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The daily morning journal and courier., 1896-12-12
BIC COAL STRIKE THREATENED.
Miners and Operators Cannot Agree Upon
 Wage Schedule.


 Pittsburg Dec 11--Immediately af- ter the joint conference of operators and miners of the Pittsburg district convened this morning the report of the special wage committee was submitted. In it the miners ask for "A cents from January 1 to March 1, and 79 cents for the balance of the year. The opera tors offered 60 cents and 65 cents for the same periods. A stormy debate, amounting to almost an uproar, follow- ed. President Dolan denounced the de- ception and false promises of the oper- ators and appealed to the miners to stand together against them and to strike until their terms were recognize ed.
 Operator Robbins made a short paci- fic speech in reply and asked that if a permanent rate could not be establish ed that price for January should be fixed upon.
 After further discussion the commit- tee to name a price for mining for the month of January was appointed, and the conference adjourned to give the committee time to consider the ques- ton.
 When the special committee returned to the convention hall President Penna stated that the operators had offered 60 cents ton for mining during January, with proportionate advance. The miners did not agree to it, and Presi- dent Penna suggested that the conven- tion adjourn sine die. This was done, and the miners went into a secret ses-@ sion to further discuss the present proposition, and to formulate their plans.
 At 2:30 this afternoon the miners voted by,a small majority to refer the question of accepting the 60 cent rate for January back to their local organ izations. The indications are that the offer of the operators will be rejected.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1896-12-12
JOHN R. KENDRICK DEAD.
Sudden Demise of the Consolidated Roads
 Third Vice-President.


 Boston, Dec. 11.-J. R. Kendrick, third vice president of the New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad company, died suddenly this afternoon while in a cab on his way to his home. MT. Kendrick left his office to go to luncheon little earlier than was his custom. One of his nieces, who made her home with him, was going away, and he desired to see her before she went He was in the best of spirits, evidently, as he bade General Passen- ger Agent A. c. Kendall, with whom he lunched, a pleasant afternoon, and he remarked as he left that he would return to his office within an hour. Mr. Kendrick on leaving the station cafe passed through Church street to Boylston street. He must have been taken ill on the latter street, for at Dartmouth street he hailed cabman and ordered him to drive to his house, 2S7 Newbury street. It took but a few minutes to drive to the house. With all haste the driver alighted and open ed the door, only to find his passenger dead. Hefran to the door and sum- moning servant, excitedly told her that Mr Kendrick was dead in the cab. Assistance was called, and the body was carried into the house.
 The family physician, Dr. Samuel A. Kimball, pronounced death due to heart disease. Dr. Kimball said that Mr. Kendrick had been troubled with cardiac asthma, and during the past six months had complained of heart trouble; but he had recently been feel ing first rate.
 The announcement of MT. Kendrick's s death came with great shock to the officials and employees of the Consoli- dated road, by all of whom he was we'll liked General Passenger Agent Ken dall was almost prostrated at the news. General Superintendent Allenewas vis- ibly affected, and hatened to MT. Ken dricks house and offered consolation to the family So did Superintendent Taft of the New York and Boston Dispatch company, an intimate friend of MT.
 
 until evening.
 Private Secretary Hoogs hastened to MT. Hendricks house as soon as he re- ceived word of his death.
 Funeral arrangements will be made tomorrow.
 Mir. Kendrick came to the Old Colony in 1871, when Governor Stearns was called to the presidency of that road. He had been associated with railroads in New England since 1850, and during his long serve with the Old Colony had much to do with its remarkable devel- opment. He has been either general superintendent or general manager from 1871 to the time of the lease by the New York, New Haven and Hart ford, when he was made third vice president.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1896-12-12
CREEDON WINS OYER O'RRTEN.
The Australian Awarded the Fight in the
 Ninth Round

