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The Portland daily press., 1896-05-13
THE NIcARAGUAN CANAL.
Ideas of Members of Committee Who
Oppose the New Bill.

q Washington, May 12.-The amendments
made in the Nicaragua canal bill today
have reference to the manner in which
the old stock shall be retired, the
methods of stating the accounts of ex-
penditures incurred by the Maritime
company and reimbursement of these ex-
penditGres, instead of stock. The bill
was called up in the House committee by
Mr.. Sherman of New York. The discus.
sion which preceded the vote was rather
informal, but it foreshadowed the posi-
tIon which the four members who voted
in the negative would take. Objections
made by these gentlemen where based in
general way upon the discrepancies
contained in the report of the Marine
Canal company, and the report subse-
quently made by the board Of engineers,
which visited Nicaragua in an official
capacity Inst summer and inspected the
proposed route. Ths company's estimates
were $50, 600, 600; those of the engineer
board were placed at $l35, 00O,0Oo
Col. Ludlow, in recent meeting given
by the committee, stated with reference
to this matter, that If he were again to
venture an official opinion, he would fix
the cost OF the canal at $615, 200, 600.
Mr.. Patterson explained that he would
file a minority report in which he would
incorporate his reasons for opposing the
present bill, in view of his previous
position with reference to the project.
Mr.. Bartlett favored q canal, but depre-
Gated committing the government to its
construction, WITHOUT a more thorough
investigation. Mr. Hepburn did not
think it proper to report the bill at this
time. MIR. Corliss expressed similar
views.
The Portland daily press., 1896-05-13
NOVELIST klPLING.
His Troubles With His Brother-in-Law
Aired in Court.

Brattleboro VT, May 10. There was
an informal hearing in the CASE of Rud-
yard Kipling against his brother-1n- law.
Beatty Balester. today in the office of
Town Clerk Newton. The room was
crowded. There was great deal of levi
ty about the proceedings. Kiplipg tosti-
fed that Oh the afternoon of May 6,
while riding towards Brattleboro in his
carriage, he was overtaken by the de-
fendant on bicycle. Bnlester WAS wild
and ungoveruable. He said he wished
the witness to retract certain stories
which he claimed the witness had oircu
lated. Witness told him to see his coun-
sci. Balester said: "This ia no case for
lawyers; if you don't retract I'll blow
your - soul out Of you" He then
called the Witness a liar, thief, cheat and
coward.
The interview lasted four minutes.
Witness thought Balester insane ana that
he would commit murder under similar
circumstances. He is dangerous only
when under the influence of liquor.
Kipling was cross-examined at length by
George e. Hit, counsel for Balester, in
which he said that Balester had partly
charge of builuing his house and looking
after his place; that their relations be-
CalUG uuDlShSdnU lusO May, anu SLIGO
then Balester had addressed him but once
until last Wednesdays meeting. Witness
was at all timees inclined to be friendly.
At the last settlement Of the parties
there, was a balance due Balester of $50
Witness had talked about the trouble to
various persons, including Col. Francis
Goodhue and John Bliss.
He never volunteered any Information.
Witness located in Brattleboro mainly to
help Balester. AT the time of the trouble
Balester owed him nothing, but he fel t
that he had been supporting the man for
three years. Witness said: l have q
decided objection to being shot. I have
never known Balestsr to carry a pistol as
practice. At the Interview Balester
was raving mad. I had never been so
threatened before. have done him no
wrong"
The testimony of Kiplingssoccupied the
court until recess. AT tho afternoon ses-
sion the evidence of Balester was intro
duced.
The trial closed this evening and the
justice decided to hold Balestier in $500
to the grand jury and also to hold him
under $500 bonds to keep the peace.
Kipling expressed profound regret that
the circumstances compelled the course
he had taken. He said he did not feel
secure here and the only thing for him
40 do to protect himself and family as far
o the could see was to leave the place and
sadsibly the coun ntry. Several prominent
townsmen have informed Mr.. kipling,
during and since the trial, Of their friend
ship and all expressed the hope that he
would not leave the town.
The Portland daily press., 1896-05-13
SEIZURE OF CHEZ FOO.
Russia Takes Steps Which May Lead
TO Great War.

