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The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1891-01-06
HOAR'SPET SCHEME,
The Infamous Election Bill Is
Shelved.
SENATOR STEWART DOES 1T.
lie Makes a Motion to Take Up the Financial
Bill, Which Is Carried-Sherman's Anti
Silver Speech.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 5. = Especial tele-
gram TO The HERALD. II telegraphed you
some days ago that the Republican silver
Senators were growing impatient, and that
they would not much longer delay action
upon some measure looking to free coinage.
They took this action today. 1t came I'M
eXpectedly, and it was for this reason all
the more irritating to their ''gold bug'
Republican associates. Senator George
was speaking against the force BILL when
Stewart, of Nevada, with Georges consent,
made a motion to lay aside the partisan
measure and take up his free silver bill
The motion was carried by vote of "a to
70. 1t was dreadful blow to Grandpappy
Hoar and other radical leaders, who dis
like silversslegislation quite as cordially as
they favor the force bill The course taken
by the Idaho Senators was especially gall
ing to Mr.. Hoar. He has yearned for their
presence as a distracted mother might
yearn for her lost babe. He felt
that their presence would, by increasing
the Republican majority, aid materially
to the prospect of passing the force bill.
For this reason he urged the committee on
privileges and elections to take speedy and
favorable action upon the credentials of
MIR. Mcconnell, which was done this
morning, and whereby Mr.. Mcconnell was
enabled to take his seat. He had not been
seated an hour when the vote was taken on
laying aside MIR. Hoar's pet measure, and
to his great disgust both his political pro-
teges, as he regards the Senators from
Idaho, voted against him He regards
their action as the basest political ingrati-
tuce, and you may be sure he viii not
soon forget it.
The shelving of the force bill is probably
the last that will be heard of the iniuui-
tous measure for the rest of the session.
The debate on the silver bill may last
week, and it may last a month. Senator
Teller OF Colorado tells me that Stewards
free coinage bill viii probably pass by a
majority OF fifteen.
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AND HAWAII.
The Prospects for Reciprocity
Between Them.
a Strong Feeling Exists in the Islands that the
Treaty with the United States
Should be Ended.

Especial to THE HERALD-E Examiner Dfspatcb
OTTAWA, Ont, Jan. 4.-Colonel Ashford
commander-in-chiefo of the military of the
Hawaiian islands, returned to Ottawa yes
terday to meet members of the Dominion
government regarding reciprocity between
Canada and those islands. Referring to
the possibility Of such an arrangement be-
ing made, he said: s.Our present COM
mercial treaty with the United States ends
IN about two years from now and there is
a strong feeling on the part of many Of the
leading people in the islands that it should
be ended, the principal reason being that
oy the present treaty the United States
nave exclusive control of Pearl harbor.
which, aftersthe completion of the works
ABOUT TO be undertaken will be one of the
tlnestin the world. The people are CALLED
to see SO important place mouopolized bv
any one power.
Another reason why many think il
should be dropped is that when the treaty
was made the United States made sugar
free to the islands, while putting duty on
the sugar exports of other countries. thus
giving. the Islands considerable advan-
tage; out recently they made sugar free to
all countries, thus taking away that adyan-
tage, and the people think as q consequence
they are justified in concluding the treaty
1 ne dropping OF the treaty with the United
States being likely, the question naturally
arises, Where will we find our next mar.
ket" We can do with Canada all the bust
ness we have been doing with the states;
the arrangement of terms ought to present
no real difficulty. At present we import
from the states practically everything we
eat except beef and vegetables. Our larg-
est exports to them are sugar, rice, bananas
and vegetables. Now we can take from
Canada all these same articles of food. with
an addition of agricultural implements,
which think Canada is in better position
to supply. Our exports were about sc. 600.
coo last year, which, think is worth the at
tention of Canada
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Casualties in the skirm;sb Of the I'd

