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Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-02-28
HAS NOT YET SURRENDERED IN ITS
KANSAS FIGHT.
LOBBYISTS HARD AT WORK.
TRYING TO PREVENT HOUSE AND
SENATE FROM AGREEING.
House Bill Near the Head of the Cali
endar and VIII BE Reached in
Day or Two--ofher News
of the Kansas Leg
faIafure.

rro1eka Rax Ea,,- o. fS,..iaIN -r,h.
.1elp, "a, -A..s-' -, 'opeSial S
scnool DOCK trust stan hopes TO defeat any
text book legislation this session. Through
the rnanipulatfons of its wen trained lobby
9, he. s,,,.oo,s :, s,,,,s,,s -
:. '.ao q. w eoee ~ seas'ns ona Ptoeeeuniss
SO lar ana a big pressure VIII be brought
10 bear to force a disagreement between
fhe fwo bo,,ses In cse, ltl,,s ,,,sr,s tbe,n
:, "a, -. s...a .!.e. aI.li -
~ WIZ enoeaNor 10 lnouce sunlcient num-
Der of representatives opposed TO 1t TO be-
como "sick' and go home to insure the de-
fest 4, tha v,,a.,,,s. ,,, ,-;a f,,,t
&c. ', t'ie a iies.oeAis i'oN pShuhis' Ane uHi
mas 5already passed the senate, 80 the
smooth work must be done in the house
The house hilI ie near The head M ,be
- 80, - ',e-xs,tr. -. M Aet ~ 'ne "
caienoar' ana Wiii prooaoly be reached IN
a day or two. An effort viii be made to
substitute the senate bill when the house
hi, e reacbed
tn. = eSNI,.s-
Ine opposition TO The bill has been very
active during the past few days, and fire.
qtiept messages mass between the house
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III III -voih ~. heieh uiuck, Where harry
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-02-28
NO MONEY FOR STATE HOUSE.
Reports Against Completing
the Capitol Now.

Topeka, Kas.. Feb. G.-tSpecial) The
bill introduced by Senator Sterne, provid-
ing for the levying of one-quarter of a
mill tax on every dollar of taxable prop
erty in the state will not be passed. The
amount that would result from such a
tax would be sufficient to complete the
ceritol building. The committee appointed
by the house and senate to confer with
the executive council concerning the mat
ter presented the following report to-day:
I'VE, your committee, consisting of sub
committees of ways and means of both
the senate and the house., appointed to
tn a tax levy for state house improve
ments, report that, in consideration of the
necessity for more demands of public ben
eft and OF the heavy burdens already i'm
posed upon the people in the way of taxa
tion, deem II unwise at this time to make
any levy for this PURPOSE"
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-02-28
WHETHER THE CRETAN IMBROGLIO
is To LEAD TO WAR.
POWERS APPEAR TO BE AGREED
HELLENEs SEEM STRONGLY IN FA-
voR OF RESISTANCE.
In the Meantime, All the Countries In
terested Are Actively Preparing
for War-Emperor Will
fnm's Policy Not .Iu-
dorsed in Germany.

London. Feb. e7-The next move in the
Cretan game is anxiously awaited. Accord
ing to the news from the Continent, the
Marquis of Salisbury's proposal for settle
ment of the difficulties is not yet formally
indorsed by the powers; but it is believed
that it will be approved. or the premier
would not made the public announcement
on the subject which he did in the house
OF lords on Thursday last by reading the
telegraphic instructions sent to the am
bassadors of Great Britain at the courts
of the great powers and outlining the gov
ernment's policy towards Crete.
The premier's announcement was prompt
" followed by the issue of a semi-oficial
note from st. Petersburg, displaying consid-
erable irritation in some quarters appar-
emily against Great Britain. 1t began by
saying that Russia. through her minister
at Athens, had called upon Greece to with
draw all her troops and her fleet from
Crete within three days, and was accom-
panied by a statement that to prevent an
extension of the revolution to other por--
tons of the Turkish empire, imperiling the
peace of Europe, d stop must be put to
Greece's action, which, 1t was stated, is
opposed to international law.
Active communications are still proceed
ing between the different European cab
inets. The Marquis of Salisbury presided
to-day at a Spec1af meeting Oh tne cdDlnet
at the foreign office.
Whether the solution of the imbroglio
is peaceful or not depends entirely upon
Greece, and the dispatches from Athens
indicate that the feeling in favor of
resistance TO the powers Is till strong
among all classes throughout Greece. and
that, a declaration of war with Turkey
would be received with great enthusiasm.
The latest Greek proposal is said to be
that Greece should administer Crete as
Austria administers Bosnia. But 1t seems
to be agreed on all sides that peace can
only be maintained by leaving Crete part
OF the Turkish empire.
The Marquis of Salisbury's proposals
have been received with favor, not only by
the British, but by most Of the Continental
newspapers.
However, in the meanwhile, military
preparations are proceeding apace in Tur-
key and Greece, while everything is pre-
pared in South Russia for the transport
of big Russian army to the Balkans
whenever this step may be deemed neces-
sary.
kilograms from Vienna declare that
Emperor Francis Joseph has had repeated
conferences with the Austrian minister for
war; that plans for the mobilization of
Austrian forces on the Balkan frontier
have been drawn up, and that horses are
already being purchased for military uses.
states, war preparations are proceeding
there secretly, and, in short, all the parties
concerned are quite prepared for an ex-
plosion at any moment.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-02-28
NEGOTIATIONS STILL ON.
Form of the UIfimatum to BE Sent to
i Greece Not Decided
Inou