American War Ships Were Present When
the Act Was Committed Result
Awaited with Great Anxiety.
London, May IA despatch from
Shanghai to London news agency says
that the Russians, thro ugh the medium
Of American Agent Smith, have taken
possession of Ethe disputed territory of
Chez Foo, over which eEBritish..maintain
claims. The despatch says that six Rus
sian warships and four United States
war vessels are lying at Chez Foo.
The ascertained facts Of the affair are
these: The Russian Steam Navigation
Company seouredsa tract Of foreshore be-
longing to the English firm Of Ferguson
at Che Foo and proposed to build pier
thereon. Other firms objected to the Rus
sian company HAVING possession of the
property, whegeupon the Russian
government interviewed and compelled
the Chinese authorities to accede to the
full transfer of the property to the Rus
sian company.
The Globe in q special article on the
subject says that England is bound to
regard the affair as AN infringing act
and that the result will be awaited with
greatest anxiety.
A later despatch from Shanghai says
thattthe land seized by the Russians at
Chez Foo comprised part of the British
concession of that place. The land was
secured by the Russian Steam Naviga-
tion Com pany. through the company .
agent at Chez Foo, Mr.. j. Smith, an
American, who is also agent for various
missions at that place.
London, May IA despatch form
Shanghai says the land seized by the
Russians at Chez Foo, comprised q part
of the British concession Of that plaoe
This land was secured by the Rus
sian Steam Navigation Company
through the compauy's agen at Che Foo
j. Smith, an American, who is agent for
various American missions at that place.
The Portland daily press., 1896-05-13
CUBA AND SPAIN.
General Wey1er Denies That He Will Re-
sign-Anti-A Outbreaks Feared
in Barcelona.

Havana, May 12.-Gen. Weyler au.
thorizes the statement that the proceed
ings of the court martial IN the case of
Milton and others captured on the fill
buster Competitor, were forwarded to
Madrid for the action of the government
by. the mail steamer. leaving Havana,
May 10.
Gen. Weyler also stated that all rumors
that he had threatened to resign are
utterly untrue.
Madrid, May 12.-It is reported that
ex-Premier Sagasta in an address yester-
day to his political adherents and sup
porteTs, denied the right Of the United
States government to recognize the bel
ligerent rights of the Cuban insurgents,
who, he declared, had done nothing but
burn property, commit murders and flee
at the approach Of the Spanish troops
He did not believe. he said, that Presi-
dent Cleveland would accord belligerent
rights to the rebels. Senior Segasta prom
ised to support the cover nment in the en-
forcement of it's Cuban policy and de-
olared that the recent elections in Mad
rid fand Cuba ought to be annulled.
Barcelona. May Blowing to grave
fears on the part of the authorities of
TGLoWal VI blS butl-LAIuoTlOau u6InOnSGrd-
tions in this city the police and the civil
guard have been increased and official
vigilance to prevent disturbances has
been resumed.
Paris, May 12.-Figaro commenting
upon the attitude of the United States in
relation to the rebellion in Cuba, says:
'fThe conduct of tho United States
throughout the war deserves to be severe
ly condemned. II the Monroe doctrine
allows America TO drive the Spaniards
out of Cuba it allows her to drive the
English and French out of the Antilles,
and perhaps that is the United States
governments aim." a
The Portland daily press., 1896-05-13
CHRISTIAN ENDEAVOR SOCIETY
Methodist Conference Refuses to Endorse
Remarks Condemning it.