WASHINGTON, Jan. 5.-General Schofield
has received two kilograms from General
Miles in regard to the Indian troubles. The
first, dated Pine Ridge, January 3, is as fol-
lows: Colonel Forsyth, Seventh cavalry,
reports under date I'd instant, the following
casualties in skirmish with hostiles ON
White Clay creek, December 30: Killed.
Private Domin M. Trancescheth, troop G.
Wounded: First Lieutenant j. D. Mann.
Privates Hillock and Fitzpatrick, troop B !:
Private Clausen, troop C.; Private Kern,
troop D; F'arrier, Nolan, troop and First
Sergeant Raynor, troop K''
The other telegram bore the same date
and gave Il list of the killed and wounded in
the Wounded Knee fight, December 80. The
list does not differ from that already given
in these dispatches.
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cldent In connection with the relation OF these
seal fisheries to the territorial possessions of
the United States?
.,o-If the determination of the foregoing ques-
lions shall leave the subject in such position
mat the concurrence OF Great Britain is neces-
sary TO prescribing the regulations for KILLING
1ur seals IN any part OF the waters of Behring
sea, then IL shall be further determined: i
HOW far, If at all, outside of the ordinary terri
torlal limits it is necessary the United States
should exercise exclusive jurisdiction in
oraer TO protect the seals, for the time
pelng. upon the islands of the United States
ana feeding therefrom :? whether a closed
season, during which the killing of seals in the
waters of Behring sea outside the ordinary ter
rltorlal limits shall be prohibited, is necessary
10 save the seal fishing industry, so invaluable
ana important to mankind, from deterioration
OF obstruction And If so, 3-What months or
parts OF months should be included in such
season, and over what watersites should it
extend:n
Secretary Blaine in conclusion denies
that the United States ever claimed Beh-
ring sea to be closed sea.
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Noble ON the Indian Question

WASHINGTON, Jan. 5-Secretary Noble
was questioned as to what action had been
taken on the recommendation of General
Miles That the Indian agents of the South
Dakota agencies should be relieved from
further duty and that their places be filled
with military officers. The secretary saws
ne did not care to discuss the matter
furtner than to say the subject has not
been mentioned to him by any one with au-
thorlty TO act in the matter. 1t is believed
however, should General Miles recommen,
aatlon be submitted to him by the Presi-
dent for his views, the secretary would
strongly oppose the transfer.
The secretary spoke with some earnest
ness of the reports that lad bean in circu-
latlon recently to the effect that the In
dams were IN starving condition and that
the pending trouble grew out of the fact
that the government had not kept it's agree
ment with the Sioux but, on the contrary.
already mad begun to cut down their
ratlons in violation of all treaty obliga-
lions. The secretary denounced these
statements as unqualifedly false. The
story of starvation among the Sioux was
pure fabrication. For ten long wears the
government in fulillment of its treaty OBJ
legations has been feeding the Sioux in
ldleness. Some of them, however, were
thrifty farmers and good citizens. but the
greatest proportion were thriftless and
lndolent set, perfectly willing to spend
their time in idleness and with finding
1ault with the government on every con-
ceivable preteXt. The treaty of 1877 tine
secretary said, obliged the government to
furnish them with certain amount of
1000, clothing, implements, horses, cattle.
ETC., etc, until they should become self ;
supporting. After the ten years had
elapsed, during which time the government
spent millions of dollars with q view to
placing the Indians on a self-supporting
basis, members of Congress very, properly
began to inquire whether it was the pur.
pose OF the government to continue in
definitely and forever the policy
of feeding Indians who persisted
in living IN idleness. They thought
it about time to test their ability to
support themselves and so the appropria-
tlon was reduced 100000, not very large
amount when compared with the vast sum
which the appropriation called for. There
upon the Indians Immediately began to
complain, but made no effort toward feed
ing themselves. They occupied vast terri
tory containing thousands of acres of pro
ductive land. They were supplied with
everything necessary to improve it and
raise good crops, but preferred to do
nothing, and let the government continue
to put food ID their mouths. 1t was time.
the secretary thought, that these people
should be compelled to do something. and
he had lost patience with those who upheld
the Indians in their idleness He sincerely
regretted the recent action of the military
had resulted in bloodshed, and he conpratn,
lated himself that his Department was in no
way responsible for it.
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Excitement at Pine Ridge.

