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The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1896-03-13
HILL is OPPOSED
New York Senator Doesn't Like
the House Cuban ReSO-
luton.
Says 1t Conveys a Threat and
Should Be Made More
Explicit. ~
Senator Sherman Will Press the
Matter to a Vote as Soon
as Possible.

WASHINGTON, March l3.-There Is
no abatement of public interest in the
Cuban debate in the senate as is evil
denced by the large crowds which con-
tinue to fill the galleries to their full
capacity. A number of the ladies of
the diplomatic corps were in the diplo.
matte galleries. and some of them oc-
cupying front seats were supplied with
opera glasses with which they surveyed
the senators.
Mr.. Sherman gave notice that he
would endeavor to secure q vote on the
Cuban report at the earliest possible
moment. After an hour was consumed
in clearing away routine matters, tho
Cuban resolutions were laid before the
senate, and Mr.. Hill of New York was
recognized. He was given marked at
tention and in opening said he would
Vote Against the Conference Repor,
and would confine his remarks mainly
to an explanation of his reasons there
for. He pointed out that this being q
conference report, the resolutions could
not be amended. He would, therefore,
vote against the report. in order that at
subsequent time, amendments might
be made. The senator particu. .arly
objected to the third clause of the reso-
lutions, stat ng that the United States
has not interviewed between any Euro
pean governments and their colonies.
but that owing to the proximity of
Cuba, the United States should be pre-
pared to intervene. This he declared
to be ambiguous and unmeaning. We
had intervened i'll such controversies
We had intervened and recognized the
countries which had been colonies of
Spain.
Resolution Conveyed . Threat.
What the resolution sought to convey
was threat to intervene. To this ex.
tent the resolution was unnecessary.
1t is subject to doubtful construction
and a mischief breeder. 1t was liable
to compromise US. The phrase "lhe
United States should be prepared to
protect the legitimate interests of Our
citizens by Intervention" sounded like
threat or it was buncombe.
''If this resolution means that we
should increase our army, let us say so
frankly and frame bill for that pur-
poss," said Mr.. Hill. ''If it means we
should increase our navy, let us state it
frankly and feariessly ana frame bill
to that end. Let US not indulge III idle
boasts and threats, and doubtful phrases
as to our being prepared to protect
legitimate interests by intervention. F."
Dupont Case LAID Aside.
At o'clock there was contest for
precedence between the Cuban resolu.
tions and the Dupont election case,
which was finally settled by laying
aside the Dupont case while Senator
Sherman addressed the senate in sup.
port of the Cuban resolutions.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1896-03-13
Sandersou Hasn't Heard 1t.
NO FEARS FOR THE SHIP.

The Indiana Had Chance to Prove
Her SeRworthiness.
WASHINGTON, March l3.-It is not
doubted at the navy department that
the battleship Indiana, which sailed
Tuesday from Hampton Roads for Port
Royal, s. c., to be docked, run into the
center of the hurricane which swept
along the Atlantic coast Wednesday.
1t probably struck the ship off Hatteras
No anxiety is felt for the safety Of
the big vessel, and in fact
the navy authorities, while they would
not deliberately send the ship out into
such weather, are rather pleased that
she has had this opportunity to test her
qualities.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1896-03-13

Myste rious Expedition to Gold Fields
Near Cooks Inlet.

Myste rious Expedition to Gold Fields
Near Cooks Inlet.
SAN Francisco, March l3.-A mystic
tious expedition left for Alaska. The
,team schooner Excelsior was chartered
an3 so quietly was the matter carried
out that the owners of the vessel, G. A.
Hooper & Co.. know hardly anything
of the plans of the managers. Last
year some wealthy citizens of Boston
heard rumors of immense gold bearing
deposits at Cook Inlet, and A. Pen
mock, ali experienced miner, was sent
up to view the country. Pennock
made thorough search for the
shining metal, and in his opinion he
was successful beyond all question.
Pennock, with few friends. at once
measured off 10 acres Of land, which
showed gold from the grass roots onto
bed rock. Water rights were sold, and
the prospectors washed out a few
ounces and started for Boston. The
gold is both fine and coarse, and the
mints here value it at $40 per ounce.
The Boston investigators incorporated
as the Alaska apd Boston company. and
500, 900 was paid in. H. E. Spaulding
and G.. w. T. Branman, the latter be-
ing at the head of the West Side elec.
trical roads, came to this city and at
once began preparations for the expe-
dition. The destination Of the expedi-
ton has been most carefully guarded,
but it is known that the objective point
is about 20 miles from Resurrection
creek, at the head of Cooks Inlet.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1896-03-13
FOUND HER LOST son.
Sequel to q Kidnapping OF sixteen
Years Ago.

