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The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1895-04-27
TELEGRAPHIC.
CLEVELAND'S PLAN.
He Will Not Interfere in Nicaragua
Affairs.

He Will Not Interfere in Nicaraguan
Affairs.
NEW YORK, April PA special to
the Sun from Washington says: From
the most Trustworthy sources it is
learned today that the president has
again upset the policy which Secretary
Gresham had outlined in dealing with
the Nicaraguan question, and has
taken matters practically in his own
hands. There is to be no protest on
the part of the United States against
any action Great Britain may take in
enforcing her demands for the prompt
payment of the $4,000 indemnity
called for the expulsion of the consul
general, Mr.. Hatch, who Nicaragua
said had conspired to overthrow the
existing government, and Lord Kim
berly will practically carry out his
plan, which now. seems certain to lead
to complications, and which may bring
upon the United States the serious
question of demanding the withdrawal
'of British sailors and marines from
Nicaraguan territory.
''Mr. Gresham's carefully outlined
programme was to prevent the landing
of troops, the seizure of the custom
house and the cession of any land
which Nicaragua might be willing to
transfer to Great Britain in payment
of the indemnity. The president,
however, has decided that so long as
England makes no direct attempt to
annex any part of Nicaragua, this
country will not interfere with her
purpose to receive prompt reparation
for Hatch's expulsion.
Lord Kimberly's disavowal of any
intention on Great Britain's part to
extend territorial jurisdiction over any
part of Nicaragua, has satisfied the
president that she has every right to
adopt what methods she may please in
collection of the payment, and while
this assurance was only of verbal
nature, and given to Ambassador Bay
ard at the time of the landing of Brit
ish sailors on the Mosquito strip, some
months ago, there is general feeling
that if she once lands troops on Nicara-
guam soil, she will most probably re-
main there for longer time than the
president dreams Of
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FURTHER TESTIMONY.
DIR. Gibson Testifies- Bloody Coat Foun
and Blood Stains in Wash-ROom.

DIR. Gibson Testifies-Bloody Coat Found
and Blood Stains in wash-Room.
SAN FRANCISCO, April l24.-Theodore
Durrant passed quiet night and when
he appeared in Judge Conlon's court
room this morning was as refreshed
and selfcomposed as ever. He con-
versed with his attorneys earnestly for
some time before court opened.
DR.. Gibson was called. He answered
the questions put to him in q loud,
clear voice. DR.. Gibson said that he
had seen Durrant on Good Friday
night, at the Christian Endeavor meet
ing held at DR.. Vogel's home. He
thought Durrant came to the meeting
about 9:30 o'clock, after the conclusion
of the business meeting. Durrant re-
mained until the party broke up. The
witness had seen Durrant in the Ii
brary of the church alone one week be-
fore the 18th of March. He had known
that q new lock had been put on the
library door, but was not allowed to
tell why, on motion of the defense.
He did not have key for the new lock.
Witness was at the church on the
morning that the body of Miss Will
liams' was found. He heard noise in
the church, but did not investigate.
The janitor's son came and told him
that the library lock was broken. He
went to see about it, but for some rea-
son did not open the door. He went
to his lodging-house and was later in
formed as to the finding of the body by
Mrs. Nolt. He went to the church
with DR.. King, the father of George
King. DIR. Gibson gave some informa-
tion as to his past life. He was born
in Edinburgh, in 1857, came to
America in 1883, and went to Red
Bluff, thence to this city last November
He had known Miss Williams. He
saw her for the last time to his certain
knowledge, March 2, in the Sunday
school-rOom when she told him she
was going away and bid him goodbye.
After some questioning of the witness
as to certain addresses in his memo
randum book, which was admitted as
evidence, the court adjourned until 2
P. NJ.
A close Investigation of the wash
room in Emanuel church was made
yesterday. This room could only have
been reached by some one thoroughly
familiar with the building. Besides
number of stains on the washbOwl,
they are numerous on the splashers
SURROUNDING IL. DlOOu SIdluS nave
also been found on the walls of the
little hall leading to the washroom.
The extent of the blood stains go to
prove that the murderer had no light,
for judicious person, as his actions
prove him, would not have spattered
SO much blood around had he seen
what he was doing.
Z The blood-stained coat, which was
brought to light in Berkeley on Mon
day, has caused sensation there, but
there is considerable difficulty in de-
termining the date on which it was
found. Mrs. Boillot, with whom the
package was left, tells three different
stories as to the date on which a strange
man asked permission to leave bum
die at her home for few hours. Mrs.
Boillot says the man resembled Dur
rant very much, and she believes she
could identify him.
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DURRANT'S EXAMINATION
The Second Day Developes Nothing New
in the Case.

