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The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1894-03-01

Mrs. Riverside Park-So you are GO
ing to leave?
Bridget Doollhan-Yes mum.
well, am surprised, considering
that I've been doing more tnan half
of your work.
That's so, mum, but yez don't do it
St. Paul daily globe., 1894-08-17
SINKING OF THE Kow sHlNG.
The Chinese Fought Bravely but
Treacherousiy.

VICTORIA, B. c.. Aug. 16. - The
steamer Tacoma from Hong Kong
brlngs the following accounts of the
naval battle on July 20 in the nelghbor.
hood of GaSan:
Three Japanese men-of-war met at
Sea the Chinese cruisers Isl Yuen, with
small dispatch boat; the Ko Otsu aud
the transport KOw Shing, and after all
engagement lasting one hour and twenty
minutes, captured the dispatch boat
and sunk the transport, while the
cruiser escaped. 70 fully appreciate
this action the relative strength of the
combatants must be considered.
The Japanese war ships were far
more powerful and swift. The Mana
waits officers state that the flag of sur
render was no sooner displayed from
the transport than the Chinese Oh board
attempted to attack the boarding party
from the warShip, and in fact did fire OH
them as they came alongside. The boats
thereupon returned to the cruiser, and
the transport was sunk with one we'll
directed shot. In the meantime the
other Japanese ships engaged the Chi
nese war ships in battle which
lasted tor over an hour. The Chinese
boats then displayed the flag OF
surrender on the Ko Otsu, and
the Japanese men-of-war were ap-
preaching her, when she suddenly dis
charged torpedo, which, however, the
Japanese were able to avoid. The en-
gagement was renewed more hotly than
ever. till finally the TSi Ynen turned
and made off at full speed towards
Jinsen, being pursued over hundred
miles by the Japanese, but not over
taken.
St. Paul daily globe., 1894-08-17
KOREANS STAINING.
War and Famine Have Done
Deadly Work.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 16.-Ye Sung
500, the Korean minister, received To-
day letter from FREUD in Chemulpo,
which gives SOM, particulars concerning
the famine in Korea. The letter is dated
July II, and says the condition of
the people in the famine-stricken dis
trlct is most pitiable one. Of the
eight provinces in the kingdom but
three are producing any crops. 1t is in
these provinces that the recent rebellion
i'll Korea existed. This fact inter-
ferred considerably with agricultural
pursuits, and, in addition there
to. the country suffered from too
much rain in 1898 and not enough this
year During the time of the rebellion.
the letter says, the condition OF the peo-
pie was painful to behold. Men and
women were wandering from place to
plaee and homeless and friendless,
dying on the streets. Others are en-
deavoring to secure relief for them,
but where, the letter asks, can
they obtain food. The opinion is ex-
pressed that since the war between
China and Japan has broken out. the
condition of the people will be more
serious than before. and particularly as
some of rhe operations of the troops
have heen in and about the taree pro-
du3 We provinces.
St. Paul daily globe., 1894-08-17
REFERRED The BILLS,
a Move Which Looks Like an
End to Tariff Agi-
tation.
FIGHT is EOW IN COMMITTEE
And Opponents Of the Meas
ures Hope to Keep
1t There
UNTIL CONGRESS ADJOURNs.
Republicans Have Amend
ments Galore, and Talk Of
Repeating the Bill.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 16.-The contest
over the sugar bill was resumed in the
senate today. At the opening of the
session Mr.. Hill received unanimous
consent for the consideration of his bill
TO provide for the exclusion and de-
pOrtatiOn of alien anarchists 1t was
passed without division. Mr.. Dolph
(Rep., Or gave notice of an amend
ment he should offer TO the free sugar
bill to restore the Mckinley duties on
wool. Mr. Kyle Pop, y. D. called up
his resolution to prohibit the sale of
Intoxicating liquors in the senate wing
of the capitol during the recess. He
admitted there was now rule pro-
hibiting the sale at any time. He &C
cuSed senators of drinking, but said
liquor was sold to strangers and en-
ployes of the senate.
Mr.. German moved to refer the resO-
luton TO the committee on rules. He
said he had never tasted whisky, but
could deal with the question with
out prejudice, and proceeded
TO score sham refOrmers who
made public display of their virtues.
The resolution went TO the committee
AT 2:l0 the vice president laid before
the senate the unfinished business, the
house bill to place sugar on the free
list The pending motion was that of
Mr.. Harris, TO refer to the committee on
finance. Mr.. Aldrich gave notice of an
amendment he would offer to the bill, to
repeal the tariff bill now Ill the hands of
the president.
Mr.. Henderson gave notice of an
amendment to continue in force until
1895 the bounty provision of the McKin-
ley law. Then the unexpected hap
pened. Without Il word of debate the
vote was taken on the motion to refer
the bill to the committee on finance.
The motion was carried. 80 to IS.
In quick succession the other three
bills were also sent to the committee on
finance. On the motion to refer the
free coal bill the vote was So to II; on
the free iron ore bill 81 to II.
The free barbed wire bill was referred
without division. The negative votes
in both casesI the same as OH the free
coal bill. Messrs. Dolph, Jones (Nev.),
Mitchell tOr.), and Smith were added to
the affirmative, Mr.. Camden refraining
from voting. On the free iron ore re-
ference Messrs. Carey, Camden and
Walsh were added to the affirmative.
Mr.. Dolph did not vote.
St. Paul daily globe., 1894-08-17
JAPS COVET CHINA.
The Nation Stirred Up Over
Schemes for a War Of
Conquest.
$4,000 TROOPS IN KOREA
And More Being Poured in
Daily--Chinese Fleet
Passive.
$4,000 TROOPS IN KOREA
CHINA SEEKS A BIG LOAN.
After $25O,OO0,OOO in Ger
many--A Case Of Chinese
TreachePy.

