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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-02-05
DISCUSSED BY THE CABINET.
The President and His Advisers
Awaiting More Definite Information.

Awaiting More Denmtte Information.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 4.-The decree of
the German government relative to Ameri-
can fruit was discussed by the Cabinet to-
day, and figures were produced to show the
great importance of the trade put in jeop-
ardy by this sudden and unprecedented ac-
ton on the part of Germany. The modif-
cation of the decree made known by the
latest advices from Ambassador White was
taken as an evidence that the matter
is stiI subject TO diplomatic adjust
ment Secretary Wilson stated that it
was undoubtedly true that certain we'll
known fruit diseases could be carried by
the fruit itself. and thus the infection could
be communicated to trees at a great dis
tance. IT was explained that certain States
of the Union in times past had prohibited
the bringing within its borders Of particular
kinds of fruit from infected sections in other
States. The action of Prussia, therefore,
might be entirely proper and clearly within
its right. Neither the President nor any Of
the members of the Cabinet were disturbed
by the incident, or disposed to prejudge the
case in the absence of definite information.
Secretary Wilson understood he said, that
the total expectations of fruits to Germany
during the last year had amounted to only
about 81 000 00o but during the last five or
six years American fruit had grown in ia
vor quite rapidly in that country, and the
indications had been that within the next
few years the expectations would have ag-
gregated several millions OF dollars. Am
bassador Whites report will be awaited
with interest, and should it appear that
Prussia's action was prompted by a spirit
Of retaliation for losses sustained by reason
of the discriminating duty placed upon Ger
man sugar, or for any other reason. there
is no doubt that this government would give
the matter serious consideration.
Secretary Wilson has taken steps for the
collection of all information obtainable in
the Department Of Agriculture bearing on
the shipment of fresh fruit to the German
empire. This is preliminary to any action
which may be found necessary after the
full official information as to the scope of
the decree of prohibition is obtained In
connection with the discussion of Prussa's
action, some reference has been made to
what is known as the San Jose or pernicious
scale, a pest said TO have been imported into
California from abroad There is, it is said.
perhaps no insect capable of causing great
er damage to fruit interests in the United
States, or. perhaps, in the world than this
Continued ON Fourth Pnge1
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THE FRUIT DECREE.
Official Statement, Giving Germany's
Reasons for the Embargo.


BERLIN, Feb. 1.-The Reichsanzeiger,
this afternoon, publishes the following:
1.-The American Agricultural Departments
report on the San Jose shield louise led to
official inquiry here as to the circum-
stances under which American fruit is inn
ported. Professor Frank, on Jan. %, found
on California pears arriving at Hamburg
numerous living, breeding shield lice alb
soutely identical with the true San Jose
shield leuse. He consequently expressed
the opinion that the home fruit cultivation
was exposed to a grave material danger
thereby. A conference of the other special
lists and the report of the imperial office of
health confirmed this view in every par
ticular. Thus the necessity for prompt
measures for protection was fully demon
strated." The Rechsanzeiger then de-
scribes the extraordinary hamfuness" of
the San Jose louise, according TO publica-
ticns of the Washington Agricultural De-
partment. and the measures taken in Ameri-
ca. notably in Oregon and British Columbia,
and continues: 1T is thus the unavoidable
duty of the government TO give efficacious
protection to the home fruit industry from
the danger of diseases here" The Reichs-
anzeiger then gives the regulations adopted.
and concludes with pointing out phylloxera
as an example of the danger of not adopt
irg immediate protective measures, While
the Colorado bug, it is added, has been kept
out by timely precautions.
The official statement of the Refchsan-
zeiger was communicated tonight 10 the
officials of the United States embassy Mr.
White last evening lodged another formal
protest with Baron Won BuIow, as in spite
of the Bundezraths resolution, that Ameri-
can fresh fruit is everywhere excluded:
the United States consul at Dusseldorf
telegraphed to-day that only dried fruits
had been released. and that there were
about one thousand barrels of apples in the
bonded warehouses there. The United States
embassy during the week has been flooded
with appeals from fruit merchants dealers
and shippers who nave been injured by the
decree. and several Of them have thanked
Mr.. White for the vigorous measures he
has adopted. 1t appears that DR.. MIGUEL
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-02-05
OUR TREATY WITH JAPAN.
IL AccOrds Citizenship Rights to a
Hitherto Barred Class.

