. Is the subject of general
censure tn Havana and Is said to be
very provoking. The story goes on to
relate that the United States consul
general shows himself everywhere in
public places In Havana, using Irritat
ing and menacing language regarding
the probable action of the United States
toward the authorities in case the sen
tences of the Competitor captives are
executed.
The Imparclal. commenting upon the
attitude of the United States, says that
a man accused of acts of piracy admit
ted before a courtmarttal in Havana
that the American police made a point
of vanishing when filibustering expedi
tions for Cuba were about to leave Key
West.
El Liberal declares that the Spanish
gevernment ought to have sent a squad
ron to Cuba In addition to pressing ail
' the transatlantic steamboats at Its dls-
posal for that service. This newspaper
asserts that the steamer Bermuda, be
longing to the Cuban Insurgent com
mittee.embarked upon the Florida coast
10.000 rifles, six pieces of artillery, three
Mltrallleuses.a quantity of munitions of
war and 300 men, the majority of whom
are gunners of the United States militia,
for the supply of Insurgent forces In Cu
ba. This embarkation took place. El
Liberal says, In spite of the protests of
the Spanish consul at Jacksonville
against allowing It, and the Bermuda
left without difficulty or obstruction and
according to telegrams received from
Captain-General Weyler, the expedition
has also landed.
This report has created a sensation In
Madrid and astonishment Is expressed
by El Liberal at tbe conduct of the
United States In the matter.
At a meeting of conservative senators
and deputies Saturday evening the pre
mier, Senor Canovas del Castillo, de
clared It would be Impossible to Intro
duce reforms for Cuba before the situa
tion there had become normal again.
He admitted that the Spanish arms
alone would fall to terminate the war,
but he said he believed that the dis
couragement of the Insurgents and the
prevalence of racial hatred among them
would contribute largely to the cessa
tion of hostilities:
WEYLER HAS HOPES
BARCELONA, May 10.—A letter has
been received here written by Captain-
General Weyler In Cuba to a deputy
living In this city. Although Gen. Wey
ler takes a liberal view of the situation
in Cuba, he opines that the rebellion
can only be quelled by vigorous meas
ures. He expresses the wish to com
plete the fortified line from Jacaro, on
the southern coast of the Island, to Mo
ron, near the northern coast.ln the west
ern portion of the province of Puerto
, Principe. A railroad runs between
these two points. Captain-General Wey
ler founds great hopes on the comple
tion of this line. He says that when the
rebellion has been crushed he intends
to apply reforms gradually, as the In
surgents yield and as opportunity Is
afforded to Spain to prove her chival
rous sentiments. But he will make no
crneessions while the rebellion holds Its
ground.
All the comments of the press mani
fest the deep Impression made upon the
public mind by the action of the United
States toward the sentence of the Com
petitor captives.
A later dispatch from Havana con
firms the report that Gen. Wevler has
threatened to resign unless the sen
tences are executed.
Senor Canovas del Castillo, the pre
mier, being asked for an expression of
his opinion regarding the matter said-
The affair must be settled in accord
iet" lEW ttnd exlstln * treat-'
The Heraldo compares the offensive
conduct of the United States consui
general at Havana with that of the
British consul who made friendly rep
resentatlonu favoring pardons for the
.prisoners. Public opinion, says the
Heraldo, vehemently opposes American
Interference. This paper maintains that
the rebels In Cuba are constantly re
ceiving assistance from Aemrlca. with
out which the rebellion would have been
suppressed long ago.
Great Indignation Is expressed over
the landing of the Bermuda expedition,
which has been announced' in a highly
sensational manner by the newspapers
here.
The Epoca, which Is the ministerial
organ, discusses the question In a far
more conservative and less energetic
manner than the other newspapers. It
declares America's demand applies ex
clusively to the form of trial and not
to penalty. It believes the Spanish gov
ernment will decide that the matter
shall be submitted to the supreme mili
tary and naval court. The Epocha alao
says the attitude of President Cleveland
and Mr. Olney appears to be Incredible,
and declares the theory ascribed to Mr.
Olney by the New York World deserves
no serious reply, because the offense
can never be regarded as a question of
contraband, according to the principles
of International law.
The Correo says that the demands of
the United States are unjust and men
acing, because It Is Incontestlble that
filibustering expeditions are organized
In the United States with difficulty and
consequently such arbitrary conduction
would be against the national sentiment
of Spain.
According to the Dlaro the govern
ment cabled to Havana yesterday or
dering Weyler to send the case to the
supreme military and naval court.
Several papers publish the report that
besides Oen. Weyler, Oens. Ochanda
and Ahumada, who have Important
comands In Cuba, have also threatened
to resign If the Judgment of the court
martial is quashed.
