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The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-12-06
NICARAGUA CANAL.
National Policy Calls Eos It's Control
By This Government.

The Nicaragua canal commission, I'M
der the Craftsmanship of Rear Admiral
John c.. Walker, appointed July "a, 1897,
under the authority of a provision in
the sundly civil act of June + Of that
year, has nearly completed its labors,
and the results of its exhaustive in
quiry into the proper route, the feast
bility and the cost Of construction of
an interoceanic canal by q Nicaraguan
route, viii be laid before you. In the
performance of its work, the commits
sion received all possible courtesy and
assistance from the governments of
Nicaragua and Costa Rica, which thus
testified their appreciation of the i'm
portance Of giving a speedy and prac-
teal outcome to the project that has
for so many years engrossed the atten-
ton of the respective countries.
As the scope of-the recent inquiry
embraced the whole subject, with the
aim of making plans and surveys for q
canal by the most convenient route, it
necessarily included a review of the re-
suits of Previous surveys and plans,
and in particular those adopted by the
Maritime Canal company under its ex-
iStng concessions from Nicaragua and
Costa Rica, so that to this extent
these grants necessarily held an essen
tial part in the deliberations and con-
clusions Of the canal commission, as
they have held, and must needs hold.
in the discussion of the matter by con-
greSs. Under these circumstances, and
in view of overtureS made to the gov
ernmentS OF Nicaragua and Costa RIGA
by other parties for a new canal con-
cession, predicated on the assumed ap-
preaching lapse of the contracts OF
the Maritime Canal company with
those states have not hesitated to
express my convictions that considera-
policy, as between the several govern
ments interested in the construction
and control of an interoceanic canal by
this route, require the maintenance of
the status quo, until the canal COM
mission shall have reported and the
United States congress shall have had
4 the opportunity to pass finally upon
{ the whole matter during the present
session, without prejudice by reason
of any change in the existing condi-
tons.
Nevertheless, it appears that the gov
/ eminent of Nicaragua, as one of its
/ last sovereign acts before merging its
! powers in those of the newly-formed
United States Of Central America has
granted an optional concession to an
! other association, TO become effective
on the expiration of the present grant
/ It does not appear what surveys have
been made, or what route is proposed
under this contingent grant, so that
an examination of the feasibility of its
plans is necessarily not embraced in
the report of the canal commission.
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off of bends in the Rio Grande. from
the operation Of the treaties of 1884 and
1889, recommended by the commission
ers and approved by this government,
but still under consideration by Mex
leo; and the subject of the equitable
distribution of the waters of the RIO
Grande," for which the commissioners
recommended an international dam and
reservoir, approved by Mexico, but still
under consideration by this govern
ment. Pending these questions, it is
necessary to extend the life of the COM
mission, which expires Dec. 20 next.
The coronation of the young queen
OF the Netherlands was made the Oc-
casion of fitting congratulations.
RELATIONS WITH PERU.
The claim of Victor H. McCord
against Peru, which, for number of
years, has been pressed by this gov
eminent, and has on several occasions
attracted the attention of the congress,
has been satisfactorily adjusted A
protocol was signed May II, 1898,
whereby the fact of liability being adj
mitted, the question of the amount to
be awarded was submitted to the chief
justice of Canada as sole arbitrator
His award sets the indemnity due the
claimant at $1,000.
The government of Peru has given
the prescribed notification of it's inten-
ton to abrogate the treaty of friend
ship. commerce and navigation, con-
Guided with this country Aug. 81, 1887
As that treaty contains many import
ant provisions necessary to mainten-
ance of commerce and good relations
which could with difficulty be replaced
by the negotiation of renewed provi-
sions within the brief twelve months
intervening before the treaty termin-
ates, 1 have invited the suggestions by
Peru as tc the particular provisions II
is desired to annul, in the hope OF
reaching an arrangement whereby the
remaining articles may be professionally
saved
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-12-06
FOR PRESENT MONEY STANDARD
M'KINLEY FAvoRs LEGISLATION
OF SOME SORT.
Avoids the Use of the Term "Gold
Standard" But Wants the "Pres-
emit Standard" Perpetuated.

