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BETTER SECOND THOUGHT.
French Papers Coming Around so In
dnrse the Treaty.

PARIS, July 27.-The Temps. in an article
printed to-day expresses the belief that
fuller light on the Franco-American treaty
would not be superfiuous. adding: What is
known however, is sufficient TO cause re-
jocing at the rapprochement of which it is
testimony. The interests of the United
States and France are far from being as ir-
reconcilable as some have been trying TO
show. but are, in reality, easily adjusted.
The United States furnishes raw products
and we return manufactures Opponents OF
the treaty think this will be reversed and
that France will be inundated with Ameri-
can manufactures. but the facts do not JUS
tify their fears"
An unofficial note published tonight says:
1.-THE evening papers, for some days, have
been carrying on vigorous campaign
against the granting of a minimum tariff
to American leather. 1t Is quite true that NJ.
Melines Cabinet offered minimum rates on
American leather, but the present Cabinet
did not maintain the concession in the re-
cent convention. and American leather is
still subject TO general rates"
The Journal des Debats says: 1.-The
thousand personal relations which result
from business relations are a precious
pledge for good understanding between peo-
piles. and 1t would indeed be a singular
means Of remaining friends of a nation
whose policy is becoming more and more
active and interesting, to refuse to remove
our barriers when she is disposed to open
hers and defend ourselves against her by
Chinese wall. The convention appears TO be
good piece OF business from all points Of
yiew.'
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ALMOST REVOLUTIONARY.
Excitement In Paris Over the Report
ed Resignation of Generals.

PARIS July 27-Generals lamont and
Herye, members of the supreme council OF
war, were to-day reported to have re-
signed out of sympathy for General De
Negrier, who was removed from the su-
preme council on Wednesday. This report
created great excitement, as it would have
been almost revolutionary in officers such
as they are to pursue the course indicated.
The prime minister ordered that strenuous
efforts be made to unearth the fabricator Of
the story.
In view of the excitement caused by the
degradation of Generals Pellieux and De
Negrier, and the rumored designations Of
other generals the minister of war, General
Marquis de Gallfet, has thought 1t advisa-
BILE to issue a communication assuming full
responsibility for the recent orders. Gen.
De Gallifet says there is absolutely no
ground for the assertion that the disci-
plinary measures adopted since the forma-
ton of the new Cabinet were due TO the
advice or demands of the Cabinet, but that
he personally investigated and determined
the course TO pursue and then submitted his
intention to the Cabinet, which approved
his recommendations. General De CALI
fets communication concludes as follows:
1.-The minister of war has taken the leading
part and proposes to retain the responsible
tiles accruing 20 these measures, be-
hooves his position"
The heavy fall in rentes to-day was due
to baseless report that Generals lamont
and Herve had resigned. An inquiry is be-
ing instituted to discover the authors of the
canard.
LONDON. July 2s.-The Daily Chronicles
Paris correspondent says: Though no mill
tary movement has followed General De
Negrier's disgrace, / am bound to say that,
although he has not received the open ap-
probation of other generals. General De
Negrier is overwhelmed with marks of SYM
pathy from every part of France. He was,
evidently one of the prospective saviors of
France, and he made no secret OF his disap-
pointment when NJ. Derouledes attempt
failed, and blamed General Roget for not
snatching the opportunity. 1t vas General
De Negrier who demoralize6 President
Faure by predicting that the Dreyfus re-
vision would lead to the collective resigna-
ton of scores of generals and officers. His
popularity in the army is undoubted."
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Declares 1t Impossible for Free-Born
Englishmen to he Treated as
an Inferior Race.
SIGNIFICANT TALK in PARIS
ARMY GENERALS SUSPECTED OF
PLANNING A COUP D'ETAT.
Attempt to Arouse AntagOnism to the
United States Treaty Only
Trick of Nj. Meline.

