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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-12-19
DIPLOMATS NEEDED.
Why Senator Teller Opposes Making
G. r. Bryan Minister TO China


WASHINGTON, Dec. 1S--In reply to a
question Senator Teller said to-day that he
would oppose the confirmation of the nomi-
nation of Mr. Charles Page Bryan, to be
minister to China. II have" he said,
known Mr.. Bryan for many years. as he
was formerly a resident of Colorado, and
my personal relations with him have al
ways been amicable. Ny opposition to his
confirmation is based solely on the ground
that he has had no experience or training
that would justify this government in Sc
lectlng MIN for the most important mission
we have at the present time. 1t cannot be
doubted that certain European countries in
so doing, to dismember China and to divide
up that great territory between them. l do
not believe that such a high-handed out
rage should be perpetrated, and If it is at
tempted | think the other self-respecting
nations not engaged in the division of the
spollS should enter a very earnest pro-
test. The attempt at ACKNOWLEDGMENT of
serious and complicated diplomatic contro-
versy, in which this country would be in
volyed. 1t is hardly to be supposed that,
under the circumstances, we would be UNI
concerned spectators of such proceedings.
For this reason we should have in China
one OF the ablest and most experienced of
pubic men. The mission to England.
france or Russia is at this time of less i'm
portance than is the Chinese mission. My
recognized necessity of having a strong
man at this important post, and | do not
Delleve that the friends of Mr.. Bryan will
contend that he meets these requirements"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-12-19
GIVEN ANOTHER TERM
GOMPERs REELECTED PRESIDENT
OF THE LABOR FEDERATION.
Kansas City Chosen for Next Place Of
Observation-Disclosures of Immi-
grafton Favored.

NASHVILLE, Tenn, Dec. 1S.-Samuel
Gotnpers was this afternoon elected presi-
dent of the American Federation of Labor.
G. j. Bennett nominated Mr.. Gompers and
John f. Tobin nominated Ernest Kreft, of
Philadelphia. ]. J. O'Dea seconded the NOM
nation of Gompers, and referred to what
had been achieved under his administra-
ton. The vote resulted: Gompers 1,845,
Kreft 407.
P. j. Mcclure and James Duncan were
placed in nomination for first vice presi-
dent and second vice president and unani-
mously elected. Robert Askew was elected
third vice president without opposition and
NJ. NJ. Girland became fourth vice presi-
dent by unanimous vote George B. Lennon
was chosen treasurer and Frank Morrison
secretary without opposition. For legisla-
tive committeeman, Andrew Furuseth, of
San Francisco, was chosen.
The choice of the next place Of meeting
was a contest between Detroit and Kansas
City, Mo-, the vote resulting: Kansas City,
1861: Detroit, SO61a.
The report of the committee on organiza-
ton was then taken up and the request of
the International Printing Pressmen, report
ed favoraby. was adopted.
A resolution calling for the immediate or
ganiZation of custom tailors in Cincinnati
Detroit, Cleveland, Buffalo and Milwaukee
was adopted
1t was resolved to have fraternal dele
gate to the Canada labor congress. The
vote on the fraternal delegates was an
nounced as follows: Duncan, 1852; Lloyd,
1,27519; Ratchford, 1,5O11a, and Mahoney, IT'S.
President Gompers ordered a new ballot,
saying that none of the candidates had re-
celved majority of the votes cast, and the
hlndmoSt man would be dropped. A discus
sion started Immediately and was kept up
FOR some time until a second ballot was
taken, Mahoney being dropped. 1t resulted
Duncan, 40; Lloyd, 1,39412; Ratchford,
l,34S1s. Duncan and Lloyd were declared
elected.
During the day the committee on pres-
dents report recommended that the preSi-
dent issue an appeal to the unions of the
country for contributions to a fund for the
aid OF the striking engineers of England.
1t was advised that the Federation appro-
restriction of immigration the committee
recommended that the convention pro
nounce itself in favor of a reasonable meas
ure of restriction on the lines of the educa-
tional test as contained in the Lodge bill
that failed of enactment at the last session
of CONGRESS" The report was adopted by
a vote of ,S42 to 342
Mr.. OConnell, in behalf of the Fedora
zion, in a brief speech, presented to j. II.
Wilson and Edward Harpold, visiting Eng
iSh fraternal delegates, each a handsome
oxen OF the Federation appreciation. Both
responded in appreciative words.
James Duncan reported that tile layers
lad perfected an organization and elected
officers and an application for charter was
pending.
The Federation adjourned until Monday.
and Tuesday at least should bring the ses-
SiOnS to a close.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-12-19
Joy In the Gas Belt.
the indianapolis Journal.

