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The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-12-09
Various Reasons Given Against
Hawaiian Annexation.
SOUTHERN OPPOSITION
BASED ON FEAR OF REPUBLI-
CAN ADVANTAGE.
Canvass of the Senators Reveals
That Total of Thirty Five, or
More Than Enough to Defeat the
Treaty, Are Opposed to the Meas
ure-Kanaka Women.

Chicago, Dec S-A special to the
Tribune from Washington says:
If vote could be taken today, the
proposition to annex the Hawaiian
Island would undoubtedly fail to Sc
cure the necessary two-thirds MAORI
ty. This is the result Of an informal
canvass of the senate made since the
opening by senators who are more or
less favorable to the project. They say
that thus far not over half a dozen OF
the Democrats have announced them
selves as being openly in favor. of the
treaty. There are about ten of the
same party who are admittedly on the
fence. At the present time they would
vote against the treaty. in all probable
tiles, but are expected to be won over
in the course of the debate. The re-
mainder of the Democrats, numbering
Is or so, are apparently hostile to the
annexation for various reasons.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-12-09
WEARING AWAY FAST
Mother McKinley's Condition at 3::45
This Morning.
THE DOCTORS OPINION
MORE HOPEFUL THAN THOSE OF
THE FAMILY.
The President Is With Her Constant
1y, and Does Not Even Take
Sufficient Exercise Received
Numerous Letters and Messages
From All Over the Country.

Canton, O., Dec. 8.-AH day the chill
dren of Mrs. Nancy Allison Mckinley
were near her bedside watching for
indications of hopeful change. They
were disappointed. There was no ray
of light on the face which betokened
returning consciousness. She has been
lying in lethargic repose as if in sleep
most of the time. She is gradually but
surely growing weaker. EIr. Ablier
Mckinley says the family are hoping
against hope that she may show a
better condition, but her state during
the day has been such that the watch
ers think the end is gradually drawing
near. The doctor saw the patient early
this evening. He said he could notice
no material change, but the weakening
process continues steadily. He is pre-
pared for dissolution at any moment,
but at the time of this visit had not
abandoned hope that she would con-
tinue in life during the night, and pos
Siblu longer
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the steadily increasing weakness all
day was more apparent than to the
doctor. Mr.. Charles R. Miller, who
has been almost constantly at the
house, said that he had not previously
noted such continued weakness as was
noted during the day. This was also
accompanied by a higher temperature,
and he could scarcely hope that the pa
tient would live beyond midnight. He
further said the others of the relatives
felt fully as apprehensive.
THE PRESIDENT.
The president is almost constantly
at the bedside, refusing to be relieved
by others and to take the rest and eX
ercise he should. While it has been a
matter the president has declined to
discuss or to give any information
about to his friends, and impossible for
the reporters to secure any information
upon, it is believed from the indica-
lions at the postoffice and telegraph
offices, that he is receiving numerous
congratulations from the people of the
country on his message to congress
The sad circumstances of the visit to
his home at this time have not pre-
vented the people from making mani
festations of their congratulations.
DOCTORS REPORT.
During the evening Mother McKin-
ley again aroused from her palsied
sleep. She lay quietly and restfully on
her bed, the president at her side,
watching intently and hopefully for
some sign of recognition. The awaken
ing, however, was not accompanied by
any appreciate rally. This was the
condition at 1870 o'clock Up to that
hour the patient remained in the deep
sleep in which she reposed all day.
When the doctor made his call, finding
her still asleep, he said she would live
until morning. She was still growing
weaker but so slowly that unless a
material change came her strength
would hold out during the night.
Canton, O., Dec. 9, 3:45 a NAT this
hour Mother Mckinley is still alive, al
though she is very restless and rapidly
wearing away her little store OF
strength. The president is still with
| her
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-12-09
Views Of Japanese minister.

