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The Lehi banner. [volume] (Lehi, Utah) 1891-1917, 1896-12-01
DIRECTORS.

DIRECTORS.
GEooGE WEBB, President.
JAMES HARDWOOD, Vice-President.
w. +. RAcKrR, SAMUEL TAYLOR.
WALTER j.. WEBB.
WE. RAcKER, Sec. and Tres. p
EGeo. Webb Editor
The Lehi banner. [volume] (Lehi, Utah) 1891-1917, 1896-12-01

Entered at Lehi city, Pos.o6ee tUtaN for
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LEHI PUBLISHING
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-02-21
FRANCES MINISTRY SAVED.
The Deputies End the Crisis by a
Vote of Confidence.

Paris. Feb. 2O.-In the Chamber OF Dep
uties to-day NJ. Georges Chaudey, rep,
member for Saone-Haute, interpOlated the
government as to Statements made by NJ
Ricard. minister of Justice. i'm regard to
the appointment of Judge Poitiven to
conduct the inquiry into the Southern
Railway scandal and IN connection with
In these statements he declared NJ Ric-
ard had COntradicted himself NJ Ricard
reiterated his former statements in which
he repeated that he assumed fun re-
sponsibility for the acts on his part which
the Senate had condemned and repeated
the explanations of his course which he
had made in the chamber few days ago.
NJ. BarthOu, republican deputy for the
Lower Pyrenees, replied 10 NJ. Ricard. NJ.
Ricard answered NJ. Barthou's speeches,
ana was followed by eX-Premier RibOt,
who dwelt with emphasis upon NJ. Rlc-
ards irregularities and warned the cabi-
net against deNating from their orgi-
mai programme in order to retain the
support of fomenters OF a campaign of re-
vision and revolution, whose general pol
icy had involved the cabinet. He was
convinced, he said, that NJ. Rcards in
tentions We're just, but the government
must stand or fall upon the vote of the
chamber.
The chamber renewed its vote of con-
ndence in the government by a vote Of
800 to 1S5.
The former vote of confidence taken on
Feb. l3, in response to Premier BOur-
geois' demand. was S26 to 43.
NJ. Lassere, rep, member for Tarn ct
Iarne, moved rider to the vote of con-
ndence that the chamber censure NJ
Ricard for his statements and acts The
234
The debate throughout was excited and
noisy After the vote had been taken
Prime Minister Bourgeois sent seconds to
NJ. Raymond Poincar, formerly minister
of finance, TO demand an explanation Of
a veiled imputation of political cowardice
made by him against NJ Bourgeois. In
stead of giving any explanation NJ. Pon-
car referred the two second of M. Bour-
geois TO two gentleman he selected to rep
resent him. The four seconds held CON
ference and 1t is believed that they viii
arrange the matter so that no duel win be
fought.
The bureau of the Senate viii meet to-
morrow to discuss the action of the cham
bers, and also the action TO be taken by
the Senate.
President Loubet Of the Senate is not in
clined to give battle. A long adjourn
ment to enable the quarrel to cool Is fav-
Ored by many and ii Is likely that this
course will be adoDted
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-02-21
GEORGIA's WATERWAYS.
Capt. Carter Makes an Effective
Statement Before the Committee.

Capt. Carter Makes an Effective
Statement Before the Committee.
Washington, Feb. 2O-Georgia water
ways occupied the attention of the com
mittee on rivers and harbors to-day. A
hearing was given to representatives from
Augusta, Brunswick and Hawkinsville.
Mayor Hay of Hawkinsville, accompa-
MED by J. J. Whitfield and Mr.. Willis
were introduced by ex-Speaker Crisp, and
portance of a liberal appropriation for the
Ocmulgee river.
Mayor Hay made a comprehensive state
ment of the commercial benefits to the
city of HawkinsvilIe, Savannah and other
points in the state of Georgia and South
water ways between these points. He was
freely questioned by members of the
committee, and his replies made a very
favorable impression.
Judge Buck introduced Capt Carter, the
engineer officer in charge of the improve
ments in the Savannah river, near Au-
gusta. The captain not only advocated
liberal appropriations for Augusta, but
a the suggestion of Col. Lester and other
members of the committee, he reviewed
the improvements under his supervision
in Georgia. He furnished the committee
with much valuable Information on this
subject and vas highly commended by
Chairman Hoaker and Representative
Turner, who was also present. He re-
quested Capt. Carter to give the commit
tee some information relative TO the har-
Dor at Brunswick. Capt. Carter cheer
fully enlightened the committee as to
Brunswick and it is fair to assume that
Lester in securing liberal appropriat tiOns
for Georgia in the river and harbor bill.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-02-21
RELIEF FOR THE ARMENIAxs.
4 Multiplicity of Agents Not to Be
Admitted by Turkey.