WASHINGTON, Feb. AIN explanation
of the position assumed by our State De-
partment in the negotiations with the Jap
anese government relative to the status of
japanese citizens in Hawaii, IN case of the
annexation of the islands to the United
States it may be stated on the authority of
the officials charged with the conduct of
the negotiations that, in their view, if new
legislation is not had, the natives of Japan
resident in any part of the territory of the
United States, unless expressly excepted by
law or treaty, will have the right of citi-
zens of the most favored nation after July
1892 on the taking effect of the treaty with
Japan negotiated by the last administra-
ton, and promulgated March u, 1896 The
department officials believe that Japanese
now in the United States are entitled to
naturalization, provided they comply with
the terms of the existing laws, and that
they are also entitled to free entry to our
shores, the only prohibition upon Asiatic
immigration being laid upon Chinese.
In addition the new treaty with Japan
specifically, in Articles ! and 2, confers on
Japanese in the United States full right of
free entry and travel and all Of the rights
enjoyed by people of any other nationality
in defense of their rights and in all matters
connected with the administration OF JUS
tice They are privileged to hold lands as a
native citizen; to trade freely; establish fac
tories, and generally to all OF the exemp-
tions accorded other nationalities. With all
this there is one saving clause found In the
second article, providing that the treaty
shall not affect the laws regarding trade,
immigration OF laborers, police and public
security which are now In force or which
may hereafter be enacted. 1t is possible
that exercising these privileges Congress
may legislate to control the entry into the
United States of japanese or regulate their
movements from one part of our territory to
another but as the matter now stands there
is no provision touching this subject and
there win be none under the operation of the
new treaty in 1899 unless Congress acts.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-02-05
VICTORY FOR A TRUST.
Glucose Octopus, VIII Control the
Manufacture of Glucose Syrups.
2O5 Indiana Trust Building.

CHICAGO, Feb. 4.-The Glucose Trust will
be strengthened by the opinion of the
United States Circuit Court of Appeals to-
day sustaining It's patents. The effect of
the decision, If accepted in other districts,
will be to give the Glucose Trust a monop-
oily OF the manufacture of glucose syrups
At least the decision, being law in the cir
cult composed of the States of Indiana
Illinois and Wisconsin, viii drive out much
competition. Heavy damages are alleged in
the bill filed and on which the patent is
now sustained 100000 being the amount
asked for. The suit was brought by the
Chicago Sugar Refining Company against
the Charles Pope Glucose Company The
decision OF the Court of Appeals is a re-
versal OF the decision of Judge Grosscup a
year ago. Judge Grosscup held that there
was no novelty in the patent. 1t was sim
ply the adaptation of an old process to new
purposes, and, as SUCH not patentable.
The opinion handed down to-day is the
outcome of legal battle of nearly four
years standing. Previous to that time it
is said, the Charles Pope Glucose Company
was formed and maintained an antagonistic
attitude toward the Glucose Trust. The
process they used for extracting the glucose
syrup from the corn, the plaintiffs alleged.
was an infringement on the patents of the
Chicago Refining Company. This could not
at first be determined, and the Pope Com
pany had been in operation for some time
before the bill asking Tor an injunction was
filed. The case before Judge Grosscup was
long drawn out, and his decision was not
given until year ago. At that time the
court held there was no infringement of
the patents In question on account of the
process being known in foreign countries
before 1t was patented In the United States.
For this reason Judge Grosscup refused to
grant a perpetual injunction in the case.
Judges Jenkins and Show alter held that
there was an Infringement of the process
patent. as they believed the one used prior
TO that time was entirely different to the
one 'used by the complainants. The process
covered by the decision is said to be the
only pne by which glucose can be extracted
froml cane
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-02-05
FAITH CURISTS In TROUBLE.
Charged with Neglect i'm the Case of
n Woman Who Died.