PRETORIA, July 27.-The Rad has re-
ferred the dynamite question to a commits
sion of five members for examination in con-
junction with the government, with a view
of finding a satisfactory settlement.
LONDON, July 2S.-The aspect OF the
South African crisis has been little changed
by the latest news. but the question seems
to have arrived at deadlock. The blue
book issued yesterday. which brings the his
tory of the case down to July %, is chiefly
interesting as showing that the Cape Min
istry approved President Kruger's latest
proposals as adequate, and that the Trans
vaal refused friendly consultation with the
British government before passing and
promulgating the franchise bill. 1t is un-
derstood that the negotiations have ceased
since this period between Great Britain and
the Transvaal.
The firm speech of A. j. Balfour, First
Lord of the Treasury, and government
leader in the House of Commons, at Con-
servative luncheon yesterday afternoon.
which was the subject of much discussion
in the Hobbies of the House Of Commons
last night, had double object-to impress
PRECEDENT Kruger with the necessity for
further concessions. and silence the rumors
Of lack of solidarity in the British Cab
met on the question. The South African
debate comes on In the House of Commons
to-day, and Mr.. Balfour's strong line sup
porting Mr.. Chamberlain is meant to. dis
count by anticipation any indisereet
speeches that might proceed from the Lib
eral side of the house, founded on Lord
Salisburys reticence, which had been in
terpreted as disapproval of Mr.. Chamber
lain's policy.
In the course of his speech at a Conserva-
tiev luncheon this afternoon Mr.. A. j. Bal
four, first lord of the treasury, and gov
eminent leader in the House of Commons,
in discussing the Transvaal situation, said
If the governments endless patience and
endless desire to prevent matters coming to
a crisis, and If all the resources of diplo-
macy were Intellectual to unite the knot,
other means must inevitably be found to
loosen it. Mr.. Balfour, however, said he
took a more sanguine view of the situation.
He understood the Transvaal was preparing
to grant some substantial redress, although
quite inadequate, according to Great Brit
aims standard. 1t was manifestly impossi-
BILE, Mr.. Balfour said, that Great Britain
should permanently submit to free-born
Englishmen being treated as of an inferior
race. While he did not take despairing
view of the situation, it would be folly TO
pretend that all the difficulties had been
solved or to proclaim a peace which was
not yet assured.
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THE PRESIDENTS OUTINGI
Took Two Long Walks and Enjoyed
the Adirondack Air.

PLATTSBURG, N. Y. July 27.-President
and Mrs. Mckinley spent their first day at
Hotel Champlain very quietly. The Presi-
dent took two long walks alone to-day
through the park surrounding the hotel. He
keenly enjoys the bracing air of the Adj
rondacks. Mrs. Mckinley remained in her
apartments all day. resting. This afternoon
the President received official notice of the
death of the President of the republic of
Santo Domingo He Immediately dictated
and sent dispatch of coincidence.
President and Mrs. Mckinley arrived at
Bluff Point station at S:i5 o'clock this
morning and were driven to Hotel Cham
plain. AS they entered the grounds the
Presidents flag was hoisted to the top of
the fiagpole, where 1t will remain during
his stay here. Mrs. Mckinley stood the trip
as We'll as was expected. but she looked
pale as she walked up the hotel steps. The
President said he had made no plans for his
stay here except to get as much rest as he
possibly could.
Postmaster General Smith and wife are
expected to arrive in a few days. Attorney
General Griggs and family will arrive here
Aug. Is for a stay of several weeks.
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GOING BACK TO DEATH.
BENJAMIN Gfvens Deserted in Face of
the Enemy at a Blockhouse.

