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The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-12-07
Cubans Are Delighted With McKin-
Iey's Utterances.
CLOUDS CLEARED AWAY
DIsPELS ALL FEAR OF AN UP.
RISING.
Country Will Be Pacifed With As
surances of NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
dence In Congress-Feeling In
France, Germany and Great Brit
ain-Favorable Impressions.

Havana, Dec president Mckin-
ey,s message to congress has been re-
eeived by Cubans of all classes with
much satisfaction. Even the leaders of
the extreme party admit this, and the
announcement that there will be no
civil government has cleared away the
clouds that have been hanging over
the Cuban political situation. The
Lucha alone among the papers sun
favors a civil govenorship.
General CollaSo says: The message
viii pacify the country. The presi-
dents statements are not very con-
crete, but il congress guarantees the
independence OF Cuba we need not ask
for any specification as TO the time for
the removal of the American troops, al
though everybody would be glad to see
the black troops go, because of the eX-
cesses they commit.
"Cubans fear the administration, but
they do not fear congress. The ADMIN
istration represents the trusts. Al
though Cubans are as good business
men as Americans. they could not COM
pete with the enormous power of the
trusts. which. by creating monopolies
would eventually enslave the working
man. We wish to see each man owning
some property. at least enough to make
il worth his while to behave as good
citizen, instead of going 20 the woods.
Congress viii Go Further.
Gualberto Gomez said: Il had ex-
pected the message to be encouraging,
but / had not expected such clearness
of thought Congress will go further
and will justify the hope of the Cuban
people"
The Discussion says: President Nc
Kinley's message will fill the hearts of
all lovers of Cuba with joy. His words,
Whatever be the outcome we must see
70 it that free Cuba be a reality. not a
name should be written in letters of
gold over the door of the Cuban White
House. The Cuban republic will be
bound to Lincoln and Mckinley by in
dissoluble bonds of love-"
The Patria says: 'Hurrah for Presi-
dent Mckinley. He could not have
spoken in clearer tones. 1t is impossible
for the giddiness of conquest TO over
power the deep, natural impulse of
noble and democratic people"
The Cubano says: THE message con-
tains the clearest words yet spoken by
President Mckinley, and shows that
justice is the guiding principle at
Washington. Our hearts, hitherto bowed
down by tremendous skepticism, are
now relieved, and we may expect con-
gress to speak still more clearly"
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-12-07
ROBERTS CASE COMES UP.
Continued from page u

will be to determine upon a line of &C
ton. He could not say how soon the
committee would be able to report.
While the chairman would not speak
for the committee. he said he had nc
doubt Mr.. Roberts would be allowed
to be present with counsel. If he de-
sired. and would be afforded the usual
facilities to have his side presented
There are number of witnesses in
Washington and some in Utah.. but it
is probable that the committee Will not
leave Washington. Mr.. Tayler said he
had some doubt as to whether the
hearings, particularly such parts as in
volved family matters. should be open
to the public.
Mr. Roberts was about the house
during the day There was no session
and he was engaged most of the time
in chatting with groups of members
and visitors, who showed a friendly
disposition toward him. He said ne
had no comment to make on the course
of the house. He will probably look
after his interests in person before the
committee on inquiry.
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THE FEELING IN PARIS.
President Selects France and Ger
many For Kindliest References.

Paris, Dec. 6-The Journal Des De-
bats notes that President Mckinley re-
i;erates that the traditional policy of
the United States is 10 avoid alliances
and places all the powers on the same
footing. The paper adds that if any
thing he selects France and Germany
for the kindliest references. Continuing
the Journal Dies Debats says:
I'VE cannot but be touched by Pres
ident McKinley's allusion 10 the his
toric ties between France and the
Emitted States which have never been
interrupted. His were not mere words
of courtesy. but real truth. There
never existed the slightest desire for
hostilities whatever may have been
said during the Spanish-American war
which were merely press criticisms oc-
cassonaliy carried too far.
The Temps says it finds want of de-
eision" in President McKinley's mes
sage to congress, which must be dis
concerning for the country (which
needs an unequivocal, firm statement
The Liberte says: I'VE cannot but
Congratulate ourselves on the good
feeling shown towards up by President
Mckinley. France is always ready to
promote commerce and industry be-
tween the two republics"
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-12-07
tn KAISER Is PLASED.
Emperor William to Give Official
Voice to His Feelings.

