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Evening journal., 1897-02-27

Under suspension OF the rules which
prevails during the last six days of the
session, the house passed the senate bin
providing for an international monetary
conference Despite the seeming wide di.
vergencc Of views on tho money question,
the bill was passed after lively debate OF
two hours by vote Of 2T9 to 8. 1t was
supported alike by Republicans, Silver Re
publicans, Gold Democrats and Silver Dem.
ocrats. The Silver Democrats and Silver
Republicans disclaimed any faith in this
attempt to secure bimetallism by an inter
national agreement, but they expressed
themselves as willing and anxious TO see
the test made
Mr.. Quigg (Rep.) Of New York and Mr.
johnson (Rep. of Indiana both made Wig
orous speeches in opposition to the bill
and voted against it, as did Mr.. Henry
(Rep.) of Connecticut
Those who spoke for the bill were Messrs.
Z. w. Stone (Rep.) of Pennsylvania, Grow
(Rep) Of Pennsylvania, Watson REP Of
Ohio NcCreary dem. of Kentucky,
Sparkman (Dem) of Florida, Hartman
(Rep) Of Montana, McRae (Dem.) Of
Arkansas, Cooper (Dem.) OF Texas, Cox
dem. Of Tennessee and McNlillin Dem. J
of Tennessee.
Bills were also passed to provide for the
arbitration of differences between the car.
riors OF Interstate commerce and their EN-.
ployees-known as the Erdman bill-and
the senate bill to prevent the importation
of impure tea
Evening journal., 1897-02-27
The Reisn.s Of snnrnlli,.

HAVANA, Feb 27.-A newspaper CORE
ipondent called on Julio Sanguilly, ex.
,hici of the insurgents during the last
war and prisoner at Cabanas fortress since
The present actual revolution broke out
and pardoned by her majesty the queen OF
Spain Sanguilly had just arrived at his
home, escorted by Special Police Inspector
Prats. His handsome residence is villa
on the outskirts Of Havana, in the quarter
called the Corro, the aristocratic resort OF
the city.
Sanguilly expressed 60 the correspond.
ent his gratitude TO the queen for the
grace OF pardon, which greatly surprised
him. He said that he never thought that
he would be pardoned On account OF the
unexpected nature Of the release Of San
gully the gayety Of the family and friends
was very pronounced. Sanguilly said the
first news Of the pardon reached him
through q cable received from Secretary of
State Olney, saying, "Advise Sanguilly's
defender to withdraw his appeal and IA
cilitate pardon Sanguilly believed the
pardon was due to n desire or the part OF
her majesty TO demonstrate her good will
toward President Cleveland and Secretary
of State Olnoy for services rendered On
this account the prelhminaries TO the par
don wera probably hastenod, so that the
announcement might he made during
Cleveland and Olney's terms of Office.
Sanguilly is well preserved in spite OF
his two years imprisonment He seemed
very grateful TO all of the officers Of The
Cabanas fortress, complimonting even the
minor officials, and mentioning especially
the chiefs of staff Of the fort for many
courtesies shown to him. He bad no coip
plaint to make except in the matter Of the
Imprisonment itself
Sanguilly left today for the Unitod
States, accompanied by his wife, son aud
adopted daughter, going to Tampa. where
he will remain for few days on account
of the delicate health Of his wife, whose
physicians have advised her not TO attempt
to reside in a cold climate. He Will not
settle permanently in New York. as his
wife is Obliged Co live in hot climate.
she desires TO remain away from the home
i'm Havana he least possible time. san
gully hopes that when the island Of Cuba
is paciGed he Will be allowed to return.
He is accompanied by his adopted daugh-
ter, Mercedes dc Arnns, a beautiful hru-
nette, the liaucee Of William lawton Of
the firm of Lavton. Childs & Co. Of New
York city and Havana.
Evening journal., 1897-02-27
To Prevent the Plague.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27.-Tho prevalence
of the bubonic plague in India inspired
the report by the house interstate and for.
eign commerce committee Of a bill recon.
mended by Surgeon General Wyman Of
the marine hospital service to establish adj.
ditional precautions against the introduc
tion Of the disease into the United States
The bill provides that at any place or port
where 10 shall be considered necessary no
vessel, vehicle or person shall be allowed
TO enter unless inspected by national
quarantine officer designated by the secre
tary of the treasury ON the recommends.
tion Of the surgeon general Of the marine
hospital service
Evening journal., 1897-02-27
RESCUED IN MlDATLANTlc.
A Thrilling Escape Of a liark's Crew whs
Wero at tho Mercy of the Sen.

