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The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-11-30

ant of the guards in succession to the late
Prince.
The facts that newspaper has been
started in Picking and that reform club
has been organized are enthusiastically
referred to as signs that China is at length
awakening from the sleep of centuries.
1t is difficult to found any solid hopes on
such tokens. China can never enter the
path of progress until the present admin
istrative system is radically changed and
that can hardly be so long as the Manchu
dynasty rules. Where the personal inter-
ests of every official make for conserv-
atism, the chances of reform are small.
1t is alleged that the French priests at
Chengtu, having inspected the bodies of
the six men executed nominally for the
anti Christian riots. found them to be
wretched looking persons who had evil
IDENTIFY lain a long time in prison, and
must have been originally incarcerated for
some other offense. 1t is plain that if
Chinese officials choose to resort to such
devices there is little to prevent them.
Men lying in prison under sentence of
death can always be carried out and exc
cuted to expiate crime that they never
committed.
If the accounts thus far published be
correct, the plot recently formed to seize
Canton partook of the character of a
genuine reform movement. The ring
leader, Huang, had been for many years
abroad, spending his time in the United
States, in England and in Germany.
Possessed of wealth, social status, and a
H. 80 ,.a l.
of Kuangtung, he was easily able to
foment discomfort against the corrupt, I'M
progressive and incapable government of
his country, and This propaganda found
favor with emigrants returning from
abroad, so that soon very large number
1000 men, it is said-were pledged to sup
port his scheme of overthrowing the
dynasty.
The capture of Canton would have
placed the insurgents in an excellent posi-
ton to procure arms and ammunition as
well as supplies of money, and, moreover,
numerous accessions to the ranks of the
litersti of the city.
The programme was to start the insur-
rection at three points simultaneously in
the north of the province, and when the
troops had thus been drawn off from Can
ton to seize the city. AS usual the GER
tainty of reward as an informer compared
with the chance of it as a successful rebel
induced one of the associates TO betray the
plot. But it is alleged that only very
small fraction OF the rebels have been
arrested, and at any rate the affair indi-
Gates that possibly there may arise from
among the Chinese themselves leader
who, in his position as usurping SOW
ereign, would be compelled to centralize
the administration and thus eliminate
the provincial interests at present fatal to
progress.
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NOT CHASED BY THE SPANISH
Indignant Deniats Made by the Cre,c of
the HOrSd.

PHILADELPHIA, Pa, Nov. 29.--United
States Commissioner Bell gave hearing
to-day to Captain ]. H. S. Wiborg, Chief
Mate James 2. Peterson and Second Mate
H. J. Johansen of the Danish fruit steamer
Horsa, who were arrested on a warrant
sworn out by Jose Congosta, Spanish Con-
sui in this city, on the charge of carrying
Cuban tilibustering expedition when she
left this port on November 8.
The steward, first assistant engineer and
other witnesses gave testimony that the
Horsa was not boarded by any person after
she cleared the Delaware breakwater until
she reached Port Antonio, Jamaica, and
denied that there were any additions to
the crew of twenty-five at any time during
the voyage. These replies were brought
about by series of questions put in
various forms with the object of proving
that party of Cuban flibusters boarded
the vessel while she was at sea.
John Matsen, a sailor, and Henry Col
thorst, the third cook, augmented their
testimony by declarations that the Horsa
was not chased by Spanish gunboat off
the coast of Cuba, as was chronicled. This
important point was brought out by Cap
Captain Kerr then attempted to show that
an effort had been made to bribe Colthorst
on behalf of the Spanish authorities in
this case, and the witness went so far as to
make an affirmative reply, but the ex-
aminer ruled out this testimony on the
ground of irrelevancy.
Commissioner Bell refused to place the
defendants witnesses under bail, as the
District Attorney requested, but held the
witness, Arnston, under $500 bail and con-
tinued the case uutil Monday, December 16.
The defendants were held in $1,000 bail
each. 1t was agreed that in the event of
the Horsa not having returned from Port
Antonio by the 10Th prox., the case
would be continued day by day until the
steamers arrival.
NEW YORK. N. Y. Nov. ga cipher
cablegram received to-day in this city by
Enrique Trujillo, editor of the Cuban
newspaper, El Porvenor, announces the
safe arrival pear Santiago de Cuba of a
small expedition of twelve men under
leader Mariana Torres, coming from ia
maica. The expedition arrived on the
10Th inst. carrying 10000 cartridges and
160 rifles
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A Wise Minister.

