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The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-05-08
FAREWELL DINNER TO BAYARD.
The Ex-Em 6assodor TO St James Makes
Sort OF Apology for HIS
Official Conduct

LONDON, ENG, May Three hun
dred and fifty guests attended the farewell
dinner give to ex.Em bassador Bayard to-
night in the great hall of the Ho;el Cecil,
under the auspices of The American So
ciety. Right Rev. Mandell Creighton,
Bishop OF London. gracefully toasted he
Kinlsy. Chairman Crane toasted Bayard,
and presented 10 him gold loving cup,
in the shape of a pun pkin, supported by
four silver eagles, surmounted by bust
of Bayard and fanked by figures repre-.
senting Columbia and Britannia.
Bayard made long, ram bling response,
which was the most pro-American speech
he he's ever made in England. Without
its being an actual apology for his con.
duct curing his term OF office, he made
illusions in such a manner that it ap-
peared 10 be an apology. He recalled the
Venezuelan affair. saying that he had the
courage to tell the truth, because there
was no Just cause for quarrel between
England and America, adding: Il tried
to stand here for the honor and in the in
terest of my own country first
Baron Russell of Killoween, Lord Chief
Justice of England, toasted ambassador
Hay, who responded in a stilted, formal
speech, strictly confined to personal praise
OF Bayard.
The speech making was interspersed
with music and singing. Bayard and his
family sail for New York tomorrow.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-05-08
Sudden Death of the DUO
d'Aumale Due to Shock
ing News.
EXPIRED SOON AFTER READING
OF A RELATIVES FATE.
Two Prominent Residents of Penn.
sylvania Supposed to Have
Perished in the Flames.

PARIS, FRANCE, May Paris has re-
covered somewhat from the shock of the
great disaster, but Is now in mourning.
Twenty OF the victims of the fire were
buried to-day. The churches in which
the services were held and the streets
along which the funeral passed were
densely crowded with people, all OF whom
displayed the deepest sympathy. Never
since the funeral OF President Carnot has
there been such an appearance OF general
sorrow in the city.
The ruins of the charity bazaar have
! been so thoroughly explored that there
is little chance of the discovery of more
bodies. OF those recovered but few now
remain to be identified and it is probable
that some of the bodies may never be rec
ognized, as there are always in Paris peo-
pie from all parts of the world who would
perhaps not be missed for months.
An investigation will be made as to the
cause OF the terrible loss OF life, with the
intention of fixing the responsibility if
possible. 1t is now believed that the fire
was started by the explosion OF a lamp
used to illuminate the ekinematograph.
! III the debris to-day the police are re-
ported to have found purse marked,
n. L. C. K. s.. New YorK.'' with frag-
ment of burnt skirt, to which was at
tached belt and pocket. In the side
pocket were q purse, gloves. nickel key,
red powder. box marked Perry, London"
small medicine case con tanning pas
titles, and two pocket handkerchiefs with
red borders.
In the presence of the Russian and
German EN- bassadors the Comtesse de
Hunolstsin, sister-in-law of the Duchess
d. Uzes, was buried to-day from the
Church of ST. Clotilde. Delegations from
many charities supported by the Comtesse
followed the coffin.
Embassador Eustis, who had previously
written to NJ. Hanotaux, Minister of
Foreign Affairs, expressing coincidence for
the families OF the victims of the fire,
called personally upon the Minister this
afternoon and repeated the expressions OF
profound sympathy.
President Faure has received dispatch
from the Car. expressing sincere SYM
pathy with the families of the victims and
stating Russia is profoundly moved by the
catastrophe.
Due d'Aumale expired at 2 A. N. to-day
in villa at Zucco, Sicily, of cardiac apo
plexy. The shock upon learning of the
| charity bazaar disaster, in which the
Duchess d'Alencon perished. is supposed
to have caused the seizure. The Duchess
was the wife of the Dues nephew, second
son of Prince Louis PHILIPPE d'OrIeans,
Comte d'Eu. The attack which caused
the Dukes death lasted only a few mo-
ments, and he expired without suffering.
Princess Clemantiue of Orleans, wife of
Prince Auguste of Saxe-Coburg and
Gotha and sister OF Due d'Aumale. at
whose villa at Zucco he mad been staying,
is very i'll. The Princess is so years old
and the shock caused by the sudden death
of her brother may prove fatal.
Upon hearing of the death Of Due
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-05-08
Spain Carrying On the
Cuban War Under
Difficulties.
Another Big Loan That May
Wreck the Governments
Chief Prop.
In Spain the indignation Against
Weyler for His Lying Reports
Is Increasing.

