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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1894-07-22
TAXES MUST BE PAID.
Passage OF a Bill Urged by south Car
Olina's Governor.


WASHINGTON July A.-The House has
passed. without opposition. the bill reported
from the judiciary committee fixing the
status of State and municipal taxation on
property in the hands of receivers appoint
ed by United States courts. The bill pro-
vides that taxes heretofore or hereafter as
sessed by State, county or municipal au-
thority against any corporation or corpo-
rate property shall not be classed as debts
10 be passed upon in the first instance by
any court of the United States but shall be
coilectible in the first instance by the prop
er authorities according to the assessment
whether the corporation Is in the hands of
a receiver or not, and no Judge or court of
the United States shall have any other or
greater authority TO enjon. restrain or in
terfere with the collection than il no re-
ownership existed, and the seizure, as well
as the sale or property for taxes shall d.
vest the receiver and court of control 1t
provides That property seized for taxes and
not sold shall be returned to the receiver
and that the corporation or receiver shall
have the right of a citizen to apply for
against improper assessment in courts hav-
ing jurisdiction.
This bill. if 1t be common law. will settle
some OF the disputes in South Carolina be-
tween the State and federal authorities
concerning the taxation of railroad proper
" now In the custody of federal courts
Inc most important railroads in this State
are managed by receivers appointed by
United States judges. Two years ago. act
ing on the advice Of judges. the railroads
refused TO pay the full amount of taxes
levied by the State commissioners holding
the appraisal of the property 10 be excess
slve but rendered the amounts which the
judges held 10 be fair. Three State con-
stables who attempted to enforce the col
lection ordered by the State board were
fined 500 each for contempt of court. The
state paid their fines. and recently the
House judiciary committee reported a bin
to refund the amount 81. 500 to the State
Governor Ttllman came to Washington and
addressed the judiciary committee i'm favor
of that bill and advocated a measure of
the effect of the one passed. The bill was
reported by strictly party vote but
passed without opposition
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allowed the proposed reforms 10 be insti-
tuted. China, il is stated at the Japanese
legation. has three times refused her assent
10 cooperate with Japan in instituting the
reforms desired in Corea Now thatCorea has
agreed 10 the reforms, II is suggested that
Japan. assisted by Corea. can go ahead and
remedy the existing condition or affairs.
No specific statement of the reforms de-
sired has been received as yet at the Japan
csc legation here. but their general tenor Is
known and they include changes In the sys-
strictions that now exist on the trade. At
this time, ii is said at the legation. the ag-
ricultural and mechanical interests of Corea
are absolutely subject TO the within of local
officials, who have il in their power 10
make arbitrary regulations that cause trou-
BILE and frequently popular uprisings. The
fiscal methods of the country are said TO
need radical reforms. Japan does the bank
ing business of the country. and the gov
eminent is frequently called upon to press
the CoreanS for money due the
Japanese, and which. it is asserted,
should be easily collected by courts.
Japan also wants the Corean judiciary
system reformed, as under that now in
vogue cruel and unusual punishment is in
fiicted and inquisitorial methods prevail.
10 the injury of Japanese business men.
The japanese. furthermore. want assur-
anceS of greater liberty and safety of
travel throughout Corea. Japanese news
papers recently received at the legation
here show, with but few exceptions, con-
sensus of editorial opinion favorable TO the
attitude assumed by the government in
the pending controversy.
At the Corean legation the minister was
shown a copy of the dispatch. The minis
ter does not speak English, but through
his secretary he said that he did not be-
lieve Corea had done as was stated. and
Japan had not the right to interfere with
the internal affairs of the country. No re-
cent telegraphic information has been re-
ceived at the legation from Corea.
diplomatic who is familiar with the
troubles existing between Japan and China
to-day called attention to the fact that in
the note which the latter country sent to
Japan notifying her that she (China) had
sent troops TO Corea, China said, in effect,
that it had 'sent assistance to their tribu-
tary state" This the diplomatic referred to
said, was contrary to the declaration made
by China and Japan in the Tien-Tsn con-
vention in 1885, when both countries de-
clared it TO be their mutual desire to pro-
tect and maintain the autonomy Of Corea.
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Not Full Standard Weight.

