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Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1894-02-10
CAUTIOUS BANKERS.
Hesitate to Take Bonds Until
Tariff is Settled.
They Think it Would Depreciate the
Bonds If Revenues Are to Deficit
Regularly; and Question Car
Isle on This Point

WASHINGTON, D. c., February at is said
here that the New York bankers have been
more interested in securing Secretary Car
isles opinion concerning the probable
effect of the proposed tariff legislation than
concerning the adverse report of the house
judiciary committee upon the bond issue.
The bankers suggested that if the Wilson
bill should become law, it would so reduce
the revenues of the government that the
treasury deficit will not end with the present
year, but that it is likely to continue one
year after another, and they are said to have
questioned Mr.. Carlisle at some length upon
the probabilities of the passage of the bill.
The idea which seems to control the New
York fnanciers Is that if the revenues were
to be so cut as to render probable the con-
tinued issue of bonds, SO many of them
would ultimately be thrown upon the mar
ket as to depreciate their value and render it
unwise to pay the high premium put upon
the 5-10 bonds by the terms of Mr.. Carlise's
proposition.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1894-02-10
Benham's Stand Applaudcd.

Rio DE JANEIRo, February 2.-The action
of Admiral Benham in protecting American
ships in their efforts to land at the wharves
in this harbor has a salutary effect. English
and merchant ships of other nationalities
are now coming up to their wharves without
any sign of molestation on the part of the
insurgent vessels. Benham's bold stand
against interference with vessels of his coun-
try is generally applauded.
The exchange of shots between the insur-
gent and government forces has especially
ceased during the past twenty-four hours.
This is the first time for four months a day
has passed where there were no firing. The
unofficial warning which Admiral Benham
gave to Admiral Da Cana that firing upon
the wharves for the mere purpose of Great
ing blockade by the terror must cease, has
been needed. They are all delighted with
the result of the American admiraPs con-
duct. The commanders of the foreign fleets
held conference to discuss the action of
Admiral Benham, and resolutions were
adopted fully indorsing his course.
Admiral Da Cana did not surrender to
the American fleet as reported. He wanted
to do SO, in sheer desperation, but his own
officers prevented him.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1894-02-10
House Discusses Hawaii.

WASHINGTON. D. c., February 5.-Rep-e-
sentative McCreary's resolution condem-
ming the acts of Mr.. Stevens and approving
the policy of the president, at the same time
expressing the sense of the house that an
nexation of the Hawaiian islands is inexpe-
dent, is now on tap.
For this the republicans have offered the
minority report approving Mr.. Stevens acts
and condemning the present admlnlstra-
ton.
In the course of the proceedings Mr.. Blair,
of New Hampshire, offered resolution IA
voring the annexation of the islands.
Mr.. McCreary related in detail some OF
the incidents of the Hawaiian revolution,
and closed with the following peroratiou:
1.-THE flag that floats above this capitol is the
emblem of honor and justice. and we cannot
afford that minister shall 60 unrebuked
who has made it an emblem of intrigue and
lawlessness. We cannot afford to encourage
spoiation; to darken the history of the
United States by acting as crusaders against
a peaceful country. Let Hawaii work out
its own salvation and let the American re-
public, the champion of progress, adhere to
the trad itions of the past, Justice to all and
entangling alliances toward none."
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1894-02-10
The New Masonic Temple.

The new Masonic temple in the Masonic
building in Topeka was formally opened to
the Masonic societies, and their invited
guests Monday evening.
1t was the event of the year in local Ma
sonic circles.
The decorations were composed of Ma
sonic emblems and banners.
On leaving the elevator the guests were
conducted to the left through the smoking
and cloak rooms, then to the banquet hall,
which is 20 feet in length.
At the right of the banquet hall, through
the cloak room, is the blue lodge room, one
OF the finest in the building.
Everything in the room is in blue, the
opera chairs, affairs and carpets.
Going through the property rooms, the
guests were conducted to the main lodge
room, which is the most elaborate of all. The
furnishings are in wine color, and the high
ceiling and balcony are attractively finished
and decorated. The general lodge meetings
are held in this room.
Directly east from this room are the par
lors, which are deliberately furnished with
plush furniture and elegant draperies.
East of the balcony of the main lodge
room is the armory, and south of that are
situated the parlcrs of tbs Scottish Rite soci-
The Masonic societies of the city have
about 800 memb ers, and the opening of their
rooms was big event, particularly in size.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1894-02-10
What Estimates Are Cut Down.