HAVANA, CURA May THE Spanish
Government will borrow $50, 900. 600 from
the Bank of Spain in order TO continue the
payment OF Spanish troops in Cuba. For
third time in less than six months for
eign bankers have refused to lend that
amount to Spain. The financial agents of
Castellanos, Minister OF the Colonies, had
written him from Paris and London that
it was useless to depend on credit abroad
any longer, as foreign markets will be
closed 10 Spain until the war in Cuba is
over, and that no kind OF Spanish security
would satisfy money LENDERS. The $6O,-
600, 900 which the Bank of Spain will give
is the banks paper. The bank by special
permission from the Government will in
crease its issue as it did In all previous
cases, although the loan of this class made
In March caused general protest in finan-
cial circles. The general opinion is that
the bank will be driven by the Govern
ment to bankruptcy.
Madrid dispatches say great indigna-
ton prevails against Weyler principally
among Liberals and Conservatives of the
group led by Don Francisco Silvela. They
openly declare that Weyler has deceived
Canovas with a view to retaining the office
of ca captain-general. Silvela has said that
this state Of affairs is proof of the decad-
ance of Senior Canovas, adding, "The man
who ten years ago had so strong mental
powers is now made fool Of"
Silvela also considers Wey ler' falsehood
in reporting pacifcations which do not
exist has brought it to the pass where no
self-respecting general would like to re-
place Weyler, taking on his shoulders the
responsibility of continuing a war which
his prede had declared ended. Wey-
Ter would always say he left the island
pacified and the war was renewed after
his departure.
Santos Guseman, representing the un-
compromising Spaniards OF Havana, has
declared, after long conference with
Canovas, that he could not give ms ap-
proval of introduction OF reforms now.
Marquis OF Vega de Armijo, an influential
Liberal and e1-Minister. says it is neces-
sary to offer strong opposition to the Gov
ernmen. on the Cuban question. Finally
Sagasta, chief of the Liberal party, de-
clares that reforms, if offered at all, must
be offered sincerely. TO deceive the
Cubans, he said, will do untold harm.
The war is going on here with an average
of sixty engagements day in all the six
provinces. An expedition for the Cubans
has landed in the province of Havana.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-05-08
STEAMBOAT RUNS THE GAUNTLET
Fred Upon conhnuoasiy by Mississippi
Levee Guards fer Distance of
Fifty Miles,,

