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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-05-17
HAWAII RATHER HIGH HANDED.
CRANSTON TO HAVE BEEN EXILED
WITHOUT A FAIR TRIAL.

M RepresentatiOns 10 BE Made by
Minister Willis Until the Doubt as
IA Cranston's Nationality Has Been
cleared UP-Secretary Gresham
Points out the IndefensibiIity of
The Attitude Assumed by the Ha-
vaiian Government in the Matter
of Trials by COurt-MartiaI.
san Francisco. May 1G.-Man advices
from Honolulu dated May bring the
details Of two communications from Sec
rotary Gresham to Minister Willis. The
first. dated Washington, Feb. ., relates
To the forcible deportation of J. Gram
ston and encloses depositions made by
Cranston Feb Il and Y, before the Ameri-
can consular agent Mr.. Peterson. at Van
couver. This letter continues as fol-
lows: These depositions leave the ques-
lion of Mr.. Cranstons nationality in
doubt. and Mr.. Peterson has been in
structed TO obtain further statements from
him on that subject.
Under these circumstances the de-
partment does not now instruct you to
make any representations to the Hawai-
ian government in regard to Mr.. Gran
stOn but IL is proper TO express to you
for YOUR own guidance in similar cases,
should they arise, the views here enter
tanned in regard to the course of action
taken in that case.
's'It appears that after having been kent
in Jail Tor nearly a month without any
charges having been made against him,
be was taken under a heavy guard to a
steamer and would, in spite of his request
10 sec YOU, have been deported without
having had an opportunity then to do so
had IL not been for the accidental but time
ly interposition of the British commission
you state that when you asked the at
tOrney-general for an explanation of the
proceeding, he replied that the cabinet had
determined TO depOrt the men in the exer-
else of the arbitrary power conferred by
martial aw.
"As this was the only explanation he
gave, it is assumed that it was all that he
had to offer, and he gave it without sug-
gesting any question as to Mr.. Cranston's s
nationality.
IF the position thus assumed be sound,
the very proclamation of martial law in
Hawaii renders all foreigners there re-
siding, including Americans, liable to ar
rest and deportation without cause and
without any reason other than the fact
that the executive power wills it. They
may be taken from their homes and their
business. They may be. deprived of their
liberty and banished, they may be denied
the ordinary as well as the special treaty
rights of residence, without offense or
misconduct on their part, simply in the
exercise of arbitrary power
ITO state such a proposition is, in the
opinion of the president, to refute 1t.
Your course in protesting against the
position assumed by the attorney general
of Hawaii is approved"
The other letter from Secretary Gresh-
am. which left the department of state
April 5, relates to the case of J. +. Bow
Ter who broke the oath of allegiance to
the Hawaiian government, and closes by
SAYING: The President directs that you
inform Mr. Bowler that he is not entitled
to the protection of the United States"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-05-17
CAMPoS APT TO LEAVE CUBA.
POLITICAL TROUBLE MAY TAKE
HIM BACK TO SPAIN.

