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Kansas City daily journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1892-1897, 1896-12-22
A CUBAN FIELD DAY.
SENATE LITERALLY DELUGED WITH
REPORTS AND RESOLUTIONS.
GALLERIES WERE CROWDED.
PRESENTATION OF MIR. CAMERoN's
REPORT THE MAIN EVENT.
supplementary Report Filed by Sem
ators Morgan and MiIls-ResoIu-
tions by Senators Vest, Hill,
Chiffon and BacOn-Spir-
tied ColIoquies.

Washington. Dec. 21.-The senate was lit
orally deluged for half an hour to-day with
reports, resolutions and spirited colloquies
on the Cuban question. The intense public
interest in this subject was shown by the
presence of the largest crowd seen since
the opening day of the session. Ali avail
able space in the public galleries was taken
and the diplomatic gallery was filed with
such distinguished occupants as Sir Julian
Pauncefote, the British ambassador; Baron
Won Hengel Muller, the Austrian minister;
Mr.. Hatch, the Hawaiian minister, accom-
panies by the suites and ladies of the en-
bassies and legations.
The main event of the day was the pre-
sentation by Mr.. Cameron of the report
of the committee on foreign relations IA
vorabe TO his resolution recognizing the
independence of Cuba. This proceeding
was brief and perfunctory, the report not
being read, and an agreement was speedily
reached by which the resolution and report
so over until after the holidays. Aside
from the Cameron report, Mr.. Morgan, of
Alabama, presented a further report on
the same lines, embodying the views of
himself and Mr.. Mills. The offering of the
reports served a prelude to several brisk
exchanges between senators. Mr.. HILL of
New York, desired to know whether the
reports went into the constitutional ques-
ton of the legislative power of recogni-
ton of independence. Mr.. Cameron prompt
ly answered that everybody conceded this
power, and Mr.. Morgan pointedly added
that a denial of such power was pre-
posterous."
Mr.. Vest also came forward with some re-
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office to prevent other bank or business
failures and unnecessary money stringency.
Already all outside banks having the Ma
tienal Bank of Illinois as reserve agent
have been notified by telegraph of the 40
per cent arrangement. A large amount OF
difficulty can be prevented if those de-
pending on the banks of Chicago apd else
where affected blythe banks failure Will
use good .judgment.aud-6o not work them
selves into a statei-of panic. Other banks
can be made TO fail only through those
having funds with them becoming fright
ened and making unnecessary demands.
On the other hand. the banks ought TO be
careful and prudent in not unnecessarily
calling the hoans of their business custo-
mers."
At the last report, November 30, the bank
had a capital of 100000. surplus of 81
0OOO0O, undivided profits of si50,OO9, ana TO-
tai assets, including bonds, of $l5,O4G.S2.
Chicago. Dec. A.-The Tribune to-mor-
row will say that in the case OF the Ma
tional Bank of Illinois, the manipulation
of the books WAS such as to practically
amount to the Justification of accounts.
It is claimed that one loan of SseoeOS MADE
to the Calumet Electric Company was
charged up TO foreign exchange. instead Oh
being entered in proper manner other
irregularities in connection with the loans
made 10 the Calumet Electric Company
ara said to have taken place.
Kansas City daily journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1892-1897, 1896-12-22
A FOOLISH GIRLS SAD END.
MISS CORA NJ. BLIyENs COMMITS SUI
eide BY INHALING GAS.
Left Her Home In weIIsviIIe, Kas,
and Came to Kansas City to Meet
Young Man-LocaI Crimes
and Accidents.

