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TlERYERSION
/ OF POLICY.
Ex-PreSident Cleveland Plainly Ex-
presses Himself on Annexati)n-
American Interference Disgrac aful

PRINCETON, n. J., Jan. 24.-"It Is
strange times that my position upon
the Hawaiian question should be mis-
understood" That Is the way ex
President Grover Cleveland expressed
himself when shown the statement Of
Senator Morgan relative to his posi-
tion in the senate today. In order that
there could be no misunderstanding of
his position on the part Of the public
he authorized the following statement:
1 do net believe in discussing matters of
this kind private citizen. do not care,
however, to be misrepresented. l will, there
fore, say that ever since the question OF
Hawaiian annexation was presented l nave
been utterly and constantly opposed to It,
The first thing l did after my inauguration.
in March, 1893, was to recall from the federal
senate an annexation treaty tnat was pena1 a9l1
ing before that body. l regarded, and still
regard the proposed annexation OF these is,
lands as not only opposed 10 our national
policy but as a perversion Of our national
mission The mission of our nation is to
build up and make a greater country out OF
what we already have, instead OF annexlng
islands.
| did not suppose that there was any one
in public life who misunderstood my posi-
ton in this matter. 1t had been said that
1 was partial to the former monarchy and de-
sired to see it restored in order that 1
might treat with 1T for the purpose of an
nexation. How could 1 have such an idea
if | regarded annexation as contrary to our
national policy? The same answer can be
Hawaiian annexation ws based merely upon
dissatisfaction with the treaty pending be-
fore the senate at the time Of my second in
augauration. l was opposed to annexation
In regard to the Hawaiian monarchy,
aside from any question of annexation and
without harborng any previous designs OF
restoring that monarchy. I investigated the re-
Iations Of our representatives to its overthrow
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ernment in sending the Maine to Ha-
Vana. The temper of the opposition
newspapers in the Spanish capital has
been threatening for some time, and it
may require the strong hand of the
news censor to repress utterances that
would lead to rioting.
Admiral Sicard's orders were not
made public in their text at the navy
department, but it was stated that the
substance of them was contained in a
statement made by Secretary Long. The
orders were not sent directly to the
Maine. for the reason that she is now
attached to the squadron and the naval
regulations require all such orders to
go through the superior officer. There
Is some question whether the telegram
reached the admiral before he sailed
with his squadron from Key West for
Tortugas harbor. The belief is that 1t
did not, but this will make little differ
ence In the programme, inasmuch as the
telegram doubtless will be sent to the
e0miral by one of the torpedo boats or
some other means of conveyance. The
details Of the Names movements are
believed to be left for the arrangement
Of Admiral Sicard, but it is thought
that the ship, which put to sea with the
squadron, will return to Key West be-
fore going to Havana.
The German ships to which Assistant
Secretary Day referred in his statement
are the Charlotte and the Geyer, both
training ships and not of formidable
type, though one sufficed to settle hasti-
ly the recent Haytian difficulty. Their
touching at Havana is not believed to
be significant as their cruise was ar
ranged in all details last September, and
the same ships are due at Charleston,
S. c., early in February next.
The commander of the Maine, Capt
Sigsbee, is a favorite in the navy de-
partment. For four years he was chief
Of the photographic office, and by his
energy brought the office to a high
standard. He was lucky to get SO i'm
portant ship as the Maine, consider
ing his actual rank, which is that of
commander, but Immediately he justi-
fed the departments judgment in the
selection by running his ship straight
into a dock in New harbor to avoid
running down packed excursion boat
This was display Of quick judgment
nerve and pluck that pleased the de-
partment so highly that the captain was
sent complimentary letter. His Off
GERS are also good lot, including Lieut.
Commander Richard Wainwright, Lieu
tenants G. f. Holman. John Hood and
G. w. Yungen, Lieutenants Gunor
grade) G. w. Blow, j. T. Blandin, F. W.
Jenkins, Cadets j. H. Holden, W. T.
Cluverius, Anon Bronson and D. F.
Boyd Jr., Surgeon L. G. Heneberger,
Paymaster c. w. Littlefield, Chief En-
gineer c. P. Howell, Passed Assistant
Engineer F. G. Bowers, Assistant En-
gireers J. r. Morris and D. r. Merritt,
Cadet Engineers Pope Washington and
Arthur Grenshaw, Chaplain J. P. Child
wick and Lieutenant of Marines A. W.
Catlin.
HAVANA, Jan. 24-The censorship
Continued on Third Page.
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MONETARY MEETING.
One Hundred Delegates AL
ready on Hand.