NEW YORK, July 2.-It is said at the
subtreasury that very probably the gold
coin withdrawn for export during the past
week was not of the full standard weight
of 1854 ounces for each 5000 bag Under
the law the subtreasury is required TO ac-
cept in payments to the government all
gold coin that IL not abraided or light more
than One-half of l per cent: where the loss
by abrasion does not exceed that percent
age the same coin is also a lawful pay
ment TO the public. The probability there
fore. is that the recent exports TO Europe
have not averaged more that 26S.70 and per-
haps as low as 26S.50 ounces per 5000. This
loss would, therefore, be sufficient to DOM
mate the margin of profit from the ex-
portation. as the business is based upon the
assumption that the coin will be of full
weight and the banker draws his bill on
London at Sass and negOtiates exchange
in Paris on London at % francs. l per cent
to complete the transaction.
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REFORM. Proposed by Japan.

SAN FRANCISCO. July 2.-News adj
vices from Yokohama received to-day
by steamer City of Rio de Janeiro
state that on June 8. the Corean minister
to Japan called on the japanese Minister
Of Foreign Affairs and announced that
he was about to take his leave to report to
his government the feeling and policy of
Japan toward Corea. At about the same
time, as a result of Cabinet council at
tended by the Emperor of Japan. the
Japanese government dispatched Kato
Masao. chief councillor OF the Foreign
Office. to Corea as special messenger OF
the government. He carried full instruc-
tions to the Japanese minister in Corea.
The native press reports that attempts
Corea. to withdraw the. japanese troops
having been unsuccessful, Viceroy Lii, of
askin= him TO withdraw the troops, and
that it was this extraordinary request
that caused the meetings of the japanese
June % and % 1t is claimed the japanese
government decided to positively refuse
the request. There are reports that Rus
STA and France are ready to interfere in
the event of serious trouble.
Relative TO the rebellion. the native pa
Ders report the rebels are more than hold
ing their own i'm Censhu, and that they
are so powerful that the weak government
newspaper of June I6 announces wariike
preparations by the Chinese in Seoul and
Junchan. The ofhcers or japanese troops
san. 10 Corea IL is said have beer in
structed e the Chinese should show the
slightest signs of attack they must be
prepared not TO stand on the defensive. but
TO attack and put the enemy to rout.
The enemy's commanders have instructed
their soldiers 10 be prepared for engaging
at moments notice.
The conditions laid down by the Japanese
government are said TO be to the following
effect: That il is out of the question that
both japan and China should cooperate
either with regard 10 the suppression of
the rebels or reform Of political affairs
railway managements. etc. so as to make
Corea purely independent country
which is necessary for maintaining the
balance of power in the Orient. Conse-
ouently if China would not agree TO the
plans now in course of negotiation Japan
would have 10 carry out these things her
caIF
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THE PACIFIC RAILWAYS.
Report on the Bill to Adjust Their
Enormous Debts.


Enormous Debts.
WASHINGTON. July 21.-Representative
Reilly. of the committee on Pacific rail-
ways. made report to the public to-day
on the bill TO adjust the debts of the Cen
trail and Union Pacific railways. \ review
OF the legislation affecting the roads from
1862 Is given in the report The purpose OF
the committee, II is explained, is not only
10 devote some plan that will insure pay
ment or the government claims, but that
VIII be f1nal in its operations and dissolve
the complications that had heretofore ex-
isted- The bill is said to differ from the
other bill contemplating the extension or
funding of the entire Indebtedness, the first
mortgage as well as the government debt.
and apply the amount In the sinking fund
to the credit of the companies on their in
debtedness to the government 1t is pointed
out that both the first mortgage bonds and
the government bonds bear per cent in
terest. which the committee believes IL is
and will be impossible for the companies TO
meet as IL has been I'm the past Interest
on the first mortgage bonds has been more
than doubled by the accumulation OF inter
one expects the companies 20 pay their
debts 10 the government at maturity. An
nual interest on the first mortgage bonds
has amounted TO over two millions a year
for the Union Pacific. and 81 600 900 for the
Central Pacific. and II seemed TO the COM
mittee that IL the, first mortgage was 10 be
continued with priority OF lien IL would
be futile to attempt an adjustment on that
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General Notes.

