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Birmingham state herald., 1896-12-10
FLORIDIANS INDIGNANT
And Draw Up Resolutions in Behalf {
 the Bleeding Isle.

And Draw Up Resolutions in Behalf of
 the Bleeding Isle.
 Jacksonville, Fla, Dec. 9.-The board of trade today passed the following reso- lution:
 Whereas, from reports continually re- ceived from the island of Cuba, 1t ap- pears evident that great atrocities are being constantly committed by the Spanish soldiers and officers upon the people of Cuba, often upon unarmed and unoffendlng men, women and chill dren; and
 Whereas, the Spanish troops in their efforts to put down the insurrection ut terly disregard all usages of warfare among civilized nations, and treat pris- oners of war in the most barbarous man ner; and
 Whereas, the Spaniards have com pletely failed after nearly two years of war and fruitless bloodshed to make the least headway in putting down the rebellion and have succeeded only in bringing about the devastation and al- most ruin of the whole island, therefore
 Resolved, That it it is the sense of this board of trade. that the United States government, in the interest of humanity, should as soon as it may be deemed wise and proper, take such steps as may be necessary to put an end to the slaugh- ter and destruction now going on and bring about peace in Cuba.
 Resolved further, That our senators and representatives in congress be re- quested to use all the influence at their command to bring about such results
Birmingham state herald., 1896-12-10
FIVE THOUSAND SPEAKERS Will Make a Bold Fight for
 Silver. RESULT OF A CONFERENCE
Between Bryan, Jones, of Arkansas; Stone, of
 Missouri; and Other Democrats.
FIELD WORKERS TO ORGANIZE CLUBS
And Disseminate Free Silver Doctrine in Every County of Every State in the Union-An Honor Roll to Be
 Kept by Wm. J. Bryan.

St. Louis, Mo, Dec 9.-The result of conference had between w. J. Bryan, Senator Jones, of Arkansas; Gov. Stone, of Missouri, and other prominent demo- crats, which took place during their re- cent hunting expedition in the interior of Missouri; has been made known by Walter J. Vrooman, of this city, who re- turned yesterday from a visit to Wash ington, D. c. .H4
 When the distinguished party of hunt CTS disbanded it had been agreed to carry on an aggressive campaign of silver agi- tation for the next four years, and MT. Vrooman has announced the programme The national bureau of volunteer speak CTS is organized, with headquarters in Washington. The purpose of the bureau is to maintain speakers in every county in the United States. The speakers must pass an examination as to their fitness, and will be supplied with all the argu- mentS and statistics obtainable. The field workers will organize free silver clubs and make monthly reports of prog ress. One of the incentives to active work is the roll of honor. This will be made up of workers achieving the best results, and a place on the roll will be the strongest essential for preferment to @ successful democratic candidate for President In 1900. William J. Bryan has been consulted in every step taken and has consented to become custodian of the roll of honor in the following let ter: 'ff't
 Lincoln, Neb., Nov. 2S. To the National Bureau of Volunteer
 Speakers, Walter Vrooman, Chairman,
 St. Louis, Mo. -
 My Dear Sir: Yours of November 15 received. I note what you say in regard to the plan of the national bureau of vol- unteer speakers. I shall be glad to re- ceive the honor roll of volunteer speak CTS, who, under the auspices of your bu- reau, labor to cultivate an interest in po- litical questions and increase the devo- ton to our government You are quite correct in saying that the honors of vic- tory must be shared by the soldiers as well as by the commanders. In fact, 1t is much easier for soldiers to select com manders than it is for commanders to secure soldiers.
 Your plan of keeping record of the work done by each in this great contest enables honor to be given where honor is most due. Yours very truly,
 w. J. BRYAN.
 It is the intention of the bureau to have 5000 speakers in the field within three months and keep the enthusiasm going till election day in 1900.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-12-10
MOVED TO THE CAPITAL.
National Democratic Committee Head
 quarters Will Go to Washington.