NEW YORK, Feb. 27 Tho Norwegian
bark Persia, which Lett Cardiff on Jan.
Tor st. John, " b., I'm ballast with IS
men on board, Is now tossing about IN
midatlantic, abandoned and derellct
She was last sighted in sinking condi-
ton on Feb. 10 by the British steamer
Mohawk, from London, and her captain
and crew were rescued at great peril in
raging gale. The rescue came none too
soon, as the men could have clung only a
short time longer to the heaving hulk
The story Of the Persia 8 voyage from
the time she left harbor till the Mohawk
lay by her Is as curious an account Of sail
ing It blind and being zigzagged about
course as is often furnished by the yicissi-
tudes of the deep sea- Tho Persia had got
about half way across the Atlantic on Jan.
% when she ran into heavy westerly gales
and had TO turn tail and scud before the
wind. Thereafter for nearly month she
was buheted about all points Of the com
pass by northerlv and westerly gales She
was driven tn the eastward, hack on her
course, some 700 miles, but really covered
about twice that distance in heating and
veering, scudding and hauling of and on,
always trying to work westward. Hor
course, as mapped out, resembles Chi.
AN"f IttfNANs
In the course Of this bufloting the Per,
sia began to leak, and the pumps were
started not TO he abandoned until the shin
was deserted. On Feb. s a seaman named
Carpenter was lost overheard. On Feb +
the gale grew 10 a hurricane The masts
and rigging began to go by the board end
Frederick Petersen, another seaman. was
lost overheard. Distress signals wore hoist
ed, and by night fare signals were used
At midnight on the 18th Captain Gates OF
the Mohawk sighted the Persia and bore
down on her. Next morning he sent a
crew. undor command OF Chief Officer
Couch off to the distressed vessel in a life
boat. The sea was running high, and the
crew had 70 jump for the resouing boat
many Of them falling in tho water ana be.
ing rescued with great difficulty. The Por.
sia was left to her fate, and the Mohawk
landed Captain Giorsten and his i6 men
in this port yesterday
Evening journal., 1897-02-27
M'KlNLEY's TRIP.
Next President Will Journey to Washing.
ton on tho Pennsylvania Road.

ton on tho Iennsylvania Road.
PfTTsBURG, Feb. 27.-The PENNSYLVANIA
Railroad company will convey President
Elect Mckinley and his party from Can.
ton TO Washington. The special train will
leave Canton over the Pittsburg, Fort
Wayne and Chicago road at p. m, cen
tral time, on March 1 and arrive in Wash.
ington at II a. m, eastern time, on March
., stops being made only at Pittsburg,
Altoona. Harrisburg and Baltimore.
Speaking Of the special train, General
Manager Loree Of the Pennsylvania lines
west of Pittsburg says
The train will consist OF one baggage
car one dining car, two Pullman sleeping
cars and two special cars The baggage
car will be one of our standard cars, as feet
in length. The dining car is one OF tho
standard dining cars in use on the Penn
sylvania lines west of Pittsburg The
car is modern in every respect, finished in
quartered oak and having eight tables ac-
commodating 80 people at time. The
two Pullman sleeping cars We're specially
constructed for use on tho keystone and
Columbian expresses and are painted tus-
can red-the standard Pennsylvania color
thus insuring a uniform color to the
cars of the entire train. The cars are what
l oAN hhRNA ~ 90 49, oNNNAoA Aetl - bn1 VI l4iSll
with q drawing room and stateroom and
the other with a drawing room only.
The two special cars are the standard
business cars which are used by the officer.
of the Pennsylvania lines west Of Pitts
burg on their official trips over the line.
Car No. 3S, one Of the cars TO be used
by the president, which has already been
given considerable notoriety, Is the bust
ness car Of General Superintendent Miller
of the southwest system, Pennsylvania
lines. Major Mckinley, being a close per
sonal friend of Mr. Miller, promised soon
after his nomination that in case Of his
election he would use this car on his trir
to Washington 4"
Evening journal., 1897-02-27
oiney Reprinands Lee.

