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Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-06-03
REGIMENTS WILL DECIDE.
Regarding Mastering Out
Places.

WASHINGTON, June 2.-(special) It
was at first the intention of Secretary Of
War Alger to have all the volunteer troops
mustered out at San Francisco and this
was the announcement made. This order
however, was reconsidered and on strong
representations, made by officers OF the
war department and others, the secretary
decided to leave the question to vote of
each regiment.
This order has accordingly been tele-
graphed General Otis, with such detailed
information regarding the two plans as
the troops are likely to require to deter
mine the matter on an intelligent basis.
The strongest argument made in favor
of allowing them to be mustered out in
their own states was that the troops, or a
considerable number of them, if paid off
in San Francisco. the first American port
they will reach after their hot work in
the Philippines. would soon be in distress.
and would require state or government aid
to bring them home.
Secretary Alger, however, decided not to
be arbitrary in the choice. of ways and
concluded to refer the question to the reg
iments direct.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-06-03
UNCLE SANS LEDGER.
Receipts for May Were Sa4,7s6,O13,
and the Expenditures,
S4O,513,OO4.

WASHINGTON. June 2.-The monthly
comparative statement of the government
receipts and expenditures for May, 1899.
shows the total receipts to have been
$4, 7s6,013, as against s3o,07iS1s for May,
1898. The disbursements amounted to AO,-
5l3,Oo4, as against a7.s4s,9Os for May last
year, leaving surplus for last month of
Si,27S.O09.
amounted to sls,367. .9O6. gain as compared
with May, 1898, of nearly S5,OOo,0Oo. From
internal revenue, s23.73o,729. a gain of
about s9.2O0.O90. Miscellaneous, s., ,697, ,377, a
gain of s5S1, 900. For the eleven months of
the present fiscal year the receipts were
Si69, ,Osg,S29, a gain as compared with the
corresponding period last year of over $685.
OO0OO0.
The disbursements during the last eleven
months amounted to $f3, 709972, as against
$595, ,523, ,105 for the corresponding period last
year.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-06-03
LIFE HAD NO CHARMS.
A Popular Nebras1San Commits Sui
eide by Hanging Himself at His
Home in Liberty.

WYMORE, NEB., June 2.-(Special.) Ed
r. Harden, for many years cashier of the
bank at Liberty, a small town ten miles
east of here. committed suicide by hang
ing himself at his home in that city this
afternoon.
Since retiring from the bank a year ago.
Mr.. Hardin has been engaged in the law
and insurance business, but has been drink
ing heavily of late and had lost most of
his property, of which he had consider
able at one time The loss of his property
Is assigned as the cause of his rash act
as his domestic relations were of a most
pleasant nature.
Liberty Journal, was prominent in society
and well known and highly respected all
over Gage county. He leaves wife and
one child. Two brothers are in business
in Beatrice
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-06-03
WANT TO SERVE UNCLE SAM.
Many MissOurians Are Applying for
Government Positions Through
Hon. Webster Davis,

WASHINGTON, June 2.-(Special.) A
goodly number of Missourians are being
heard from since the presidents proclama-
tion widened the possibilities Of appoint
ments by taking many places out of the
civil service. Assistant Secretary Davis
is receiving the majority of these letters:
DR.. A. McD. Coffey. of Platte City, wants
Thomas, of Liberty, is a candidate for ap-
pontment as special agent of the general
land office; Reuben T. Berry, of Tndepend-
the land office: ex-Aldermau Julius j.
Wolf is a candidate for commissioner to
the Paris exposition; Elgin Levitt, of
Kingston. desires to be placed as postofflce
inspector; Guy T. Harrison. of Piedmont,
wants a special agents place in the land
office; w. NJ. Robertson, of Kansas City:
is an applicant for an assignment in the
census office at Washington. and Captain
r. J. Ijams. of Kansas City, asks for a
special agents place in the land orice.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-06-03
HOPKINS WITHDRAWS.
Illinois Congressional Delegation
VIII support Colonel ID. b. Hem
derson for the speakership.