National Democratic Committee Head
 quarters Will Go to Washington.
 Washington, D. C., Dec. 9.-Senator Jones, chairman of the national demo- cratic committee, will move the head quarters of his committee from Chicago to Washington. All the records of the committee now in Chicago will be for warded here as soon as convenient.
 The committee will occupy rooms in the Hutchins building, at the corner of Tenth and D streets, adjoining the head quar- ters of the democratic congressional com mittee and the League of Democratic clubs. MT. Walsh, of Iowa, the secretary of the democratic national committee, was here yesterday in conference with Senator Jones on the subject. He left for the west last night.
 The national republican committee has selected the Glover building on F street, near the treasury department, as perma- nent headquarters, and they will be es- abolished immediately after new year. The local committee will also have rooms at the new headquarters and work by that committee in preparing for the inau- gural ceremonies has been already be- gun.
 Chairman Hanna had great many callers today and had number of con- ferences with members of the national committee who are in the city.
 Gen. Horace Porter, who is to be mar shal of the inaugural parade, Is expected to name his aids in few days.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-12-10
ANTONIO MACEO IS DEAD But His Corpse, Like the Heart
 of Bruce, WILL URGE PATRIOTS ON Until Every VeStige of Brutal Castile is
 Wiped Out. DEATH RATHER THAN DISGRACE Caused Brave Gomez to Die by the Corpse of His Leader-spaniards Rejoic-
 ing Over tho News-w wey-
 Ter on the March.
DEATH RATHER THAN DISGRACE

Madrid, Dec. 9.-The correspondent of the Imparcial, the only newspaper rep resentative accompanying the Spanish army in its campaign against the insur- gent leader, Antonio Maceo, sends an account of the engagement fought on Dec. 2, about fifteen miles from Havana. between a reconnoitering party of 800 spanish troops under Major Cirujeda and about 2000 insurgents in which Maceo is alleged to have been Killed. The rebels were found in good position at San Pe- dor, sheltered behind stone walls, etc., though the Spanish troops had been un- der fire of detachments of rebels for some time before coming up to the main body of the insurgents. Maj. Cirujeda charged the rebels with fixed bayonets and des- perate fighting at close quarters ensued, lasting until night.
 The Spaniards then retired to Punta Brava, having exhausted their ammuni- ton and lost number of men. During the reconnaissance upwards of forty dead rebels were found, among them two bodies, which were undoubtedly those of Antonio Maceo, the insurgent leader and a son of Gen. Maxine Gomez. Upon the body or Maceo were found a revolver and drinking cup, and upon his hand q
  clothing was of fine texture and his shirt bore the initials "A. M.'' The man was a mulatto with hair and moustache slightly tinged with gray. In his coat was found a small diary containing a sketch of the operations covering the pe- riod from Nov. 27 to Dec. 2.
 Some of the entries were as follows:
 Dec. 2-Left to explore trocha and on 4th passed it, joining forces with Lieut. Vasquez on 9th, Co.'s. Acosta and Sar- torius on 9th and Sanchez on 7th."
 The other man was white and not more than IS or 20 years old. Just before he died he had scribbled with pencil on a bit of paper: 'I die, as I will not aban- don the corpse of Gen. Maceo." His clothing bore the initials IF. G." and in his pocket was found letter from which the following is an extract: ts-.
 Army of Deliverance, Headquarter Staff, Cuba, Sept. 25.
 My Dear Panco-For three days we have been attacking Cascorro and all ready have sufficiently weakened the en- emy. and if endorsements do not ar rive who knows if we may not take 1t. I eau write no more, as reveille is sound ing and must mount.
 Your affectionate father,
 "M. Gomez" | The correspondent adds that a second i reconnaissance was made when 1t was found that the bodies had been taken away. Their identity had been clearly established.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-12-10
BANKING AND CURRENCY
Discussed by the House Committee or
 Same, But No Action Taken.