LONDON, Aug. 16.-A dispatch to the
Times from Shanghai says that Japan
is pouring fresh troops into Korea, and
that upwards Of fifty thousand Japanese
soldiers are now in Korean ter
ritorY. The Chinese fleet, accord
ing to the same dispatch. is remaining
passive. In Japan the war fever is
intense and UNIVERSAL the press and
popular orators preaching to the eX-
cited people of vastly ambitious
schemes, including the conquest of
China, or at least the conquest of the
Chinese province of Manchuria.
The Japanese populace and press are
under complete official control. Perfect
order prevails among the town pOpula-
ton. The Japanese government en-
forces complete secrecy in respect to
all military movements, and a rigid
censorship is observed.
St. Paul daily globe., 1894-08-17
DIAMONDS FREE.
Typographical Error for House
aud Senate to Correct.

Typographical Error for House
and Senate to Correct.
WASHINGTON, Aug. 16.-The ways
and means committee met today to con-
slider several amendments to the tariff
bill. One of these, to restore alcohol
used in the arts TO the dutiabe list, was
adopted and afterward passed by the
house. Another was proposed by Rep
resentative Tarsney, making lead ore
containing preponderance of silver
free OF duty. This was voted down by
party vote, the Republicans present
overcoming the five Democrats. Mr..
Tarsney will try again tomorrow. when
another meeting will be held. Chair
man Wilson will also propose an amend
ment to correct all obscurity of the gem
eral tariff bill Oh diamonds in the free
list. 1t was intended to make glaZier
and certain other trade diamonds free.
but the punctuation of the item is so
defective that the treasury officials
think it may admit all diamonds free,
and fear ii duty were assessed import
ers would promptly appeal to the courts.
Mr.. Wilson Is confident that the senate
and house will make the correction.
St. Paul daily globe., 1894-08-17
BIMETALLISTs MEET.
Question Of the Status Of the Silver
Coinage Law Discussed.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 16. The neces-
sity of immediate and thorough organi-
Zatlon to push bimetallism to the trout
was discussed at e special conference of
the American Bimetallic league, which
convened here today. Thirty or forty
members of the league from various
states were present. Gen. A. j. War
neg, president of the league, acted as
chairman, and among those present
were Senator Stewart, of Nevada; Con-
gressmen Pence and Bell, of Colorado;
Judge Shelton, of Connecticut. and G.
S. Thomas. OF Colorado. Senator Stew
art, Gen. Warner and G. S. Thomas. of
Colorado, made addresses. The after
noon session was devoted to a discussion
of the coinage laws. A number of
speeches were made bearing on the
claim that legal authority to coin silver
exists. The speeches were based on
the assertion that the repeal of the
Sherman act does not repeal the clauses
in the Bland-Allison act revising the
coinage act of 1887. The following COM
mittee was appointed to examine the
coinage laws and report to the league:
G. s. Thomas, Colorado; Alex Fulton,
Delaware: j. A. Gallagher, Ohio; John
Shelton, Connecticut, and Hon. Isaac
Sharp, Kansas.
St. Paul daily globe., 1894-08-17
GIVE EZETA A SHOW.

Extradition of the SaIvadorian
Refugee to Be Settled in Court.
WASHINGTON, Aug. 16.-The state
department has finally decided that tie
