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The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1895-12-07
AT WORK IN EARNEST
The Senate Has Commenced and
Bills Are on File.
THE MONROE DOCTRINE IDEA
Two Resolutions Introduced Favoring
the Strict enforcement or
That Policy.

Washington, Dec. 5. -The senate
plunged into real business today. Natur-
ally the presidents message attracted
the main attention of the day, but aside
from this there were stirring resolu-
lions on the Monroe doctrine and the
Cuban rebellion, and after that the us
ual deluge of bills and resolutions run
ming far up into the hundreds.
The message was given the closest
attention from all quarters of the
chamber. At its conclusion Senator
Lodge of Massachusetts offered a reso-
luton, vigorous in terms, reaffirming
the principles of the Monroe doctrine
and presenting them in such form as
to permit their enactment as a perma-
nent law, rather than an expression of
policy advocated by President Monroe.
In the same line was a resolution by
Mr. Cullom and another by Mr.. Allen
of Nebraska. The Cuban question re-
ceived attention from both the Florida
senators. The Call resolution will be
called up tomorrow, so that Cuba and
the Monroe doctrine will receive early
attention.
At the executive session the new NOM
nations of Mr.. Olney as secretary of
eral were confirmed, and that of Rufus
H. Peckham to the supreme bench re-
ferred to the judiciary committee.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1895-12-07
THE RElcHsrAe OPENED AT BERLlr
Germ IL Lawmakers Again Reminded of
the Victories of 1871

Berlin. Dec. 3-The reichstag was open
ed at noon today. The speech from the
throne was read by Prince Hohenlohe, the
chancellor After referring to the ami
versaries of glorious victories of 1870, and
II, and urging the reichstag, in conjunc-
ton with the federal government, to con-
tinue to build up the united empire, the
foundations of which were laid 25 years
ago.
The speech says: 1.-The friendly rela-
lions of the empire with all foreign pow
ers continue unchanged. In conjunction
with Russia and France, Germany has
endeavored to prevent further complica-
tions threatened by the war between the
two great East Asiatic empires. Our en-
deavors have been attended with success,
thanks to judicious moderation displayed
by the Japan government, and will con-
tribute to preserving and charging the
field of peaceful labor for Germany's in
dustry and trade. The deplorable events
in the Turkish empire and the situation
created thereby have our serious atten-
ton. Faithful to its alliance and to tried
principles of German policy, the empire
is ever ready to cooperate with the pow
ers when called upon by their interests
to work for furtherance of the cause Of
peace. The unanimity of the decision ~
all the powers to respect existing treaties,
and support the government of his maj
tSly the Sulldlls III the tSldDllSuIIcIl VI
order justifies the hope that they will
not be wanting in success"
After inviting the cooperation of the
reichstag in passing the proposed civil
code and series bills intended to promote
the welfare of the industrial classes, in
Guiding the establishment of artisan
chambers, the speech 9lludes to the pro-
posed bourse law, intended to remove, as
far as possible, the influence of dealings
on the bourse in affecting the prices of
commodities, dangers which frequently
have been felt to the detriment of ma
tional well being.
Continuing the speech he said that as
the expectation attaching to the existing
sugar tax bill for the internal abolition
of export premiums has unfortunately not
been realized, and in view of unfavorable
effect which the general condition of the
sugar market exercises over agricultural
affairs, a strong wish has been manifested
for extensive reform in legislation on
that subject and this is now under the
consideration of the federal governments.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1895-12-07
ENGLISH PRESS DOESN'T LIKE II
Cleveland's Indorse ment of the Monro
Doctrine Hurts.

