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The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1892-12-10
THE BRUSSRLS MEETING.
An Adjournment win Soon Be Taken Until
Next NAV

An Adjournment Wall Soon Be Taken Until
Next May.
BRUSSELS. Dec. 9.-The bi-metaIlist dele
gates TO the international monetary con-
ference are discussing whether or not they
shall unite in signing g memorandum on
the obstruction offered by Great Britain
to a determination of the question before
the conference. If the conference resumes
its sittings after prolonged adjournment,
such protest it is believed is likely to in
duce the British government at the pres
ent conference to act on a decided policy
through its delegates acting in union
thereon. The present British delegation
appears to have been sent purposely to
middle the proceedings. There is no CO.
hesion among the British representatives
either as TO principles or procedure.
Zach delegate appears to act as an indi-
vidnal agent except Sir C. Rivers, Wilson
and Sir Fremantle, deputy master of the
British mint, the latter OF whom used
his official position to disclaim any
responsibility for the proposals presented
by Rothschild Bertram Currie and Sir
William Houldsworth have not a single
idea in common and nave a strong mutual
contempt for each others views.
Neither General Strachey nor Sir Guild
ford Molesworth, Indian delegates. have
official orders as to what course to take. 1t
has been made clear that the British gov
eminent has purposely avoided giving any
instructions tending to the common action
of its delegates upon any point whatever.
Il is now obvious that this course was de-
signed tc fool the conference in coming to
any general or special solution OF the silver
question.
1t is expected that Senator Jones will
wind up the debate in the monetary con-
ference Tuesday with an important declar-
alton and al the concluding sitting on
Thursday viii endeavor 30 Ca stalize the
results of the conference.
Regret has been expressed the past few
days that Rothschild's proposals were COM
pletely withdrawn, IS it was felt they
would haye formed the basis Of temper
airy compromise II an Understanding with
regard to the chief objection of the Ameri-
cans-the price at which silver should be
purchRsed-could be arrived at.
The scheme on similar lines may yet be
adopted in which event the conference
will adjourn TILL May.
The Belgian prime minister, Beernaert
emphatically denies the report that he de-
clared the conference practically failure
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1892-12-10
| CLEMENCEAU CASE.
It Is Unearthed in the Panama
Canal Scandal.
The Investigating Commute VIII Present
Their Report Early in January
General Foreign News.

PANAMA Dec. 9.-Members of the Pana-
ma investigating committee said today to a
representative of tae Associated Press !:
when it is considered that we have been
working in the dark, unaided by informs-
ton from the hands of the government and
court, we have done we'll in unearthing the
corrupt acts. We must now go right on
and stop for nothing or nobody. We shall
report on the 10th of January, when the
Panama Canal compauys affairs will come
before the courts. Judicial authorities can
prosecute the guilty persons. whom we
will designate. Enemies of the republic
wish to keep up the scandal as long as pos
sible in order to influence elections for
members of deputies next autumn. 1t is
possible the Socialists will gain new seats
on account of the scandal.
1t is rumored that Clemenceau is in
volved in the scandal and it is said the
cashier of the Panama company drew
checks IN his favor. Three members of the
Panama committee who were sent to ex-
anime the books Of the firm of John 81
Reinach reported today they found durin g
the first six months of 1888 that Arton, the
alleged go-between on several occasions,
had drawn on the account of Baron Reinach
for 1000, 600 francs.
Ribot, prime minister, was present at
the session of the committee today, and
promised to act IN concert with it, and as
sist IN throwing full light upon the whole
Panama affair. Bourgeois, minister of JUS
tice, was also present. and declared it was
the intention Of the government to COM
municate to the committee Judicial docu-
ments bearing on the Panama Canal com
pany on condition that the members pre-
serve such secrecy regarding them as
would prevent disclosures from interfering
with the course Of justice.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1892-12-10
FILLING VACANCIES.
A Number of Appointments by
Speaker Crisp.
AFTER COMMISSIONER RAUM.
Bills introduced to Change the Method Of
Electing President and yice-President
Capital Notes.
AFTER COMMISSIONER RAUM.