Discussed by the House Committee on
 Same, But No Action Taken.
 Washington, Dec. 9.-The house com mittee on banking and currency today decided that some steps should be taken by them to correct the evils in our bank ing and currency system. Just what this step will be was not disclosed by the discussion extending over a period of an hour and half.
 It was decided that this decision was reached with practical unanimity, that 1t was useless to call before them gentle men who are supposed to be experts in finance who have not formulated in writ ing definite plan which looks to prac- tical solution of the present unsatisfac- tory condition of the banking and cur rency system.
 TherA was some reference to the recom- mendations cont tained in President Cleve- lands message to retire the greenbackS by an issue of bonds. The committee generally favored the proposition, but it was also regarded as impracticable to put into effect owing to the opposition which it would meet.
 One. result of the meeting was the adop- tion unanimously of the two resolutions which follow. The first was introduced by MT. Brossius (rep. Pa.,) and reads:
 Resolved, That with view ito obtain ing the latest and best thought on the subject of our financial and banking sys- tenn, this committee invite suggestions and communications from financial, com mercial and industrial organizations which may have any definite plan to pre- sent on the subject.
 The second was offered by MT. John son (rep. Ind.):
 Resolved, That all general bills now be- fore this committee contemplatin a re- vision of the banking and currency sys- tenn be submitted to the comptroller of the currency with the request that he analyze the same in writing and come before this committee and state the effect of each bill if enacted into law, and also that he. formulate and submit to this committee his views of proper measure for the revision of the financial and bank ing system of the country
 The fcommittee adjourned until one week from today.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-12-10
BRYAN IN DEMAND.
Will Deliver Two Addresses in Honor Of
 Jackson's Birthday.

Jackson's Birthday.
 Lincoln, Neb., Dec. 9.--Hon. w. J. Bry- an will make two Jackson birthday ban quet speeches. This was the compro- mise arrived at this evening after two delegations-one from Omaha, the oth- CT from Chicago-had labored with the silver champion throughout the after noon to induce him to be the guest of honor at their respective celebrations on the evening of January s. The Oma- ha committee was first on hand early this morning, and when Messrs Burke and Martin, of the Cook county democratic club, arrived in the afternoon, they found prospects of having made a fruitless trip. They thereupon decided to change the date of the Chicago banquet to the evening of Wednesday, January ', and with this arrangement MT. Bryan &C., cepted the invitation. After speaking at Chicago on that date he will leave on an early morning westbound train reach ing Omaha in time for an address on the evening of the 9th.
 It is intimated here that in his Chicago address MT. Bryan may make his first comment on President Cleveland's mes sage to congress. This evening he in- sisted that he had nothing to say con- corning the document at present and probably would not have unless he con- cluded to refer to it in some public ad- dress -+rvr .1HI
Birmingham state herald., 1896-12-10
WEYLER ON THE MARCH.

More Reports From the Front-Supply
 of Meat Getting Short.
 Havana Dec. 9.-A correspondent at Artemlsa reports that Gen. Weyler, with his troops passed through San Cristobal, in Pinar del Rio province, on the 7th, marching along the highway towards Candelaria It is still unknown, the correspondent adds, whether or not the captain-general has encountered any body of insurgents
 The Havana newspapers all print lead ing articles upon the alleged death of Maceo and all of them express joy over the report of his demise. They also pub fish more detailed accounts of the finding of the bodies alleged to be those Of Ma eco and young Gomez, tending to verify the reports of their death.
 It Is reported that a band of rebels have attacked Arroyo Naranja, near Ha- vana, setting fire to many of the houses in the town After sharp fighting the insurgents were repulsed. Five of the soldiers forming the garrison of the town were wounded and one woman was killed. The rebels, it is said, lost heavily, but carried their dead and wounded away with them.
 Jacinto Collado Rodriguez was shot to- day at MatanZas for the crime of rebel lion.
 Twenty-Five hundred more reinforce IleiltS lOT tue dIIiy III Supd dffiNeu lIOiii Spain today. Capt.-Gen. Weyler, in view of the scarcity of the supply of meat for the troops and the residents of the towns in the Pinar del Rio province, caused by the difficulty of getting cattle for slaughter, issued decree ordering the troops to assist the cattlemen to get their stock into the fields. The decree also prescribes rules for the payment to the owners of the value of their cattle.
 The newspaper press of Havana remain silent concerning the references to Cuba contained in President Cleveland's mes sage to congress. Official circles also maintain absolute reserve i'm regard to the subject.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-12-10
ABSOLUTELY UNFoUNDED
Are Rumors That European Powers Will
 Coerce the Porte.


