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Omaha daily bee., 1896-12-05
CALL FOR A CURRENCY CONGRESS
All Cities OF Over 5000 Inhnbitnnts
Asked To Send Delegates.

Asked to Send Delegates.
INDIANAPOLIS, Dec. 4.-The executive
committee in charge of arrangements for the
currency reform convention, to be held In
this city on Junuary II, today issued
formal call for the convention. The call re-
cites that the convention shall be composed
of representative business men, chosen from
boards of trade. chamber of commerce, com
mcrcial clubs. or other similar commercial
bodies in cities of 5000 or more inhabitants,
according to the census of 1890, the basis
of representation to be according to popuIa-
ton. The convention is called, 1t is re
cited, for the purpose OF considering ana
suggesting such legislation as may be deemed
necessary to place the currency system Of
the country upon a sound and permanent
basis The call asserts that the necessity FOR
such legislation Is generally conceded by
business men, and says:
1t is the right and duty of the business
men of the country, in matter OF much
vital business concern, to render to this
cause all the aid which their experience
and knowledge can afford. They owe 1T
to themselves, as citizens of the republic
tion to participate actively and we be
lieve efficiently in this matter. The bust.
ness men have been accused of neglect of
political duties; in ordinary times. There
may be soSle foundation for this charge
but at every critical juncture in the his
tory of our country, when the nations
seriously in danger, they have in this peril
of enlightened patriotism risen to the full
measure of their duty, and we believe that
the painful experience of the country under
the existing laws on the subject of the
currency, admonshes the business men
that we have reached poin. whore 1t is
their duty to take an active part in help
ing to solve the great questions involved.
And we have Il right to believe that con-
vention composed of broadmindCd and en-
lightened business men, so earnest in the
pursuit of truth that party considerations
will be forgotten, convening in the spirit
of enlightened patriotism can and will
do much in helping forward Il wise and
sound solution of the currency question.
We are also justified, in the light of the
recent presidential election i'm saying that
the voters of the nation are opposed to
any plan of currency reform involving the
use of any money which will place in
jeopardy the honor or the credit of our
country.
1t is requested that notice of the appoint
ment of delegates be sent to H. H. Hanna,
chairman of the executive committee at
indianapolis.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-12-05
WOMEN DISCUSS THEIR TROUBLES.
Grievances Aired nt Second Days Scs-
sion OF National Council.

BOSTON, Dec. AT the second day S
session of the national convention of women
there was a large attendance. The reports
made were of a most entertaining nature
and the greetings from the several councils
We're encouraging and enthusiastic For the
Indianapolis council Mrs. Elizabeth Ninton
Price reported, directing attention to the
fact that this council has petitionCd the
Indiana legislature to pass an act requir-
ing that woman be placed on all boards
of government institutions in which both
men and women are confined.
Mrs. Mary Bull of Quincy, ILL.,, reported
that the work OF the Quincy council had
been divided into four distinct departments
-philanthropic, literary, social reform and
educational-and the work of each was out
lined.
Mrs. Augusta l.. NJ. Hunt OF Portland, Me,
detailed the work done in that city and
referred to several matters in which 1t is
hoped to enlist the attention % the legis!a-
ture. Chief among these Is the suggestion
that after a will has been probated il
may be examined by any one upon the pay
ment of a small fee, newspapers being pro
hibted from publishing any item of a
will excepting such as refer to public be-
guests
Rev. Anna G. Spencer spoke for the Prov
idence council. The first work done by the
council was the formation Of organized
charity in the city of Providence. Then,
through the legislature, the council sue
ceeded in raising the age limit OF child
labor from 10 to II years, and in the appoint
ment of both men and women as factory in
spectors.
A greeting from Miss Mary Desha OF the
committee on Equal pay for equal work
was then read. In this Miss Desha stated
that work for this cause was delayed pend
ing the passage of the married woman s
property rights bill" by congress.
Mrs. Helen Campbell of Detroit, for the
committee on domestic science, followed,
after whom Mrs. Kate Brownlee Sherwood
reported upon the subject of patriotic in
s.ruCtion.
Helen NJ. Gardner of Boston read a paper
on divorce reform which excited much
comment among those present. Miss Agnes
Hit, president OF the National WOman's
Relief corps spoke on the work of that
organization, and Mrs. Annie White John
son read q paper upon dress reform.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-12-05
FIVE HUNDRED sPANIARDs HURT
Rumors of Another Defeat and An
nthcr DcscrtiOm.

