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Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-07
ASSERTS CANADIANS ARE LOYAL.
Sir Charles Tuppcr Prefers English to
American Institutions.

LONDON, Jan. 6.-The complimentary
banquet to Sir Charles Tupper and to Hon.
Duncan Gillies and Sir Robert G. w. Her.
bert, agents respectively for the colonies of
Victoria and Tasmania in London, at the
St. Georges club last might was a most
successful affair. Major General Sir Owen
Burne presided and $50 guests sat down to
the table. Major General Burne toasted and
eulogized Sir Charles Tupper amid great
enthusiasm. Sir Charles Tupper replied, and
in turn eulogized Sir Donald Smith. Sir
Charles also said: 81 feel a great admira-
tion for the United States but | do not de-
sire to possess their institutions. feel that
there Is greater security under British in
stitutions for life property and liberty.
Canadians are greatly flattered at the de-
sire Of the United States to possess Canada,
but so deep is their loyalty and so united
are the Canadians that the acquisition is
impossible This was greeted with loud
cheers. Sir Charles Tupper continued that
they knew Canada would be the battle-ground
of any struggle between the United States
and Great Britain. but there was not pub
lie man or any other in Canada who would
not do or die to maintain British unity. On
this question all parties were united as one
man.
The speech of the Canadian ex-premier
was received with tumultuous applause.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-07
RHODES CREATES A SENSATION.
Defends in Eject the Action of the
Transyaul Raiders.

LONDON, Jan. 6.-Later reports received
here in regard to the banquet recently
given Colonel Cecil Rhodes, ex-premier of
Cape Colony show that 1t resulted in a
scene of notable enthusiasm. The text of
the speech in which Colonel Rhodes as
serted that the paramount idea, which was
that the worlds surface is limited and
that, therefore, the best policy is to take
as much OF that surface as you possibly
can, has created a sensation in London,
where even his best friends regard the pro-
ceedings OF Colonel Rhodes with mlsgivng
will lead to further troubles. Those inter-
ested in South Africa generally condemn
the defiant attitude which Colonel Rhodes
seems to have assumed instead of CO.
operating with the government and undoing
the mischief resulting from the raid into
the rrhnsNanl
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-07
CABLE TO DE ESrmnrr BRITISH.
Canadians would Not Consent 60 It's
Touching Foreign Soil.

Canadians Would Not Coutent to It's
Touching Foreign Soil.
NEW YORK, Jans ga copyrighted
cablegram from Londen TO the Evening
Post says: The drafts OF the Pacific Cable
commission report on behalf of the British,
Australian and Canadian governments, have
been completed after careful investigation,
The result, which is Kept strictly secret
for the present, Is awaited with keen inter
est as the first tangible product of Mr..
Joseph Chamberlain's aggressive colonial
policy, an important step toward establish
ing British supremacy in the Pacific and
supplying the empire with trunk lines of
imperial cables free from possible foreign
interference. 1t is understood that the re-
port favors laying a cable at the earliest
possible moment between Vancouver and
Australia under Joint subsidies by England,
Canada, certain Australian colonies and
New Zealand. 1t must touch none but
British territory, leaving Hawaii to be tapped
by a branch line. The Laurier government
made Canadian support absolutely condi-
tional upon the absence Of foreign stations
which would destroy the strategic value Of
the cable to the empire In case OF war.
The Canadian delegates strongly favored
the construction and operation of the cable
as joint government enterprise by an
imperial colonial cable trust, England,
Canada and Australia each paying one-third
of the cost. English official opinion, sup
ported by some of the Australian colonies
and backed by strenuous opposition to the
existing eastern company monopoly, fa-
vored subsidy to an independent company,
which course will be adopted, probably.
The cable will cost about $40, 900 900 to put
down, and will be ready within two years
The project now awaits the approval of the
imperial and colonial cabinets and the pas
sage of necessary votes by the various legs-
latures. The only difficulty expected is in
Australia, where intercolonial rivalries are
certain to create opposition.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-07
wEYLER ISSUES ANOTHER EDIcT
Owners of Estates aud Owners of Live
-StOcIk Must he RcgiatercL.

