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Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1897-12-22
Financial situation in Ha,nna.

New York, Dec, GA dispatch to the
Tribune from Havana says:
While DEGREES from Madrid have been
coming to Havana the palace has
kept on issuing DEGREES or "bandas'
which are meant to aid In the recon-
structive processes. The dubious points
in the decree authorizing the quota
lions bill etc, or paper money. were
banda. The experiment has worked
well In the first few days.
The retail merchants of the city who
have always objected to the currency
are trying to take advantage Of the
situation and endorse small transac-
lions In silver This may cause other
monetary disturbance.
The sugar plantations were helped
little by the banda" prohibiting
crops for local taxes The municipali-
ties are in bad way, the central gov
ernment is heavily in debt to most of
them. The Industrial paralysis has
shut off their source of Income, Most
of the mills In the district of Cardenas,
Matangas and Cienfuegos are grind
ing. There Is feverish activity among
the planters to get their cane cut and
ground. Unfortunately the labor sup
ply is Inadequate. The railroads are
carrying laborers free, but many of
the plantations cannot get hands
enough.
No means exist to meet the defci-
enoy in labor caused by depopulation.
Enough reconcentrados capable of
work do not seem 10 supply the
plantations with the labor With oxen
better success is reported. Some have
been had from Florida, more from Hon
duras.
Though some measures OF financial
and Industrial reconstruction have
been entered upon by the authorities
the economic rebuilding which the con.
dillon OF the country populations call
for is Ignored. Unable to give sufiici-
emit relief of food. the distribution OF
rations among the recommendations by
the government agencies has practical
~ ceased. The towns and villages
make pitiful appeals without re-
Spouse.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1897-12-22
GETS A JOB IN CHINA.
Geologist and Mining Engineer Professor
Goes TO Teach Mongolians.

Stanford University, Cal, Dec. 22-
DR.. Noah Fields Drake. graduate
student in geology here since1s93. has
been rendered and has accepted
position in the Tien Tsin University,
China. and he will leave for the Orient
February LIST. He will be major pro-
fessor of mining engineering and ge-
ology.
DIR. Drake came from Cincinnati,
Ark. He took the degree of civil en-
gineer In the Arkansas Industrial Uni
versity in 1883. Following that he was
connected for four years with the state
geological surveys of Texas and Ar
kansas, and also worked on the United
States geological survey as geologist
and surveyor. After a years work he
took n degree in geology and the fol-
lowing year received the degree of
a NJ. During vacations he was con e
nected with the coast goedetic survey,
and after two more years OF study re-
ceived the degree of Doctor of Phil
usophy.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1897-12-22

New York, Dec, 2l.-The New Eng
land society Of Brooklyn held its sew
onteenth annual dinner tonight, in
celebration Of the Earth anniversary OF
the landing OF the Pilgrims. Covers
were laid for $50 guests. among whom
We're many ladies' and friends of the
members of the society. Thomas 5.
Moore, president OF the society. pre-
sided. At his right was Frank s.
Black. governor of the state, and Jo-
seph II. Hawley of Connecticut. The
chief speaker of the evening was Gov.
Black. Senator Hawley responded to
the toast THE Plain People"
George w. Smalley correspondent of
the London Times, spoke on New and
Old England" and he caused a sensa-
ton by his broad handling of the
diplomatic relations between this coun-
try and the countries on the other side
OF the water. He referred to Cleve-
lands Venezuelan message, and de-
clared that England had shown a great
deal of forbeurance in this. He de-
olared also that the continental pow
ers had come to think of us as men
ace to the peace of the world lnstano-
ing the Interference OF the United
states in the Venezuelan question. the
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1897-12-22

attitude OF the United States toward
turkey, in connection with the Ar
lnenian affair and Turkeys war with
Greece; It's attitude with reference to
Hawaii, and latterly the strong senti-
inentA that have been expressed by
the American people against Spains
war In cuba.
He said that so strong were feelings
entertained by the continental powers
against this country that there was
certain TO be combination to oppose
any action that the United States gov
eminent might attempt to enforce COM
pliance with its wishes. and asked IL
II might not be well, under such cir
cumstancps, for the United States to
get as close as possible to England, the
Oldest New England
Senator liawley took occasion. when
the excitement had subs1ed somewhat,
TO say that he was extremely sorry
that Mr.. Smalley had so misunderstood
MS own country, nm expression which
was loudly applauded.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1897-12-22
TELEGRAPHlC BREvITlES,

