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Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-03-31

Three cheers for bluff, brainy Thomas
B. Reed" and the house of representa-
tives! The speaker determined to support
the republican president, in spite of
1ingo press and congressman, and the
house by g. large majority said he was
right in ruling out of order a resolution
recognizing Cuban independence. The
very origin Of this resolution was sus-
picious, for it came from Bailey Of Texas,
the democratic house leader, and its OBJ
vious purpose was to stampede a certain
class of excitable republicans and drive
them rough-shod over the partys own
president. Populists, silverites and dem
ocrats are striving to make political cap
ital out of the situation and to discredit
and embarrass the republican adminis-
tration, They even went so far, it is
said, as to get pledges of support from
certain republicans for their war resolu-
ton, but the speaker and the sensible
and loyal republicans were too strong
for them. This action of the house is
doubly significant, as the pro-Cuban SEN
timent has been supposed to be fiercer
in that body than in the senate. The is
sue of this latest assault upon the presi-
dent demonstrates that Speaker Reed
has not lost his grip, but that the wild
horses are still under control, and the
leaders of the party are with the presi-
dent, determined that he shall have op-
portunity to carry out his well defined
a vote Of confidence in the administra-
ton, and, sad to say, such vote seemed
to be needed after the rampageous and
spectacular performances i'm the senate
| the day before
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-03-31
HIGH PRICE For A BOOK.

Boston. March S0.-High prices were pald
for rare Americana at the continued sale
by auction of the Charles Dean library to-
day. The highest prices secured for any
single work today was for Mourt "Rela-
tion," a daily journal for the first twelve
months in the Plymouth colony, doubtless
written by Bradford and Winslow, and
printed In London in 1922. The copy sold
was in good condition and is very rare
1t was sold to Mr.. Rice to enrich Boston
private library for $3.50.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-03-31

Gov Wolcott reports to the legisla-
ture that there is an unexpended bal
ance of 100000 left over after complet-
ing the restoration of the Bulfinch front
of the state house, and recommends
$3S, 800 for improving the grounds. A
retaining wall on Beacon street, a
fountain and electric lights for the
dome and cupola are among the items
proposed. Thus the scheme for the il
Illumination of the dome has received
executive sanction.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-03-31
WORCESTER.
THURSDAY, MARCH 81, 1sss.


The entertainment to be given in Me-
chanics Hall, this evening, wil give local
patriots opportunity to show their patri-
otism- The proceeds will go to swell the
fund for building a monument to the
men who perished with the Maine, in
Havana alarbor. Mayor Dodge is treas
urer Of the local fund, but the movement
is national in scope.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-03-31
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Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-03-31

1t seems to be necessary once more to
say that the destruction of the Maine
was not in itself cause for war, and
would not be recognized as such by the
constituted authorities of any civilized
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-03-31

BASE BALL AT DARTMOUTH.

Hanover, N. H.. March 30.-The Dart
mouth nine defeated the second nine in
the first game Of the season today, IA
to s.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-03-31

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Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-03-31
Picture Department.
oRs.
A New Lot Canary Birds,
to go at S1.08

~ ~ &tG ~ SIO
This will be the last lot at this price.
Dress Goods Specials.
We have just received the following
IN the new shades of blue, now so pop
ular:
pieces Fancy Cheviot in the new
shade of blue. so in. wide, at ........
75c yard
pieces Shot Pcplin IN handsome
shades of blue.and green, A in wide, at
$l.oo yard
pieces Etamine Canvas in blues only
would be good value al $780, at .....
SOC yard
3 pieces Vignoux suitings in the new
and most desirable shades of blue for
tailor-made suits, at .................
SIC yard
pieces Satin Soliels in blue only,
t6 in. wide, at .................,.....
$1.25 yard
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-03-31
TELEPHONES.

Editorial rooms. ms..............,..,.. 30
Business office. ........ ............... 1883
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-03-31
Special Exhibit of M. Hemin-
way & Sons Art Silks now in
progress at our Art Goods Dept.
Millinery Department.

Enthusiasm over the new millinery is
running high. On every side we hear
nothing but praise for the new crea-
tionA
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-03-31
Sale of Cut Work,
Shan1s and Scarfs.

