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The National tribune., 1899-12-21
In the Senate on Friday it was agreed

In the Senate on Friday it was agreed
| to adjourn until Monday.
Mr.. Aldrich Or. IL presented special
| order, fixing the standing committees and
their personnel for the Senate of the 56th
Congress. The order was adopted without
dissent. After further routine business
the session closed.
The closing day of the general debate in the
House on the financial bill proved to be one
of interest. Representative Bailey, of Texas,
received close attention in an hours speech
vigorously presenting the Democratic view
and eulogizing the time-honored and un-
dying Democratic organization. He also
stated that while the first section of this bill
purported to establish the gold standard,
the law of 1875 fixed the gold dollar as the
unit of value. This bill was therefore
simply re-enactment put forward to make
people believe something new and wise was
being done
Representative Payne, of New York, said
Mr.. Bailey had discovered nothing new in
the old law fixing the gold standard. The
trouble had been to have gentlemen on the
Democratic side accept that law, and the
purpose of the present bill was to place
the subject beyond further doubt and mis-
construction.
In marked contrast with Representative
Bailey's utterance, Representative Scud-
der, of New York, who followed him, an
nounced that as Democrat he believed in
the gold standard, and would vote for it.
considerable number of other speakers
were heard.
The National tribune., 1899-12-21

were Representatives Fowler, Of New
jersey; Lacey, OF Iowa; Hamilton, of Michl-
gan; Burton, Of Ohio, Republicans, for the
bill, and Representatives Brundidge. OF
Arkansas; v heeler, of Kentucky; Benton,
of Missouri; Fox, of Mississippi; Pierce. of
Tennessee; Sulzer, of New York; Cowherd.
of Missouri: Gaines, of Tennessee, Demo-
Gratis, and Bell. of Colorado, Populist, all
against it.
At the night session the feature was a
characteristic speech by Mr.. Linney, of
North Carolina, the only Republican who
voted for the Teller resolution in the 54th
Congress, in explanation of his change Of
position in favor of the gold standard. The
gold standard has stood the test of expert
ence, he claimed. and has proved itself the
ideal standard. The other speakers were
Messrs. Robinson Qnd., D.; Kleberg
D.; Zenor Qnd., D.; Kitchen IN. c., D };
and Henry (Tex., d., all against the bill.
An incident Of the session of the Senate
on Thursday was the revelation of the fact
that the ,anti-expansionists were over
whelmingly defeated on q teSt-yote, so that
the Administration will have in the Senate
majority-more than sufficient for all
practical purposes. BY a vote of 41 yeas to
20 nays the Filipino flag resolution offered
by Senator Pettigrew on Tuesday was laid
on the table. Had the opposite result been
TedCIleO, tfle UOOl WOulU nave Eeen opened
for all manner of antagonistic inquiries.
AS it is, the Senate has shown itself de-
termined to allow no action t. be taken
which will embarrass the President.
In the test vote three Democrats aligned
| themselves with the Republicans, the tric
! being Senators McEnery, of Louisiana;
Lindsay, OF Kentucky. and McLaurin, of
South Carolina; the first two were expected
| to vote with the Republicans, but the posi-
| ton Of the laSt-named was a surprise
| Senator Hoar was the only Republican
who voted in the negative
| Before the vote was taken, Mr.. Pettiprey
| made a brief explanation to the effect that
| he had seen in some newspapers the state.
mentS embodied in his resolution, and, as
no contradiction had been made, he desired
to know if they were based on fact. "It
they are true" he said, 81 would like tc
know the facts and the circumstances under
which they occurred. i know many othel
people" he added, who would like to know
the facts"
Mr.. Chandler replied that as every word
Of the resolution and the speeches would
be cabled to Manila, he hoped the matter
would be disposed of as quickly as possible
and he moved to lay the resolution upon the
table. Then the vote was taken.
| In the House the debate on the currency
bill was tame and prosaic. The attention
both in the galleries and on the floor was
| light and none of the speeches made at
Sibley, Democrat, of Pennsylvania, who
has publicly announced his change OF
views on the money question, and who il
was thought might vote for the bill, stated
that he would vote against it, Repre-
sentative Thayer, a Massachusetts Demo
crat, was the only member of the opposition
| who made speech for the bill.
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In the Senate on Wednesday the session
was brief. Among other things, Senator
Lodge introduced bill to provide for tile
graphic communication between the United
States of America. the Hawaiian Islands,
Guam. the Philippine Islands, japan. and
China, and to promote commerce. The pro-
posed measure authorizes the Postmaster
General to contract with an American cable
company for the payment by the United
States of not exceeding 100000 year for
20 years, for the electrical transmission
of official messages of the United States to
Honolulu. Guam. Manila, Hong-kong.
and some point in Japan. The cable
must be in operation by Jan. 1, 1908. The
bill provides for duplicate line of cable, in
orde. that there shall be no interruption of
communication.
In the House tho time from IL o'clock
until and all the session of the evening
was occupied with different phases of the
currency bill. Repres = tive F. W. Cush-
man, Of Washington, w..o has been called
the "Abe Lincoln Of the West" started the
fun with q speech that was full of homely
but entertaining illustrations. A sample
of his speech was statement that the great
question was not "the circulation per capita.
but the circulation per pocketa."
Representative Otey, of Virginia, fol-
lowed speech that won applause and
attention from both sides OF
the House.
The other speakers before the recess
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laws siowness. The press has been re-
markably quick In bringing the matter 10
the attention OF the public. but the case
with which verdlcts are set aside In the
courtroom. and the facility with which
notorious criminals escape punishment,
have brought much OF this about. The
amount OF crime Is increasing. and II
seems that the criminal IS the only one
that has any rights. The people lose con-
fdence in the effectiveness OF the law to
punish criminals. Hence the increase in
lynchings. Judge Hilyer said that. al
though he had twice brought this matter
before the Bar Association. II had taken
no action. He now appealed from the
bar to the Church for aid In correcting
this great evil.
The resolutions call upon the Legisla-
ture to so amend the code Of criminal
procedure and enlarge the powers of the
courts as TO let all men know that the
law f. willing and able TO do immediate
and thorough justice I'm every case. They
assert that lynchings are a result OF dis
trust in the promptres ess and efficacy OF
the legal machinery.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-04
CRIME AND LYNCHINGS.
Appeal for Church Influence Toward
Promptcr Legal Action.

