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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-12-04

and claim for indemnity. which Hawaii
has rot thus far conceded Mr. Thurston.
the Hawaiian minister, having furnished
this government abundant reason for ask
ing that he be recalled, that course was
pursued, and his successor has lately been
received.
In my last two annual messages / called
the attention OF the Congress to the propo-
sition We occupied as one of the parties to
a treaty or agreement by which we became
jointly bound with England and Germany
to so interfere with the government and
control of Samoa as In effect to assume the
management of it's affairs. On the 9th day
OF May, 1884, transmitted to the Senate a
special message with accompanying docu-
ments giving information on the subject
and emphasizing the opinion have all the
time entertained that our situation in this
matter was inconsistent with the mission
and traditions of our government, in viola
ton Of the principles we profess, and in all
it's phases mischievous and vexatious- I
again press this subject on the attention of
the Congress and ask for such legislative
action or expression as will lead the way
to our relief from obligations both irksome
and unnatural.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-12-04
THE CUBAN INsuRREcTIoN.
Sympa thfserS Warmed Not tn Violate
the Neutrality Laws.

Cuba Is again gravely disturbed, an in
surrection in some respects more active
than the last preceding revolt. which con-
tinued from 1868 to 1s7s now exists in
large part of the eastern interior OF the
island menacing even some populations on
the coast. Besides deranging the CONNER
cial exchanges of the island. OF which our
country. takes the prominent share, this
fragrant condition OF hostilities. by arousing
sentimental sympathy and ifc!ting adven-
turous support among our people, has en-
tailed earnest effort on the part OF this
government to enforce obedience to our
neutrality laws. and to prevent the territory
OF the United States from being abused as
q vantage ground from which TO aid those
In arms against Spanish sovereignty.
Whatever may be the traditional sympa-
thy of our countrymen as individuals with
people who seem to be struggling for larger
autonomy and greater freedom. deepened.
as such sympathy naturally must be. in be-
half OF our neighbors. yet the plain duty OF
their government Is TO observe in good
faith the recognizing obligations OF interna-
t.onal relationship. The performance of
this duty should not be made more difficult
by a disregard on the part OF our citizens
OF the obligation growing out OF their ale
glance TO their country. which should re-
strain them from violating. as individuals
the neutrality which the Nation OF which
they are members Is bound to observe in
fts relations TO a friendly sovereign state
Though neither the warmth OF our peoples
sympathy with the Cuban insurgents nor
our loss and material damage consequent
on the endeavor thus far made to restore
peace and order, nor any shock our human
sensiblities may have received from the
cruoltiss which appear % especially charac-
terize this sang1lnary and hercely con-
Quoted war have In the least shaken the
discrimination Of the government TO honest
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-12-04
RUSSIA AND THE SEALS.
The Cxar's Consuls Criticised-PrOtec-
ton OF Boring Sea WATERS


The coronation of the Car of Russia,
at Moscow, in May next, invites the cere-
monial participation of the United States
and in accordance with usage and diplo-
matte propriety our minister to the i'm
perial court has been directed to represent
our government on the occasion.
Correspondence is on foot touching the
practice of Russian consuls within the
jurisdiction of the United States to in
terrogate citizens as to their race and
religious faith, and upon assertainment
thereof to deny to Jews Authorization of
passports or legal documents for use in
Russia. Inasmuch as such proceeding in
poses a disability, which, in the case of
be found to infringe the treaty rights of
our citizens and which is an obnoxious
invasion of our territorial jurisdiction 1t
has ELECTED fitting notice, the result
of which it is hoped will remove the cause
of complaint.
The pending claims of sealing vessels of
the United States seized in Russian waters
remain unadjusted. Our recent convention
with Russia establishing modus vivendi
as to imperial jurisdiction in such cases
has prevented further difficulty of this
nature. The Russian government has well
modus vivendi to embrace Great Britain
and japan. looking to the better preserva-
ton of seal life in the north Pacific and
Boring sea and the extension OF the pro-
tected area defined by the Paris tribunal
to all Pacific waters north of the thirty
that Russia favors prohibition of the use
of firearms in seal hunting throughout
the proposed area and a longer closed
season for pelagic sealing.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-12-04
THE PADRoNE SYSTEM.
1t II Mainly Responsible for the
LynchinR Of Italians.