A WashlnFton dispatch says: There
is a very favorable outlook for the
passage of the bankruptcy bill Even
the opponents of the measure con-
cede their conviction that 1t will pass
both houses.
NJ. T. Deitweiler of Harrisburg, Pa.
grand exalted ruler of the Benevolent
and Protective order OF Elks, is the
guest Of the San Francisco lodge OF
the order. banquet will be given
him tonight
According to the Washington cor
respondent of the New York World IL
has been decided that j. w Mills of
New Haven Conn, will be made chief
Justice of the supreme court of New
Mexico. His nomination viii not be
sent in until after the holiday recess.
The New York University athletic
club, which Is composed of the alumni
Of the BIZ college, has decided again TO
take up the rules governing the game
OF football and to have eliminated II
possible the mass playing and the
guard back play and to have made
other amendments which viii relieve
the game OF some of its rowdy features.
A meeting OF the football committee.
composed OF Dashlel of Annapolis.
Sears Of Harvard, Camp of Yale. Bell
of Pennsylvania, and Dennis OF Cor
nell. will be called as soon as possible
TO take up the matter
Rev. w. w Brown, the president of
the Grand Fountain Of True Refurmers.
the most powerful organization among
the colored people IN the South. Is
dead IN Washington City, ID. O., from
blood polsoning he having refused tho
umputation Of his arm. His death
will be "a heavy loss to his race. He
was slave until TIE war when he
Joined the Union navy aud served as "a
gunner on the United States gunboat
National. and when mustered out OF m +
service was sergeant major. He was
one OF ne wealthy men Of his race IN
his death bed transferred to the Grand
Fountain q fine farm near this city To
be used for an old folks home for
colored people.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1897-12-22
STORM CAUSES MUCH LOSS.
Death Rate Among Cattle Unprecod.
ented-In Some Places 1t Was
SO Per Cent.

st. Louis. Dec. 22.-The sleet storm
that has prevailed for the past three
days In Texas, has proved to be more
disastrous in its effects on the stock
interests of the west and northwest
portions of that state than was expect
cd. Reports from 200 miles west and
north of Forth Worth state that the
death rate among cattle is unprece-
denied, being most pronounced among
recent importations from Mexico and
the eattlotaken to the Big plains coun-
try from Louisiana. In some locali-
ties. fully So per cent of the Mexican
cattle have died already. In the ex-
IRENE western part of the state the
storm was not so hard.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1897-12-22
FoRBIDDING SEAL FURs.
President VIII Not Sign the BIZ TIL Dec
goth.

New York, Dec. 22.-Three New
York manufacturers OF fur garments
and importers of furs called at the
treasury department today and had n
conference with Assistant Secretary
Howell in regard to the resolutions
which VIII be necessary to carry out
the provisions of the bill recently
passed by Congress. should 1t receive
the approval OF the President. prohibit
ing the Importation of what is known
as pelagic seal-sklns. Under this act
all seal skins not taken on the Priby-
loft Islands are subject to confscation
on Importation Into this country and
the New York importers, who favor
the bill, asked that every possible pre-
caution be taken by the department
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1897-12-22
Danced for a CHRISTMAS Fuod.

Denver, Dec. 21.-Nellle MeHenry
and other members of the company
that is playing A Night In New York.
this week at the Tabor Grand Opera
House. sang and danced today in the
rotunda of the Broken Palace Hotel
and in the street in front of the post
office for the benefit of the uasell Tab
ernacle Christmas fund. The entertain
ments We're enjoyed by enormous
crowds and people gladly paid fancy
prices for boutonnieres which were
sold by members of Nellie McHenry's
company. The actress was escorted
from the hotel to the postoiiice by
Buffalo Bill and both were greeted with
cheers by the crowds in the streets.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1897-12-22
INCREASE OF THE ARMY.
"S'eement Reached by which Congress
VIII Pass the the Bill.

chicago, Dec. GA special to the
4Haes-Herald from Washington says:
An agreement has been reached be-
,ween the leaders of the Senate and
mouse which practically insures pas
aSe OF the Hawley bill to increase
Ne army by two regiments of artll-
w." PETITIONS of numerous CONNER
va bodies in favor of the increase
ave been largely instrumental in
.su'lng the change in the opposition.
sue Two regiments are absolutely nee
'"y 10 insure proper garrisons for
'@' iofuications on the coasts.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1897-12-22
wEYLER SAYS 1T.
Present Spanish Policy VIII Give Cuba
Freedom.