Miss Cora NJ. Blivens, a i7-year-oId girl,
who ran away from her home near Wells
Vile, kas., Thanksgiving evening and came
to Kansas City. to see the world, was
found dead i'll bed in a rooming house at
sl6 Jefferson street at o'clock yesterday
morning. Her death was due to inhaling
Illuminating gas which she had turned on
with suicidal intent
Miss Blivens' body was discovered by
Ada James. daughter of the landlady. who
went to call her. There was strong odor
of gas in the hall and upon opening the
door of Miss BIyens room, which was not
locked, Miss James was almost overcome
by the rush of gas from the room. The
police surgeon was summoned, but he
could do nothing to revive the young wom-
an. Deputy Coroner Wheeler had Miss
Blivens body removed. to Carroll's under
taking rooms.
Upon her arrival in Kansas City Miss
Bliyens went to live at Mrs. James house,
where she gave the name of Alwilda Mar
tin. After her arrival here her father wrote
to the police asking them to find her. He
said she had ridden one of his horses away
at night to Edgerton, Kas., where she
passed the night with an aunt. Next day
she started to Kansas City. Mr.. Bltvens
said his daughter had come to Kansas City
TO hunt up Walter Whitaker, clerk en-
ployed in VOLTS grocery store, 800 James
street. Kansas City, Kas., with whom she
was in love. The police located Whitaker
but he said he had not seen the young
woman. His story was not believed, but
the case was not of sufficient Importance
to shadow him. The James family says
Whitaker repeatedly called on Miss Bliv-
ems at their home.
She was morbid a great deal of the time
and said she would turn on the gas some
night and kill herself and Ada James, who
occupied the room with her.
Where do you expect to go II you take
your life?" asked Mrs. james.
ITO the depths of hell" replied the dis
consolate young woman. The next night
Miss James slept in another room.
Sunday night, about 1880 o'clock, Mrs.
James heard voices in Miss BlivenS' room
and going to the door found a man, par
tally undressed, with Miss Blivens. He
was ordered from the house, and Miss
Blivens soundly lectured. She said she
had met him on n cable car Wednesday
night. She cried and went to sleep. Mrs.
James again looked into Miss Blivens'
room about o'clock in the morning, and
found her sleeping soundly. 1t is believed
she arose about o'clock and after writ
ing a letter to Whitaker which she ad-
dressed to his cousin. Roy Vaughn, turned
on the gas The letter stated that Miss
Blivens was having good time and asked
Whitaker to come and see her Christmas.
In answer to telegram sent by Under
taker Carroll, Thomas ]. Blivens, of Wells
vile, Kas.. father of the dead girl, arrived
in this city last night and took charge of
the remains. He will take the body home
this morning for burial.
Kansas City daily journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1892-1897, 1896-12-22

marks which promised to give a sharp per.
sonal turn to the debate. He spoke of his
astonishment in seeing Secretary OIuey's
public statement declaring the executive
alone had the power to recognize independ-
ence. Mr.. Vest had hardly begun. when
Mr.. Hale, Republican. of Maine made a
point of order against him on the grounds
that debate was out of order. The Mis-
souri, senator yielded, announcing that he
would speak tomorrow on the resolution
he had offered, declaring that recognition
of independence is joint power of the
legislative and executive branches.
Several other Cuban resolutions were Of
fered, those by Mr.. Hill and Mr.. Chiffon,
declaring that state of war existed in
Cuba warranting the recognition of the
belligerent rights of both parties and call
ing for the Observance of strict neutrality
by the United States; and one by Mr. Ba-
con, declaring that the power of recogniz-
ing independence is prerogative belong
ing exclusively to the congress.
MIR. Sherman, from the committee on for
eign relations, reported favorably the res
olution of Mr.. Cali, asking for information
relative to American citizens confined in
Spanish prisons, and this was agreed to
by the senate.
Aside from the Cuban question the ses-
sion was not eventful. Mr. Gear. Repub-
lican. of Iowa, made an unsuccessful effort
TO take up the Pacific railroads refunding
bill, and then gave notice 1t would be urged
after the holidays.
AT 1920 p. M, while the routine business
was proceeding, Mr.. Cameron arose and. in
a voice hardly audible, presented the re-
port of the committee on foreign relations
favorable to the resolution for the Cuban
independence. He asked that the resOlu>
tion and report be printed and laid on the
table, and that 500 additional copies of the
report be printed. Mr.. Sherman interposed
to ask If it was understood that the reso,
luton was to remain on the table until
after the holidays. Mr.. Cameron answered
in the affirmative.
Mr.. Morgan, Democrat, of Alabama. pre-
sented a supplementary report on the Gu
ban resolutions. He said 1t was offered in
behalf of himself and Mr.. Mills, of the
committee. who fully concurred in the re-
port of Mr.. Cameron, but desired to give
some additional facts to justify the find
ings of the committee.
Mr. Sherman presented two favorable re-
ports from the committee on foreign reia>
tions on the resolutions offered by Mr..
Call Democrat, of Florida. The first reso>
luton requests the secretary of state for
lists of all United States citizens confined
in Spanish prisons. The other resolution
requested the executive branch TO demand
the release of all United States citizens
confined at the Spanish penal colony on the
island of Ceuta, off the African coast.
Mr.. Hill, Democrat of New York. who
had been seeking to secure recognition.
now asked IL either of the reports by Mr.
Cameron and Mr.. Morgan discussed the
constitutional power of congress to pass
the resolutions as reported or whether the
Kansas City daily journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1892-1897, 1896-12-22
RYAN BEsTs MCCARTHY.
Round mt Buffalo-ArmstronE
Knocks Strong Out.