CINCINNATI, Dec A special to the
Commercial Tribune from Key West Fla,
SAYS: Passengers by steamer from Havana
tonight say that a train with 800 wounded
Spanish soldiers arrived there today. 1t
was said most of them came from the vi
cinity of San Cristobal and Candelara. No
definite statement could be had. as to what
battlefield they came from. Rumors pre-
vailed on their arrival that Weyler has sus-
tanned another defeat. Counter statements
were also made that the vanguard of Maceo S
army had been defeated. Moreover 1t was
announced that Weyler is on the eve of at
tempting to storm some of the hill tops
where Maceo is entrenched, and this has
raised great expectations in Havana.
This afternoon II was current rumor on
the streets there that another garrison OF
Spaniards had deserted over to Maceo with
their arms, ammunition and stores. The
place was not given, though it is supposed
to be near Paacos. over 450 men were in
the garrison. Late in the afternoon guerrilla
fighting was reported across the bay from
Havana Just beyond the line Of forts a
small party of insurgents made a dash into
the suburbs. They succeeded in killing three
Spanish soldiers, capturing one captain and
firing several houses. They lost five men
killed.
Several American correspondents at Havana
have had friendly warnings that Weyler is
contemplating deporting some of the more
outspoken ones because their reports do not
nlp
Omaha daily bee., 1896-12-05
QUESTIONS TELEGRApHs TASTE.
Thinking Portion of London's Public
I.nnL.a AsI4nncc IT the CIT schcme.

Thinking Portion of IOnHOns Pubic
Looks Asknncc ut the GIFT scheme.
Copyright, 1896 by Press Publishing Company
LONDON, Dec. 4.--(New York World Ca
blegram-Special Telegram.)-My inquiry
this afternoon at the United States embassy
whether Mr.. Bayard had anything to say
concerning the national Christmas gift"
for which the Daily Telegraph is now solicit
ing subscriptions, eiclted the reply: mo,
l have nothing to say on the subject The
movement Is not my affair"
| was informed also that Ambassador Bay
ard has not attempted to interfere with
the discretion of the proprietors Of the
Daily Telegraph in promoting this unpre-
Cedented project, of which he first learned
on seeing Il in the columns of that journal.
Considering the absolute novelty Of the
scheme to make a gift to an ambassador
by public subscription in the country TO
which he is accredited 1t is additionally
noteworthy that only one London paper
this morning indulges in any comment re-
spectng 1t. The Daily Chronicle treats 1t
as an outrage on diplomatic etiquette on
the part of the Daily Telegraph, express
ing the hope If Mr.. Bayard did not him
self intervene to stop it, pressure would
be brought to bear from an authoritative
official quarter to that end. But, judging
from the reply given to my question today,
it is apparent Mr.. Bayard does not feel
called upon to put an eXtinguisher on the
Undertaking, prODaDly ueemlnS IL the proper
time for him to speak is when asked to ac-
cept the presentation.
The proposal is undoubtedly made with the
best possible intentions, not only toward Mr..
Bayard personally, but to the American ma
tion and it is remarkable that of thirty new
subscriptions announced this morning, over
twenty are small sums from persons in hum
Bile vocations. The only notable men who
have so far subscribed are Lord Mayor
FaudelPhilipS and Sir Edwin Arnold, each
of whom sends Go. But the former is married
to the sister OF the proprietor of the Daily
Telegraph while the latter is its editor. The
total subscriptions today, amounting to only
f23, are no gauge of Bayards popularity
among wealthy aristocratic EngliShmen, who
are scattered all over the country at this
period of the year, and have probably not yet
learned of the existence of the fund. At the
same time / feel bound to say that alike in
the political and social clubs of the West
End where the present American ambassa-
doris efforts on behalf OF close Anglo-Ame
can relations are warmly commended, this
Daily Telegraph movement is universally re-
garded as an example of highly questionable
taste, and the hope is generally expressed
It may be abandoned. 1t is admitted that the
public banquet to the retiring American am
bassador would be a graceful complimen,
well deserved and the lord mayor of London
announces be had already arranged to accord
that honor to Mr.. Bayard at the Mansion
house next spring when Lord Salisbury hopes
to be present BALLARD SMITH.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-12-05
NO CHRISTMAS GIFT FOR BAyARD.
London Chronicle Opposes a Very
Unique Proposition.

