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CONVENTION DATE FIXED
DEMOCRATIC STATE COMMIT
TEE MAKES IT JUNE Is.
A Convention Comprised of Sixteen
Hundred Delegates Provided For
Will Meet on the Same Day as
the POpuIists-COnciI Pol
fey to Be Pursued-Address to Be
Issued With the Call.

The Democratic state convention will
be held at Minneapolis June Is, and the
county conventions to elect delegates
to the state convention will be held
June in all the counties.
The convention will be the largest
ever held in Minnesota, the basis Of
representation from the eighty odd
counties in the state being one delegate
for each 100 votes or minor fraction
thereof cast for w. J. Bryan, and an
additional two delegates at large from
each county,
This will bring the number of dele
gates entitled to seats close to 1000.
This decision was arrived at yester-
day afternoon at meeting Of the
Democratic state central committee
held In the Merchants hotel.
Present at the session were L. A.
Rosing, chairman; J. J. Thornton, Of
ST. James: T. T. Hudson, Of Duluth,
and P. B. Winston, of Minneapolis,
The attendance of members from the
districts were as follows: First, B. J.
Mosier, of Saltwater; Second, T. J. Nc
Dermott, of st. Paul; Third, ]. H. John
son, of Winona; Fourth, M. Breslauer
and c. M. Foote, Of Minneapolis; Sixth
H. Zimmerman Jr. Of Mankato; Sew
enth, Frank Zins, Of st. Cloud; Eighth
L. ID. OBr1en. of st. Paul, who held
proxy of ]. w. Craven, Of Norwood; !;
Ninth, John L. Townley, Of ST. Paul,
who held proxy Of T. O'Connor, of Rem
vile; Tenth, John W. Willis, of St.
Paul, who held proxy of H. J. Tolm1e,
of Spring Valley; Eleventh, j. G..
Brown, of Duluth; Twelfth, G. NJ Stan
ton, of Appelton; Sixteenth, J. w. Eddy,
Of Morris.
The first matter discussed was the
date for holding the state convention,
and the members were unanimous that
the date should be either June Ia or Is.
T. J. McDermott suggested June IA, the
day before the Populist convention,
and then an adjournment until the
next day. H. Zimmerman agreed with
Mr.. McDermott.
J. ]. Thornton, of ST. James, said:
Success is what we want, and God
knows we need It," He was in favor
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delegates, are for Willis or Berrisford.
about evenly divided. McNamee and
Robertson will divide the delegation
for treasurer. and for alderman 1t is
either William Hoefer or Matt Bantz.
The Ninth ward delegation of thirty
three are, according to E. L.. Murphy.
solid for Willis for mayor, Yoerg for
comptroller, and McNamee for treas
urer. Murphy will be nominated for
aldermen without opposition.
The Tenth ward haS but seven dele-
gates, but they will be a unit for A. N.
Craighead for mayor as compliment
tary vote, and then go to Schiffman or
DR.. H. F. Hoyt. The delegation is an
u-TWohy, and against Allard for all
derman.
The Eleventh ward, headed by Pierce
Butler, Is for Michael or Willis for
mayor, and McNamee or Robertson for
treasurer. Twohy, for municipal
judge, will get some of the nine votes.
The primaries generally were con-
Quoted with few contests. In a few
precincts there We're more men am
bilious to attend the convention than
there were places on the ticket and In
some cases two tickets were in the
field. These, however, were not divided
as to any candidates. These contests
with one exception We're settled at the
time.
One, however will be carried to the
convention. That will be the third pre-
cinct Of the Eighth ward. The ticket
naming T. ]. McDermott, Joseph Ma
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CZAR REEDS RECONCENTRADO
The House Held In Check by the
Power of the Speaker.

The House Held In Check by the
Power of the Speaker.
By Associated Press.
WASHINGTON. March 30-A wild
and uproariouS scene occurred in the
house of representatives today when
Mr.. Bailey, the Democratic leader. at
tempted to force the hand of the Re-
publicans upon a proposition to over
rule the speaker and pass a resolution
recognizing the independence Of the
Cuban republic.
He was cheered by the crowded gall
leries, but the members Of the majority
refused to support him.
