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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-22
GEN. FITZGERALD TO RESIGN
DECIDES TO GIVE UP THE COMMAND OF
THE FIRST BRIGADE.

Brigadfer- General Louis Fitzgerald has de-
termined to resign his place as commander u
the First Brigade of the National Guard
Rumors to that effect have been circuia'eo
often within the last year, but most or these
were founded on surmse and speculation anu
General Fitzgerald would never confess that ne
contemplated laying down his command -
was well known that the Generals friends were
ambitious to SEE him promoted to the rank Oh
Major General, and 1t has been stated that they
indorsed General McAlpin tor the place OF Az
jutant- General because they expected MIN 70
further the plan which would reorganize 'he
State forces into a division. with General fltz-
gerald In command General McAipin faheo
to do anything In that direction. and when 1t
became known that the division plan had been
abandoned the first rumor as to General Fltz-
gerads resignation was circulated
When Lieutenant Tillinghast was made AdJu-
tant-General the division plan was again sus-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-22
FIGHTS DURING THE RETREAT.

TWO RRIsK ENGAGEMENTS AS THE GREEKS WE'RE
RETIRING FROM DoMoKo.
Chalcis, Island of Euboea. May 2l-Accoru-
ing TO details received here Of the retreat or the
Greek troops from Domoko, 10000 Turks on
Tuesday attacked the positions which the Greeks
had taken up in the Phourka Pass. The Greeks
numbered about 10000 men, the rest OF their
army having retreated to Lamia. The Turks
bou,barded the defenders Of the pass with heavy
gums but there was a cessation of the fighting
At 8 o'clock lin the evening, when the Greeks
still maintained all their positions.
On Wednesday. however. the Greeks retired
20 Taratza closely pursued by the Turks. There
another engagement fought at 10 o'clock
IN the morning. Twenty squadrons of Turkish
cavalry by fianking movement, attempted
10 cut off the retreat Of the Greeks. The firing
was heavy, and many Of the Turkish cavalry
men were killed. ,.,
AS soon as it became known that an armistice
had been arranged the fighting ceased ana the
Greeks retired to Lamia. The Turks on Thurs-
dav left the Phourka Pass and retired heyond
the old frontier line
Grown Prince Constantn has established MS
headquarters at ThermOpya. with General
Smolenski, Colonel Vassos and the Garipaidiahs'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-22
THE PRESIDENT AND CUBA.
A PLAN FOR ENDING THD WAR SAID TO BE N
CONTEMPLATION.

A PLAN FOR ENDING ThD WAX SAlD TO De IN
CONTEMPLATION.
WASHINGTON May 21-The Cabinet meeting
to-day was not long, but It was interesting. be-
cause the principal subject OF discussion was
that OF this country's relations to Cuba. The
action Of the Senate yesterday in passing the
Morgan belligerency resolution was regarded a.
a movement which threatened to interfere seri-
ously with the efforts OF the Executive branch
of the Government to accomplish something SUBJ
stantia for the Cubans. The details OF the plan
which President Mckinley has in mind have not
vet been disclosed in fact. ii may be said that
they are subject to arrangement upon the basis
of the latest official information 10 be received
from Cuba probably from Mr.. Calhoun But IL
was clearly manifested In the Cabinet meeting
to-day that the President mas made up his mind
to another forward step, and that while up to
this time he has, as he promised In the begin
ming OF his Administration, confined his efforts
to securing protection for American citizens In
Cuba he has now come to the determination to
use his powers to stop boodshed in the island
SO far as this can be done without involving the
United States In war
There was some talk about application OF the
relief measures for American citizens In Cuba,
now that the resolution suggested by the Presi-
dent has passed both branches OF Congress. II
was decided that the delay In the formal sigma.
ture OF the resolution would not necessarily pre-
vent the immediate application Of some Of the
money In feeding the people who are represent
cd as being in great distress, as the drafts can
No, he received before the formaIities are COM
pleted and the resolution becomes law.
Secretary Sherman to-day directed Consul.
General Lee to draw for immediate purchase OF
supplies and medicines for the relief OF American
citizens and the transportation OF those who
desire to return to the United states. not to ex-
coed $4,000 He Is also instructed to furnish 20
United States consuls In Cuba at his discretion
funds for this purpose Consul Brice. at Matan.
zas. has been instructed to apply TO General Lee
for funds with which to relieve American citi.
zens there.
The resolution appropriating $4,000 for the
relief Of suffering Americans In Cuba was signed
Yesterday by Speaker Reed but owing to the
abserce of the Vice President and Mr.. Frye,
president pro tem OF the Senate. could not ~.
coive tho ulgnature Of seither OF them. A. the
genats hos e15Durned until Monday. 1t cannot
- slgno6 boCo(4 that date.
leaaAae 49, Ahairman Of the Committee e
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-22
PROPOSED TERMS OF PEACE.
SUBSTANCE OF A NOTE FROM THE
POWERS TO THE PORTE
THEssALY NOT TO BE D-CAPITULATIoNs
TO REMAIN IN FoRCE-INDEMNITY NOT

