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The morning news., 1897-05-02
JONES AND THE TARIFF.
The Republicans Think They Have
COncilIated Him.

Washington. May 1.-Senator Jones OF
Nevada. the Independent member of the
Senate committee on finance, spent several
hours with Senators Allison aud Aldrich,
representing the republican subcommittee
on the tarif. to-day. He went over the
bill with them and suggested changes
where he was not satisfied with the exist
ing provisions. No statement of the Ne
vada senator's position was authorized.
but II is understood that the republican
members feel more certain of his cooper
alton since to-day's interview than hereto
fore. They are, indeed. quite confident of
It, He assured them that he was still a
protectionist and anxious TO support the
bill, but told them that he would have to
insist upon certain concessions to western
interests. He submitted number Of
amendments providing for slightly advanc-
ed rates on third-class wools on fruits.
etc, and was assured that these matters
should have the committees best consid-
Grafton.
The committee now believes that besides
his support of the bill they win have SEN
ator Jones assistance in getting the bill
out of the committee promptly
Senator Jones declines to make a state
ment for publication
Senator Jones presented the demands not
of his own state alone, nut Of most of the
Rocky mountain and Pacific coast states
He asked for an increase of the duty on
third class woods, beginning at cents a
pound for the poorer qualities and adding
one-half cent pound for each additional
cent of selling value, but agreed TO a slight
reduction In first and second class wools
There is good reason to believe that
changes will be made in accordance with
No. q
they would result in putting a duty Of
z or 71s cents a pound on the more valua-
BILE of third class wools
He also asked the committee to stand
by its decision for duty of ia cents a
pound on hides, and for 1ia cents on lead
ore He suggested, at the Instance of the
sugar beet growers a duty of one cent n
pound on sugar testing 70 by the polar
iscope and adding sufficient for each addi-
tional degree to bring the rate up to ~
cents for sugar testing 30 degrees. with
one-eighth of a cent off on sugar import
ed from countries having a reciprocity
agreement with the United States.
He also suggested the following changes
in the first schedule OF the bill: Increasing
boracic acid from 3 to cents per pound;
soda from q of a cent to / cent a pound. /.
caustc soda from u to cent a pound: (:
silicate Of soda from * to Y cent per
pound. He also proposed a substitute for
paragraph 10 in regard to borax.
Acting for Senators White and Perkins
Of California. as wei as for himself. SEN
ator Jones asked for an increase Of the
rate on oranges, lemons and other citrus
fruits, from Y of a cent to / cent per
pound; on zante and other currants, from
l19 TO 212 cents per pound; on bottled
olives, from 25 TO 50 cents per gallon
Senator Foraker is making an effort 10
secure a compound duty on pottery, but
has received no assurance from the com
mittee cn tne Subject.
The morning news., 1897-05-02
DRANK A DoG's BLOOD.
Four More Survivors of the Valiant
Saved tn Horrible Condition.


st. Johns, N. f., May 1.-The French
brigantine Amadee, Capt. Fortin, from St.
Malo. arrived at st. Pierre tonight, bring
ing four more survivors Of the lost brig
antine valiant, which foundered as the
result of striking an iceberg Off the Grand
Banks on the night of April IA.
These four were the only survivors of
p men who left the sinking valiant in a
ships life boat, II having perished as a
result of the exposure and frost bit The
bodies of the II dead men were thrown
overheard.
The four survivors claim to have kept
themselves alive by eating the flesh and
drinking the blood of a dog belonging to
the brigantine valiant. This dog, they
say, they took with them when they left
the ship They were absolutely without
water, provisions, oars, sails and proper
clothing when they left the brigantine
They say that they had only time to jump
from their berths into the lifeboat and that
no opportunity was offered them to make
even slight provisions against cold and
starvation.
The seventeen men who died suffered
eXcruciating torments. The survivors
seem to have Jared little better. All four
of the men are very weak. Two of them
will lose all of their limbs, and the other
two will lose their feet as a result of the
frost bites.
The men relate a story of a fierce strug-
gle or board the ship for places in the
boats, some thirty of the crew going down
with the wreck. A somewhat similar fight
occurred on board the life boat, the men
quarreling about the division of the flesh
of the dog which was killed on the morn
ing of the third day, when four men had
already perished. Three died the next
day, six the next and four the day pre-
vious to their rescue.
The survivors. who were rescued from
the life boat by the Amadee. assert that
none Of the bodies was mutilated, and that
no cannibalism was committed
The circumstances surrounding this lat
est rescue are such as to induce the
friends Of the missing members of the
crew to believe that other boats may yet
be picked up
The morning news., 1897-05-02
TURKISH TROOPS DEC1MATED.
The Battle at VOIestinO One of the
BIOOdiest of the War.

