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The San Francisco call., 1896-04-28

Leighton, president of the Los Angeles
Terminal Railway and also stockholder in
the Rio Grande Western and Santa Fe
railroads, are working enthusiastically for
San Pedro, and they influenced Senator
Elklns. Kerens and Leighton called at
Senator Germans house tonight and re-
NAMED in consultation with him for sew
era. hours, trying to persuade him to
change his vote in favor of San Pedro
The vote stands eight to seven, and if
German changes the bill will be re-
committed to the committee on commerce.
All depends upon German. A week
ago Senator White understood that Cor
man was for San Pedro, but to-day, in ex-
planning his vote, German said that Jones
OF Nevada had reminded him of the assist
ance which he (Jones), Stewart and others
rendered German when the force biIl'
was defeated in the Senate. Gorman's
remembrance of this and his lively sense
of gratitude warped his better Judgment
ana to please Jones, who has large prop
erty interests at Santa Monica, he con-
sented to vote for Santa Monica but he
may change his mind before morning.
Kerens and Leighton are still laboring
with him.
There is well-founded report in circula-
ton tonight that President Cleveland will
veto the river and harbor bill. 1t is said
that he has been considering the advisable
lty OF this for some time. He does not be-
ieve the low state of the Nations finances
warrant the expenditure of more than
100000 on river and harbor improve
ments, most of which are entirely unneces-
sary, in his opinion. He has particularly
objected to so much money being appro-
priated (under continuous contracts), and
now the Santa Monica job gives him an
excuse to veto the bill outright.
THE CALL correspondent ascertained
from thoroughly reliable source to-day
that President Cleveland has had before
him for the past few days the three
different reports of Government engineers
recommending San Pedro for the deep
harbor site. 1t is believed that unless the
Santa Monica appropriation is eliminated
he will veto the bill, and it is reasonably
probable that he will do so anyhow.
Senator White is now preparing his
minority report, which he expects to pre-
sent tomorrow. The bill comes up on
Wednesday and lively time is expected.
Both White and Perkins were bombarded
with kilograms from Southern California
citizens yesterday and to-day, asking them
to vote for Santa Monica. Senator Per-
kins yesterday received over 100 kilograms.
1t is very evident that they have been in
spired by Huntington. But these mes
sages have no effect on White and Per-
kins, who will fight the Santa Monica ap-
preparation to the death.
The San Francisco call., 1896-04-28
GORMAN WAS INFL
Cleveland May Veto the River and Harbo,
BiII.

WASHINGTON, d. c., April 27.-There
was a lively time in the Com merce Commit
tee to-day. Senator White endeavored to
have adopted Senator Nelson's proposition
to appoint commission to decide whether
money should be expended at San Pedro
or Santa Monica, but no formal vote was
taken on this motion. White, Berry and
Nelson gave notice that they would vigor-
ously oppose the Santa Monica appropria-
ton on the Senate floor.
Several days ago Chairman FRYE said he
would not report the river and harbor bill
unless the committee was unanimous, but
this seems to have been only "bluff, y for
the vote stood eight to seven. Those who
voted for Santa Monica were: Frye, Quay,
Jones, Squire, Murphy, German, Mcmillan
and Mcbride. For San Pedro: Berry, Vest,
White, Caffery, Nelson, Pasco and Elkins.
The latter finally cast his vote for San
Pedro's side. He was originally for San
Pedro and then changed to Santa Monica,
but now, for some reason, is for the former
site.
r. G. Kerens of st. Louis and George E.
The San Francisco call., 1896-04-28
ON THE BALL FIELD.
Friend of Chicago Batted Oct of the Bo.
bu Cincinnati.

