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CALLED TO ACCOUNT.
Colonel Villeia Exceeded the
Orders Given Him.
The President of Honduras Did Not
Authorize the Firing Upon the
American Flag.

NEW YORK. Nov. 10-The Worlds Te-
gucigalpi dispatch says: Colonel Villela
has been summoned here. by order of the
President, to give an account of his con-
duct in demanding the delivery of Bonilla
from the Pacific Mail steamer The Gov
ernment does not sustain his action.
Steps had already been taken to ask for
the extradition of Bonilla from Guatemala.
President Vasquez denied the reports
telegra phed abroad regarding the ANA
pala incident. He says he ordered the au-
thorities of Amapala TO secure the arrest
Of General Bonilla by legal means, and he
has begun an investigation to ascertain If
Colonel Villela exceeded his power by fir
ing upon steamship flying the American
flag
Rumors were circulated that the United
States was about to declare war against
Honduras, making Nicaragua her ally.
WASHINGTON, Nov. 10. = The United
States steamer Alliance arrived at La
Libertad. San Salvador, yesterday. This
is the nearest telegraph station to ANA
pala. where the American steamer Costa
Rica was fired on by the Honduras Gov
ernment. The first dispatch on the SUBJ
ject was so vague in particulars that it was
deemed essential that further Information
be had before the Government takes action.
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HE WAS SNUBBED
Admiral De Mello Not
Recognized.
MUST FIGHT SOME MORE
Before He Is Given Standing as
a Beliigerent.
REPLY OF THIS GOVERNMENT.
Minister Thompson Asks for In.
structions and the Case Comes
Up for Cabinet Consideration.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 10.-The State De-
partment has received dispatch from
Minister Thompson at Rio Janeiro. saying
he had received a circular from Admiral
de Mello, the insurgent leader, asking that
the United States recognize his rights as a
belligerent. Thompson asked for instruc-
tions. After a conference between the
President and Secretary Ores ham, Thomp-
son was instructed to say to De Mello that
In the opinion of this Government he had
not established either political or mill
tary organization which entitled him to
recognition, adding that the position Of the
United States in the matter was that Of an
impartial observer.
1t can be stated on the highest authority
that there is no foundation whatever tor
the published story that the English Gov
ernment. through its ambassador here,
has urged the United States to exert its
mediating influence between the conflict
ing elements in Brazil.
NEW YORK. Nov 10-The result of the
continuous activity on the Brazilian navy
fitting out here is seen in the rapid trans
formation of the various craft secured for
President Peixoto into ships of war. El
Cid is being painted to-day and Is taking
on coal and provisions. Noticeable pro-
gress is also made in perfecting her ma
chinery. At the side Of Ell Cid lay a
barge carrying dynamite gun, which will
be hoisted on the ship Tomorrow if the
compressed air tubing of the gun is laid in
time. The search lights and electric ap-
paratus are expected to be in place by Sat-
urday evening. and Will be tried Sunday
night.
The work on the Britannia to-day con-
sisted in taking out the cabin below to
make quarters for the crew. Much of the
main deck has also been taken up and
strengthened with iron. Stanchons and
bedding for guns have also been put in,
and guns for which the bedding was ready
were mounted. Part OF the Britannia S
outfit will consist of several Sims-Edison
fish torpedoes.
Work on the Javelin and Feiseen was
confined to placing tubes for torpedoes
and completing guns. These two boats
are expected to be ready on Monday. Wha,
service the yacht NADIA will be put to still
remains matter Of doubt. 1t is now be-
leved that she will be turned into tor
pedo- boat.
LONDON, Nov. 10.-A retired British
naval officer is busily engaged in collecting
feet to go to help De Mello in Brazil. Ii
is said he has already secured two ships,
and Is negotiating for more
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CAN STOP PENSIONS.
Lochren Says That Discretion Lies
With Secretary Hoke Smith.
Answer of the Commissioner to a
Test Case Brought by a
Michigan Soldier.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 10.--Commissione
of Pensions Lochren this morning filed an
answer in the suit by Judge Charles d.
Long of Michigan for suspending his pen
sion. Lochren declares that the pension
was suspended because IL had been unlaw-
fully increased. Lochren declares it has
been the practice Of the department to
suspend pensions since Secretary Of War
John G. Calhoun, in charge of pensions.
did so in 1919; that Secretary Chandler
did so in 1875. and since that time regula-
tions have been in force in the department
regulating this matter. These regulations.
he declares, are revisable only by the Sec
retary of the Interior and cannot be re-
strained or controlled by any court, Judge
Longs only remedy being an appeal to the
Secretary.
Having ones name on the pension roll.
Lochren says. is not property right, but
comprises the privilege of receiving q
pension so long as, in the Judgment of the
Commissioner, he belongs to the class
designated by Congress to receive United
States bounty. The issuance Of pension
certificate is not conclusive adjudication.
but is subject to review. Such review
must be executive, not judicial. He de-
'clares his right to review his own or his
predecessors action. Lochren then reviews
the successive steps by which Longs pen
sion has increased at last to S72 per month.
with arrearages.
Lochren adds that Longs pension is for
total disability, whereas in fact he is n OF
disabled. but is drawing large salary
from the State of Michigan. Further.
Lochren says. the court has no jurisdic-
tion to grant a mandamus, except for the
performance of a statutory act. If the Or
der Of the Commissioner is illegal. Judge
Longs remedy is suit for injunction.
Lochren asks that the proceedings be dis
missed.
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Was Cleveland Afraid to Take the
Responsibility