APPROVAL ASKED
HAVANA, May 10.—The Spanish gov
ernment has been asked to approve the
sentences of death passed by a court
martial upon the men captured on the
Competitor on a charge of piracy and
revolution. The men sentenced are
Alfredo Laborda, said to be the leader
of the party and claiming American cit
izenship; Ellas Beda, also claiming
American citizenship; William GUdea,
said to be a British subject; John Mil
ton, a native of Kansas, and Theodore
Mata.
' This places the fate of the men In the
hands of the authorities at Madrid and
Insures that they will not be executed
without an order from the Spanish gov
ernment.
James Creelman. correspondent of the
New York World, and Frederick W.
Lawrence, correspondent of the New
York Journal, who were ordered by the
authorities to leave the Island for hav
ing sent dispatches to their papers of
fensive to the government, sailed for
New York today on board the Ward line
steamship Seguranela.
Among the insurgents killed at the en
gagement at Cludad. near Gutra Melena.
• Havana province, three days ago, was
the black leader. Aurollo Collazo, lieu
tenant to Captain Fuentes. who was a
terribly sanguinary leader, and the
lender Acea Vigoa, lieutenant to Col
lazo.
Jose Blanco Alfonso, an insurgent In
cendiary, entered the chape] of the for
tress of Cabanas today and will be shot
tomorrow.
Gen. Prando returned to Spain today
to take the oath as senator.
The report that Maximo Gomez is In
the province of Matanzas is denied, and
It is said lie is now encamped at Placetas,
in Santa Clara province.
Last evening the Insurgents burned
the village of Hoyo Colorado. One hun
dred and flfty-elght houses, the city
hall and the schools were destroyed.
A report has been received of another
engagement whioh Gen. Saurez Inclan
lias had with the insurgents in Pinar del
Hio. He attacked them In their position,
which was an excellent one. The Insur
gent force was made up of numerous
bands and they made a stand for forty
five minutes before they were dislodged,
the Spanish being under a heavy Are for
that time. Upon their retreat the Insur
gents burned the rest of the town of Ca
carajaeas. The official report of the en
gagement says the troops had one killed
and twenty-three wounded. There are
no further details of the affair.
It has become known that the British
consul has also Intervened in the name
of his government In behalf of the Com
petitor captives sentenced to death. He
invokes clemency for the prisoners
This action of the British government
in the case has caused a sensation here
and it has been the topic of comment to
day by all social classes in the commun
ity. It would be difficult to say from
any admissions made in official quarters
what effect this new development will
have In the case. There is a marked ab
sence of irritation manifested in the
comments on the subject, and the action
of the British consul seems to have been
taken in very good part.
It is pointed out that the intervention
of the British consul is couched in very
different form than that of the United
States consul-general and Is, in fact ex
pressed in very friendly terms. Invoking
the clemency of the Cuban authorities.
The question of the execution of the cap
tives of the Competitor is recognized to
be one of the most important which has
occurred since the insurrection broke
out. Now that the question has been re
ferred to the government at Madrid, the
situation here has quieted down, though
there is no cessation of interest and dis
cussion nf the question. The attltud» of
the public has been one of watting on «he
resolution of the Madrid government
The waiting is attended by much impa
tience and no little anxiety.
TREATY RIGHTS
LONDON, May 11.-The Madrid cor
respondent of the Standard says: Senor
Canovas del Castillo has publicly stated
that America has not protested against
Spain s right to punish filibusters, but
only against the summary trial. Ameri
can citizens are entitled to be tried in
the civil courts under the treaties of 1795
and 187, The Spanish government is
willing to consider the demand and has
cabled to Captain-General Weyler to
delay the executions pending the result
of negotiations which are actively pro
ceeding between Washington and Mad
rid to define the interpretation of the
aforesaid treaties.
Sanor Canovas made a long speech at
a meeting of Conservative senators and
deputies on Saturday evening. In which
he declared this was a national question
which must some day be settled with the
assistance of all parties. He declared
it was impossible to Introduce reforms
in Cubai before the situation there
should resume its normal condition. He
confessed his belief that war alone
k. OU v r i".;° tc r mlnate the Insurrection
but he believed the Insurgents would
become discouraged and that racial
hatred wouia. contribute largely to cause
a cessation of hostilities. If, however
the premier went on, public opinion hi
Spain should pronounce for a more rad
ical and quicker Introduction of colonial
home rule the Conservative government
and party would wllllhgly resign the di
rection of affairs to the hands of those
consenting to assume such responsibili
ties.