CHICAGO, June 2.-Congressman A. j.
Hopkins this afternoon withdrew from the
national speakership contest in favor OIL
Colonel D. B. Henderson, Of Iowa. Nine oil
the fourteen congI essmen in the ILLINOIS
delegation were present at the general
round up meeting held in the Grand Pacl-
fic hotel this afternoon. After iour hours
discussion behind closed doors 1t decided 10
withdraw Mr. Hopkins name and support
Colonel Henderson. The conference was
perfectly harmonious.
Mr. Hopkins made the following state
ment: in, 49,.
Illinois Republican delegation in congress
to-day and the situation of the speakershlp
contest was fully discussed including the
action of our neighboring states in declar-
ing for Colonel Henderson, of Iowa.
MY colleagues and l recognize the great
responsibilities developing upon the t1tty-
sixth congress and the necessity for perfect
harmony in the Republican party. To fur-
ther prolong my candidacy, whether sue
cessful or unsuccessful, 1t is thought might
result in embarrassment to the successful
candidate in the proper administration OF
his great office.
believing as I do that my retirement
from the speakership race at this time will
simplify the situation and conduce to har-
mony in the party, with consequent best
results to the whole country. / have with
the approval of the Illinois delegation de-
cided to withdraw from the speakership
after my withdrawal and further confer
ence by the delegation It was decided to
support Colonel Hendcrson's condidacy for
the speakership in which action l fully
concur.
MY withdrawal and the subsequent ac-
ton of the Illinois delegation were had
without any consultation with Colonel Hen
derson or any of his supporters and with
out his or their knowledge"
At the conclusion of the conference Mr..
Hopkins sent the following telegram to Col
onel Henderson at Dubuque, Ia:
"I have decided to Withdraw from the
speakership contest and the Illinois delega-
fion has resolved to support your candi-
dacy. / wish you every success"
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-06-03
PUBLIC DEBT.
At the Close of business May 81, 1t
Was 1.16s ,S91 .4O1-Cash
on Hand.

WASHINGTON, June 2.-The monthly
statement of the public debt shows that at
the close of business May 81, 1890. the debt,
less cash in the treasury. amounted to ST.
16S. SCI, ,4O7, a decrease as compared with last
month of s3,8e5,s57. This decrease In the
debt is accounted for by an increase in the
cash on hand. The debt is recaptulated as
follows:
Interest bearing debt, sf.OI6.0is 100; debt
on which interest has ceased since ma
turity. N,HS.3Jo: debt bearing no interest.
$3.50, POS 420: total, LABS. AS, 800.
This amount. however. does not include
$3.50. .51T 6l3 in certificates and treasury notes
outstanding which are Offset by an equal
amount of cash in the treasury held for
their redemption.
The cash in the treasury is classified as
follows:
Gold s26l. POI. .i27; silver. sos, ,110172: paper.
SIC. COS. 1S3: bonds. deposits in national bank
repositories. disbursing officers balances,
etc, $50, 1851: total, ss9S ,069, against
which there are demand liabilities out
standing amounting to 1851 49,, ,165, leaving
a net cash balance in the treasury of $780,
5S4u94
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-06-03
CEDES IMPORTANT ISLANDS To
GERMANY.
QUEEN INFORMED THE CoRTEs
DEAL WAS ENGINEERED BY THE
LATE CABIyET.
In Her Speech the Queen Regent
Dwells ON the SORROWS That
Have Wrenched the Hearts
of the Proud Dons
of Late. .raa

