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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-02-25
THE BRITISH A

The manner in which the British authori-
ties made the Sultan of Oman revoke a con-
cession he had made to the French is a
good illustration of how to deal with I'M
civilized peoples. Confident Of being backed
by the French the Sultan ignored the first
demand for information on the subject and
defied the British. In a little while a British
lieutenant with a squad of soldiers appeared
on the scene and shortly afterwards a Brit
ish war ship arrived. One never knows
where British war ships are until they are
needed, and then it transpires that they are
there. The admiral notified the Sultan that
unless he came in person aboard the ship at
2 O'Clock that day, prepared to give the de-
sired information, he would lombard the
forts at 2:2O o'clock. After some delay, dur
ing which the war ship took a position
broadside to the town, where the people
could lookN into the muzzles of her
guns, the Sultan yielded and went on
board just in time to avert a bombardment.
AS a result of the conference he not only
gave all the desired information, but gave
up the treaty with France and announced
publicly that the concession was revoked.
The lesson Of this is. and it is one tina the
British a learned by long experience,
that in dealing with such people and such
situations promptness, %sternness and infiex-
Utility are vital qualities. If the admiral
had had instructions that under no circum-
stances must he bring about a collision with
the natives, or if he had had to wire to Lon
don for orders and. perhaps, wait several
weeks while the matter was held up in Par
lament to allow members to make long
winded speeches e~xalting the Sultan and de-
nouncing the attempt to exercise authority
over the natives without the consent of the
governed, the Sultan would have continued
to defy the British and the French would
still be in the enjoyment of their conces-
sion. But that is not the British way.
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ment to that end. At present he is a use
full ally. but the time may come when he
viii be a troublesome enemy.
General Gomez's journey through Cuba
has shown his popularity. and must have
been very gratifying to the old warrior.
Along the way and at every stopping place
he has been greeted by crowds Of people
and with demonstrations of delight. Men
have cheered, women have embraced and
children have thrown flowers before him.
American officers and soldiers have very
properly Joined in these demonstrations,
and he has been the guest of honor at
some brilliant social functions. This tri-
umphal journey has been the elimination
of a stormy career, and must have made
the old man feel as If he had not fought
the guest OF the United States government
and treated with the consideration that be-
longs to his rank. The time has been when
the Spanish authorities would have paid a
enters the city the friend and honored
guest Of a far greater power than Spain.
He comes with his head on his shoulders,
and it is to be hoped he may not lose 1t
in the bewilderment Of success and the in
toxication of popular applause. 1t remains
to be seen whether a born revolutionist,
fighter and soldier of fortune can be serv-
iceable as a patriot and statesman in time
of Deace.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-02-25
SAVED BY THE MARIETTA.
Rebels Wanted to Seize a Ship, but
the American GunbOat Interfered.

NEW ORLEANS, Feb. 24-The steamship
Sandal has arrived from Bluefelds, where
she would have been seized last Saturday by
General Reyes had It not been for the action
of captain Simmonds. commanding the
United State gunboat Marietta Recently
Reyes dispatched a small force to seize $4O,-
eco in the custom house at Cape Gracias.
The expedition was eminently successful,
but the leader of the expedition, instead of
returning with his men to join Reyes, de-
serted his command and escaped up the
coast. General Reyes learned of his sub
ordinate's desertion Saturday last and gave
notice of his intention Of Selling the Sundal
to give chase. The captain of the Sandal,
which fes the Norwegian flag. appealed to
the British man of war Intrepid for pro-
lection, which was refused He then ap-
pealed to the Marietta and Captain Sim
monds gave notice he would tolerate no
interference with tho ship. The Sundal left
that night for this port. TIL captain OF the
Sundai says hat when he left Blue1eldS
General Reyes was preparing for an ex-
pedition against Greytown with most of his
army on the gunboat San Jacinto. The
Nicaraguan consul here has received a mes
sage from President Zelaya directing that
he issue no more clearances for vessels
bound for Nicaraguan ports. 1t is presumed
the object Of THIS order Is to prevent any
assistance that might be sent Reyes from
this port.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-02-25
GENERAL GOMEZ IN HAVANA.

