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The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-05-26
AN ARMISTICE DECLARED.
Turks and Greeks Agree to Stop Fighting
For Seventeen Days.

The commanders OF the Greek and Turk
sh armies in Epirus and Thessaly agreed to
an armlstice for seventeen days. Although
1t is not definitely settled. It is thought tho
pence negotiations will be concluded be-
tween Turkey and Greece direct and that
afterward. following the precedent Of the
treaty OF st. Stefano, the terms will be sub
mitted to a European conference, which will
probably meet in Paris.
The correspondent Of the Associated Press
who was with the Greek army after Its re-
trent from Domokos has arrived at Athens.
He furnishes n picturesque account Of the
battle OF DomokOs, fought on Monday l4th,
confirming the stories Of the heroic conduct
of the Greeks, but also furnishing coniirma-
ton Of the complete breakdown OF all the
Greek military organizations and the failure
OF their generalship. He says;
"On Saturday Crown Prince Constantine
informed the British ambulance doctors Cred
Cross society that there would be no fight
ing and they had better disband the hospital
md ambulance corps. On my way to the
front found around Lamia 10000 refugees.
miserable from three days incessant rain,
having no shelter except few blankets.
Women were giving birth to children on the
sodden ground, and tho road along the pre-
cipitous pass was encountered with com
mlssariat trains, composed OF rickety coun-
try carts drawn by feeble horses. heard a
sad account of the army The men had no
tents In the heavy rains, and for days they
lay in the trenches or on the open ground.
The weather was bitterly cold, the neighbor-
ing heights being covered with snow, and
there was much fever and dysentery among
the troops"
The correspondent then describes the bat
tie OF Domokos. In writing of the bravery
oil the Greeks, he refers especially to the
young recruits and the GariDaldians who,
'in red shirts. caps and green trousers, did
splendid work and inspired all Continuing
the correspondent says:
"With the GariDaldians was vivandiere
with red jacket. She fearlessly attended
the wounded under hot fire, and during
the confused retreat never lost touch with
her wounded until she had them safe In the
German ambulance hospital at Port Marino."
NJ. Rail-, the Grecian premier. In the
course OF an interview, said: "The indem-
nifty which Greece will pay to Turkey will
be In proportion to the resources OF Greece,
and her financial position. The cession OF
territory Is out OF the question. Greece can
not accept a modification OF the strategic
frontier, which would render easy the the
raiding OF Greek territory by armed bands,
md which would compel Greece to main
tain numerous army in order to prevent
| such incursions."
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-05-26
BIG LAKE STEAMER SUNK.
Florida Went Down in Lake Huron. Mem
bers Of Crew Saved.

Tho steamer florida, OF the Lackawanna
line, bound from Chicago to Buffalo with
grain and general merchandise, was sent to
the bottom. Of Lake Huron, by collision
with the steamer George w. Roby, between
Middle Island and Presque Isle. The crew
OF the Florida we're all rescued by tho Roby,
which, badly damaged. turned back and ar
rived at Port Huron, Mich. 1t was very
foggy mt the time OF the collision. Captain
wm. Smith, In command Of the Roby, states
that when he sighted the Florida through
the fog he stopped md backed his engines.
but tue two boats were SO close together
TINT II was impossible to avoid the crash.
The l,oby struck the Florida on the star
bonrd side about amidships. A holo IL feet
long was cut In that steamers wooden side.
IL was instantly seen that II was only qhes-
tion OF few minutes before tho Florida
would go down. The Roby steamed along
side Of the doomed boat and took of part OF
its crew. The remainder OF the crew low
ered tho yawl boat and succeeded in getting
free OF the sinking steamer. They were
picked up subsequently by tho Roby.
In about two minutes after the crash tho
Florida went to tho bottom, sinking stern
flrst, and breaking In two about amidships
As IL went down tho imprisoned air in its
hull blew off tho cabins and upper works.
The cargo OF tho Florida consisted OF 5G, 900
bushels Of wheat and about 5G0 tons Of mer-
chandise, mostly flour, shipped by Chicago
ana western millers. Between 80 and 40
mills were represented In this item. Tho
loss on the cargo In estimated at about Geo.
900. The Florida's valuation was about
800, 900; insured for ESQ., 900.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-05-26
ALL DENOUNCE TURKEY.
London Newspapers Think tho Porte's
Stand Ridiculous