Many of them sympathized with the
purpose of the resolution, Mr.. Hull,
chairman of the military committee,
going so far as to indorse the PROPOSE
tion under the impression that it pro-
vided for a declaration of war. but
most of the radicals who yesterday
We're in favor of any sort of revolution
ary methods had been won over to the
policy of sticking to the party organ
ization and refusing to do anything un-
til the Initiative came from their side
These We're rallied by two of the lead
ing advocates Of armed intervention,
and the speaker himself, from the
chair, made an indirect appeal to his
party associates to stand firm, at the
same time intimating that if their i'm
patience was curbed a little longer they
would have the opportunity they
coveted.
When the vote was taken only two
Republicans-Messrs Acheson and
Robbins, of Pennsylvania-broke from
the party lines. About a dozen more
sat silent in their seats and refused TO
vote.
The scene throughout was most
dramatic and the members and specta-
tors in the galleries were wrought up
to a high pitch of excitement.
Several times later In the day, during
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INDEPENDENCE VITAL POINT
DIPLOMATIC INTEREST NOW
SHIFTED TO MADRID.
Spain, Under Stress of Clrcum-
stances, Is Giving Consideration
to Propositions Which, Up to This
Time, Have Been Rejected
Hopes for European Intervention.

WASHINGTON, March 30.-The vital
point in the Cuban question. viz, in
dependence, has shifted itself from
Washington to Madrid, where the
Spanish government Is now giving
grave and earnest consideration to
propositions presented by the govern
ment of the United States.
On the answer to these propositions
probably depends the future course of
relations between Spain and the United
States. 1t is believed that 1t is now
but a question Of an exceedingly short
time before the inevitable crisis must
come.
The Spanish ministry will hold a cab
met council tomorrow, after the prop
ositions have been submitted to the
queen regent, and as a result of that
conference it is expected by the admin
istration that a definite answer to its
proposals will be received
The propositions submitted by this
country contemplate a complete and
immediate cessation of hostilities in
Cuba; the return of the reconcentrados
to their usual avocations, and the in
dependence of Cuba, this last feature
to be secured probably on an indem-
nifty basis by which the island would
pay substantial sum for it's freedom
from Spanish rule.
Independence Essential.
These propositions take a wide scope,
and there are many details in the al
tentative propositions, the purpose be-
ing at present to consider every possi-
bic plan promising a solution of the
Cuban problem, so long as an end of
the Cuban war and Cuban independ-
ence are embodied in the ultimate re-
suit.
1t has been made perfectly clear to
Spain that nothing less than a close of
the war and the independence of the
island will suffice as an adequate set
tlement. Such lesser methods as have
been contemplated from time to time
are now put aside for more advanced
and positive positions.
1t is now for Spain to accept or re-
ject these tenders.
There is no disposition to urge one
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| the last resorts of diplomacy, when all
| other means of aVerting war seem to
| be at an end.
There is additional difficulty from the
| fact that when two nations are 1nVolV-
ed in crisis any external influence
| may be resented as an intrusion. There
! is reason to believe that the French au-
| thorities are fully conscious Of these
| difficult phases, and that no step will
| be made unless it is clearly apparent
| in advance that the United States de-
| Sires the friendly offices Of other ma
| tons.
The Spanish government has earnest
| ly hoped, within the last week, that
| more likely Austria or France, would
| take the initiative without waiting to
| consult the desires of this government.
! This hope has proved vain, however,
| and it is stated today on high author
| ity that recent negotiations in Europe
have disclosed positively that, while
the sympathy of some of the cont1-
| mental powers was toward Spain, no
| one of them stood ready to eSpouse her
| cause, by mediation or by arms.
| Most had been expected Of Austria,
owing to the dynastic relations be-
| tween Austria and Spain. The present
queen regent of Spain, Maria Chris
| tina, Is an Austrian princess, being the
second child of Karl Ferdinand, afch-
duke of Austria, ana q cousin OF EIn-
peror Franz Josef, of Austria. The
young king of Spain, through the same
genealogy, is of Austrian blood. This
creates a natural tie between Austria
and Spain, and it has been most in
| fuential within recent days In lnduc-
| ing Austria to secure the cooperation
of other continental powers in behalf
of Spain.
