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The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1896-06-20
CLEVELAND INTERVIEWED.
Speaks OF His Party's Prospects-wants
No Further Honors.

Washington, June IL. - President
Cleveland on Tuesday made the follow
ing reply to representative of the
New York Herald who asked of The
president a statement concerning the
demo cratic situation. Mr.. Cleveland
said;
Il have made no figures as TO the prob
able action or delegates already chosen or
TO be chosen 20 the democratic national
convention, but 1 refuse TO believe that
when the time arrives for deliberate ac-
ton there VIII be engrafted upon our dem
ocratic creed demand for the free, unlim-
tied and Independent coinage OF silver. |
cannot believe this because / know the
democratic party Is neither unpatriotic nor
foolish and because II seems so clear 20
me that such a course Will infiict very
great injury upon every interest OF our
country, which IL has been the mission OF
democracy 70 advance. and Will result In
lasting disaster TO our party organization.
There Is little hope that as means OF
success this free silver proposition. after
its thorough discussion during a political
campaign. will attract majority OF the
voters OF the country. IL must be that
many OF the illusions influencing those now
relying upon this alleged panacea for their
ills be dlspelled before the time comes for
them TO cast their ballots which will ex-
press their sober second thought. The
sition would. l believe. give TO our or
ponents an advantage both IN the present
and future which they do not deserve.
MY attachment 10 true democracy Is so
strong that l consider it's success as iden-
tical with the promotion OF the country's
good. This ought sufficiently TO account
for my anxiety that no mistake be made at
our party convention. In my opinion no
effort should be spared 70 secure such action
OF the delegates as VIII avert party de-
moralization. IL IL a place for consultation
and comparison of views and those dem
ocrats who believe I'm the cause OF sound
money should there be heard and be con-
stantiy I'm evidence a cause worth fight
ing for is worth lighting for TO the end. III
sound money democrats suppose there Is
danger OF a mistake being made such dan
ger should stimulate their activity In avert
ing Il instead OF creating encouragement.
II am very far from arrogating TO my
self controlling influence upon the policy
or my party: but as an unfiinching demo-
crat who has been honored by his party
and who desires hereafter no greater polit-
zeal privileges than 90 occupy the place OF
private in IL ranks. 1 hope l may not be
blamed for saying this much at this time.
In the interest, as &c seems TO me, OF the
grand old organization, 80 rich In honor
able traditions, so Justly proud OF It's
achievements, and always so undaunted
and brave In its battles for the peoples
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The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1896-06-20
SHOT BY A CRANK.
Man Supposed TO Be Insane Attacks a
New York Bank President.

Man Supposed TO Be Insane Attacks a
New York Bank President.
New York, June 16.--At l2:3 80 o'clock
Monday afternoon a stranger who gave
his name as Charles Clark. 30 years of
age, went into the New Amsterdam
bank, at Broadway and Thirty-ninth
street, and asking for President George
IL. Wyckoff, was admitted to his Office.
Soon after entering the stranger fired
two shots at MIR. Wyekoff and then at
tempted to kill himself by putting a
bullet in his abdomen.
1t was said at the New York hos
pital that President Wyckhoff had been
shot only once. not twice. as first re-
ported. The bullet struck him in the
lower part of the abdomen, penetrat-
ing vital parts. Mr.. Wyckhoff is very
low. Clark is shot through the stom-
ach, and is also very low. He refused
20 say anything about himself Mr..
Wyckhotf is too weak TO talk Both men
will probably die, the hospital author
tiles say.
The man presented letter 20 Pres
dent Wyckoff, written on letter head
Of the Hotel Marlborough. II con-
tanned demand for $4,000 and threat
ened Mr.. WyckoR with death unless
he furnished the money. The letter
also stated that the bearer had part
per outside the bank who had Mr..
WyclIoff covered" and that IL he made
any alarm and refused to give the
money. stick of dynamite would be
thrown into the bank that would blow
up the building.
President Wyckoff, after reading the
letter. refused Clark the money, and
the lntter then shot him. The police
believe that Clark Is insane.
New York, June 1.-THE man who
Monday shot President George
Wyckof of the Bank OF New Amster-
dam, and then shot himself. is not
Charles Clark. as he declared himself
Immediately after the shooting. The
information was given out at the New
York hospital Tuesday morning that
his real name was George III. Semple,
rs years old, married and that his home
was at 81 West Eighty-second street.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1896-06-20
LOST AT SEA.
Steamship Drummond Castle Goes Down
on the French Coast-2i4 Perish.


