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The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-05-16
POLICE CHIEFS CAREFUL
Decide Not to Let Detectives
Enter Their Union as Hon.
orary Members.
Holding the Next Con-
Vention.

WASHINGTON, D. c., May 15.-The
convention of Police Chiefs disposed of its
most important routine business to-day.
The report of the committee appointed at
the last convention to secure cheaper tele-
graphic tolls for the business of police de-
partments, reported that reply to its in
quiries had been made by one telegraph
company which distinctly negatived the
proposition, saying that such an innova-
ton would make it necessary to grant con-
cessions to all branches of municipal Of
ficials. Accordingly the committee was
discharged and the attempt abandoned.
The adoption of a constitution occupied
most of the morning. The proposition to
make Sheriffs, postoffice inspectors and
officers of the United States secret service
honorary members was killed. The office
of chaplain was created and Chief Oliver
of Athens, Ga, an ex-minister, was elected
to fill it.
Invitations for the next convention were
received from Atlanta, Pittsburg, Dallas.
Fort Worth and Colorado Springs. The
vote was % each for Pittsburg and Atlanta,
and President Eldridge cast the deciding
vote in favor of Atlanta.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-05-16
CHANGES ON THE MAP,
Discovery Relating to the Brit
iSh Venezuelan Boun-
diary Dispute.
How England Enlarged Its Claims
to the Disputed Terri
tory.

WASHINGTON, D. c., May 15.-Accord-
ing to advices received here important
British documents have been found at
Honolulu as to the pending British
Venezuela boundary question, in which
the United States has urged arbitration as
a means of settlement.
Assistant Surveyor-General Curtis j.
Lyons OF Hawaii has examined them, and
has made map, accompanied by q state
ment, which, it is said, supports Vene-
zuelan contention, even on the evidence
thus far presented by the British.
The records brought to public attention
by Mr.. Lyons were furnished Hawaii by
the British Foreign Office when Hawaii
was monarchy largely under British con-
troll. They are on file in the surveyors
Office at Honolulu.
IS Lyons was led to make an investigation
by the publication last month of the official
map of the Guiana territory. On compar-
ing this with the map furnished by the
Foreign Office twenty years ago he found
the boundary line entirely changed. The
first map gave the line as Venezuela claims
it should be. The last map shifts the line
far westward and includes as British terri
tory about 10000 square miles which the
first map showed to be clearly Venezuelan
territory. The old map was made by the
Royal Geographical Society of England,
and thereafter was given official approval
and sent out by the Foreign Office. 1t is
therefore considered of scientific as well as
of official value. Mr.. Lyons says:
1.-The area thus taken in, as shown on
these maps themselves. is 10000 square
miles or more-larger than the area of
either Massachusetts or Vermont. What
the Venezuelans are claiming we have
not the means of knowing, but it is very
natural they should claim at least that
British Guiana should adhere to the orig
inal map"
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-05-16
MR. HERBERT's RULING.
The Retirement of the Officer
May Also Be Considerably
Delayed.
NOT TO BE C0URT-MARTIALED.
Civilians Cannot Be Compelled to
Appear and Give Direct
Testimony.

WASHINGTON, D. c., May 15.-The
Secretary of the Navy has issued an order
revoking the leave of absence granted to
Rear-Admiral Meade several days ago.
When Admiral Meade became dissatis-
fed with his command and asked to be de-
tached from the command of the North
Atlantic squadron he also asked for leave
of absence of year with permission to go
abroad saying at the same time that he
would ask in day or two to be relieved
His request to be detached was imme-
diately granted, as was the request for a
years leave of absence.
Then came the request to be retired. but
before any action could be taken the inter-
view was published which caused so much
difficulty. No action has been taken upon
the request for retirement, but the action
revoking the leave of absence indicates
that the request for retirement will not be
complied with. The effect will be to place
Admiral Meade on waiting orders, subject
to any duty at any time which the depart
ment may desire to assign him.
1t was understood the leave of absence
granted Admiral Meade contained permits
sion TO go abroad, and he intended TO
spend the summer in Europe. He could
not go abroad while on waiting orders
without violating the naval regulations.
If he were not ready to respond to any or
der of the department when issued he
would also be subject to discipline for not
obeying orders.
1t is believed now that it is hardly likely
any action Will be taken to court-martial
Admiral Meade for his expression of dis
approval of the administration, as it is
said to be impossible to obtain testimony
from competent witnesses. Civilians cam
not be obliged to testify in naval court
martials, although their testimony may be
taken if voluntarily offered. 1t is not be-
lieved that any direct testimony against
Admiral Meade can be so obtained.
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TO DISCUSS SOUND MONEY.
There Viii Be q Large attendance at tn
Memphis Conference.

