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Omaha daily bee., 1896-12-21

Rights of Southern Pacific Over It's
branches Are Denied.

SAN FRANCISCO. Dec. 20.-Attorney
General Fitzgerald has filed a sensational
demurrer in the United States circuit court
in the case of the Southern Pacific company
against the Board of Railroad Commission.
ers of California. The document raises
points of vital interest to the southern Pa
cihc company. as the attorney general at
tacks the validity of the railroad company's
charter and denies its rights to operate its
branch roads in this state. The original
suit was brought to enioin the railroad
commission from enforcing its schedule OF
freight, reducing the grain rates pes cent.
In the preliminary decision rendered by
Judge McKenna, the freight rates were de-
clared to be unreasonable, and the tempo
rary injunction dissolved when the suit
was instituted, was ordered to continue
until the cause was tried on its merits.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-12-21

Her Duty to Check the New Rnce of
PresumpIuOus Americans.

LONDON, Dec. 21.-A Vienna dispatch to
the Times says: The Spanish ambassador,
the Marquis de Hoyos, in an interview pub
lished in the Reichswehr, spoke OF his con-
fdence in the ultimate crushing of the re-
bellion in Cuba. Mr. Mckinley, he said.
was no more likely than Mr.. Cleveland to
raise serious quarrel. because the United
States would risk more than Spain. 1t must
not be supposed that Spain was a poor and
exhausted country. Witness the sacrifices
of men and money already made in Cuba and
the Philippines. Spain, said the ambassador.
must be regarded as the outpost of clviliza-
ton. For centuries she had fought against
the inroads of the Arabs. Today she has
a twofold task, to withstand the yellow race
in the Philippines and the checking of the
progress of a new race, namely the Ameri-
cans, who believe that Europe was decrepit
and that the future belonged to themselves
Europe, however, is quite young enough, the
ambassador concluded, to hold her own
against america.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-12-21
MURDER TO GET CHRISTMAS MONEY
One Member of n Gang of Young
nInnds Nnkes u Confession.

GUTHRIE, Okl., Dec. 2O.-There Is greal
excitement at Cloud Chief over the confes-
sion made by a young man under arrest
for killing Alva Tropp, the farmer found
murdered in bed last Sunday morning, tc
the effect that he committed the murder to
get Christmas money and secured $40 lie
saws he is one of gang
organized to murder and rob a
number of citizens for money TO spend
during the holidays and duplicates several
other young men. There are open threats OF
lynching and the Jail is heavily guarded,
Omaha daily bee., 1896-12-21

Al New York-Arrved-Etrur frOm l.lV-
erpool; Marengo, from Newcastle; Idaho,
from London. Sailed-Mohawk, for Lon
dom La Bourgoyne, for Hayre; Spaarn-
dam, for Rotterdam; Circassla, for Glas-
gov; Lucania for Liverpool.
At s-Arriyed-Itaia, from New
York
At Liverpool -saIled-Campania. for New
York
New York
At Phladelphia-sai Waosland, for
Liverpool.
At New York -Arrived--Paris, from
Southampton; Munchen, from Bremen;
Patria, from Hamburg; La Gascogne from
Havre
At observation-disclosures, from New
York.
At Hayre-Arriyed-La Champagne, from
New York,
Al queenstown -sallcd-Campania, for
New York.
At Boston Arrived Corlntha, from Llv-
erpool. Salled-Catalonia, for Liverpool.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-12-21
Senator Davis of Minnesota has telegraphe,
the following tonight;
MANY DELEGATES HAVE GONE HOME
American Federation of Labor Com
NenllOn L. 4 lmnsI OAnr-

CINCINNATI, Dec. 2O.-Many of the dele
gates to the sixteenth annual convention
of the American Federation of Labor re-
turned home last night and today, but all
of the officers, committeeman and others in
terested In unfinished business remain for
tomorrow's session. Mass meetings were
held today OF the bakers, brewers, building
trades and other amalganlated associations,
at which addresses were made by the ma
tional officers of the different organizations.
All organized trades having union labels held
a joint meeting to urge unlonists to pur-
chase only such goods as bore the union
label The committees completed their work
today and II is stated the convention will
be able to conclude tomorrow night. This
afternoon President Gompers occupied the
pulpit of Wesley chapel speaking in the
interests OF organized labor. Bishop Wal
den and most OF the ministers OF the city
occupied seats on the platform. His sub
Ieet was "A Rough Sketch OF Rugged
Struggle"
Omaha daily bee., 1896-12-21
NO DANGER OF wan wrru SPAIN.
London Times Thinks Congress May
Hesitate 10 Pass tho Resolution.