Berlin, Dec 6.-The German govern
ment and press almost unanimously
welcomes President McKinley's mes
sage to congress. Even the agrariaE
papers. always opposing things Amer
lean, grudgingly admit that the mes
sage is fair and honest. The drift of
private comment is virtually the same.
In the lobby of the reichstag today SIM
liar sentiments were expressed without
reserve by members of every shade of
political conviction.
Emperor William, it is reliably re-
ported, had a long consultation this
evening with Count Won Buelow, the
foreign minister and he expressed him
self as very much pleased with Presi-
dent McKinley's attitude toward Ger
many. 1t is also reported that his ma
jesty discussed the best mode of giving
official voice to the feelings of the
crown and the government
In any event, on Dec. II, the day
fixed for the first reading of the budget,
Count Won Buelow will seize the OPP
portunity of showing Germany's high
appreciation of the friendly tone sOf the
message.
Late this afternoon Count Won Buelow
authorized the Associated Press CORE
spondent in Berlin TO send to the Unit
ed States the following as his impress
sion of the message:
Count Won Buelow regards the mes
sage as an enunciation memorable in
the development of German-American
friendship The warm tone in which
the president speaks of our mutual re-
lations has created here the best i'm
preston and one may be sure that the
sympathieS exhibited by the president
for Germany are here sincerely recip-
rocated. Politically everything between
the two countries is serene and there
i
cordiale. Economically considered the
contents and tone of the message
strengthen the hope that the United
States. with their increasing exports
to Germany, viii give fair concessions
to German trade, and that the recip-
rocity negotiations will be further con-
Quoted in a friendly spirit TO a good
end {"
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-12-07
WILL CONSIDER CONTESTS.
Senate to Take Up Clark, Quay and
Scott Gases Today.

Washington, Dec "a meeting OF
the senate committee on privileges and
elections has been called for tomorrow
to consider the protest against the seat
ing of Senator Quay upon the appoint
ment of the governor of Pennsylvania
and the memorials urging the unseat-
ing of Senator Clark Of Montana and
Senator Scott of West Virginia because
of alleged irregularities in their re-
spective elections.
1t Is probable an order Will be made
for the taking of testimony in the
Clark and Scott cases and that there
may occur some delay in the consid-
GRAFTON. No evidence. however. will be
taken in the Quay case. in which only
legal points will be considered. Both
sides of that controversy will be rep
resented By counsel.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-12-07
OPINION IN MEXICO.
Interest In Reference to Trusts and
Cuban Question.

City of Mexico. Dec. 6.-The cordial
tone of President McKinley's aliusions
10 Mexico in his message to congress
We're well received here. where the mes
sage was read with great interest: also
his remarks on trusts. as trade combi-
nations are being made here. for ii
seems probable that the industrial COM
binations will be one of the most i'm
portant phases of the business situa-
ton in this country
President McKinley's frank declara-
ton that the island Of Cuba is being
held in trust for the Cuban people, and
that the United States government in
tends honestly carrying out the inten-
lions of its congress, declared at the
outset of the war. causes favorable
comment, and it is believed that the
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-12-07
England Is Satisfied.

London. Dec. e.-The- amount OF space
devoted here to President MeKinley's
message to congress evidences. the
widespread interest in the document.
The afternoon newspapers in long edi-
torials on the subject particularly refer
TO the currency declarations and solace
themselves with the idea that xhe good
relations between the United States
and Great Britain are so well known
as not to have required more emphasis
as in the case of Germany
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Beers FIRING ON LADYSM|TH.
CONTINUED from page l.,