1t II Mainly Responsible for the
Lynching Of Italians.
The deplorable lynching of several Italian
laborers in Colorado was naturally follow
ed by international representation. and am
happy to say that the best efforts Of the
State in which the outrage occurred have
been put forth to discover and punish the
authors Of this atrocious crime The de-
pendent families of some of the unfortunate
victims invite by their deplorable con-
dition gracious provision for their needs.
These manifestations against helpless
aliens may be traceable through successive
stages to the vicious padrone system,
contract labor statutes, controls these work.
ers from the moment OF landing on our
shores and farms them out In distant and
often rude regions, where their cheaper
ing competition in the fields of bread WIN
ming toll brings them in. collision with other
labor interests. While welcoming as we
should those who seek our shores to merge
themselves in our body polite and win per-
sonal competence by honest effort,we cannot
regard such assemblages of distinctively
alien laborers hired out in the masc to the
hither and thither as the prospect of gain
may dictate, as otherwise than repugnant
to the spirit of our civilization, deterrent
to individual advancement, and hindrances
to the building up of stable communities
resting on the wholesome ambitions of the
citizens and constituting the prime factor
In the prosperity and progress of our Ma
ton. Ii legislation can reach this growing
evil, 1t certainly should be attempted.
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THE WALLER CASE.
France Refuses to Submit the EVIL
! dence Adduced at the Trial.

! deuce Adduced at the Trial.
The customary cordial relations between
THE country and France have been un-
disturbed with the exception that q full
explanation of the treatment or john Il.
Waller by the expeditionary military au-
thorities of France still remains TO be
given. Mr.. Waller. formerly United states
consul at Tamatave, remained In NADIA
eascar after his term of office expired,
and was apparently successful In procuring
business concessions from the Hovas of
greater or less value. After the occupation
of Tamatave and the declaration OF martial
law by the French. he was arrested on
various charges. among them that or COM
municating military information to the
enemy OF France, was tried and convicted
by military tribunal and sentenced TO
twenty years Imprisonment
Following the course justified by album
dant presidents. this government requested
from that OF France the record OF the pro-
ceedings of the French tribunal which re-
suited in Mr.. Walters condemnation: This
request has been complied with to the ex-
tent OF supplying a copy OF the official
record. from which appear the constitution
and organization or the court. the charges
result of the trial, and by which IL Is shown
that the accused was tried In open court
dence adduced I'm support OF the charges
which was not received by the French
Minister for Foreign Affairs till the first
week in October-has thus far been with
held. the French government taking the
ground that its production I'm response to
our demand would establish bad pre-
cedent. The efforts OF our ambassador to
procure IL. however. though impeded by
recent changes in the French Ministry,
have not been relaxed and II is confidently
| expected that some satisfactory solution Of
the matter will shortly be reached. Mean
while II appears that Mr.. Walters con-
| finement has every alienation which the
STA nf n 10 rff-
| cumstances OF the case demand or permit
In agreeable contrast TO the difference
above noted respecting matter OF common
| concern where nothing is sought except
| such mutually satisfactory outcome as
| the true merits OF the case require. in
l the recent resolution Of the French
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-12-04

Missions boundary Dfspute-Woes of
Negroes Who Emigrated to Mexico.

