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The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-04-13
HOW GERMANS TREAT MATTER.
Say They Are Not Responsible For
the Outbreak.

Berlin, April 12.--The correspondent
here Of the Associated Press has had
| an interview with foreign official who
is authorized to speak for the minister
of foreign affairs, Baron Won Bulow.
He said:
I'VE have received several official
dispatches saying that the Tanu peo-
pie for fortnight past have been raid
ing and pillaging around Apia, destroy
ing mainly German property. They are
armed with weapons furnished by the
British.
We also received today a dispatch
from the commander of the Fake con-
firming the ambuscade and the loss of
the Americans and English, substanti-
ating wholly the dispatches of the AS
ISOLATED Press. The ambuscade may
possibly have been on a German plan
tation, as nearly all the property
around Apia is German. The govern
ment regrets extremely the occurrence,
for which. however, it is in no way to
blame Such hostile encounters must
naturally be expected when the Anglo
American action in browning Tanu has
made enemies of the Samoans. 1t
shows strongly how necessary is the
prompt departure of the commission
with. adequately full instructions. AL
though the German commissioner has
ready to start for Samoa within half
an hour after the three governments
clearly define the mode of operations
and the powers of the commission
Why does England needlessly delay
agreeing? 1t is the only way to pre-
vent ceaseless bloodshed in Samoa
Unless the commission starts soon such
encounters may reoccur any day.
'Of course now that fresh blood has
been spilled, the excitement of the
Americans and British may increase.
But Germany is blameless. The same
thing happened to oulsmen in 1885, The
Samoans also cut off the heads of the
German victims then. That is one of
the Samoan's pleasant habits. If Ad-
miral Kautz had the power to re-es-
tablish peace all might be well. But
he needs much stronger force than
now available under his and ihe Brit
ish command at Apia to subdue Mat
aafa and his warlike hosts
The correspondent of the Associated
Press saw United States Ambassador
White, who said he had not received
any official news of the recent occur
rences ait Apia, and therefore, was I'M
able to comment upon the ambuscade.
The Lokal Anzeiger, the only after
noon newspaper here containing the
exciting Samoan news, does not COM
ment upon it.
The correspondent of the Associated
Press hears from authoritative sources
that the Washington government is
still in doubt as to how far unanimity
is to prevail within the commission,
Germany insisting upon absolute una
nimity, and the United States desiring
unanimity on important questions only,
while on the preliminaries and imma-
terial points the United States deems a
majority sufficient.
The semi official North German Ga
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-04-13
HIGH FEELING IN LONDON.
Germany Is Openly Accused of
Treachery.

London, April 12.-The dispatches of
the Associated Press from Apia, via
Auckland, N. H., were the only news
received here of the treacherous attack
made by the Nfataafans upon American
and British naval forces. They created
considerable sensation in official circles
ind among the general public. The
newspapers sent out large Dlacards
printed with such startling statements
as British and American forces ront-
ed" German treachery.' etc.
The heroic conduct of Ensign Mona
CHAN of the United States cruiser Phil
adelphia, particularly appeals to the
public The British admiralty has re-
ceived a dispatch from Captain Stuart,
the senior British naval officer in Sa-
moan waters, giving the news of the
death of Lieutenant Freeman of the
British cruiser Tauranga, in an en-
gagement with the rebels. Beyond
this no further details have been re-
ceived.
The German ambassador here, Count
Won Hatzfeldt- Wildenburg, first re-
ceived the news from a representative
of the Associated Press. He quickly
recognized its Importance, and asked
permission to make a copy of the dis
patch. He said:
This news is indeed grave, and it is
anything should occur to endanger the
negotiations for the settlement that we
were glad to feel would soon have ar
rived. OF course I cannot discuss the
particulars given in the dispatch. but
the occurrence is very unfortunate.
The Pail Mall Gazette says:
THE locality of the engagement, or
rather, ambush, is stated to have been
German plantation, and there is the
unpleasant suggestion that there was
treachery on the part of a German sub
ject. The incident, apart from the loss
of life, is deeply deplorable. The situa-
ton was already full of anxiety to the
government at home, while on the spot
racial feeling runs high. Though it
would have been kept well under con-
troll, the cabinets of Washington, Lon
don and Berlin could we'll have been
spared this latest development. We may
be assured that order will be kept by
the united efforts of the English and
American commanders, but even their
efforts will not clear the air of the cleo
tricity which is fast accommodating at
Apia."
The United States ambassador, Jo-
seph II. Choate, having read the Sa-
moan dispatch, said to a representative
of the Associated Press:
And is German treachery limited at?
I see nothing in this news to warrant
for moment the suggestion that the
German government is in any way re-
sponsible. Until We know more about
the local circumstances surrounding the
case, it is impossible to express an ac-
curate opinion.
There is one thing, however: 1t will
tend to force matters, and now, doubt
less, the three governments will take
up the question vigorously and, instead
of the occurrence causing delay, it may
accelerate a definite understanding"
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THERE MAY BE WAR
Germany Continues Present
Course. Saws Hull.