WASHINGTON, July 2O.-Secretary Nor
ton has returned to the city from his visit
TO his home in Nebraska and other places
in the West, and has resumed his duties
at the Agricultural Department.
1t is stated at the White House to-day
that the President has no intention of Wis
iting Atlantic City this season. He has con-
templated visiting Mrs. Cleveland at Gray
Gables as soon public business will per
nit, but probably cannot go until after
Congress adjourns.
The Secretary of War has issued gen.
eral order declaring that detentions of
pay by the sentence of court-martial would
be unauthorized. thus revoking an order
issued in 1891.
The cash balance in the treasury at the
close of business to-day was $124, 622 251, and
the gold reserve $50, 90, 5S7.
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Discredited by Mr.. Tateno.

WASHINGTON, July 21.-Mr. Tateno, the
Japanese minister. said to-day that he did
not credit the Shanghai report of a dec
laration of war between China and Japan.
None of his advices has indicated the prob
ability of a conflict, and the latest cable
grams received from his government date
back week. Had the report of a declara-
ton of war emanated from the seats of the
respective governments it might have some
foundation, but the fact that the report
comes from Shanghai, long distance from
either of the capitals, where there are many
foreigners and spectators. he said, was
almost convincing to him that the rumOr
was incorrect.
The war rumor found official con-
firmation at the State Department, which
naturally would be quickly advised of an
event of this Importance by Minister Dunn,
at Toxic. Still, the belief is general in Off
cial circles that the situation is very crit
ical, and it would not surprise them If it
appeared that the report is only prema-
ture. Consequently, there is already some
speculation as to the outcome of con-
fct between these two populous nations.
Probably the war would begin at sea, and
ii is thought in naval circles that at the
start the Japanese would have the advan-
tage. owing to the fact that their vessels
are in condition for immediate service. But
as it stands the two nations are nearly
even in their naval strength.
The Chinese navy consists of thirty yes
sells, but many of these small and Oh
solete in tyne There are five very effect
i've armored ships, built within the last
twelve years, four being battle ships-Chen-
Yuen, King-Yuen, Lai-Yuen and Ting
Yuen, and one, Ping-Yuen, coast defense
ship. There is also an armored wooden gun
boat, Tien-Sing. These vessels are armed
with Krupp guns, the Chen uen. of 1850
tens, carrying twelve-inch rifles. There are
nineteen cruisers carrying Armstrong and
Krupp guns, two torpedo cruisers and sew
eral small gun vessels.
The japanese navy consists OF thirty-two
vessels of all kinds. including five armored
ships-the Flu 500, Hi Vel, Kon Go, Rio
from 1900 to 3,700 tons, and armed with
guns lighter than the Chinese battle ships
carry. There are fourteen cruisers of good
size, and well armed with Krupp and
Canet guns, seven gun vessels of small
tonnage three coast defense ships with
twelve-inch French rifles. and a half dozen
corvettes and a few training ships.
But this balance of resources does not
extend to the army, in which China has
an enormous advantage in numerical
strength. In times of peace China's army
numbers 100000 to Japan's 1900 but on a
war footing the Chinese strength is one
under like conditions. number only go 900
troops with %, 800 mounted police. In view
of these figures. military experts here be-
lieve that while japan might obtain a tenn
porary advantage in the early stages of
a war with China, she would be very like
ly to be ultimately overwhelmed by sheer
force of numbers.
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WASHINGTON, July 20.-Rapid improve
ment in the condition of the Western mail
service is reported in the Postoffice Depart
ment to-day. Regular train service has
been resumed on all routes the Paclnc
coast on which traffic was temporarily sus-
pended. and in California through mails are
now forwarded through the regular cnan-
nels The mails from New York ana THIS
city reached San Francisco yesterday only
a day late. Postal officials believe that ALI
the injurious effects of the strike VIII De
overcome in the beginning OF next week
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Now Counterfeit Twenty.

