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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-01-01
PREMATURE CELEBRATION.
Germans Usher in the New Century
One Year Ahead of Time.

BERLIN, JAN L. Amid the toilitg Of
church bells and cheers rising from scores
of thousands of throats in the dense null
titude of joyous people who crowded the
streets down town, the new year-and the
new century, as ,ne Germans elect to CON-
slider it-came in. simultaneously the BOOM
ing of thirty-three gunshots of salutation
sounded from Lustgarten, the
castle, where Emperor William and the
Empress were receiving enthusiastic hon.
age from the representatives of a loyal
nation. From the roof of the City Hall
score of trumpeters played chorals. Roman
candles lighting up the darkness all
around.
The court reception was a most lmpres-
sive spectacle 1t was preceded by divine
service in the chapel of the castle, in which
their Majesties, the princes of the royal
household, the ambassadors, ministers and
high dignitaries joined. The sermon was on
the momentousness of the hour. the
preacher giving thanks for the blessings
of the closing century and for those prom
ised by the century about to begin.
At the termination Of the service the
worshipers proceeded to the gorgeous
white hall of the castle which was illumi-
mated like fairyland and decorated with
symbols typifying bright future When
their Majesties entered, a corps of trump
eters, blowing silver instruments, intoned
an inspiring march, during which pro-
cession was formed with the. assistance of
the chief court marshal, Count Won En-
lenberg, and numerous young pages in
bright costumes of scarlet and silver. The
view from the gallery was magnificent.
Several thousand guests had been hidden,
comprising the flower of Germany, and the
gala uniforms and decorations, with the
gorgeous costumes of the women, maze up
a brilliant scene. Empress Augusta Vic
toria wore a sage green moire antique
gown, with a train of ten yards of pink
velvet, borne by eight pages. She wore
also the historical diamond necklace once
owned by Peter the Great. Emperor VIII
liam wore the guard regimentals, the deco
ration of the Order of the Black Eagle
and an orange scarf.
After taking his seat upon the throne he
reviewed the procession. which filed rapidly
past. 1t was remarked that he smiled
with particular attention upon Count Won
Buelow and Prince Hohenlohe.
The ceremony differed in no important
respect from the ceremonies of former
years Quite contrary TO the general ex-
pectation Ambassador White and Mrs.
lite followed the Spanish ambassador,
Senior Don Mendez de ago
After the reception lie Emperor held
brief circle, but said little. The entire func-
ton lasted not more than forty minutes.
1t was remarked that his Majesty did not
seem in his usual lively mood, while the
Empress was in excellent spirits. He ad-
dressed however, few pleasant words to
Mr.. and Mrs. White, as did also the EN-
press
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-01-01
EPIDEMIC OF DUELING.
Brutal Encounters Between Officers
of the German Army.

NEW YORK. Dec s1.-A cablegram to
the World from Berlin says: IAN epidemic
OF dueling has broken out among the Of
ficers of the German army. Several men
had fought in Saxony and the Thuringian
states but, as nothing serious happened.
public opinion was not aroused. During
the Christmas holidays, however two duels
were fought with deadly results under cir
cumstances of peculiar brutality Three
infantry lieutcnants, Ernst. Kisslig and
Schlabitz, were together I'm cafe at Null
hansen connected with the Apollo Variety
Theater. The officers grew excited over the
merits of certain local variety artists.
Schlabitz alleges that Ernst and Kisslig
used insulting language to him and he
challenged his two companions on the spot.
''ln order that certain amount OF le-
eaiity might be given To the proceedings
lc0NTINUED ON THIRD PAGE.)
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-01-01

The Spaniard's Explanation of His
Defeat by Admiral Dewey.

