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Seven 70 Two for Annexation.

The Senate Committee on Foreign Rela-
lions. which has been investigating the Wv
waiian question. consists OF nine members.
five Democrats and four Republicans.
With what was already known concerning
their views ON the subject OF the ultimate
annexation OF Hawaii. the various reports
submitted to the Senate yesterday from this
committee show how the nine members
stand on the main question.
Senator MORGAN. the Chairman. has de-
clared himself squarely for annexation.
The four Republicans. Mr.. SHERMAN. Mr..
FRYE. Mr.. DoLPH. and Mr. DAVIS. are all
annexationists. differing only as to the
method by which Hawaii should come into
the Union: Senator SHERMAN. for example.
suggesting that the islands ought to be-
come n part OF the State OF California.
OF the four Democrats besides Senator
MORGAN. whose views were already known.
Mr.. BUTLER and Mr.. TURPIE file supple
mental report. In which they say that they
are heartily in favor OF the acquisition OF
these islands by the United States in a
proper manner"
The fact that the two remaining Demo-
Gratis. Senator GRAY Of Delaware and Sena-
tor DANIEL of Virginia, did not Join with
Senator TURPIE and Senator BUTLER in
this supplemental report. indicates that
they are opposed to annexation ut any time
or in any shape. That may be the case
with them. or it may not: nevertheless.
there is good reason to put them down as
opponents OF annexation.
The Senate Committee on Foreign Rela-
tions stands seven to two In favor OF an
nexation by proper methods.
This should encourage our friends in the
islands. 1t only remains to find the proper
method. and the American flag will fly
again and forever over these beautiful
islands Of the sea.
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A, From HI. Cyclone Pit.

gro-n me Is'-on Tr,, Pr,..
II was q tempestuous night on the Atlantic,
and the great steame err with it's precious freight
OF human lives was tossed about like cookie
she'll The tremendous waves hurled them
selves against tho walls Of steel and flashing
in impotent fury over the decks. shook the
leviathan from howsprit to rudder pn.s No
one was visible about the ship, except such OF
the crow rs necessity compelled to face the
storm. and they were in imminent danger
every moment The passengers IN mortal
terror. were huidled together In ~ cabin
below. Just as a frishtful blast had almost
thrown tho ship on her beam ends. the officer
of the deck saw passenger stick his frowZlet
head Nd through a hatchway.
Get back there yelled tho offcer.
say Cap" came an answering yeil. Is the
roof gone YETI
No: get back thore."
Have any OF the walls give In yet?"
No: get back tell YOU"
Has the old woman or tina children heen
blowed out Of the second-story window yet 2"
Get back. | tell you: no."
None Of the neighbors been bowed In
through the shed roof yet.''
No. no: | tell you get hack down that
hatchvay. you blamed fool" and the officer
started for the passenger.
faint 40 bal as l thought II was" came a
final yell and the passenger lodged into the
depths below and disappeared.
We'll. VINO In thunder was that" asked the
officer OF the Iurscr. who stood ~.
Hes all right howlcd the purser; "ho
comes from the cyclone belt in Kansas"
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McKane's Conviction.

Judge CuLLEN's denial OF the application
for a stay In the case Of McKASE, after a
thorough and impartial review OF the trial.
leaves no room for doubt in any honest
mind either Of the justice ofMcKANE's con-
viction or Of the technical integrity OF the
process by which the conviction was reached
II Is well that the result Of n trial OF such
vast Importance should have the additional
guarantee afforded by Judge CULLEN's re-
fusal ~ certificate OF reasonable doubt.
The right OF the convict to exhaust every
method provided by law for review OF the
trial record is unquestionable. Neverthe-
less, IL would be an astonishing thing now
n any other Justice Of the Supreme Court
should find in the grounds which have been
80 carefully examined by Judge CULLEN.
any sufficient reason for delaying the ex-
ecution OF the sentence, or opening the way
20 reversal OF the just verdict OF the
Brooklyn jury.
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.nrn1rr $1,000 succEsson.
r. \. R.rsrss tsss ssr. sssts. VIII Ne A.
potst~d-The Fnnera'.

