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The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1891-04-18
Secretary Blaine's Answer.

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! We give below an extract from Sec
retary Blaine's answer to Marquis d
Rndini, in which he gives the Italian
premier little lesson in international
law Italy's bluff is seen and raised by
the Prince Of diplomats.
"The United States did not by treaty
with Italy become the insurer Of the
lives or property OF Italian subjects,
resident within our terri ory. No gov
ernmens is able. however high its
iviizltion, however vieilant its police
supervision, however severe its criminal
code. and however prompt ana inaexi-
BILE its criminal administration. to re-
cre It's own citizens against violence
promoted by individual malice or by
sudden popular tumult. The foreign
resident must be content in such cases
to share the same redress that is offered
by the law to the citizens; and has no
just cause Of complaint, nor right to ask
the interposition of his country, if the
courts are equally open to him for the
redress of his injuries.
The treaty III the first, second, third,
and notably in the twentythird articles
clearly limits the rights guaranteed to
the citizens of the contracting powers
in the territory of each to equal treat
ment and to free access to courts of
Justice. Foreign residents are not made
favored class. 1t is not believed that
Italy would desire a more stringent con-
struction of her duty under the treaty.
Where the Injury inflicted upon for
eigh resident is not the act of the gov
ernment nor of its officers, but of an
individual or of mob, it is not believed
that any claim for indemnity c IN justly
be made unless it shall be made to ap-
pear that the public authorities charged
with the peace of the commun ty have
connived ut the unlawful act, or having
timely notice OF the TIN ieatened danger,
have been guilty of such gross ncgli-
gcnce in taking the necessary precau-
ton rs to amou to coanivancc. If,
therefore, it should appear that among
those killed by tho mob at New Orleans
there were some Italian subjects who
were resident or domiciled in that city
agr, cable to our treaty with Italy and
not in violation of our immigration
laws, and were abiding in the peace of
the United States and obeying the laws
thereof and Of the state of Louisiana,
and that the public officers charged
with the duty of protecting life and
property in that city connived at the
work OF the mob, and upon proper
notice or information of the threatened
danger, failed to take any steps for the
preservation OF the public peace and
afterwards to bring the guilty to trial
the president would, under such circum-
stances, feel that q case was @, ,tablish-
ell that should be submitted to the con-
sideration of congress with the view to
the relief of the families of the italian
subjects who had lost their lives by
lawless violence.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1891-04-18

Imported Cuimbach and Muenchcner Beer,
Guinness's Stout, Bass Pale Ale. w. H.
NcBrayer Whiskics Martells Cognac,
% kuypers Gin, sherry. Port Wine
and Smokers Supplies.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-05-29
CHOTEAU FINANCES.
To He Investigated by tho Grand Jury u
This Session.

To He Investigated by tho Grand Jury 1t
This Session.
FoRT BENTON, May 28.-[Special. THE
term of district court for Choteau county.
now in session, promises to develop some
interesting facts in connection with county
financial affairs. This subject has OF late
received considerable discussion in the
public press, and Judge Dubose brought IL
to the attention of the grand jury in Il
charge which was model Of business
brevity. The jury were instructed to inves-
tigate the matter without prejudice or
favor, and wherever shortcomings mighs
be found, to bring in indictments against
the parties responsible. Subp1nas have
been issued for the attendance of Barnard
Brown and his assistants to explain their
lengthy report, and it is also understood
that the county commissioners and other
officials will be called upon to give evidence
bearing on the subject. The outcome of
the investigation will be awaited with con-
siderable interest.
The Fort Benton fire department. will
tender reception and ball to visiting resi-
dents of Choteau county on Friday evening,
at the Grand Union hotel. Judge, isry,
lawyers, litigants and peace officers will
seek temporary relief from the cares of
court business and join in the festivities Of
the occasion.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-05-29
DR.. BRIGGS CASE.
Discussed at Length by the Assembly-The
Drift Against Him.