NEW ORLEANS. La, May The
steamboat New South, which reached
Plaqu emine to-day, had perilous trip up
the river. 1t seems that the vessel aroused
the enmity OF the levee guards in going
too near the ievee, for she was fired upon
nearly all the way from Convent to
PIaquemine. distance of fifty miles. At
Convent nine men with Winchesters fred
a volley, putting two bullets through the
pilot-house, one of them within couple
of inches of the pilots head. At several
other points the guards opened fire. and
when the New South reached Plaquemine
the captain and passengers were thor
oughly frightened. Captain kerwood tied
the boat up, saying he would keep her so
until the high water subsidized. even if she
has to remain idle all summer. rather
than run the gauntlet again. He denies
that the New South violated the levee
laws.
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LONDON, ENG, May THE Athens
correspondent OF the Daily News describes
the situation as critical, owing TO the ad-
vance of the enemy and delay of the
powers in intervening. Rumors persist
that crisis in the Ministry is impending,
owing TO the divergence between it and
the King. The Cabinet advocates an en-
ergetic continuance of the struggle, while
the King desires to avoid further blood
shed.
The correspondent adds that a diplo-
matist informed him to-day that nothing
had been agreed upon by the powers,
although intervention is in the air. The
member of another legation said Greece
must be thoroughly humbled in the dust
10 teach her not to meddle in Eastern
affairs again. His Government, he added,
would view with equanimlty a Turkish
advance on Athens.
The German Minister the other day
oStentatiously visited few wounded
even sent porter to see hundreds of
wounded Greeks in the hospitals. It IS
certain the powers are undoubtedly ex-
= ulting at the Greek discontinue, says the
respondent.
The critical point at the situation is
reached, and it is now time to negotiate
peace, is the attitude of the Sultan. The
best authority on this matter is the
Speakers Constantinople correspondent,
who in to-morrow's issue says:
He Ohe 5ultan) has done his work
thoroughly. He was never so strong as
to-day. Now his policy will be magnani-
nous. 1t has been said that pride of sue
cess would make him insufferable to the
powers. don't believe it. Their meek
ness and long suffering are ine1haust-
able. and he's too wary to trespass
upon them when there is nothing to
gain. He has already intimated his de-
sire 10 end the war Having vindicated
: his homer ana destroyed the prestige of
Greece, he says he is distressed by the
vase OF life and property, and asks,
Why not restore the status quo ante bel
Ium? He says he knows this to be the
result of the war, however long it may
last, and so he is ready for peace imme-
diately. The Sultan would not have de-
clared war if he had not been pushed by
Germany and the military party here.
He would have accomplished his ends in
another way, but he is merciIess in war
against individuals.
The prisons are filled with Greeks now
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-05-08
POWERS GLORY IN THE DEFEAT 7
OF HELLENES.
Feeling Secure IN the Protection Of the
European "Concert," the Turks Are
Committing Shocking Mas
sacres IN Epirus.

as they were with Armenians year ago.
Incalculable misery must result from the
expulsion OF quarter of million Of
Hellenic subjects. rs well as ruin to what
is left of the commerce of the country.
Only one contingency may bring the Sui
tan in conflict with Europe. He may find
the military party too strong. This party
is opposed TO giving back Thessaly to
Greece. 1t is believed here, even by some
of those in diplomatic circles, if the Sui
tan insists upon holding Thessaly no
European power will go to war to turn
him out by force, especially if there be a
revolution in Greece"
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-05-08
IN PERlLOUS POSITION.
Members of the Royal Family In
suited When They Appear
on the Street

suited When They Appear
on the Street.
LONDON, ENG, May The Daily
Mails Rome corr spondent says private
dispatches from Athens which escap ped
the Greek censor give the true details of
the situation in the Greek capital. These
dispatches show the position of the royal
family since the retreat of the Greek army
from Pharsala has become more perilous
than ever. Mem bers OF the family rarely
leave the palace, and their portraits have
been Withdrawn from all public places.
The Queen and Princess are insulted in
the streets when they visit the hospitals.
The palace is watched by revolutionary
agents lest the family attempt to fee.
The writer ascribes the decision of the
powers to intervene to the dangerous po-
sition in which the Greek reigning family
is placed.
The Telegraph's Athens correspondent
says be is authorized to state the Cabinet
will not consent under any circumstances
to the evacuation of Crete, or accept arbitra-
ton without previous knowledge of the
terms. The cores pondent adds that in
any movement toward agreeing to with
draw all the Greek troops from Crete or
accept the powers as arbitrators of the
war, without knowing what conditions
they will impose as the price of peace, the
Ministers could not keep office day
The result would De a revolution. The
correspondent learns all the powers are
willing to intervene without preliminary
conditions except Germany, which de-.
mands the evacuation of Crete first
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demise was caused principally by worry
over the disgrace brought on his name by
the case.
GRANT MEMORIAL Tree.
Ii Hung Chang Shows HIS High Regard
for the Dead Soldier in Most
dDnronrjOfo Mrnner
AppropriQte Manner

