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The daily morning journal and courier., 1896-12-22
FOR CUBAN LIBRB.
A Monster Demonstration in New York
 Parade and Mass Meeting.

New York, Dec. 21.-Cuban Libre held a great demonstration in this city to- night first by a parade, and then by an enthusiastic mass meeting at Cooper Union. At the head of each battalion the American and Cuban flags were carried by Cuban patriots. There were also a. number of huge banners and transparencies, prepared by the mem bers of the society of American Friends of Cuba, under whose auspices the demonstration was given. Several ban- ners contained pictures of Washington, Lincoln, Maceo and Gomez, and all there were fittingly inscribed with notices One of the most prominent transparencies was that of the Vir- ginus massacre. Under 1t was the in- scription, Have the American Govern ment Forgotten This?"
 Other banners and transparencies bore scenes representing Weyler's s butchery in Cuba.
 The widest excitement attended the paraders throughout the entire line of march, Crowds of men, women aid children gathered along the sidewalks and cheerd themselves hoarse.
 The meeting at Cooper Union was called to order by Dr. Henry Lincoln DeZayas, secretary of the Society of American Friends of Cuba. Five thou sand persons were in the lecture room. Dr. DeZayas, is his speech said: ''The little islands is now fighting for what your forefathers fought for years ago; they want to be free from Spain's ty- rannical yoke We will heln Them 2n
 pr. Dezayas' speech was punctuated by yells of wild applause.
 Dr. DeZayas introdced Colonel Ethan Allen, president of the Cuban league of meeting. Those present rose en masse and gave three rousing cheers Colonel Allen addressed the meeting. favoring free Cuba. Cheer after cheer went up during the speech, which was very fervid appeal for the struggling pat riots.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1896-12-22
sPAN1sH FEELING sUHslDrNG.
President Cleveland and Secretary olney
 Hear From Madrid

London, Dec 21.-The Standards Ma drid correspondent telegraphs that Spain has notified the United States that she is satisfied with the friendly tone of President Cleveland's message to congress and the attitude of Secre- tary Olney towards the Cameron reso- lution.
 The correspondent adds that the tone of the Spanish press towards the Unit ed States has materially cooled. The prospect of gaining time through Pres ident Cleveland's attitude gives conf dence to the belief that General Weyler will push his operations against the rebels before March, when MT. Cleve- land will retire from office.
 It is added that the rumors of mili- tary and naval preparations on the part of Spain must be received with caution. The government, limited by the budget votes, is acting purely on the defensive.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1896-12-22
WILL NOT PASS THE SENATE
FATE OF THE CAMERON CUBAN RES-
 OLUTION SEALED.

The House Committee on Foreign Rela-
 tions Opposed to the Measure--No Aclion
 Will be Taken Until After the Holidays
 Senator Hill Wants the Cubans Recog-
 nized as Belltgerants,
 New York, Dec 21.-A Washington special says:
 who, in the absence of MT. Hit, is act ing as chairman of the foreign affairs committee of the house, and is also one of the subcommittee of three, charged with special consideration of the Cuban problem, said to-day:
 Tn my judgment, no such resolution as MT Cameron's will get through the house committee in this congress. The subcommittee, consisting of MT. Adams, MT. Tucker and myself, are all opposed to ill-considered action such as this would be, and I think the com rnittee as a. whole feels the same way, with substantial unanimity. There has been a great change of feeling on this question, not only in committee, but in the entire house, since the last con- gress, and l believe the house has now become the conservative body" It is Mir Drapers intention while act ing as chairman of the committee to call no meeting for consideration of the Cuban question. The Massachusetts
 delegation in the house, except Mr. Knox, is almost unanimous against the | Cameron resolution
 | One member of the committee said l to-day One phase of the Cuban ques- ton seems to have been ignored. If the United States recognizes the repub-
 lie of Cuba, every American consul on | the island will be out of office when the resolutions become law. All our | consuls are accredited to Spain, and ! their exequators are issued by the
 Spanish authorities. If the United | States decides that Spain is no longer | in authority on the island our consuls | will have no official recognition and ! they will not be able to look after Am- l ercan interests so far as they may be
 jeopardized by Spanish subjects. We
 shall also be compelled to send a min ister to Cuba, and it will be difficult 1 to designate the place where he may 1 reside. There will be other complica- | tions, and all these points will come up l in the affairs committee before final action is taken on the Cuban question"
The daily morning journal and courier., 1896-12-22