Gen. PoIavieia Would Succeed Hint
as Governor GeneraI-The Insure
gents Capture Convoy of PrOvis-
ions Valued at S7.OOO-The HOIquin
Railroad Company to Pay the In
surgcnts $4,000 Per sIOnth-A Hard
Fight at JovIIa.
Key West. Fla. May 16.-Private ad-
vices TO this city from Havana state that
fears are entertained that the republican
party will cause trouble in Spain and thu
belief Is general that Gen. Martinez Cam
pos viii leave for Madrid in June. In
the event Of Gen. Campos returning to
Spain. Gen. Polavieia will come to Has
vana as captain general
News from Camaguey is meager. There
Is no doubt OF great oppression In thae
district. Many young men Of the bes5
families are leaving daily to Join the in<
surgents.
Col. Orisa, reported wounded in the bat.
tie at Canaan, was killed. according ia
reliable Information. The insurgents
leader in this battle was Angel Gurra..
Bayamo and Manzanillo are besieged bY
the insurgents. The Spanish troops ara
In a starving condition, and unless RED
| lieved soon Will be compelled TO surren~
der.
on the lst inst. two conveys OF provis>
| ions, etc, we're dispatched into the lnte-
rior The one sent overland was captured
/ by the insurgents. II was valued at N.OO0s
| The other arrived az It's destination.
The Holguin and Glbara Railroad CONF
pany at first refused to give the 10000
| demanded by Maceo, but has at last de-
| cided TO give the same. Payment is "a
| be made 5000 monthly.
People In the province OF Pinar Del Rio
| are waiting orders from the insurgents
/ chiefs to take up arms against the gov~
! ernment. This move is expected momen~
| tarily.
| A majority OF the spaniards on the
| island remain neutral, they having been
assured that the revolution Is not againsn
! Spanish people, but Spanish rule.
| Ramon EsqulnadO Perez a captain IN
| the Spanish army, but Cuban by blrthk
| when ordered to duty In Holguin commitS
! ted suicide rather than hght against his
| people
! Havana. May 1.-THE government haz
! Issued an official report Of the battle
| which took place at Jovilo. near Guam
tamane on May - The fighting lasted
/ twelve hours, resulting in victory for
| ment the Spanish force lost seventeen
killed and thirty wounded The killed
! comprise Col Bosch of Simanaca's regi-
! and eleven soldiers The Spanish conn
/ mander claims that the insurgents LOST
| 600 killed and wounded. The insurgenr
| force numbered 1900 men under command
| Of the rebel leaders Jose Maceo, Perez.
| Rabi and Cartagena, while the govern-
ment force was only 400 strong. The gov
| ernment troops were surprised and sur
| rounded, but fought desperately and held
| their own against odds OF FIVE TO one un-
| til they were finally reinforced by troops
| from Guanantamo.
| Another engagement Is reported between
/ spanish and Cuban forces in Arroyo Ma
ranJo, near Guantanamo, In which the
| insurgents were forced 10 withdraw. The
rebels are commanded by the brothers
| Maceo
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-05-17
FREAKS OF THE WEATHER.
More Frost in Michigan and Severe
storms in Europe.

More Frost in Michigan and Severe
storms in Europe.
Detroit, Mich, May 16-There was an
other heavy frost throughout the west
ern portion of Michigan last night.
In Kent and Ottawa counties early
strawberries and grapes are ruined and
other small fruits badly damaged
Grand Traverse county reports all
small fruits wiped out.
In MuskegOn county strawberries and
cherries are badly damaged and St0 acres
Of peppermint in Moorland township are
ruined.
The fruit crop in Genessee county is
completely destroyed and Hillsdale coun-
ty fruit is badly damaged.
London, May 16.-Unusuafiy cold wea-
ther for this time of the year prevails
throughout England. There We're snow
storms on the east coast to-day
Paris, May 16.-Cold weather accompanf-
ed by easterly storms, prevails in France.
A number of deaths by lightning are re-
ported.
A few minor wrecks have occurred on
the east coast, the vessels having run
ashore during the snow storms.
The Hague, May 16-A fishing smack
foundered to-day near Wassennaar, South
Holland. Eight of her crew were drowned.
A high tide that has been blown up by
the heavy wind threatens to destroy the
town of Scheveningf, d well known water
ing place, two miles northwest of The
Hague. The town is sheltered from the
sea by high drive, but the water is rap
idly encroaching on it. Half of Scheve-
ningf was swallowed up by the sea in 1870.
Berne May ia severe storm is pre-
vailing in Switzerland. A number of dill
gences are blocked by snow near DoVaS.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-05-17
CUMBERLAND PREsBYTERrANs.
Their General Assembly begins Its
Session at Meridian.