LONDON, Dec. 4.--The Chronicle this
morning discusses the proposal of the Daily
Telegraph to take public subscriptions for a
farewell Christmas gift to Mr.. Bayard, the
United States ambassador. The Chronicle,
while admitting the Daily Telegraphs gen.
erous motives, declares:
1.-THE proposal is most improper, because
an ambassador represents the sovereign, and
what is done to Mr.. Bayard Is done to Mr.
Cleveland. Further, one Of The strictest
regulations of the diplomatic rules forbids
the acceptance of presents. The mere idea
would bring a cold sweat to the brow of the
most deserving diplomat. We are confident
that Mr. Bayard will not lend himself to
such proposal and there IS no doubt that
the Americans will laugh at the idea as
journalistic advertisement, to say nothing of
the reflection that such a suggestion savors
of a payment OF an official for exceeding his
duties.
Let us in the familiar Anglo-Saxon way
give him a dinner The most distinguished
gathering we are able to furnish would be
greater compliment than subscription, pac-
ing him on a par with a popular cricketer."
The Daily Telegraph this morning prints
letters from the secretaries of the work
mems and trades societies, approving of the
suggestion of Christmas gift to Mr.. Bayard
The lord mayor of London, George Faudell-
Phillips, writes, donating guineas, and
adding; 81 intend to invite his excellency to
farewell banquet at the Mansion house at
which Lord Salisbury has sgnihed his hope
of being present"
Many other letters are published the first
list including Sir Edwin Arnold, with a sub
sCriDtiOn of 3 EuineaS
Omaha daily bee., 1896-12-05
CLEVELAND ASKED TO AID CUBA.
Friends of the Insurgents Address an
Appeal to the President.

ST. LOUIS, Dec. 4.-The following letter
has been sent to President Cleveland. 1t
was signed by the committee appointed at
the mass meeting of Cuban sympathizers
held in this city November 81.
ST. LOUIS, Dec 2, 1S96-To his excel
ency, Grover Cleveland, President, Wash
ington. ID. C.-Sir: The press reports that
have been published for months past and
are being daily published from the island of
Cuba, indicate that the war being waged
by the Cuban people for liberty on the one
side. and by the forces of the Spanish
government for their subjugation on the
other, has dogenerated into bloody and
mcrciless system of determination i'm which
women, children, the aged and infirm and
other noncOmbatants are subjected to in
human and barbarous treatment by the
Spanish soldery.
The letter then refers at length to the
previous rebellions and of their barbarous
character and concludes:
In n spirit of Christian charity, we ap-
peal to you, In the name of humanity and
American civilization, to make effective the
repeatedly expressed Will of the vast ma
jority of your fellow citizens by granting
to the Cuban people the rights of bCllger-
ents which. we believe, will at once mol
lfy the horrors of this war and tend to
its speedy termination.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-12-05
NO EVIDENCE AGAINST BEEF TRUST.
Chicago Grand Juror Tries TO Start
an Investigation, hut Fails.

CftlCAGO, Dec. 4.-ltlCnarQ j. COlllnS, one
of the members of the present federal grand
jury, has been making efforts to bring about
an investigation of the alleged beef trust
but has failed. He called upon the district
attorney to present evidence to the Jury, but
that official said he had none to present. Mr..
Collins, who is in the meat business, and
has given evidence on a former occasion
against the alleged beef combine, said he
knew the evidence could be secured and
asked what had become Of his testimony
given before a former jury He was told 1t
was available, but that II was Of too
vague a nature to warrant an indictment,
and even II indictments were found, no con
yictlon could be had under the evidence given
by Collins Two witnesses had been sum
mOned by Collins. one of whom sld he
knew nothing about anw trust, and the other
said he had heard of such a thing, but II
was not interfering with him or with any
body else, az far as he knew The witnesses
were allowed to go after they had declared
themselves, and gave no sworn evidence
1t 10 likely that further effort will be made
TO secure the indictment of Armour Swift
Morris. and others who are alleged to form
the combine, but the district attorneys Office
uays that without additional evidence there Is
no chance OF an indictment.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-12-05
THE BEE BULLETIN.

Weather Forecast for Nebraska
Generally Fair; Cold
Page.
I, Baron Won LuctEuw n Eorgcr.
American Invader Caught In Cuba,
Pointer to Exposition Managers.
Secretary Francis Annual Report.
9. Minister Audradc Is In Washington.
South Dakota Contest Commences.
Hundreds Poisoned at Milwaukee,.
3. Popocrats Handing Out the Places.
Iowa Travelling Mems Convention.
Flood at Chippewa Falls Kccedcs.
4. Editorial and Comment.
d. Union Depot League is Born.
Tom Sharkcy Still In Bed.
q. Council BlufrS Local Matters.
Growth of Sabbath school Movement.
Z. Commercial and Financial News.
Last Weeks business Reviewed.
=. Profits in Raising Sugar Bccts.
o. Organizing the Big Exposition.
Lonely Death of an Old Lady.
Elliott Denies His Guilt.
Little Consolation for Contestants.
10. Bits of Feminine Gossip.
II. Extent of the Industrial Awakening.
with the Ladies' of the Harcm.
1a. "Kindncss of Goddard GoodcnouEh."
Omaha daily bee., 1896-12-05
Inward subscription List.

