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ACTION TAKEN BY Us.
Governments Position in the
China.Japan Question.
GROWERS MESSAGE TO EXPLAIN
President Cleveland Will Probably Urge
That We Have Tried to Aid in Main-
Position of japan.

tanning the Peace OF the w Orld-Iho
Position of Japan.
WASHINGTON, November 81. - The
statement was made in Congressional
circles to-day that President Cleveland's
message to Congress would throw light
on the China-Japan question and would
forestall any resolution of inquiry. Az
the Secretary of State, unlike the other
Cabinet officers, makes no annual re-
port to Congress, the Presidents message
ordinarily deals with the affairs in which
this government has any part, and as
the recent negotiations with China and
Japan are the most important questions
the department has had in some time, it
is concluded he will make clear the posi-
ton of this government. Up to the
present there is no official information
on the subject, and the State Department
has not stated officially that negotiations
with China and Japan are in progress.
The reading of the Presidents message
is the first business of Congress, so that
it would precede the contemplated intro
duction of resolutions of inquiry by Rep
resentative Bellamy Storer. 1t is the
belief of those familiar with President
Cleveland's position against foreign en-
tangements that such reference as he
may make to this subject in his message
will be on the ground of humanity, urg-
ing that, while this government need
not reach abroad for conquest and ac-
QUESTION, it can we'll adopt an enlight-
,oJ;ox, ;oh mill old in 70
ing the peace and progress of the world.
JAPAN's POSITION.
WASHINGTON, November 21.-The Chi
na-Japan incident, as far as the United
States offer of mediation is concerned,
is considered closed for the present by
those in a position to understand the
situation. At the department and at
the Chinese and Japanese legations there
is only negative information to the effect
that no positive answer to the American
suggestion of mediation has been re-
ceived. Yet well-informed persons say
Japan has made her position clear in
such way as to avoid the embarrass-
ment of positive declination and yet
show her acceptance would have to be
based on certain definite conditions. It
is believed that the essential considera-
ton on which Japan would consent to
any mediation is that China shall raise
the white flag of truce, the emblem rec
ognized the world over as an indication
that a contestant wants to treat for terms
of peace. China has not yet made any
direct offer to the japanese, and the lat
ter are not disposed to consider round
about offer which overlooks the recog-
nized international emblem of the white
flag.
NO ANSWER AT ALL.
WASHINGTON, November 21.-Secre-
tary Gresham says he has received no
reply from Japan to the guarded o Sa OF
mediation made by the United States
November 6, and in the opinion OF other
State officials no definite reply from ia
pan is expected in the immediate future.
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To Investigate Armenian Outrages.

LONDON, November ga dispatch to
the Times from Constantinople says the
commission appointed by the Sultan to
inquire into the reported massacre OF
Armenians is composed of Abdallah
Pasha, General of Division; Tewfik Pa
sha, General of Brigade, both of whom
are aides to the Sultan Medjib Bey, an
official belonging to the Ministry of the
Interior, and Omer Bey, director of the
savings bank. They will start Sunday
for Sassum, the scene of the outrage.
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1894-11-29

ST.. PETERSBURG, November 2l.-Sixty
persons have been arrested In warsaw
for distributing circulars advising the
neople not to take the oath OF allegiance
r. Nicholas III.
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Diamond Cutters DESERVING HOLLAND

Diamond Cutters Deserving doII3Hu'
WASHINGTON, November 2l.-A report
from the Commissioner of Immigration
states that twenty-six diamond polish
ers have arrived at New York from
Amsterdam. After examination they
were permitted to land. The statement
ia also made that of the 10 600 diamond
enters in Holland fully 5000 are out Of
employment, and that many OF them
are coming to the United States, the IN
ference being that the diamond-cutting
industry is largely being transferred
from Amsterdam to New York and CHI
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M Giara RaaiRna.

BERLIN, November 21.-The Frank
furter Zeitung says M. de Giers, Russian
Minister of Foreign Affairs, and Genera
Vannoyaki, Russian Minister OF war,
have resigned, 80
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r,. NEXT Pension Payment.

