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The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1892-12-02
RAUM'S REPORT.
He Admits That There Has Been I'M
favorable Comment.

WASHINGTON, Dee. 1-Commissioner of
Pensions Raum has made his report. The
Commissioner admits that since the passage
of the law there has been a great deal of
unfavorable comment upon the pension sys-
tenn in general, and that II has been said the
country was in danger of being bankrupted
by extravagant and undeserving pension
Legislation. But" he writes, casual con-
sideration of the lives Of these men and the
conditions to which military life in the
time of the war subjected them must sug-
gest that the strain upon the life powers OF
the soldier was so great as to make perma-
nent inroads upon vital forces, which would
necessarily result in the development of a
multitude of ailments and disabilities be-
yond the reach of medicine. 1t is this class
Of citizens who now constitute the great
body of those who are on the pension-rolls
Good health and ability TO perform labor
were their capital When these were
gone they were in great measure deprived
Of their support. A large proportion of the
men who carried muskets hava been unable
TO keep up with neighbors who remained at
home in the great struggle of life, and the
claims Of these persons for assistance from
the Government rest upon the broadest
foundation Of justice" The CCnmis ssioper
says the policy OF the Office for three years
has been to use larger part of the force on
original claims, believing it just and proper
that those who have never received a pen
sion should have their cases considered in
advance of those persons seeking an iu-
crease Of pension.
During the past fiscal year 224 OF cer,ifi-
Gates were issued in original cases and
79,7s1 in increase claims. The Commits
sioner is of the opinion that II his policy is
followed until the close of the fiscal year
1894. the adjudication Of the original claims
Will be substantially completed. and at The
close of 1894 the highest number Of PEN
sions ever TO be on the rolls will have been
placed. There are 449,S75 original claims
pending.
The Revolutionary and 1912 war pension
ers are rapidly passing away.
Twenty widows and two daughters of
Revolutionary veterans are on the former
roll. The survivors Of the war of 1912 on
the rolls now number only 1s5 against 2S4
the year before. Raum closes with CON-
paratiye statement.
The total number Of original certificates
issued from March 4, 1889, to October 81,
1892 was $40, 565, and the total number of
pension certificates Of all classes issued dur
ing the said period was S35, ,04S, while during
the period from March 4, 1885. to October 3,
1883, the number of original certificates
issued was 1S5, ,769. and the total number of
certificates issued during that period was
402.4 .4S5. The average cost to the Govern
ment Of each certificate granted during the
Cleveland administration was S21 30 and
during the present administration $40 Al.
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CALIFORNIA LAGS.
There Is Much Dissatisfaction Conse-
quentIy in the Worlds Directory.

CHICAGO, Dec. 1.-There Is a great de-
mand for space in the Mining building at
the Worlds Fair, and most of the States
awarded space are fast completing the ar
raDgements for their exhibits. California.
however, is one State which is showing a
decidedly tagging spirit. Though it was as
signed one ot the most desirable parts of
the Mines and Mining building, in the GEN.
ter of the main aisle and directly opposite
the Mexican display, the California Worlds
Fair board has not yet accepted this space.
Moreover, in recent letter to the Worlds
Fair management. the secretary Of the
California association said that they were
not vel in position to state whether they
desired the space allotted to them
Every inch of space in the Mining build
ing is wanted. and several States. who do
know whether they want TO place an ex-
hibIt in the building or not. are clamoring
for an increased allotment. The Worlds
Fair management is onsderably wrought
up over the lassitude shown by the Califor-
MIA Commission, which it Is believed is doing
nothing to foster exhibits for this great
building and is displaying most vacllating
method In making such statements as that it
has not made up It's mind as vet as TO
whether it will want space or not. tits
more than possible il some definite move is
not made shortly the space assigned to Cali
fUrnia will be declared vacant and will be
allotted to some other States who show an
inclination 10 make good exhibits.
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EMPLOYEES SUFFERED.
Failure of the Leading Banking Com
Germ of Joliet.


