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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-06
MIR. HITS STATEMENT.
Surprise in Washington at His Re-
ported Utternnces.
Washington Sta

The statement attributed TO Mr.. Hit,
chairman OF the House Foreign Affairs
Committee. in a dispatch from Chicago,
that within a month the President would
issue a proclamation as to Cuba. which
would prove decisive, has caused great
surprise here. Mr.. Hit Is trained di-
nlomat. and one OF the most cautious
men i'm his utterances there Is in Con-
gress. His position as chairman or the
Foreign Affairs Committee, and ms
known intimacy with Secretary Olney at
once attaches Importance 10 his state
ment. and renders 1t the more surpris-
ing that he should speak 80 plainly.
number OF well-informed men entertain
the belief that Mr.. Cleveland contem-
plates n radical move In the Cuban mat
ter under certain circumstances, but con-
servative Republicans, regardful OF the
interests OF the incoming administration,
deprecate the idea Of Mr. Cleveland
taking any steps now which might In
volve Mr.. McKinleys Administration In
embarra ssment. For this reason II Is
thought 10 be extraordinary that Mr.. Hit
should speak approvingly Of Mr. Cleve-
land taking radical action, unless ne Is
IN possession OF information which Is not
nossessed by any other OF the leaders IN
Congress II Is undoubtedly the hope OF
the friends of the incoming Republican
administration, possessing the limited In
formation on the matter they do. that
the question may be allowed 10 go oyeI
until after the inauguration.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-06
AN EXTRA SESSION.
Ii Is believed To Have Been De-
cided Upon by Mckinley.
washington Star-5th)

wv ashlngtOn Star-5th.)
There Is practically no longer any
doubt Of the intention of President-elect
Mckinley to convene the Fifty-hfth
Congress in extraordinary session early
next spring. There were several arrl-
walls Of friends and confdants OF Major
Mckinley's direct from Canton to-day,
who bring the very positive announce
ment that a call for a special session
TO be convened a few days after the
4th Of March has been decided upon.
It Is stated by men in a position to
know that this decision has been def
nitely reached by Mr.. Mckinley since
his consultation with Mr.. Dngley, chair
man Of the Committee on Ways
and Means, and that Mr.. Dingley has
been intrusted with the privilege or
making known this intention at the
proper time. Senator Thurston. one Of
the latest arrivals from Canton. ex-
pressed to-day IN the most positive terms
the conviction that an extra session will
be called. The Senator was one of the
earliest and stanchest supporters OF Mr.
Mckinley and there is every reason for
believing that his utterance is inspired
TO a degree. though the Senator himself
declines to say that such Is the case.
"All | can say" he said to-day, SIS
that I have very recently seen Major
Mckinley. and that / am convinced a
session Of the next Congress will be
called for about the 18th Of March. That
ought TO be satisfactory. l cannot quote
any one. but | do not consider that there
is any doubt on the point"
shall we have the extra session re-
gardless OF the result of the senatorial
elections this winter" was asked.
eyes. The complexion OF the Senate
will not be allowed 10 influence the deci-
sion at all. The Republican Admins
tratlon has been elected under a pledge
to the people 10 reform the tariff and
its duty TO the country is 10 proceed
about that business at the earliest posi-
BILE moment and either to keep its pledge
or make il manifest that 1t Is impos-
sibe TO do so. ] think we ought TO Sc
cure a tariff which could be put into ef-
feet by the beginning of the next fiscal
year"
Senator Thurston said he did not con-
slider the passage of the Dingley bill at
the short session as probable.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-06
THE MESSAGE READY
HOW THE PRESIDENT CONVEYS
HIS VIEWS TO CONGRESS.
DISTRIBUTION OF THE DOCUMENT.
Method Employed to Secure Its fuo-
LEGATION simultaneously With its
Delivery to the Federal Legisi"-
ture-A Special Agent.