There Viii Be a Large attendance at the
Memphis Conference.
MEMPHIS, Tenn, May 15.-The com
mittee on arrangements of the convention
to be held here May %. to discuss "Sound
money and better banking facilities" has
advices from the following points that will
be represented by delegates:
Texas-Dallas. Sherman, Waco, DENIM
son, San Antonio and Jefferson.
Tennessee-Nashville, Chattanooga, Ce.
dar Hill, Knoxville, Humboldt, Franklin
Arkansas-Little Rock, Helena, Cotton
Plant, RussellvilIe, Butler.
MISUNDERSTANDING, Jackson, Meri.
dian, Senatobia.
Alabama - Birmingham, Montgomery
Athens.
Georgia-Atlanta, Macon, Augusta, sa.
vannah.
Virginia-Richmond, Norfolk, Staunton
Lynchburg.
Florida-Jacksonvilie, Pensacola.
North Observation-Disclosures Raleigh.
South Observation-Disclosures Columbia,
Kentucky-Louisville, Paducah.
Maryland-Baltimore
Missouri-St. Louis.
West Virginia-Bluefeld.
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LOSS TO THIS COUNTRY.
Consul Gerringan Somewhat
of an Alarm ST on the
Subject.
GOLD AND SILVER FIGURE.
Wages and Products Hinge Largely
Upon the Mediums
of Money.

WASHINGTON, D. c., May b. Consul
General Gerringan at Shanghai, China, has
sent to the State Department compre-
hensive report of trade relations with
China. After prefacing the statement
with report about the civil govern
ment of China and the principal COM
mercial city of the empire the Consul
General argues in favorable terms of an
international standard of value. He says:
"China is large market for cotton goods,
but there has been falling off from 65.-
$50, 900 yards in 1892 to q, 600 yards in
1893. There has been a falling off in the
case of Great Britain from 497, AIS 600 yards
in 1892 to 345, 405, 900 in 1898. The loss as
regards the United States is so great, he
says, as to excite anxiety. In 1878 the
mills of the Orient and Occident were COM
peting on relatively equal terms ano re-
ceiving good returns.
Now, in 1895 each mill employs the
same amount OF labor as it did in 1893, but
the owner of the mill in the United States
pays for the labor in gold at the old rates,
while the owner of the mill in Japan pays
for labor in silver at the old rate. Not only
does this principle of the difference in the
value of currency in which labor is paid in
the eastern and western counties apply to
wages, but it applies to whatever is essen
tial to the success of agricultural and
manufacturing enterprises.
"If the land acquired twenty five years
ago by the foreigners in Shanghai was now
worth s25, 100000, and was sold for what il
originally cost in silver and the proceeds
converted into gold, the loss would be
about 1900, 900, and by this rule it ap
pears that the inequality in the value Of
silver and gold has reduced the gold value
of the worlds property one-half.
81 am not writing in favor of gold or q
silver standard, but in favor of an equal
izing adjustment between the two. Silver
| is used by one half the world and gold by
the other half and while wages are in one
half paid in deprecated currency and in
the other half by an appreciated currency
rivalry between the respective product.
of the labor of each is encouraged
| with the advantage from the outse
| to the products of the laborel
paid in deprecated currency, especially
when the latter can supply his daily want
with such currency, and which he will
ingly receives and is contented with.
| Notwithstanding the plague and tn
war and consequent distractions at thu
| ports the total value of foreign commerce,
of China in 1894 was greater than ever be
| fore. The customs receipts were create
than in any other year except in 1891"
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-05-16
CHASING Chief MACE0,
Lively SkirmiShes Between
Soldiers and Bands of
GuerrilIaS.
Censors Prevent the Sending Out of
Accounts CT Victories by
Insurgents.

