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Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-07-29
CARIBBEAN WEATHER SERVICE
HaytfIthe Only Government That Re-
fuses to Permit Us to Estab-
Iish Stations.

Iish Stations.
WASHINGTON, July 2S.-The govern
ment ,f Hayti has declined to permit this
government to establish a weather station
on its Domain. Its action follows request
for ths privilege made by the secretary OF
state, at the instance of the secretary OF
agriculture. with an express explanation of
the purpose sought, and that the Haytien
government would thus get the benefit of
our Weather service. The declination, how
ever. vas definite. and doubtless based on
fear that 1t would offend against neutral
ity between the United States and Spain
All OF the other governments approached
for authority to establish meteorogicai sta.
uons IN their territory have assented in
cludint San Domingo. Stations have been
established and appointments made as fol-
lows:
Santiago de Cuba, George Kingsbury, of
washington, D. c.; San Domingo, Louis
Dorman, of Pittsburg: Kingston, Jamaica,
the Central Weather station of the new
Caribbean system, w. B. Stockman, OF
cleveland, in charge. F.C. Tingley, Indiana,
and j. w. Towers, District of Columbia. as
Slstant IS; Curacao, ]. w. Ryker, Galveston,
Tex; Baranquilla, Colombia, c. +. Talman,
Detroit; Port of Spain Trinidad, E. T.
Giers, Philadelphia; st. Thomas. F. ]. Ran
doiph, District of Columbia, and C. Lemon,
AS"a' bdi Z MCDOQOuSn. Atlanta.
The French possessions of Martinique
and Guadaloupe have notified this gov
ernment they must decline to permit the
establishment of our stations, as they have
complete service of their own, the result
OF which they -cheerfully. offer to cable
US.
To-day Fred ]. Randolph, formerly in
charge of the weather Service at the house
OF representatives in this city, was direct
ed TO complete negotiations with the
french local government for transmission
OF the observations. The United States.
OF course, will reimburse the French pos
sessions for the expense of cable trans
m:ssiG Mr.. Randolph will sail Saturday
and, az route, will stop at st. Thomas and
establish the station there. leaving Clyde
Lemon IN charge. Mr.. Randolph win take
with him standard meteorological instru-
meEts for the use of the French authors
tles. chief Moore, of the weather bureau,
estimated that this entire Caribbean sys-
tenn now provided for by an initiatory ap-
proPrhtlon OF $4,000 may be permanently
conGueted at cost. of not over $4,000 !;
year.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-07-29
NEW GUATEMALA REVOLUTION.
Rebellions So Frequent That Man,
Favor Annexation to United
Statets.

TAPACHULA, MEN, July 2S.-General
Prospero Morales, the Guatemalan revo-
lutionary leader who was driven out of that
country by the late President Barnios, not
being satisfied with the transmission of
power to President Estrade Cabrera, has
pronounced revolution and the news from
Guatemala is that the government party is
much alarmed and has concentrated around
the city Of Guatemala, daily expecting to
be attacked by the revolutionists. The busi-
ness community and many large planters
are disSusted, with the frequency of the
advocate annexation to the United States
or the establishment of an American pro-
tectorate, and some would like to be an
neXed to Mexico. All factions in Guatemala
have been restless since Cabrera took Of
flee. Prospero Morales, the leader, is n
typical Central American faction chief, and
his success offers no more guarantee of
stability than any previous administration
of Guatemalap affairs. . 80.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-07-29

tional coolness and bravery. so that II Is
difficult to discriminate. They were en-
couraged in their best efforts by YOUR
enthusiasm and your CHEEKY words: Fire
steady. boys, and give it to Them
Nnth-The executive officer, n. E. Ma
son, with his usual zeal, was continually
at the battery directing the firing and keep
ing me well Informed Of the exact condition
Oh the ship and in encouraging both off,
GERS and men by his example of coolness
and courage.
Parasraphs nine to twenty-five of Cap
tam COOKS report are devoted to commen-
dation of his officers and men Tbs -snor,
concludes:
Twenty-fourth-We had bur two per-
sonal casualties-George H. Ellis fchier
Seoman). killed, and j. Burns Of. LIST CT.
wounded The ship was struck twenty
times by whole shot and many times by
pieces or bursting she'll and from small
shot of machine guns. No serious in
jury was done to the ship, and all re-
pairs can be temporarily done by the
ships force, excepting to the five-inch ele-
Fating gear. The smokestacks were hit
In several places. the signal halyards. rig
ging and flags were cut in many places.
The flag at the main was DESTROYED. being
much cut by shot and flying pieces of
Shell. The eight-inch guns worked salts
factorily; some trouble and delay was
caused by jamming of locks. The turre,s
worked we'll. The ive-inch battery gave
great trouble with the elevating gear. At
the end several were rendered useless for
battle. Two are bulged at the muzzle This
ship should have new elevating gear for
hve-inch as soon as practicable. We fired
100 rounds of eiSht-inch. 413 of five-inch.
LOO of six-pounder and go Of -pounder
ammunition.
Very respectfully,
IF. A. COOK.
Captain u. S. N, Commanding.
To the Communicating Chief Second Suuad-
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-07-29
THE HOOLEY FAILURE.
Investigating Committee Will
BE Amounted,

