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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-03-03

The provisions intended to rid that part OF the
nroposed legislation already referred 10 from obV-
ous hardship appear 10 me 10 be indefinite and IN
adequate A parent. grandparen' wife or minor
child o, a qualified immigrant, though unable 10
read and write may accompany the immigrant CT
he sent for 10 Join his family. provided the imIn-
grant is ca able Of supporting such relative THESE
executions 20 the general rule OF exclusion con-
taired in the bill made 10 prevent the separa-
lion OF families and Yet neither brothers nor
sisters are provided for. In order that relatives
Who ara provided for may be reunited, those still
I'm foreign lands must be for 10 join the imm-
grant here What formality Is necessary 10 consu,
'iIia This prerequisite. and how are the facts OF
ship and that tho relative Is sent for 20 be
es;ablished? Are the illlterate relatives OF imr-
grants who have here under prior laws en-
titled 10 the advantage OF these exceptions? a
husband who cat read and write and who de-
termines abnn don his illiterate wife abroad VIII
fnd here under this law an absolutely safe re
treat The terate relatives mentioned must not
only be sent for. but such immigrant must be
capable Of supporting them when they arrive Tbs
REQUIREMENT proceeds upon the assumption that
the foreign relatives coming here are in every case
hv reason of poverty. liable 10 become public
charge, unless the immigrant is capable OF their
supDort The contrary IL very often true. And
yei II unable read and write. though quite able
and willing 10 support themselves and their rela-
lives mere besides, they could not be admitted
under The provisions Of this bill II the immigrant
was Impoverished. though the aid Of his fortunate
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-03-03
THE CASE OF DIR. RUIZ
,,p or.NEy DECLINES TO SEND IN THE
FULL CORRESPONDENCE.

40 .esrHAcr FURNISHED. HOWEVER GIVING
~,,~ CONFLICTING ACCOUNTS OF THE DOC
TORS DEATH AND THE SPANISH GOV
PIGMENTS PROMISE TO MAKE
THOROUGH INVESTIGATION
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-14
GOES TO THE COMMITTEE NOW
Privileges and Elections Will Deal with
Omaha Members.
DOUGLAS COUNTY CONTEST REFERRED
Efforts of the Republicans to settle
the Matter on the Floor of
the House Prove
UnnNniling.

LINCOLN, Jan. 13.-(Special) The read
ing of the house journal was dispensed with
this morning without much friction, al
though there were a number of votes against
the motion OF Morrison of Thayer.
Clark OF Lancaster asked the speaker Il
he was right in understanding that the
house would take up It's business where II
left of last night. That business was action
pending on the motion of Jenkins of Jefferson
to indefinitely postpone action on the con-
test case against the four republican mem.
bers of the house from Douglas county.
Burman, Butler Cox and c. Clark was
proceeding famously with qul,e an elaborate
defense of the republican members, when
Sheldon of Sheridan attempted to shut him
of by the point of order that no papers
could be read unless by unanimous consent.
Clark insisted that he did not desire to read
anything. Before this poin. could be de-
cided Hull of Harlan made another point OF
order that the contest was not properly be-
fore the house At first the speaker held
Hull's point good, but jenkins convinced him
that. according to Roberts Rules of Order.
the ruling was wrong and the speaker gave
MIR. Clark permission to proceed.
Clark's contention was that in this con-
test every allegation that should be ad-
vanced must be specifically set forth In the
papers served on the contostees, Burman,
Butler, Cox and Crow. There was not, he
said single allegation in the notices served
that the contestants had ever been candi-
dates for the offices, or had ever received
vote. He held that nothing could be proven
but what had been alleged MIR. Clark di-
rected attention to the fact that in a sud-
den burst of economy the house had refused
10 appropriate anything to print the COVER
nor's message, but now 1t wanted to spend
n,,I Il 1lNfl la
the purpose of unseating the four members.
In the interests of true economy, lie wanted
the question settled by the house now, and
at the least expense possible.
JENKINS MOTION EASILY BEATEN.
Hull moved the previous question, and it
carried, shutting of debate. The vote on
indefinite postponement is as follows:
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-14
POLITICIANS CALL ON M'I<INLEY
All Aver that They Dropped In Merely
In n Social Way.