WASHINGTON. Dec. 9.-The HOUSE
adopted an amendment to the rules to
provide that business coming over I'M
finished from one session of Congress- to
the next may be considered Immediately.
The following committee appointments
were announced by the speaker:
judiciary, Mr. Fellows of New York
public building and grounds, Mr.. Bretz OF
Indiana; on enrolled bills, Mr.. Scott of
Illinois; chairman of naval affairs, MIR.
Brown of Maryland; military affairs, Mar.
German of Michigan; education, MIR. Nc
Laurin of South Carolina; enrolled bills,
Mr.. Ohliger of Ohio; invalid pensions,
Mr.. Caomus of New Jersey militia, MIR.
Sipe of Pennsylvania; war claims, Mr..
Hillborn of California; expenditures IN
postotfce department. Mr.. Sipe OF Penn
sylvania; militia, Mr.. McLaurin Of South
Carolina.
These appoin tments were made to fill
vacancies on account of the death of men,
bers and on account of resignation from
committee membership of the following
gentlemen: Mr.. Bacon of New York, from
the judiciary; Mr.. Scott of Illinois, from
war claims; Mr. German of Michigan, from
expenditures on the postofice department;
MIR. Bretz of Indiana, from education.
/ Consideration of the Senate bill with
House amendments relative to public
printing and binding was resumed. A mo-
ton to recommit was withdrawn, and the
vote by which the bill was ordered to q
third reading was reconsidered. The
clauses relative to the Office of superin-
tendent of public documents was stricken
out and the bill as amended passed.
A petition for the repeal of the Geary
Chinese act, from citizens of Massachu-
sets, was presented and ordered printed,
after which the House adjourned until
MOndan
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1892-12-10
THE WHITE METAL.
Its Future as Money CIouded in
Mystery.
THE CONFERENCE NEARLY ENDED.
Conflicting Opinions as to the Silver Ques-
tion-Foreign Governments Undecided.
Colorado and Nevada Mines Closing.

LONDON, Dec. 9.-Letters received from
the British delegates to the Brussels con-
ference announce their return TO England
next week They will oppose whatever
requests the American delegates may
make IN regard to q prolonged adjourn
ment A representative OF the Associated
Press has authority from a high source to
state that the official delegates. Sir Charles
Rivers Wilson and Sir G. Freemantle
deputy master of the British mint do not
expect the conference will be resumed
after adjournment and that Bertram Currie
viii decline to return to Brussels. In the
meantime Baron Herschells India cur
rency committee which has adjourned
without date until the Brussels conference
should be ended, has resumed the sitting
and is taking evidence Of experts. Mem
bers Of the committee seem strongly in
favor Of the adoption Of gold coinage in
India and concurrent cessation of the free
coinage of silver.
What chiefly prevents en early deter
nlinaJlon OF this policy is the uncertainty
prevailing among members regarding the
action Of the American government as the
risk of a paralysis of the Anglo-Indian
trade would be increased ten fold under a
repeal or suspension Of the silver purchase
act The committee has strong reason to
await developments liz the United States.
Currle is among the minority which seems
ready to risk everythin by q prompt
declaration in favor of gold. The repre-
sentative of the Associated Press has
reason to state that apart from the protests
of Anglo-Indisn bankers, leading single
standard experts, have advised the COM
mittee against such radical change in the
Indian currency. The Indian government
also would prefer that the committee
should present such a report TO parliament
rs would be tsutamount to recommends
ton that the existing system be left I'm
touched.
Questioned by the Indian Currency asso-
citation as to whether 1t would take meas
ures to protect the currency In the event
of failure of the Brussels conference the
Indian government today replied declining
10 give any assurance on the subject. The
reply further stated that the government
cannot recommend that the secretary Of
India stop the sale of council bills below
the rates now current Pending decision
by the Herschell committee the Indian
Currency association thought to steady
their position by getting the Indian gev
eminent 10 promise mol 10 sell below the
fixed rate. The government, however
prefer TO retain complete freedom of &C.
fi0n
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1892-12-10
In CONTROL OF A HOB
A Terrible Blot in Washington
Village.
A LARGE NUMBER WOUNDED.
Erenzied Railroad Graders and Italians Get
Into Row and Eight for More
Than Tazeo Hours.
LARGE NUMBER WOUNDED.