The Epoca, the government organ in
guarded language, recommends pru
dence and deprecates demonstrations
It clearly Intimates that the govern
ment will make another effort to con
ciliate President Cleveland by ordering
General Weyler to send all the papers ,
THE HERALD
LOS ANGELES. MONDAY MORNING-* MAY 11, 1896.
bearing upon the case here for the su
preme court to pronounce upon. The ex
ecution of the sentences would virtually
be shelved.
The rest of the Madrid papers are
unanimous in the opinion that America
has taken an ungenerous and unjustl
.flable advantage of Spain's difficulties.
NO NEWS RECEIVED
WASHINGTON. May .10.—If any offi
cial news has been received by the gov
ernment In Washington today regard
ing the Americans capturad aboard the
Competitor by the Spaniards, and con
demned by court-martial to be shot,
diligent Inquiry falls to disclose Its na
ture. Secretary Olney, to whom a note
was addressed upon the subject, replied
there was nothing to make public. In
quiry In congressional circles among
those directly Interested in the case of
one of the men, Milton, shows no addi
tional facts have been received by
them. Senator Pascoe of Florida, who
has taken special Interest in the case,
believes Spain will not be Inclined to
ward action, as in the present state of
public feeling any summary decision
by It may lead to serious consequences.
The fact that the Havana officials have
referred the execution of sentence to
Madrid Is a source of gratification to
those Interested In the prisoners' fate
and inspires the belief that some len
iency may be shown. It is not Improb
able that an effort may be made by con
gress In the matter the coming week to
acquaint the public with the facts In the
case, by calling on the president for in
formation and requesting him to take
such steps as will give the condemned
men a civil trial.
ANOTHER FILIBUSTER
NEW LONDON, Conn., May 10.—The
tug Commander, with the barges Re
lief and Green Point in tow. which
sailed from New York Saturday night,
and the tug Volunteer met the steamer
Laurada. whose movements In New
York harbor have occasioned much
mystery, off Monta.uk Point today, and
transferred to the steamer about 100
Cubans and several tons of arms, am
munition arid dynamite. Capt. O'Brien
was aboard the Volunteer, and after the
transfer was effected returned with the
Volunteer. The Laurada put out to sea.
The Commander, with her barges In
tow, put in here tonight.
LONDON COMMENT
LONDON. May 10.—The Dally News
will say editorially tomorrow regarding
the cases of the Competitor captives in
Havana:
The serious news from Cuba places
the Spanish government between two
fires. It Is difficult to see how either
side can recede. If the Spanish govern
ment sacrifices Gen. Weyler It will prob
ably have to be prepared to sacrifice Its
own life. Public opinion In Madrid is
hardly well Informed enough to profit
by the Virglnlus case In 1873. The Span
ish ought to distrust their own natural
ferocity In cases of this sort. The butch
ery of the men of the Virglnlus, which
many of them applauded at the time as
a fine and spirited act. was received
with horror and execration throughout
the world.
The Standard has an editorial com
menting upon the sentences of the men
at Havana which says:
"The situation Is undoubtedly grave,
but the dispute involves a direct issue of
fact, or at the utmost, a conflicting In
terpretation of the law which may fur
nish a means of escape from a position
of extreme difficulty. Opinion seems to
prevail that the sentence of the British
subject (GUdeal will be commuted In
recognition of Great Brltatn's friendly
attitude. But this would be Impossible,
as the exercise of mercy in one case
would render a dental in the other more
InvlduouS. The poettfnn of the Spanish
government must-attract general sym
pathy. It has a choice of evils, but It
cannot be doubted which it will choose,
provided It is possible to avoid hostili
ties consistently with Spanish concep
tion of national dignity, and if the
Washington government Is in earnest,
which is always uncertain on the eve
of a presidential election.
A REPORT DENIED
TALLAHASSEE, Fla., May 10.—Gov
ernor Mitchell's attention was called to
day to the dispatch from Tampa, stating
that he had telegraphed to Major Con
nelly to hold the Fifth battalion in read
iness for Immediate action on account of
the bold stand taken by the president
regarding the Imposing of the death
sentence upon the men captured aboard
the Competitor. The governor stated
emphatically that he had had no recent
communication with Major Connelly on
the subject, and expressed surprise that
such a report should have gotten abroad.
A Fetal Plre
ST. LOUIS, May 11.—Fire was dis
covered In the rear of the Metropolitan
restaurant, which occupies a three
story building at 324 Olive street, at
1 oclock this (Monday) morning. Be
fore the firemen could get to work the
flames spread through the building and
soon destroyed it. Jefferson Gardner, a
cook, rooming on the third floor, had a
narrow escape from death. He was
burned about the face. Eight firemen,
whose names are unknown, were In
jured by the falling of the front wall.
They were all taken to the City hospital.