SAN FRANCISCO, April 23.-Another
large crowd assembled in Judge Con-
Ions courtroom this morning to hear
the examination of Theodore Durrant
which commenced about 1890. When
Durrant entered the courtroom in
charge of the officers, he appeared pale
and slightly nervous, his muscles
twitched, his under lip worked slightly,
but otherwise he appeared cool and
possessed.
+ Miss Lucille Turner was called upon
to testify. She said she had known
Durrant about a year. Durrant had
spoken to her in words not those of
gentleman, and had asked her to un-
dergo an examination, and had sug-
gested quiet place in the church to
conduct the same. She told him her
folks could attend to such matters.
He spoke to her of an examination
some time during the first of this year.
The witness said she treated Durrant
as if nothing had taken place, because
she didn't want GOODNESS to attract
remarks. She said Durrant had given
her several questions to answer on the
subject. A paper was introduced
which she said contained her hand
writing. The paper is said to contain
the answers.
Others were examined then recess
was taken Until 2 o'clock.
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JIM HILL.
Report That He Has Secured Control of
the Northern Pacific.

Report That He Has Secured Control of
the Northern Pacific.
TACOMA, Wash, April 23.-Report
here has it that President Jim Hill, of
the Great Northern. has secured con-
troll of the Northern Pacific railroad.
This report is given as the cause of the
recent shaking up among the officials
of the latter road.
None of the officials here can con-
firm the rumor, and do not take much
stock in it, although it is generally be-
lieved by the people.
A general feeling of uneasiness still
prevails among Northern Pacific Off
cials, as it is expected several more of
them will be asked for their resigna-
tions.
Secoud Vice-President Prescott's
Office is said to be booked for abolish
ment, together with that of second
assistant land commissioner, occupied
by George P. Eaton. The latter's
headquarters are here and Prescott's
are in Portland.
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SILVER AND FARM PRODUCTS

The ST. Louis Globe Democrat, one of
the ablest exponents of sound money.
has the following editorial in reference
to silver and the price of farm pro-
ducts:
"Now that the crusade to commit
the national Democracy to free silver
has been started. that old lunacy that
silver demonetization is the cause of
the reduction in the price of farm pro-
ducts is being brought to the front
| again. The Globe Democrat pointed out
yesterday that some of the most i'm
portant farm products have risen in
| price at the same time that silver has
been going down. For example, corn,
which brought 1880 a bushel in the
New York market in 1879, commanded
50.9c in 1894, the prices mentioned be-
| ing the averageFfOr the years named.
For oats the average of the earlier year
] was 37.1c and of the later 37.2c. The
same lard which sold for 6.62c in 1879
| brought 7.75c in 1894, and the pork
| which in 1878 was sold for 1888 was in
1894 up at the $14.13 mark. These are
/ figures presented in the Statistical Alb
stract, which is prepared by the Bureau
of Statistios at Washington. The year
1879 is selected here for comparison
because that was the year in which
specie payments. were resumed by the
Treasury.
During a time in which silver has
been rapidly declining-for its average
price was $1.12 in 1879 and only about
CSC in 1894-corn, oats, lard and pork
have advanced. Consequently, if the
decline in silver has sent wheat and
cotton down it must have sent corn,
oats, pork and lard up. The relation
between silver and both sets of farmers
products must be the same, if there be
any relation at all. If silver demone-
tization is responsible for the changes
in the prices of agricultural products
it must operate in opposite directions
at the same time. If it does, then it
has not been a very bad thing for the
farmer, for all that he has lost on wheat
he has made up on the immensely more
important product, corn, and the ad-
vance in pork, lard and oats puts a
nice balance on the right side of his
profit and loss account.
'"The truth is, of course, the so-called
silver demonetization has had nothing
to do with the changes in the prices of
these products. 1t did not send wheat
down or corn up. The fluctuations in
supply and demand in each article are
the chief causes of the change in price.
Wheat, corn, pork and the rest of the
commodities rise and fall without any
regard for the condition of the silver
market. A glance at any table of
prices of leading articles of necessity
for series of years will show that the
prices of no two of them ever bear the
same ratio to each other or to silver
for two years in succession. Wheat,
for eqample, was higher in 1891 than
it was in 1890, but the reverse was true
of silver. The cheapening of the pro-
cesses of production and transporta-
tion has been one of the causes of the
reduction of prices of commodities in
the past dozen or score of years, and
the increase of production without
corresponding increase of demand has
done the rest"
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INDEMNITY FOR INJURIES.