The potentate was plainly agitated
"My couriers," said he in angry tones to
his Minister of War. Inform me that al
is in readiness to squelch the rebels who
have dared to question our authority, and
yet find you delaying the advance. If
thought there were any treachery-''
"Have patience, 0 brother of the sun
and boss of the moon," replied the Minis
ter in the tone of one who was sure of his
ground. eve are but waiting for them to
get out set OF postage stamps, which we
will rush in and seize, and by the sale Of
them paw the whole expense of the war;
Verify" said the admiring monarch
"thou hast a head like a tack. Indian
apolis Journal.
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RIGID ECoNoMY IN ORDER.
The Republican Programme Prohibits
Lngisn Expenditures.

The Republican Programme Prohibits
Lavish Expenditures.
WASHINGTON, Nov. 29.-Rigid econ
omy in public expenditures will be the Re-
publican programme for next winter. Mr..
Reed has impressed this necessity upon q
number of the older members whom he
honors with his confidence. This does not
mean that ''cheese-paring" policy will be
adopted. or that great public works now in
process OF construction will be discon-
tlnued in order to reduce appropriations.
But 1t does mean that not dollar will be
expended unnecessarily.
1t means, too, that no money will be
voted for public buildings except where
urgent necessity exists. 1t is also under
stood to mean that the River and Harbor
Committee will be so constituted as to re-
duce those appropriations to the lowest
point consistent with the needs of the
Government.
Mr.. Reed has not, so far as can be
learned, formulated any policy with re-
spect to tariff or financial leg islation. Not
only he, but the other Republican leaders
in the House, are disposed to await the
Presidents message before deciding what
course the party shall pursue upon this
and other questions of National import
anCe,
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OF INTEREST TO THE COAST.
REPRESENTATIVE McLachian VIM Introduce q
Bill to Improve San Pedro
Hnrboc

WASHINGTON, D. c., Nov. 29.-Repre-
sentative McLachlan is the only member
of the California delegation who got in on
the ground floor of the House organization.
He went to the Mcdowell headquarters
yesterday and signified his intention of
voting for the combination. 1t is said that
one subordinate officer, although he was
rather late in getting into the ring. The
other California members will, it is be-
lieved, support General Henderson for
whatever position he wants, but Mr.. Hen
derson has not much chance to win any
thing against the combine"
Representative McLachlan wills intro
duce bill appropriating $500, 600 for i'm
proving San Pedro harbor. He prefers San
Pedro to Santa Monica as deep harbor
site. 1t is expected that the Southern Pa
ciic will continue its fight against San Pc
dro and in favor of Santa Monica, its own
harbor.
The clerk at the Hotel Normandie says
Huntington is expected here tomorrow.
This is sooner than he was expected to ar
rive, as he contemplated trip into Mex
leo when he left San Francisco.
Among bills to be introduced in Congress
on Monday will be one by Grove Johnson,
restricting immigration. He has another
providing the manner Of naturallZlng aliens
and one appointing Government engineers
to report on needed improvements for the
Sacramento and San Joaquin rivers and
their tributaries. Mr.. Johnson's bill will
not name any specific sum of money, but
after the engineers make their report he
will try to secure enough money, in addi-
ton to the $4,000 already available, to
make the entire sum half million dollars
in round numbers.
Representative McLachlan wants about
$500, 900 for Los Angeles public buildings
enlargement, and Mr.. Johnson will ask for
about $3.50, 900 for San Jose.
Mr.. Hilborn will also introduce his bill
for public building at Oakland.
Charles Barham of Santa Rosa, who is
here, will act as his fathers secretary.
j. w. r. Conrad was to-day appointed
postmaster at Paynes Creek, Tehama
County, Cal, vice P. M. Anderson, re-
signed.
Representative Hermann of Oregon an
nounces that one of his chief efforts this
winter will be directed toward securing the
construction of the Nicaragua Canal by the
Government.
Pensions have been granted as follows:
California: Original-Owen Prunty, San
Francisco; Thomas McGuillin. San Jose.
Increase-William Roberts, Azusa; Will
liam Phair, Yolo. Original widows-Ad-
elaide Clark, Oakdale.
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MURDER OF KoREAS QUEEN.
SarGge Fersoify of the Assassins in thu
Palace.

