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Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1892-03-19
salisbury Determined to Despoil Us.

Salisbury Determined to Desp0il Us.
WASHINGTON, D. c., March 1O.-The cabi-
net held a meeting of the most important
character. notwithsts nding the absence OF
Secretaries Blame, Foster and Noble.
The entire session was devoted to the con-
slderation of the Behring sea question in gen.
eral, and to Lord Salisbury's last communi-
cation In opposition to the renewal of the
modus vivendi in particular.
The president and every member of the
cabinet present participated in tho discus
SION, and the opinion was unanimoust at the
position assumed by the British government
was untenable and not justified by the condi-
ton OF the sealing industry. Argument was
made that the opening of BehrIng sea for the
present season to the indiscriminate slaugh-
ter of seals by poachers would undoubtedly
result in q serious injury, If not the total de-
struction of the industry, and thus defeat ev-
cry object sought in the negotiations between
the countries. It was therefore decided to
insist on a modos vivendi somewhat similar,
to that of last year, having for its object the
protection of seal fisheries by the joint action
of Great Britain and the United States!
pending the settlement of the question at IS.
sue by arbitration.
Inasmuch as Sir Julian Paunceforte, the
British minister, had q conference with act
ing Secretary of State Wharton late in the
afternoon, it is inferred that he was apprised'
of the presidents earnest desire for an agree,
ment between the two countries respecting.
the present sealing season, that will preserve
the statu quo of the fisheries until the main
questions can be arbitrated. This govern
ment is DESTROYS of reaching prompt agree
ment in regard to the fisheries, in order that
it may be officially promulgated in advance
of the departure of sealing fleets now fitting
out in this country and Canada.
Since the above was written it is learned
that Secretary Wharton has delivered to the
British minister the reply of this government
to Lord Salisbury's note declining to renew
the nodos vivendi. This reply reiterates the
position of this government and insists on
the renewal of the modes vivendi of 1891 for
the coming season.
It Is understood thrt Sir Julian Pauncefote
has cabled the final note to Lord Salisbury.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1892-03-19
A Radical Difference.

WASHINGTON, D. c., March 1.-The two
British vessels, Otto and E. B. Marvin, seized
in Behring sea last year for violating the
terms of the mocus vivendi, and turned over
to the British authorities for prosecution un-
the vessels that have already started for the
sealing grounds. So far as known the Brit
ish government has not instituted proceed
ings against them. On the other hand, the
Laninfa and Ethel, two American vessels,
seized for exactly the same offense, were Il
beled and condemned in the United States
courts. There is considerable adverse COM
ment in official circles in regard to the radio
ally different action of the two governments
in the matter ON which, at that time, they
were supposed to be in full accord.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1892-03-19

Lieutenant Hetherington, Of the United
States navy. Robinson WA verv noumlar
among the English colony, and his friends
claim that there was no good excuse nor
cause for Hetherington taking the law into
his own hands.
The case has already led to very strained
relations between the English and American
societies in Japan, and some of the leading
English have given the cut direct to their
American acquaintances, especially the Off
cial class. As English influences are promi-
nent in Japan the situation also affects unfa-
vorably the American relations with the
natives
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1892-03-19
OUR ANSWER.
American Rights Insisted Up
on With Dignity.
Tho State Department Replies to Salisbury
Refusal to Aid in Protection Of Seals
During Arbitration-It Was
Written by the President