Discussed Mt Length by the ssembly-The
Drift Against Him.
DETROIT, May 28.-After the usual pre-
liminaries ut the Presby general as
sembly this morning, DR.. Patton spoke a
few words explaining the committee on the
Briggs case. He said: sfYou are no doubt
ready to credit the old committee with a
desire to do what is best. Recognizing our
liability to error we have had only the
desire to do what is demanded by the
exigencies of the case in spirit of kind
ness, and recognizing the rights of all per-
sons concerned. Ii the discussion brings
new light we will welcome it. We are
ready to give reason for every decision we
have made. We hope there will be no long
debate, although we are prepared for it,"
Prof. Smith, of Lane seminary, said II
have watched the controversy from the
first, because have been more interested
than most. The almost omnipo-
tenee of the religious press goes
into all of our homes. Their
editors magnify their influence. 1t is held
nothing against these editors, but even
religious editors cannot be specialists in
all departments, and are liable to err. It
may be they have misunderstood DR..
Briggs. The charge that he is unsound may
be based uLon misunderstanding. Some
say he endorses the spiritual condition of
Martineau. If Dir. Briggs can historically
justify his position he has right to hold
it. A man must be proved unsound after
careful trial, it needs be. in all church
courts. But in a case like this man is
if charged with unsoundness, considered
unsound from the first. l don't see that
his ideas of the errancy of the Bible, the
redemption of the race, and progressive
sanctitication after death, are not accord
ing to standards. On strict construction
of the confession of course no is wrong
but will you who mean to make such rad
icni i, change in our confession as TO say that
gin for DIR. Briggs?"
DR.. Logan, of Scranton, Pa, said the
church asks, "Shall we not have word of
God that we can trust?" We are bound to
say that we can't sustain DR.. Briggs in that
chair. But having refused to confirm him
let us wait before taking irretrievable
action"
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-05-29
CLAGGETT VERY HOPEFUL.
He Thinks He Can Show That He
Idah0's Kightful senator.

Hc Thinks He Can Show That He Is
Idaho's Rightfnl senator.
BOISE Cry, Idaho, May 2s.-William II.
Claggett, who contests with the present in
cumbent, Frederick L. Dubois, the honor of
representing Idaho in the United States
senate, has recently passed about six weeks
in this city, and returned to his home in
the northern part of Idaho last week.
Since his return from Washington he seems
to have the utmost confidence that he has
the better claim, and will ultimately sue
ceed in establishing his right to the full
term senatorship.
The legal points upon which he relies are:
First, that the election for senator for the
long term took place before the time fixed
by law. The United States statutes govern
ing such elections prescribe that they shall
take place the second Tuesday after the or
ganization. The legislature met on the Sth
day of December, but did not organize un-
til the next day.
The election took place on the 18th of De-
cember, whereas it should have been on the
23d. The Claagett men contend that this
provision of the law is not merely directory
but mandatory, and obedience to II is es-
Bential to give the legislature jurisdiction
in the matter of the election of a senator.
The next point is that the two houses of
the state legislature did not vote separately
upon the senator for the long term before
going into joint convention. The parties
who had entered into bargain and sale by
the terms Of which Mcconnell, Shoup and
Duboise were to join forces and the three
be elected at one time were warned in
joint convention that they were taking a
step full OF peril to the latter. But the
members generally had the utmost con-
tempt for lawyers.
II Mr.. Clagett were q democrat it is not
believed that all the principles of law he
could evoke would avail him. but he has
been life-long republican, and more than
twenty years ago was the first delegate Of
that party ever elected to congress from
Montana. Mr.. Dubois has always expressed
himself as in favor of the Force bill, while
Mr.. ClaRett has been opposed to it. For
this reason the democratic state central
committee held meeting about three
weeks ago indorsing Mr.. Ciagett, which it
is presumed will have its influence upon
members of that party in the senate. while
republicans who opposed the bill, particu-
larly those on the Pacific coast. are believed
to be favorable to Claggett. At all events,
the opinion seems to be gaining ground
that Mr.. Dubois will lose his seat.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-05-29
MEANS ARBITRATION.
State Department Officials Interpret Cos.
chens Action That Way,