NEW YORK, n. Y, May ia special
to the World from Santiago, Cuba says:
1t is almost impossible to get accurate
news of the revolution to the United
States.
Information sent by mail and telegraph
is suppressed by Government censors, who
are acting under orders. From news
brought by men directly from interior
provinces it appears that all the eastern
end of the island, with the exception of
garrisoned towns, is at the mercy of bands
of insurgents. They are prowling around
within six miles of the city of Santiago
and the Spanish soldiers are afraid of
them. The village of Carney, only five
miles from here, has been attacked by a
band of rebels under the leadership of
Victoriano Garcoono. The inhabitants
fed in terror.
The Government troops are now in close
pursuit of Maceo, who is continually
Obliged to change his headquarters. He
has just camped on coffee plantation in
the mountains between here and Guiana
tanamo. He managed to hold CONVEX
sation there with his first lieutenants and
the representatives of nearly 5000 armed
followers. He assigned them to duty at
different parts of the provinces, but re-
tanned 1000 men to act under his own di-
rection. Recruits are coming in faster
than he can provide arms for them.
Maceo threatens to burn the towns of
San Luis, Songola and Christie, because
the Spaniards are using them as the base
of supplies.
Maceo seems to be conducting his cam
paign in small towns along the line of the
railways. In these guerrilla skirmishes the
Spanish have met with small losses so far.
The soldiers are persistent in their efforts
to put down the rebellion.
specia. to local paper from Havana,
Cuba, says: General Martinez Campos
has arrived from Cienfuegos by railroad.
He was greeted with the loyal acclamations
of the people as he passed through the
cities along his route.
1t has been decided to begin important
public works throughout Cuba, and to
undertake reforms wherever necessary.
The most optimistic opinions prevail as to
the prompt termination of the war The
Autonomlum and Reformist parties lend
their general support to the plans of
Martinez Campos.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-05-16
WARNER Is FOR sIBLEY.
Takes No Stock In the Report That He
Has Been Denounced.

Takes No Stock In the Report That He
Has Been Denounced.
COLFAX, WASH. May 15.-General A..
J. Warner and J. c. Sibley of Pennsvl-
vania discussed the silver question before
They urged the organization of a silver
league. Both gentlemen leave here to-
morrow for Portland, where they will
make addresses Friday. They go to Seat
tie Saturday and to Spokane on Monday,
when they will continue on their way East.
After speaking, General Warner was
shown a dispatch announcing that the
California State Silver League had with
drawn from the American bimetallic party
and denounced Warner for booming Sibley
for President. He said:
81 am confident that no such action has
been taken. There is, properly speaking,
no State Silver League in. California. The
only organization that might be called so
is the Silver League of Los Angeles, which
we addressed last Thursday, when 800 ac-
cessions were made.
There were some cranks at the Los
Angeles meeting, headed by an anarchist
named Udell, who threatened to denounce
me and Mr.. Sibley, but the fact of the
matter is that this opposition was engen-
dered because the disapprovers were Popu-
lists, and wanted to control the movement
in the interests of Populism. 1 might say
more about this attempted attack, but will
not be drawn into personal controversy.
1 am certainly advocating Mr.. SibIey's
candidacy for the Presidency. The con-
vention which organized the American
Silver party decided that he was the fittest
exponent of this doctrine to choose for a
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-05-16
Confidence In de Campos.

CADIZ, SPAIN, May 15.-Persons who
have arrived here recently from Havana
declare that the campaign which is being
directed by Captain-General Martinez de
Campos against the Cuban insurgents will
be briefer than generally expected.
The military operations, they add, will
be pushed during the rainy season GEN
eral de Campos will remain in Cuba until
order is completely restored, which, it is
claimed, will probably be before the end of
the year.
MADRID, SPAIN. May ia dispatch
from Havana says that Colonel Arizan,
with seventy cavalry, defeated 200 insur-
gents. The dispatch adds that the rebels
commanded by Carlos Castillo have been
dispersed.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-05-16
.IDAHO'S SKELETON.
Living, Breathing, and Yet
He Weighed Only a
Trit1e.
THE DOCTORS ARE PUZZLED
A Man, In His Full Prime and Vigor,
Suddenly Began to Waste
Away and No One Could
Discover the Cause.
THE DOCTORS ARE PUZZLED