SAVANNAH, GA. April S.-In the Geor-
gia State Baptist Convention to-day Hon.
George Hilyer, ex-Mayor OF Atlanta, and
formerly on the bench Of the Superior
Court presented report from the Com
mittee on Crime and Lynchings. After
reading the report the Judge gave some
startling figures upon the Increase or
crime urging the consideration OF the
question upon the Church, and suggest
ing that as the law was slow, the legisla-
tive body be appealed 10 to note the facts
and figures. and that action be urged upon
that body, the members being reminded
of the army OF voters presenting the ap-
peal.
Judge Hillyer said that In the United
States there FWere more hOmicides than in
Scotland England. and Prussia. The mat
ter had been brought before the Bar AS
scciation I'm 1886 and 1896 In 1885 there
were 5000 homicides In the United States.
and In 1896 there were 10000. In the last
year more homicides were committed I'm
the United States than men were killed
in Cuba, and more than the number OF
men who fell at Gettysburg or had fallen
In the Philippines.
THE PRESS COMMENDED.
paoDle were losing confidence In the
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TeIegrapiiic Briefs.

According to dispatch received ut Ma
drid from Manila. twenty-five spanish
prisoners have succeeded in escaping from
the Filipinos at San Fernando.
The sixty-hfth ballot for United States
senator at Harrisburg Pa, yesterday, re-
suited as follows: quay Republican, 8;
jerks OemocraD, G; Dalzell pepubIi- am
1. No quorum.
The President yesterday appointed the
following postmasters: Alabama, Wiley +.
Kennamer Demopolis Texas, James Clip
son. Coleman; III. 5. Heiiig, La Grange;
John $. SnOOks, Caldwell
Fire broke out In the transport Thomas
at Savannah last night. The engines
were started, and through heroic EFFORTS
by the crew the flames Were quickly eN-
tinguished. The damage Is estimated 10
be not over 500.
The steamer Blaamanden (Norwegian),
Amundsen, at Lewes. Del, for Philadel-
phia, reports that March 9th she spoke
the steamer Kairos (British), Duncombe.
from New Orleans, for Glasgow, In AT
tude A., IS; longitude, 80. with her rudder
damaged. She refused assistance
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-04
COLLISIONS IN roGGy WEATHER.
Liability Of Vessels for ExcessiSe
Embellishments Court Decision.