County Clerk Purroy sent TO Gov. Flower
Yesterday the Official notification NJ the jea'h
Of Sheriff Clancy. It is generally believed that
Under sheriff John Il sexton will bcarpoin'ei
10 MI the vacancy untilth end Of the year II
10 conceded that the man who Is appointed for
the remaining ten months ofthe year will not
he eligible under the Constitution for re lsc.
ton for the succeeding full term.
Mr.. sexton was born in this city 10 1856 anil
r.sides With his mother at 22j West Eighty.
s.eond street He went into the ShcrHs
oIflce as nder Sheriff with Hugh J. Gra>t IN
ISSs; and with the exception " n few mu,ths
IN 1SNel has held the place continuously since
lie has the business Of the uiIlce AT his fingers
cnds and has frequently been called uron 20
act rs sheriff Acting IN this capacity yestor.
,iny he rsarpointed all the deputy sherifts and
Tenuired them to give bonds to him.
The funeral OF sheriff Clancy will take n,ars
NJ IN o'clock tomorrow morning from thu
family residence in Prince street AMI ~.
Intrick's Church in Mott street. The pail hear.
ers selected yesterday are: Mayor Grroy,
County Clerk Purroy. Corporation Counsel
CLARK. Under sheriff sexton. ,Aeting tommlS.
sioner Of Public Works HolahAn. tlerk John
n. Carroll of the Court OF General Sessions.
Police Justice John J. liyan. Civil Justice Wal
hone Lynn and Deputy Sheriff Samuel Nu'
MAYOR Jiilroy has called meeting ~ 'ha
sachems OF the Tammany Society Tor o'clock
this afternoon.
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shows the bewilderina fecundlty Of ideas
possessed by our illustrious ex-Mayor. who
invariably has few trump topics up his
right sleeve. available for any public dinner
or function to which. formallyor inadver-
tently. he may be invited.
So far az the recent history OF Southern
Congressman in the Senate or House OF
Representatives has shown, common fair
ness demands the admission that the Dem
ocrats among them deserve well OF their
constituents. They have stood up man
fully on many occasions where their assoc
ciates from Northern states have faltered
and proved Enthusiastically.
In defence OF the principle OF constitu-
tional elections. regulated by state author
ity, to which the Chicago Convention
pledged the party. every Southern Demo-
crat in both Houses stood erect and stall
wart. The bill abolishing Federal control
OF our elections went through both Houses
triumphantly. and that pledge was kept.
How was 1t with the Northern champions
OF the like principle OF constitutional
tariff for revenue only' Did they stand by
their guns They did not. They repudi-
sted the pledge their party had made. and
went over. body and boots. nearly every
one Of them. to the camp OF the unconsti-
tutional protectionists.
The threat OF Executive disfavor for the
opponents OF a shameless foreign policy.
and OF distasteful Presidential appoint
ments. has had no effect, or very
little. among the Southern Senators.
There are few cuckoos to be found among
them. Putting principle before patronage.
they have stood out manfully for the pre-
negatives OF Congress-. and for fulfilling the
obligations Of the Democracy. Can as much
be said for some Democratic Senators from
the Northern States. to whose Democratic
constituents the note OF the cuckoo sounds
harshly? We think not.
What Mr.. HEWITT is quoted as saying In
criticism OF the policy OF Mr.. CLEVELAND on
the subject OF patronage. is generally ig-
nored by such Southern statesmen rs have
undertaken to answer him. They believe.
apparently. that the case admits OF no de-
fence. and to that extent they acquiesce in
Mr.. HEwITT's ideas. His views are certainly
we'll worth considering. even though not
justified by recent events In Congress: and
we observe particularly that none OF MIR.
HEwITT's Southern critics. however en-
Uttered or excited, has gone to the peril
Gus extremity Of challenging him to con-
troversy by letter. They know our ex-
Mayors strong point.
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The Revivals.