Vienna, Feb. 27.-The following semi-of-
fetal announcement was made here this
afternoon:
1.-The negotiations relative to the form of
a note to be presented to Greece, demand
sng the evacuation of Crete. continue. The
cabinets of Austria. Germany and Russia,
especially the latter, are pressing for Inn
mediate and drastic measures, such, as
would Immediately end a etate Of affairs
which is daily becoming more dangerous
and compel Greece to submit without delay
or take the consequences, which will be
an effective blockade of the Piraeus.
son with the three empires desire greater
moderation In the expression of Views,
and, although equally desirous of a prompt
carrying out of the policy of the concert
are anxious to give Greece a chance to SUBJ
NIT before being compelled to resort to
force.
ut is hoped that the powers will agree
to the exact terms of the note to Greece
within few days."
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-02-28
SENATE SESSION TAME.
Entire Day Given to the Postoffice
Appropriation Bill-afr. Du.
b0fs' Threat.

Washington. Feb. N.-The senate turned
to-day from the stirring theme Of Cuba to
the commonplace appropriation bills. giving
the entire day to the postoffice bill. There
was somewhat sensational diversion
when Mr.. Dubois. of Idaho. made a state
ment warming his former Republican asso-.
ciates that they could not control the next
would never cooperate with them while
they clung to the single gold standard. q
The debate on the postoffice bill was
mainly on the question of investigation in
to the cost Of carrying the mails on the
railroads.
The senate held long night session,
which continued until 2:5u Sunday morning,
and threatened for a time to last until day
light The senate was not in an amiable
temper and there seemed to be trouble
ahead. The pending question, was Mr.: But
ler's motion to strike out of the postoffice
the appropriation of 900 for special mail
facilities from New York to New Orleans
At II o'clock vote was taken on But
ler's motion, and 1t was lost.S to Al. The
postofiace bill was then passed.
The sundry civil bill was then taken up
and an agreement was made to take re-
cess from 2:30 to o'clock Sunday after
noon.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-02-28
OKLAHOMA LEGISLATURE.
Alva Normal school Bill Goes Throush
Committee Appointed to Re-
e view school Land Bills.

Guthrie, o. T., Feb. 27.-(Special) The
Alya FORMAL school bill gained one in fnal
vote before the house over its veto of yes
terday before committee Of the whole, all
though yesterdays fight was TO the hilt.
Nearly every senator arose to explain his
vote, the presidents extending into a quite
lengthy speech. Clark voted no because
Santa Fe already has every territorial in.
stitution. Fisher gave It one Increased
COMMITTEES OF the whole" Gould voted no
because its geographical location does not
warrant" and SO they went on; not & know. s
step necessary for their talks overreaching
Senator Debois introduced a bill directing
county treasurers to sell all tax certia-
Gates held over two years. Garrison's ef-
fort to force registration thirty days prior
to election failed. The ways and means
committee reported an appropriation bill
covering territorial sundries and salaries q
similar one just now being reported In the
house Territorial officers have mot been
ment awaits this measure. Assessors cam
not go out until this bill becomes a law, no
was made eein Special order 'ne
After an hours debate, a committee of
three, two of that committee speaking in
review ali school land bills and report on
Monday. Two of the codnciiors selected
were from the joint committee that drew,
o9 tse IS to 70 na n
grist will again grind. All school land leg
islation is now in danger. The clerk Of the
school land board almost sleeps with the
members.
The measure appropriating the salaries of
legislative employees and providing contfn-
gent expense fund has gone to the gov
ernor.
The bank lobby nov. makes open boast
that all bad banking legislation Is in its
grave.
The house spent the day entire on It's
fee and salary bill, and passed it. Some
amendments have actually raised salaries.
but the average is SO much lower that
public service viii be crippled. The coun-
ty superfntendent's Office IS fair measure
of the bill. In counties OF less than 5000
Inhabitants, he receives $3.50 The balance
are on a rising scale until counties having
to exceed II, 500 are entitled to $50
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-02-28
For a state Pardon Board.

