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The Indianapolis journal., 1892-01-29
THE GILLIAN AFFAIR.

The message which President Harri-
son sent to Congress yesterday, and the
accompanying papers, fully confirm the
dispatches of yesterday morning to the
effect that the reply of the Chilian au-
thorities to the Presidents ultimatum is
satisfactory, and that all that now re-
ma;cs is to adjust the differences as pro-
posed by Chill.
Tie three POINTS of the satisfactory
reply are: First, that the case of the
attack upon the American seamen at
Valparaiso. Oct. 16, shall be referred to
the Supreme Court of the United States,
without appeal, to determine whether
there is ground for reparation, and, il
SO, what shall be its nature; second. full
apology for the offensive note OF Malta;
third, withdrawal of the request for
the recall of Minister Egan.
While 1t may not be possible for the
Supreme Court of the United States to
act as arbitrators, nevertheless, the
proposition disclOses such an earn
est purpose to do all that the laws
Va HdtiOno IequiIo III Ickhiu W eho
attack upon the sailors of the Baltimore
that it is fair to assume that a tribunal
to arbitrate the dispute can be agreed
upon without difficulty. The apology
for the very offensive Malta note is
ample, and. at the same time, it involves
no humiliation to those who have made
il. The Chilian government now sees
no necessity for the recall of Minister
Egan. which is another evidence that
the Chilian government has come to re-
gard the whole difficulty in its true
light. The United States has nothing
but good will for the government and
the people of Chill, and its government
will carefully avoid any demand which
would cause that proud-spirited people
to feel any intelligent sense of humilia-
tion.
1t must now be seen by all intelli-
gent and candid men that the course
pursued by the administration has been
not only patriotic but wise. Instead of
being hasty, it has been patient, trust
ing to time and the intelligent judgment
OF the Chilian government to see the
matter in its true light. and to realize
that all that the government of the
United States insisted on would be that
Chilli should observe the laws recOg-
nized by civilized nations in their inter-
course
The Indianapolis journal., 1892-01-29
THE STATE COMMITTEE.

The new Republican State committee,
which organized yesterday, is made up
of earnest and, for the most part, young
men. There were no differences of opln-
ion regarding organization, the old
chairman, Mr.. Gowdy, and the old
secretary, Mr.. Millikan, having served
so efficiently that, by unanimous vote,
their services were continued for the
year 1892. with its great responsibilities.
Otherwise the spirit of tho meeting was
excellent. Each member believes in
Republican principles, and in the neces-
sity of organizing the party in manner
that will bring to the polls every Repub-
lican voter in the State. There was no
indication of that posltiveness of in
dividual opinion which often destroys
entire harmony of action. 81 PROPOSE"
SAID one member from the southern
part of the State. "to go into every town
ship in tho district, and to do my
utmost to make this the hustling Re-
publican campaign of Indiana" This
seemed to be the sentiment of all the
members. 1t is an excellent omen for
the committee that the most OF it's MEM
bers are in the prime of early manhood,
because it means the infusion of young
blood and enthusiasm into the canvass.
Such committee shows that the young
men of the Republican party in Indiana
are numerous and wide awake. 1t also
augurs well for the party in the cam
paign that the veterans of the commit
tee are those who have won the conf
dence of their districts by excellent
service in previous contests.
The reports which the members of
the committee bring from their respect
i've localities are of the most encourage
ing character. The blunderinR stupid
ity of the last Legislature In SO need
lessly increasing the burdens of State
taxation, and It's utter failure to transfer
the burden of State taxation to other
proper objects of taxation than homes
and farms, is the cause of widespread
and deep dissatisfaction. On the other
hand, the wisdom OK the Republican
Congress of 1S9O-91 and the Harrison
administration is vindicating itself to
practical men In the general prosperity
which is so largely the result of both.
The Indianapolis journal., 1892-01-29
WHAT THE SCARE COST.