Cleveland, Ohio, May 1s.-In the
Methodist General Conference today
Francis J. Cheney of Central New York,
introduced resolution disolaiming any
responsibility for the utterances of Rev.
DR.. Quayle of Missouri, in the committee
Christian Endeavor society.
81 moye," said DR.. Qualye, "that the
resolution be laid on the table,
MIR. Cheney said that as the brother hac
disolaimed the remarks credited to him.
he would withdraw the resolution.
A storm of "noes'' greeted the an
nouncement. MIR. Cheney was not per
mitted to withdraw his resolution. The
motion to lay the resolution on the table
was adopted amid applause.
Rev. DIR. Buckley of New York, moved
to expunge the resolution from the
journal. DR.. Bristol OF Chicago said he
was not afraid OF the record. Rev. DR.
Buckley said: ''We want to keep this
resolution and its sharp conflict out of the
journal. have been accused by the
newspapers of being drunkard, but
paid no attention to tie charge. We
should not pay any attention to the
secular press. We live by our character.
The 9. Z. society is q good institution,
1t will never and never can take the place
of the Epworth League.
Rev. A. B. Leonard said he knew Ohio
newspaper men to be very enterprising.
They accused him of being an old soaker.
He thought the motion to expunge should
be adopted.
After much confusion the motion tc
keep the matter out Of the Daily Advo.
cate and Journal was adopted.
The Portland daily press., 1896-05-13
BRUISED and BLOODY.
Were Faces Of Delegates to Missouri
Convention.
RIVAL REPUBLICAN FACTIONS
FIGHT FOR THE HALL,

Trouble Arose Over Question of Distribu-
tion f Tickets-A Disgraceful Series of
Encounters in Front of Hall-Marks of
the Same Conspicuous ON Faces of Del
egates.
St. Joseph, NO.. May 12.-Early this
morning Editor Bittinger, chairman Of
the committee on local arrangements at
the Republican state convention, Or
dered that force of police take charge of
the orera house and refuse admission to
any person not having ticket.
This vas the result of n demand by
Chauncsy I. Filley that all tickets Of
admission be turned over to him. Bit
finger rsfused this point blank, and a
wordy var followed. The delegates lined
up in fTont Of the building before 10.
and stood packed, perspiring and swear.
ing under broiling sun.
The 10th anti-Filey delegation, elected
from St Louis at the last Saturday meet
ing, were in line. marshalled by r. B.
Kerens and Nathan Frank.
After conference with other men,
bers of the committee, it was decided by
Bittinger to give tickets to each con-
gressional district and in addition o
hundred tickets were allowed tho state
committee. The tickets were distri buted
and shortly after II grand rush was
made for the opera house, AT 12. 10
Chauncey I. Filey succeeded in gaining
entrance.
He was chagrined to find he had been
preceded by Hon. 4. @. Kerens, Nathan
Frank, j. j. Bittinger, Marshall Mac
Donald, and others of the anti = ileyites,
who had made an entrance through an
alley in the rear. Shortly afterwards the
delegates began filing in, and bloody
noses and bruised countenances gave
evidence of the numerous conflicts on the
outside during the hours they had waited
for the doors 80 open.
So much confusion ensued In searching
for seats that 1t was not until LIS thai
Chairman Eiley called the convention to
order. lie made short and characteris-
tic address for harmony, after which Rev.
Mr.. Stooker Of St. Joseph invoked divine
blessing upon the proceedings During
the prayer the tumult was so great that
it was impossible to hear the minister's
words 10 feet from the stage.
Hon. Richard Barthold of ST. Louis,
was named as temporary chairman. In
ehis address Congress Barthold said: I'VE
are here to unfurl the banner of protec-
tion. sound money and reciprocity, and
invite all people to march under it to
prosperity. We are not here to propose a
name for President Of the United States.
but as Republioans, always responsible
to the peoples wish, to ratify the choice
which they have already made
At the conclusion of Mr.. Barthold's
address the st. Louis contesting delegates
attempted to secure control of the con-
vention by fllibustering methods, but
were promptly overruled by the chair.
The Filleyites triumphed, and Filley
committee were chosen, and adjournment
was taken until p. m.
A platform was adopted which de-
mands return to the Republican policy
of protection and reciprocity, opposes the
free unlimited and independent coinage
of silver at ratio of 16 to /, and directs
the delegates elected to cast their votes
for Mckinley.
The Portland daily press., 1896-05-13
Bath News.
ESPECIAL TO THE PREss.1