HVpFOpFjute mQHUeE
NEW YORK, Wy, May 7.-On the
southwest corner of the old site of Grant S
tom b, within 100 feet of the present monu-
ment tree was planted to-day by Yang
Yu, ex Minister from China. as tribute
from Lii Hung Chang to General Grant,
Yang Yu personally representing the
Viceroy at the planting ceremonies. Tie
high regard which Ii Hung Chang enter
tanned for Grant has been manifested on
numerous occasions, and when in New
York last summer he expressed the desire
of indicating his esteem in permanent
manner. 1t was suggested to have tree
planted on the site Of the old tomb, and
the Viceroy was greatly pleased with the
idea.
Nothing more was said about the mat
ter until Yang Yu was instructed by Ii to
attend to the matter before his departure
for Europe. This instruction was re-
ceived several days ago. and Yang Iu's
private secretary Immediately comm uni
Gated with the Park Commissioners, ask
ing them to furnish tree. On Thursday
a small ginkge blloba tree, found both in
Japan ana China, was selected.
The tree planted to-day is nearly seven
feet high. Yang Yu read few lines from
Chinese manuscript and threw a shovel
full of clay upon the roots of the tree. His
secretary fuI nished the following literal
translation of Yang's words:
This tree was planted at the side OF the
tomb of General Grant ex-President of the
United States, for the purpose of commemora-
ting him, by Ii Hung Chang, Guardian Prince,
Grand Secretary OF State and Earl of the First
Order.
The original, in Chinese and it's trans.
lation, will be cut on marble near the
tomb.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-05-08
MISSION or CALHOUN.
WiH act as Ad-iser to Lee In Investigat-
ing the huix Case.

WfH Act az 1driser to Lee In lnvesttgQt-
ing the hui< Case.
WASHINGTON. D. c., May III. Call
houn, who has been selected by the Presi-
dent as legal adviser to Consul.General
Lee in the case of DR.. Ruiz, the American
dentist alleged to have been murdered in
Spanish prison, will leave Washington
tomorrow night for Tampa. He will sail
from there for Havana Sunday night or
Monday morning, arriving at Havana a
few hours later.
Calhoun spent part of the day at the
State Department reading the correspond
ence between Lee and the department on
the Ruiz case. Later he called on the
President and had long talk on the same
subject. Tomorrow morning Mr.. CAL
houn will receive final directions. An er-
roneous impression has been circulated
that Calhoun will personally investigate
the Ruiz case. The investigation will te
conducted by Lee and Spanish official
Calhoun does not expect to go outside Ha-
vana. He will probably be away three
weeks or month.
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losses at Velestino Thursday are esti-
mated to have been 800.
The Morning Posts Larissa dispatch
says the last entrenchments at Velestino
were captured last night and the Turks
are advancing on Volo
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-05-08

Secured by Huntington.
COAIZACOALCOS, MEXICO, May t.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-05-08
to Which Prince Constantine's Army Has Retiree

1t is reported that Pearson & Sons. Eng
lish harbor contractors have transferred
their lease OF the Tehuantepec Isthmus
Railroad to G. P. Huntington for the
Southern Pacific Company, and that line
will be operated in connection with the
Pacific Steamship line. The road is owned
by the Mexican Government.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-05-08
HoRRIED HIMsELF TO DEATH,

Inrenfor WaLson's Dpniise Rdstened bu
a Rreach-o of Promise Salt.
BOSTON. MASS, May 7.-Jeremiah NJ.
Watson, the wealthy inventor. died at his
Back Bay home this afternoon. Ten day
ago verdict was given against him in a
sensational breach-of-promise case, his
housekeeper, pretty widow, being the
plaintiff, and his physician says that his
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1897-02-05
Welcome
to the Heart

of every housekeeper that's
used it, for its ease in remov-
ing dirt, and because 1t has
no bad results. Clothes do
not rot and hands neOer get
sore, for Welcome is as pure
as honesty.
For honesty's sake, don't
compare "Welcome" with
cheap imitators. They have
to give prizes and lower
prices to sell, but virtue is
the prize modern house
keepers appreciate. They use
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1897-02-05
more than any other.

more than any other.
What folly it is to buy
cheap soap! The inevitable
result is ruined clothes and
sore hands. This can't occur
if you use "Welcome."
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1897-02-05

The Notifications of Sevastapol, which
caused the allies so much trouble during
the six months defense of the fortress
BY the Russians, were at first very
weak, and military experts say the town
might have been taken by a vigorous
bombardment and assault during the
first few days of the siege. The igno-
rance of the allied generals in regard to
the strength of the works caused delay
which the Russians improved by making
the defenses almost impregnable.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1897-02-05