LONDON, Dec. 5.-The Daily Telegraph
this morning devotes three. columns to its
project for a subscription for a farewell
Christmas gift to United States Ambassador
Bayard. The list of subscribers for the
day includes Sir Henry Irving and Dean
Hole. The total amounts subscribed, In
cluding the original flO0, with which the
Telegraph opened the list, is FIGS. Sir
Henry Irving writes in connection with his
subscription: THE present you suggest
would be a graceful compliment"
The Chronicle has another editorial this
morning in depreciation of the project An
editorial in the paper this morning asks
what has Mr. Bayard done to be brought
into rldicule in this manner? The sooner
the proprletors of the Daily Telegraph ac-
knowledge their mistake by withdrawing the
subscription, the better"
Omaha daily bee., 1896-12-05
PROMISES rRo-cuuAN MESSAGE.
| Congressman hit Snys Cleveland
VIII Take Decided stand.

CHICAGO, Dec. 4.-Congressman Robert
II. Hit, chairman OF the house committee
on foreign affairs, was entertained this after
noon at the Union League club, at an in
formal luncheon. At the conclusion OF the
feast Mr.. Hit said he was on his way to
Washington, and that the object OF his visit
to the capital at this time was to take some
action on the Cuban question. He assured
his hearers that within month the presi-
dent would issue a proclamation that would
have a decided effect. AS TO his own position
he said he always had held to what seemed
to be the prevailing sentiment among
Americans, that 10 that he cordially sym
pathized with the Cubans. lie even went so
far as to say the United States should give
them material assistance, Just what shape
this should take, however, he did not say.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-12-05
MAnr1 HANNA GOES TO WASHINGTON.
Work to BE Done In Connection with
Inauguration and Headquarters.


CLEVELAND, Dec. 4.--Chairman NJ. 4.
Hanna, accompanied by National Commit
teeman Henry c. Payne, left Cleveland
this afternoon via the Pennsylvania route.
Mr. Hanna stated that he would probably
remain in Washington about week, al
though the vast amount of work to be COW
cred might necesSitate a longer stay at the
capital. While there, in addition to the APP
pointment of local committees in connection
with the Inauguration ceremonies, perma-
nont location of the national headquarters
and many other matters will be decided
upon. Mr.. Hanna said there was but little
doubt but that Washington would be selected
for the permanent headquarters. In the
meantime, and possibly Cor a couple of
months. temporary headquarters will be
maintained in Cleveland under the super
vision of Major Charles Il. Dick.
Charles G. Dawes OF Illinois, who was
prominently Identified in the republican
headquarters in Chicago during the recent
campaign, was a visitor at Mr. Hanna's
Office this morning, and, after a conference
with the chairman, departed for Canton TO
call upon Presdent-elect Mckinley. There
has been more or less gossip of late to the
effect that Mr. Dawes will be made the
private secretary of the presdent-elect A
gentleman who is in close touch with Major
Mckinley said that Mr.. Dawes could un-
doubtedly have the position, If he desired it.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-12-05
Troub,cs In the business world.

WACO, Tex, Dec. 4.-W. =. Dupr,ol
dealer in hardware and agricultural im-
plements, with branch stores in several
nearby towns. filed deed of trust today
to j. C. Birkhead for the benefit of cred
itors The liabilities are about $3.50, local
sets are largely in excess of liabilities.
MIDDLETOWN, Conn, Dec. 4-PortcOus
e Mitchell, dry goods dealers, announced
today that on March / the business here
will be closed No cause Is given. This
company il branch of concern having
stores in Norwich Conn, New York state,
Michigan and Illinois.
ATLANTA, Ga, Dec. 4.-Peacock, Dun
woody & Hough retail dry goods dealers,
doing business on White Hall street, this
city, made an assignment this morning to
Wills II. Ragan. Liabilities, Sj3,OOJi as
sets S7l 600.
ELDORADO, Ark, Dec. i.-Armstrong &
Co, general merchandise, failed today. AS
sets and liabilities about $4,000.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-12-05
HAVANA EDITORS WANT WAR
Say that Diplomacy Has Entirely
EniIpd In Its Purpose.