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, Jan. 24-The
general interest in the monetary con-
Vention, which meets in this city to-
morrow was shown by the large num-
Der of delegates who arrived today,
1t was the expectation of Chairman
Hanna that only the members Of the
executive committee and a few of the
delegates would be here so early but
by o'clock this evening fully 100 dele
gates had registered at the headquar-
ters in the Denison house, and nearly
as many more came in upon the night
trains. Those from farthest points
were among the arrivals, Texas and
New England being both represented.
The convention does not begin until
3 o'clock tomorrow afternoon, and the
expectation is that the great majority
of the delegates will arrive on the
morning trains. The convention will
assemble at the Grand opera house,
and will be called to order by Chairman
Hanna, OF the executive committee.
Gov. Mount OF Indiana, will deliver a
brief address of welcome, and Gov.
Shaw, of Iowa, will be introduced as
the permanent chairman of the con-
vention, and will make an address. The
various states will be called upon to
submit the names Of vice presidents
and members of the committee on reso-
lutions. The Hon. c. Stuart Patter-
son. a member of the commission. will
present it's report in the evening and
explain it briefly. John c. Built. Of
Philadelphia. will also make a brief
speech. There will be speeches on
Wednesday morning by ex-Secretary
Charles S. Fairchild, of New York, and
Representative Overstreet, of Indiana.
who introduced the bill of the commits
sion in the house. 1t is expected that
the committee on resolutions will be
ready on Wednesday afternoon. There
appears to be no doubt that the report
of the committee on resolutions will
cordially indorse the plan of the COM
mission for currency reform in it's en-
tirety. This was the tone of the inter-
views today which were obtained with
the delegates Some of them have
some changes of detail which they
would favor If the whole work were
committed to them, but there was a
general expression that the necessity
Of currency reform was such that in
dividual preferences should give place
to unity of action. The resolutions
will tender the thanks of the conven-
ton and of the business community OF
the country to the commission for its
long and painstaking labor and will
express the opinion that its members
have earned the gratitude of every
patriotic citizen by their work.
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Nearly 100 People Cut Off
From ALI Chance
OF Escape.
BUT FEW RESCUED
Believed That From Fifty
to Seventy=Five Per-
iShed in Flames.