CHICAGO, Dec. 31.-The Tribune to-day
prints the text of Admiral Montejo's de-
fense un4er court-martial proceedings for
his defeat at Manila. The bulk of the
blame is charged by the admiral, not to
himself or his fleet, but to the Spanish
government for It's unprepared conditions
He also claims that Admiral Dewey kept
out of range of the Spanish guns-a pro-
ceeding which Montejo refers to as "a re-
treat" Montejo says:
1.-The only preparation that had been
made for war Was made by the Arneri-
cans who were busy and arranged every
Ting with ~ 49, r ~ paref. The initial
velocity OF our annon was $40 meters:
that of the smallest cannon of our enemy S
aas 100 neters. bd.airal Dewey with
pencil IN nsiid, no ed the thickness of his
mantlets and his easements and knew
what energy was. reQu~ed TO penetrate
them He also knew exactly the weight
or the most powerful projectile OF our
ships, and by simple mathematical cal
culation he arrived at the distance at
which he could fight without himself re-
ceiving any harm. Thus he ascertained
that he could fight at a distance of two
thousand or three thousand meters with
absolute impunity. The situation, therefore
was just this. We were vulnerable to ali
the projectiles of the enemy and this the
enemy well knew, while he got out of
reach or our cannon and remained out of
reach all the while"
Admiral Montejo adds: I'm order to give
an order of our miserable situation NAV
mention that we had only fourteen tor
pedoes for tho defense OF two thousand
meters of space. and that the cable, which
we obtained in Hong-Kong, was only long
enough for five torpedoes, and therefore
only hve torpedoes could be placed"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-01-01

member Of the Samoan high commission.
is appointed knight commander of St
Michael and ST. George. Naval Captains
Stuart and Sturdee are designated compan-
ions of st. Michael and st. George for
their services in Samoa.
Messrs. George Buchanan and III. Cum
nyingham are made companions OF the
Bath in recognition OF their services in
connection with the Venezuela boundary
arbitration commission.
Captain William De Wiveleslie Abney,
principal assistant secretary of the science
and art department, is designated knight
commander of the Bath.
Among the new knights is Dr. Thomas
Lauder Brunton, physician to st. Bartholo-
news Hospital.
Lieutenant Governor Daily, of Nova Sco-
tia, is appointed knight commander OF st.
Michael and st. George.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-01-01
BITTER AGAINST THE TREATY.
French AgricuIturists Oppose the
American Commercial Agreement.

PARIS, Dec. 31.-A stiff campaign
against the Franco-American commercial
treaty is about to be opened by the par
liamentary opposition to the government
and by the agriculturists. Despite the
favorable report of the customs committee.
a hostile current has become manifest
among the deputies who represent the ag-
ricultural constituencies, as well as those
who sit for certain Industrial centers.
against several clauses of the treaty.
A majority of the agricultural associa-
tions have protested against granting the
United States the minimum tariff. while
manufacturers of farming implements, cy-
cles, machine woods are deeply disturbed
over the advantages accorded to their
American competitors by the treaty. This
anxiety is shared by the oil-seed industry
The outcome of this feeling is a motion
to be submitted 10 the Chamber of Dep
uties by members specially interested for
the postponement of ratification until the
alleged Objectionable clauses have been
eliminated or modified.
NJ Emile Chevallier deputy for Beavais.
one of the supporters of the motion, said
in the course of an interview to-day that
by consenting to a reduction of the duties
on vegetable oils. the advocates of the
treaty were seriously injuring the whole
body of agriculturists. particularly those
in Picardy and Normandy, where COLA is
an important product. The deputy de-
clared that a reduction of protective du-
ties by 70 per cent. meant hard blow
to thousands of French farmers.
M. Destournelles, one of whose hobbies
is to point out the American 'perils," said:
More than ever do see danger to Eu-
rope in the extensive industrial develop
ment Of the United States. More than ever
do 1 fear the American peril and the yell
low peril. However. / do not consider the
erection of a protection barrier TO be the
best dyke against inundation by American
products. We would make more ef-
fective resistance by importing our nation
al production and organizing it on better
lines
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-01-01

No More instantaneous Weddings
i'm observation-disclosures Outlook.

