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The San Francisco call., 1895-11-16
TANNER FOR GoTERN0R.
Resigns as Chairman of the Republican
State Committee.

Resi1ns as Chairman of the Republican
State Committee.
CHICAGO, ILL, Nov. 15.-John r. Tan
ner, at a full meeting of the Republican
State Central Committee this afternoon,
formally announced his candidacy for a
gubernatorial nomination, at the same
time resigning the chairmanship OF the
committee. DR.. T. K. Jameson was
elected chairman in Tanners place.
Chairman Jameson, who was elected as
Mr.. Tanners successor, said: II think my
feelings regarding ex-President Harrison
are pretty well known. am not fond of
icebergs."
Mem bers of the committee who are op-
posed to the nomination of Mr.. Harrison
regard the election of Jameson as notice
to the ex-President that in looking for
support from Illinois he will get no help
from Cook County.
Regarding the Senatorial question Chair
man Jameson said: ''To-day's event
leaves Cook County unhampered in press
ing her just claims to the United States
senatorship in 1897. Mr.. Tanner is from
Clay County, and be will certainly be NOM
mated for Governor"
On the question of bringing the Repub-
lican National Convention to Chicago,
The San Francisco call., 1895-11-16
TRAMPS RAID A TRAIN.
Four of Them Attempted to
Hold Up All the
Passengers.
They Were Soon Routed, However, and
Fled From the Railroad Hands
for Safety.

TRENTON, NJ, Nov. 15.-Four tramps
made an Intellectual attempt to hold up an
express train on the Pennsylvania Rail-
road at Morrisville, just across the river
from here, in Pennsylvania, tonight.
The Adams Express train, which is due
here at 10 o'clock, was brought to stop
near Morrisville by the display of danger
signal.
When the train came to standstill four
men boarded one of the cars and de-
manded that the passengers turn over
their valuables.
When the train crew had recovered from
their surprise at the unbounded nerve OF
the act they hustled them from the car.
The men, however, put up such good
fight that they were able to break away and
made their escape. The train crew notified
the superintendent of the division from
Morrisyille and railroad officials of the
company are now looking for the tramps.
The San Francisco call., 1895-11-16

chairman of the Utah Commission and a
resident of Utah for seven wears, said to-
day: 1.-THE whirligig of time brings many
changes in politics, and it's revenges, too.
1t would be strange indeed if the Mormon
people forgot the way Editor Goodwin
abused and vilified them. Nor can believe
the Gentle Republicans will look upon his
candidacy with any degree Of favor, al
though I suppose many of them are yet
controlled by the Tribune's lash, have
not kept well posted on Utah politics for
several years, nor do seek or wish to offer
advice to Utah people in the regulation OF
their own affairs, but I cannot refrain
from expressing the belief that G. G. Good
win would make an Unmatched Senatorial
and political bedfellow for Rocky Noun
tain saint whom he despised cordially a
few wears ago."
The San Francisco call., 1895-11-16
Tx UMBo,s CHANCES GOOD.
Governor Vest and Others Speak of Utah
Politics.

Governor West and Others Speak of Utah
-. Politics.
WASHINGTON, D. c., Nov. 15.-Gov-
ernor Caleb w. West of Utah says that he
was correctly quoted in the Salt Lake
Tribune as: declaring the Democrats made
mistake in raising the issue of Mormon
church interference in political affairs and
that it was uncalled for.
1.-THE Democrats" he said, nominate d
good churchmen like Moses Thatcher,
John T. Caine and B. H. Roberts to in
huence Mormons to vote our ticket, and
this cry of church interference will not
cause President Cleveland to withhold his
proclamation admitting Utah as State.
do not think Utah Democrats expect that
he will do otherwise than issue his procla-
nation. wanted Utah to be Democratic
State. but 1 would rather see it Repub-
lican State than Territory.
The friends here of Colonel Isaac
Trumbo hope he will be successful in his
candidacy for the Senate. Washington
politicians know that he did as much or
more than any other to secure Utah's
admission.
He has never bitterly assailed the Nor
mon church as C.. G. Goodwin has, but he
has always been highly respected by all OF
Utah's people. Judge Carlton, who was
The San Francisco call., 1895-11-16
Fiendish Cruelties Inflicted by
Turkish Soldiers Upon
the Oppressed.
NO MERCY SHOWN BY FIENDs.
While These Outrages Continue the
Powers Are Dallying With ~
Diplomatic Affairs.