CANONSBURG, Pa, Feb. 4.-Ths town
is in ferment of excitement over the death
Thursday evening of Mrs. j. Q. Whiteside,
an old and respected member of this COM
munity. She died in convulsions while be-
ing attended by faith curists. The coroner's
jury to-day brought in a verdict that the
deceased came to her death because of the
refusal of Rev. Charles II. Pridgeon, Miss
Ella Mcmillan and Mrs. Flora Holiday,
who were in charge of her. to send for a
physician and recommend that said parties
be made to answer in court for their
neglect. Rev. Pridgeon is pastor of the
First Presbyterian Church here and pro-
nounced faith curist. All of the accused are
prominent in religious and social circles,
and great interest is taken in the outcome
of the case.
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and Baron Won Hammerstein-Lox issued
the decree without the authority of the
PrussiaI. Cabinet or of the Bundezrath.
The Agrarian newspapers thank the gov
ernment for the prohibition. The Tageblatt
asks why the Importation of healthy, living
plants is prohibited, and says: such ex-
treme measures will doubtless provoke re-
taliation." The United States ambassador
was entertained at dinner this evening by
Baron Won Cramm- -Bufgdorf, the minister
of Brunswick.
Under the heading Of "Order, Counter
Order, Disorder" the TagebIatt to-day de-
scribes the bungling of Prussia with Amer
lean fruits and asks, sAre we really drift
ing into a fierce tariff war with the United
States because we have petted the agrarian
desire" The Vorwaerts publishes an ar
ticle headed "Agrarian Attack on Amer
ica," detailing the stupidity which the diff
ferent revenue stations display in interpret
ing the prohibitory decree. Other Liberal
newspapers make similar comment.
The issuance of the. decree was brought
about as follows: Ths ministers of agricul-
ture, Baron Won Hammerstein-Loxten saw
DR.. Miguel, the minister of finance and
vice president OF the Ministry, on Jan. 80
and earnestly asked that a decree be is
sued forthwith, prohibiting absolutely the
importation of all American fruit, fresh and
dried, and all produces of American nurser-
les. DR.. Miguel telegraphed the order to all
revenue stations. making it effective on
Feb /. The United States ambassador, Mr..
Andrew ID. White, Immediately vigorously
demonstrated at the Foreign Office, both in
writing and verbally, and the decree was
temporarily annulled on Feb 2. During the
4I,o f1.YIif TJap
burg, Emmerich ana Dusseldorf. The de-
cree was established on Feb. in milder
fern, being made enforceable against fresh
fruit only In the meantime Mr. White con-
tinued making strong protests to Baron
Won Buelow, the minister for foreign af-
fairs, Who, in consequence, had a special
audience of the Emperor yesterday morn
ing OH the subject, resulting in the Bundles
rath holding a meeting and issuing yester
days resolution.
Referring TO the utterances of United
States senators and representatives on the
subject and especially to Congressman
Dingleys remark that Prussian had pro-
hibited American fruits in order to avoid
the provisions of the commercial treaties,
the Cologne Gazette says THE German
fruit growers supplies are generally sold
out, and, therefore, there is no ground for
speaking of flooding the German market
with American fruit. After ALL every one
acquainted with German relations knows
that Prince Hohenlohe (the German chan
cellor) could in no circumstances approve
a measure which presented the appearance
even of intentional violation or limitation
of commercial treaties and that, on the
contrary, his prompt declaration that the
treatment of German sugar imported into
the United States was a violation of Ger
manys right to the most favored-nation
treatment, was Immediately admitted by
the American government"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-02-05