Mhsshons BOUNDARY DfSpute-WOeS OF
Negroes Who Emigrated to Mexico.
The missions boundary dispute between
the Argentine Republic and Brazil, re-
ferred to the President Of the United
States as arbitrator during the term OF
my predecessor and which was submitted
to me for determination, resulted in an
award in favor of Brazil on the historical
and documentary evidence presented, thus
ending long protracted controversy and
again demonstrating the wisdom and de-
STABILITY of settling international bound
airy disputes by recourse to friendly arbi-
;ration.
Negotiations are progressing for a re-
vival of the United States and Chilean
claims commission. The resumption of
terest and Importance both In its direct
consequences on her own welfare and in
eviinciing the ascendency of SCUM financial
of the South American republics.
The boundary dispute which lately threat
ened to embroil Gautamala and Mexico
has i,a happily yielded to pacific counsels and
ment of the parties been submitted to the
sole arbitration of the United States min
lister of Mexico.
The commission appointed under the con-
vention OF Feb. Is. 1889, to set new monu-
ments along the boundary between the
United States and Mexico has completed
it's task.
AS sequel to the failure of a scheme
for the colonization in Mexico of negroes
mostly emigrated from Alabama under con-
tract. great number of these helpless
and suffering people. starving and smitten
With contagious disease, made their way
in wretched condition, they were quar-
antined by the Texas authorities. Learn
ing of their destitute condition, 1 directed
rations to be temporarily furnished them
through the War Department. At the ex-
veyed by the railway companies at COM
paratively low rates to their homes in
Alabama on my assurance, in the alb
sence of funds available for the cost OF
their transportation, that / would recon-
mend to Congress an appropriation for its
gress the propriety of making such an ap-
preparation. II should be remembered that
the measures taken were dictated not only
by sympathy and humanity, but by a
conviction that 1t was not compatible with
the dignity of this government that. SO large
body of our dependent citizens should be
thrown for relief on the charity Of a
neighboring State.
The arbitration of the claim OF the Ven
ezuela Steam Transportation Company un-
the United States and Venezuela resulted
in an award In favor Of the claimant
The government has used its good Offices
toward composing the differences between
Venezuela on the one hand and France
and Belgium on the other growing out OF
those powers on the ground of a publica-
tion deemed offensive to Venezuela AL
though that dismissal was coupled with
cordial request that other more per-
sonally agreeable ENJOYS be sent in their
stead. a rupture of interior ensued and
still continues
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Chambers favoring the conclusion OF
permanent treaty of arbitration between
the two countries. An invitation has been
extended by France to the government and
people of the United States to participate
In great International exposition at Paris
In 1900 as a suitable commemoration or
the close of this. the worlds marvellous
century of progress / heartily recommend
its acceptance. together with such legisla-
ton as will adequately provide for a due
representation of this government and Its
people on the occasion.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-12-04
OUR REPRESENTATIVES, ABROAD.
Cfvil-Service Examination of Consuls
plea for Legation Buildings.

-rleu IOr LeS0ulOn BUILDINGS.
In view of the growth of our interests
in foreign countries and the encouraging
prospects for agricultural expansion of our
commerce, the question of an Improvement
in the consular service has increased in
Importance and urgency. Though there is
no doubt that the great body of consular
offices rendering valuable services to
the trade and industries of the country,
the need Of some plan Of appointment and
control which would tend to secure a high
er average of efficiency cannot be denied.
The Importance of the subject has led the
executive to consider what steps might
properly be taken without additional legis-
lation to answer the need OF a better
system of consular appointments. The
matter having been committed TO the con-
sideration of the Secretary of State. in
pursuance of his recommendations. an ex-
ecutive order was issued on the 10Th of
September. 1895. by. the terms of which it
Is provided that after that date any va
cancy in consular or commercial agency
with an annual salary or compensation
from official fees of not more than 1850
or less than 1900 should be filled either
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-12-04

No Indemnity Yet Paid by DO1e's Gov
crnment-An Inconsistent Situation.


Early in January last an uprising against
the government of Hawaii was promptly
suppressed, martial law was forthwith
proclaimed and numerous arrests were
made of persons suspected Of being in SYM
pathy with the royaliSt party. Among
these were several citizens of the United
states. who were either convicted by mil
itary court and sentenced to death, i'm
prisonment or fine or were deported with
out trial. The United States, while denying
protection TO such as had taken the Ha-
Waiian oath of allegiance, insisted that
martial law, though altering the forms of
Justice. could not supersede justice itself,
and demanded stay OF execution until the
proceedings had been submitted TO this gov
ernment and knowledge obtained therefrom
that our citizens had received fair trial.
Tho death sentences were subsequently
committed or were RENTED on condition of
leaving the islands. The cases OF certain
Americans arrested and expelled by arbi-
trary order without formal charge or trial
have had attention. and. In some instances.
have been found to justify remembrance
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1895-12-29