Bath, May 12.-Some time ago some
of the Bath clergymen rather bitterly
assailed Rev. T. W. O'Brien and
some surprise hes been created
by the fact that Evangelist Gale,
who has bean conducting services here as
well rs Pastor Joseph Hoyle of the Wes-
ley Methodist church. attended Mr.
O'Brien's meeting at the Columbia
Theatre Sunday evening, and took part
in the services. 1t is reported that Mr..
Gale has tried to bring about a reconcil-
iation between the Bath clergy and Mr..
O'Brien.
At the Alameda this evening big
crowd saw the Hyde Light Guards win
the city polo league by defeating the
Magnets by score of4 to 2, ssthe two
clubs being tied for first place.
The Portland daily press., 1896-05-13
THE REVOLVER WENT OFF.
Two Brothers Playing With Pistol One
Was Shot.
ESPECIAL TO THE PREss.1

Gorham, May IA sad and probably
fatal accident occurred this afternoon.
About one O'Clock, Simon, aged 10 and
his oldest brother Claude, aged 18, sons
of James j. Fifield were in the woodshed
at their home playing with an old
fashioned 20 calibre pistol. 1t was the old
story of didn't know it was loaded, and
the boys were trying to raise the hammer
but it wouldn't work. Claude thought
he could fix 1t, when suddenly it did go,
ball from the cartridge hitting Simon
back of the ear. He remains unconscious
and his death is hourly expected.
Claude is in no wise to be blamed, ex-
cept for carele ssness. He is in q pre-
caricus condition, having had sun
stroke Sunday, and the shock now comes
doubly hard. Doctors Stevens, Rildon
and Lincoln were In attendance.
The Portland daily press., 1896-05-13
Weather Observations.

The Agricultural Department Weather
Bureau for yesterday May 12 taken at s
p. NJ, meridian time, the observations fol
each station being given in this order
Temperature, direction Of the wind, state
of the weather:
Boston, &c degrees, NV, clear; New
York, "a degrees, S, partly, cloudy; Phil
ington, 70 degrees, NE, cloudy; Albany,
6s degrees, W, clear; Buffalo, SO degrees,
NE, clear; Detroit, 66 degrees, Sc,
cloudy; Chicago. rs degrees, S, partly
coudy; ST. Paul, 58 degrees, NV, rain:
Huron, SO degrees. NV, parity cloudy
Bismarck, Sc degrees, NV W,ecloudy; Jack.
sonyille, SO degrees, E, partly cloudy.
The Portland daily press., 1896-05-13

Washington, May 12.-In the House to-
day, Mr.. Cooke, Republican of Illinois,
called up the contested election case of
Rinaker VS.. Downing from the 10Th dis
triot Of Illinois. The majority report
finds Rinaker, Republican, was elected
and Downing, Democrat, not elected
The basis of the committees recon-
mendation was the error made by tine
election officers, with no charge of fraud
The returns as finally canvassed gave
Downing plurality Of 40. The COM
mittee think Rinaker was entitled to a
certificate, having figured out that his
plurality was 30. The majority dissent
from this. Mr.. Moody. Republican of
Massachusetts, joining with the Demo-
cratic mem bers and they recommend that
a recount of the votes be ordered and the
contest be recommitted to the committee
for that purpose.
Mr.. Leonard Republican of Pennsyl-
vania, and Mr.. Cook, Republican Of Illi-
nois, spoke for the majority and Mr..
Bartlett, Democrat Of Georgia, and Mr..
Moody. who spoke about an hour and a
half for the minority.
The matter went over and the House
adjourned.
The Portland daily press., 1896-05-13
TO AVERT THE STRIKE.
Diddeford Board Of Trade Appoints
a Committee
TO CONFER WITH MILL AGENT AND
EMPLOYEES