TACOMA, WASH, Nov. 29.-The officers
of the steamship Tacoma, which has just
arrived from the Orient after a perilous
trip, give vivid accounts Of the facts at
tendant upon the assassination of the
Queen of Korea. 1t was cruel murder,
committed under the light of day, and
occurred early III the morning OF the Sth
OF October. The murder was participated
in by some 200 Korean soldiers with jap
anese officers, known as "troops of the
household"
This band went to old Prince Tai Won
Kun and prevailed upon him to accom-
pany them to the Palace. Opon arriving
there they were let in by side doors (this
fact proving that there were traitors in
side), while large number scaled the
walls. A Japanese officer with a small
guard made feeble attempt to stop the
work of the assassins, but with poor sue
cess. The Palace guards, who should have
been on hand in considerable nun bers,
reported only fourteen for action.
A short skirmish resultedain the Palace
falling into the hands of the rebels, who
soon surrounded the Queens quarters and
entered her apartments, and not being
sure who they were numbering, COM
menced the carnage by killing all the
ladies-in-waiting present. The Queen and
her maid were dragged long distance by
the hair of the head and placed in sacks.
They were then carried to the grove in
the rear of the palace, which is called Deer
Park, where they were murdered and
burned. The soldiers had prepared for
this purpose a pile, on which the bodies
were laid, ana over this was poured large
quantity of oil. The torch was applied,
the flames shot upward and soon all were
ashes.
The assassins were methodical in their
plans. Old Prince Tai Won Kun, as he
was in enmity with the Queen, probably
gave the orders. The Queens mother, on
learning the fate of her daughter, commit
ted suicide.
In the massacre some thirty Korean men
and women were killed.
The Koreans say that this is Japanese
civilization with a vengeance and that it is
the second time these atrocities have taken
place. Count Inouye was considered an
excellent and valuable man by a great
many, and should have remained in Korea
during its unsettled state. His successor
is man of inferior caste.
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SPECULATION IN COLORADO.
Much Money Changing Hands IN the
Purchase of Stocks.

Much Money Changing Hands IN the
Purchase of Stocks.
DENVER, Colo, Nov. 29.-The Denver
Mining Exchange was wild to-day and
stocks made advances, some rushing up at
great advances over Wednesdays quota
tons. The broker complained that the up
ward tendency of cheap stocks was not war
ranted and already they predict an early
smash. 1t was impossible to fill buying
orders because of this unexpected advance,
and in some stocks offers in advance of
the quotations failed to bring the sellers
out.
Dividend paying stocks are now held for
an expected sKyrocket rise. Many holders
of cheap stocks are turning their money
only to reinvest. 1t is the demand for
stocks which causes this advance in prices
and not the reports from the mines. The
sales reported on the Denver Mining Ex-
change amounted to 81, $50 900. The three
Colorado Springs exchanges aggregated
81, 200, 900, Pueblo $S8, 900 and Cripple Creek
$1,000,000. The Denver Real-estate Ex-
change will open for mining stocks on
Monday. A dozen new mining companies
were incorporated to-day to operate in
Cripple Creek. The capitalizations range
from one to one and half million dollars.
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The Garments Inclosing 1t Are
Identified by the Missing
Mans Widow.
NO EVIDENCE OF FOUL PLAY.
Persons Suspected of Having Killed the
Rancher Are Exonerated by
the Find.