LONDON. July 2S.-1n the house of COM
mons Tomorrow, Robert Ascroft. Conserva-
tive member for Oldham, will ask the gov
eminent whether in view of the revelations
made by Ernest T. Hooley, the company
promoter, in the bankruptcy court. as to
payments made to peers and others there
will be appointed at the next session of
parliament, committee to consider means
for protecting company investors.
Counsel for the Earl CT Winchilsea, in
letter published in the newspapers here.
made formal denial of the statement
made by Ernest Hooley, the bankrupt COM
pany promoter. in court yesterday, that he
had paid the earl 10000 for acting as chair
man of one of the bicycle tube manufaetur-
ing concerns
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-07-29
SEVERE CHICAGO STORM.
Hail and Rain Did Innense Damage
In the Windy City Yestef.


CHICAGO. July 2s.-Thousands Of win
dow panes were broken during heavy hail
storm in this city to-day. Rain, which fell
in torrents for an hour after the hailstones
had done their work, did great damage to
the interiors Of apartment buildings and
school houses. Most Of the damage to
windows and skyiights occurred on the
North and West sides. where the north
windows Of nearly every prominent build
ing were broken.
Horses. pelted by the hail. ran away in
every direction. but no person was serious
ly injured. The shrubbery in Lincoln and
Washington parks was cut up. and the
greenhouses were badly damaged.
Buildings in the downtown district had
some glass broken in the upper stories.
In the suburbs. trolley wires were down
in many places. and the streets were made
impossible by backwater from the sewers.
Many horses were killed by contact with
live trolley and electric light wires.
The temperature, which has been hover
ing around 90 for several days, dropped to
6S after the storm.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-07-29
AVOIDING THE WAR TAX.
Canadian-LOndOn Sterling Exchange
Being Sold in New York by
Canadian Banks.

NEW YORK. July 2S.-Considerable in
terest was to-day taken in foreign exchange
London sterling exchange in this city by
agents and representatives of Canadian
banks at less than the ordinary market
rates for sterling exchange by reason of
its rot being subject to the United States
internal revenue stamp duty Of 4 cents for
each 800. which is equivalent to a tax of
2 on each f1.0O0. Foreign bankers said they
that since the war tax went into effect. at
least three or four times as much Can
adian sterling exchange had been sold in
this city. compared to the amount usually
sold before July l. the date on which the
law became operative. They did not be-
lieve. however. that 1t was sold by or for
the agents of the four Canadian banks do
ing business here regularly, but was sold
by brokers representing several Canadian
banks that have no regular agencies here
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-07-29
PERU'S ONE TROUBLE.
1t Is Over an Old Issue With the
United States Dating Back
to 1855,

LIMA. PERU, VIA GALVESTON. July
2S.-The speech of President Pierola at the
opening of the Peruvian congress to-day
was notable, and at its conclusion was
loudly applauded by congressman at the
public gallery. The president on leaving
the chamber had an ovation.
In the course of the speech the president
said that the national life of Peru was
calm and prosperous, and that the foreign
relations of the government were friendly,
with the solitary exception of an issue
raised between Peru and the United States.
dating from 1855. With respect to this. he
said, Peru had been compelled to accept
arbitration under somewhat vexatious con-
ditions in order to avoid rupture. Nego-
tiations were also pending with the United
States, he asserted, respecting a modifi-
cation of the tariffs. Without discounting
the future. the exports for 1897 showed an
increase of 80 per cent over the previous
year. exceeding by $130O0.O0O the fmporta-
tions.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-07-29
THE HUDsoN's PASSENGERS.
Detailed Statement Of the !COniaitiOn
of the Men She Brought From
Santiago.