Washington, April 12.-Senator Davis,
chairman of the senate committee on for
eign relations, was one of the earliest
of the presidents visitors today. Asked
Tor his views on the situation, he said:
we must be careful and not lose our
heads. We must not form an opinion IN
til all the facts are known"
Representative Hull of Iowa, chairman
of the house military affairs committee,
was also one of the presidents visitors.
He said:
This government will not undertake to
discredit our men there unless IL is shown
clearly that they are in the wrong IL
Germany insists in her present course.
there may be war. l do not believe this
administration will allow Germany to run
this government, as she seems to be try
ing to do now. In my section of the c0un-
try the feeling has been strong against
Germany for six months. The people be-
lieVe that she was hostile to us in the
war with Spain. The people are in such
temper that they will not permit any
trifilng or hedging on the part Of the
United States If there should be war.
do not believe that all the European c0un-
tries. could or would stand against Great
Britain and the United States"
Senator Thurston said that it would be
pretty hard for three of the most enlight-
ened nations of the earth TO have war
over a few little islands which are of no
consequence. He considered the situation
as somewhas grave.
Senator Stewart said: Does Germany
want to fight? If So she may be accom-
modated. We are a peaceable people, but
we will not permit others to go around
with chips on their shoulders.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-04-13

sanctioned by foreign governments. He
knew that boracic acid, saltpeter and
in some instances fluid Preparations
were used
He said he thought the canned roast
beef had only been boiled before be-
ing put uD and beef extracts made
from it and said he had expressed sur
prise that the firms putting it up would
risk their regulations on such a pro-
duct. If the grade were good he thought
canned beef would be useful part OF
the ration for the army.
In reply to Major Lee he said that
formaline had been found to be a good
preservative in Hhe dissecting room and
he supposed it would serve. the same
purpose in preserving beef.
Captain Williams told of the con-
demnation of the beef on board the
transport Panama.
General Arnold's testimony dealt with
the beef supplied at Jacksonville, which
was, he said, generally wholesome.
Members of the court express conf
depce of being able to conclude the TAX
ing of testimony by the early part OF
next week There will not be much
delay after that in the presentation OF
the report.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-04-13
NO SUCCESSOR TO SEXTON.
Deadlock Between Colonel Johnson
and General Black.

Philadelphia, April 12.-The executive
committee of the national council of
administration of the Grand Army of
the Republic tonight failed to elect a
successor of the late James A. Sexton,
COMMUNICATIVE of the Grand
Army There was a deadlock on the
names of Colonel w. C. Johnson of Gin
cinnati, and General John c. Black OF
Illinois. Colonel Johnson will continue
to act as acting commander-in-chief
until the encampment here in Septem-
Der. when a commander will be cho-
sen.
The committee met in executive SEES
sion. After the meeting the committee
announced the result and gave out the
following resolution, which it was
stated was adopted;
Whereas, for the first time in the
history of the Grand Army of the Re
public the Communicated chief has died
while in Office, therefore, be it
Resolved, That as a mark of re
spect to the memory of James A. Sex
ton. the late commander-in-chief, the
senior vice commander-in-chief shall
continue to perform the duties of COM
mander-in- chief, and the office of COM
mander-in-chief shall, remain without
an incumbent until the meeting of the
thirty-third national encampment."
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-04-13
AFFAIR GREATLY REGRETTED
Fresh Complications Will Embarrass
the Commission.