OMAHA, Jan. 5.-The Bees correspondent
at Pine Ridge has telegraphed as follows
"All is one long continued round of excite
ment here, and an attack from the Indians
Is almost momentarily expected AS to the
situation here considered in its en-
tirety, the indications that the greatest
battle in Indian history is almost
at hand, are increasing. The reports of
every scout add new and strong support to
these indications that were only emphasized
by the bloody affair on Wounded Knee
General Miles believes exactly this and has
SAID so IN strong words. The small handful
OF Indian employees here affirm it vehem-
entity. Before the terrific clash comes thew
want to try and rescue their relatives from
tne enemy's camp and are now lnterceding
with the authorities for permission, at the
risk of their lives, to make the attempt.
THESE Indians In the government employ
also express hope that they can induce
many of those who were friendly
before Wounded Knee battle and were re-
naming here according to instructions, also
to come In and be saved from the certain
annlhllatlon that awaits them IN the ranks
of the hostiles. Extensive rifle pits are re-
ported being dug within twelve miles of
mere and the report is so minute that the
authorities rely upon its truthfulness. Last
night the hostiles burned many houses be-
longing to settlers along White river and
finished killing the last remnant of the
great herd OF government cattle that they
raided so heavily month ago and have been
drawing on ever since. Without desiring
to make the situation particle darker than
it really is, for God knows the truth is bad
enough, everybody constrains me to say
that the danger in which the Pine Ridge
agency's white populace stand at this hour
and must remain until this crisis is all over,
is one of the most fearful peril that can well
be imagined, and | say this not for a mo-
ment forgetting and knowing perfectly lust
what military protection we have here.
Since General Miles arrived he has re-
ceived most positive admonition from the
administration to avoid further boodshed.
Further bloodshed cannot be avoided
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with as true an aim as the best marksmen
In the ARM to stop his advance and cry
out: My son, you must drop that gun, for
you are minor'''
Another officer said: cat this rate the
Sioux troubles will grow to be just as bad
as the events of the first three years of the
war, when every officer with an indepen-
dent command, had not only an enemy in
'front.' OF him, but court martial behind
him"
Still another officer said it was grave
error to order the relif of Colonel Forsyth
at this stage of the proceedings, and this
should up warning finger to every colonel
In the little army around Pine Ridge to tell
them that the death of each Sioux must be
explained.
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The Troops at Chadron.

CHADRoN, Neb., Jan. 4.-[From THE
HERALD's Special Correspondent in the
Field. accompanies d and E, Sixteenth
infantry, leaVe here in the morning for
point on Beaver creek, fifteen miles from
here, and some distance from Pine Ridge
agency. The remainder of the Fort Doug
las troops are at Fort Robinson. From a
scout in tonight, learn that thirty SOL
diers and 134 Indians were killed at the
Wounded Knee fight. Only fourteen In
dians escaped. Big Foot was among the
killed.
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The Newfoundland Fishery Trouble.

HALIFAX, N. S., Jan. 5.--Rev. Dr. Haw-
ley, who arrived from st. Johns, New
foundland, Saturday, reports the people in
continued state of Indignation over the
announcement that a settlement of the bait
and French shore questions is TO be effected
without reference TO the colony. Regarding
the probability OF serious trouble in the
spring, DIR. Hawley says Newfoundland
cannot fight either England or France. but
II score of French fishermen are shot or
drowned, England and France must settle
the matter between them.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1891-01-06
The Fuller allace MARRIAGE

WASHINGTON, Dec. 5.-Miss Mildred
Fuller, daughter of Chief Justice Fuller,
was married tonight at st. Johns Epis
copal church to Hugh Campbell Wallace,
OF Tacoma, Wash. The marriage was a
brilliant one and the reception was after
wards held at the residence of the chief
Justice, which was attended by many
prominent people including the President
and family, Vice President and Mrs.
Morton, members of the cabinet and
families, associate justices of the supreme
court and their wifes and many foreign
representatives.
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The Morse Silver Brick Case.