on the French Coast-2f4 Perish.
Brest, June 1S.-The British steam
er Drummond Castle, Capt. N. nj.
Pierce from Cape Town for London, COLI
lided at midnight Tuesday with what was
supposed 20 be an unknown steamer and
sunk three minutes later, with Ia passen-
gers and 1903 officers and crew on board.
Later Il was learned that the vessel struck
a rock near the Isle de Molenc. The sole
survivor at Ushant OF the Drummond
Castle Is a man named MacQuart Six
bodies have already been recovered thore.
one Is that OF an officer OF the lost steam
ship and another ~ that OF a girl six years
old. Two additional survivors or the
sunken steamship are at tho Isle dc Molene.
Tugs have been sent out from this port TO
the scene Of the disaster I'm the hope OF
picking up some survivors
telegram has been received ut the ad-
mirality office from the commander OF the
British warshp Sybyll. which Is cruising
~ tho Bay OF Biscay. confirming the re-
ports previously received regarding the
suddenncss OF the laundering OF the Drum
mond Castle The telegram states that the
Sybyll lowered her boats and did all mat
Il was possible TO do 10 rescue those on
board the steamer but so sudden was the
collupse or the vessel that the efforts OF the
cruisers men were In vain.
The Daily News prints the names OF some
Of the passengers on the Drummond Castle,
including a number OF residents OF johann
nesburg. Kimberley and Capetown, who
were accompanied by their wives and chill
dren.
Many friends OF persons who were known
To have been on board the lost steamer.
especially ladies, remained at the offices
OF the steamship company until late, hop
ing TO learn that there were other sur
vivors OF the disaster and that among
them would be found their friends. The
kilograms received only tend 20 confirm ths
worst reports. and many OF those who lad
been waiting n long time In the hope n
obtaining favorable news finally gave up
and departed In grief for their homes. Sew
eral persons tainted and many painful
scenes were enacted.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1896-06-20

permanent organization. Whilst a rising
vote was being taken Mr.. Mudd made an
other point OF order that the roll OF states
must be called according TO the rules.
There IL no convention now" he said.
until we have a permanent organization.
Disregarding the point. the chairman
said:
Those opposed will RISE" and declared
that the ayes had Il. and that the report
OF the committee on permanent organiza-
tion was adopted.
The chair appointed Senator sewall, OF
New Jersey and Representative Serene
Hayne, OF New York. 10 conduct Senator
Thnraton to the chan.
Chairman Thurston's Address.
Senator Thurston took the chair amid
sumuituous applause and addressed the
convention. lie said:
''Gentltmon OF the Conventions The
happy memory OF your kindness and con
ndcnca VIII abide In my grateful heart for
ever. My sole ambition IL TO meet your
expectations, ana pledge myself 20 exor-
ctse the important powers OF this high of
4 bcspcak your cordial cooperation and
support 20 the end that our proceedings
may be orderly and dignifiod. as BELTS the
deliberations Of the supreme council or
tho republican party.
Eight years ago lad the Distinguishing
honor 20 preside over the convention which
nominated the last republican president
OF the United states. To-day | have The
further distinguished honor TO preside
over the convention which Is 70 nominate
the next president OF the United States.
This generation has had It's object lesson
and the doom or the democratic party IL
already pronounced The American peo-
pie will return. the republican party TO
power because they know that It's admins
tIAtlon VIII mean.
"rhc supremacy OF the constitution OF
abe United States
'srhe maintenance Of law and order
'"rhe protection OF every American clti-
zen N his right TO live, 10 labor and TO
vote.
"A vigorous foreign policy
The enforcement OF the Monroe doc
'''fhe restoration OF our merchant ma
rirc.
Safety under the stars and stripes on
every sea. ia every port.
revenue adequate for all government
expenditures and the gradual cxtinrulsh-
fnCni of the national debt.
"A currency 8s sound as the govern
mcnt and as untnrnished as is honor.
whose dollars, whether OF gold, silver or
PAPER. shall have cqunl purchasing and
dehf-payluK power with the best dollars
OF tho civilized world
"a protective tariff which protects. cou-
pied With a reciprocity which reclprocates,
thereby securing the best markets To-
American products and opening American
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1896-06-20
THE CORN CROP.
Somewhat Retarded by Too Much Rain
and Cold Weather

and Cold Weather.
Chicago. June 1.-THE reports as to
the condition of the crops throughout
the country. and the general effect OF
the weather on the growth. cultivation
and harvest OF the same. were Tuesday
made by the directors of the several
climte and crop sections. The reports
received at Chicago were MS follows;
Chio-Warm days, cool nights. rainfall
excessive. Oats. gardens and grass made
good progress, but cool nights retarded
corn a little. and some is becoming weedy.
Wheat Is maturing rapidly and there II a
general complaint OF rust Affecting blades;
some is cut In southern portion. Tobacco
planting well advanced. Some clover hay
made. Oats and rye are maturing. Fod-
der corn and late potatoes not all planted.
Raspberries are ripening.
Indnna-Good rains and cool weather.
All growing crops improved. Wheat
harvest begun. crop light: rye being cut:
barley In shock: clover cutting continued:
haying commenced, crop short: tobacco
plants all set out; great crop OF berries
ripening: corn pointing I'm excellent condi-
tion oats best In years.
Michigan Weather generally favorable
Tor all crops except corn, which although
held in check by cool nights il In
good condition. Wheat. hay and pastures
have Improved and rye looks good Oats
plant OF grasshoppers IN nearly all crops.
Haying Is In progress with light yield.
Illinois-Rather cool dry week wheat
harvest nearly completed In southern Sec
ton and well along I'm central, rye harvest
beginning throughout northern section
Glover cutting continues and hay is saved
In good condition; corn cultivation Is oo-
ing pushed. but fields are very weedy. Oats
mostly headed; pastures good: gardens
and potatoes excellent.
Wisconsin.-Heavy rains during first part
OF week followed by decidedly cool weather
have been unfavorable 10 corn. Corn and
old meadows greatly damaged by cus
worms. Glover cutting IN progress in
southern section. Wheat improving and
oats growing rapidly.
Iowa-Cool and cloudy weather witn
generally light rainfall has been bene-
fetal TO grain crops which have suffered
from rust and rank growth. Considerable
progress has been made I'm cleaning corn
and the crop Is doing well. Glover cutting
begun and haying viii soon be general
Mlnnesota-Favorable week and al
though all crops show Improvement. corn
continues backward Glover cutting "a
begun; general complaint of small grains
being too rank, and reports OF rust are in
creasing. Rye filling well. meadows and
pastures growing nicely. insect ravages de-
creasing.
North Dakota.-Past week has been very
favorable with warmer weather which has
greatly improved all vegetation except corn
whic-s IS backward Early rye is heading
out.
South Dakotil--Cool first half and sea-
sonably warm second half OF week with
good showers on Thursday. Corn linz
proved considerably last three days and
all other vegetation did well generally
Barley is heading and oats Jointing.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1896-06-20
TRADE REVIEW.
No Marked Improvement Is shown In
Commercial Circles.

No Marked Improvement Is shown In
Commercial Circles.
New York, June 13.-R. j. Dun g. Co..
IN their weekly review OF trade. say;
speculative reaction has rot the least
changed the business outlook. The fc-
titious price made for wheat ami cotton
meant no good except for individuals and
the change TO prices more nearly IN accord
with actual relations OF demand and supply
only conforms TO conditions which have
been well.known for months. The govern
mcnt report as TO wheat indicated much
smaller yield than anybody rally expects.
but that has become so much the rule that
the report had no real influence and the
principal effect was tho serious deprecia-
ton caused by large sales In anticipation
OF the report. which seemed ~ be thorough
~ known In advance TO some spectators.
The government estimate as 20 cotton was
unexpectedly favorable. and nas caused a
decline OF moro than half cent In a SIN
gle week. Railroad earnings for the first
week in June were al per cent larger than
last year
1T IL not the time 10 look for marked
Improvement In industries end the best
thing that can be said OF them n that none
have as yet been seriously disturb bed by
threatened labor difficulties II seems not
improbable chat all such difficulties may
be averted. except perhaps the controversy
about wages OF iron puddlers and tin plate
workers.
''The demand for boots and shoes seems
slightly better Notwithstanding an advance
OF ~ cents per pair Is demanded on some
staple qualities. The textile manufactur-
crs are making no Improvement. The ac-
cumulatlon ~ cotton goods continues
Print cloths have declined to the lowest
point ever reached and a general stop
page to relieve the market Is expected.
Failures for the week have bean 2ie In
the United States. against 2ii last year and
~ Ia Canada, against "A last year"
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1896-06-20
EARTHQUAKE IN JAPAN.
Thousand Lives Lost by tho Disaster In
the Island OF Yesso.