CANTON, o., Jan. 13-There were many
callers at the Mckinley home today, includ-
ing senators and congressman and other
prominent party men. But so far as can be
learned, the visits were of a social nature
and have no political significance. Tams
BlXby of St. Paul, who with Mrs. BiXby spent
the afternoon here has been private secre-
tary of the chief executive of Minnesota
He said today that he found it necessary to
get away from home to secure needed res,
and decided to go to Washington. The stop
over between trains at Canton was made to
allow Mrs. Bixby an opportunity to meet
Major and Mrs. Mckinley. Mr. Bxby de-
clined to express preference between eX-
Senator Davis and Ex-Governor Merriam
mentioned as cabinet possibilities.
EX-Congressman c. b. Lands of Delphis,
Ind, had short conference during the after
noon with the president-elect. Adjutant
General 7. S. Peck of Vermont said he had
come to Canton as a cOmrade of Major Nc
Kinley to pay social visit and that he
was seeking nothing, either for himself or
any ono else
EX-Congressman Brewer OF Trenton, n. j..
said he was on his way to visit brother in
Ohio and his social call at the Mckinley
home had no political significance.
Lewis Barrett of Reed City, Mich and DIR.
Joseph Barrett Of Wooster met by chance
on their way to see the president elect. AL
though of the same name, they are not re-
lated, but beth served in the Twcnty-third
Ohio regiment with Major Mckinley. They
came, they said, simply to pay their respects.
DR.. Eliphalet Mott Wright of Atoka, |. T.,
an educated and apparently cultured Indian,
he'd n conference of some length with MIR.
Mckinley. His visit related to the affairs
of the territory under the coming admins
tration.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-14
FIGHTING FRANCIS CONFIRMATION.
Opposition of senator Vest Likely to
ANniI LittIc.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 13.-The senate in
executive session today had up for a time the
name of David r. Francis to be secretary Of
ehe Interior but no action was taken. Sena-
tor Vest of Missouri was the principal OPP
ponent of confirmation, but he was also
seconded by Senator Pugh of Alabama Both
senators made speeches against the conflrma-
tion and alleged various reasons against it,
among others the conduct of Secretary Fran
els during the campaign. Several senators an
nounced their intention of voting for the
confirmation of Secretary Francis, and the
prospects of his confirmation are good, In
fact II is stated that only few votes Will
be cast in opposition. Both democratic
and republican senators who are silver men
stated they would vote for confirmation, and
that 1t was a foregOne conclusion that when
the vote was taken confirmation VIII result
Senator Vest, in his remarks, said he had
nothing personal against Mr.. Francis, but
called attention to the action of the secre-
tary during the campaign. He said the sec
rotary had written and published letter in
which he asserted that the democratic party
was engaged in a campaign OF dishonor Any
person making such a statement could not
receive his support for any position. He also
declared Secretary Francis, since the elec-
tiOn, had removed men from office in his
department because these men had supported
the regular democratic ticket and that as a
such action by a cabinet officer. Senator
Vest said he had voted against the confrma-
tion Of Mr. Francis in committee and that
he would vote against the nomination in the
senate.
Senator White of California, a member OF
the committee on finance, said that while
he did not approve of the course of Mr..
Francis during the campaign and had pre-
sided over the convention which Francis had
characterized as dlshonorable, he felt that
6S long as there was no personal objection
nor charges against him or his character,
that the senate should not reject his nomna-
tion. He stated that he believed the prcsi-
dent had a right to select whom he pleased
for members of his cabinet and mans
political course should be no bar, and should
not warrant his rejection. He added. how
ever that he did not think this applied to
other appointments, and reserved the right
to oppose combinations where the removals
were made because men refused to oppose
the regular democratic ticket and their sue
cessors were selected on the ground that they
had refused to support the democratic nomi-
nations.
Senators Voorhees, and Jones of Arkansas,
members Of the finance committee, supported
their colleague. Senator White, in this con-
tention.
Senator Pugh's objection was mainly of
the same character as that of Mr.. Vest.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-14
DENIAL FROM cASovAs SECRETARY
Spain Has Not Accepted Terms Pro-
nnacd hN Cleveland md OIncy.

spain Has Not Accepted Terms Pro-
posed by Cleveland and olncy.
Copyright, 1897 by Press Publishing Company
MADRID, Spain, Jan. 13.-(New York
World Cablegram-Special Telegram.)-The
World correspondent is able to state on au-
thority that there is no truth in the story
printed in New York journal that Premier
Canovas has accepted ain the terms of Presi-
dent Cleveland and SECRETARY olney, has
agreed to American intervention and has
ceded to Cuba complete autonomy
of the Canadian sort Viscount de
Ireuste, the secretary of the pres
ident of the council OF ministers
premier Canovas). assures me that in Madrid
official circles absolutely nothing is known
about any such thing The viscount says
the Spanish government never had anything
to do with the rumors spread abroad re-
Gently regarding the intentions OF the insur-
gents and is only aware that. as they are
losing ground, they desire peace and quiet.
Most of the late rumors In Europe and else
where concerning the war and negotiations
for peace are believed to be of stock ex-
change origin and without any official basis.
ARTHUR e. H0UGHTON.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-14
MAJORITY IN FAVOR OF A CAUCUS.
Mitchell Men Gain an Advantage in
Oregon.