Buffalo, N. Y, Dec. 21.-Tommy Ryan, of
Syracuse, won the fight from Billy Nc
Carthy, of Australia, in seven rounds be-
fore the Empire Athletic Club tonight.
Ryan weighed 145 pounds and Mccarthy 152
pounds. The first round was decidedly in
Ryan's favor. The second round proved a
surprise to the Syracuse boy. Mccarthy
sailed in and fought Ryan almost to a
standstill. Twice Ryan went to the floor,
once from savage uppercut and again to
escape punishment. Mccarthy started the
third round with another wicked uppercut.
Then Ryan mixed things up in a manner
to delight the crowd. He hit Mccarthy
on the head and face with right and left
apparently as he pleased. In the fourth,
Ryan had 1t all his own way, hitting Nc
Carthy when and where he pleased. In
the fifth and sixth also Ryan hit him as
ne chose, but his blows seemed to lack
the strength for a knockout. After two
minutes fighting in the seventh. the ref
cree stopped the fight Mccarthy was too
weak to go any further and Ryan got the
decision.
Kansas City daily journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1892-1897, 1896-12-22
TO INCREASE THE REVENUE.
The Retail Grocers Want Additional
Provisions in the New Lii
cense Ordinance.

At the meeting of the Retail Grocers' As
sociation last evening at the Midland, it
was decided that the association would ask
the city council to broaden the features of
the license ordinance that was recee.ly
passed by the city council and have incor-
porated in it license of 81 per year on
each pleasure vehicle used in the city. II
that feature is adopted they figure it will
give the city several thousand dollars rev.
enue that it does not receive, the collection
of which would be easy, and involve no
burdens whatever on any one.
The matter came up over the report of
the committee appointed some weeks since
to investigate the license that was to be
placed on the wagons of grocers. 1t was
found that it would be 81 per year. That
is satisfactory to the members of the as
sociation and they think it is so good that
it ought to be pushed along and take in
the other vehicles that use the streets.
Their idea is to have it include every We
hicle that is taken over the streets for
pleasure, including the bicycles, and the
members hope to have their plan adopted
Kansas City daily journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1892-1897, 1896-12-22
THEIR MONTHLY FEAST.
Retail Vehicle, Implement and Hard
ware Men Dine mt the Midland.

About thirty members of the Kansas City
Vehicle, Implement and Hardware Club
sat down to the monthly dinner of the club
at the meeting last evening at the Midland.
President f. f. Lally read his inaugural
address, in which he reviewed at length
the situation confronting the trade, and
pointed out some things that were for the
general good of the organization. He urged
the members to work harmoniously for
the advantage of the club. He suggested
the plan of having addresses at the
meetings from leading representatives of
the branches of the trade for the purpose
of more thoroughly familiarizing each
member with the situation generally of
the trade conditions. The suggestion will
probably be adopted. The drayage topic
was also freely discussed. The executive
committee. With Walter 5. Dickey as chair
man. was instructed to make suitable ar
rangements for entertaining the members
of the Retail Dealers Association at the
meeting in January.
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reports were confined to the propriety of
passing the resolution.
Mr.. Cameron responded that the con.
sttuttonal power of congress ought to be
conceded by everybody.
From that 1 judge the constitutional
power is not discussed in the reports" re-
marked Mr.. Hill.
Mr.. Morgan, who was on his feet, turned
toward Mr.. Hill and said: ITO discuss
that proposition is simply preposterous."
Such view may be entirely satis>
factory to the senator from Alabama -
answered Mr.. HILL Il simply desired to
understand that the constitutional question
was not discussed
Mr.. Vest came forward at this point i'm
some pointed remarks which promised to
open the whole Cuban question. He pre-.
faced them with the presentation of a
resolution reciting that the power of recoe-
nizing independence does not reside ex-
clusively with the president. The resoIu.
ton was as follows
Resolved, etc, That the president is not
invested by the constitution with exclusive
power to determine when the Independence
of a foreign people, struggling to establish
a government for themselves, shall be
recognized by the United States but thi,
power Is vested in congress and the presI.
dent. to be exercised In conformity with
section Z. article l, OF the constitution
Mr.. Vest said that he had been astonish-
ed at seeing the extraordinary statement
made by Secretary Olney. saying that the
action OF congress concerning Cuba woulo
be entirely ineffective.
1t was the first time Mr. Vest said that
a cabinent minister had thus addressed the
public. When the Hawaiian question was
under consideration, the senator had ex-
amined the subject of recognition and hsd
reached the conclusion that the president
did not have the exclusive power of recoz-
nition
1T is to me most astonishing propo-
siton," said Mr.. Vest. that while the con-
stitution gives to congress the exclusive
war-making power. the president alone is
able TO take action toward recognizing in
dependence which may bring on war.
The senator cited the recognition of Ven
ezuelan independence by congress and not
by the president
AS Mr.. Vest was about to proceed. Mr..
Hale Republican. OF Maine, interposed a
point of order. He did not think this dis
cussion could proceed under the senate
rules without unanimous consent
Since the resolution and report have
gone over" said Mr.. Hale II do not think
it proper that the senator fVesD should
precipitate a debate on this grave subject
at this time"
Mr.. Stewart, Populist of Nevada
promptly asked for unanimous consent
that Mr.. Vest proceed with his remarks
But Mr.. Vest shook his head and remarked
that he did not care to proceed with even
one unwilling auditor. He would, however
call up his resolution tomorrow
With this furry over, Mr.. Hill again IA
Continued on Eighth Page.
Kansas City daily journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1892-1897, 1896-12-22
Committed to the workhouse.