Admitted by Turkey.
Washington, Feb. ga cablegram re-
ceived by Secretary Olney from Minister
Terrell to-day says that the American
public should understand that a multiple
ity of agents to distribute charity in
Turkish provinces can. under existing
conditions, produce nothing but discord,
and can be given no assurances of being
adrnltted. Miss Barton, who possesses the
confidence of the Turkish government
with her agents, will be sufficient TO dis
tribute all charity. 1t is quite unlikely,
Mr.. Terrell adds, that naturaliZed citizens
or newspaper correspondents will be ad-
mitted.
Constantinople Feb. 2O-OIiss Clara Bar
ton of the Red Cross Society had an in
terview with the Turkish minister Of for
eign affairs on Feb. IS and received assur-
ances that the porte would not put any
opstructions in the way Of the distribution
Of relief TO the needy in Armenia. Miss
Barton, upon the strength of these assur-
ances, viii start Immediately for the in
terror.
Milo A. Jewett, United States consul at
Sivas, and the Rev. A. W. Hubbard, the
American missionary at that place. have
started on their return to SiVas by the
way Of Marsovan. They left Sivas on
Jan. to distribute relief to the sufferers
at HarpoOt Rev James =. McNaugh-
ton has started from Smyrna for Erze-
roun.
New York Feb. 2O-The National Ar
menian relief committee to-day received
the following cablegram from Miss Clara
Barton: "Freest entry guaranteed. As
sistants leave for harpoot, Aleppo and
other provinces Immediately. Must draw
funds now"
In response to this the committee to-
day sent 900 by cable to Constantine
pie and will send forward other sums i'm
mediately. The committee makes the fol-
lowing announcement: Large amounts
are urgently required 1t is known that
many have delayed giving, owing to the
uncertainty of funds reaching the suffer
ers. No further doubt should be felt, but
funds should be sent at once to Brown
Bros 90 Wall street, city,
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-02-21
WALLER TO BE RELEASED.
He VIII Not Attempt to Recover
Damages From the French.

Washington, Feb. 2O.-secretary Olney
has received the following dispatch from
Ambassador Eustis, under to-day's date:
''The President signed this morning Wall
er's pardon. orders are being issued for
his release"
There does not seem to be any inten-
tion on the part of Mr.. Walters counsel
or Of his friends to take advantage Of
the opportunity offered by the .United
States ambassador under instructions
from the state department. to enter suit
for damages in the French courts, with
the United States ambassador, providing
the requisite security for cost. on the
contrary the Waller family, finding that
the United States on the facts disclosed
decline to make an international affair
out OF walters offense, are contemplating
his return to Kansas, from which state
he was originally appointed consul to
Tamatave, Madagascar. Mrs. Waller is
said to be at present in Baltimore maxi
ing arrangements for this purpose. Moth
ing has been heard from Waller directly
by any member of his family for three or
four weeks, according to a statement
made by his daughter to-day.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-02-21
HEAVY HEARTS IN HUMoR,s ROME.
The Condition of Bill Nye UNCHANGED
and Hopeless,

Asheville, N. c.. Feb. 2O.-A Citizen re-
porter who went from Asheville to the
bedside of Edgar w. Nye to-day, returned
tonight at 10 o'clock. He left the Ashe-
vile and Spartanburg train at Arden.
three miles from the Nye homestead. In
the woods between Arden and the Ruck-
snoals mansion. The visitors met Masters
Jim and Max, the IL and 13-year-oId sons
OF the SICK man, trodding through the
snow on their way to school, :
AT the Nye residence the shadows vUera
deepening. The devoted wife bears nm
bravey under the trying situation. Her
niece, Miss Mitchell of Chicago has been
WISHING at Buckshoals since Senteuher
ana her cheerful presence is a helm 10
the WlIe IN bearing up under the trial
Misses Winnie and Bessie Nye. daugh-
ters, who have been at school at Wash
lnBton, reached home last night and tha
uhspeakable sadness of their home-com-
ing was emphasized by their failure 10
receive any greetings of recognition from
the idolzing father.
Mr.. Nye was restless and HIS condItio,,
was believed to be worse than ii was
yesterday afternoon; in fact hopeless. Uis
recent illness apparently had its begin
ming IN an attack of meningitis twelve
years ago. The last trouble began four
weeks ago, when shortly after retiring
Mr.. Nye was seized with the keenest pains
prompt medical attention relieved the suf-
ferer, but the pain continued in diminished
degree for two weeks. There was then
a gradual relapse into a semi-conscious
condition, and for the past week there
has been no return to Consciousness. He
may live ten days, but probably not
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-02-21
WON'T FIGHT OVER VENEZUELA.
The Movement for Arbitration Max
ing Good Progress.