LONDON. Dec. 20--The Times in an edi-
torial says 1t thinks that in face OF MIR. OIL
ney's distinct intimation Of President Cleve-
lands intention toward the Cameron resolu-
tion the two houses OF congress may hest
tate to accept the responsibility of the res
olution. president Cleveland has nothing
to gain by yielding" the Times continues,
"and IL is difficult to see what the majority
In congress could do. is ne to be arragned
before the supreme court and impeached
eventually for dsobcdionce II he be found
in the wrong for the moment? The ques-
tion appears more likely to be a conflict
of the powers within the American constitu-
tion than between Spain and the United
States. Even II Mr.. Sherman should be Sec
retary of state in the new administration
It is hardly likely MIR. Mckinley would sur
render his independence as executive and
enter upon the incalculable risk of a war
with Spain"
The Chronicle also discusses the consttu-
tional question involved in the apparent
difference between President Cleveland and
congress on the Cameron resolution, This
paper thinks that Mr.. olney cannot put his
foot down so absolutely, and that he must
have been misunderstood, because, even ad-
hitting the difficulty of bringing the matter
before the supreme court, congress could
apparently impeach the president or take
the quicker step of declaring war against
Spain"
The Standard on the other hand, does
not doubt that Mr.. Olney's doctrine is per-
fectly sound. 1t says: I'VE seem to be
in the presence of one of those checks which
the fathers OF the American constitution
wisely imposed upon the impusive or spas
modic ignorance of the crowd and its mere
direct representatives. Recognizing Spaiu's
right to have the last word on a matter con-
cerning herself, the Standard asks whether
after all the Cuban game is worth the can
die and whether it would no. be better to
give autonomy.
The Daily News says. IF Mr.. Olney's
view is correct, IL is a strange constitutional
irregularity. Senor C9uoyas has spoken
with dignity and discretion. II the senate
jingoes really wish to terminate hos7jlities
in Cuba they will seize upon Senor Can
ovas declarations and VIII press them upon
their Cuban friends
Vienna dispatch to. the Standard re-
ports that the Neue Wiener Tageblatt rub
fishes an interview contained in a dispatch
from London. with the Spanish ambassador
in London Count de Casa Valencia, echo
ing the opinions expressed by Marquis de
Hoyes. the Spanish ambassador at Vienna.
The Morning Post cGltorialy dauounces
the senate, which" II says, has become
the great home for political fish who have
shown the most capacity for living III The
city waters" The Morning Post says fur
ther: "The reproach Tor the present dis
order in American politics lies at ihe door
of the senate dozen Cameron resolutions,
even supported by the requisite malortics.
will not oblge the president to act unless
hn ic IN m n1pd - i
Omaha daily bee., 1896-12-21

Deserted Husband Comes Near Com
mitting n Double Murder.

FORT SCOTT, Kan, Dec. 2O.-Late this
evening, while on their way 10 make call
William b. Reno and daughter Mrs May
Bryant were shot and probably fatally
wounded by George Bryant, the husband
of Mrs. Bryant Bryant approached them
and asked If he could speak to his wife,
who recently left him. Reno replied
No" at which Bryant commenced to shoot.
Mr.. Reno was shot in the right breast and
back, while Mrs. Bryant received two bull
let's in the back just under the shoulder.
Bryant fed Immediately after the shooting
and at midnight was still at large. The
would-be murderer is about 80 years old.
Bryant is thought by his parents and some
of his companions to be insane.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-12-21
GROWTH OF JING0IsM IN AMERICA
Herr Richter Sees In the Resolution
ENiIence of the Mnr Snirii.

BERLIN, Dec 2O.-The officials of the
German foreign office, when sounded on the
Cuban question, said they preferred to await
the final action of the senate before ex-
pressing an opinion, save saying the whole
world is interested in preserving the status
rather than melting a war; the scope of
which might widen and entangle Europe.
Most of the members of the Reichstag and
the Diet are away, but Herr Richter was
found in this city He said the action of
the senate committee was another proof of
the progress of American jingoism. He eX-
poets no serious consequences, although he
admits the United States has vital interests
to protect in Cuba.
The Vossiche Zeitung alone comments on
the affair 1t prints lengthy review of
the whole trouble. in connection with which
the paper says it does not expect an imme-
date rupture, but fears n gradual drifting
into war under the pressure Of public opinion
in Spain and the United States
Omaha daily bee., 1896-12-21
CELEBRATE MACEO'S DEATH
Spanish in Cuba Tender a Banquet to
Major Girujeda.
TWELVE HUNDRED INVITED GUESTS
Feast Passes on In Good order and
Cheers Are Given for spain,
Wcylcr and the Marquis
of Ahumadn.