WASHINGTON, Feb. 4--The State De-
partment has been notified by Ambassador
White. at Berlin, OF the modification of the
original decree issued by the Prussian min
lister of finance, Dr. MIGUEL, prohibiting the
importation of American fruit. According
to the ambassadors cablegram to-day the
decree does not as he advised yesterday,
apply to dried fruits, while fresh fruits will
be admitted to entry If an examination
shows it's condition to be satisfactory. If
this modification has been made in the de-
cree it would appear that the prompt rep
reservations made by the United States
have received an equally prompt considera-
tion on the other side. 1t is certain that
if the decree as originally promulgated,
had been applied to shipments of fruit in
transit as its terms indicated, the shippers
would have had right to claim indemnity
from the Prussian government for the dam
ages sustained by them and it would have
been regarded by the United States govern
ment as a matter of duty to sustain this
demand for indemnity. The State Depart
ment is now obliged to await the receipt of
full advices of the exact nature of the mod
flied decree and watch it's workings. 1t is
hoped that the examinations of the fruit
may not be made unduly severe, for it is
believed that as in the case of meat prod
ucts, in the early stages of the exclusion
DEGREES, it will be possible to make these
inspections so harrassing to importers of
fruit that there will be no inducement to
continue the trade. If such a disposition is
shown it will be the duty of the State De-
partment to lodge a firm protest, other
wise there is danger that the success of the
German government in excluding this i'm
portant fruit trade will have an effect upon
the governments of other European ma
tions which, under agrarian influences, are
seeking pretexts for cutting down American
competition with their farmers
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-02-05

Davis, Of Maine, who won fame on the
stump in the late compaign. The corre-
spondence pertains to the existing cut III
wages of the New England cotton mills,
etc. Mr. Davis sent the following dispatch
to Mr.. Bryan: New England observes st.
McKinley's day. Restored confidence has
discounted 10 per cent. in all our cotton mills
and the Republican party still lives"
Mr.. Bryan responded as follows: Il have
noticed the reduction of wages in New Eng
land and while have not sufficient knowl-
edge of all the facts to enable me to pass
judgment, it seems TO me that the reduction
is hardly in keeping with the promises
made by the advocates of the Dingley BILL.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-02-05
To he Reduced 10 Per Cent.

BURLINGTON, VT, Feb. 4-Notices have
been posted at the mills of the Burlington
Cotton Manufacturing Company in this city
and WinoosId announcing that after Mon
day next the wages of the employees will be
reduced 10 per cent. The company employs
about 500 hands. 1t is thought there will
be no strike
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-02-05

OMAHA, Neb., Feb. Am order reduce
ing the shop forces between Omaha and
Ogden 10 per cent. was issued by the Union
Pacific tonight. Two hundred and seventy
five men are to be dismissed.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-02-05
Actual Merchandise

Ready to wear goods which ready to ship
Hosiery Underwear" Belts trimmings"
"Laces," ''Neckwear" " "ndia Linens s'Fancy White
Goods "SilI Gloves and Mtts" "Furnishing Goods
for Men,
We offer protection competition policy to ignore it?
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WATERvILLE. Me-, Feb. Am inter
esttng correspondence has just taken place
between William Jennings Bryan and G. w.
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Murphy, Hibben & CO.
The Notion Department

is the ability TO satisfy the need of the hour the
promises of May which makes unmakes Spring busi-
Dry Goods future deliveries sometimes cut with
bias than the prmeva fig leaf and fully scan both
in quality and quantity.
Buy of the who has the goods to deliver and who
will deliver the goods bought We solicit inspection of
the following lines of
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The MOnOn Route
CHICAGO

Trains leave indianapolis
7:QO a. m. 1850 a. 1885 d. M 12:55 night
Trains arrive Indianapolis
$3.50 q. m. T:55 a. M. s2:40 D. m 4.37 n m
%Daily except Sunday.
Local sleeper in Indianapolis ready at $3.50 %. m
Leaves Chicago returning, at 2:45 a. m. Can be
taken any time after $50 p. m.
Ticket offices. w. Wash. St. Union Station
observation-disclosures. Depot and Twenty-second ST.
GEO w HAvIER. D. p A.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-09-26
RAILROAD NEWS.
KIOndike's First Railway Now
In Operation.
Extends a Distance of Twenty
Miles From Skaguay.
KILLED DRUNKEN MAN
Santa Fe Defendant In an I'm
usual Damage Suit.
Eastern Lines Cut Rates to Get
Western Wheat.
KILLED DRUNKEN MAN