WASHINGTON. April s-The United
States Supreme Court to-day decided lhe lhe
somewhat unexpected question OF the ma
biiity OF sailing vessels Tor excessive
speed I'm case of collision In foggy weas
ther. The case involved the COLLISION OF
the American steamship Chattahoocnee
and the Canadian schooner Golden huie,
off Nantucket Shoals, In 1891. whereby
the schooner was sunk. Both vessels We're
proceeding at top speed In fog wheh
the accident occurred.
The court below held that as the Golden
Rule as we'll as the Chattahoochee nau
failed 10 slow down. il was equally siapie
for the disaster, and therefore heid thc
owners OF the steamer responsible lot
only one-half OF the damage done. JUS
tice Brown rendered the opinion OF ,he
Supreme Court. affirming this declsi1u,
remarklng that 1T Is not proved why lhe
considerations which demand slackeh-
ing of speed on the part of steamers are
not equally persuasive in the case Oh
sailing vessels. ~,
The Chief Justice and Justice Peck
ham s.ssented.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-04
BAR-IRON COMBINE.
IL IL Practically an Accomplished
Fnct-CapitnI, S35,OUO,O0O.

CHICAGO. April 3.-The Record to-
morrow will say: The combination OF
manufacturers OF merchant bar iron, upon
which Chicago promoters have been az
work for several weeks, Is practically
contaminated, and within n few days the
properties will he taken over by Il corpD-
ration and be organized under the laws
of New Jersey. The title of the Republic
steel and Iron Company has Deen sus-
pested. although not fully decided upon.
The total capital Is s5J.C0O0Oo, OF which
SIS, ,Oc0 600 will be I'm per cent. cumulative
preferred stock and $0,U0,0O0 In common.
The properties include all the bar-iron
manufactures OF Importance west ol
Pittsburg, among the largest being those
of the birmingham. Ala, iron district.
Extensive iron mines in that section ana
In the Mesaba range OF the Lake superior
copper district will be transferred.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-04
DEMOCRATS WIN EASILY.
THE OHIO ELECTIONS.
other Issues Than Local Ones In
Some Places This Time.

| CINCINNATI, o., April 3.-Elections
were held in Ohio to-day for municipal
and township officers. While local issues
usually control these spring elections.
there were other influences I'm some
| places to-day.
At Cleveland there was a decisive Demo-
cratic victory on the head Of the ticket
only, John Farley, the result being an
echo of last years senatorial contest,
when Mayor McKisson was the candidate
Of the boiling Republicans and the Demo-
Gratis in the Legislature against Senator
Hanna.
At Columbus a Republican Mayor was
elected for the first time in twelve years.
At Cincinnati the Republicans have a
plurality Of 1000 The present Demo-
cratic Mayor was elected two years ago
by almost as large plurality.
At Toledo an Independent Republican
was elected on Pingree issues, assisted
by fractional complications.
DEMOCRATIC GAINS.
At Dayton the Democrats made muni-
cipal gains, but the Republicans gained
in the township.
The Western Reserve maintains its
usual Republican majorities, with some
gains over those Of former April cleo
tiOns. notably at Youngstown, NdTieH'
CadiZ. Delaware, and other cities IN
Northeastern Ohio. In the smaller cities,
as well as in the rural districts, the Re-
pubicans claim gains. notably at Chilli
cothe. where there was change, Mayor
Brown being defeated for reelection by
James Wood by 800 majority. AT Deli
ance the Democrats lost two councilmen
and member of the Board Of Education.
,,r,toc,p ATTIC, tAJoRITIES HELD
AT Hamilton the Democrats maintained
their maiorities; also. at Lima, Newark,
Circleyille. Upper Sandusky. Millersburg'
and Van Vert. At GAINESVILLE and Marys-
VILE the Republicans were successful
and they made gains at Napoleon.
AS a rule. the vote was light. At Cam
ton, the home of President Mckinley,
James Robertson Republican) was elect
ed Mayor by thirteen plurality. a change
from the present Democratic administra-
tiOn.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-04
HANNA on BEEF CONTRACTS.
Senator Says He Never Had Anything
to DO With Them.

WASHINGTON. April BIN note to
the Associated Press from Thomasyille,
Ca, Senator Mark Hanna says:
II see in the newspapers reports that
one Major Lee has attempted TO drag my
name into the case by questions which
conveyed the impression that / was pres
ent at some conferences where beef con-
tracts were discussed. / wish to say that
/ never had anything to do with any army
contracts. nor even exchanged a word
with any OF the officials OF the War De-
partment on that subject. i make this
statement In order that IT may have the
same publicity as was given to the con-
temptibe insnuations or this man Lee
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-04
WILLIAMS SYNDICATE BUYS LAND
Three tracts OF Minerai fr"p''
Purchased Near birmingham.