One Is fatally Injured. It was reported
that Tom Dunton, rooming with Gard
ner, was missing,'but* this could not be
substantiated.
rllrsch Memorial Services
NEW TORE, May 10,-Hebrews of all
s L la^ s . of bellef and a goodly sprinkling
of Christians filled Temple Emanuel at
the special memorial services for the late
Baron de Hirsch today. The services
were opened by the anthem Cast Thy
Burden on the Lord by the choir. Rev-
Stephen S. Wlse.rabbi of B'nai Jeshurun,
delivered the opening prayer and was
followed by Col. John B. Webber, late
commissioner of immigration, who knew
the baron Intimately and who delivered
an address. Hon. O. S, Strauss and
Hon. Simon W. Rosendale also paid
glowing tributes to the memory of the
deceased; Rev. Kaufman Kohler of
Temple Bethel pronounced the benedic
tion and the services were closed.
The Lond-n Tark-t
LONDON. May 10,-The money market
has been n the same easy condition this
week, with the stock rather Inactive and
prices were Irregular. Owing to the trou
blesome political outlook, especially in
Africa, there has been a revived demand
for investment stocks at an improved price
Home railway securities were flat on
profit taking. Foreign securities w*re
rather neglected but firm, especially Turk
ish, on favorable administrative reports
Col. North's death affected nitrate proper
ties but slightly. He had been for a long
time steadily realizing, and therefore his
holdings were comparatively small. There
has been active professional boom In brew
ery shares. African securities were very
qulet, ; but their tone was tolerably flrni
Fears that the government will revoke the
charter of the British South Africa com
pany were practically dispelled. Little
business Is likely to be done, however until
the situation is cleared. The gold'ship
ments and the political campaign have de
pressed Americans ail around. Neverthe
less the belief is expressed in influent!;!
quarters that the time will yet come when
American railway securities will find favor
yet.
Decreases for the week were: Atchison
S referred. Reading firsts, 2; Chicago
lilwaukee and St. Paul, Denver and Rio
Grande preferred and Louisville, IV4 each-
Atchison and Wabash sixes, 1; others frac
tional.
Captain Johnston Dead
SAVANNAH, Ga„ May 10.—Captain
J. D. Johnston, commander of the con
federate ram Tennessee, and ranking
surviving; officer of the confederate navy
died here last night.
CONGRESSIONAL FORECAST
Debate on Harbors Will Be Con
([eluded Today
SENATOR FRYE TO EXPLAIN
The Committee's Attempt to Aid a
Private Harbor
Filibusters' Sentences Are Likely to Reopen
Discussion of the Cubsn Question
In Both Houses
Associated Press Special Wire.
WASHINGTON, May 10.—The proba
bilities are that the consideration of the
river and harbor appropriation bill will
be concluded Monday. According to
agreement this bill will be followed by
the resolution to seat Mr. Dupont as a
Senator from Delaware. With the Du
pont resolution disposed of, the bill
making appropriations for the District
of Columbia will be considered and It
will probably consume the remainder of
the week. Only the provisions In the
river and harbor bill for the construc
tion of a breakwater at Santa Monica,
Cal., remains to be acted upon. There
will be several speeches on this question
Monday. Senators Berry, Vest and Per
kins will oppose the amendment, and
Senator Frye, as chairman of the com
mittee on commerce, will explaW the
committee's reason for this action. Mr.
White will reply briefly to Mr. Frye.
After this It is expected that the vote on
the amendment will be taken, and what
ever the fate of this amendment the bill
will be promptly passed. It is not ex
pected to remain long In conference, as
there is a disposition manifest In both
houses to get the bill to the president as
early as practicable. This Is due to the
fear of a veto and to the determination
to remain in session long enough to give
congress time to act In case of such an
adverse endorsement by the president.
The agreement in regard to the Dupont
case is that It shall be taken up for de
bate Immediately after the disposal of
the river and harbor bill, and that a vote
shall be taken not later than 5 oclock on
the second day after the debate begins.
It is doubtful whether the entire time
will be required. The result of the vote
Is still In doubt. It depends upon one or
two Populist senators who have not
made their positions known so far as can
be ascertained. There are several fea
tures In the District bill which are ex
pected to muse debate, but if It should
be passed before the close of the week
the committee on appropriations will
have the fortification appropriation bill
ready to take up and will press Its con
sideration. There will, however , be
strong pressure in that event to work on
the calender.
The Cuban situation as presented by
the Imposition of the death sentence
upon the members of the Competitor
party brings forward decidedly Interest
ing conditions wWeri may result In an
attempt at action on this question by
the senate during the week. In fact, the
outlook In that direction Is full of possi
bilities.
IN THE HOUSE.