WASHINGTON, November 2s.-The Sec
rotary Of the Interior to-day drew his
warrant on the Secretary of the Treasury
for $40, 77o, 900, to be used in payment to- OF
nons;ons december 4. The. agencies
where RIs payments will be made. and sn9io the
oroonnts required by each are as follows:
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BRrcx1NR1DaE ON THE TARIFF.

LEXINGTON, KY, November 10.-C. d.
Hess in an interview tonight said that
the report that he had contracted with
Colonel w. O. p. Breckinridge for lect-
ure tour was true, and that tho Colonel
would begin ct once. His first subject
will be "Ten Years Among Tariff Re-
formeyg."
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Another Comet Discovered.

Bosros, November pa telegram TO
Harvard College Observatory from the
Lick Observatory announces the discov-
srv of a comet by Edward Swift. the
ely ~ ~ the comet November 20 at
! % O'clock was the following: Right
Q o. :oo o % hours, IS minutes, % sec
aSda. declination, south ID degrees
, u II is faint, with short tall
md has a slow easterly motion.
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THEY WILL LECTURE.

Waite Of Colorado and Breckinridgo to
Go on the Platform.
DENVER, November 20. = Governor
Waite has decided to 60 upon the lecture
platform. He will make short tour in
the West before his term expires, de-
livering his first lecture at st. Louis
and going from there to Chicago. After
his term expires he will lecture in the
East. ffss
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NO ANSWER AT ALL.

WASHINGTON, November 21.-secre-
tary Gresham says he has received no
reply from Japan to the guarded offer OF
mediation made by the United States
November 6, and in the opinion of other
State officials no definite reply from ia
pan is expected in the immediate future.
ITALY WOULD NOT CONSENT.
LONDON, November 21.-A special dis
patch from Rome says Italy has informed
the powers she cannot approve OF any
form of Intervention between China and
japan.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1894-01-04
DRAINAGE MEN.
The Indiana Tile, Brick and Drainage
Association in Session Yesterday.

The convention was called to order at 10
O'Clock a. IN. by the president, j. j. W..
Bil:ingsley. The enrolment of members and
reports of those engaged in the manufact-
ure of drain tile took up the time Of the
forenoon. The business has been very pros
porous with very few exceptions. The out
put of tile was, large and sales very good.
The annual address of the president re-
viewed the past briefly and the prospects
of the future. the latter being very full of
e: Encouragement. He said the future of the
agriculture of the country will tend to small
farms and better production. The laws of
Inheritance in this country divide the large
holdings. When the farms are no larger
than thirty or forty acres the owners will
study how to grow maximum crops 10 make
farming pay. IN clay soils drainage is i'm
p~erative to get the best results i'm cron
production. In the future the farmers viii
90 not only more but better work in drain
age.
The afternoon session was taken up in
the discussion of questions relating to the
making of tile. Tomorrow forenoon Prof
". G.. Latta win read d paper on Farm
Drainage;' William NJ. Whittier on '"The
DRAINAGE OF NGrshes;' WinGcall Manu-
featuring Company, Drying and Burning
of Gays. Samuel Cowgirl on Making
Large file
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ago.. when the subject OF taxing
peddlers was before his little town..
4 was for my home first, my town next,
then my county and State, but L am for
our Nation first, last and all the time. I
feel the same way on this subject / am
Tor my nome first, then my city and state,
last and all the time, and L believe our Ma
tons prosperity depends upon giving a fair
and equitable protection TO all Of our in
dustries. Now the Wilson bill proposes TO
throw down the fence. that Mr.. Merritt
spoke of, and allow the farmers interests
to be destroyed, necessarily carrying all
the other industries down to destruction
with II. England don't produce enough TO
eat, and they must buy elsewhere: What
have they to sell in payment for the food
they must buy? Nothing but their labor.
The passage of the Wilson bill would be the
signal for one of the greatest labor jollifi-
cations ever held in England.
up to the time Cleveland was elected
the last time the farmers had been con-
verting a large portion of everything they
produced into sheep. Wheat, corn, oats,
hay, grass, and in fact a portion. OF almost
mutton and wool the result. But now If
the Wilson bill is passed We Will be COM
PEELED to stop feeding sheep and put what
we have been turning into wool on the
market, thus creating an o~versupply and a
consequent reduction in prices TO a ruinouS
basis. Why should we put such things as
we can produce here on the free list and
then tax other things which, on account
Of climatic or other reasons, 1t is impos-
sible for us to producer"
After these remarks a vote was k on
the resolution, and it was passed unani-
mouSly.
Several Democrats were approached and
asked what they thought of the results of
the meeting. They would not say, any.
thing on the subject, but intimated that
their silence was because they could not
say anything except in approval of the
stand taken by the armerS and they Gid
not want to be quoted as against their
marty.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1894-01-04
WI ENGINEERS.
Professor Campbelrs Plan to Utilize the
Waters of the Kankakee.