There are Anglo-maniacs and Anglo
phobists, and the Nicaraguan affair has
caused the latter to show themselves
quite prominently. With them every
thing that England does is a subject of
censure and blame, whether it relates
to finance, commerce or religion, and
the severest criticisms are passed
upon that country for actions which in
other nations would be commended.
Over one hundred years ago the United
States gained her independence from
Great Britian. and it is time that the
bitter feelings engendered by that
struggle had been completely oblitera-
ted; but such is not the fact. The
United States, as nation, is powerful
enough to be generous, and to forget
grievances that belong to the history
of the preceding century. In the
event that has just transpired in Mica
ragua calm, dispassionate judgement
should be used in arriving at conclu-
sions, and no appeal should be had to
feelings of national prejudice. Life
and property are not safe at all times in
the South American republics, especi-
ally during periods of revolution, and
this was particularly true on the Mos
quito coast, when the English consul
was expelled. An investigation of the
matter was had by the home govern
ment, and it was decided that an in
demnity of s75, 900 should be demanded
for injuries to the British subject. The
republic of Nicaragua has been notified
of the actionrof Great Britian, and she
has made no effort to pay the indem-
nifty. Perhaps, by this time, British
blue jackets are in possession of Corinto,
the principal seaport, to enforce the
claim, or, in default, to collect suffi-
cient customs duties to make up the
claim. This action is perfectly con-
sistent with international law, and has
been put in practice blythe United
After carefully considering the subject
President Cleveland has determined
not to interfere in the matter until
some movement is made by the British
looking to permanent occupancy.
Then the Monroe doctrine, and the in
terests of the Nicaraguan canal, will
demand immediate action. Until that
time the United States will simply
watch affairs in Central America
awaiting future developments, which
may furnish cause for armed inter-
1t has been a fact, well |
known to all, in the enforcement of |
and protective laws, that the
laxity permitted in some South Amer
lean states, has been extremely hazard
ous to foreign residents, and it has be-
come necessary for countries to pro-
,ect the rights of their citizens. Great
Britain is doing this in Nicaragua,
ind the United States has just claim
against the same republic, for injuries
suffered from the hands of
'evolutionists, which should be en-
'orced with the same promptness.
These Latin, mongrel nations should
oe taught lasting lesson, that if they
consider revolutions consistent with
heir institutions, the life and property
# foreign residents must be respected. ]
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THE CUBAN LEADER.
The President of the Revolutoinists Is a
Resident of New York.

NEW YORK, April pa special
from Newburg, N. Y, says: 1t is a
fact not generally known that a res
ident of Orange county is the present
head of the Cuban insurrection. This
is Senior Thomas Estrada Palma, prin-
cipal of the Estrada Palma institute at
Central valley. Though living long
way from his struggling countryman,
Senor Palma has been selected as pres
ident by the insurgents.
Years ago during the struggle of the
Cubans for independence he was resi-
dent of Cuba, where he owned estates
valued at S3,000.000. When the rebell-
ion was crushed Senior Estrada Palma
was taken a prisoner and his estates
were cOnfiscated. He was sent to
Spain, but escaped and made his way to
Honduras. He married the daughter
of the president of Honduras, and was
president of a college there.
Twelve years ago Senior Estrada
Palma came to the United States. 1t
is said he has received letters written
by representatives of the Spanish
government, in which he has been
assured that if he will give up his
revolutionary work his estates in Cuba
will be restored to him.
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NICARAGUA.
The British Fleet in Possession of Cor
into.