WASHINGTON, D. c.. February 6.-The sun
dry civil appropriation bill as reported to
the house appropriates total of So, 2S1 1882
for the fiscal year 1896. The bill for this
year carried s41, 1851. Estimates for 1895
submitted to the appropriations committee
were for SIS, 381 ,0O2. The greatest saving is
in the item of river and harbor work, for.
carrying on of which $8,30O.000 10 recon-
mended, while for 1894 the amount was $14,-
166, 152 For public buildings and grounds
the appropriation drops to $647, 900 from ST.
or, $50, although the estimates for 1895 were
S1.455, 135. Other important reductions are:
Artificial limbs for soldiers from $647, 600 to
$196 600; claims, back pay and bounties for
soldiers from $4,000 to $4,000; light
houses from 1888, 800 to S286.OO0. The prin-
cipal new appropriation is $50, 900 for new
vessels for the revenue service. Of the river
and harbor items $3,415,O00 is to meet con-
tracts for improving the Mississippi and Mis-
souri, rivers, $3.50, 700 being provided for the
Missouri
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1894-02-10
Protecting American Vessels.

Rio de Janeiro experienced a Gay of ex
element.
Provoked beyond endurance by the con-
tinued carelessness Of the gunners aboard
the rebel warship Aquidaban, and tired out
by the indifference shown on the part of the
revolutionary admiral to all his protests that
American vessels entering and leaving the
harbor we're not afforded proper protection
by the rebel feet, Admiral Benham made a
demonstration with the American war YES
sells under his command which has taught a
much needed lesson to the belligerents on
both sides.
The cause of all the trouble was the treat
ment which three American barks we're sub
jected to by indiscriminate fusilades from
the insurgent warships.
While lying at anchor all three vessels
were endangered by the chance shots fired
by the insurgents. The bullets whistled
through the rigging and passed the men at
work upon the decks. Many of the crews of
the three vessels narrowly escaped.
The three captains appealed for protection
to Admiral Benham. They also requested
an escort to the wharves.
Admiral Benham first sent an officer to
fleet, OF the complaints.
When the American officer had finished
his statement De Cana said in a very
sharp tone: SIT is not my fault. The
American captains should know enough to
keep themselves and their crews out of the
range of our guns. shall not take any
notice of this matter"
Shortly after daybreak next morning the
decks of the flagship New YORK, of the Ne
wark, San Francisco, Detroit and other
United States vessels here, were cleared for
action and their anchors were raised.
One of the barks took her position in the
ranks of the United States war vessels, and
the formidable procession started on it's way
up Rio harbor.
Throughout the whole affair, not a shot
was fired, but the scene was quite as impress
slve as if this had been DONE After passing
along Rios water front the fleet turned out
into the bay and anchored in nearly the
same position it had occupied previously.
The affair is the sole absorbing topic of con-
versation afoat and ashore.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1894-02-10
German Ships Will Shoot Too.

New YORK. February 3.-The Herald's
special dispatch from Rio de Janeiro, says:
launch loaded with coal and flying the
German flag was fired on by the Guanabara
in the larbor.
Captain Hofmeyer, of the German man
of-war Arcoma, at once went aboard the
rebel warship, and told the commander he
was now receiving his last warning and if he
fred again upon anything flying the Ger
man flag the German warships would sink
his vessel.
The rebel commander replied that he
could only be sunk once and ne would fight
the thing out. Captain Hofmeyer then
cabled to Berlin, stating that he would Co
operate with the American admiral in de-
Tending commerce from rebel molestation.
It is expected that the English naval
commander here will soon receive instruc.
tons to the same effect.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1894-02-10
Now for More Silver Money.