NEW YORK, n. Y, Nov. 15.-Ex- United
States Minister to Turkey Oscar S. Strauss
to-day received from Rev. Henry O.
Dwight, head of the Bible-house Mission
in Constantinople, the following cable
gram:
Armenia laid waste. Quarter million
souls destitute. Will you start humani-
tartan work, forming strong non-partisan
relief commission independent of mission
aries?'
Referring to the dispath, Mr.. Strauss
said that Mr.. Dwight had been in Turkey
for twenty years and his statements could
be relied upon. He would not cable them,
said Mr.. Strauss, if he were not thoroughly
assured of the facts. There evidently must
have been some terrible conflicts between
the Turkish troops and the Armenians.
There should be cooperation on the part
of the various committees which have
been selected for this purpose, and steps
will be Immediately taken with this end
in view.
BOSTON, Mass, Nov. 15.-Several pri-
vate letters received by the International
Armenian Relief Society to-day bring fur
ther narrowing intelligence of the state of
affairs in that country. One letter says:
THE massacres are worse than ever and
the Turkish authorities are making no ef-
forts to put them down. In the villages Of
Taden and Qulu the inhabitants were at
tackled by bands of Kurds with large forces
of Turkish soldiers. The men of the vii
lagos were tortured in the most horrible
manner and in every way that the fiendish
cruelty could design. The priests were
taken out, bound hand and foot, and while
alive were cut open and their vital organs
torn out, thrown TO the dogs or forced into
the mouths of some of the prisoners.
Others were hung up, their limbs cut off
one by one and their bodies allowed to
.dangIe In the air. Those who sought
shelter in the churches Jared little better,
as the edifces were set on fire and those in
side cremated.
SAT the villages of Sarmaree, Shantil,
Sarelee and Malatagar the villains made
an attack. When the inha bitants were
asked why they did not defend themselves
they replied that they had no arms. The
soldiery thereupon slaughtered every male
inhabitant and committed the most fright
full excesses. One house was visited by the
ruffians, who asked if there were any girls
there The weeping mother replied that
there were. Her two daughters, the old
est not twelve years old, were cut down
and laid before their mother. She was
crazed with grief, and seizing one of the
soldiers, grasped his dagger and stabbed
him to the heart. His comrades took her
and after tying her to post burned her to
DEATH"
Another dispatch dated Harpoot, Tur-
key, October 6, says:
1.-The village is in a terrible condition,
and the arrival of the Turks is daily ex-
pected. The lives of all are in danger.
The Halli of Harpoot advised the Turkish
people to come and procure weapons to
defend themselves against the Armenians.
This is unnecessary, as there are no
weapons in the city, so that the Armen-
lans will be slaughtered without being
able to resist"
The San Francisco call., 1895-11-16
DEPENDS ON OTHER PowERs.
Why Uncle Sam Has Not Sent More War
ShSDs to TaxrAseu.

Why Uncle Sam Has Not Sent More VAR
ships to Turkey.
WASHINGTON, D. c., Nov. 15.-It was
learned yesterday that the reason this
Government has not sent more vessels to
the Syrian coast is that it depends on the
assistance of Great Britain, France and
other Christian countries in protecting
American missionaries and other citizens
of the United States in the Sultan's
possessions. 1t is not likely that
there is formal agreement with
European nations, but an understanding
has probably been reached that will
permit American representatives in Tur-
key to call on the commanders of foreign
vessels for succor if the lives of American
citizens be placed in jeopardy through the
feeling against Christians. This has bean
done in similar instances, particularly
where no American vessel was available.
If the rioting be renewed and the many
Armenians who are citizens of the United
States are placed in danger of life and
limb it is likely that the Navy Department
will order other vessels to augment the
naval force of this country assigned to the
Syrian coast, which consists of the flag
ship San Francisco and the cruiser Mar
blehead.
There is some hesitancy, however, about
taking this course because no vessels are
available for making quick passage to
the scene of trouble. 1t will take at least
three weeks for any vessel on the China
station to proceed to Turkish territory,
and nearly, if not quite, that length of
time for ship or ships to proceed from
this country there.
The San Francisco call., 1895-11-16
KEPT STRICTLY SECRET.
Plans of Reform May Cause a Mohans
meddn Uprisin0.

medan Uprising.
LON DON, Eng, Nov. ia dispatch
from the representative of the United
Press at Constantinople, nnder date of No
vember IA, says: The commission ap-
pointed to put into force the reforms
adopted for the administration of the
affairs of Asia Minor began its sittings
to-day. 1t is asserted by persons in
position to obtain the best and most re-
liable information that the terms of the
convention signed by the six powers
agreeing upon JOINT action compelling the
immediate application of reforms in Ar
menia and other disturbed districts have
been kept strictly secret in order to avoid
sn uprising of the Mohammedan populace.
1t is asserted that the reserves recently
called out by the Turkish Government,
ostensibly for the purpose of restoring or
der in Asia Minor, are really being pre-
pared for participation in European war
which the Sultan and his Ministers believe
inevitable.
The San Francisco call., 1895-11-16
Senator Allen Says the Old
Parties Will Not Give Sill.
yer a Chance.
CALIFORNIANS IN CONGRESS.
Good Places on the Committees Will
Be Given Barham and Grove
Johnson.