London, Dec. 3.-The newspapers tomor-
row will very generally contain editorial
comments upon President Cleveland's
message.
The Graphic says: 1.-The crudities and
indiscretions of President Cleveland
present pronunciamento on foreign af-
fairs might have been evolved by the late
Mr.. Blaine in his worst mood. Can any
thing be more absurd than the proposal
that the Schomberg line lin Venezuela
should be submitted to arbitration? The
references to Cuba is infinitely more in
judicious. 1t is virtually an expression OF
sympathy with the filibusterers."
The Times says: president Cleveland
has drawn a startling picture of the diff
ficulties created by the vicious currency
system, and we should be greatly sur
prised if the plan he suggested are not
warmly recommended by the business
men throughout the states. But flushed
by electral victories, it is probable enough
that the republicans will refuse to allow
anything to be done in the direction in
dicated."
The Daily News will say: President
Cleveland knows better than to treat the
Monroe doctrine as if it were a rule of
international law. 1t is neither dignified
nor polite for the administration at
Washington to take up the quarrels of
not observe the usages of civilized ma
tons"
The Standard says: I'VE can not but
regret the tone of President Cleveland's
reference to Venezuela. If we may judge
of the tone and substance of Mr.. Olney's
dispatch from the paraphrase thus i'm
parted to congress, we are not surprised
that no answer has been received, and we
further undertake to predict that when
the reply reaches the White house it will
furnish the president with a deal of mat
ter for serious reflection. Even if we were
eager for arbitration, the experience in
the Boring sea controversy would hardly
encourage us: 1t is not easy to argue
calmly when we find that President Cleve-
land has already prejudiced the merits
of the dispute. But even strong states
have rights, and though Great Britain is
able to maintain it's dignity and interest,
it ought not to be mark for public af
front in a presidential message"
The Post says: LAS regards Samoa and
Venezuela, the message appears to be
framed on lines which Senator Chandler
might approve. In regards to Cuba, there
are similar suggestions of a disposition
to conciliate the feelings of popular agi-
tators."
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1895-12-07
BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS SENT IN
Senators and Repres enfa'ives Put For
ward Their pes Measures

Senators and Repres enfa'ives Put For
ward Their pes Measures
Washington, Dec. BIN the senate
today Senator Vest reintrOduced his
bill of the last session to prohibit a
monopoly in the transportation Of cat
tie to foreign countries and also has
bills for the compulsory education of
Indian children and the settlement of
private land claims
Senator Chandler reintroduced his bill
for the exclusion of alien anarchists
and his bill for the regulation of immi-
grafton.
Senator Frye introduced a bill pro-
viding for the amendment Of the tariff
laws so as to admit free of duty all
material used in the construction or
equipment of vessels built in the United
States.
In the house a large number Of bills
and Joint resolutions were introduced,
many of them measures that failed dur
ing the last session.
Among the bills introduced were the
following:
By Mr.. Wilson of Ohio. to equalize
pensions on account Of service in the
Mexican war.
BY Mr.. Malone of Pennsylvania. in
cooperating the maritime canal of Mic
aragua.
By Mr.. Herman of Oregon. to abro-
gate the Clayton-Bulwer treaty.
BY Mr.. johnson of California, to pro-
vide that no alien shall be admitted TO
citizenship who has not for the con-
tinued term of five years preceding his
admission resided within the United
States and who can not speak, read and
write the English language.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1895-12-07

THE congress of the United States
protests and demonstrates against the
barbarous manner in which the war in
Cuba has been conducted and the pres
ident is hereby authorized to take such
steps as may be eXpedient in his judg-
ment to secure an observance of the
laws of war as recognized by civilized
nations"
Among the large number of bills Of
fered by Senator PETER. populist Of
Kansas, were those limiting the presi-
Dental term to six years, repeating all
laws permitting the issuance of bonds
and the limitation of the power of in
junction.
SENATOR ALIENS IDEA.
Senator Allen, pOpulist of Nebraska.
offered a concurrent resolution for the
immediate recognition of Cuban insur-
gents. the annexation of all islands
near to the United States. the uphold
ing of the Monroe doctrine. and a
firmer foreign policy respecting the
protection of American citizens abroad.
1t follows:
Resolved, That it is the sense Of the
! senate: First, that the government of
the United States of America should
promptly recognize the revolutionists
of Cuba, who are now honestly strug-
Cling to secure their independence of
the Spanish government, as composing
an Independent nation. possessing all
the rights thereof according to the laws
of the nations.
Second, that all islands in close proX-
unity to the mainland of the United
| States of America should as speedily
as possible, by treaties of purchase. be
annexed to this government as essen
| tial to our safety in times of war. and
| the necessity of our commerce in times
of peace.
Third, that the wise declaration of
President Monroe, known as the Mon
roe doctrine, is a well established policy
of the government of the United States
and should be promptly and effectually
maintained by the government in its
original purity and purpose.
Fourth, that while the government
of the United States should not neces-
sarily or hastily embroil itself with any
foreign power and should only resort to
| extreme measures in cases of absolute
| necessity, a firmer and more prompt
| policy on the part of this government
in maintaining the rights of American
| citizens abroad should be introduced
and pursued"
Senator Squire, republican of Wash
| ingtOn. introduced a silver coinage bill,
which he stated ought to be fair So
luton of the present coinage problem.
Senator Morgan of Alabama gave no.
tice that on next Monday he would adj
dress the senate on the British claims
| for Boring sea seizures.
At 2:5O the senate went into executive
session and at 3 o'clock adjourned.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1895-12-07