WASHINGTON, D. c., February 6.-Mr. Bland,
chairman of committee on coinage, is push
ing his bill for the coinage of the $56, 0O0, 600
worth of silver in the treasury against which
no silver currency is floating. 1t is likely to
get right of way in the house after the Hawa-
iian debate closes, as his committee is priv
ileged to report at any time without action
of the rules committee.
Mr.. BANDS proposition is advanced with
a view to supply the treasury with S56, 900, 600
of silver certificates to meet current expenses.
It was originally intended that the coinage
of silver seigniorage would prevent Secretary
Carlisle from issuing bonds.
There are majority and minority reports on
the bill which deal with all phases of the
silver question and which will cause an ex-
tensiye debate,
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1894-02-10
r.aan,n,.tr.t,op,. CnampIen.

10e A0n1k0a8tE86AOuD OA.@---P---s
wAsHrscroS, D. c., February 6.-ME. Ray
,or, of Maryland, is generally regarded as
he: member to whom Secretary Gresham
sonfided the task of setting forth his POSI-
ion on the Hawaiian matter.
He opened the Hawaiian debate IN tne
house with an exhaustive speech. He salo
hat although he was convinced beyond all
manner of reasonable doubt that Mr.
Stevens, the minister OF the United STATES,
was an active participant in the overthrow
Of the monarchy in the kingdom OF daWan;
and in the second place, the president nav
ing submitted the matter to congress ne Wa
satisfied that according to the usages ana
principles of international law, We have no
light By the use of arms or force, to remedy
the wrong that has been committed, ano
that all efforts for q peacesble solution OF
the matter having terminated, We have no
further right to intervene, and that II is
our duty for the present to recognize eucn
form of government as NAV be determined
upon By the wishes of the people OF the -
lands.
ga great wrong" he said, "has been com:
mitted; a crime has been perpetrated thar
cannot be justified before the nations OF the
world. The president in tho exercise OF bis
power and authority has offered to reduces
this wrong. 1t was his duty to do this.
"If you once admit that our minister was
at the head of this conspiracy, then 1t be-
came the duty of the president under every
dictate of justice to attempt to make restora:
ton of the rights that had been plundered.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1894-02-10
Senators on the scrimage.

Senator Sherman, the senior republican Of
the senate committee on foreign affairs, ex-
pressed great interest in the Brazilian news in
the rough by the Associated Press bulletins.
Being requested to express an opinion as
to what course was probable in view of the cir
cumstances on the part of the American gov
eminent he said: "As Admiral Da Cana is at
the head of a band of insurgents and repre-
sents no organized government, it will not be
necessary to declare war at all, but he and
his followers can be treated as pirates"
~ don't court war;" continued the sena-
tor, "but when we get into it, I am for
fighting it out"
Senator Quay exclaimed: "a war on
and no money in the treasury" and added,
1--WE shall have to protect our interests in
Brazilian waters, at any rate"
II hope" said Senator Cullom, "that the
American warship will knock them into the
deep, blue sea-"
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1894-02-10
What an Omen Winter Saves.

coal is to be brought into the west until it
can come by water next spring. Cities to
the southwest, west and northwest will have
such supplies as they need shipped to them
from Chicago docks, instead of receiving
their ceal ON fiat cars direct from the mines
By stopping the further inflow of hard
coal it is hoped the impending collapse in
prices on account of the exceedingly slow
sales of the winter can be averted.
A dozen representatives of the great min
ing companies of Pennsylvania met here.
It was found that coal had been coming
by the railroads at the rate of 200 cars a day,
and that there had accumulated in local rail-
road yards 1000 cars or 100000 tons of an
thracite.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1894-02-10
The Linen Schedule Discussed.

BELFAST, February AT the annual
meeting of the Linen Merchants association
the chairman announced notwithstanding
the Mckinley tariff law fairly prosperous
trade had been done in the last five years with
the United States. He estimated that the
new American tariff bill, if enacted, would
result in a saving of duties upon Ulster
linen goods of about 9250.OO0 annually.
1t was a pity, he said, that majority of
the New York representatives of the linen
trade did not seek to bring about further
reduction of the tariff on the linen schedules
while the government in. power was favor
able to such reduction. They had only to
hope for speedy passage OF the new bill
and settling down of the country, when they
might expect a revival of their old and pros
porous trade with the United States.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1894-02-10
Governor Mckinley to be at Ottawa.