Salvadorian refugees now OH the Ben.
nington lying beyond the three mile
limit off san Francisco shall have full
and fair opportunity to come into court
and show. if they can, that they are not
subject to eXtraditiOn. Orders have
been issued to Commander Thomas, of
the Bennington, which were c0mmuni.
Gated to him by tug boat, to keep his
vessel beyond the three-mile limit until
the exit addition papers arrive at San
Francisco. These were handed to the
Salvadorian minister at 5 O'clock last
Saturday afternoon, and should reach
San Francisco tonight or tom crow
morning.
When they arrive the papers will be
placed in the hands of the United States
marshal, sthe Bennington will steam
into the harOor and the refugees will be
taken into custody and produced Eefol 9
tn4 United States ourt. They are Gen.
Antonio Ezeta, late vice president of
Salvador; Gen. Catchec3, Gen. Goloncs
and Lieut.. Col. Cienteugos, all Of Ezeta's
staff
St. Paul daily globe., 1894-08-17
WHISKY MILLS ACTIVE.
DISTILLERS NOT SATISFIED
WITH PROFIT IN SIGHT.
Turning Out Barrels Of "spirits''
Daily, on Which They Expect T.
to Escape Increased Tax!

WAsHINGToN, Aug. 16.-Telegrams
received today al the internal revenue
bureau show very unusual activity
among owners of whisky i'll bond. and
large quantities are being withdrawn al
all of the disrillery centers.
In addition to the Withdrawals dis
tillers are now running their plants to
their full capacity with view of
getting the benefit of the new
rates. One firm in Cincinnati yester-
day increased its output of mash from
500 to 1890. As spirits are now distilled
only one week is needed to effect the
change from rye and corn to spirits, and
1t is expected that many Htnou-
sands of barrels will have been
distilled and the tax paid be-
fore the new bill becomes law. A
large number of gaugers have been
called for and furnished to all the lead
ing distilleries throughout the West,
especially at Cincinnati, Louisville,
Peoria aud Pekin, Ill. The
revenue offic'a ais are greatly annoyed to
discover that under the new bill
which extends the bonded period
to eight years. only one regauge
of spirits is permitted. as in the
present law. This being the case
owners who now order their whisky
regauged, and fail to take it out of
bond. will be held to the quantities
found at this time, even if they do not
withdraw it for four years, when
the soakage period under the new bill
closes. 1t is stated that great hardships
are likely to result in very many in-
stances as the loss by evapora ion, and
soakage is several gallons in the course
of two or three years, and as many as
nine gall ,ns i'll the course of the eight
years period So
Bic Revenue Receipt.
CINCINNA II, o., Aug. 16.-The re-
ceipts Of government taxes here today
aggregated s425.0OO. Over $4,000 was
remitted from Louisville. OF This sum,
over 1884 ,00C was from Cincinnati aloEe.
There remain in bond in this district
100000 gallons of whisky, all of which
will be taken out before the new bill
becomes law.
LOUISVILLE, KY, Aug. 16.-Today
WAS record breaker On whisky taken
out OIL bond. Over 100000 in taxes
was paid on Kentucky'S product.
This is believed to be the largest re-
ceipts in one day al any Office on record.
St. Paul daily globe., 1894-08-17
REPUBLICANS TALK REPEAL
They Have Numerous Amend
ments TO the Free Bills,