The indications are that the house will
drift along for the remainder of the
session, giving conference reports of ap
propriation bills the right of way and
disposing of such incidental matters as
It. can. There is a good deal of pressure
from certain quarters for the considera
tion of the Pacific railroads funding bill
and the Immigration bill, and while there
is a probability that the latter may be
considered at the session, the leaders in
control of the house seem to have set
their faces against the funding bill for
this session, unless It Is prolonged be
yond present anticipations.
The Immigration bill can hardly come
up this week as the chairman of the
committee, Mr. Bartholdt, is at his home
in St. Louis, attending the state conven
tion. Tomorrow is District of Columbia
day and Wednesday Is preempted for
the special order giving it up to the pen
sion bills. It Is likely that the contested
election cases of Rlnaker vs. Downing
and Murray vs. Elliott, which were to
have been considered this week, will,
with such conference reports as are pre
sented, occupy the remainder of the
week. The executive, legislative and ju
dicial, the sundry civil and naval bills
are now in conference. It is not im
probable that a resolution regarding
the protection of the two Americans sen
tenced to death by the Spanish authori
ties at Havana may be presented and
furnish the text for a reopening of a
discussion of the entire Cuban situation.
When Will Congress Adjourn?
Senator Gorman does not believe that
congress will adjourn by the Ist ot
June, as the Republican leaders expect.
He is afraid that some advantage might
be gained by the Republicans In an
early adjournment, and has declared
that congress will remain In session
until the presidential conventions, any
way. Of course, it is In the power of
a. few Democrats to delay adjournment,
if they are so minded. The rules of the
senate give them power to obstruct
legislation, and to delay the passage of
necessary appropriation bills as long as
they wish. It does not appear at pres
ent, however, that Senator Gorman
would hnve much support from his
Democratic brethren in a policy of de
lay, as members of the minority are Just
as anxious to get home and look after
political fences as v are the Republicans.
—Washington Letter in Brooklyn Union.
Inglesitle Race Entries
The following Is the list of entries and
weights for the races to be run at Ingle-
Bide track today, which are posted
at the Los Angeles Turf club, 212 South
Spring street. Commissions received
on these races and full descriptions of
the events:
—Lady Hurst 93, Sister Adelle 108, Gratis
101. Howard 8. 111. Fleur de Lis 108, The
First race.half a mile, selling, 2-year-olds
Roman 101, Dunboy 108.
Second race, mile and an eighth, selling-
Instigator 101, Scimitar 101, Alvero 9S. Ml
rambo 101, Faros 101, All Smoke 112. Dun
garven 121. Belle Boyd 96, Gov. Budd 98.
Third race, three-quarters of a mile. sell
ing—Tiberius 95, DoubtTul 93. Jerome S. 112
Coda 91. Daylight 96, Big Chief 93, Harry
Lewis 107, Mt. Roy 107.
Fourth race, seven-eighths of a mile, sell
ing—Meadow Lark 109, Morven 111, Red
Glen 109. Senator Bland 100, Walter J. 100
Strathffower 109, Foremost 109. Huntsman
111.
Fifth race, mile and a half, selling—Uncle
Giles 108. Wawona 110. Don Caesar 10S.
Fairfaith 108, Thornhill 113, Little Cripple
110.
Sixth race, three-quarters of a mile, sell
ing—Bueno 105. Circe 103, Afflatus 91. Moba
lasco 91. Benham 110. Heartsease 91. Schnltz
108. Ruinart 102, Tonino 93, Toano 107, Com
mission 107.
Weather clear; track fast.
A Cycling Tour
PROVIDENCE, R. 1., May 10.—C. W.
Bulls and A. T. Godwin, two prominent
young men, will start tomorrow on a
bicycle trip to California with a'view to
breaking the present record.
FELIX JULES MELINE—PRIME MINISTER OF FRANCE
Felix Jules MHine, who has taken the helm of the French government as prime
minister, is one of the strongmen of Gallic politics. Every Frenchman is a politician,
and Mellne is one of the fortunate few who have come to the front. Born In Kemlre
mont. he studied la-v. and was an intense politician at his majority. He was elected
a member of the Commune, but declined the office. He was made national as
semblyman In IR'L'. and four years later was elected to the chamber. For fifteen
years he was almost constantly before the public as deputy or as filling some func
tion under, the patronage or necessity of some ministry.
He was under secretary of the interior with Grevy. but resigned at one month's
end. Later he was made a member of the Tariff commission, and in 1880 he battled
with the party in power for protection, ma king his influence felt in all directions. So
totally was he convinced of the strength of his position that he favored a protection
that was practically nrohlbitlve. The Only concessions he would listen to were a few
points in favor of Switzerland and the United States. One year thereafter he was
returned as a deputy. In ISM we find him minister of agriculture. Hetiring in ISSS
with Ferry's cabinet, he went bark to the chamber, and in ISSS he presided over that
body. Since then he has been in the chamber at odd times and has never been out of
the public eye.