Mr. T. Randolph Williams returned
Yesterday morning from birmingham
Ala where he concluded the purchase
for q syndicate represented by Messrs'
John J.. Williams & Sons. of THIS city'
! and oliver. Middendorfer & Co.. OF Bal
| tlmore. Of three large tracts of mineral
| land near birmingham.
Mr. Williams stated last night that the
land embraces 1SDD acres. and is about
four and Il half miles northeast of Biz
mineham. II IS at and near what is
known as Gate City. and adjoins the
celebrated mineral property Of the SchIoss
Iron Company The land Is very rich III
minerals. Valuable deposits OF iron ore,
limestone. glass sand. and churt. a mate
rial used In road-makng. are on the pro-
perty. There are glass-wOrks already on
the land and Mr.. Williams says that
iron furnaces may be erected.
Plans for the development of the pro-
perty are immature. but Mr.. Williams
saws the possibilities are very great. The
Artesian water on plateau on the pro-
perty coo feet above the city of Birming-
ham was a chief inducement 10 its pur-
chase. as it will be possible to supply
the city with water from that source
and this may be done. Suburban towns
Will very probably obtain their water
from these wells.
Regarding a telegram from Birmingham
to the effect that the deal was slgnihcant
i'm view Of the report that the Seaboard
Airline. of which Mr.. John SHELTON VIII
Iiams Is president. Is making efforts 10
reach birmingham by the purchase of the
East and West Alabama railroad from
Cartersville. Ga. to Pell City. Ala, Mr.
Randolph williams said that there was
no reason for such a statement.
The land is i'm three tracts. ana was
purchased from the birmingham Mining
and Manufacturing Company, the Gate
city Land Company. and the East Gate
City Land Company. The transaction, 1t
is understood involves an investment of
about $4,000. A few years ago por-
ton of the property sold for upwards of
$500 900.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-04
TELEGRAPH LINES COMPLETED.
Cuba Coyerei-Cuban Army Payment
aud Ration Questions.

HABANA, April 3.-The overland tele-
graph lines connecting Habana with San
tiago were completed by the Signal Corps
yesterday, placing the commanding gene
raj I'm communication with every COM
mand and all the important towns Of the
island.
The corps has constructed 200 miles Of
line In sixty days. The trunk line ex-
tends from Plnar del Rio through the
centre Of Cuba to Baracoa, the extreme
eastern port. Nine lines, north and south,
cross the trunk lines.
CUBAN ARMY QUESTION.
Among military men the talk Is OF the
departure OF the American volunteers,
which will probably be delayed for 4
couple of weeks, until the Cuban army
question is nearer a settlement. AS Cen
eral Gomez is unable TO supply accurate
lists of the Cuban army, and as the
Cuban Assembly still retains the Official
list, the American military authorities
outwardly appear TO be simply waiting.
but as matter OF fact they are impa-
tient and disgusted. The whole attitude
Of the Cubans in this matter is excess
lively irritating. Meanwhile, the report
that the 81. 900 may be returned to the
United States is being widely circulated,
and has increased the feeling against the
Assembly whose members are apparently
Indifferent. The next session OF the AS
sembly will be held on Thursday
CHARGING RATIONS ON CUSTOMS.
when Secretary Alger was here he dis
cussed with GOyernor-General Brooke the
question OF charging upon the customs
receipts the cargo OF rations expected on
the Comal The matter was left open.
To-day, the Comal. with million rations.
arrived. and as no decision has yet been
reached By the Governor-General as TO
whether the supplies are 10 be charged 10
the United States or TO Cuba. the distribu-
tion Is likely 10 go on without regard 10 IL.
Seventy-five thousand rations will be
distributed at Nueyitas. 25.o00 at Las
Tunas. 2o.000 at Trinidad. 10000 at Matan-
zas. 10000 at Cienfuegos. $4,000 at Ha-
bana.
The Comal did not bring either sugar
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-04
ELECTION GOES BY DEFAULT.
People Too Busy tn Make Nomih"-
tions-No Ballots.

CHICAGO, April 3.-The Chronicles
Fort Scott (Kan) special says: The muni-
cipal election at Bronson, Kan, twenty
five miles west OF here. went by default
to-day. and a unique municipal govern
ment will result Three political organl-
cations exist in the town, but the people
were so busy looking for gas and zinc
that they utterly neglected To call con-
vention and make nominations. No bal
lots were printed and to-day, when under
the law they should have opened the
polls. the Election Commissioners tcle-
phoned TO the County Attorney here Tor
advice. They were instructed that no
legal election could be held. and unless
the present Mayor and other officers can
hold over. the town will be without gov
ernment for two years.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-04
DOUBT ABOUT A MURDER.
hoy Claims to Have Done IL All
Another Suspected.