Austria Holds Off.
Up to the present time, however,
Austria has not felt ready to take the
Initiative The reports from Vienna
last night that the Austrian minister
of foreign affairs, Count Gofuchowsk
had instructed the Austrian representa-
tive at Washington to cooperate In the
steps to be taken by France are not
borne out by any actual developments
which have thus far occurred here.
The Austrian minister has not been at
the state department during the present
week. nor have any suggestions In this
line been received by the state depart
ment from him.
It is a passing coincidence that the
ambassador, the Austrian minister and
the Spanish minister are more closely
associated together than any other dip
lomats in the corps.
The greatest secrecy prevails In many
of the bureaus Of the war and navy de-
Continued on Seventh Page.
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tensity of feeling. After the vote on
the Bailey resolution many Republi-
cans went to the White house to con-
fer with the president and to express
to him their hope that something
might be promised which would relieve
the strained situation.
The assurance of the president was
given to these members that by Fri
day night at the latest something defln-
lite could be expected.
Congress Waiting.
of waiting expectancy. Senators and
representatives are willing to give the
president an opportunity to carry cat
his plans, but there Is impatience to
have some information regarding these
plans and some assurance that they
will not delay action too long.
1t was stated today in a high diplo-
matte quarter that the Spanish gov
ernment, within the last ten days, had
addressed a note to the great powers
of Europe, fully setting forth the
grave aspect Of the controversy with
the United States, and at least infer
entially suggesting that the time was
now opportune for European influence
to be exerted. It is said that this note
led to the utterances of Premier Hano-
taux in the French chamber last Sat-
urday, and has been the cause of the
activity at European capitals within
the last few days in connection with
Spanish American affairs.
Up to the present time, however, no
actual step toward mediation or inter-
vention has been taken by any Of the
great powers, although there Is little
doubt that France stands ready to
take the initiative If there Is the slight
est evidence that the United States
government will view such a move with
favor.
The French ambassador at Washing
ton. M. Cambon, has received no def
mite instructions directing him to ten
der the good offices of France. At the
same time the ambassador, taking the
cue from the remarks Of Premier Han
otaux, has called on Judge Day, and
has said that If this government at any
time feels that the French government
car aid in averting the present grave
crisis in maintaining peace, he has no
doubt that France will readily under
take to exert such good offices as will
be acceptable to both powers.
Possible Intervention.
This, as stated, is rot formal ten
der by the French government, for as
yet the French anba ssador has receiv-
ed no positive instructions, but it clear
ly indicates the tendency and the will
ingness of France to act as mediator
in the present emergency at any mo-
ment. 1t Is probable that the sugges-
tions have not taken a more formal
form owing to the delicate character of
such overtures.
A tender of good Offices Is one Of
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ATTACK ON SALISBURY.
opportunity to Discuss the Matter
Refused by BaIfour.

LONDON, March 80. - Sir Charles
Dixie gave notice in the house of COM
mons today Of motion to the effect
that the conduct of foreign affairs dur
Ing the past twelve months has shown
that 1T is not to the interest of the
country to have the premiership and
the foreign secretaryship combined in
one person, and asked the government
to fix a day to debate the motion.
Mr.. Balfour, the government leader
in the house, first lord Of the treasury
and acting secretary of state for for
eign affairs, reported that the govern
ment could not do so, as the discus
sion would resolve itself into a direct
attack upon the conduct of foreign af-
fairs, and he explained, if this was de-
sired, 1t would be more convenient In
the form of a vote of censure.
However, continued Mr.. Balfour.
there would be a discussion of the for
eign policy. but only informal and incon-
elusive, owing to the absence Of papers
on the far Eastern question When the
latter were submitted, he expected a.
fuller discussion
Sir Charles Dixie retorted that he de-
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rather than another so long as the
conclusion finally reached brings the
termination of the war and Cuban in
dependence.
Spain Yielding.
Never until now has the Spanish
government even for a moment enter
tanned such propositions. Now, in the
stress of the present emergency, with
declarations Of war introduced in the
American congress, Spain has reluct-
antly consented to consider them.
This in itself has given lively hope
OF satisfactory result. But, it involves
a grave crisis in Spain, and it cannot
be foretold what the final action al
Madrid will be.