The arrival in Havana OF General Maxine
Gomez, revolutionary leader, commander Of
the Cuban army ond minister of war of the
Cuban provisional government. is a dra-
matte event in history. Gomez himself is
a picturesque and interesting old man.
though not much can be said for his con-
sistency. Perhaps he has not thought it
necessary for a revolutionist and soldier CT
fortune to be consistent. He is now seventy
five years old, and has been in turmoil most
of his life. A native of San Domingo, he
under a Spanish faction. against his native
country. then in the Spanish regular army,
then in the Cuban revolution of 1868. and.
finally, in the last one. In the interval of
Cuban revolutions he served in one war or
another in the Latin-AmeTican states with
out caring much for what cause he fought,
so it was revolution. His experience of
Spanish tyranny and cruelty made him a
Cuban patriot, and he was easily the most
efficient leader in the recent war-brave.
crafty. experienced. resourceful and with
unbounded influence over his followers. In
one respect he has been consistent. From
The beginning Of the war, in its darkest
phases, he chung tenaciously to the idea Of
Cuban independence, as he does still. He
would not listen to any compromise with
Spain, and apparently he does not want
any with the United States that will re-
tard or imperil the complete Independence
of Cuba. His present attitude seems TO be
one of gratitude to the United States for
the expulsion Of the spaniards from Cuba,
warm appreciation of hat the Americans
have done and are doing for the island, n
entire willingness to cooperate with them
In establishing stable government and
friendly relations. but without yielding any
thing of his demand for Independence He
may be Of much help to the United States
IN pacifying the island and establishing
local government. but when he has got all
he can out Of the Americans and thinks
the time has come for them to cave Cuba
he viii undoubtedly be a leader in the move
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P-ooL-sELLING BILL.
Exceptions Under Which BOOk-Mak-
ing May BE Carried On.

Mr.. Willoughby's bill, which was passed
by the House last evening, concerns book
making and pool selling. The bill received
sixty-six votes for anc five against, and is
as follows:
Section l. Be it enacted by the General
Assembly Of the State of Indiana, That any
person who keeps any room, shed, tene-
ment, tent, booth or building, or any part
thereof, within this State, and who occupies
the same with any book, instrument or de-
vice for the purpose of recording or regis
tering bets or wagers, or selling polls upon
the result Of any trial or contest of skill.
speed or power of endurance of man or
beast. which is to be made or to take place
within or without this State, or any person
who records or registers bets or wagers, or
sells pools upon the result OF any trial or
contest of skill, speed or power of endur-
ance of man or beast, which is to be made
or take place within or without this State;
or. being the owner, lessee or occupant OF
any room, tenement, shed, booth or build
ing, or any part thereof, knowingly permits
the purposes hereinabOVe set forth or there
in keeps or exhibits or employs any device
or apparatus for the purpose OF recording
or registering Such bets or Wagers, or sell
ing of pools as are h~ereinabove set forth,
or becomes the custodian or depository for
hire or privilege of any money, property or
thing Of value which is staked, wagered or
pledged contrary to the provisions of this
act, shall be guilty OF a misdemeanor, and
on conviction shall be punished by
a fine of not more than $500 or by imprison-
ment in the county jail for a term of not
more than six months, or by both such fine
and Imprisonment.
Provided. That nothing in this act shall
be so construed as TO prohibit or make 1t
unlawful for any person, firm, company,
corporation, society or association within
the inclosure of fair grounds or race
courses, at and prior to time of contests of
speed Of horses thereon, to register bets and
wagers. make books. sell pools or wager
upon any trial or contest of speed. Pro-
vided, That it shall be unlawful to make
and sell said pools or book bets to minors,
and any person selling said pools and book
bets to any minor shall be deemed guilty OF
a misdemeanor, and upon conviction shall
be punished by Imprisonment in the county
Jail for q term of not less than three
months or more than one year, and by a
fine Of not less than $500.
Sec. 2. All acts or parts of acts incon-
sistent or in conflict with the foregoing Sec
ton are hereby repealed"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-02-25
STRUCK A TEMPORARY sMAG.
Amended Columbus Hospital Bill
the Senate.

Amended Columbus Bill
Reaches the Senate.
The Senate last evening broke up in a
row which reminded one of the fights be-
tween the bulls and bears in the Chicago
wheat pit. The fight was between two fac
tions interested in the bill to establish an
asylum for the incurable insane at Column
bus, and the Democrats ranged themselves
solidly alongside Senator Lambert and a
few Republican senators from the southern
portion of the State. The opponents of the
bill, seeing how matters stood, realized that
the bill had support enough behind it to en-
able it's friends to concur in the House
amendments, so Senator Gilbert marshaled
the opposition forces and worked industri-
ously to stave off a vote by offering mo-
tions to make the consideration of the
House amendments a special order for all
sorts of days and to have the amended bin
printed. These motions were presented along
with amended motions of the same charac-
ter, alternating with motions to adjourn,
until Lieutenant Governor Haggard became
tired Of putting the question, and when the
enemies of the bill finally shouted out as
sent to a motion to adjourn, in an unusually
strong voice, he declared the Senate adj
journed, in the face of the protests of the
1lbllA40 III III bAAAt N4AC AAN1N 80 80 AAAA9
with demands for a division.
The bin passed the Senate a few days ago
with practically no amendment, but it came
back from the House TO the Senate yester-
day afternoon so badly mutilatel that its
author was unable to recognize l.. The
title Of the proposed institution was changed
so as to make it a home for eptleprics. and
two whole sections were torn out altogether.
AS a substitute for a motion to concur In
the House amendments Senator Agnew
moved to refer the bill TO the finance COM
mittee, which brought an impassioned speech
from Senator Lambert, VINO, after stating
1t to be the purpose of the motion 10 Kill
the bill, asserted that the opposition vas
made to the bin by the people who wanted
all the revenue to GO to such similar t.tab-
shment as are located in Richmond, Lo-
ganspOrt, Fort Wayne and other towns
Senator Agnew explained his position by
saying that he, along with others, had been
in favor OF the establishment OF an asylum
for the incurable insane because of the vast
jails, but now that the bill no longer pio-
vided for IL he saw no reason for further
supporting it simply In order that Column
bus might secure the revenue from the In
stitution. He explained that he came from
q county IN which there were no state hospi-
tails and spoke only as the representative CT
his people, who helped to pay the taxes.
NEWTON COUNTY SEAT.
House bill No.. 121, fixing the location Of
the Newton county seat. caused some
trouble during the afternoon. Senator Ag-
new offered an amendment allowing a 50
per cent. vote to locate the county seat in
any town in the county. but this was COM
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-02-25
Two Measures That Passed the House
Yesterday.