To See if Nothing Can Be Done to Settle the
DifHculty-Agent Macarthur Gives Very
Little Encouragement-sa Matter is
Entirely Out of His Hands.
Biddeford, May 12.-At a special meet
ing of the Biddeford Board of Trade
this evening, a committee of IL proni-
nent business men, headed by Mayor Car
los Heard was appointed to confer with
Agent Robert Macarthur and with the op-
eratives of the PepperelI and Laconia
mills, to see if some understanding could
be reached to prevent the strike which
is threatened because of the cut down
that goes into effect Monday. A oom-
mittee of three headed by W. e. Youlaud,
president Of the board of trade, was also
appointed to make arrangements for the
annual merchants week and fair of the
York County Agricultural Association
which is to be held there in September.
Matters in regard to the threatened
strike in Pepperell and Laconia mills,
grows more serious every hour. Agent
Robert McArthur's reply to the COM
mittee of mule spinners who waited on
him, was that he had no power to change
the policy of the company: that the GUS,
down had been decided on nj meeting
of the board of directors in Boston, and
he could do nothing different than put
it into effect in the mills.
He talked freely, but strongly intimated
that no concessions would be made. The
operatives have sent for Secretary Ross
ofathe National Union of New Bedford,
W no will advise them.
The Portland daily press., 1896-05-13
In THE SENATE.

In the Senate, the House e led che ese'
bill was reported back from the finance
committee and placed On the calendar.
A resolution instruoting the commit
tee on finance to inquire whether Amer
ican labor and industries were sufferer
ing from OF threatened with injurious
competition through importati ons of ori-
entail products, and if so, to investigate
the causes which mads such competition
possible, offered by Mr.. Aldrich, Rep ub-
lioan of Rhode Island, went over till to-
morrow on an objection by Mr.. Allen
The river and harbor bill was taken
up. Mr.. Frye continued his argument
in support of the committee amendment
favoring Santa Monica as a location for
the deep sea harbcr in Southern Cali
Iornia.
Mr.. White, Democrat, of California
replied to Mr.. Frye.
Finally Mr. Frye offered an amend
ment for the creation of board to con-
sist of experts whose decision as to the
location of the harbor should be dnal.
The proposition was accepted on the
part of the advocates OF San Pedro. and
agree to by the Senate.
Mr.. German, Democrat of Maryland,
offered an amendment limiting the ex-
penditures under the pending bill under
the contracts authorized by former river
and harbor bills to $40, 100000 dollars q
year. and made an argument in it's sup
port.
! After further discussion motion was
made by Iir. Vest, Democrat of Missou-
ri. to lay Mr.. Gorman's amendment on
the table. The motion was defeated,
yeas g. nays 81.
mhe Senate adjourned with the under
standing that the vote shall be taken on
the bill and amendments at 8 p. m. to-
morrow.
The Portland daily press., 1896-05-13
ESTABLISHED JUNE 2a. 1s62-vOL. 38.
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
WELL SPRING OF
PLEASURE

is what the baby i'll your home will
prove, especially if you have one of our
handsome baby carriages to send il out
in the pure air and sunshine, and give il
goed healsh and vigor. The carriage will
also prove we'll spring Of pleasure to the
child, for the springs are SO light and
strong that the baby's pleasure is derived
from its easy motion. Our fine new
stock of cottage suits are just the thing
for this season of the year.
The Portland daily press., 1896-05-13

Hudson, Mass, May 12.-The search
for the head of William Cohen was con-
tinue unavailingly today, in the ruins
night. A part of the vertebre of his
neck was found, but no portion of the
skull. 1t was learned today that he had
$50 Or $50 about him Saturday. The sus-
picion increases that his head was
smashed by murderous blow, and the
house fired to wipe out the evidence OF
the deed.
The Portland daily press., 1896-05-13
The A.P. A. in session.