SALEM Ore, Jan. 13.-There is no change
in the deadlock on the speakershlp. Neither
side shows any Indication of surrender. The
Benson people say that the populists have
made overtures, agreeing to come in and
form a quorum If they are given certain
concessions in the matter of legislation.
The populists emphatically deny the report
and say they made no tenders 1t seems
to be the purpose Of the minority to delay
organization for the purpose of compicatins
the fight for senator. 1t is not expected
that the house will be organized today.
There are no new developments in the sen
atorial contest beyond the claim of the
Mitchell men that they lave secured four
more than a majority for a caucus. They
also claim they will secure another signature
today. While 1t is admitted by the opposi-
tion that Mitchell secured these signatures
for caucus, IL is asserted by them that
all OF the sgners will not 90 into the caucus
when the time arrives, and that there will
be enough backsliders TO prevent Mitchell
from receiving a majority.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-14

NEW YORK, Jan. 13-When the resolu-
zion calling for the independence Of Cuba is
before the house delegation from New
York headed by Franz Mayer president OF
the American Friends of Cuba, will present
a monster petition in favor of the resolution.
Sixty thousand petitions were sent out,
nearly all of which have been returned with
more than 100000 signatures. Among the
signatures may be found nearly all the
members Of the legislatures of nearly every
state in the union. The petition has also
been presented by the board of aldermen Of
this city. The petitions win be wound on a
roller or wheel which has been made for the
purpose, so 1t may be readily drawn out and
the names counted. II is designed like the
pilot wheel of a ship. II stands about four
feet high and is surmounted with gold.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-14
mkiNLEy SITS FOR a PORTRAIT.
When Completed IL VIII lie Placed
In the Cnrmegic PnhIic LibrnrN.


CANTON, o., Jan. 13.-Major Mckinley
yielded a portion of Wednesday morning
to Artist Chartran. who is making a por-
trait of the president elect for the Carnegie
library of Pittsburg.
Major Mckinley today received a visit
from Colonel John Howard Blddle of Phila-
delphla. Colonel Biddlo is not here on any
political mission, but to extend an invitation
from the state OF Pennsylvania and city
of Philadelphia to attend the unyeilng Of
the Washington monument, which stands
at the entrance of Fairmount park in the
City of Brotherly Love. Colonel Bldde bore
letters from Governor ID. II. Hastings and
the mayor of Philadelphia inviting the major
to be present The fund for this monument
was started in 1910, and at the end of the
first year little more than 800 had been
raised. At the present time IL amounts to
more than 100000. The unveiling will take
place abou. the middle of May, The major
informed Colonel Biddle that he appreciated
the honor highly. but could give no definite
assurance at this time Of his ability to be
present,
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-14
HANNA NOT TALKING ABOUT CABINET
Says Il Would Not he Right for Him
40 Do So.

CLEVELAND, o., Jan. 13.-Charman NJ.
A. Hanna Was asked today II he had seen
the interview with General Grosyenor which
took place last evening shortly after the latter
had held a conference with the president
elect at Canton and in which the Ohio con-
greEgman stated that Senator John Sherman
will be the next secretary OF state.
Yes" said Mr.. Hanna 81 have read the
iuteryicw, but do not consider that II would
be right for me to discuss the subject. and
/ must therefore, decline to discuss It,"
Speaking of the sensational reports that
are being almost constantly sent out TO the
effect that his health is breaking down. Mr..
Hanna said the statements were without,
foundation. 81 have been merely suffering
from severe cold. and that has about left
me now"
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-14
spnin Mnkes Oyertures.