Frtend or chicago Rated oct OF the Boa
By Cincinnati.
CINCINNATI, OHIO, April 27.-Friend
was called back from Chillicothe to pitch
to-day's game, but was batted out of the
box in the fourth inning. "Red' Ehret
pitched great game for the locals, only
allowing eight hits and three of these
were scratches and not base on balls was
given by him. Attendance 300O Score:
Cincinnatis.. 301 100 15 4
Batteries-Ehret and Peitz Friend Briggs and
Donahue and Anson. Umpire-Sheridan
ST. LOUIS, Mo-, April 27.-By losing
again to-day the Colonels dropped to the
lowest place ever held by a league team.
The fielding of the Colonels was wretched.
Attendance 1900. Score:
st. Louis. MISUNDERSTANDING O0O021O 6 5
Louisviles ................2 0OOUOOO-2 6
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Kissinger and McPar-
land; McDermott, Fraser and Warner. Umpire
Emslie.
PHILADELPHIA, Pa, April o.
Brooklyn defeated Philadelphia to-day bv
punching their hits in the last three III
nings of the game. Attendance $500. Score:
Philadelphlas. 20 0 2OO-4 10 /
Batteries-Abbey, Kennedy ana Burrell: Tay-
lor and Clements. Umpire-Lynch.
WASHINGTON, D. c., April 27.-Bal-
timore played superior ball to-day and
but for Bowerman's wild throw would
have shut Washington out. Attendance
5000. Score:
Baltimores 0210O1OO*-4 6 6
Washngtons s..............10 0OOOO0O-l z
observation-disclosures and McAuley, Hotter
and Bowerman. Umpire-Hurst.
NEW YORK, N. Y, April 27.-Meekin
nitched winning ball against the Rosrons
to-day, but the New Yorks played in the
field like scheolboys. Their errors were most
discouraging to the big pitcher, who re-
ceived warm welcome from the crowd.
Attendance 22C0. Score:
New Yorks. ks............10 02O1OOO-4 es
BOStoDS z U U DO 1T IL
Batteries-Meekin and Farrell Nichols and
Ryan. Umpire-Keefe.
PITTSBURG, Pa, April 27.-Ball game
postponed on account of rain.
The San Francisco call., 1896-04-28

Kruger and had cabled to Sir Hercules
Robinson, Governor of Cape Colony, in
structing that as soon as Sir Graham
Bower, the Imperial Secretary at Cape
town, should arrive there on his return
from England, he being now on the way,
he (Robinson) should come to England
and receive instructions which would
guide him in the pursuit of future negotia-
tons.
Mr.. Chamberlain announced that the
whole correspondence would shortly be
published.
Sir William Vernon Harcourt in accord
ance with notice given by him on April
%. asked the Government what, if any,
arrangements had been made to conclude
by arbitration a settlement of the differ
ences between the United States and Great
Britain in regard to Venezuela.
A. j. Balfour, First Lord of the Treas
ury, said arrangements to arbitrate in re-
specJ of the Venezuelan and other oues-
tions was matter which both the British
and the United States had in view. The
latest communications on the subject
which had been received from the United
States on Friday were now under consid-
Grafton, and dealt with both the general
question of arbitration and the Venezue-
Ian dispute. To give further information
concerning the matter, he concluded,
would at the present time be inexpedient.
cash belonged to the Chartered South
African Company, and would the Govern
ment obtain security that the cash would
remain available to repay the Govern
ment for its outlay in defraying the ex-
pense involved in suppressing the Mata-
belle revolt.
Mr.. Chamberlain replied that the COM
pany had $500, 900 cash. The Government,
he added, did not propose to take the
course which Mr.. Labouchere's questions
suggested, the Chartered Company having
paid the expenses of contending against
the revolt as they had been incurred
Mr. Curzon, Under Foreign Secretary,
said the Russian Embassador had in
formed the Government that the state
ment made in the press that secret treaty
had been concluded between Russia and
China, whereby the latter ceded large
tracts of territory to Russia, was devoid of
the slightest foundation.
Sir Michael Hicks-Beach, Chancellor OF
the Exchequer, in reply to question, said
that the Government declined to alter the
law so that the remission of the income
tax would be granted on the life premiums
of American insurance companies doing
business in the United Kingdom.
Mr.. Balfour moved that the Government
control the whole of the time of the House
for the remainder of the session, and after
a long debate it was adopted.
The San Francisco call., 1896-04-28
MUST PAY FOR THE SEALS
Decision in the First of the Suits
Against the North American
Commercial Company.
At the Same Time the Government
May Become Liable for
Damages.