Yokohama. June 1S-News OF terrible
disaster, involving the loss OF over 1000
lives. has reached here from the Island OF
Yesso. which contains the northern prov
inccs OF Japan, including Shireboshe. Oshl-
ma, Furl. Hitaka. Tokachl, Ishikari. Kir-
shire, Tcshiwo, Kilami and Nemoro All
these sections OF the island seem 20 have
been more or less shaken. The subter-
raneous disturbance lasted about 20 hours
and during that period the utmost terror
prevailed. The ground rumblings are de-
scribed as resembling the roaring OF dis
tant cannon. Shock followed shock in AL
most uninterrupted succession about every
eight minutes In all, Il Is estimated there
were $50 shocks OF more or less force
IL Is impossible 10 obtain. for the present.
accurate details OF the disaster. as COM
munication between the main land OF
Japan usland OF Hondo) and Ycsso. from
which the former IL separated by the
Strait OF Tsugaru (Sangar), II said TO be
interrupted or. moro likely, In the hands
OF the authorities. The whole town OF
kumaishi however. is reported 10 have
been destroyed. The awful series OF earth
quake shocks were accompanied by tidal
wave and it Is believed. that II was this
on-rush OF a giant wave from the sea which
practically wiped out the town OF kumais-
hl, which Is situated toward the Japan sea
on n narrow neck OF land separating u
from Volcano bay. on tho Pacific side OF the
island The Island OF Yesso has I'm the past
had several similar visitations and con-
tains number OF active and extinct vol
eanoea
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1896-06-20
AFTERNOON sEssIoN.
Convention Is Slow to Resume-Commlt-
tee on Credentlals Reports.

Convention Is Slow to Resume-Commlt-
tee on Credentials Reports.
II was 2:s0 when the chairmans CArr
Thurston's) hammer knocked for order and
announced that the afternoon session
would be opened with prayer by Bishop
Arnett, OF Wilberforce college. Ohio.
At three p. m. the report OF the commit
tee on credentials was presented by Hon.
j. Franklin Fort. OF New Jersey. The
paragraph In the report seating the Hig-
gins delegation was received with slight
applause, and there was more applause
when the seating OF the Grant faction
OF the Texas republicans was announced.
A Test Vote.
A minority report was presented seating
the Addicks delegation from Delaware,
the Quincy, or Lily white" delegation
from Texas, and referring the other con-
tests back 10 the committee A lengthy
discussion followed. participated in by
Messrs Fort. OF New Jersey. and lerkes.
Of Kentucky in favor OF the majority re-
port. and by Mr. Hepburn. OF Iowa. favor
ing the minority report.
The previous question was moved, and
the vote thereon was the first test vote of
the convention. IL resulted: Ayes. 56Sls;
nays. 3S9iz. This vote showed the strength
of the McKinleyites against all other can
didates. The announcement was received
with wild applause
Defeat for Minority. ~-~rs
The vote was first taken,on the Delaware
case, those favoring Addicks voting aye.
and those opposed no. The noes were de-
clared TO have II. and the minority report
on the Delaware case was rejected.
similar result with even greater era
phasis awaited the minority report as TO
Texas. Also that portion OF the minority
report referring the other contests back
10 the committee. the minority report in
each case being overwhelmingly defeated.
The majority report was then adopted
amid cheers.
The chairman OF the committee on reso-
buttons was recognized and reported that
the platform would be ready at eight D. IN.
Gen. Harry Bingham, OF Pennsylvania.
chairman OF the committee or rules. read
the report OF the committee. The rules rec
commended were almost Identical with
those heretofore I'm force. Among the
changes Indian territory was given six
votes instead of two. and Alaska four votes
instead OF two. The report was adopted.
MIR Grosvcnor moved 20 adjourn till ten
o'clock to-day. and an equal storm OF ayes
and noes was raised. The chairman de.
clared In favor OF thesayes, and at 5:0 y.
m. the convention adjourned accordingly.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1896-06-20