OMAHA, NEBR., Nov. Ex-senator. Will
liam V. Allen, Nebraska's senior repre-
sentative in the United States Senate and
the recognized leader of the Populists in
both houses of Congress, has been in
Omaha for two days previous to going to
Washington to be in attendance at the re-
converting of the National Legislature.
"It goes without saying" said the Sena-
tor to-day, that the Populist party will
have Presidential ticket in the field, and
that it will be the only one of the old
parties that will be outspoken in favor of
the free coinage of silver at the ratio of l6
to l, No one longer doubts that both the
Republican party and the Democratic
party will nominate men opposed to free
silver legislation, and that their platforms
will deny to silver an equal place with
gold in the currency system of the United
States.
"This will leave but two alternatives to
the men who have hitherto adhered to the
Republican and Democratic parties hoping
that they would do something for the
white metal. They must either organize a
new political party with free silver coinage
as its basic principle, or they must recog-
nize the uselessness of working through
their old parties by allying themselves
with the Populists and supporting the
Populist Presidential ticket. I.look, there
fore, for union of all the silver forces in
1896 behind the ticket to be nominated by
the Populist National Convention. The
Presidents foreign policy cannot escape q
broadside of pointed criticism. I do not
believe in sensational foreign policy or
one that would bring the United States
into successive broils with other powers,
but believe in a foreign policy that is at
once firm and prompt. This the Presi-
dents policy has not been.
81 shall reintroduce my resolution fol
the annexation of Hawaii, that came neal
passing last session, and hope to see il
adopted by the Senate. look also fol
some expression in favor of recognizing
Cuban independence, and shall exert my
influence in that direction. AS to the re-
organization of the Senate, do not think
the Populist Senators will cut the figure
that has been predicted for them. l be-
lieve the Republicans and Democrats will
agree upon plan of organization that viii
not depend upon Populist assistance
The whole matter is largely one of patron
age, and the Republican Senators have al
ways been accorded Senate appointments
even when under Democratic control. The
only patronage the Populist Senators ever
had was one place apiece, given them out
of courtesy by the Democratic organiza
ton. do not believe the Populists Will
care to enter into negotiations for di
vision of the Senate spoils."
The San Francisco call., 1895-11-16
CALIFORNIANS ARRIVE.
Mr.. Barhans Loses No Time In Scoring tn
Administration.

Mr.. Barham Loses No Time In Scoring the
Administration.
WASHINGTON, D. c., Nov. 15.-Two OF
CALIFORNIA; Representatives in the coming
Congress have arrived-Grove Johnson,
who takes Mr.. Caminetti's place, and ]. A.
Barham of Santa Rosa, who succeeds
Geary. The latter is accompanied by his
wife and children, c. A, Lena and Writ.
They will reside at the Ebbitt House this
winter. Mr.. Johnson and wife are at the
Cochrane. Neither gentleman has yet
fully decided about his candidacy for COM
mittee positions.
'I am like chip floating along with the
stream-I don't know where it will be my
fortune to land" said Grove johnson, and
Mr.. Barham says he is also at sea. Both
men are new and will have to get their
bearings before they decide on their candi-
dacy for committee appointment. Mr.
Hilborn, who left Oakland two weeks ago,
will not arrive here until December 1. He
will reside on @ street northwest, with
Mrs. Noyes, relative by marriage of Mr..
Hall, his San Francisco law partner.
The only Californians thus far men
toned in connection with subordinate ap.
pointments under the House organiza-
tions are J. c. Boatman Of Oakland and
Jimmy English, nephew of w. D. and
Warren English. Mr. Boatman will be
here as MIR. Hilborn' s secretary, but aspires
to better position and will probably try
to be reading clerk.
Jimmy English is Democrat, but hav-
ing served as a page continuously for
twelve years has many friends among
Congressman, and as it is custom to retain
four of the minority party in the organiza-
ton Jimmy hopes to be one of the lucky
ones. If he fails in this he will act as
Judge Maguire's secretary.
Congressman-elect Barham gave the ad.
ministratlon good "roast" as follows in
the Star to-day: "The people of California
have rever known the meaning of hard
times until the past three years. They
have had a bitter experience under this
administration, and one that they will not
soon forget. Our principal industries are
all but ruined. Our splendid lumber trade
is about killed since the new tariff came
into effect, letting in inferior pine from
British Columbia which has proved such
good competitor with our redwood that
many mills are running to-day in my dis
trict at an actual loss.
''They would shut down entirely, but that
means absolute ruin, and they hold on
with view of getting relief in the near
future. The story of how the sheep busi-
ness has gone to destructi on is too old to
be repeated. The same can be said of the
cattle interest. and growers of fruits have
likewise suffered. Under q protective
policy all these loufished, and it is no
The San Francisco call., 1895-11-16
BANK DIRECTORS HELD.
The Newfoundland CrotUd Vas Organized
for Ptunder.


