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Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1894-12-20
NEGOTIATING FOR SHIPS,
China Wants 10 Buy Two Brazilian
Vessels.
Aud tho nir Gun that Inspired
Terror Among tho Iu'
surrouts.

NEW YoBS, Dec. 2J,-A Chinese
agent Is IN Warrington negotiating
with Senior Menionca, minister for
Brazil, Tor the purchase Of the
Nlc,heroy and the Audrla. These
vessels were fitted out In New York
under Mondonca's supervision to aid
tbs BRAZILIAN government put down
Mvllo's insurgont navy. Peace now
fcigniug IN Brazil, the ships aru lying
Idle Va llO, or In come hafuOf 10 tho
south, und II 10 COntideTud thbl ffcti-
dent MOfroa would DO glad 20 dispose
o, them, bis present. naval force being
Huillclunt without THIS emergency
squadron o., two. An officer Of the
NiCthctoy has been Approached by the
Chinese agent and asked 10 name the
terms under which lac would navigate
tho vessel to Wei Hal Wei and eufve
three months thereafter Ia the war
against the japanese. Hu demands
$4,000 for tho former aud $1,000 Tor tue
latter service. Tnu purchase VI either
OF Doth Of the veaselB would depend
upon the enlistment VI several officers
aud part OF thoir crows. This 10 why
tue Nniuttt agent NtAha WIN aANh-
doncR instead VI with the authorities al
Rio.
The Zalanbhi dynamite gun on the
NiclbeToy 10 the main reason why
Cnl0n wants thos vessel. IL served lie
purpose la the Brazilian war Dy iutpir.
rug terror among the Insurgents rather
than by any real service. The Chinese
agent thinks II will serve the same
purpose against the Japanese. Indeed
| Mundoncn's 0nemits are uUnouuciug
him for his expensive anu useless put
chases anu II would strengthen his
position n he could make "a good trade
with ChinR. The puTchage money
would 20 10 pay for tue now Brazilian
navy now building at the Armstrong.
"lftho NictherOy IL sold" said a
| gentleman familiar with tue ncg0iio'
uOBb, "thu Zalinsky gun goes with IL.
| That gun ought 10 have chance u
prove It's merits. But (Tegtuiiullyl the
war will bo over before tie Chlnost
can ute II. Tue vessel will be- com
mandod and manned by Americans u
tho deal g0eB through anu then you
would SEQ sOme real fighting"
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1894-12-20

big reproductions u enap shots token
iasl SUNDAY. The exhibition was
given by DtQlincy fully.
The greater part OF thu views were
saloon oxierofB showing uniformed
policsmen standing IDLY in front Of the
doors while children with beer cans
were entering tho aiiB doUrs
or coming cut with froth,orowned
pitchers. In more than one
instance the lecturer explained the
unerring camera had taken the police.
man,s number. The hgurea on the
Official shields we're indistinct on tho
screen but II is said that the numbers
nave been q matter OF record for use
elsewhere.
The utter uucousciousuoss d the
figures In the picture to thu presence
OF a camera hend was one Of the ioa-
tuT,s Of the collection.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1894-12-20

CRIPPLE CREEK, Colo, Dec. 90
The circumstances Of tho killing Of
Richard Newell Jr., general Hupetiu-
teudent and chief engineer Of the Mid
land Terminal road, by A. w. Van
Houiou, a miner, Liant night are aa fol-
lowe!
The owners OF the Black Wonder
niue could not ngTeo with tho railroad
~ 10 the damages for right OF way,
the arbitration gave the mine owners
sl2j. Gus fcamau, one Of tho own.
CTS OF tho mine, told the
men living Ia the cabin on the
limo OF tho road not 20
let the railroad disturb them und0r
any circumstances. The railroad built
a track with a sharp curve around the
cabin. Newell went out on a special
car, stopped az tho cabin anu went In
with papers In his hand. Soon AFTER
Newell came out quickly anu Van
Houien appeared Ia the doorway with
ride, fired and Newell fell dead.
Van H0uten claims he SHOT In self
defense, but Il appnaTB Newell was
not armed. Van Houlen had no In
ierest Ia tho property. lie Is Jailed at
Colorado Springs.
Newell was u nephew OF President
Npwel, OF the Lake Shore road,
w. VI. HOsitin was arrested ~ 40.
ceBsOry. The officers Of the Midland
road consider Yeaman largely re-
sponsible aud say thoy will Prosecute
him.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1894-12-20
Lookirg Wei Afier Him.

