The morning times., 1896-04-29

WANT HAMMON DIS OPERTY.
Hammond is possessed of considerable
property in the South African Republic
aud there has been disposition on the part
of the Beers to confiscate it. So far the
attempt has been frustrated and sufficiently
strong representations from this govern
rneut may prevent its accomplishment.
The case tel to a brief but livesy debate
in the House yesterday.
Mr.. Mahany Offered for immediate cOu-
siderat ion the following.
Resolved by the House OF Representa-
tiveS, That whereas the cable report an
nou uuees That John Hays Hammond, Cther-
wise described as Eugene HamIU ond TN
American citizen, has been condemned 10
death for treason III the TFansvaaI. the
Secretary OF State take immediate action
TO safeguard the interests of said Ham
| Hond apd exert the friendly Offices II the
department in his behalf. if the Secretary
| OF state. in his Judgment, deems such ID
terpositiOB advisable
Mr.. Bartlett. OF New York imrr e:IiateIy
sprang iuto the breach with an inquiry
as to whether the Secsre-ary-of State was
not competent 10 deal with the matter.
HE NEEDED BACKING.
Mr.. Mahany replied 10 the affirmative
| bat said that with the House of Represent
| dtiyes behini him he could make his act on
4 lltuCi ti-ptt flEOtOJ5 dtltl Cdlltu dlttEtilI
| TO the efforts being made by the English
| Government for the protection of her sub
| jeCts involved in the TransvaaI troubles
Amid applause ar. Mahany asserted that
| he had right to se-sk the protection OF
| an America citizen anywhere on the globe.
| Vt this point Mr.. Hill of Connecticut made
| thefOIlowins short, ,butsomeyEhat sensational
| speech. which was received with continued
! applause:
"A few weeks ago wrote to the Secretary
| OF State in regard to Mr.. Hammond, at the
| request of one of my constituents. ] re-
| ceived the truly American reply that the
| Sts l.. Department had no know ledge On the
! subject except what had been acquired
| from the newspapers, but thatits impression
| was that Mr.. HammOnd's interests we're
| being guarded by the English government.
II seems 10 me it * high time that the
| American government protected its own
| citizens abroad. and am heartily IN favor
| of this resolution"
After some further discussion Mr..
| McCrcary. who seem ed to regard the
resolution as sort of a reflection Hrn1 the
| state Department. ohiected to its consider
| alton and it wcut to the Committee on
| Foreign Affairs
No CAUSE FOR FEAR
There is a great deal OF sympathy ex-
| pressed here in Washington for John Hays
| Hammond, but it is not likely that tniS
| government will have To interfere IN behalf
| Of his pardon or cOmmutatioR of sentence
| It is generally believed that there was a
! distinct understanding between President
| Kruger and the English government that
| II the men, one of whom was Hainn oId,
| would plead guilty TO the charge OF treason
| they would receive the death Senten,,e. and
| afterwarl bc given their liberty or a short
| Imprisonment.
| Hammond, who is a mining engineer. and
| man OF wealth and influence. is a Cali
| fornian. The California Senators and
| Representatives all appear TO be certain that
he will come out in the end all Ticht. and for
! that reason have not as vet made any re-
| quest OF the State Department TO interfere
| in his behalf.
| The tone of Salisburv's dispatch 10 PTeSf
| dent Kruger is regarded here as Indicating
| that no fears are felt for the safety of
the British subjects implicated.
PETITION TO KRUGER
| Senator Stewart prepared aud circu-
| lated in both Houses or Congress yesterday
| petition addressed to President Kruger,
! OF the TranSvaaI Republic. asking him to
| pardon John HAYS Hammond. The fact
| that sucn petition had been signed and
| would be forwarded was Cabled the Trans
| vaal Government The petition which
1 was signed generally, is as follows:
The Undersigned members OF the Senate
| and House of Representatives Of the United
| states of America, respectfully represent
| that John Hays Hammond Is a citizen OF
| the United States, a man OF high char
| aCter and connected with the best families
| in this country ani an engineer liability
| 1--WE regret exceedingly his unfortunate
| connection with the troubles in your COun-
| try, for which all our people entertain
| feelings of Kindness and respect In view
! OF the irreproachable character OF Mr..
| Hammond in his own country, and the
high standing of his friends and relatives,
| we earnestly ask for him your rUOSt kindly
| consideration. If Your ExceIlcncy would
! extend to him a pardon for his Offenses
| against your government we would es-
| TEEN it an especial complimentto TO ourselves,
| as well as to the people of the United
| States.
| Hoping that you will relieve DR.. Ham
mond from the penalty OF his conviction,
we are your most obedieut servants" etc.