Stock Must he Registered.
HAVANA, Jan. 6-Under date of today
Captain General Weyler has issued another
edict, giving orders that within a period of
eight days all owners OF estates, managers
and tenants. in the provinces of Pinar del
Rio, Havana and MatanZas shall appear be-
fore the mayors of the nearest fortified town
and present a police passport and document
proving their ownership and the payment of
their last taxes. They must show the num-
ber of hands employed by them. with police
documents to prove each. These papers be-
ing found all in order, they will be allowed
to return upon showing their certificates and
documents 20 the troops which they pass on
the way. Those who do not comply with the
above requirements, must concentrate in the
towns At the expiration of the term of
eight days the troops will pass through the
farms and viii conduct to the towns those
not presenting the above required certificates,
and they will be proceeded against according
to Instructions received. Foreigners engaged
in cultivation or pursuing any industry under
the conditions above named must prove their
nationality, as well as show the number Of
employees under their control, and must
and must show their police documents under
the same terms as natives.
An owner of live stock must present docu-
ments proving his ownership and the loca-
tion of the stock. The formalties having
been complied with the mayor will deliver
certificates to applicants. These certificates
must be exhibited on demand to troops
passing after the expiration OF the term of
eight days. The troops Will capture all
stray cattle unclaimed and they will he
brought TO the towns.
MADRID. Jan. 6.-The Epoca publishes a
formal denial that the government has any
intention of superseding General Weyler as
captain general of Cuba.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-07
BALLARD SMITH.
DIsooURAGING TO THE DuELrsTs.
Some Extracts from Emperor Will
fnm's Recent Address.


inm's Recent Address.
LONDON Jan. 6.-The Berlin correspond
ent OF the Times reports that the following
is contained in the preamble by Emperor
William to n cabinet order:
at is my viii that duels between officers
should be more effectively prevented than
hitherto Their occasion is often trifing and
amenable to friendly compromise WITHOUT
prejudice to professional honor"
After exhorting officers in the army to
avoid injuring each others honor Emperor
William continues: Where they have done
so through hastiness or excitement the
chlvalrous course is to agree to a friendly
compromise. 1t is equally the duty of the
one insulted to accept the compromise as far
as honor and propriety of conduct will per-
nit. My WILL therefore. is that council OF
honor shall henceforth, as a matter of prln-
ciple, cooperate In the settlement of affairs
OF honor. The council must undertake this
duty with conscientious endeavor to ar
range an amicable settlement"
A decree follows under nine separate in
structions, supplementing the order of May
1874, which introduced regulations concern
ing courts of honor for the Prussian army.
1t requires that officers shall report their
disputes to the council and shall abstain from
further action Ii defines the procedure of
the council, which is empowered to dictate
a compromise or to dismiss disputes as In
significant II empowers an appeal direct to
the emperor from either decision. Should
the council fail to arrange compromise, re-
course may be had TO a court of honor, which
can also intervene should reason be given
by the subsequent conduct of either of the
parties All evasions or ignoring of the
court must be reported to the emperor.
Quarrels between officers and civilians are
also to be considered by a council of honor,
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-07
PROSECUTION FOR PIRACY PENDs.
Government Proposes to Get After
Certain of the FIIibusters.


Certain of the Filibusters.
JACKSONVILLE, Fla, Jan. Cit is likely
that ]. NJ. Barrs, attorney for the owners of
the Three Friends, the Cuban flibuster,
Carl w. 7. Lewis, commander, John Dunn.
engineer, Captain John oBrien, the veteran
flibuster, and j. A. Huan and Henry =.
Fritol, agents of the Cuban junta here, will
be prosecuted by the United States govern
ment on a charge of piracy. Such prosecu-
tion is foreshadowed In libel which was
filed today against tie Three Friends by
United States District Attorney Frank
Clark. The libel is based on the expedition
which the Three Friends took from Ferd
nanda on. December IA and which, failing
TO land, the hlibuster marooned on No Name
key near Key West. While trying to land
the expeditions 1t is said the Three Friends
used two twelve-pound Hotchkiss guns
against pursuing Spanish gunDoats. 1t is
charged that the men named mounted the
guns and provided shells and shot for them
for the purpose of making war ON the king
of Spain. The vessel is referred to as an
"armed cruiser" fitted out by the men named
for the purpose of making war on Spain in
the interest of the Cuban insurgents.
This Is the first .ime names have been
used in any libel filed against the insurgents,
The present libel also differs from previous
ones in that the violation of no particular
section Of the United States revised statutes
Is specified. Attorneys here think the libel
was drawn under Secretary 0lneys instruc-
tions and assert that it's terms foreshadow
the prosecution of the men named on
charge of piracy. That the government will
push the case is evident from the fact that
five newspaper correspondents who have
written much about the Three Friends have
been subpoenaed to appear before the United
States grand jury to tell what they know
about the vessels last trip.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-07
EXCITEMENT roo MUCH FOR HIM
Once Famous Music Teacher Dies of
Heart Trouble.


