The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-13
CURRENT EVENTS.

The two great events OF the week last
passed were the meeting OF SoHH''8
and the Presidents message.
The three subjects Of greatest interest
treated bv the President were the Gu
ban question. the financial question ana
trusts. OF cuba, the President s"lu.
after reviewing the situation. tnat thcie
was no state Of government IN 'ub"
except the Spanish government, ana that
the insurgents could not be recognized
by the United States. lie further stat
ed, however that this country ana LIS
government were deeply Interested IN
Cuba. and that he had intimated prop
osition to the Spanish government look
ing home rule for Cuba, under a guaranty
from the insurgents for which the Unit
ed States would stand sponsor. inc
President thought that Spain would PROB
ably accept this proposition, and IL not
no intimated that the United states
might take definite action. 1t is said
that while Spain was not pleased with
the message at first, the people are now
taking more conservative view. and are
rather pleased with IT. Several resolu-
tions have been introduced I'm Congress
on the Cuban question, among which
was resolution by Senator Mills. pro-
tary possession Of the island and hold
it until its inhabitants can institute such
government as they may wish and or
ganize and arm such forces as may be
necessary to protect them against inva-
sion.
The situation has changed since that
time by the death of Macoo. which seems
10 be no longer in doubt, and that gives
SDafn a Temporary advantage.
ABOUT FINANCE.
on the subject OF france. the President
proposed the retirement OF treasury
notes and grcenbacks, and that national
banks be permitted to issue notes ND
to the fun value OF their bonds Of de-
post and be permitted to redeem their
own notes. and that the tax on the same
be reduced to one-fOurth Of one per
cent
The President denounced trusts in very
forciblc language, and said that while
the federal laws might not be able TO
reach them. they could and should be
dealt with by individual States.
The President also referred 10 the stu
alton in Turkey. and said that everything
possible would be done to protect Ameri-
can missionaries there.
1t is now said that the European pow
without tho Porte. and that the Sultan
must yield.
IN CONGRESS.
The Dinglcy bill was taken up by the
Senate. but it is doubtful if it will pass
In accordance with the instruction Of
the Republican caucus. Senator Sherman
has named the following Senators as the
special committee Of five TO devise leGis-
lation for action by this session looking
10 an international monetary conference.
Senator Wolcott. Of Colorado (chairman).
HOar, Of Massachusetts,. Chandler OF
New Hampshire. Carter Of Montana,
and Gear. of Iowa. This is considered
q conservative committee. with a ma
iOrity friendly TO international bimetal-
lism. A canvass has been made among
the Democrats and Republicans. and they
say they have enough votes In sight 10
pass "a bill IN the interest OF International
bimetallism.
In order that Mr.. Dingley may take
a position in the Presidents Cabinet
Representative Barrett of Massachu-
sets. introduced bill providing that
members OF the Presidents Cabinet shall
be chosen from the Senate and House
OF Representatives. with the restriction
that the Secretary Of the Treasury shall
be chosen from the House and the Sec
rotary of State from the Senate Under
such a law. Mr.. Dingley could be Sec
rotary Of the Treasury and father Of the
tariff bill at the same time. and Mr.
Allison, of Iowa, who also prefers his
place I'm the Senate and his membership
OF the Committee on Finance. could re-
tain them and be Secretary Of State. an
office for which he has been often men
toned Of late.
POLITICAL VOTES.
Ex-presilent Harrison says that he IS
not a candidate FOR the Senate from In
diana.
IL is said that tho Democrats Of The
New York Legislature will refuse 10 pay
Senator Hin the compliment Of loininat-
ing him for the Senate.
The National Democrats held n con-
ference IN indianapolis and declared that
b. was not their purpose TO affiliate with
the Republicans and expressed the wish
that the two wings of the Democratic
party should reunitc.
10 is said that 5000 speakers throughout
the United States will begin at once IN
active free-silver campaign. Mr.. Bryan
heartily commends the movement.
The Virginia sun the Populist organ in
Virginia. suspended.
Governor Bradley, OF Kentucky, will
call q special session of the Legislature
10 elect a Senator from that state.
Ambassador Bayard declined 10 ac-
cept a present from the British. which
it was proposed 10 give him in honor OF
his distinguished services in that coun-
try.
FOREIGN NOTES OF INTEREST.
The best journalists OF Germany are
hopeful that the grandest result from the
revelations Of the trial OF the five edi-
tors for hbclling Baron Marschall Won
Bieberstein, Prince Alexander Won Hohen-
lobe. and Count August Won Eulenburg
will be the extinction of the gang Of
members of the German press who are
| feeding upon doubtful official information.
| II larger latitude were allowed 10 press
! criticism less corruption would be prac-
| tised. the independence OF the press would
| be greater. and the position OF earnest
and seif-respecting journalists would be
enhanced.
Sarasate. the violinist, has red Stra-
| diyarius, for which he says he has just
refused an offer Of $4,000 made by an
American collector. after rejecting bids
by the same man Of $1,000 5000. and So
| 600
Adelina Patti IS studying at Cralg-y-Nos
| a new opera called Dolores" by VI. An
| DIRE Polonais, the young composer who
wrote for her a year ago the pantomne
| drama. "Mizka." She intends TO bring
out the opera at Nice next spring
Sardou's new play Is called Spirit
| isme." and brings in spirltualism serious
| IL as the dramatfst has for some time