Madrid. Dec. 22--General Weyler, in
an interview just published, is quoted
as denying formally that there is any
hope for the success of autonomy, add
ing that no insurgent will submit ex-
cept to the Marquis of Santa Lucia and
another chief and asserting that the
insurrection would continue.
The general is also quoted as saying
that II the Spanish government per-
sisted in autonomy Spain would lose
Cuba In a few months.
In conclusion, General Weyler said he
opposed the dissolution of the chamber
until the government renowned its
policy Of giving cuba an autonomous
form of government.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1897-12-22

New York, Dec. GA special to the
Herald from Lakewood. " j., says:
Maryor-elect Van Wyck of Greater
New York has appointed Fred Downs,
newspaper man. to he his private
secretary, at salary of $1,000 year.
Mr. Downs was born in New Haven,
Conn, 30 years ago. He was a gradu-
ate Of the Yale law school in the class
OF "a and Is member of the Com
nectlcut bar He went into newspaper
work In this city ten years ago.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1897-12-22
PEACE OR WAR; WHICH?
Question tina, is Now Disturbing the Chinese
Councils.
RUSSIAN BITTERNESS TOWARD ENGLAND
Tho Gar Getting Full Swing In His
Influence in the Chinese
Policy.

Pekin, Dec 22.--The Chinese govern
ment has granted permission to win
ter squadron at Port Arthur. Great
Britain demands quid pro quo II con-
cesslons have been made to other pow
ers. 1t has been suggested that the
Japanese and British occupy Wei Hal
Wei Jointly.
The situation at kiao Chau Bay re-
mains unchanged. The Germans re-
main unyielding and the Chinese coun-
ellis are divided as to whether it should
be peace or war with Germany.
In spite of official denials 1t is re-
garded as proved that Port Arthur and
Kiao Chau Bay were promised to
Russia by a secret treaty.
China regards Russia as her only
friend and asks her advice alone.
British influence is nil. having suffered
greatly through the failure of the loan
negotiations. China is now negotiating
u loan with Russia. The latter de-
mands the dismissal of the British
railroad engineers in north China and
1t Is probable that 1t will be granted.
The German drill instructions Will be
dismissed. At the expiration of their
contracts they will be replaced by Rus
slams. Russian officers have already
been appointed to drill the armies of
north China.
EUROPE ON THE BRINK.
st. Petersburg, Dec. Elm a strong
ly anti-British article today, the
Novosti says:
I'm consequence of the pretension of
England to compensate herself for the
Russian occupation of Port Arthur by
the acquisition of Port Hamilton or
Lazareff. and in view of the possibility
of the disturbing action of Japan.
Europe stands on the brink of grave
diplomatic complications. 1t is there
fore well to recall that the reinforce
ment Of the German squadron in the
Pacific permits Russia. France and
Germany to effectively prevent a dis
turbance of the balance of power be-
tween the three powers on the one
hand and Great Britain and Japan on
the other such as might be produced
by violent seizure Of territory"
The Novosti expresses the hope that
the isolation Of Great Britain in regard
to the other European powers will
"paralyze her action sufficiently to
permit the preservation of peace from
tn dangers threatening it at the pres
ent moment"
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1897-12-22

New York, Dec. 22-Mrs. Freda
Schlintz, aged and crippled, was over
come by smoke and died when within a
Few feet of safety, In a fire in the
house in which she lived on East seth
street, before daylight today. Every
efort was made to save her life by
her two daughters. but their strength
gave out and they We're forced to
abandon their mother and barely es-
capped death themselves About score
OF others were rescued by the police
and firemen. The fire originated
among some Christmas decorations in
candy store on the first floor.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1897-12-22