London, April 12-The outbreak in
Samoa, Just when the powers had
agreed upon the appointment of COM
mission to settle the difficulties there
has caused great annoyance and dis
appointment at the foreign office here,
where it is regarded as making the all
ready serious complications still graver
While they have difficulty in express
ing a definite opinion upon the fresh
development, it is acknowledged that
the foreign officials think it has been
manifested that there has been. hasty
and aggressive action on the part OF
Herr Pose, the German consul, for al
though he may have many technical
reasons for the part he has played in
behalf of German interests, it is as
serted that he has been the prime cause
of the fresh outbreak which, it is added
will necessarily fatally embarrass the
endeavors which the three powers are
making to restore satisfactory and
amicable state of affairs.
The foreign office officials appear to
think that it was obviously the duty
of the three consuls to uphold the de-
cision of the supreme court, which, &C
cording to the kilograms received, de-
cided to reinstate Tanu in place of the
provisional government, and the action
VI Ileli IeoSe III ISSUING counter
proclamation supporting the rebellious
faction could not but have a disas-
trous effect as shown by the fighting
described in todays dispatches
Further, the officials of the foreign
office think it impossible to say to 81
certainty how events will develop, but
they are of the opinion that it is high
time the commissioners got to work,
in order to settle once for all the de-
plorable state of affairs which has
arisen in Samoa The dispatch of the
British admiralty from Apia. after Civ
ing the list of killed and wounded
adds:
The British and American authori-
ties used their utmost endeavors pre-
vious to the fighting, to reach a peace
full settlement"
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-04-13
PRESIDENT GETS THE NEWS.
Had a Long Conference With the
Secretary of the Navy.

Washington, April 12.-The president
received the Associated Press dis
patches from Auckland soon after he
entered his office. Secretary Long call
ed with the cablegram from Admiral
KautZ. They remained in conference
less than half an hour
The secretary seemed to view the
matter with perfect equanimity, and
said that no additional force would be
sent to Apia, as our present strength
there was deemed amply sufficient to
meet the situation. The secretary also
said that Admiral Kautz's dispatch
contained matters not made public, but
they were of no general interest. The
dispatch, however, he said, contained
no mention of the ambush having been
laid on the plantation of German.
Members of the cabinet in discussing
the event, said they saw no occasion
for public excitement. The United
States would protect her rights, but I'M
til all the facts We're known, it was
certain that no aggressive steps would
be taken. 1t was further stated that
on the face of the records the German
government was not unfriendly to the
United States during our war with
Spain and, although certain German
officials may have shown a pronounced
sympathy with the Spaniards, nothing
had occurred that could officially be a
subject of complaint that had not been
promptly disavowed.
Under these circumstances it is point
ed out that the United States will not
be disposed to ASSUME in advance of
full information, that the German gov
eminent is solely responsible for the
present disturbed state of affairs at
Apia.
Members of the cabinet were not dis
posed to regard seriously the intimation
Of some of the German papers that the
United States should be required to
disavow the acts of. Admiral Kautz
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-04-13
STATE OF THE WOOL MARKET.
Heavy Purchases Have Been Made
the Past Week.

Boston, April 12.-The American Wool
and Cotton Reporter will say tomor-
row:
Some of the large wooden mills. in
Guiding both those which are in the
combine, have been represented in the
market during the past week and have
purchased very literally of wool. The
Washington. Wanskuck & Pacific
mills have been especially prominent
and they have taken same very large
lines of territories, oregon quarter and
three-eighths blood heeees.
The sales of territory alone aSgre-
gate over 100000 pounds. which COM
bined with those OF other lines, make a
total business for the week of nearly
100000 pounds.
There is no change of note in prices,
however. The sales of the week in
Boston amounted to 7.461, COO pounds do
nestle and 466. 800 pounds foreign, max
ing total of 1921 800 against a total
of 4.263, 500 for the previous week and
a total of 530, $50 for the CORRESPONDING
week last year Sales since Jan. /,
1899 amount to 81. 0G3, 500 pounds, against
40, 727, $40 pounds last year at this time.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-04-13
Fnidence Acainst Neal.