Two Millions Spent In Putting the Navy In
Order and Laying In Coal.
Special TO the Indianapolis Journal.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 2S.-The threatened
trouble with Chilli has already cost the
government good deal of money. These
expenditures. however, have been incurred
with the full knowledge and approval of
the Senate and House naval committees,
and there will be no question about their
approval. The total extraordinary ex
pense, it is estimated, will not fall far short
of two million dollars. Only small por-
tion of this is loss, however. as the coal,
and supplies and work on other
war material will not be wasted.
1t was openly admitted at the Navy De-
partment to-day, now that there Is no
longer any reason for concealment. that
this government was fully prepared to en-
force its demands against Chill in case they
had not been secured by the more pacific
method Of negotiation through diplomatic
channels. The entire available naval force
has been concentrated to be able to
make an almost concerted attack on
Chilian ports. the Pacific squadron. con-
sisting of the San Francisco, Charleston.
Baltimore. Boston and Yorktown would
have been speedily reinforced by the South
Atlantic squadron now at MOntevideo,
consisting of the Chicago. Atlantic. Ben
and Concord. of the North American squad
ron. The two last-named vessels are now
on their way to MOntevideo. The Concord
arrived at Bahia to-day, and the Philadel-
phia is probably beyond that port on her
Bahia it is probable that she and the Con-
cord will be ordered back to the West
Indies. The Miantonomah, Newark and
Vesuvius also were held In reserve for pos
sible war service.
At the same time great stores of coal.
ammunition and provisions have been for
warded on both the Atlantic and Pacific
coasts SO that the fleet should be amply
supplied in case foreign ports should be
closed to them. Arrangements had been
made for the Immediate use of a number of
transports and auxiliary cruisers, and the
steamship Ohio was to be fitted ont. at
Boston, as q repair ship. Four steamships
were chartered from the Earn Line Steam
ship Company. laden with coal and sent to
MOntevideO. It Is believed that one OF
them has already reached Montevidoo
and that the others will arrive
there in short time. These ves-
would ply between the naval fleet and
home ports. The steamer BenIto had been
chartered for similar service on the Pacific
coast and other arrangements made so as
to secure delivery of 10000 tons of coal q
month at point convenient for the naval
vessels. This contemplated the early
seizure of o Chilian port for use base
of supplies. These preparations entailed
great expense roughly estimated at about
$2,O00,000. The foregoing estimate includes
coal, the additional expense attending the
pushing of work on vessels now under con-
tract and the extra work at the different
yards and shops. The orders of officers
and men 90 the Ohio have been revoked
and the work of fitting her ont suspended.
TIE department. will now be busy for a
long time undOing many of it's preparations
and restoring the naval establishment to
lts usual basis
The Indianapolis journal., 1892-01-29
NOT FLORENcE's DAUGHTER.


NEW YORK. Jan. 2S.-The friends of the
late w. J. Florence. the actor. do not be-
heve the San Francisco dispatch that Flor.
ence Hall, an alleged illegitmate daughter
of the actor. is about to contest his will.
I'm the first place" said his brother. In
spector Conlin, BILLY never had an iIleglt-
innate child. This girl, / see, claims to
have checks signed by him for money sent
her. If she was in distress the checks must
have been cashed. so she couldn't have
them now; but the entire story Is false.
Ny brothers check book l have seen many
times. and be sent money to hundreds of
people who asked for aid. He may have
sent one TO this girl, who might have told
some pitiable yarn. bnt you may be sure if
such a child existed 1 would have known
of herr
Commodore Tooker. the dead actors
brother-iu-law, denounced the stovv ma
false. "The girl is probably an advep-
turess who expects TO make money ont of
her claim" he said. Florence confided in
me freely end wholly. and had any such
child existed, you may be sure she would
not have been left out in the cold. Flor
ence's life'was thoroughly clean. and the
story is a lie"
Lawyer Seybei, who is Mrs. Florence,s
counsel, talked at some length over the
IN after. MIR. Florence had no such child. -
he said. "and If he had, she could claim
none of his estate. In the first place il
such q suit had been brought, it would
have 10 De brought here. Mr.. Florence had
no estate in California
The Indianapolis journal., 1892-01-29

THE attempt of such Peoples party
leaders as General Weaver, lgnatius
Donnelly and Mr.. Taubeneck, and such
strenuous advocates of the Prohibition
party as Miss Willard and Professor
Dickie to make platform upon which
both these elements can stand can but
prove failure. The mass of men in
cities and tho large foreign element in
the Northwestern States who constitute
the Peoples party are not prohibition
lists, while the mass of men who have
voted the Prohibition ticket in States
like Massachusetts,. New York, New
Jersey, and even in Ohio, are not in
favor of the fiat-money heresy of Dom
nelly and Weaver.
The Indianapolis journal., 1892-01-29

