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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-03-16
LORD ROBERTs's PLANS.


LONDON. March 16.--Spencer Wilkinson.
in the Morning Post, commenting on the
very satisfactory nature of the occupation
OF Bloemfontein, says: THE anticipation
that the Boer resistance along the Orange
river would collapse on the British occupa-
ton of the Free State capital seems to
have been realized. 1t Will be interesting
to await the meeting and perhaps the
fight between the British troops moving
scuthward on the railway and the retiring
Beers
Looking to the strength of Lord Rob-
erts's army by the time he reaches vaal
river. 1t is not surprising that Sir Charles
Warren's division is retained in Natal An
advance of the two armies on separate
lines will be quite the best form OF opera
tions 10 crush the enemy's forces and TO
bring about his absolute submission. The
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SENSATIONAL DEBATE.
The sLex Heinxe" Discussed with Bit
terness in the Reichstag.

The sLex Heinze" Discussed with Bit
terness in the Reichstag.
BERLIN, March ia very interesting
debate took place in the Reichstag to-day
over the art and theater paragraphs of the
so-called LEX Heinze." There was an un-
usually large attendance of members and
of the public, and the session was stormy.
Many opponents of the bill resorted to
dilatory tactics, leaving the hall to pre-
vent a quorum. The Rightists shouted
after them, "Out with the Jews" 1t Is not
expected that the debate will end to-mor-
row, but a postponement was made neces-
sary in consequence of the tactics OF the
Leftists. The leading feature Of to-day's
discussion was a long attack OF great vigor
by the Socialist leader, Won Vollner, on
the art paragraph, in which he saw. he
said, the degradation Of art and serious
danger to literature. He arraigned the
Centrists and Conservatives for blindness
and barbarism.' The speech was marked
throughout with loud demonstrations Of
approval and disapproval.
Dr. Muller. Of Meiningen. created a sem
sation by displaying reproductions Of
paintings by Boecklin and other distin-
be removed from Berlin shop windows by
the secret police. He contended that exist
ing laws were stringent and warmly de-
Tended the dramatist from Centrist attack.
The third reading of the meat inspection
bill is expected on Saturday. Protests are
multiplying everywhere. the most signif-
cant being from the Central Association Of
German Manufacturers. a protectionist or
gan. This protest attracts much attention
in the Liberal press. but the Kreuz Zeitung
replies with a threat that the farmers will
turn freetraders unless the manufacturers
give necessary protection to agricultural
products. The Hamburg Chamber of Com
merce will petition strongly against meat
exclusion. making a plea in behalf Of the
toy doll industries. The central bureau for
the preparation of commercial treaties is
sues a statement showing how American
retaliation would affect German shipping.
An unpleasant impression has been
caused here by the speech of Chaplain
MaItcher, of the Russian embassy. at the
launching Of the Russian warship Askold
yesterday. His remarks contained no allu-
sion to Emperor William, who was present.
beyond a reference to the fact that his maj
esty IS a Russian admiral 1t was reported
last evening In court circles that a Rus
sian grand duke. who had expected TO at
tend the launching. found an excuse not to
come upon learning that Emperor William
would attend and would follow his speech
with Russophile remarks. which Russia
does not desire. For these reasons the Ber-
lin morning papers give very meager ac-
counts of the launching. without any COM
ment whatever. After the launching the
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Denounced as an Attempt to Degrade
Art and Imperil the Advanced
Position of Literature.
PROTESTS AGAINST MEAT BILL
ALARMED AT THE
PROSPECT OF RETALIATION.
Germans Offended Because q Russian
Chaplain Omitted to Mention
Emperor williams Name.

