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Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-03-15
EIGHT new REVENUE CUTTERS.
Their COnstructiOn-The SEN
ate Maine IuyestiuatiOn

Washington, March A-During its ses-
| sion Of three hours to-day, the senate
| passed a considerable number of bills from
| the general calendar, among the number
being one authorizing the construction of
eight new revenue cutters not exceeding in
aggregate cost the sum Of $4,000.
The national quarantine bill was made
| the regular order Of business and will be
| taken up probably on Wednesday.
Mr.. Allen, of Nebraska, inquired of Mr..
| Chandler what the naval affairs committee
had done regarding the investigation Of the
Maine catastrophe as provided for by his
! resolution of several weeks ago.
Mr.. Chandler said that as yet the COM
mittee had taken no action regarding the
committee, but expressed the opinion that
| its policy would be to await the action
and finding of the naval court Of inquiry.
that naval courts have no authority. un-
der the law, to compel witnesses to testify
or to punish punish the II they should a. refuse
| ought to be empowered to force testimony
| fusal.
rs the senator advised as to whether The
naval affairs committee will make an in
s;tL ves;tigat@i1n to- Of the Maine disaster?" in
II am not prepared to speak for the COM
mittee," replied Mr.. Chandler. 1.-THE reso-
iulIou, take II, pidCeS an 1uJunCtlOn upon
the committee to conduct an investigation
| and the resolution agreed to few minutes
ago is in line with that Injunction. This is
subject which I do not think ought to be
discussed in public. / desire to commend
the senator from Nebraska for his patriotic
| restraint in refraining from discussing this
NATTER
Mr.. Lodge. of Massachusetts, of the for
etgn relations committee, called up the
joint resolution for the relief of August
Bolten and Gustave Richelieu. The reso-
luton. as reported from the foreign rela-
tions committee is as follows:
THAT the president of the United States
| be and is hereby empowered to take such
sary to obtain the indemnity from the
Spanish government for the wrongs and in
| juries suffered by August Bolten and Gus
tave Richelieu by reason of their wrongful
arrest and Imprisonment by Spanish au-
thorities at Santiago de Cuba in the year
1895. and to secure this end he Is authorized
and requested to employ such means or ex-
ercise such power as may be necessary"
The resolution, to which objection was
| made few days ago, was passed without
debate.
At the suggestion of Mr.. Foraker. of Ohio,
the bill for the incorporation of the Inter-
bill provides that the bank shall have a
capital of S, 100000 which may be increased
to $4,000 900. and that its main offices shall
be in Washington and New York, with
branches in Mexico. the West Indies and in
Central and South America.
Objection was made to the consideration
of the bill, but it was read for informa-
tion, until Mr.. Cockrell, of Missouri, OBJ
| jected even to that.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-03-15
builders have been requested to hasten their

builders have been requested to hasten their
completion"
After a pause the marquis continued,
slowly and impressively: 1.-THE news of the
last few days indicates critical state Of
affairs elsewhere than ON the Western con-
tinent. and We consider it only prudent to
continue our preparations for the national
defense which we had the forethought to
begin long time. ago. I hope the people
of the United States will not take offense
at Japan's unwillingness to part with these
cruisers. I have always appreciated their
kindly feelings for Japan. The United
States is the nation above all others where
public sentiment absolutely controls the
national policy. and for that reason wish
to have the people there understand that
Japan retains the Kasagi and Chitose. not
from lack Of willingness to oblige the
United States. but because she needs them
herself"
The Herald correspondent learns that ia
pan has received cable offer from En-
gland for all the warships building for her
in English private yards, consisting Of
three 1900 ton battleships and four first
class armored cruisers of about 10000 tons
each. The offer has been refused.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-03-15
EARLY ADJOURNMENT TALK.
Active PropaEanda in Behalf q
Speedily Bringing Congress
sional Work to a Close.