ON FIRST BARGAIN COUNTER To-
DAY.
SCALLOPED EDGE
300 Irish Point Shams, choice Of six
patterns, worth 62 1-2c to 81 1-2c. On
40c each
100 hemstitched Irish Point shams,
worth soc. On sale at ..........,.....
SOC each
$50 scalloped edge and Irish Point
scarfs, ize 1Sx54 inches, worth 75c On
sale at ......................
40c each
so hemstitched Table Covers, size
24x24, worth 69c. On sale at ..........
40c each
200 Irish Point Oriental and Point
Venise Lace Tides, worth Is and zoe
On sale at .......................
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-03-31

There will be a lecture this evening
at o'clock at the residence of Mrs. R.
G. Taylor, Main street, by Rev. DR.. AL
mon Gunnison, for the benefit of the
Hahnemann hospital. The lecture will
be Illustrated by stereopticon views.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-03-31

ming in horticultural Hall, and it is
safe to say that that popular hall never
saw a prettier sight than some of the
fancy dancing which was the especial
feature Of the event The gallery and
sides of the hall we're well filed with
friends of the pupils and the general
public who came, attracted by the repu-
tation which Miss Champlin justly has
for this sort Of thing.
There were SO pupils, only a compare
lively small number of whom took part
in the fancy dances. These were inter-
spersed with waltzes, two-steps and
other drawing-room dances until the IN
Permission, little after 10 o'clock, af-
ter which there was straight dancing
until IL o'clock. Chaffin's Orchestra
was in attendance, the stage being bor-
dered with palms, and ZahoEV served
refre eshments during intermission in the
library Miss Champlin was assisted
by the following dshers: M. George w
Bassett, Mr.. Arthur E. Richardson, Mr.,
Stanley C. Brennan, MIR. George Burr
Mr. William Stevenson, Jr., and Mr..
George r. Matthews.
The fancy dances numbered six. They
were elaborate and were executed with
a precision and ease which represented
hours Of patient practice on the part OF
both teacher and pupils. The first dance
entitled the Coquette, was danced by
Mildred Browning and Edward Bench
ley, who went through the various de-
grees of attraction and repulsion that
the name signifies. Miss Browning was
dressed in pale blue brocaded satin
with slippers and stockings to match
Her partner wore black suit with a
red garter on the left leg. Miss Brown
ing's efforts were especially admired
and she received a bouquet OF red car
nations as a reward for her efforts.
The next dance, zephyrette, was a
solo by little Hazel Lynch. who was at
tired in pink accordion-plaited silk, with
stockings and slippers to match, and
carried off her six years with charm
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-12-08

Important reciprocity question than hare
been secured heretofore, and that the
American eide presented a schedule telling
how mr. 4 was possible 10 go on this rut-
5ect. Although the committee viii au-
thorfse no statement. Intelligent observers
Of its work say that the American propo-
eition probably includes concessions on
barley. i've animals, agricultural products
and ~cErfain cxeA and possibly also some
conceGsiohs th sebn. 1t Is understood not
TO make concessions ON lumber. which Is
tho H31a % Which me Canadian offielais
have been moxt DESTROYS OF securing re-
ductiocs. At the same time. while free
lumber does not appear TO be contemp1at-
"a by the present direction % affairs, yet
there is a disposition among the American
commissioners 10 admit certain high
grades OF lumber free OF duty. bat not 20
admit the low grades. Tire latter grades
are the ooskacDnztstufing the btdk Of trade
across the border and from the American
standpoint a very heavy influx Of these
low grades dominate the market on this
SIDE. Ii IL said the concessions which the
Americans are willing TO give are consider
ably short OF what the BE1t.sh-cAnadlan
side had expected and had even felt 10
be essential as an offer 20 concessions al
ready tentatively made On some other
branches OF the negotiations
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-12-08
ATTORNEY GENERALS
REPORT In CONGRESS,
Attention Called % the Necessity Of
BETTER Form Of GoyeFa-
ment for Alaska.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 7.--Attorney Cen
erai Grizgg today submitted 10 congress
his annual report OF the operations OF his
department.
The var revenue aet.'' he says. has
been especially productive Of doubtful ques-
tons. and many instances OF advice and
direction to the commissioner OF internal
revenue relative to different features OF
that statute viii be found IN the report OF
that office. The attention or congress Is re-
spectfnily called to them. III order that IL
II be deemed necessary or advisable. con-
gress may correct any defects or ineauali-
ties in the law which The Interpretations Of
tbs department OF Justice have made.
Very soon after the outbreak Of the
war; with Spain this department. was called
upon TO take charge of the legal proceed
fngs for the condemnation OF vessels and
cargoes captured by our navy as prizes.
THE amount realized from the sale OF
the captured vessels and cargoes con-
demned as prizes il SOL Ds4.
The attention OF congress Is called to
the necessity OF providing more com
plete and adequate form OF government
Tor Alaska. The Efforts 10 administer JUS
tice and maintain order I'm the territory.
with the large accrssious of population
that have recently gone into that region
restricted by the very limited machinery
provided for Alaska In It's original sparseiy
populated condition. are attended with
great difficulty and embarrassment Much
complaint arises from the operations of the
fee aystem In connection with the office OF
United States commissioner in Alaska /
recommend that change In the method o.
compensation for these officers be made, so
that their compensation shall be pad en-
tircly by fixed salary. and ala fees con-
yerted Into the treasury.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-12-08
SHERMAN'S SYMPATHY
is WITH AGUINALDO,
Hopes the Young Filipino Will Re-
come the Washington of
New Nation,