anime the question in the Venezuelan matter, and had then come to the con- clusion that the president of the United States did not have that power. It was to him a most astounding proposi- ton, that, while the war-making power was given to congress, the president of the United States could bring about war by exercising the high prerogative of declaring whether or not people struggling to achieve it's liberty was entitled to recognition. If that propo- sition were true, then, for hundred years, the statesmen of the country had been in the dark on that ques- tion.
 MT. Hale, rep, of Maine, here inter- posed an objection to discussing the subject at this time.
 MT. Stewart, pop, of Nevada, asked that Mir Vest might proceed by unan1- nous consent.
 MT. Vest declined, however, to pro- ceed, saying that he did not wish even one unwilling auditor. He would there fore let his resolution go over until to- morrow. and he Fave notice that he would call it up.
 MT. Hill, dem., of New York, offered the following substitute resolution: Tt is hereby declared that a state of war exists in Cuba, and that the Cubans are entitled to, and are hereby accord ed belligerent rights in accordance with the principles of international law; and the United States will pre- serve a state of neutrality between the belligerents.'
 This also went over until tomorrow.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1896-12-22
REPUBLTcAN LEAGUE,
Annual Election of Officers Last Evening
 Repnrt of the Secretary.

Etbhudf T.lectlOH Ot oICeTS IHsC EVeu1nS- Report of the Secretary.
 The Republican league held its an- nual election of officers last evening and a. large number of the members were present.
 The nominating committee submitted the following names to be voted upon:
 For president-George B. Martin of the Empire Transportation company. For the four new members of the executive committee-Marcus P. Smith. John T. Mason, Samuel K. Page and Rollin s. Woodruff.
 For vice presidents-Colonel $. J. Fox, Charles s. Leete. Judge E. c. Dow and Ezra D. Fogg.
 The report of the committee was &C., cepted and the secretary was instruct ed to cast the vote of the league for the above named gentlemen.
 The secretary's report for the year showed that the league was in good condition socially and financially and has a balance of $1,000 in it's treasury. The league has lost some members dur ing the past year, but the average membership of the club has been main- tained and it has a. good paying mem bersIhip at the present time.
 The secretary's report also contained some suggestion as to how the efficien- cy of the league could be increased the coming year.
 On the new president, MT. Smith, being called upon for a speech, he said that he agreed with the secretary that the league might do something to strengthen itself and increase it's mem- bership. The league had never taken any part as an organization in ward or city politics. He thought that if there was anything that the majority of the league favored, that it should vote in favor of it, as, for instance, in 1 the consolidation of the city and town. Not only would the influence of the organization be felt, but 1t would give greater interest to the meetings of the league and would attract members in- | to it.
 | This same view was expressed by | several members and a motion was made and carried that the executive committee bring some topic for discus sion before the next meeting and that 1 the number and the time of those speaking upon it should be limited. ] After the regular business meeting | had adjourned the members enjoyed a l fine social time in the club rooms.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1896-12-22
rUNrE41 OF HON. II. L. FIERCE.
Distinguished Pallbearers-Euiogy by
 Rev. Y. T. Munger of This City.

keV. v. Y, Munger or Ahls City.
 Boston, Dec 21.-The funeral of Hen " L. Pierce was held in Kings chapel this afternoon, the historic edifice being filled with distinguished company of friends of the deceased. Rev. Howard N. Brown, the pastor, conducted the service, and the honorary pallbearers were Hon. Charles Francis Adams President Charles w. Eliot Colonel Charles R. Goldman, Thomas Bailey Aldrich, Charles F. Choate, William Endicott, jr, Hon. William w. Crapo. George Putnam, Amos h. Hollings- worth and James M, Bugbee. The va rious organizations with which MT Pierce was connected were represented by delegations.
 Following the Kings chapel services a second service was held in the Con gregational church, Dorchester where Rev. T. T. Munger, a former pastor, otficiated and delivered an eloquent eu- logy. Interment was in the old Dor chester cemetery.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1896-12-22
BAYARD AGREES WIrR oLNEY
In the Latter's Definition of the War Pow
 CTS of Congress.