BERLIN, Dec. 31.-To-day terminates
the privilege hitherto enjoyed by Heligo-
land enabling instantaneous marriages
to be performed on the island. The last
seven couples thus united have just re-
turned.
Count Arthur Won Bornstorff, who four
years ago came near marrying one of the
Barrison sisters, OF vaudeville fame, has
just become betrothed to the daughter OF
a wealthy manufacturer, Herr Stollwerck.
who has made fortune in chocolate at
Cologne.
Emperor William during the week has
suffered somewhat from his old-time ear
affection.
Since the monthly settlement last Thurs
day, which passed OF smoothly, the money
market has been decidedly easy. Money is
now offered freely at lower rates, London
exchange declining. Further exports Of
gold are improbable Only three millions
for export were taken directly from the
Reichsbank. Last week some gold was i'm
ported. The financial papers point out that
the ease with which Berlin has passed the
close of the year demonstrates the solid
ity of the German money market. The ex-
planation of this is that Germany took
the most correct view of the war in South
Africa and its effects, making preparations
for months against the yearly settlement
Hence speculative engagements were re-
duced to a minimum. Nevertheless. it is
Understood that t. demands upon the
Reichsbank last Eek were enormous.
The Chamber of Commerce reports and
the press reviews for 1899 pronounce this
the best year Germany ever had. There
has been enormA As activity IT,, all lines.
and the outlook is now most excS ent. The
Hamburg Chamber of Commerce Expects
the boom TO be one Of long cont Arce
and believes that sudden reactions ar
probable. On the other hand, the net prN4ts
of the year were seriously affected by high
wages and the cost of raw material.
\ coal famine prevails in western Ger
many and business concerns at Dusseldorf
have petitioned for permission to deliver
empty coal cars at the mines on Sundays.
The iron market remains firm. Berlin
dealers have raised the price of bars and
sheets marks.
The North German Lloyd Steamship
Company has ordered a number of new
steamers and is raising it's ocean fleet to
ninety-five vessels, the largest number
hinder the control of any company in the
world.
A school for training railway experts has
just been established i'm Berlin 1t will open
next month.
The Eerli:,er Neueste Nachrichten. after
pointing out the increasing Importation of
wood from the United States. advises the
German forestry organizations to combine
and endeayor to secure a protective duty
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-01-01
BOUTELLE MAY RECOVER.
Denial of Report that His Mental Con.
ditiOn Is Iacurable.

BANGOR, Me-, Dec 51.--A letter has been
received from the physicians who are treat
ing Congressman Boutelle in Boston, stat
ing that his symptoms already show i'm
provement and therefore there is strong
hope of his complete recovery in the near
future.
\ report to the effect that DR.. Robin
son, the family physician in this city, had
stated that while Congressman Boutciie
might recover his physical health and
vigor. it is possible he may never be the
same again mentally. is pronounced to have
been incorrect. 1t is further claimed that
DIR. Robinson made no such statement On
the contrary. DR.. Robinson has repeatedly
expressed his belief in the ultimate and
permanent recovery OF Congressman Bou-
tells.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-01-01

BERLIN, Dec. 3l.-Regarding the seizure
by the British cruiser Magicienne OF the
Imperial mail steamer Bundesrath, of the
German East African line. a high official
of the German Foreign Office. who was in
terviewed by the correspondent OF the AS
sociated Press to-day, says: silence must
be preserved at present concerning the
actual status OF the negotiations, which
have been begun with Great Britain about
the matter. Appropriate steps have been
taken, OF which Germany must await the
result The matter Is regarded by Ger
many OF the utmost Importance, be-
cause seriously involving the rights of
neutrals.'
This afternoon the foreign secretary,
Count Won Buelow,. conferred at the For
eign once with his official advisers and
then reported To the Emperor. n Cabinet
meeting will consider the seizure. 1t is
also asserted in government circles that
the British right of search is questioned,
and that in any event the British right to
stop passengers, whether they intend to
fight for the Beers or not, is strenuously
disputed, as the vessel upon which they
were is neutral and the territory to which
they were proceeding, namely, Delagoa
bay. is also neutral. Redress. II is as
serted. win be insisted upon by Germany.
The German press to-day unanimously
condemns British action in the Bundles
rath seizure, which is characterized as
ian instance OF gross insolence." and as
E'calculated again to illustrate the need of
powerful German navy to render such
erbearance on the part OF England i'm
\sible in the future
\e National Zeitung strongly argues
England had no right 10 interfere
he Bundesrath and expresses the
NTINuED ON sEfzf5NF1 TsA{ST.-7 =
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-01-01
NEW YEARS HONORs.
Names of Englishmen Whose Services
Have Received Royal Recognition.

LONDON, Jan. 1.-The Queens list OF
New Years honors, published last evening.
shows fewer names than usual.
Sir John Lubbock and Sir Henry Stafford
Northcote, Governor of Bombay, are cre-
ated peers
Baron Cromer, British diplomatic agent
in Egypt, Lord Montague Rowton and
William Wither Bramston Beach, Con-
servative member for the Andover division
OF Hants. the commoner who has seen the
longest service. are appointed members of
the Privy Council
Mr.. Charles Norton Eliot. the British
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-01-01
PRAISES PRESIDENT KRUGER
LIKENS THE BURGHERs To THE
FIRST AMERICAN CoLoNIsTs,
And Intimates Mckinley In Assisting
i'm the Attempt to shackIe Them
with British RuIe-The Resolutions.