A RESPLENDENT CEREMONY
Performed at the Old St. Louis
Cathedral
AN ARCHBISHOP INVESTED
Conferring tbe Insignia of Archiepiscopal
Olfice
Distinguished Prelates snd Church Olgnlta
rlea Assist In the Ceremonies—Con
gratulations by tba Citizens
Associated Press Special Wire.
ST, LOUIK BIcC May 10.—Amid the
most solemn, impressive and resplendent
ceremonies ever beheld within the walls
of the old cathedral, Rt. Rev. John J.
Kain, archbishop of the diocpse of St.
I.ouis, was today invested with the order
Of the pallium, the sacred insignia ot his
iiarchiepiscopal office.
This is the first time in the history of
the arch diocese of St. Louis that the in
vestiture of the pallium upon the arch
bishop has been solemnized. A large
number of the most distinguished pre
lates and church dlgnatarles from all
over the country graced the occasion by
their presence and assisted In the cere
monies. The conferring of the pallium
was performed by Cardinal Gibbons of
Baltimore, who was assisted by twenty
five archbishops and bishops and a
hundred or more priests.
Ten oclock was the hour set for the ser
vices to commence. At that time the
procession, which was to precede tho
service, formed in the sacristy of the ca
thedral and took up the line of march.
The procession was headed by the cross
bearer, following which came a body of
100 or more visiting and local priests
attired in white surplices.
Vicar-general Muhlslepen and the
archbishops and bishops came next and
were followed by a train of acolytes,altar
boys and the officers of the mass. Arch
bishop Kain and his attendants under a
purple canopy came next and the rear of
the line was brought up by Cardinal
Gibbons attired In full canonical robes,
under a scarlet canopy and attended by
his deacons of honor and two pages who
held up his robes. Two pages similarly
attended the archbishop. The entire
procession entered the cathedral and
marched up the center aisle to the sanc
tuary.
At the close of the sermon Cardinal
Gibbons wtis again robed in the full vest
ments of his high office and the cere
mony of the conferring of the pallium
was begun. The pallium which had been
placed on the epistle side of the altar Was
handed to the cardinal, who arose and
placed It upon the kneeling archbishop's
shoulders. After conferring the sacred
insignia. Cardinal Gibbons went to the
gospel side of the altar, 'while the arch
bishop, with the pallium upon his should
ers, arose and ascended his throne. Be
fore he could give his archiopiscopal
benediction to the congregation, which
would complete the ceremonial, the mas
ter of ceremonies escorted a delegation
of prominent citizens representing the
laity within the sanctuary to deliver an
address of congratulation, to which
Archbishop Kain responded with much
feeling.
STRIKERS' COUNCIL
Packing House Firemen Will Insist Upon
Complete Justice
KANSAS CITY, May 10.—The Indus
trial council held a lengthy meeting to
day. The most important subject of dis
cussion was the strike of firemen in the
Armour packing house. The strike was
referred to the grievance committee,
which will hold a conference with the
manager of the plant some time tomor
row. The sentiment of the council was
in favor of a firm resistance upon com
plete Justice being accorded the strikers,
and the whole power of the industrial
council will be engaged on the side of
the latter. The threatened strike of the
painters was freely discussed and It was
conceded that there was a strong possi
bility of a strike if the demands of the
painters are not acceded to.
ON THE DIAMOND
Results ef Oames Played by National League
Clubs
LOUISVILLE, Ky., May 10—The taiL
enders seemed to take a new lease or
life today and had the Bridegrooms shut
out until the eighth inning, when three
singles and an error gave Brooklyn the
game. Attendance 2000. Score:
Louisville, 1; hits, 4; errors, 3.
Brooklyn, 3; hits, 6; errors, 1.
Batteries —Kennedy.Burrell and Grim;
Cunningham and Warner.
Many of the fans who attended today's
ball game between Brooklyn and Louis
ville were dissatisfied with several of
Umpire Keefe's decisions and would
have mobbed him after the game had it
not been for police Interference He
was conducted to his hotel by six police
men.
CINCINNATI. May 10. - The Reds
won by grace of Maul's wlldness. errors
galore and a little timely hitting. At
tendance 8000.. Score:
Cincinnati, 18; hits, 14; errors, 4
Washington, 11; hits, 13; errors, 7.
Batteries—Dwyer, Fisher and Peitz-
Maul and McGuire.
ST. LOUIS, May 10.-The Browns lost
today s game through pool fielding. At
tendance 5000. Score:
St. Louis, 6; hits, 10; errors', 5.