London, Dec 21-United States Am bassador Bayard was asked to-day if he sustained the views expressed by Secretary of State Omey in his state ment concerning Cuba, MT. Bayard replied that he did not wish to express any opinion in an official capacity, but he would say that MT. Olney had only quoted from the constitution of the United States, which gives to the ex- ecutive sole power as ex-otlicio com mander-in-chi of the army and navy and the maker of all federal appoint ments.
 Mr. Bayard was asked what he thought of the reports received from Madrid that the Spanish ministry were preparing a pamphlet for distribution among the officers of the army and navy containing information as to the strength and general condition of the coast defences of the United States. To the question the ambassado replied that he was not sufficiently acquainted with military and naval matters to venture an opinion; nor did he desire to contemplate the possibility of war between the United States and Spain. The United States, he added, had great natural protection in the shoals along formation of the entrances to her largest ports. He did not believe that there would be war but thought that the matters at issue would be settled amicably.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1896-12-22
Jefferson Mckinley. Aged 11e.

Great Harrington, Mass, Dec. 21- Jefferson Mckinley, aged 112 years (col- oredl, died to-day, He was born a slave in North Carolina, served as val ct for Governor Walger of Louisiana, and was owned by various we'll known slave owners. He came north in 1863 with the Forty ninth Massachusetts regiment, for whom he acted as clerk. and located in Great Harrington, where he had since lived. He was industri- ous and accumulated quite a little property.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1896-12-22
Death of n Famons Hotel keener.

New York, Dec 21,-David M. Hil- dreth, ST, the well known hotel man. who for years had been the proprietor of the West End hotel, Long Branch. and the famous Metropolitan hotel. at Broadway and Prince street, until it was torn down a year or more ago. was found dead in bed at his home in this city to-day. He had taken lunch and retired to his room for a nap, and shortly afterwards a member of his family found him dead.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1896-12-22
EyPLOSIOH fN 4 MINE.
Narrow Escape of Three Hundred Elm
 ployes in Wil:esbarre Colliery.

Wilkesbarre, Pa, Dec. 21.-An explo- sion occurred in the Baltimore No. shaft, operated by the Delaware and Hudson Coal company, this afternoon, by which the lives of two score miners were endangered. The colliery when in full operation employs nearly three hundred men and boys.
 Less than one-third of this number, however, were at work when the explo- sion occurred, and all got out alive.
 Many of the miners had narrow es- capes. There was accumulation gas, but what ignited it is not known. Some of the men inhaled more or less of the damp and one or two them may die.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1896-12-22
CAMERON RENOVATION GOES oyER
Action of the Senate Yesterday on the
 Cuban Independence Resolve.


 Cuban Independence Resolve.
 Washington, Dec. 21.-The general anticipation of an exciting scene in the senate chamber over the Cameron reso- lution, recognizing the independence of the republic of Cuba, and particu- larly over the defiant position taken effect of bringing a large crowd into the galleries this morning. There was no more than an ordinary attendance of spectators, and there was not a. sin gle occupant of the diplomatic gall lery.
 The attendance of senators was, however, quite large.
 At 1920 p. m., MT. Cameron, rep, of Pennsylvania, announced that he was instructed by the committee on foreign relations to report a joint resolution to acknowledge the independence of Cuba, with a written report thereon. He moved that the resolution and report be laid on the table and printed; and said that the resolution would not be called until after the holidays. MT. Cameron's motion was tacitly agreed to-
 Mr. Morgan. dem, of Alabama, a member of the committee on foreign relations, submitted an additional re- port on the Cuban question, signed by himself and MT. Mills, dem., of Texas. He said that they fully concurred in the report of the committee, but they gave some additional facts which they thought important.
 Mir Frye (to MT. Morgan)- Ask that the additional report be printed with the other"
 Mir. Morgan-'I make that request" Ii was so ordered.
 MT. Hill, dem., of New York, asked Mr. Cameron whether, in the report of the committee on foreign relations, or in the additional report submitted by Mir Morgan, there was any discussion of the constitutional power of congress to pass such a. joint resolution as had been reported;i or whether the reports were simply confined to the propriety of the action taken.
 MT. Cameron replied in the negative, Teillell hlIlS5 LIltiL IhC I1iiAllG III duSSIAoAi of the right of congress in the matter had been considered simply too prepos- terous for discussion.
 And that is the reason" Mir. Hill said, in a sarcastic tone and manner, why the question is not discussed"
 And very good reason it is,'' MT. Morgan rejoined
 That may be satisfactory to the sen ator from Alabama said Mir Hill. but I desire information" MT. Vest. dem., of Missouri, offered the following:
 Resolved, That the president is not vested by the constitution with exclu- sive power to determine when the in- dependence of foreign people strug- gling to establish a government for themselves shall be recognized by the United States, but this power is vested in congress and the president, to be exercised in conformity with section z. article 1. of the constitution"
 MT. Vest confessed that the statement Ion the part of a certain eminent gen tleman'' that a joint resolution ac- knowledging the independence of Cuba could not affect the chief executive at all, coming, as that statement did, through an interview in the public press-the first time he had known a cabinet officer so to address the people of the United States-eXcited his great surprise. He had had occasion to ex-
The daily morning journal and courier., 1896-12-22
To Extend Bridgeport Harbor.