Special to the indianapolis Journal.
ANDERSON, Ind, Dec. 1S.-The news OF
the settlement of the long window-glass
trouble which has kept plants shut down
since last July, was received here tonight
with a great deal of jGyJin many quarters
where the long shutdown was beginning
to make tables scant and Christmas very
melancholy Not only the cutters and fiat
teners are greatly elated over their victory
in getting an advance of Is and Is per cent.
over last year. but the blowers and gath
erers are also very glad of the announce
ment that all plants are to start. In a COM
munity like the gas belt the starting of the
glass factories means great deal to the
business interests. The workers long fight
has cost them, it is etimated, about SAFE, 900
in wages. They have secured advances
ranging from Is to II per cent over last
year. The strike affected about four thou
sand men in Indiana.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-12-19
THE MONEY MARKET.
Evidence of the Financial Independ-
ence of the United States.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 1S.-In speaking of
the present situation of the New York mon
ey market, Mr.. Coffin, the acting controller
or the currency, to-day said: IF any one
doubts the financial independence of the
United States he should study the/quota-
tons showing current rates of interest on
loans in New York, London and other
places. 1t will be found that the rate for
demand loans yesterday in New York, per
cent, was as low as in any European city
and lower than London, Berlin, Hamburg
and Amsterdam. In these centers rates
ranges from 21a to AZ per cent. This fully
accounts for the nonimport of gold by the
United States, although our heavy exports
or cotton, corn and wheat have established
large balance of trade in our favor. This
is all the more remarkable while such large
amounts of money are needed for moving
our great crops, and there is 1927 900 900 of
money withdrawn from circulation because
locked up in the treasury balance. This
condition demonstrates beyond question
there is no lack of the circulating medium
In this country, but perhaps the most valua-
bic lesson it presents is that international
trade balances can be settled without the
use of gold or other metallic money, simply
through extension of credit by adjustment
of interest rates, provided always there is
no question as to a single standard of values
on which these credits are based"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-12-19
Labor,s Fight Against Paxson.

PEORIA, ILL.,, Dec. 1S-Great satisfaction
is expressed at the headquarters of the
railroad brotherhoods in this city over the
report that the President may not appoint
Judge Edward M. Paxson as member of
the Interstate-commerce Commission. Mr.
Sargent, of the Brotherhood of Locomotive
F'iremen, recently visited Washington to
of the railroad brotherhoods. Said one of
the chief officials thereof this morning:
Judge Paxson has been the bitter oppon-
ent of organized labor. He has so expressed
himself whenever he has had opportun-
ity. He is connected with the Reading Com
pany, and he refuses to let any one work
for that road who is connected with labor
organizations. One million voters are
against his appointment.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-12-19
CHICAGO FOOTPAD SHOT.
Policeman Who Did the killing Pro-
NOTED for His Deed.

CHICAGO, Dec. 1S.-Last night PATROL
man Russell shot and killed a footpad
whom he caught in the act of robbing a
man he had knocked down. A companion
of the man who was shot was arrested, and
said that the only name by which he knew
the dead man was Hicks. To-day the dead
man was declared by the police to be
Charles easier, of Buffalo, N. Y. His linen
was marged &c. Co. and in his pocket was
found a card addressed to Charles easier,
and bearing the name of the easier valve
and brass works. at Nos. 296 and 29S Seneca
street, Buffalo, N. Y. The card was signed
Your brother, j. H. easier" The young
man started to run when approached by
officer Russell, and, as he held a revolver
in threatening manner and refused to
halt when called on to do so, Russell after
firing two shots in the air, sent "a bullet
through the fugitive's lungs He died while
being conveyed to the hospital Russell was
promoted by the chief of police within an
hour after the shootingss
TO MAKE YOUR WIFE LOVE YOU
Buy Garland" Stoves and Ranges.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-12-19
General Notes.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 1s-The secretary
of state has decided to omit the diplomatic
breakfast usually given to the diplomatic
corps on New Years day, in view of the
death of the Presidents mother.
To-days statement of the condition Of the
treasury shows: Available cash balance,
$237, 654, 912; gold reserve, $3.50, 759, III.
Lester Perry and David Martin have been
abandoned military reservation in Kansas.
c. A. Smart, of ottawa, Kan, has been
appointed commissioner to the Chippewa
and Christian Indians in that State, at $40
per diem, vice Howell Jones, declined.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-12-19
Bills introduced in the House.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 18.-The following
bills were introduced to-day in the House
BY Mr.. Castle, of California, to create a
commission of three expert mineralogists to
examine into the mineral character of land.
patented to the Southern Pacific Railroad
in California; by Mr.. Morris, of Minnesota.
t. establish a postal Savings-bank system
and providing regulations; by Mr.. Callahan.
of Oklahoma, requiring six consecutive
months residence Immediately prior to APP
pointment of all officers to be appointed for
the Territories and the District of Column
bia; Mr.. Frederick, of Kansas, for the sale
of surplus lands on Pottawatomie and Kick
apoo reservations, in Kansas.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-12-19
West Virginia Civil-service Cases.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 1S.-The papers in
the civil-service cases from the West vir-
ginia internal revenue district were fled in
the United States Supreme Court to-day
The cases came to the Supreme Court an
appeal from the decision Of Judge Jackson,
of the West Virginia Circuit Court He is
sued writ permanently enjoining the col
ector of internal revenue from rem owing
from office gaugers and storekeepers, en-
ployed by his predecessors, contrary, 9s was
alleged, to the civil-service law. The cases
are the only ones involving this feature of
the civil-service law that has ever been
sion will be looked forward to with much
interaSt
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-12-19
Hanna's Campaign for senator.