evil and it cannot proceed far without
vigorous protest against an unjustifiabie
retention of money from the business OF
the country and a denunciation of
scheme of taxation which proves itself
to be unjust when it takes from the earn
ings and income of the citizen money so
much in excess of the needs of the gov
eminent support that large sums can be
gathered and kept in the treasury. Such
a condition heretofore, in times of surplus
revenue, led the government to restore its
currency to the people by the purchase
Of its unmatured bonds at a large pre-
MUM and by a large increase of its de-
posits in national banks and we easily
remember that the abuse of treasury &C
cumulation has furnished a most persua-
sive argument in favor of legislation rad
ically reducing our tariff.
Perhaps il is supposed that sufficient
revenue receipts would in a sentimental
way improve the situation by inspiring
confidence in our solvency and allaying
the fear of pecuniary exhaustion, and yet
through all our struggles to maintain our
gold reserve there never has been any
apprehension as to our ready ability TO
pay our way with such money as we
had and the question whether or not our
current receipts met our curron, expenses,
has not entered into the estimate of our
solvency. OF course, the general state Of
our funds, exclusive of gold. was entirely
immaterial to the foreign creditor and
investor. his interest could only be paid
in gold and his only concern was our abil-
ity to keep on hand that kind of money.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1895-12-07
ON THE FREE COINAGE OF SILVER
Large Share Of Our Financial Perplexi'
ties Charged 10 That Notion.

Large Share of Our Financial Perplexi-
ties Charged 10 That Notion.
While 1 have endeavored to make
plain statement of the dsordered condi-
ton of our currency and the present dan
gers menacing our prosperity and to sug-
gest a way which leads to safer finan-
cial system, 1 have constantly held in
mind the fact that many of my country
men, whose sincerity l do not doubt, in
sist that the cure for the ills now threat
ening US may be found in the single and
simple remedy of the free coinage of sill
yer. They contend that our minis shall
be at once thrown open to the free, un-
limited and Independent coinage of both
gold and silver dollars of full legal tender
quality, regardless of the action of any
other government and in full view of the
fact that the metals which they suggest
calls for 100 cents worth of gold in the
gold dollar of the present standard and
only 80 cents in intrinsic worth of silver
in the silver dollar.
Were there infinitely stronger reasons
than can be adduced for hoping that such
action would secure for US a bimetallic
currency moving on lines of parity, an
experiment so novel and hazardous as
that proposed might well stagger those
who believe that stability is an imperative
condition of sound money. No govern
ment. no human contrivance or act of
legislation, has ever been able to hold the
two metals together in free coinage at
ratio appreciably different from thatwhich
is established in the markets of the world.
Those who believe that our Independent
free coinage of silver at an artificial ratio
with gold of Is to l would restore the
parity between the metals, and conse-
quently by such coinage oppose an IN
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1895-12-07
KANSAS IS WORKING FOR WALLER
Delegation in Congress HELD Caucus
70 Decide JpOn is Plan.

Washington, Dec. 3.-The Kansas dele
cation in congress is determined to leave
nothing undone to secure the release of
ex-Consul Waller from his imprisonment
in France After the presidents message
had been read this afternoon the entire
delegation of senators and members in
GLIDING republicans and pOpulists held a
meeting to decide upon their course Of ac-
ton 1t was resolved to push resolution
in both houses, calling upon the president
for all the papers and correspondence in
the case Several members thought this
resolution should be accompanied by one
stating il to be the view of congress that
the president should take immediate ac-
ton and something will be decided upon
at a future meeting.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1895-12-07
A SUPREME JUSTICE NOMINATED
The President Sent in the Name of
Rufus Peckham OF New York.