Attorney Morris sommer, who was
recently admitted to tbs bar Of the
Third district court, Is Ia luck. Judge
Powers, who has been Keoplng him
under his legal wipg fgt some time aud
helping the aspiring young lawyer
al0ug whenever Tho opportunity
comes, this mltningliuriher displayed
his generosity uy presenting him with
a useul lot OF law books az "a Kind Of
Christians remembrance. Morris wa1
delighted, AMI tho VOLUMES now oCcu.
w q prominent place on his library
shell
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1894-12-20
hattie wIrI, ARABS

Fighting Reported 10 UppsF EEIpt
between Italians ana Natives
ROME, Dec. GA dispatch from
Massowen, Egypt, announces that nix
companies OF Italian troops under com.
mand OF MOTOR Tosssli defeated the
Arabs yesterday near Aalai. A large
number VI natives were killed. luo
llanan force lost ton killed aud twenty.
two wounded. II was composed on.
tlroly Of native soldiers, drilled and
oilicpred by Italians. IL ~ believed
this victory win prevent any further
iulriguos on the part Of the Abysaini.
aus. The Italian commAnder.iu-chiei
reports everything qulet In the dirtc.
ton OF the Houdan.
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nnnnn.t mon.

NEW YumS, Dec. ga banquet Of
horse ilah was given by Veterinary
Surgeon James u. HOpkins,oi Newark,
lssi evening. Tue Kitchen was riveu
over 90 the chlui AMI his nsslstauta, the
dining room and Iarl0ig 10 the gucaif.
Tho doctor says no yXpccH 10 10 take
its place IN thu mnfkl. ot the county
IN q short tins TO bu sold on its mefiir.
There was horse tall tuup, soup ricl %
~ favored and nour.sliug; boiled
saddle OF horse with hIuc fudith
sauce and br1ilud tyuduri9in % horsc,
while the piece 10 rgsistnuce was a fib
TnuLI.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1894-12-20
ALL OF THEM CAUGHT.
Two In Utah and Ono In California
Wanted For Train Mrtcking.


Tho Salt Lake police several weeks
ago arrested two men In this city
whom they subsequently, turned over
10 tho sheriff Of Utah county. The
men were wanted in Colorado on
charged OF jail breaking, burglary and
train wfecking. rLo santa Flo
officials offered big reward for the
capture OF the men Gnd officials NIL
over tho Wost were on the constant
lookout for them and tue Don yer
Republican Of yesterday aaysi
The last OF the three TRUSTEES who ca.
capped from the county jail on the
night OF October 10 is now IN custody.
County Chief OF Detectives De Lue
received telegram yesterday from
Sheriff fitzgerald VI San Francisco,
which raads;
81 hold Ted Newell Of Denver. Do
you want him2"
A circular Offering $500 reward for
Newell5 arrest Aud photograph Of
him had been sent 10 Sheriff Filz.
gerald sometime ago, ~ that tho
geuuineness Of tho arrest was not
doubted. To-day County Detective
Burnley will got a rsquisltion and start
Tor San FrnnclHCo alter the jail breaker.
Toi Newell, James Bartlett aud
Frank Murray sawed their way out VI
tho county jail together, aud some
hourB after tho break a Santa Ft
passrngpr train was wrecked nuar
Petersburg, some Une having tam.
pefed with the track on which Il ran
| by pulling the spikes aud angle
bars from the rails. Early next
morning saloon, IA hardware store
and tho pos,0tllOO wetH robbed In
Liltleton by three masked men, The
! train wrockiug auI TOhberioc were
credited To tho jail breakers, ani uur-
suit OF them began Immediately.
| A bout fiyO weeks ago Murray aud
| bartlett were captured nt Provo, Utah,
after committing i've burgiaries In the
town, ana brought back 20 Denver by
| tho county detectives. They admitted
| having done tho LitllelOn Jobs, but
denied that they had derailel toe
/ train,
some days after being put back 10
| their cells here, Murray nud bartlett
| told story that Newell had boon
killed by falling OF moving freight
train near Leadville. IL Is evident
| they invented this piece Of fiction iOI
tho purpose OF throwing the Authoti'
| tiea Oh tho trail OF Newell. Ia addition
TO serving out his uuexpirel sentence
| aud serving n now one for the Little
ton robbBriog. Newell must also face
! trial in the United States courts FOL
/ breaking into tho pOstOilioe building
| He and Bartlett are members VI ia,
"HoE Ranch" gang.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1894-12-20
The MicrnseOno.