Omaha, Neb., Dec. s.-Toru Hoshi,
Japanese minister to the United States
passed through Omaha this evening, en
route to Washington, accompanied by
his private secretary.
Concerning President Mckinley
message and particularly as referring
to the relations of Japan and the United
States in connection with the proposed
annexation of Hawaii, Mr. Hoshi de-
clined to express any views beyond
reiterating what he said at the outset,
that there would be no disposition or
the part of Japan to resist the acqui-
sition of Hawaii by the United States
but that he hoped to be able, through
diplomatic negotiations, to bring abou
a peaceable solution of the matters ir
controversy.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-12-09
POCATELLO LIBEL CASE.
Trial Resulted In a Verdict For De-
PENDANT.
(sneclal to The Herald.l

Pocatello Ida, Dec. S.-The very in
teresting libel suit of Watson against
Terrell ended this morning in a verdict
for the defendant There was a warm
legal battle and much time consumed in
selecting the jury, but not much time
was needed for them to decide upon &
verdict. The first ballot showed seven
for defendant and five for small amounts
of damages, but soon all agreed to a YER
dict for defendant. This places the
costs upon Mr. Watson There was
nothing of Importance done in the court
today nor will there be this week, aside
from pronouncing sentence upon Louis
Forrest for m Inslaughter. Judge Stand
rod will probably adjourn court this
week, to reconvene on the Dist instant.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-12-09
SUSPICIOUS DEATH AT BUTTE.
Frank B. Wadman, Formerly of og-
den, May Have Suicided.
Especial to The Heraid.)

Butte. Mon, Dec. S.-Frank B. Wad-
man, formerly an employee of the Con-
tinental Oil company at Ogden, died sud
were made to ship the remains to Utah,
when the proceedings were stopped by
the county physician and coroner, who
thought there was something suspicious
about the mans death. and an investi-
cation has been ordered. Wadman car
ried several life insurance policies. pay
able to his widow, who is his second wife.
He spent several months in the asylum,
from which he was released as cured a
short time ago. 1t is said he threatened
to kill himself on Monday, and the
county physician says his death indicates
a recent poisoning.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-12-09
FRIENDS OR FOES.
Allusion to United States at Can
adian Banquet.

adian Banquet.
Toronto, Dec S.-Lord Aberdeen,
governor general Of Canada, was ban
uuetted tonight at the national club by
a representative committee. The
speech of the evening was delivered by
Edward Blake, member Of the British
honse of commons. Mr.. Blake replied
TO the toast of Canada and the EN-
pire" He spoke of the advantages Of
cultivating imperial trade. Concerning
Canada's relations with the United
States. he urged that the true interest
of both countries would be best served
by largely extended trade relations.
I'VE must be either friends or foes"
he said, and it IS in the interest of
Canada and the empire that we should
be friends"
on the question Of defense, admitting
the horrible supposition Of war between
England and the states, he pointed out
fha. 1t would be for England mainly a
naval war, While Canada would have to
stand the brunt of the attack, and
looking at the resources of the United
States he feared Canadian valor would
not prevent q hostile military occupa-
fiOn
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-12-09
ROCK SPRINGS JAIL BREAK.
B. j. Lawson Assisted By Friends on
the Outside.
(Special to The Herald.)

Rock Springs, Wyo. Dec. S.-B. J. Law
son, who pleaded guilty to breaking into
Tim KINNEY & Co.'S store last Sunday
night, and who wes- awaiting transfer to
the county jail at seen River until the
district court met. broke jail here this
unknown. Appearances would Indicate
that some outside parties had assisted
him by furnishing tools with which to
saw the heavy bars in the window in the
basement of the city hall, through which
he made his escape. The officers have
telegraphed in both directions for his ar
rest and detention.-He is part Indian and
speaks Mexican fluently.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-12-09
Sister Anthony.

Cincinnati, O., Dec. Sister Anthony,
for many years mother superior at the
Good Samaritan hospital this city, died
at ST. Joseph's asylum, in Norwood, to-
day, aged 50. Her name was Anthony
O'Connell, her birthplace Limerick, Ire
and. When a child she came with her
parents to the state of Maine. In 1885,
at the age of 20, she entered the Roman
Catholic Order of Sisters of Charity at
EmmettSburg Md
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-12-09
THE NEVADA LYNCHING.
Gov. sadler VIII Offer a Reward For
the Perpetrators.

Carson City, New, Dec. S.-Governor
Sadler, of Nevada. denounces the work
of the mob yesterday morning in Genoa
in the lynching of Adam E. Uber as an
example of fendish barbarism. He says
that upon proper application from the
authorities of Douglas county he will
offer a reward for the apprehension of
the leaders and accessories to the crime.
Uber's body in the morgue today gave
evidence of having been beaten, shot and
bruised beyond recognition. The eyes
had been punctured out and one arm
broken The authorities claim to have
several slight clues TO the identity of
the perpetrators, and the lynchers may
be apprehended in a few days.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-12-09
Steamship Movements.