ing Good Progress.
London, Feb 2O.-The st. James Gazette
cautions its readers against accepting as
an accomplished fact that the rumors Of
an agreement between England and
America to submit the Venezuelan dispute
to arbitration. The Gazette declares it Is
in a position to state that the proposals
made are unofficial, and that neither gov
ernment has made a formal suggestion to
arbitrate the question. Sull, the paper
adds there Is foundation, though slight
for the belief that the American govern
Inent will aid England in fixing the basis
of arbitration.
The Westminster Gazette surmises that
as soon as a basis for arbitration can be
arrived at the Venezuelan question will
cease to be a matter of controversy and
the treaty providing for the establishment
of a permanent court of arbitration be-
tween England and the United States will
be formulated The leaders of the liberal
party, the Gazette thinks, would enthusi-
astically welcome this. We can safely
state" the paper says, that Lord Rose
berry actually invited negotiations for
permanent negotiations, proposing to the
Washington government that in certain
cases the chief justice Of the United States
supreme court and the lord chief justice
of England should meet and discuss a diff
ference even to the end of settling the
matter themselves"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-02-21
BRITAIN's HOUSE or COMMONS.
An Alteration in the Procedure.
Foreign Affairs Discussed.


Foreign Affairs Discussed.
London, Feb. 20.-In the House of Com
mons to-day A. J. Balfour, first lord os
the treasury, and the leader of the con-
servative majority, proposed a drastic al
teration of the procedure of the House.
Hitherto Fridays have been allotted to dis
cussion of private members bill Hence
FORTH according to Mr. Balfour's pro-
pOsal, the discussion of the government
estimates must be completed within a pc
days This alteration involves the time
limit method suggested by Mr. Chamber
lain in former years and based upon the
American model
James F. Hogan, member for Middle
Tipperary asked the government what
was the prospect for the return of eX-
King Mataafa and his banished followers
to Samoa.
George N. Curzon, parliamentary sec
tary for foreign affairs, replied that there
was no prospect of their return.
Mr. BalfOur, in reply to question, asked
by Sir William H. HouldsWorth, member
for Northeast Manchester, said it was not
true that Germany had approached Great
a monetary agreem ent The British goV-
ernment, he said, was willing TO consider
the matter of reOpening the Indian mints
if such action could be made part of a
satisfactory scheme of currency reform.
Mr. CurZon, replying to a question by
sir Ellis Ashmead-B Bartlett, said that
Great Britain regarded Russia's pledge,
given in 1886, not to occupy Korea under
any circumstances as still binding.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-02-21
BACON IN THE CHAIR.
The Junior Senator From Georgia
Presides Over the Senate.


Presides Over the Senate.
Washington, Feb. Ex-senator Bacon of
Georgia made his debut this afternoon
as presiding officer of the Senate 1t was
during Senator Lodges eloquent appeal
for the freedom of Cuba. The junior
senator from Georgia had been called to
the chair by Vice President Stevenson, ana
it was evident, from the pleased and
Interested expression upon his face, that
he was in hearty sympathy with the
junior senator from Massachusetts As
Mr.. Lodge closed his eloquent peroration
there was a burst of applause from the
occupants of the gallery. Senator Bacon
made no attempt to check the applause
by making the usual announcement THAT
the galleries would be cleared II visitors
thus violated the rules of the Senate" He
calmly sat back and allowed the friends
Of Cuba to express their feelings while
Senators Harris, Platt, Cockrell and a
few otheY veterans, who think they are
the custodians of that ancient article
known as senatorial dignity" We're hor-
ritied because Senator Bacon did not
promptly suppress the demonstration.
During his occupancy of the Vice Presl-
dents chair, Senator Bacon was called
upon to make a number Of rulings and he
displayed a familiarity with parliamen-
tary law that stamped him a model pre-
siding officer. His decisions were rendered
promptly, distinctly and with a dignity
equal to that of Vice President Steven
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-02-21
HUNTER MAKES BRADLEY HOT.
A stormy Interview Over an EditO-
rial Printed at Louisville.