WASHINGTON. July 3.-Adjutant Cen
eral Corbin made public late tonight the
appended statement Of the conditions of
the officers and men who arrived at Fort
Monroe on the steamship Hudson. July
q, from Santiago. 1t will be noted that.
while some of the cases are reported by
the surgeons to be serious, the majority
of the patients are convalescent. The
statement, which follows. gives an accu-
rate account of the condition Of each of
the men:
Lieutenant Colonel Joseph T. Haskell,
Seventeenth infantry, gunshot wound right
knee perforating pateila, ranging back
ward. exit just exterior to outer ham
string tendons; and perforatihg gunshot
wound left shoulder and lungs, entering the
two inches below middle of clavicle. exit
posterior axillary fold same side; condi-
ltion conyalescent.
Lieutenant Brant H. Wells. second in
fantry. flesh wound left buttock; condition
convalescent; fit for duty.
Sumner H. Lincoln. Tenth infantry. gum
1shot wound. right thigh. with compound
fracture of lower third Of femur.
Major Richard /. Eskridge, Tenth in
fantry, gunshot flesh wound, four inches
from spinal processes at inferior scapula
angle, right side, with paralysis left leg;
condition serious.
Major Jacob II. Smith, Second infantry,
gunshot flesh wound of back, entrance
right side. four inches from spinal pro-
cesses. exit, five inches from spine, left
side: complication muscular rheumatism;
condition convalescing.
Commander B. c. Lockwood. Twenty
second infantry, subacute artieular rheum-
atism back and thigh. result of fall in
battle; condition convalescing.
chusetts volunteer infantry, perforating
gunshot wound, entrance lower anterior
border on left clavicle, exit three inches
above left lilac crest; condition GONZALES
cent
Second Lieutenant Oscar D. Hapgood,
Second Massachusetts volunteer infantry,
perforating gunshot wound in chest; en-
trance three inches above right nipple,
exit three inches from spine, in line with
right rib: condition, convalescent
Captain Henry Mcdonald, Second Mas
sachusetts volunteer infantry. coccygeal
sprain sacral joint, from falling during bat
tie; condition. convalescent
Acting Lieutenant Ernest Haskell. First
volunteer cavalry, gunshot wound: en-
trance anterior border left ribs. exit four
inches from spinal column at right lilac
crest: condition convalescent
Second Lieutenant d. j. Monyhan Sec
end Massachusetts volunteer infantry. per-
foratinG Gunshot wound: entrance middle
axillary region right side. through both
lungs. exit middle region left side; condi-
tion conyalescent.
Stanley Hollister trooper First volunteer
cavalry: shell flesh wound. middle axillary
region. five inches from nipple: gunshot
flesh wound left side. midway between su-
perior lilac spine and great trocharter;
condition convalescent.
X ID. Robinson. trooper. First cavalry
volunteers. performating gunshot wound,
entering typhoid cartilage. ranging down.
ward and outward exit middle axillary re-
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-07-29
SENATOR MORGAN OVERRULED.
He Wishes to Delay the Work of the
Hawaiian Commission, but the
President SAYS Nav

WASHINGTON. July Ex-senator Nor
gan. of Alabama, a member of the Ha-
waian annexation committee, saw Presi-
dent Mckinley this afternoon and suggest
&c to him the wisdom of delaying the de-
parture and work of the commission until
about October !. in view of the existing
Spanish-American situation, and the de-
STABILITY of adjudication first of matters
connected with Hawaii's land laws The
president. however. thought that 1t was
best TO proceed with the important work
at once. and accordingly the present plan
cisco on August 10 remains unchanged
The president. In the course of the con-
ference. expressed himself as highly
pleased over the enthusiastic reception Of
the news of the annexation in the Islands
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-07-29
WIND AND ELECTRICAL STORM.
Trees Blown Down, Window Panes
Broken and Wires Seriously
Affected.