NEW YORK, n. Y, April 27.-In the
first OF series of suits instituted by the
United States against the North American
Commercial Company to recover rentals
for the Pribyloff Islands, ST. Paul and St.
George and a per capita royalty for seals
taken and revenue tax of 81 for each
skin, Judge Wallace of the United States
Circuit Court to-day handed down his de-
cision.
The suit in point is for $134, 600 for the
year ending April l, 1894, but the decision
equally covers all the other suits, and un-
der the contract between the Government
and the company involves several mil
lions of dollars.
Judge Wallace decides that under the
contract and the statutes the Secretary OF
the Treasury has the right to fix the num-
ber of seals to be taken annually without
making any abatement of the rent of
$50, 900, the revenue tax of 81 per skin or
the 81 81 bonus for each skin.
In 1898, however, the decision holds the
Government to be guilty of breach of con-
tract in arbitrarily reducing the number
of seals to be taken, as at that time the
modus vivendi in connection with the
BerIng Sea controversy between the United
States and England was pending.
But as the company took the seals in
spite of the breach of contract, Judge
Wallace holds that it must pay the United
States a lump sum of $94,6S7 so for the
year. At the same time he decides that
the United States is liable to a suit in the
Court of Claims for $140, 900, by reason of
the breach of contract in 1893. By the
terms of the modus vivendi of 1893 the
catch was limited to ZOO seals.
Continuing, the decision says, however,
that for the years ending April 1, 1895, and
April 1, 1896, the company must pay the
full rental of $4,000 per annum, together
with the 81 tax and the 81 81 bonus for
each skin, without regard to any reduc.
tion in the seal catch which may be or
dered by the Secretary of the Treasury.
The amount the company is thus re-
quired to pay for the two years last men,
toned will amount to about 100000; but
the decision has equal bearing and effect
upon the subsequent years of the contract,
which does not expire until 1910. The
amount of money involved is very large,
for even if no seals were cought the rental
alone would amount to nearly 81 900 900,
to which must be added the tax and bonus
for every skin.
The San Francisco call., 1896-04-28
FORECLOSURE IS FAVORED
Congressman Hubbard Files a
Minority Report Against the
Funding Bill.
Saws Better Terms Can Be Secured
From the Bond.Aided Pacific
Railroads.

WASHINGTON, D. c., April 27.-Joel
D. Hubbard of the House Pacific Railways
Committee fled to-day minority report
against the bill recently reported by the
majority for the settlement of the indebt-
edness of the Central and Union Pacific
railways to the Government. He asserts
that every report of the Government but
one favored foreclosure.
Hubbard contends that the propositions
in the committees bill do not con tain the
best offers made by the companies. He
reviews the different propositions ad-
vanced, and asserts that according to the
exhibits made by the companies the aver
age earnings would pay both interest and
dividends.
Hubbard refers to the possible interest
of the Chicago and Northwestern Railway
in the Union Pacihc reorganization. That
company and the Union Pacific, he says,
own all the stock of the Fremont, Elkhorn
The San Francisco call., 1896-04-28