PARIS, March 16.-It is the opinion of
competent French critics that the first per-
formance last evening at Nine. Bernhardts
Theater of "L'Aiglon' marks a date in
theatrical annals For a number of days
public interest has been raised to high
pitch by newspaper articles and the great
est curiosity was manifested as to the
manner in which NJ. Rostand, the cele-
brated author Of "Cyrano de Bergerac,"
would treat the pathetic story OF the Duke
of Reichstadt. King of Rome, son of the
great Napoleon, and Marie Louise. whose
sobriquet, 'The Eaglet," gives the title TO
the piece. There was much speculation as
to how far Bernhardt would be successful
in acting the title role, as compared with
her work on former occasions when she
has taken such male parts as Hamlet and
Lorenzaccio.
Everybody distinguished in the world s
literature. art and politics was present to
witness the performance and repeated
bursts of applause proved that she had
added one more brilliant success to an al
ready long list. Melancholy, despair, irony,
anger. enthusiasm and tcnderness-ail
found in the role Of Reichstadt-she inter-
preted to perfection.
The play, which is in six acts, consists of
a succession of brilliant pictures, opening
with room in the royal chateau in Aus
tria, in 1880, showing the frivolous Marie
Louise surrounded by her ladies of honor
and thoughtless of her lost crown and
fallen husband, and ending with scene in
the dukes apartment in the imperial
chateau at Schoenbrunn. where "L'A'glor."
full of despair at the discovery of the plot
to regain the French throne, is stretched
on Napoleon's camp bed at the point of
death The dramatist represents the duke,
who died of consumption in opening man
hood, as for a long time hesitating to con-
spire but at last consenting, and one of the
most admirable scenes is that in which he
is seen on the plain of Wagram, waiting
for horses with which to leave Austria and
to return to France. 1t was here that
Bernhardt made her great hit, in the pas
sage in which M. Rostand, in impassioned
voice, pays tribute to Napoleon's glory.
The play, which is destined to have long
run, is staged magnificently. Bernhardt
appears In two costumes-dressed for rid
ing and in the white uniform of an Aus
trian colonel.
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warned as to the consequence Of such con-
duct, is regarded as showing that sufi-
cient precaution has been taken. The Times
suggests that burghers should be warned
that their farms will be taxed as a guaran-
tee against any damage to British prop
erty. but no serious apprehensions are en-
tertained Of such conduct as Mr.. White is
said to have foreshadowed. ]. B. Robin
son, the millionaire mine owner, says he
does not believe the Beers would be so
foolish.
BY the time Lord Roberts reaches the
Vaal river he will command some eighty
thousand men, while General Butler will
have forty thousand. From the military
point of view the critics now think there
Is nothing to fear
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Contempt for Steyn.

LONDON, March 16.-The Times pub
fishes the following from Bloemfontein
dated Tuesday: Contempt for the flight Of
the Free Staters is universal, many people
asserting that President Steyn would have
been shot If his intention to fee had been
known. More harm has been done the
Dutch cause by the ignominious surrender
than is conceivable, and, despite the state
ments of the brother of Steyn, 1t is doubt
full that there will be any more resistance
south of Vaal"
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THE PORTE ALARMED.
Russia Has Refused to Modify De-
mands for Railway Concessions.

man0s 1Or Railway Concessions.
CONSTANTINOPLE. March 15.-There is
great anxiety in official circles here regard
ing the Russian governments refusal to
modify its demands regarding railroad con-
cessions in Asia Minor. The Turkish
government advises against submission and
the Sultan is awaiting military report on
the strategical aspect of the question
before giving a decision.
LONDON. March 15.-The Constantinople
correspondent of the Times says: There is
a rumor that Russia intends to ask Turkey
for coaling station in the archipelago
either in Lemnos, Imbros or Mitylene."
The st. Petersburg correspondent of the
Times says: Fresh alarm is spreading
abroad from South Russia with regard to
further suspicious military movements
Russian troops are being concentrated at
Odessa. Perhaps. however. it is only in
timely preparation for the grand maneu-
vers"
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VIII Defend His Trust.

LEXINGTON, KY, March 15.-Capt. Ed
Parker, commander of the London, KY,
militia company, a Taylor supporter, gave
out the statement here tonight that 400
guns, two cannon and two Gatling guns
are stored in London, KY, and that he
will hold them at all hazards against any
attempt to take them. He says not only
the guards, but citizens, will resist II a
clash comes. He will hold them till the
courts decide the gubernatorial contest.
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NO INCREASE IN WAGES.
Sheet Mill Workers Disappointed a,
Statement Of Manufacturers.