WASHINGTON, D. c., March lin his note
of March 4, Sir Julian Pauncefote presents
statements in support of Lord Salisbury's re-
fusal to accede to modus vivendi. He says
the first was agreed to under the stipulation
that the measure could be repealed when
there is no apparent danger to the seal spe-
cies.
In the responses of Assistant Secretary
Wharton he states that he noted with the
government to not agree upon an effective
modus vivendi for the protection of seals in
Behring sea, pending the settlement of the
respective rights of the two. governments in
those waters and in the fur zeal fisheries
therein. He calls attention to the fact that
the treaty of arbitration awaits only the action
OF the American senate, and that the judg-
ment of the arbitration committee connot be
served in time to control the conduct of seal
ers during the present season. The urgent
question, he says, is what does faith, to say
nothing of International comfy, require of
the parties to FILTRATION. Was it ever heard
OF before, he asks, that one party to such q
controversy, whether nation or individual,
could appropriate the whole or any part of
the income or profits, much less the body of
the contested property, pending litigation,
trespass to contend that the true owner will
have an undiminished harvest next year.
Last years harvest was his also; and fur
ther, the government had already been adj
vised that Great Britain repudiates all obliga-
tions to indemnify the United States for any
invasion of its jurisdiction or any injury to
its sealing property by Canadian sealers.
In conclusion it is stated that this govern
ment will honorably abide the judgment of
the arbitration tribunal which has been
agreed upon, whether that Judgment be favor
able or unfavorable, and will not seek to
avoid just responsibility for any of its acts
which by that judgment are found to be un-
lawful But certainly the United States can
not be expected to suspend defense by such
means as are within its power, of the prop
erty and juristictional rights claimed by it,
pending arbitration, and cannot receive them
from that tribunal, if awarded, shorn of
much of their value by the acts of irrespon-
sible persons.
This reply sent by MI. Wharton was, in
fact, written by President Harrison.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1892-03-19
Andy Symns WIN Test It

ATcHsox, KAN, March 1.-THE Symns Gro
cery company, of Atchison, has filed suit in
the district court against the Kansas board
OF railroad commissioners and the Missouri,
Pacific, Santa Fe, Rock Island, Kansas City,
Fort Scott d Memphis, and Missouri, Kansas
q Texas railroad companies for the annul-
ling of the order of the board made on March
s, this year, and for perpetually enjoini 2 Of
the railroad companies from putting the or
der into effect
Judge Eaton issued an order restraining
the board and railroad companies from at
tempting to enforce the boards order. pend
ing final hearing of the case. The suit was
brought to test the order ON behalf of The
wholesale grocen in the Missouri Waller
cities.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1892-03-19
An Exalted Old Reprobate,

SALT LAKE, UTAH, March 15.-James p.
Freeze, high councillor of the church Of
Latter Day Saints, who sits side by side IN
the high councils of Zion With the delegate to
congress, John Game, has been arrested by
United States marshals for unlawful cohabit-
alton, and held to await the grand jury's &C
ton in the sum of 81 600.
Jane Stoner, his plural wife and correspond
ent, is held in bond of $500.
The arrest of such an exalted ruler of the
church created CONSERVATION in church
circles.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1892-03-19
Considering the Arbitration Treaty.

Considering the Arbitration Treaty.
WASHINGTON, D. c., March 10.-The senate
in executive session considered the arbitra-
ton treaty of the Behring sea dispute, re-
ceived from the president. The text of the
treaty was read in full. The discussion of it
was animated, but not acrimonious. 1t be-
came apparent that the treaty was to receive
severe and formidable opposition in its con-
sideration.
One body of senators resented bitterly the
idea of ratifying any arbitration trea y.
They held that the right of the United States
to the waters acquired from Russia was be-
yond question, and that it would be cow
ardly surrender on the part of the govern
ment for it to consent to submit it's rights to
the uncertain decision of foreign arbitrators.
A considerable number of senators ap-
peared to believe the approval of the treaty
would be a distinct gain in the diplomatic
battle, inasmuch as it committed Great
Britain to the recognition of the fact that
the United States had claimed jurisdiction
over the waters of the Behring sea under the
Russian title, point which she has hereto
fore steadily refused to allow.
The third party thought the treaty should
not be approved finally without the addition
of a clause renewing the modus vivendi.
Some of the senators took the ground that,
while the treaty may be safely ratified by the
senate, the administration should be in
structed, in the event of the continued re-
fusal of the British government to insure
protection to seal during the course of arbi-
tration, to order the vessels of the United
States to seize every offending vessel, with
out regard to nationality. They announced
that if trouble resulted, from the adoption of
this course, they were prepared to fully sup
port the administration in taking all neces-
sary steps to give effect to the existing laws
of the United States for the protection of
seals.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1892-03-19
The Power of The State Asserted.

