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Los Angeles herald., 1892-04-27
PALMER OR CLEVELAND.
The Question That Puzzles
the Illinois Democrats.
Friends of Both Working Hard
for Supremacy.
Delegates to the Chicago Convention
Will Be Uninstructed.
Colorado Will Send Anti Harrison Dele
gates to Minneapolis-The PO1itt-
cal Pot Boiling in vari-
Gus States.
Associated Press Dispatches.

Associated Press Dispatches.
SPRINGFIELD, ILL.,. April 26.-The pres
idential situation is the principal topic
of conversation among the delegates to
the Democratic state convention, which
meets tomorrow. All day long the
Palmer and Cleveland factions were
busily at work, and tonight the sena-
tors friends discovered that the ey-
presidents adherents had practically
captured the majority of the committee
on resolutions. This created excitement
for a time, and there was every
prospect, in place of harmonious con-
vention, of having fight on the floor
oyer the Endorsement of one or the
other of the distinguished gentlemen.
The perplexity was increased, owing
to the fact that nobody knew whether
Palmer expected unqualified instruc-
tion, or merely an Endorsement. There
fore Congressman Gable telegrphed him
and late tonight received reply in
which Palmer says he does not ask abso-
lutte instructions. He does not wish
to antagonize Cleveland and to avoid
further Misunderstanding must refer the
whole subject to his friends and to the
convention.
As the result of this CO compromise is
practically agreed upon tonight provid.
ing for the endorsement of Palmer, but
instructing the Illinois delegation to
vote as unit for Grover Cleveland
should his name at any time be pre-
sented by the state of New York.
Los Angeles herald., 1892-04-27
TWO NEW TARIFF BILLS.
The Democrats Continue Their Attas
on the Mckinley Law.

The Democrats Continue Their Attack
on tho Mckinley Law.
WASHINGTON, April 26.-The Demo-
cratic majority of the ways and means
committee today moved little further
in the programme Of attacking the
present tariff system. by means Of
separate tariff bills. Two more "free
list" bills were practically ageed upon
by the Democratic majority and brought
before the full committee, but owing to
a desire on the part of the Republican
minority to look further into the meas
ures before reporting to the house, final
action was delayed.
The bills to be reported relate to lum-
Der and silver-lead ores. 1t is proposed
to make each free of duty. The majority
have not absolutely determined to re-
port free lumber bill, but there is rea-
son to believe that such conclusion
will be reached at the next meeting,
however.
The lumber bill in mind follows the
free lumber section of the Mills bill,
making the same classes free OF duty.
The bin to admit Mexican silver-lead
cres free of duty, which will be reported,
is that introduced by Dockery.
Los Angeles herald., 1892-04-27
RUSSIAN HEBREWS.
The Time Ripe for Uncle Sam to Act In
Their Il Boh alf.

The Time Ripe for Uncle Sam to Act In
Their Behalf.
WASHINGTON, April 26.-Three mem
bers of the house committee on foreign
affairs (Geary. O'Donnell and Hamer)
have united with Rayner in reporting
to the house set of resolutions. in
place of what they regard a perfunctory
expression of sympathy with the perse-
cuted Russian Hebrews already reported
by the majority of the committee.
These resolutions assert that the time
has now come when the United States
is entitled to take an interest in the
continued persecution OF Hebrews in
Russia. and direct the American minis
ter at St. Petersburg to communicate
with the Russian government, and re-
port whether there is any prospect OF
the repeal of the law or laws, limiting
the places of residence of Jews. and the
character of their occupations, and pro-
hibiting foreign Jews from transacting
business in Russia. The attorney gen.
eral is also to report upon the facts as
certained by the minister, whether or
not these Russian statutes and ordi-
nances do not constitute violation of
the existing treaties between the United
States and Russia.
Los Angeles herald., 1892-04-27
DENVER REPUBLICANS.
A Solid Anti-Harrison Delegation VIII
Go to Minneapolis.

A Solid Anti-Harrison Delegation VIII
Go to Minneapolis.
DENVER, April 26.-From the action
of two district conventions today, and
various county conventions throughout
the state yesterday, the result of to-
morrow's Republican convention can
safely be predicted to be solidly against
the denomination of president Harri-
son. The delegations will be unin-
structed except that they are to work
for the nomination of any honorable
man who favors the free coinage Of
silver.
The state convention of the Colorado
silver leagues met here yesterday. Del
egates were selected to the national
silver convention, and resolution
adopted that should the Democratic and
Republican conventions fail to nomi-
nate for president and vice-president
men with pronounced silver views, it
will be the duty of the voters to sup
port any party that may promise a
speedy reinstatement of silver.
The resolution continues: "This sill
yer convention, representing as it does
the people of Colorado irrespective of
party, pledges it's faithful and unequivo.
cal support in favor of the political party
that will faithfully carry out the pur-
pose of the free coinage of silver"
It was also resolved, as the sentiment
of the convention, that the Colorado
state convention should instruct the
delegates to the national convention to
withdraw from the convention if they
do not succeed in getting free silver
planks in the party platforms.
Los Angeles herald., 1892-04-27
THE LAND OF FIRE.