New York, Dec 11.-Dan Creedon of Australia defeated Dick O'Brien of Boston in the ninth round of their bat tie at the Broadway Athletic club to- night. O'Brien showed himself a won derfully game man and a terror to take punishment. Though Creedon was tired at the finish, he showed himself the best man in every way, He was much cleverer than the Bostonian, but was badly out of condition.
 In the ninth round Creedon inflicted terrible punishment, but lacked strength to knock OBrien out. The lat ter was staggering all over the ring, and therefore the referee. seeing that a knockout was imminent, stopped the bout after minutes and 5S seconds of fighting.
 About two thousand people were present when the opening bout took place. Billy Whistler of Philadelphia and Eddie Curry, a local boxer, were the principals. They went the stipu- lated ten rounds at 120 pounds, and were pretty evenly matched But the referee gave the decision to Curry The verdict was reasonably hissed and hooted. It should have been declared a draw.
 The big fellows came into the ring soon after the first bout had ended. Creedon was seconded by Sol Smith, Jem Mace, the ex-heavyweight cham pion and Benny Murphy. OBriCns aids were Danny Mcbride, Tim Me Grath, "Scotty" Faulkner and Jack" Burns. The betting was about 9 to , in favor of Creedon. The men fought at catch weights. Creedon sealed 161 pounds. O'Brien at first refused to give his weight, but later confessed to 151 pounds, though he looked at least nine pounds heavier.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1896-12-12
THE NEW TARIFF MEASURE
THE EXTRA CONGRESS WILL CON- SIDER 4 MODERATE BILL.

Conditions Have Changed Since the En-
 actment of the Mckinley BiIl-No Need
 for Such High Duties in the Proposed
 Schedule-Main Question Will be on the
 Tariff on Sugar--Anticipated Features.
 Washington, Dec 11.-"A moderate measure" is the characterization which leading republicans of the house give to the new tariff bill, which 1t is pro- posed to frame this winter in anticipa- tion of an extra session of congress. It is explained that what is desired is bill which will provide a sufficient rev. enue to cover the deficit now existing, furnishing proper protection to homo industries.
 It is pointed out that conditions have considerably changed since the McKin- ley bill became a law and that rates of duty that were justified then are un- necessary at present. It is stated, for example, that the tin plate industry, which was enormously stimulated by the duty of two cents @ pound imposed in the Mckinley law, is now so we'll established that a return to the former rate Is unnecessary.
 The sugar schedule promises to cause more embarrassment than any other in the bill. Some of the republican mem- bers of the ways and means committee say that the three states which produce sugar, Louisiana, Texas and Nebraska, gave their vote last month to MT. Bry- an and this, in connection with the po- sition which the members of congress from Louisiana and Texas have al- ways taken with respect to the tariff, will be, it is asserted, a strong inf1u- ence against protecting this industry any further than the necessities of the case require.
 The agricultural schedule will prbb- ably be fixed at the former rates of duty, while the woolen schedule, it Is said, will receive sufficient protection to satisfy the manufacturers. The cot ton and steel and iron schedules are not likely to be changed. The present ad valorem system will be changed to a system of specific duties.
 The bill, it is said, will contain a pros vision that goods in bond shall when taken out, pay the rate of duty in force and not the lower rate at which they were originally brought to this coun- | try. Arrangements will be made where- | by dates will be assigned to certain in- | terests to be heard, so that there may | be some systematic method of giving | the hearings without embarrassment l The date upon which the hearings will hepin will be made nublic when the full committee meets.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1896-12-12
MAJoR M,KINEEY,s CALLERS.
Prominent Southern Republicans Want Their Section Represented in the Cabinet

 Their Section Represented in the Cabinet.
 Canton, O., Dec 11.-A large delega- tion of prominent southern republicans arrived here to-day and called upon Major Mckinley. In the party were Senator-elect Wellington of Maryland and Congressman Mudd, T. A. Barber, N. S. Boose, N. B. Baker Colonel Bow den of Virginia, w. s. Youngblood of Alabama, A. F. Wimberle of Louisiana, James Hill, William P. Brownlow of Tennessee, Judge J. E. Long of Flori- da, George Connolly of Washington, D. C., and w. J. Feager, Colonel Fred Bracket and George D. Hamil of Ma ryland. The situation in the south was carefully discussed, and there was some talk of southern man for the cabinet
 Among other callers on President ard B. Robbins, corresponding secre- tary of the National Council of Wo- men.
 The delegation asked Major Mckln- ley to consider James A. Gary of Balti- more as a possible cabinet officer
 Major Mckinley said nothing that could be construed as a promise. The feeling is that if southern man is ap- pointed to the cabinet he is likely to come from Maryland or West Virginia, though H. Clay Evans of Tennessee is a good deal talked of and there is ire quent mention of J. F. Hanson of Geor- gia.
 Nathan Golf of West Virginia Is thought by many to be a strong possi- bility.
 Major Mckinley had a great many callers to-day, but he found time to get out for drive and a stroll in the sunshine William Whitman of Boston had conference with the major last ing an hour and a half.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1896-12-12
ACCOUNT OF M4CEO's DEATH.
He Was Twice Wounded, Says His Physi-
 elan, and Left on the Field.