The Power OF he State Asserted.
TOPEKA, March 9.-The board of railroad
commissioners for Kansas have taken actor
in the matter of disputed rates on sugar ani
other articles known as fifth class freight.
The board preludes its ruling by state
ment of the whole controversy, a recital o.
the pledges giving by the roads in connection
with their late agreement with the wholesale
grocers of Kansas, which, they say, have now
been broken by the railroads.
'sThe final result has proven that the Kan
sas railway companies are subject to an asso-
to deny admitted obligations to the citizens
of Kansas, and humiliate them in falsified
pledges, broken faith, and repudiated con-
tracts. They have all submitted to this for
eign dictation in the formal notice of the
cancellation of rates made IN obedience to
their contract, some before they became
effective, and the others effective on March
18th inst.
SIT now remains for the commission to as
sert the authority of the state, in a reduction
of the local rate on sugar and other COM
imodities involved in the complaint, to de-
gree and in such manner as to make them
non-discriminative, reasonable and just. In
doing this the commission is not bound by
the original order reducing rates on fifth
agreed commodity rates on q portion of that
class. 1t holds to the same rule of action
which governed in consenting to the suosti-
ton of the agreement of February 9, between
the complainants and respondents, for its Or
der of January
''This action on the part of the respondent
companies in naming Is cent addition to
the Missouri river rates on sugar is in perfect
agreement with the judgment of the commits
sion. which asked for a As cent through rate
ION that commodity from the south and east
to the several joboing poi is named in this
controversy. Its voluntary concession, in
the agreement, would seem to conclude the
argument in support of Is cent rate from
Missouri river points as at once reasonable
and just. But the commission need not rest
upon this recognition alone for its justifca-
ton, inasmuch as these same companies have
voluntarily adopted, with the official sanction
of both the Western and Trans Missouri asso-
Citations, both of which now appear as pro-
testants, a much lower rate than this on
sugar moved in all directions, and nearly
everywhere except in Kansas.
''The proposed rate of Is cents yields to the
companies nearly three times the revenue per
ton mile of that which prevails across and
around Kansas in all directions
"The commission therefore finds, decides
and orders, that on and after March 16, 1892,
the rate on sugar, car load lots, from Fort
Scott, Kansas City, Kan, Leavenworth and
Atchison shall be Is cents per 100 pounds;
and that in place of the order of January 6,
1892, reducing the rate on the fifth class, a
commodity rate shall take effect and be in
force from and after March 16, 1892, on
canned goods, coffee and beans, in car load
lots, of % cents to Salina, Is cents to Hutch
inson and Wichita, and q cents to Arkansas
City,"
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1892-03-19
Powerless to Investigate.

ST. PAUL, MIMI, March 1.-THE legisla-
tive committee investigating the alleged
wheat combine, discovered that it was pow
erless to effect what the trainers of the law
under which it works intended. c. M. Ans
den. prominent Minneapolis elevator man,
denied the commissions right to inquire into
the matter of prices. Reference to the law
shows the correctness of his position, arc the
committee is powerless to pry further into
the workings of the alleged combine, except
by voluntary testimony.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1892-03-19
IfNos Murder, what h 1t.