WASHINGTON, Jan. Sc. o. Leech, di-
rector of the mint said this morning he
had received copies OF the correspondence
between Superintendent Bosbyshell. Of
the Philadelphia mint, and Morse and Mer-
rick, of Denver, in the matter of the silver
brick presented by the latter with the de-
mand that it be coined free. Leech said
that the department. fully sustained the
superintendent in his refusal ts accept the
silver on the terms proposed as Deina
strictly in accord with the law.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1891-01-06
Disarmament of the Cbevennes

WICHITA, Kas., Jan. 5.-The orders tele-
graphed from military headquarters to Cap
tain Woods, of the Fifth cavalry, to disarm
the Indians in the Cheyenne and Arapahoe
country, have created the greatest anxiety
among the settlers Of Oklahoma and on the
borders of Texas. The Indians on the
southwest reservations are peaceable
enough, and the taking away of their arms
will, 1t is feared, have the effect of rousing
the spirit of resistance now dormant.
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The Rock leland Union Pacific Fight.

OMAHA, Neb., Jan. 5.-The Rock Island
has begun the fight against the Union Pa
cific for violation OF it's contract. Last
night three Rock Island engines run on the
Union Pacific main track at Beatrice and
asked for running orders to Lincoln. ac-
cording to the contract The Union Pacific
refused them and the engines remain there
compelling the Union Pacific trains to
make long detour on siding.
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Rider Hagpard Sails for hmsr;o.

Especial to THE Observation-Disclosures Dispatch. !
LIVERPOOL, Jan. 1.-The Etrurfa sailed
yesterday. Among her passengers were
b. Rider Haggard and Mrs. Haggard. In
an Interview Haggard said this was his
first visit to America. He and Mrs. Hag-
gard intended to remain two or three DAYS
only in New York. Thence they 90 to
to Mexico to visit some friends and
then to the West Indies. They would
make three months tour and perhaps h e
might collect material for new books.
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Report that General Miles is Killed

CHICAGO, Dec. "a special dispatch
from st. Paul to morning paper says a
telegram received in that city reports Gen
eral Miles was killed in battle with In
dams Captain Higgins, acting assistant
aolutant general in charge of army head
quarters in this city, has heard no news in
regard to the killing of General Miles. He
does not credit the report.
A dispatch from Gordon, Neb., received
tals morning says rumor is current there
mat General Miles was killed but the re
port is unfounded.
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Skating Accident on tine panuh,

PEsTH, Dec. 5.-While an enormous
crowd was skating on the river Danube in
buda-Pesth, the ice gave way and num-
Der OF people were thrown into the water
and drowned under the ice The extent of
the calamity is not known but many per-
sons are reported missing and are believed
to have been drowned
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Knocked Out in Two Rounds.

OMAHA, Neb, Jan. Especial telegram
10 LIE HERALD. Tommy White, of CHI
cago, light weight, knocked out Billy
webster OF Butte, Mont, in the second
round at South Omaha to night The con-
test was with two ounce gloves for purse
of 5000.
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In the House.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 5.-Henderson, of
Iowa, presented the conference report on
the urgency deficiency bill. In doing so,
he stated that the Senate had receded from
lts amendments as to the relative pay of
senatorial clerks. but the House might ex-
pect to meet the same question on the legis-
iatlve or on the general deficiency bill.
After the passage of a bill for public
buildings, the House adjourned.
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MONTREAL, Jan. 5.-The announcement
is made that all arrangements for the acqui
sition of the principal flour mills of Canada
by a syndicate of English capitalists are
about completed. Two million dollars. two
thirds of the value of the property, will be
paid In cash, and for the other third offers
are expected to accept stock. A Canadian
board of directors will be appointed to act
in conjunction with representatives of the
English capitalists
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The Omaha Guards Ready to Move.