and Missouri Valley Railroad, and so be-
come the most prominen MT rival in compet-
ing with the Union Pacific. The fear is
expressed that under the committee bill
the two subsidized roads will become part
of two of the greatest railroad monopolies
in the country.
Another objection to the bill is its IN
consistency with the constitution of Cali
fornia, which provides for the extinction
of all corporations organized under the
laws of that State not later than htty
years from their formation.
The report recommends the substitution
and passage OF the Morgan-Brice bill,
which was drawn up by the Attorney
General. This bill, it says. simply confers
exclusive jurisdiction upon the Circuit
Court of Appeals for the District OF
Columbia over the Government lien on
all the properties for the enforcement OF
such lien and with power to enjoln partles
from prosecuting proceedings IN other
courts to bar or to cut off the lien.
Hubbard recommends the appointment
of joint Congressional committee to IN
quire into the affairs of the companies, es-
pecially as to their available assets and
"a
their indebtedness to the Government,
and to report at the next session
of Congress-. The report argues fin
ally that when the Secretary of the
Interior asserts that our claim is good and
that there ought not to be over 20 per
cent discount made in the settlement, SO
when another Cabinet Minister frames a
bill for the settlement of the indebtness,
when great railroad ability like that of
Senator Brice approves the Attor-
ney-Generals bill, when Govern
ment receiver says the roads are
worth more for our benefit if united than
if sold separately, as proposed in the bill,
when another Government director says
that the Government directors are united
on plan thus to unite the roads and that
capital is waiting an opportunity to bid in
the property, it seems unwise to pass the
bill reported by the House committee.
The San Francisco call., 1896-04-28
1ExINGroNs SPRING MEETING.
Good Racing at the Home of Henry of
Nardrre.


LEXINGTON, KY, April 27.-Lexing-
ton, the home of Henry of Navarro, Cliff
ford and many other good ones, opened it's
track for the spring meeting to-day. The
attendance was fattering and the racing
clean. Seven books had as much as they
could attend to in handling the specula-
tors coin. Two track records were broken,
Simon W in the first knocking quarter
of second off Prince Imperial's time
made last fall and Prince Liet establishing
a new figure for mile and a sixteenth
Three-quarters OF mile, Simon w won, "a
none second, Myrtle Harkness third. Time,
1:1334.
Mile, Fred Barr won, Ace second, Sligo third
Mile and sixteenth, Distillers' stake. Prince
Lief won, Semper Ego second Gallon d'Or
third. Time, l :4612.
Nine-sixteenths OF mile, w w won, Red
second. Gewgaw third. Time, :57%.
Nine-siXteenths OF a mile, Suisun won Eu-
:553l
CHICAGO, ILL, April 27.-La Creole
and Ethelleah were the only favorites that
won at Forsyth to-day. Spendoline and
Hazel Hatch at 10 and to 1 respectively
were the winning long shots.
Six furlongs, La creole won, Mary second,
Glenoid third. Time. :202
Four furlongs, Thomas Paine won, Clematis
second, Mrs. Murphy third Time, So.
Five and half furlongs Ethelleah won.
Lottie second, Woodlake third. Time :123z.
Seven furlongs, Spendoline Won, Hillsboro
second, Evenatus third Time. 3314.
Six furlongs, Hazel Hatch won, Gomor sec
ond, Montell third. Time, 1:20A.
Five furlongs, Inspector Hunt won. Excuse
second, Ferryman III third. Time, 1:O515
WASHINGTON, D. c., April 27.-The
eighth days racing at Bennings was list
annparanpp ha ho
tween the third and fourth races, of Henry
OF Navarro was an oasis in the desert
Six furlongs, Yolley won, Sir Dixon Jr. sec.
ond. Time, :15M.. No other starters.
Florien second, Winged Foot third. Time,
:56 3-5.
One mile, Prig won, Golden Gate second
Chugnut third. Time, 1 :45.
Six furlongs, selling, Emotional won, Jeffer-
son second, Palmerstone third. Time, III.
miles, Kilkenny won, Tom Moore second,
Woodford third. Time, 1928.
NASHVILLE, TENN, April 27-The
spring meeting of the Cum berland Driv-
ing Association opened to-day. The big
event, the Cumberland prize, went to Lady
Inez, the favorite.
Three quarters of mile-Tartarian won,
Matte Lee second, Wang third. Time, i, ,163l
One mile-Imp. Sauter won, Joe O'Sot sec
ond, Blasco third. Time 1:463.
One mile and an eighth-Lady Inez won,
Rondo second, Ben Eder third. Time, 2:02.
Hall mile-Hazel Hatch won, Gomor sec
ond, Montell third. Time :5OM.
Seven-eighths OF a mile : Overella won
Fresco second, Guard third. Time, l :33
Half mile-Queen Vic won, Granny second
Outing third. Time, so.
The San Francisco call., 1896-04-28
YET BOTHERS THE EBR|T|S H
Questions Relating to the Vene-
zuelan Matter Asked in
the Commons.
The Only Information Given Is That
Negotiations for Arbitration Are
Progressing.