Baltimore, 9; hits, 12; errors, 4.
Batteries— Hart and McFarland ;Esper
and Clark.
Killed HIS Employer
SOLOMONVII.LE.Ariz .May 10.—John
R. Smith of Morencl was killed by a
young man named Gibson at Hampion's
cattle ranch on Eagle creek on Friday.
Gibson had been working for Smith and
tl.ey quarreled several days before the.
killing, and it Is reported that Smith
whipped Gibson. Gibson then went to
Hampson's ranch. No particulars of
what happened at the time of the killing
have been received. Smith has had
charge of cattle owned by the Turtle Cat
tle company at Morenci for several
years.
THE TREATY OF FRANKFORT
Celebrated With Enthusiasm by the Cit
izens of Germany
A Monument to Emperor Wllllom I Unveiled.
Tha Present Ruler Drinks to the
Prosperity of Frankfort
FRANKFORT ON THE MAIN, May
10.—The twenty-fifth anniversary of the
signing of the treaty of Frankfort,which
concluded the Franco-Prussian war,
was celebrated here today in continua
tion of the fetes and celebrations which
have been held throughout Germany in
commemoration of the twenty-fifth an
niversary of the events of the war. The
treaty was signed In the Swan hotel in
this city by Prince Bismarck, and Jules
Favre on behalf of France. The cele
bration today was attended with splen
did weather. Emperor William and
Empress Augusta arrived in the city at
10 a. m. and received an ovation from a
great multitude of people who had gath
ered to welcome them. The city was
magnificently decorated, gay colored
bunting and elaborate designs of flowers
and green being everywhere manifest.
After the official reception had been
concluded their majesties, with a num
erous suite, attended thanksgiving ser
vice at St. Catherine's church. After
the service the emperor, with great cer
emony, unveiled a monument to his
grandfather. Emperor William I. The
burgomaster of Frankfort In a dedi
catory speech hailed William I. as the
unselfish peace emperor.
Emperor William then saluted the
statue, which represents the monarch
on horseback. A review of the troops
concluded the ceremony.
Emperor William and Empress Au
gusta took lunch with the landgrave of
Hesse. The emperor telegraphed to
Prince Bismarck a long dispatch in
which he expressed his gratitude and
veneration for the great chancellor.
During luncheon, in responding to the
burgomaster's toast to the health of the
emperor and empress, the emperor pro
ceeded to draw an eloquent picture of
the coronation of William I and the joy
of his old age in sitting upon the throne
of united Germany. He then continued:
"I hope all will unanimously uphold our
duty to maintain the nation fully armed.
I. hope twenty-five years hence the em
pire will shine with the great splendor,
and that Frankfort, like the whole na
tion. Is destined to develop Itself dur
ing a long period of peace. With thanks
to the army, which is a guarantee that
no enemy will ever be in a position to
disturb unlawfully the peace of the land.
I drink to the prosperity of Frankfort."
The emperor and empress attended a
gala performance of an opera In the
evenlng and drove through the illumi
nated streets to the railway station,
where the- empress took the train for
Berlin and the emperor departed for
Weisbaden.
Iron Work* Burned
SAN FRANCISCO, May 10.—The Vul
can Iron works were destroyed by fire
early this morning. The loss Is estii
mated at $100,000, with $31,500 Insurance.
The fire communicated to the third floor
of the Reliance machine works, damag
ing the building slightly and destroy
ing considerable stock. The loss of the
Reliance company Is more than cov
ered by the $-5,000 insurance on the
plant.
CITY PRICE, PER SINaLBCIPY, 3 CENTS
ON TRANSPORTATION LINES, 3 CENTS
CLEVELAND'S CANDIDACY
Bookwalter of Ohio Makes
Political Predictions
OUR FOREIGN COMPLICATIONS
Will Compel the Democracy to Renom-
mate the President
British and Spsnlsh Affairs Two tenths
Hence Will Demand a Leader for
the War Party
Associated Press Special Wire.
CINCINNATI, May 10. —A special to
the Commercial (iazette from Spring
field. Ohio, gives an Interview with John
W. Bookwalter, the Democratic candi
date for governor of Ohio In 1897 He
predicts that Grover Cleveland will be
nominated for the fourth time at the
Chicago convention. He eulogizes the
president as the 1-ador of tariff reform
and says he is now wanted as the leader
of the war party in this country. Mr.
Bookwalter believes the conditions tn
foreign affairs, especially with (ireat
Britain and Spain, will be such, two
months hence, as to compel the Democ
racy to take up Grover Cleveland and
that the war sentiment will be in his
favor in November. He says the admin
istration will be heard from at the proper
time on the Cuban question and also on
the Venezuelan boundary and then it
Will be Cleveland's call. Mr. Rookwaiter
also predicts a free silver platform and
that, the party will thus be kept together
for a great, struggle.