Washington, March 1.-THE early ad-
iournment Of the senate to-day, following
quickly after a two days vacation last
week, led to a general discussion about
the probability of early final adjournment
and to the DEVELOPMENT of the fact that
there is quite an active propaganda in that
behalf. Senator Aldrich was among those
who were quite outspoken in advocating
early adjournment, and he and others are
urging that there re. was adfn notning further con-
cept to pass the appropriation bills. SEN
ators expressing these views generally took
the position that 1t would be necessary in
any event, to defer further action upon the
Hawaiian treaty until the next session.
The more pronounced pro-Cuban senator's
did not accept in very kindly spirit the ad-
journment suggestion. and Senator Mason
was among those who declared that 1t could
not be accomplished until something should
be done for Cuba The suggestion was also
made that an early adjournment would re-
suit in a special session of congress in the
autumn.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-03-15
OUR WARsHIPs COMING HOME.
Brooklyn Reaches Hampton Roads
and Bancroft and Helena Sail
From Lisbon.

Washington, March 14.-Cablegrams re-
ceived at the navy department to-day an
nounce that the Bancroft sailed yesterday
from Lisbon for Norfolk, and the Helena
from Lisbon for Key West to join the
squadron. This leaves Admiral Howell at
Lisbon with his flagship San Francisco as
the sole representative of the United States
navy in European waters.
The big armored cruiser Brooklyn arrived
at Fortress Monroe this morning. direct
from La Guyara, Venezuela. She had made
a fine run up. and it is expected will await
at Hampton roads the arrival of the Min
neapolis and Columbia, which are just fit
ting out at Philadelphia. This force will
form an excellent nucleus for the project
ed flying squadron" in case the depart
ment decides to form one.
Senior Polo's attention was called to the
reports from Spain, as to the prospective
sailing of the Spanish torpedo fleet for
Havana, and to the significance which had
been attached, in this country, to this
movement. The minister said the move
ment Of the torpedo craft had been long
contemplated, and even before he left
Madrid the queen regent had bid good-by
to the captain of the fleet. Their coming
had no relation whatever, he declared, to
recent conditions, as they were wanted for
work along the Cuban coast. Some of
them, ne SAID, were designed Tor use IN the
Cauto river, while others, being swift.
could be used as dispatch boats between
shore points, in case land communication
London, March IA special dispatch
from CadiZ, Spain, announces that the
Spanish squadron had sailed from that
port. 1t is understood that the Spanish
warships are going to Porto Rico. where
they will await the orders of Captain Cen
eral Blanco. Enthusiastic crowds gathered
there, to bid farewell to the Spanish war
vessels.
The departure of the United States war
ships Helena and Bancroft from Lisbon
may possibly be connected with the SEEM
squadron from Cadiz, which is situated on
the southwestern coast of Spain. Rumors
have had it that the Bancroft and Helena
might follow the Spanish ships across the
Norfolk, Va, March 1.-THE gunboat
has been ordered to Boston,, and she will
sail in the morning. She coaled to-day. 1t
is supposed the transfer was made because
the work on her could be done more expe-
ditiously in Boston, this yard devoting all
its energies to the Newark. A large num-
ber of new men were taken in to-day.
making the total number about LOO:
Oregon is lying In the stream with scow
schooners all about her. From two of the
scows coal is being discharged. from an
other powder is being hoisted on board the
warship, and from fourth shells for the
big guns. The ultimate destination Of the
She is taking In 100 tons of coal. which. it is
figured will carry her to Callao. as already
stated. She will await orders at Valpa-
raise.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-03-15
WHY NOT AUTONOMY?
Argument Against the Proposed
Cuban COmprOmiae.

| Philadelphia, March A.-Dr. John Gutter
as. the representative of the Cuban junta
in this city, in an open letter to-day. dis
cusses the published statements that there
is project on foot to settle the Cuban
question on q basis of autonomy. "The
plan," said /, DR.. Guiteras. suggests for
Cuba all the privileges now enjoyed by
Canada. cannot believe that such a plan
is entertained by the United States govern
ment, and I feel that an appeal should be
made to public opinion to pronounce itself
against the conSummation Of such q sac
rifice."
DR.. Guiteras holds that there are two rea-
sons why the plan of forcing autonomy
should not be considered. because 1t would
not be right, and because it would not be
possible. In support of the first reason, he
says the English flag in Canada means
concilation, prosperity. progress; it means
participation in one of the grandest revolu-
tionary movements of the human race"
| while in Cuba the Spanish flag signifies
devastation, ruin, murder; it signifies par
ticipation in movement of decadence and
degeneration that has no parallel in his
tory"
He then declares it would not be honor
able to mist that the Cuban people remain
in any way dependent upon a government
which has made systematic starvation a
procedure of war and which. under a mill
itary authority. has pursued policy Of
determination.
OF his second reason, he says:
You can wipe the power of Spain from
the seas; you can crush the island and her
people under your hand. but you cannot
force autonomy on the Cuban people. Their
contention for separation from Spain is
too just: the gap between them is too deep;
the debt Of blood. failure and desolation Is
too great; and there is not a shadow of
community of interests that can hold to-
gether what everything tends to disrupt.
You can force a temporary peace, but
Spanish domination in any form. never.
War. with all its horrors. will constantly
recurh
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IS TRYING TO GET EUROPE TO GIVl
SPAIN BACKING.
KAISER SECONDS THE EFFORT.
VIENNA CORRESPONDENT MAKES A!
IDIOTIC SUGGESTION.
Article In q st. Petersburg Paper De-
clares That All Europe Would
Sympathize With Spain in
Case America De-
clared War.

London, March 14.-The Paris corre-
spondent of the Times says:
According to information obtained from
good sources. the Austrian emperor Is max
ing great efforts to induce the European
powers to present to the United States the
danger to Europe of their carrying any
further their interference in Cuban affairs.
Emperor William is warmly seconding
the efforts of Emperor Francis Joseph. The
American government Is aware of this sit
uation."
The Vienna correspondent Of the Standard
declares that Austria and Germany sympa-
thize with Spain. the former being actuat-
ing houses, and the latter by grudge
against the United States. The CORE
spondent adds:
The Chinese question is much more prac-
tical for the United States than the Cuban.
but America has no naval base in Chinese
waters. Why should not Spain make peace
by Offering the United States a naval sta
ton in the Philippines? Spain would lose
nothing thereby. On the contrary, the
Philippines would be more assured to her
than before, and the Americans would be
enabled to act from that base in conjunc-
tion with England and Japan"
The Vienna correspondent of the Times
telegraphs an abstract of an article in the
st. Petersburg Novoe Vremya. which he
thinks deserves attention as giving an ac-
curate account of the views and intentions
of at least three of the great powers"
The correspondent says:
The article asserts that the United
States are well aware that in declaring
war against Spain. they could not count
upon the approval Of any of the European
powers. All. it alleges. would sympathize
with Spain, If not actively. certainly by
categorical protest against President Nc
Kinley's conduct. This is also well known
at Madrid.
Therefore" continues the Novoe vrem-
va writer. is the hope that Spain will
not fall into the trap laid by Washington,
for she has so far no serious grounds for
declaring war. and measures should i'm
mediately be taken in order that she may
not have such grounds in the future.
"The European representatives, con-
cludes the article, will notify the WASH
ington government of their opinion that
war is not desirable; and it is to be hoped
that President Mckinley will realize the
disadvantage of such general censure and
will not allow himself to be egged into
war by American spectators.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-03-15
TO PROTECT OUR FORESTS.
vidinG for Better knowledge
and Use of Public Lands.

Washington. March 14.-Representative
Newlands of Nevada, introduced bill to-
day creating a public land commission. to
consist of the commissioner of the general
land Office, the director of the geological
survey ana three otner persons. whose ap-
pointments are made subject to contirma-
tion by the senate. Its duties are to con-
lie land areas. find the water supply of each
basin and Incidental data. control the cut
ting of timber in each basin. regulate the
and in general protect the forests. wood
lands. grazing lands and waters. The bill
appropriateS 100000 for the work.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-03-15
MRS. JOHN M. THURsToN DEAD.
Very Suddenly While on . Trip
IN Cmha-


Washington, March 14-Consul General
Lee has notified the state department Of
the death to-day at Sagua Ia Grande, Cuba,
of the wife OF Senator Thurston. Of Nebras-
ka, on board the yacht Anita.
Senator and Mrs. Thurston were mem-
bers Of congressional party which left
Fort Monroe March for a trip to
Cuba on the yacht Anita. The party had
| stormy night of Hatteras and put into
Charleston. The trip was continued after
few days rest. The Anita first touched
Cuba at Havana. and afterward went to
Matanzas and Sagua Ia Grande. The brief
announcement of Mrs. Thurston's death
was quite unsatisfactory to her many ac-
quaintances in this city, and every effort
was made to secure details, as the demise
was most unexpected. Mrs. Thurston was
in excellent health when she left the city.
having taken an active part In the annual
convention Of the Daughters Of the Ameri-
can Revolution. which met here the week
before her departure.
Mrs. Thurston, before her marriage, was
Miss Martha Poland, a niece Of Luke
Poland, of Vermont, prominent years ago
in the house of representatives. Mr.. and
Mrs. Thurston celebrated their silver we'd
ding here last fall. They have several
children.
Mrs. Senator Gallinger, who was one
Of the party which left here for Cuba.
but who abandoned the trip when the
yacht had reached Charleston. was greatly
shocked at the announcement Of the death.
When Mrs. Gallinger left Charleston. Mrs.
ThCrston was in perfect health and had
best withstood the storm on Hatteras, be-
ing the only one who was not made sick.
She confided to Mrs. Gallinger strange
presentiment, saying she had written her
son, now at Harvard, certain desires to be
carried out in case Of accident, and added:
IT do not expect to return alive" Little
was thought of the remark and Mrs.
Thurston did not explain whether she
feared a natural death or some accident
to the vessel.
Omaha. Neb, March H.-Mrs. John NJ.
Thurston was born in Vermont, and re-
moved to this city with her parents nearly
thirty years ago. She was married to Sem
ator Thurston, who was then a struggling
lawyer, on Christmas day. 1872. As a result
Of the union six children were born-a
17-year-old son who Is now a student at
Harvard college. and two girls. IA and Ii
years old. VINO are now in this city. Three
children were buried. Mrs. Thurston took
q great interest in her husbands public
political preferment. During his campaign
for the senatorship she was present at sew
enty-four of the seventy-six appointments
he made. She was his counselor as a law
yer. even appearing in court with him as an
assistant in several important cases. She
was a brilliant woman, OF literary tastes.
and painted we'll. She did not have much
time to devote to society. as she directed
the education of her children until they
were of an age to enter the high school.
She was a member of the society of the
was recently elected vice president Of the
national body.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-03-15
JAPAN WILL NOT SELL.
Very Friendly Toward the United
States, hut Wants to Keep
Her WarAhina.

New York. March IA dispatch to the
Herald from Toxic says:
The Herald correspondent visited Marquis
Ito to-day and asked him whether the Jap
anese government would sell the cruisers
Kasagi and Chitose to the United States.
The premier hesitated a moment and re-
piled: II will make inquiry of my naval
colleague. but ] think 1 may say that
Japan prefers to get possession of all the
ships building for her as soon as possible.
Officers have already been ordered to bring
the kasagi and Chitose TO Japan. and the
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-03-15
JUDGESHIP FOR BURWELL.
His Name Sent to the Senate Yester-
day-Several Western POST
masters Named.

Washington. March H.-(Special) Two
Western appointments were made to-day.
but the Missouri places were not among
the number. Another of the Oklahoma ju-
dicial appointments was settled by the
nomination of B. F. Burwell to be asso-
ciate justice 1t came in the nature of a
IDENTIFY outlining the nominations. At To-
peka, George W. Fisher was named regis
ter Of the land Office
The following postmasters were ap-
pointed:
Kansas-W. Fl. Yarcho. Pittsburg;Nw NJ.
T. McElroy.. Humboldt: c. P. Townsley.
Missouri. C. Fagg. Louisiana: G. F.
Robinson. Jefferson City; William H. Siili-
man, Clarksyille.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-03-15
Private Bills by Curtis.

Washington. March 14.-(SpeciaL) Rep
resentative Curtis to-day introduced bills
granting pensions to Eunice /: Godfrey. of
Madison; Anna J.. Turner. Sarah Reno,
Mary E. Strouse, s. r. Smith, Joseph L..
Farris. /. H. Hazard, Lucinda B. Hull.
Mrs. Georgianna Eubanks and Lula NJ.
Jones; for the relief of Thomas F. Cook.
James s. Anderson, Harry Smith. William
4. Perdum, William w. Burritt.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-03-15
A BLOW AT W0MAN'S RIGHTS.

Senator Hoar Would Prohibit Impor.
tation Of Birds for Ornament
al Purposes.
Washington, March Ex-senator Hoar In
troduced bill to-day prohibiting the i'm
portation into the United States of birds
OF their feathers for ornamental purposes,
and imposing a fine Of so for each offense.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-03-15
To Protect the American Flag.

Washington, March A.-Representative
Henderson, Of Iowa, has introduced bill
to prevent the use of the United States flag
as business advertisement or the use Of
any government publications as advertis-
ing mediums.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-03-15
G. A. r.. Men READY to Fight.

Detroit, Mich, March H.-Members of
Fairbanks Post G. A. R.. of this city. and
of which Secretary Of War Russell A. AL
ger Is q member, adopted resolutions to-
night rendering their services to the gov
ernment in case of war between the United
States and Spain
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-03-15
TALKED FOR WAsHBURNE.
Major Warner and John A. Duncan
Called ON the President
Yesterday,

Washington. March H.-(Special) Major
Warner and Captain John A. Duncan, can
didate for collector of internal revenue
for the Western district of Missouri, called
on the president to-day and incidentally
put In a good word for c. E. Washburns
for postmaster at Kansas City. Mr.. Dun
can has received a tender of ar appoint
ment as bank examiner. but he has not
accepted 1t. The president spoke in high
terms Of Captain Duncan and expressed
a desire to do something for him. He re-
turns to Kansas City tomorrow. Major
Warner goes South for few days.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-03-15
To Dispose of Arid Lands.

Washington. March Ex-senator Foraker
to-day introduced a bill providing for the
awarding of public lands In the arid land
states to individuals or corporations who
may provide for their reclamation by irri-
CATION, not more than 100000 acres to be
patented to any one company or person.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-03-15
Fine Rains i'm Central Kansas.

Junction City. Kas.. March 14.-(Special)
Something like an inch Of rain fell here
this afternoon. This. with the light fall
last week, places Central Kansas and her
unsurpassed prospects for wheat well out
never had such fine prospects for wheat be-
fore. Fruit Of all kinds is uniujured
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-03-15
Cornstalk Canes for "Ads.~

Lamar. No., March 14-(Special) The
Missouri immigration Association, of this
canes for distribution at the Omaha ex-
position as an advertisement of Southwest
Missouri The county court of this county
has appropriated 500 toward the Barton
county exhibit at Omaha.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-03-15
Yesterday in>the House.

Washington. March 1.-THE proceedings
in the house to-day were utterly devoid of
public interest. The time was devoted to
District of Columbia business.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-03-15
HARD TO GET.

The reader is at present glancing at few lines
which perhaps the most difacult to get In the
whole paper young has recently been en-
poyed by The Journal and anxious to make his
ices valuable to his employers he made himself
perfect worry the party from whom he secured this
article until success finally crowned his e.orts. The
party was DR., Richardson dentist. who has prep
aration Kou vici. by the of which he extracts
teeth without hurting the patient. and who would
not advertise It. Kou vic contains neither cocaine
or carboc acid and by completely preventing pain it
enables DIR. Richardson to operate without chloro-
form, ether or gas. 1t is wonderful.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-03-15

ish Is were selling in the London mar
ket at 52Ac. he replied: II have recently
sold some Cuban bonds at 60 per cent"
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Washington Notes.

Joseph Taggart. Of Mincir. Kas., and W