WASHINGTON, d. C.. December D.
Colonel w. II. Cook, D.sbursing Clerk OF
the White House, who has been so long
associated with that position, and has so
frequently been made the confidential de-
posltory OF advance copies OF the Presi-
dents annual message, will leave this
city tomorrow afternoon. charged with
the duty Of distributing the message to
the press. so that IL can be published
in the great newspapers Of the country
contemporaneously with its delivery to
Congress.
President Cleveland completed the pre-
paration Of the message to-day. He had
n consultation with Secretary Olney IN
the morning, in regard to the treatment
OF foreign relations. This portion OF the
message is always left open till the last
inasmuch as the Secretary Of State Is
the only Cabinet officer who has not the
right Of making a <eport directly to Con-
gress. and at the final moment there
is always liable TO be a change In the
attitude Of our relations with other
governments, winch may A''SN9i1'NO -
change I'm the text Of the message.
The government printer will complete
the printed copy for the press and indi-
vidual members Of Congress by to-mor-
row morning. The two official copies
INTENDED for formal presentation to the
Senate and House will be In writing
according to unfailing custom. The copy
for the Senate viii be written by Assist
MISUNDERSTANDING Pruden. and the
one for the House by Executive-Clerk
Young. both expert penmen The pre-
narration OF these manuscript copies Is
no light task, inasmuch as the present
message is understood TO make nearly
5000 words.
In the course Of tomorrow nlght or
early Monday morning the agent or the
President will deliver the printed copies
Of his message to the postmasters at
Baltimore. Philadelphia. and New York.
with directions TO furnish these copies
10 the managers Of the United Associat-
ed Presses. to be manifolded and placed
on the wires, for release just as soon
as the message reaches the halls OF Con-
gress.
Usually the Presidents intention TO
communicate to Congress "a message
I'm writing" IS made known by the respec-
| tive committees appointed for that pur-
nose. shortly after +. NJ, ana Is I'M
mediately followed by the appearance OF
| Private-Secretary Pruden with the mes
sage itself.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-06
POLITICS IN VIRGINIA.
Mr.. Swanson Says senator Daniei
VIII BE Reelected.
CyVashington Star.


Senator Daniel will be reelected sena-
tor from Virginia" said Representative
Swanson, of that State, to a Star reporter
to-day. "a regular Democrat will be
nominated and elected Governor. We
don't propose to nominate any man for
that position who shirked his duty III
November. or who was against us
In reply to questions. Mr.. Swanson sald;
"There will be no tariff legislation TINS
winter. and an extra session will be called
There will be a long wrangle over the
tariff. and il is possible that tariff legisla-
ton may be defeated In an extra session.
"As to Cuba, l am in favor Of doing all
that can be done at once. l have no idea
what President Cleveland viii DO, but ne
IS a man of surprises. My belief Is that
the Cuban policy OF the next administra-
ton will be much stronger than that or
the present administration.
Mr.. Swanson, in talking OF Virginia poll
tics. had nothing to say about the pub
lished talk that General Lee Will be put
forward as a candidate for Governor. HIS
quoted remarks, however, apparently
cover the case OF General Lee. Among
Vireinians in the city II is said that there
Is not the remotest possibility that Gene
raj lee can be nominated for Governor.
His money views will completely shut
him off from honors OF that kind for some
time TO come.
"The Democratic party" said Mr.. Swan
SON "is In better condition than any de-
feated party ever was. 1t has settled
nollcy now, and the next time 1t goes be-
fore the country it win sweep every
thing"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-06

therefore. feels fully justified In prolong-
ing her occupation indefinitely.
The reason Is now fully apparent why
Lord Salisbury I'm his Gulld-Hall speech
used such emphatic language in regard 10
the governments intention TO remain IN
Egypt. The strange fatalism Of the
French policy anent the Egyptian quea-
ton Is. therefore, again exemphhed, ana
il infiicts peculiar humiliation just now,
when it closely follows her Russian aliy's
snub in the matter Of Turkish finances
WAR CORRESPONDENTS AT WAR.
London journalists are looking forward
90 an exploitation OF the methods OF
British war correspondents at the next
law term, when the Chronicle CORE
spondcnt, who went UP the Nile IN the
autumn campaign. will bring an action
against Mr.. Knight. correspondent OF the
Times, for libel. The Chronicle man was
new to the work. and II was given out
I'm the early days of the expedition that
he had been recalled. owing 10 il-health.
II transpires that Knight had written 10
the editor Of the Chronicle, and, it is al
legged. he accused the Chronicle man OF
ignorance and cowardice The Chronicle
editor showed the letter to his man when
he reached London. Writs were served,
and so far the Chronicle man has re-
Slsltl All attempts ~ Noiiii pilii"Ns
BISMARCK'S REVELATIONS.
Truth IS authority for the statement
that Prince Bismarck's revelations OF
secret history are causing annoyance ana
apprehension at the English Court. The
Queen and Prince Albert corresponded
for many years confidentially. respecting
all political and family affairs, with the
late Emperor William. 1t is understood
that most Of their letters, either the
original or copies are in the possession
OF Prince Bismarck. who was allowed TO
deal as he pleased with all the late sover-
eign's papers both during his lifetime
and for more than year after his death.
DOES BAYARD DISAPPROVE?
LONDON, December 5.-An ill-detined
rumor was In circulation this afternoon
that Mr.. Bayard, the American Ambas-
sador. had decided 10 signify his disop-
prevail Of the scheme of the Daily Tele-
graph 10 take up a subscription for the
purchase Of a Christmas present for MIN
as a token of the respect and esteem IN
which he is held by the British people.
Efforts were made 10 learn whether there
was any foundation for the rumor, but
they were fruitless. a visit 10 the En-
bassy enciting no information. The pa
pers make no mention of the matter.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-06