BOSTON. Dec. AT meeting of the
anti-imperial league executive committee
today a letter was read frcm John Sher-
man saying:
MY hope Is that the senate of the
United States will reject the treaty and
leave the people of the islands free from
the shaekles of Spain and the distant
domination of the United States. ! SYM
pathize with AguinaIdo in his ambition
TO found a republic in the China sea near
the equator and hope he may become the
Washington of a new nation. ahsolutel
free from Europe and American infiu-
ence."
Bishop Potter, of New York, and James
c.. Carter, of New York, were added to
the list OF vice presidents of the league
More than 900 petitions protesting against
an fmperiahstic policy regarding Spain's
conquered possessions have been received
the league, each petition bearing many
signatures and ii was decided today to be-
gin presenting them 10 the senate.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-12-08
SENATORS DEBATE IN
EXECUTIVE SESSION.
Method of the President Appointing
Senators On Commissions IL
Warmly Discussed.


WASHINGTON, Dec. NO business
session. A few minutes after the senate
convened 1t went into executive session. At
215 business IN open session was resumed
the deaths Of Representatives Northway Of
Ohio and Love of Mississippi were announce
ed and the senate adjourned as a mark of
respect to their memories.
The senate had a long debate in executive
session upon the question of the confirma-
ton OF the Hawaiian commissioners. The
debate was started by Hoar. who made a
vigorous protest against the practice of APP
pointing senators ca such commissions. He
said the senator's so appointed became duly
authorized agents of the president to carry
out his ideas and wishes. and claimed that
this was not compatible with Their func-
tons aS senators. The same objections, ne
said. applied to the peace commission at
Paris. The method of appointing senators
on commissions was defended by Morgan
and Plat Of Connecticut, who claimed that
there was nothing inconsistent in doing so.
The debate then became general. and the
constitutional prerosative OF the president
and the rights Of senators were discussed
at length, upon legal and technical phase
OF the subject. Other speakers in the
controversy were Chandler and Bacon, In
opposition TO the too free exercise by the
president OF the power OF appointing sena-
tors to other positions. They pointed out
that there was a law on the stat'.ts books
.nhibiting citizens from holding two offices
with pay at the same time, and insisted that
such appointments were contrary TO the
spirit Of American institutions. Aidrich was
among those who contended fer the right
OF the president TO cali into the service of
the country the talents Of senators and
members of congress in other lines than
those which their Offices indicated
Senator Aidrich made the point that the
position Of the commissioners In such duties
a. those OF the Hawaiian commission and
the Paris peace commission was not incon-
sistent with the performance of senatorial
duties. These positions were, ne said, not
offices In the usual Interpretation of the
word and 10 prevent the presidents call
ing for their services for such work was 10
often deprive him OF the best assistance
available in special cases ike those In which
Senators Morgan, Cuiionl. Davis. Frye ana
Others were engaged.
Senator Vest was among those who at
tackled the practice of appointing senator's
10 the place OF commissioners.
These senators were often called upon TO
pass on their own acts.
All senators making speeches especially
disclaimed any intention OF personally at
,acksng any senator occupying the position
OF commissioner.
After two and half hours of discussion
the question was referred 70 the judiciary
committee. with instructions 20 investigate
and report upon the nomination Of COM
mlssiouers.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-12-08
FILIPINOS CLAMOR
FOR INDEPENDENCE,
Native Press SuGGests Reimburse.
ment OF Amount Paid Spain
for the Islands,