Sequel to Kidnapping OF sixtoen
Years Ago.
MIssoULA, Mon, March l3.-Mls-
soula is enjoying novelty i'll the SEN
sational line seldom if ever equaled in
this part of Montana. A mother is re-
joicing over the recovery OF her only
son. who was kidnapped Is years ago
in Eau Claire. Wis. The mother, Mrs
G. A. Straight. has spent many years
of diligent search for her son, without
avail. Finally, after she had given up
every hope of ever seeing HIM again,
she found him by chance circum-
stance. He was brought to Montana
in 1881 when he was years old.
No News From the hIO 0s oans..
SAN FRANCISCO, March 13. There Is
still no news from the overdne steamer
Rio Janeiro. Fifteen per cent reinsur.
ance has been offered by the English
underwriters, aud there We're not many
takers ut that price i'll san Francisco.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1896-03-13
CONDITION OF WINTER WHEAT
Southwest Promises q Large Increase
Over Last Year.

Southwest Promises q Large Increase
Over Last Year.
CHICAGO, March l3. - The Daily
Trade Bulletin has the following re.
garding the condition of the winter
wheat plant: Information at this sea-
son of the year is of little real value,
owing to the changeable weather.
However, the reports in the aggregate
indicate that the crop as whole is in
fairly good condition. There is some
complaint of damage in Southern Penn
sylvania, Maryland, Virginia, West
Virginia, Southern Ohio. Southern In.
diana, Southeastern Illinois, and
in some sections OF Kentucky
and Tennessee, mainly on account of
the drought in the fall, compelling late
sowing, and extreme change of weather
during the winter. In other sections
there are many good reports. In New
York, Northern Ohio, Northern Indi-
ana, Missouri, Southwestern Kansas,
Oklahoma and Texas, the majority OF
the returns indicate very good crop,
in the Southwest a large increase over
that of last year. Returns from Canada
favor so far an average yield.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1896-03-13
Mort h w esteri Flour Output.

MINNEAPoLIs, March 13.-The North
western Miller reports the -four output
last week at Minneapolis as 2OS,9l5
barrels. against 2l9,775 barrels the pre-
vious week and l72.09O barrels in 1895.
At Superior and Duluth the output
was 33, 100 barrels last week against
rs, 200 the week before and 2S,Ol0 last
year. Demand is light and prices are
demOralixed.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1896-03-13
Students Keep Up Rioting.

MADRID, March I3.-Further dem.
onstrations of students against the
Un ted States, as a result of the Cuban
resolutions Of congress have occurred.
At Corunna. 200 students belonging to
the university, joined in parade,
cheered Tor Spain and burned an Amer
lean flag. The police, however, sue.
ceeded in preventing the rioters from
approaching the United States con-
Suiate.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1896-03-13
GOVERNMENT FOR ALASKA.

Territorial Form, With . Delegate in
Congress, Recon- mended.
WASHINGTON. March l3.-The house
committee On territories decided to
recommend the passage of bill Great
ing o territorial form of government
for Alaska, a1ld giving the territory a
delegate III congress.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1896-03-13
DUESTROW'S SENTENCE,

The 'sMilliona,re Murderer w IL Hang
Apri ~ sssf
UNION, No, March l3.-Dr. Arthur
Dueslrow, the so-called millionaire
murderer" of ST. Louis, who was Con-
victed in the clrcult court here short
time ago Of xiii ng his wife and baby
in st. Louis, was brought before Judge
Hlrzel and sentenced to be hanged
April ~. Duestrow will be sent back
to the st. Louis Jail for safe keeping.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1896-03-13
FAVORABLE TO FUSION.

Democrats and Popul:sts May Combine
In North Dakota.
FARGO, N. D., March 13.--The DEM
ocratic state central committee met in
this city to name the date and place of
meeting for the state convention to
elect delegates to the national conven.
ton at Chicago. Jamestown was
named as the place, and the date was
fixed for June l. 1t is not known def
nitely what plans have been made SO
far for the campaign, but it is thought
that the Democrats and Populists OF
the state will place in the field strong
fr.;on ti"lat
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1896-03-13
Conc After More Duck 4.