SPOKANE, Wash, Dec. "a terrible riot
occurred ct Wenatchie last night, and for
three hours the town was in control Of a
mob Of frenzied graders aud Italians.
Wenatchis is q town about one hundred
miles west on the Great Northern road.
The trouble WAS started By drunken rail-
road man and gambler named Tom Gull
land. He worked on the road at different
times during the year, coming to town to
caronse every pay day. On these occa-
sions he stopped with a woman known as
Susette. This woman for month past
has been living with Giuseppe Waco q
faro dealer, who is aEsort OF boss among
the Italians, Of whom there are great
numbers on the road.
A week ago Guillsud came to town, and
after two days his money was all gone
esterday he was paid q small sum OF
money which was coming to him, and.
starting At crap game, wound up the
evening by braking the faro bank. being
over $1,000 winner. Susette heard the
news and started for the place, saying she
would 60 with the mao who had luck
Waco stopped her, Threatening to kill her.
Guilland knocked him down and started
on Will tins woman. Before they had gone
block Waco aud dozen other Itslians ses
upon them and fierce fight ensued- The
screams Of the woman and shouts of Gull
land brought q gang of graders to his
rescue. TherenpoR Waco Summoned moro
Italians and q pitched battle ensned.
Railway men gathered in the group with
Guillend and the woman in the center
and began TO retreat slowly, firing as shey
went and calling for help as they fell back
Others joined them and finally they made
stand The Italians pressed them closely,
and it seemed for a time as though the
railroad men would be wiped out but
eventually their superior armament. most
OF them having revoiTers, saved them.
Many, however, were badly cut by knives
and wounded byr stones and other missiles
thrown by the Italians.
Both parties gradually broke up into
small bands and scattered through the
town, Guillsnd and the woman having
been spirited away to a place Of safety.
Fighting between small parties continued
IN different parts Of the town Till daylight.
At late hour tonight it is learned that
ABOUT dozen men were injured, some
fatally.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1892-12-10
CONSERVATIVE CAUCUS.
The Union Of Constitutional Associations to
Open Monday.

The Union Of Constitutional Associations to
Open Monday
LONDON, Dec. 9.---The annual Conserva-
tive caucus known as the Union of Consti-
tutional associations will open Monday at
Sheffield. Party managers who resisted
the clamor of the rank and file for pro-
tectionist platform have been obliged to give
way Though at heart protectionists, the
leaders fear the adoption of protection as
definite party plank, would enable the
liberals to sweep The country at the next
general election. Even a declaration in
favor of far trade was deemed dangerous.
Eventually, however, the feeling displayed
at the agricultural conference and ths now
prevailing party compelled the central ex-
ecutive to accept the resolutions of the
protectionist in spirit though killed in form.
One of the resolutions that will be sub
mitted to the caucus declares that free
trade is against the best interests of the
working classes of Great Britain. The
general expectation is that the caucus will
support reciprocity principles.
The rapidity with which protectionist
ideas have become re-surgent is the great
est political phenomenon of the day. Bal
four will probably tone down to protec-
tionist tendencies but will renew and ac-
centuate his declarations in favor OF BIZ
metallism, which promises to be among
the leading tricks OF the conservative
game.
The court at Windsor is Frightening up
under an unwonted current OF dinners and
receptions given TO long list OF successive
guests at the castle. The queen shows a
buoyancy of spirits unknown in her for
many years. 1t is reported that the queen
has authorized Lady Blandford, first wife
of the duke of Marlborough 10 assupe
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1892-12-10
ELECTING THE PRESIDENT.
Propositions for a Direct Vote Being Con-
sidered By the House Committee

Propositions for Direct Vote Being Con-
sidered by the House COMMITTEES.
WASHINGTON, Dec. "a proposition to
choose the president by direct vote of the
people promises to meet with more than
usual consideration by the committee on
the election of president and vice presi-
dent and Representatives in Congress.
The committee had meeting today. At
the last session of Congress MIR. Springer
introduced joint resolution providing for
a presidential and vice presidential term
of six years, with ineligibility of the in
cumbents to reelection and also provides a
scheme of electing them by q direct vote
of the people. Mr.. Springer addressed the
committee today and was followed by
Colonel Mcclure, who endorsed mir.
Sprlnger's statements.
Representative Belizhoover of Peunsylva
MIA introduced resolution in the House a
few days ago which has for its object the
election of president by direct vote Of the
people. and this was referred to the sub
committee.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1892-12-10
MoNTANA's CONTESTED ELECTION
Questioning the Validity of Writ Issued
by One Member of Court.