The British Fleet In Possession Of Cor
WASHINGTON. April 24.-Exact Of
fetal information has been received as
to Great Britain's belligerent steps in
Nicaragua. The British troops are to
be landed at Corinto, the custom-house
is to be occupied and British officers
are to exercise the functions of collect
ors of customs. At the same time Mic
araguan local commerce is to be Grip
pied by blockade. The coast-defense
vessel Monterey is still at Acapulco,
Mexico, about 800 miles north of Cor
into. She is expected to sail south
ward very soon, but no special orders
have been sent her since she sailed
from San Diego.
The limit of time allowed Nicaragua
to yield expires tomorrow, and the
blockade, ETC., is to begin Immediately
afterward. There is good reason to
believe that Nicaragua will not yield,
but will allow the British troops to oc-
cupy Corinto in order that conspicuous
attention may be drawn into what is
regarded by Nicaragua as an invasion
of the Monroe doctrine.
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emotions of the soul and heart are
given free scope, men are little lower
than the angels. That they are very
far below these celestial beings is not
the fault of the beneficent Creator,
but of the individual in not attempt
ing to elevate mind and body to a
higher stage. This will require hard,
careful toll, and, in many instances
all that any one could desire.
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DIR. GIBSON ON THE STAND.
Specimens Of His Handwriting Taken
New Evidence.

Specimens of His Handwriting Taken
New Evidence.
SAN FRANCISCO, April 25-Dr.
Gibson was again called to the stand,
on the resumption of Durrant's exam
ination this morning. He was asked
for specimens of his handwriting, but
declined to give it. After tilt with
counsel for the defense, however, the
clerical witness finally wrote his name
on a piece OF paper, and at the request
of the counsel also wrote the names of
George r. King and Professor Shern-
stern, which were on the newspaper in
which the rings of Blonche Lamont
this that the defense are trying to con-
meet DIR. Gibson with the Lamont
tragedy. The witness identified the
chisel and hammer introduced by the
defense as his property. He testified
that they were kept in drawer in his
study. On being questioned as to his
connection with St. Andrews Baptist
church, Scotland, the witness stated
that he could not remember the name
of the street upon which it was situ-
ated. although he had lived there three
years. He was asked to give the loca-
tion in Emanuel church of the wash
basin in which the blood stains were
found, and replied that it was very
close to his study. He further stated
that he supplied the towels that were
used, and that they were kept in an
unlocked drawer in the study. DIR.
Gibson corrected the statement he
made yesterday that the library door
was locked with the old lock on his
first visit before the discovery of the
murdered girl. He now stated it was
unlocked.
w. c. McElroy, another new witness
testified that he saw a man meet |
at $3.50 Friday evening at the |
corner of Bartlett and Twenty-third |
streets. AS the couple passed him,
the man threw his shoulder aronnd in |
such a way as to screen the woman
from McElroy's view. The man also
turned around and looked at
witness. The couple stopped at the
gate leading to the side entrance.
lrrant seemed to be shorter than
;he man he saw. Witness afterwards
passed through a passage to lot in
he rear of Bartlett street to meet
riend. Bert Minna, and while waiting
here he saw light in the rear of the
,hurch. moving around, as if from
andle or lantern. When his friend
oined him he pointed the light out tc
lin.
Bert Minna, McElroy's friend, next
estified and corroborated McElroy's
as to the light. The time
hey saw the light was about $40, the
rain due at that time having passed
hortly before.
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THE DAY BROTHERS.