WASHINGTON, Dec. Ex-senator Hanna
will leave for Ohio on Monday or Tuesday
of next week and remain there until after
his campaign for reelection is ended. He
will go direct to his home, at Cleveland, and
will spend Christmas week there Early in
the following week he will go to the State
Capitol at Columbus. The Legislature meets
Jan. 3, but the balloting does not begin I'M
til Tuesday. Jan. IL. The date of the Re
publican caucus has not yet been fixed, but
it is usually held on Thursday or Friday
preceding the balloting. Senator Hanna de-
clines to discuss the situation for publica-
ton beyond saying that he has not heard
of any other Republican candidate. i
stand as the choice of the Republicans of
Ohio said he, 'as that choice de-
clared by them in convention assembled al
Toledo, and my candidacy has been for
mally Endorsed by all except four counties
in the State" Senator Hanna would not dis
cuss the Republican opposition to his can
didacy. He said he had studiously refrained
from doing so in the past and would con-
tinue to do so.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-12-19

WASHINGTON, Dec. 1S.-The German
Rhine wine crop for this year is all in and
will be only one-third to one-half an aver
age crop The quality however, is better
than was expected in September. when it
was feared that the inclement weather had
utterly ruined the grapes. The State De-
partment has received a long report on the
subject from Consul Schumann at Mainz, in
which he states the conditions in each prov
fnce and district.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-12-19
To Reform naturalization Laws.

WASHINGTON, Dec. ia proposition is
being discussed to make thorough reform
of the naturalization laws on the lines of
the immigration educational test bill. That
measure has been favorably reported by the
House immigration committee and will be
taken up in the House after the holidays.
The committee comedies some opposition to
necessity for some essential change. Its eff
feet is to require all immigrants to read and
write either the English or some other
language.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-12-19
Chicago Bank to Lfquidate.

CHICAGO. Dec. 1S.-After an existence
of twenty-five years the Home National
Bank will close its doors at the close of
the present year and go into voluntary
liauidation c.. X. G. Billings, president of
the Chicago Gas Company and president of
the bank, announces that the institutions
corporate existence is being ended because
Of his inability to devote the necessary
time to conducting it's affairs. The Home
National Bank was organized IN 1872 and
has a capital stock OF $685.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-12-19

candidacy and also OF all the bankers Of
chicago He Is secretary of the Union
League Club and was an original supporter
OF Major Mckinley
Hon. William Penn Nixon has been identi-
NED with the Inter Ocean as editor and part
owner Tor many years, running back beyond
lSoO, when he was a stanch supporter of
General Grant for the third~term nomina-
ton: There were no opposing candidates
Tor the Office. Senator Cullom asked for the
appointment of Mr. Nixon soon after the
election of President Mckinley
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-12-19