Washington, Dec. 3.-The president to-
day nominated Rufus w. Peckham of
New York to be associate justice of the
United States supreme court to succeed the
late Howell E. Jackson of Tennessee. He
also nominated Richard Olney to be Sec
rotary of state and Judson Harmon at
torney general.
Rufus w. Peckham is judge of the court
of appeals of New York. 1t is believed
his nomination will be satisfactory to
Senator Hill, whose opposition was sue
cessful in preventing the confirmation of
Hornblower and Wheeler Peckham, New
Workers, whose names were sent in by
President Cleveland for the supreme court
justiceship now held by Justice White of
Louisiana.
Senators on both sides of the chamber
express themselves as highly pleased with
the nomination of Judge Peckham. Sen
ator Hill of New York is in the west, but
Senator Murphy said there could be no
doubt of his speedy confirmation. He
did not believe that Senator Hill would
make any opposition.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1895-12-07

further the interests and guard the well
fare of our countrymen, whom in our
respective places of duty we have under
taken to serve.
GROVER CLEVELAND.
Executive Mansion, Washington, Dec.
3, 1895.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1895-12-07
NATTER OF INDUCING IMMIGRATION
NortH ern Pacific Will Cooperate With
washington Counties.

Tacoma. Dec 3-The Northern Pacific
railroad, acting with the counties of this
state. has taken up the matter of induc-
ing immigration to the northwest. Of
fcials of the road have announced that
thew believe that a $40 one-way rate will
he made from St. Paul TO the coast for
actual settlers. 1t will be the lowest reg
ular rate ever made.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1895-12-07
DURAN rs MOTION FOR NEW TRIAL
Argument All >ubmitted-His Chances
Are Slim.

Are sim.
San Francisco, Dec. 3.-Theodore Dur
rants affidavits and motion for a new
trial proceeded to their close today. In an
argument General Dickinson, counsel for
the prisoner cOntended that the court had
erred in not granting Durrant change
of venue; in permitting the district attOr-
ney in his address to the jury to score
the defendant; in permitting the newspa-
pers to publish the daily testimony in the
case when the witnesses had been ex-
cluded from the court room; in admitting
certain jurors and not excluding others
from the jury box and in not compelling
Miss Cunningham, a reporter, to reveal
the source of her information regarding
the testimony to be given by Mrs. Leak
who said that she saw Durrant and
Blanche Lamont entering Emanuel
church on the day the latter disappeared.
In reply, District Attorney Barnes sub
mitted a brief, citing authorities without
argument. The court announced that he
would pass upon the motion for new
trial on Friday. 1t is considered certain
that the motion will be denied
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1895-12-07
THE noU'E HEARD Tue MESSAGE
About the Only Important Business
Transacted at the Session.

Transacted the Session.
Washington, Dec. 3-When the house
met at noon today, Rev H. n. Coudon,
the new chaplain, a blind Universalist
preacher, from Port Huron, Mich. de-
livered the invocation.
Mr.. Payne, republican of New York,
chairman of the committee appointed to
wait upon the president, reported that
Mr.. Cleveland had sent his respectful
salutations to congress and would
communicate in writing. Immediately
thereafter Mr.. Pruden, the presidents
executive clerk, appeared with the mes
says, which the clerk read. The MEM
bers listened, some intently, but all re-
spectfully, to the words of the chief
executive Not dVAing the entire read
ing of the message was there a single
manifestation of approval or disap-
prevail but at the conclusion of the
reading, which occupied an hour and a
half. there was slight scattering OF
applause. Five thousand copies Of the
message were ordSed printed. At 1850
the house adjourned until Friday.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1895-12-07
THE ONLY REvEnY FOR THE EVIL
President Cleveland says Greenback
Shou, q Be Retired