A meeting OF professional men, stu.
dents, and all interested In the use Of
the microscope II announced for
Thursday evening, 1880 O'Clock at the
University OF Utah, main building.
The NEWS In requested 20 state that u
cordial invitation 10 DO present Ia OK.
tended 10 all who take Interest In the
charming and useful art Of microscopy.
ltistXpeoied that steps Will no taken
at the meeting towards establishing n
micro scoplcal society, aud OF course all
wuO lOin the organization NJ the outset
will DO counted ehErteT members.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1894-12-20

JAMEsIowE, n. y, Dec. 2O.-rhe
s., 600 reward which was offered i0i
the capture Of the murderer Of shrI-
man hos already begun TO show ils Of
ieuls. Detectives from variOus patH
OF the country have commenced To
swarm 10 town. II has been suggested
tuat picture VI tbs murderer may
possibly DO found on the fetina Of tho
dead womAn's eyes aud the coroner
has arranged 10 have tho eyes photo.
gruphod, hut has little hope Of meeting
with any success.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1894-12-20
THE SITE OF coNcoRp.
A Town Used for 'swIndIing Purposes
Only.

nulys
BAIlERsFIELD, Cal, Dec. 2O.-Out
on the bleak desert, many milra from
habitAtion, vegetation, water aud even
the haunts VI ooyOtes and rabbits, lies
the site OF Concord, the cncii'atrewn
"towu" that 10 sIill creating some ex-
element among gullible Eastern peo-
pic of a speculative turn OF mind. It's
better known In this East than here,
for II has no local hietory except as
being one OF the worst swlndles In the
West.
Concord is situated on the A. & r.
Railroad, about four milea southeast Of
Blolave, and Is utterly worthless for
any purpose whatever. Il Ia a sandy
desert covered with dwarf cactus; ana
u even Stunned by rabbits and blrus.
The nearest water that could be used
Tor irrigation Ia twenty-five or thirty
miles away, which would have TO DO
brought that distance by Pipe lines up
hill. The land II absolutely worthless.
There aro no improvements on any
part Of the property ana none VIII ever
DO made. There IL no more uninyiting
place on earth.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1894-12-20
Annnno.ea CrlmInaI oaplnred.

PUEBLO, Colo, Dec. los. w.
Loomis, deputy United States mar.
Bhal OF Las NegAg, n. NJ, nni also
holding commission under Marshal
Iorael, arrested Vincento Silva, alias
Prolific Orona, Mexican, here this
morning. The charge against Silva Il
breaking into the postoilice nj Las
Alamos, n. NJ, lees than two years
ago. The ogse Is promlnont one,
silva being reported arrested several
times. Ho isAlso wanted Mt Las Vegas
for holding man while his partner
stabbed the victim to death. This crime
happened two years ago.
Another charge Is that Silva headed
n mob that hung man, Loomia has
been here several days, and captured
his man after disgusting himself aud
living among the Mexicans settled
here, In the meantime doing some very
clever detective work. II this In the
right man Loomls will receive q re-
ward Of 81 200.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1894-12-20

Los ANGELES, Cal, Dec. 20,-The
federal jury viii investigate tho man'
Rgoment OF the Ban Bsgnardino coun'
~ jail, where four railway tlTikers are
serving an eight-months nentence, a
preliminary examination developed
the inct that tho prisoners have been
allowed extraordinary freedom, leav-
ing the jail nt will 10 Welt their iami'
lies aud frequently visiting the the
alter anu other places OF amueemcnt.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1894-12-20
LAST NlGnTS STORM.
Ralu Accompanied by Almost Egyptian
Darkness.

The fine, warm weather Of the paIt
day or two eliminated last hight In
one Of the heaviest Tainttorms OF the
season. The wind, which had been
blowing from the southeast during tho
greater part Of tho Jay, let up about s
O'Clock, then ytottd round to tho
south, when II began " rain, slowly at
iifst, gradually increasing IN volume
I'll II became almost n torrent In tho
southeastern part Of this county, Tho
darkness " hieh accompanied the storm
appeared almost Egyptian In Its black
ness. This condition lasted almost
two hours. The rain then ceased but
tho wind kept up huwiing I'll near
suuIisa this morning, aLd whom the
iuu rOeo II brought with II Ono OF the
p.ussgnlcst December days that could
Ds withel Tor.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1894-12-20

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. l0.-'red
Newell. "A young Colorado desperate
who in October last broke jail In Den-
yer, where he WAS inCaroeTated under
charges Of train wTeoking, highway
robbery, burglary anu assault 70 MUIR
der, surrendered himself 10 the San
Francisco police today.
Newell first went to the county jail
and offered to surrender himself, but
was sent out to police headquarters.
Then he went to Captain Lees Office,
told who he was, anu was Immediately
locked up,
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1894-12-20

iournod annual meeting subsequently
held tho following directors were
elected: Mumr7. George NJ Cannon,
George Il. Joucs, a. rs. Mufscr Thos.
Mnycock and Nicls Rasmufsep. The
aunu ] gcinft rlowod that while the
concern had shared In the general husi-
noss depression small profit ha been
made during tho six months just
ruNnH
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1894-12-20
AgAtSsr UNION.
costa Rica Not wiiiinE 60 Join the
other Republics.