NEW YORK, Dec 31-The United Irish
Societies of New York and vicinity fllled
the Academy of Music tonight a mass
meeting called TO express sympathy with
the Beers and opposition to England in
consequence OF the South African war.
Senator Mason. OF Illinois. Representatives
Sulzer and Cummings, OF New York. and
others addressed the meeting. Justice
Fitzgerald. of the Supreme Court, presided.
The entire house was filed. The prosceni-
um boxes and balconies were all decorated
with a profusion OF American flags. the
green Irish emblems, and occasionally the
flags of the two South African republics.
Justice Fitzgerald. after calling the meet
ing to order, said: 1T is a great honor TO
be asked to speak to this great audience
tonight, and TO join in expressing our
deep indignation at the unjustifiable war
now being waged by Great Britain on the
people of the Transvaal and to give utter
ance to our sentiments of deep admiration
for - gallant stand being made by the
embattled farmers OF South Africa in de-
fense OF their property, their lives, their
liberties The British colonial office seems
to have, UP to this point. made mistake
in calculating the lighting qualities Of those
farmers. 1t is said that the colonial secre-
tary will send more troops to Africa Per-
haps. when the yeoman fox hunters. and.
by the gracious permission OF the Queen.
the Duke of Connanght go to the relief OF
the besieged troops. England's cup may be
again filed with bitterness. The great
heart of the American people goes out 10
the people of the Transvaal and the Orange
Free State. They are fighting for the same
principles. they ere agasnst the same SOW
ereign and relocated soldiers that fought
us a century ago. and would fight Us to-
morrow If they dared and thought 1t would
benefit them
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-01-01
SEIZURE OF THE BUNDEsRATH.
German Press This Morning Not So
violent Against Britain.

BERLIN, Jan. 1.-with the exception or
the most sensational journals the German
press to-day comments soberly, although
with manifest irritation, upon the Bundles
rath ircident admitting that it is not an
unprecedented infraction Of international
law. Political circles think Great Britain
is making a mistake in not assuming a
definite and decided attitude on the contra
band question.
1t is announced that the German protected
cruisers Condor and Schwalbe are now on
the way TO Delagoa bay.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-01-01
Lognn's Remains Also on the Thomas.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 31-The departure
of the transport Thomas from Manila yes-
terday with the remains of Major General
Henry W. Lawton aboard was announced
in dispatch received at the War DEPART
ment from General Otis to-day. The vessel
comes to the United States via Nagasaki.
She also had aboard the remains of the
late Major John A. Logan.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-01-01
Kimberley Well Supplied with Water
and Stocked with Food Sufficient
to Last Three Months.
PARTY OF BoERs CUT OFF
UNABLE TO CROSS THE TUGELA ON
ACCOUNT OF HIGH WATER.
Butler Preparing to Advance-Ger-
Bundesrath Cooler This Morning.