SAN FRANCISCO. Cal. July 27.-On
board the transport Ohio. which. with the
Newport. sailed at midnight last night for
the Philippines. was Benjamin Givens.
private Of Company II, Fourth United States
Infantry. manacled and guarded, to be re-
turned TO Manila for trial upon the charge
of 'desertion in the face of the enemy"
the penalty for which is death
The young soldier has been confined In
the Preside guardhouse since last Friday.
He was taken there from the transport In
diana. When taken before Colonel Free
man at the Preside, to-day. Owens stated
that he had not realized for week after
he deserted his post. the enormity of his
offense. He had been drinking heavily and
in his half-crszed condition went aboard
the Indiana. Four five days out the first
sergeant of his company, who was coming
home In charge of an insane soldier, saw
him and reported him to the commanding
officer. Givens was taken into custody. and
as soon as the vessel arrived he was sent to
the Preside Cabled orders from Manila
directed he be sent back for court-martial.
Givens deserted from his company when it.
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The Australian cricket team played with
the Sussex eleven at Brighton yesterday
When the wickets were drawn for the day
Sussex had scored $50 runs for six wickets
Gowa
The Paris correspondent of the London
Telegraph says that the story of the en-
gagement Of M. Paul Deschanel, president
of the Chamber of Deputies, to Miss Terry
is emphatically denied.
The wedding of Crown Prince Danilo of
Montenegro and the Duchess of Jutta was
celebrated at Cettinje yesterday in the pres
ence of the brides mother and brother, the
Prince and Princess of Montenegro, the
Duchess of Mecklenburg- Strelitz, Duke
Frederick and others.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence Mackay sailed for
the United States yesterday on the Teu-
tonic from Queenstown. Their departure is
due to the i'll health of Mrs. Mackay, whose
condition, however, is not serious. The Teu-
tonic also took thirty young Irish ladies' in
charge of Mother Mathilde and Sister Ter
esa, who are going to join sisterhood at
Galveston.
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EULoGIzEs GENERAL OTIS.
Captain Bradley, Fatally Wounded,
on the eratiOns Around Manila.

on the Operations Around Manila.
VICTORIA. B. c., July T.-When the
steamship Kinshu Maru. which arrived to-
day, left Yokohama the United States
cruiser Boston had arrived from Manila on
her way to San Francisco. also the trans
port Hancock, with 900 Nebraska men on
board. The transport Relief left on the
same day as the Rio, July 13. for America.
with 800 sick aboard, from Manila, mostly
Kansas men. OF these Captain Bradley, of
the Tenth Kansas, has a bullet in the rear
of his heart, and DR.. Eastlake, one Of the
passengers, says he cannot recover. His
signal man is with him with a shattered
Jaw, having been wounded three times be-
gizes General Otis's management of the
campaign, but says he Is overworked. The
captain recommends the pouring In of
troops enough to suppress the rebels. He
speaks in terms of the warmest admiration
of the American troops, who, he says, have
displayed the utmost GOODNESS and bravery.
He brings a sensational report with refer
ence TO the army of the Filipinos. saying
that the range Of the Filipinos' rifles and
character of the wounds shows that they
are not Mausers. In the same connection
he gives currency to the report that before
the outbreak japanese firm in Toxic filled
a large order to the Filipinos for the deadly
Murata rifle. which has a much longer
range than the American weapon. The sale
is alleged to have been consummated with
out the knowledge of the japanese govern
ment.
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MeIine's Selfish Motive.

LONDON, July 2s.-The Paris correspond
ent of the Times explains that the muir
murs against the Franco-American conven-
ton, at which the American press is unnec-
essarily uneasy, are solely due 10 the efforts
of M. Meline to prevent France forming
close commercial relations with any foreign
power NJ. Meline's whole strength, the cor
respondent says. rests on policy of ex-
treme protection. He is inconsolable at be-
ing out of office, and he is ready to sacrifice
France In order to regain power. but the
common sense Of the majority of the
French Chamber of Deputies will Illustrate
his Vaccinations.
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LEUTGERT DIED In PRISON.
End of Lake View Sausage Maker,
Who Killed and Cooked His Wife