NEW YORK, Jan. 6.-Achilles Errani, an
aged musician who numbered among his
pupils years ago Minnie Hauk and Emma
Thursby is dead as the result of an attempt
at murder and suicide, which failed of its
purpose in so far as both principals are con-
cerned Katy Dunn, a domestic in Errani's
household. was shot by her lover, Michael
Minater, a laborer, while in the kitchen last
night The bullet inflicted a bad wound
in the girls cheek: Minater shot himself
similarly and fed Mrs Errani was called
but she did not awaken hfr husband until
she had sent the wounded girl to the hos
a sufferer from heart disease, was aroused
kitchen. The shock was too great for the
turn of his heart difficulty and expired al
most instantly.
DES MONIES, Jan. 6-(Speclal Telegram.)
Captain Isaac w. Grihiths, one of the
oldest residents of Des Moines, died to-
night aged rs years. He was a member
of the Second Iowa legislature in 1S4S, and
a lieutenant in the Mexican war After
the civil war he was deputy United States
marshal of the western district of Ten
neesee for four years, returning to Iowa
when his term expired He has been sheriff
of Polk county twice, and has held other
offices. .4
NEBRASKA CITY, Mob, Jan. 6.-(spe-
cial)-Mrs Maria f. Winter. wife of Will
liam Winter of the cereal mill, died today
of inflammation of the bowels. aged 45 years.
Deceased has been a resident of this county
for number OF years.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-07
GIVES FATHER hack HIS MONEY
Claus SpreckeIs' Daughter Exhibits
Her Indepeudence.

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan Cit is currently
rumored that Mrs. Emma Spreckels-W Watson
has decided to her father the bulk of her
property, voluntarily making herself, com
paratively speaking, a poor woman. Mrs.
Watson consulted her husband about the step
before she took it and he gave his unquali-
fed consent. II is said that before the mar
riage took place Miss Emma Spreckels in
formed her father that she wished to marry
Thomas Watson. Claus SpTeckels would not
hear of II and upbraided his daughter when
she told him she intended to marry Mr..
Watson whether he liked it or not. Per-
suasion proving vain, Claus Spreckels is
credited with having resorted to taunts, child
ing his daughter for her ingratitude and
pointing out how much he had done for her.
Yesterday Mrs. Watson told her husband that
she thought she ought to deed back to her
father all he had given her. including United
States bonds to the amount of 81 900 900, and
the property on Market street. known as the
Emma Spreckels building. Mr.. Watson is
said to have told his bride to do what she
thought right in the matter, that he had not
married her for what she had and that he
would have married her long ago If she had
been poor girl and he had been able to
support her This occurred at noon. Within
an hour the property had changed hands.
The report that Mrs. Emma Spreckels-
Watson had decided back to her father Claus
Spreckels, the $4,000 900 worth of property
he gave to her before her marriage, is de-
MED by Mr.. Watson. He says that his wife
gave back only 1880 900 and still has
enough to live on.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-07
Lady Scott weeps.

LONDON, Jan. 6.-When the case of the
suit brought for libel by Earl Russell against
his mother-in-law. Lady Salina Scott, and
two male co-defendants, John Cockerton an
engineer, and William Aylott. valet, was
resumed this morning, counsel for the de-
fense contended that Lady Scott's whole
object was simply anxiety to vndicate her
daughter and defend the latter from her
husbands attacks. Counsel for Lady Scott,
continuing said the defendant still believed
the statements made by the male defendants
were true, and he secuted the idea that
such narratives were invented. During the
latter portion of the summing up of counsel
for the defense Lady Scott burst into tears,
and counsel at the close of his remarks was
applauded, after which the case was ad-
journed for the day.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-07
TorpeJo uoat Launched