Meridian. Miss. May l6.-The sixty-sixth
annual convention Of the Cumberland
Presbyterian general assembly convened
IN the city hall at II a. m. to-day.
The retiring moderator, Rev. Dr. +. r.
Earle. d. D., who presided over the de-
liberations Of the assembly which con-
vened a year ago in Eugene, Ore. preach
ed the opening sermon from the text:
"Au scripture is given by inspiration Of
Cod; the law Of the Lord is perfect, con-
verting the soul
At p. N. the roll of the assembly was
called 1885 delegates responding to this
first roll call Others are coming IN on
every train. Fifteen synods and 126 pres
bvteries are entitled TO representation
and If all come who are entitled, the dele
CATION win be 294,
AS the roll call proceeded, the svenera-
bIe stated clerk, It. G. Blake, ID. D., arose
and called attention to the fact that the
delegation from the Nolin presbytery was
too large inasmuch as in that presbytery
there were only seventeen minister's ex-
elusive of Mrs. l.. NJ Woosley the only
woman preacher ever ordained in the
Cumberland Presbyterian church. and as
her ordination has been declared irregu-
lar, the requisite eighteen ministers could
not be counted.
After some delay. half the delegation
was seated the other half not appearing.
The election Of moderator first ballot,
resulted as follows N. b. Dewitt, l.. D.,
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-05-17

OF Missouri sG; Rev. S. NJ Templeton Of
Texas 62. Hon. II. H. BuquO Of Tennes-
see, q; r. H. Tinnon. ID. D.. nf Illinois, II.
Before the second ballot was taken. all
the other candidates withdrew and Dr.
Dewitt was unanimously elected.
Upon the reassemblng Of the assembly
at 8 o'clock. actresses Of welcome were
the city of Meridian. and Capt. W. II.
Hardy In behalf of the state OF Mississip-
pi Dr. +. @. Mclean OF Evansville. Ind.
Tonight Dean l.. Huhbart, ID. D.. of the
theological seminary, at Lebanon. Tenn.
delivered a great address on ministerial
Education" "
Tomorrow the assembly will get down
to business.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-05-17
SALT LAKES SILVER RALLY.
Inc Delegates Want the Fight Made
Within the Old Party Lines.

SAT- Lake, Utah, May 16.-The second
udy o1 the silver convention has been de-
'o'ed 10 active business, both in the ses-
SION and committee rooms.
me morning meeting was held behind
-oSeu doors, the account of the proceed
MS oeing given out by the secretary
"e entire session was given over to the
expression of individual views as to the
best plan of procedure.
tba ne o,, ,delegates are almost unanimous in
yyifbJjIl JjIlLioh th that the fight should be made
~. tfbt,.ln the ranks of the old parties, and
seT5 saa5 an parties should bind themselves to
rsti1o.l0 't1 no delegates to congress or to the
tt,%ti3ndI va conventions who are not pledged
OF u {le 1Tee coinage of silver at the ratio
mn. ln me evening a second large public
v-bi ,iliS was held in the Tabernacle, at
CID. speeches were made by Senator
MN re, eX-Congressman Baritone, Gen
S6o 0ie Ne ana others, the Mormon chorus of
rra olces ices singing between the speeches.
'44OctlnSS behind closed door
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-05-17
BULLETS FLY on THE LEvEE.
The Trouble Caused by an Attempt to
Eliminate the Color Line.