Governor William Mckinley, of Ohio, is
coming to Kansas, and will speak at Ottawa,
Thursday, June q.
Department Commander Bernard Kelly,
of the Kansas G.. A. R., who is a member of
the program committee of the Ottawa Chau
tauqua assembly, recently went to Column
bus, Ohio, for the express purpose of invit-
ing Governor Mckinley to make a speech
at Ottawa. Governor Mckinley at that time
could not give a definite answer to Mr..
Kelly's invitation, but he has since written
his letter of acceptance, which has just been
received by Mr.. Mckinley.
II 10 understood that an effort will be made
30 get him TO visit Topeka, and make a
speech here the cay following his visit to
Ottawa
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1894-02-10
Kansas Sugar Factories.

Fort SCOTT, KAN, February 1.-The stock
holders of the Parkinson Sugar works, the
largest sorghum sugar factory in the United
States, decided to take no action towards
preparing for next seasons work until con-
gress has decided whether or not the bounty
and tariff on sugar will be removed. They
say they will not operate the works if such
action is taken. In this case it is not unlikely
that the other sorghum factories of Kansas
will also suspend operation.
Should this occur, the paper mills which
manufacture the paper from the cane be-
gasse, would soon be without material to ope-
rate their works and would also be compelled
to shut down.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1894-02-10
Georp. w. Child,, Birthday.

PHILADELPHIA, Pa, February 6.-The an
niversary of the birth of George W. Childs
is printers holiday-one that he revereutly
observed and, strange as it may appear to
some, he also observed the birthday of
banker. Anthony J. Drexel. The reason for
this is that these men, on many occasions,
have shown an earnest desire to ameliorate
the condition of wage workers in general
and this class-the one with which they have
had the closest contact-in particular. The
gratitude engendered has ripened into affec-
tionate regard, and the names of George W.
Childs and Anthony J. Drexel will be hon.
ored among printers long after they and the
present generation of compositors have gone
to their reward.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1894-02-10
Benham Boosts Da Cana.

The Rothschild banking house received a
dispatch from Rio de Janeiro saying that
Admiral De Cana has surrendered.
Baron Rothschild, upon being questioned
by the Associated Press representative as
to the source from which he had received the
dispatch, said that the cable message came
to him from what he considered to be
most reliable source, and that he had no
reason to doubt its accuracy.
The Brazilian minister in London said that
from the source from which the news was re-
ceived from Rio regarding the surrender of
Admiral Da Cana, there cannot be the
slightest question as to the truth, although
no official confirmation has reached him.
Men in Washington who know Admiral
Benham we'll assert that if the Brazilian fired
on his ships there would be no half way
method in the course he would pursue in
reply. This gives currency to an apprehen-
sion that there has been hot naval engage
ment in Rio.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1894-02-10
The North and south Road.

TOPEKA, February 6.-Secretary Fred Close
has been in Texas and the Indian Territory
for two weeks promoting the interests of the
proposed Gulf and interstate railway scheme.
He says the people are alive to the impor-
lance of the enterprise and are giving it sub
stantial encouragement in those localities.
The citizens of Galveston have guaranteed
large bonus to the road as soon az fifty
miles have been completed, and pledges of
money and labor have been secured from
company has adopted three ways for secur-
ing money. First, by donations or ex-
changes of bonds by counties, townships
and cities for common stock; second, ad-
vances by individuals, to be repaid by trans
portation, and third, mortgage bonds. By
this plan it is hoped to raise the necessary
funds to build and equip the road.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1894-02-10
Trade Review.