HELENA, Mont, Dec. Especial J.
The supreme court today took up the hear
ing of the contested election case from
Choteau county, the result of which will
probably determine the politics of the next
federal senator from Montana and perhaps
the political complexion of the United
States Senate after March 4.
An Alternative writ of mandate was issued
by Chief Justice Blake in vacation order
ing the board of canvassers to count the
vote of Box Elder precinct or show cause
why they threw it out The return of the
board was to be made today.
The lawyers for the Democrats at once
questioned the validity of the writ, holding
that under no circumstances can one MEM
Der of ths supreme court of the state issue
such writ and, further, that the full court
cannot issue one except in the term. The
argument on the point con sumed the day.
A decision will be given in the morning.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1892-12-10
The WILL OF TaE PEOPLE.
Consultation in New York of Prominent
Democrats Regarding Contests.

CONSULTATION IN New York OF Prominent
Democrats Regarding Contests.
NEW YORK, Dec. 9-Senators Carlisle,
German and Brice met at Secretary
WhltneY's house this afternoon to discuss
the situation in Nebraska. Kansas, Mon
tans, Wyoming and California, as regards
the next representation in the Senate
Their discussion did not end until late in
the evening. The senators will call on
President elect Cleveland Saturday. The
question of an extra session of Congress
has not thus far been discussed.
Senator German said this evening the
Democrats of tie Senate were very much
concerned ABOUT the publications which
sllege that there Is an organized attempt TO
reverse the will of the people expressed at
the last election. 1t was understood by
every body until within the last few days
thai the Democrats had not only elected
the president and large majority of the
House of Represent atives, but would have
clear majority in the Senate.
AS result, TO establishment of all, ii is
found that attempt to cnange the political
complexion of the legislatures i'll Kansas,
Nebraska, Wyoming, Montana, North Da-
kots and California are under way. Hence
our visit here is 10 confer with the cam
paign committee ana take such meas
ures as are possible to prevent
any attempt at any outrage that
might be made. The national committee,
of course, can do nothing more than coun-
sci with the committeeman of each of the
states threatened by returning boards and
give such ADVICE as the case may require.
The main work must be done by the resi-
dents of the states. We cal encourage
them aud be kept fully informed, so when
the case comes before the United States
Senate ell information and facts may be
properly brought before that body as it
may not be in the position it was when, by
sharp manipulation, two Republicans were
seated from Montana What we desire to
see is that the will of the people is properly
recorded in the election Of senators in the
states named,
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1892-12-10
AHLwARpT FOUND GUILTY.
Ills Case Ended, He Being sentenced to Five
Months Imprisonment.

Ills Case Ended, He Being sentenced to Five
Months Imprisonment.
BERLIN, Dec. 9.-The Ahlwsrdt case
ended today, he being sentenced to five
months imprisonment The public prose-
cutor made q strong speech against him
saying among other things that there was
no justification whatever in the charges
made that Lowe manufactured defective
rifles and sold them to the government. He
maintained that the charge of libel against
Ahlwardt had been proved.
Ahlwardt, speaking in his own defense,
maintained that he had furnished a con-
trmation of all his statements, and only
failed to suostantiate his conclusions. He
did not mean TO weaken the confidence Of
soldiers in their weapons, but sought to in
duce the war Office to remove useless rifles.
a motion to exempt Ahlwardt from i'm
prisonment on the ground that he is mem
Der of the reichstag, will be introduced in
that body Immediately after the announce
ment Of his election.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1892-12-10
Steamship Arrivals.

New York = Bremerhaven from An
twerp-
Observation-Disclosures from PhiIadeI-
pbla-
KinaaIe--Runio from New York for
Liverpool.
Baltimore Virginia from Hamburg.
Observation-Disclosures from Phlladel-
phia; Illinois from Antwerp.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1892-12-10
Wants Reciprocity.