WASHINGTON. Nov. 10.-After eight
months of mysterious burrowing here and
in Honolulu, the Cleveland administra-
tion has at last been driven to announce,
though somewhat shamefacedly and in
directly. its definite policy on the Hawaiian
question. No one who has closely watched
the devious windings of the State De-
partment's course toward the Hawaiian
Provisional Government and notod its
sinister zesl to discredit at every point the
policy of the preceding administration n
which had led to the signing OF
the treaty of annexation doubted
that the disclosure of the Presidents in
tentions would show a more or less decided
reversal of the friendly and helpful atti-
tude taken by this country toward the
Provisional Government, and the refusal
perhaps to carry out the annexation treaty,
except upon conditions pleasing to Europe
and in spirit Of reluctance and hesita.
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Minister Stevens Is Accused OF
Misrepresentation.
DEMOCRATS ARE DISGUSTED.
Probability That the Suggestion Will
Meet With Decided Opposition
in the Senate.

Walter o. Gresham, Secretary OF State,
by public letter is preparing the peo-
pie OF the United States for the news thai
Lii1u uokAlani of Hawaii has been re-
stored to the throne, placed there by
this. Government. The news of this act
will probably reach here by the next
Honolulu steamer.
A woman stood on the hills over1 ook-
ing the fiery crater of Kilauea four years
sGO and hurled live pigs down the rocks
; tO"be crushed to death below. They
W ere offered as sacrifices to the Goddess
Peie.
This " oman was the savage Queen, the
same the Cleveland administration will
place IN power.
= WASHINGTON. Nov 10-Gresham's let
ter on Hawaiian affairs is the topic of dis
cpssien everywhere in Washington to-
night. To say that the Democrats are pro-
voked and disgusted would be but mild
expression of their feelings. Senator Nor
gan,- chairman of the Foreign Affairs Com
mittee, though usually reticent about
discussing affairs of state. freely criticizes
Cleveland and Gresham, and it is believed
that he will vigorously assail their policy
when: Congress meets in December.
" Representative Mcguire is thoroughly
dIsgps1ed. Cleveland's attitude on silver
and Chinese immigration were enough in
: themselves TO forever ruin the Democratic
,party's prospects on the Pacific Coast, and
q. MaGuire believes that this letter of
. .Greshan MS, backed as it is, of course, by
CIeyelandnimself, is the last straw TO break
: the cauiers back.
Whether or not it will be the policy of
the administrativB to merely say Hands
-0ff' Of Hawaii AMI let the natives do as
they WILL or use armed force TO aid in the
Queen's restoration, is matter of con-
lecture. The general impression is that
GTes hams letter can in no way be con-
strued to mean that this Government will
use: force, but one of its closing para
graphs might certainly be INTERPRETED in
. this way. Everybody is ready to confess,
however, that no act of Cleveland's would
be surprise. His erratic and stubborn
conduct leads statesmen to expect any,
thing from him.
The hotel corridors were tonight full of
people discussing the Hawaiian matter. a
prominent Democratic politician, who has
been supposed to be friendly to Cleveland,
said to TIE CALL correspondent: IF
: Gresham's statement had been written the
day before the recent election the result
would have been unanimous for the Re-
publicans."
1t is reported that Secretary Gresham is
very angry because the policy as outlined
in his letter was anticipated by the press,
and there is talk to the effect that he will
institute an investigation in his depart
ments in an endeavor to discover which
zone. of bis clerks is giving away state
secrets
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f1RS. HENRY G. HILTON.
That Is the Name of Sylvia Gerrish
Now