 Coerce the Porte.
 London. Dec. g.1A representative of the United Associated Press visited the foreign office today for the purpose of ascertaining the truth or falsity of a dispatch published bya New York news paper this morning and cabled here, al- leging that Russia, France and England, with the assent of Germany, Austria and Italy, would at once compel the Sul- tan to adopt radical reforms under the joint supervision of the three powers first named, etc., that the British, French and Russian squadrons were un- der orders to assemble at the entrance to the Dardenelles without delay, and in short, that the sultan Was to be re- duced to state of yassalage.4
 After reading the dispatch the foreign office authorities declared the statement contained therein to be absolutely un- founded. The statu quo, they said, had not been changed in the slightest de- gree. The powers, the authorities added, were still trying to agree upon a plan of exerting pressure upon the sultan to induce him to enforce the reforms in Turkey that had been promised, but 1t would be a long time before they would think of moving troops and ships. Still, they said, they were glad that stories of the kind shown them were Published, as they might have the effect to frighten the sultan into action in the direction of instituting reforms.
 The Birmingham Post prints a London dispatch similar to the, e,sone described above, qualifying it by saying, Tt is stated" that fleets will shortly be mo- bilized in order .that they may be ready If it should become necessary to en- force reforms in the Ottoman empire. These reports do not attract much att longing to tho series of solut tlons of the Turkish sit,iation, which, are always shown to be false when inquired into.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-12-10
MORE SUCCESSFUL FIGHTS
Reported by Spanish Officers to Captain
 General Weyler

Reported by Spanish Officers to Captain
 General Weyler
 Havana, Dec. 9.-General Aldave re- ports that while reconnoitering at Ma guaraya and other points in, the province of Santa Clara he met and dispersed several small rebel bands and in the fight had one private killed. Colonel Jaquebot was severely bruised in one of the encounters.
 Colonel Martinez reports having met the band of insurgents led by Luis Perez at Caiman in the Pinar del Rio province, capturing and destroying their camp and dispersing the band. The rebels lost thirty-five men killed. The Spanish losses are not stated.
 General Melquizo has had two encount- CTS in Pinar del Rio, killing eleven reb- els, destroying a large number of huts and capturing a quantity of supplies.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-12-10
BILLS PASSED.

The following bills were passed:
 For the release of Jesse Sloan, J. T. Mill Ter, James B. Marsh, Reuben C. Davis, c, c. Davis w. E. Quinn, E. T. Killian, D. E. Case and B. H. Nicholson from the payment of the official bond of $. D. Mon- roe, ex-county treasurer of DeKalb coun- ty, Alabama.
 TO authorize the owners of the lands formerly belonging to the East Birming- ham Land company to vacate and close up certain streets and avenues appearing upon the map of said lands.
 To confirm the organization and incor- poraton of the McGill institute at MoA bile.
 To prohibit the sale of liquors within that part of Tuscaloosa county which lies outside of incorporated towns and cities. A house bill to repeal the crop lien law in Barbour county was indefinitely post poned upon motion of Senator Hawkins of that county.
 RECESS COMMITTEES.
 The following committees were selected to act during recess:
 Code-Senators Pettus. McElderry, Smith; Representatives Stansel, Davis, Pitts. Bouldin. Kyle.
 Revenue laws = Senators Brewer,
Birmingham state herald., 1896-12-10
IN THE HOUSE.

The session of the house today was conducted under the influence of the spirit of labor which marked the body yesterday. And while 1t lasted, less than three hours, new bills were considered and two conference reports agreed to- in addition to some other business. Such industry at the opening of a session, even a short one, is unprecedented in the an- nals of congress. All of the days busi- ness, however, related to states of the middle west and Pacific coast.
 The usual resolution distributing the topics of the Presidents message to the appropriate committees was reported from the ways and means committee and agreed to-.
 At 2:25 o'clock the house adjourned un- til tomorrow.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-12-10
GRANDEES GET SAUCY.
Will Modify Their Relations With the
 United States

Will Modify Their Relations With the
 United States.
 Madrid, Dec. 9.-The general opinion here is that the references to Cuba and Spain contained in President Cleveland's 8 message to congress show that 1t is the intention of the United States to conform more and more to the Monroe doctrine every time a case arises to which that principle is applicable.
 The cabinet, after defeating the text of the message today will form some definite judgment, which, 1t is believed, will re- suit in modification of the relations of Spain with the United States
 The Heraldo says the Presidents mes sage foreshadows the intervention of the United States in Cuba in March next, but adds that Spain will repel the arro- gance of the American government.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-12-10
MORE PROOFS.