Washington, Dec. 21.-Mr. Hill. rep. of Connecticut introduced bill in the house to-day calling on the secretary of war to submit estimates of the cost of extending the channel of Bridgeport harbor through Yellow Mill branch, such channel to be twelve feet deep and 200 feet wide; also estimates of the cost of widening the main channel to the western harbor line, between the inner beacon and the Naugatuck rail way wharf. to depth of twelve feet.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1896-12-22
Painful Accident.

A painful accident occurred at the L. Candee rubber factory late yesterday afternoon Erban Hotchkiss, a team ster employed by the N. Boughton company. while loading his truck with goods, slipped between the truck and the platform, breaking his leg just above the ankle. He was taken home in a hack,
The daily morning journal and courier., 1896-12-22
Boston Wants Them.

Detectives Sergeants Cowles and Po- ronto, who went to Providence yester- day with Grocer Baldwin of Whalley avenue to bring back to this city two alleged swindlers, who were wanted here. returned last evening without their men, as the Boston authorities were ahead of them and put in a prior claim for the prisoners.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1896-12-22
An Italian Stabs a Jew,

Boston, Dec. 21.-David Cohen, em- ployed. by Joseph Freed, a secondhand clothing dealer on Salem street, was stabbed at 2:3O this afternoon by an Italian who gave the name of Samulli Beatricia Cohen's wound is consid- cred dangerous. The Italian called Cohen d ''Sheeney" and Cohen respond ed by calling Beatricia "Dago." The Italian was arrested.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1896-12-22
Ryan Whips Mccarthy.

Buffalo, N. Y, Dec. N.-Two thou- sand people saw Tommy Ryan of Sy- racuse, the champion welter weight, whip Billy Mccarthy of Australia in seven rounds before the Empire Ath- letic club here tonight. The battle was marked by savage fighting from start to finish.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1896-12-22
MeKane Must Remain in Prison

Albany, N. Y, Dec. Ex-Governor Morton has refused to extend elem ency to John Y. McKane. A der~ 'e- tion of McKane's Brooklyn friends called upon the governor to-day, and this decision of the executive was an- nounced by him.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1896-12-22
Judge Cables Position,

Judge Cable is not candidate for judge of the Court of Common Pleas. nor has he been at any time. He is a candidate for reelection as judge of the City court, and he has so informed the members of the legislature who have the disposition of the matter in their hands.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1896-12-22
Drowned While Ska ting.

Pittsfield, Mass, Dec. 21.-Alton P.
 Pierce, twenty years old, was drowned this afternoon while skating on Silver Lake.
The Red Cloud chief., 1896-08-07