Athens, May 1.-The government has re-
ceived dispatches from Pharsala giving de-
tails of the battle between the Turks and
Greeks at Volestino. The Turkish force
numbered $500, of which 900 were cavalry.
The Turks charged with their cavalry, but
were met by the evzones, posted on bill.
An entire Turkish regiment was deci-
mated. Four Turkish squadrons, which
attempted to charge, were receievd with
combined rife and shrapnel fire which
moved down several hundred. Fifty
Greeks were killed and major and five
subalterns wounded. A detachment of
the Turkish cavalry attempted to turn the
fanks of the Greeks, but was repulsed af-
ter a heavy connonading.
dispatch from Santa Maura, capital
of the island of that name off the west
coast of Greece, announces that the Greek
boat fotiila in the Gulf of Arta has bonn
barded the Turkish coast near Niopols
and sank the Petras. The Turks fed, the
dispatch adds
The morning news., 1897-05-02
NAVAL MILITIA CAMPS.
The Companies From Three states
to Gather at Port Royal.

Washington. May Lieut.. Gibbons.
charged with the arrangements Of the
summer drills Of the naval militia, is now
busy in completing the programme for
each state. The department has encour-
aged the encampment Of the militia from
adjacent states In groups, and the states
have fallen In with the idea In most in
stances, though some Of the state organ
zations will act alone this summer, either
by preference or from lack of a neighbor.
North and South Carolina will join with
Georgia, and, although the final selection
has not been made, II II likely that Port
Royal will be the head Of operations.
The morning news., 1897-05-02
RALLI ADDRESSES THE BouLE.
|eorEanizatiOn of the Army DecIar.
ed Imperative.

w SUMMATION OF the Army Declar-
ed Imperative.
Athens May l, 6:20 p. m.-The legisla-
chamber finally secured a quorum
held a sitting this afternoon, great
o"ds surrounding the building. The pup
galleries were thronged. The new min
ers We're seated on the government
& ach.
N' RAM the new premier. without de-
" addressed the house. He said the first
ne OF the government would be to reor-
alize the army. Without reorganiza-
0h OF the military forces it would be i'm
'ssiDie TO carry on the war and conclude
honorable peace. Happily the army.
men was worthy Of a better fate, main
alnea It's spirit unimpaired. The country
"sht rely upon it with confidence. He
'Sought the legislative chamber and the
'''oH 70 Cooperate with the govern
uen'' Meanwhile the cabinet asked the
,,''oel 70 agree 10 an adjournment.
W. Deyannis, who recently retired from
we post Of premier, said that there was
"o need Of vote in the chamber regard
,Ds TINS subject. There could be no possi-
''e objection to an adjournment. In the
-,'''e OF his party he desired to say that
ai OF the members of the party would give
''e" "ho'e support to the new cabinet as
'o"s as the Turks occupied an inch Of
i'eeA territory. The main subject Of
"'er soIicitude would be to devise ways
anu means to drive the enemy from their
q" Fhilaretos said that the princes
o1sn' to be recalled from the frontier.
-"e crown prince was evidently too "a
sued TO lead the army This remark was
''''o"ed ny applause from the galleries.
one OF the members Of the chamber ex-
l'esSea astonishment at the reports OF the
aeet. pa " 'n' H'e'k
N' RAM then confirmed the detailed re-
Por's received concerning the Greek vic
'S az NoIestino. In regard 70 the move
,a. ',.i''s OF the army in Epirus, ne said that
''e retreat had been orderly, with the ex-
.p''oh -" OF part OF the infantry. which
s.-- D'en infected By a panic origlna ting
'''''s the Inhabitants Of the vlnages.
The morning news., 1897-05-02
SENATOR EARLE I'LL.
Kidney Troubles Result In Inability
10 sleep.