The Indiana Engineering Society contin-
ued its sessions yesterday. The morning
session opened with an address by Prof.
John L. Campbell, of Wabash College, on
How to Utilize the Waters of the Kanka-
kee," in which the Professor outlined his
plans for converting what has always been
regarded as among the greatest draw
backs TO the development of the northwest
part of the State into a source of pure
water supply for the future great cities
which are certain to arise at the southern
end of Lake Michigan and a great CONNER
cial highway between the lake ports and the
gulf by the way of the canal and the Mis-
sissippi river system. He spoke in the
highest terms Of the water of the KankG-
kee for domestic use, asserting that every
hunter who had ever visited the marsh and
every resident of that region would bear him
out in stating that there was none better
in the world in such quantities. The cost
Of conducting the water to the region of
Hammond or Chicago would be less and
the engineering difficulties less formidable
than the supply of New York from the
Croton watershed. The principal part OF
Professor Campbelrs address related to the
scheme for a ship canal connecting the
lower end of Lake Michigan with the Mis-
sissippi system by way of the Kankakee
marsh. He said that the elevation OF the
Kankakee marsh was only seventy-five feet
above the mean water level of Lake Mich
igan, and the greatest elevation to be at
tanned by the canal at any point would not
be more than fifty feet above the lake.
The Kankakee, as a feeder, would be am
ply sufficient, the area of water
shed above Burns's bridge be-
ing 1000 square miles. The adj
vantageS TO commerce would be be-
yond calculation, and such a canal would
be a most important factor in the devel-
opment of the States of Indiana, Ohio and
Kentucky in particular, but incidentally Of
the whole West and South. Professor
Campbell thought that the work should be
undertaken and carried out by the govern
ment, and that Congress should be asked
to cause the necessary surveys to be made.
His plan would be TO create a commission,
represented by some competent man from
each of the States of Indiana, Illinois and
kentucky.
At the conclusion OF Prof. Campbelrs
paper a special committee was appointed
TO consider the recommendations contained
in the paper, and suggest action.
a paper by Wallace Marshall, of Lafay-
cite, Ind, antagoniZed a proposed leGisla-
tive enactment requiring the filing OF plans
and Specifications with the county engineer.
He advocated a measure appointing a State
e~nginser TO whom all plans for bridge
building in the State should be submitted
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BIG AND LITTLE NAILS.
Twenty Seventh Reunion Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Samuel Nails Family.

On a well-stocked and modernly-equipped
farm two miles west OF S~helbyville reside
Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel Nail. This same
farm has been the abiding-place of Samuel
Nail for seventy years past. Fifty-nine
years ago the now Mrs. Nail became his
wife, and since that time has resided upon
the farm. For twenty-seven years past it
has been the custom of the aged couple 10
hold a family reunion on New Years day
at the old homestead, and at his time
their children, now men and women with
families of grown children, come together
under the roof that sheltered them in their
childhood, and again receive the blessings
or their parents. At this late day there is
a large family of the Nails, and their de-
scendants extend down the line as far
as great-grandchildren. All of them
reside in the vicinity of the old home
farm, save Mrs. Henry Malpas, a daugh-
ter, who resides at $50 North Meridian
street. Mrs. Malpas and her husband have
just returned from the annual family re-
union held last Monday, bringing with
them a handsome souvenir of the occa-
sion. This present to each of the children
same time the family reunions began, and
each year., for the past twenty-Seven years,
each child has taken with them. when they
departed once more from the old home,
some little token of remembrance. Year
by year the numbers that sit around the
board at these reunions have increased,
and last Monday Mr.. and Mrs. Nail well
coined to their home forty persons, de-
scendants of the aged couple.
1t was a home dinner that was spread
before them, and an abundance of the good
things that mother used to cook were dis
pensed with the lavish hand of a mother.
The quiet of the old farm house was
broken for one day as the great-grand-
children romped about the house with the
grandchildren. Mr.. Nail is eighty-four
years of age. his wife is eighty-two,
and both are yet apparently hale and
hearty.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1894-01-04

