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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1891-04-03
NEWSPAPER COMMENTS.
American Press Unanimous in Character
izing the Recall as Hasfy.

American Press Unanimous in Character
izing the Recall as Hasty.
NEW YORK. April All the morning
papers devote a great deal of space IN
their editorial columns in commenting
on the recall of Baron de Fava. The
Sun says: The Italian government is evi-
IDENTIFY laboring under Misrepresentation
as to the powers of the federal govern
ment TO secure the punishment of lynch
ers. Whether justice is done or denied
depends upon the people of New Or
leans. If there was ever any hope that
the grand jury inquiry would result in
an attempt to bring the guilty to justice,
the hope has probably been destroyed
by the action adopted by the Italian
government. The action of the Italian
government does not mean war. Italy
simply marks her resentment. There is
no rupture only little strain.
The Herald says: Ordinarily the re-
call of minister means the severance
of friendly diplomatic relations and
sometimes it is preliminary declara-
ton of war 1t does not, however, be-
heve that 1t VIII prove IN this instance
as serious as it is sensational. The Her
aid shall not be surprised to find that
the Italian premier will see his folly
when he comes TO his senses and correct
his mistake.
The World says: The recall probably
seems no more than a bit of dramatic
diplomacy on the part of Italy, chiefly
for home effect
The Times says: Whatever may be
the views and whatever the action of
the Italian government, Mr.. Blaine and
the administration may feel perfectly
well assured that the people of the
United States viii support them in re-
sisting claim for damages and to any
extent.
A Question by The Chronicle.
LONDON, April 2.-The Chronicle says
that Baron Fava is not entitled to fix the
time for redress by the American gov
eminent, but must allow of reasona-
BILE time for inquiry. But what if
America, In replying TO Fava's menace,
should prohibit Italian immigration?
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1891-04-03
THE old WAY THU BEST
The Senate Printing COMMITTEES
Sees No Practicable Way
to Improve
The Manner Of Publication on
State Laws Now in
Practice.
Railroad Taxation Bill Amended and
Passed-A Move for National
Park In Minnesota.

ST.. PAUL, April 2.-The principal dis
cussion in the senate Wednesday morn
ing was upon the question of state laws
publication. A report from the COM
mittee on printing introduced the sub
ject. 1t set forth that after invest1ga-
ton no better plan than the old one
could be found, and that the scheme for
printing the laws m pamphlet form
would result IN there being no distrlDu-
ton of the laws. This report was signed
minority report came In from Senators
Hompe and Crate. but these gentlemen
simply dissented from the majority re-
port without making any recommended
ton. When 1t came to a vote the repers
of the committee was adopted, 26 to To-
After large installment of commit
tee reports the senate waived the con-
sideration of the calendar and took uE
general orders, with Senator Allen IN
the chair. There was considerable dis
cussion of the veterinary surgery bill
and at last II was recommended for pas
sage after some amendment.
Afternoon Session.
The consideration of general orders
was resumed at 3 p. N. IN the senate,
and proceeded without discussion OF
particular length until Senator Seyat-
sons bill renmitting back taxes on prop
erty sold by railroads was reached. This
bill effects only lands in four counties
where there has been litigation, but oc-
casioned a prolonged debate on tech
nical points. Senator Sevatson made
strong fight for the measure and was
seconded by Senator Tawney, while Sem
ator Donnelly led the enemy.
Mr.. Donnelly claimed that the biz
opened loophole for the railroads.
which were always seeking TO beat the
people and escape taxation. The pr1n-
cipal objection to the bill seemed to be
its general nature. while intended to re-
heve cases only IN few counties. Sen
ator Sevatson finally asked leave. 10 look
up the possibilities of making the bin a
special act, and so it was decided to re~
| port progress.
Next came Senator Hompe's bill pro
viding that all newspaper articles
| whether editorial, local or otherwise.
shall be signed by the writers. An
amendment was offered by John Day
Smith making the rule apply only tc
articles rejecting upon character. The
amendment was accepted by Mr.. Homps
and the bill was almost unanimously
recommended for passage.
The reapportionment bill was neN
taken up and passed without objection
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1891-04-03
Children Cry for
Pitchers CaStoria.
ATTACK EXPECTED.