Until today it was believed that Spain
would Indignantly reject a proposition
involving the independence of Cuba
or American intervention, or the dis
appearance Of the Spanish flag from
the island, either through purchase by
the Cubans or otherwise.
There was the best of reason for the
official belief that as between peace
and war on these propositions, Spain
would choose war; but more hope ap-
parently Is entertained here of Spain
being in a yielding mood, as the Ameri-
can plans for solution are being care.
d
decision.
AS stated, an answer is believed to
be only a question of perhaps two or
three days. When it is received the
future course of this government will
be determined. 1t is the view of the
administration that the present week
will shape the policy of the future,
whether it is to be one Of peace or one
of war;
Critical Juncture.
Naturally this critical juncture has
occasioned the greatest interest here,
coupled with no little excitement, as
word was passed about that the last
stage in the negotiations with Spain
was reached. Many representative
men of congress, senators and repre-
sentatives, called at the White house
and conferred with the president. To
the leaders in congress he stated that
definite results were expected from
Madrid by Friday. This served to al
lay the intense feeling which had been
manifested in congress and through
the leaders further radical action by
the senate and house was for the time
being deferred.
AT the capitol excitement was un-
abated. The meeting Of the senate COM
mittee on foreign relations occasioned
great deal of interest because of the
many warlike resolutions which were
introduced yesterday and referred to
that committee.
On the house side there was an in
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CUBAN STORM BREAKS.
Bailey Offers a Resolution Rec cOgniz-
ing Cuban Independence.

The storm broke Immediately after
the reading Of the journal, when Mr..
Bailey, the Democratic leader, de-
manded recognition as a matter of
privilege and offered resolution. A
profound sensation followed. Members
one knew what the resolution contain
ed. but all knew that it related to the
allabsorbing topic Of Cuba.
Mr. Evans (Rep.. Ky0 interposed to
declare that pension bill coming over
from last night was in order, and amid
intense excitement, the speaker, with
white, stern face, held that the reg
pension bill, which he directed the
clerk to read.
While 1t was being read, Mr.. Bailey
requested that the resolution be sent
back to him.
AS soon as the pension bill was pass
ed he was again on his feet demanding
recognition. But Mr.. Boutelle, chair
man Of the naval affairs committee,
was also calling for recognition, and
the speaker recognized him, pausing
amid the clamor and confusion to in
form Mr.. Bailey calmly that his rights
were to be respected.
Mr.. Boutelle then moved that the
house go into committee of the whole
and resume the consideration Of the
Pending that notion announced
the speaker, "the gentleman from
Texas states he desires TO present a
privileged question. The gentleman
will state it,
Bailey Resolution.
Mr.. Bailey then offered the resolution
for the recognition of the independ-
ence Of Cuba as follows:
Resolved, by the senate and house of rep
resentatives that the heroic struggle of the
Cuban people against the force of arms and
the horrors of famine has shown them
worthy to be free. and
Second the United states hereby recog-
nizes the republic Of Cuba as free and
Independent state.
The reading was listened to amid q
silence profoundly impressive and at
Its conclusion cheer after cheer was
given from the galleries and the floor.
The Republican side was ominously
silent. The speaker raped vigorously
for order and warned the galleries that
no demonstrations would be allowed.
Mr.. Boutelle Immediately made the
point of order that the resolution was
not privileged and upon that Mr.. Bail
ey demanded to be heard. He urged
that the subject with which the reso-
luton dealt was too serious and the
occasion too important to be hastily
disposed Of. He insisted that he had a
right to present the resolution under
the rules, and the ruling and the re-
sponsibility must rest with the major
ity If 1t was ruled out Of order and
ruling sustained.
He called attention to the fact that
In the Fifty-third congress when Mr..
Crisp was speaker, Mr.. Boutelle, who
now made the point Of order that this
resolution was not privileged, present
ed a resolution of a similar character
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single insurgent who dared whisper
revolution out in the cloak rooms.
The mutiny planned and prated
about so much last night and during
the early morning hours was quickly
dealt a death blow by the gavel of
the czar.