for Ptunder.
ST. JOHNS, N. F., Nov. 15.-Messrs.
Harvey, Green, Donnelly and Thurborn.
the Union Bank directors, were to-day
committed for trial by Judge Conroy.
Eight charges were found against them
for publishing fraudulent annual state
ments of the bank and in embezzling
the funds of the institution; also in declar-
ing dividends to the shareholders when no
profits were earned. The preliminary
stage of the trial has lasted three months,
and during that time nearly all the big
bankers of Newfoundland have been con-
nected with the scandal. The develop
ments have proved that the attempt of a
seemingly organized syndicate to mis-
manage and plunder the banks Of the
island has been brought to light, and that
investigation will show that the swindlings
have amounted to thousands of dollars.
The case promises to be the most sensa-
tionaI ever known in the history of the
island.
The San Francisco call., 1895-11-16
SEARCH FOR THE LAURADA.
1t Will Be Ascerta ined If the Vessel
VioIated Neutrality Lu,Us.

Lit VII BE A6certItted " the FeSSeS
Viotated Neutrality Ln,cs.
WASHINGTON, D. c., Nov. 15-In re-
sponse to the protest of Senior Depuy de
LONE, Spanish Minister in this country,
the Treasury Department and the Depart
ment of Justice have instructed United
States Marshals and customs officers on
the Atlantic and Gulf coasts to look out
for the steamer Laurada, which is sus-
pected of being in the service of fill
clustering expedition to Cuba. The
Laurada was formerly called the Empress
and was a British company's boat OF 1900
tons. Shereceived an American registry,
having been built in Philadelphia.
The customs officers and Marshals are
instructed to board her, when she is
found, and after investigation report to
Washington whether she has violated the
neutrality act. If so her officers will be
prosecuted as well as any filibusters who
may be found on her. The Laurada is
keeping out of the way and her where
abouts is unknown.
The San Francisco call., 1895-11-16
CONSIDERED BY THE CABINET.
Afairs in Turkey Occupied More Than
Usual Attention.

ATGtrS fn turkey occupied more AH0n
UsuaI Attention.
WASHINGTON, D. c., Nov. 15.-The
situation in the Sultan's possessions natur-
ally occupied the attention of the Presi-
dent and his Cabinet at the regular meet
ing to-day. Secretary Olney, fresh from
an interview concerning the perilous posi-
ton of American missionaries in Armenia
with Rev. DR.. Judson Smith of the Ameri
can Board of Foreign Missions and Henry
D. Hyde of the prudential committee OF
the same organization. was able to lay
before his colleagues additional informa-
ton on that subject, and several cable
gram from Minister Terrill were also read
and considered: ~:
Although the Navy Department pre-
sumed that the flagship San Francisco
had left Marseilles Immediately after: Adj
miral Selfridge boarded her, the absence
of any notification to that effect now
causes the naval officials to think that the
vessel may not have yet departed on her
mission to protect American citizens in
the perturbed districts of Asia Minor. If
this be true, it is probable that the San
Francisco is delayed by taking on coal and
stores for the long voyage to the Levant.
The statements contained in The United
Press dispatches from Constantinople
published this morning, to the effect that
Mr.. Terrill had probably given the Turkish
Government to understand that it would
be held responsible for any injury done to
American citizens in Turkey, is confirmed
at the State Department, where dispatches
from Mr.. Terrill embracing this informa-
tion have been received. That Mr.. Terrill
is giving thorough satisfaction to this
Government by the vigor he has displayed
is not concealed, although almost every
thing of news character pertaining to
the Armenian situation is guarded with
the utmost secrecy.
The San Francisco call., 1895-11-16
VERSION OF THE TURKS.
All the Trouble, They Say, Vas Started
by ArmenianS.