Ills election was not regarded by some
New Workers as the greatest blessing
that had ever been conferred upon the
m~syoDO!is. and none felt this senti-
Lrut more fully than Morrisscy him
sell. Il was practically the making
" Morris5cy. He felt that he was III
a position to do public good, and THAI
course would he pursue. MCanwhile.
hr had been improving himself men.
tally. AMI when he took his seat in
congress, IL vas with a determination
10 advocate that which he considered
vas in the cause of honest government.
His work in congress was not brilliant,
but it was sturdy and reliable. Eleven
years after his election to congress he
defeated Augustus SchCll. who had been
put up by Tammany. Morrisscy poll"d
nearly 1000 more votes than his Op-
ponent. The strain of the campaign,
however. was too much for MOrrissey,
and he broke down. He died a year
later OF Briglt's disease and organic
heart trouble in the Adclphi hotel al
Saratoga Springs. His funeral was at
tended by a tremendous thrOng of pcO-
pie. Many prominent politicians, gov
eminent and state officials being pres
ent. Morrissey..s pugilistic victories
have been so often related that 1t is
not worth the while to dilate upon
them at this time. 1t is of interest,
however, to know that John c. Heenan.
another great pucilist. and who Ia best
The Red Cloud chief., 1896-08-07

In the Thirty-sevonth congress he
took a prominent part in the discus
sions relating to the following meas
ures: On the transfer OF certain suits
TO the United States courts. on the dis
charge of state prisoners, and on COM
pensated emancipation in Missouri.
In the Thirty-eighth congress he
was prominent in debates resulting
from the following measures: On the
cath OF a senator, or coloreG voters in
Montana. on amending the constitu-
ton, and on co%nfiscation.
One of the political meetings in
which he took a prominent part, and
which is Of more local interest, per-
haps, than some other even more i'm
pOrtant matters, was that held in April,
1854. when prominent state politicians,
including both democrats and wings,
who were opposed to the curse OF
stephen A. Douglas in the senate. con-
vened in the fremont house. Abraham
Lincoln, Lyman Trumbull, Mark Skin
ner, o. II. Browning. John T.. Stewart.
David Davis, Norman b.. Judd, j. Young
ScammOn, Francis G. Sherman and
other "well-known men were present.
At this meeting the politicians pledged
themselves to support the anti-Ne-
braska party, and appointed a commit
tee TO agitate the subject, The state
vote of 1850, when Mr.. Trumbull was
pitted as the democratic candidate for
governor against Shelby NJ. Cullom,
republican, shows the popularity of the
democratic candidate. At that time MI.
Cullom won out by a vote OF 3ii.565 to
2,7,5 1872 votes for Trumbull.z
Mr.. Trumbull was a member of the
law firm Of Trumbull, Washburne &
Robbins.
The Red Cloud chief., 1896-08-07
PHYSICAL CULTURE,
It Is Said to lie Iamentabiy Inadequatg
In American Colleges.

W. G.. Anderson. in an article on
physical training at the universities.
points out that the official provision
for the physical GU ure OF
the young men at the hie est seats
of learning in this country IS lamen-
tably inadequate. says the it. Louis
Globe-Democrat. In no college and
in only one or two schools in he couu-
try does there exist TO-DAY a rstematiC
course in physical training in which ful,
physical measurements are Il lde twice
a year, including a special animation
for the heart. lungs and @ cs, upon
which examination as a bas special
class work is conducted in I'll gymna-
stun and out of doors and proper in
dividual attention is given to every
student.
Even at Harvard and Yale a curse
ry investigation of the facts will show
that possibly two per cent of the who'll
number Of students receive attention
because they excel in rowing. possibly
. per cent because they can play base
ball well enough 10 ne valuable to their
college and not far from the same
percentage because they have the mus
Gle, pluck and ambition to make sue
cessful members or substitutes in .
varsity of class football eleven. II Is
the other unfortunate 80 per cent whose
physical condition the authorities ought
TO investigate and to whom they should
supply. where deficiencies exist. the
necessary training to make them
good.
How imperative Is the need for rails.
irg the stanard of the national physi-
que Is shown in the results of the phys
zeal examination Of 1854 picked young
sters preparatory to gymnasium prac-
tice AT Yale last October. or this
numhcr % were troubled with hearts
that were weak in action, but other
wise normal, 80 who had either fair or
poor circulation, 81 had some form OF
malnutrition, 40 were deficient in lung
capacity, 80 had noticeably fiat chests
66 had sloping shoulders, Is had lat.
eral curvature Of the spine, Is had
stopping shoulders and S had project.
ing hips. These are valuable and Gig
rilicant statistics. There Is evidently
much room for improvement in the
American physique.