John Martin, who was arrested Saturday
night after trying to snatch a pocketbook
from Miss Loretta Drummer, at Tenth street
and Euclid avenue, was fined 800 in po-
lice court and sent to the workhouse.
Willard Jones, arrested at Ninth street
and Prospect avenue by Officer Adams
Sunday night on suspicion of being high
wayman. was fined $50 in police court yes
terday on the charge of carrying con-
cealed weapons and was sent to the work.
house in default of payment.
Kansas City daily journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1892-1897, 1896-12-22
COTTON EXCHANGES PROTEST.
object to the Adoption of
The Cameron RESOLUTION.

St Louis, Mo-, Dec. 21.-At called meet
ing of the St. Louis Cotton exchange to-
day resolution was unanimously adopted
protesting against the Cameron resolution,
believing it is instrumental in lowering
the values of all farm products, our great
est export product, cotton. TO the benefit
of foreign consumers and the detriment
and injury of the American producers"
Vicksburg. Miss, Dec. 2l.-At a meeting
of the Nicksburg Cotton exchange held to-
day. Il resolution was adopted deprecating
and opposing the Cameron resolution.
Mississippis senators were requested to
vote against the resolution. The board of
trade afterwards concurred in the resolu-
ton
Kansas City daily journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1892-1897, 1896-12-22
THE FIGHT on VEST.
Democratic Members of the Lesisln-
ture Are NoncommfttnI.

The special telegram from st. Louis in
the Journal yesterday. telling of the secret
meeting held there to cement the opposi-
ton to the reelection of George C. Vest
as United States senator from Missouri
caused great deal of comment in the city
among the politicians. 1t was known that
there was much general dissatisfaction
upon the part of Democratic politicians
over the course of Mr.. Vest, and the prob
abilities of such a union for his defeat
caused some of his friends to feel appre-
hensive- The Republican members of the
legislature living in Kansas City were seen
yesterday They said they would vote for
the nominee OF the Republican caucus and
the Democratic members, when asked con-
cerring the matter, We're strictly non-com-
initial. and said they would await the
time and the trend of events
Kansas City daily journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1892-1897, 1896-12-22
sEDALIA CUBAN MEETING.
Missouri COngressmen Called Upon to
Work for Free Cuba.

sedalia, Mo-, Dec. 21.-(special.) At
largely attended mass meeting to express
sympathy for Cuba Tonight, the following
resolutions were passed:
Resolved. That the Cubans have our
heartfelt sympathy in their struggle for
liberty and we bid them Godspeed in their
efforts for independence.
Resolved, That we deem 1t the duty of
congress TO recognize the independence of
Cuba by a passage of what is known ns the
Cameron joint resolution, and we urge the
Missouri senators and representatives in
congress 10 give IL their hearty support"
Kansas City daily journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1892-1897, 1896-12-22
4 Wnrrensburg EIopcment.