Greenville. 8. c., May 1.-senator
Earle's physician pronounces him serious
ly ill., lie is suffering from kidney trou-
nausea and restlessness. He cannot sleep
without the aid Of opiates. lie had kidney
trouble two weeks ago. directly after In
PRODUCING a resolution in the Senate pro-
viding for the reorganization Of the COM
mittees and the recognition Of the new
members He was sent home by his ply
sician. His successful candidacy against
Gov. Evans last summer brought him into
national prominence.
The morning news., 1897-05-02
CIVIL SERVICE LAWS.
Their Modification Recommended
by Heads of Departments.

ny VI
Washington, May 1.-The Senate COM
mittee which has undertaken the inves-
tlgation Of the working OF the civil service
laws held its second meeting to-day. Sem
ators Pritchard. Lodge and Chiffon con-
Quoted the investigation. The civil service
commission was represented by President
proctor and c. r. Wales. Letters were
presented from Secretary Of the Navy
Long and Postmaster General Gary. rec
ommending that the civil service laws
should be continued. but giving the opln-
ion that they should be modified, although
they recommended no changes.
L. ". Palmer, the public printer, said:
"As applied TO this office. which is simply
A great manufacturing plant. involving
varied branches of skilled lnsor Of high
grade. the civil service rules are an OBJ
structlon rather than an aid 70 efficiency
and economy. Tie civil service rules as
promulgated for enforcement here should
be modified radically, suspended or repca.-
cd"
A number Of witnesses testified 20 alleged
lrregularity I'm dismlssais. The inquiry
will proceed next Saturday.
The morning news., 1897-05-02
FIVE BANKERS INDICTED.
The Grand Jury stiII After the Globe
Bnnk's Wreckers.

Chicago, H.. May 1.-The grand jury to-
night returned indictments against Ave
men connected with the management Of
the defunct Globe Savings Bank The
men indicted are Charles w. spaldine.
president OF the bank, and ex-treasurer OF
the state University Of Illinois; A. ID. Az
erill vice president OF the bank; Charles
Il. Churchill, cashier; w. y. Erwin. as
aistant cashier. and Allison w. Harlan.
one OF the directors. There are twentv-
nine indictments In all.
The morning news., 1897-05-02
FALL OF THE FORTS.
Turkeys Minister Advised of the
Triumph at VaIestinO.

Washington, May 1.-The Turkish lega-
ton here received the following cablegram
from Constantinople tonight: Marshal
Edhem Pasha telegraps that after a fight,
which took place at one hours distance
from Volestino, our troops took possess
sion of three fortresses and of three in
trenchments.
"Hefzia Pasha, commander-in-chief of
the Ottoman forces at Epirus also an
nounces that the Hellenes, who were To-
Gated al Karavan-Serai, not being able to
resist the attacks Of our troops, we're COM
PEELED to abandon the town and that the
SUBMITS commanding the pass OF Cond-
jadis also have been taken by our troops. "
The morning news., 1897-05-02
EAnTnaUiKE Ar LIMA.
People called TO Prayer I'm Anticipn-
tion Of Disaster.

Lima. Peru. May la violent ana pro-
tracted earthquake disturbance. iasting
about one minute. caused great alarm
here this morning. All the church bells
were tolled to call the people 70 prayer.
as a serious disaster was apprehcnded.
The shock was not felt outside this city,
No loss or serious damage resulted.
The morning news., 1897-05-02
CLOSE CALL ron THE KAISER.
An Attempt "a Wreck IA Train Carry
fnE Him 20 Dresden.