Mr, Bookwalter is away much of his
time, hut is now cultivating his old home
constituents and expects to go to the
Chicago convention as a delegate.
TENNESSEE CENTENNIAL
The Exposition to Be Formally Opened on
May 31
WASHINGTON, May 10.—The chair
man of the standing committee of press
correspondents has received the follow
ing leter:
"TENNESSEE CENTENNIAL,
NASHVILLE, Term., May 7.
To Mr. E. G. Dunnell, Chairman Stand
ing Committee Press Correspondents,
Washington. D. C:
Sir —The Tenr jssee centennial exposi
tion is honored tn extending a cordial
invitation to you and the corps of news
paper reporters of the United States
at the national capital and their ladles
to attend the centennial and inaugural
ceremonies at Nashville. June l,as the
special guests of the management. Very
respectfully,
"J. THOMAS, President,
"E. LEWIS, Director General."
An invitation couched in the same lan
guage lias also come from I,eland Ran
kin, chief of the bureau of promotion
and publicity.
Unofficial information has been re
ceived to the effect that it is contem
plated that those who accept this in
vitation will leave Washington on May
30 by special train. arrlveMn Nashville
on May 31. remain there until the morn
ing of June 1 and reach Washington on
June 2 about midday.
MONTANA REPUBLICANS
Will Bend Their Energies to Securing Pre*
Cl,y-_
BUTTE, Mont., May 10.—The Repub
lican state convention will meet hereto
morrow. All of the delegates have ar
rived. It is thought that Senators Car
ter and Mantle and Representative
Hartman will be three of the six dele
gates to St. Louis. While some dele
gates are opposed to Carter and Mantle,
the opposition Is so small that no fight
is expected. The names generally agreed
on for the other three delegates are O.
F. Goddard of Billings. Alex Metzel of
Madison county and L. G. Phelps of
Great Falls. Some of the delegates
threaten the introduction of a resolu
tion instructing the presidential elect
ors to vote for other than the Repub
lican nominee if silver is not recognized
in the St. Louis platform. It Is believed
they will either forego this or be de
feated. Congressman Hartman is a del
egate from his county, but wired that he
could not attend. The convention will
declare for free coinage of silver ind«
pendent of the action of other countries.
Cattle Drovers Quarrel
INDEPENDENCE. Kas., May 10.—A
serious shooting affray occurred about
a half mile south of Elgin, in the terri
tory. George Smith, about 19 years old,
and Sam McGee, a few years older, had
had some trouble at a dance a few
nights before and McGee threatened to
kill Smith the next time he saw him.
They both happened to come to Elgin
yesterday with some cattle, and in the
evening met at a camp south of town.
McOee was filled up on Elgin whisky
and he is known as an ugly man. He
drew his revolver and fired, the ball
merely glazing Smith's shoulder. Smith
began to make fun of him on account
of his bad marksmanship, when McGee
again fired, the ball passing through
Smith's liver. He Ijved but a few hours.
McGee surrendered.
Cvcl'sts Suspended
SAN FRANCISCO. May 10.—The cy
cling race path may be deprived of
three of its brightest lights for sixty or
ninety days owing to the action of A.
N. Jones, J. E. Edwards and F. M.
Byrne at the meet in Healdsburg last.
Thursday". These riders competed
against H. F. Terrell, who at the time
was under suspension from all race
tracks, although the official notice of
such suspension had not been pub
lished. This will hardly be considered
a valid excuse by the racing board, as
the fact of the suspension was a matter
of public knowledge.
Odd Fellows' Convention
SAN FRANCISCO, May 10.—The an
nual convention of the grand lodge of
California, Independent Order Odd Fel
lows, will begin Tuesday morning in the
main hall of the Odd Fellows' building.
The order will then celebrate the sev
enty-seventh year of its beneficent ac
tivity. Over SOU delegates, representing
the 360 lodges of tho jurisdiction, will an
swer to their names when Grand Master
P. F. Goobey calls the convention to or
der.
A Saloon Row
ST. LOUIS, Mo., May 10.—In a saloon
row tonight Ike Shelburn stabbed Mike
Rohan and a man named Haloran. Ro
han was killed and Haloran was taken
to the city hospital and cannot live.
The police are looking for Shelburn.
who escaped after the murder. All
three are laborers.
Hot Weather
BOSTON, May 10.—The city has been
sweltering today In a dry, record
breaking temperature which has con
tinued for twenty-four hours. The
weather bureau mercury showed the
highest at 2:30 this afternoon, when X
registered 94.5.