The harmony OF the European press on
the subject OF the conditions OF peace is re-
markable. The semi-ofIlcial papers, the
Times. the Novoe vremya, tho Temps, the
North German Gazette and the Fremdenblat
are Us one In the vigorous terms in which
they denounce Turkeys pretensions.
Now that tho last obstacle to u speedy
armistco is removed by Germany. which
temporarily blocked negotiations, having
instructed her Ambassador ut Constantino-
pie, Baron Won Sauerma-Jeltsch, to Join the
other ambassadors in pressing upon the
porte the necessity OF agreeing upon an
armisticc II can be taken for granted that
tho innumerable forms OF coercion ready to
the hands Of the powers, the sultan will
yield to the inevitable within day or two,
especially as the capture OF the Greek posi-
tions Mt Domokos will 20 far to satisfy the
Turkish war party. An order telegraphed
TO Edhem Pasha to cease hostilities probably
indicates that tho Turkish government 10
about to yield to the demands Of the powers.
1t is further stated the porte Is now disposed
to enter into negotiations to bring about
permanent peace with Greece upon terms
less oncrous than those which have been
heretofore demanded.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-05-26
THE PRESIDENTS CUBAN MESSAGE.
ASKS FOR RELIEF.
President Sends the Much -Expsotsd Doc
umsnt to Congress.

A special cabinet meeting was held Mon
day morning at which the draft OF the prcsi-
dents Cuban message was read. It was sub
mittcd to congress soon after noon.
Special meetings of the senate and house
committees on foreign affairs were also In
session. and the wheels were all put In
motion for acting promptly upon such
recommendations as tho president might
make.
The message says official information
shows that American citizens are In great
destitution and the authorities are unable to
relieve the distress.
Six hundred Americans nre In this condi-
tion, and thr sum Of 100000 Is recommend
ed Tor relief Part OF 1t should be used
for sending ship to bring the destitute
home
Tn, message as outlined above was read
In the senate aud then n resolution enacting
his recommendations was presented by the
sennte foreign committee and was at once
considered.
The message IL ns follows.
ITO the Senate and House of Representa-
tives OF the United States:
"O1lcial information from our consuls In
Cuba establishes the fact that a large mum
her of American citizens In the island ar" in
a state " dcstitution, suffering for want OF
food and medicines. This applies particu-
larry to the rural districts Of the central and
eastern parts The agricultural classes have
been forced from their farms into the near
est towns. where they aro without work or
money
The local authorities Of the several
towns. however kindly disposed are unable
to relieve the needs OF their own people, nnd
are altogether powerless to help our citi-
Zcns.
"rhe latest report Of Consul General Lee
estimates that go to 800 Americans are
without means OF support. l have assured
him that provision would bo made at once
TO relieve them.
ITO that end recommend that congress
make an appropriation OF not less tnan
$50 600 to be- Immediately available for use
under the direction OF tho secretary OF state.
"lt Is desirable that II part OF the sum
which may be appropriated by congress
should, In the dircretion Of the secretary OF
state, also be- used for the transportation of
American citizens who. desiring to return TO
the United states, are without the means to
do So. WILLIAM MCkINLEY.
Executive Mansion, May II, 1s97.'
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-05-26
TO CEASE HOSTILITIES.
Russia Pulled tbs Wires in Bulgaria and
Constantinopls Had an Electric Shock.