ments to the Free Bills.
WASHINGTON, Aug. l6.-The Repub-
fcan steering committee met today
previous to the meeting of the senate
and decided TO report favorably upon
the motion to refer the four supple
mental tariff bills to the finance COM
mittee, and seek to amend them in COM
mittee. The discussion which occurred
in the committee indicates preponder-
ance Of opinion in favor of reforming
the bills as contemplated by Senator
Harris motion, the feeling being that
there was no reason in the present in
stance for departing from the usual
course in such matters. The idea was
also advanced that if there is reason for
amendment to the tariff bill in so MANY
essential particulars as is contemplated
in the supplemental bills, there Is doubt
as to its general worth, and Republican
senators will take the position that 1t
should be repealed outright. Enough,
they claim, was developed before the
senate bill was accepted by the house
to Indicate that if the bill could have
been brought back to the senate in any
way, 1t would have been defeated, and
they assert a belief that the same votes
on the Democratic side which then would
have been cast against the bill would
now be cast for its repeal. They count
upon the votes of Senators Hill, CAT
fiery, Blanchard, Allen and Kyle. If
they should fail on the repeal amend
ment, they would seek to substitute the
f1r
for free sugar, and would expect to Sc
cure the votes of the five senators men
toned above, except Senator Hill. They
will also offer
Numerous 9th er Amendments
in certain contingencies, including one
for duty on wool. They admit that
II the sugar bill should pass with an
amendment providing either for boun-
ty or for the repeal of the main bill, the
house probably would refuse to accept
it, and it would most likely fail in con-
ference; but they claim the senate, and
especially the Republican senators,
would not be responsible for that result.
The senators also discuss the proba-
bility of maintaining quorum, which
they think probably cannot long con-
tinue. There are some Republican SEN
atorS who may not vote with the major
ity OF their party on the motion to refer,
but they believe their party would prob,
ably be solid on the amendments to be
offered.
There is prospect that if the Reppb-
lican members Of the senate finance
committee insist that the Democrats
shall till the vacancy on the committee
before action is taken upon the supple
mental tariff bills, the Democratic SEN
ators will have trouble in reaching q
decision upon that point. While the
question has not been taken up for
mally by the Democratic steering COM
mittee, there is general understanding
that majority of the Democratic SEN
ators have united upon Senator White
for the place. Mr.. White is all advo-
cate of the free cuining Of silver, and
probably will be opposed by senators
who do not agree with him upon the
subject. There are also indications
that the Democratic senators who are
opposed TO the supplemental bills Will
spp3se any action at this tine Oh the
St. Paul daily globe., 1894-08-17
HOUSE WON ON THIS.
Agreement Reached on the De-
ticiency Appropriation Bill.