NEW YORK, Feb. 21.-The World s
Washington correspondent says
Secretary Olney sent on ugly dispatch
10 Consul General Lee. calling attention 70
the fact that confidential Information ap
p0rently is being ohtained at the United
states consulate in Havana
The secretary reminded General Leo that
c'nmunications passing between him and
the state department should be inviolahle
th9t rothing 10 them should be divulged.
Air. Olney asked if any confidential inior.
nation bad hesn given ont hy General
Lee, and If not whether any newspaper
representative Is directly or Indirectly con.
nCctcd with his consulate.
Up 90 late hour last night 40 reply
had been received from Genennl lca 1t Is
feared la official circles that be may lose
bis temper and send "A communication 10
Mr. Olnsy which may destroy the reace
which had Teen patched up by cablegram
Announcing chat General Lee had recon
sidered his intention Of resignation.
Evening journal., 1897-02-27
f4s CUTLER CASE.
Alleged Aastraiian Murderer Is Hello Fol
Tx.rndltion.


SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. s7.-Frank But.
Ter, alias Newman, The alleged Australian
murderer, has been held for extradition or
the charge Of numbering Captain Lee Wei
ler and Arthur Preston by United States
Commissioner Peacock, before whom the
oxtradition proceedings have been held
Butler maintained the same calm de
moanor which has characterized him ever
since his arrest, but listened attentively tC
the review of the testimony given hofor,
the commissioners Buffers counsel die
not resist the request for cxtradition made
hy the British governrrcnt. but objected tc
Che Representatives. Vnsul General War
burton Of Great ~ritain's diplomatic serv
Ice hero that Butler was iiecing from Aus
tralia when arrested. He maintained that
Butler oame here in tho course of his ordi
nary vocation. The case will now go K
Washington for review, and II the com
missioner findings are approved Butler
will be sent to Australia on the next out
going steamer
Butler has at last consented 60 tell the
story of his life With minute detail anc
with punctiliousness remarkable for one
accused of such serious crimes the allogot
murderer recites his early history as wei
as the lntor events of most remarkabl,
life.
The true name of the accused man. nc
ccrding to his statement, Is John New
man. He was born at Great Bridge, Wcs'
Bromwich Stadordshire, England, Jun,
20. 1858. His parents were humble hui
honest people For many years thoy kept
a tavern known rs The Boats inn
At an carly ago Newman ran away from
homo and after some yenrs of nomadi,
life eventually Joined the British army
He served with honor and distinction In
her majesty's service during the Iulu wai
in 1889, at tho close OF which he wai
awarded a modal for gallant conduct. n,
also served under General Wolsolcy IN th,
Egyptian war and was decorated with IN,
Egyptian medal for mcritorious service at
the battle of Icl-cl Kebir
For some imaginary wrong done him h,
deserted az the close OF the war, coming tS
Amcrica, where he joined the Unitct
States army and by extraordinary display
of ability was in less than two month";
mado petty officer. After few months
service he grew tired Of the close connne
ment and again deserted going directly L
Canada.
Newman life has hcen one round O
futile struggle for the unattainahle
was not until he had failed to reap th
financial reward his boyish fancy had pic
tured that the Mr. Hyde part Of his char
acter developed.
After travelling about the world fo
some years be finally wound up In An.
tralia With perfect understanding d
men and measures, he inserted series q
advertisements In the Sydney papers call
ing for partners in mining ventures. IN
story of how Arthur Preston and Lee Wei
Ter met their deaths as q result Of thes
advertisements has already been told 4
detail
Evening journal., 1897-02-27
Senators crItlcIse Cleveland.