The Trouble Caused by an Attempt to
Eliminate the Color Line.
New Orleans, May 16.-There was
trouble again this morning at Gretna be-
tween the white and colored longshore-
men and screwmen and demonstrates
the determination of the whites who
work at Gretna aboard ship to keep the
negroes from working on ships that go
men made their appearance in a body
Their movements Indicated that they
were looking for some one. They pro-
ceeded in the direction of the Morgan
wharf and met three negroes and
white man, said to be the first mate of
the British ship Orion. The crowd
stopped the four men, but what was said
cannot be learned. The four men started
to run down the leYee, and as they did
so several of the white men ran away
In different directions Nobody in Gretna
will give the names of any OF the men,
and everybody appeared disposed to keep
all information from the press.
one negro was shot through the leg
but the others escaped. The wounded ne
gro is a foreman of gangs and IS named
Smothers He lives on this side OF the
river His wound is not dangerous 1t
of the agents Of the ship to change the
conditions under which the work has
been done. For some time the gangs of
blacks and whites have worked separate
ly. To-day the system of working them
together indiscriminately' was begun by
order of the agents. No work was done
on the ship after the trouble.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-05-17
GERMANY AND SILVER.
The Upper House of PrussIn's Diet
FavOrs an international Agree

The Upper House of PrussIn's Diet
FavOrs an International Agree
ment.
Berlin, May 16.-The upper house OF
the Prussian diet to-day adopted the res
olution submitted by Count Won Mirbach
declaring that steps should be taken for
a prompt settlement of the currency ques-
ton by an International agreement on BIZ
metallism. The vote stood Y in favor Of
the resolution to SS against it,
IN the course Of the debate Herr Koch
governor OF the Reichsbank, strongly op-
posed the resolution. He warned the fed
eral states that the adoption of such a
plan as that advocated in the resolution
would create disorder and confusion.
The chancellor, Prince Won HOhenlohe,
said that the Prussian ministry had not de-
elded on the course II would follow in res
pect of the motion and therefore could not
adopt a definite attitude yet The govern
ment would submit the silver question 10
further examination In concert with the
federal states. The government was also
willing to ultimately confer with the other
powers on common measures to be adopt
ed. The basis of discussion, however must
first be settled When the answers of the
countries consulted were received renewed
attempts would be made to continue the
International exchange of views on the sill
YER question. The chancellor advised the
House to adopt Herr Becker's amendment
to Count Won Mirbach's motion cancelling
the demand for international bi-metallism.
Notwithstanding this advice, the amend
ment was not agreed to, and the original
resolution was adopted by the vote above
stated.
The bimetallists in the lower house of
the Prussian diet to-day introduced mo-
tion similar to that made by Count Won
Mirbach in the upper house and adopted
by that body.
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LoUIsvILLE's RACE MEETING.
Henry Young Beats DespOt and Ray
5. in n Handieap.


Louisville, Ky, May 16.-To-day's races
We're again run over a sloppy track The
Louisville handicap was the chief attrac-
ton. St. Maxim, Satsuma, the Commoner
and Chant were scratched, leaving only
Ray S. and Despot. Henry Young and
selika were added, making a field Of four.
Henry Young took the lead at the first
quarter and retained 1t throughout, win
ming easily from Despot.
Summaries follow:
- First neutrality-suspicious. of a mile.
Fotsdam, 105, Thorpe 4 to 1, won, with
Mate second and Malmaison third Time
l19h
Second Race-Four furlongs, selling.
IeJrolene, ll3, Irving, to l, won, with
51elen 1iieelen Mar second and Gaiety Girl third.
Third Race-The Louisville handicap,
one one mile and sixteenth. Henry Young,
no, A Clayton, 4 to 5, won, with Despot
/ second and Ray s. third Time 1:54.
n ogrLh Race-Seven furlongs, selling.
III I edII song, los Martin, even, won, with
55 oIhar second and Clintie c. third. Time
rrbII b5lIth Race-Four furlongs. Adonis, 1OS.
1n9Tpe, Z to TO- won, with Loki second
anu Fete Kitchen third. Time 0:51lb.
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A RAVIsHER LYNCHED.
KentucISians Take Him From Jail
and Hang Him TO "a Beam.

