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Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-01-31
THE AGRICULTURAL BILL
Produces the Usual Kick Over
Seed Distribution
REED VOTES AGAINST IT
Ii Was by Narrow Margin That the Arbl-
tration Treaty
RECEIVED A FAVORABLE REPORT
From the Foreign Relations Committee
To Settle the Boundary Line of the
Dominion OF Canada-Cox cf Ten
nessee's Unusual Resolution.

Washington, Jan. 30.-The agricultural
appropriation bill was the principal and
almost the sole subject of considera tion
in the house today, this being the third
day it has been on the parliamentary
stocks. As usual the distribution of
seeds gave rise to an animated discus
sion which lasted two hours and COM
prised the usual motion to strike out the
appropriation ($12000O), altogether This
failed-30 to 20, Speaker Reed casting one
of the affirmative votes, the first time
this congress that he has exercised the
privileges of an ordinary member.
An amendment was adopted authoriz-
ing the members to select the seeds they
desire, the department of agriculture to
purchase and distribute the same.
On points of order the proposed rear
rangement of salaries in the weather
bureau and bureau of animal industry,
recommended by the chiefs, the secretary
and the committee on agriculture were
stricken out of the bill and the provisions
of the present law inserted in place of
them. The bill was passed and after the
passage of two or three private bills the
house, at 4:55, adjourned until Monday
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-01-31
THE MILK IN THE COCOANUT
WeyIer, RothschiId & Co. Pre-
pare a Big Bluff,
WHICH APPEARS FISHY
Will Try to Induce Uncle Sam to Take a
Hand in the Reforms
TO BE OFFERED THE cuBANS
Insurgents Capture an Impol tant Town
Five Generals Tired of Weyler's Butch
eries-General Roloff and DR.. Luis
Indicted for Belligerency.

Key West, Fla, Jan. 30.-Advices re-
ceived tonight by the steamer Olivette,
say: A secret meeting was held in the
palace recently in which Ahumada, Wey-
ler's substitute, Palmerola, secretary of
the government; Montoro, Galvez and
Cueto, for the autonomist party in Ra-
bell, and Rivere, for the reformists, took
part and it is hinted a representative of
the firm of H. Upmann & Co., Roth
schild's agents at Havana, assisted. The
object of the meeting was to discuss the
proposed reforms soon to be granted
Cuba. The consent it appears, of the
Cleveland administration, was consid-
cred necessary, and it was believed would
be granted, but as in all contracts where
bilatoral interests are concerned, the
party of the third part must give his
entire conformity, it was thought ad-
visable to explore that party's will and
if possible induce him to give his volun-
tary consent either by framing promises
or, IL necessary, by monetary influences,
which would be literally expended.
Somebody was required to make over
lures to Gomez, who is the remaining,
SO they believe, or visible head of the
revolution, and Marces Garcia and Spot
torno, the renegade Cuban, who had
Deen puGpOS6ly Cdlleu lOT lIe .HetllHS,
was designated. He accepted the pro-
posal at once. He will start tomorrow
for Sancti Spiritus and from there will
proceed to Gomez's camp, which is said
to be in that vicinity. Doubts are enter
tained as to whether Gomez will receive
him or enter into any negotiations with
the Spanish government. 1t is reported
Gomez has warned Garcia that If he
catches him he will hang him as trait
or to his country.
The participation of the Rothschilds in
this affair makes the impression that a
deep money game is beyond the screen,
and that reforms humbug is simply a bluff
on the part of Spain on the United States
and Europe to avoid diplomatic contin-
gencies, which may arise when the Nc
Kinley administration comes into power.
Undoubtedly. If the so-called milk and
water reforms are granted Weyler will
not be the man to promulgate them, as he
is not a persona grata to the rebels. -.
The insurgents have captured the town
of Palmas Allan, near Manzanlllo, sack
ing all the stores. Five generals have
asked leave of absence to return to Spain,
apparently disgusted with Weyler's
atrocious policy
The generals are Pin, Bernal, Alonzo,
Lozas and Figueroa. Gen. Luque has
asked for reinforcements hurriedly. Gen.
Gonzales Munoz has requested leave to
march to the field, being displeased
with certain dealings in the general staff
of which he has charge.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-01-31
MENTS FOUND
And Bench Warrants, Issued for Gen.
Roloff and Dr. Jose ]. Luis
at Baltimore.