A little brush on printing came up. Some
time ago in the House. Mr.. Baker. of Whit
ley, sent in q bill to give the state printing
board discretionary power as to the num-
Der Of reports to be printed. The bill has
been held up by the committee and Mr..
Glossbrenner secured the adoption Of a reso-
luton on Thursday for the committee to re-
port on yesterday morning at 8 o'clock. No
report was submitted and Mr.. Glossbrenner
presented a resolution, which was adopted,
calling on the committee to report at once.
No report having been submitted, MI. Whit
comb, of Marion, called for the report. Mr..
Baker, Of Whitley, chairman of the com
mittee, sent up two reports. The majority
report was for indefinite postponement. Mr..
Glossbrenner signed the minority report for
passage. He said, in support of his claim,
that reports are printed far in excess of de-
mand and this bill would save the State
$4,000 a year. Mr.. Baker said more reports
should he printed and if they have accum-
ulated it is the fault of the officials, who
have neglected to distribute them as they
should be. lie said hat he presented the
bill by request and later found he had been
used as q catS-paW to pull others chest
nuts out of the fire. For that reason he
had held the bin up and had signed the
report against 1t. On his motion the minor
ity report was tabled by IS to 80 and the
bill was indefinitely postponed.
Mr.. King fled a motion to reconsider the
vote by which Mr.. Glossbrenner's dead
beat" bill was defeated.
Among the Senate bills passed was that
by Senator Guthrie, f~orbidding the manu-
facture or sale of adulterated food or drugs.
For the first time this session the House
commenced the day without prayer. No min
lister was present and Representative Guilty,
who is the usual substitute, was absent. Mr..
Canada tried to have Senator Gilbert's bill,
authorizing employees not financially inter
ested in any company, to act as notaries
public, passed, but Mr.. Wise protested and
1t was only advanced to second reading.
The committee on temperance reported
two bills which caused a slight division. The
first was by Mr.. Williams and provided that
a remonstrance against the issuing Of a
license should be good for two years. 1t re-
enacted one of the provisions OF the Nfchol-
son bill. The majority Of the committee rec
commended indefinite postponement and the
minority. Mr.. Neal and Mr.. Cravens, Of
Washington, recommended passage. Mr..
williams explained his bill and by SO noes
to 81 ayes the minority report was rejected.
The second bin resulted IN the first victory
for temperance. 1t was the bill by Mr. Neal,
which provided that any druggist who sells
liquor except on prescription shall forfeit
his license and was the same he had Of
fered as an amendment to the pharmacy
bill The majority report recommended In
definite postponement, but Mr.. Neal and
Mr.. Schaal favored ita passage. Mr.. Will
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-02-25

The scheme of the tax-eaters to defeat
the county bill came near succeeding last
night in the House. 1t was so well planned
that it shows the desperation of the lobby
to defeat the measure which will put an
end to extravaganza and jobbery. The
lobby has an abundance of money, but it
must be a desperate cause which leads the
opponents of the measure to bring to their
assistance the most notorious conspirator
with township trustees to rob taxpayers
ever in the State-one who has barely es-
capped the state prison for conspirlng with
township trustees to rob the people. The
Journal could reprint four or five columns
setting forth the corrupt performances Of
this person, who is now a leader in the
lobby to defeat the county bill.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-02-25

OF course. there are reasons for Admiral
Dewey's request that the Oregon be sent to
Manila at once, but it does not follow that
the situation is critical. 1t is more likely
that the admiral thinks it important to be
fully prepared for any emergency that may
arise, either by the threatened interference
of some European power or otherwise.
American interests are entirely safe in Ad-
miral Dewey's hands, and If he should hap
pen to need any backing a British war ship
will accidentally drop into the harbor.
Meanwhile it is pleasant to know that the
oregon will arrive at Manila about March
n
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-02-25

An interesting feature OF the recent excit-
ing episode in Samoa was the manner in
which the British and United States consuls
stood shoulder to shoulder in defense of the
rights Of both countries under the treaty.
When a British man-of-war threatened to
shell the town unless the American chief
justice was permitted to hold court. British
and American subjects were both requested
10 take shelter aboard the ship. The under
standing and concert Of action between the
British and American officials was perfect
without any alliance between the govern
ments.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-02-25

Representative Johnson wasted the time
of the House yesterday in again assailing
the President. Johnson is at war with the
President, as he was with President Har-
rison, because his demands have not been
acceded to. He is out with everybody but
Johnson. But his venom has 10 harm in it
except for Johnson. He cannot harm the
President, and there are not a dozen men
in Indiana who would care to be called his
political friends. 100 much Johnson is a
very popular phrase in Indiana to-day. AS
Congress will be over in a week, yesterday
was probably the last appearance of Henry
u. Johnson in any public capacity.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-02-25