San Francisco. April 1.-THE Neall
courtmartial was resumed today. Dam
aging evidence against the accused was
given by Lieutenant Harris, who stated
that Neall had tried to deceive him IN
the matter of some post dividends.
Neall had represented to Harris that
he could not turn over certain checks
without the proper endorsement of Mrs.
Nolan. the executrix of the estate of
Lieutenant Nolan. and left to her by
the deceased to be turned over to Nsall-
This check did not aggregate $500,
while the amount responsible for by
Neal went into the thousands. and
Lieutenant Harris. when asked by
counsel. stated that the holding out OF
the difference in the sums on such a
trivial reason was an act of great de-
ception.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-04-13
TRUNK LINE COMMITTEE.
Will Be Continued By Roads Until
July l.

Chicago April 12.-Executive officers
of the western lines today decided that
the Western Trunk Line committee
should be continued on the. present ba-
sis until July l. Beyond that date
its future organization will be left to
a meeting, to be held some time in
June The executive officers also per-
fected their plans for bringing about a
permanent improvement in the rate Sit
uation The interstate commerce COM
mission is to play an important part
in future freight rate matters in the
west.
Under the resolutions adopted at the
meeting it was agreed that represen-
tatives of all the lines should meet on
the second, Tuesday of every month at
washington. Chicago and st. Louis in
turn. The interstate commerce COM
mission is asked to send one or more
delegates TO each of these meetings.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-04-13
DOLLAR DINNER SPEAKERS.
Those Who Will Be Heard at the New
York Banquet.

New York, April 12-At the dollar
Democratic dinner at the Grand Central
Palace on the 18th inst. the speakers
will be: George Fred Williams. Trusts
and Monopolies"; John Clark Ridpath,
Thomas Jefferson; John S. Crosby.
Civic Liberty; Jerome O'Neill, La
bor's Hope; Charles A. Towne, "Am-
ericanism'';; Judge James P. Tarvin,
Power of Organized Wealth.; Q. p. II.
Belmont. Concentrated Wealth.; Col
onel Charles II. Jones. "Militarism';
William ]. Bryan, Democracy"
Mr.. Brewster said that Colonel Bryan
would have an hour and a half Of
speaking time and the other speakers
len minutes each.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-04-13
WOULD NOT BE KILLED.
General Wheaton Says the Rebels
Wouldn't Wait.

Manila, April Il, $50 p. m.-General
Wheaton has telegraphed to Major
General Otis saying: They would not
wait to be killed"
General Lawton is securing the vicln-
ity of Santa Cruz. He finds the rebels
have decamped. He has secured a gun
boat, six launches and two cascoes,
comprising the Filipino fleet. The YES
sells were stuck in the mud of the river
General Otis has sent a dredge to the
s-oO.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-04-13
Fine Stock For Utah.

Denver, April Nv. L. White, the
we'll known Utah stockman. today pur-
chased of John w. Lowell of this city
seventeen pure-bred registered Here
ford bulls. They are all out of the ia
nous Armour and COmstock herds,
bred in Missouri. The amount that
changed hands is not given but an idea
can be had when it is said that there
are bulls in the bunch that are valued
at from $500 to $1,000. The Armour bulls
are trace their ancestry back to the IA
nous Anxiety and Anxiety ", and the
Comstock herd trace to Anxiety and
Lord Wilton, among the most noted of
the Hereford kings.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-04-13
PROSECUTION IS CLOSING.
It's Evidence In George Case to Be In
This Week.