THEsSALY NOT TO BE D-CAPITULAT1ONs
TO REMAIN IN FoRCE-INDEMNITY NOT
TO EXCEED Il5.OOo.OoO FRANCS.
London, May 22.-A dispatch to The Daily
Mall" from Constantinople says: The Ambas-
sadors will present note 10 the Porte to-mor-
row Saturday emhodyng the terms OF peace
to which they will agree The note will refuse
20 permit the abolition OF the captulations IN
the case of Greek subjects or the annexation or
Thessaly but will consent to a strategic rectica-
ton of the frontier and 10 an indemnity not ex-
ceeding 115 900 600 francs
Constantinople, May 21.-The Ambassadors
are still awaiting instructions from their re-
spective Governments as to the capacity IN
which they are to act when pre- senting the note
which 1t is understood will be presented to-
morrow, whether as advisers or as negotiators.
II is understood that the Powers will con-
sent to the demand Of the Turkish Government
that the CULTS Of Volo and Arta be opened for
the revictualng Of the Turkish troops, and that
the peace negotiations will be conducted here
Athens, May 21.-The Boule will be convoked
as soon as the terms OF peace have been ar
ranged.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-22
JUDGMENTS AGAINST r. II. SOUTHGATE
CREDITORS OF THE FORMER PROPRIETOR OF
THE BRUNSWICK BEGIN PROCEEDINGS

Chicago May 2l-Judgments by confession were
entered In the Superio. Court to-day against Rich
ard II. Southgate. manager Of the Auditorium
Hotel for amounts aggregating S9,ll. The judg-
ments were all In favor o: New-York persons 10
whom Mr. Southgate became indebted while he was
the proprietor Of the Hotel Brunswick, In the city
of New York. The debts upon which the judg-
ments are based personal liabilities OF Mr.
Southgate The trouble comes through money un-
paid on the ground leases Of the Hotel Brunswick
Mr. Southgats signed these leases as guarantor.
and as the rents have no. been paid for sorae time
the creditors have begun proceedings against him.
The creditors who have secured judgments on tho
ground leases follows: William p Dixon.
executor of the est1te Of Josiah NJ Fiske. $4,000;
Emma K L. seil,iere. s21.175: James G. Wallace.
ST. 400 William Lester executor Of the estate OF A.
Gerald Hull Sa355o. Another Judgment was IN
favor of the Garfield National Bank for 1880 This
was notes on which Mr. Southgate was guaran-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-22
LOST THE BANKS MONEY.