Continued from page ID
are now arriving of a reconnaissance in
force by mounted troops under Major
! Carriers farm where the Beers were
strongly entrenched- Finding the Boer
pickets asleep. Major ScottTurner pro-
ceeded along the ridge under cover and
rushed the Boer redoubts at SIS a. m,
/ in the face of a hail of bullets.
Hoisted a White Flag.
The Beers hoisted white flag and
fired at the British under its protec-
ton before surrendering. Owing pos
sibly to the exhaustion of their ammu-
milton, the British We're unable to fol-
low I'D the attack and to seize a large
Boer lager about 300 yards ahead, es-
pecially as Boer reinforcements were
seen approaching and the enemy was
keeping up a heavy fire from the shell
ter of the thick brush.
During the sortie an armored train
reconnoitered north and south while a
considerable force of British, with field
guns and Maxims, advanced toward
Spytfontein, holding the Beers in check
in that direction.
Ten guns were engaged simultaneous
", and, viewed from the coming tower.
an artillery duel seemed to be proceed
ing in every direction, except toward
Kenilworth, the fusilade being terrific.
At O'Clock, having no force sufficient
to hold the position he had stormed,
Major Scott-Turner began gradually re-
firing his men. He had a horse shot
from under him and a bullet went
through the fieshy part of his shoulder.
Several men had terrible wounds.
1t is alleged that the Beers used
Martins and explosive bullets. and that
they frequently fired at the British
q M n M xx-ac Hhn BRIT iCh
tured twenty-eight of the enemy.
Major Scott Turner Killed.
There appears to be some doubt as
to whether thx was the reconnaissance
in which, acocrding to the announce
ment of the war office. Major Scott
Turner was killed, or whether that Of
ficer met his fate in a subsequent sor-
tie. Some of the special dispatches re-
port that he was killed while leading
the final attack on the Boer position
on Nov. 49, If this be correct, it looks
like a sortie concerted with Lord Me-
thuen.
The Times prints a letter from an
American citizen who left Johannes
burg because he was liable to be i'm
pressed and who had learned that the
United States consul was unable to
protect him. He complains bitterly
that the American flag was not re-
spected in Pretoria, that his passport
was not recognized, and that his po
sition was practically unbearable.
1t is reported from Cape Town that
the Transvaal government still re-
fuses to acknowledge the right of the
United States TO interfere regarding
prisoners in Pretoria, insisting that
Great Britain must inquire through
Commandant General Joubert.
A dispatch from Frere camp. dated
Dec ), says: THE Beers are firing
into Ladysmith. 1t is rumored that
5000 Free State troops have left Lady
smith, entertaining the gravest fears
as to the safety of their own country"
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situation at Mafeking Serious.

New York. Dec Ga dispatch to the
Tribune from London says: While the
war office has received intelligence that
Mafeking was safe on Nov. 20. it ad-
mitted that the investment there was
closer than ever before. This is con-
firmed by the Pail Mall Gazette CORE
spondent. but the Reuters dispatches
one day later show that the Beers are
using new shells filed with a high ex-
plosive from ten ton guns. and that
the situation is serious
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-12-07
He Claims to Have Support Of Forty
Six Senator's.
THIS OUT OF EIGHTY-FIvE
PROSPECTS LOOK BRIGHT FOR
PENNSYLVANIA MAN.
Senator Chandler Has Called Meet
ing of Committee On Privileges
and Elections For Today to Con-
slider Case-Protests Against
Clark of Montana to Come Up.

New York, Dec. GA special to the
Herald from Washington says: AS the
result of a canvass made by Mr.. Quay's
friends since the senate convened yes
terday. it is asserted that forty-six OF
| the eighty-five senators will vote TO
seat him as senator from Pennsylvania.
These figures are obtained by counting
the thirty senators now in the senate
who voted either for Corbett or Mantle
and sixteen others from whom, it is
asserted. promises have been obtained
favorable TO Mr.. Quay.
Senator Chandler has called a spe-
cial meeting of the committee on cleo
tions to consider the case of Mr.. Quay
on Thursday. Mr.. Chandler would like
to have the case disposed of at one sit
ting. AS the committee has already
passed upon practically the same prin-
ciples involved in connection with the
Corbett and Mantle cases. he can see
no reason for long discussion
Want Quay Man For Committee.
AS a vacancy exists on the, committee,
however, and the two parties are ar
ranging for the reorganization of all
the committees, 1t is not believed that
the Quay case will be disposed of until
the committee has been reorganized.
There is some talk of increasing its
membership, and if this is done. Re-
publican leaders will try to have the
new Republican member favorable to
Mr.. Quay and thus assure a majority
report in favor of seating him..
The fact that a majority of the Penn
sylvania legislature, Republicans and
Democrats. have petitioned the senate
against the seating of Mr.. Quay, will
be used for all it is worth by his OPP
ponents, and indications are that the
fight will be bitter and long.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-12-07
SENATOR WARREN LIKES 1T.
Says That Senate Bill Has a Silver
(Snecial 20 The Herald,