BALTIMORE, Jan. 6.-The third and last
of the torpedo boats being built for the
United States at the Columbia iron works
was successfully launched today. Her to-
tai cost will be S97, 800 She is 100 feet long
and sixteen feet broad. Her armament will
COMPRISE three eighteen-inch Whitehead
torpedo tubes and three one-pound rapid
fire guns. She has an estimated speed of
twenty-four and one-half knots an lour.
She will be able to carry but forty-four
tons of coal. but 1t is estimated that this
management. Her crew will consist of
tWenty-four men, with four officers.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-07

oRANGEBURG, S. c., Jan. 6.-Lawrence
Brown. the negro who is generally believed
to have been connected with the burning OF
Robert Wanamaker's barns and stables at
Stillton last week. was lynehed at 10
o'clock mast night His body was found this
morning hanging from the cross beam OF
the danger signal at the crossing OF the
South Carolina a. Georgia railroad. II was
rlddled with shot and pinned to It was a
plaeard on which was inscribed the follow
Ing: Judge Lynch is In session tonight.
verdict guilty The prisoner must die.
Warning: We viii protect our homes and
property. SO help US God. No hellish fire
lend shall live. Citizens"
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-07
Money and Honors. Plentiful.

ST. PAUL. Mimi. Jan. ca Sleepy Eye,
Mimi. special TO the Dispatch says: Grant
Bramble. who invented and patented a
wonderful rotary engine. today transferred
the right to manufacture and sell the en-
the Allen syndicate of England, for 81. 1OO-
0OO This sale Is only ror the United
States, England. Germany. France, the rest
over $4,000 OO0. The inventor yet controls
the engine for Mexico and the Canadian
provinces. The inventor was yesterday
elected as an alderman OF the village here.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-07
Formulation of France.

PARIS, Jan. 6.-The results of the last CEN
sus, Just published show no sign of recovery
in tho birth rate, The total increase in the
population of France since 1891 is only 49,
OH, while the number of foreigners in France
is decreasing. The large towns are growing
slightly at the expense of the smaller towns
and the rural districts. The inhabitants have
increased in twenty-four departments and
have decreased in siXty-three departments.
The minister of the interior, NJ. Berthou
notes an increase of emigration. but he is
compelled to confess TO the marked tendency
of the popuatIon to remain stationary.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-07
MONEY COMES AWAY FROM cuBA.
Says He Was There 10 Arrange for
Future Investments.

Copyright. 1897. by Prss Publishing Company)
HAVANA, Jan, 6.-(New York World
Cablegram-speeal Telegram )-Senator-
elect Money left today for Washington by
way of Tampa. The Lueha published com
pllmentary article concerning him. devoid
OF the satire of the previous articles about
him.
The purpose of his visit was not Illegal,
He is interested in ascertaining the pros
poets of future investments of American
capital. He told the World correspondent
that after peace is declared capital will find
a rich field In Cuba and viii flow In. "'
He became an object OF suspicion to the
government because he was seen In company
with certain people who are regarded as
sympathizers with the rebellion. On ae-
count of his high official position at home
this attracted attention. He had a long
conference with Rafael Montore, the leader
OF the home rule party and the best informed
public man In Cuba. II is very easy TO
develop sensation In Havana.
WILLIAM SHAW BOWEN.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-07
TerritorinI Outlaw Captured.

NEVADA, Mo, JAN G.--Charles Powell, a
territory outlaw, who was with Bill Dooin
in many of his raids. has been captured at
Ell Dorado Springs. twenty miles east, after
fight with officers. Powell was at his
mothers home. He was heavily armed, and
although surrounded in the house fired five
times at the officers, who returned the fire.
He finally surrendered and will be taken
back to Oklahoma None of the bullets took
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-07

BOMBAY, Jan. 6.-Mill operatives and
their families are quitting the city enmasse
thus adding a quarter of million unem-
ployed TO the country districts 1t is now
estimated that 1926 600 persons have fled from
the city as result of the spread of the
bubonic plague, scattering contaglon in the
villages up the country.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-07
SEES BETTER DAYS FOR ARMENIA.
EnRInud's Grand OLD Man Says the
sultan Ii Doomed.