burg, passed through here yesterday for
Flint Run, where they will spend Sun
day with Mr. Davis father.
Miss Sallie Griffin leaves Monday for
Webster and Nicholas counties, where
she will be for one month visiting rel
atives and friends.
To-day is payday on the Grafton and
Parkersburg branch OF the Baltimore
and Ohio Railroad
A large two story business house is
being erected in the west end OF town
by Davis and Kinney, formerly of Brax-
ton county.
Miss Ida Snyder, of New Milton, is Il
town
Union revival meeting will commence
at the new NJ. T. Church Sunday night
January 5th.
Prof. Thos L. Gardner is in Ohio this
week on business trip.
John Roster was at Parkersbu-g the
first of the week.
A crowd of eight of Cherry Camps
sports walked into Salem late Wednes-
day night, having made It up they
would paint the town red, which they
did. Our efficient police service soon
got out and arrested the entire crowd,
but were only successful in placing six
of them behind the bars. the other two
escaping. They were fined S460 and
Immediately left.
The town election is drawing near.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1895-12-29
STILL ASKING REFORMS.
The Powers Leaving Armenians at the
Mercy OF Turks.

The Powers Leaving Armenians at the
Mercy OF Turks.
COnstantinople, December 2S.-The
dragomans of the embassies Of the pow
ers have again made representations to
the porte in the efforts being made to
save the lives Of the Armenians Of Eel
tOun and they have been informed that
the Turkish commanders have orders,
which have been repeated to them, not
10 modest the non-combatants, women
or children Of Zsitoun.
Nothing is known here of the fate of
the crowds Of Armenians who were re-
ported to have been caught in the pass
outside of Zeitoun.
The departure Of the Russian Black
Sea squadron from Sebastopol on De-
-cember 10. for an unknown destination.
5 much commented upon here, and has
caused some lively speculations to Its
ultimate destination.
Adv.ces from Trebizond say that SO
Armenians have been tried by court
martial there, for taking part in the
troubles which broke out in the city in
October last. and six OF them have been
condemned 10 death. Others of the &C
cuSed have been exiled and 10 Of the
prisoners have been sentenced to terms
of penal servitude, varying from five
years 10 Imprisonment for life. The
condemned men include priest, law
yer, two merchants. q professor, a car
penter and others Of all classes, :nclud-
ing Protestant professor.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1895-12-29
A O. L W

T. can be Jruthfully said that at no
time in all The glorious history OF Wei
come Lodge. No. 6, have the close broth
erly. friendly. fraternsl ties been more
closely drawn than az the present. While
fra .ern.ty and brotherly love have ever
been us notices. still, We believe that
the social good fellowship that now per-
vades is members has never been ex-
celled. That much of this good feeling
and interest has been brought about by
bringing It's members tcse .her by means
Of -1e social sessions that L holds twice
each month. there can be no doubt. as
scores Of IFS mambars who rarely al
tended 2 lodge meeting before VIII tes-
t.fy. Al It's las- social session. held
Thursday evening. December 26th. one
OF the most Pleasing events n all its
history occurred and showed the breth-
ren that though years might pass. and
thousands Of miles separate them, YET
one who had graduated in the school of
fraternity as taught by Welcome Lodge,
No. 6. would never forget It. Under
good of the order. Grand Master Work
man MCCluskey arose aud sad that n
all the duties tha. had fallen to him 10
perform for Welcome Lodge. he was
called on ton .ght 10 perform one of the
most pleasant. and N a short speech ne
presented 10 Welcome Lodge. No. s, a
gsvel. the gift Of Lieutenant Brauners-
reuther Of the United States Navy. The
gavel was made from 2 piece Cs oak
taken from the United States man-of-
war Hartford. the flagship Of grand cd
Admiral Farrugut. az the time he passed
and finally cap-Ired the forts at Mobile
Bay in 1864 The gavel was decorated
with neat ribbon steamers Of red. white
and blue. and was accepted by Master
Workman Andrew Hare in nea,
speech. and by the lodge with a hearty
round of applause. Bro. Braulers-
reuther's family IS now located at San
DECO. Cal. whsle he IS on active duty
N the naval service cfthe United States.
But wherever he s. he never forgets
Welcome Lodge. No. 6. On New Years
day Welcome Lodge. No. 6. undertakes
the grandest entertainment in her his
tory. An invitation IS gwen to the a.
o T.. W. children Of Wheeling to come
as the guests ~ The lodge TO he A. o.
L ". Temple. on New Years afternoon.
A fine entertainment has been provided
and at the conclusion the Ettle ones
will be made happy by the distribution
OF Two thousand pounds OF candy ana
nuts among them. In addition, eacn
child VIII receive 2 toy, while the older
children will receive usefu, present.
While the members are enjoying them
selves they neve forget 70 be wide awake
in advancing the interests OF the order.
At the last meeting & committee was ap-
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1895-12-29
THE NDUSTRI WORLD.
LOCAL AND TEtEoRAPHIc LABOR NEWS.