The secretary of the treasury rspSfssS
that the receipts of the government
from all sources during the fiscal year
ended June 80, 1898, including $S4, 751, 22S
received from the sale of Pacific rail-
roads. amounted to $405, 321, 335, and its
expenditures to $443. 36S, So There was
obtained from customs S149. 575 062, and
from internal revenue $170,900,641. Our
duitable imports amounted to S324,755,-
479, a decrease of SOS, 156.690 over the
preceding year; and impOrtatisns free
of duty amounted to 1921, 4l4,1f5, de-
crease from the preceding year of $780,
524,O6S.
Internal revenue receipts exceeded
those of the preceding year by S24.212.-
06S. The total tax collected on distilled
spirits was S92. 546. 999; on manufactured
tobacco, S36. 230,522, and on fermented
LIQUORS, $50. sis, 421. We exported mer-
chandise during the year amounting TO
81. 231. 4S2. $50, an increase of $3.50, 4SS,114
from the preceding year.
1t is estimated, upon the basis OF
present revenue laws, the receipts Of
the government for the year ending
June 80, 1899, win be S5T7 ,S74,6O7 and it's
expenditures. $3.50, S74,647. resulting in
deficiency of $112,OOO,0OO
on the list of December, 1898, there
was held in the treasury gold coin
amounting to s1SS, SAT, gold bullion
amounting to SIS. 500. $40; silver bullion
amounting to see. 359, 250, and other
forms of money amounting to S45l,96S,-
9S1. On the same date the amount OF
money Of all kinds in circulation, not
included in treasury holdings, was ST.
S36, S19,5O4. an increase for the year of
S165, 794, $685.
Estimating our population at 101O4,-,
600 at the time mentioned, the per cap
tia circulation was $25.O9.
On the same date there was in tbs
treasury gold bullion amounting to
S1SS, SOP, 545
The provision made for Strengthening
| the resources of the treasury in con-
nection with the war has given in
creased confidence in the purpose and
power of the government to maintain
The present STANDARD, and has estab-
iished more firmly than ever the ma
/ tional credit at home and abroad. A
marked evidence of this is found in the
| inflow of gold to the treasury. It's net
| gold holdings on Nov. 1, 1898. were
s239, sS5, 100, as compared with 1858, 5T3,-
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CLAIM AGAINST SIAM.
RED CROSS EXTENSION.
Proposal From Switzerland Was
Promptly Accepted.

Immediately upon the outbreak of
the war with Spain the Swiss govern
ment, fulfilling the high mission it has
deservedly assumed as the patron of
the international Red Cross. proposed
to the United States and Spain that
they should severally recognize and
carry into execution as moduS vivendi
during the continuance of hostilities
the additional articles proposed by the
international conference at Geneva,
Oct. &c, 1868, extending the effects of
the existing Red Cross convention of
1864 to the conduct of naval war. Fol-
lowing the example set by France and
Germany in 1870 in adopting such a
modus viyendi, and in view of the ac-
cession of the United States to those
additional articles in 1882, although the
exchange of ratification thereof still re-
manned unaffected, the Swiss proposal
was promptly and cordially accepted
by us and simultaneously by Spain
This government feels a keen salts
faction in having thus been enabled to
testify it's adherence to the broad prin-
ciple of humanity, even amidst the
clash of war, and it is to be hoped that
the extension of the Red Cross compact
to hostilities by sea as well as on land,
may soon become an accomplished fact
through the general promulgations of
maritime powers now parties TO the
convention of 1864.
The important question of the claim
of Switzerland to the perpetual ale
glance Of American citizens of Swiss
origin has not made hopeful progress
toward a solution, and controversies in
this regard still continue.
RELATIONS WITH TURKEY.
The newly accredited envoy of the
United States to the Ottoman porte
carries instructions looking to the dis
posal of matters in controversy with
Turkey for number of years He is
especially charged to press for a just
settlement of our claims for indemnity
by reason of the destruction Of proper
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-12-06
PENNSYLVANIA RIOTS.
Slaughter of Austrian Subjects by
Deputies Was justified.