WASHINGTON, Feb. 27.-The senate gal
leries were packed in anticipation of in
teresting developments on tho Cuban ques-
ton, but there were no incidents during
the session that awakenedmor than pass
ing interest. For three hours there was a
general discussion of the Sanguilly case
and the effect of the pardon Of the prisoner
Mr. Frye said at the outset that the san
gully resolution should be retired, as il
was useless to waste powder in making a
noise Mr. Morgan secured the adoption
of another resolution calling for informa-
ton as to the Imprisonment of George
Washington Aguirre. Mr. Morgan also re.
viewed the Sanguilly case, declaring that
the previous action of the senate had warn
ed Spain against a collision with the Unit
ed States and had moved the queen regent
to the unusual expedient of pardon by
cable. The senator severely criticised the
PRESIDENT and the secretary of state for al
legged inaction on this case.
Mr.. Gray of Delaware asserted that the
executive branch had been untiring In
urging the rights of American citizenship.
He announced also the receipt of the dis
patch from General Leo stating that san
gully was released.
Mr.. Lodge of Massachusetts, and Mr.
Call of Florida spoke on various phases of
Cuban atrocity and Mr.. Hale Of Maine
and Mr. White of California deprecated
the Cuban agitation
A resolution by Mr.. Call calling upon
the president for information upon the
death of DIR. Ruiz in Cuba went over un-
til today
The Sanguilly resolution went to the
calendar by general consent, which dis
poses Of it as q matter Of present interest
The Indian BIZ Passed.
half hour was then given to private
pension bills, the pension calendar being
cleared.
Among the bills passed wos that pom
sioning General Cassius NJ. Clay Of Ken
tuclSy at $50 per month.
The resolution granting plot of ground
to the Daughters of the Revolution for
memorial purposes was recalled from the
house, Mr. Hawley Of Connecticut point
ing out that the particular plot was with
IA the grounds of the Washih .,ton monu-
ment, which were forever sacred for this
one purpose.
The Indian appropriation bill was taken
up the amendment relating to the five
civilized tribes being discussed at great
length.
S,nators Teller platt anc Hoar urged
the necessity of replacing the corrupt In
diancourts with a United States judicial
system. while Mr.. Villas protested against
"jamning' through an amendment de-
81 oililg Indians OF their rights. The
amendment was finally agreed to. 1t gives
the United States courts exclusive juris-
dctionover all civil and criminal cases,
abolishng the native courts. Two addi-
t'onal pdges are provided for the terri
tory.
The Iraian appropriation blh was the'
passed without "a division.
The hose bill was also passed author
i,ing the tunding Of indebtedness in q
territcrics
Evening journal., 1897-02-27
Tbe FalIs villare Traredv.

P1TTsFIELD, Mass, Feb 27.--Charles
Mead, one Of the victims of the Fails VII
lage tragedy, was well known in this city
and was registered at the Pittsfield House
Dec. 90. 1t has been learned that he had
a revolver, which may prove to be the one
found in the room where the tragedy took
place While going from this city to Falls
Village he showed the revolver TO brake
man and some other men. telling them
that he found it on seat in the train
coming from Springfield to this city. 1t is
not certain who tho men were who saw
the revolver, and they have been keeping
auiet about it,
Evening journal., 1897-02-27
Hobart,. Route 20 washInrton.