New York-sailed: Germanic, Liver
pool: Southwark. Antwerp; st. Paul,
Southampton; Bremerhaven, Antwerp.
Southampton-Arrive Paris, New
Sailed: Saale, New York.
New York-Arrived Teutonic, Liv-
erpooI; Spaasdann, Rotterdam.
Southampton-Arriv Spree, New
York for Bremen.
msterdan-Sailed: Amsterdam,
New York
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-12-09
AMERICAN CHURCH SOCIETY.
Misconduct of a Late Treasurer
Made Apparent.

Philadelphia, Dec. S.-The thirty
eighth annual meeting of the American
Church society was held here this after
noon. General Wager Swayne, Z. S.
A, the president of the society, pre-
sided. Bishop Peterson made the open
ing PRAYER
Rev J. Thompson Cole, New York,
submitted the report of the executive
committee. It stands in part:
THE apparent loss to the secretary
from the misconduct of its late treas
urer has been once more increased by
the amount of $6,S93, the principal CT a
second mortgage, which was given by
him to the society and which forced
sale under the first mortgage has ex-
tinguished"
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-12-09
FOOTRACE TO CAPTURE BORGU
BRITISH CAPTAIN oUTDIsTAN-
CED THE FRENCHMAN.
Saw the King and Made a Treaty,
Which France Contends Is Null
and Void.

Lagos, West Coast of Africa, Dec. s.
Additional advices just received from
the interior say that French troops
have had five engagements with the
natives before effectively occupying
Nikki the capitol of Borgu. The king
fed to the bush.
Both France and Great Britain claim
that the. Borgu territory is within the
sphere of their influence. Great Brit
ain claims the whole country Of BOrdu
under the Anglo French convention of
1890. Captain Lugard, for Great Brit
ain. outdiStanced Commander Decceuer
in making a treaty with the king of
Borgu. but the French hold that such
q treaty is null and void from the fact
that France has effectively occupied
Dahomey and is therefore entitled to
its Hinterland in compliance with the
spirit and letter of the treaty of Ber-
lin
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-12-09
EPIDEMIC Of Measles.

Springfield, O., Dec. S.-The epidemic
of measles in this city is admittedly
beyond control. A total of 1,1SS cases
have been represented in the last six
weeks, today's record. being 20 new
cases. The quarantine has been de-
c]ared useless, because Of negligence of
parents and physicians in not reporting
cases, and has been abolished.
OF all the cases reported, however,
there has been but one death.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-12-09
PAN-AMERICAN EXPOSITION.
Latin Americans Talk It Over at a
Washington Banquet.

washington, Dec. S.-The ministers
and charges of the Latin-American re-
publics were the guests of William E.
Curtis at the Arlington tonight and met
American exposition, which is to be
held on Cayuga Island, near Niagara
Falls, in 1899. All the American re-
publics and Hawaii were represented,
except Peru. The other guests We're
Secretary Bliss, who was a member of
the American conference: Mr.
Adee, and Mr.. Cridler assistant secre-
taries of state were among the guests
After the dinner Mr.. Caryl Ely, direc-
tor general of the Pan-American expo
sition, explained the plan and the scope
of that enterprise in an informal man
ner
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-12-09

Crown Point Virginia mine near Idaho
Springs, of which he is receiver, is
not dead, as reported last night, but no
hope of his recovery is entertained. His
back is broken and the lower part of
his body paralyzed. Mr. Spangler is 81
years of age, and has been one of the
leading business men of this city.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-12-09
e. @. Nourse. Engineer.