WASHINGTON, March l3.-President
Cleveland lett the city at lO:3O p. III.
on the lighthouse tender Maple. for a
days shooting at Whitewater, five miles
below Quantico on the Potomac river.
He was accompanied by Lighthouse
Inspector Lamb berton.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1896-03-13
Supposed He Blew Out the Gas

supposed He Blew Out the Gas.
DULUTH, Mimi. March l3-ThOmas
G. Keefe, we'll dressed young man of
about 20 years, supposed to be from
Franklin. Mimi, was found dead IN
bed at the st. James hotel. He is sup
posed to have blown out the gas.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1896-03-13

ALBANY, n. Y, March l3-Voting
on the amendments to the Rai ex-
else bill is proceeI ng in the assembly
with locked ""or; II Is probable that
the Dii4 VII Ii. y :tuUut 81 to D.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1896-03-13
Rebels Again Defeat ed.

MANAGuA, Nicaragua, March l3.-
News has been received here of another
signal success Tor the arms of the gov.
ernment against the Leon rebels at
Metapa, village near Matagalpa.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1896-03-13
THE NEWSPAPER REPORTS.

Stated That the Venezuelan Matter Has
Been Disposed OF.
CHICAGO, March ia special dis
patch to The Chronicle from Washing
ton says:
A settlement of the Venezuelan ques-
ton has been reached 1t will be an
nounced at an early day. Of this
satisfactory conclusion Of the contro-
versy, the president has acknowledged
for two days past. Great Britain has
acted with a magnanimity which com.
mends her to severest critics. She con.
cedes SO much that there will be little
left to arbitrate, should arbitration be
necessary. 1t is not improbable that
the entire matter may now be settled
outside the Venezuelan commission by
The President and Lord Salisbury.
Under the terms, so far rs outlined,
Great Britain agrees to submit all the
questions in dispute to amicable adjust
ment with the president, thrcngh the
state department, as one Of the con-
tracing parties. That Venezuela
would agree to anything suggested by
the United States has been known all
dlOuH. IL Is Sdlu tnut SOLlc VI tlo
fiuential London papers in pointing out
alleged defects in the British blue book,
may have had something to do with
the change Of attitude by Queen Vic
toria's ministers The president was
in very high spirits over the favorable
turn in the controversy between the
two nations.
Sanderson Hasn't Heard 1t.
LONDON, March l3 The permanent
under secretary of state for foreign af-
fairs, Sir Thomas Henry Sanderson,
was asked if the report cabled here
from the United States that IA settle
ment of the Venezuelan question has
been reached was correct. He said that
he would be glad to know that the Ven-
ezuelan dispute was settled, but, he
added, II know nothing about such
settlement as the one reported as hav-
ing been reached. For all I know, such
settlement may lie near, but l have
not heard Of it.
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1896-10-17
EVENING".
Platform Meeting,

At 7:45 o'clock all repaired to the
main audience room. Rev. W. L.
Gibbs offered prayer, and President
T. W. Illman in a fraternal manner
introduced Rev. Reed Stuart, pastor
of the Unitarian church. Detroit, as
chairman of the evening. Mr.. Stuart
in few words expressed his kind
feelings toward our church and in
troduced Rev. j. S. Cantwell, DID,,
Editor of The UNIvERsALIsT, who
would speak, not to the topic given
him, but instead would be "turned
| Jose" to speak as he pleased. The
turning loose" proved very pleasing
to the audience for DIR. Cantwell in
a happy manner gave "reminiscences
of his association with Universalist
and Unitarian ministers and spoke of
the spread of our thought in all con-
gcegations and into the columns of
all religious papers.
Owing to a misunderstanding as
to time, Rev. J. T. Sunderland, who
was to speak on Liberal Thought in
Europe was not present and double
duty was put on DIR. Cantwell, but, as
the Detroit Tribune reported. she
filled in the time WE'LL"
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1896-10-17
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 7.