BIRMINGHAM. ALA, April 3.-When
the body of Ira Goggins, the ex-pohce-
man who was shot i'm the Arcade saloon
Saturday. by Clin CahOon, boy, was
about 10 be lowered into the grave to-day
Z. G.. Bowman. an attorney who was em-
ployed TO prosecute the case against the
boy, stopped the burial and had the body
carried back To the undertakers, where
a bullet was taken from the head OF the
deceased. n second funeral with the
same remains then followed.
When weighed, the bullet taken from
Goggins's head was found TO be nine
grains heavier than the bullets from Ca
hoon's pistol. II is believed third party
had a hand in the shooting. notwithstand-
ing the claim OF the boy that he did II all.
G. A. Grlmth, Deputy Marshal at Wood
lawn, suburb, was arrested to-day
charged with the murder. lie was In the
saloon at the time OF the killing.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-04
LELAND CRITICALLY Ill.
He Was Operated on sunday for
Appendicitis.

NEW YORK, April 4.-The condition Of
Warren +. Leland, who was operated on
for appendicitis on Sunday. took serious
turn about 8 o'clock last night, and an
hour later Dr. Pitkin was hurriedly call
ed. He at once pronounced the change a
very grave one. and advised that all the
relatives be summoned.
Mr.. Leland was still living at 1 o'clock
this morning. but hope had departed. and
DR.. Pitkin said that only a miracle could
save Mr.. Leland's life. lie did not think
he could survive until the morning.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-04
CHINESE CLASH WITH BRITISH.
OrientaIs Capture Chief Of Hong
Kong POIicc-Troops on the Move.

HONGKONG. April At IS reported
that the Chinese have captured Captain
Francis Henry May. superintendent OF
the Hongkong police Two companies Of
Welsh Fusiliers went to Canton last night.
on a torpedo-boat destroyer sent there TO
protect British interests, and the torpedo
boat destroyer Fame followed at day
break this morning with 200 men. The
Hongkong regiment is now under orders
10 proceed 10 Canton.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-04

SANTIAGO, April 3.-FOur bandIts,
among them Antonio Nunez, notorious
desperate. were captured five miles from
San Luis yesterday after lively nsht
with men OF the Ninth Immune Regiment.
To-day they were brought here and lock-
ed up.
The Pimiento estate. Sear Cobre. was
visited by eleven brigands this morning
and a store on the estate was looted.
I'm this instance there was no lighting.
4 regular battle. however mas taken
place near Holguin between bandits and
men OF the Second Immune Regiment >
two outlaws and one soldier being killed.
Further serious trouble is anticipated at
Holguin and Guantanamo.
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THE HAMPTON COLE TOURNEY.
A Kilkenny-Cnt FinisIi-Games Far
cicaI Throughout.

NEWPORT NEWS, VA, April 3.-The
three-day golf tourney on the Hampton
links had q Kilkenny-cat finish to-day.
w. s. Hale, who came here to direct the
play threw up both hands. and expressed
himself as disgusted with the conduct of
the players. The games were farcical
throughout the series.
The main contest to-day was TO have
engaged the skill OF Talmage. White.
Havemeyer and Winthrop, but as the
result Of wrangling. White was the only
man to show up. He was awarded the
first prize. a handsome silver cup, the
others who had been entered in the lists
losing to him by default.
Winthrop, of Ardsley, and Dunlap, OF
Chevy Chase, energetcally trayersed the
links for an eighteen-rOund play. and the
former was awarded the consolation prize.
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MRS. EDWIN 4. STEVENS DEAD.
HObOken's Noted Phfianfhropist
Passes Awny I'm Her 65th Year.
CNew York Press-3d.)

New York Press-5d)
Mrs. Martha Bayard Stevens, OF Castle
Point, Hoboken, widow of Edwin Angus
tus Stevens. whose gift Of $4,000 founded
Stevens's Institute, died yesterday after
noon.
Mrs Martha y. Stevens was the daugh-
ter Of Albert b. bod, Professor OF Mathe-
MATES i'm Princeton University. She was
born about siXty-five years ago, and was
a descendant of the Bayard family, who
came to this country from Holland prior
to the Revolution.
Mrs. Stevens was the second wife of
Edwin A. Stevens. and they had seven
children, five OF whom still are living.
She had endeared herself to hundreds
of the poor OF Hoboken, because of her
many charities. She had been i'll for
several weeks