JOLIET, H., July 27.-Adolph l.. Luetgert,
the wealthy Chicago sausage maker. who
was serving a life sentence in the peniten-
tiary here for the murder of his wife, was
found dead in his cell to-day. Doctors wer-
ner and O'Malley held a post norton ex-
animation. DR.. O'Malley says Luetgert
died from fatty degeneration of the heart,
and that 1t was surprising. considering it's
condition. that death had not come long be-
fore this.
The trial Of Luetgert at Chicago attracted
wide attention and was one of the most
sensational in the history of the State.
Luetscrt was charged with having murder
ed his wife In the basement of his factory,
and cooked the body to pieces in a vat. The
prosecution had but a few small bones and
two rings as evidence that their theory was
correct, but secured conviction and a life
sentence.
Frank Fay Pratt, a member of the Chi
cago bar. said tonight that Adolph Luet-
CERT confessed in February. $685. that he had
killed his wife. In February, 1885," said
Mr.. Pratt. II was connected with the Chris
Merry defense and in my visits TO my client
/ became acquainted with the sausage
maker. He was told by one OF the jailers
that was palm reader and one day as
was passing his cell asked me 10 read his
hand. / found the lines of fatality. or pre-
destination, very strong. and i told him that
from his hand l could readily see that he
was not responsible for his actions in the
sense of self-restraint. He then said: Yes.
that is so: did kill my wife. / was pos
sessed of the devil and killed her because
i was in love with another woman He
then started to tell me about the vat and
said his wife attempted TO make a dying
statement 10 him when the dogs began TO
growl and he put an end TO her. He then
began cursing. As considered the confess
sion a professional one 1 respected II until
death has now placed him beyond further
human pursuit"
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Grafton. Following the return Of the origi-
majors of the strike. the boys of the other
companies, with but few exceptions, also
went to work
The fever of striking which seems to
have taken possession Of the telegraph mes
senger boys in various cities reached here
this morning, when nearly 300 out of 500
employed by the different companies struck
for higher wages. They now receive
cents a message. and the night shift 30 cents
a night. No payment is made on messages
undelivered. The boys want pay for the
latter. and demand cents a message and 50
cents for night work. The strike originated
at the central Office OF the Western Union.
and was taken up by a number of boys at
the other Offices in the business sections of
the city. During the day the ranks were
Joined by recruits from the Postal and other
companies. Beyond congregating about the
offices the boys created no disorder. In the
Western Union central office linemen were
pressed into service and delivered messages.
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SECOND DEGREE MURDER.
One of the Idaho Strikers Sentenced
to Seventeen Years.

WALLACE, Ida. July 27.--In the case of
Paul Corcoran. charged with the murder of
James Cheyne. In connection with the
Wardner strike. verdict was returned to-
day Of guilty of murder in the second de-
gree, and Judge Stewart imposed a seven
teen-year sentence.
The crime for which Paul Corcoran was
to-day sentenced to seventeen years in the
penitentiary was committed at Wardner on
April %. last, when mob of 10, 900 miners
captured Northern Pacific train here, rode
to Wardner and blew up the Bunker Hill
and Sullivan concentration with dynamite.
During the riot hundreds of shots were fired
and two men, Smith and Cheyne. were
killed. The trouble grew out of the refusal
of the company to recognize the miners
union. About 300 miners are now under ar
rest charged with riot. conspiracy, murder,
stopping of the mail train and other Of
lenses. The trials will not occur until the
next term of court, IN September.
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THE HAGUE. July H.-The committee
engaged in drafting the definite acts spent
the day in attempting to reconcile the de-
mand of Sir Julian Pauncefote that nom
signatory powers be entitled to adhere to
the arbitration convention only by the
unanimous consent of the signatory powers
and the amendment of Count Nigra, head
of the Italian delegation, permitting such
adhesion If no power opposes. The attempts,
however. were without result.
The plenary conference adopted the pre-
amble dealing with the laws and customs
Of war and the adaptation of the Geneva
convention to naval warfare. The articles
of the two conventions were definitely
adopted.
The arbitration scheme still awaits Great
Britain's acceptance Of and accession to the
plan.
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MARCUS DAYS CLOSE CALL,


BUTTE, Mont, July 27.-Marcus DAILY
president of the Amalgamated Copper Com
pany, who is at his home in Anaconda, was
last night taken with a bad attack of indi-
gestion, followed by heart failure. A special
train from Butte carried DR.. Turner for
consultation with Mr.. Days family physi-
clan. DR.. spellman. and they remained with
the sick man all night. This afternoon cir.
DAILY had so much improved that he was
taken in his private car TO his summer
home in the Bitter Root valley, where his
family is. Tonight ii is reported that he
has almost fully recovered.
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Freiubt HandIer, Strike.

NEW YORK, July 27.-The striking
freight handlers on the Pennsylvania and
Lehigh Valley railroads held a meeting to-
day. The strikers. to the number of about
200, decided to follow the lines of the strike
as already adopted. and said they would
keep the strike up for six months IL neces-
sary. They declared IL II be found neces-
sary to have further aid. the freight hand
lers on the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
would also be called out.
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Organize a Strike and Then Agree to
Work Again.