The first week Of the "evangelistic cam
paign" ofthe religious revivalists has shown
that this city has been less responsive to
the appeals OF the preachers than Brooklyn
was a month ago. The meetings held on
Monday. the first day for them. were not
up to the expectations Of their pro-
moters. either in attendance or in
enthusiasm; and the same thing must
be said OF those held on most OF the subse-
quent days OF the week. though there have
been signs OF an increase Of interest within
two days. The dscourses. prayers. and
songs have been characterized by good
deal OF spiritual exaltation; but the num-
Der OF penitents has been small, and the
converts. so far. are few.
Great things are looked for this week.
The meetings will be very numerous: the
body OF clergymen participating in them
will be enlarged; a number OF repentant
sinners will give their experiences. and the
singers will strive to put their whole souls
into the hymns. After some OF the meet
ings, free bread will be distributed among
the hungry.
New York needs a revival OF religion, a
genuine revival OF practical religion OF the
right kind. There Is no doubt Of that.
There are hordes Of wicked sinners in the
city. Do they ever think Of hell Few Of
them. we should say.
II the revivalists were to bring over some
OF our eminent sinners it would be a great
thing for the city. Suppose. for example.
that tho Rev. DR.. PARKHURsT were seen
upon the mourners' bench! Suppose that
other notable men OF his kind could be heard
confessing their sins.
Suppose GoDKIS OF the Erenino Post were
attracted to the platform! Then there would
be cause for rejoicing. and good reason for
believing that the evangelistic revival had
got a mighty hold upon the more conspicu-
GUS OF the sinners Of New York.
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The whole country must be convinced OF
the Justice OF the sentence Of death passed
upon pRENDERIAsT. the murderer ofthe Mayor
OF Chicago. His malignant disposition was
constantly displayed during his trial. and was
again made manifest By the speech which no
delivered in court after his condemnation. He
Is a black criminal. deserving OF his doom.
He has repeatedly declared that he was In full
possession OF his senses when ne perpetrated
the murderous deed; and Judge BRES -ASo. in
addressing him. took occasion TO say that 1t
had been established that the deed was not
that OF q mentally irresponsible person
PRESDERGAsT himself abused his counsel for
purtnG in the plea o'insAnity. and ate pied to
Justify his crime by the pretext that his victim
was hostile TO him. II any murderer ever de-
served execution. this man certainly deserves
the DOOM which awaits him.
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sTNBE.IMS.

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tie ears rsalHE the Bible. lhis - perhaps uut. -
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A SPECIAL MESSAGE.
TO tn, s...,. s,s Hou., Q 6 R.pr,.,,.u,...

To the Senate and House o Representative.
The experience OF nrst term President has been
eorroborattd and fortified by my experience thus far
In my second term leading me to believe that the
powers aud duties vested by the Constitution IN
the Senate would be safely and usefuliy vested
in the Executive Especially Is this the refer
encs to the confirming power which. as now Employed
by the Senate. 10 serious obstacle to the Executive
and to good government The Senate composed Of
men elected from the several States and at various
times has no unit and principle of responsibility II IL
not elected as the Presdentis by the peope and Is
possession Of the power hwArt the will people
expressed through the President Is uneonsecraed
anomaly In our Institutions
know from my own experience that the Senate
commits grave injury and wrong on every occasion
when It opposes the wishes Of the President [
cannot admit that the Senate should have the right
revise and undo or even to consder what in my
wisdom have determined. Furthermore. the habit Of
the Senate to criticise and review the foreign or
domestic policy Of the President ia in my judgment
monumental evil A careful consideration OF tho
whole matter has convinced me and doubt not will
ess'ary the Independence OF the Executive and the
equilibrium OF the Government Even the power OF
impeachment shouli belong to the Executive.
therefore suggest to that joint resolution for
an omnibus constitutional Amendment. striking out
all references to the Senate and comforting upon the
President al tue powers now possessed by that body
should be passed by you and submitted the several
States for ratification. Ieannot entertain doubt hat
such amendment OF the Constitution Is eagerly de.
sired by the people.
append Thurber with full memoranda OF nv wi,he.
in this matter GROVER CLEvTLaSp
EXECUTIVE MANSION. FEB 20. 1924
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or,,.u,o- to . co,o-.s e.. hoiic school.