St. Paul. May 2l.-The first OF the so-called bank
cases has ended in the dismissal OF what is known
as the Huldah Peterson indictment against Will
lam f. Blckel president OF the failed Minnesot,
Savings Bank: The State failed to make out a
case against William f. Bickel on the charge thar
he had appropriated t26S from Hudah Peterson.
Judge Lewis granted the motion OF the defendant
Sor n dismissal The opinion of the Judge is tha;
iIuldah Peterson Is creditor OF the Minnesota
s. viIes Rank; that II Mr.. Bickel Appropriated the
money as alleged IL was the money OF the Mime
sota Savings Bank and not from Huldah Peter
SON as charged In the indictment.
Another outcome Of this failure was the suicide
,aat night OF James Nolan. the banks ianitor
Ted seventy years who had brooded over the loss
nf Ills denosit OF $3.50 In the bank
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-22
PROFESSOR ARRESTED FOR SwINDL1NG.
TRIES TO SHOOT HIMSELF WHEN CAUGHT
BLAMEs WOMAN FOR HIS FALL

Paterson. ~ j.. May q Especially D.-Ernest
Joies. formerly professo. OF music at Seton Hall
College was arrested at 1880 o'clock tonight
on several warrants charging him with obtain
ing money on false pretences. When approached
by the policeman with the warrants he attempt
ed to shoe. himself, but the pistol was Knocked
from his hand causing the bullet to go wide OF
its mark. but infiicting a flesh wound on the
breast. The wound was dressed at the General
Hospital. and then he was taken to the police
station.
A letter in German. addressed to the Coroner
was found in Joess pocket showing that he
had contemplated suicide for the last three
DAYS In the letter he spoke Of his alleged
crooked transactions in this city, and says the
blame for all. including his own death. Is on the
head of Paterson woman, who caused his dis
mssa from Seton Hall for alleged wrongdong.
Joies was about twenty-five years old.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-22
at Rome, has been nominated military attache at
the American Embassy in Constantlnople also.
CRETE IN A TURMOIL AGAIN.
THE BRITISH AND FRENCH ADMIRALs FIRED
ON-HOSTILE ACTION THREATENED

oN-H0sTILE ACTION THREATENED.
Canea, Crete, May 21.-The situation here Is
most serious. There is a revival Of excitement
among both Mussulmans and Christians in
consequence Of the departure Of the Greeks
some Bash-Bazouks fired upon Admiral Har-
ris, the British commander yesterday after
noon, making Il his fourth escape since he has
been in these waters. Later In the day five
shots were fred at the French Admiral while he
was walking in Suda with his chief-of-staff.
Shots were also fired at a British signaller
outside of Canea. and three insurgents attacked
and disarmed a British lieutenant near Suda.
Owing to this case, the British Admiral sent an
utimatum to the insurgents, demanding the re-
turn Of the lieutenant's arms within forty-eight
hours, action would be taken The ultimatum
expired to-day and the British cruiser Cam
brian has been recalled to Suda Bay.
Brigandage is appearing among the insur-
gents. Two Mussulman children were kid
mapped yesterday and Of them was sent
back with demand for a ransom. falling which
the head Of the other child would be returned
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-22
TWO MEN KILLED BY AN EXPLOSION

Hazelton PENN May 2l-A still in Michael Nc
Garrtys distillery. with steam pressure Of sixty
nounds and filled with boiling liquid burst to-day.
The steam and fluid rushed out upon Mccarthy.
the owner. and laborer named Andrew Garitz;
brrlinp them with great force against the walls or
,hn b,iilding The gauger Patrick Bonner, was
caught by the food Of boiling water ana severely
- ,he men attracted the attention Of the diser 5
wife. and she rushed to their assistance In doing
Ta hoiIine lauid Mccarthy and Garitz died In
the hospital this afternoon McGarriy was for
nrorlY a Councilman.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-22
pAN1cs IN ATHENS AND LAMA.
IN THE LATTER CITY THE coNvIcTs WERE SCI
FREE WHEN THE TROOPS CAME