PHILADELPHIA. July G.-During the
afternoon the messenger boys strike. which
started here yesterday. came TO an end after
a committee OF Western Union boys had
conferred with w. r. Gill. the local super
tntendent. The boys had gone out before
expressing their grievances. Mr.. Gill In
duced them 70 return, telling them he could
not treat with them as long as they had
left the service OF the company. He ad-
vised them 10 40 TO work. present their
grievances and he would give them consid-
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ONE OF DEWEY'S SAILORS DEAD
The Admiral Took "A Drive, Yesterday.
Through Trieste Suburbs.

TRIESTE. July 27.-Captain Lamberton
and the other officers of the United States
cruiser Olympia to-day attended the fun
eral OF the sailors who were killed recently
by an explosion on board the Austrian tor
pedo boat Adler. This afternoon Admiral
Dewey drove through the suburbs OF the
city. IL is now expected that the Olympia
Will arrive In New York by Sept. 30. One
OF two seamen who were recently taken
from the cruiser to the Trieste hospital Is
dead.
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Detroit Line. May He Tied Up.

DETROIT, Mich, July 27.-The request
OF the employees Of the Citizens Street Rail-
way Company for an increase in wages of
four cents an hour was late to-day refused
by the company. At midnight tomorrow
night the men will meet and consider the
refusal. Vice-President Hutchins and Gen.
eral Manager Dupont represent the COM
pany in the negotiations, and the men arc
represented by the executive board of their
union. The company has in the last two
days conceded several lesser points asked
for. and this may prevent a strike.
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CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. July. 27.-The
Wilder monument in Chickamauga Park
has been completed, and the Wilder Brigade
Association. composed of old Federal SOL
diers In Indiana. Ohio. Kentucky and Ten
nessee. will dedicate the monument on Sept.
20. Governor Mount has accepted an invi-
tation to deliver an address
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was stationed at blockhouse No. :, mile
and a half north of Manila. The command
was under fire constantly from marauding
bands One day in the latter part of May
he went TO Manila. drank heavily, and cast
military obligations 10 the wind.
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CINCINNATI. o.. July 27-The carriage
trimmers OF the Brown carriage works,
this city. have struck against a reduction
OF 10 per cent in wages, which went
into effect this week. They have a good
organization. and unless the matter is soon
adjusted a general strike will affect all the
carriage works In the city.
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CHATTANOOGA, Tenn, July 2.-To-
morrow the conductors and motormen en-
ployed by the Chattanooga Electric Street.
railway will make a formal demand for an
increase in pay and shorter hours. To-day
the work of organizing their union pro-
crossed rapidly and tonight it is stated that
S. per cent. of the men have Joined.
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Dreyfus.. Health Better.

RENNES. July z.-The illness of Captain
Dreyfus was but slight. and he has recov-
cred. His friends say his physical and
mental condition Is excellent.
LONDON. July 2s.-The Morning Posts
Paris correspondent says: 1T Is stated
from Renaes that Major carriere has COM
pleted his indictment. which formally con-
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PITTSBCPG. July 27.-The strike of the
Postal Telegraph messenger boys ended to-
day. All of the boys went back to work at
the old terms except six. who composed the
strike committee. They would rot be taken
back by the company. and they were left
to their fate by the other boys.
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1,3OO Men Thrown Ont.

GARDINER, Me-, July 27.-The South
Gardiner pulp mill has shut down for an
indefinite period owing to lack of logs and
the inability of the company to secure more.
The shutdown throws 1900 men out of en-
ployment.
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Troops and Horses Sail.

transports sailed for Manila early this
morning. They were the Ohio and New
port. which left the dock shortly after mid
night filed with recruits and regulars. and
the Tacoma. which steamed out towards
the heads at o'clock. The latter had been
taken out into the stream during the night.
CONTINUED On Second FageJ
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cludes that Dreyfus Is guilty. Major Car
riere. who Is the government commissary
in the court-martial, will demand the con-
frmation of the first judgment.
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SPRINGFIELD, o., July q. - Twenty
coremakers of the Springfield Company
struck to-day on account of the employment
Of women.