SPOKANE. Wash, Jan. PA fire IL
raging in one of the largest business
blocks Of the city. 1t is feared several
lives are lost
SPOKANE, Wash. Jan. 24-At mid.
night fire is destroying the Great East
ern block. on Riverside avenue. The
stairway Is burned away and the peo-
pie in the building are at the windows
crying for help 1t is feared there will
be loss Of life The building is a six
story brick and the upper floors are
used for light housekeeping
1t is believed that from fifty to sew
enty-fve people have perished in the
flames. The upper floors of the build
Ing were occupied by seventy-fve to
lOo roomers, and it is believed that not
more than twenty-five escaped.
Mrs. Davies, of Nebraska City, Neb..
leaped from a window to the stone
pavement and was taken to the hosni-
tai She will die Her daugher and SON.
in-law were saved
Great crowds in the streets are fran
tic with excitement Several thrilling
rescues were made. One man came
down rope with his babe in his arms
and his wife followed. The building is
owned by Louis Levinsky, OF San Fran
cisco. 1t cost 1926, 900, and is insured for
$4,000. The first floor and basement
was occupied by John W. Graham.
with large stock Of stationery. The
flames are beyond the control of the
firemen and will extend to adjoining
buildings
AT 1:3O the fire is under control. Only
the walls of the big building remain.
Estimates of the loss of life vary from
ten to forty.
w. d. Lloyd was sitting in his room
on the fifth floor reading when the
alarm was given. Everyone who was
in bed at that time on the floor" he
said, "perished."
He had narrow escape, wrapping
his overcoat around his head he came
down the stairway AS he ran down
the stairs he ran into two men. He
saw five persons on that floor who he
is convinced perished. Heheard persons
falling all around him suffocated by
the dense smoke
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JACKSONVILLE, Fla, Jan. PA
dispatch to the Times Union and Citi-
zen from Key West says: Great excite
ment prevails here over a report that
Consul General Lee has resigned The
Maine and the rest of the fleet left here
at o'clock this morning for Tortugas.
The torpedo boat Dupont sailed at SOL
this afternoon with important dis
patches for the fleet
Washington, Jan. 24-Assistant Sec
retary of State Day said tonight:
There is absolutely no truth in the
report that Gen. Lee has rendered his
with the administration and the admin
tstration with him"
WASHINGTON, Jan. 24.-Within
forty-eight hours, for the first time
since the insurrection broke out in
Cuba, three years ago. the United
States will be represented in the harbor
Of Havana by a warship. The decision
to send the U. S. S. Maine was finally
reached at a special meeting at the
White house this morning between the
president, Secretary Long, Assistant
SNNA
Kenna and Gen. Miles, and it is a
striking fact that, with the exception
of the secretary Of the navy and the
attorney general, not member of the
cabinet knew Of the presidents inten-
ton to take this radical action. 1t Is
not denied, however, that some such
move has been long in contemplation,
as is evidenced in the following state
mo nf cCict
this afternoon:
1.-The sending Of the Maine to Ha-
vana means simply the resumption Of
friendly naval relations with Spain. 1t
is customary for naval vessels of
friendly nations to pass in and out Of
the harbors Of other countries with
which they are at peace, and British
and German warships have recently
visited Havana. This is no new move
The president has intended to do 1t
for some time, but heretofore some
thing has happened to postpone it, The
orders to the Maine mean nothing
more than I have said, and there Is
nothing alarming or unfriendly in
them. The Spanish minister here is
fully informed of what is going on, and,
so far as 1 know, has not made the
slightest objection to it." Further AS
sistant Secretary Day said that Con-
sui General Lee had not sent for a
warship.
This statement shows that the move
was made deliberately and that 1t could
not have been taken If there were
serious apprehension of it's results in
Havana. The general belief here how
ever. is that in Madrid, rather than in
any Cuban town, is trouble to be look
ed for, if there should be any misap-
prehension of the purpose Of our gov
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This investigation satisfied me that our inter
ference in the revolution of 1893 was dis
graceful. would gladly, therefore, for the
sake OF our national honor and our country S
falr name, have repaired that wrong In
regard to the Cuban question: My position
was fully made known to congress in the
various messages in which the subject was
of the belligerency of the island, and by
position was perfectly well known Indeed,
SO very Enthusiastically were my views on the
by frenzied men and women with dire calami-
ties to be visited upon myself and children
because OF what they saw fit to assert as my
questions was made perfectly clear in the
official documents of the time, and there can
De no possible mistake 1t Is very difficult
IDENTIFY wrong impression in regard to my
position. Indeed, 1t is one of the strangest
things Of these strange times that my posi-
tion In these matters should be called into
question.
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AS He A KNIFE
u FOR VAN SAINT?
Speaker Jones in Wash
ingtOn-Said to Be BOOM
ing Collins.

not borne out by facts. His inter-
ference, so far, however, has not in
Jured anybody. For some time past
he has been opposing a renewal of the
license of State Senator Ross Indian
post trader at Sisseton agency, and
has even made personal appeals to In
dian Commissioner Jones to refuse the
license. Pettigrew's efforts in this di-
rection were doubtless due to his
friendship for N. P. Johnson, agent at
the Sisseton, who is strongly opposed
to Ross remaining at the agency. To-
DAY commissioner Jones renewed the
license of Ross as Indian trader and
there will be anything but an amicable
official family at Sisseton.
The subcommittee considering the
BISMARCK postoffice case will report to
the full committee tomorrow 1t is
said that Senator Money, one of the
two members, is still undecided. T
T. Baker, Democratic national COM
mitteeman from North Dakota. Is
bringing strong pressure to bear upon
Money to vote against Mrs. Patterson.
1t is an assured fact, however, that
MRS. Patterson will be confirmed even
If Money refuses to sign the report
recommending her confirmation.
The senate committee on public lands
today authorized a favorable report
on Senator Pettigrew's bill granting
70 per cent of the proceeds of the sale
OF public lands to the respective states
In which they are situated for the use
of schools of mines
Senator Pettigrew today introduced
the free homes bill as an amendment
to the Indian appropriation bill. n
was referred to the committee on In
dian affairs. If that committee incor-
porates it with the Indian bill 1t will
go to conference and will most GER
tainly become an important part of
that act.
Congressman Griffith offered an
amendment to the Indian appropria-
ton bill today appropriating $4,000 for
improvements at Tomah Indian school
in Wisconsin.
Pettigrew today introduced a bill IN
extend the time for the completion of
the bridge across the Missouri river at
Yankton to June %, 1902
Daniel Healy, of Armenia, N D.. has
been appointed a railway mail clerk.
Hon. John Heino, of Otter Tail conn
ty, will be the new cashier in the office
of collector of customs at st. Paul.
This is one of the appointments decided
on during Collector Peterson's visit
here. Mr.. Heino is editor of the only
paper published in the United States
in the Finn language. 1t is Usi
Kotimaa, and published at New York
Mills.
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Two Important Statements by Won Buelow