IN THE LATTER CITY THE CONVlCTS WERb Sci
FREE WHEN THE TROOPS CAME.
Paris, May 21.-The correspondent at Athens
OF the Journal Of this city, referring TO the re-
cent defeats of the Greeks. telegraphs:
"The stupor and panic caused by the latest
3efeat are intense. The people seem to expect the
immediate arrival of the Turks at Athens On
all sides families are preparing to go TO the ISL
ands. anxious crowds parade the streets. and
there ia the widest excitement everywhere.
81 learn that some shots were fired at the
Crown Prince as he endeavored to stay the con-
fusion Two Greek battalions were seized with
panic, and the retreating soldiers, on entering
Lam could not be restrained by their ofncers
They shouted The Turks are coming!
THE panic which resulted was increased py
the jailbirds, who had been released ana causeo
disorder throughout the town.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-22
JESSE GRANTS MEXICAN CONCESSION.
TO BE UTILIZED FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF
BIG GAMBLING CONCERN.

San Francisco. May 21-It has leaked out here
that the concession obtained by Jesse Grant and
his associates from the Mexican Government for
lands surrounding the Hot Springs Of Tia Juana,
across the boundary line covers also privilege
for running a lottery and gambling devices. 1t Is
said that Mr. Grant does not intend TO enter the
business. but that Eastern people are prepared to
ak control Of this feature OF the concession while
Mr. Grant will attend to the colonization and de-
velopment of the mineral waters. The identity
Of the Eastern people is not known but IT has been
learned that tho Dryers figuring the pur-
chase Of the Rierson and San Antonio ranches.
some miles below Tia Juana. TO be used for rails
Ing racing stock local real estate man. who Is
handling the matter for Mr.. Grant and his
ciates, is authority for the statement that the in
tended purchasers declare they will build finest
gambling house In the world at the springs. to cost
$.Ot)gy. to include every game OF chancs known,
with lottery connection The deal is to be closed
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-22
SNORT IN HIS ACCOUNTS sss.ys,.

Cincinnati. May H.-George Hobson had been
Recorder OF Hamilton County for six years pre-
vIous to entering on his duties last year as Clerk
NJ the Courts. II has since been found that he
vas short about $50 90 az Recorder. Now the ex-
merits examining his records as Clerk find that he
is already short s23.i6 in that office although he
has held IL only six months. His trial begins next
Wonday on three indictments. for forgery. embez-
Zieme nj and falsifying public records.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-22
FLOODS ALONG THE RIO GRANDE.

GREAT DISTRESS AMONG NEw-MEXICo FARMERS
THREATENED.
Denver May 2l.-Accordng TO dispatches from
ewMeXico heavy rains have swollen the Rio
Grande and other streams that considerable dam
age has already been done and more is threatened
The valley north and south Of Albuquerque is in
undated. If the rise continues farms will be OBJ
liberated and there will be great distress
heavy hailstorm has killed thousands Of lambs
besides great number of sheep Near Las Vegas
and Springer md up the Red River country
streams reported out Of their banks and
bridges washed away. impeding travel for several
days Considerable damage is reported in the Las
Vegas hot springs canyon. One of the dams OF
the Las Vegas Water Company was carried out
IL Is Impossible to ford the Canadian River Wires
along the Atchison. Topeka and Santa Fe and
Denver and Rio Grande railways In New Mexico
prostrated
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-22
COyGRESSMEY VISIT MONTICELLO.

cbar;ottesville. Va. May H.-A party OF about
s,xtv members OF both houses OF Congress arrived
here this morning for a days outing at Monticello.
~. old home OF Thomas Jefferson. The sergeant
alarms OF the Senate, Colonel Richard Bright, was
H., charge OF the arrangements The visitors were
-, let by the Reception Committee and driven at
nnce to Monticello. where they were received by
9Warson M Levy, assisted by Miss n. Stewart
yyTi,son OF Philadelphia, and NJ George Ryttenberg,
y, " New-York Several hours were spent In looking
uao Served on the lawn. covers being laid for
three hundred Among the party were Senators
GsIIneer Hawiey Jones. Kyle Pettigrew. Turner
Deboe and Nelson and Speaker Reed and other
Representatives.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-22
JAPAN DEMANDS DAMAGES.
LATEST PHASE OF THAT CoUNTRY's TROUBLE
WITH HAWAII