LONDON, Eng, April 27.-In the House
of Commons to-day Right Hon. Joseph
Chamberlain, Secretary of State for the
Colonies, in reply to questions on the SUBJ
ject, stated that the Government had re-
ceived by telegraph the substance of Presi-
dent Kruger's reply to the Governments
invitation to visit London to discuss Trans
vaal affairs. The reply, he said, was long
and could not be fairly appreciated with
out referring to the dispatch in extenso
and to the preceding correspondence.
Under the circumstances, Mr.. Chamber
lain added, the Government reluctantly
withdrew their invitation to President
The San Francisco call., 1896-04-28
ALLISON OR REED FIRST.
Support of the Il. p. A. Arrdyed Agains
Major. Nc X iuIeU.

DES MONIES, Iowa, April 27.-The
Iowa a. ?. A., through its headquarters
here, has issued circular to all councils
calling on them to oppose the second
choice Mckinley sentiment in the State
on the ground that Mckinley is opposed
to the order. Secretary Ellis Pierce of the
State order says Mckinley was at first
supported by the order, but it has been
learned recently he is affiliated with
Romanists in his political affairs. He de-
clares the opposition is honest and not a
bluff, and that most of McKinle ey's
strength in the State comes from the early
support of the A. P A. He says the
order will have $50 to 100 votes in the st.
Louis convention and will favor Allison or
Reed first.
The San Francisco call., 1896-04-28
FRANCIS NEW CABINET,
III. 1IeItno Succeeds in Selecting a Ne,
Ministry.

III. MeItno~ Succeeds in Selecting q Netc
Ministry.
PARIS, FRANCE, April 27.-It is generally
reported that M. Meline has succeeded in
forming moderate Republican Cabinet,
in which there is no Radical element.
According to report, M. Hanotaux will
be Minister of Foreign Affairs, Nj. Barthou
Minister of the Interior, NJ. Meline Prime
Minister and Minister of Justice, General
BilIot probably Minister of War and Ad-
miral Barbry Minister of Marine.
The correspondent of the Daily News
adds the name of M. Trarieux to the list
of Ministers. He adds:
''If Meline Cabinet enters office heaven
help it. Most of the names mentioned in
connection with the reported Cabinet are
those of men who have heretofore held
positions in different Ministries"
The San Francisco call., 1896-04-28
PortIand Homors Watker.

PORTLAND, Or, April 27-General I.
N. Walker, commander-in- chief of the
Grand Army of the Republic. was given a
reception tonight by the Grand Army
posts of this city at G. A. R. Hall. The
commander and his chief of staff, Colonel
Dietrich, were met at the train upon their
arrival from California and shown over the
city. Inclement weather interfered with
the elaborate plan of entertainment for
the day, as intended by the reception
committee. The commander left for the
Sound tonight.
The San Francisco call., 1896-04-28
Ha,pkins Aaatn Arrested.

SAN JOSE, CAL, April 27.-The charge
of perjury against H. P. Hawkins, a pri-
vate detective who has been conducting a
warfare against liquor-dealers who sell to
minors, was dismissed this morning on
account of defective complaint Raw-
kins was charged with giving false testi-
mony during the trial of J. Hermelin on
January %. Late this afternoon Hawkins
was arrested for the same charge on
another complaint.
The San Francisco call., 1896-04-28
The Barron WiU Case.