1T does not make so much difference
whether the Sugar Trust is able to buy
up Claus Spreckels or not, since the
small duty on refined sugar will make it
impossible for its managers to put ID
prices to any extent. Under the old
tariff law the margin of protection for
the Trust was from 1la to cents per
pound, and in the Mills bill was from
1 to 11a cent. but now it is only half a
cent pound. 1t is estimated that the
Trust could not raise the price more
than one-fourth of a cent without call
ing on the sugar refneries of the world.
But even one-fourth of a cent advance
for the sugar consumed in the country
would make large sum of money.
The Indianapolis journal., 1892-01-29

when he says: eff the dignity as well as
the prestige and influence of the United
States are not to be wholly sacrif1ced
we must protect those who, IN foreign
ports. display the flag or wear the coiors
of this government against insult Dru-
tality and DEATH" The hearts OF all
citizens of the United States, and more
particularly those living in foreign
lands, must beat with patriotic pride
when they hear these words. 1t mas
too long been the Nations shame ana
disgrace that its authorities spoke no
word in behalf of its people In other
lands, and they have suffered many IN
dignities because of the belief of for
eigners that they were fit subjects for
imposition owing to their lack of official
protection
The Indianapolis journal., 1892-01-29

Chilians Want to Know How Their Reply
Is Received I'm the United States.
Special Dispatch 10 the Associated Press.
SANTIAGO, Chill. Jan. 2s.-There is a much
uuieter feeling here than was evident yes
terday and during the past few days. The
ChiIian officials, however. continue to ex-
press surprise at the ultimatum forwarded
from President Harrison.
The Associated Press correspondent in
this city to-day had an interview with one
of the most prominent officials OF the
Chilian Foreign Office. The correspondent
was courteously met, and the conversation
was free and cordial. Ii 10 course of the
interview it was shown very plainly that
the Foreign Office would not say in III
rect manner that Minister Montt
had been deceived or had been
misled by any note or woru
received by him from the American Secre-
tary of State: but il was evident that the
official thought so. He said that Alr. Blaine
had oil along gwen Montt 10 understand
that a settlement OF the serious coniro-
yersy between the two republics was bo-
ing reached. and that Mr.. Blaine month
ago had proposed submission TO arbitra-
ton of the outrageous assault upon the
liberty men from the United States
The Indianapolis journal., 1892-01-29
FUN IN CONGRESS.

Mississippi's Democratic Clown Entertains
the Representatives with His Alleged Wit.
WAsHINGTON. Jan. 2S-The proceedings
of the House OF Representatives were
marked by two significant events to-day.
One was the receipt of the Presidents
message announcing that the war cloud
had lost its sOmbre hue, and that the ad-
ministration now felt able to cope with
Chilli without special powers from Con-
gress; and the other was an ebuIlition of
that American humor which irresistibly
bursts forth as the aftermath of all periods
of national CRISIS The former was an in
dication that the administration felt that
the hour of danger had passed: the latter
was an evidence that the House shared in
that feeling of assurance entertained by
the chief executive. and the two incidents
combined have created q feeling of easy
confidence in public and official circles that
has not prev allied at the national capital
for months.
The reading of the Pre- sidents message
and ndaccompanyInR dispatches was frequent
ly interrupted by applause which was by
no means confined to the Republican side
of the House. and when that portion of the
message was reached where the President
ailuded to the general support which had
been given the administration as an illus
tration of the unity and patriotism of
the people. the sentiment received enthusi-
astlc applause from the Democratic side
On motion of Mr. Blount, the documents
were ordered printed and referred to the
committee on foreign affairs.
Ihe discussion of the report OF the COM
mlttee On rules occupied the remainder of
the day. and 1t was during the af,e rnoon
that an adroit motion of Mr.. Allen of Mis-
sisslppi once more drew the attention of
the Honse to the Chilian controversy. The
M Mlsslssippi Democrat moved TO amend the
rules by increasing the mem bership of the
committee on foreign affairs from thirteen
TO seventy live, and the speech which fol-
lowed contained so many thrusts NJ his fei
iow-Democrats that it was hardly regarded
by the Republicans as typical peIitical
arraignment of the Republican party.
Now. Mr.. Speaker" said Mr.. Allen. ''the
great struggle TO which thirteen men. the
members OF the foreign affairs Committed
have been subjected Tor the last few DAYS
mas prompted me 10 offer this amendment
10 increase their mem bership from thirteen
TO sevontv-hve lLaughter.l We have no
right. slr. In my hunlble judgment, 10 im-
pose SO much responsibility upon thirteen
men,. lLaughter. Thirteen YOU will re-
member. too. is an unlucky number. and I
Go not want any unlucky things 10 happen
Wheh we come 10 deal with foreign affairs
Now. suppose that in ordinary times of
peace should never have thought OF maxi
Ing TINS proposition. but l have been
prompted 10 it by the tremendous excite
ment 10 which we have been subjected for
the last Few days. Laughter.
HE FIT" FOR THE CoNFEpERAcy.
II do not know but that il would be
proper for me TO state the reasons why my
views upon the question Of our re-
The Indianapolis journal., 1892-01-29