graph message has been received by way
lof .seenen. from I4adysmith, dated Dec. 27:
ssThe Beers are actively bombardirg the
town. One shell struck the Devonshire
mess tent, killing Captain Dalzell and
wounding seven heutenants. Dent, Twiss,
sasehsnn. Csryn. Byrene, scafe and
sncs'
! S~ter dispatch from Ladysmitb, by way
- enen. dated Dec .. says: "All we'll
II. Beers have been hring plugged shells
- aSsas plum pudding and the compli
OF sHa season. They are still forti-
ositions and are evidently de-
aake 5ru stand
e tne Daily ftail from Ise-
aes. dated Dec .. says: cit
Is > ~ Ladysmith. by way of
Pretol.1 = ste British are destroying
their heavy c;'u.ion. prior to final sortie"
''The Transvaal agents here have bought
Vop all the available milk, sugar and coffee.
yrhey have managed TO get large orders
fent for shipment here by French and
e-man steamers. Prices have advanced
cent. in consequence and the stocks
Nort. Something like a famine is
he BRITISH government is
sned here from
= OF the volks-
ras-> abtless to give
furtf ing her best
TO mainIsIn ssreign opinion
IN .Iourenzo Marc seraIly in favor
of aetive' asst ing ers to procure
food SUI les. arr Pott, the Transvaal
sPnsei sral here. is '2sing Lloyd's
" Ind the agencies for the Castle,
ea and Bucknaii steamship lines in con-
.enes of the position he holds"
IT,. War ohice publishes the following
dis. teh. dated yesterday. from the gen.
eraI officer commanding at Cape Town:
.Aethuen's position is UNCHANGED.
French reports that the Beers, fearing
their communication would be cut off by
xour cavalry. have returned to CoIesburg.
Hear unofticially from sterkstroom that q
British reconnoissance.s seven miles north
OF Dordrecht. engaged superior forces and
/ was obliged to retire on Dordrecht
.Later-Montmorency. on Dec. 90, met
superior forces. Using artillery, he oper-
ated 10 the rear of the Beers In the course
of the day he was compelled to withdraw
ito Dordrecht in good order, assisted by
sixty men from Dordrecht, before which
we are in position fos defense. The follow
Ing casualty reported-one seriously
wounded"
\ dispatch to the Daily Mail from KIM
berley. dated Dec p. says: "we have
1~od enough for three months. Fresh fruit
s.ao, vegetables are obtainable daily from
KenilwVrth. and water is plentiful and ex-
cellent'A
The Daily Mail publishes the following
sdispatch froq Cape Town: '.Ninety-hve
per cent. of the Bechuana farmers in the
vryburg district Joined the Beers, helping
tn to LOOT the stores throughout the
n6u lge river They also
Iafexmg while Gen.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-01-01
sULZER, MASON, CUMMINGS, FITz-
GERALD AND OTHERS TALK.
They Denounee Britain In strong
Terms and Applaud the Farmers of
the south African Republics.
sULzER AssAILs MKINLEY
SAYS THE WHITE House Is ENyEL-
OPED IN LONDON ATMOSPHERIC,

And that There Is a Secret Unwrittcn
Alliance Between the Administers
.tion and Lord Salisbury's Cabinet.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1900-02-02
ANOTHER REPLY FROM GAGE.
Fold Senate About Same as House as to
the Negotiations with New
York Banks.

WAsHINGToN, Jan. 30. - Secretary
Gage reply to Senator Aliens resolu-
ton of inquiry was transmit ted to con-
gress. My reply of Jan. 10 might
well be reiterated in response to the
present inquiry" says Mr.. Gage, refer
ling to the former request made by the
house of representatives, 'for in IL are
to be found answers to the particular il.
qulries III the resolution before me.
"The department has no answer to
the letter written by Mr.. Hepburn. of
the National City bank, June 5, 1897.
Nor was there" says MIR. Gage, "at
that time. or now, any agreement made,
Or expectation of an agreement to be
made by the secretary OF the treasury
or any of the officers of the treasury de.
partment, with any person or persons
with reference to the subject matter Of
said letter."
Mr.. Gage says his answer to the house
contained "all there is or ever was"
concerning the letter. lie explains at
length how the National City bank
came to be selected as a depository for
some of the Pacific railway settlement
funds.
Replying to the demand made by the
resolution for "copies of any letters,
communications, agreements, papers.
documents or conversation" between
the secretary of the treasury or his sub
ordinates and the officials of the Ma
tional City bank in reference to the let
ter from the secretary of the treasury to
James Stillman, i'll which the secretary
wrote: 81 have yours of the goth inst,
aud note your suggestions as TO the con-
ference with Mr.. Morgan in relation to
the treasury deposits" etc. Mr.. Gage
says there are no documents or letters
on file other than those already submit.
ted to congress. In order to throw what
light he could on the matter, however
he wrote to Mr.. Stillman asking him to
send copies of any letters he had writ
ten to the secretary of the treasury. Mr..
Stlllman sends copy of letter written
Dec. 20, 1897, III which he suggests q
conference with Mr.. Morgan.
Mr.. Gage says the conference did not
take place.
He further said in part:
"NO agreement, past, present or In
contemplation, has ever been had with
the National City bank otherwise than
is literally set forth in my communlca-
ton to the president pro tempore Of the
senate of Jan. 10, 1900"
MI cage cOnCluueu Dy QuOJlnS Ine
records OF the department which show
that the treasurer has assigned and de.
livered upon the orders of the National
City bank, to ii different parties. a
total of 1884, 900, and of these 81 l,9l4,
600 was transferred to the Standard Oll
company. The treasury department
has at no time held any bonds in trust
for the Standard Oil company, nor fol-
auV other INTEREST other than for the
depositing bank.