LONDON, Jan. ia Paris dispatch to the
Daily News gays: A high government official
has left Madrid under strict incognito for
Washington as a private negotiator. with full
instructions from Senior Canovas, the pre-
mier, and the duke Of Tetuan minister of
foreign affairs. The settlement will be based
on reforms in Cuba and a treaty of commerce
opening the Cuban markets to foreign com
petition, except as regards cotton prints and
one or two other articles Spain will try hlrl
to keep these a monopoly OF the Barcelona
manufacturers. Senior Canoyas Is evidently
seeking a settlement before the opening OF
the cortes million dollars in specie and
military stores were shipped today from
cadiZ for Cuba
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-14
pLATT is SURE OF AN ELECTION.
Choate Following Makes but IL Poor
Showing.

ALBANY. n. Y, Jan. 13.-The legislature
will tomorrow evening hold a caucus upon
the election of a successor to United States
Senator Hill, whose term expires on March
4. The task is not likely to be an arduous
one, the prelimnaries being all arrange d
in advance, so far as the majority is con-
cerned, all that remains to be done being the
formal naming of Thomas c. Plat for tie
position. The Union League clubs deesa-
tlon in the interest of Joshua Choate's can
didacy reached the city this afternoon. This
mission is sure to prove futile, for the caucus
will give the nomination to Mr.. Platt by a
practically unanimous vote. At the most the
Choate vote will be votes against 40. The
total membership of the legislature is 200,
so that so far as now appears, Mr.. Platt's
election is assured beyond possibility of con-
test. The democratic caucus may decide to
give Senator Hill the vain honor of a ri-
nomination. AS however, Mr. Hill has ex-
pressed a wish that he be not thus dis
tinguished, 1t is likely that the compliment
will be given to Judge Porter. who was the
party's nominee for governor
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-14
COxEY's CONFERENCE DIssoLvEs.
MiddIc-of-the-ROad PopuIists Issue an
AMIrcss 10 Ihe puhIIn-


Address to the Public.
ST. LOUIS, Jan. 13.-After a two-days' ses-
sion the conference called by Jacob S. Coxey
to launch new party adjourned tonight. As
a result of their deliberations long address
or declaration Of principles by the middle
of-the-road peoples party was read and an
organization, so-called, selected, composed
of j. S. Coxey, chairman; Carl Brown, secre-
tary; John j. Streeter. treasurer, and j. B.
Osborne, Paul Vandervoort, John s. Dare
and j. j. Masterson an executive committee
A motion was adopted instructing that COM
mittee to call on the unemployed of every
city in the union 10 hold mass meeting on
Washington's birthday and parade each week
thereafter until work Is obtained
The declaration of principles which Is
lengthy paper, is addressed: "To the People
OF the United States" 1t deplores the ac-
tion OF the leaders OF the populist party, "in
anneXing II to the democratic organization"
and declares the prosperity promised by the
republican party cannot be realized. IL then
adds: Considering these lamentable facts,
we deem it our duty to appeal to all friends
OF reform and lovers of justice to choose
delegates in the manner detailed hereafter
TO attend a peoples party convention, to be
held in the city of Nashville, Tenn. on July
4, 1897, the basis of representation In which
will be hereafter given to the public by the
organizing committee selected by this con-
ference"
Declaration is then made in favor of the
principles already enunciated by the con-
ference. The conference adjourned. to meet
in Memphis, Tenn, February %, at the
same time as the Reform Press association.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-14
KANSAS CITY LEX0w CASE
Democrats Caucus nnd Decide to Min
imIze the InNesI i'm don.

JEFFERSON CITY. Mo-, Jan. l3.-Kansas
City's Lexow investigation is TO be mini
mized. The senate today faced about on its
action of yesterday and by vote OF II to
Is decided to reconsider the adoption Of
Lyons resolution ordering an investigation
This was accomplished after a heated de-
bate, which lasted several hours, and 1t is
tacitly agreed to be the wish of the new gov
ernor, Lon V. stephens, Having voted to re-
consider, the resolution was referred to
the committee on corporations other than
railroads, which committee will take II up
in the general routine of its work and with
no special power. Anticipating a scandal
at the outset OF the present administration,
the democrats Of both factions caucussed
last night, and In the interest of the party s
welfare as a whole rather than for that
faction which instigated the investigation, a
compromise was decided upon, Governor
Stephens had been active In the caucus, and
hts wishes In the matter. II Ia generally
conceded, were expressed by the senateo
action today
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-14
Settles with Mfas Duncan.