NEW YORK, Nov. 10.-Four prancing
horses aud three stylish turnouts. supposed
to be the property of Sylvia Gerrlsh, but
seized to satisfy a Judgment against Henry
q. Hilton. son of ex-Judge Hilton, were to
have been put up at Sheriff's sale to-day,
but at the last moment Miss Gerrish came
forward and handed over $3.50 to the
Deputy Sheriff, who had charge of the
sale. The balance of about 5000 is Sc
cured. but if not paid before November IL
the sale will be proceeded with.
Miss Gerrish said she did not care to tell
the details or the settlement. ut is all a
piece of spite work on the part of Hilton's
relatives, isn't it. Henry" she said. turning
to young Hilton. And somebody will be
unhappy, too, when / do tell it,"
Now don't say that unless you are
sure" interrupted Hilton.
you know it's so just as we'll as [ do,"
she continued. "It's a shame" and her
eyes flashed Indignantly.
When Miss Gerrish was asked why she
paid this debt if the property belonged to
her she answered: "Why, that's plain
enough. Hilton is an old and dear friend
of mine and l want to see his debts paid.
Besides he took care of the horses while
was in Europe"
1t was reported that the Grand Hotel
was the present residence of Miss Ger
rish. At the hotel the clerk said that he
knew no guest by the name OF Miss Ger
rish. However" he added. "Mr. and
Mrs. Henry G. Hilton are staying here.
but they are not in now"
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ton on the part of the United States.
Few observers. however, would have haZ-
arded the prediction that in eight months
the present administration could have
drlfted so far from the traditions and
precedents of all recent American diplo-
macy and so completely lost touch with
the American policy so vigorously main
tanned by the Harrison administration as
to propose a programme which abruptly
repudiates every act done and every Opin-
ion expressed by the negotiators of the
treaty of February to make good the
bravado of its Especial Commissioner" in
hauling down the American flag at Homo
lulu. The adminstra tion now wants to
pull down the flag of the Provisional Gov
ernment and TO hoist that OF the reaction
ary and discredited Hawaiian monarchy.
1t is no wonder that to reach this conclu-
sion tortuous diplomatic burrowing was
found necessary, anG that the publlca-
ton Of so repugnant. unpopular and unpa-
trotic a programme was postponed with
cautious apprehension until after the elec-
tion of 1898 had been held.
The remarkable announcement of the
Presidents policy made tonight bears on
its face traces of indirection and evasion,
and of a wholesome dread of its effect on
popular and political sentiment. The
President does not boldly and frankly as
sumo the responsibility for the programme
OF monarchial restoration, as be could
have done and should have done by deal
Ing with the question in its usual course.
The statement of the new policy Is not
contained in a message to the Senate, nor
even as report or inclosure to that body
from the State Department.
The President. indeed. figures simply in
the matter as "the addressee" OF more or
less informal communication from Secre-
tary Gresham, in which the Secretary re-
views the history of the Hawaiian Rsvolu-
tion and of the treaty of annexation, and
after endeavoring to implicate the former
American Minister at Honolulu Stevens,
in seeming conspiracy to overthrow the
Queens Government, blankly condemns
the present Hawaiian Government as revo-
lutionary and illegal, advises the perma-
nent withdrawal of the annexation treaty
and virtually declares that the United
States is morally bound to overthrow
President Dole by force and to restore
Queen Liliuokalani to her former SOW
ereignty.
This extraordinary document is dated
October Is. Congress was in session at
that time, but the new programme was
carefully withheld from the treaty-making
power in the Senate. 1t was also Kept
back with equal caution from the public.
although several weeks have interviewed
between the date of its receipt by the
President and the November election. To-
day, finally. when nothing could any longer
be apprehended from an indignant public,
at meeting of the Cabinet 1t was declared
safe TO lift the veil of mystery from the
Administrations reactionary and royalist
programme.
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SHE WOULD NOT LIVE.
BIoodshed Would Follow the Resto-
ration of the Queen.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 10.-Senator Sher-
man. formerly chairman of the Senate
Committee on Foreign Affairs. was seen
tonight by representative of the Asso-
ciated Press in regard to the letter written
by Secretary Gresham to the President re-
lating to Hawaii, bet refused to make any
statement. Senator Morgan Of Alaba ma
also declined to talk.
Professor w. C. Alexander, Surveyor
General of the Hawaiian Islands. is in the
city. and in response to queries this even
ing he said: "This is great blow TO US,
for if this policy is carried out it means
the bankruptcy and ruin of the islands.
If an attempt is made to restore Liliuo-
kalani bloodshed will result. l doubt if
the Queen herself would live to sit again
upon the throne. The people who estab-
lished the Provisional Government in the
islands were the same who secured the
constitution of 1887, which was acquiesced
in by Kalakaua. There was danger of dis
order at that time and Secretary Bayard,
President Cleveland's former Secretary of
State, was very vigorous in his instruc-
tions to Morrill,, United States Minister to
Hawaii, that the rights and interests OF
America must be preserved and that he
was at liberty to call on the United States
armed forces to secure this. 1t is this
constitution of 1887 which Liluokalani
sought TO overthrow and establish one
which would make only natives eligible
to the Upper House Of the Legislature
and which would deny to white men
the right to vote. The revolution last
January was the result, and the United
States recognized the new Government,
received its Minister, accredited Minis
ter to it and granted exequatur to its
Consuls. How can it interfere with that
Government, seek to depOse it and set up
another in its place We come asking the
United States Government to annex the
islands. They reply that it is not in ac-
cord with the principles OF this Govern
ment to interfere in the affairs of another
country. and yet they seek to overthrow
one Government. which the people of the
islands established. and to set up an
other"
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TALKING FREE TRADE YET,
But the Tone Has Been Sub
stantially Modified.
EFFECT OF THE ELECTIONS.
Some Very Eminent Party Men Will
Oppose the Total Abolition
of Protection.