San Francisco, May 2l.-The steamer Belglc
rived here from Honolulu to-day bringing advices
10 the effect that the resident japanese Minister
visited the Hawaiian Foreign Office May II and
presented the correspondence received from his
Government regarding the Of the rejected i'm
migrants to Minister Cooper No action had been
Zen in the premises when the steamer sailed.
IT is understood the Japanese Government de-
nands damages from Hawaii for the refusal of the
iin1inr n allow the immigrants TO land Both Min
ister Shmawasura and Counsellor Yami Akura are
on,rbatic in their assurances that Japan will not
smhmit 10 arbitration in case Of Hawaii's refusal
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-22
MURDERED FOR HIS MONEY.

Pittsburg May 2l.-E. s. Feisher a well-known
real estate man. robbed and murdered while
on his way home shortly after midnight last night
The deed was committed the Lincoln ave
bridge In the East End. After taking FleIsher' a
money and jewelry. the murderer threw the body
over the bridge into the ravlne ninety feet below
When found half hour later. FleIsher was liy-
ing but he died on the way to the police station.
There Is no clew 10 the murderer.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-22
AUTONOMY FOR CRETE.
AUTONOMY FOR CNElE
INSURGENTS WILLING TO ACCEPT IT. BUT Ihh
MAHOMETANS PROTEST.

INSURGENTS WILLING TO ACCfFI IL fO1 11II1
MAHoMETANS PROTEST.
Gambia, Crete May 2l.--The Cretan insurgents
have received instructions from Att ems to ac-
cept an autonomous form Of government on
condition that the Turkish troops are previously
withdrawn from the island. The insurgents ap-
pear TO approve Of this plan for the settlement
Of their grievances. The Mussulmans Of Crete.
however, have teegra ohed to the Sultan pro-
testing at being placed in the power of the ma
Jority which betrayed such hostility 10 the
Mussulmans by the carnage at Sitia and the
destruction Of ell the Mahonetan villages" add
ing:
Autonomy under such circumstances cannot
;ail to perpetuate wars. and Will only briefly
postpone the revival Of the annexation question,
with all its disastrous consequences"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-22
AN AERONAUT FATALLY INJURED.

Plttsburg. May 21.-An aeronaut named Lee. en-
ployed by tho Silver Plate Shows. which exhibited
at McKeesport yesterday. fell from his balloon last
night while making ascension and was fatally
Injured Lee began TO ascend about 7 O'clock and
had gone only short distance when he found the
wind was TOO strong lie cut loose from the
building An arm and leg were broken and his
skull was fractured. When picked up he was un-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-22
A FATAL LEAP FROM A WINDOW.
l. W. TAUssrc's coAcHMAN COMMITS SUICIDE AT
HIS EMPLOYERS HOUSE

HIS EMPLOYERS HOUSE
Olan Linde. twenty-five years DID, jumped from
fourth-story window at No. 10 West Ninety-ifth-
st. last night and was killed. Linde was a coach
In the employ Of Isaac W. Taussig. who occu-
pies the Ninety -ifth-st house. and is a member OF
the commission firm OF ~ w. Taussig & Co.. OF No.
Ill Wall-st
Linde occupied a room in the rear Of the house on
the fourth floor. He was alone IN the room last
night. when the servants heard a noise there, as
though he jumping about the floor. Be-
fore any could reach the room the man had
opened the window at the CO the house and
conscious.
An ambulance took him to the Manhattan Hos
pta, where an hour later, at IL o'clock, linde died
The dead man came from Sweden a few months
ago. He often complained Of being homescb and
also troubled with severe pains in the head. These
are the only explanations given OF the mans act
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-22
THE WELLAND CANAL TIED UP