SAN JOSE, CAL, April 27.-J. c. Nc
Kinstry, attorney for the San Francisco
Protestant Orphan Asylum. to-day filed
notice in the Superior Court that on Mon
day, May 4, he would move to dismiss the
contest of the will of Edward Barron, de-
the ground that the officers of the San
Francisco Protestant Orphan Asylum, one
of the benefciaries under the will, had not
been properly served with citation in the
The San Francisco call., 1896-04-28
bravery of a Doctors Daughter.

DANBURY, Conn, April 81. = The
bravery of Miss Blanche Knox, the pretty
young daughter of DR.. Louis g. Knox, a
veteran circus man. probably saved the
doctors life Saturday during a struggle
with young African lion which had
broken its chain. The doctor ard his
assistant were struggling with the animal,
which was getting the better of them,
when Blanche passed strap around the
neck of the animal and by pulling it UP to
ring strangled it until it yielded.
The San Francisco call., 1896-04-28
4 Carson Buralarss Ha,.l.

CARSON, New, April GA burglar
early this morning forced his way through
the back door of E. James barber-shop
and took all the money in the till. He
then went into John Carter's shoemaker's
shop, adjoining, and looted 1T, finding
three old cans filled with money. He got
in all about $400.
The San Francisco call., 1896-04-28
Queen of Los Gatos, Float.

SAN JOSE, CAL, April 27.-Miss Edith
Walser has been chosen Queen to preside
over the Los Gatos float in the Carnival of
Roses parade. Miss Walser is very beau
tiful and accomplished young lady. She
will. choose her maid in honor and ladies
in waiting.
The San Francisco call., 1896-04-28
Burned at Sea.

LONDON. Eng, April 27.-The Nicara.
guam ship Charles R. Flint (late the British
ship Carnielle), Captain Carver, from
New York March Ia for Shanghai, has
been burned at sea. Her crew has arrived
at Pernam buco.
The San Francisco call., 1896-04-28
Prince ohristtan Injured.

LONDON, Eng, April 27.-Prince Chris
tan of Schleswig-Holstein, husband of
Princess Helena, daughter of Queen Vic
toria, was knocked down by cab while
crossing street to-day. He was taken to
the hospital, but is not seriously injured.
The San Francisco call., 1896-04-28

The steeple of the Milan Cathedral is
355 feet in height
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1896-06-12

commissioners proceedings and all,
right in the face of our supreme court
decision. Oh the return day of the
writ, the commissioners came into court
and stated that thew intended to move
for new trial as a mode CT arranging
for an appeal and asked that time be
given or rather judgement stayed until
the motion could be prepared. The
court stated that time would be allowed
but that a STAY bond must be given
Notwithstanding our statues expressly
provide that when the county is the
real party in interest that no bond shall
be required IN such cases, which was
pointed out to the court by the attor-
neys for the commissioners, Three
days was allowed in which to procure
such bond and one was secured with
much difficulty but was not approved
by the clerk and later new one was
procured and presented to the Judge
and ordered fled, after hearing n state
ment from one OF the attorneys OF the
difficulty encountered in procuring a
bond of this kind.
Every step after this was taken in the
preparation OF the motion for a new
trial, required by statute and within the
time. The inal, proceedings in the case
was the hearing on the order to show
couse why they should not be punished
Tor contempt Of court. The hearing
came up last Saturday and all the facts
above stated were shown Ito the court,
but never the less an attachment was
issued on the grounds OF contempt.
The commissioners have not been in
jail as published and stated on the
streets as they have not been commit.
ted. They made their appearance un-
der the attachment but the Judge had
business somewhere else and is still alb.
sent. As soon as he returns action will
be taken and if he commits them to
jail they will stay there until writ ol
habeas corpus can be COTTON out from
the supreme court.
We have stated the case as aboye in
order that our readers may Judge fol
themselves as to where the fault lies
and we have given it correctly. In our
opinion the Journal will have another
bow to make to certain papers in the
Hills" but this time with it's back
turned.