PORTLAND, Or, Nov. 29.-After nine
years the mystery surrounding the disap-
pearance of Andrew Beamish, from his
ranch near Ge:chell, in Snohomish
County, has been cleared by the finding of
his skeleton in the forest about two miles
from his house. The discovery was made
by rancher named Traiack, few days
ago, while he was cutting a trail through
the woods to Lake Cassidy.
Trajack struck the skull first and
thought it was stone. On closer invests
CATION he found that it was skeleton,
which had long since been stripped of its
flesh. The clothing, protected by the fall
of leaves, was in better state of preserva-
ton than might have been supposed. An
examination of the clothing and effects
satisfied the dead mans widow, now Mrs.
Jackson, that the remains were beyond
doubt those of her former husband. She
recognized the coat, which was lined with
red flannel, and also two pocket-books,
comb and watch. The money found on
the body consisted of $50 gold piece, two
silver dollars, two halves and three 10-cent
pieces. The watch had stopped at $3.50
O'Clock.
Beamish was man of So years of age,
and left home about 3 o'clock OH the after
noon of September IA, 1885, leaving his
wife and three children. That was the last
seen of him. 1t was believed that he had
been foully dealt with, and the marriage
of his widow short time afterward to q
man named Roder or Rody, living near by.
created much unfavorable comment. This
man was not long afterward arrested and
placed in Jail at Snohomish on a charge of
attacking one of the daughters of Beamish.
While in Jail he committed suicide by
hanging himself, but he left statement
duplicating two women in the mysterious
disappearance of Beamish.
A close examination of the skeleton by
the Coroner and others failed to reveal any
evidence of assault or wounds, and the
neighbors are fully satisfied that the
widow of Beamish is exonerated from the
| unjust suspicion that had been cast upon
her. As the widow of both Beamish and
Roder, she came into possession of both
their claims. and subsequently married a
Mr.. Jackson, with whom she is now living.
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NOTHING TO DO WITH SPAIN.
arrested the Captain and Mate of a Nor
scegian Steamer.

arrested the Captain and Mate of a Nor
Uegian Steamer.
WILMINGTON, DEL, Nov. 2O.-War-
rants sworn out to-day by the Spanish
Consul, Jose Congesta, were served late
this afternoon at the yards OF the Harlan
81 Hoilingsworth Company by Deputy
United States Marshal Hughes. They
were against Frederick Svance, captain,
and Ragnan Christensen, first officer of
the Norwegian steamer Leon. The men
were found on the wharf. When the war
rants, signed by Congesta as complainant,
were read, Captain Svance pointed to the
boat and said: What have I to do with
Spain? This is a Norwegian vessel"
The two officers, accompanied by Super
intendent Benson of the ship building
firm, were taken to the Federal building,
where they were arraigned before United
States Commissioner Smith, charged with
violating the neutrality laws under section
1886 of the Federal statutes. They pleaded
not guilty and Captain Benson went their
security for their appearance at noon to-
morrow. The accused men expressed a
wish to have their case transferred to Phil
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is to Eseta,s Latest Schen, e.

SAN SALVADOR, Nov. Earthquakes
were made to-day respecting the rumors
that new conspiracy to favor Antonio
Ezeta had been discovered with an at
tempt to seize one Of the Pacific Mail
steamers, but nothing could be verified.
Here, in Government circles, the rumors
are ridiculed as preposterous. Steamship
men laugh at Ezeta and say this is another
of his ridiculous schemes. The Govern
ment has ordered the arrest OF General
Figeroa, who is now uniting all the NAL
contents under his flag.
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GOING TO SEE CORBETT.
Stuart Hopes to arrange a right TO,
FitzsiDsntOns.

Stuart Hopes to arrange a right for
FitzsiDlntOns.
ST. LOUIS, Mo-, Nov. 29.-Dan Stuart
arrived here from Dallas, Tex, to-day en-
route to New York.
II shall personally see Corbett," said
Stuart, land urge him to agree to meet
Fitzsimmons. The latter has conceded
everything to Corbett. 1 carry with me
articles of agreement signed by Fitzsim-
mons, with the understanding that Cor
bett can make any reasonable changes
Corbett is further given the right to choose
the referee, all the Fitzslm mons party
asks being that man we'll known in the
sporting world be named. If Corbett does
happen to refuse to meet Fitzsimmons,
Maher will be accommodated"
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CAPTAIN HEALY DETACHED.
The Veteran Revenue Officer No Longe,
Commands the Bear.


Commands the Bear.
WASHINGTON, D. c., Nov. 29.-Secre-
tary Carlisle to-day detached Captain
Michael Healy from the command of the
revenue cutter Bear, and placed him on
waiting orders. Captain Healy is in poor
health, and unless he improves it is not
probable that he will again be assigned to
active duty.
Second Lieutenant Chester NJ. White of
the Bear, who recently forwarded his
resignation to the Treasury Department
by telegraph. arrived here on Wednesday,
and, after an interview with Assistant Sec
rotary Hamlin, withdrew his resignation.
Lieutenant White was then detached from
the Bear and has been ordered to report
at the Boston station for duty. Lieuten-
ant White has not withdrawn his charges
against Captain Healy, and SO far Cap
tain Healy's answer has not been received
here
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Withdra,cals of Gold.