Rock Island Ills, Dec. S.-Edwin C.
Nourse, assistant engineer in charge of
construction of the new Crescent bridge,
vas instantly killed by. a falling derrick
his morning.
Mr. Nourse was one of the best known
Ind most successful scientific engineers
n the west. He designed the railroad
criminal at the Worlds Fair grounds in
Chicago. For many years he was chief
engineer of the Chicago &, Evanston rail-
Dad and was identified with the engineer
departments of the Milwaukee,, North
western & Santa Fe systems.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-12-09
Catholic Knights In Chancerv

Louisville, KY, Dec. S.-NTiss Mary
Sheridan, supreme president of the
Catholic Knights and Ladies of Amer
lea, says that the suit brought in Chi
cago against the organization, in which
a receiver was appointed by Judge
Dunn yesterday, was prompted by a
desire to get revenue because an I'M
warranted claim was rejected.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-12-09
Will sinch the NEGRO.

st. Joseph, Mo-, Dec. S.-A special to
the Daily News from Jefferson City,
sa-rs:
Governor Stephens has issued requi-
sition papers for Joseph Johnson, the
negro coachman, who eloped with Miss
Neal. a wealthy white girl Of Sweet
Springs, Mo. officers have gone to MIS-
soula, Mont, after Johnson.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-12-09
Mrs. Van Setback Again.

Chicago, Dec. S.-NIrs. Florence Van
Setback today began suit against her
father-in-iaw. Peter Van Setback, one
of the leading business men of Chicago,
asking damages in the amount of $75,-
900 for alienation of her husbands af-
fections, and $4,000 for libel.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-12-09
BEET SUGAR IN ILLINOIS.
New Field For the Tubers In the
Kankakee Valley.

North Judson, Ind, Dec. S.-About
1000 residents from the Kankakee val
ley, from Momenie His, to South Bend,
Ind, met to discuss the prospects of in
ducing capitalists to erect sugar refine
ries throughout the valley.
The indications are that during the
coming season sugar beets will be
grown in large quantities throughout
this valley
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-12-09
MIGHTIER THAN THE SWORD.
Arrest of the Editor Who Incited the
Haytien "War."

Port au Prince. Hayti, Dec. S.-M.
Frederique, managing editor of the
Journal Impartial, and alleged author
of the virulent articles attacking the
Germans. who is accused of desiring
to excite the populace of this place
against this government, was arrested
today and taken on board a Haytien
cruiser. At the moment of his embark
alton there was much excitement, but
order was soon restored. The govern
ment has at it's disposition a sufficient
number of troops and is taking all the
necessary measures to maintain order
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-12-09
PROSPERITY NOT HERE.
Wages Reduced On Twenty Five
Tbousand Cotton Summers.

Fall River. Mass, Dec. S-The Fall
meeting voted 10 reduce the wages of
operatives. The cut will not be less than
10 per cent and will affect about $4,000
market. which does not enable print
CLOTH it is asserted. to be manufactured
for the price now prevailing, which is the
lowest on record.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-12-09
STORMS IN OREGON.
High Tide Reaches Into the Streets

High Tide Reaches Into the Streets
of Newport.
Newport, Ore, Dec. S.-The heavy
southwest storm yesterday and TO-DAY
is the worst ever experienced here. The
high tide washed out a large section OF
the water front bulkhead, and dam
aged Main street to the extent OF sew
eral hundred dollars; and the heavy
seas carried away portions OF the gov
At At YaGuina City, the high tide did
considerable damage to the cribbing or
the oregon Central and Eastern rail-
road wharf and carried away the bulk
head in front of several residences
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-12-09
Blew Off His Head

Portland, Ore, Dec. s.--Alfred J. Mundy
an express messenger for Wells. Fargo
& Co, committed suicide today at his
home near Mount Tabor by blowing the
TOP of his head off with a revolver III
health caused him to take his life
Mundy leaves a wife and three children.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-12-09
ANTARCTIC EXPEDITION.
Route of the Belgians Has Under
gone a Change.

gone CnanSG.
New York, Dec. S.-The Brooklyn
Standard Union today publishes a private
.etter from Surgeon Frederick a. Cook
the only American member of Captain
Adrian D. Gerlach's Belgian antarctic ex-
petition, saying that the plan for the
winters cruise had been considerably
changed. The expedition, after coaling at
Punta Arenas, viii go TO Grahams land
thence to Alexanderland. thence to Vic
torialand, where a party will be landed
for the winter.
The original plan of the expedition was
to wait until the winter of 1898 before
effecting q landing.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-12-09
Christmas Presents For swedes.

New York, Dec SIN the mail bags
which went out on the ST. Paul today
were 5000 foreign money orders,
amounting to e24,554. These orders are
for Christmas presents, and most Of
them go to Norway and Sweden.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-12-09
Old Han Suicided.