Baltimore, Jan. 30.--The United States
grand jury today found Indictments
against Gen. Carlos Roloff, secretary of
war of the Cub n provisional government,
and his compatriot, DR.. Jose ]. Luis. on
the charge of beginning, setting ON foot
and providing, within the district of
Maryland, means for a military expedi-
ton against the territory of a foreign
prince with whom the United States is at
peace; to-wit: Against the island Of
Cuba"
The crime is charged as committed
July 8, 1895. Capt. Hudson, on that date,
purchased the steamer James Woodall in
this port for $4,000 for the Cuban junta
and fitted her up as a filibuster. On
July 8, of that year, the Woodall sailed
hence, ostensibly for Yucatan but 1t is
alleged that Roloff and Luis caused the
vessel to put in at Arbor Key, Fla, where
men and munitions of war were taken on
board and subsequently landed on the
Cuban coast.
A second Indictment for conspiracy is
found against the men, in which the
name of John T. Smith, otherwise known
as j. T. Smith, is included. Rolof is said
in the indictment to have been otherwise
known as G. Miller and DR.. Luis has
number of aliases, among which are ]. j.
Luis, j. J. Luccas and DR.. Luisus
A bench warrant will be issued and the
men brought here from New York, where
they are held in bail by United States
Commissioner Shields for trial. 1t is
thought the hearing of the case before
Judge Morris, in the United States dis
trict will be begun promptly upon their
arrival The witnesses before the grand
Jury and also the witnesses who might
appear at the trial of the charges. were
Capt. John M. Hudson, of Brooklyn, and
John Cronin. and John Lockney, Of this
city. - if't
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-01-31
IT WAS BY A NARROW MARGIN
That the Arbitration Treaty Got Favor
able Report in Committee.

That the Arbitration Treaty Got Favor
able Report in Committee.
Washington, Jan. 3O-Every member
of the senate committee on foreign rela
tions, with the exception of Mr. Turpie,
was present this morning when the COM
mittee convened a few minutes before IL
O'Clock. The entire session was devoted
to the consideration of the general treaty
of arbitration between the United States
and Great Britain. Members denied
themselves to several representa- tives
who came over from the house and re-
fused to be disturbed. At 80 p. m. a
vote was taken on the treaty and favor
able report was ordered made to the SEN
ate next Monday, with certain amend
ments. This action was not unanimous
and some individual amendments We're
reserved for submission to the senate
when the subject shall come up.
The most important amendment was
that which added to the end of article 1.
the following words: But no question
which affects the foreign or domestic
policy of either of the high contra citing
parties or the relations of either with any
other state or power by treaty or other
wise, shall be subject to arbitration under
this treaty except by special agree
ment.''
The second amendment strikes out all
reference to his majesty, the king of Swe-
den and Norway, as the umpire, in case
the court fails to agree upon an umpire
in accordance with the provisions of arti-
Gle III. and article V.
The motion to strike out this clause was
carried with but one negative vote, that
of Senator Gray, of Delaware.
The vote on the final motion to report
the treaty to the senate was so close that
Ii startled some of the friends of the con-
vention, who believed there would be
practically no opposition to the amended
treaty. When the roll was called the
votes were cast as follows:
In favor of reporting the treaty to the
senate-Messrs. Sherman, Davis, Frye,
Lodge, Cullom, republicans; and Gray,
democrat. Total, g.
Against reporting the treaty in the SEN
ate-Messrs. Morgan, Mills, Daniel, dem
oerats; and Cameron, republican. To-
tai. 4.
An amendment was also offered insert
ing clause stating in positive terms
that the Alaskan boundary question
should not be submitted to arbitration
under this treaty, but it was rejected by
the same vote of to A. 1t will be Of
fered in the senate The debate in the
committee room developed an opposi-
tion to the treaty under any conditions
that was entirely unexpected; and If a
minority of the committee represent
proportinate membership of the senate,
the Indications are that the treaty will
have a hard time securing the requisite
tWo-thirdS vote.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-01-31
ousTED THE REPUBLICANS.