A heavy wind and electrical storm, ac-
companied by rain. visited Kansas City
shortly after l o'clock this morning blow
ing down trees. breaking window panes
and causing other damage. A large plate
glass window in the Richards & Conover
Hardware Company's store at Fifth and
Wyandotte streets was broken. a window
in the Victoria hotel was broken and the
doors of the Junction ticket Office were
blown OPEN Telegraph and telephone
wires We're seriously affected by the storm.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-07-29
BOSTON PARTY's LONG TRIP.
Arrive at San Francisco on n Scho0n-
er, 1OS Days From
Boston,

SAN FRANCISCO, July 2s-After lons
trip. made miserable by prevailing head
winds and lack of fresh food. the little
schooner, Carrie and Annie. of Boston,
arrived here to-day. The Carrie and An
ME is bound for Seattle, but she was forced
She has on board number of Boston
people who are interested in Alaska and
who. los day sago left Boston for San
Francisco via the Straits of Magellan.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-07-29

gion. border Of ribs. right side; condition
convalescent.
Private William Durfrey, Company E.
Twelfth infantry. typhoid fever; condition
serious.
Private W. T. Redd Company E. Twelfth
infantry; typhoid fever; condition GONZALES
cent
Private D. E. Mccarthy. Company 1,
Second infantry, typhoid fever: died Satur-
day, July %, and was buried at sea. Res
idence, sos East Eighty-eighth street. New
York city.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-07-29
SAD CASE OF DEsTITUTIoN.
Cleveland Man. "Too Proud to BeE,~
Let His Girl Die and His Wife
Go Crnxy.

CLEVELAND, O.. July ga sad case Of
destitution has Just come to light here.
through the death. at No. 4s Merkel ave-
nue., of Elizabeth Harley, aged Is, whose
demise, according to the coroner, was
caused by starvation. Her mother has
been driven insane for lack Of food. the
father is in stili more pitiable condition,
and three other children Of the family are
nearly dead. William Harley. the father
has been out of work for the past year
and half. and has been too proud to ask
for aid.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-07-29
SENATOR BAKER ON PEACE.
Thinks Philippines Should BE Held as
Security for n Reasonable
Indemnity.

LEAVENWoRTH. KAs.. July 2S.-tspe-
cial) Senator Baker, in talking over the
peace outlook. said: Il am of the opinion
that the United States should claim of
Spain. in case of settlement. relinquish-
ment of all rights to the islands of Cuba
and Porto Rico. She should cede to us
coaling stations in the Philippines. Caro-
lines and Canary islands. While Spain is
poor, nevertheless l believe that the Phil
ippines should be held for a reasonable in
demnity, as Porto Rico does not seem to
me to be sufficiently valuable for that pur-
pose"
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-07-29
ACCUSED OF KIDNAPPING.
Indiana Man Who Ran Away With q
NeiEhbor's Daughter Arrent-
ed at ST. LOufa.

ST. LOUIS. MO. July 2s.-Herbert Flick
ingar, truck farmer. who lives at Mount
Washington, suburb of indianapolis, and
who left a wife there, was arrested here
to-day. charged with kidnapping 1i-year-
old Birdie Scharfhauser, daughter of a
neighboring farmer. When arrested, Flick
ingar admitted that he had eloped with
the girl, but denied that he had enticed her
away. The prisoner said he left Indian
apolis on July B. and. in company with
the girl, went to Burlington, Ia. They
came to St. Louis on July u. Fickingar,
who is 20 years old, is being held in Gus
officers
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-07-29
Another Contract for Swift.

WASHINGTON. July 2S.-The war depart
ment to-day awarded the contract for fur
nishing beef to the troops in Porto Rico to
Swift & Co., of Chicago. The price to be
paid Is $9.29 per 100. The beef is to be the
same quality furnished the regular army
and in such quantity as the department
NAV demand
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-07-29
Two Columbia. No.. Failures.

COLUMBIA, MO-. July 2s.-(SpeciaL) The
grocery store of Cook Bros. and the dry
ment of NJ. W. Boswell. were closed to-
day under deed of trust by attaching cred
itors- The Cook Bros. grocery store has
tee.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-07-29
Alleged Autopomy for Porto Rico.

LONDON, July 29.-According to dispatch
from Berlin a newspaper there processes to
lation has adopted autonomy. and has re-
solved to protest against American occupa-
tion of the island as a violation of the
principles the United States went to war to
enforce.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-07-29
MINISTER H0SHI GOING HOME.
VIII Take = Trip to Japan for the
Purpose of Participating in
the Campaixn.