Profitable investment of savings is
the root of prosperity. This makes the
competence-the fortune. Steady gains
added to the principal soon make a large
aggregate. But taking care of money
is M child's play. It requires good
Judgment, experience and information.
Many men want to make none too fast,
and take risks to get large interest, and
often lose the principal. Fair interest.
combined with security, is the sensible
thing to seek for. There are many peo-
pie who have made or inherited money
who have not the time or the inclination
to look after the details of investments.
An agent who can be relied upon is a
desideratum to such people, and they
can find n in THE UNION TRUST
COMPANY. which will undertake finan-
cial business of any kind. 1t has large
capital and responsibility. is ably off,
cered, and makes only moderate charges.
OFFICE-No. 68 East Market Street.
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before being finally constructed, either by
railroads or county commissioners That the
county engineer should be appointed by the
County Commissioners, to whom the plans
for smaller bridge structures should also
be submitted for inspection.
Some Experiences of a City Engineer in
a Small City" was the subject of a paper
by G. q. III. Goss, of Martinsville. The
paper consisted entirely OF the history of
the public improvements in the city where
Mr.. Goss was employed. 1t was a forcible
expression of the many difficulties which
lie in the way of substantial improvements
in small cities Mr.. Goss showed the value
of perseverance and fixed determination in
finally overcoming the difficulties men
toned.
Recent Road Legislation was discussed
at length by j. +. o. Brien and other men,
bers of the society. The views expressed
Were varied, apparently no two speakers
holding like opinions as to what legislation
on the subject was really needed.
Z. Is. Nawter, chairman, submitted the
committees report on highways and
bridges. A session will be held this MORN
ing, when the election of officers will take
place.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1894-01-04
WHITE WINGED A
Lays Hands on the Haughville and the
Big Four Authorities Controversy.

The difficulty between the authorities of
HaughviIle and the officials of the Big
-Four railroad over the making of a cross
ing at Holmes avenue is about to be
settled peaceably. The railroad officials,
advised by their attorney, have sent word
to the town authorities that as soon as
General Manager Barnard, who is out of
the city, returns he will call upon them
and settle matters. The town officials, in
return, have decided TO dismiss all charges
against the railroad officials.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1894-01-04
RELIGIONS OF INDIA.
Noted Brahmin Priest Lectures at
Plymouth Church.

Narasimha Charya lectured, last night.
at plymouth Church He took for his sub
jet THE Religions OF India" He said the
diversity of the various religions prevented
his describing all of them. He dwelt
specially upon the PHILOSOPHERS and de-
scribed the popular devotional phase Of
the faith OF the masses. He referred 10
the influences Of Buddhism In India and
hnished by describing the influence Of
caste on the religious tendency of the peo-
pie Of his country. He said 1.-THE East had
a great deal TO learn from the West. and
vice versa His people might gain by hav-
ing a little more Of the Western belief in
the stern realities of life, and the cold,
calculating reasoning of the Western mind.
which Will check the wandering tendency
OF the dreamy disposition OF the Hindoo."
The West, he said, may learn a little
more by having our faith in the instability
OF this life and the firm conviction OF the
stability OF the life beyond"
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Farmers, Readipr Circle.