Nebraska Populists Succeed in Support.
ing the Majority Report.
Lincoln, Neb., Jan. 30.-The fusion ma
jority in the lower house of the legisla-
ture this evening, after an all-day debate,
unseated the four republican members
from Douglass county and confirmed the
right of the fusion contestants to the
seats.
The charge against the unseated mem
bers was that of bribery, buying of
naturalization papers and intimidation.
Eleven fusion members voted with the
republicans against unseating, making
the final vote So to 43 in favor of the ma
jority report of the committee on privil-
eyes and elections.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-01-31
IS THIS A HOAX?

Letter Supposed to Be Written by Pearl
Bryan Received by Gov. Bradley.
Frankfort, KY, Jan. SO-Gov. Bradley
received the following letter today:
Jacksonville, Fla, Jan. rs.
Gov. Bradley, Frankfort, KY.
z Sir-It would be injustice TO hang
Scott jackson and Walling on my account
for l am alive and we'll, and my parents
will never be able to find me.
Respectfully,
PEARL BRYAN.
P. ST. leave here this afternoon.
The governor has received numerous
letters threatening him with punishment
If he does not pardon or commute the
sentences of Jackson and Walling. Other
letters say he will meet with a terrible
fate should he show mercy.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-01-31
wALsH's LETTER.

Dublin, Jan 30.-The Most Rev. w. J.
Walsh, Roman Catholic archbishop of
Dublin, has written a letter in which
he advises the reference of the question
of leadership of the Irish national party
to small representative committee,
whose decision shall be final. The arch
bishop also expresses his approval of an
article written by Timothy Harrington,
M p, for the harbor division of Dublin,
and published in United Ireland, suggest
ing the reunion of the factions of the
party under the leadership of John Red
mond The Dublin Independent COM
menting upon Archbishop Walsh's let
ter declares that Redmond will never
sit in council with the men who betrayed
Parnell
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-01-31
FAILED IN THE EFFORT.

Springfield, o., Jan. 30.-Louis c. Evans.
the millionaire president Of the A. c..
Evans Manufacturing company, returned
from New York this morning. He went
to his brother Georges room, in the
Arcade hotel and shot himself in the
forehead with 32-calibre revolver. He
held the weapon too close, and the ball
glanced upward under the skin. He was
not fatally hurt. Evans and his wife have
been visiting in New York, but he re-
turned home alone this morDing. The
cause of this attempt upon his life is
rnknoyu
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-01-31
cox, OF TENNESSEE,

Introduces Bill to Reimburse Confed-
crates for Horses and Other Effects.
Washington, Jan. 30-Mr. Cox (dem.
Tenn), offered in the house today a bill
which recites the circumstances of Lees
surrender at Appomattox and the written
guarantee that the artillery and cavalry
officers of the confederacy should be per-
mitted to retain their horses arms and
baggage. After the surrender the federal
soldiers despoiled the confederates of
these effects and they were never return
ed to their original owners His bill ap-
propriates 100000 as a compensation for
these losses, upon satisfactory proof be-
ing furnished to the quartermaster-gen-
eral
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-01-31
MIST HAVE HELP.

London, Jan. S0.--The Dillon faction of
the Irish party are understood to be af-
flicted with such a want of funds as may
prevent them keeping their full strength
in the house throughout the session.
Some twenty-four Dillonites require aid
from the party funds involving a drain of
about $4,000 sterling per session. About
fourteen of Mr.. Healys supporters re-
quire similar help but the Healy sup
plies arep roportionately greater than
those under Mr.. Dillon's deposit. No con-
tributions of any consequence come now
from America
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-01-31

between their respective possessions in
North America" The President will send
this convention to the senate Monday for
ratification. It provides fer a commits
sion similar to the Mexican boundary
commission which will avail itself of in
formation already collected under the
commission under charge of Profs. Men
denAall and Duffield and Mr.. King, of
Canada, who were working under the
agreement made in 1892 on the North
American possessions, and it is believed
this will settle controversy over the loca-
ton of the gold fields in that territory.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-01-31
THE ARTICLES SIGNED

For Convention to Settle Boundary
Line of the Dominion of Canada.
Washington. Jan. 3O.-Secretary Olney
and the British ambassador at the state
department at II o'clock this morning
signed a convention between the United
States and the Dominion of Canada for
demarkation of so much of the Hist
meridian, with longitude, as may be nee
essary for determination OF the boundary
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-01-31
DIED OF. HYDRoPHoBIA.