MADRID, June 2-The queen regent
opened the cortes to-day with the usual
ceremonial and i'll the speech from the
throne announced that the Marianne, Car
oline and Palaos islands were --ceded to
Germany by the late Spanish cabinet Dur
ing the course of her speech, her majesty
said:
AT the opening of the cortes all the
sorrows which have. wrerIched our hearts,
, through the disasters which have visited
our country, are reawakened. We must
preserve sadness in order-to derive expe-
rience therefrom, but the woes of our
country are OF such u nature chat reticence
and silence avail better. than complaints.
When peace with the United States was
concluded, parliamentary. troubles caused
a change of cabinet Under the consutu-
tion il belonged TO me to-ratify the treaty
by laying il before the chamber.
There renamed under our control the
Carolines, Palaos and most Of the Mari
anne islands. But the former cabinet be-
lieved il useless for Spain TO retain such
minor appendages of our ancient empire
and signed with the German emperor a
convention Offering TO cede these territories
under the law, which would be submitted
immediately to the chamber.
"Our foreign relations are cordial and
friendly. We specially owe to the pope rec
ognition OF the many times he has given
US his moral support.
THE most important, most urgent and
most difficult task before you Is to bal
ance the budget and iiquidate the debts
resulting from the war through ordinary
and permanent sources of income. Thanks
to the severely economic policy projected,
the government Will not ask fresh sacrl-
fees of the country, except such as can
be equitably divided among all classes.
With the ordinary budget will also be
presented schemes to iiquiuate the charges
created by the loss of possessions and coll
onial campaigns"
The queen regent then referred to the
financial measures and expressed confidence
that the nation would show the same resig-
nation during peace as it showed during the
war. adding
For the times are critical and it is i'm.
possible during the present session to do all
that is necessary. But, during the next
session there will be projects for the reor-
ganization of the army and navy based on
obligatory service; for improtihg the public
service. decentralizing the provincial and
municipal administrations and i. reforming
the penal code and electoral laws.S etc.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-06-03
Have n strategic Value.

. WASHINGTON. June 2.--The strategic
value of this cessiOn to the German in
terests in the Pacific is evident from the
fact that the Badrones and Palaos and
even the Carollnes are I'm practically direct
line between Hawaii and the Philippines
and will form excellent points of supply
for Germany. The American peace COM
missioners at Paris last December vainly
sought one of the Caroline islands on aC-
count Of its being in line with Hawaii and
the Philippines and its adaptability as a
station for the proposed Pacific cable to
connect the Philippines with Hawaii and
the United States. Failing in that. how
ever. the American flag was hoisted over
Wake island. 800 miles east of Guam.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-06-03
ADMITS HIS GUILT.
Bordereau-Makes Confession
in London,

LONDON. June 3.-The Chronicle says
that Major Comte Ferdinand Walsin Es-
terhazy called at It's office last evening
Friday) with Il confidential friend and,
after declaring that the time had arrived
when the whole truth should be told, al
though hitherto, by reason of constant
orders and inducements, he had kept
silence on the essential point, made the
following statement:
THE chiefs of the army have disgrace
fully abandoned me. My cup is full ana
shall speak out.
"Yes traising his voice and slaring
around), it was who wrote, the bordereau.
l wrote it upon orders received from Sand
herr
Esterhazy, the Chronicle says then pro-
ceeded to explain that for months before
1893 moral proofs had been obtained of
leakages which were only possible through
officers belonging to the ministry of war;
and it was necessary TO catch the guilty
party by material evidence. Hence the
bordereau.
When asked what the chiefs Of the
French general staff would say TO this con-
fession, Esterhazy. struggling his should
ers, disdainfully replied:
''fhey will lie as they know how to lie,
but l have them tight. have proofs that
they knew the whole thing and share the
responsibility with me and 1 will produce
the proofs"
He then denounced the chiefs as a "set
of scoundrels who have abandoned me
basely,' adding, but at one time they
used to come to thank Madame Pals for
her assistance"
Esterhazy asserted that, quite recently,
the chiefs sent NJ. Laguerre, former
deputy, to London with seductive offers to
him to keep silence.
Now they are using threats" he shout
ed: "but 1 will not be deferred
The Daily Chronicle got Esterhazy to
sign the notes of the interview.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-06-03
Heavy Theft shroudcd I'm Mystery.

SAN FRANCISCO, June 2.-There was
great excitement on board the steamer Al
ameda upon her arrival from Australia
to-day when IT was discovered that box
containing 5000 sovereigns was missing
Five hundred thousand dollars in gold had
been sent by the steamer from Sydney
The money was shipped I'm twenty steel
boxes, each containing E5.o01 in British
gold. One OF these boxes was abstracted
from the steamers treasure room during
the voyage.
The theft is apparently shrouded in deep
est mystery.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-06-03
Cxar,. Peace Conference.