The Republicans OF the House caucused
last evening before the session on the coun-
ty reform bill. The committee of thirteen
had completed its labors and submitted It's
reports. The amendments were accepted by
the caucus and 1t was decided 10 bring the
bill up at the most opportune time. Con-
trary to expectations the bill was brought
up at an inopportune time last night. and
1t will probably be disposed OF to-day. one
way or the other.
Divided Report ON HarbOr Bill.
The Senate committee on cities and towns
VIII present a divided report to-day on the
harbor bill. Roth factions VIII
recommend amendments TO such an extent
that the old bill will be done away with to
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-02-25

vide for its living wards before honoring its
dead soldiers was not entitled to any weight.
The State is abundantly able to provide for
both, and should not leave unfinished q labor
Of love for her soldiers which. as a work Of
art, is already the admiration of visitors
from all parts of the country and from for
eign countries. Indiana should be known
as a State that does not do things by halves.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-02-25

The increasing number Of natural gas ex-
plosions. of which some very disastrous mes
have occurred OF late, should lead the COM
panies and their patrons to inquire as to
the probable cause. 1t is suggested that it
may be due TO the leaking of pipes which by
years Of exposure to rust have become de-
fective. If this theory is well founded there
should be a general inspection of pipes as
soon as possible. and certainly before an
ofhar winter.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-02-25

The House got through with the appro-
priation bill yesterday in less than three
hours. That is due to the fact that the
ways and means committee and the finance
committee of the Senate had prepared the
bill with great care, and the Republicans
got together to carry it through. Mr..
Shideler. chairman of the ways and means
committee, is entitled to great credit for his
adroit management of the bill in committee
of the whole.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-02-25

MY patriotism and my wish for wealth."
said the inventor. ARE just now at OUTS
"Oh, WELL" said the cynical listener, ut
IS easy to see which will win. But what
have you in mind?"
"A device for stopping shot holes in war
ships. 1 hate to sell anything like that to a
foreign country, and our own ships seem to
keep the other fellow so busy that we don't
need if"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-02-25

1t IS cause of congratulation that the bill
relative to the reorganization of the In
~dianapolis School Board and to fund the
school debt has been passed by the House
as it was by the Senate several days ago.
1t win give the city the best in school man
agement that the experience of other cities
has devised.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-02-25

LET me-" said Civilization, sweetly. take
you by the HAND and lead you into the high
err light"
beg pardon" said Barbarism, shortly
after. That is not my hand. That is the
scruff Of my neck"
True. he was Pathological. but what could
bo expected?
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-02-25

The funeral ceremonies of the late Presi-
dent Of the French Republic seem to have
been orderly and impressive, but one misses
the splendid flights of funeral oratory and
extemporaneous ~eloquence that follow the
demise Of an American congressman
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-02-25

Recent events show that it would have
been better for the Philippines to nave re-
manned under Spanish rule, bad as that
was. than to be given their independence
Nand left to anarchy. The United States yves
something to the cause of civilization, and
having overturned Spanish rule it is bound
to see that a worse one is not established.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-02-25

The Spanish Cortes is making the usual
Spanish contention and fuss over the rati-
hcauon of the peace treaty, but It's men,
bers understand that it is a case of must
with them, and will ratify after they have
satisfied themselves hat they ave attracted
attention.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-02-25

one point in General Miles's testimony
should not be forgotten. and that is his
declaration hi the reporter of the New
York Herald who printed an interview will
swear that General Miles said none of the
Of the New York World was a pure
fabrication, In other words, Genera Miles
IS very much the victim of the yellow jour
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-02-25

Because the Manhattan Elevated Railroad
Company refused to adopt the condensed air
patents of Boss Croker for power he has
caused his City Council to place such re-
strictions upon the company that if COM
piled with it would be bankrupt. The COM
pany win fight the boss in the courts.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-02-25

The emotional Senator Mason, of Illinois.
threatens to issue a statement to the Re-
relations with the PRESIDENTIAL because
the President has appointed a judge for the
United States Court to whom the senator
Is opposed. Senator Mason should get a
change Of venue to the French Senate.
where emotionalism is appreciated.