Aohth slth NV WHINE ~ SUM s"N
Other Hopubiica.
NEw YomS, Dee. ga special to
a morning paper from San jose, Costa
RiCa, tnys.
The projected meeting Of rlonlpoicn'
tiary ministers or the central American
republics, which was 10 take place In
this city on the frat OF this month,
wssnot held. The idea was 10 Induce
Costa Riea 10 make treaty In order
20 feallE, the central American union.
There hos always existed In Costa
Rlca u strong feeling ngainnt union
with the other states aud tue govern
muut has reflected the feeling Of the
people. Tho governments Of the other
American states SAW that theif Efforts
would DO ifuillues and decided not 10
send their envOys.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1894-12-20
IN THE RING TOMORROW.


1t now seems reasonably certain that
the case OF Attorney Gerald +. j..
jackson, charged with attempting to
murder his at one time highly en-.
teemod law partner, "rom" Ferguson,
will opon before Justice Smith Gomor'
row afternoon . clock,
Ferguson has no far recovered from
thp ELECTS Of the encounter as ta DO
abls 10 npDear In court. Ho has em.
Moved Attorney John NJ. Zane to nid
Assistnnt County Attorney Eichuor IN
,isfcpied by Dickson and Ellis.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1894-12-20

CHICAGO, Dsc. 2O.-EDgh, indlol-
menia we're voted last night by the
grand jury against men alleged TO be
guilty VI election iraudB Nor. o, In the
rhirtieth precinct OF the rhirty'ioutih
ward. Three Of the individuals are
policemen. This action u tho nfsi
iruit VI the work OF the civic fedora
lion,
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1894-12-20
rdIior Of "narpsr'. woei,iy."

NEw YoRS, Dec. 2O.-rho editors
chait VI Hdrper's Weekly, which since
tho death VI George William Curtis
has been vacant, Will Ia the future bu
occupied by Henry LOOMS Nelson.
Tue new cditUt.iu.chici who will at-
sums the editorial helm 0i the weekly
on Monday next Is u well known po-
liliunl writer,
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1894-12-20
AAIIENT wIrNEsA


NEW YORl, Disc, 2J.-A mAss meet
ING was hel1 In tho Hanson Place
Baptist Church last night at the call
OF the league Tor tho enforcement Of
the law IA Brooklyn, anu the crowd
which Oiled the peWs was treated TO
surprise
Tho agents OF the society had pressed
the hhud camera intoseryics ana there
were SHOWN upon a mighty screen,
with tho MD OF = sloge9pIloon, sons
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1894-12-20

driven TO deportation through poverty
aud burgluruu, robberies and SHOOTING
and stabbing anfsys are Of daily occur.
renee. Chinese women OF tue worst
class and email traders are most ire
qucnt viuii ms Of the highblndor', VINO
are plllaging right anu left.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1894-12-20
The EnnIlnbIe C0.Op.

Ats speolal meeting OF stoo6holdera
of the Psople'a Equitable Coop last
evening 5,04i shares were represented.
IL was decided, upon vote being
tahen,to REFUGE the number OF direotots
iTom thirteen TO five, Al tho adj
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1894-12-20
Ex.Garerner AIeorn nsad.

MEMPHIS, Dec. 2O.-EE.Governor
ana u. 5. senator James l.. Alcorn
died this morning NJ his estate NJ
Eagles' Nest.
Governor AlcoTn was IS years old.
Tho death was dup 10 stroke Of
paralysis,
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1894-12-20
Land Office.

Tho following filing was made In
the local land Office under date Of
Dec. 2Olh.
John +. Nielsen, Of Glonwood,
SEWER county, desert entry OF the
north half u the northeast quarter,
srction o, township "a south, range
weHt.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1894-12-20

BAN FRANCIsCO, Dac. 2O.-ChineSo
highbindem have iuaugurated a reign
OF terror In the Monaghan quaFteru.
These bandits, among thcm many ex'
eonvioiB who have escaped the depor'
tation CLAUSE OF tho exclusion law are
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1894-12-20
MIlc nnrlIlrnnI NnIeId..