Jefferson City. No., Feb N.-(speciaL)
Senator-Peers introduced bill to-day pro-
ytding board Of pardons of three MEM
bers. each Of whom is to receive 81 500 per
year. Governor Stephens Is said to have
prompted the bill. He says he is cor
yinced that there are many conyicts in
the penitentiary who ought to be par
doned or have their sentences committed
but he Is Unable to examine into their
cases and determine, what ought. to be
done with them fjg.i n
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-02-28
TAPscoTT MOVED TO WRATH.
Speaks I'm Uncompiimentary Terms OF
weilep, Who Refused to Rec
oguize Him.

Topeka, Kas.. Feb. T.-(Special.) Rep
resentHtlve Tapscott, OF Hamilton, the big
gest, widest and most ferocious man in
the house. got .riied" to-day. and for a
few minutes Speaker Pro Tenn Weilep siiiv-
cess, Tapscott wanted TO get motion of
some kind before the house, but Weilep
refused to recognize him and put a motion
TO adjourn. Just as he finished II, Tap
scott rushed TO the speakers desk and
shouted 10 Weilep: "You are a HI of a
d-n man for chairman, you are. They
ought 10 put someone Zip there with some
bruins"
Weilep started to reply, but Tapscott
made Iunge toward him, and Weilep shut
the man from Cherokee from being de-
youred alive.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-02-28
CASTS AN ANCHOR WIRDWARD.
Representative BarkIey Begins to
Fear for His General Fees
and Salaries Bill. &. i

Topeka, Kas.. Feb. 27-(Special) Chair
man Barkley, OF the house committee on
fees and salaries, has become alarmed over
the way things have shaped themselves in
the senate concerning his bill, and, as a
precautionary measure, to-day reported fa-
vorably upon all the local fee bills which
have been introduced in the house. The
bills Affect about twenty-five counties. They
If the upper body refuses to pass his general
bill, then IL will be given an opportunity tq
act on the local blils. AT least this Is me
DUH BarKley is running. FROM one VINO
processes TO know comes the story that
there will be no general fee and salary bill
pass this session and that the move made
by Barkley todd was agreed upon by the
Populists In caucus, with q view of pulling
the wool over the eyes of the PoPulist rank
and fiie. ~ I.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-02-28
D. A. R. CONGRESS ADJoURNs.
Close Of the Finaf Session Marked by
q Dramatic Incfdent-Ban-
ner Decided Upon.

Washington, Feb. 2f.-The continental
congress of the Daughters Of the Ameri-
can Revolution adjourned sine die to-
night, after weeks deliberations. The
close of the final session was marked by
a dramatic incident. Mrs. A. q. Bracket,
first vice president general, and the pre-
siding officer during the week. succumbed
to the strain which her duties have i'm
posed upon her and tainted as she brought
her gavel down and declared the congress
adjourned. She was placed in a carriage
and taken to her home.
At the night session, Mrs. E. H. Wal
worth made report as chairman of the
ma tional university committee. Her re-
port, which was In favor of the project,
was adopted. as were reports from the In
sigma and Maumee valley committees. =
The question of a flag then came UP and
caused q long debate as to design and
color. It was decided that banner was
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-02-28
THE KANSAS CITY JOURNAL, SUNDAY FEBRUARYa2 1897

secure in their possessions, they are will
ing to advance their own and their coIln-
tryss interests. There is no more striking
example of what can be made OF "a ruined
Turkish province than what <Ahsfria has
The land is still practically under mill
tary control. The Banjaluka railroad is
operated by the army, as Is also the post
The other railroad is. however, under the
control of the civil authorities. The land
is divided into districts and administered
under the same plan as Austria The Of
hcials are. In the most part, from, the Ser
bian elements of the empire, their Language
being about the same as the natives, TO
enter the land a passport Is necessary and
the pass restriction. especially along the
border. Is very strict. Austrian troops are
stationed at the chief town of every dis
tr1et; but the number is each year being
gradually reduced
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-02-28
Big Grist of local BiiIn.