We have heard complaints about the
contractors at the Locks, but not
knowing whether they were based on
fact or prejudice have not given them
publication. Any men in the position
of Day Bros. are liable to have many
bitter enemies, and in their dealings
with their employees cannot give COM
plete satisfaction, any more than an edi-
tor can with those who read his paper
Labor is liable to be disconted, and to
imagine oppression when none exist.
During the past two years, if positions
had been reversed between employers
and employees, the latter would have a
different view of the situation. In
some instances business men kept their
places open in order to give wages to
those who worked for them, and it
would have been far better for such
factors or traders if they had locked
their factories or workshops until the
hard times had given place to bust
ness revival. We are satisfied that the
Day Bros. at the Locks have been af-
fected by the financial stringency as
much as any. and that matters of which
complaints have been made are gov
erned by circumstances over which
they had no control.
The TIMES-MoUNTAINEE is the ex-
ponent of the best interests of this
community, and its columns are under
the control of the editor. 1t is not
subservient to corporations, railroads,
or any other monopolistic influence;
but it will not publish articles deroga-
tory to any private or public citizen
without some great wrong is being
suffered and there is no other means
of enforcing a remedy. This is Jour-
nalism as the editor understands it.
Regarding the Day Bros, they have
done good work on the Locks, and
there are brighter prospects of an
early completion than ever before.
The courts are accessible to any labor
ers who have suffered wrong; but be-
fore any redress will be given the in
jury must be proved by competent evil
dence, and be of sufficient strength to
convince jury of the fact.
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TELEGRAPHIC.
INCOME TAX AGAIN.
Rehearsing VIII Be Had on May 6. by
the Supreme Court.

Rehearsine VIII Be Had on May 6, by
the Supreme Court.
WASHINGTON, April 23.-The United
States supreme court today, through
Chief Justice Fuller, made the follow
ing order regarding petitions for re-
hearing of the income-taX question:
Consideration of the two petitions
for rehearing is reserved until Monday
May 6, when a full bench is expected,
and in that event two counsel on each
side will be heard at that time"
Although the order does not explic-
itly so state, it means that argument
will be heard not on the merits of the
income-tax question itself, but upon
the question of whether or not there
shall be rehearing of the suits hereto
fore decided. Justice Jackson is ex-
pected to return by the date named.
Gentlemen familiar with the pro-
cedure of the courts for many years can
recolect but one instance in which like
action has been taken. That was in the
'70s. No authoritative statement could
be secured of the reasons for the order,
but the theory is advanced that the
court is again evenly divided andJ
Jackson will virtually be umpire OF the
question of reopening the case.
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Japan VIII Not Yield.

ST. PETERSBURG, uApril 25.-The
Japanese government, replying to the
note of the Russian government, init.
mating that there there are IRE various condi-
Japan and China that Russia cannot
allow to be put into execution, has in
formed Russia that if Japan yielded to
the exactions of Russia, France and
Germany, she would expose herself to
revolution, as the Japanese people
would assent to no concessions. In
spite Of this reply, Russia is determined
to maintain her demands.
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Died From Her Burns.

JACKSONVILLE, Or, April A.-Mrs.
Sadie. Perry, who was so terribly
burned at her home on the Applegate
yesterday, died at o'clock last night,
and was buried in the Jacksonville
cemetery this evening. She was about
20 years of age. Her parents and
twin sister were summoned from
Grants Pass, but did not arrive until
after her death. Her young husband
and relatives are almost prostrated
over their terrible and sudden bereave-
ment. The funeral was largely at
tended by the young people of jack
sonville, and profusiOn of flowers
were placed on the grave.
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The Carson Mint Case.

CARSON, New, April 24-Inspector
Mason is still on the stand in the mint
case, and is being cross-examined.
Mason is merely explaining the work
ing of bullion and the possibilities of
abstraction. The only sensational
evidence given by him was that he had
been informed that duplicate key to
the refinery had been found in Jones
possession. 1t is said that the evil
dence of Hirsch Harris, the present
melter and refner, when completed,
will materially strengthen the case
against Jones. The prosecution will
make every effort to have the court
room doors open tomorrow, so that
reporters and the pnblic may obtain
admittance.
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Only a Personal Opinion.

WASHINGTON, April A.-Senator
Voorhees, said today that it was true he
had written letter to Eugene Debs
expressing the opinion that the United
States supreme court will reverse the
action of Judge Woods and grant Debs
and his associates writ of habeds
corpus. The senator said, however, this
was merely his personal oponion He
had no information concerning the
views of members of the supreme court.