SFoKANF, VASE, March 15.-The death Of
Nina II. W. Fitch and baby, wife and daush
ter of Vice President Fitch of the Wishing.
ton National bank, has been Investigated and
sensational disclosures were made. Nm.
Fitch and her babe died, but the wife's hus-
band and mother refused to have the body
tan science healing in an attempt 70 bring
ner to lie. Several physicians have pro
nounced her dead and decomposition hes set
IN, but her relatives will not believe Il. Tho
body lies on bier in the parlor of the beau
tliui residence at the corner of Second and
walnut streets, and the husband and mother,
Mrs. Robinson, devote their time to praying
at the bedside and in layinQ-on of hands.
ms. Fitch, who was young woman, IN tho
best OF health, died three days after confne-
ment. At first no physician was called, ths
family saying they would trust the Creator 70
tend her, but friends interfered and homeo-
path was called, but was prohibited from ad-
minissering medicines, the husband and
mother insisting that medicine, sin and sui.
iering are Instruments of the evil one. When
the child was born the physician was dis
missed and no other physician was called IN
to care for mother or child. The affair has
shocked the social circles of the city, q the
family are numbered in the 400" The
family has been wiring to Mrs. Emma C.
hopkins. president of the Christian Sclence
Theological seminary, of Chicago, and the
replies from this lazy are read over the dead
form of Mrs. Fitch and her babe. Banke.
Fitch claims that funeral services were once
being held over his fathers body when q
Christian science healer came in and per-
formed ceremony and the father rose from
the casket, and is now alive in New Hamp-
shlre. The matter has been suppressed in
the Spokane papers on account of the high
standing of the family. While it is conmoa
talk on the streets that the dependence upon
the efficiency of the Christian science heal
ing has resulted in the death of these two.
there is no one who will make charges, and
under the state law the coroner cannot inter-
fere. Twice, upon invitation, the Rev. W. A.
Shanklin, of the First NJ. E. church. has been
called to conduct funeral services, but each
time the relatives of the dead have changed
their minds, and the strange mummery of
the Christian science cure is resorted to. The
matt or has now been placed in the hands Of
The prosecuting attorney, but no legal action
mas been taken.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1892-03-19
For the Old Tickets.

New YoRK, March 14-Colonel Bradley
Smallig, member of tie national democratic
committee from Vermont, says that the New
mating Cleveland as the democratic candi-
date. In all six of the New England states
there will not be four votes in the convention
for any candidates other than Cleveland.
Among republicans, there is almost az gen.
eral sentiment for Harrison.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1892-03-19
The Standard Oil Trust.

NEW YoRK, March ia special meeting
of the stockholders of the Standard Oil
Trust has been called for March q. The
meeting is called to vote on the resolution
passed at the directors meeting to terminate
the trust. 1t is supposed that this step has
been taken on account of the decision of the
Ohio supreme court, declaring the trust
ILLEGAL.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1892-03-19
At Leipsic Now.

BERLIN, March 10.-A dispatch received
here from Leipsic, states the discomfort
among large number of unemployed work
men in that city Is spreading.
Among the workingmen there is a feeling
that the government is entirely responsible
for the suffering they are undergoing. Sew
eral hundred workmen attempted to hold
meetings, at which some of the speakers de-
nounced the government. The police broke
up the meeting.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1892-03-19
Dazoes Want Damages.

New ORIEANs, La, March 10.-A new and
unexpected chapter in the history of the Hen.
messy assassination and the lynched Italians
that followed, has leaked out.
Suits will be filed in the United States
courts against the city by the families OF
Italians who were never naturalized, fol
damages. The claims vary from $780, 900 to
sc, ZOO, and the total will amount to between
$50. to $4,000.
Not one of the families of those who were
naturalized is included in the claim.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1892-03-19
No Strip Opening This Session.

No Strip Opening This Session.
WASHINGTON, d. c., March 10.-SenatoE
Perkins has replied to Kansas correspond
ent thus: Replying to your favor of recent
date, have to inform you that it is very
doubtful if the Cherokee strip will be opened
to settlement this session. The spirit of So
called economy, which controls the lower
house of congress, leads to the belief that no
appropriation can be obtained to carry out
the provisions of the treaty. Personally am
in favor of its early opening and shall do all
can to aid it.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1892-03-19
Little Mrs. Palmer Storm Swept.

WASHINGTON, D. CA severe rain storm,
accompanied by wind that attained tremen-
dous velocity, passed over Washington.
Many people were taken off their feet by the
wind and some of them sustained injuries.
The wife of Senator Palmer was approach
ing the senate wing of the capitol on foot
when the storm broke. She was taken off
her feet and thrown with considerable force
against some steps, suffering deep cut in
her head.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1892-03-19
To Control Coal Rates and Output.