Topeka, Kas., Feb. 2I.-(SpeciaL) The
house committee of the whole broke the
record to-day in the number of bills cob
sidered and recommended for passage. At
2 o'clock local bills were taken up on spk
cial order, and when the PopuIists uftt
hitched for supper sixty-seyen bills had
been considered, and all but six were rec
commended for passage. An evening ses-
sion was also held and thirty more bills
were pushed through TO third reading.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-02-28

Jefferson City. Mo-, Feb. 27.-(Special.)
Some of the members of the house COM
mittee on appropriations left for st. Jo--
Superintendent Woodson, Of the asylum
located in that city. He recently asked
for an appropriation Of $150000 for new
buildings, and the members of the COM
mfttee were not disposed to grant It. They
will make an inspection of the institution
and decide upon their return as to the
amount of the appropriation.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-02-28
A TRULY JUST MEASURE.
Bill Introduced Which Rroyides
Fine for Women Who Refnse
Offers cf NJaprfare

Jefferson city, MO-, Feb. N.-(Special)
The senate was unable to do business to-
day because OF the lack of quorum, sew
eral Of the senators being absent from the
city. Those In attendance held a session of
dulged in good deal of horsepiay.
Senator Vandfyer introduced three bills.
one OF which provides for the creation Of
state marshall at salary of 290O per
year, whose duty 1t shall be to exterminate
chineh bugs. His second bill imposes a
fuse offers of marriage from bachelors.
Senator Peers offered an amendment pro-
viding that the fine be remitted upon the
promise of the maid or widow convicted
of refusing q proposal to darn the pro-
poser's socks for one year. The bill was
Fl. Martin Williams. Senator Vandiyers
third bill provides for the protection Of old
and infirm sheep. 1t compels farmers to
masticated food. and to maintain a, hos
pital for such sheep.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-02-28
MIR. L0BDELL KILLED 1T.
Preyented the Passage of n Bill That
would Have worked n Hard-
shin to Labor. - 81

Topeka, Eas., Feb. z7.-(Special) The
Republicans to-day prevented. the passage
ship on laboring people. The bill was
drawn up by the Judiciary committee and
provided for a change In the civil pro-
cedure before Justices, which would enable
the plaintiff In a garnishment proceeding
10 keep the wages of laborer tied up for
several months. 1t was placed on final
passage this morning and about fifty Pop
uIists voted for 1t. when Lobdell,, of Lane.
arose 10 explain his vote. He pointed out
what such a law would do-to the labo=ing
men and voted no. This opened the eyes
of the Pcpulists, and when the roll call
age OF the bin BEGAN 10 change their votes
TO no. All but one changed That was Da-
Wis, Of Wilson. The Republicans voted
against the measure solidly, and 1t was
defeated by u vote Of 1Ds to ].
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-02-28
Next Year MT Lawrence.

Topeka, Kas., Feb. z7-(Special1 The
state oratoricai contest wifi be held next
wear at Lawrence. This was decided at a
meeting of the State Oratorical Associa-
tien held to-day at the Copeland hotel.
contest has been held at Topeka for many
wears New Officers for the association
were elected as follows: President, o. H.
j. ID. Plundon. Wesleyan college, Salina.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-02-28
OLD Investigations CLAIMS.
Decides In Favor OF Pay
ing witnesses,

Topeka, Kas-. Feb. H.-tSpeciaL) The
ways and means committee of the senate
to-day refused to appropriate $50 to pay
II. B. Kelly for services rendered in draw
ing up the Householder charitable institu-
ton bill. The committee decided in favor
OF appropriating money TO pay the fees for
witnesses in the old Investigations, and the
s., 30 deficiency in the state printer s. office
under E. I'll. Snow. The Investigation
claims amount in all to $500. Claims to
the amount of 1891 have been presented
for the William Rogers investigation, sSS5
for the Householder investigation and s, 81
for the investigation of Warden 8. w.
Chase of the penitentiary.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-02-28
Anothcr Freedmen Payment.

cIaremore, +. T.. Feb. 27.-tSpecial.) Ad-
that ID. w. Lipe. treasurer of the Cherokee
ration. will begin the payment of freed
men in a few days. This payment is not
being made by Special Agent Dixon. as
this Is simply the amount the Cherokees
were forced to advance in order to make
out the freedmen's share Of the proceeds
of the sfrip sale.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-02-28
To MIKE Up- for Lost Time.

The house viii lendeavor to make up for
some OF the time lost in considering bum
ic6mbe and other measures that were never
intended to be enacted into laws, At to-
days session resolution, Introduced by
Representative O'Bannon, providing for
holding night sessions on Mondays.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-02-28
WANTS A STATE TAX ON BEER.
Senator Orchard Introduces n Bill
Levying 10 Cents n Barrel on
All Sold In the State.