State Department Officials Interpret Cos.
chen's Action That Way.
WASHINGTON May 2S.-The president this
afternoon received dispatch from Minister
Lincoln at London saying official notice
had been given in the commons that bill
would be introduced on Monday to author
ize the queen to prohibit British subjects
from taking seals in Bering sea. Tho
question engaged the presidents principal
attention today and he had several confer-
enoes with the cabinet. One point oonsid-
cred was the advisabllity OF sending war
vessels to Bering sea to reinforce the reve-
nue. cutters in preventing the taking of seals
III case closed season is decided upon.
~, The fleet would OF course, cooperate with
! English war ships now in those
waters in the enforcement of the agree
| ment as concluded. 1t is understood that
| the secretary of the navy reported that
there are thee naval vessels that could be
prepared for this service without much de-
| lay. News of Goschen's action was receive d
with satisfaction at the state department
Generally it s taken as indication that the
| British government is preparing to accept
| the condition imposed by the president as
preliminary to arbitration and to cause Brit
ish vessels to refrain from sealing meantime,
The h1ed period for the cessation OF scaling
referred to by Goschen, probably means the
remainder of this season. During this time
the arbitratoys (for it is to be presumed the
British governments action carries with it
the acceptance of the terms of arbitration
held out by the president during the corre-
spondence) will have an opportunity to try
to reach an agreement. In the event that
the point of arbitration Is not reached, it
may be that the same time will be con-
Sumed IN sending an expert commission to
Alaska to Investigates the actual con-
dition of rookeries and settle tho question
which is still at issue between the govern
ments of Great Britain and tho United
States as to whether what ia known as
''pelagic sealing" or killing seal in the
open sea on their way to and from shore
sookeries, is fully ns destructive of seal life
as has been reported by United States
treasury agents.
The revenue cutter Bear will sail from
Seattle Saturday on her annual cruise in
Alaskan waters
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-05-29
WORK REFUSED.
Striking Miners Black1isted by the Operat-
ors-DestitutiOn,

Striking Miners Black1isted by the Operat-
ors-Destitution.
ScoTTDALE, Pa, May 2S.-The rush of old
men for work at the various plants contin-
ues. In most instances, however, they are
turned off with an excuse and given to un-
derstand that their services are not needed.
Hundreds of miners are drifting from one
works to another in the hope of finding
work, but everywhere they go they are met
with the same statement, mo work now -
This simply means that the blacklist has
gone through the region, and man refused
at one works is certain to be refused at an
other. As result they are either prepar-
ing to leave the district for another field or
are drifting aimlessly about, and more
homes have been broken up by the strike
that has just closed than by all strikes that
preceded this gigantic failure. Reports are
coming in hourly of the homeless destitu-
tion of hundreds of families.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-05-29
CASEY UNAVENGED.
Judge Shiras Decides That He was KiIle
in War.

Judge Shiras Decides That He was Killed
in War.
Sioux FALLS, S. D., May 28.-Plenty
Horses is d free Indian. No inkling of the
sudden termination of the case had been
given. At two o'clock, when court con-
vened, testimony being completed the at
torneys were preparing to commence their
arguments when Judge Shiras said: There
is no need of going further with this case.
What l shall say is the opinion OF this
court, but not of my colleague. 1t is said
on my own responsibility. The Judge
then said, in substance, that the guilt or
innocence of the accused turned upon the
question as to whether or not state of
actual war existed at the time of Casey's
death. In the opinion of the court it had
been shown beyond doubt that such state
of war did exist.
Immediately upon adjournment Plenty
Horses was surrounded by ladies and other
spectators who shook hands with him for
some time, after which he went to hotel,
where be spent some time writing auto
graphs for bystanders. At noon to-day
White Moon, the Cheyenne scout who was
with Casey and who has been here as wit
ness. attempted suicide by stabbing himself
in the back of the neck. He was hom esick
and Respondent. He will recover.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-05-29
Resortinr to Subterfuyes,

NEW ORLEANS, May 28.-When the Nc
Crystal and O'Malley bribery cases were
called to-day their attorney submitted a
motion for change of venue. The state
introduced a number of witnesses, includ-
ing the leaders of the committee of safety.
All testified that they believed the accused
could obtain fair trial here. Counsel for
defense then abandoned the motion and
gave notice OF withdrawal of the plea of not
guilty. by his clients and stated that he
would enter demurrer similar to that
sustained by the court i'll the case against
Granger, in which information was Quashed
on the ground that the allegations set forth
were not sufficiently specific. The cases
went over till Tomorrow.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-05-29
"a HEINOUS SCANDAL"
The Conduct of Ministers Who Voted
Harshly characterized.