Of the cut nail and the departure Of the
Beatty's factory 70 Tifin. etc, brighten,
and new future OF promising prosper
ity seems to be coming this way. The
chances have been against Steubenviile,
bur now it seems to be coming her way
as there are good reasons 10 hope that
the Sumner < Humphrey glass works
will soon be started. It is expected that
fully 200 hands will be employed about
the Beatty works in various Ines Of
glassware. The people in this city,
knowing the integrity and standing Of
MeSsrs. Beatty in a business way, feel
that the business S in good hands.
There is some talk Of a proposed en-
largement Of the capacity of Sharp
foundry.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1895-12-29
THE SECRET SOCIETIES.
MASONRY.

On last Monday evening Wheeling
Commandery, No. l, held is regular
ccnclave with a good attendance Of ST.
Kn.gh,s present One candidate was
found TO be in waiting. on whom was
conferred the Order OF the Red Cross.
the other orders being deferred until
the next monthly meeting in January.
The Eminent Commander was detained
by business and could not be present,
and by request Of S.r Wood (the next
officer in line). Past Commander SIR Z.
p. Wheat took the chair, and assisted by
the qualified officers Of the Commandery.
conferred on the asp.rant the Red
Cross in an Impressive manner and in
correct form.
On accOun, Of the meeting of Bates
Lodge occurring on Christmas eve, and
Mcdaniel Lodge on the evening of
Christmas, those bodies dispensed with
those meetings and lad over their work
until the mex regular communications.
On Thursday evening Nelson Lodge,
No. 30. held its regular meeting and
the following officers Dresen- were in
stalled 5. b. Rose. W. NJ: II. c. Dunn.
5. W: George Ford. J. w: Thomas
LaylaDd, Senior Deacon; ". T. Higgins.
Junior Deacon. John A. Kyle. Secretary:
j. q. Hughes. Treasurer. and T. W.
Bliss beng their successors hold over.
and Brothers j. c. Ziegenfslder and J.
E We-sgecber 20 be installed @ 5 Stew
ards &C the next meeting. After The in
sta,latiOn was completed q candidate
was found 20 be on hand. on whom was
conferred the Entered Apprentice in an
intelligent and Impressive manner.
During the pas, week We learned that
Bro. Pas, Master Edw. c. Schoen. OF
Bates Lodge. No. 80. who had been ap-
pointed Deputy Grand Master OF the
Frs, district. had received his commits
son, and IS now fully prepared to enter
upon the discharge Of the duties OF MS
0fice We would advise the officers OF
the lodges Of Inc FIRST district 10 brush
f themselves up n the work and not be
| caught by Bro. SchOen mapping. for he
/ is we'll pos ed. and VII be able to Judge
+ as 70 the publications Of the officers OF
t the lodges he IS required TO ;nspec, by
+ the Grand Master Of this jurisdiction
I and who desires that his first report 10
/ that officer shall be excellent.
The bodies meeting the coming week
will be Wheeling Lodge. No. 3. on
/ Thursday evening. and as there are a
number OF candidates on ;he way. some
degrees VIII be conferred at that time
and WOrshipful Master Speyer desire;
I the brethren of his and sister lodges Ia
/ be present and ass;s him in doing the
I first work for 1895.
On Friday evening occurs the regular
I conclave of Cyrene CCmma2dery, No. Z
and n case OF work being done on the
/ occasion. the Knights VIII receive per
sonal notice from the recorder
I On last Friday evening Osiris Temple
MOBILES Of the Mystic Shrine. met in
annual meeting. when the following off,
GERS were elected for the ensuing year
/ POtentate. z. z. Baldwin: Chief Rabbsn
W. ". Irwin: Assistant Rabban, VIM
Alfred Wilson: II gh Priest and Prophet
VI. R. Wolf; Oriental Guide, H. c.
Franzhe;m: Treasurer, W. A. Wilson
+ Recorder. W. F. Shaffer: Trustee, Alfred
PAUL; Representatives 10 Imperial
Council. J. C. Riheldaffer, NJ R. Wolf
and L. VI. Taver1sr.