The war between Turkey and Greece
seems to be ended nt last The great battle
at Domokos, another disastrous defeat for
the Greeks. was the final clash Of the drums
and cymbals. Tho white flag Of peace has
been iioated over the Turkish camps and the
opposing commanders are arranging tho
terms Of armistice.
Two events conspired to force the Sultan
to Sense hostilitiea. These were the sudden
decision of the Prince Of Bulgaria to mobilize
his army and the request OF the German Am
bassador at Constahtinoplc that the killing
should be stopped. The German Emperor
was slow In making mp his mind to join with
his Christian neighbors In the interest OF
peace. IL was announced from Berlin that
the German Ambassador, Baron Won Jeltsch.
had finally been instructed to cooperate
with the other Ambassadors in the efforts to
secure nm nrmistioe.
The war was stopped, however, before
noon. Tuesday. Teegraphic orders we're
sent to the Turkish commanders in Thessaly
and Epirus to cease hostilties Soon after
noon u telegram from Arta announced that
the Turks had displayed n white flag.
There wns sudden and unexpected
change In the political situation Mt Constnn-
tinople shortly before noon. Russia quietly
showed her hand and thereby forced Ger
many and Turkey out OF the game to all in
tents and purposes. Tuesday night and ear
ly Wednesday morning Turkey supported
by Germany, was practically defying Russia,
France, Austria, Great Britain and Italy, In
sisting upon the annexation OF Thessaiy, In
addition to huge war idemnity, and seem
ingly was determined TO march upon Ath-
ems. The Ministers received official advices
from Sofia Tuesday announcing that orders
had been issued for tho partial mobilization
OF the Bulgarian army, possibly at the insti-
CATION OF Russin.
There wns hurried consultation OF the
Ministers. The war party was for further
defiance, but in the end pacific counses pre-
vailed for, Mt 1885 n. m, orders were tee-
graphed to Edhem Pnshn, the Turkish Com
mander-in- Chief in Thessnly, to cease hostil-
tiles. The peace negotiations will now be
undertaken In real earnest, and the Greeks
will most likely be spared any further hu-
initiation.
The officials Of the British Foreign once
Tuesday evening confirm tho report that tho
Turkish commanders have received orders
to arrange with tho Greek commanders for
an urmlstico.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-05-26
THE LATEST FOREIGN INTELLIGENCE.
SAGASTA SCORES SPAIN.
The Liberal Leader Says the Situation
Could Not BE Gloomier.

At meeting OF the Liberal Senators and
former Premier, made an important speech,
in the course OF which he said;
I've have zoo. 900 troops In Cuba, but we
are not even masters OF the territory ;rodden
by our soldiers. At the same time Carlism
is organizing itself In the peninsula and men
aces us with new war, thanks to the i'm
punity 1t enjoys, while tho seeds OF separ-
alton are terminating In some OF the prov
inces.
"The picture could not be gloomier. We
have war in Cuba and In the Philippines, and
we have attempts Mt civil war Mt home. This
Government is not responsible for them, but
1t Ia unfortunate In its administration. Re
forms In Cuba will not solve the Cuban
problem"
Senor Sagasts severely reproached the
conduct Of the Government in financial,
political and diplomatic emergencies, and
said:
at is in this way that new conflict has
arisen with the United States. We wish to
know what has become OF tho sixteen mil
lions of the former loan, since eight millions
are still due tho army. In Cuba no import
ant problem has been solved, and there has
been only an aggravation OF long-existing e
evils.
"In the face OF this situation, the Liberal
party has decided to break tho truce IL has
accorded to the Government duri x tho last
two years. The Government has existed un-
I'll now because Of the complaisance OF tho
Liberals. Henceforth the Liberals will
throw all the responsibility upon tho Gov
ernment."
The speech. which was greatly applauded,
portends stormy sittings for both chambers.
Many Liberals predict that Sonora Canovas
will be thrown from power within fort
night. Political passions are thoroughly ex-
cited
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-05-26
SPANISH CLAIM VICTORIES
They Also Say That tho Claims of Cubans
Are Untrue.

During number OF small skirmishes
which have taken place recently In the pro-
vince OF Santa Clara, the insurgents had 80
mon killed. IN insurgent major and sub
prefect surrendered and 65 armed insurgents
were captured. In the provinces OF Matan-
zas, Havana and Pinar del Rio. 20 insurgents
were killed In recent skirmishes and is sur
rendered to the Spanish authorities. In these
engagements, according to the official report,
the government forces lost six men killed and
had ~ men wounded.
A detachment OF troops commanded by
General Molina, which was escorting u con-
voy from Manzanillo to Bayamo, In the
province OF Santiago dc Cuba, has dislodged
an insurnent force from the position which
1t occupied. The troops had 25 men wound
ed. The Spanish officials say that the stories
published bya New York newspaper from
Havana via Key West, announcing the defeat
OF Colonel Ruiz near Manzanillo with loss
OF many killed, and the defeat OF Colonel
Aguilar. near Gulnes. Havana province, re-
Gently, by insurgent forces, are untrue.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-05-26
NEWS FROM THE NATIONAL CAPITAL.
STEWARDS TREASURY SCHEME.
He Embodies it in an Amendment to the
Tariff Bill.

Mr. Stewart, Of Nevada, gave notice In
the senate Tuesday Of an amendment which
he would offer to the tariff bill, and which
he asked 20 have read. II provides that
there shall be at all times reserve fund In
the trcasury OF $50, 900. 900; that whenever
the available balance in the treasury exceeds
$50, ,000, 900 IL shall be the duty OF the sec
retary CT the treasury to invest the sur
plus over that OF sum In United States
bonds, and that when less than $50, ,000, 900
he shall issue legal tender noh-interest bear
Inc treasury notes to make up the
deficiency; that such notes shall be redeem-
able out Of the first surplus over $50, ,000, 900;
thnt In case insufficient coin to meet the
coin obligations OF the United States shall
come into the treasury through the ordinary
sources OF revenue, the secretary shall ex-
change the silver certificates paid for the
coin IN the treasury for the coin which is in
the treasury for their redemption; that the
coin paid In. and obtained through the con-
version Of silver certificates. the coin ohliga
tions OF the United States shall be discharg-
ed; and II shall be the duty of tho secretary
OF the treasury to coin sufficient silver bul
lion purchased under the law, to supply the
deficiencies in the supply OF coin to meet
and discharge all coin obligations pre-
spnteu.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-05-26
TRYING TO SAVE DURRANT.
Affidavit Made That Pastor Gibion Was the
Murderer of Blanche Lamont.

William T. Bryant IN inmate o I the Sol
diers' home at Montevisa. Col, made
sworn statement that Theodore Durrant,
who is under sentence OF death for the muir
der OF Blanche Lamont in Emmanuel
church, San Francisco. Is not guilty OF the
crime, but that Rev. George j. Gibson, pas
tor OF the church, is the murderer. His
statement is MS follows:
"My name Is William L. Bryant. am 63
years old. i have lived in California since
1849 up 10 March /, 1896. 1 am familiar
with the location OF the Emmanuel Baptist
church In which Blanche Lamont was muir
dered. was in the church the night OF the
murder. | saw Rev. j. George Gibson, with
u woman In his arms, In tho body OF the
church going toward the south corner OF the
church. heard him say: This kills that
evidence | know Rev. j. George Gibson
perfectly well. heard the woman groan q
number OF times as though In mortal agony.
make this statement ns an act Of juftice to
an innocent man. Theodore Durrant did
not murder Blanche Lamont, but Rev. j.
George Gibson did"
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-05-26
INTERSTATE COMMERCE.
The Commission Desires More Power 20
Regulate Rates.

The interstate commerce commission has
sent TO Senator Cullom, chairman OF the in
terstnto commerce committee, n letter re-
gGrding tho pending bin TO amend the inter-
state commerce act. Commissioners Morri-
son and Clements concur In their sugges-
tions that II pooling arrangements are au-
thorized tho common carriers should first DO
required to specify their proposed rates for
approval by the commission. The timo OF
notice Of increase or reduction OF rates
should bo extended to 60 days, so as to pre-
vent sudden changes. Messrs. Morrison and
Clements oppose the proposed exemptions
Of offenders against the law from imprlson-
ment and argue that the findings OF the
commission should be continue TO be prlma
facie evidence In oil judicial proceedings.
They insist that the commission should be
empowered to determine what is or il not Il
reasonable rato and to enforce its decision.
Commissioners Yeomans and Prouty ap-
prove OF these suggestions, except that they
are opposed to the passage OF any pooling
bill until the commission is given full power
to regulate interstate commerce.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-05-26
NAMES HIS TERMS.
The Porte Makes An Official Reply to the
Powers

The porte has replied officially TO the note
OF the powers and declines to agree to an ar
misticc until the following conditions are
accepted;
The annexation Thessalv. nm In demnity
OF 10000. 900 Turkish and the abolition ..
the capitulations. The porte proposes that
plenipotentinries OF the powers should meet
NJ phprsalos to discuss the terms VI pence
and declares that If these conditions ARE de-
clincd the Turkish army will continue to nd-
vance.
The demand for the annexation OF Thessn-
ly Is basel upon tho fact that the prov nee
was originally ceded to Greece on the advice
of the powers with the object Of ending bri-
gandage and Greek incursions into Ottoman
territory, the porte believing at the time that
the cessation would attain these objects. but
the recent incursions of Greek bands and the
events Immediately preceding the war hnve
proved to the contrary. This Is tho sub
stance OF the reply.
The Ambassadors met TO consider the
Portc's answer, which is regarded ns raising
an extremely grave issue. 1t is believed that
representations will DO made to the sultan
personally To induce n modification of these
terms. but II is foreseen that this will be very
difficult, owing to the attitude OF the power
ful old Turk war party.
II the ports should prove obdurate q
European conference IL not improbable,
although at present Russia is opposed to
this 1t is regarded as quite certain that the
powers will not consent to retrocession Of
Thessaly. Even Germany Ia believed to be
resolute on this point because it would in
vove a violation OF the Berlin treaty and i'm
peril the peace Of tho Balkans. Altogether
the reply of the porte has caused the greatest
surprise. It appears that during the discus
sion OF the note from the powers by the
council CT the sultan's ministers. news reach
cd the council that 5000 Greeks had landed
Mt Palona and were marching to Janina with
the intention Of cooperating with other
forces from Arta. This created q bad impress
sion among the ministers.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-05-26
New Style of Banking Operations.

The Armours OF Kansas City and Chicago
and several other large stockholders OF the
Interstate National bank. have organized a
trust company to be known as the Kansas
money TO farmers and stock raisers through
local live stock commission merchants, taking
as security chattle mortgages on stock and
corn. The company will deal in 'cattle
paper" buying from commission men and
selling to eastern stock brokers. The new
corporation will have capital stock Of half
million dollars. The organization will
furnish money for which commission men
and stock men have hitherto gone to st.
Louis or the east.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-05-26
TERsE TELEGRAMa

Benito Lopez, aged 20 years, was hanged
at Folsom, Cal, for the murder OF George
Wushburn.
Theosophists have purchased land near
San Diego, Cal. on which they will erect q
temple costing s25O,0OO.
Governor Black, of New York, has refused
his signature to the graduated inheritance
tax bill passed a: the recent session OF the
Legislature.
Congressman Thomas II. Tongue, Of Ore
gon, was painfully but not seriously injured
by being Knocked down by cable car in
Washington.
The vitascope pictures OF the Corbett-
Fitzsimmons fight will be barred from Cana
da by u law to be passed at the instance Of
the Canadian minister and the Dominion
government.
Bert jenkins, q young man living near
Sharpsville. Pa, was in the act OF cutting
his throat when two friends took the knife
away, one OF them receiving bad cash
across the wrist.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-05-26
Cuban Relief.

The resolution appropriating $4,000 for
the relief OF suffering Americans In Cuba was
signed by Speaker Reed. The secretary Of
state has directed Consul General Lee at
Havana to draw for immediate purchase OF
supplies aud medicines for the relief Of
American citizens and transportation OF such
as are without means and desire to return
to the United States not to exceed $4,000.
He was also instructed to furnish U. S. con-
suls at Cuba ut his discretion funds for this
purpose. U. s. Consul Bryce at Matapzas
has been instructed by the secretary OF state
to apply to Consul General Lee for funds
with which to relieve American citizens
there
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-05-26
OUR BUTTER AND CHEESE ABROAD.
Efforts Being Made to Extend the Sale
of Both.

The agricultural department is engaged In
some particular experiments with view to
extending our butter market abroad. Our
foreign cheese market has declined steadily
for the past 20 years aud in recent years has
suffered immense damage from the shipment
OF "alled cheese" and other inferior cheeses.
Twenty years ago the United States shipped
TO the United Kingdom about half the cheese
imported by the British isles. Canada has
steadily displaced our cheese until now we
ship to England less than one-quarter OF
her imports, while Canada sends one
hall. Inasmuch as England imports twice
as much cheese rs she did In 1876 the loss Of
our trade In this one item is enormous.
The agricultural department has shipped
to London 1900 pounds OF best American
butter, and it is being sold under the name
of United States butter 1t Is hoped by this
introduction the market will be greatly en-
larged
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-05-26
WILL RECOMMEND s4oo
Senate Committees Action on Armor Plate
Contracts.

Tho senate naval affairs committee had be-
fore them Secretary Long, OF the navy de-
partment, having under consideration the
subject OF armor plate for battleships. The
committee decided to recommend that the
price OF armor plate manufacturers would
willingly accept s425 per ton, but It was be-
lieved that they would also accept the lower
price.
A proposition to put the price at s425 per
ton was first considered, but Senator Till
man moved to substitute S400. The recon-
mendation is to cover only the armor for tho
three battleships IN course Of erection, and
will not be made at all unless assurance IL
received from the secretary that the price
lehem and Carnegie works. The PROPOSE
tion OF the Illinois steel works was not re-
garded as practicable for the present.