HAVANA Dec. 20-The correspondent OF
the Associated press left Havana at an early
hour this morning by rail for Mariana and
thence by coach to attend the grand feast
rendered to Major Girujeda at Punta Bravo
In honor of his part in the killing of Maceo.
1t was likd a summer day and the road was
lined with troops the entire distance to
protect the persons attending the feast Be
fore the feast there was a grand pageant,
which was witnessed with great enthusiasm.
The feast was inaugurated with mass.
Major Girujeda's column and the guerrilla
forces under Peral, which fought at Punta
Bravo when Maceo was killed. being the
participants. and the chaplain of the San
Quentin battalion officiating.
After the mass and the feast the corre-
spondent of the Associated press visited the
spot at Conception where the fight with
Maceo occurred He was accompanied by
the guide who led the troops on that occa-
sion and was shown the exact spot where
the clash between the opposing forces took
place. The conversation OF the guide fully
confirmed the reports of the occurrence,
already cabled TO the Associated press.
Tho feast 20 Major Giruieda was given
under the auspices of the central Calico and
was a splendid banquet, ], 200 plates being
laid. Major Girujeda, his officers and the
men of the column were the honored guests
The feast passed off in the best order
cheers being given for Spain, the queen
regent, the minister of war, Captain General
Weyler. the marquis of Ahumada the army
and navy and Major Girujeda. 1t was voted
unanimously by the participants in the feast
to petition the town council to change the
name of Punta Bravo to San Quentin in
honor of Major Giruieda's wife, and before
the feast broke up a message was received
from the queen regent through the marquis
of Ahumada, congratulating her godson, the
young Alphonsoa, marquis de Grijaba. who
came voluntarily to serve as corporal under
Major Girujeda 1t was noticed along the
route to Punta Bravo that many houses had
been DESTROYED Within sight of the roadside.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-12-21

CLEV ELAND, Dec. 2O.-lt is stated that
George Cuppy, the star pitcher of the
Cleveland base ball club IS about to start
from his home in Logansport, Ind, with
n party of friends for Cuba, to join the
Insurgents. The following letter was re-
ceived today from Cuppy by a friend in this
city. Before leaving the country | thought
II best to write briefly I'm the way of eXpla-
nation. You will not see my name on any
score card next summer-perhaps never
again. / intend to enlist with a party Of
friends In the Cuban army. i expect to
Omaha daily bee., 1896-12-21
SPANISH pREPARATIoNs FOR WAR.
officers of the Army 10 Re Instructed
in United states Geography.


in United states Geography.
MADRID. Dec 2l.-El heraldo asserts that
the minister OF war, Geaeral Azcarraga, is
preparing numerous pamphlets on the
geography, topography and military condi-
ton of the United States TO distribute to the
chief officers of the Spanish army.
LONDON, Dec 21.-The Times correspond
ent at Madrid says: The most striking
feature to anyone Knowing the Spanish
character is the little public excitement pre-
valling. Ii is only fair 70 state that the
newspapers are mostly moderate and sen
threatening danger is not fully recognized.
or whether II Is despiaedS as unreal, the
determined attitude which the country and
the government have adopted, is not likely
to be shaken. even under the threat of an
immediate declaration of war. The premier's
declarations are perfectly clear, consistent
ana straightforward" The dispatch here
quotes the utterances of Senor Canovas that
while | am premier Spain will not provoke
a conflict with the United States. But will
brook no attack upon the sovereignty Of
Spain"
The Times Madrid correspondent adds (:
This opinion Is re-eChued throughout the
country. This resolute attitude does not re
lieve the government of the responsibility
of crushing the rebellion, But instead of fol-
lowing up the advantage which the fortunate
death of Maceo gave the whole army seems
to be occupied since in feastings and jubila-
tions to celebrate what Is called the heroic
victory Of Major Girujeda."
The Standards Madrid correspondent says:
THE feeling is unanimous that America is
treating Spain unfairly by trying to drive
her by systematic, violent and unwarranted
provocation into an unequal struggle, sim
ply because the United States has obtained
the assurance that European powers viii
only give Spain purely platonc sympathies
nj IA ctr
publican papers are as bitter against any
surrender as the Catholic and Carllst press
Ell Dia recommends that the commercial
classes cease all relations with the United
States with a view to stopping all trade be-
tween the two countries. The provincial
press is even more energetic. Much anti
American feeling exists at Barcelona, Bill
boa and other towns"
Omaha daily bee., 1896-12-21
NeIiie nnynrd 40 W.d Ap,i,