NEW YORK, N. Y, Nov. 29.-The
sum of 81, 600, gold was withdrawn
from the sub-treasury for export to Europe
tomorrow. Of this amount $3.50, 900 was
in coin and 100000 iu bars. 1t is stated
that l.. Won Hoffman & Co. will bold
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Won bn Santa Bnrbara.

SANTA BARBARA, CAL, Nov. o.
The Santa Barbara baseball nine to-day
defeated the Ventura boys badly on the
diamond. scoring % to 4. The two teams
parted upon the most amicable terms, the
home club giving banquet with sixty
covers to the visitors.
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Failure of a Georgia Bank.

ATLANTA, Ga. Nov. 29.-The Chatta-
nooche National Bank of Columbus, Ga,
one of the oldest institutions of the kind
in the South. failed to open its doors this
morning. The bank was heavily interested
in the Chattanooche Brewery, which has
been ordered sold to satisfy creditors. H.
P. Epping is president of the bank.
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Contracts for Gunboats.

WASHINGTON, D. c., Nov. 29.-Con-
tracts for the construction of two gunboats
awarded to the Union Iron Works of San
Francisco, were signed at the Navy De-
partment to-day, Irving M. Scott repre-
senting the company.
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MoLoNEY YET LITER THE TRUST.
Gas Stock Sold on a Rum,or That He Vas
Very IU.

Very Iu.
CHICAGO, Ill, Nov. 29.-Attorney-
General Moloney, who has been i'll at the
Leland Hotel here for a week, was eble to
come to his Chicago office to-day, and
while there announced that the reorgani-
cation plan of the Chicago gas trust was
given him at his hotel last Wednesday.
The AttorneyGeneral said
II have not examined the document
closely, and beyond reading it ! have
given the contents no consideration. l
cannot say now whether the plan will be
acceptable to me. It will have to conform
strictly to the laws of Illinois against such
combinations"
After a brief stay at his Office, Mr..
Moloney left for Ottawa, where he will re-
main until he has entirely recovered his
health. News came to the Stock Exchange
to-day that Wall street was selling Chicago
gas. on report that Attorney General
Moloney was dangerously i'll.
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100000 of the $1,OOo,ooO which they in
tend shipping tomorrow 1t IS also
rumored that one or ore firms may with
draw 81 100000 early tomorrow for ship
ment by the European steamers, which do
not sail until late hour. The sum OF
$4,000 was deposited in the sub-treasury
to-day.
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Death of Count Taafe.

VIENNA, AUSTRIA, Nov. 29.-Count Ed
ward Taafe, formerly Prime Minister Of
Austria, died this morning on his estate at
EIiachau, in Bohemia. He had been i'll
for several months with heart affection
and subsequently pyfemia.
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To Settle a Biz Strike.

GLASGOW, SCOTLAND, Nov. pa con-
ference has been arranged between the
Clyde shipbuilders and their striking or
locked-out employees, and it is thought
that there is now a prospect of a settlement
Of the trouble.
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CAPTAIN Bassett Dying.

WASHINGTON, D. c., Nov. ga very
unfavorable change is reported this even
ing in the condition of Captain Isaac Bas-
sett. the venerable doorkeeper of the
United States Senate, who has been con-
fined to his bed by serious illness for a
long period. There are grave fears that
he cannot survive the night.
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Miners on q Strike.

DENISON. Tex, Nov. %. = Intelli-
gence was received to-day to the effect that
the miners in Indian Territory will strike.
They number all told 10000. The old
scale of prices is demanded. 1t is more
than likely that general strike will take
place, as the various mining companies
cannot afford to pay more than they are
already paving
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General Jordom,s Funeral.

NEW YORK, N. Y, Nov. 29.-The
funeral of the late General E. Jordon took
place this morning at st. Francis Xavier
Church. The ceremonies, in accordance
with the wishes of the general, were with
out pomp or show. The great church was
filed by friends
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General Co.borne Dead.

LONDON, ENG, Nov. 29-The death is
announced at Honiton of General Col
borne. He first saw service il the Cana
dian rebellion of 1888.
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Rninina at Pasadena.

PASADENA, CAL, Nov. 29.-The heav-
lest rain of the season began falling this
morning and has continued through the
day. 1t is still cloudy and threatening.