Marion, KY, May 16.-John Howerton.
charged with criminally assaulting 16-year
old Anna Pierce, near here, three weeks
ago, was arrested yesterday at Metropolis,
Ill, and brought here. He was taken
from the Jail in Crittenden county last
night by a mob. This morning his dead
body was found hanging to the cross beam
of a slaughter house.
The crime which led to the lynching oc-
CURED on the 25th of last month Hover
ton started from the house of a neighbor
with Anna Pierce, the 16-year-old daugh-
ter of farmer. He prevailed on the girl
to take the near way home, which was
across a field. After going a short dis
tance he dragged her into the bushes and
choked her until she was insensible and
accomplished her ruin
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BLACKBURN OUT FOR BLOOD.
He Is Hot Against Carlisle for Enter
ing the Kentucky Campaign.

Owensboro, KY, May 16.-The demo-
cratic convention to name a railroad com
missioner for this district convened yes
terday, with an exceptionally large at
tendance. The money question was heard
from several times during the day and
at the night session Senator Blackburn
delivered a free silver speech. He vigor-
ously attacked Secretary Carlisle for
coming into the state just while his fight
was so hard and declared that he would
retaliate with vigor. He also said that
In the coming state convention he would
Introduce and champion free silver res
olution. The balloting for commissioner
was without result.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-05-17
JAPAN's PEACE ASSURED.
me Complications with the Euro
pean Powers Adjusted.

Washington, May 1.-THE Japanese Iega-
uon mas received a brief telegram which
states that the complications with the Eu-
'pean powers have been so adjusted as to
cave no reason to doubt that a further
conflict in the east will be avoided.
.Ldrls, May 16.-The Politique Coloniale
@SStrts that a Chinese loan of ESQ. 600 900 is
lin. oiii A-'ii''oii' aiis anu ber-
london, May 16.-The Post tomorrow
VII publish a st. Petersburg dispatch
FFayIhg that advices received in that city
+Ltolh a japanese source are to the effect
LAT Japan intends to withdraw her gar
4'STohs from Korea in about seven months.
iLdrls, May l6.-Delegates from the lead
ii5s french credit banks met on May II and
40 40 az the office of the credit Lyonnais to de-
Nile upon opening the market to the Chi
nese loan The Bank of Paris was placed
aC the head of the committee. The mana
ar OF the bank to-day discussed the sub
80 with M. Hanotaux, the minister of for
elgn affairs.
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HILL AND HINRICHsON.
The Senator Denies Having Written
Letter in Favor of Silver.

a Ietter IN FoVOr OF Silver.
New York, May Ex-senator David B.
Hill, who is stopping at the Hotel Norman
die, was seen this morning by a reporter
in regard to the publication in Chicago
paper of the statement that Chairman
Hinrichson had in his possession a letter
from Senator Hill, which would be read
before the democratic state currency COM
mittee next month The tenor of the let
ter, it was stated, was strongly in favor of
free silver, and the statement was further
made that IT was believed by those "in the
knowing" that il was intended by the New
York statesman as a bid for the support of
Illinois in the democratic national conven-
tion in 1896, and that Hinrichson had his
eyes fixed on second place.
Senator Hill said: "It is all mere politi-
cal gossip. There is not a word Of truth In
it. / have no acquaintance with Hinrich-
son, and 1 have written him no letter what
ever. 1t is only dignifying these rumors to
deny them"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-05-17
ALABAMA's EPrscoPALrANs.
Routine Work In The Diocesan Conn
ell at TuscnIOOsn.

Tuscaloosa. Ala, May 16.-The second
days session Of the Episcopal diocesan
council OF Alabama was devoted to bust
ness. after the devotional exercises. The
bishops address was read, In which was
discussed the prerogatlves OF the clergy In
matters pertaining to the use Of church
buildings and furnishings.
The following elections we're held:
Trustees of the Bishops Fund.- H.
Fits, II. G. Tompldns and Joseph H. John
stOn.
Treasurer Of the Diocesan Missionary
Fund-Charles n. Waller.
Trustee of the University Of the South
John l.. Cobbs.
Clerical Trustee-Dr. Powers, vice J. A.
Vanhoose, resigned.
Board of Missions-Daniel Coleman, ].
II. Fits, w. w. Screws, Charles E. Wal
Ter and r. S. Parker.
The days session was taken up prlnci-
pally with routine matters. A committee
was appointed to prepare resolutions on
the death OF Hon. ~ H. r. Dawson, late
United States commissioner of education.
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TO REPRESENT NEW YORK.
Committee Named to Go TO chattn-
nOoga and Atlanta.