PITTSBURG, March l5.-The delayed
conference regarding the wages of the
workers of the Amalgamated Association
of Iron, Steel and Tin-plate Workers, who
are employed in the sheet mills. was held
here to-day. An examination Of the sworn
sales sheets OF the manufacturers was
made. and a conclusion was reached that
the sheet-mill workers are entitled to no
increase in wages, sales were made at
the same figures as were submitted at the
settlement two months ago. This is a dis
appointment to the workers, who expected
an advance. in view of the fact that mar
ket quotations have indicated better prices.
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Mr.. Balfour submits the Correspond
ence Relating TO Mediation.

ence Relating TO Mediation.
LONDON, March 15-In the House OF
Commons to-day. replying &c William Red
mond, Irish Nationalist, who asked wheth-
er the government OF the United States had
offered its good offices to her Majesty's
government with the view OF bringing
about peace in South Africa. the govern
ment leader. Mr. Balfour, said her Ma
jesty's government would not accept the
Intervention of any power in the settlement
of South African affairs
IMr. Balfour read Secretary Hays cable
gram to Mr.. White and the reply OF Lord
Salisbury, the text being the same as given
in the Presidents message TO Congress to-
dayl
Mr.. Balfour. replying TO Sir Henry Camp
beli-Bannerman, the opposition leader, who
asked whether. In view OF the numerous re-
cent disturbances connected with peaceable
meetings called TO discuss South African
affairs, directed against the persons and
property OF individuals because Of their
war opinions. the government would cause
an inquiry as TO how far and by whom the
disturbances were organized. and what
steps would be taken TO prevent their re-
currence. said that every cause Of disturb
ance had been examined and that the DEM
onstrations appeared 10 be spontaneous.
He added that the government felt the re-
sponsibility rested with those who called
the meetings In the heated state OF public
feeling. They should be careful lest they
asked more than human nature could give
The reply was regarded as unsatisfactory.
and Sir Robert T. Reid. Liberal moved an
adjournment with the view of raising a
discussion OF the question.
Sir William Vernon Harcourt. Liberal.
supported the motion 10 adjourn. lie said
Mr. Balfour's answer discouraged the right
OF public meeting.
Mr. Balfour. replying. reiterated that
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INDIANAPOLIS FRIDAY MORNING MARCH
Emperor attended the baptism of the child

Emperor attended the baptism Of the child
of Prince Henry OF Prussia.
Empress Augusta Victoria to-day re-
ceived a number of Berlin fremen who
have specially distinguished themselves dur
ing the last twelve months, bestowing pres
ents and money upon them.
Emperor William. while at Kiel, inspected
the cruiser Deutschland, ennobling her cap
tain, whose name is Mueller. His Majesty
thus attaches Won to the most plbeian Of
all German names.
The Grand Duchess of Baden, the En-
peror's aunt, is very i'll
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Second Drawing Room of the Season.

LONDON. March 1.-THE Princess of
Wales held the second drawing room OF
the season at buckingham Palace IN be-
half of the Queen to-day. There was a
limited number of presentati ons, and the
attendant crowd was smalle- than usual.
The Americans presented were Mrs. Lafay-
cite De Friese and Miss Ida Hungerfori,
both of New York, and Mrs. Josiah Pierce
and Miss Pierce, American residents of
London. The United States charge daft
flares, Henry White, and other members
of the embassy were present
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Beers Massing at Warrenton.

LONDON, March 16.-A dis
patch to the Daily Mail from LOU
renzo Marques, dated Thursday,
says that strong commanders are
massing at Warrenton, where the
Free Staters are going to make a
stard.
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Will Leave Louisville To-Day.

LOUISVILLE, KY, March 15.-Sherin
Suter, of Frankfort accompanied by two
suant to an order issued by County Judge
Moore in that city to-day for the transfer
to Franklin county of Secretary of State
Powers. Holland Whitaker, w. H. Culton
and Captain Davis, the four alleged acces-
sories to the assassination of Mr.. Goebel.
They will be taken to Frankfort tomorrow
morning.
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SURRENDER OF FLORES.
Secretary of War a Pris-
oner-Infant Son Dead.

MANILA, March 15.-Flores, Aguinaldo's
secretary of war. has surrendered to Gen.
eral Macarthur
Aguinaldo's infant son, who was cap
tured I'm November, and who has been
suffering from smallpox. is dead.
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TWO WERE KILLED.
Family Quarrel In Montana CuIminat-
ed I'm a Double Tragedy.

BUTTE. Mont. March ia tragedy at
Bannock yesterday, reports of which have
just been received, resulted in the death of
Fred Brown and Myrtle Lyttle. the daugh-
ter OF William Lyttle. There was hard
feeling between the families. Last Tues
day. 1t Is alleged. Brown told Lyttie .'he
would bring his gun up to Lyttle's house
and straighten this thing up" Wednesday
morning Brown approached Lyttle's house.
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spanIards Sent Home.

WASHINGTON. March la cable mes
sage from General Otis at Manila. received
at the War Department, says that he
shipped to-day for Barcelona, Spain. 5SS
Spaniards. including eighty-four officers
and 427 enlisted men of the Spanish army.
who had been rescued from the Filipino
also the wives OF eight officers
and fourteen children OF the families OF
officers.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1900-08-03
Nahiku Plantation Suspends.

Nahiku plantalIon will suspend
operations for year. This was decid-
ed on at meeting of the directors yes
terday and was in pursuance of the
plan outlined in a circular recently Is
sued by the plantation. 1t is expected
that the plantation will be able to re-
sumo operations at the end Of a year
and that 1t will be able to work at
prof1t. Certain of the promoters of the
plantation have agreed to turn over
their paid up stock, on a basis of SO. .vU0
on par value of s67.50O for the pur-
pose of buying land which the company
has been using. This matter was re-
ported to the directors by Treasurer ].
p. Cooke.
The motion to close down the planta-
tion as recommended by the directors
was put by w. c.. Achi and carried
without opposition.
At the request of Charles Crozier, Mr..
Cooke gave an estimate of the value
of the plantation. saying that with Its
cane houses and all Its property 1t was
worth at least $250,000. There is an
abundance of good water, rich land and
plenty of fuel.
On suggestion Of Mr.. W. H. Hoogs
1t was decided to have Manager Hook
ing dispose of some of the available
firewood on the plantation. to pay the
running expenses during the suspen-
sion, which WI. amount to about $1,000
or $1,000 per month.
The time for paying the fourth as
sessment on the stock was extended to
October /.
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AMERICAN MUNICIPALITIES.

The Bulletin has an affecting faith in
the idea that an American can do no
wrong and that, If custom or institu-
ton has the American hall mark, 1t
must perforce be pure and undeiiled.
We can imagine how the Bulletins
heartstrings were wrenched when so
many American States adopted the
Australian ballot system and when so
many American cities borrowed, more
or less completely, the Glasgow scheme
of the public ownership of public utili-
ties. Perhaps the horror of this eXpe-
rience is what leads the Bulletin to de-
mand in such stentorian tones that
Americans, the acknowledged essence
and salt of our common humanity, as
we fifty describe ourselves, shall be
permitted to show in Hawaii how wise
ly we can plan and manage municipal
government. With look of virtuous
reproof at the Advertiser our evening
contemporary says: American citi-
zens can be trusted to build elevators
and construct city charters that will
work we'll and keep public welfare
travelling smoothly forward In the
grooves of American progress" Shade
of Tweed, the great job-chasing expo
nent of American municipalities, how
patriotic this sounds! Records of Hugh
Mclaughlin, Boss Croker, Mayor Alt
gelt. Bath House John, Martin Kelly
and Blind Boss Buckley. why do you
not illuminate this tribute to the in
fallibility Of the American municipal
idea? 1t Is all untrue then as the re-
formers say, that American taxpayers
I,,,-
the past twenty years through the mis-
management of municipal concerns?
1t is for mere pastime that the Seth
Lows and James d. Phelans, the Patti
sons and Parkhursts and Mazets have
sweat blood to obtain new charters and
then to defend them from the rapacity
of our infallibly virtuous friend the
professional American politician? We
have been having nightmare over
American municipalities when we
ought to have been treating ourselves
to a glimpse of paradise.
Granting, therefore, that an Ameri-
can municipality is perfection in Its
last analysis and beyond all compari
son with a system which merely gives
good government with few officials and
small expense, we come back to the
prospect of getting 1t for Hawaii. What
is the outlook here? Are we to have
American or Hawaiian municipalities?
Are the partisans of Wilcox, Kaulia
and Kalauokalani-par mobile fratrum
to give us our charters and show
how they are worked or are they to let
the task devolve upon the white job
chasers on the basis of n "dvvy?" SO
much depends on an intelligent answer
to this question that we can scarcely
wait for the Bulletin to make its even
Ing appearance.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1900-08-03
ENGLISH FOR HAWAII.