The day was beautiful enough to
make all forget the dreariness of
Tuesday, and delegates began to ar
rive in good time. A brief conference
was led by Rev. F.J. Crane, and par
ticipated in by many. The Conven-
ton was opened with prayer by Rev.
G. P. Nash, of Holly, and then pro-
ceeded to the election of officers,
which resulted as follows:
Presi lent, Rev. T. W. Ilman. OF Grand apids.
Vice-president, j. S. Jennings. Detroit.
Secretary, Rev. w. L. Gibbs. Concord.
Treasurer. E. A. Treadway, Grand Rapids.
Trustee, fo- three years, James Fish, Eagle.
Committee on Fellowship, Rev. Lee S. McCol-
lester, Detroit; Rev. Olivia j. Carpenter. Ply
mouth; Joseph Bailey, Lansing.
Rev. IL. L. Thornton, of Lapeer, was selected
to preach the annual sermon at the next years
Convention.
The following committees were
also appointed for the session:
Religious Servlces.-C P. Nash, Holly; Rev.
E. G. Andrus, Tecumseh.
Unfinished Business.-Rev. G. A. Sahln. Ben
ton Harbor; Rev. W. L. Gibbs, Concord; Rev.
II. L. Thornton. Lapeer.
Resolutions.-Rev M. B. Carpenter, Lansing;
Rev. Lee s. McCollester, Detroit Mrs. r. Pat
te-son, Detroit.
Missionary work.-Rev. W. L. Gibbs, Mr.. E.
A. Treadway, Grand Rapids; Mr., L. E. Wise,
Dstrot,
Auditing Committee.-Dr w. s. Anderson,
Dotroit Mr.. Dl ly. Portland
Address on Direct Legislation.
DIR. David Inglis gave an address
on "The Church and State" in which
he told some plain facts concerning
the corruption in our political sys-
tenn and emphasized the helplessness
of the average citizen. AS means
of overcoming the power of Doodle
and the corruption of our legislature
he advocated "Direct Legislation" /"
and proceeded to outline the history
of this movement, and explain its
utility in the present evil conditions.
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1896-10-17

And as result of the purer social
Intercourse, the education of the
mind and conscience, of the intense
endeavor after the realities of life, the
church demands holiness in the indi-
vidual character. That there have
been many imperfect souls connected
with the church goes with the saying.
That there has been very much by
pocrisy among church members must
acknowledged. That there has been
bigotry, prejudice, persecution at the
stake and on the rack is to be admit
ted. But is that all that can be
claimed for the church in the two
thousand years of its effort9 Or will
anybody pretend that these things
have occurred because they were the
iieals of the church7
Nay-Caristianity has covered the
earth with hospitals and asylums. 1t
has promoted benevolence and char
ity. 1t has commanded that integrity,
honor and humility should character
izs its devotees. 1t has produced
hundreds of men and women of pure
motives, kindly deeds and loving dis
position. And all this, together with
all that this suggests, it has done be-
cans , ifs ideal condition of eoul and
its ideal quality of life has been holi-
ness
For this the church stands as its
sup enc purpose. To lift men out
of their wrong, to lead them into the
green pastures of virtue, and to in
spire them to d-likeness-that is
what the church stands for; that is
the highest phase of it's work. Men
need 10 learn how to live as Jesus
lived; how to act as he acted in per-
p.exity; how to trust as he trusted in
the midst of opposition and affliction;
how to forgive enemies; how to play
for strength; how to be holy and to
have 'the peace that passeth all un-
derstanding." These things we are
t, learn through the teaching of the
C1ristian church, and if we will heed
that teaching, we shall beco ne pure
in heart and holy in mind.
WoIIAsTON MAss
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1896-10-17
WHAT THE CHURCH STANDS FOR
BY REV. c. S. NIcKERsoN.


Is the Christian church out of
place in our modern civilization? !?
Has that institution any important
relation to our present-day life? Is
there a work to be done in the midst
of the existing generations, as well
as in the future that stretches out
before us? Is it true that the church
of Jesus Christ represents merely the
past with its superstitions, magic,
forms. ceremonies and conceptions? I?
Is it true that it brings nothing vital
aud real into this age, and affords no
good to the life OF this period?
Such questions can be answered
correctly only as one clearly and dis
tinctly apprehends the significance
OF the church. If some narrow pre-
possession dominates the mind in
this regard there will be, most likely,
such a portrayal of the work and
place of the church as will prove it
to be unadapted to the present. II
one has perceived only one section of
the circle of activities for the church
he will be unwise in his reply. 1t is
important, therefore, that we have a
correct apprehension of what the
church signifies, if we would Judge
wisely of its adaptability to existing
conditions
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1896-10-17