The Situation at the Norwood Coke
Works Reported Extremely Critical.
PITTsBURG, April 1.-The following
has just been received from Mount
Pleasant: One hundred and fifty Hun
garians, many OF whom were drunk.
have just gone TO the Standard works.
The situation is critical indeed. Shout
ing, interlninglel with pistol shots. can
be plainly heard in the direction of
MOrewood. 1t this hour, l@:30 a. m,
tn Y are gathering recruit and 1t is
thought they viii soon return ID More
wood. If the strikers maka Il second
raid on Morewaod bloodshtd viii IN
doubtedly follow, as The company seems
determined to repel any attack of the
strikers
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1891-04-03
NERYTHlNG is SERENE.

No Undue Excitement at Washington
Over italian Matters.
WASHINGTON, April 2.-The state de-
partmDt is not worried over the new
aspect placed on the diplomatic rela-
tons If Italy and the United States by
the withdrawal of Baron Fava. 1t is
stated on very good authority that the
matter, far from being looked upon as
of vgy serious nature by the admins
traitor, is believed to be the outcome of
the recent change in the Italian minis
try at Rome as well as dissatisfaction
with Baron Fava. The baron has been
in Washington for ten years. and about
five months ago it was announced that
he would be recalled from Washington
on account of bad management of Ital-
ian alIairs IN the United States. This
announcement was not official in its
character and nothing followed to show
that it was correct.
Announced a Month Ago.
Within month or two the state de-
partment has been notified that Baron
Fava would return to Italy this summer
on leave of absence. While the admin
istration does not believe that the re-
call viii result in any serious difficulty,
1t noes not intend TO neglect the inter
ests of the United States, and Mr. Blaine
viii communicate further with the Ital-
ian government IN the matter, If he can
do so in a manner that will not affect
the dignity Of his government.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1891-04-03
Secretary BIaine,s Reply.
DEPARTMENT OF STATE, |

DEPARTMENT OF STATE,
WASHINGTON, April !, 1891
The Marquis IMPERIAL, Charge dAfairs,
Etc. Sir:
/ have the honor to acknowledge the re-
ceipt of note of yesterdays date from
Baron Faya, who has left the Italian lega-
tion in your charge
l beg TO express the sincere regret with
which the government of the United States
receives the intelligence of BaroE Fava's
departure from this capitol Though he
has more than once intimated this purpose
the government of the United States has
been unable to see adequate reasons for
such step. The baron's service here for
the past ten years has been distinguished
ut all times by the most agreeable rela-
tiOns with the executive department. of
this government. The regret at bis leav-
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1891-04-03
A MILWAUKEE LOCKOUT.

Twelve Hundred Men in Building Trades
Discharged.
MILWAUKEE, April "A lockout has
occurred in the building trades in this
city. Twelve hundred stonecutters,
masons, brickiayers and bod carriers
having been informed by the contractors
that they would not grant the advance
asked by the men to be inaugurated
April /. As a consequence building
operations Were almost totally suspended
onUy = El-r contractors having agreed &c
u. lt.Ahs5 s...,,..
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1891-04-03
Carriage Makers Strike.

PITTsBURG, April 2-The wagon and
carriage makers of Pittsburg and Ale
gheny to the number of about 900 have
struck. The men were victorious IN
fourteen shops, about 200 of them going
back to work in the morning. The are
are still about 600 out for nine hours and
further signatures to their scale are ex-
Dected at once.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1891-04-03
MISSISSIPPI RISING.

Situation Critical in Arkansas-Levees
Threaten to Give Away.
ARKANSAS CITY. Ark, April 2.-The
river at this place is rising rapidly. II
is now one foot above the hig., water
mark of 1882. Reports received here
from the upper river stated that the rise
viii continue for several days. The sit.
uation is becoming critical, and, while
the levees are still holding and appar-
entity in moderately good condition, q
break at any time is expected.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1891-04-03
THE CITY DISAPPEARING.