1t IS believed, and there is much evi-
dence to bear out the statement, that
Reed executed a neat little coup, that
would do credit to the most skillful of
Spanish diplomats. knowing we'll that
there were nearly hundred Republi-
cans who had agreed to bolt against
the delay policy of the administration,
Reed saw that the only thing to do
would be to get up some kind of
row that would bring party feeling in
play. He knew that the Republican
leaders in the move had been to Bailey,
the Democratic floor manager, and
asked him to keep Jerry Simpson and
James Hamilton Lewis in leash, in Or
der that the Republican boilers might
be held in line.
Then Reed made his star play. He
sent a Democratic friend of his to
Bailey with statement that the
speaker had privately admitted that,
If a Cuban resolution was sprung by
such members on the Democratic side
as Mcmillan, Of Tennessee; Amos Cum
mings, of New York, or Judge Mcguire,
of California, mo power on earth
would prevent its passage"
This had the desired result. 1t
touched the pride of Bailey. He would
not allow any other free silver Demo-
crat to outrank him at such critical
moment, and he fell into Tom Reeds
trap, and Tom Reed, in the estima-
ton of his party and in the opinion
Of some Democrats, has added another
notch to his legislative cudgel, and is a
much greater statesman than the man
in the White house. Tom Reed has a
policy and puts it into execution. He
has nerve and exercises 1t. Right or
wrong, he is fearless and firm when
once his mind is nXed on line Oh ac-
ton.
1t required courage in the face of the
almost unanimous sentiment of con-
gress and the country for action on the
Cuban question for the speaker to tow
er above the table and hammer public
opinion into silence. But Reed does
not know what public opinion is on
many of the questions of the day. He
does not care. He measures every
thing that comes to his desk by his
own philosophy yard stick, decides on
what he thinks he ought to do, and does
1t regardless of consequences.
Mckinley changes his opinions as
quickly as the tickle winds of March
veer. and congress has almost lost faith
in him.
Only the solemn and assured prom
ises that nothing less than the abso-
lutte freedom of Cuba shall be the re-
suit Of the pending Spanish-American
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t1onal delegate for each 100 votes or
major fraction cast for BRYAN.

lioHdi ueleSate lot eacn lOO votes or
major fraction cast for Bryan.
Some one suggested the delegates ON
that basis would be about 1000 and it
might be we'll to cut the number down.
Mr.. Townley opposed this on the
ground that it would make 1T look like
hard times.
at this point, was the recipient Of ap-
plause.
The basis of representation was fixed
as suggested by Mr.. McDermott.
Chairman Rosing again called atten-
tfon to the address to be issued to Vot-
ers. His opinion was that the address
should state frankly why the Demo.
crat and Populist state conventions
were held on the same day. The ad-
Republican party and administration in
the state.
Mr. Foote-It Is question if the Re-
publican convention will not criticise
themselves.
Judge Willis-An address at this time
would be cheering thing. The
strengthening and formation Of trusts
recently has vindicated the position
taken by the Democratic party in 1895.
and it would show that the silver sentf,
ment is not dead or sleeping.
Mr.. O'Brien did not want the matter
of confidence being restored overlooked
In the address, and Mr.. Foote said the
road agent of prosperity, as 1t had been
called, should also not be forgotten.
Under the head Of organization and
naturalization Chairman Rosing stated
that good organization had been per-
fected in fifty of the counties Of the
state.
Mr.. Foote said the county committee
would take up the question of natural
ization in short time, but as yet no
attempt had been made looking toward
this question.
Judge Willis stated that in Ramsey
county the matter had been taken in
charge and nearly all those entitled to
naturalization papers had been cared
for.
Mr. Winston was Of the opinion that
more work had been done in the coun-
try in this connection than in the
cities
A resolution offered by Mr.. Hudson
was adopted suggesting to the county
conventions to be called that county
committees be appointed to commence
work on the naturalization matter.
The committee then went into execu-
tive session for the purpose of talking
over the matter of securing a hall in
Minneapolis in which to hold the state
convention. The exposition hall having
been secured by the Hennepin county
members for June Is, the matter was
referred to a subcommittee consisting
Of the members from that city.
After adjournment 1t was stated that
no action was taken as to the factional
row in st. Paul, and the matter was
not even brought up.
1t was expected that the committee