Washington. Dec. Ex-senator Warren
has discovered that the senate financial
bill is a pretty good silver measure. He
says:
1T is far better than the house bill.
If l read it right it makes silver the
only circulating medium below SO and
provides that bonds shall be payable in
coin. The former provision will en-
able the circulation of large amount
of silver in the pockets of the people.
and the latter will prevent any black
Friday raids on the treasury gold
Senator Warren is the only senator
who has been able to see that the SEN
ate bill has anything like a silver lin
ing
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-12-07
GENERAL JoUBERT IS ILL.
Forced to Leave Ladysmith to Secure
Medical Treatment

Pretoria, Dec. 2 via Lourenzo Mar
quez, Monday, Dec. 4.-General Joubert
is indisposed. and has arrived at Volk-
rust, across the Transvaal border. for
medical treatment.
\ dispatch from the head laager,
where General Schalkburger is in su-
preme command during the absence of
General Joubert, announces that a
council of war was held Dec. with
reference to assaulting Ladysmith. The
state attorney has arrived at the camp
to advise the Boer commanders. Every
thing is quiet at Ladysmith.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-12-07
To Fix Senate Committees.

Washington, Dec. 6.-Senator Allison,
chairman of the Republican caucus of
the senate, today announced the Re-
publican committee to allot committee
places in the senate. Its members are
Senators Aldrich Cullom, Mcmillan,
Hansbrough, Perkins. Elkins, Spooner,
Plat (Of New Yrokl.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-12-07
Chinese Companies Donate Money.

San Francisco, Dec. 6.-The six Chinese
companies have decided TO donate $4,000
TO the state board of trade. to show their
desire to bring about closer business reia-
tions between China and the United
States This is the first time in the his
tory OF this city that such action has been
taken nv the
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-12-07
HE DREW HIS PAY.
MI Roberts Got All Coming to Him
up to Dec. 8.

Washington, Dec. 6.-Whether tbs
pay of Mr.. Roberts of Utah is stopped
as a result of the action of the house
in refusing him a seat. has not been
passed upon by the house officials and
will not directly arise until the January
pay certificates are issued by Speaker
Henderson. by which time it is expected
the case will be permanently settled.
Mr.. Roberts drew his pay I'D to Dec
3. the day before congress assembled,
on the certificate of Clerk Mcdowell
that he was a member-elect.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-12-07
Death of an Editor.

Philadelphia. Dec. 6.-James Mcconnell,
editor and one of the proprietors of the
Evening Star of this city. died suddenly
early today. ct the age of 90 years. Death
was due TO paralysis.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-12-07

same sentiment will be expressed
throughout Latin America. awakening
friendly feelings for the great northern
republic
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-12-07
To Cure a cold In One Dav

Take Laxative Bromo Qulnine Tablets.
All druggists refund the money il it
fails to cure. g. w. Groves signature
Is on each box. Csc.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-12-07
Highest Price Ever Paid.

New York, Dec ga seat in the
New York stock exchange was today
sold for $4,000. the highest price ever
paid
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-12-07
Made More Plain.

