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Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-10-13

The next chapter, page 457, is an
act providing for the assessment and
taxation OF the property ofteiegraph
and telephone companies, another
class OF property amounting to many
thousand dollars that has escaped
taxation until the Peoples Party
came into power. This was law
passed making the property of these
corporations bear their just proper
ton of the taxes. Why did not the
Republicans pass such a law? Be
cause these corporations were their
friends.
THE BANKING LAW.
Everywhere today there is moth
ing but good words for the banking
law passed by the last legislature
(See page 9S). Drawn by a Populist
bank commissioner, John W. Brei-
denthal and passed by a Populist
legislature it has brought the bank
ing interests of the state under con-
troll and added to the security of
every man or woman who has dol
lar on deposit.
GRAIN INSPECTION Law.
Every farmer in the state who has
had grain to ship has protested in
the past against the system whereby
his grain was inspected and weighed
not by disinterested parties but un-
der the direction OF the boards of
trade and grain gamblers. The farm
ers could get no relief however until
the Peoples Party legislation came
into power when by one stroke .(See
page 1861 this power was taken
away from the boards of trade and
vested in the state where it belonged.
STOCK SHIPPERS LAW.
The small farmer who has but a
single load of cattle or hogs often
feels that it would be to his interest
to market his stock himself but the
railroad companies put up a bar
against the small shipper by refusing
return transportation to the shipper
OF a single car of stock. This injus-
tice the last legislature corrected by
requiring railroads to furnish return
transportation to all shippers thus
putting the small farmer on the same
basis with the heavy shipper. (See
page 1861
ANTITRUST LAW.
An effort was made by the last
legislature to check the inrOads
the trust system is making and law
was passed prohibiting the fOrma-
ton OF such institutions in the state
OF Kansas and providing penalties
for violation of the same.
FEES AND SALARIES LAWS
Three laws were passed by the last
legislature directed against the sys
tenn of fees and salaries. The first
one, page 273, reduced the fees and
salaries of county officials and COM
pei a record of all fees collected. The
second, page 215, put the Clerk of the
Supreme Court on a salary and re-
quired him to account to the State for
all fees collected. The third, page,
POI, required the Clerks of Appellate
Courts to account for the fees they
collect.
PUBLIC UTILITIES.
Among the beneficial laws passed
by the legislation was the act
authorizing cities to obtain gas
light, electric lights, electric power,
water or heat either by purchase or
construction (see page 167). This
will enable cities to own their own
public utilities and is a great step
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-10-13

Among the beneficial laws passed
by the legislation was the act
authorizing cities to obtain gas
light, electric lights, electric power,
water or heat either by purchase or
construction (see page 16O. This
will enable cities to own their own
public utilities and is a great step
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-03-07
WAR IN THE NEAR FUTURE.
Japan and Russia to be Two Of the Com
batants.
Significant Movement for Plans of Ship
yard and Cruisers and Battle-
ships for Russia.

Philadelphia, Pa, March 1.-THE
North American today publishes the
following;
while the attention of the public
during the recent war scare has been
for the present time diverted from the
Cramp ship yard to League Island. yet
1t is safe to assert that the Kensing-
ton firm of ship builders Is at this mo-
ment on the eve of securing n foreign
contract of sensational proportions.
"Although the members of the firm
maintain the utmost secrecy on the
subject, yet it is fact that during the
week just past force of draughtsmen
have been working on plans and esti-
mates almost continuously.
"The plans and estimates, 1t Is said.
are being drawn up for the considera-
ton of foreign power, and include u
first class ship yard, such as operated
by Cramps, besides several battleships
and cruisers.
although the name of the foreign
power is being kept secret, II Is gem
orally Understood by those in position
to know that the plans and estimates
will eventually find their way to Rus
STA. This is the more readily apparent
in view of the fact that all signs on the
European horizon point conclusively to
a war between Japan and Russia in the
near future.
Japan realizes that Russia is maxi
ing dangerous encroachments in China,
where she herself should enjoy the
fruits of victory. Russia, on the other
hand will not recede, hence q war with
Japan seems inevitable"
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DID NOT MEAN IT AS A DEMAND
HAS TOO MUCH SYMPATHY FOR CuBANS,