Copyright, 1897, by the Associated Press.
Berlin, May Lit transplres that dur
ing the recent trip OF Emperor William to
Dresden, the imperial train was stopped
en- route for fully two hours, owing 20 the
train gear being broken The engineer
discovered that the gear had been tam
pered with and that there would have
been a serious accident II Il had passed
unnoticed.
The Reichstag meets on Monday Count
Won Kanitz will question the government
on the subject Of the new United States
tariff.
DR.. Eysner OF Marburg, a writer for De
Krltis. and Dr. Weld. ts editor. have
been sentenced to nine and six months inn
prisonment respectively. for rldicu.ing EN-
peror William.
The morning news., 1897-05-02

Constantinople, May 1.-Rifzi Pasha,
commander of the Turkish at Janina, yes
terday telegraphed report to the effect
that the troops had occupied, after a fight,
the nights commanding the Karavan-Se-
raj. The Greeks fed, according to the Of
fetal Turkish account, by way of Kunu-
zades.
Edhem Pasha also sent a telegram an
nouncing that after a serious fight at
Voestino, the Turks had captured three
forts and four enrenched positions. the
Greeks retiring to Volo.
The morning news., 1897-05-02

Washington, May 1.-The state depart
ment has received formal notice from
Consul General Lee Of the release OF Ce-
pero. whom he few days ago reported
would be released when certain formall-
ties had been observed.
The morning news., 1897-05-02

A motion to adjourn was adopted gen.
eral assent being given.
NJ Delyannis approached NJ. Ralli at the
conclusion of the session. the ex-premier
and the new premier shaking hands. This
incident was heartily cheered. the members
of the legislative chamber then leaving
the building.
The morning news., 1897-05-02
Greeks Attack Pentepigadia.

Athens, May 2, 1:2O a. ma dispatch
from Arta says that 5000 Greeks, under
Col. Bairastaris are again attacking Pen
tepigadia.
The German cruiser Augusta Victoria
has arrived at Phalorum.
The morning news., 1897-05-02
Powers Likely 10 soon BIill
About PeQCe.
GREECE'S COURAGE GONE.
New Ministry Sees That Victory
Is Impossible.
ENEMY WINNING IN EPIRUS.
Retreat Of the Greek Troops to Arta
Announced.

The Turkish Attack ON PhaPsala AL
ready Begun-The Turks Occupy
FiIIipidia on the Retreat of the
Greeks-TurIks Suffer Heavy Losses
at the Battle of VOlestinO-AII the
Powers said to Have Agreed That
the Time Is OppOrtune for Euro
pean InterventiOn-An Informal
Proposal for an Armistice Report
ed Made Before RaIIi's Accession.
Paris, May AL the powers, includ-
Ing Germany and Austria, have agreed
that the moment is opportune to intervene
between Greece and Turkey. They are
now discussing the conditions of such in
teryenton and appear about to reach an
understanding.
Dispatches received here state that NJ
Rail-. the new premier of Greece, has init
mated a willingness to have the powers
mediate in the contest between Greco and
Turkey. It is further stated that Turkey
has signfed her willingness to accept a
war indemnity guaranteed by temporary
surrender of the Greek fleet.
kilograms received from Athens state
that the new ministry acknowledges that
it viii be impossible for Greece to con-
tln1e the war with an empty purse and
With discouraged troops.
London, May lit is stated semi-off1-
cally that the Marquis of Salisbury has
proposed a conference of the powers at
Paris in order to discuss means of termi-
mating the war between Turkey and
Greece. The indications are that the pro-
position win not be favorably considered
4 by the powers.
special dispatch says that M. Ralli
new premier, continues to advocate
ar routrancer, though he is not adverse
IAN honorable peace.
athens, May LIT is stated that before
resignation of the Delyannis cabinet
informal proposal, looking to a three
VS. armstce was made through the
ench' British and Russian ministers.
reply has as yet been received, the
|ers evidently waiting for an official
4uest.
The morning news., 1897-05-02
HELD As TRAIN ROBBERS.