WASHINGTON. Nov. 10.-It is difficult to
predict the effect the recent elections will
have on the tariff bill now being formu-
lated by the Democratic majority of the
Ways and Means Committee. Chairman
Wilson declares the passage of the very
measure now under consideration to be
the only thing needful to restore public
confidence and replace the Democratic
party on the pedestal of political suprem-
acy; but many prominent men in the
party 90 not agree with him. and these
will counsel mod Grafton in tariff revision.
The moderate-tariff men in the Domo-
cratic party were pretty effectually
silenced by the overwhelming Democratic
majority year ago; but, now that pop
ular expression seems to have changed,
they have taken heart and propose TO be
heard in counsel. The proposition to put
wool, lumber, iron ore, coal and salt on
the free list will be opposed in some quar-
te rs and by strong men. There seems to
be growing desire on the part Of these
men for caucus of the party to determine
on the best course to pursue before the bill
is reported to Congress.
So eminent a leader as Judge Culberson,
chairman of the Judiciary Committee, has
requested caucus, and even Bland of
Missouri is credited with determination
to fight the bill if it places the articles
mentioned on the free list.
The committee is making satisfactory
progress and expects 10 have the bill ready
tU report when Congress meets.
The United States Brewers Association,
through w. Miles. its president, to-day
protested to the Ways and Means Com
mittee against any increase of the internal
revenue tax on beer. He maintained that
such a policy would have the immediate
effect Of crushing the smaller brewers out
of existence.
Geary of California was before the
Democratic memb bers of the Ways and
Means Committee this afternoon urging
them not to put tax on native wines. He
represented that this industry was Of great
Importance to the Pacific Coast, and he
was earnest in his solicitations that there
| should be no tax levied upon it. Hall of
Missouri also appeared and argued in
| favor of an income tax as means of rails
ing Teven ne.
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JUBILANT CUBANS.
Believe That Their Opportunity Has
Come at Last

ST. LOUIS. Nov. 1O.-A special to the
Republic from Key West, Fla. says: No
definite news has been received from Cuba
concerning the reported revolution, but it
is rumorec that General Carriilo with a
large force is in charge of Las Villas dis
trict, comprising eleven towns in the in
terror.
KEY WEST, Fla, Nov. 10.-The Cuba
revolutonists who make their headquar-
ters here, have received information that
fifteen cities near Central Cuba declared
against Spanish rule last Friday and are
IN open rebellion against the Government.
An armed expedition is said to be prepar-
ing to leave for Cuba from this vicinity
within twenty-four hours. Large sums Of
money have been contributed by COM
patriots here. who feel sure of victory now
that the home Governments attention is
turned to the trouble in Morocco.
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STEVENS Is DIGNIFIED.
He Will Let Time and History De-
eide the Issue.