Albany, May 16.-Hon. Hamilton Fish,
speaker Of the state Senate assembly, TO-
day appointed Assemblymen Maltby, Aims
worth, GARDENER, Cutler, Goodsell, Hamii-
ton. Wieman, Stanchfeld and La Fetra
as a committee to represent the assem-
blv at the exercises on the occasion of
the dedication of monuments on the Chat
tanoOga battlefields and at the cotton
states exposition, which is to be held in
Atlanta this fall
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sENATORs ExoNERATED.
The Charges of Bribery in New York
Not Proven.

Albany, n. Y, May 16-The special Sem
ate committee which has been investigat-
ing the alleged bribery charges against
Senators Coggeshall, Robertson and
Rains in connection with the passage Of
the New York city firemen's salary bill
and in connection with the attempt to put
through an amendment increasing the sal
ary of the officers of the New York city
fire department, submitted its report to
the Senate to-day. It completely exoner-
ates the senators mentioned. The report
was writtne by Senator Pound.
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GERMAXY's NEW CANAL.
Its Full Depth Expected to Be At
tanned by July L.

Berlin, May 16-In the Reichstag to-day.
in presenting the second supplement of
the estimates, DR. Won Boettlcher, minis
ter of the interior, declared that the full
depth of the Baltic-North sea canal would
be attained by July !. It's breadth, he
stated, exceeds that Of the Suez canal
Land slides might occur, he said, but
there was no ground for serious appre-
tensions. DR.. Won Boetticher's statement
elicited great applause.
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HARRISON AT NEWARK.
He Attends the Celebration of the
Historical Society.

htstOFlcaA society.
Newark. N. j., May 16.-rhis city is
aglow with decorations in honor of the
semi-centennial anniversary Of the New
Jersey Historical Society and the visit
of ex-President Harrison as the chief
guest OF the society. Five hundred invi-
tations had been issued to the principal
theOlogians, statesmen and jurists of the
state and more than double that number
were in the Essex lyceum on Clinton
street at II o'clock when the regular busI-
ness meeting was opened. Ex-Presideng
Harrison reached the city this afternoon.
He was received by Franklin Murphy.
chairman OF the committee Of arrange-
ments and members of the society and
was driven at once to the lyceum, where
he was presented with a gold medal COM
memoratiye Of the Washington centen-
NAL in 1889
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Brooklyn, n. Y, May 16.-John Thomas
Tremain, alias Toronto Red" Jumped
from the center of the Brooklyn brjdre
this morning after 5:10 o'clock, landed "A,
the water, and, after time, was picked
UP by a boat and taken TO Marston' &
dock under the bridge on the Brooklvn
side He escaped uniniured =
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ADMIRAL MEADEs OFFENsE.
The Permission Granted Him TO Go
Abrond Revoked.

Washington May 16.-Secretary Herbert
says that when Admiral Meades request
for detachment from command Of the
North Atlantic squadron was received last
week it was coupled with request to be
retired on June 20, and for permission to
90 abroad This entire request was
promptly granted. When, however. the
interview with Admiral Meade appeared
in the newspapers and the department
had asked the admiral whether It was au-
thorized and had received a non-commit-
tai reply, it was decided Saturday that
subsequent proceedings might render his
presence in this country necessary and
the permission extended to him to 70
abroad was revoked. Beyond that, moth
ing has been done to date.