factories TO tho free coinage Of American
"A pension policy just and generous 70
our living heroes and 20 the widows and
orphans OF their dead comrades.
"The government supervision and con-
troll OF transportation lines and rates.
1.-THE protection Of the people from all
unlawful combinations and unjust exac-
lions OF aggregated capital and corporate
bower.
IAN American welcome TO every God
fearing. OVERWHELMING. constitution-rc-
spccting. law-abiding. labor-seeking, de-
cent man.
THE exclusion OF all whose birth, whose
blood. whose conditions. whose teachings.
whose practices would menace the per-
mnnency OF free Institutions. cndanger the
safety OF American society or lessen tho
Opportunities OF American labor.
The abolition or sccfionaiism every
star In the flag shining for the honor and
welfare and happiness OF every common
wealth and OF al the people.
"A deathless loyalty 10 all that IL truly
American and patriotism eternal as the
stars"
AS Senator Thurston closed his short
speech with the phrase "a patriotism eternal
as the stars" the air was rent with cheers.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1896-06-20

Mr. Ia Toilette. then addressing himself
specifically 10 the money plank. moved 70
amend the last section by striking out the
words now I'm circulation" so that Il
should read that "all our silver and paper
currency must be maintained at a parity
with gold" etc Mr.. la Toilette argued n
support OF his amendment that wrong
construction might be placed upon the
plank as Il stood. He feared that II might
be constructed as pledge 10 contract the
circulating medium so that no more sill
yer should be coined or paper currency
be issued. IL would hurt the republican
party I'm states where IL would be hard
pressed. although II would make no diff
ference I'm his own state OF Wisconsin. Mr..
Lodge. OF Massachusetts,, opposed tho
amendment. lie did not wish 10 be placed
In the position OF encouraging any further
coinage OF silver by the government. Ar
guments In similar strain were made by
Mr. Merriam. OF Minnesota. and Mr.. Pat
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1896-06-20
CARLISLE ON BOND ISSUES.
The Secretary Answers Questions Pit by
Investigators.

AHttrttk8h0fra
Washington, June l6.-Secretary Car
Isle was examined under oath Monday
by the senate committee appointed 20
investigate recent bond issues. The
hearing was held In the rooms OF tho
senate committee on finance, Senators
Harris, Vest, Walthall. Jones New
and Plat being present. Senator Har-
ris explained that the committee had
decided to take all testimony under
oath and did not wish TO make discrimi-
nations. Mr.. Carlisle responded that he
expected and desired 10 be put under
oath. Senator Vest began the examine
ton, asking for fuller explanation or
the first bond contract with the Morgan
syndicate than had been given in Mr..
Carlisle's written statement.
His main purpose, Secretary Carlisle
said, was 90 prevent the shipments OF
gold from this country. Senator Vest
asked who made the first suggestion as
to the protective clause In the contract
with the Morgan syndicate. The secre'
tary answered that the first draft was
made in his private Office and then
taken TO an adjoining room and shown
to Mr.. Morgan and Mr.. Francis Lynde
Stetson, after which some changes were
made. This was the Mr.. Stetson, the
secretary explained in response TO in-
quiries, who had been the law partner
of the president. Senator Vest asked
why the contract had been given to a
syndicate. TO which Mr.. Carlisle replied
with lengthy explanation of the great
emergency existing, which would not
permit delay for the usual formalities
OF bond sale.
Mr.. Carlisle went on TO explain that
the president was kept advised OF all
the phases OF the negotiations. One OF
Senator Vests questions referred TO the
time Of the presidents information. as
compared 10 that of Mr.. Belmont, to
which the secretary said that the presi-
cents message giving information 20
congress as TO the close of the bond
transaction was sent at noon, while
Mr.. Bclmont did not reach Washington
until two p. m.
One of Senator Waltham's questions
brought out statement from Mr.. Car
Isle as TO the critical condition OF the
treasury at the time The syndicate con-
tract was made. The fact was. he said.
that the treasury had reached the point
where there were gold certificates out
standing which II had no gold to meet.
lie had never stated this fact before.
II suppose you never contemplated
paying in silyer?" inquired Senator
Vest. The secretary replied TINT the
present policy OF paying in gold had
been followed SO long that he did not
consider il expedient TO depart from it
at time of emergency. Senator Plat
inquired as TO current reports that Mr..
Carlisle at one time had contemplated
paying in silver, but that lit had come
10 the ears Of the president. who said IL
must not be done" Mr.. Carlisle said he
bad heard of these reports, and the
statement that the president had over
ruled him had not word of truth in il.