Special to the Indianapolis Journal
WASHINGTON, Dec. Ex-senator Fair
banks will spend the first part of the recess
in Washington, but will be in Indianapolis
on the occasion of the Republican love
feast" Dec. Is. Representative Steele will
return to Indiana and spend a greater part
of the vacation there. Practically all of the
Republican members of the lower house
expect to be in attendance at the above
mentioned conference.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-12-19
Comet Medal Awarded to c. d. Perrine

medal Of the Astronomical Society of the
Pacific has ben awarded to Assistant As
tronomer c. ID. Perrine, of the Lick Obser-
vatory, for his discovery Of an unexpected
comet on Oct. 16 last.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-12-19

Sold Throughout the world. PoTrER DRU0 AND CHxH.
Corr. sole props.. Bo-ton.
az How 10 Cure Every Skin and Blood Humor ftss
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PIkPLY FACES r''' SUri &c s'' sSss y
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-09-18
NCEAN MAIL LETTINGS.
NOTICE TO BIDDERS.
rosT OFFICE DEPARTMENT.

rOsT OFFICE DEPARTMENT.
WASHINGTON D. g., july l. 1897
In accordance with the provisions or ar act u congress-
approved March g. 1891. entitled An At provide for
ocean mail between lie United and foreign
ports promote commerce" proposals viii be
ceiyed the Post Office Department. the city OF
Washington. until o'clock p m. on TUESDAY. the 5,h
OF of he
by steamships described said be-
tween the ports OF he United and the
ports foreign which specifically named
the schedule VI routes published herewith.
Proposals are invited service said under
which shall commence On the Isl Of November. 1897
Under the right reserved 20 the Pos.mssef
General reject all bias IN his opinion reasonable
iOr the attainment OF the purposes contemplated by the
SCHEDULE OF PROPOSED ROUTES.
No. 60. ". a." From New York u TuXpam. calling
at Havana Progress TaHpicO. and returning calling
Vera cruz. Frontero. Progreso and Havana. once
class Tire Z v5yaee three and fourth days
and from Havana. Bond required with I'D $4,000.
Contract for ave wears. Or for ten years.
No 30 NJ :" From New YORK % Havana. once
week fftytwO trips per In vessels OF tho
third class. Tine Il voyage averaging than
three and fourhs days each way Bond required
with bid $1,000 Contract for five years. for ten
years.
niel to substitute a. any tim" Daring the contract
term ono or more OF
class without addtona. compensation there
for
NOTE-On return voyages vessels may touch at any
ports not named IN the schedule II by doing the
ward voyages not delayed
Circulars containing a copy Of the ab0ve-ci,ed act
list routes Instructions 70 BIDDERS and blank forms
OF proposals accompanying bonds b. Obtained %
Superintendent o Foreign Mails Post Once Depart
ment and after July 10Th 1877 -
JAS. a. GARY.
Postmaster General
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-09-18

pociac for the same time increased ND
seun Iortbern Pacific for the first week. S94."'";
0W and Rio Grande 20" The second Wfe"
pen.ssn1 mo Crande Western Sl3.3Ul. ard Wa
SAS"i oe T15 London houses We're moderate
ossh, DAY and local commiss on houses had
buye,i o~ders in the market In the shares -
loelai .harr roads successful efforts were made
the 81, 10 .he shorts. Louisville ana Nashville
10 disou9I RAILWAY preferred rising Ia per
ana Western Union. Missouri Pdcthc, mon
ceni, "a many Of the less active stocks were
Pac4hc -. eharp advances Total sales in all
strone ,-e-e 3gI 0S} shares, against Gd9,3lO yes
.erday. ,u,,ars could rot state positively to-
Imbsrher gold would leave Paris for this side
"a. "- 49,. ar the movement be postponed un'II
to-ino-o The Bank or France has raised its
next 80 ,oId but this was practically Offset
pre- t,r,ber decline in OK change re- tes to-day.
D!s n imports are not arranged Tor 10y 70
anrows steamers thcy certainly XII! De mace
Mo- ok unless some unexpected chauEe
next 10 mace Exchange rates are tending
shVT ne direction Of gold imports. and as I'M
Iris are inevitable IL makes niue "l-eiehDr
pIo.ber the movement rrglNS tnls We"N' .t'~
W. W., or several weeks later on. The stock mar
Wen We. ,s not waiting on gold Imports for Il al
Me- a., ba- co many favorable Influences IA x
10. that the matter Of sold imports cuts H't,e
- Nth neOp'e's sentiment or win marHet Val
~ Fverv one who has followed tue course
" events knows that whenever god IS needed
" or he imported. despite fore On ceiling ci
-.rrities and efforts 10y for .gn bankers - pre-
,.ert 4 movement Of the metal this way. Stoc X
srtet values rest upon sound. SOLID ana
IImnhs,antlal business basis. which IS broader and
60 encouraging than at the same tine IN
,ba most prosperous year Of the country MS
,nrv-1S92 People who are constantly preach
tvs break in prices lose sight OF the fcunda-
., L ~ current market progress, and they over
es,imate the speculative appetite. which has not
ve, run wild or got into condition nor-
aerng upon voraCity. This may come later.
Ineatjon may result from greed!ness, but 50 far
market operat in general are not hey ond the
limits Of conservatism. There is vast diner
snce between the conservatism Of panic times
and that Of days Of prosperity. Current fuc-
fuatjons and transactions do not Indicate MAJ
SPECULATION. In the majority Of instances pro-
ME are using caution and cOmmon-sense. and
e. long as this continues. barring Of course.
unexpected adverse developments, bear traders
can haze little prospect Of success. II reactions
~ fractions and t. | per cent are considered
breaks then the market breaks nearly every
cav. for profit sales are heavy, and while some
stocks go up others go down. but underneath
all fluctuations is a strong tendency toward
higher prices.
Prices for the last sales Of the principal active
stocks to-day. compared with the final hGuies
Of yesterday. were as follows:
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-09-18
DROPOSALS FOR MILITARY SUPPLIES