Volcanoes in the COcopah Region in
Great Activity.
YUMA, Ariz., April 26.-Indians from
Lower California arrived here yesterday
and report the volcanoes near Lake Sui
lulee, close to the Gulf OF California, in
active operation. They cay that on the
18th of April an earthquake was felt
and almost Immediately the volcanoes
became active. The greatest eruption
occurred last Thursday night. The
country for twenty miles around was
illuminated by burning sulphur, and
molten rock was hurled hundreds of
feet by the volcanoes, while the noises
of exploding gases soon spread conster-
nation among the Indians who were
down in that region on hunting trip.
The Indians hurried away as quickly as
possible. This report confirms the pre-
vious accounts from the Lower Califor-
mia volcano region, that whenever heavy
earthquakes have occurred on the Pa
cifc coast, the activity of these volca-
noes has greatly increased.
Los Angeles herald., 1892-04-27
IN THE SENATE.

A Message From the President Relating
to Silver.
WASHINGTON, April 26. Coke ad-
dressed the senate today in favor OF the
free coinage of silver, basing his remarks
on Morgan's resolution on that subject.
Daniel followed Coke. At the close OF
Daniels speech the army appropriation
bill was taken up.
Cockrell called for separate vote on
the amendment striking out the provi-
sion that no money shall be paid for the
transportation of troops and army sup
plies over any non bonded lines, the
Union Pacific or Southern Pacific. A
long debate ensued, but no action was
taken.
The presiding officer (Manderson) laid
before the senate a communication from
the president in response to Teller's res
olution as to an international conference
on the silver question.
The president states that in his opin-
ion it would not be compatible with the
public interests to lay before the senate
at this time the correspondence which
he was requested, by its resolution of
April 23d, to furnish, concerning any
steps taken toward the securing of an
international conference to consider the
question OF free coinage or the enlarged
use of silver. He says, however, that
he will do 80 at the earliest moment
after definite information can be proper
ly given, and adds: "It may not be
inappropriate, however, to say here, be-
lieving that the full use of silver as a
coin metal upon an agreed ratio by the
great commercial nations of the world,
would promote the prosperity of their
people, have not, and will not, allow
any favorable opportunity to pass for
the promotion OF that most desirable
result; or if free international silver
coinage ia not at present attainable,
then to secure the largest practicable
use of that metal"
The communication having been
Los Angeles herald., 1892-04-27
SOUTHERN PACIFIC NEWS.

Work on New Lines Progressing-Presi-
dent Huntington's Movements.
SAN Francisco, April 26.-Chief En-
gineer Hood reports grading on the line
west of Bakersfield as progressing rap
idly, and that track-laying will begin
in few days. On the new road from
Coils to Fresno the grade is being
pushed ahead and the track-layers will
soon be at work.
President Huntington will start on a
trip of inspection tomorrow, going first
to Sacramento, where he will be ban
quoted by the board of trade of that
city in the evening. On the following
day he will visit Stockton, remaining
there two or three hours. From Stock
ton Mr.. Huntington will run south as
far as Fresno, and may possibly con-
tinue to Los Angeles, although Fresno
is his point of destination at present.
Los Angeles herald., 1892-04-27
A COPS MISTAKE.
An American Consul Shot at by Vene-
Zuelan Policeman.

An American Consul Shot at by Vene-
Zuelan Policeman.
NEW YORK, April 26.-Mail advices
from La Guayra, Venezuela, April Goth,
say: Philip G. Hanna. United States
consul to La Guayra, was fred upon by
policeman in the streets of La Guayra
at $50 O'Clock last Wednesday night.
The bullet whizzed past unpleasantly
close to the consul, but did not hit him.
Mr.. Hanne pounced upon the police
man, demanding what the shot meant.
When the policeman saw whom he had
fred upon, he was greatly disconnected
and begged for mercy. On the follow
ing day the American consulate was be-
sleged by government officials, anxious
to apologize for the unfortunate incident.
Mr.. Hanna assured the officials that he
looked upon the affair as mistake and
bore the unfortunate policeman no ILL.,
will.
Los Angeles herald., 1892-04-27
THE BOSTON AT SAN DIEGO.
a. Futile Search for Castaways on tn
Revilla Giodo Islands.