Havana, Dec. 9.-Maj Cirujeda, who commanded the government troops in the battle at San Pedro, where Maceo is said to have been killed, has in his pos session several other articles taken from the body alleged to be Maceo. Among them are gold watch, pair of magni- ficent cuff buttons made by Moreau, of Paris, with five pointed stars on their surface gold mounted hunting knife with ebony handle, and a good water proof all of which were taken from the body by the government scout Santa Ana
Birmingham state herald., 1896-12-10
STUDENTS RUN RIOT.

Madrid, Dec. 9.-The reports of the death of Gen. Maceo in the battle between the government troops and the insur- gents at San Pedro on Dec. 7, created the greatest enthusiasm here. Groups of excited students rushed through the streets making demonstrations at the the government offices and the United States legation and venting their feeling in cheers for Spain, her army and Maj. Ciruieda.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-12-10

It Is reported that Maceo's body is buried near San Pedro or Poturo La Matilde, both of which places are thickly settled. Spanish troops have been sent out to find the body and bring it into the town and great confidence is felt at headquar- ters that they will be successful.
 It is again reported that Weyler is wounded, but the report cannot be con- firmed.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-12-10
SALISBURY GLAD, TOO.

London, Dec. 9-The Daily News to- morrow will say Condo de Casa Valencia, the Spanish ambassador in London, had not heard the report of the death of Gen. Maceo until he visited the foreign office this afternoon. when Lord Salisbury con- graduated him upon the news, which is confirmed from British sources.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-12-10
MORE DENOMINATIONS.

Madrid, Dec. 9.-It is said that the death of the rebel leader Lacret was the result of natural causes. Thirty-four- persons who had been convicted of par ticipation in the revolution were today deported to the penal colonies in Africa. Among them was Ernesto Jarez, whose sentence to death was recently com muted by the queen regent. Jarez is destined for the penal colony at Ceuta
Birmingham state herald., 1896-12-10
DEATH RATHER THAN DISGRACE.
Gomez's Son Prefers to Die By His Own
 Hands-Is Maceo Dead?

Key West, Fla, Dec. 9.-Private ad- vices received in this city tonight from Havana confirm the report of the death of the son of Maximo Gomez, and on ac- count of certain letters found on the body the Spaniards report the death of Maceo. In letter which was addressed to his parents young Gomez stated he would not abandon the body of Maceo,
 but would die at his post. He said he had been wounded In two places and to avoid falling into the hands of the Span iards he intended to commit suicide. He asked his parents not to censure him for the act, asI'he did 1t for the glory of Cuba.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-12-10
OFFICIALLY CONFIRMED.

Madrid, Dec 9.-The government has received official confirmation of the death of the Cuban insurgent leader, Antonio Maceo. The details as reported to the government correspond with those tele- graped to the Imparcial.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-12-10
LUCKY TICK.

Atlanta, Ga., Dec. e.-The house today passed an appropriation of $25,000 for new dormitories at the Technological col lege. It defeated an appropriation for a similar purpose for the State university.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-12-10
IN THE SENATE.

MT. Pettus, from the joint committee to fix the hour for final adjournment of both houses for the Christmas recess, reported that the hour of D. m. today had been agreed upon with the Governor and the
The herald., 1896-10-19
ANOTHER STATUE.
Unveiled in Honor of Emperor William
of Germany.

BERLIN, Oct. 1S.-Emperor William
and Empress Augusta received an en-
thusiastic greeting at Porta. Westpha-
liza, today, where they attended the un-
yelling of the monument in honor Of
Emperor William I. The emperor's ar
rival was greeted with salutes of guns
from the neighboring heights, by the
music of 700 trumpeters and by the
choir of 600 voices, which sang an ode
to the, late emperor, whose memory was
being commemorated. The ceremony of
the dedication was performed amid
deafening cheers, and while their majes-
ties were inspecting the monument the
choir and the trumpetGs Joined in a
splendid chorus.
In replying to a toast to his health at
a luncheon during the day, Emperor
William made a felicitous speech of
eulogy of his grandfather and of the
patriotism of Westphalia and expressed
himself as feeling sure the Westphalians
would joyfully respond to the summons
should danger ever again threaten the
empire.
The monument unveiled today con-
sists of series Of stone terraces on the
summit of Wittekind mountain, $50
feet wide and 10 feet long, with a Gu
statue of the late emperor twenty-three
feet high. The work was erected at a
cost of 1,50O, 900 marks.