OMAHA, Neb., Jan. 5.-A special from
Nashville, Neb., says heavy cannonading
was going on north of there this morning.
put no news of battle is yet received.
The Omaha guards, who volunteered
their services, have been ordered to hold
themselves ready to move to the front.
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THE PAPAL GUARDS.
Besides Aiming Them with The
Latest Improved Weapons,
The PopelHas Given Orders for More Thorough
Vigilance in The Protection of The
Vatican Grounds
Especial to THE HERALp-Exam,ner

Special to THE HERALD-Examiner Cable
ROME, Jan. 4.-Besides arming his guards
with the latest improved weapons, the Pope
has given orders for more thorough vigil
lance III the protection of the Vatican
grounds against intrusion. 1t is rumored
that the pontiff fears an anti-papal demon.
stratlon on the part of radicals of the CITY
and wishes to be prepared for any such
event.
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The Contempt Case.

OMAHA, Jan. 5.-In the contempt case to-
day the Union Pacific attorney argued that
the agreement with the st. Paul road was
at most leaae, terminabe at pleasure.
The st. Paul attorney insisted It was a con
tract. Judge Duney held the Union Pacific
must show cause tomorrow why they are
not in contempt
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No information of an Ultimatum in OFT

No Information of an Ultimatum in Ottawa.
Especial to THE HERALD-Examiner Dispatch. I
OTTAWA, Ont Jan. Sir John Thomp-
son, minister of justice, stated to your
representative last night that the govern
ment here had received no intimation of
Sir Julian Pauncefote having forwarded
an ultlmatum from the British government
to Secretary Blaine regarding the Behring
sea question as reported.
Minister of Customs Bowel, vsaid he
thought If there had been anything in the
report the government here would have
heard something more about it.
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The silver Pool inyeatigation.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 5.-The House COM
mittee on rules had an informal meeting
today. at which Dockery's resolution call !.
ing for an investigation into the alleged
silver pool was again considered. With
out action on the resolution an adjournment
was taken until tomorrow, when 4 ia
probable final conclusion will be reached
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The Report Discreaited in WASHINGTON

WASHINGTON, Dec. 5.-Nothing has been
received at the war department about the
rumor that General Miles was killed by In
dams and the report is discredited.
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Cooy RI Visit the Tnd;.,,

LINCOLN, Neb., Jan. 5.-Colonel Cody
Buffalo BilD will leave tomorrow morn
ing on an important mission among the In
dians, being sent by Governor Mayer. The
latter declines at present to make known
the purpose of the mission.
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Caucus of Republicsn Senator0

WASHINGTON, Jan. about twenty
eight republican Senators attended a eau
Gus tonight. The result. SO far as made
known, was that the promoters of the
election bill gave consent to the consider.
alton of the financial bill with the stipula-
ton that it be pushed with the utmost
Diligence
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silver Purchases.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 5.-The silver offer
ings to day amounted to 1,sSO. 500 ounces
OF which 81, coo ounce Were purchased at
prices ranging from 1.045 to l.04S.
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Senator Hearst,s Condition.

WASHINGTON, Jan 5.-Senator Hearst
passed fairly comfortable day. No unta-
vorable symptoms appeared and he is in
much the same condition as for the past
few DAYS. f"''
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Trinity Coal Pit Explosion Victims

LONDON, Dec. 5.-A dispatch to the Times
from Vienna states that fifty persons were
killed outright by the explosion in the
trinity coal pit in Polish Ostrau SATURDAY.
Last ~
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Dslameter & Co. 3 Assets and Liabi,i,;o,

CHICAGO. Jan, 5.-The statement of tia
appraisers of the banking firm of Della
mater & Go. shows the assets are ssOf. 900.
The Liabilities, it is said, will amount to-
81, 040,0 900. w
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No Battle With the Inaians

WASHINGTON. Dec. 5.-A dispatch re-
ceived by General Schofield from General
Miles at 6:35 this evening indicates there
has been no battle with the Indians TO-DAY
This was the latest dispatch received up to
midnight.