The Conduct of Ministers Who Voted
Harshly characterized.
PrrTsEuRG, Pa, May 23.-At to- days ses-
sion of the general synod of the Reformed
Presbyterian church, an overture from the
general assembly of the Presbyterian church
favoring the union of the two churches was
referred to a special committee. The aues-
ton OF the ministers suspended by the
Pittsburg presbytery for heresy in
declaring for the right of suf-
frage was next brought before the SYNOD
by memorials numerously signed, from the
First, Second and Fourth Reformed Pres
byterian congregations. The memorials
characterized the action of the Pittsburp
presbytery as unjust and without authori-
ty. If sustained by the synod 1t would re-
suit in killing all private opinion and would
work great harm to the church. The memo
rails were referred to the committee on
church discipline. after a heated discussion,
ut the afternoon session. by vote of 120 to
to sixteen. The Pittsburg memorial libel
Ing the action of seven young ministers in
voting Mt an election ns "hcinous scan
dal," was adopted. bitter discussion fol-
lowed. several members of the liberal
minority prophosying division. The
pittsourG presbytery came off victorious,
defeating compromise proposition and
securing an adjournment until tomorrow
amid excitement.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-05-29
False EntrIes and seturua

PHILADELPHIA. Mny 2S.-Francis w. Ken
nedy, president of the suspended Spring
Garden National bank. WAS arrested this
morning on warrant charging him with
making false entries in the books, false re-
turns to the comptroller Of the currency
and emhezzlement Of tho banks fnnda.
Henry w. Kennedy, cashier OF the bank and
hsother of the president, was also arrested
charged with conspiracy to commit the
same crimes. They were held under heavy
bonds to appear for preliminary hearing
next Monduy
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-05-29
An Antocratic Mar,,n.t.

WAsHrNaroN, May 2S.-The war depart
ment is now giving its attention to the con-
duct OF Capt. Markley, company /, Twenty
fourth infantry, now at San Carlos, Ariz.
From time to time reports have been COM
ing in to the effect that this officer ID hav-
ing trouble with his command, and coHrt
martial after court martial has been or
dered upon his instance to try enlisted men,
Finally it was charged by the men that their
officer was prosecuting them. Meanwhile
the news came that the captain had thirty
men under arrest. Secretary Proctor him.
self took cognlzance of this extraordinary
state of affairs and ordered the Yelease Of
the soldiers without court martial. II liz
now probable court of inquiry will be or ]
dered, and il they 80 recommend a court
martial will follow.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-05-29
The Big Steam plow.

MANHATTAN, May 2s.-[Special. The
steam plow recently purchased by the Man
haitian Mailing company commenced regn-
lar work yesterday, plowing thirty acres in
ten hours. twelve in the forenoon and
eighteen in the afternoon. 1t runs about
three and one-half miles an hour, cutting
twelve twelve-inch furrows. On test ID
plowed thirteen acres in three hours. Tho
engines are strong and there is no trouble
in keeping steam, the escape valve working
most of the time. They burn very little
coal. The plow does work that six meo
and thirty-six horses have been doing, anG|
will be great saving in expense. The en-
gine is called the Jacob Price field locomo--
tive. The inventor has been here for the
past week. He left this evening for Racine,
Wis,
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-05-29
He HAD DONE HIS DUTY.
And Death Came Immediately Upon
His Announcement to
That Effect.
Tragic End Of the Life of Judge
Breckenridge, Of st.
Louis
Stricken Down While Addressing the Pros
byterisn cmbiy-Pr0ceedings Of
Various Religious Bodies