NEW YoniS, Dec. 2J.-Chas. Peter.
sou to4ny shot aud Killed hts wife aud
then himsul, Hf0uuilug Jealousy was
tho cause. Five young children were
made OfphanH hy the Tragedy.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1894-12-20

WAsuiNuTuN, Dec. 2O.-MonsignOr
Satulil dtCliuus % make any statement
as 10 tho tenor OF the letter sent from
Rome to Bishop Mcconnell, affecting
secret societies,
High pCclcBiastlcal authority, how
over, said it was tbs understanding
that II 10 AN Introduction against secret
societies In general aud no. confined u
Knights OF Pythias, ODD Fellows and
sups VI Temperance,
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1894-12-20

WOOSTER, OHIO, Dee. 20,-After nm
all night session, the Jury In the case OF
Rose Rpimer aud Catherine keimer,
charged with arson In firing their
home and causing the recent dlsa'tious
iiro Mt Dalton, returned verdict OF not
guilty,
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1894-12-20

GEORGETOWN, :, g., Dec. 2O.-
President Cleveland says ho enjoyed
his visit hero, having been ireor from
Interruptions than every before. Sport
has been plentiful and the weather
fine. he will leave tomorrow for
Washington.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1894-12-20

NEW ORLEANS, Dec. 2O.-A IRE ct
NupOloonvillu last night destroyed
seven blocks, including most OF the
business portion OF the town. Tue loss
10 sl26,0JO.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1894-12-20

VICIoR, Colo, Dec. 20.-rhe city
council has removed Mayor Barger,
and suspended the city marshal on
charges Of misapproprlalion OF the city
unda. Alter investigating the com.
mtteu reported that the only iounda.
non for the charges WAS irregularity.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1894-12-20

San FRANCIsCO, Gala, Dee. co.
There are now ten ahipu overdue on
this coast anu 800 lives arc Ut stake UP
on their fate.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1894-12-20
ru,lnt.. MOD. In EIam...

MoRRisrowN, n. j., Dec. 2O.-Bab.
bit block, thg iourst0ry structure Ia
which arc the First National Bank
and Knlses' clothing store, was burned
today. Loss IL 100000.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1894-12-20
VIOLENT EARTHQUAKE
People ora Hungarian Village Pass
the sight In she streets.

BUDA PEsrH, Dc. 2O.-A violent
earthquake shock lasting u minute was
experienced nj 1880 Pm, yesterday ut
Otavicsa, South Hungary. Many
houses fell ana the walls Of others were
cracked; roofs fell IA and cornices
tumblei into tue streets. Less violent
shocks were felt at IL am, AMI the
inhabitants passed tue night In tho
alTOuin.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1894-12-20

NEW YORK, Dec. 2O.-Mayor Hop.
kins, " Chicago, arrived In this city
lust evening, having come east 70 con.
suit specialists about the condition Of
bis throat.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1894-12-20

NASHVILLE, Dec. 2O.-A iire today
destroyed the stores Of W. II. Bryan a
Co., $, Wall X Co., n. Martin q Go.
aud Scales, 5tockwell q Waller. Loss
100000.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1894-12-20

BuDA PRsriI, Dec. 2O.-lt Is ex.
ptcttu the Wokerle cabinet will hand
Ia ito resignation today.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1894-12-20
nUTY OK COTTON.

Ths Hate Made Higher for Imports 20
tusaiu,
sT PETERSBURG, Disc. 20.-rho
NOutka says thu council oi the empire
has sanctioned an increase Of Ihe cotton
import duty. This was done probably
ut tho instance Of the cotton growers u
Turkestau, who complained OF tho
competition OF American grown col
ton.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1894-12-20
the UTE REHovAL BILL.
A Compromise raiHed Of on the
Measure,

WASHINGTON, Dec co. Senators
Teller und WUlcott, Colorado, ana
Chairman Hunter Of tbs House com.
mittee ON Indian alairs, made au
Argument before the senate committee
on Indian sHaits today In favor Of u
compromise ON tue Ute Indian TemOv-
al bill.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-10-29

W. a. CRoFFUT. of Washington, d.
c.. n we'll known newspaper writer.
has lett the republican party. and is
making speeches for Chairman Will
son. In one Of his speeches be said
"You will wonder why / have
changed my faith. / have travelled.
] went to England. ! found that in
that country under free trade they
had lower wages than here. l then
thought the protection policy good
thing. ! then went to Germany.
where they had our policy of protec-
ton. found that wages there were
lower than in England. then went
to France, where they have a high
protective tariff even between differ
ent divisions OF the country, and then
/ found wages still lower than in
Germany. began to think then. !
saw that something was wrong. ]
found that it was the protective sys-
tenn. and that 10 one of my many rea-
sons why have changed my views
and become democrat"