Warrensburg. No. Dec. H.-tSpecial) }
Miss Rachael Laughman, accompanied by
her sister, attended the revival meeting at
the Methodist church last night. Services
over Tom Bradley appeared and he and
Rachael climbed into n buggy and drove on.
Nothing has been heard from either of
them. but the girls parents believe that
they eloped TO an adjoining county and
were married.
Kansas City daily journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1892-1897, 1896-12-22
!: MUSIC AND THE DRAMA. :
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Della Fox was 50, successful with The
Little Trooper" her first starring season
and with '.F'leur de Lis her second sea-
son, that this her third year, she has not
thought II necessary to bring out a new
opera, but divides her time between the
two old ones. She was seen at the Auditor.
ium last night in the second of these. The
production and the cast being of almost
equal merit with those of the frst presen-
tation here. The opera was adapted from
the French of Chivot and Duru,, by J
CneeVer Goodwin, Hbrettist, and William
furst, composer, and While generally PIC
turesque in setting, catchy IN music ana
replete with comedy, is particularly well
suited to the chubby prima donna who has
Il series OF pretty masquerades that bring
her into prominence and Importance that
she could not so easily reach through the
medium of her limited voice. Della sings
as well as she ever did, therefore there is
no possibility that she will disappoint her
audiences in this respect. She is sought
because she is pretty and cute, has mis-
chievous audacity and some amusing con-
Versational Squeaklets which had their
origin in the robust gasps of DeWolf Hop
per. This Foxy diminutive of the famous
Hopperism is not base imitation. but is
result of a contraction of the larynX
brought on during the period when Della
had to nightly tip her pretty chin skyward
in order to gaze into the eyes of the steeple
inspector.
position occupied for two seasons by Jeffer-
son D Angels, and holds his own remark
ably we'll against his popular predecessor.
Frank Blair, who used to be summer op-
era comedian in Kansas City, has the other
low comedy role. The somewhat acrobatic
scenes between these two were considera-
bly, promoted by boy in the gallery whose
peols of laughter amused everyone so much
that Macdonough graciously bowed his ac-
acknowledgements to his lofty assistant.
Hugh Chilvers is not particularly artistic
singer, but it is refreshing to find tenor
in light opera who can sing without an
obtrusive effort. Besides, Mr.. Chilvers'
voice is big and pleasing, and he has an
unaffected manliness that is also unique
Trixie FriganZa, whose nom de theater
has for some time held conspicuous place
in the theatrical curiosity shop, and who
used to come this way in farce comedy, is
the Charlotte, and Nellie Briggins, who is
pretty and has a sweet voice, is the Isa-
belle.
"Fleur de Lis will be repeated tonight
and tomorrow night and Friday afternoon.
Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights, and
Saturday matinee, THE Little Trooper
will be the bill.
Kansas City daily journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1892-1897, 1896-12-22
Holden. Mo-, Dry Goods Failure.

Holden. Mo, Dec. 2l-(Special0 Smither
Bros, proprietors of the largest dry goods
store in the city, made an assignment to-
day to the Bank of Holden for the benefit
of creditors. The firm has always been sup
posed to have good financial backing and
the closing of their doors was a surprise.
The Smithers came to Holden two years
ago from Tupelo, Miss. The assets of the
firm cover the liabilities. --
Kansas City daily journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1892-1897, 1896-12-22
DEATHS AND FUNERALS.

Word was received yesterday by relatives
in this city of the death of DR.. William n.
Morrison well known dentist of st.
Louis. None of the particulars is known
here, as his death was sudden and unex-
rected. He was a brother of DIR. j. B.
Morrison and Mrs; Marvin Lain, of this
of Kansas City, but now residing in Cali
fornia.
Kansas City daily journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1892-1897, 1896-12-22

Hart, formerly with Reed Bros Packing
Company, now employed by the Armour
Packing Company, died Sunday afternoon
street. Kansas City, Kas., of pneumonia
The funeral services Will take place this
afternoon at = o'clock from her late resi-
dence.
Kansas City daily journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1892-1897, 1896-12-22
KANSAS AND CUBA.
Continued From First Pnge.

land to use all the powers and facilities at
his command, as the chief executive of this
great nation, to carry out the manifest
spirit and intent of said resolutions
The vast audience joined in giving three
cheers for Cuba and the meeting closed.
Kansas City daily journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1892-1897, 1896-12-22
Ex-PoLIcEMAN GOES WRONG.
G. w. Hobson Wanted at Topeka,
Kas., for Burglary.

G. W. Hobson, an ex-police officer of To-
peka, Kas., wanted there on charge of
burglary and grand larceny, was arrested
last night by Detectives Hayde and o'iIare
on Grand avenue and turned over to a To-
peka official. who took him back to To-
peka last night.
Ho6ston pleaded guilty last August to the
charge against him and while waiting to
be taken to jail walked from the court
room. He has been in Kansas City since
that time.