JOLIET, Ill, Dec. 1.-The Stone CITY Bank
suspended to-day by reason of run caused
by the shutting down OF the Enterprise
Company, with which the bank was oper-
ated by III. Fish & Sons and was thought TO
be one OF the soundest financial institutions
in the State. The failure Is believed 10 be
a heavy one. The trouble began with the
Enterprise Company confessing judgment
for S163. 175. and fling a trust deed to Mrs.
c. a. Miller for S136, ,3I3. It is estimated
that nothing less than $500, 600 viii settle
the firms affairs. The failure of the Enter
prise Company, it is announced, is due to
the dull season. The affairs of the bank
were so involved with those of the CON-
pany that it will take considerable time TO
unravel the tangle. Many business houses
of Joliet kept accounts at the bank, and the
suspension viii result In great EN- mbarrass-
ment TO them. The greatest sufferers,
however, will be the laboring men.
as many of the employees of the COM
pany intrusIed their funds TO the bank,
and they are now out Of employment
and their money is involved. 1t is.not be-
lieved, however, that the banks condition is
beyond resuscitation. There Is every pros
pect that its affairs will be Strengthened out
speedily. The deposits range from S4OO, 900
TO 100000. As for the mill, it is not be-
leved there is any possibility of its resump-
tion.
There was tremendous excitement when
the employees found themselves out of en-
ployment, and when the news of the banks
suspension reached them riot was narrowly
ayerted
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REPUBLICAN PLANS
Stockbridge Talks Quite
Freely.
WORK FOR THE DEr1OCRATS.
The Next House Must Take the Bur-
den of Tariff Legislation, With
out Any Help From the Senate.
Special to THE MoRSISe CALI.

WASHINGTON, Dec. l-Senator Stock
bridge of Michigan is the first Republican
Senator now in Washington who is willing
to express an opinion as to what may be
expected OF the Senate during the coming
session. Sherman, Hiscoek, Hale, Proctor
Chandler, Culom. Dolph, Mander-
son. Morrill, and other Republican
Senators have steadily refrained from say
ing anything for publication on the subject.
Bat Senator Stockbridge. in his customary
straightforward way. says that the Repub-
lican Senators will hold caucus as soon as
sufficient number of them arrive in WASH
ington. to map out a line of policy on the tar
IN and other questions. There is no chance
for the passage by the Senate Of the
Springer free wool bill and the various
other Democratic tariff measures. which are
now in the Senate Finance Committee. The
disposition among Republican Senators is
rather 10 allow the Democrats OF the next
Congress to assume the entire burden of
tariff legislation.
ii must say" he continued, "that don't
see how they are going to face the question.
The income of the Government is down to
the point where the treasury is barely able
to get along, and it cannot stand any further
reductions Of the tariff. We are practically
down to the basis of revenue tariff already.
IL the single change to free wool was made
il would reduce the revenue about SOS, ,000.
coo. and that would carry the income Of the
Government below the point of its actual
expenses. Under these circums tances, l
would like 10 know how Mr.. Cleveland,
his revenue reform advisers. intend 10 get
DIP tariff bill which will reduce the
duties"
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ON TRIAL AT LAST
DR.. Briggs Put Upon His Defense
for HereSy.
He Very CleverIy Scores the First
Point Against His AcCuser, and
Pleads Not Guilty.
Special to THE MORNING CALL

New YORK, Dec. lin the Briggs case
to-day. after long argument, the question
of voting on items separately was put and
carried. Moderator Bliss called upon the
defendant TO plead guilty or not guilty, and
Briggs insisted before answering that all
evidence against him be read The moder-
ator ruled, however. that he must plead at
once.
II am not guilty." answered DIR. Briggs
Colonel McCook then formally opened the
case against Briggs. He offered in evidence
the Holy Scriptures, the standards of the
Presbyterian Church. Briggs books, etc.
Then defendant set trap for McCook, into
which the latter stepped with haste.
You offer the Holy Scriptures" said
Briggs. but TO which version do you
refer?'
King James version" innoeently re-
piled the Colonel.
Then your evidence is unlawful, for the
Presbyterian standard Of authority is not
the translation of King James but the
original version" retorted the doctor.
litter followed this sally, which DIR.
Robinson augmented by exclaimine, 1--WE
are making ourselves the laughing stock OF
the galleries."
Colonel Mccormick yielded to DR.. Briggs
any advantage which might accrue 10 him
in consequence of the discrepancies between
the two versions. 1t was then decided that
DIR. Burss should next submit his evidence,
and an adjournment was taken until Mon
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1892-12-02
P0ST0FFICE AFFAIRS.
A Report Showing the Cost of the
Inland Mail Service.