On the 10th of September, 1898, a con-
hict took place at Latimer. Pa, be-
tween a body of striking miners and
the sheriff Of Luzerne county and his
deputies. in which twenty-five miners
were killed and forty-four wounded of
which ten Of the killed and twelve of
the wounded were Austrian and Hun
garian subjects. This deplorable event
naturally aroused the solicitude of the
Austro- Hungarian government, which,
on the assumption that the killing and
wounding involved the unjustifiable
misuse Of authority, claimed reparation
for the sufferers. Apart from the
searching investigation, and the per-
emptOry action Of the authorities of
Pennsylvania, the federal executive
took appropriate steps to learn the mer-
it's of the case, in order TO be in a DO
sition TO meet the urgent complaint Of
a friendly power. The sheriff and his
deputies, having been indicted for muir
der, were tried and acquitted, after pro-
tracted proceedings and the hearing of
hundreds Of witnesses on the ground
showed that the killing was in the line
of their official duty to uphold law and
preserve public order in the state. A
representative Of the department of
Justice attended the trials and reported
its course fully. With all the facts in
its possession, this government ex-
poets to reach harmonious under
standing on the subject with that Of
Austro- Hungary, notwithstanding the
learning the result of the trial for in
demnity for its injured subjects.
INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITIONS.
Despite the brief time allotted for
preparation, the exhibits of this coun-
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-12-06
ANNEXATION OF HAWAII.
Was a F'ulfllment of Our Cherished
Traditions.

Pending the consideration by the sen
ate Of the treaty signed June IT,, 1887,
by the plenipotentiaries of the United
States and of the republic of Hawaii,
providing for the annexation of the is
land, a joint resolution to accomplish
the same purpose by accepting the Of
fered cession and Incorporating the
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-12-06
TIE CERRUT1 AWARD.

Following close upon the rendition OF
the award of my predecessor as arbi-
traitor of the claim of the Italian sub
ject Cerruti, against the republic of
Colombia, differences arose between the
parties to the arbitration in regard to
the scope and extension of the award,
of which certain articles were contested
literal fulfillment. The award having
been made by the president of the
United States as an act of friendly con-
sideration, and with the sole view to
an impartial distribution of the matter
in dispute, / could not but feel concern
at such a miscarriage and, while I'M
able TO accept the Colombian theory
that I, in my official capacity possessed
continuing functions as arbitrator, with
power to interpret or revise the terms
Of the award my best efforts were lent
to the execution of its provisions.
A naval demonstration by Italy re-
suited in an engagement to pay the liza
bilities claimed upon their ascertain
ment, but this apparent disposition of
the controversy was followed by a rup-
ture of diplomatic intercourse between
Colombia and Italy, which still con-
tinues, although, fortunately, without
acute symptoms having supervened.
Notwithstanding this, efforts are re-
ported to be continuing for the ascer-
tafnment of Colombia's contingent liza
bility on account of Cerruti's debts, un-
der the fifth article of the award.
A claim of an American citizen
against the DOMINICAN republic for a
public bridge over the Ozama river,
which has been in diplomatic contro-
versy for several years, has been set
tied by expert arbitration, and an
award in favor of the claimant amount
ing to about $4,000. It, however, re-
mains unpaid. despite urgent demands
for its settlement according to the
terms of the compact.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-12-06
ExTRADITIoN COMPLICATIONS
Controversy With Mexico Over a PO-
Iitical Offender.

The Interpretation of certain pro-
visions of the extradition convention OF
Dec. II, 1851, has been at various times
the occasion of controversy with the
government of Mexico. An acute Diff
ference arose in the case of the. MeXi-
can demand for the delivery of Jesus
Guerrero, who, having led a maraud1ng
expedition near the border, with the
proclaimed purpose of initiating insur-
rection against President Diaz, escaped
into the United States. Extradition
was refused, on the ground that the al
legged offense was political in its char
acter and, therefore, came within the
treaty proviso of non-surrender. Inc
Mexican contention was that the ex-
ception only related to purely political
offenses, and that as Guerrera's acts
were admixed with the common crime
of murder, arson, kidnapping and rob
berry, the option of non-delivery be-
came void, a position which this gov
eminent was unable to admit, in view
of the received international doctrine
and practice in the matter. The MeXi-
can government, in view of this, gave
notice, on Jan. "a, 1898, of the termina-
ton of the convention, to take effect
twelve months from that date, at the
same time inviting the conclusion of a
convention, toward which negotiations
are on foot
In this relation I may refer to the
necessity of some amendment of our
existing extradition statute. 1t is a
common stipulation of such treaties
that neither party shall be bound to
give up it's own citizens, with the added
provision in one of our treaties, that
/ with Japan, that it may surrender if it
see fit. 1t is held in this country, by
an almost uniform course of decisions,
that where a treaty negatives the OBJ
legation to surrender, the president is
not invested with legal authority to
act. The confinement of such authority
would be in the line of that sound NOR
atty which shrinks from affording Sc
cure asylum to the author Of a heinous
crime. Again, statutory provision
might be well made for what is styled
extradition by way of transit, whereby
a fugitive surrendered by one foreign
government to another, may be con-
veyed across the territory of the United
States to the Jurisdiction of the de-
handing state. A recommendation in
this behalf made in the presidents
message of 1886, was not acted upon.
The matter is presented for your con-
sideration.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-12-06
MEXICAN BOUNDARY.