MANILA, Dec THE native press con-
tiaaes 10 advocate independence and reim-
of the amount 10 he paid TO Spain for the
Philippines. Tie Independence thinks this
course the only just one. 1t insists that
the FilipincS have aided the Americans
soiey because they bel.es eli they wera tight
ing for independence. The paper quotes
literally from President Mckinley's last
speech in Chicago 20 support its conten-
ton that the Americans are pledged to give
the Filipinos Independence.
The United States transport Newport
bearing Gen. Miller and STAFF, and the First
battalion. Twentieth Kansas regiment with
the Wyoming light battery. which left San
Francisco Move u2ber 5. arrived today. close
~ following the City OF Pueba. which ar
rived yesterday. with Lieut.. Col. Chi.ders,
twenty-five officers and 90 men. including
i've companies OF the FIRST Tsnne< see
Trcop A of the Nevada volunteer cavalry
a detachment Of recruits OF the Twentieth
infantry. and detachment for the Calf
foFnia heavy artillery.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-12-08
CANAL TREATY WILL
GUARANTEE NEUTRALITY.


NEW YORK. Dec. "A dispatch to the
Herald from Washington says:
The senate committee on the Nicaragua
canal will add TO the canal bill now pend
Ing a provision intended to bring about a
treaty with Great Britain for joint guar
anty OF the neutrality OF the canal. This
provision Is embodied In an amendment
which has been prepared by Senator Har-
ris, Of Kansas. who is one OF the closest
students of the problems relating TO the
construction of the canal. as well as one
Of the most earnest supporters of the canal
project in congress.
The Harris amendment will authorize
the president to negotiate . treaty agree
ment with Great Britain for a joint guar
antee for the permanent neutrality of the
canal 1t Is designated to meet the En-
glish objections that the plans of congress
for American construction and control fly
in the teeth of the expressed terms of the
Clayton-Bulwer treaty.
The failure Of the president to make any
mention in his message Of the existence
OF that treaty has called forth note OF
criticism from the London newspapers,
particularly those which are regarded as
representing the views Of the British gov
eminent. The presidents failure to refer
to the treaty is construed as encourage
ment to congress to go ahead without any
reference to the terms OF that document,
which Great Britain contends are and
ought to be stiil In force.
The American contention has been, of
course, that Great Britain's violation of
the terms OF that treaty have been such
as to practically abrogate 1t. and certainly
such as would give this government full
warrant in going ahead with the construc-
ton of the canal without any reference to
its provisions.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-12-08
AGAINST TICKET SCl[PING.
warm. Members Of All Political
Faiths Airing Their views-
Big Railroad Father the Bin.

WASHINGTON. Dec. THE house to-
day passed the an.i-ticket scalping bill by
a vote q 1is TO Ill This action Is the
elimination Of ten years struggle on the
part Of the railroads to put an end to the
business OF ticket scalping. The inter
state commerce commission first called at
tention to the subject In It's report of 1873.
and il has been before congress ever since
II one form or another. During the last
session extensive hearings were given bots,
TO the representatives OF the railroads and
the scalpers, and Sherman OF New York
secured ia pledges for the measure II
was. however. deemed inadvisahie to bring
the measure forward until the present ses-
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SENATOR MORGAN
hRRA|GNS NICARAGUA.
Continued From Pare One.

cannot repeal an act or Congress which
dedicates the canal and SIS concesSonary
incidents to q corporation chartered for
SUCH great purpose
Attention Is then called to the fact that
the concession provides for the submission
OF any dispute to arbitration and ii i.
claimed that this provision operates TO
prevent any arbitrary acton on the part
OF Nicaragua.
Dwelling upon Nicaragua's course 10 the
matter, the committee says:
How this unexampled condition is TO
be dealt with otherwise than by an ex-
press and determined attitude on the part
OF the United States is a question that
carries with il the danger OF serious EN-
prominent In the near future.
IF Nicaragua is not held To the per-
Torrance OF her agreement years will
elapse and many dangers will be encoun-
tered before even a start can be made to-
ward the construction of a canal"
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-12-08
PRESIDENT M'KINLEY
TO VISIT ALABAMA,