THE HAGUE, June 2.-The special COM
mission to which projects have been re-
ferred has decided unanimously to discard
all projects not coming directly within the
precise aim of the conference. The third
commission has finished the work treat
ing upon good offices and mediation. 1t
has welded the various projects into one
which will be submitted for discussion on
Monday. When the discussion is concluded
the commission will resume its examina-
tfon, drafting a single arbitration scheme
based on the, various projects submitted.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-06-03
Cubans "Deny" n story.

comment here over the fact that Cuban
officers have ben demanding IS as com
pensation for identifying Cubans who have
been applicants for the SIS allowed by the
United States authorities TO former sol
ders of the Cuban army who surrender
their arms. A majority of the Cubans
here 40 not believe the statement. thinking
the story was prepared to injure them in
public opinion, but facts prove the story
TO be true.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-06-03
SHOCKED THE CONGREGATION.
.sociaI Purity" Lecture Too "Racy"
and the Pastor of n st. Joseph
Church Resigned.

ST. JOSEPH, MO, June 2.-(Special0 Be-
cause members of the First Congrega-
tional church considered lecture on so
cial Purity" delivered at the church by the
well known divine, DR.. Robert Nourse,
little too racy, the Rev. Albert Bushnell,
pastor of the church, who invited Nourse
to deliver the lecture, has resigned. He
has been pastor of the church ten years.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-06-03
"OIam. Is Charged with Forgery.

PARIS, June 1.-The arrest yesterday
evening of Colonel Du Patty du Clam, who,
in 1894, was commissioned to investigate
the first charges made against Dreyfus,
was ordered after the minister of war, NJ.
Krantz, had consulted with the premier.
NJ. Dupuy. The prisoner, who is confined
in the military prison of Cherche Midi. Is
charged with forgery and uttering forgery.
1t is not yet known whether he will be
tried before a court-martial or a disciplin-
arv
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-06-03

sincerely believe, no bitterness in any
breast. Mr.. Hopkins voluntary withdraw
al. coupled with the announcement of the
united support of the Illinois delegation.
wishes for my success. all attest the high
character of my distinguished opponent and
his loyal following in Illinois. l am very
quest, so generously testified their con-
fidence in me-"
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-06-03
is A MISSOURI WAIF.
Infant Abandoned I'm Buffalo Belongs
20 Mrs. Gustave stephany,
of DeS0to.

BUFFALO, n. Y. June 2.-The IL
months-old baby girl which was abandoned
in this city two weeks ago by man CIV
ing his name as Robert Hall. and his ad-
dress as 1890 South Broadway, st. Louis,
has been claimed by ~ Mrs MIS- Gu Gustsye ta,S
Hall is her husband and that he de-
serted her, taking the child with him.
When the child was first discovered in this
city, it was thought she was Marion
Clarke.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-06-03
Bond swindIe in Arkansas.

LITTLE ROCK, ARK, June "A letter
of inquiry from the executor of New
York estate addressed to State Treasurer
Little has unearthcd n bond swindle which
already amounts to $4,000 and which the
state officials believe may on investigation
run up into the millions. The letter reveals
the fact that fraudulent state bonds have
been successfully fioated, but the extent of
the swindle cannot yet be Appropriated
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-06-03
Heavy Rain in Dickinson

ABILENE. KAS.. June 2.-(Special) A
,eavy rain fell over Dickinson county last
fields and with the cool weather greatly
helping all crops. Hail has done consid-
cradle damage in small areas and one or
two sections have been flooded by high
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-06-03
Navigation Resumed on Yukon.

SEATTLE, WASH. June 2.-The steamer,
Humboldt, from Alaska, reports that nav
igation has been resumed on the lakes and
upper Yukon river. The transportation
companies are engaged In a rate war and
the fare from Lake Bennett to Dawson
has been cut from 500 to s25.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-06-03
Troop. for the Philippinc,.

SAN FRANCISCO, June 2-Troops A and
F, of the Fourth cavalry. recently station-
ed in the Yellowstone park. have been or
dered to sail for Manila on the transport
Sheridan, scheduled to depart on June T.
Two companies of the Fourteenth infan-
try and 1275 recruits will go to the Philip
pines on the Sheridan.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-06-03

standard is so simple that everyone of us
can understand it and its effect. a man
goes to a tailor for a suit of clothes. a shoe
maker for pair of shoes, but shall we
say that we must go to the iinancier for
finance? l say no. They are interested
too much to be just. 1t would be about AS
reasonable as employing a physician who
is interested in your death If you had u
suit against a judge would You take your
case before that judge for decision?"
Mr.. Bryan in conclusion touched upon
the alarming rate with which the trusts
are growing under the Republican admin
istration; the great burden which imperial
ism will entail upon the American people
and the encouraging outlook for Democrat
metallism.
The meeting at 10 o'clock adjourned to
attend the banquet rendered Mr.. Bryan at
Fountain Ferry mark five miles aWaY
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-06-03
Henderson Is Grateful.