Could remedy have existed for over eighty years
except for the fact that it possesses very great viz
tue for many family Hist There Is not remedy In
use today which has the confidence of the public 10
a greater extent than Johnsons Anodyne LinimenE.
II will cure asthma abscesses burns, bruises, bron-
chtis colds coughs Group, catarrh, chaps all forms
Of throat, la grippe mumps, muscular soreness
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1897-05-21

Business conditions continue to i'm
prove. Reports on May LIST from
various parts of the country to lead
ing commercial organization state that
in Chicago, the general trade situa-
ton" has improved slightly in dry
goods, shoes, rubbers, and general and
heavy hardware; in Louisville a steady
seasonable trade is reported by jobbers
in nearly all hnes;" in St Louis, "geu-
eral trade shows slight improvement
especially among retailers" in Milwau-
kee, the amount of business transacted
in leading lines is reported of fair pro-
portions with prospects better;" in St.
Paul, trade continues good in all lines
in which the busy season is not over and
collections are also good" in Duluth
'since the opening of navigation, there
has been some improvement. in general
business; in Baltimore, 'the outlook
for the fall is encouraging" in Phila-
delphia, there is a fair trade in dry
goods, and fairly satisfactory business
is being done in boots and shoes, and
the out look is favorable. Lumber, out
of-town order, are coming freely;" in
Providence, r. l., 'cos:on manufac-
iurers who curtailed their business three
months ago have ugain started on full
time and capacity" in Seattle, trade
is good and shows improvement over
April of last year" With such
marked Improvement as is during the
tendency of tariff bill, which usually
has the effect of depressing, momentari-
ly, the business of the country, there is
good reason to look for an active i'm
proxement after the bill becomes law.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1897-05-21
Charity for Children.

There Is nc branch of social science
more interesting than that which relates
to the rescue and protection Of such
children as are found homeless and de-
pendent upoa charity neither is there
another undertaking in the whole field
Of philanthropy and reform which holds
out the successful student Of its condi-
tons greater prospect Of usefulness.
Ia the simple and stable conditions
which prevailed hundred years ago
the relief Of the poor was a simple ma
tural duty similar to the care Of ones
family Now there have come upon
Us wholly new set Of conditions with
necessities wholly unprecedented and in
which little Of TIE wisdom Of the pres
emit available. The modern charity
worker, therefore, finds himself engaged
in the practice Of a new profession one
Of great difficulty aud one offering ex-
traordinary opportunity. It is pro-
fession which rests upon study and re
search and no longer to be left to be
spasmodic efforts Of worthy persons
needing quiet occupation in obscure
corners Of the earth
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1897-05-21
Cheering News For Farmers.

The Department Of Agriculture is re-
ceiving very gratifying reports from
the farming communities The continu-
alton of high prices for wheat the I'M
usual foreign demand for corn and the
activity among fan mers in preparing 70
make an earnest experiment in the pro-
duction of sugar beets. combine to make
the condition among that class of popu-
lation unusually heathful and enconrag-
ing, dollar wheat" for which farmers
had scarcely dared to hope, was coinci
dent withe the incoming Of Mckinley
while the extraordinary demand for
their corn adds to their general encou-
ragement Coupled with this comes the
activity and interest felt in the expert
ments which are to be made in all parts
Of the country in the production of our
own sugar, and it is apparent that the
farming communities are not only feel
ing the return of prosperity, but are oc-
cupying their minds with cheerful
thoughts and prospects rather than than
the gloomy ones which were q constant
festure Of the four years of the Cleve-
land administration.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1897-05-21

The man who would expect to gather
roasting ears the next day after planting
his corn is no more unreasonable than
those who expect to see returned pros
perity before .he tariff bill is passed.
Nothing SO unsettles business as the
tendency of tariff measure affecting
importations of articles of all classes.
The manufacturer is unable to enter in
diligently upon manufacturing opera
tons and the dealer is utterly unable to
place orders with the manufacturer IN
til the rates Of duty upon goods are de-
termined. Thus there can be no actiyi-
ty in the manufacturing lines uatil the
tariff bill becomes law. and without.
activity in these lines the prosperity
which other industries would feel there
from OF course cannot be realized