Frankfort KY, Feb. 2O.-To-day's vote
for United States senator resulted: Black
burn, So; Hunter, 50; Carlisle, 2; AIcCreary,
/; Bate, 1; Crawford, L; Burchett. i;
Davis, l.
Quite a stormy interview took place be-
tween DR. Hunter and Gov. Bradley in
the governors office this afternoon over
an editorial published in the Louisville
Commercial Of yesterday. The editorial
said the admirers of Gov Bradley wished
hut that he would have a very poor show
for the nomination if it should appear
from his action or non-action that a free
silver senator was elected. 1t said fur
ther that justly or unjustly Gov. Brad
lev would be held responsible for the cleo
tfon of free silver senator.
Gov. Bradley read the editorial to DR..
Hunter, and asked him TO make a state
ment that the editorial did him bradley
an Injustice, but this DR.. Hunter refused
10 do The interview created quite l.
stir among politicians here.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-02-21
cUnANs swoOP Dowx on A TOwN.
Several buildings burned and "a se-
ries of sI<Irmishes Follow.

From Stam Correspondent OF the
United Press.
Havana, Feb. 2o.-An official report, is
sued to-day, states that Capt. Gen. Wey-
Ter, learning that the insurgents intended
to make an attack on Juruco. an import
ant town on the railroad midway between
Havana and Matanzas, sent a body of
troops from this city at O'Clock yester-
day morning to protect the town. His
measures 10 meet the rebels were. how
ever. iruitless. for the attacking pnrfs
Whlch was made up of men from the com-
bined bands of Gomez aud MaceO. moved
50 rapidly that 10y the time the troops ar
rived there the rebels had done their work
ana disappeared. They attacked the town
at clock Tuesday night, meeting with
very slight resistance. In fact, tile vol
unteers surrendered to the enemy. The in
surgents marched to the Jail and released
the prisoners therein, after which they
set IRE to the structure and "a number
OF other buildings, all OF which We're de-
strOyed.
The train conveying the troops from this
city was delayed en- route, the rebels hay-
ing torn up the track IN several places.
When the troops finally arrived az Ja-
ruco, the rebels refused TO fight and re-
treated. They left one of their number
dead In the streets and a wounded rebel
was subsequently discovered. It is be-
lieVed that more We're wounded, but were
carried away by their companions. The
Spanish loss was one volunteer killed and
six regular troops wounded.
The column commanded by Col. Herman
dez was sent from JarucO in pursuit OF
the rebels and managed to overtake some
OF them. They numbered 1000 men. In
the lighting that followed twelve Of the
Insurgents We're killed and many wounded.
Ihe troops had three wounded. Gen. AL
decOas column. who also pursued the
rebels, had an encounter with Gomez's
party on the Morales estate, near Jaruco
and dipersed them, causing losses that
are not known.
Gen. Linares' column found another body
or the enemy and used cannon against
them, with what result is not known
Col. .rert also met the rear guard of the
rebel forces. but no details of the result
are known.
Gen. Aldecoa, after the engagement on
the Morales estate had another
nght with the forces of Gomez at Navlo
one rebel was killed and many wounded
Ihe TROOPS have five wounded. Gen AL
decoa Followed the rebels to the San Ma
rinos ranch, where, after two hours
lighting, during which the troops formed
a square and repulsed furiou s charges
made by the rebels, the enemy We're com
PEELED TO retreat. The rebel losses are
believed to have been heavy The Span
iards lost two dead and four wounded
rms series Of encounters occurred dur
ing the pursuit of the rebel forces. which
attacked JarucO. Ii is rumored that Co
mez was wounded In one of the fights
Yesterday a soldier killed an unknown
man VINO was seated in a restaurant on
Reina street. The victim was wounded
IN the head, body and legs The soldier
was placed under arrest. The authorities
say he is demented
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-02-21

such a permit has been applied for or
granted The train was composed OF ten
cars, including four Pullmans and two
tourists, pulled by a heavy freight
engine. Most Of the crowd carried siza-
bic baskets loaded with food for "A two
days stay, as Langtry and Del Rio sta
tons are In a des0late country not over
burdened with lunching privileges. Adjt.
Gen. MaDry at the last moment took a di-
vision of his rangers and with them Joined
the "pugs." Gen. Mabry said he would
camp on their trail until they were
through. The train is due at Langtry at
l;3Z p. m. tomorrow The west bound
train Is due at 5:37 o'clock and it IS hoped
to pull OFF the fight on Mexican soil in
the interim.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-02-21
vIEDENDORP's EXPLOSION.
over 100 Persons Relieved to Have
Besn Killed.