NEW YORK, Feb 27-Vice President
Elect Garrett a. Hobart will leave his
home in Paterson, y. j., On Tuesday next
to take part in the Inauguration ceremo-
nies. He will travel 20 Washington over
the New Jersey Central and Baltimore
and Ohio railroads. He will occupy tho
special car of the president of tao Now .Jer-
sey Central railroad Tho train will con
sist Of a dining car, parlor car, drawing
room car and baggage car. Mr.. Hobart
viii be accompanied by his wife and son,
Garrett, .Jr., Governor Grlggs and his wife
and daughter, Colonel William Barbour
and Mrs. Barbour and the entire military
staff of the governor. There will also be a
number of other military officials, but the
party has not yet been completed. Upon
arrival in Washington the entire party
will go to the Arlington hotel, where the
vice president elect has engaged quarters
for the time he will remain in Washing
ton during the extra session OF congress.
He has not yet engaged a house in the Cap
ital city, but win probably do so before the
next regular session begins.
Evening journal., 1897-02-27
Ranh Cold Mine.

LEADvLLR, Feb. 27-In the MI Des
perandum mine on Rock hill, at a depth
of 657 feet and in drift 40 feet long, has
been made the richest strike in Leadyille
since 1850 and the most important one as
the Rock hill section has had no develop.
ment The mine is being worked by strlk-
ing union miners. A huge body OF ore
runs over $500 ton.
Evening journal., 1897-02-27
Hammer Fnotorr to Resnmr.

NEW HAVEN, Feb s7 - On Monday
next the large rubber factory Of the l..
Candee company will resume operations
after an idleness Of several weeks, during
which LOCO hands have been out of en-
ployment. The whole plant will go into
operation as rapidly as stock can be pre-
parh for the different departments.
Evening journal., 1897-02-27
Minister PeaI.e Resiens.

KANSAS CITY. Feb 27-A letter has
been received from John L. Peake, United
States minister to Switzerland. in which
he says his resignation has been forward
ed TO Washington, co take effect immedi-
ately. The minister resigns early, he says,
so as not TO hamper the new administra-
ton Mr.. Peake was appointed a year 20
by President Cleveland
Evening journal., 1897-02-27
Ameriean Insuitsd by spaniard.

WASHINGTON. Feb. 25.-Mr. Henry w.
Mcdonnell. planter of Point Clair Ala. d.
who owns a large plantation i'm Cuba, 10
miles liom Havana, is in the city direct
from Cuba, where Dc says he was subject
ed TO a series Of degradafions
Evening journal., 1897-02-27
INAUGURATION. WASHINGTON
MARCH, 4. 1897

For the above occasion the Baltimore
and Ohio Railroad Company will sell
excursion tickets from Wilmington to
Washington on March /. 2. and 4,
good to return until March s. inclusive
at rate Of S435. Tickets good on all
trains going and returning. See time
table in to-day's issue.
Evening journal., 1897-02-27

TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY take
Laxative Bromo Quininc Tablets. Drug
gists refund money II It fails TO cure. 25c-
New-York tribune., 1897-06-27
ORNAMENTS ST. LOUIS DERBY.