Washington, March 7.ESpain has
withdrawn her request for the recall OF
Consul General Lee. 1t is believed the
incident is practically closed.
The withdrawal came tpday in the
shape of an official communication
from Minister Woodford.
1t is stated the request was never
put in the shape of demand, but was
merely suggestion on the part of
Spain, and when she found it would
not be pleasantly received by this
country she promptly recalled it.
1t is learned that the Spanish OBJ
lection to Consul General Lee is based
largely upon his sympathy for the Gu
bans and some of his utterances which
have found their way into print. 1t is
understood that the Spaniards also
take exceptions to the friendly rela-
lions and companionship existing be-
tween Gen, Lee and correspondents of
papers which have been decidedly I'm
friendly to Spain.
1t is believed that Senior de Lone
carried information calculated to make
the Spanish government request the
recall of Consul General Lee.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-03-07
SPANS NEW WAR FLEET.


New York, March IA Cadiz CORE
spondent of the Herald says
Much interest is taken in the coming
voyage of the torpedo destroyers and
torpedo boat squadron. Its novelty and
the manner in which the boats will be
rugged are much debated on, and may
be of interest to naval men.
In the Rayo and the Azor alNne 1t
has been necessary to repair the ma
chinery. on the torpedo boats Terror.
Furer and Pluton, temporary rigging is
arranged for three masts and for small
sails to be used, II possible. The maya
zines have been emptied of war ma
terial so as to carry coal, in order to
augment the radius OF their action. The
torpedo destroyers' artillery on deck has
been dismounted to make them more
seaworthy.
All these guns have been placed in
such position that they can be remount-
ed at a moments notice.
The transatlantic steamer City OF
Cadiz will accompany the squadron.
She is filled with coal and provisions
literally up to her scuppers. She is now
fitted as a war transport and has on
deck four cannon of twelve centimetres
calibre. two of nine centimetres, two
miltrailleuses and two rapid-fire guns.
In her bunkers she carries n large
supply of coal. solely for the squadron.
One hundred tons Is In sacks ready for
IN DTueT lntt Trip
may not he delayed more than neces-
sary, on the deck of the transatlantic
steamer Is fixed n large spirit and two
pipes which will serve to launch into the
water-tight cases which will contain
water, victuals and fresh bread. In this
manner all provisions will be distribut-
ed during the voyage.
II Is estimated that the squadron will
travel at the rate of ten miles an hour,
Il speed which cannot be exceeded. ow-
ing to the fact that this transatlantic
steamer will have to tow the Azor, the
sma Hest of all the torpedo boats, and
not able alone TO accomplish the voy-
age. Forty days time the trip will
take. The squadron will have to he re-
called three times during the passage.
revictualled each day. and the start de-
ponds upon the condition of the wealth
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from the mills and looms of the two

from the mills and looms Of the two
nations.
From military outlook. the pros
poet IL gomewhat more dubious, but It
can be forescen that.a time might come
contingencies might arise, when the
existence OF one nation might depend
upon the good will Of the other. This
Idea Is tased upon the indisputable
iact that the welfare OF the civilized
world Is In the keeping of the English
federation OF people, and anything to
De catastrophe Of worldwide signih-
calncc
CLOSER relations, politically, perhaps
may be only an aspiration for the com
ing years TO solve, but that there viii
be strong utilization between the two
peoples Is almost a demonstration. our
manners and customs are to all in
tents and purposes Identical at the
present tme.and when to all these facts
there Is added an overwhelming one Of
a common origin and language, II
seems as though there could be but one
outcome Of the friendship between
two great nations.
Already the silent influence OF all
that makes civilization, learning and
good government stands behind the
countries IN about equal proportions.
The recent sympathetic utterances
from England over the terrible tragedy
of the Maine show the sort Of stun the
Englishman, when untrammeleed by
circumstances, is made Of and 1t has
been n source OF great satisfaction to
the thinking men under both flags that
the solicitude for the dead and regret
Tor the accident have been shared al
most equally by all riEht-thinkinS
Englishmen and Americans"
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-03-07
WHAT LEE SAYS.
n WIN continue to DO His Duty in Qua I'd
Ing American Interests.