Washington, May 13.-The supreme
council of the American Protective Asso-
citation began its annual convention here
today, the first session being of a general,
social and informal nature. The officials
declare that the question of disapproving
the advisory board's boycott of Major Nc
Kinley will not come up before Tuesday.
The Portland daily press., 1896-05-13

Instr uotions were sent by telegra ph to-
day to the collectors Of customs along
the Atlantic sea coast to look out for the
steamer Laurada, supposed TO be en-
gagged in flibustering expedition to
Cuba. and if she is found 10 be violating
eutrality laws TO seize her. These in
structions were sent on information filed
at the State Department by the Spanish
minister
The Portland daily press., 1896-05-13
Fire at Nashua.

Nashua, N. H., May 1s.-Fire broke
out in Howard block tonight. It was
quickly under control. The stores of A.
Z. Dionne, boots and shoes and e. D.
Petrault millinery and dry goods were
badly damaged by water. Loss is esti-
mated at s12, 900; partially covered by in
suranCe.
The Portland daily press., 1896-05-13
That Andover Shooting Affair.

Norway, May 12.-The Andover select.
men telegraphed County Attorney Smith
yesterday that shooting affair there
Sunday had resulted in the death of one
of the parties. 1t was reported that Fred
Philbrink, aged nine, and Marston boy,
aged fifteen, were playing with gun,
which they did not know was loaded,
when it went off acoidently, killing
Philhrick.
The Portland daily press., 1896-05-13
Competitor Men win Be Tried A gain.

London, May lathe Standard pub
fishes q despatch from it's Madrid CORE
spondent. saying that Spain and the
United States have arrived at an amicable
understanding regarding the men
captured on the Competitor. The prison
ers will be tired again by civil court un-
der the provisions of the existing treatios
between the two countries.
The Portland daily press., 1896-05-13
THE SCHEME FALLS THROUGH.
AS PRESS Said Some Time Ago Thes.N
Will Be No Electric Road Between Bath
and Lewiston This Year.

Bath, May 12.-At a town meeting of
the town of Phippsburg. yesterday after
noon it was voted to build bridge at
once over Morse River making oontinu-
Gus beach drive from Popham Beach to
Small Point. The Times will publish to-
night interview with B. H. Twitchell of
Bath Street railway in which he says
that he and Galen @. Moses who hold
the charter for an electric road from Bath
TO Lewiston have withdrawn from the
scheme and will not sell the charter. No
road will be built this year.
The Portland daily press., 1896-05-13
CAPITAL. GLEANINGS.

Mr.. Morrill,, chairman of the committe e
on finance this morning appointed the
following subcommittee to e investigate
the bond sales: Messrs. Harris, Demo
crat, chairman; Vest and Walthall, Dem
ocrats; Jones of Nevada, Populist and
Platt, Republican. A favorable report
was ordered on the filled cheese bill.
The Portland daily press., 1896-05-13
Local Weather Report.

Portland, May 1s - The local
weather are the following:
sa m.-Barometer. 49, S12; thermometer
$50; dew point. 90, humidity, 72;
wind. NWi velocity, 8; weather.
cloudy.
SD. m.-Barometer, 80 $50: thermome-
ter, 61.0; dew point. 33: humidity. 35;
wind, S; velocity A.; weather. clear.
Mean daily thermometer. So; maxi
mum thermometer, "; minimum ther-
mometer, $50; maximum velocity wind
Ia, NV; total precipitation, @.
The Portland daily press., 1896-05-13
Rockland,s Usual Fire.

Rookland, May 12-The building on
South Main street, Rockland, coupled as
a grocery by Theodore Roosen and q
dwelling by Fred Atkins, was badly
damaged by fire Tuesday morning. The
origin is not known. Mr.. Roosen's loss
on building, stock and fixtures is $500;
covered by insurance. Mr. Atkins b ad
small loss, covered by insurance