WASHINGTON. Dec. 1.-The annual report
Of Second Assistant Postmaster General
Bell for The year ended June 30 shows the
total cost of the inland mail service TO be
1886, ,372; foreign mail services, SSO6, 145.
Compared with last year there is an increase
in the star service of 1915 routes. showing
5677 miles in length and SI96,00i in annual
expenditure. The mail-messenger service
showed an increase of 204 routes and
S6S.477 In expenditure. The railroad SER
vice increased 154 routes, 505S miles in
length. and 1877, 461 in cost. The railway
p0stoffiee clerks increased 5S5 and SAIL, GIG
in expenditure. The special facilities on
tile trunk lines showed decrease in cost of
S9S.307.
The annual report of Fourth Assistant
Postmas ter-Genersl Rathbone shows 41o5
new post0ffices established during the year,
a greater number than for any previous
year except 1890, when IL was 4427. The
year closed with 67.119 postoffices In the
United States. The largest increase in the
number of new postoffices was in the
Southern States. Mr.. RathboDe suggests an
amendment to the law making the mailing
of green-goods circulars an offense from the
time OF its mailing to the place Of its desti-
nation. so that prosecution can take place
at either point. A similar enactment In re-
gard TO lotteries has about swept them out
OF existence in two years. and he believes
the same effect would follow in the cases of
the green goods swindlers.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1892-12-02
CRISP is SAFE.
There Will Be No Opposition to His
Reelection as Speaker.

WASHINGTON. Dec. l. = Speaker Crisp
and his friends have been making a quiet
but important canvass among the members
of tie House with the result that semi
tfficial announcement is made to-day that
there VIII be no opposition 10 the Georgia
mans reelection to the speakership when
the Fifty-third Congress meets. The Crisp
men are led 70 this belief by the fact that
gentlemen who acted as Mr.. Mills lieuten-
ants are now the first ones to come forward
with assurances to Mr.. Crisp of generous
support from what used TO be called the
mills" set.
One Of the men closest to Roger O. Mills
Is Ex-Governor Sayers of Texas. IL was
Sayers who kept Mills tally year ago, and
who never gave up the contest until the
break came which swept away all other
candidates and made Judge Crisp Speaker.
1t was hard blow 10 Sayers, because the
election of Mills would have made Sayers
the frecognizad leader on the floor of the
House. As 1t was, he failed to receive the
Craftsmanship of the Committee on Appro-
priations. TO which hs felt himself entitled
by right OF seniority, and Watchdog Hol-
man became the financial head of the House.
Now Governor Sayers voices the feeling OF
the old Mills crowd. declaring that Speaker
Crisp has earned reelection, and that lie
will get il without any opposition.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1892-12-02

clally regarding the question of the Balkans.
Austria and Italy promise to aid Germany
IN carrying out her foreign policy. Each OF
the contracting parties agrees to aid the
others through diplomacy and by material
assistance on land and water aud alike TO
Keep armies en- war footing during the
period OF cordial understanding. The docu-
ment sets forth at length how the troops Of
each OF the parties to the alliance will be
moolllzed in the event Of war OF any one of
the countries with Russia or France. In
case Germany and Austria get into trouble
with Russia they will make a concerted
attack ON that country, and il France at
tempts to take hand Italy will march
against her. In the case of conflict be-
tween Germany and France Italy will do the
same and Austria will keep an eye on Rus
sia. In case of conflict with Italy and
France Germany will act jointly with Italy,
While Austria holds down Russia. In con-
clusion the contracting bodies promise and
swear on honor to maintain the status quo
and peace Of Europe.
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THEY KEEP POSTED
The Source of RothsChild's
Inspiration.
AN EYE KEPT ON AMERICA.
Members of the Family Greatly Inter-
eSted in the Silver Debates
Had at Washington.
Special to THE MORNING CALI