ma havana March 7.-General Fitz-
pasa Lee consul general of the Unit
.,S aales when questioned today re-
Ia'a'hs SPANS demand for his r..
sag; Il shall continue to do m,
wy, which is to guard American in
ne ADDED; "Fitzhugh Lee. my son.
|lme 10 visit me during the short vaca-
tva granted him by the esapeake
uhlo railroad. He wa here be-
is mas many friends and win re-
XVI NJ !" NE United States when his va
uoa U.s. over, next week. Mrs. Lee
nU VI nor is she nervous. / have
Written her anything to alarm her.
S os,t had no need to do So"
~, ysy sufmises can be made as TO
long the United States court OF
f"! wy remain here, hut It does
m likely that the courts STAY
WI be much longer protracted.
ssmoars profess iGnorance as to
al'se States. 'e io' 'he
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-03-07

Pekin, March Con Friday last YlH,
Fumio, the japanese minister to China,
demanded an officially signed assurance
of the payment Of the indemnity due
next May. The Chinese government
instructed the Chinese minister at st.
Petersburg to urge Russia to ey.cuate
Port Arthur. Russia deferred n de-
cision alleging that the presence of
Russian warships at Port Arthur was
beneficial to China and favorable to
peace in the Orient. Russia Is now
opposing the Anglo-German loan.
NJ. Panloff, the Russian charge daft
flares lodged a formal protest last
Thursday and demanded a quid pro
quo. The details of the Russian de-
mand are not yet made public. but
Russia's attitude is regarded as mimi
cal to the peace in the far East
on Friday, NJ. Gerar,t the French min
lister to China, made similar COM
plant, with corresponding demands for
compensation in the south.
England and Germany are now re-
garded as having obtained their legiti-
mate aspirations. and Russia and
France desire to secure theirs.
The Chinese acknowledge that the
British late loan negotiations were dis
interested and calculated to advances
Chna's welfare and maintain her indie
pendence.
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LONDON EXCHANGE HAS PANIC
NEW YORK MARKET is MUCH STEADIER,
But There Is Trading on n General EN-.
broilmcnt of the Nations Spanish
Securities Have Big Drop.

London, March IA state of semi
panic prevailed on the stock ex-
change throughout the morning. owing
to the Cuban crisis, and fears of war
with Russia in the far East. dear
money and the near approach of settle
ments.
Later, operators became calmer, AL
though the effect of the scare was still
serious.
New York pressed early sales. which
with the aggressive attitude of Spain,
added to the alarm.
Spanish securities were almost fat.
sTEADIER IN NEW YORK.
New York. March flinders sold
stocks today not only on the compllca-
tions between the United States and
Spain, but on the apprehensions of
trouble between England. France.
Russia. and Spain. and a general em-
broilment of all the powers.
The scene on the floor was an ex-
citing one, but there was no suggestion
Of a panic. There was wary watch
ing for the magical moment to buy at
the cheapest as well as to sell at the
best as was shown by the swift re-
bound after the first slump.
Quotations for Americans in London
We're looked for as an index of values.
but the market was suffering as acute
ly from the war cloud in the far East
as in the Cuban question.
The second thought of traders here
evidently was that war in the far East
would not be likely to hurt them, and
that London's opening of values was
too extreme on the part of the depres-
sion. Evidently also a large amount
OF selling on Friday and Saturday ire
ported to be for Washington account)
still remained uncovered, and the large
short interest promptly covered Mt the
decline. As consequence the first
prices were the lowest, but the opening
break was very violent and dislodged
torrent of offerings, which were sold
for anything that was offered. Metro
politan street railway dropped points
like plummet and prices in sugar
We're all the way down to 5ia points
below Saturday. Losses of to per
cent Were shown throughout the list.
bonds being as much affected AZ
stocks. Within 10 minutes prices
showed recoveries of to 3 points each
and held strongly at the rally without
cessation of activity. Metropolitan
street railway rallied six points.
Government bonds were off only u
for the new Is, compared with n drop
of over two per cent for the Spanish
fours in London.
Weakness overcame the market
again after II o'clock and values of
some stocks fell to the lowest OF the
forenoon. The Changers and Interna-
tionals We're offered very freely and
sugar, Manhattan, Metropolitan street
railway were as conspicuous for ex-
treme losses. There was nothing like
the early activity In the market. how
ever. Sales OF stocks to noon, 32S, $40
shares. Prices of bonds moved in sym
patty with stocks. but the dealings
were less active.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-03-07
FIGHTING HAS COMMENCED.
Hostities Inaugurated Between Costa Rica and
Nicaragua.