WASHINGTON. Dec. 1.-The president
vii attend the peace jnniiee exercises at
He viii leave washington Tuesday. De-
cember 10. ana. returning. viii arrive here
Tuesday. December ~.
MONTGOMERY. Ala. Dec -.-president
MCKINLEY has been invited to become a
guest or the Alabama general assembly on
tbs occasion OF his visit 10 Atlanta At
today's session of the house OF representa-
fsves The senate resolution inviting the
president was acted upon. The resolution
read az follows:
Whereas The Hon. William Mckinley
president OF the United States. BY MS Wise
ana patriotic legislation Epatrih uecai
largely 10 the obIfteration OF SECTIONAL iires
and 10 the binding together as meyer h. fore
all territorial divisions of the nation In the
strongest bonds or union, loyalty fraterna1
love and cisii liberty. SO that the people of
the United States. Irrespective OF political
creed and party Affiliations. bow today be :
fore the altar on common country and
kneei al the shrine q n receuseerafed
fai,hs now, Therefore. III 1t ;
Resolved, Ey the senate or AiaaGafna The
house concurring that lhe president ta
and he IL hereby cordially invited I'm the
name OF the general assembly ard the fsao-
pc 81 Aianaila to extend his visit 10 M0n;-
Romery en- the Eth day Of December a. me
states guest or such other time as may
suit hts pleasure and convenience.
RssoiNei further. That a copy of these
.t1Nt1stut'ss plDf%slS c@Tt3let, DE forwarded
iarthwiih IN President Mckinley"
Mr.. Brandon, formerly major in thr Ala
hana volunteers. secured the floor and
said: - DO not opoose The motion nor the
intent of the resolution. but ! am. sir. on
u0Sssf In the preamble DO not xuhSrrfh,.
10 The contents OF tire preamble. ana I
offer this sutsstitutss
"Whersas The president. the Hon Wtu.
lam Mckinley, az the United States ana
rosnmsnsie~~lr -c'3ef OF fhe army an, nst,s
OF the United States. wiil soen honor re
her coaflnss"
Mt Hrsnsians substitute Was unansnao,,e.
iy adopted There are sever Rrpahi3rsns
ttn Fepuilsts and eighiy-three Democrats
IN ths house
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-12-08

Are Busy with Preparation Of Canp
for C0ming Tfoops.

Are Busy with Preparation Of Canp
for C0ming Tfoops.
NEW YORK Dec. IA dispatch to the
Herald from Havana says:
A severe test has been given the new pier
at Marianao beach BY a strong norfher
that has been blowing for four days. and
its builders are pleased that is has weesher-
ed the attacks Of the waves The Ut 7rm has
demonstrated. however. the tznposs bslity Of
landing troops or supplies there during
heavy seas.
The result 10 that q new landing place
has been selected. at the oil company's pier
between Chorrera and vedado, near the
mouth of the Chorrefa river.
The volunteer engineers are comfortably
encamped. They have the tent floors board
ed and are bussly pressing forward the
work for the reception Of the troops On
the site OF the camp for the First brigade
the ground has been cleared, streets have
been marked out. and everything has been
for the sewerage and water system have
been completed. and the ground has been
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TO BE MAJOR GENERALS.
HriG. Gen. Henry and Brig. Gen.
Wood Are Advanced In Rank.

WASHINGTON, Dec THE president
today sent IN numerous nominations
among them to be major generals. Brig
Gen. Gay V. Henry, l.. s. A.. and Brig
Gen. Leonard Wood. II. s. V. The nomlrs-
atoms included officers OF the navy adj
vancsd for eminent and CONSPICUOUS con-
duct in battle. among thera being Rear
Adaairals Sampson and Schleg and officers
who fought in the Spanish war They aIso
include a liss Of the officers of the marine
corps vino were brsveted and advanced as
vel as the regular promotions in the
navy which have heretofore been puo-
ushe4