Authentic information comes from Pocatello,
Idaho, of peculiar case of emaciation. 1t is
that of Henry ]. Tillman, who until eight
months ago was a carpenter working at his
trade. Before his decline he weighed $50
pounds and was considered a strong, vigorous
man. 1t is not known the direct cause of his
wasting away. Many are the conjectures, how
ever. Some of the prominent physicians assert
that this man had taken into his system some
thing of a metallic nature, which lodged in one
of his small intestines. Be the matter as il
may, Tillman began to lose flesh rapidly.
When he had lost 40 pounds he was quite
alarmed and he visited Portland in order to
consult with some OF the best doctors OF that
city. Everything that could be done
for Tillman was tried-to no avail. Steadily he
lost flesh. AS he grew thinner his appetite
failed him; he could digest nothing. Gases
formed in his stomach and rumbled so loudly
that it was positively sickening TO be in his
company. His friends despaired. His face
became deathly yellow. There was no cough,
no signs of any spinal trouble, except a stomach
affection. 1t was given out that poor Ttllman
would soon be no more, he grew so puny.
AS a last resort, and this is what seems too
miraculous to be true his friend tried Cali
fornia remedy called joys Vegetable Sarsa-
parilla. On the bottle of the medicine 1t is
stated that the individual should begin with
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. doses. Tillman began 10
use teaspo0ntul. he USED q tnlrQ OF the DOT
tie in teaspoonful doses. He then used the
full strength of the dose-one tablespoonful.
He took complete bottle OF yoys Vegetable
Sarsapariila, and showed no signs of Keller ex-
cept that he lost the yellow, leaden color in
his face Just the faintest spark of hope re-
vived in him.
A second bottle of joys Vegetable sarsa-
parilla was procured and Tillman began using
the medicine After the fourth day he began
to have more frequentevacuations OF the bowels
and his appetite was improved
Like drowning man clutehing at anything
the ripple of a wave, straw-he became more
hopeful and walked about his room taking reg
ular exercise daily.
His improvement was most marked after the
use of the third bottle. The doctors were puz-
zled. Care had not been taken TO see what
was passed by the poor man. However, he
gained so steadily and became so strong again
that all the doctors were puzzled over his case.
1t is known that by subtle combination of the
herbs that grow on the mountain tops and
valleys of California compound is made
which has worked most remarkable cures
joys Vegetable Sarsaparilla is the name of this
medicine If the cures continue to come to
light in the next month as they have in the
past California will be known all over the wide
world, for this medicine is peculiarly Cali
fornian.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-05-16
Did Not Helm co1onbians.

WASHINGTON, D. c., May 15.-Senor
Calva, the Costa Rican Minister here, has
entered strong denial of the report from
Panama to the effect that his Government
has been giving assistance to the revolu-
tionists in Colombia and has entered into
secret alliance with them. He has in
formation from his Government to show it
has been doing everything in its power to
prevent any infringement of the neutrality
laws by the Colombian refugees or others.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-05-16
standard-bearer, and l am emphatically OF

standard-bearer, and l am emphatically OF
that opinion"
When the Associated Press reporter an
nounced to Mr.. Sibley the reported action
of the California Silver Leauge he posi-
lively declined to make any statement
other than what had been authorized by
General Warner. He disclaimed being a
candidate for any Office, but did not deny
that the American Silver League had, by
resolution, favored his nomination, and
that General Warner had been comment
ing favorably thereon whenever he had
spoken, but contended he was not candi-
date for the Presidency.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-05-16
OF INTEREST TO tue COAST.

Discomtinuance of a Postofice and Grant
ing of Pensions.
WASHINGTON, D. c., May 15.-The
postotfice at Ell Captain, San Diego County
will be discontinued after May 81.
Pensions bave been granted as follows:
California: Original widows, etc.-Nor.
man Baker (father), East Oakland, Ala
media County.
Washington: Reissue-Isaac ]. stratton
Vancouver, Clarke County; John H. Nibbe
Sidney, Kitsap County.
Oregon: Original George Risch, Myrtle
Greek, Douglas County.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-05-16
Penalties for HIgh,cav Robbery.