New York, March 7.-Advices
from San Jose. Costa Rica,
via Punta Arena, says the
report has reached the capital that an
encounter has taken place on the
frontier in the neighborhood of Liberia,
between Nicaraguan and Costa Rican
troops. The result is not known.
The letter states that President
Iglesias of Costa Rica has gone to
the field in person, and that Gen. Azure
to Estrada will probably be commander
of the Nicaragua army.
While these advices are not confirmed
IT is regarded as not improbable that
the two countries have plunged into Il
conflict already without having made
"A formal declaration of war
Costa Rica continues to be cut off
from the outside world because Nicara-
qua refuses to permit the cable COM
pany to handle its dispatches.
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SPANISH TROOPS FOR CUBA.
Fifteen Hundred More Received with
Demonstrations of Joy In Havana.

Fifteen Hundred More Received with
Demonstrations of Joy In Havana.
New York, March by the hiss and
roar of rockets and military music,
Havana was awakened Sunday and
the harbor was alive with craft, sum-
moned by signals flying at Moro castle,
announcing the arrival of another ship,
says the Herald correspondent in Ha-
vana.
1T turned out not to be the expect
ed cruiser Cristobal Colon, but the
Alfonso XIII, of the Spanish line, and
on her decks thronEed 1900 soldiers
from Spain. As she moved to her
anchorage, tugs shot out from the
piers with bands on board and rocket
batteries nfioat and ashore roared a
welcome to the new regiments which
Spain puts into the western world. On
the tugs which circled the vessels were
bands playing patriotic airs and the
soldiers replied with mighty cheer
as the ship crept by the trim cruisers.
the Vizcaya and the Oquendo. and en-
tered the smooth water. From Moro,
Cabanas. and the awakening city
noated the music of bugles and the
far-off cheers with which Havana
greeted her friends in need. Rockets
and batteries for an hour We're never
silent, and bugles sang accompani-
ments to the steeple bells ashore.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-03-07

Guido Fuslnato, professor at the
University of Turin, and member for
Foltro, and Signor Cavalotti's seconds
were SiEnor Zizzonl the publiclst, and
Slgnor Tassl, member of the Chamber
of Deputies
Shortly before the meeting Signor
Cavalotti seemed In excellent spirits
and even joked with his seconds When
the word was given, he attacked his
opponent vigorously. The first two en-
gagements We're without result. but In
the third. Signor Cavuloti received a
thrust In the throat that severed his
Jugular.
At first 1t was thought he was only
slightly injured. but the gravity of the
wound was soon perceived on his put
ting his hand to his mouth. He with
drew 1t covered with blood and could
not utter n word.
The doctors and his seconds carried
him to Zellino and laid him in a bed in
the residence of the Countess Celeriu
There tracheotomy was performed and
artificial breathing attempted, but all
efforts We're useless. SiguOr Cavalotti
expired in ten minutes without speak
ing again.
Slgnor Macola did not receive a
scratch. The news on reaching the
city caused great sensation. Numpr-
GUS deputies and friends hurried 10 the
scene and there Is universal regret
over the tragic death of Cavalottl.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-03-07
WORKING on THE MAINE.
Services of the Tug Right Arm Dispensed
with at Havana.

New York, March 1.-The starboard
turret of the Maine is found to have
been blown clear of the ship, says the
HAVANA correspondent of the Herald.
The turret now lies upturned on its
side and sunk deep in the mud. Its
present position is regarded as one
more proof of the tremendous force Of
the explosion exerted in the direction
from port to starboard.
George Holms, the ships carpenter,
has made careful inspection of the
wreck. He was detailed on this duty
because of his perfect familiarity with
all portions of the vessel. Though
Holms has not made an official report
or appeared before the court OF In
quiry since n week ago. 1t IL said he
has privately confirmed the statement
of Ensign Powellson In reference TO
the present position of the Names
bottom plates and the shattered con-
dition of the ships keel. Naval In
spector Hoover is aboard the Mangrove
with the court OF inquiry, and his Views
will be also consulted on points involv-
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-03-07
EXPLOSION WAS EXTERNAL.
Evidence Accommodating to Show that Was
the Case with the Maine.