T.yp. Fla Feb. 2O.-A few days AGO tie
schoolhouss used for Catholic negroes which
is aituated in the residence portion otthe city.
was discovered on fire. The DEPARTMENT re-
sponded yery promptly and eNtinguished tho
flames before the entire structure was de.
stroyed few days after members OF the
Catholic church were preparing to rebuild =
house to be used for the negro school and thev
found the following startling notice posted ~
on tree near the SPOT: ,,
This Inscription Il posted in this place to
say that the iate fire on these grounds was not
caused by any IN feeling TO the Catholic Church.
but because the citizens DO not propo:e 70 sub
init to negro school In the midst OF the wi =
and retired resident portion OF the city Ani
warn that in case another institution Of tho
same character is operated in this vicinity, il.
too. will meet the came or worse late. AMI 70
persist in the same limo will certainly cause
destruction OF the convent and your other
churches Remember. this is positive"
In spite OF the above notice. work is being
pushed on the new structure as last a. possi-
Bile. That the negro children are nuisance
to the residents OF that end ~ the city there IL
no doubt. still the better elem ent OF the whit.
people OF TAMPA greatly deplore the action NJ
those who were instrumental in the burning
NJ the old building and who threaten to burn
the new one. Those that are in position to
know say thst rs sure as negro children a.;
tend school in the new building so sure will
II Get the same fate as the other one.
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Mr.. Hewitt's Lively Speech.

Some Southern statesmen are responding
with sharpness to the sinister aspersions
cast. as they say, upon their knowledge and
intelligence by our all-around orator and
most outspoken fellow citizen. ABRAM
STEVENS HEWITT. at the anniversary din
ner OF the Southern Society on WASHING
TONS birthday. They declare that they are
as good as. IL not better than. such is the
phrase, their honored and eminent predeces-
sors in the fine art OF Statecraft were half
a century ago; and they contend that the
problems which they are called upon to dis
pose OF by legislation at Washington. are
more serious aud complex than those which
fell to the lot OF CALHOUN. BENTON. FLOYD.
STEPHENS. WISE. HUNTER. and other con-
spicuous representatives OF political senti-
ment in the Southern or Southwestern
States. The population OF the United
States was 100000 half a century ago;
now it is 70.OOO.OOJ. The difficulties OF leg
islation have increased in like proportion. Is
these Southern gentlemen declare and that
is knock-down argument against the in
opportune and unexpected criticism by
Brother HEWITT. and a statistical answer
to querulous opponent, who has never
been known to withstand an arithmetical
demonstration OF an error for which he has
been responsible.
The feeling OF animosity which appears to
influence some Ofthese Southern gentlemen,
seems at this distance from the South. to
DO unnecessarily violent. During his long,
arduous, and often brilliant service as Con-
gresham from New York. Mr.. HEWITT
vas always distinguished for his friendliness
to the South and its interests; and the
absence of colleagues from that region,
resembling CALHOUN and BENTON in intel
lect and breadth Of political vision. was
not the cause Of his retirement. He left
Congress and refused a denomination in
1886. TO become the candidate OF the United
Democracy for Mayor OF New York. menaced
at that time by formidable and dangerous
detection to the Labor party.
Comparisons between the American
statesmen OF half a century ago. North or
South, open OF course large field for in
teresting. though probably prUtitless de-
bate. Sentimental persons always accord
their preference to past achievements and
dead aud gone heroes. Practical and pro-
sale thinkers are more deeply interested
in contemporary events aud personages.
When travelling the former eXtol the stage
coach; the latter applaud the progress
shown in the yestibule cars. JESSE JAMES
was a more important man. for practical
purposes, in Missouri than ROBIN HOOP.
just as JOE CHOATE could give some yalua-
ble law tips to JOHN RUTLEDGE II he were
living. But many OF the admirers Of
lawless adventure would adhere to their
ideal OF HOOP. and the record of RUT-
LEDGE could not easily be ehaeed from the
minds OF those who cherish his memory.
The question Is an open one. like the
Southern seas. and It's present discussion
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We commend Mayor GILRoY for his reso-
lutte opposition to tho expenditure OF q large
sum OF money for the erection OF q new build
ing for the College OF the City OF New York.
The demand OF the Board OF Education for
this money. and q yet larger sum to erect .
new building for its own use. is entirely un-
justifabe. The city cannot afford to expend
public funds for what the Mayor rightly calls
fancy edifces." The Board OF Estimate OF
which the Mayor Is a member. ts, serves the
people when II most closely waichAs the peo-
pies treasury. The municipal treasury Is de-
pendent upon municipal taxation. and taxes
cannot be light while the unnecessary eI-
penses are heavy.
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The Voyage OF the Violet.