CITY OF MEXICO, Mex, May 15.-The
Chamber of Deputies Yesterday passed the
first reading of the bill against highway
robbers and train-robbers, making them
liable to the death penalty when caught in
the act, if the act causes death. In other
cases of delaying or damaging trains, rob-
bling mails, cutting telegraph wires or
damaging other railroad materials, the
punishment is made from five to twelve
years Imprisonment.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-05-16
Snnin.Joins the Protest.

LONDON, ENG, May 15.-The Times
announces that it has been informed that
Spain has addressed no note to Germany,
France and Russia, protesting against the
occupation of the island of Formosa by
the japanese, as was stated in Central
News dispatch from Madrid, which was
printed in the Times on Tuesday.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-05-16
Mattress Attack the British,

CALCUTTA, INDIA, May 15.-According
to telegram received here from Simla
dispatches have been received from Dir. in
the territory of Chitral, announcing that
the natives are again attacking the BIRTHS b
posts. Only a few casualties, however.
have occurred. Lieutenant Lmond of the
British force in occupation OF the disturbed
districts has been stabbed to death by a
fanatic near Rosela.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-05-16
CONSERVArIVE VICTORIES.
Result of Elections IN TtUo English
Divisions.

ResuH or EtecttOn5 IN ItCo EngIlSh
Divisions.
LONDON, ENG, May 15.-In the semi
election in the Walworth division of New
ington yesterday, James Bailey, Conserva-
tive, won his seat with 1876 votes against
2105 for Colonel }. Coiquohon Read,
Liberal, thus increasing the number of
Conservative members for the seat pre-
viously held by the late William Saunder,
Radical.
A polling for member of Parliament for
the West division of Dorset, to succeed the
late Henry R. Farquaharson, Con-
sentative. resulted in the'election of Colonel
Williams. Conservative, and the Unionist
candidate, as follows: Colonel Will
hams 1858, G. Wood Homer Qndepend-
ent) 1925.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-05-16
An Outbreak at Soor.

BERLIN, GERMANY, May 15.-A dis
patch from Beyrout, seaport town of
Syria. announces that the Turkish Gov
ernor of that place has gone TO Soor, in
order to quell an outbreak there arising
from disturbances between the Christians
and Mohammedans.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-05-16
Going to Get Mrs. Mack.

WASHINGTON, D. c.. May 15.-Chief
Hazen of the secret service, left for Ottawa,
Canada, to-day with President Cleveland's
warrant giving the agent of the United
States authority to bring to Buffalo, for
trial. Mrs. NJ L Mack, charged with coun-
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-05-16
SiIrer Men Organize.

SEATTLE, WASH, May 15.-The free
silver men of this city tonight organized
temporarily with John Wiley as chairman
and F. s. Griffith as secretary and ap-
pointed a committee to draft a constitu-
ton. Plans were arranged for the enter
tainment OF Messrs. Sibley and Warner,
who are expected in a few days
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-05-16
Wreck of the Kate Ketly.

CHICAGO, ILL, May 15.-Al doubt that
the schooner Kate Kelly was lost in Mon
days storm was removed to-day when the
tug Charm picked up wreckage bearing the
schooner's name. The Kelly left Sheboy-
gan Monday night for Chicago with a cargo
of ties. Captain Hatch and the crew of
five men, it is believed, are lost.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-05-16
Troops Join the Rebels.

TANGIER, Morocco, May Is. - The
rebellion OF the tribes around Morocco
city continues. and it is reported that the
rebels have succeeded in entering the city
1t is added that the Sultan's troops, which
were sent to reinforce the garrison of Mo-
rocco city, have joined issue with the
rebels.
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terfeiting and uttering United States post
age stamps. Mrs. Mack, it is alleged, was
a member of the Chicago gang of counter
letters of which Warren T. Thompson, it
is charged, was the head.
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Condition of the TREASURY.

WASHINGTON, D. c., May 15.-To-
days statement of the condition of the
treasury shows: Available cash balance,
$1s1, 119, 343: gold reserve, 500, 12s,Ss2.
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Restricting copper Shipments.

LONDON, Eng, May 15.-At a meeting
of the representatives of the American
copper producers to-day it was decided to
restrict the shipments to 10000 tons for
year. The European producers agree to
reduce the output of copper per cent.