Canton. o., April 12.-It is the present
expectation of the attorneys for the
state that they will have all of their di-
rect evidence before the jury this week.
providing a Saturday session is held,
which is probable, to make up for the
time los to-day.
The defense has a larger number of
witnesses subpoenaed than the state,
and the length of time occupied cannot
be foretold until the rule of the court
is promulgated as to how far they will
be allowed to go into the matter be
tween Saxton and the Georges.
There was q mere hint of limitation
today in the holding of the court that
the photographs of other women whom
the defense are seeking to associate
with Saxton. for the present at least,
could only be admitted for the purpose
Of attacking an Identification of a wo-
man in an incident related by a witness
who said it was Mrs. George.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-04-13

Union Iron Works. Little groups of
jackies discussed the situation ardent-
ly and expressed great hopes that their
vessel would be ordered to join tire
American and British now in the har-
Dor at Apia. 1t it doubtful If the Iowa's
great draught would permit her entry
of the reef-bound harbOr.
Lieutenant w. s. Hughes has al
ready been ordered to report to Admit
raj Kautz to take the place left vacant
by the death of Lieutenant Lansdale.
He will sail on the first available
steamer, probably the MaripOsa. which
leaves for the antiDodes on the 18th
inst.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-04-13
Another Senatorial Deadlock.

Atlanta, Ca. April ia special to
the Constitution from Tallahassee, Fla,
saws: Secret eaucuses by the friends
of the three candidates for the United
States senatorship develop the fact
that neither candidate has yet secured
a majority. Pascoe and TaGaferro each
claims a plurality over the other. The
Pasco and Taliaferro forces seem
equally confident and enthusiastic. The
real friends of both are decidedly OPP
posed as a dark horse. 1t looks as if
a deadlock viii occur and bring about
the election of some man not yet enter
ed in the race.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-04-13
THE SALT LAKE HERALD THURSDAY APRIL 1899

zette confirms the statement made by
The Neusten Nachrichten yesterday to
the effect that the German representa-
ton on the Samoan commission will be
appointed only when Great Britain
shall have given the necessary guar
anty to insure respect for German
treaty rights, and adds that it has rea-
son to know the German government
has asked for definite statement as
to the position of the British govern
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-04-13
Protect the Children.

Worms rob children of the life-givinp
properties of their food, retard their
growth and weaken their constitution
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The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-04-13
BODY OF MAJOR KNOXVILLE.
Arrived at Lewiston, Idaho-Funeral
Saturday.

Lewiston, Ida, April 12.--The remains
of Edward McConvllle of the Idaho
volunteers, who was killed at Manila
on Feb. 4. while leading a charge at
Santa Ana, arrived here today on the
steamer Spokane.
The remains were in charge OF Adj
iutant General Weaver Of the Idaho ma
tional guard and were accompanied by
the widow and son of the deceased, the
latter having accompanied the body
from Manila. A delegation of knights
Templar and uniformed rank, Knights
of Pvthias, escorted the remains to Ma
sonic hail, where they will lie in state
until Saturday, when the funeral will
take place.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-04-13
Tabler,s buckeye Pile OINTMENT

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1t contains the active principle of the
buckeye. the newly discovered ecific
for piles. and is not an experiment. but
a medical certainty. Price. 80 cents in
bottles; rs cents in tubes for handy APP
plication. Can be sent by mail.
Sold by u. c. NJ. l. Drug Department.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-04-13
BEEF COURT OF INQUIRY.
Taking of Evidence to Conclude Next
Week,

washington. April 12.-Generais Adna
Il. Chaifee and a. r. Arnold, DR.. Huide-
koper and Captain Williams, of the
eommissary department. were before
the beef court of inquiry today.
General Chaffee said that while he
considered the refrigerator beef sup
plied to the army at Santiago whole
some. the officers and men of his COM
mand refused generally to eat it. He
attributed this largely to the fact that
most of them We're sick.
Dr Huidekoper said the canned beef
was generally OF poor quality. He
said it had never occurred to him that
the refrigerator beef had been subject
cd TO chemical treatment, vet for fif-
teen years he had been aware that
',I,a,,ica1s had been used both in the
1inited states and Europe in preserv-
ing the surface OF fresh meats, and
that the use OF such preparations was