TIE pearl-button industry of Bir-
mingham, England. which exported to
us S63. 4l4.07 worth of those goods DUR
ing the last Quarter of the old tariff. and
only $3,35S.93 worth the corresponding
quarter of 1891, appears to have come to
this country. At least, the raw material
imported during the last quarter of the
fiscal year which ended June 80, 1891,
was valued ut s21.013.52. against So
4Ol.O0 during the corresponding quarter
of the previous year. And yet there are
those people who will mourn over the
change
The Indianapolis journal., 1892-01-29

SOME months ago an Alliance ex-
change company was organized in Kan
sas. Farmers were to contribute 81
each. which. when the machinery was
perfected, would enable them to pur-
chase groceries. clothing. machinery.
etc., cheaper than anybody else, as the
grasping middleman was to be elimi-
mated from all transactions. And now
il is reported that the company has been
caught in the tolls of some New York
sharpers, and the money has gone, to
use the words of the lamented Jim
Fiske, "where the woodbine twineth.r
The Indianapolis journal., 1892-01-29

to make other than that they regarded the
controversy as practically settled. and that
they thought the answer of Chilli had re-
moved the irritation between the two gov
ernments They said that the answer was
very straigh forward and candid. and that
there was nothing more that the United
States could demand. 1t was regarded as
q com piete and unequivocal response. The
belief in the Senate heretofore has not
been that the probabilities of war
were very great Several Democratic
Senators criticised the action of
the President in sending his message
to Congress before ChilIs reply had been
received. The statement In the Presidents
message that no special powers from Con-
gress are needed is. of course. interpreted
to mean that nothing remains TO be done
for the present by Congress and is also
tn ken to Indicate a probability of srbitra-
tion, and that ChilIs offer TO settle the
matter i'm our own Supreme Court will not
be availed of. In this event action Is
needed by Congress with reference TO de-
termining the details of the method of set
tlement of the matter of reparatIon OF in
demnity-the work of bringing the contro-
versy through to q final adjustment being
one with which the diplomatic service is
fully competent. under the law and the
Constitution. to deal.
Senator Sherman. chairman of the for
eign relations committee. said to-day that
no further action on the subject would be
taken by the committee for the present. at
least. if at all. he considered the trouble
as virtually settled. Senator Hoar. of
Massachusetts. also member of the COM
mittee. said he had never believed that
there wonld be war; and that he did not
think a great many persons thought so.
The committee did not meet to-day. it be-
ing felt that there was no ioccasion for
daily conference, as had been the case since
the receipt of the Presidents message.
Public men have been repeatedly inter-
viewed on the controversy during the last
week and there have been so many rapid
changes in the situation, making those in
terviews frequently ont of date and inap-
propriate few hours later. that there was
a natural disinclination to-day to discuss
the affair at length, or to do moro than ex-
press eratifcation at the result.
The Indianapolis journal., 1892-01-29

steamer Baltimore. and had also agreed to
accept Senor Months terms for tho with =
drawal of the Malta telegram.
Ii is asserted here that Minister Egan in
formed the Chilian government n week ago
that the questions at issue were beng
settled. Mr.. Egan has declared that be
said nothing of the kind. On the night OF
the reception of the ultimstum from
the President of the United States a cable
gram was received here from Minister Montt
advising the Chilian government 70 stand
firm as all was favorable IN Washington
There is intense anxiety here as TO the
outcome of the situation. Every one, from
the highest in official station 20 the most
accept the terms of Chili's reply 70 Presi-
dent Harrfson's ultimatum-
The Indianapolis journal., 1892-01-29

THE Republican State central COM
mittee has deemed it wise to select Fort
Wayne as the city in which the State
nominating convention shall be held.
Indianapolis is not greedy and doesn't
want the whole earth, and the Journal
has no complaint to enter. 1t will pro-
cure and print satisfactory report of
the convention. no matter where it is
held. But Republicans in the southern
and western parts of the State are not
likely to build bonfires in honor of the
committees decision.
The Indianapolis journal., 1892-01-29
UditOrs.