Another amendment is to section 40
of the bill inserting the word "redemp-
ton" before fraud" to make more
plain where redeemed notes and GER
tificates are to be held. 80
Mr. Warner Illinois) offered an
amendment relating to that feature
known as the impounding of the green
backs. but he was satisfied from ex-
plantations given that the amendment
was not essential and it was with
drawn There were some other sugges-
lions and tentative amendments, but
none of them were passed. and a reso-
luton of approval was then unauim us
ly adopted
Mr. Overstreet and his associates
who framed the bill were warmly con-
graduated on having been able to
command such complete unanimity
and approval. which is regarded as
giving assurance that the bill will be
passed before the Christmas recess.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-12-07

because they affect the immediate sol
vency of the bank The limitation OF
liability compared with capital is
equally 50. since the percentage of
capital and accumulated surplus af-
fects the ability of the bank TO bear
its own losses. Capital, loans and de-
posits bear healthful and proper re-
lations to each other. Everything else
being equal, the measure of risk is de-
termined by the extent of the loans:
and. for the ultimate solvency of the
bank as to it's deposits. the capital of
the bank is the proper guaranty. The
capital should. therefore. be relative
and fairly adequate TO the risks in
volved
1t is mainly in the lack of ade-
quacy to public needs that our ma
tional system is at fault. The repres-
sive effect upon note issues destroys.
or injuriously limits, one of its very
important functions. How in certain
particulars this injury results 1 have
tried faithfully TO show. In view of the
weakness and limitations which time
and experience have brought under no.
tice, efforts have been made to modify
the national banking act
Reform Bills Needed
In the house of representatives of
the last congress certain bills were
proposed embodying measures which
believe would be effective toward need
ed reform. These measures in their
general principles are approved by the
informed judgment of the most
thoughtful of our people. 1t is TO be
expected that they will be again Of
fered for the consideration of the pres
ent congress. Without indulging in spe-
cific recommendation at this time,
which if made could be but repetitions
of previous recommendations, 1 COM
mend the subject to the thoughtful at
tention of the legislative body"
As to the revenues of the govern
ment, the estimates are fixed by the
secretary as follows:
1900 1901.
EyDQ~Iifrrec eno o-S 10 ~ ec- tfS -
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-12-07
Control Pacific Debt.

This leave a surplus of $40, O00, 600 for
1900 and a deficit of s1S,0S0, 1886 for
1901
Regarding the Central Pacific debt.
Mr.. Gage says:
The agreement for the settlement in
full of the Indebtedness of the Central
Pacific Railroad company to the United
States, made under date of Feb. /, 1899,
between the United States. acting by
the commission appointed under act
of congress approved July I. 1898, the
Central Pacific Railroad company and
Messrs. Speyer & Co. bankers, was
reported TO congress at its last session.
This provided for the execution by the
Central Pacific Railroad company of
its promisSory notes for the aggregate
amount of the whole indebtedness,
principal and interest. to the United
States growing out of the issue of
bonds in aid of the construction of the
Central Pacific and Western Pacific
bond-aided railroads. Such notes were
TO be made payable. respectively, on or
before the expiration of each success
sive six months for ten years. counting
from the date of the agreement, and
were to be secured by first refunding
mortgage 4 per cent gold bonds issued
by the Central Pacific Railroad COM
pany, or it's successor company having
Such bonds were to form part of an is
sue which should not exceed 800, 000,-
900 in ALL
Within the period prescribed in said
agreement. the Central Pacific Railroad
company delivered to the treasurer of
the United States its notes as provided
therein, and. before the expiration of
the time limited in said agreement
therefor. Messrs. Speyer & Co. pur-
chased at par and accrued interest
four of these notes, aggregating. at
their face value. s11,762. 543.12.
Refund Mortgage Bonds.
'Since the adjournment of the last
congress the first refunding mortgage
4 per cent gold bonds. which. under
the settlement agreement. were to be
delivered to the United States as Sc
curity for these notes. have been exc
cuted by the Central Pacific Railway
company, a corporation of the state of
Utah, to which all the properties OF the
Central Pacific Railroad company have
been conveyed, and have been delivered
to the treasurer of the United States
to the amount prescribed in said settle
ment agreement. 1t is not doubted
that the promissory notes hereafter to
mature, which are still held by the
United States and secured by the de-
post of such first refunding bonds, will
be duly paid at or before their ma
turity. The United States, through the
agreement thus entered into.
will be reimbursed the full amount of
the principal and interest of the Cen
trail Pacific debt, aggregating s5S,S12,-
I15.4S.