Block After Block of Elwood, Mo-, Being
Eaten Away by the Big Muddy.
ST. JOSEPH, Mo-, April 1.-The rapid
rising of the Missouri river has caused
several blocks of Elwood, Kan, to fall
into the stream. Elwood is a suburb OF
st. Joseph, and every year loses a few
blocks of town lots into the rapidly wild
ening Missouri. The government boats
are now engaged in repairing the banks
IN front of that rapidly disappearing
town
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1891-04-03
MOB REPUlSED.

Attempted Double Lynching at Mount
Sterling, Ky, Prevented.
MOUNT STERLING, KY. April "A
mob Of thirty men attacked the jail at =
a. N. IN an effort to lynch the two Wig
gintons, father and son, charged with
poisoning William Ferguson and B. C.
Watson. March last. The jailor had
been apprised of their coming and with
a guard showed fight. The mobswas re-
pulsed A number of shots were fired,
but 10 one was killed,
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1891-04-03
Ex-coNGRESsMAN GRINNELL.

4 Prominent Iowan Called to His Last
Account.
MARsHALLTowN, Iowa, April 2.-Ex-
Congressman j. B. Grinnell, founder of
the town of Grinnell, is dead after a
years illness. aged 20 years, of throat
and constitutional troubles. He was
one of Iowais best known men, having
filed number of official positions IN
both the state and nation.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1891-04-03
Corniee Va ers to Omit.

ST. PAUL. April 2.-The cornice max
ers of this city have decided to strike
next Monday unless certain demands are
granted, among them being nine hour
dav
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1891-04-03
Ten Minutes to TW6IV6.
By N. G. MCLELLAND.

Copyright by American Press Association
CHAPTER L
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-08-26
BLArNE.s IDEAS STIR ENGLAND.
The Pan-Ameridan Railway Project
Made the Basis for a Warning.

IOSDoS, Aug. 25.-The Times today publishes
three-colunn article upon the projected inter-
continental railway which, when completed,
will link the South ana Central American repub-
lies With each other and with the United States.
In discussing these plans. the Tiraes expresses
the opinlon that James g. Blaine, United states
secretary OF state is "a mAn OF grand ideas, and
if. as It seemed quite possible, he is the next
president there wiz be some chance OF realizing
the scherne" Continuing, the paper says:
The projeot aims 70 Join the markets OF North
and south America, but there Is no place for
general commercial system, eFen IN the Feis-
lions between the several repuoies ne rail-
road when completed, would have 10 compete
with great waterways on either SIDE OF the con
tinent. From BUeuos Ayres 20 New York, and
from Valparaiso 70 san Francisco, the exlstlng
means of travel are simpler aud cheaper than
they could ever Be made on the railroad. IL IS
obvious that the scheme equally has POLITICAL as
well as commercial ends IN view. To JOIN the
rth ar1 south American republics, even
Though toe FIRST outward sign OF this anion viii
be nothing but su iron rail, with the supreme
center Of republican government AZ Washington
CITY. is = eoncep ptacn OF captivating magnitude.
The Times also asserts that the recent proposals
on the part Of the United states looking 70 the
estahl shlnent OF reciprocity with the various
republics of the continent, generally reserved
by tae countries 70 which oyertures were made,
are specimens OF absolutely cynical Anglo Saxon
selfshness, and that the proposals have crested
a aprofound distrust in American bargains. Touch
ing upon the question as 10 where the capital
is 20 be found for the enormous railroad enter
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-08-26
GEN. HIPPoLYTE sLANDEKED.
The Acting American Minister Justifies
the Presidents Actions.