Havana, Dec. 11.-Dr. Maixmo Ger tucha, formerly Antonio Maceo's phy- sician, who surrendered to General Tort at San Felipe, has been interviewed by a. reporter for La Lucha, one of the leading newspapers of Havana. Dr. Zertucha says that MaceO crossed the trocha in a boat in front of Mariel with forty men. The boat made several trips. Maceo was accompanied by the insurgent leader, Miro Adreas.
 There is a good deal uf quiet rejoicing in Havana over Maceos death, but as yet there have been no popular demon- stratiOns such as have occurred in Spain. The press of Havana continues to treat of the subject in leading ar ticles, al expressing satisfaction at the fact of the insurgent leaders death.
 The deputation of correspondents and reporters of local newspapers who went to Hoyo Colorado to search for the body, are continuing their investiga- tions, but nothing concerning the re- suit of their inquiry is as yet known here. l. is reported upon semi official
The daily morning journal and courier., 1896-12-12
CORRETT INDUCED TO TALK.
He Says He Will Meet Fitzsimmons Under
 Any Conditions.


 New York, Dec. 11.-James J. Corbett was asked to-day if he had seen Dan Stuart, who, short time ago, offered S15O00 purse for a finish fight between the ex-champion and Fitzsimmons.
 q have not heard anything from Dan Stuart as yet" said he, but I suppose he will see me before twenty-four hours have passed"
 What do you think of Stuart's of fer of $15,OOO purse for fight between Fitzsimmons and you?"
 Well, you see." replied Corbett, we have received an offer of a $15, 900 purse to box fifteen rounds in San Francisco either in month or two and I have accepted it. I don't see why Fitzsimmons don't. We are sure of the money out there, and, besides, We can fight inside of four or six weeks. If we accept Stuart's offer, then we will have to go down south. and might pos sibly be chased all around the country for several weeks, and not fight after all If Fitzsimmons will only accept that offer of $15,0O0 in San Francisco l will agree to stop him in fifteen rounds and if I should fail l will turn over the entire purse to him.
 But suppose he won't fight you a limited number of rounds
 Then I will have to fight him to a finish" replied Corbett. But I think that the San Francisco offer is an ex- cellent one, and if Fitz will only accept it I will pack my trunk immediately and start west I shall consider Stu arts offer, and will give him decided answer in few days"
The daily morning journal and courier., 1896-12-12
ENGLISH TO BE TAUGHrI IN CHINA.
River Pirates Board an English Lighter
 The Mohammedan Rebellion,

Tolio Nov. 24, via San Francisco, Dec. 1.-The Chinese government has issued instruction to the viceroys and governors throughout the empire to establish schools for teaching the Eng fish language and western sciences in all the principal cities. The reason as signed is that China desires to keep herself on terms of equality and in touch with the great powers of Flu rope
 A somewhat serious outrage on the part of Chinese semi-officials occurred on November in the Peiho river, near Tien-ts A lighter loaded with goods for an English steamer was being tug ged down the river, when she fouled one of the government rice junks. The tug and lighter were immediately boarded by a mob of junlmen, and though the crew of the former man aged to beat off their assailants the latter was held prisoner by several hundred of the invaders until represen- tations from the British consul induced the viceroy to take steps for her re- lease.
 News from Shensi is to the effect that although the Mohammedan rebel lion is virtually over, the disbanded troops are committing wholesale out rages. The beheading of several of their number and the issue of imperial proclamations had no effect on them, but a heavy rainfall, with it's usual Chinese accompaniment of roads two feet deep in mud, has checked them for the nonce.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1896-12-12
CUST0DIANS OF THE PARKS
TREISURER ENGLISH'S REPORT
 SHOWS 4 L9RGE BALANCE.