The Prisoner Supposed 60 he One of
the CnIcra Gang.
Fayetteville. N. C.. May 1.-chlef OF Po-
lice Flowers OF this city to-day arrested
near here Jim Thomas one Of the gang
who held up and robbed an express train
on the railway near Cniera. Ala. on March
Q. last. and for whom there Is a reward OF
$500 Thomas was sent 90 Wilmington IN
charge Of an officer 20 be Identified by the
express company.
The morning news., 1897-05-02
TURKISH wARsHrPs AGROUND.
The Sea washing Over Their Decks
in the Dardane1Ics.

Constantinople, April 9O.-Three Turkish
warships and one torpedo boat belonging
to the Turkish fleet are aground in the
Dardanelles, and the sea is washing over
their decks. One of the vessels will prob
ably be a total wreck. The feet has not
yet left the Dardanelles. The maneuvers
Of the vessels have utterly failed and
have generally resulted in collisions.
The morning news., 1897-05-02
Two AdmirnIs nt Canen.

Canea, Crete, May 1.-The Italian and
British admirals have arrived here to con-
fer with the insurgent leaders.
The morning news., 1897-05-02
CAPT. MURPHY IN A CELL.
The JamRIcnn Government Accuses
Him Of FnibusterinE.

Kingston jamaica May i-capt Ed
ward Murphy formerly Of the American
steamer Laurada. was arrested at Port
Antonio yesterday. on his arrival there
by order OF the jamaican government. on
two charges Of nlibustering. lie will be
tried on Thursday next.
The morning news., 1897-05-02

Athens, May IA special dispatch re-
ceived from the frontier, announces Of
ficially the evacuation by the Greeks of
Fillippidia and the subsequent occupation
of the town by the Turks.
The morning news., 1897-05-02

Vienna. May 1.-The customary observ-
ance OF Mayday was witnessed here to-
day. From 1000 to $1,000 persons took part
in the procession to the Prater.
There were no disturbances In the prov
inces and perfect order prevailed.
The morning news., 1897-05-02
PHARSALA ATTACKED.
The Turkish Assault on the Greek
Position Begun.

London, May IA special dispatch from
Athens says that the reports of the Turk
ish assaults on Pharsala are officially con-
frmed
The morning news., 1897-05-02
GREEKS RETREAT TO ARTA.

The Turkish Forces Now Advancing
in Epirus.
London, May LA special dispatch from
Athens announces that the Greek army in
Epirus has retreated in thorough order to
Arta, where it is awaiting reinforce
ments.
The morning news., 1897-05-02
GOTHAM's SOCIALISTS.
Three Thousand March in the May
Day Parade.

New York. May 1.-Three thousand per-
sons marched in the Socialist May day
parade tonight Conspicuous among them
were three hundred women and girls. The
procession disbanded at Union Square,
where speeches were delivered TO large
crowd.
The morning news., 1897-05-02

Buda Pest, May la number OF work.
men here to-day attempted May day
manifestation In the streets in spite of the
prohibition of the authorities. They were
dispersed by the police.
The morning news., 1897-05-02
REvOLUTIONARY PLAoARDs.
M0cedOninns Trying TO Cause "a RIs-
fnR I'm Bulgaria.