WASHINGTON, July PA new coun-
terfeit $40 national bank note has been dis
covered by the secret-service officials of
the Treasury Department. The note is on
Letter a, charter No. 2l09, bank No. 1880.
treasury No. 56255, John Allison, Register;
F. r. Spinner Treasurer. The note is a
poorly executed pen-and-ink production.
with a number of imperfections.
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BY DIRECT VOTE.
Bill to Elect Senator's at the Polls
Passed by the House.

WASHINGTON, July H.-But little bust
ness was transacted by the House to-day.
The resolution proposing an amendment to
the Constitution providing for the election
of Senators by the direct vote of the people
was passed by a two-thirds majority with
thirteen votes to spare. The Senate amend
mentS to the Indian appropriation bill
were disagreed to. and conferees were APP
pointed. The House bill for the reinstate-
mnt of clerks dismissed from the railway
mail service between the 18th of March and
the LIST of May 1889. was under considera-
ton all the afternoon, but failed to pass on
account of the lack OF a quorum, and. at
3:55, the House adjourned
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Codet.s sentence Mitirnted.

WASHINGTON, July 21.-Cadet Albert 5.
Brookes. second class, United States Mill
tary Academy, was convicted recently by
court-martial of conduct TO the prejudice
of good order and discipline and sentenced
to one years suspension without pay. His
offense was an attempt TO call 10 personal
account cadet Lieutenant Butler Ames, or
the first class, for having corrected him al
battalion drill while in the execution of his
duty. The President has mitigated his SEN
tence to confinement to the limits OF the
summer camp until Aug. % next.
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Tenor of Japan's Demand

WASHINGTON, July 21.-The announce
ment that Corea has consented to the re-
forms proposed by Japan caused officials
of the japanese legation here 10 express
the hope that this would end the strained
relations between Japan and China. This
depended. however, IL was said. on whether
China gave her assent in the matter. and
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Cable Notes.

petart was exploded at Rome yester-
day. near the British embassy. No damage
was done.
An Italian named Piccaroli was arrested
at Buda PeSth for publicly declaring in a
restaurant crowded with people that Cesa-
rio did right in killing Carnot. The police
searched Piccarolrs lodgings and found
letters which proved his connection with
foreign Anarchists.
The French Chamber of Deputies has
adopted the second clause of the anti
Anarchist bill, providing that Anarchist
trials shall be before a correctional trib-
unal composed of judges. instead of being
tried by juries. The vote was $50 for the
clause and Ia against il.
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Waiting on Witnesses.

WASHINGTON. July 2O.-A cablegram
has been received at the State Department
from Mr.. Terrell, United States minister
at Turkey, denying the published statement
that the assailants of Miss Lelton, the
American missionary, have been released
by the Turkish authorities. Mr.. Terrell
saws the men are still in prison. and that
their trial has been delayed solely by the
difficulty of securing the attendance OF the
necessary witnesses.
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Warlike Preparations Still Being Made
Despite the Report that Resort to
Arms May Be Averted.
JAPAN'S PROPOSAL TO COREA
Formers Demands Concerning
Reforms Promptly Conceded.
Strength of the Chinese and japanese
Navies and Armies-Views of the
officials at Washington.

LONDON, July PA dispatch reached
here this afternoon from Shanghai which
says that a rumor is in circulation there
that war has been declared between China
and Japan.
SHANGHAI. July 2l.-The report that
war has been declared between China and
Japan is not yet confirmed, but China is
preparing for war. The Chinese are blocka-
ding the northern passage of the Yang Use
Kiang, the great river of China. Incoming
vessels are thus compelled to pass nearer
the Woosung forts. Telegraphic communi-
cation with Picking has been stopped on ac-
count of the flood. Japan has chartered
all the Mitsui Bussan Company's ships, in
addition to the sixteen already chartered
from the Wusen Kaisha Company. Japan
has prohibited the departure of the Yusen
steamers
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MedaI for Another indiana Hero.