NEW YORK. Nov. 10.-The Herald's
Augusta (hie.) special says: John l..
Stevens. late United States Minister to
Hawaii, read Secretary Gresham's report
carefully and said:
1.-THE position to which Secretary Gres-
ham has seen fit to commit himself is so
extraordinary, so void of real foundation
of truth, so calumnious of the living and
the dead, that l have no extended reply
to make at this time. l prefer to let tire
and events and hist ory decide the issue.
1.-The Secretary has raised this issue
against the Provisional Government and
aspersion en- the deceased captain of the
Boston, the officers under his command
and myself. The way that the United
States Minister and the officers
of the cruiser Boston discharged
their responsibilities at Honolulu in
January last are more than covered
by Secretary Bayard's instructions. ap-
proved by President Cleveland on July
II, 1887. Secretary Gresham allows his
party preiudices and animosities to raise
an issue which Congress, fully sitting the
facts. and intelligent public opinion will
determine Justly"
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:sTATECRAFT GONE MAD.
The Most Remarkable Document in
American Political Annals.


WASHINGTON, Nov. 10.-A letter of
Secretary Gresham to the President, dated
the 18th of October, concerning Hawaiian
affairs. has been given out for publication.
In il he takes the ground that the marines
landed from the United States steamer
Boston at the time of the revolution were
not landed to protect American life and
property. But to aid in overthrowing the
existing Government. Their very presence,
he says. implies coercive measures against
It. The. Provisional Government was
established by the action Of the American
Minister and the presence of the troops
landed from the Boston and its continued
existence is due to the belief of the
Hawaiians that in any effort to overthrow
it they would encounter the armed forces
Of the-United States. Secretary Gresham
thinks that t be great wrong accomplished
should be undone by restoring the legi-
innate Government; that nothing short of
that will satisfy the demands of Justice
The letter was given out after the Cabi-
net NEE ting to-day and is as follows:
DEPARTMENT OF STATE. WASHINGTON.
Oct Is, 1893-To the President i: Full and
impartial reports submitted by Hon.
James. 6. Blount. your special commits
siOner to the Hawaiian Islands. establish
the following facts: Queen Liluokalani
:aunounced her intention on Saturday, JAN
uary IL, 1883, to proclaim a new constitu-
tion.: but, the opposition of Ter ministers
and.ethers induced her speedily to change
neF purpose and make public announce
ment- OF the fact. At meeting in Homo
in!u late in the afternoon of that day a So
called committee Of public safety" con-
slsting of thirteen men, being all
or nearly all present, and the major
lty. OF whom. including five Ameri-
cans. were aliens. was appointed "to
consider the situation and devise ways and
means Tor the maintenance of public
peace and the protection of life and prop
erty.. This committee met on the 18th or
in. the forenoon OF the 10th and resolved.
among other things, that a provisional
government be created ito exist until the
terms OF union with the United States
of America have been negotiated and
agreed upoD."
At mass-meeting composed larpelv of
aliens, which assembled at p. NJ on the
last named day. the Queen and her sun-
porters were condemned and denounced
and the committee was continued and ali
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CONTRARY MARY LEASE.
She Says She Is Glad the Populists
Were Beaten.

TOPEKA, Kans.. Nov. 10.-Mrs. Mary E.
Lease places the responsibility for the de-
feat of the Kansas Populists on the State
administration. which she calls corrupt
She criticizes Governor Lewelling severely
and repudiates United States Senat Mar
tin as unworthy the support of the Peoples
party.
No party" says Mrs. Lease, "has ever
been disgraced with more corrupt men
than some of those who hold positions of
trust under the Populist administration.
Personally am jubilant over the result in
Kansas. 1t was not the party that was
defeated. but the leaders who were repu-
dated"