DUBUQUE. IA. June 2.-To representa-
tive OF the Associated Press Colonel Hen
derson said tonight: 1.-The friendly rivalry
between Mr. Hopkins and myself has been
conducted upon high plane, leaving.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-06-03
Hobart Goes to Long Branch.

WASHINGTON. June 2.-After a period
of complete rest lasting since his re-
turn from Thomasville Ga. about two
months ago, Vice President Hobart left
the city tonight for Long Branch, n. j.,
where he expects TO spend the summer and
autumn.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-06-03
Bryan Attends Dollar Banquet.

LOUISVILLE, KY, June 2-seven hun
dred and sixty-nine bimetallists from all
parts of the United States broke bread to-
night with William J. Bryan at the dollar
banquet at Fountain Ferry. 1t was given
by the executive committee having charge
League of Bimetallic Clubs.
1t was a strictly dry banquet, only ice
water and coffee being served.
Oliver H. p. Belmont, who arrived this
afternoon from New. York, reached the
park Il half hour before the Bryan party
and was seated near the place reserved
Mr.. w. j. Semorin. chairman of the local
executive committee, then introduced Toast
master J. G. S. Blackburn as "the next
United States senator from Kentucky Mr..
Blackburn called on Congressman John 5.
Rhea, of Kentucky, who responded to the
toast William Jennings Bryan. the Cham
pion of Our Cause and Leader of Our
Hosts" Mr.. Rhea delivered an eulogium
of Mr. Bryan as the champion of Liberty"
and then made defense of the Chicago
platform.
"The Second Battle"
Mr.. Blackburn then introduced Mr.. Bryan
who responded to 1.-The Second Battle" in
part as follows:
"You have asked me to respond to The
Second Battle We have had one battle,
and 1t was a good battle, battle fought
on a hill In full view of the nations of the
world. Why was it that 1t was watched
with such suspense all over the earth?
Was it merely because 1t was IL conflict
between American ideas? No; II was be-
| cause we were fighting for Il change in
| the very principles of government. We
were working to made a democracy. We
| fought great battle and we had a grand
army Some of you have fought with little
| pay. For all that l have done in life l
have received the pay as l went along.
l have received more than you. But in
| every army there must be priVates as
| well as generals. We were defeated. tMr.
| Bryan then recounted the money influences
But I say that / had rather be at the
head of that army of six and half mil
! lions. God bless them, and go down, never
| to be known again, than to win such a VIC
| tory as was won at the last election"
| Mr.. Bryan then spoke at some length of
| Democrats who had left the party In 1896
and advised that all who wished to return
| be warmly welcomed, but that no Compro-
misses be made.
He declared that the Republican party
| had cast overheard as worthless ballast
| the Declaration of Independence. lie
quoted extracts from Abraham Lincoln S
| speeches and works as being against a
| policy of expansion, and then said
MY friends, the second battle is already
| on and, whether we win victory in 1900
never win It, we must fight for principles
now and ever"
| Mr.. Bryan was followed by George Fred
| Williams. of Massachusetts, who responded
to the toast, imperialism Menace To
| Popular Government"
| Brief addresses were made by many dis
| tinguished Democrats present.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-06-03
Johann Strauss In Dying.

VIENNA, June Johann Strauss. the
famous Austrian composer. now In his i4th
year. is believed to be dying. He is suffer-
ing from an acute aggravation of bron-
chial catarrh. Of which ailment he has long
been a victim.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-06-03

Strictly Fresh Eggs-you pay 15c to your
home, grocer-we sell them to-day for.
dozen
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-06-03
DweIIs on Income Tax.

Taxes, as they are collected. as usually
heaviest on the smallest and lightest upon
the largest revenues. An income tax is
lust No man who has an income large
enough TO be taxed would scarcely dare
sneak behind the decision of the supreme
court and say that We are not treating
their edicts with proper respect. The gold