BUCKvIDERE SECOND AND TYPIooN II THIRD
ST LOUIS BETroRs LOSE HEAVILY
St. Louis No. June 26.-Ornament outran Ty.
phoon III at the Fair Grounds to-day In the st.
Louis Derby. $1,000 sweepstakes for three-year-
olds and several thousand ST. Louis people walked
home. The much-played Typhoon III was beaten
not only by Ornament. but also by Buckvidere
l2-to-l shot who came near getting first place.
Aside from the reassertor of Ornaments superior.
ity the race was a disappointment. Ornaments
price. 10 to 20 and out. prevented any heavy play
on him. while Typhoon III at II to 20 was hardly
more attractive. A large sum OF money was made
on the race. but 1t was not done by Ornament IL
was made by select coterie. which had apparently
excellent reasons for knowing that Buckvidere
would run second. and the component parts OF the
coter,e found to for place about as good thing
as they wanted. The day opened with clear sky.
a cool wind and track like an unbaked brick.
Three races passed through that stew OF clay be.
fore the Derby called, and the churning DID
not improve IT any Summaries
FIRST RACE-One mile.
Garnet Ripple, 10? sw Dean'................". al
''' ''' Time: l:j6s
Miss pressly Reuben Rowe,t. Play Boy Harry Thomp-
j; IN and Proseyte also ran.
SECOND RACE-one mile and twenty yards: selling
Hsf,asa fsdy 1S 'As"s' e.
Moralis lo' Foucon' IL
Innammator Astraia Queen Flambeau and Courtesy
also
THIRD RACE-One mile and a sixteenth.
Ra%Sfe: ns"sy "a 1k,,ley K Gy'''on' 81
Coombs). I-O
Time-i 56i2
FOURTH RACE-sT LOUIS DERBY. one mile and Q
half
Buckvidsre, iss &C. saushter al
iSp'00" H. '-' Tme.2Si
FIFTH RACE-One mile and seventy yards
Dick Behan III Webs,er). ).....................i 81
A.. h. c.. lO1 tBOnner). l2-o
lack jones' t3-S
Time
lockwood. Peter Inn. Papa Specht cass and Achilles
II. alsD
SIXTH RACE-One mile.
Gold Top 90 (E. Jones es.....................l il-1
Royal Choice lie Garner, ,.....,............2 l3-S
Mamie LIS Sister, % C. cDombs). o-1
Time 40i..
Long Time. Tin Cup and DIR. Hugsr also
New-York tribune., 1897-06-27
BEATEN BY OXFORD.

THE ~. ..rrifANs LOSE a GOOD GAME WITH
THE UNIVERSITY CRICKETERS
London June 26.-Oxford University fast ana
Present proved altogether too much for the Amer
lean crcketers here to-day. and another defeat has
10 be chroncled the Gentlemen of Philadelphia
team yielding gracefully by seven wicksts IL
must be confessed. however. that the luck all
through was against the visitors. oxford started
off by batting perfect wicket. which was
hard and fast. but the Americans. IN their turn
had a wet wicket. while the air was chilly and
damn Then again to-day the oxford team had
fine bright weather. and although they obtained
the necessary runs for the loss OF three wlckets.
they lost three good men before they obtained the
victory 80 -
The Americans will leave London tomorrow
morning for Sheffield where they will meet Lord
Hawkes. famous aggregation OF Yorkshire The
following Is the score OF the match to-day.
New-York tribune., 1897-06-27
NEW RECORD FOP FIFTY MILES.

RUDOLPH i.AI'RIKS LOWERS THE TIME AT ALI.
DISTANCES FROM SIX MILES To FIFTY.
Boston. June % (SpeciaD.-Rudolpl Lauriks' OF
the Bay State Wheelmen. started on the Charies
River Park yesterday afternoon at the close OF me
racemee 10 lower the unpaced amateur recorus
from one to fifty miles and was s,iccesSfui IN SET.
ting up new records from six TO nifty miles. fop
Mcf'une had general supervision over the record
breaking attempt. and announced 10 lauriks the
time ne was making at each mile. lauriks maae
The mile in 2:46 2-5 the five miles in 1894 80, the
Ton miles in 2ll0 40 the twenty-five miles IN
OS:.7 is. the thirty miles in 23a5; the torty
miles in 52:40 49, the forty-ve miles IN Z'O 'oo TO-
and the nifty miles in 2:23:3
Lauriks now holds all the American amateur
unnaced records from to l75 miles, inclusive, and
the state 2-mile road record He will soon make an
other attempt to set up a road record for 800
miles He recently made n double century over
the road in less than fourteen hours.