Chicago, Dec. S.-John Schwinon, 60
years of age, committed suicide this af-
ternoon by hurting himself from the
high bridge in Lincoln park to the ice
80 feet below. He was out Of work and
RESPONDENT.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-12-09
"MEET BEYOND THE RIVER"
Death of the Venerable Author of
This Church Hymn.

New York, Dec S.-The Rev. Dr. John
Atkinson, pastor of the Methodist Epis-
coDal church at Harvrestrawm, N. Y,
died at that place today, aged eS wears.
Shall Meet Beyond the River and OF
HUMOROUS works on church affairs.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-12-09
Suicided By Gas.

San Francisco, Dec. S.-Mrs. Mary
Husemann. aged 40 years, a German do
nestle, residing at 1876 Ellis street was
found dead in her bedroom this morning
having been asphyXiated by gas and the
facts surrounding her death indicate
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-12-09
BENJAMIN Lichtenstein.

New York, Dec. S.-Beniamin Lichten-
stein, proprietor of the Harlem Opera
house and Music hail. and head of the
.igar firm of Lichtenstein Bros & Co..
lied at his home in this city today. He
leaves large fortune.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-12-09
SHOT BY ROBBERS.
Attempting to Defend Property,
Woman Is Fatally Wounded.

Kansas City, Dec. S.-Mrs Emma
Shumacher keeper of a grocery store at
Eighteenth and Campbell streets, was
fatally shot tonight by robbers, who
demanded the cash in her money draw
err In attempting to defend her prop
erty, Mrs. Schumacher drew a revolver
and was shot down by the robbers. The
two men then ran out and drove away
in a buggy. The woman is shot in the
abdomen and at the city hospital it is
stated that she cannot recover.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-12-09
SPANGLER'S ACCIDENT.

Denver Man Not Dead, But His In
juries Are Fatal.
Denver, Dec. S.-Michael Spangler,
who was terribly crushed yesterday
when being hoisted in the shaft of the
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-12-09
SOUTHERN OPPOSITION.

Many of the southern senators, it is
said, oppose annexation because they
fear that the Republicans will ulu
mateIy secure political advantage by
the annexation of the islands. OF the
Republicans in the senate, by far the
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-12-09
VITAL TOPICS
IN CONGRESS
How the Members In Both
Houses Will Vote.
SOME SURPRISES
WILL BE SPRUNG
And One Will Be on the Proposition
to Retire GreenbackS.

Practically Unanimous Sentiment
That Nothing Can Be Done-Re-
publicans Who VIII Vote For the
Senate Resolution On Cuba
Those Who VIII Oppose Annexa-
ton and Arbitration-Those Who
Are Shy and Non-committal.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-12-09
MINE EXPLOSION IN IDAHO.
Two Men Killed Leaving No Living

Two Men Killed Leaving No L1VlnS
Witnesses.
Gem, Ida, Dec. S.-An explosion in
the Helena-Frisco mine this morning
instantly killed Joseph Mcnamara and
Joseph G. Bowers. The accident hap
pened just before coming off shift and
left no living witnesses. Both men were
frightfully mangled, one being entirely
unrecognizable and the other had only
one side of his face left intact. Moth
ing could be learned regarding their
antecedents. Both were young men. rs
years or under.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-12-09
CATTLE FOR CUBA.
Syndicate Arranging For the Purch-
ase of Herds.

ase of Herds.
San Antonio, Texas, Dec. S.-Repre-
sentatives of two great syndicates,
which control the Cuban cattle trade,
S. r. Berndes & Co, and Centre de Los
Encomenderos. have just effected a
consolidation, and are now here arrang-
ing for the purchase of big herds of cat
tie in Texas and northern Mexico. j.
r. Stable of Kansas City, will have
charge of this department. The Havana
trade alone will require 10000 beef cat
tie a month for an indefinite period.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-12-09
Salt Lake Mail Carrier.
lspecial to NAE Herald.l

Especial to The HeraId-)
washington, Dec. S.-Joseph w. Har-
rison has been appointed a carrier in
the Salt Lake City pOstoffice.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-12-09

London, Dec S.-The ST. James Ga
zette this afternoon announces author
itatively that the British government
does not expect trouble with France
regarding the upper Nile regions
France having agreed to accept the sit
uation.