The first railroad built in Alaska is now
operating between Skaguay and Lake Lin
deman, &. distance of twenty miles, The
promoters of the road are confident that
by next spring the road will be extended
to Lake Bennett, twenty-five miles far
Their
The White Pass and Yukon Railway
company, an English corporation, has or
uay to Fort Selkirk. The line VIII pc
built in three divisions by as many COM
panies, which are incorporated under sep
arate and different charters. me Paclnc
and Arctic Railway and Navigation com
TO the summit or WhlLe pass, WhlGn Is
at the international boundary. From
will be built by the British Yukon Mining
Trading and Transportation company in
GoT2iorated Gn6er sPeSia1 ac{ OF C [ne c
company will carry out the construction
surveys were made for the road that is
now operating between Skaguay ana
G. A. Bracket of Chicago. This road is now
operating twenty miles with passenger
great amo1af Of bIasting that has to be
done and the perilous mountain route de-
lays the work of construction.
For three miles outside Skaguay the
road is graded but little, and from that
feet is made in three miles. Porcupine
hill, half way between Skaguay and White
mile and a Great quantity of rock had to
be blasted. More than $50 tons of dynamite
track. The gauge is three feet and the
weight of the rail is 56 pounds to the yard,
laid on ties six and One-half feet long.
Great trouble was experienced by the com
pany in securing gravel for ballast. The
road is in operation beyond one of the
most difficult points which the packers
encountered during the rush of gold seek
ers. The construction companies will
work all winter.
Packers now charge so much for carry
ing food and other supplies to Dawson
that few prospectorS are entering the
fields on account of the expense.i The
charge is 81 20 pound from Skagthay to
Lake Bennett, and the railroad win carry
the same for less than 10 cents a pound.
Mr.. Bracket, the construction superin-
tendent, who recently returned from Alas
ka, said yesterday:
There is plenty of gold up there, and
think that $50 100000 worth will come out
of the regions next year if the railroads
are completed. have been up between
Skaguay and Lake Bennett and the cold
there is not felt more than here in Chica-
go. OF course, when you descend toward
Dawson it becomes colder. 1 have pick
ed Strawberries there that were far more
delicious than we have in Chicago. leave
for Alaska in few days to continue my
work on the road"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-09-26

eminent? There is no government.
sent my resignation to Gen. Gomez, as
my er-in-c chief. 1t was accept
ed by Gen. Gomez in his military capac-
ity.
the present SO-called provisional Cuban
government. According to the constt-
tuition the government should be COM
posed of a president, vice president, four
secretaries and four sub-secretaries.
The governmnt today is composed of
a quorum. Their acts are not legal.
I'm the army we do not pay much at
tention to this little clique playing at
government. So long as they keep quiet
and do not interfere with US, it is all
right, and they may sit up at CANA
guey and make laws, but we pay no at
tentiOn to them.
revolutionary party in Cuba is the
fighting party. Have you ever heard
of Bartolome Maso as fighter, or Of
once a colonel under me, but he has
never been in a fight. Baugh! These
men are not the leaders in Cuba.
How does the government now
stand? It is supposed to be in Santa
Cruz. Maso is i'll. Capote is vice pres
ident and secretary OF war. There are
with him two secretaries. His asSump-
ton of the secretaryship OF war is il
legal. There is no quorum to give
weight to their acts.
my resignation was accepted. Proba-
bly, the cause was That II was the rear
that on the publication of my letter to
Gen. Shafter some feeling might be
stirred up against me in the United
States, and therefore it would be i'm
polite to continue me in my command,
but my letter caused exactly the re-
verse result.
Il have received from the United
States thousands of letters of congrat-
ulation. I do not think it has caused
me to be in any way persona non grata
to the American people or the Ameri-
can government.
ct do not recognize any government
| on this island save that of the United
| States. From the moment the American
| troops landed on this soil but one gov
| eminent was represented in ba.There
| was a Cuban revolutionary army in
| arms against Spain, acting under the
| orders of Gen. Gomez. The so-called
| provisional government we do not rec
| ogn1ze.
IF Gen. Gomez has resigned, as ]
| understand he has, I regret it very
| much, as it leaves Cuba without an Of
| fetal representative head. We deny the
/ power and authority of the provisional
! government in any way to interfere
| with the actions of the commander-in-
chief. The provisional government has
| been and is a figurehead, nothing more
| MY resignation was the military res
! ignation to my commander. His instruc-
| tons were to cooperate and put myself
| under the orders of the American com
] manders. These orders transmitted