pse,; member of the Executive Committee,
Miss Flora. Parker, Detroit.
After the paper on "The Church
and State" by DR.. Inglis, the Con-
vention adjourned at noon until after
the Y. P. G. U. held another ses-
sion. This began after dinner.
Secretary Parker's report showed
a membership of 400, an increase
of 100+oyer last year. Lansing and
Marshall were dropped from the
list of membership because the
Unions there have become inactive.
The Treasurer's report showed re-
ceipts .$94.07 and expenses $S4.13.
At the conclusion of business Presi-
dent E. L. Freeman gave his an
nuaI address. This was followed
by two papers: "Why are We
Here?" by Mrs. Fish, of Eagle, and
a paper on Personal Responsibility"
by Will Couden, was read by Rev.
w. L. Gibbs, as Mr.. Couden could
not be present. A supper and re-
union after the meeting, was one of
the most enjoyable features of the
whole session. 1t was given by
the members of the Ladies Union
of the Church of Our Father,
Mrs. L. E. Wise, President To this
society most of the planning for the
Convention was delegated and it
fulfilled all of its duties finely. The
tables laid in the chapel were for the
Convention delegates and the parish
in general; while the Y. P. G. U.
delegates had the room adjoining
which they had trimmed in the So
ciety colors.
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1896-10-17
EVENING SESSION.

Occasional Sermon, by Rev. t. w. Illman.
In spite of the dull weather a good
audience gathered for this service.
The Scriptures were read by Rev. E.
G. Andrus, of Tecumseh, and prayer
was offered by Rev. f. j. Crane, of
Portland. Rev. I. W. Illman, of
Grand Rapids, delivered the annual
sermon which was attentively listen
ed to and highly enjoyed by the au-
dience for lis clear style and sugges-
tive thoughts. He took as his text
John X.10: 81 am come into the
world that they might have light,
and that they may have it more
abundantly." He said that a new era
Of religious thought had been usher
ed in of recent years; a broader,
higher conception of truth. "We
have passed." he said, "from an arti-
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1896-10-17

IT relieves apprehension rather
than excites alarm to read what the
seven candidates for the Presidency of
this great country have to say, each
for himself and his party The Inde-
pendent has drawn out declarations
from the seven. 1t is impossible to read
them with fair mind and not see that
each believes he represents principles
and policies essential to the public well
fare. The tone is in no instance dema-
gogic. Here and there we come upon a
statement that wears somewhat the
appearance of buncombe; and the as
sertions not warranted by the facts are
abundant. But sincerity and the con-
seriousness of seeking good end, are the
characteristic notes of these seven
apologies. The effect of reading them
is, on the whole. reassuring We do
not discern the hand of the national as
sassin or the heart Of the public enemy.
THE blight of moderation" is what
DR.. McCosh names the style of religious
preaching and teaching that ensued in
Scotland after the choice of pastors was
taken from the parishes and passed over
to the secular authorities, or patrons, as
they we're called by the act of I'LL. He
describes the ministers selected by the
gentry as men OF education and ability,
but deficient in piety and altogether
wanting in ZEAL They cultivated mod
Grafton as the only good form in religion.
Enthusiasm was studiously repressed
and ethical essays took the place of
Gospel sermons. DIR. McCosh may have
been biased Judge of the value of this
dispensation; but his testimony accords
with that of other observers to the pur-
port that it was without power or flavor,
and if it did not directly conduce to re-
ligious degeneracy, it did so indirectly by
failing to interest the people in religion.
The only way to make religion re-
spectacle or largely useful, is to devolve
it's care and conduct on religious people.
The effort to make it popular and wide
ly influential by choosing irreligious or
unreligious persons to manage it's affairs
has been many times tried and with
uniform result. The intent is good but
it wants practical wisdom. The people
who appreciate thing and love it, and
are making sacrifices for it, are the
people who know what is healthful for
it and who can be depended upon to
sustain it. AS we do not select sailors
to farm or farmers to sail, so we should
not choose secularists to administer re-
ligion. This is so obvious requirement
of good sense that one wonders why it
is ever disobeyed. Something like 1.-The
blight of moderation" always follows
the experiment of calling worldly men
to guide spiritual affairs.
The Evening Post New York; is pot
sessed of the opinion that those who ad-
vocate the study of the Bible 10 colleges,
"have not the slightest thought" of invit-
ing the students to take up what it calls
the natural history Of the Old and New
Testament" and the writer is quite
sure that the want of interest in the
matter is due to the belief that there is
not to be "a frank and fearless study of
the Bible" in the colleges. The Post
would appear not to be aware of the