WASHINGTON. July 2s:-The state de-
partment has been informed by Minister
Hoshi, Of Japan, that he has been granted
leave of absence and will return to Japan
for a time. Mr.. Hoshi Is prominently iden-
titled with the Liberal party of Japan. The
elections are about to be held. and Il Is un-
derstOod his return Is to take part in the
campaign. There are no pending diplomat
ic questions between the United States and
Japan. of any Importance. and IL Is said
his departure has no Significance as relat-
ing to any foreign questions.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-07-29

OF the residences Of Manila business people
10Y hve miles or more. and SO 1t is diff
cult to say exactly what should be con-
sidered part Of the town and what should
not.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-07-29
Very respectfully,

Captain U. S. N. Commanding.
To the Commander-in-Chief Second Squad,
ron, Naval Force, n. A. Station
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-03-31
SPEAKER EQUAL TO OCCASION
From the Chair Urged rarty to Stsad Firm
and Curb Their lmpatienee Dfa-
matte and Exciting Session.
IntlmatiOn BY Speaker Reed that.
II ifFeeling's Curbed a Little Long
er. Opportunity Would be Pre-
senie1 for Coveted War Measure

Washington. March 3j.-A wild and
upfoafious scene occurred 10 the house
today when Bailey, the democratic lead
er. attempted 10 force the hand oi the re-
publieaBs upon tine proposition to over
rule the speaker aud pass the resolution
recognizing the independence Of the Gu
ban republic. lie was cheered on by the
crowded galleries, but the members of
the majority refused to support hiLI.
Many Of them sympathzed with the
purpose Of the resolution. Hull, chair
man Of the military committee, going 30
far As to indorse the proposition under
the impression that it provided for a dec
laration Of war, but most OF the radicals
who yesterday we're in favor Of any sort
OF revolutionary method. had been won
over to the policy OF sticking to the par.
ty organization and refusing to do any
thing under the initiation Of any but
their side. They were rallied by two OF
the leading advocates OF armed inter-
vention, but the speaker himself from
the chair made an indirect appeal to his
party associates to stand firm, at the
same time in,imating that IL their impa-
lience was curbed a little longer they
would have the opportunity they cov.
eled.
When the vote was taken only two
republicans Acheson aud Robbins, OF
Pennsylvania, broke from the party lines.
About dozen more sat in their seats
and refused to vote. The scene through
out was most dramatic, and the men,
bers, and the spectators in the galleries
were wrought up to high pitch OF ex-
citement. Several times later in the day,
during the consideration OF the naval
bill, whenever the Cuban question was
broached the members swarmed around
the speaker and the galleries cbeered.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-03-31
SPANS POSITION.

New York, March 3O.-A World dis
patch from Madrid says:
The cabinet council to consider the
reply to be made to the two notes Of
President Mckinley lasted until we'll
into last evening. Although no final re-
sponse has yet been made, the Spanish
ministers can make no definite promise
to terminate the war in Cuba. Spain
will promise to relieve the starving re-
concentrates to her utmost ability, and
will accept the cooperation Of American
relief committees il unofficial and il not
accompanied by naval demonstration
that will encourage the insurgent sym
pathizers. Spa in is also willing to make
home ruls in Cuba more complete as an
encouragement Of peace, but the govern
ment cannot consent to any armistice
which implies passive recognition by
Spain OF the belhgerency Of the Cubans,
nor negotiate publicly or officially with
rebels, nor enter upon any negotiations
leading to the sale OF Cuba or the inde-
pendeuce of the Cubaus. The financial
newspapers in viewing the panics in the
Madrid and Barcelona stock markets
speak frankly and boldly about the out
look. Without doubling the patriotism
Of the nation or its Willingness to make
fresh sacrifices, they point out the
irightful consequence to Spain OF war
with the United States. Spanish 4 per
cent bonds have already fallen to 40
cents ON the dollar. Gold is at a pre-
MUM OF AZ cents. The note circulation
OF Spain is within $4,000, 900 OF the
maximum limit fixed by the Bank OF
Spain's charter,
Spanish consolidated bonds have al
resdy fallen from Ga to 81, "exterior
debt" from rs to 70, Cuban bonds from
"a to so and Bank OF Spain shares from
404 to 375-par 500,
Security holders are forcing their
holdings on the market and there are no
purchasers. Unless the situation i'm
proves Within two days an unparalleled
money panic in Spain may be expected.
But moneyed interests in Spain weigh
but little in the balance against the pol
iticians, the press and the people, now
almost united for war with the United
States.