Final Meeting of the Commission for 1 s36 Held Last Evening-Synopsis of the Treasurer's Statement-The Trowbridge Drive One of the Permanent Improve ments-Annual Report Nearly Ready.
 The eighth annual report of Henry F. English, treasurer of the park com missioners, was submitted last evening at the final meeting of the commission for the year 1896 One of the peculiar characteristics of the report of the treasurer, when compared to the re- ports of treasurers in some of the other departments of the triple headed gov ernment, which some of the citizens of New Haven are bestirring themselves to get rid of. is that there is not only a surplus in the general account, with the sum total of appropriations, but each park has a balance to it's credit. Much of the surplus has come from the savings"
 The itemized account of Treasurer English's report, a synopsis of which is given below, shows for itself the economy which the custodians of the citys parks have exercised in the eX- penditures of the moneys appropriated:
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The daily morning journal and courier., 1896-12-12
KEEP-OFF-THE-GRAsS COxEY.
He Leaves the Peoples Party With Deep
 Sorrow and Hone,

Massillon, O., Dec. 11.-J. s. Coxey is sued an open letter to-day to Senator Marion Butler, denouncing the dis graced peoples party" sold out to an issue so insignificant as silver" He adds:
 q decline to help chase rainbows of election frauds in Ohio, but hereby an noUnce my resignation as a member of the national committee. I once left the democratic party and now find. in or der to be out of it for sure. must leave the once grand but now disgraced peo- ple's party. This is done in deep sor- row and with the hope to join a party soon to which the hope of the republic must look for succor from financial and industrial ills"
The daily morning journal and courier., 1896-12-12
WARsHIP BUILDERs' CLAIMS.
Secretary of the Navy Herbert Submits
 Them to the House.

Secretary of the Navy Herbert Submits
 Them to the House.
 Washington, Dec. 11.-Secretary Her. bert to-day sent to the house the claim of the Quintard iron works of New York, for s99,661 damages caused by the delay of the government in con- structing the hull of the cruiser Maine.
 Secretary Herbert,while not attempt ing to pass on the claim, admits that there was delay, and expresses the opinion that justice requires the refer- ence of the matter to the court of claims.
 He also submitted similar claims of William Cramp S Sons of Philadelphia, on account of the New York, Columbia, Massachusetts and Indiana. In each instance it is alleged that the delays were due to the failure of the govern ment to supply armor of other mate rials in accordance with the contracts, and in the case of the New York the changes in the plans and specifications.
 The claims are as follows: On &C., count of the New York, S211, ,01S; the Columbia, s192, ,235; the Massachusetts, s4SS. .75T. and the Indiana, s240,S40.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1896-12-12
BABY FATALLY SC4LDED.
Mrs. Fibre Accidentally Overturned a Ket
 tie of Hot Water on Her Children.

tle Ol Ioi W NAteT On EttF
 Macolato Fibre, the nine-months-old child of J. Fibre of 13 Fair street, was fatally scalded yesterday afternoon by the overturning of a large kettle of boiling water by Mrs. Fibre, who was doing the weekly wash for the family. The child, with an older sister, was playing on the floor near where the stove stood with the boiling cauldron of water.
 Mrs Flores boot slipped as she was about to remove the boiler. The kettle fell from the stove, spilling over the two children. The Heightened woman called some of the neighbors, who went for physician. There was no possibi- lity of saving the life of the youngest child, who suffered the most extreme pain until about 8 o'clock, when death relieved its suffering.
 The oldest child will recover, though it's injuries may cause it to be a cripple for life.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1896-12-12