Gainesville, Fla, Jan. 30.--A. B.
Thomas, boy of Is years, died at his
home near Hague yesterday of hydro
phobia. He was bitten by a mad dog
last September. but the wound healed and
he was apparently enjoying good health
until Thursday, when he was attacked
with fits, which came spasmodically until
Friday, when he died.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-01-31
THEY HOPE so. At LEAST.

Madrid, Jan. 30.-Epoea says that Gen.
Azcarraga, minister of war; has inti-
mated in the course of conversation,
that arrangements with Cuban rebels
looking to a cessation of hostilities in
Cuba may possibly be reached soon.
Madrid newspapera profess the belief
that the recent visit of United States
Minister Taylor to the Duke of Tetutan,
minister of foreign affairs, was an event
of great important nee in it's bearing upon
the situation in Cuba. a..
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-01-31
A SMALL BLAZE.

Richmond, Va, Jan. 30.-A special TO
the Dispatch says that Friday night a
fire at independence, the county seat of
Grayson county, destroyed the general
merchandise store Of Lunley & Dickeys
and the hotel owned by z. Il. Kirby. The
cause Of the fire is unknown. Loss about
$4,000. with little Insurance. The build
ings burned were the principal ones In
the town.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-01-31
RRYAN WILL SHOOT DUCKS.

Galveston Tex, Jan. 30-Hon. W. j.
Bryan, accompanied by ex-Gov. Hogg, is
expected to arrive here tomorrow night.
They expect to leave on Col. w. L..
Moody's launch Monday morning to shoot
ducks at Lake Surprise. Mr.. Bryan
will return in time to lecture here
Wednesday night.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-01-31
TICKETS TO THE BALL

Now Ready and You Can Send in Your
Order With the Rhino.
Washington, AIN. 30.-The inaugural
committee announces that the tickets for
the inaugural ball are now ready for dis
tribution. Each ticket will be accom-
panied by souvenir which is exceedingly
handsome and is included in the price of
the ball tickets.
Orders by mail will be filled in the or
der of receipt.
No complimentary tickets will be is
sued except to Presdent-elect Mckinley
and Mrs. Mckinley.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-01-31
NOT A SINGLE TAxER.

Chicago, Jan. 30-Lyman ]. Gage, the
prospective secretary of the treasury in
President-elect McKinley's cabinet, posi-
lively denied today the published story
that he was single taxer and an uncom-
promising adherent of Henry George
upon that subject. There is not the
slightest foundation for the report that l
am now or ever was a single tax man"
said Mr.. Gage, land nothing thar I have
ever said or written on economic sub
jects could furnish the slightest grounds
for such statement"
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-01-31
INDoRsED FOR Pie.

New Orleans, Jan. 30.-The leading re-
publicans of the Third and Sixth congrss-
sional districts met today and unanimous
ly lndorsed Capt. A. r.. Wlmberly, nation
al committeeman for Louisiana, for the
Office of collector of customs, port and
district OF New Orleans,
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-01-31
THE NEW YoRKs WON.

Norfolk, Va. Jan. 30-Two picked
crews from the New York and the battle
ship Indiana raced for the championship
of the navy and a $500 purse in Hampton
Roads this afternoon over five mile
course. The New York crew won by
about four boat lengths.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-01-31
A GREAT INCREASE.

Norfolk, Va, Jan. 30.-Norfoik cotton
receipts during the five months ended to-
day were 610,4S4 bales. as against 22S,707
bales.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1897-10-26
CHAMPION PACIFIC COAST