Mr.. CLEvELAND's sudden abandonment OF
the cuckoos for the sake OF the ducks. is an
event OF no ordinary interest. The me-
neurological indications as we'll as the polit-
zeal conditions were all against a departure
from Washington at this time. Yet. with a
blizzard coming on. and with most OF the
legislative questions which involve the
future Of Democracy nearing the critical
stage, the President took possession OF a
lighthouse tender, and sailed away for an
indefinite period Of absence from his post
OF duty. accompanied by the inseparable
GRESHAM and by Fighting Bob EVANS.
There is no wonder that there should be
many and various conjectures as to the true
reason Of Mr.. CLEvELASDs expedition to
the Dismal Swamp. Ducks are alleged. but
the ducking season is about over and the
cuckoo is the bird that most OF all requires
the Presidents attention at thu present
time. The House is in the middle
of an important financial debate. The
Senate is about to take up the tar
IN. Senator MoRGAS's committee has
Just reported the results Of the Hawaiian
investigation. Everything OF primary i'm
portance seems to be crowding itself into
these last days OF February: yet this is the
carry the destinies OF the nation. for a
sence from Washington. on the pretext OF
killing gadwalls and sprigtails.
just before leaving the capital Mr.. CLEvE-
LAND denied. in what puTports to be an
authorized interview, certain alarming
statements which have been in circulation
respecting his health. The Cincinnati En-
-, Il "A
report that Mr.. CLEVELAND was suffering
from a very serious malady, requiring i'm
mediate recourse To surgical treatment.
His intended journey has been explained
on that hypothesis; but he says there
is no truth in il, Nothing would have
been easier" Mr.. CLEVELAND is re-
ported as saying, than to ascertain
the absolute falsity OF these reports. am
forced To conclude that there must be an
epidemic OF mendacity emanating from the
dull and stupid brains of some Of these cor
respondents" This encouraging denial is
supported by the circumstance that. SO far
as is known. no surgeon accompanied the
President on board the Violet.
Another theory is that the expedition is
simply what 1t purpOrts to be. vacation
journey in search OF needed rest and recrea-
tlon. But the same accounts which repre-
sent Mr.. CLEVELAND as in perfect physical
condition. represent him also as in prime
working order. They do not admit that he
has oyertaxed his energies to the extent re-
curing even a brief respite from daily
labor. IL Mr.. CLEVELAND is in fighting trim.
why should he select this particular
time. Of all others. for long absence from
the battlefield Ducks again Why. the
Potomac sportsmen testify that there are
not ducks enough in the river now TO make
. respectable pOt-pie. II strains eredulity
20 suppose that Mr. CLEVELAND is willing
10 waste ten days OF precious time at the
busiest season Of the year. and 10 drag the
Secretary OF State away from his duties.
not TO speak Of Fighting BOB EVANS. in
beating the Dismal Swamp for game that
Il not there.
We are indebted to the Ns1 York Times.