- ERLIN. Jan. s24.-The minister
for foreign: Affairs, Baron Won
Buelow. made solemn state
ment today before the budget COM
mittee of the reichstag In regard to
the Dreyfus affair. He declared most
emphatically that there had never been
relations of any kind between German
representatives or agents and Dreyfus.
Continuing the minister said the story
Of the wastepaper basket incident at
the German embassy in Paris, and
the finding therein Of compromising
documents affecting Dreyfus, was
sheer invention. He added that the
Dreyfus affair had not affected, in
the slightest, the calm relations be-
tween the German and French govern
ments. The speaker knew nothing OF
the visit of Dreyfus to the reichsland.
Baron Won Buelow prefaced his
declaration by saying that he could
only speak with extreme caution, as
otherwise his words might be repre-
sented as interference in French af-
fairs, and he thought there was the
more reason fer enjoining reserve
since it might be expected that light
would be cast upon the affair by the
proceedings initiated in France itself.
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POUefs Jea1Ous
Fleets Keeping a Close Watch
Upon One Another.

LONDON, Jan. PA dispatch to the
Daily Mail from Nagasaki, Japan. says
The British and Russian squadrons are
closely watching each others move
ments. When the British battleship
Centurion, flagship Of the squadron, left
Nagasakf yesterday Sunday, she was
shadowed by the Russian gunboat
Sivootch. The japanese fleet is still at
Yokosuta, but is expected to sail short
ly for Wei-Hai- Wei. No serious develop
ments are looked for
The Daily Mail says this morning that
Japan intends to test whether Talien
Wan is to be an open port or under
Russian control.
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have several times dispersed the
crowds. This afternoon the manager
of an anti-Jewish newspaper, accom-
panied by the widow of the Christian
who was killed last evening, herself
dressed in deep mourning, drove along
the main boulevard and created intense
anti-Jewish excitement. The people
massed beneath the arcades, shouting
Down with the Jews and the like.
Finally the chasseurs and infantry,
headed by beating drums, cleared the
boulevard. A number of the natives
Joined the mob in hope of pillage. No
Jews ventured upon the street.
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Special to the Globe.
WASHINGTON, D. c., Jan. 24.-Hon.
J. D. JONES' speaker of the last Mime
sofa house of representatives, arrived
today. and there are those who think
his mission has more or less to do with
Forthcoming political events. Mr..
Jones was in close consultation with
Senator Nelson this afternoon, and
later called on Congressman Eddy, Of
the Seventh district. Asked for his
opinion on the present situation rela-
tive to the gubernatorial situation, Mr..
Jones said that the Van SAINT boom
was at its height now with the conven-
ton six months away. 1t Is believed
that Jones' real mission is to sound the
Minnesota delegation on their attitude
toward Judge Collins candidacy Mr.
Jones was anxious to see Congressman
Morris, but he is away with the river
and harbor commission In Florida.
First Assistant Postmaster General
Heath today gave out a statement
showing that the cost of letter carrier
service in st. Paul is only a trif1e above
the average cost of all the cities hav-
ing free delivery. The percentage of
cost in this branch of service in St.
Paul is 2420, while the general is 90. 18
The area covered in st. Paul by car
riers Is twenty-four square miles.
There are fifty-four carriers making
two trips a day; twenty-five three trips.
three four trips, and twenty-five five
trips.
Representative Stevens was again at
the postofffce and was again assured
that the East st. Paul substation
would soon be provided for.
A strong petition was received todav
from the German-American Kriegerve-
rein of ST. Paul against the passage of
the Lodge immigration bill 1t sets
forth that the so-called educational
test will only result in complications
and that the examination provided for
would be only superficial, even if fair
ly conducted, but experience teaches us
that those who examine the newcomers
would, in all probability, be politicians
of rather low grade.
Representative Stevens leaves for ST.
Paul tomorrow.
National Committeeman Kittredge. of
South Dakota. is here taking a hand
against the fight that Pettigrew is
making against the confirmation of G.
L. Brockaway, for the land office Mr..
Kittredge is confident that his man
will win.
Senator Pettigrew's statement that
he is not interfering in any way with
federal patronage in South Dakota is
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-01-25