A. Futile Search for Castaways on the
Kevilla Giodo Islands.
SAN DIEGO, April 26.-The United
States cruiser Boston arrived here today.
While in Mexican waters some time ago
the Boston received orders from the
navy department to search the Revilla
Giodo islands for shipwrecked sailors
supposed to have been lost somewhere
in that group. The islands are off MAJ
allan on the coast of Mexico. 1t was
near them that last September the brig
Tahiti was found floating bottom side
up, and it was supposed that some of
the sailors might have made landing
upon the islands. The Tahiti was said
to have been agenuine pirate and elaver,
and was loaded down with natives from
the South Sea islands, who were being
taken. to the weet coast of Mexico to
work in the sugar and coffee plantations.
The crew and slaves were all lost. The
Boston made thorough search of these
islands, but found no trace of any living
human beings. The Boston will remain
here till Saturday and then proceed to
San Francisco.
Los Angeles herald., 1892-04-27
OPPOSED TO FUSION.

Chairman Taubeneck Wants q Peoples
Party Pure and Simple.
Topeka, Kan, April 26.-The Alliance
Advocate publishes a letter today from
II. E. Taubeneck, chairman of the ma
tional Peoples central committee, op-
posing fusion in any of the Alliance
states. He states that there is no truth
in the report from Minnesota that there
will be combine against the Republi-
cans. He quotes a resolution adopted
by the national executive committee,
which declares that it is unalterably
opposed to fusion with any political
party, and will not recognize any indi-
vidual committee or organization that
proposes or enters into such fusion, as
affiliated with the Peoples party.
Los Angeles herald., 1892-04-27
An Exciting Episode in the
Pension Inquiry.
Chairman EnlOe Calls Commits
siOner Raum a Liar.
Congressional Proceedings and Othe er
DOings at the Capital.
President Harrison Refuses to Divulge
the Negotiations for au Interna-
ti0nal Silver Conference at
This Juncture.
Associated Press Dispatches.

Associated Press Dispatches.
WASHINGTON April 26.-There was an
exciting scene today in the room where
the Raum investigation was proceeding.
Representative Enloe, one of the mem
bers of the committee, called Commits
sioner Raum liar, and attempted to
make personal assault upon him. The
trouble began with an inquiry by Enloe
as to whether or not Commissioner
Raum had not furnished Special Ex-
aminer Greenwalt with SIS to be used
for the purpose of entrapping an attor-
ney of Kalamazoo, Mich, suspected of
buying information in regard to pension
cases.
The commissioner said he had not
given Greenwalt the money.
Enloe insisted that on previous
hearing Raum had admitted he did.
The commissioner replied that he had
not.
Enloe repeated the query several
times, until Raum finally turned around
and askedif he wanted another denial.
Enloe hotly exclaimed: "You are
liar! You did say So"
feet, grasped glass sponge cup on the
table and started for the commissioner.
The other members of the committee
rose hastily and forcibly prevented En-
loe from proceeding further.
As Enloe struggled to free himself,
Commissioner Raum said: II want no
difficulty with you or anyone else, but
the man does aot live whom fear"
Then, to avoid further trouble, he took
up his hat and marched out of the
room.
Chairman Wheeler called to him that
there was no need to leave, as he would
be amply protected, whereupon Con.
gresham Payson remarked that the
witness had right to leave when he
had been 80 treated.
To Enloe Chairman Wheeler ex.
pressed regret at the scene, but Enloe
insisted that he had treated witness
fairly, but he thought Raum's manner
was very offensive.
Payson asked in what respect, adding
that the commissioner had simply said
he did not make the statement, and En-
loe kept insisting that he did.
Enloe retorted that the commission
er's manner was very offensive.
Finally, as the best way out OF the
difficulty, the committee adjourned.
Los Angeles herald., 1892-04-27
A Misleading Decision.

WASHINGTON, April 26.-Mr. Mason,
the commissioner of internal revenue,
said today that the recent decision OF
case eore9 ~ Nv Ea,on is aoie lao 70 oe
with the facts. That particular case, he
explained, arose under the original oleo-
margarine act, which did not prescribe
a penalty in the case of wholesale deal
ers who failed to report to the commits
sioner of internal revenue. The law,
however, was subsequently amended to
cover this omission. 1t should be un-
derstood, therefore, that it is no longer
a mere department regulation but a
provision of the law.
Los Angeles herald., 1892-04-27
Oregon Wants tho Earth.