John r. Fellows was born in Troy, y.
Y, July %, 1892; removed 10 Camden.
Ark. 1850. and made his home In the
family Of an uncle his fathers brother
read law there and was admitted to TIE
bar He was member OF the firm Of
Bragg & Fellows when the war began
He entered the southern army In the
First Arkansas Regiment. and after the
battle Of Shiloh was assigned to duty as
assistant adjutant and inspector-general
and ordered 10 report to General var
Dorm, at Nicksburg; was assigned 70 inc
staff Of Brigadier-General w. y. r. Bel,
commanding a district In General van
Dorn's department; was captured at the
surrender OF Fort Hudson, La, July
1853 and was released June 10, 1860. He
returned TO Arkansas. and was elected to
the State Senate; removed to New York
city in 1858: was appointed Assistant Dis
tdict Attorney in 1853; was elected DIS
trict Attorney in 1857. He was elected Il
the Fffty-second Congress, and reelected
10 the Fifty-third as a Democrat. Fol
some time past now he has been Distrlc
Attorney OF New York.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-06
THE WINTER TURF.
MontaulS Wins n Hurdle Race mt
SnnhnMne. England,

LONDON, ENG, December Sat San
downe Park to-day the hurdle race, for g.
year-olds. 10 sovereigns. two miles, over
eight flights Of hurdles was won by Mr..
Sibarys ch. C. Montauk. by Strathmore.
out of splnaway formerly owned by
Richard Corker. NJ. owens b. C. Settee
by Chipperdale out Of Miss Selim, was
second. and Furze Hill formerly The
Wick) was third. The betting was TO
against Montauk. 10 1 against Settee,
and L to against Furze Hill.
CRESCENT CITY TRACK.
NEW ORLEANS. LA, December g.
Splendid weather and a crowd of fully
5000 people marked to-day's races. The
track. while still slow. was drying fast
and another day will put It in good order
In the second race Pommery Sec, one OF
the favorites, ran away twice before the
race. covering a mile and a half in all,
which killed his chances.
First race-selhng, six furlongs-Jim
Hogg (93 Hirsch, 4 to 81 won, with Mrs
Bradshaw second, and lssie o. third.
Time. 10
Second race-for 2-year-olds. five fur
longs-Banc dor 200. T. Powers, TO u
won. with Otto ". second, and Elyria
third. Time, 1905 Il.
Third race-selling. one mile-Damocles
d02. 4. Barrett. even) won, with Van
Brunt second. and Marquise third. Time
1:49 IA
Fourth race-selling, six furlongs-Miss
Rowett QOi. Walker. 20 20 j won, with
Moloch second, and Trixie third. Time
100.
Fifth race-selling, seven furlongs-De-
vault u05. Scherer, to p won, with Mol
lie e. second, and Bridgton third. Time
l 50 II.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-06

remember that he was on his oath, lest
he incur a sentence OF penal servitude.
Baron Marshall Won Beberstein was
recalled upon the conclusion OF the
examination OF Major Tausch. He ex-
planned the reasons why the Foreign Of
flee ceased four years ago to employ the
political police. and added: THE police
NAV employ what agents they please,
but when they have the effrontery to
Islander me and the Foreign Office off,
cials. must have recourse 10 puohelty
to brand such doings. ms DECLARATION
caused another sensation.
The court adjourned. after the evidence
OF the Foreign Minister had been given.
Interest in the case has been greatly
increased By these revelations ana II
60 thought that persons I'm high court
circles will be shown to have been con-
cerned I'm tine lntrigues against state ofi-
Gals. .s
The greatest interest is now centered
in what Count Philip Won Gutenberg VIII
have to say on the subject.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-06
FITz UP IN COURT.
HE HAS TO MEET A JUDGMENTS
COLLECTOR THERE.
DAN LYNCH Is GARNISHEED.
He Ties Himself Up In the Matter Of
the $4,000 Check, which f. stu
Notwithstanding - sharkey Ina-
proving.
proving.