Agreement Reached on the De-
ticiency appropriation Bill.
WASHINGTON, Aug. 16.-There was a
mere handful of members present today
when the speaker called the house to
order. The deficiency appropriation
bill was taken up for further consldera-
tion
Mr.. Sayer's motion to insist on disa-
greement on the Southern Pacific claim
amendment was adopted.
Unanimous consent was asked that
the senate substitute bill for the eX
clusion aud deportation Of alien anarch-
lists, which had just been received from
the senate, should be taken up for
consideration. Objection was made by
Messrs. Tracey and Warner. of New
York. and considerable disturbance was
caused.
The bill was withdrawn and referred
to the committee on the Judiciary.
The conference report on the general
deficiency bill was reported to the house
by Mr.. Sayers announcing an agreement
on the Southern Pacific amendment. the
senate contereeS having receded. The
bill to repeal the free alcohol clause in
the tariff bill was passed.
At 4:45 p. m. the house adjourned
until next Monday.
St. Paul daily globe., 1894-08-17
OFF FOR GRAY GABLES.
PRESIDENT WILL TAKE
SHORT OUTING.
Signing of the Tariff Bill Now
Certain to Be Delayed Until
His Return.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 16. President
Cleveland left Washington via the
Pennsylvania road at 500 this morning
sudden departure the following state
ment was furnished by Private Secre-
tary Thurber:
''The president left this morning for
short absence under the advice Of his
physician. in the hope of shaking off an
attack of malaria. from which he has
been suffering. Yesterday the attack
eliminated in fever. but which was
under control this morning. DR..
OReilly, his physician. expressed no
doubt but that few days salt air will
refresh the president, and that he can
return to his duties by the middle of
next week. He has gone to Gray
Gables. and is accompanied by Dr..
O'Reilly. Capt. R. D. Evans also ac-
companied the president, but it is prob
able he will stop at New York. where he
will take command of his ship, the New
York, in day or two"
The president took with him a
printed copy of the tariff bill, and also
the river and harbor appropriation bill,
and thus can consider each bill while
away, in case he sees fit 10 do so. The
ten days within which the president has
to act on the river and harbor bill eX-
pireS Saturday night, but he has until
Monday, the 27th inst, ia which to act
OIL the tariff bill. The president, it is
believed, will return on the 24tn OF 25th
last.
1t is learned tho president did not
take the enrolled copy which he must
sign of the tariff bill with hi III, b ut
merely an ordinary printed copy OF the
bill. presumably for puoo poses of eXaln-
ination. The enrolled copy of the 5i!l
was taken from the White house about
noon to the treasury department in the
usual course of official routine. 1t is
not at all likely that this enrolled copy
will be sent to Gray Gables. ard the
probabilities. therefore, are all in favor
OF the presidential action on Il tariff
bill being delayed until Mr.. Cleveland's
return to Washington, next week.
Leaves New York.
NEW YORK, Aug. 16.-President
Cleveland arrived In jersey City tins
attern On at LOG and few minutes
afterwards sailed for Gray Gables on
the lighthouse tender John Rogers.
The president journeyed from. Wash
ington in President Roberts private Car.
When the train drew up at the platform
there were very few people outside OF
the passengers who were aware that he
was coming. The police surrounded
the president as he stepped from
the car accompanied by Capt.
Bob Evans and DR.. O'Reilly. No
one was allowed near the president
except those named, and as the elevator
disappeared from sight the passengers
made a rush to catch another glimpse.
Escorted by the policemen he tarty
hastily walked to the Adams express
pier, where the steamer was waiting,
aud as soon as they got on board lhs
vessel moved out and headed for the
East river, Ell route to BuzZard's bay.
Or. O'Reilly. when asked if they were
going direct, answered in the affirma-
tive, but declined to say anything fur
ther.
AS the steamer moved away from the
pier, Mr.. Cleveland raised his hat IN
answer 70 the salutes of the people on
the dock.
St. Paul daily globe., 1894-08-17
CongratuIation to Hawaii.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 16.-After q
spirited session of the house committee
Oh foreign affairs, a congratulatory
joint resolution from the UnIed States
to the new republic of Hawaii was
adopted and it will be presented to the
house for adoption at the earliest op-
pOrtunity. The resolution is as follows:
Resolved, That the senate and house
of representatives of the United States
of America do congratulate the republic
of Hawaii on the peaceful assumption
of the powers, duties and responsibilities
of lf-gOvernment as indicated by the
recent adoption of Republican forln of
government.
St. Paul daily globe., 1894-08-17