or ATmentGnS.
WASHINGTON, D. c., Nov. 15.-The
Turkish Legation here received the follow
ing telegram from the Sublime Porte
under yesterdays date:
'HThe Armenian revolutionists of Sivas,
after taking out of their shops all mer-
chandise, attacked the Mussulmans. They
fred from the windows of their houses
and wounded severely one soldier.
ga pistol-shot broke the window of the
room occupied by the Governor-Gen eral.
They also attacked the village of Mard jilik,
killed many Mussulmans and engaged in
plunder. The authorities of Arab guir dis
covered forty of the bombs which the Ar
menian agitators had prepared in order to
blow up public buildings such as the bar
racks, the palace of the Governor, the mill
tarv storehouse and the like. The fire that
broke out in the city originated from the
bombs prepared for that purpose. The
Turkish population of Arabeuir being at
tackled by 1900 rioters, perfectly armed and
equipped, telegraphed to the temporal
government for protection. The provin-
cial authorities neglected absolutely
nothing to preserve peace. The Armenian
rioters OF Czarindiar fired on the Mussul-
mans and attacked the palace of the Gov
ernor, the military station and other build
ings. They were repulsed however by the
military.
1.-THE Armenian revolutionists of Arab
guir, having attacked the Mussulman
quarter of Iknepinar bloody conflict en-
sued between Mussulmans and Armenians.
Another conflict took place near the vii
lage of Saroy, Van, between Armenian
brigands and gendarmes. The briganos
fed TO the village of Bogazkean, but they
were dispersed. Many gendarmes were
killed and wounded.
The Armenian rioters of Sivas, after
secretly taking out of their shops all mer-
chandise and after closing their shops, at
tackled the Mussulmans. A conflict took
place. The authorities. however, took
necessary measures for the preservation of
order. The authorities at Arabguir dis
covered in the houses of Tarngadii, Oglon,
Serkis and other Armenians many bombs
prepared for incendiary purposes. Ex-
Yosive bombs were also found. The agi-
The San Francisco call., 1895-11-16
FILL SUPPRESS DISORDERS.
The Tmrkish Grand Wzier Speaks h. a
Hopeful Mood.

The T,srktsh Grand Vtzfer Speaks In a
Hopeful Mood.
BERLIN, GERMANY, Nov. 15.-The Tage-
blatt publishes an interview which its cor
respondent has. had with Hail Rifaat
Pasha, the Turkish Grand Vizier, who
said he was overjoyed to find that the
Porte was on good terms with the powers.
He added that he hopefully looked to a
happy solution of the pending questions.
True, the Armenian agitators were con-
tinuing their campaign against justice and
humanity, causing fresh murders and
massacres, but, thanks to the measures
the Sultan had decreed, the disorders
would soon be suppressed.
The San Francisco call., 1895-11-16
INSURGENTS ARE MARCHING upon HAVANA

Chairman Jameson said he believed the
committee would cooperate in any move
ment started by business mems associa-
ton, but would not lead, as the cry would
then be raised that the Chicago political,
machine was trying to run things for its
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Better engraving than
Crockers' can't be done until
somebody invents better paper
and better workmanship.
227 Post street
215 Bush street
The San Francisco call., 1895-11-16

that the condition of the Czarina and her
daughter is entirely satisfactory.
At the religious services held according
to the Russo-Greek rite after the birth the
infant was amed Olga.
The San Francisco call., 1895-11-16
CAVE BIRTH TO A GIRL
The Czarina of Russia Has
Become Happy
Mother.
At the Religious Services the Little
Princess Was Speedily Named
Olga.

LONDON, ENG, Nov. ia dispatch to
the Central News from Vienna says that
telegram received there from ST. Peters
burg announces that the Czarina was safely
accouched of daughter at 10 o'clock this
evening.
ST. PETERSBURG, RUSSIA, Nov. ia
bulletin that has just been issued states
The San Francisco call., 1895-11-16
EXPLOSIONS IN LONDON.
Electric Light Wires Ignited Gas In On.
dergrOund Chambers.

derDromnd Chambers.
LONDON, ENG, Nov. 15-An explosion
with a loud detonation occurred In the vi
cinity of the Mansion House, the Lord
Mayors residence in the city, this after
noon, and similar reports were heard in
other parts of the city. The noises created
great deal of excitement until it was dis
covered that no damage had been done.
1t is supposed that the explosions were
caused by the ignition Of gas in the under
ground chambers through which electric
light wires are laid.