SAN FRANCISCO. CAL, December s.
BOB Fitzsimmons had bout to-day I'm
Justice Goezingers Court with a collector
holding judgment against the Austria.
Han for $3.50 In favor Of Jimmy Carroll
Sharkey's manager. Dan Lynch, was
summoned as a witness. but when he
appeared he was obliged TO take the
stand in his own defence, an old debtor
having garnIsheed tho $1,000 purse for a
claim against Lynch OF s.+o.
Nothing was done in the FitzslmrnonS
case. but Mr.. Lynch was cross-examined
until he had tied himself up very neatly.
He first declared that he had no interest
In the purse. Then he stated that IN obe-
dience to a request from Sharkey no had
placed the $1,000 check I'm the hands or
gentleman from Montana for safekeep-
ing The court quickly adjourned TO
Sharkeys sick chamber, where the sail.
ors deposition was taken. Sharkey de-
clared under oath that Lynch stu held
the check. and that no (Sharkey) knew
nobody from Montana. Up 10 the hour
OF adjournment no trace OF the much
wanted document could he found
Sharkey Is improving rapidly. and viii
be on the street within three days. Fitz-
simmons is engaged for exhibitions to-
morrow afternoon and evening. and Will
remain In the city until the courts deter
mine who Is entitled 20 the purse. Julian
claims TO be accommodating evidence OF
crooked work. and promises TO uncover
n rascally Job 20 throw down the Austria
Han and his hackers. incidentally, II IS
rumored that Fitzslmmons waged con-
siderable sum that Sharkey would last
six rounds. and Judging from the fight
he put up. this seems quite probable.
All experts agree that the sailor was
practically a goner in the first round.
and that Fitz had 20 be careful I'm order
to avoid knocking him out in the fifth.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-06
YOsT VERSUS FLOOD.
a Remarkable Prayer In the For
mer's Petition for Nandamus.

To the Editor Of the Dispatch:
Mr.. Yost filed I'm the Clerks Office OF
the Supreme Court OF Appeals yesterday
a petition for a mandamus to compel the
Commissioners OF Election OF Bucking-
ham to reconvene and certify the vote
OF that county properly. The vote Is
returned for Jacob Yost-that IS. the
whole vote OF the county cast for the
Republican candidate. so he loses the
entire 1913 votes cast for him in that
county.
The poll-books I'm buckingham show
that LIB votes were cast for ~" Yost
and % for Jake" Yost.
This new proceeding will have the vote
certified as It IS actually returned by the
Judges OF election This, II seems. would
have been the remedy IN the first In
stance. II is certainly. proper. and there
Is authority for II I'm the case OF Kessee
VS.. Hudson. decided by the Court OF APP
peals in November. 1895. The result OF
this action will be 10 give Mr.. Yost 4s
majority. as the State Board OF Can
vassers viii receive the amended return
when IL comes in proper form.
But the petition does not stop here. 1t
asks that the commissioners of Bucking-
Glenmore Precinct. and require them 10
correct the poll-books from that pre-
cinct. so as 10 show that the % votes
cast there were cast for 81" Yost, and
not for Jake" Yost.
This prayer OF the petition IS remark
able. How could the commissioners
know that the vote returned from that
precinct was cast for 81" Yost. and not
for Jake" Yost as returned. unless evil
dence Is brought before them to that
effect2 II they can hear evidence about
one matter, they can about any question
that arises I'm connection with the cleo
| ton. In other words. the commission
| ers would be Transformed from 4 purely
| ministerial body into judicial BODY.
which would have power 70 try and de-
I termine the validity OF the election.
This would bring about results 50 serious
that the court win hardly entertain Il
| for moment. Y.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-06
CAROLINA BAPTIST CONVENTION.
It's Annual Meeting C1osed-Trip
Around Charleston Harbor.

CHARLESTON, 5. c., December 5.-The
State Baptist Convention closed It's an
nual meeting here tonight, after having
held two long sessions during the day.
The time of the convention was taken
nm for the most part with reports OF
boards and special committees. During
the afternoon the delegates were given
a trip around the harbor. Many OF the
leading ministers who have been attend
ing the convention will hll the pulpits OF
the Baptist. Methodist, and presbyterian
churches OF the city tomorrow.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-06
ALL on ACCOUNT OF 4 HEADLINE
Editor Stockton Charged With Con-
tempt of Court.