Band was present and played during
-he afternoon There were no exer-
clss though there should have been
on The part OF the local wheelmen to
SLOW their appreciation Of what Mr..
uaskv has done for them.
Eu some respects the athletically-in-
ciued young men Of Honolulu are, to
a degree. cold-blo0ded. else the races
EorId have been delayed a few min
u-es 10 have given the leading reers
or -he dealers in wheels an opportunity
20 Say word Of thanks 10 the promot-
~ 30 racing on a modern track in Ho-
nu-ulu Er. Desky evidently did not
cook for it- as he was in no way per
set dy the absence Of il. On the
-l1--arr. his face beamed with smiles
- -he crowd gathered.
The afternoon racing was very sat
lsfl1-1ry 10 the audience. for the rea-
son -hE- there were no waits between
events The men seemed ready when
called and che officials were active in
having The races come on promptly.
F1r -te FIRST time many Of those in the
audience saw professional riding. and
uhle pleasing 10 those who do not
ride wheel the presence Of Sharrick,
Whitman. Jones and Fowler may
prove beneficial 10 some Of the local
uea They have rather cute ways
zhout -hem 10 getting 10 the tape just
g wheels length ahead Of their rivals
ara q time when the other fellow
-hinks he has Il
-l one OF The races John sylvia got
g bad fsl. but showed his pluck by
re-fuE on his wheel and making a no
Die effort to catch up The judges de-
cide5 thar be was fouled and he was
gwen g chance 10 ride in the finals.
Nc r1er-ier race was seen il the after
noon NEE. than this final Jones led on
tire lasr lap. followed by Whitman and
SharriCk with sylvia bringing up the
rear. On The last eighth sylvia spurted
and Eot e 5l-yard lead. but Sharrick
was after him winning by a length.
Bur 81 made him blow consider ably TO
90 81
Long before s O'Clock the crowds be-
zan hocking 10 -he track. many people
for the first time seeing il Illuminated
The sight was a beautiful one. and was
EDrrh the price OF admission. even
though there had been no races. The
eEecI of the reflection OF the hundreds
uf EncEndescen1 lights on the minia-
-ure lake WAS surprisingly beautiful
The evening races were slower than
those IN the afternoon. on account of
rhe tine necessary 10 arrange the
hEndicaps- But The meet was a good
one and would have been enjoyable in
the extreme but for a rank decision Of
the judges in the two-mile handicap
The race was close one between
Giles and Lyle. but that the latter won
tT half q wheel length was evident to
ErerrCne who watched the wheels.
The judges made the mistake of their
lives in calling il a dead heat Again
When i Was wheeled on one of the
judges insisted in calling four laps five,
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1897-10-26

then came Whitman and Sylvia. On
the second lap it was the same way,
but with very much swifter pace.
GREAT WORK
Then came the finest exhibition of
racing that has ever been seen on
these Islands. The riders were watch
ing each other like cats. The swift
riders from the States were in the lead,
with Jones foremost. Sylvia was hang
ing on behind Sharrick. Suddenly,
Just before making the last turn of the
final lap, sylvia shot out like light
ming and, passing the bunch, took a
great lead. Jones was after him like
a fash, with Sharrick doing the same.
1t looked as if Sylvia would win the
race, so great was his lead, but Shar-
rick proved too much for him, and with
a great squirt within 80 yards of the
finish, forged ahead, with Sylvia so close
a second that there was difference of
but three or four feet.
Time: 2:24; Sylvia, second.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1897-10-26
FOURTH RACE.
EXHIBITION RACES.

Next came the exhibition races of
George Angus and John Sylvia, in
mile-tandem (paced). Angus made the
three laps in 0:42 95, or one-fifth of
second better than Murray, who gave
the exhibition in the afternoon. Sylvia
made it in 0:40 fiat, passing the line
ahead of his PAGERS.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1897-10-26

Fishel, Joe Botelho, Joe Santos and
Frank Williams. The boys made a
good start, Williams setting a slow
pace. At the end of the first lap he
was in the same position, with Hig-
gins following. The pace got swifter
and swifter At the last turn on the
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1897-10-26
TRACK WAS FAST
CTtHHSE OpHIilg q Brilliant
Society Event
SOME FIRST CLASS RIDERS
Local Men Make Good
Showing.
TrHby Fowler Wins Admiration.
More Than 1000 Attend
Evening Races.
SOME FIRST CLASS RIDERS

we have the weather with US to-
1ar sid Manager Clement OF the
-raousre track last Saturday. All
p-e uant is The people" The young
nan had his wishes gratified, for the
grand sand and bleaehers' corner
were well patr0uized by the time the
frs race was called The Government