LONDON, Jan. 6-The celebration OF the
birthday OF Mrs. Gladstone wife of the great
British statesman, today, was of unusual
interest. owing TO the presence of Armenian
deputations and the unveiling by Mrs. Glad
stone of n memorial window In Hawarden
church 10 the martyred Armenans
In returning thanks, Mr. Gladstone said:
"Whlle up to the present the career of the
sultan, vino is the greatest assassin In the
world has been triumphant, all these tri-
umphs of wickedness and iniquty are
doomed | have u strong idea, however,
that the iniquitles have not yet reached
their close, Nevertheless better day is in
prospect for the Armenians as the weight
OF disgrace now upon the shoulders Of the
six powers Is so great as to force them to
action"
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-07
suit Against sealing co. Goes over,

NEW YORK, Jan, 6-The trial OF the
second of the series of suits brought by
the United states{ against the North
American Commercial company OF Cali
fornia, which was on today's calendar of
the United States circuit court of this
district, by consent of counsel on both
sides. was adjourned until the April term.
The suit is for rentals royalties and taxes
on the sealing. privilege for the Pribylom
Islands In Alaska apd the amount involved
Is about 100000. the first suit Aas won by
the United States, hut has been appealed.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-07
CELEBRATES IT'S CENTENNIAL
Albany Completes Its Hundrcdth Yenr
u State Capital.

ALBANY, N. y, Jan. G.-Colncident with
the assembling of the legislature here today
was the centennial of the establishment of
Albany as the state capital. There was
parade of the civic and military bodies of
the city. At Blocker hall the assemblage
was called 10 order by eX-Go9ernor Merton
who introduced Governor Black as permanent
chairman. After short address Governor
Black preGentel Hon. Chauncey NJ. Depew
the orator OF the occasion.
EX-Lleutanant Governor AlYord OF Syra-
euse. tho Oldest living representative Of
former state ADMINISTRATIONS, also delivered
an address. William H. McElroy of
Rochester concluded the literary program by
the rendition of poem.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-07

PARIS, Jan. G.-M. Berthelot, member
of the Institute, former minister and dis
tinguished chemist gives it as his opinion
that gas fumes or cyanide of potassium are
preferable to the American method of cleo
trical execution for criminals, but he be-
lieves that France will never abandon the
guillotne
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-07
Fifteen Persons Drovned.

BREST, Jan, 6.-The steamship Belgique,
bound from Antwerp for Bayonne, France,
was wrecked last night off Catshead Rock.
Fifteen OF the eighteen persons on board
were drowned.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-07
DisauIeting Times In Uruguay.

LONDON, Jan Ga dispatch 10 the
Times from Montevideo, Uruguay, says
The situation here is very dsquieting and
1t is the general belief that another more
formidable revolt is imminent. The gov
ernment is enforcing extraordinary repress-
i've measures
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-07

HAMBURG, Jan. 6-The Hamburg Amer
lean steamship Fuerst Bismarck has gone
aground at the town of Blankenose, ON the
Elbe. The ship is in no danger.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-07
Movements of ocean Vessels, Jan. q.

rotterdam: OF HSm 'SInF"a" Manltoba, from London dom
Sailed-St Louis. for Southampton Brit
ANNA, for Liverpool; Westernland, for Ant
werp.a
AT Southampton -sailed-Lahn, from Bre-
men, for New York.
At Bremerhaven = Arrived - Munchen,
from New York.
At ,southampton-Arrlved-New York.
from New York.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-07
DIsnstrous Fire AT Vern Cruz.

VERA CRUZ, Mex, Jan, 6,--Another dis
astrous fire has occurred here, destroying
factories and business blocks to the value
OF 100000.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-07
No Fnlth in pcrmanent pence.

PARIS. Jan, 6,--The Petite Republique says
that the government has no faith in the
duration OF peace. as evidenced by the fact
that Il has addressed 20 the officers on the
frontiers a series OF questions relative to the
eventual mobilization of the forces.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-07
MussmImnns Also Need ProteeiIon.

CONSTANTINoPLE, Jan. 5.-Delayed in
Transmlsslon)-It appears that the am
bassadors OF the powers. In addition TO con-
sldering the treatment OF Christians in the
Turkish empire, are discussing measures to
ameiorate the position of the Mussulmans
by improving the status of officials and
assuring the regular payment OF their sal.
aries. This course Is having an excellent
affprt
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-07
Hoke smith starts for washingto

ATLANTA, Ca Jan. G,-TIon. Hoke
Smith. eX-Hocretary Of the interior left at
noon today for Washington where he will
be the guest by special Invitation at the
of the cabinet By President Cleveland to-
morrow evening.