WASHINGTON, April 26.-An amend
ment was proposed to the river and har-
Dor bill today, by Senator Mitchell, ap.
propriating nearly $3,0OO,O00 to con-
struct boat railway at the Dalles and
Gallo falls and Ten-Mile rapids of the
Columbia river, and the necessary ma
rine apparatus for the purpose of trans
porting boats and their cargoes across
the distractions at these places. The
appropriation is to cover the whole cost
of the proposed improvement.
Los Angeles herald., 1892-04-27
GRESHAM'S POLITICS.
He Has Not Yet Pledged His Faith to the
Peoples Party.

He Has Not Yet Pledged His Faith to the
Peoples Party.
CHICAGO, April 26.-An Indianapolis
dispatch states that 7. E. Johncon has
been sent to interview Judge Gresham
to see if he will accept the Peoples
party nomination for the presidency.
The dispatch also quoted a statement
from the party organ, the Non-Conform-
ist, stating that Judge Gresham had
written letters to individual members
Of the part bearing favorable con"
struction as to his willingne So to become
the third party standard bearer. When
shown the dispatch. Judge Gresham
stated that he had not seen, nor heard
of Mr.. johnson, neither had he written
any such letters as those attributed to
him.
Los Angeles herald., 1892-04-27
ARE YOU TIED

To any particular house to
trade with p? If not, come and
see us. Look through our stock.
We don't permit our statesmen
to worry you, nor misrepresent
anything. You are perfectly
safe in getting an honest answer
to any question you PROFOUND.
RIGHT PRICES PREVAIL.
Los Angeles herald., 1892-04-27

and ninth districts selected two sets of
delegates. The only issue was on Chair
man Moseby of the state central COM
mittee. He is a white man, and the
negroes are trying to capture the chair
manship for one of their own race; the
opposition to him was also anti Harri-
sou. In the majority of the districts
the ants carried the day. Moseby,
however, is confident of seating all his
delegates at MINNEAPOLIS.
Los Angeles herald., 1892-04-27

read, Teller remarked that the presi-
dent said in it he would let no oppor.
tunity pass in regard to an international
agreement. What the friends of free
silver complained of, Teller said, was
that the United States government had
been waiting for an opportunity to
come, whereas it was it's duty to make
the opportunity"
Morgan said he desired to debate the
communication before it went to the
committee, 30 it was laid on the table.
Adjourned,
Los Angeles herald., 1892-04-27
ALaw That Needs Mendine.

WASHINGTON, April 26.-An elaborate
bill designed to remedy the defects
found in the working of the interstate
commerce law, and to increase the eff
cheney of the law. was today ordered
favorably reported to the house COM
merce committee, which, through
sub. committee, has been working on
the measure for some weeks past.
Los Angeles herald., 1892-04-27
An Art Gallery Fire.

CHICAGO, April 26.-Fire damaged
the new Athen@um building tonight to
the extent of $4,000. The rooms of
the Chicago society of artists was
partly Quilted, and many choice paint
ings ruined. The loss on them cannot
be computed now, but may reach
$4,000.
Los Angeles herald., 1892-04-27
A PRIEST Horsewhipped

EUREKA. CAL, April 26.-Harry Rog.
ers fogged Father O'Kane on the public
street today with a horsewhip. The
trouble grew out of assertions made re-
flecting on the honesty of Rogers wife
from the altar of the church some time
ago. The affair caused quite sensa-
ton, No arrests.
Los Angeles herald., 1892-04-27
NEW YORK RE-APPoRTIoNED.

The Special Session OF the Legislature
Completes It's Work.
ALBANY, April 26.-The legislature
has passed the re.apportionmentb bill, and
the extra session is at an end. Before
the bill passed the senate, it was
amended 80 that one member was taken
from New York county and given to
Steuben, and one member from Kings
county and given to Duchess. This
leaves New York with thirty members
and Kings with eighteen, a gain of six
each
Los Angeles herald., 1892-04-27
THE PINK ERTON SYSTEM.
The House Judiciary Committee Orders
an Investigation.

WASHINGTON, April 25.-After having
considered the question of it's consti-
tutionality for long time, the house
judiciary committee today decided to re-
port resolution directing that an in.
vestigation be made into the Pinkerton
system. The committee came to the
conclusion that as charges have been
made of the alleged use of Pinkerton
men by interstate commerce carriers,
and alec that their employment has
resulted in violence to persons and
property, it would recommend an inves-
tigation to ascertain if the charges be
true
Los Angeles herald., 1892-04-27
I. O. O. f. Celebration at Monrovia.