The Mexican water boundary com
mission has adjusted all matters sub
mitted to it, to the satisfaction of both
governments, save in three important
cases-that of Chamizal at FL Paso,
Tex, where the two commissioners
failed to agree, and wherein, for this
case only, this government has pro-
posed to Mexico the addition of a third
member; the proposed elimination of
what are known as "Bancos,'' small,
isolated islands, formed by the cutting
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-12-06
MEXIcAN SMUGGLING.

The problem of the Mexican free zone
has been often discussed with regard
to its convenience as a provocative of
smuggling into the United States along
an extensive line and thinly- guarded
land border. The effort made by the
joint resolution of March 1, 1885, to
remedy the abuse charged, by sus-
pending the privilege of free transpor-
tation in bond across the territory of
the United States to Mexico, failed of
good result. as is stated in report No.
702 of the house of representative sub
raitted in the last session, March II,
1893. AS the question is one to be con-
veniently met by wise concurrent leg
islation of the two countries, looking
20 the protection of the revenues. by
harmonious measures, operating equal
ly on either side of the boundary. rath-
er than by conventional ARRANGEMENTS.
suggest that. congress consider the
advisability of authorizing and inviting
a conference of representatives of the
treasury departments of the United
States and Mexico, to consider the sub
ject in all its complex bearings and
make report. with pertinent recommen-
dations to the respective governments
for the information and the considera-
ton of their congresses
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1898-09-16
LAS VEGAS.

From the Optic.
Rev. Father Pongel, successor to Father
O'Keefe, will take charge OF the east side
parish next week.
Miss Ellen Wood, who has had charge
OF the millinery department Of the nfeld
emporium, Is quite sick. IL is feared she
= taking down with typhoid fever.
ILo latLO.lc ladies OF the east side
aaholic CAuIch will give a farewell so
ci.l TO Father 0'Keefe, at Rosenthal's
<SM On the evening Of September 10Th.
Refreshments will be served and a dane.
ing program will be INDUCED in.
Married, on Sunday, the llth inst, at
st. Paul's RectOry. Rev. Geo. Selby ofici-
ating, Richard G.. LarimOre aud Miss
Aunio Erakea Tho wedding was strict.
ly private, being attended by only a few
Of the friends and relatives Of the happy
pair.
Mr. aud Mrs. BENZ. Brash received a
telegram from Leadyille, Colo, Tuesday
afternoon, announcing to them that they
are now grandparents, q daughter having
been born to Mr.. and Mrs. Jos. Morse
This community. where Mrs. Morse.
formerly Miss Bertha Brash, was reared,
will most heartily congratulate Mr.. and
Mrs. Brash on their promotion In the
dignity Of life.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1898-09-16
NEW MEXICO NEWSl
GALLUP


Special Correspondence.
Gallup, Sept. ij.-John Stewart, ac-
companied by John Bowie, left on Sun.
day evening for Kansas. They will be
away several weeks. Miss Anna Bowie
is ably filling the vacancy made by
JOhn'a depa ture.
Jack. the little son Of G.. n. Cotton, Is
quite I'll with scarlet fever; also Mrs.
Crisman's little boy and several Others
on the north side Of the tracks.
Marshals Fredricks and wnmunder
had a tough tussle with a couple OF
drivers from the Gibson. who, with the
other members OF a"Can uarty"in the rear
OF the European ho'el, attacked a drum.
met, asking him to call for beer, which he
refused 10 do. The men we're finally
taken u the jail but not without consid
cradle blood being lost. Tom Leaden
was also put in for abusive talk to the
officers in defense OF the prisoners.
Three Of the men we're taken 10 Albu-
querque last night, but Leaden wRs
turned loose.
Palmer Ketner, with his wife and
children. the last Of the summer voyagers,
returned Wednesday evening from Cali
fornia.
Melville Mcdonald had his arm broken
by n fall Of rock at the Otero mine last
week Gus. Almquist was also slightly
Injured.
q. G. Manning cans In from Defiance
10. day on business.
DE-. II. * Hinch, with his wife and
little daughter. returned from California
on saturday evening.
unuaAnrfa .Unv--
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1898-09-16