New York, Dec 22.--The Ward Line
steamer Saratoga, from Mexican
ports via Havana, reached quarantine
this morning with her MASTER Captain
". r Buck. suffering from fever. which
he contracted at Havana. His con-
dition Is critical. He was sent to
Swinburne Island hospital. The ship
will be disinfected and will proceed to
her dock
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1897-12-22
FURNITURE WAREHOUSE BURNED.
'e irom Which Salt Lake Got Much
furniture Has Big Blaze.

lineage, Dec. 22.-Fire today de-
bonsaeu the three story brick ware
cSS SSg OF the a. III. Andrews furniture
st ralp,l Twenty-second and Fisk
gnishss The warehouse was filled with
En- '"eu goods, all of which burned
Iays, time the factory building, n
q. story structure to the south of
aam"ssa , ,.,e was In danger, but the
Loss we're confined to the warehouse.
s gosut4nce. Three firemen were injured.
"OAe seriously.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1897-12-22

Lafayette. Colo, Tee cat mass
meeting last night It was decided to
call out the men of the United coal
mines. which comprise the Simpson
and Excelsior mines in Lafayette, UNI
til such time as the company Is willing
to divide the work equally between the
men now employed In the above mines,
and the men just let out of the Excel
sior mine. A committee will wait up
on the operators today. Two hundred
men are concerned.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1897-12-22

Maryville. Mo-, Dec. 21.-John j.
Joyce, retired railroad man. shot Il.
A. Montgomery. prominent and
wealthy real estate agent. shortly after
noon today. There had been bad blood
between the men for some time and
when Joyce met Montgomery today he
shot him without word. Montgomery
died instantly. The murderer made no
effort 10 escape
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1897-12-22

New York. Dec 22.-Eddle Bald, the
bicycle rider is sick in bed as the re-
suit of an injury received when he fell
In Madison Squar Garden during the
six-days race. His back and groin are
severely strained and the chances are
that his match with Jimmy Michael.
which was to be one of the features Of
the winters cycling season viii have
to be called of. Bald's physicians tell
him he will be all right after Il short
period Of absolute rest
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1897-12-22
Bank omcIais Convicted.

Denver. Colo. Dec. 22.--Charles
Kunsmelller Jr., the assistant cashier
and the lowest officers Of the defunct
German National Bank. who were in
dicted for false reports to the comp
troller Of the currency and other ac-
lions In violation of the national bank
ing laws was found guilty by jury
In the United States district court.
Judge Adams today sentenced Kun
somiller to five years imprisonment, the
minimum penalty. a bill Of exceptions
Nyne d1p1
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1897-12-22

Now York, Dec. 22.-At the annual
meeting of the New York baseball club.
a dividend Of 4 per cent was declared
the president, however. being empow-
cred TO Increase II to per cent If he
saw tit. After considering that mntter
he decided to make the dividend per
cent on S250,O00
II Is said that the profits Of the last
season were something like 100000.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1897-12-22

New York, Dec. 2l.-Fireman Martin
]. oakley was killed tonight at the fire
which started in wood bin in the
basement OF a nve-story tenement
house on East Forty fourth street.
oakley was suffocated by smoke and
escaping gas. Assistant Flremen
Thomas Head, James Davis and Peter
Connolly of the same company were
rendered unconscious by inhaling
smoke and gas and were with difficulty
revived. They are in hospitals and
their condition is serious.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1897-12-22

Mexico City. Dec. 2L-Mr. Bryan
called on the cabinet ministers today
and this evening was entertained nj
dinner by President and Mrs. Diaz.
The Bryan party leaves for Vera Cruz
In the morning and will return via Pu-
eblo to this city Saturday night and
then 30 to Guadala and thence home
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1897-12-22

tb 1S's s, Mass. Dec. 22.-Compiete
lnr nnrNlsed returns from the 19l vot-
Nevppss eIlhcts of this city, show that
fe,e,ec. '9slah Quincy. Democrat, was
y Ky votes Mr.. Quincy received 40. o7o
Nssi., Edwin W. Curtis. Republican,
81 homas Riley, Bryan Democrat.
LAM, "t ~ David Goldstein, Socialist
IN e %, - Quincey's majority over
hea,i,, 20; The total vote this year was
V H. S'V9v greater than in 1895. Each
sth,n leading candidates received
aumt'a Few hundred votes of the same
in5 ,tT That they did two years. ago.
II as1 ouincey's plurality was with
tosrs Votes OF what 1t was then. The
aldermen, according to the
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1897-12-22
Gould Disbciieves the Story from Salt
Lake.