MoNRovIA, April 26.-lSpecial.] The
Odd Fellows had celebration here to-
day, and musical and literary exercises
at Barnes's hall tonight. The Pasa-
dena, Ell Monte and Azusa lodges we're
here in full force. About 500 persons
sat down to a sumptuous collation. in
the Spence block, at 10 80, prepared by
the Daughters of Rebecca and ladies of
the town.
Los Angeles herald., 1892-04-27
rrost In Napa valley.

2NApA, CAL, April 26.-Heavy frost is
reported from different sections OF the
valley, principally in the northern and
central portions, Further damage to
the grape crop is feared, which is al
ready badly damaged. Potatoes and
other vegetables turned black.
Los Angeles herald., 1892-04-27
ALABAMA REPUBLICANS.

Two Sets of Delegates Elected to the
Minneapolis Convention.
BIRMINGHAM, Ala, April 26.-In nearly
all congressional districts the Repub-
icans today held conventions and
selected delegates to the national con-
vention. The third, fourth, fifth, eighth
Los Angeles herald., 1892-04-27
OHIO REPUBLICANS.

The Sherman Foraker Fight Likely to
Be Renewed Today.
CLEVELAND, Ohio, April 26.-The Re-
publican state convention meets here
tomorrow. Chairman Hahn, of the
state central committee, thinks there
will be no clash in the convention be-
tween the Sherman and Foraker adher-
ents, but others are inclined to think
the struggle for the control of the party
in the state will be renewed with vigor.
Los Angeles herald., 1892-04-27

The quickest time and best service
from Los Angeles to the east is made
by the Santa Fe route. The equipment
not excelled. Tourist sleeping-car ex-
cursions; with gentlemsnly agent in
charge, through to Boston, leave Los
Angeles every Thursday. Information
concerning time and routes to all eastern
cities cheerfully furnished at ticket
Office, 129 North Spring street, or at
FirHt-street station.
Los Angeles herald., 1892-04-27
All Men are Interested

In knowing where to purchase
Clothing at fright prices" Our
success this year is phenomenal.
We seem to have just what
people are looking for. THIS
is NO ACCIDENT. It is
close attention to business and
making a study of the wants of
this community.
Los Angeles herald., 1892-04-27
IT is SELDOM

That we miss a sale if a
customer really wants to buy.
For the reason that our stock
is so we'll assorted. Never any
trouble about prices. Whether
you want a cheap article or
something fine.
Los Angeles herald., 1892-04-27

New suits at 125 W. Third at. Select
from our large new stock and you are
sure to be fitted. Getz, Fine Tailoring.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-07-18
DEATH FROM A VOLCANO
Awful Destruction In One of
! the Philippine Islands.
TWELVE THOUSAND REPORTED LOST

Natives Bring the First News of the Cal
amity-Partly Confirmed by q Steam
i ship--It Took Her Three Hours and q
Half to Sail Through the wreokage.
SYDNEY, July 1s.-Rumors have reach
ed hare from Timor that there has been .
volcanic eruption on the Island of Sangir
one Of the Philippine group, and that
NEST Of the inhabitants have been killed.
Several natives who have just returned
from voyage near Sangir, and who had
intended to land on the island, were pre-
vented by the sight of mountains belching
forth smoke and fire. They report that
the whole island was on fire.
The water along the coast was full, they
said, Of half burned wreckage, pieces Of
houses and chatred bodies. The whole
population, estimated at about 12,0W,
seemed to have been swept into the sea or
burned, as not a living soul was to be
seen. Streams of lava were still flowing
toward the shore, showing that the activ-
fty Of the volcanoes had not abated.
The steamship Cattesthon, from China
to Sydney, brought a similar story into
port with her yesterday. Near Sangir,
her captain said, she passed through miles
oNdebris, dissimilaf frorH anything he had
before seen at sea.
Poles and sides of huts, most of them
charred and broken, were mingled with
such utensils as the natives of the Phil
1ppines use in cooking. Many unrecog-
nizable objects rerembling charred human
trunks were also seen.
Articles of headdress in the wreckage
were identified by q sailor who had lived
in the PHILIPPINES as peculiar to the natives
of Sangir and tho nearby islands Of the
PHILIPPINE groupe. The ship was three
hours and a half passing through the
WreckaRe.
These reports are partially credited here,
although they are believed to have been
exaggerated. The formation of Sangir is
volcanic, and several small craters near
the center of theisland are known to have
threatened activity during the last ten
months.