From the New Mexican.
The frost OF the last few nights Is re-
ported as having played havoc with the
garden truck and fruit.
Colonel W. II. WhitemRn, adjutant
general Of New Mexico, has shipped TO
Roswell twenty Springfield rifles for the
use Of the cadets Of the military insti-
tute. This Is In addition toforty sent
some weeks ago.
One hundred and sixty pupils are now
in attendance at the United States IN
dian industrial school in this city. su-
p%erintendent Yeits expects to have $50
pupils in school by October l. Seven pu-
pills arrived Tuesday night from the
Jemez pueblo.
Hon. I. b. Catron left Wednesday even
ing for Lexington, Mo-, where he will
place his son Tom In the Wentworth
military school, Mrs. CatrOn and children
now being In that city. Mr.. Catron u
pecto be absent about a week.
Colonel j. Frank Chavez. n OF the 70.
publican leaders OF the territory, and who
has ssen the longest service In the leg
islatiye assembly OF New Mexico OF any
man now alive, left Wednesday for his
ranch at ri ProgTeso, Valencia comfy,
having attended the sessions OF the peni-
Tertiary board, Of which he Is a member.
william HC-u, the deaf and dumb man
confined In the concty Jail charged with
arson. attempted 20 comnit suicide Mon
day night. By some meSas he had got
ten hold OF a piece OF looking glass, and
when found WAS trying 10 cut his throat
with tho ragged edge o; the glass, After
having his hands handcutfed behind him
for about ten hOnrs, he changed his
mind and concluded to live a while
longer.
Ernest Knsebel, the bright young son
OF John II. RnAebel, Bsqp who graduated
with high honors at ials and Is now con
nected with a prominent New FORK Law
arm. is In the city on route TO Bland
where be will spend a couple OF months
on a vacation. He has worked too hard
during the past years ana thereby has In.
ured his nervous system somewhat. seq
MeKico's balmy and health. giving eli
mate will soon restore bim ofull health
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1898-09-16
A Narrnm

Thankful words written by Mrs. Ada X.
Hart Of GrOtOn, =. d.: WA taken with
a bad cold which settled on my lungs
cough sci in and finally terminated IN
consumption. -Four doctors gave me up,
saying could live but q short time. |
gave myself up 10 my savior. determIRJ
II | could not stay with my friends q,
earth, | would meet my absent one
above. My husband was advised TO ge,
DR.. Kings New Discovery for Consump
ion. Coughs and Colds. | gave It a trial
.OOk In all eight BOTTLES. IL has cureC
me, aud thank God | am saved aud nov
a We'll ana healthy woman" Trial bot
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Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1898-09-16
FORTUNE ron SAMPSON.


Rear Admiral Sampson will receive as
prize money aud bounty about 100000.
Rear Admiral Dewey will receive about
5000.
Rear Admiral Schley's share will be
about 5000 less than that OF some OF
the captains in the navy who were cap
turing prizes while sohley was bottled
up" In Hampton Roads at the begin
ming Of the war.
The BeameD, including the men be-
hind the guns" will get from $50 to 500
OF $500, according TO their pay and the
number OF prizes captured by their re-
spectiVe ships.
The law provides that prize money
shall be paid for every vessel whether
Warship or merchantmen, that Is cap
tufed, and that bounty shall be paid
wherever a vessel Is destroyed. II the
ship captured Is larger than the eaptOr
the law gives the entire net proceeds OF
the prize 10 the captOr. II II Is smaller.
One-half 10 the captOr and one half 20
the United States. The eaptOrs are en-
titled 10 500 for every man on board
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1898-09-16

The management OF the Territorial
Fair association Is working hard 10
make the coming fair q great success,
aud from the promises they are receiving
they have reason to believe that tins
year's fair will surpass that Of any held
Tor many years. To make a success Of a
fair It requires the co operation OF the
good citizens of the territory ANA county,
and this fair management hopes that this
will not be wanting, and that every one
will give a helping hand by making an
exhibit Of some kind. Remember the
days, September "a " October 1.