LONDON. Jan. 13.-The suit for breach of
promise filed by Mabel Duncan of the Geisha
company against Captain Arthur Bingham
Crabbe of the Royal Irish regiment. damages
to the aElount of $4,000 being claimed,
came up for hearing today but was post
pOned by agreement. Later II was stated
that the suit had been settled out of court.
Miss Duncan, who is only Is years old, is
the daughter of Adam Seymour Duncan,
who under the name Of Adam Kelyth for
merly owned the famous race horse Euclid.
She is related on her mothers side to the
earl of Breadalbane and Lauderdale
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-14
CInggett LncI.s Three Votes.

BOISE, Idaho. Jan l3.-Willilm H. Clag-
gett, popuist, came within three votes Of
election to the United States senate at the
Joint session OF the legislature today. The
populists agreed to stand by him again and
he drew eight Of the democrats, The other
ten democrats scattered their votes, one
voting for Mrs. n. NJ Ruick. The Dubois
men threw the bulk Of their vote to the
democrats. There Is great excitement among
the friends OF all the candidates tonight, It
Is not known whether the populists will hang
together for Claggett or not. Anti-Clag-
hold him on Prominent republicans are
working for Claggett aud 1t is openly
charged that they are backed by Chairman
Hanna OF the national committee.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-14
Say Cubans DO Not Want Peace.

LONDON, Jan. ia Madrid dispatch to
The Standard says; The latest official tee-
grams indicate that there is no desire on the
part OF the rebels in Cuba to come 20 terms,
nor is there any lack of munitions OF war
among them. Military ard official circles
10 not place any faith In their alleged ad-
tances for submission on the basis Of
autonomy
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-14
Legislators want to Hear bryan.

ST, LOUIS, Jan. 13-Both houses Of the
legislature have adopted a resolution invit-
%ng w. j. Bryan to deliver an address be-
fore the general G-sambly. bill has been
introduced In the house 10 make lobbying
a felony and 1t Is believed that It will be-
come law. Another is designed to prevent
coercion or intimidation OF voters more eff
fectivey than is now possible.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-14
Starving Turks Sack yiII,res

LONDON, jan 13.-A Rome dispatch to
the Daily News says that news has been
received that many bands of starving Turk
ish troops have sacked Greek and Bulgarian
villages, and have sayagely killed the viii
layers This dispatch also says Italy has
ordered the squadron which recently re-
turned from Turkish waters to be ready to
start again at q moments notice.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-14
sIAMEsE ASSAULT AN AMERICAN.
vice Consul II. v. KclIct BrutaIIy At
fncIsch In BnnglSOlS.

BANGKOK, Siam, Jan. 13.-Americans
and Europeans here are indignant over an
assault by Siamese soldiers upon the Ameri-
can vice consul General Il. V. Kellet. Affi-
davts by European witnesses show the as
sault was brutal and without cause or excuse.
Siam virtually ignores the protest of the
United States minister resident and consul
general, John e. Barrett. No American con-
sui has been here for five years. American
prestige In the Orient demands prompt ac-
tion.
(Note-The above cable dispatch was ad-
dressed to the general manager of the Asso-
ciated press and was signed Barbour
IothropD
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-14

ALBANY, Jan. 10, Melville Dewey secre-
tary Of the State Board of Regents has
received advices from Minnesota. Pennsyl
yane. Illinois. Nebraska, New Jersey and
Wisconsin to the effect that bills VIII be
introduced and pushed In the legislatures
Of those states TO provide for public trayel
Ing Libraries, such as are now conducted In
this state. -r-
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-14
Canadian Forgcr Cnught In London.

LONDON, Jan. 13.-John Chandler, a
clerk, was again arraigned today in the
Guild hall police court. charged with forg-
ing bills on McKinnon & Co of Toronto
and others and the case was again ad-
journed pending the arrival of witnesses
from Canada. Counsel for the prosecution
said that the alleged acceptor of the bill
was now in Canada and would be sent for.
Many large London firms are interested.
The magistrate refused bail remarking that
the sum involved amounted to s425,0OO Mr..
Chandler gave himself up to the police on
Monday December Z.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-14

LONDON Ont, Jan. 13.-Hon. George A.
Kirkpatrick, lieutenant governor of Ontario,
who has been lying I'll for some time past
in the South Street hospital was success
and DR.. Roddicll of Montreal the family
rryslcian, Sir Charles Tqpper was present.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-14
Now niatrIct Juhge AZ Lnramie.

LARAMIE, Wyo,, Jan. 13,-(Special) i'm
the Albany county district court Hon. ].
II. Hayford retired from the bench and Hon.
C. w. Bramel assumed the duties of the
position Of district Judge. The business Of
the term OF court which commences today,
Is very light, there being but three criminal
cases, and these OF minor character.