-phiiadeiphia Depot OF the O. N Dept 1928
Arch street Philadelphia August q. 1897 Sealed pro,
po-as in rplicate viii be received here until IL o'clock
4 N Mondqy September 20 1891 FOR furnishing at the
Schuykill Arsenal in this city 2500 yards bleached
300 gross brass gruiumets jO2 1903. loo- 50-5. $50
ma eabe iron for Hartford iron b~lseals $40 MALE
abe iron fees FOR Bern iron hedsteads: 10 music
pouches infantry. large: 10000 scrubbng brushes 100
garrison rag halliaris :01 white bone buttons
, 400 Yards goI lace i5O trimpets. &c 800 yards cape
lining flannel scarlet; 1900 yards bal ng cloth. 1000
n1,inis rsfrosuu paper 800 pounds naph hane.
lea cal be seen SchuykIl Arsenal Bids fr delivery
a, 1ther non,s will aimed Government
rgh ~ r. ect or accept any all proposals part
thereof Preference given 10 articles - domestic pro-
rci9o or manufacture. conditions % quality and price
nclsing in price - foreign productions or manu-
factres the duty ihereon being equal The usual guar
will he required accompany proposals. Blanks
Tor proposals specifications. etc will be furnished upon
snnicaiion Envelopes containing proposals 10 % en-
J5teeI proposals flr Military supplies and addressed
To- IJeutena M Colonel John V. FUrey Deputy o. 81
General. l.. :. A.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-09-18
THE MONEY MARKET.
Continental exchange was lower at the close

Continental exchange was lower a. the close
Domestic exchange was as follows at the
places mined. SavaHnah-Ruyng, lie of:
selling par. Northumberland 81 -
discount: bank par. Charleston -Bdying par;
selling &c. premium Ch.cago-JOc discount
san Francisco-SiSht. 90; telegraph. TIC Bos-
ton-lOc 10 l5c. discount Cincinnati-Between
hanks jOc. discount: over counter, par. ST..
Louis-jOc. discount
Bank bearings in this city were: Exchanges.
Si4s Col SIS: balances. $6113,121 Boston-Ex-
changes S19Sl7914: balances. Sl9G53:-J. Bal
timore-Fxchanges. S244S. l24; balances. $500
1l3 Philadrp nia-EZchanges. Sl4GsL3I2; bal
snces. 81 sol jcG Chicago-Exchanges SIG
tSD.G11; balances. 81 ,26J.1J2
The commercial price Of bar silver was JG2l 2.
Mexican silver dollars. 43h M4Ji3c. In London
bar silver advanced i TO 2G1sd. Silver exports
to-InoTrOw. 10000 ounces.
Money on call in London was leNA per cent.
and open market discounts | 1I-lG per cent for
short and per cent for long bills. British con-
so's closed at III GIG for money and HIS for
the account French -entes we're JOB francs 40
Confines Paris discount rate Is per cent;
faris exchange on London - francs 2ll9 CEN
"Mes Berlin discount rate. ~ per cent
THE FEDERAL TREASURY.
Io-day's Washington Treasury statement, COW
e'lhg actual results Of two days ago. compared
~ltn the last preceding statement. gives the fol-
rowing balances: