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The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-12-15
PREsIDENTcs FEATURES.

a reduction of the tax on circulation
to one-half of one per cent, the issu-
ance Of circulation up to the par value
OF bonds deposited. ana the establish
ment of small banks in rural commu-
mites
While these viii be embodied in the
Gage plan. yet, as they were specially
advised in the presidents message it
was felt to be advisable to give the
house the opportunity of acting on
them at once without waiting for the
report on the Gage bill. For these rea-
sons the full committee viii be asked
to report on the presidents plan at
once The draft of a bill has been pre-
pared by Mr.. Brossius Of Pennsylvania,
and this was given to the solicitor of
the treasury. who is to return it in time
for action by the committee with such
suggestions 2s the treasury authorities
may wish to make.
As to the comprehensive Gage bill,
this and the monetary conference bill
Viii he gone over with care during the
holiday, and as a result OF the better
feeling created today, members of the
banking and currency committee say
there is nc further doubt that action
viii be reported to the house soon after
the holidays.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-12-15
CELEBRATION OFF.
New York Will Not Celebate It's
Transformation.

New York, Dec. 14.-May or Strong Off
cially announced today that the proposed
celebration of the passing of old New
York by merging it into Great New York
was off. 1t Was decided by the committee
which Mayor Strong appointed to act
upon the proposed celebration that there
was not sufficient time in which to prepare
the historical addresses reciting the
glories of old New York.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-12-15
THIEVES WERE OUT.
During the Funeral Several Robber-
les Occurred.

Canton, O., Dec. 14.-During the
progress of the funeral of Mrs. McKin-
ley today, several robberies occurred.
The home of Erwin Marshall was en-
tered. and a large quantity of jewelry
was secured. Judge Kramer's jewelry
establishment opposite the church, was
looted OF diamonds, watches and other
jeWelry. The police arrested a man
who IS Just out of the workhouse, and
part OF the missing articles were re-
covered. A number of pockets were also
picked of YaluahIeS
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-12-15
Shoe Strikes In Haverhill.

Haverhill. Mass. Dec. t.-Wage reduc-
tons varying from Is to so per cent were
ordered here last week in the big shoe
manufactures.
The first strike against the reduction
occurred today, when 120 workmen went
out of Thayer, Mcguire e Fields shop.
Other strikes will follow.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-12-15
POSTAL SAVINGS.


The committee of resolution offered
a resolution ordering the establishment
! of postal savings banks by congress
and advising the secretary to issue a
circular authorizing immediate action
I in the matter. A motion to have a bill
drafted by the incoming executive
committee. providing for the establish
ment of postal savings banks and Sc
cure its introduction in congress, was
adopted
The federation met at 2 o'clock and
resumed the consideration of reports of
committees. The Hawaiian annexation
question came up on a report from the
committee on resolutions and produced
some discussion.
The committee reported a resolution
opposing Hawaiian annexation. offered
by T. J. Elderkin, and presented the
following substitute:
HAWAIIAN ANNEXATION.
Whereas, There is at present pend
ing in the United States senate a treaty
providing for the annexation of the
Hawaiian Islands; and,
Whereas, That annexation would be
tantamount to the admission of a slave
state, the representatives of which
would necessarily work and vote for
the enslavement of labor in general;
therefore, De II
Resolved, By the American Fedora
ton of Labor, that we disapprove of
annexation; and,
Resolved, That we urge the United
States senate to reject the treaty of
annexation and to take such other
steps as may be necessary to maintain
amicable relations with Hawaii.
Andrew Fuersth made warm
speech opposing annexation, and sug-
gested that the substitute be amended
so as to provide for the incoming exc
cutive council laying the matter before
congress, and. if necessary, before the
president, showing the opposition Of
the federation to annexation.
The substitute, as amended, was
adopted.
EIGHT-HOUR DAY.
The resolution relative to an eight
hour day movement and the convict
labor question were referred to special
committees. a resolution was adopted
providing for the organization of all
stationary engineers, preparatory for
making the fight for an eight-hour
day on May l, 1898
Tonight an old fashioned barbecue
was given the delegates at Tulane.
Speeches were made by many dele
gates and Governor Taylor also made a
brief address.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-12-15
DINGLEY TARIFF INTACT.
No Change Will Be Made In Its Gus
toms, Features.

Washington, Dec 14-The Dingley tar
if law will not be changed in any of its
customs features at the present session
of congress. A general understanding to
this effect has been reached among the
Republican members of the ways and
means committee, who feel that it is most
desirable 10 avoid what is generally
known rs tariff tinkering.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-12-15
SCOTTISH RITE MASONRY.
Exercises Comforting Thirty-third
Degree at Topeka.

Topeka. Kan. Dec. 14.-The exercises
attending the comforting of the 33rd de-
gree of Scottish Rite Masonry have just
been completed in this city This is the
first time this degree has been conferred
at any point west of the Missouri river
The gentlemen receiving This degree
were George Pratt, Henry Wallenstein
Thomas G. Fitch and James Mccall,
Wichita; ]. a. Corney, Dodge City; c. c.
Colburn, Topeka; P. J. Byrne, Muskogee
and e. H. Doyle, South McAlester, l. r.
X. q. Fleming of Fargo, N. D., repre-
senting the supreme council conferred
the degrees, assisted by many Masons
of local prominence
The exercises closed with a banquet
given by the local lodges to the distin-
guiShed visitors.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-12-15
BIGHT-HoUR DAY.
STRIKE POSTPONED.
Conference Between Union Printers
and Typothetae.

New York, Dec. 1.-THE printers
strike schedule for tomorrow for the
purpose of enforcing nine-hour work
day has been postponed. This action
was taken at a conference composed of
representatives of Typographical Union
No. and members of the Typothetae,
held in this city tonight 1t was de-
cided that if a settlement shall not have
been reached by Thursday the strike
shall take place on that day
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-12-15

ing IN to a cessation of the homogeneous con-
The laws of Oklahoma are made ooer-
aCve over the Indian Territory on Jan. l.
ana a delegation of Indians from the lat
Ter place is now here, seeking to have the
time extended 10 July l.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-12-15

During the hours of the funeral bus
mess was suspended throughout the
city. Business places and offices We're
closed, factories and shops shut down
aud all work suspended in courts and
county and city buildings. County and
city officials and members of the bar
attended the services in a body.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-12-15
&C GENERAL Bill.

The understanding was reached as
a result of visit to the capitol of
the solicitor of the treasury. Mr. Con-
neil. representing Nj. Gage. he talked
with q number OF the Republican lead
ers and it is understood was advised
by Mr.. Dingley and others that it would
be desirable to embrace financial sub
iects in one general bill. Later the
solicitor met Chairman Walker and
other members of the committee on
banking and currency and general
conference was held IS to what should
be done Ii VAS made known that Mr.
Case preferred TO let the subject go
over until after The holiday recess. The
committee urged. however. that it de-
sired to take up the Gage bill, and also
that submitted By the monetary con-
ference under consideration during the
holidays. IN order TO be in q position to
report progress when the house recon
vened after the recess.
1t WIS decided. therefore. that Mr..
Gage shoald submit his measure on
Thursday and appear in person to eX-
plain and argue its merits and answer
questions from the committee. 1t was
also made clear that the secretary
would cover al his proposals in one
general bill instead of cutting the sub
ject up.
This arrangement gave general sat
isiaction and having accomplished this
much. the members of the committee
canvassed the course they would take
as TO making an immediate report to
the house on the currency questions.
II was decided that the first thing
to be done WAS to report a bill en-
bodving the three features recommend
ed by the president, viz;
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-12-15
Steamship Movements.

Liverpool, Dec. 14-Arrived: Sylvania,
Boston.
Havre.-Arrived: La Touraine. New
York.
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CASUALTIES.
GERM ANY AND CHINA.
Statement That China Is Indifferent
to German Occunation.

20 OOI IIIel1I OOOC IJltO1U41s
Berlin, Dec. 14.-Emperor William to-
day received in audience Herr Won
Brandt, a former German minister to
China.
The volunteer corps which is going
to China exceeds 1900 men in number
They have been drawn equally from all
the army corps.
Herr Eugene S. Wolff, the well
known German explorer, cables to the
Tageblatt from Shanghai saying that
China is wholly Indifferent to the
seizure of kiao Chau bay
The German merchants in China and
Japan insist upon the establishment of
fortnightly steamship line between
Germany and Asia.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-12-15
THE MoURNERs.
AT The CEMETERY

When the cortege reached the ceme-
terry the burial ground of the McKin-
legs was surrounded by an immense
crowd who seemed to give no heed to
the inclement weather. A canvass
canopy had been erected near the open
grave for shelter of the family and
those assisting in the last sad rites.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-12-15
WANT NO MORE SLAVE STATES
LABOR CONDEMNS HAWAIIAN
ANNEXATION.
Adopted Yesterday By
the Federation of Labor-British
Engineers Strike Reviewed.

Nashville, Tenn. Dec. 14.-At today's
session of the American Federation of
Labor, Isaac Cowan of Canada was in
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-12-15
THE BRITISH IN INDIA
Gen. Westmacott's Advance Meets
With Spirited Opposition.
HISTORIC OLD DOVER
EAST END OF CASTLE Quilted
BY CONFEDERATION.
Won Bulow Announces the Dreibund
In a Healthy Condition-Ameri-
can In London offered to Buy a
Baronetcy-Gernany and China
Foreign Intelligence.

Simla, Dec. 14.-According to official
dispatches from the northwest frontier,
the march of General Westmacott's
brigade from the camp at Cher-K hel
country was in continuous action.
The enemy closed up on the rear
guard and keep firing at short range
with great spirit. The British losses
were heavy and included Lieutenant
West, of the Ghoorkas, who was killed
and Lieutenant Chaplain, who was
wounded.
MARCH DOWN THE VALLEY.
The whole march down the Dara val
ley since the 9Th inst. has been marked
by incessant fighting, but the force has
behaved admirably. The route was
difficult in the extreme. through rain,
mud and snow Along the river the
course was im0eded by ravines and
boulders and the icy cold stream had
to be forded knee deep 20 times. Twelve
thousand transport animals with nu-
merouS sick and wounded encountered
the progress.
CASUALTIES.
The casualties yesterday were about
so and today ten. The enemy has been
severely punished in the recent en-
counter. Inc Q1SdSLer 10 Generdl Kemp
ster's rear guard, that was cut off by
the tribesmen on Saturday near Cher
Khel, was due to the animals becoming
entangled in the rice fields at dusk.
HOPELESSLY DRUNK.
To increase the difficulty, the drivers
and carriers opened kegs of rum and
became hopelessly drunk. Many of their
followers were benumbed by the icy
stream and their feet bruised by the
boulders. Several men are still miss
in
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-12-15

London, Dec 14.-According to spe-
cial dispatch from Shanghai, the Ger
man government contemplates colon
izing the province of Shan Tung with
German families and making Kiao
Chau an open port.
On orders from Pellin the Chinese
troops have been withdrawn still fur
ther from Kiao Chau to prevent a con-
flict
viceroy Chang Cheh Tung denounces
the cowardice of the Pekin authorities
in yielding to Germany and declares
his own readiness to lead troops against
the Germans.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-12-15

Since the lockout the men have been
supported by the Federation of Great
Britain. He said the English engineers
are in great need, and they ask as
sistance from the Americans
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-12-15
Alters His Plan Anent Division OF
His Financial Bill.
TOOK DINGLEY'S ADVICE
AND WILL BLANKET ALL FIN.
ANCIAL FEATURES.
As Result of Better Feeling, Ac
ton viii Be Reported to the
House Soon After the Holidays
Proposed Bankruptcy Bill, Simple
and Efective-Capital Topics.

Washington. Dec. 14.-Secretary Gage
will appear before the house commit
tee on banking and currency Thursday
and subrait to them in the form of q
general bill his recommendations re-
Gently made to congress.
The determination of Secretary Gage
10 appear and to submit one general
financial bill instead of number of
separate bills, brought out many ex-
pressions Of satisfaction. It had the
effect Of clearing up situation which
g was becoming strained and gave prom
Use Of an early report to congress on
financial bills.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-04-25
ZETA PSrS SENICENTENNIAL FEAST

THE FRATERNITY HAS CONGRESSMAN DINGLEY
AS ITS GUEST or HONOR AT DELMoNICO's
The sem,-centennial dinner Of the Zeta Psi Fra
ternity OF North America held last night at
Delmonico's The guest OF honor Congressman
Nelson Dingey, jr. the father OF the Dingey bill.
Mr. Dngley Is the oldest living member OF the fra
ter1lity and was graduated In tie class OF 1855.
Representatives from twenty chapters pres
en-, at the dinner. all OF whom were In attendance
at the annual convention which closed yesterday.
The chapters were Phi. New-York University:
Zeta Williams: Delta Rutgers; CANA University
OF Pennsylvania: Chi. Colby University; Kappa.
Tufts; Tau Lafayette; Epsilon. University Of North
Carolina; XII University Of Michigan: Lambda.
Bowdoin: Beta. University OF Virginia; Psi. Cor
nell: Iota, University Of California; Theta XII.
School OF Applied Science: Alpha Psi McGill Uni
versity: Eta Yale and Mu, Leland Stanford
DR. f. lie Roy Satteree Phi, S. president OF the
fraternity. presided at the dinner: The Rev.
Charles H. Eaton, OF the Church OF the Divine
Paternity made the semi centenrial grafton. and
a sketch and history of the fraternity given
nv Marshall S. Brown, Epsilon, 81 The semi
centennial poem was given by William II. McElroy.
AZ the after-dinner speeches the POSTMASTER was
William H. McEroy. Among those who responded
w toasts were William Henry Carter. Congress-
At the close Of the convention. yesterday after
noon officers for the coming year were elected. as
follows: Francis S. Keese. Rutgers: Charles Rom
aIdeon University OF Pennsylvania Thomas /.
Chatfield, Yale: Walter A. Weed. Williams: Albert
University. and l. c. Pierson. NewYork Uni
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-04-25

away. The occupation Of these peaks was ac-
complished In the most brilliant style at 3
o'clock. Covered by the fire Of the battery In
the valley. and voeys from advanced rifemen
on either flank OF the encompassing hills. the
mountain guns Immediately opened brisk fire.
while skirmishers accompanying the most ad-
vanced batteries covered the crest Of the hill.
and began a fusillade on the Turkish infantry.
The regiment Of the Crown Prince advanced
under cover afforded by some mulberry gardens
In Boughazi Valley. and with ringing cheers
seized small hill Immediately In front Of
Viglia. driving the Turks back
THE Turks fought like madmen, the sharp
yells and the Mahometan battle cry ringing out
above the roar OF the conflict. "Deen! deem!
Futteh Mahommed.' For the faith. For the
faith! Victory to Mahommed! But II awaited
them little The advanced Greek position was
also covered by sharpshooters. who until
o'clock maintained a hot fire. which was soon
echoed in the left.
Il am writing this from the base Of the Greek
advanced position, while the Turkish shells
shrek overhead. the seeming echo OF the soldiers
'Deen! Deem! Futteh Mahommed.' The wound
ed being carried TO the rear In steady
stream. The last picture I saw before riding TO
Larissa to send this was the battalion reserve
marching up the right and advancing to the
hills in extended order, In fine style, and with
ringing Greek cheers relieving the hard pressed
fighting line"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-04-25
RROVN UNIVERSITY ALUMNI.

The Brown University Club In New-York Il %
hold an informal reunion at Delmonicos on
Wednesday evening. at o'clock This reunion Is
to take the place of the more formal annual din
ner which It has been thought best 10 omit this
year Already a considerable number have sight
fed an intention 10 b. present but II II hoped that
there will be n st more general response from the
alumni and that the meeting will be one OF un-
usual success An attractive musical programme
Will be presented by members OF the club. and
there will be II general singing OF college songs
Several men OF prominence have been invited
10 attend and are expected TO discuss Informally
some OF the interesting questions OF the day All
alumni OF Grown University who have no. respond
ed 10 the circular sent out should communicate a
once with the secretary Gardner Colby. at NO /
HrOnlMnN
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-04-25
GREEKS ABANDON LARISSA.
Continued from first pngc.


side on the European bank there cones first Fort
Namasgha, mounting sixty guns. among whlch are
n dozen KTupp l0-inch weapons and several muzZIe-
oa ding Armstrong;. Then succeed klld tahr
with Go weapons; Tscemenin, with ~. and Deser-
min Fort. with i3. Above there are new WORKS AZ
Malta and Borghassi. with 40 guns. on me oppo-
site side, rear Kanak, is kaleh Sultanieh where
the 5J-tor krUpp and several smaller weapons are
mounted, Mejidieh Fort new battery, yer! neaN-
ily armed with ~ Krupps o! 6-inch calbre ana up
ward; Tekeh Fort, with 10 guns and some mortars
and finally. on Niagara Point very stronS Work
with some 20 modern guns. In all, 200 guns, iuIy
a third OF which modern. and 100 mortars, can
FIRE on the channel The shore defenccs are sup
plemented by ten torpedo-boats and TWO submarine
boats while every arrangement has been made for
the placing of mines in the channel
A strong feet might force the passage ana II
Nigh; NEE; with disaster In the attempt In no
Admiral Elphnstone went up With Russian Meet
Of seven ships but did not attempt to pass the
Narrows Again. 1907. a British fleet under Adj
uirsl Duckworth went clear through. II consisted
OF eleven ships Going in the Turkish fire was so
feeble that the ships did not bother to reply TO It,
Coins out again, the fleet suffered serious losses,
but able 10 infict no damage upon the forts
The Greek ships named In the above dispatch
might be able 10 get through. II they did. they
might lombard Constantinope itself. IL they did
moi find Russian feet there TO stop them. as they
probably would. But II they were sunk by the
forts In the attempt, the loss to Greece would he
lrreparabe. Greece has her naval eggs in very
few baskets. and she Will probably not subject them
10 so great a risk would be incurred In an at
tempt 10 pass the Dardanelles.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-04-25
Or. GTNSAULUS HERE.

THE PAsToRATE OF THE BROADWAY TABER-
NAC1.E LIKELY TO BE OFFERED TO HIM.
The Rev. Dr. F. W. Gunsaulus. of Chicago, ar
rived here last evening and will preach to-day I'm
the Broadway Tabernacle Although call from
the Tabernacls has yet been extended negotiations
have been in progress for some time between the
trustees and DR.. Gunsauus. His many attain
ments as a minister a a pulpit speaker and as al
author we'll known TO tho governing bodies Of
the church, and 1t is believed that before the
plration Of a fortnight the pastorate will be offered
TO him. The committee which has In charge the af-
fairs OF the church is anxious that the appoint
ment OF a new minister should be settled without
delay. This committee will meet time this
week and upon its recommendation the trustees
will take action. The trustees will meet in the
early part OF next week. and then. II the
pectations OF the leading members OF the congrega
ton are realized DR. Gunsauus Will be urged to
fill the vacant pulpit.
DR. Gunsaulus is not only the pastor of Plymouth
Congregational Church. of Chicago. but Is also
president OF the Armour Institute of Technology
and the Armour Mission. In that city. which were
heavily endowed by the late Joseph +. Armour and
his surviving brother, Philip ID. Armour. He also
head of extensive mission and kindergarten work
DIR. Gunsaulus when seen by Tribune reporter
late last evening. said: IT is embarrassing to me
for the papers 10 put me In the light of appli-
cant for pulpit call. | have received no call and
shall discourage any being made. have simply
been invited here TO supply the vacant pulpit for ~
day as other clergymen have done. ! am pleas
antly situated in my present church, and have no
the Armour Institute and | don't how | can
leave them especially as am under contract with
the institute till next December | certainly would
not think of leaving Chicago unless much greater
field OF usefulness could be offered. and don't see
Tabernacle will undoubtedly be worthy filled. it
offers a field for great special work. and grand
opportunity for solving the social question 1t is
rAta Cd 20 h.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-04-25
TO ENFORCE THE NEUTRALITY LAWS.
ORGANIZATION OF HOSTILE EXPEDITIONS WILL
NOT Re PERMITTED.

Washington. April A-The State Department has
received inquiry from Greek consuls in this coun-
try to their right 10 organize a subscription for
the equipment Of Greek regiment in the United
States a project which has been mentioned In the
newspapers but the law on the subject is said to
be we'll defined that such request would re-
quire no especial consideration. Funds may be
subscribed In the United States to aid either Turks
or Greeks, and arms and munitions OF war may be
sold either side they accepting the risk OF getting
them across tho water to their destination but the
neutrality laws apply strictly. and as the United
States Is on friendly terms with both the COM
batants under no crcumstances can the organiza-
ton of hostile expedition against either nation be
permitted on American soil nor will II be allowed
10 depart from the United States on such a mission:
This law does not interfere with the movements Of
individuals who may seek to return to their native
lands.