- ERLIN. Jan. 24.-Before the
budget committee Of the reich
stag today Baron Won Buelow,
the minister for foreign affairs, said
that the negotiations with China, now
concluded, had resulted: Firstly-In
the governor of Shan-Tung being
removed and forever debarred from
holding office. Secondly-China had
promised to pay 5000 taels for the
material losses of the mission.
Thirdly-As atonement for the death
of the missionaries, three churches
were to be erected, each provided with
an imperial tablet, showing them to
be under the protection Of the Chinese
emperor. Fourthly-A special i'm
perial edict is issued for the pro-
lection of the German missions.
China Baron Won Buelow explained,
has thus complied with all our de-
mands." The following semi-official
announcement was made today: 1.-The
statements regarding Germany's inten-
ton to open the port of Kiao-Chou to
the commerce of the world are prac-
tically correct. Germany desires that
Its policy In China should be of
liberal character, not interfering with
the commerce of other nations"
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q ABINBT
~ COUNCIL.
Bread Riots in Italy the Cause of an
Urgency Summons.

ROME, Jan. 24.-In response to ur-
gent summons cabinet council was
convened at 10 o'clock this evening to
discuss measures for dealing with the
bread riots and the Socialist disorders
Two persons were killed today at Vol
tri, near Genoa, in conflict between
troops and rioters, who were agitating
for higher wages
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BULLETIN OF
e
THE ST. PFUI GLOBE
TUESDAY, JAN. 25, 1898.
Weather for Today
Il Light Snow and Colder.

II PAGE L.
Fleet Dominating Havana.
NOnetary Delegates Arriving.
Speaker Jones booming Collins.
important Statements From Berlin
Opposes Annexation.
?MasSacre in AIgiers.
Powers Jealous of Each other.
lBread Riots in Italy.
PAGE z.
Another Street Railway Ordinance.
News of the Hotels.
PAGE 3.
minneapolis Matters.
lHaugan Found Guilty.
'Turpie Talks Silver.
,Partisan Debate in the House.
News of the Northwest.
PAGE 4.
Editorial.
Days Sporting Events.
Congregational Club MeetinEs
PAGE 8.
Days Scores in the Bonspiel.
Days Sporting Events.
Defects in Immigration Bill.
st. Paul Lands in Litigation.
PAGE 9.
Cuban Scare AfYecth stocks.
Bar Silver, Sc 3-Sc.
Cash Wheat in Chicago, 95c.
Worlds Markets Reviewed.
PAGE z.
Lucky KIOndikers Return.
Hanna Witnesses Refuse to Reply.
Dole Entertained ut Chicago.
Wants of the People.
PAGE g.
State Wins Lands.
Willis Passes Sentence.
News of the Courts.
JObbers Arrange Excursions.
Railway Gossip.
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ST. MALO, France, Jan. 24-There
was an anti-Hebrew riot here today
The mob smashed the windows of the
business houses belonging to Hebrews
and the troops were obliged to assist
the police in dispensing the rioters.
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EVENTS TODAY.

Met-BacheIor's Honeymoon, S.15.
Grand-McFadden's Flats, s.15.
Cambridge HaII-GrOcers' Ball, g.
I. o. o. f. HaII-Burns Anniversary, 8.
Central Fire HaII-Fire Board, 7.3O.
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Kentuckians have a method fully as
effective as that of the Gotham 400 for
cutting down the social set Eight
people were recently killed at a little
dancing party, and three more yes
terday at a card party.
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Following the report that Alaskan
rivers do not freeze over this winter
the American public will next hear tha'
the Arctic circle is a beautiful ba-
mana belt.