Sofia, Bulgaria, May 1.-Anarchist and
revolutionary placards. signed by the Mac
edonian socialist revolutionary party. were
posted throught this city during the night
The printer Of the pacards has been ar
rested.
The morning news., 1897-05-02

Rome, May Inlay day passed here
without incident Perfect tranquility pre-,
vailed throughout italy
The morning news., 1897-05-02

Havana, May 1.-Passengers on the Ma
tanza train recently witnessed the cross-
ing OF the track by a large force Of in
surgents. The Cubans are said to hav,
effected the crossing In the vicinity OF
Rincon. They were marching toward
Plnar del RIO. II Is estimated that abour
5000 OF the insurgents succeeded In crosse
Ing the track The claim is made thar
they were commanded by Castillo ana Pc
rico Delgado. IL Is also reprted that tho
insurgeut leader Rodriguez, acted a. an
escort for the invading forces, and accord
ing TO some accouts the insurgent leader.
Quintin Banderas was also IN attendance
Considerable sickness Is reported from
various sections OF the island. In a NUM-
Der OF towns smallpox yellow fever and
malaria are said TO prevail.
Spanish regulars recently set FIRE 70 a
hut on the western trocha. near Mnrlol.
The insurgents had previously placed A
dynamite bomb along the line or Tie
trocha not far from the hut. The bomb
exploded, killing and woundlng several OF
the Spanards.
10 is reported here that Salvador cia-
neros. president Of the Cuban republic. waa
recently married 70 Miss Agnero.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-09-03
From the District Court.

Judge Wilcox had a very short
calendar before him this morning.
The first case was a young Hawaiian
who was charged with assault and
battery on Chinese hackdriver.
After listening to the evidence Of
two witnesses the Judge discharged
the defendant and ordered him and
the Chinaman arrested on a charge
of affray. The complaining heather
looked rather paralyzed by finding
himself transferred from an injured
virtue and seat in the audience to
the prisoners dock and criminal
charge. The two bantams will have
a hearing tomorrow morning,
Manoel Perry, hackdriver, was
charged with being on certain
premises on Punchbowl after dark
without lawful excuse. The evil
dence showed that Perry tied his
hack outside the house he wanted to
visit, at about $50 p. m, entered
through the front gate, went on the
verandah and knocked at the door,
One of the family appeared and
asked what he wanted. Perry told
him that he came to find out how
much damage he had done few
days prior to their fence with which
his hack collided,as he desired to set
tie. He was not we'll received, however
and subsequently he was arrested on
the charge above mentioned. Judge
Wilcox discharged Perry as he
thought it was very lawful for any
man to try to pay up for damages
done to the other fellows fences.
The judge said that his sad expert
ence was that the people damaging
fences as rule made no effort to
find out the amount of damages or
offered to settle.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-09-03

tain there is less friction in tho st.
Louis team, aud the boys are all
working well together. Gleason will
plsy Thompson's position, Clarke
taking Gleason's and Aiwohi going
to 3rd base. If Simerson arrives to
day he will play right field. The
audience should be large one as
the st. Louis boys will play for
blood and the Regiments have no
recourse but to do the same. The
Regiments are the fayorites but
they will have to play better than
they did with the Stars to win to-
morrow's game.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-09-03
a Railroad Accident.
Ed. The INDEPENDENT:-

Ed. The INDEPENDENTS
beg to call your attention to a
serious accident that occurred to
the 1:45 p. m. train from Honolulu
to Eva Mill yesterday, Sept. 9th, by
which one of the sailors of the Ben
nington was badly injured in the
snash-up, aud two or three ladies
injured. 1t is a noticeable fact that
no mention is made in your morning
contemporary.
1t is understood that the cause Of
the accident was the reckless dis
regard Of the fixed rules and laws
that no freight car should be carried
behind passenger car, md this
fact has been frequently called to
the notice OF the o. r. & l.. Co., but
without any attention being paid
thereto. One Of the dump cars left
the track, the engineer went ahead
not knowing the train was discon-
nected; when signalled to stop by
the breakman, he eased up, but
Conductor Mcclure seeing the stu
alton signalled to "go ahead" and
then jumped the train to save him
self; the freight car then rushed
into the passengers as above stated.
Is it not nearly time that some
steps be taken TO compel the COM
pany to obey the fixed laws made
for the protection OF the travelling
public under their charter or that
they be made to pay for such culpa-
BILE ueglect9 TRAVELLER.