Phoenix weekly herald. [volume] (Phoenix, Maricopa County, Ariz. Territory) 1896-1899, 1898-10-13

as President Of the Spanish commits
sion having received precise instruc-
tions from their respective govern
ments the Americans consider that
they cannot discuss the principles
forming the base of the protocol, to
which the Spaniards reply that
the protocol was signed at a critical
moment and under so pressing a neces-
sity that it cannot be considered as ex-
pressing the sovereign will of a free
nation.
THE PEACE JUBILEE.
The Visit of President Mckinley to
Omaha the Growing Event
Omaha, Neb., Oct 12.-Omaha peace
jubilee reached a magnificent climax
today The presence of President Nc
Kinley and the distinguished party
which accompanied him likewise made
the day a glorious one for the Trans
Mississippi Exposition and its manage
ment, and one which will be set down
in letters of gold when the history of
the Magic City is written. From the
moment the President stepped into
his carriage at the Omaha club until
his departure from the exposition
grounds this afternoon he was greeted
with one continual ovation. 1t was
after ten O'Clock when the parade
which was to escort the distinguished
party completed its formation in the
city and moved toward the exposition
grounds. A dozen bands contributed
the music and at the head of the par
ade rode a trooper in full uniform
bearing the Presidents flag of bright
blue with thirteen stars and the ma
tional coat-of-arms. The officials of
the exposition and the distinguished
guests rode in carriages-the President
the secretaries of the treasury, navy
and interior and their wives, the post
master general, the Chinese minister,
the Korean minister and other mem
bers of the diplomatic corps, Governor
Holcomb of Nebraska, President
Wattles of the exposition and numer-
GUS city and state officials. Among
the distinguished representatives of
the army were Generals Miles, Greedy
and Wheeler, while the United States
navy was represented in the person of
Commodore Phillip. The pageant ex-
tended over several miles and through
out that distance spectators were
packed and damned along the side
walks and in windows and on roofs.
1t was nearly eleven o'clock when the
advance guard Officers reached the
court of honor on the grounds. A few
minutes later the presidential party
under escort of 200 men from the
twenty-second infantry at Fort Crook,
arrived at the grand band stand on
the Plaza where the exercises were
held. After brief addresses of well
come by Governor Holcomb and Pres
ident Wattles of the exposition, Pres
ident Mckinley was introduced. His
appearance on the slightly elevated
platform was the signal for loud and
prolonged cheering. Thousands shout
ed and waved their flags. The en-
thusiasm was intense and some time
was necessary to restore order. The
President spoke briefly, eulogiZing the
exposition and the enterprise and en-
ergy which had made it an accomp-
lished fact. The President was fol-
lowed by Postmaster General Smith
and others of the distinguished party,
all of whom were greeted with enthuS-
iasm by the great throngs. The exer
cises came to a close with the playing
ing America by the bands, the vast
assemblage which crowded every foot
of the big plaza joining in the chorus
with thrilling effect.
A feature of the afternoon entertain
ment was an informal luncheon serv-
ed on the grounds by the exposition of
ficials to their guests Later the dis
tinguished visitors participated in a
reception at the Government building
and afterward witnessed a spectacular |
and military parade and a sham bat
tie of the Indian tribes.
TWO SMART ALECKS. |
Honolulu, via San Francisco, Oct. |
12.-On the night of October Sd, Sec
ond Lieutenant Merriam, U.S:A., and |
First Lieutenant Wheelock, New York
volunteers, decided to run things in
Honolulu and declared martial law
Wheelock was provost marshal in
charge of the mounted infantry 1t is
not known whether Merriam was on
duty About II 80 at night the two
officers declared martial law and for
TWO hours and half this condition of
affairs prevailed. Indignant citizens
woke up General King about 1 o'clock
in the morning and the General caused
the two officers to be rounded-up and
the martial law declared off 1t is stated
that both were under the influence of
liquor. They will be court martialed
For a time it was the liveliest night
Honolulu ever saw. The two officers
assumed the entire control of the town.
These orders were enforced by mount
I'd men under Wheelock's command.
Sailors were chased aboard their ships
md two steamer captains and a Gus e
oms officer had to scramble for
afety. General King was very angry
When he learned what was being done
md said the young men We're acting +
Without orders. Lieutenant Merriam {