JACKSONVILLE. FLA, December O.
In the Circuit Court this morning Judge
Call dismissed the rule issued requiring
T. T. Stockton. general manager of the
Florida Times Union, to show cause why
he should not be punished for contempt
for publishing the headline Smith Not
Ready to Swing over an article in refer
ence 10 the motion applying for con-
tinuance in the case Of Gus Smith.
charged with the murder Of William
Doyle.
Mr.. Stockton appeared in court at 900
accompanied by his attorney, Colonel "A.
W. Cockrell. who addressed the court on
behalf OF Mr. Stockton. Colonel Cockrell
stated 10 the court that Mr.. stockton
was entirely ignorant Of the headline ap-
pearing I'm the paper until he was served
with the notice Of the court and ne
looked the matter up. There was no in
tention on the part Of the paper 10 treat
the court with contempt, or TO prejudice
Smiths case.
Judge Call dismissed the rule, and at
the same time stated that the news
PAPERS must be careful in publishing
news REGARDING cases that were in the
hands Of the court.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-06
FLOODS IN THE NORTHWEST.
Effect of Heavy Rainfall and Rapid
Melting of SNOW.

TACOMA, WASH. December 5.-The
six inches Of rain in four days. together
with the rapid melting Of six inches TO
a foot OF snow. which last week covered
the valleys tributary TO Puget Sound, is
causing another food. The Puyallup,
Green. White. Black, and Stuck rivers
north OF Tacoma are higher than they
were i'm November Traffic on the Seattle
branch Of the Northern Pacific Is sus-
pendeA. the White river bridge having
been swept away. Water Is foot deep
I'm the streets OF Auburn. and large
mart Of white. Stuck and Puyailup val
lev farm lands are similarly covered.
The Green river Is higher than ever
known before.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-06
INCENDIARY UTTERANCEs.
III. Clay Evans and G. A. IL. Man
CnIuminate Tenncssceans.

CHATTANOOGA, TENN, December o.
At a meeting in this city OF the State
Republican Editorial Association, II. Clay
Evans, ex-congressman and probable
member Of McKinleys Cabinet; ex-
United States Senator Willard Warner.
and Colonel II. y. Case, State Depart
ment commander Grand Army Of the
Republic. delivered incendiary speeches
taking as their theme alleged election
frauds in Tennessee in November last,
and the pending gubernatoridl contest.
Evans charged that scoundrels, who, II
they had their deserts, would be hung 10
teleeraph-poles, were appointed officers
of election. and advised northern immi-
grafton and capital not 20 come South
until the ballot was purified. Commander
Case was loudly appauded when he said:
1--WE will get our rights only at the point
Of our guns"
The Incorporate utterances nave
aroused many bitter comments.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-06
u,niciual Middle at Louisville.

LOUISVILLE, KY, December 5.-Judge
Tonev refused to-day to dissolve or mod
Nv his Injunction IN the Board OF
public Safety impeachment case and the
Mayor and Board OF Aldermen were given
10 understand that they could only pro-
coed at peril of going to jail. New
charges have been prepared. but the
Judges decision to-day will cause them
to be dropped until the Court OF Appeals
masses on the matter. The Board OF
safety Is preparing 20 fle sensational
charges against the Mayor and Board Of
Aldermen
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-06
ARRESTED FOR EMBEzzLEMENT.
Claims to Have Been Robbed of the
Funds.

DALLAS, TEN. December 5.-County-
Treasurer W. n. Coe was arrested to-
night on a grand-jury Indictment charg-
ing him with embezzling $685. OF Dallas
county funds. Coe claims TO have been
robbed I'm his Office by two men at mid
night last Sunda. night, and TO have
been shot in the back OF the head. The
wound is slight and Coe has been in his
office or on the streets nearly every day
since. Coe gave bond in the sum or Swo
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-06
has wished canton and conferred via

has visited Canton and conferred with
Major Mckinley strengthens the impress
sion that he is apt 10 DO selected as Sec
rotary of the Treasury. His close rela-
lions with the President-elect and his
recognized fitness for the position also
strengthens the impression and the belief
thar he has been o. will be selected Is
confirmed in the minds OF many. Payne,
of Wisconsin. and Evans. Of Tennessee.
are adhered to by goSsips as probable
Cabinet selections
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-06
Enexx He Wns Licked.

The pugilist fe.l with a dull, sickening
thud 10 the floor
Are Won hurt7' asked bis manager
The fallen fighter gazed wildly at his
friend.
"Can't You talk?' cried the manager.
The fighter shook his head.
Then mis- manager realized that the bat
tie was lost
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-06
ToIi-Ronds ConHscated.

q LOUISVIILG. Ky. December 5.-An
invest gatlon OF the work OF the turnpike
Riders H. Kentucky shows that Low
miles Of turnpike owned by corporations
have practically been coniiscated, ana are
beine travelled free OF toll. Ii Is ostl'
mated that the destruction OF toll-gates
I'm the Bluegrass region has affected
81 900. 900 worth of property.