WILMINGTON, Del, Dec 2O-'rhe en-
gagement is announced of Mrs Reinhold
Abraham Lewenhaupt, widow of Count
Lewenhaupt, who was Nellie Bayard
youngest daughter OF Ambassador Bayard
10 Mauriz Hagren "A young architect of
city but no date has been fixed. Mrs
Lewenhaupts former husband to whom
she was married In 1891, died two weeks
after the ceremony.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-12-21
GOLD RUSH IN INDIAN TERRITORY.
Company with Half Million Dollars
CmpiInI Organized al Mnrl0M

GUTHRIE, Okl., Dec. 20.--A mining com
pany has been organized at NARROW, with
$4,000 capital. The gold fever has run
high since reliable reports have reached
here of rich findings at the head of Otter
creek, on the north side of the Wichita noun
tains, and there is talk of an organized rush
of several thousand men to capture the rich
gold discoveries. MARROW is the nearest rail
road point to the mountains, being only
about four hours drive to the nearest mines,
fourteen miles northwest Of Fort Sill,
Omaha daily bee., 1896-12-21
CUBAN REBELS ARE MOSTLY WHITES
New Government Would lie Largely
In mnmLa of EIncmieh Mcn.

LONDON, Dec. 20.-A letter from Havana
to the Times, dated December 8, dwele
upon the fact that the white element now
predominates largely in the rebel ranks
while the rebels possess the sympathy pi
nearly all educated classes the truth OF
which," the correspondent continues, lis seen
in the number CT prominent people sent aG
political prisoners to the Spanish penal set
tlement in the last six months. The worst
elements OF the rebellion have, therefore, dis
appeared, and the independent Cuban gov
eInment, II weak, would at least he In the
hC nds Of educated and Tesponslble men"
Omaha daily bee., 1896-12-21
Sentences ON MOSCOW students,

LONDON, Dec. 2O.-The Vienna corre-
spondent of the Daily Mail reports that as
an outcome of the agitation in Moscow, one
student has been sentenced to death and
others to twelve years Imprisonment This
political agitation came to head in efforts
to hold meetings commemorative of the
Khodinskoje plain disaster, which were pro-
hibited by the police.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-12-21

DANVILLE, Pa, Dec 2O.-Rev. Dr. Me
Atee pastor of the Grove Presbyterian
church, this city in stirring prelude to his
sermon this morning. made an earnest appeal
for peace and nonintervention in Cuban af-
fairs at present. At an informal meeting
OF the congregation held at the close of the
session, resolution was adopted unani-
mously endorsing the pastors views and
calling upon congress and especially upon
Pennsylyanias senators and representatives
to abstain from any action tending to en-
brol the United States with Spain.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-12-21
President Dinz.s Nnrrow Escunc.

CITY OF MEXICO, Dec. 20.-President
Diaz and Finance Minister Limantour, accom-
panied by other passengers, narrowly es-
capped being the victims of a frightful acci-
dent. The carriage in which they were
seated wac crossing the tracks of the Hi
dalgo railroad as a train was backing rap
idly down. The presence of mind of the
coachman, who put on brakes, saved them
Plans have been adopted for beautfyins
the national palace for the great inaugural
ball in honor of President Diaz, which will
take place on the night of January 16.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-12-21
Cardinal sntoIli's New Church.

ROME, Dec. 2O.-In the presence OF nu-
morous prelates and the best known mem
bers of the American colony, Cardinal Satolli
today took formal possession of the titular
Church of Santa Maria del Ara Cooli which
was assigned him by the pope at the last
consistory. Cardinal Satolli delivered an elo-
Omaha daily bee., 1896-12-21
CoIIierN DIsaster In RussIn.

BUDAPEST Dec 2O.-The collery dis
aster at Reshtza resulted from an explo-
sion of fire damp and has proved more Sc
rous than at first reported, forty persons
having been killed and twenty-seven are
still missing
Omaha daily bee., 1896-12-21

FRANKFORT, KY, Dec. 2O,-Announce-
ments of Cuban mass meeting to be held
tomorrow night were made from all pulpits
today. Several ministers announced that
their sermons next Sunday night would deal
with this subject
Omaha daily bee., 1896-12-21
bombs UnintcntionniIy Explode.

ROME, Dec. 20-A dispatch from Casino
says that several bombs secretly manufac-
tured by druggist named Valero exploded
last night. Two of the stores of the drug
gist were shattered, buryng number of per-
sons in the ruins Five persons were killed
and six injured
Omaha daily bee., 1896-12-21
rrrurinn Worlmcn niscuss Cuhn.