WASHINGTON. July 20-Medals of hon
or have been awarded to the following
members of the volunteer storming party
at vicksburg. 1862; Jasper y. North. pri-
vate. Company d. Fourth Virginia volun-
teers, now in Bloomingdale, Wis: Charles
W. Rumble, private, Company y, One-hun-
Observation-Disclosures Illinois Volunteers
now at Grand Junction. Col; Thomas j.
Ward. private. Company c, One-hundred-
and-sixteenth Illinois Volunteers, now at
Anaconda. Mont; Morton h. Davis. pri-
vate. Company III. Observation-Disclosures
teenth Illinois, now at Demorest, Ga Da-
vid III. Helms. private. Company b. Eighty
third Indiana. now at HiIlshOrO. Ind.
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THE VIGILANT WINS
SHE DEFEATS THE CUTTER BRITAIN
MA IN a LIGHT BREEZE.
One Minute Ten Seconds Ahead at the
Close After Deducting Time Allow
ance-GeneraI Foreign News.

JAMESTOWN, Dublin Bay, July H.-This
was the Vigilant's day to win against the
ofttimes victorious Britannia, and she did
it under conditions that have heretofore
been considered unfavorable to her. She
finished the fifty-mle cruise 3m. 39s.
ahead. not reckoning time allowance, which
will reduce it about I'm. los. The prize
competed for was $500, offered by the Royal
ST. George Yacht Club. and the course the
same as that sailed yesterday.
A light breeze was blowing at the start.
1t did not increase to any appreciate ex-
tent during the continuance of the race,
but at times died away so that the yachts
could make no Roadway. The Vigilant
crossed the starting line "a seconds ahead.
At the conclusion of the first round of the
course which is nearly quadrangular, she
was Am. 22s in the lead, but in the second
round the Britannia had reduced the adj
vantage to I'm. lis. This close as
the yachts were at any time during the
last round, which was finished by the win
ming boat at 4i45:O3, the Britannia coming
up at 4:48:42
The Lilith to-day beat the American boat
Dakotah in the race of the ten raters. The
Llith throughout the race led the DakOtah
by nearly Z minutes.
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KOkOmO Company Sent Home.

Lieut.. Col. Harry Smith, who is in charge
of the State troops at Hammond, reported
by wire to the Governor yesterday, saving
that the situation is very quiet all OVER
Lake county Captain Martins company
was sent home to Kokomo yesterday ieav-
ing eight companies at Hammond and
Whiting. AS fast as other companies ca n
be, spared they will be withdrawn from
Lake county.
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The COreans Consent tn the Reforms
Proposed by Japan.

YOKOHAMA, Japan, July H.-The Corean
government has consented to the reforms
proposed by Japan. British and United
States marines have been landed al Seoul.
the capital of Corea, in order to protect
the British and United States legations,
respectively. China has requested that
japanese war ships be not allowed TO en-
ter the Chinese treaty ports. Japan. reply
ing to the request of China in regard to
Japanese war ships has replied that she
maintains the right to enter these ports at
any time The attitude of the population
generally is warlil<e. 1t has been learned
here that 1900 Chinese troops have re-
ceived orders to proceed with all possible
IN COrpa
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Another Message from the Sen.

HEARTS CONTENT, " F., July IL
American new cable. reports as follows
Moon, July p; lat. Sill. long. 1859; $50
knots of cable laid. All going we'll; weather
fine"
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Miners VIII Resume Work

POMEROY. o., July 21.-The miners
strike here is off and the men will resume
work Monday at cents per buShel until
Jan. /. when the rate will be 2Ia till Nav
/ All salt furnaces will resume.
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Historic Mansion Burned.

GROTON, Conn. July 21-The James d.
Avery mansion. which was associated most
intimately with the colonial period of Amer
lean history burned to-day. 1t was built
more than go years ago.
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Eo~nrahIe tn SntOIIi.

ROME, July 21.-There is good authority
for the statement that the committee of
cardinals recently appointed to consider
certain matters iii connection With the
church i'm America have just concluded
their inquiry, which involved the reading
and discussion of a large number of docu-
ments The same authority says that the
result of the inquiry is in every respect
favorable to Mgr. Satolli, and is of a
character which ought TO strengthen his
position and conquer all opposition.