Jefferson City. Mo-, Feb. N.-(Special)
Senator Orchard, of West Plains. Howell
county, who was a member OF the commit J
tee that investigated the alleged crooked
ness in the police department at Kansas
City, introduced bill In the senate to-day
that caused muny comments. Its title pro-
claims that its object is to add to the state
revenue by imposing a tax on beer, ale and
porter brewed or sold or kept for sale in
the state Of Missouri The tax Is to be 10
cents a barrel, which Will, msthe bill be-
comes law, add several hundred thousand
dollars year to the revenues of the state,
Agents of nonresident brewers must pay
public funds. as there are many of these
in all parts of the state. Severe penalties
are provided for violation of the provisions
pure beer bill. and contains no provisions
for GOOD roads a.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-02-28
JUDGE ,HAzEN ACCUSED.
F. G. Hentis, PopuIist Attorney of
Topeka, Demands n LeEfsla-
tive Investigation.

Topeka, Kas., Feb. H,1lspecial9 F. G.
to-day filed charges with the legislature
against z; IT.; 7: Hazen, Judge Of the Shawnee
legislative investigations be prosecuted;
with a view to having Hazen ousted. Hen
tig. is disgruntled Populist and has no
charges were laid over until Monday aud
it is likely that they will not be heard
of again.
''unmindfuf OF the high duties OF his Of
fee and the dignities and proprieties there
Of. and Notwithstanding his duty to. en-
fcree the iaws I; to = prohibit ron the sale ef In
ly during his said term of Office, know
ingly. willing and Illegally bought intoxi-
eating liquors from persons selling the
OF the said r. T. Hazen has brought his
office of judge into contempt, ridicule and
! disgrace and has thereby knowingly ana
ito the great scandal of all good. citizens..9r
9 It. rs further alleged that Judge Hagen
has been repeatedly Intoxicated in public
places since he became r5udge, contrary TO
that he continuously used Intoxicating
liquors during the April and September
terms. 1895, of his court.
Judge Hazen Is also accused of pitching
quaits for the drinks on Sunday: of in
fiuepcing jurors by treating them to liquor
and of failing TO punish one Joe Kellam.
standing that a damage suit Instituted by
kellam against Sheriff Wiikerson. should
be dropped, The petition concludes:
''And your petitioner states that he is
informed that, and verify believes that all
of the foregoing charges can be substan-
tiated by the record in said court and by
testimony of the following named persons,
IL called upon and required to testify: j.
A. Matthews. Scotty Kane, c. X. Holli-
day. Jr., George II. Evans, F. NJ Hentig.
Andrew Burkhard. John Coyne, E. E.
Ckesney Clad Hamilton, Ed e. Palmer.
David Overmyer. A. Bergoin, W. p Dout-
hitt F. C. Hentig, S. B. Isenhart, William
4. Hazen. c. II. Hollcraft. W. p. Thomp-
son. H. c. Stafford. Joseph s. Keiiam, j.
]. Kinney and many others whom 1 can
name IL an investigation is ordered"
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-02-28
Made q. Special order.

=, Topeka. Kas., Feb. 27.-(speciaI-3 The
senate to-day made a special order for
Monday afternoon TO consider Senator
Armstrong; bill creating board of control
of the penal institutions of the state for
penitentiary, the Kansas state Industrial
reformatory and the state reform school.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-02-28
PopuIists Lack Nerve.

Topeka. Kas.. Feb. 27.--(Special) The
Populikt membets of the house committee
on elections have been unable TO screw mp
enough courage TO make a report on tho
Hunter-Bradley contest from Hodgeman
county, as yet, and the chances are that
Mr.. Bradley, who was elected fairly, will
be permitted TO serve out his term.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-02-28
Senate Passes Two BfIIs.

Topeka, Kas., Feb. T.-(Speciai.) The
reunion grounds at Ellsworth to the Wom-
ans, Relief corps OF the state; also an act
to enable Garfield township Finney coun-
ty. to compromise the outstanding indebt-
e6ness OF the former county of Garfield
and to issue funding bonds therefor.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-02-28
BARBER BiII Advanced.

Topeka. Kas.. Feb. 27:-fSpecial) The bill
providing for a state board of barber ex-
aniners was advanced on the calendar in
the house tonight TO third reading, sub
IL will get the bill through this session.
despite the fact that the majority side of
this legislature is composed of enemies of
BARRIERS.