New York, March IA dispatch to
many days will be needed FOR Capt.
Sampson and his associates to conclude
the investigation. The wreckins COM
panles are making progress In clearing
away through superstr-ucture.
During the absence Of the board the
naval department divers have been able
to extend their examination of the
plates OF the hull. They found these
plates twisted as II from an outside eN-
plOsion. Everything previously learned
regarding the forward magazine being
intact and the existence of large guam
titles OF uneNplOded ammunition. has
been confirmed and strengthened.
without going into minutia, 1t may
he said the naval department divers
have secured much technical evidence
from the condition OF the hull and keel
and the interior OF the wreck, that the
Maine explosion was due to foul play.
AS to whether by torpedo or sub
marine mine, doubts may be left. Not
much proof can be gathered by the
naval board concerning the persons
who We're in the conspiracy.
The Spanish authorities are In bet
ter position to determine the matter
The Spanish divers have been working
slowly They have been giving more
attention to the coal bunkers. appar-
emily, than to amy other portion of
the wreck They have made nothing
more than superficial examination OF
the hull. 1t seems to be understood
that the Spanish admiralty board in It's
official Investigation Is finding little
evidence to rive plausible support to
the theory OF accident. This distinction
from positive proof OF an external eX-
pIosion it may not be able to Ignore.
There is clearly less confidence in OIL
cinI circles than during the period when
the declarations OF accident We're made
by Gen. Blanco.
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MONEY TALKING SERIOUS NOW
,,,1y LINES oBLl1tRATtO IN THIS CASE


,,,r,o, d. c.. March T.
r,',,m,n Cannon of the appropria-
+, 1n. committee today introduced DIN
y making appropriations for
Il ~, desanse." 1t is as follows;
THAT there is hereby appropriated
~, of any money in the treasury not
E,herwise appropriated for the ma
~, aoferse and for each and every
,nrrosa connected herewith, to be ex-
Rsnd4d at the discretion of the Presi-
\ A., and to remain available until June
/ 1853 fifty million dollars"
I, was referred to the committee on
appropriations ,..
A Tbs Cannon bill. II was learned later,
.s the outcome of conference held
4, the White House this morning ut
mich Mr.. Cannon, Secretary Long Mr..
Ernrley. Senator Allison and General
&Crovenor were present
The situation was considered so grave
Etsat 1t was deemed imperative that an
,nnediate appropriation of this charac-
Ia should be made at once to prepare
|9fOr the national defense.
n After the conference Mr.. Cannon went
K h the capitol and called a special meet
|ing Of the appropriations committee.
II After this meeting Mr.. Cannon intro
tdueed the national defense bill in the
blouse.
Il The appropriations committee will
Emect tomorrow.
The Cannon bill appropriating fifty
million dollars to provide for national
defense will probably be presented to
Bic House tomorrow Mr.. Cannon says
b. simply Introduced the bill in his in
dvldpal capacity as representative.
rhls is, Of course true, but 1t can be
Stated positively that the bill was intro
duced as the result of the conferenSe
vlth The President and the Republi-
Fan leaders of both houses, and that
he bill has the Presidents approval.
The hll Will be considered at the
posipored meeting of the appropriations
committee tomorrow, and probably re-
u 49, ~. HAHANu'iAt aNNibI-
Several Democratic members of the
fommlttee say they will vote for 1t II
que President deems II necessary, and
r. far as known there will be no vote
against H.
chairman Hull, Of the military COM
<nlitee In the House, moved a passage
-nnder a suspension OF the rules OF the
<haEley bill creating two additional
reelments Of artillery.
me debate on the artillery bill de-
Neoped nothing exciting, but there was
x great outburst OF enthusiasm when
'eir nay tDem., Va.) declared that he
sloOd ready to vote for the measure in
IVY oil the emergency which confront
~ The country.
Two Democrats, Jones Of Virginia and
Ky tennessee, spoke against the bill,
Fneh was passed without division.