DETROIT, May 28.--Judge Breckenridge,
of St. Louis. of the committee on theologi-
cal seminaries, while in the midst of a
speech this afternoon, fell dead with heart
disease He was speaking in opposition to
the motion for committee, which involved
delay of year. Judge Breckenridge
stated the legal points in the case. III we
don't veto," he said, I'VE never can.
Logan's amendment for deferring action ia
impracticsble. We Can do nothing wisely
except disapprove. Without assigning
other reasons, it does seem to me
that the mind of the church has been anx-
lous for some months and We should
relieve it," Breckenridge's last words were:
"Now. gentlemen, feel that have dis
charged my duty and wish to be excused
from further speaking" Reaching for a
glass of water he suddenly threw up his
hands and fell to the floor, striking heavily
ON his head. He was hastily carried to an
ante-room and physicians summoned. They
found him dead. When this announce
mont was made the assembly at once voted
to adjourn for the day and instead of the
banquet assigned for tonight, prayer
meeting was announced. A committee was
appointed to make suitable arrangements
for the transfer of the body to the last rest
ing place. and brief speeches were deliv-
cred by several delegates. Mr.. Brecken-
ridge was son of Rev. DR.. J. w. Brecken-
ridge, who was brother of the widely
known William and Robert Breckenridge.
His mother was daughter of Prof. Sam
uel Miller, Of Princeton. Gen. Alger, of
Michigan, offered special train to convey
the remains and committee to st. Louis
Mony delegates in conversation after ad-
Journment recalled the similar sudden
death Of ex-Gov. Washburne at the meeting
OF the American board at Springfield, Mass,
which 30 greatly softened the heated dis
cusslon then going on over dootrinal mat.
ters.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-05-29
VIM BE Represented.

iANKToN, 8. d.. May 2s.--The Wor 8
fair convention adjourned at noon after
adopting a plan for raising funds for an
exhibit at the Worlds fair in Chicago in
1898. The management of the whole matter
has been left to a commission of eighteen
men. The commission will communicate
with overv member of the last legisla ature
and see if they will consent to attend a spe-
cial session of the legislature pledged to
vote for an appropriation of $50,0OO. If
they will the governor will call an early
session. If the legislators fail to consent
the commission will endeavor to raise $780,
600 by private subscription.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-05-29
UNIVERSITY OF AMERICA.

Preliminary Organization Ehected Mt the
National Capital.
WAsHlNaroN, May 2S.-Ihe organization
Of the American university has been ef-
fected. Among tho incorporators are Gov.
Pattison, of Pennsylvania, Senator No
MILAN, of Michigan; Mark Hoyt, of New
York; G. l.. Wright, of Pennsylvania. Rop-
resentative Springer, of Illinois; Mrs. John
A. Logan, of Washington. Mark Hoyt was
elected president of the board and Bishop
Hurst chancellor of the university. Among
the trustees were Bishops Bowman,
Newman, Vincent and Wilson, and
Secretary Proctor. The president and
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-05-29
Preparations for shear,nu.

Fort BENTON. May 2S.--[Special. l--Cho--
teau county wool growers are busy making
preparations for shearing, which will be-
como general throughout this portion Of
the state about Juno 10. The wool clip this
year promises to be of exceptional quality
and condition, the heavy growth of grass
on the range preventing the accumulation
of dirt and dust in tho fleece, which has
been depreciating influence during the
past two seasons. The recent rains have
also tended to partially cleanse the fieecs
and add considerably to its market value.
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vice e.president of tho United etates.
chief Justice OF tho supreme couYt,
and the speaker Of the housa Of represent.
ativea, are ex-oiiicio members. balsxIsy
brothers made the first contribution 10.
ward the erection OF Epworth hall. a
tors Of the country has boen urranrod for
to consult about plans. The board 0f
trustees Ia broadly catholic In character.
being composed Of representatives. al
presbyterians, Protestant Episcopal, hap
tist and nlethodist Episcopal shurcheor
American people for SIS COX, 900 Tor tho early
commencement Of work.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-05-29
Two Different Propositions.

WARRINGTON, May 2S.--Respectinr The
action OF the French government In stations
ing warship at st. Georges bay, Now
foundland, to prevent United States fisher
men from obtaining bait. it is said at tho
state department that action cannot be
taken nor can an opinion as to tho merits
of the case be given until further advice IL
received. 1t has not vet been made clear
to the department whether the warship has
prevented our fishermen from buyino bnit
or whether it has prevented French inhabi-
tants from selling 1t. These are two very
distinct ana dinerent propositions. In tho
first case it might be taken an an aesartion
OF authority over American citizens, while
in the second case French authorities
might be exerting undeniable authority
over French subjects.