To Control Coal Rates and Output
NEW YoRK, March 12.-Binding agreements
have been entered into between nearly all the
anthracite carrying and producing compa-
MES for the purpose of maintaining the rates
and restricting the output. Power to fix rates
and production will be given to the board,
which will have arbitrary control The rela-
tons of the companies and members OF the
agreement to the Pennsylvania are not known.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1892-03-19
Death in the Blizzard.

DEvn's LAKE, N. D., March 12.-W. N.
Griffin, farmer living near this city, was
found frozen to death half mile from town.
Griffin was returning from his farm and was
caught in the blizzard. Many abandoned
teams are reported and searching parties are
out in all directions.
GRAFTON, N. D.-A man and team, frozen
stiff, were found between here and the depot
of the Great Northern railroad.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1892-03-19
Bidding for the New Location.

JuExRsox CrY, Mo-, March 10-Five cit.
les submitted their bids for the location OF
the state university to the house. Clinton
offers $4,000 and forty acres of land; Soda
liza, 500, 1000 and forty acres of land indie
pendence offers all the ground necessary and
viii put up the building, if allowed to apply
the insurance money.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1892-03-19
A Jury Asks for Legislation.

New YORK, March 1.-The jury called to
investigate the cause of the death of BENJAMIN
F. Norton add Henry L. Norcross, men killed
in the dynamite explosion il Russell Saae's
law immediately, making it an ofEense
punishable by imprisonment for any person
to carry any object whatever, capable Of de-
stroying life and property without proper
authority
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1892-03-19
Decided to Make smokeless Powder.

Decided to Make Smokeless Powder.
PH1LApKLPH1A, Pa, March 10.-The United
States government has determined upon the
manufacture of smokeless powder for use
both in small arms and heavy ordnance, and
with this object in view Captain Pittman, the
we'll known ordnance officer and expert
chemist, has been detailed by General Flog-
Ter, chief of ordnance United States army, to
take charge of the labor at Frankfort arsenal.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1892-03-19

A Princely Thief Escapes Punishment
LONDON, March 1.-THE prosecution of
Louis Clevis Bonaparte, son of the late
Prince Lucien Bonaparte, charged by his
session of jewelry valued at E2O, 100, ia order
to give it to Miss Laura Scott, who be guboe-
quently married, was withdrawn in the cen
trail criminal court at the Old Bailey ON Bona-
parte undertaking to return all the jewelry
and pay Resale Bonaparte's costs in the
action
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1892-03-19
Tho Head of the Army Escapea

The Head Of the Army Escapea.
WASHINGTON, D. c., March 10.-As General
Schofeld was driving to the war department
building his carriage was run into By an ex-
press wagon. The wheels of the carriage
locked and the carriage overturned. It was
found necessary to remove the general
through q window, but fortunately he was
not hurt beyoud q rather severe shaking up.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1892-03-19
Emperor william in Bed.

BERLIN, March 12.-Emperor William is
confined to his bed. His physicians say he
is suffering from a slight cold. Some con-
Germ, however, is felt concerning his condi-
ton for it il known he has not received the
reports on state business, which it is custO-
mary for the heads of the Different depart
menfs to make to him daily.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1892-03-19
Texas Cattle to Come North.

SAN ANTONIO, TEX, March 15.-The annual
movement of cattle from southwest Texas to
the Indian territory begins April 1, and Q
number of contracts are already made with
the railroads for the transfer.
It is estimated there are no less than 310.-
600 head of cattle in the territory between
here and the coast, now awaiting shipment to
the north. It will require IL 600 cars to &C.
commodate this movement.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1892-03-19
Declared a Npi.auce.

S1oux FAILs, s. D., March 16-Judge
Aliens decided the case of the State Va the
Sioux BALLS Brewing company adversely to
the defendants. He declared the brewery Is
q common nuisance and ordered the personal
property, to the value of $4,000. destroyed
and the building closed for year. The de-
PENDANTS viii appeal and will resist IN every
ieRal way the destruction of their property.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1892-03-19

Making Capital of . Personal Matter.
LONDON, March "a dispatch from Yoka-
hama says that serious division of feeling
kas arisen between the English and American
colonies, relative 10 the shooting of George
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