The Farmers Reading Circle met in the
State superintendent office yesterday aft
ernOon and discussed matters relating TO
the selection OF books for the use of the
Circle and other matters OF a business ma
ture connected with the society's work.
The old officers were all reelected and the
meeting adjourned.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1894-01-04

During the last few weeks the Mayor has
received a number Of letters from people
in various parts of the country inquiring
into the standing of the National Detective
Bureau of Indianapolis. There is no such
organization given in the city directory
and the police have no m about
it. The writer's do not give the names of
the men who profess to be at the head Of
the alleged bureau. Som of the writer's
sign initials, showing that they are not
anxious to be known in any relation with
the bureau.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1894-01-04
New Style Hats:

Dunlap celebrated hats and all the new
style hats at Seaton's Hat Store, "a N.
Pennsylvania street.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1894-01-04

New side-boards at Wm. l. Elders.
New corn meal IL variety at Van Pelt's.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1894-01-04
A LARGE ASSORTMENT

OF Watches Gold, Gold-filled and Sill
yer. Fine Swiss and American move
ments of all grades. Agents for the
Patek, Philippe * Co.. Vacheron & Con-
stantin and f. Koehn's celebrated Swiss
Watches. We invite you TO call and see
our line
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-11-30
ODD FELLOW DEAD.
Grand Patriarch Creighton Succumbed
to Brights Disease.

William Creighton, Grand Patriarch OF
the Encampment Branch OF Odd Fellow
ship In this State, died at his homo on
Potters avenue yesterday, after
lingering illness from Brights disease.
lie was 43 years OF age. The
funeral will be held Sunday afternoon at
1880 o'clock In Unity Hall on Potters
avenue, and IL will be attended by the
Odd Fellows OF the city and neig ighboring
towns.
The deceased was the head of the En-
campment Branch of the order, and has
eeen for several years prominent man
man here. He joined Unity Lodge in 1857.
In 1891 he was noble grand, and
entered the Grand Lodge Feb. z, 1892. lie
joined Mazepps Encampment in 1880. In
1884 he was admitted to the Grand En-
campmsnt and in 1891 he was
appointed grand marshal. The next year
he was elected garnd union warden and
following the custom of the order he was
made grand senior warden and grand pa
triarch. In every capacity he was re-
gsrded as trustworthy and capable and
his desth'wil be mourned by the frater-
nifty.
For three years he was with the firm OF
Barker, Chadsey Il Co., but recently he
engaged in the contracting and building
trade. He leaves widow.
Deceased was also a member of the Odd
Fellows Beneficial Association OF the
United Workmcn and Good Fellows.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-11-30
BURIAL OF A FIREMAN.

John s. Little, one OF the oldest call fire.
men in the city at the time of death, was
buried today at ] o'clock from his late
residence on Wilson street. There were
many handsome floral offerings, the moro
prominent one being that contributed by
the members of Hose 13, OF which he was
a member for many years. Mr.. Little
was one OF a family that has been earnest
ly interested In the fire department for
many years, his brothers being Alderman
X. b., Christopher b. and Thomas Little.
The deceased was 90 years old. He
leaves a wife, one son and two daughters.
The burial was at Grace Church cemetery.
A delegation OF fremen attended the ser,
vices.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-11-30

When the family came home from
service on Thanksgiving morning, they
heard Ponto howling dismally from the
attic. However could the dog have got
up there?' asked grandma as she looked
up and saw his piteous black face at
the window 81 didn't know the attic
door had been opened this morning.
"Oh, yes. said little Annie innocent
ly. II opened it. ! put him up there on
purpose. -
"You did, child? What for?''
"Well, you see. replied Annie, with
all the gravity given by nine years of
wisdom, II tried 10 think Of some way
to make Thanksgiving day different to
him from other days. We might give
him turkey, but how would he know
sure il wasn't Christmas turkey insteadi
So thought I'd shut him up In the
dark, where he hates TO be, and when
he was let out he'd be thankful enough
for Thanksgiving day"
Her plan was absolutely successful.
Once down stairs, having again the run
OF the house, Ponto frisked and yelped
az if he had very special cause for
thanksgiving and needed no governors 8
proclamation to teach him the uses of
the day. The town could boast at least
one dog with a thankful heart. Sc
lnctod