NEW YORK, Aug Pa correspondent of the
Associated Press at Port-au- Prince, writing nm
der date of August Is, quotes Acting United
States Minister Terres as saying that there is
absolutely foundation for the statements
that Hippolyte or his government has
represented in the United States
papers during July. Terres believes
that Hippolyte Is sincere in his desire to do
right and will not tolerate the slightest attempt
to weaken his authority. OF course he is no
angel, and it will probably never be known how
far he was justified in his course of Nav -2S.
Certain it is that If he had been assassinated the
city would have been in flames in less than
half an hour, and probably thousands
would have lost their lives. Iooting
would have been rampant, and heaven
only knows what the end would have been.
According TO Terres, the bloodthirstiness and
maniacal outbreaks attributed to Hippolyte
from time to time, have no place in his natural
makeup. The assurance is given by diplomats,
capitalists and business men generally that un-
til the affairs of May 2s, the present govern
ment had been extraordinarily patient. The
full liberty of the press has been repaid with
scurrilous criticisms and misrepresentations.
When there began TO be indications of defiance
Hippolyte gave warning that he proposed 10
take severe measures to uphold his authority
The malcontents are now proving that they
can be very quiet.
The publication of pamphlet by John Metz
ger, American consul at Gonaiyes on .lhe
American Question in Haiti" has aroused much
attention The charges made against Admiral
Gherardi, Lieutenant Hughes and others are
very grave Metzger, in an interview said
an outrageous method was resorted to
by our government in its dealings
with Haiti on the question of Mole ST. Nicholas.
Our state department, he says, knows that the
Haitieu constitution expressly forbids the less-
ing or occupation OF Haitien territory BY an
alien power Had the question been sub
mitted in a courteous way 10 the Hal
rien cabinet the interests which wouId
be served would have been discussed and the
people would have been educated into final
acquiesence The correspondent says that while
affairs are now tranquil it is true there is much
uncertainty as to the future. The city is gar
risoned by 5000 troops and Hippoly;e is con-
fident he can crush any outbreak.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-08-26
CHILEaNs REST ON THEIR ARMS
CongressionaIs' Campaign Plans to Be
Altered Battle News Suits London

NEW YORK. Aug. 2a-A Herald Valparaiso
tChile) special says: The hostile armies are still
watching each other and outside of some skip
mishiug nothing has been done today. It is be-
lieved that the commander of the congressional
forces hiss realized that il will be impo.sI sIble to
capture Valparaiso along the lines originally
laid out and that he is preparing change OF
plan OF attack
LONDON. Aug 25.-Papers here welcome the
news of battle which began Friday last near
Valparaiso between the government tro3ps and
the Chilean insurgents. They believe the battle,
which was 40 derceiy wsged there, gives indica-
tions of speedy end to the struggle which is
bringing such disastrous results 70 Chile. The
news Of the battle. when received here, had q
favorable influence upon the stock exchange.
The prices of Chilean bonds advanced slightly.
1t is believed that a big recovery IN these bonds
Will occur when things have settled down,
although the conditions which prevail in the
other south American republics will prevent a
speedy return 10 the prices that ruled before the
breaking out of the trouble.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-08-26

prises, the Times expresses the opinion IL cannot
be found in the needy Southern republics, and
that IL must be raised in the United states
The latter would be Obliged to guarantee the
interest on the cost Of construction, and there
Is strong conviction that the United states
would reeoup itsalf for this guarantee az the az.
pense OF the republics further south. The
Tfmss continues
Many people of practical opinion believe ths
scheme Will never be realized The price de-
manded by the United states for guaranteeing
the bonds of the railroad would be in com.
mercIai and political concessions which other
republics would not grant Tne United states
is regarded as q rival OF England, and as the
states OF the southern half OF the Continent
were developed by English capital. there exists
an important party which will regard any step
towards closer commercial and political rcla-
tons with the United States as q step away from
an old and trusted friend
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-08-26
Ma..acred bv Fsou imaux.

WASHINGTON Cry, Aug. 25.-A catastrophe il
reported from the Arctic regions TO the treasury
department. II is said the crews of two small
steam whalers. wintering near the mouth of the
Mackenzie about 500 miles east Of Point Barrow,
have been massacred by the natives OF that re-
gion. The steamers are the property of the Pa
cific Whaling Company and carried sixty men
as crews They were well armed, equipped aud
provisioned. Heretofore the natives have been
very friendly to the whites. Many of them are
well armed. having been supplied with rifles by
trading vessels, which have exchanged whisky
and guns for furs. While II is thing for
whalers to winter in the Arctic as far east as
thesetw steamers have, white men have spent
the winters on shore with natives and have
lived with a good degree of comfort. The
whaling crews encamped on land would not be
under any such strict discipline as might be en-
forced on shfpboard. and if their intercourse
with the natives proved offensive they have
probably been overpowered by superior num-
kar
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-08-26
STRIFE IN NICARAGUA.
Prominent Men Of Granada
Banished by Catholics.
TO HEAD OFF AN OUTBREAK.
American Representative in Haiti
Justifes Hippolyte's Course.
The Chilean Insurgents Abandon Their
Plan OF Attack ON vaIparaiso-News
of the Battle, which Promises to End
the War, Welcomed In Europe.