authority that pr. Zertucha has stated that Miro, Alberto Nodarse, Gordon, an American; Roman Ahumada, Alfredo Castiz and other leaders, who were fol- lowers of Maceo, were more or less se- verely wounded and that the leader, Bermudez was very seriously wounded in the stomach in the fight with General Inclan, which took place in the Gober- nadora hills.
 Dr, Zertucha says that Maceo intend- ed to attempt to cross the trocha on December 8, but was prevented by sickness from doing so. On the next day, however 1t was announced that he would not march across the trocha with his men, but would go by water around the end of the trocha and meet an insurgent force on the Havana side of the line.
 Two boats were accordingly prepared, they being painted black in order to prevent their being seen, and the oars were mutfled so they could not be heard while playing in the row locks.
 At night Maceo and tWenty-six men embarked in the boats and passed in front of the town of Mariel. at the northern extremity of the western trocha, without being seen by any of the Spanish sentries thereabouts. The rebel leader, Miro, and several other commanders of rebel bands accompa- nied Maceo, The short voyage was ac- complished without the slightest mis- hap, and the rebel party landed at the point selected without being discov- cred.
 When, on December i. the engage ment took place between the rebels and Major Cirujedas' command, Maceo was encamped with 1000 men. When the Spanish force appeared Maceo divided his men into two wings his intention being to surround the Spanish column. He remained alone with his staff for a moment, watching the fighting and exclaimed: This goes we'll"
 Shortly afterwards he was hit by two bullets, as heretofore stated, one strik- ing him on the chin, breaking his jaw, and passing out at the junction of the neck and shoulder and the other strik- ing him in the abdomen. Either wound would have caused death. and the rebel leader expired in a short time.
 The rebels, who were fighting desper- ately against the Spanish attack, were panic stricken when they heard of the death of their chief. They fled in dis order, not making any attempt then to take Maceo's body with them.
 The Spanards then returned to Pun ta Brava with their dead and wound ed When the field was clear some of the rebels returned and carrier Maceo's body off with them, Dr. Zertucha says that he does not know where the re- mains were buried and thus far the search made by the SpanIards has proved fruitless.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1896-12-12
SELECTM4N HHGO ANSWERED.,
It Was in the Form Demurrer to the
 Writ of Quo Warranto.


 Interest in the town agency muddle revived for short time yesterday morning, when John w. filling and Ja- cob P. Goodhart, counsel for Robert E. Baldwin, appeared in the superior court and demurred to the proceedings insti- tuted against their client by Philip Hugo upon which proceedings MT. Baldwin was cited in court to answer, showing cause why he held from the said Philip Hugo the office of town agent for the town of New Haven, which said office, according to allega- tions of Hugo, he (Baldwin) holds by usurpation.
 The demurrer denies the sufficiency in law of the matters and things con- tained in the information, and espe- cially assigns as cause for the demurrer the fact that the information does not show that the relator was at any time declared elected first selectman by the moderator of the town meeting, and in case he was not so declared elected the writ of quo warranto will not lie, but the remedy is by petition to judge of the superior court or other tribunal.
 After some discussion by the counsel for both sides, Judge Shumway stated that he would hear the arguments on the motion next Monday afternoon af- ter the cases set for trial for that day had been finished, which would be about o'clock.
 Should the demurrer be denied MT Baldwin will have to make answer to the petition showing by what reason he holds the position.
 If the demurrer is sustained the quo warranto will not lie, and the matter will have to be brought before the court in some other way.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1896-12-12
Bodies From the III-Fated sa1Ier.

yigo, Spain, Dec. 11.-Some bodies of the ill-fated steamer Salier have been washed ashore, including that of the captain. It was found that his watch had stopped at 5:3O, presumably on Tuesday morning, a very short time af- ter the vessel went down.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1896-12-12

Jacksonville, Fla, Dec, 1.-The steamer Dauntless, which is now under bond in two cases for violating the neu- trality and navigation laws, was seized just before daylight this morning by the revenue cutter Boutwell, just as she was going towards the mouth of the St. Johns river. The seizure was made upon information given by the Spanish consul, who alleged that the vessel was starting on a tilibustering expedition. The vessel is still in charge of an off cer of the cutter. The owner refused to make affidavit that the vessel would not violate the neutrality, navigation and maritime laws.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1896-12-12

Philadelphia, Dec. 11.-Very little doubt remains in Cuban circles in this city of the death of Antonio Maceo, the Cuban leader. News came to hand to- day from private sources which ack- nowledged that no further doubt of Maceo's death can exist.
 This information comes directly from the Cuban agents on the island, and is intended to finish the uncertainty in the minds of the Cubans residing here. It was characterized as being absolute ly authentic, and as making an end of any possibility that the accounts of the generals tragic end could be untrue.