st. GATHERINGS. Ont May H.-The steamer Outh-
waite bound up light. while passing through the
Welland Canal this morning carried away three
gates OF lock NO. Z. This level Is one and n mar
ter miles In length. and the surrounding country
Is badly flooded The damage will be heavy Tho
accident will tie up the canal TIL Monday or Tues
day. There IN a fleet waiting at DalhousIe TO
lock up.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-22
IaBoR sTATISTICIANS ELECT OFFICERS.

Nashville. Tenn. May 2i.-The National Associa-
ton OF Officials Of Bureaus Of Labor Statistics
have elected Carroll ID. Wright. United States
Commissioner OF Labor president; John 7. Nc
Donough Of New-York. first vice-presdent: Hal
lord ERICKSON OF Wisconsin, second Vice president;
Executive Committee-Joseph l.. Cox. Of Michigan;
Carroii ID Wright Washington. ID. c.; S. Il. Horne
ConnectIcut; J. NJ Clark. Pennsylvania, and
Charles II. Myers, Maryland; .. b Horne. secre-
next place Of meeting. Reports were made and
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-22
HAVOC IN THE ASOTIN CREEK VALLEY.

Asotin. Wash. May 2l-A cloudburst at some
place yet unknown, up the little valley OF Asotin
Creek sent wall OF water down the valley last
evening which carried devastation In It's train
Stock drowned. houses wrecked bridges
washed out and orchards ruined. The loss Is esti-
mated at 100000. The valley was a continuous
orchard and garden for fifteen miles above the
town. SO far reported no lives were lost
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-22
ACTIVITY IN THE SOUTHERN IRON TRADE.


APRIL-BIG ORDERS FROM ABROAD.
birmingham. Ala. May 2l (SpecaD.-The month
Of April was remarkable for activity In Southern
iron shipments Reports just issued show that 1Ol
Op tons of pig iron shipped. of which 20 906
tons went west. s2O7 east and north. and 80 s3S
tons abroad. The Birmingham district alone
shpped 1898 tons. and other Alabama districts
I. G1 more The Chattanooga district shipped l7S7
tons The maintenance Of these figures would
amount TO shipments of over one million tons for
The wear The foreign market has taken more so
Jar this year than 1t did last year and rising prices
in England have caused many big orders to be
MIA ced here recently.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-22
FAILURE or A WESTERN BANK.

Washington, May 2l-A telegram received by the
Controller OF the Currency announces the failure
NJ the First National Bank OF Orleans. Neb. The
hank has capital OF 5000. and liabilities amount
ING 10 about $1,000 The bank Is said to have
been in a weak condition for some tme and Its
suspension caused no SURPRISE
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-22
POWERS SAVED KING GEORGE.

IT is SAID HE CAME NEAR BEING DEPosED LAST
WEEK.
London, May 22-The Vienna correspondent OF
"The Daily Chronicle" says: II learn from a re-
liable source that the fate OF the dynasty OF
King George trembled in the balance last week.
Serious attempts TO depose him were frus'rateo
by the direct action Of the Powers. the RUSSIAN
Government warned NJ. Rail- in the pIaihest
terms that the Powers were doing more lor .ie
sake Of the dynasty than for the nation itself.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-22

Congtantinople May H.--United States Minister
derrell escorted MaJor-General Nelson A. Miles Of
tne United States Army. who was accompanied by
ms aide-de-carnp and two secretaries Of the EN-
V..sy' 10 the ceremony Of the selamlik to-day Az
Wv vb~Ara General Miles was received by the Sultan
ssw wmo gave him special audience General Miles
~. start for Thessaly In a day or So
Saptain Scriven. United States military attachA