MAsAGuA, Nicaragua, Aug. 25.-Granada
on Sunday was ehe scene of coup de
main by which President Robert Sacasa
tried to rid himself of his most prominent
opponents and at the same time nip in the
bud the possibility of growing revolu-
ton. The gentlemen arrested include
two ex-presidents of Nicaragua and the
editor and owner of the most important
journal in the country.
Granada is practically in state of siege,
and troops here and at the capital are con-
fined TO the barracks. In addition, the op-
position TO President Sacasa is growing
daily. and affairs are assuming a serious
position For years vigorous rivalry has
existed between the progressionists, whose
headquarters are at Granada, and the
Catholic church party. whose strong
holds are Leon and Managua. Grana-
da for many terms past has
furnished the country with the president,
but at the last election Sacasa, a Leon
man. was chosen president-the Progress
sionists say by undue means. He had
previously been senator, and on the mys-
terious death of President Carazo, two
years ago, was chosen to fin out the unex-
pired term. This was notapproved by the
IIosTeosiOfliStS. anu CdCd5a DeCdtTe ffiOTt
unpopular as it became known that he was
backed by the church party and was leav-
ing no stone unturned to bring about his
reelection.
For some time it has been whispered
that an attempt would be made TO oust
him, but the coup by himself was COM
plete surprise. The gentlemen arrested
are: Ex-President Chamorro, ex-Presi-
dent Zavala, Don Anselmo Rivas, editor
of the leading newspaper of the country;
Don Enrique Guzeman. son of General
Guzeman, and Don ID. ]. Rodriguenz, for
merly attached to the legation at Wash
ington City,
The arrest caused great excitement in
Granada, and the prison was attacked.
The exact number of casualties is not
known, but it is reported that the chief
officer of police and at least six soldiers
were killed and about fifty citizens shot.
The prisoners were subsequently, brought
to Managua, where they were sentenced to
be escorted across the frontier and ordered
never to return TO this country. under
penalty of death. Granada has been placed
in state of siege. As some of the
prisoners belong to wealthy and important
families in Nicaragua, the matter has
caused excitement. and further trouble is
expected. 1t is known that number of
other persons are under surveillance by
the Sacasa spies. The present political
troubles do not affect the progress of the
work on the maritime canal, though Don
Rodriguez, one of the gentlemen exiled.
is known to be bitter enemy of the
American enterprise. This opposition is
said to have grown from snubbing which
Rodriguez thought he received from the
American secretary of state while at
tached to the legation at Washington City.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-08-26

The increase in the number, and of course the
value of farm animals is so remarkable that it
is unnecessary 20 go farther back than last year
(IS90) to draw few contrasts.
For instance, there are 5000 more horses in
the state than when the returns were made last
year, and the value OF these animals has in
creased only fraction less than s3,0900Oo.
Nearly 1000 represent the increase in the num-
Der OF milch cows having additional valua-
ton of 10000
Oxen and other cattle have added nearly 5000
10 their numbers, with an increased valuation
OF over 10000.
The increase IN the numbers and values OF
sheep and swine have not been great
The number of commercial failures in the
state last year was 265; the number of business
concerns, 9.s57; per cent. of failures, 10; LA
blities 81 030 500. am sorry 70 add that this is
tie largest per cent. of failures in business re-
turned by any of the states or territories. Moth
ing ventured, though, nothing gained, and in
relatively new country the risks OF commerce
are proportionstely high.
The number OF depositors In the savings
banks OF the state is 5,S64. showing that tho
working classes are laying UP money, as, in
deed they have as such deposits the sum OF
S523,129, or an average 10 each deposition OF
Sig2s5.
The railroad milesge of the state has grown
from ls9 miles IN 1880 20 2,0S9 miles in ls9o
No other state can make better exhibit than
this; probably none will equal IL