President Cleveland says Greenbacks
Shou Be Retired.
1 am convinced the only thorough and
practicable remedy for our troubles is
found in the retirement and cancellation
of our United States notes. commonly
called greenbacks, and the outstanding
treasury notes issued by the government
in payment of silver purchases under the
act of 1890. believe this could be quite
readily accomplished by the exchange
of these notes for United States bonds Of
small as well as large denominations
bearing q low rate of interest. They should
be long term bonds. thus increasing their
desirabiity as investments and because
their payment could be well postponed
20 a period far removed from present
financial burdens and perpleXities when
with increased prosperity and resources
they could be more easily met.
BOND ISSUE SCHEME.
To insure the cancellation of these
notes and also provide a way by which
gold may be added to our currency in
lieu of them, a feature in the plan should
be an authority given to the secretary OF
the treasury TO dispose of the bonds
abroad for gold if necessary to complete
the contemplated redemption and cancel
lation, permitting him TO use the pro-
ceeds OF such bonds 10 take up and can
Gel any of the notes that may be in the
treasury or that may be received by the
government on any account. The in
crease of our bonded debt involved in
this plan would be amply compensated
for by renewed activity and enterprise in
all business circles. Tie restored conf
dence at home the reinstated faith in
our monetary strength abroad and the
stimula ton of every interest and indus
try would follow the cancellation of the
gold demand obligations now affecting Us.
in any event the bonds proposed would
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1895-12-07

St. Louis, Dec. 3.-Dispatches from
Rome announce that Rev. Father David
w Kenrick, pastor of st. Vincent's
church, has been appointed bishop Of ST.
Louis. Father Kenrick is inclined to
think the report a mistake.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1895-12-07
BETTER PLACE FOR HArNAFoaD
Offered the Vice Presidency or the Re-
oreanized tIie Road.

Chicago. Dec. IA special from St.
paul says: julie VI. Hannaford, general
traffic manager Of the Northern Pacific,
has been offered the first vice presidency
Of the reorganized Erie railway and is
now in New York considering the propo-
SitiOn.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1895-12-07
MOUNT vgsuwUs IS IN Eruption

Three Distinct Torrents or Lava Flowing
Down Its Sldss.
London, Dec. IA special dispatch from
Naples says Mount Nesuvius is in erup-
ton. Three distinct torrents of lava are
flowing from Atrio del Cavallo. burning
chestnut groves along the downward path.
and falling into the precipice between
Monte Somma and COlline del Salve-
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1895-12-07

In conclusion, I especially entreat the
peoples representatives in congress who
are charged with the responsibility of
inaugurating measures for the safety and
prosperity of our common country to
promptly and effectively consider the
ills of our critical plight. 1 have sug
gested a remedy which my judgment ap-
proves. 1 desire, however, to assure the
congress that I am prepared to cooper
ate with them in perfecting any other
measure promising thorough and prac-
teal relief and that I will gladly labor
with them in every patriotic endeavor to
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1895-04-30
A TWISTER IN OMAHA.
A CYCLONE SWEEPS THROUGH
FOUR BLOCKS.
RESIDENCES DEMOLISHED
And Seven People Seriously In
jured-Deluge of Rain Fol-
lowed.

OMAHA, Neb., April ga cy-
clone struck the northwestern por-
tion of this city this morning and
several houses were blown down.
Four houses were demolished at the
corner of Thirty-third and Spaulding
streets and a number of outbuild-
ings and trees were blown down. The
injured are: w. A. Barnett, cut in
the face and head; Mrs. Barnett, in
te-nally injured; F. V. Thompson,
struck by flying timber and seriously
hurt in the head; three Barnett chill
dren, more or less cut and bruised; /;
Mrs. Max Sunderland, hurt by fall
ing timbers. Several others We're
slightly hurt. AS nearly as can be
ascertained, the cyclone only struck
the earth for a moment and then re-
bounded III the air. It's course was
from northeast to southwest. 1t was
about "a bloek-in width and only COW
cred a territory about four blocks
long. Some of the residents who saw
lit from a vantage of three or four
blocks away said that as nearly as
looked as though a bunch of clouds
came swirling through the air from
the northeast and, after striking the
cottages, bounded into the air like
a ball. Outside of the immediate
neighborhood of the devastation the
wind was no greater than it was in
the other portions of the city. Imme-
diately after the greatest force of
the wind had subsided rain fell in
torrents.