johannesburg, Feb. 20.-The dynamite
explosion at Viedendorp. suburb of this
city, last night. was remarkably disas-
trous A hole thirty feet deep was made
in the ground and every house within a
radius of half mile was razed to the
ground. Two hundred injured persons
have been taken to the hospitals, where
several Of them have died. Compare
lively few white persons were killed
As yet nothing is positively known as
to what actually caused the explosion
Twenty tons of dynamite had been ex-
posed to the direct rays of the sun for
three days.
The latest estimate places the number
killed at over 100. Many persons are miss
ing and there Is scarcely a doubt that
they were blown TO pieces
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-02-21
FIRE IN A SCHOOL.
The Pupils Rescued by the Teachers
Win DimeuIty.

Wilmington, O.. Feb 20.-B'ire broke out
in the school building Of the Clinton coun-
ty children's home shortly after school
was called this morning. There were
more than thirty children in the building
at the time. ranging from to 10 years of
age, and some Of them we're rescued by
the teachers and attendants with difficult
ty When they were taken out some of
them suffered greatly from exposure 70
the zero weather. The baildlDg burned
10 the ground
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-02-21
REUNION OF THE VETERANS.
RichmOnd's Council Votes $4,000 to
Enlarge Music Hall.

Richmond, Va, Feb. 2O.-The committee
on council tonight voted $4,000 to enlarge
Music Hall at the exposition grounds to
make it suitable auditorium for the use
of the confederate veterans at their re-
union here on June SO and July l and .
The exposition grounds, known during
the war as Camp Lee, and used as q camp
of rendezvous and instruction, is one
half mile west OF the city limits and viii
be connected with the city by two or three
electric lines.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-02-21
HIT THE PIPE AND DIED.
A Light-Weight PugiIist of wash
ingtOn Killed by Opium Poisoning.

Washington. Feb. 2O.-"Bnly" Mcmillan,
local lightweight pugilist died in this
city early this morning from opium pols-
oning. Mcmillan, with two friends, was
indulging in opium smoking at the room
of one of them named McGiver. After
smoking for several hours, Mcmillan laid
the pipe aside about midnight and was
soon taken with commissions Physicians
were summoned, but at o'clock this
morning he died
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-02-21
COLORED MEMS CONFERENCE.
Tuskegee's Annual Gathering Book
ed for March > nnd O.

Atlanta, Ca, Feb. 20-Prof. Booker T.
Washington, president of. the Industrial
Institute at Tuskegee. Ala, has issued a
call for the annual negro conference to
meet in that place on March and G.
The object of the first days conference
will be. to quote the call: ITO hear from
the lips of representatives of the masses
of the colored people themselves as to
their present Industrial, educational and
religious condition, and to provide rene
dies for them"
The meeting on March will be a work.
ers' conference, composed of representa-
tives from the different negro organiza-
tions and institutions in the south The
conferences have taken place annually
for several years, and about twenty-five
to thirty institutions have been usually
represented From 200 to 500 negroes at
tended the conference last year. and as
many are expected this year
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-02-21
NICARAGUA's CANAL.
Result of the Election for Directors
Held at New York.

New York. Feb. 2O.-The following direc-
tors of the Nicaragua Canal Company,
who succeeded the old Nicaragua Canal
Construction Company, We're elected to-
day: Warner Miller, John p Bantin, John
w. Mackin, Stuyvesant Fish, j. j. Emery.
Smith NJ. Weed, r. l.. Edwards, j. w. Mil
Ter, Henry E. Howland, Il. G. O'Brien. A.
NJ. Hoyt, Henry G. Burleigh, II. d. Pearce.
NJ. c. ID. Borden and A. b. Hepburn. Ex.
Senator Warner Miller said he was going
to Washington in a few days to find out
whether congress proposed to aid the ca
nal. II 1t did not, capital would be sought
elsewhere
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-02-21
srLvERITEs SCORE A SUCCESS.
Indiana's State Convention to BE
Held before That at Chicngo.

Indianapolis, Ind, Feb. 2O.-The demo-
cratic state committee met to-day to fix
the date of the state convention. There
had been an active contest between the
silver and sound money wings Of the
party, the former desiring to have the
state gathering before the national. ia
order that they might make a showing of
strength there and the latter desiring to
havest after the national meeting, in or
der to avoid a controversy over the state
platform. The influence of Senator Voor-
hees and Turpie was thrown with the sill
yer wing and ii won the fight easily, the
date being fixed at June n, two weeks be-
fore the national convention.