WASHINGTON. Dec. ALFRED de Roths-
child's proposition to the International
Monetary Conference at Brussels has re-
called the fact that he and other wel-known
members of the great banking house of the
Rothschilds have been frequent visitors to
Washington. and it is thought, moreover,
that some of these visits have given the
Rothschilds an insight into the course Of
financial legislation in this country. which
has Lad much to do with the present propo-
siion.
Only two months ago Henry de Roths-
child, with his valet, courier and other at
tendants was at one of the uptown hotels
for several days. At the time of his visit
Secretary Foster was making the final ar
rangements for the International confer
ence.
Last spring another member OF the FAM
ily was in Washington for some days. 1t
happened to be at the time wien the House
was in turmoil over the Bland silver bill,
and Mr.. de Rothschild took much interest
In the controversy. In an interview he
said that his interest was not so much due
to;what Mr.. Bland might or might not do,
but was from curiosity over the excitement
which could be aroused in America on a
financial question which Europe knew moth
ing about. Mr.. de Rothschild treated the
Congressional turmoil very lightly.
AT the Treasury Department there has
been much satisfaction over the news from
Brussels, as it had been feared that the
entire conference would collapse without
producing anything further than the express
sion of the wishes of the American dele
gates. The proposition Of Alfred de Roths-
child is regarded at the Treasury Depart
ment as an assurance that the leading
fnanciers of Europe are treating the confer
ence with seriousness. 1t is not expected
here that any definite results will be secured,
as il is pointed out that ar agreement would
have to be submitted to the various powers,
and that many months aud probably many
years would intervene before such an agree
ment could secure the sanction of the coun-
tries represented.
Representative Bland denounces Roths-
child's proposition as villainous scheme to
demonetize silver.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1892-12-02
RIOTING IN rIADRID.
The Populace Cry Out Against the
Ministry.
Desperate Encounter With the Police
and fliiitary-The Mob rlarcfies
Upon the Palace.
Special to THE MORNING CALI.

MADRID, Dec. This has been a day Of
tumult and apprehension throughout the
city. Thousands Of men did not 60 to work
az the usual hour, but waited in groups on
the street corners near the center of .he city.
They were joined by crowds of Ioafers,
anarchists and rowdies.
Thousands gathered at the Puerta Del Sol
and began shouting against the Ministry
and municipal authorities. The police tried
to disperse them, but were repuIsed. Rein
forcements were called out, but before they
arrived most of the crowd drifted into the
side streets.
At 2 O'Clock the crowd gathered again,
11,000 or 1900 strong. Black flags were
more numerous, and many men were ar
rested with clubs. The crowd surged up 10
the steps OF the Home Office, shouting
Down with the Government" Down
with the city thieves" "crush the upper
ten thousand" Give us our rights" etc.
The building was closed and call sent
out for more military and police protection.
Before the troops arrived the cry ITO the
| Palacep was raised, and the mob
| started down the Gale del Arena,
shouting, singing and waving flags.
| stones, clubs and pieces of metal from the
| workshops were thrown through windows
| on nOtH 5 ueS OF the Stre6t. heSpectaDlo
! citizens were thrown down and trampled on
! or compelled TO join the mob. and several
shops were forced and pIundered.
When half way 10 the plaza before the
palace, the rear end of the mob was inter-
cepted and dispersed by the police, who
broke in from side street with drawn
sabers. The struggle lasted ten minutes.
as the men fought back stubbornly
with whatever weapons they could find
The policemen were knocked senseless with
stones. and two market women who Joined
the mob were cut down with sabers.
Meanwhile the foremost part OF the mob
| reached the open space before the Palace.
| They shouted for Justice to the poor" the
| dismissal of the ministry. and ths
punishment of the municipal officials
| who are stealing the peoples
money. A body of mounted police
| charged upon them down the Gale del
Arena. and after another struggle dispersed
them. Several persons were injured in the
fight. The leaders Of the rioters were cap
tured.
After the tight the rioters gathered In
groups on street corners, and thousand or
| more shouted or sang at the Puerta del Sol.
During this demonstration Senor Sagasta.
ex-Premier, rode by and was greeted with
cheers from all sides.
Tonight the guards at the Government
buildings and the palace are doubled. The
uneasiness felt by the wealthier classes is
little less than panic.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1892-12-02
MUST DRAW OUT.
The United States Cannot Garry the
Silver Burden All Alone.