officer who was In command OF the jap
anese squadron which recently attacked
Wei Hai-Wei. The report says that on
Aug. nineteen Japanese warships left
Corea for Wei-Hai-Wei. which they ap-
preached at midnight on the ninth. A
torpedo f1otilla was Immediately sent
out, and on the following morning shots
were. exchanged with the enemy's
forces. But the report concludes the
Japanese finding that the Chinese fleet
had gone away from Wei-Hai-Wei re-
turned to Korea.
St. Paul daily globe., 1894-08-17
Pops Lionized Coxey.

COLUMBUS. O., Aug. 16.-The Popullst
state convention was called to order In
a grove three miles from this city. The
attendance was not less than 1.5OO. the
largest gathering ever held by the party
In Ohio. Gen. j. s. CoXey. COM
mander-in-chief of the commonweal
movement, was the lion OF the hour. The
general In his speech condemned the
present financial system of the country,
attributing the panic to the contraction
of the currency by the repeal of the
silver bill. His good road bills and
that providing for an issue of legal
tender were presented as the safe
guards of the country.
St. Paul daily globe., 1894-08-17
Encourage Home Enterprise.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 6.-Represent-
ative Tate. of Georgia, has introduced a
bill providing that when two or more
persons residing in the county through
which mails are to be carried are among
the bidders for carrying them, and
when, in the judgment OF the postmas-
ter general their BIDS are reasonable,
the contract shall be awarded to the
lowest bidder Of them. to the exclusion
of outsiders
St. Paul daily globe., 1894-08-17
TEXANS NOT sILVERITES.
Free Coinage Men Voted Down
CuIberSon for Goyernor

FREQ Coinage Men Voted Down
Culberson for Governor.
DALLAS. Tex, Aug. 16.-At O'Clock
this morning the Cleveland Democracy.
headed by George Clark, jumped into
the saddle in Texas, and rode
the free silver, Is to l ratio
men by vote of 459 to ass.
The report of the committees Was
adopted by that vote. AT the beginning
of the first ballot John ID. Mccall with
drew, lsaving the race for governor
between CulbersOn and Lanbam.
Reagan's old forces went largely
to CuIberson, and when he had
received over 500 votes the roll call
was stopped and he was nominated by
acclamation. George t. Jester, of Cor
sican, was nominated for lieutenant
governor. M. w. Crane. OF Clebnrne.
nominated for attorney general on
the first ballot. The convention was
ballot.ng on candidate for secretary
OF state at midnight.
St. Paul daily globe., 1894-08-17
CHINA SEEKS A LOAN.
After 100000 in Germany for
War Purposes.

BERLIN, Aug. 16.-It is asserted that
China is endeavoring to negotiate a
loan with Berlin bankers for war pur-
poses. The amount of loan which China
wants is said to be s5OO,OOO. In connec-
tion with the proposed loan, syndicate
has been formed. which includes most
of the leading bankers of this city. The
members of the syndicate held a meet
ing this morning and discussed the
terms of the loan, which will be taken
by London banker and the syndicate.
The amount has been doubled III the
last few days.
St. Paul daily globe., 1894-08-17

ground that the place is too important
to he filled in any emergency like the
present.
Democratic members of the finance
committee who voted for reference of
the bill find themselves in somewhat
awkward position. They Say they
would not have voted that way if they
thought this question would have been
raised 10 the prompt reporting of the
hill
St. Paul daily globe., 1894-08-17
Robbers Murderous work

DALLAS, Tex, Aug. 16.-This MORN
Ing man was found under the Trinity
River street bridge, from which high
structure lie had been thrown over the
high railing and his neck broken. His
body was badly bruised, His D ckets
had bean ritied of everything except a
small knife and a scent piece. fhere
is not the slightest clue to the identity
of the murderers.