LIMA, Peru Via Galveston, Tex, Dec.
2O.-The workman's club of this city held an
excited meeting today at which the Cuban
question was discussed The club adopted u
resolution to distribute in large numbers a
portrait and biography of Antonio Maceo
Omaha daily bee., 1896-12-21

CITY OF MEXICO, Dec 2O,-The students
of oaxIca, in public meeting, have passed
resolutions deploring the death of Maceo and
urging the government to recognize the in
dependence of the Cuban republic. Cuban
sentiment here Is intense and all news from
the United States showing equal warmth of
sentiment in the great republic Is read with
interest
Omaha daily bee., 1896-12-21

LIMA, Peru via Galveston, Tex, Dec. 20.
Admiral Lestora Beardslee of the United
States cruiser Philadelphia, accompanied by
his staff, all in full uniform, paid visit
to President Pierola today.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-12-21
senator warren is Recovering.

CHICAGO, Dec 2O,-The condition of Sen
ator Warren was slightly improved today,
and his recovery Is expected IL no serious
condition arises within the next twenty
four hours.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-12-21
SAYS CONGRESS has THE POWER
Senator sherman Comments on
OIneN's StMtcment-Othc NieMs.


Oiney's Statcment-Other Views.
CINCINNATI, Dec. 20.-The Commercial
Tribune wired Senator Sherman for his
views on the power of congress to recognize
the independence of Cuba and tonight re-
ceived this answer by wire:
WASHINGTON, Dec, 20.-There is no
foundation for the statement that congress
may not If 1t WILL recognize the independ-
ence of n new nation. nor do | think Mr.
Olney contests, but he thinks the matter
ought to come from the president.
IT, however, congress should pass n reso-
luton and the president should veto it, il
can be passed by a twO-thirds vote of each
house, and would become a law, which the
president must respect and obey.
JOHN SHERMAN
Senator Davis of Minnesota has telegraphed
the following tonight:
WASHINGTON, Dec. 90 Il think that Mr.
Olney's position Is not tenable In my opin-
ion congress has the power by statute or by
Joint resolution to recognize the independ-
ence of Cuba. If the president approves
the measure, there can, Of course, be no
controversy. II he disdpproves II, and il Is
passed over his veto, ii becomes a law of
the land as efectually as If he approved
1t and his duty TO execute it Is equally i'm
peratiVe In either case. c. X. DAVIS.
The Commercial Tribune telegraphed Judge
Cooleys letter on the power to recognize
Cuba TO Senator Daniel, and asked his opin-
ion. He telegraphed tonight as follows:
WASHINGTON, Dec. 2O-I concur In the
opinion expressed by Judge Cooley. as SET
forth In your telegram.
JOHN w. DANIEL.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-12-21
Eight Bombthrowcrs to nc Hanged,

BARCELONA, Dec 2O.-Eight OF the anar-
chists who recently had their trial in this
city for throwing bomb into the Corpus
Christi procession last June have been
sentenced to death.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-12-21
MAY DE No QUORUM IN THE HOUSE.
Members Are Already Starting Home
for Christmas.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 20.-The house will
adjourn on Tuesday for the holiday recess,
and as members are leaving by every train
1t is very doubtful whether quorum will
be present again until after the holidays.
This being the case, whatever is done will
have to-be done practically by unanimous
consent. The legislative executive and ju-
dietary appropriation bill Is still unfinished.
This bill and the bill for the maintenance
of the military academy the leaders hope
to pass before the recess The only thing
which may stand in the way of carrying out
this program will be the fight which the
library committee will wage against the
provision relative to the library in the leg
lslative bill. The library committee agreed
on bill for the future government of the
library, which the appropriations commit
tee rejected. They Will seek 10 have the
house adopt this as an amendment to the
legislative bill, but as a point of order will
be against II there seems to be no chance
OF it's adoption. They can then, of course,
If they so desire, retaliate In case quo
rum is not present, and prevent the passage
of the bill The provision in the bill will
retain Mr.. Spofford as librarian and in
crease his salary from 81 900 TO 50, 900. Their
provision abollshes the position Of librarian
and creates a director of the library at
$4,000 Tomorrow, under the rules. is sus-
pension day but 1t is probable that the ap-
preparation bills will consume the session.
Cleveland Is Bnck In Washington.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 20-The president
and his companions who have been hunting
In South Carolina waters for a week returned
to the city at an early hour this morning.
via the Atlantic coast line. having left
Georgetown S, c., yesterday afternoon. Tho
president had restful time and feels much
refreshed aud inyigorated after the fatigue
brought on by his exacting duties prepara.
tory TO the meeting of congress. The presi-
dents good luck attended him In this port
and the string OF ducks brought home were
distributed to friends In the city.