NEW YORK. February 5.-A fresh impulse
has been given to business this week by the
success of the treasury in obtaining gold for
its reserve. Revenue had fallen off so much
and the prospects for the loan looked so un-
favorable, until financial institutions here
decided to carry it through, that some anx-
iety about the monetary future was natural.
Gradual improvement in business explains
the appearance of more commercial paper
in the market this week than has been seen
for long time, though as yet the vast &C.
emulation of idle funds is proof enough
that trade has by no means regained normal
proportions. Industrial recovery continues,
though it is but gradual, in response to the
demand of people whose consumption, at
its lowest, is greater than that of any other
country, and more mills are now at work.
Wheat has advanced about Il cent because
western receipts were only AS, 4H bushels
for the week against 2,893.OOO last year,
though there was no sign OF material de,
crease in the enormous visible supply; and
Atlantic exports dwindled to 413,990 bushels
for the week against ], 404 Al last year.
Smaller receipts and exports of corn have
not prevented a slight decline, and pork
products are dull without important change.
Eastern trade in boots and shoes still
hesitates with Boston shipments % per cent.
below last years, but western factories are
reported a little better employed, about 10
per cent below their full capacity.
Commercial failures for the week mum Der
366 in the United States against 255 last
year, and 50 in Canada against 46 last year,
the list including two of over quarter of
a million each. Out of 1922 failures re-
ported in four weeks of January, the liabili-
ties ascertained in 1,643 failures amounted to
SIS, 429, 693, of which $8,270,702 was of man.
ufacturing. and $1O,323, 1884 of trading con-
Germs, no failures of banking, brokerage or
transporting companies or firms being in
cluded.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1894-02-10
Get Rid of Tribes.

WASHINGTON, D. c., February ga plan
to do away with the tribal relations of the
Oklahoma Indians in the Quapaw agency
has been proposed by Representative Fun
ston, of Kansas. His bill would attach the
lands occupied by the Quapaw, Seneca, Peo-
ria, Western Miami, Ottawa, Wyandotte,
Madre and Shawnee bands to the territory
of Oklahoma as Cayugua county, would en-
title the Indian to representation in the ter
ritorisl legislature and to all the rights Of
other citizens. It is proposed also that those
of them who have taken or may take lands
in the several territories, may have their al
lotments or lease them for periods of five
years. The governor of the territory IL to
select the county seat of the new county.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1894-02-10
Can't Serve Notice ON the Company.

TOPEKA, February 5.-Treasurer Edward
Wilder, of the Santa Fe, has sent the follow
ing circular regarding garnishment proceed
ings to all the agents of the road in Kansas /:
thereafter, in order to reach the wages Of
employees who are all employees of receivers
and not of the railroad company, garnish-
ment summons must be addressed to re-
ceivsrs instead of to the company and under
the terms of the receivsrship order sum
mons can only be served upon the station
agent at the county seat providing there is an
agent there, or if not upon the agent in the
principal town or station in the county. Gar
nishment proceedings against the railroad
company will not hold wages of employees and
as it will involve useless labor in making
records and answer agents should explain
the situation to officers and thus prevent IN
necessary service upon them"
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1894-02-10
Have no Standing In Court

WASHINGTON, D. c., February Judge
Cox, of the district supreme court, declined
to grant the application of the Knights of
Labor to compel Secretary Carlisle to show
cause why he should not be enjoined from
issuing $50 ,000, 600 Of bonds a. proposed in
his recent bond circular.
Judge Cox, in his decision, declared that
the Knights of Labor as an organization
had no standing in court to maintain the in
junction, and his opinion also sustained very
fully Secretary Carlisle's right to issue gold
bonds. The Knights of Labor will appeal.
"On general principles" he said, mo per-
500 can legally bring action against an off,
Ger of the government, unless the rights of
property of complainant, or compliments,
are inYolYedN
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1894-02-10

UHIoNTowN, Pa, February 6.-There 10 .
regular exodus of foreigners from the coke
region at present. When the coke works
closed down they left for other parts in large
numbers, but still larger number have re-
manned to wait for resumption of work.
Owing TO the fact that thousands of Amer
lean workmsn In this section are now out Of
employment, they are being given the pref
erence at the works RoW resuming opera
tions.
This deprives foreigners Of all hope Of
getting employment in the region and they
are leaving for other Zelda % rapidly a. they
can get out.