NEW YORK, Dee. Hon. II. ". Cannon.
president of the Chase National Bank of
this city, is the American of the sub-com-
mittee appointed TO consider and amend
the plan proposed by Rothschld to the
monetary conference. 1t is understood that
Cannon Will probably vote that the confer
ence consider the proposed plan in an
amended form. Cannon's views are that If
no monetary agreement is reached through
the efforts of the conference, and if the
United States finds no responsive voice in
Europe to its appeal for the restoration of
silver our best course will be 10 repeal the law
of July. 1890. and 10 60 cut of the market as
purchasers of silver for currency purposes
until such time as an international agree
ment is made. If gold moDomeiaIlism is to
prevail among tho principal commercial ma
tions the United States, with its enormous
and increasing foreign commerce. Its high
credit. its large stock of gold and its rich
mines of the same metal, will be compelled
not only to cease purchasing silver for cur
rency purposes but to take such steps as
may be necessary to maintain its stock of
gold,
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1892-12-02
TO BREAK DOWN HILL.
Flr. Cleveland Has a Plan That He
Thinks Will Work.

New York, Dec. 1.-The Commercial
Advertisers Washington correspondent
says: Congressman Tracey, who is known
TO enjoy more intimate relations with Cleve-
land than any man in Congress, before
leaving here for home to-day threw out q
hint that as ii was evident that Hill in
tended to fight the Cleveland adminstra-
tion. and that Murphy would be elected as
Senator to succeed Hiscock. Cleveland had
concluded to make Il. Cady Herriek, the
Albany boss. Secretary of the Treasury
Herriek is the only Cleveland man in New
York who has been able to maintain him.
self and the Cleveland organization against
the assaults of Hill and Murphy and the
State machine, and for this reason Mr..
Cleveland naturally regards Herrick as the
best fighter aud politician he has in New
York. He recently said in conversing about
the possibility Of Hill. and Murphy fighting
his administration in the Senate that Her.
rick as Secretary of the Treasury could
break them down.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1892-12-02
MASON ON WINES.
Report of the Revenue
Commissioner.
CALIFORNIANS INTERESTED.
Chinese Can Register if They VIII,
but Few of Them Seem Inclined
to Use the Privilege.
Special to THE MoRNISo CALL.

WASHINGTON. Dec. 1.-The annual re-
port of Commissioner of Internal Revenue
Mason discusses several topics OF particular
interest TO California. The quantity of
grape brandy used in fortifying wines under
the act OF October. 1890. was 1854 taxed
gallons, all but 6S5.560 of this supply
being derived directly from the distllers.
The quantity of wine produced was 2, 746.-
655 gallons.
Mr.. Mason said to THE CALL CORES pond
ent to-day that he had heard no complaint
from California wine men since the regula-
tons for wine Notifications were revised
early in the fiscal year.
Commissioner Mason's report estimates
that 10000 certificates will be required for
the Chinese If they conclude TO offer them
selves for registration, and 10000 certificates
will be required for the collection districts
of California and Oregon. There seems to
be determination on the part OF the
Chinese not to register. however. Precau-
tions have been taken, says the Commits
sioner, to have all the papers necessary for
such registration in the hands of the collec-
tors of internal revenue and should any
person entitled to register desire to do so he
can avail himself Of the privilege with little
or no inconvenience to himself.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1892-12-02
A CHASTITY LOAD.
What Was Carried on the Pilot of a
NestibuIe Train Engine.

ELMIRA. \. Y, Dec. William Conklin
and wife. Edward Blanchard and wife and
Mrs. Maggie Pitts were returning from
drive this evening when their wagon was
struck at the ePennsylyana-avenue crossing
of the Erie Railroad by the Erie vestibuIe
train. running at high rate of speed. The
engineer says he did not know he struck any
one, and was first made aware of the acci-
dent by trainmen when the train stopped at
the station nearly half mile distant. AS
it drew into the station the locomotive bore
on the pilot the remains of three crushed
and mangled bodies. They were those of
Mr.. and Mrs. Blanchard and Mrs. Conkling
The wagon was scattered along the road
and Into ditch. Mrs. Pitts and William
COnkling are still alive. They were picked
up about 100 yards from the accident. There
is great indignation over the fact that the
railroad crossing was not protected.