THOSE who do not know the Hon.
Augustus n. Martin, of the Eleventh In
diana district, will De puzzled to under
stand what his long resolution in the
House, calling for all the correspondence
in tho Gillian case, coIld mean. Those
who do know tho Hon. Augustus n.
know that he was simply taking that
method to let his constituents know
that he is rattline around in q seat which
should. in justice TO the Eleventh dis
triet. be filled hy full grown man.
The Indianapolis journal., 1892-01-29

THE morning before the meeting of
the Democratic State committee in New
York the World addressed Senator Hill
in a doubIe-leaded editorial and warned
him not to make an ass of himself and
the Democratic party in New York by
calling the State convention in Febru-
airy, but the convention was so called all
the same. David Bennett Hill never
did pay much attention to Democratic
The Indianapolis journal., 1892-01-29

THE fact that the Democratic State
committee in New York have called the
convention to select delegates to the
national convention Feb. % should be
accepted as declaration that David b.
Hill is after the nomination with that
earnestness which always characterizes
The Indianapolis journal., 1892-01-29
Two Men Shot by am Enraged Husbana.

OMAHA, Nsb.. Jan. 2S.-John Kiskv. n
boarding house keeper. has for some time
suspected his wife OF infidelity. To-nirht
ne Unexpectedly returned home ami found
boarders. in her bedroom. Risky at
once began tlring. Leonard received
bullet IN tho head. from which be
will die. Williams was wounded in the
back. and is IN n precarious condition.
kisky tried TO kiln his wife also. but was
prevented by the arrival of the police. He
then tried 10 shoot himself, but was again
foiled. and 10 now IN Jail
The Indianapolis journal., 1892-01-29

ACCORDING to latest accounts Mr..
Cleveland's letter of withdrawal as a
possible candidate for the presidency
will be issued in three weeks. This de-
lay is unnecessary and unwise. All the
signs go to show that Cleveland is no
longer Gin it," and he may as well issue
his letter at once and while he can do so
with some appearance of grace.
The Indianapolis journal., 1892-01-29

THE indianapolis News thinks that 1t
would have been very discreditabIe for
the United States to have compelled
Chill to make reparation by force of
arms. And yet that ideal nationality of
the News, Great Britain, has been en-
gagged IN nearly q score of wars with in
feriors to enforce the security of Brit
ish subjects. and even the rights of
British capitaiists.
The Indianapolis journal., 1892-01-29

TIE attitude which the leading DEM
ocrats in Congress took in regard to the
Chilian affair stands ont in honorable
and patriotic contrast with that of a
class of Northern Democrats and alleged
independents.
The Indianapolis journal., 1892-01-29
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The Indianapolis journal., 1892-01-29

THOSE editors who accept the state
ments of the correspondents of the Lon
don Times in regard to Chilian matters
in preference to those of the officers
reared in the American navy are better
British Torres than American citizens.
The Indianapolis journal., 1892-01-29

THE passing of Cleveland is rather a
melancholy spectacle, even to those who
are not of his party nor among his per-
sonal admirers. The sight of one who,
after posing so long as q very great man,
Is compelled to submit to sights and
kicks bestowed by his former worship
ers. is one to excite pity in the mind of
the most determined opponent. Poor
Claua1op6f
The Indianapolis journal., 1892-01-29
BUBBLES In TIE AIR
Pfentv of Tha, NJ

Watfs-I am inclined TO think that railway
travel demoralizes mans manners.
Potts-Why, understood that you alwavs lef,
yours ut home
The Indianapolis journal., 1892-01-29

begun. The largo attendance, the per-
feet harmony of purpose and the real
enthusiasm which characterized the as
semblnee are the cause of courage and
the source of inspiration.