HAVANA, Dec 4-The Daily Commerclo
has the following editorial on the outlook
for Cuban affairs and the attitude Of for
elgn governments toward the insurrection:
Spain during two years has treated the
rebels and their accomplices like gentle
men. We have made sincere protests full Of
dignity to the United States against their
jlngoes calumniatng Spain and calling us
bloody tigers in spite OF the noble conduct
of the army toward the Cubans. These
proceedings and the language OF the press
are rejecting upon the Yankees.
The Commercio protests against the insult
ing anti-Spanish attitude OF the American
press and it's favorable attitude toward the
insurgents, and says:
Spain has gained no consideration
through diplomacy and must In future de-
pend upon material force to command re-
spect for it's rights. Time has shown this
and teaches us to sharpen our nails for the
fray"
The paper criticises the Inconsistency and
vacillating policy OF the New York papers
and of the London Times, and says
Americans are totally incapable of good
faith, and 1t is time the Spaniards were
convinced that only the army and navy
will avail to settle the question. We suggest
that restored Spanish beet and 100000
men will be able to go anywhere"
The Commercio notes that Senator Morgan
Is already relenting in his previous desire
to gobble Cuba, and Is now talking con-
servatively on the question.
An editorial in La Lucha deals with the
eXhortation by the London and Paris press
to Spain to deliver decisive blow against
the insurgents. as the settlement OF the
Venezuelan question and England's recog-
milton of the Monroe doctrine makes medi-
alton in Cuba from Washington probable as
an indirect result of the Monroe doctrine.
La Lucha says Of this view: "The Eng
lish press has lost it's serenity and good
sense and its boasted impartiality. Other
questions. such as the limits of Guiana,
have no affinity with the designation of the
limits of Spain's possessions in Cuba. Since
its discovery nobody has disputed Spain IS
right of possession"
With reference to the argument of the
English press that the elevation of Mr..
Mckinley to the presidency will give an
impetus to the Monroe doctrine, La Lucha
expresses the belief that the new president
will not allow his ideas anG passions to sup
plant his duties as a statesman.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-12-05
mcHIGANDEns VISIT CANTON.
Urge General Aigcr for the Position
of Secretary of War.


of Secretary OF War.
CANTON, Dec. 4.-Major Mckinley did not
leave the house this morning, being engaged
with his mail and in conversation with Con-
gresham Dingley. and in greeting many
callers the majority of whom merely called
on social missions. CongreS sman Dingley left
at 2:05 o'clock for Washington. Charles G..
Dawes reached here from Cleveland shortly
after noon and took lunch at the Mckinley
home. Congressman II. w. Taylor of this
district called with his friend, Mr.. Laughlin,
a prominent pottery manufacturer OF East
Liverpool.
A large delegation Of men prominent in
Michigan politics arrived on special train
this afternoon. They drove direct to Major
Mc<inleys residence, where conference was
held A member Of the party said In so
many words that they We're here in an en-
deavor to advance the chances OF General Al
ger for the war portfolio.
Hon. Charles II. Dodd Of Portland, Ore,
state chairman oe the republican state CEN
trdl committee in that city, was granted an
audience during the day.
Staff and field officers o; the Eighth regi-
ment, Ohio National Guard which Is to es-
cort Major Mckinley TO Washington met
today and during call at the majors home
we're photographed with the major in the
group.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-12-05
Dernhardt Plays n Mans Part.

PARIS, Dec. Anime. Sarah Bernhardt
scored fresh triumph in her assumption
Of the title role of De Musset's "Lorenzac-
rio." at the Renaissance theater last eyeu-
Ing The play was presented with splendid
east and mounting. There is only one opin-
lon OF Mime. Bernhardt's superb acting OF
the male part, but there is different view
OF the value of the piece. Some OF the
critics think that the actress has only pro
duced II as a proof of her versatility and as
a stepping stone to the future assumption
! Of the role of Hamlet,
Omaha daily bee., 1896-12-05

CHICAGO, Dec. 4.-Transmissouri lines
terminating in Colorado have decided to
become members of the new Western Traf-
fic association. An agreement has been
reached the result of which will be the en-
largement of the association to embrace
all western roads between Chicago, ST.
Louis and Colorado common points n
committee has been appointed by the Col
orado roads of the Western Freight asso-
citation and perfect arrangements made for
the admission of the Colorado lines. There
is a probability that another member Will
be added TO the board of administration so
as to give the Colorado lines representa-