1t Is n proper rule to establish one
Jfuc al lahsu for the courts. schools
and legislature OF HaWali and tnat one
the language of the country to which
these Islands have been annexed. one
OF the surest means of keeping up
racial divisions and antipathies and of
pre-, entlag TINT national hUmOgeneity
which is tie nope and stay OF Ameri-
can Union, is to encourage aliens who
come unde, the flag To perpetuate their
native speech and customs. on the
Mainland there are no foreign schools
kept up at public expense; courts and
lel lslatures speak the English tongue
and no other; and as a result the
younger classes OF foreign residents
are encouraged by the elders and COM
PEELED by circumstances, to acquire the
language of the land IN which they
live. having gone that far they de-
velop their citizenship along American
and hot foreign Ines ana become so
patriotic that they can generally be de-
pended on to stand by the United
states even in quarrels with the native
country of their parents.
What has been done for Germans,
Frenchmef., Italians. Portuguese ana
all the rest must be done Tor Hawaii
ans. 1t is the duty of the United
states, having made them Americans
IN name to also make them Americans
in fact. The process may at times
chafe, but 1t is obviously the only thing
to 40. The mature Hawailans, too old
to learn foreign tongue. perhaps re-
sent the change; but let II be their
consolat ton that their sons are thereby
enabled to secure the full privileges of
which can only come under
the Act of Annexation to males of
age who read and write the
English language.
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HEAVY RAINS IN KooLAU,
Storm Yesterday Morning Was Al.
most a Cloud Burst.

The rain on the Koolau side of the
island on Monday night and early yes
terday merning partook something of
the nature of a cloudburst. Reports
from beyond the Pail are that the
roads We're badly flooded and were well
nigh impossible during the early
morning hours.
For several days past there have
been heavy rains all along the wind
ward of the island and the drought
is effectually broken, so good crops are
assured. At Heeia on Friday. Satur-
day and Sunday OF last week the rain
fall was three inches and the heavy
rain of yesterday morning must nave
nearly doubled that amount and L was
something unprecedented even for
region where heavy rains are usual
For months past the windward side
of the island has been free from the
accustomed rains. Even during the
rainy season there was not the average
amount of rainfall. so the present rain
fall Is doubly welcome.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1900-08-03

When the Hawaiian asks why he
should be a Democrat he is told that 1t
Is because Cleveland, Democrat now
repudIated by his own party. tried 10
restore the Queen. 1t ought not to be
forgotten. however that Cleveland. af-
ter raising high hopes in the Queens
breast. abandoned her cause on pre-
texts given him by his Democratic en-
voy. Mr.. Willis. Nor could the Queen
and her friends 4nduce him to reopen
the subject. After that, annexation
was largely brought about by the
hard work of Democrats like Morgan
and Berry, who kept enough OF their
own men in line for It to make good
the secessions in Republican ranks.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1900-08-03
ON The WIND BLOWN COAST OF
HAWAII.

written for the Advertlser.)
In a pause and hush
OF the waves Wild rush
The cry OF the plover came,
Sharp and clear
1T reached my ear,
And seemed to be calling my name.e
"Oh come with me!'
II called In glee,
where the sea makes war on the land,
Where the rocks are grey,
with the flying spray
And the wind drives over the sandr'
oh comet Oh come to the sea SO bright.
Where the merry waves dance high
To the cliff 1t sped in joyous fight
Nor paused as 1t hurried by.
"Then come away, with me TO play
Where ! see the white spray fly.
Tossed In the air
Or lost over there
Where the sun-warmed rocks are dry"
And the 'seagull white,
In her slow-winged fight,
Calls, Come away-away-
To dart and whirl
Where tie wnu waves curl,
And to swing through the drifting
spray"
And will haste on this windy day
Where the merry waves dance high,
And call to the plover circling gay,
And the white gull up in the sky.
30 come! o fly!
If wings had
Not "A rock nor cave would | miss
I'd skim. I'd soar,
Long the purple shore
Where the pillows hurl and hiss;
For the tide is high,
And the pIover cry
AS down on the marsh they roam;
And the whitecaps dance,
on the blue expanse,
And the rocks hold the drifts of foam.
MEL HALEY.
Kau, Hawaii.