New York. Dec. 22.--George Gould
said today that he had not heard be-
fore of the story that on March 1, s.
II. II. Clark was to succeed him as
president of the Missouri Pacific rail-
road and that the story to that effect
from Salt Lake was news to him.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1897-12-22
ANOTHER DURRANT MOVE.
Change of Venue Asked on the Ground OF
Prejudice.

San Francisco, Dec. 22.-The attor-
heys for Theodore Durrant have filed
notice that they viii Task for a change
OF Venue from the recent order of SEN
ence by Judge Bahr on the ground
mat the court is prejudiced. An APP
peal to the governor for stay will
also be asked.
Another attempt to get the case be-
lore the federal court will also be
made.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1897-12-22

official returns, is evenly divided, six
Democrats and six Republicans hav-
Ing been elected. This is a loss of one
Republican member.
The herald., 1897-12-02
FAGINISM ABROAD

CONTEMPT for the petty thief is we'll
nigh universal. Men who, like Fagln,
are prone to steal little things when
greatsr objects are in sight, fail to COM
mand the respect which we are disposed
to yield to the bold and aggressive and
audacious plunderer Of the private or
public pulse. And it is this element of pet
tiness that adds to the chagrin and NOR
tifcation which every good citizen feels
over the developments in the school
board investigation. Less respect is en-
tertained for men who use their official
positions as levers to exact pitiable
tributes from hard-working teachers
than for the Napoleons Of finance who
appropriate the public funds in large
blocks. A seat in the school board Of
city like Los Angeles should be es-
teemed an honor scarcely less marked
than an elevation to the governorship
of the state-an honor of peculiar signifi-
canoe, implying confidence in the super
!ative integrity of the recipient and his
strength Oh cIldTacleT " ItSlSt al
temptations to trif1e with the sacred
trust. 1t is essentially an honorary po
sitlon, and one that should ever seek the
man. Excessive zeal in canvassing for
the position may well provoke the sus-
picion of the observant taxpayer, for the
post will yield naught but honor and
credit to the honest man, and honest
men are 10th to scramble for the priv
ilege of rendering arduous gratuit-
Gus service to the public. The con-
duct of a few men has brought
disgrace upon Los Angeles and the
deepest modification to all good peo-
pie, but the episode may not be wholly
lacking in usefulness as a warning to
the taxpayers that they cannot be too
exacting in their demands upon political
parties in the future; that only men of
the most sterling worth, and so widely
recognized, be nominated for trustees
of the school interest.
The herald., 1897-12-02
SALOONS AND THE LAW

The Los Angeles Herald has opened
warfare upon the all-night and Sun
day saloons in that city. May 1t not
be we'll to ask The Herald In this con-
nection whether, If an open saloon on
Sunday is a sin and an offense. it Is
not the same sin and same offense II
it be open on a Saturday or Monday?
And if it be an outrage upon public
decency for a saloon to be open after
midnight what in the name of Heaven
sanctifies the same saloon when 1t Is
open before midnight? Does day or
an hour make that good which is evil
in itself. or make that evil which was
go,od prior to the arrival of that day,
or the striking of that hour?-Sacra-
mento Bee.
There is one answer to the question
of the Bee-the law governs. The law
saws the saloons shall not be kept open
on Sunday, therefore the Sunday saloon
is an offense against the law. The same
reasoning applies to the all-night sa-
loon. It makes no difference what The
Herald OF the Bee may think about the
Justice or injustice of the restrictions
1t is the law.
If the reasoning of the Bee were ex-
tended to all things the result would be
anarchy. Nor may the sinfulness, per
se of the Sunday and all-night
saloon enter into the question OF
enforcing the law. 1t may have to 90
with the making OF the law, as the Ques-
ton of right and wrong enters into the
making of many other statutes, but that
is not to the point here.
The Sunday closing law and the mid
night closing law are on the statute
books. While they remain there they
should be enforced without fear or
favor.