MONTREAL, Nov. s-Joseph Rogers,
head of a great cutlery firm CT Sheffield,
England, talking of the Mckinley bill and
its effects here today, was asked if some
ease of the situation might not now be
looked for with Democratic president OF
the United States. 1--WE must not ex pect
too much from that said Mr.. Rogers.
II don't think great deal can
be accomplished. You see how protection
is spreading. The whole world is against
England now. l have always been free
trader, but 1 think, and great many
others are beginning to think, that we
should have reciprocity"
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1892-12-10
PAKKAuRSPs TURN.
he is Very Causiic in His Reply to superiu-
tendent ByrEes

he Is Very Causiic in His Reply to superiu-
tendent Byrres
NEW YORK. Dec. 9.-The clash between
Psrkhurst and Superintendent of Police
ByrBes has worked itself down to an open
and decidedly wrathy debate. Parkhurst
gave out caustic reply to Byrnes tonight,
in which he says in part: 1.-THE gospel re-
ouires US to deal leniently with sinners.
Byrnes deals leniently with sin, which is
quite another matter. His business is to
take iniquity and make it excoriable in the
public estimation, which is exactly what he
is doing. He says he has ralded and closed
40 houses of ill-fame. Granted and yet
be knows that there has nsver been time
during the past ten months when
social vice was practiced more fla
GRAVITY than three weeks subsequent
to the November election. We cannot have
an effective department till the animatin z
head of it is g moral inspiration to the
force. Just try to conceive now Of
Byrnes as a moral inspiration.
HE says hide evil from public view
where it cannot corrupt the morals of
YOUTH Why doesn't ne hide 1t from pub
lie viewl He says he can show ne well
trodden path that leads from The very door
of my church as it We're, to a brothel
hardly gunshot away. You ackno wledge,
then, do you Mr.. Byrnes, that there is a
brotnel near my church that you know of
aud ghat young men in great numbers are
docking TO III
How is that for moral purpose. loathe
q man with unutterable contempt who, oc-
cupyiag position of the splendid author
ity that Byrnes does. dares come out and
publicly confess that he is protecting that,
which is another way OF saying he is sns-
tanning one OF these hell holes.
az demand of you, Mr.. Byrnes, that you
put your official hand on that brothel and
crush it. For tbs Lords sake, Byrnes. when
you quote, don't euloglzs the gospel ia the
same vie breath with which you make
that damning self-incrimination Your
case is strongest when you say least You
had better quit the homily business and at
teudto your legitimate concerns.''
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After GonId's Body.

New YoRK. Dec 9.-Dr. Mum, physi-
cien to the late Jay Gould. drove hurriedly
to Superintendent Byrnes' office this after
noon and remained ia conference with the
police official for lcng time. The call OF
DR.. Mum was ATTENDED with an air of
mystery, and rumors soon got into
circulation that his visit had some
relation to the burial of Gould.
Old-umers remember the threat to steal
the financer's body. IL was Dr. Muna
who usually took the initiative in appris-
ing the police when Gould or family re-
ceived from cranks letters or epistles
breathing intimations of violence against
the family. Inspector Byrnes refused to
give any info. mstion regarding the call.
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not that its other resources, other than
precious metals, have been developed
rapidly during the last elk or eight years.
Last year the agricultural products ex-
ceeded in value its product of gold, silver
and lead, but large district is yet wholly
dependent on mining. A belief is wide
spread that if the report of the Brussels
conference IS decidedly sverse to free
coinage, there will be another heavy drop
in silver and half the mines now being
worked will be closed. Under 80 cents it
is not likely that there will be dozen
purely silver mines in operation. Banks
and stores are preparing to meet the
oroornonory
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1892-12-10
AFTER RAUM's SCALP.
The Report Of the Committee Recommending
His Removal to Be Pushed.

WASHINGTON, Dec. Representative
Enloe, who assisted in conducting the pro-
secution in the investigation into the
charges against the administration of the
pension Office, has returned to Washington.
it will be remembered that a majority of
the committee reported resolution reciting
that, in the Judgment of the House, Com
missioner Raum should be removed from
Office by the president. The report was not
considered by the House at the last ses-
sion and Mr. Enloe wants TO push 1t now.
He also thinks some action should be taken
BY Congress that will result in looping on
from the pension rolls the names of great
number of persons VINO have no right TO be
there