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Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-06-04
CLAYTON-BULWER
TREATY IS TO GO
Senator Morgan Introduces a Res
oIutiOn to That Effect,
IN BEHALF OF THE CANAL.
Hay-Pnuneefote Treaty Would DO H.,
but Failure Of That Might Cause
Misunderstanding.

Washington. June 4.--senator Nor
gan. from the committee on interoceanic
canals today favorably reported reso-
luton Tor the abrogation OF the Clay
ton Bulwer treaty As reported the
resolution reads:
That the treaty known as the Clay
ton-Bulwer treaty between Great Brit
ain and the United States. which was
concluded on the 18th day of April
1850, Is abrogated."
Mr.. Morgan made q written report
traversing the grounds for the abro-
cation OF the treaty In considerable de-
tail.
The report is practically plea for the
House committee Nicaraguan canal bill.
In It Senator Morgan says that II the
Clayton Bulwer treaty stands IN the
way Of the purposes Of our government
II must give way TO the paramount law
II the House bill Is enacted into a stat
ute Of the United States"
He admits. however. that Il Is a ques-
ton whether It Is an obstruction The
effect Of the -PaunCefOte neg0tia-
ton Is discussed IN detail and the con-
clusion Is drawn that AS 10 all that
relates TO the canal the Hay paunCe-
fote treaty, II II II ratified, terminates
ana abrogates the Clayton-Bulwer
treaty"
But n the senateN should reject the
Hay-PaunCefOte treaty he said the
startling question will be raised wheth-
er the Senate. In the exercise of its
making power. can abdiCate or paralyze
IT'S lay making power
can One-thlrd Of the Senate. by de-
featng the Hay Pauncefote negOtia-
ton, he asks. compel a majority OF
the Senate 10 abstain from enacting the
House bill because the Clayton Bulwer
treaty would be- thereby put into full
effect as a bar 90 such actions
In conclusion. the report says that
III The Clayton Bulwer treaty is In
force and II Great Britain so insists. IL
Is the clear duty Of Congress 20 declare
that ID Is abrogated.'
II the treaty is abrogated the com
clusion Is hat the way Is cleared for
proposing 10 Nicaragua and Costa lfiCa
such terms as may be appropriate for
acquiring IN those States whatever
aHNNf. lNl' Nl'ft'N AaAtf nv as ItNfI "
20 concede to enable the United States
10 construct and control the canal. and
also 10 open the way for such a general
declaration as to the neutrality OF the
canal as shall meet the appreciation Of
the civilized powers.
III this resolution is rejected and the
Hay -Pauncefote treaty is not ratified
we will be left" says the report, 10 the
alternative We should now accept Of
declaring that the Clayton -Buwer
treaty cannot stand as perpetual be-
trayer. II such is the pleasure Of Great
Britain. against the right OF the United
States 10 construct and own ship canal
In connection with Nicaragua 10 con-
meet the waters OF the Atlantic and Pa
cific oceans
"The passage of the House bin now
pending should Doe the first step In the
indispensable movement and the Sem
ate should not permit the conclusion II
may have on the ay-Pauncefote.w which
is a minor consideration. TO obstruct the
viii OF the majority Of this body In its
action on the House bill. d"
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Several Women Mobbed for Riding
on Street Cars,
TINE FOR A CITIZENS POSSE
Interference with Passengers Seri-
Ous-As Much ~ Persons Life IL
worth TO Get OTa street Car.

81 Louis. June i--The citizen mem-
bers Of the posse comitatus had their
first active service today, when several
companies were assigned for guard duty
az the electric power houses Of the
Transit company. Arms were given out
to about 300 deputies yesterday, and the
day was spent drilling them.
While on guard duty the members OF
the shenfs posse will be subject to
striei military discipline. Those not on
guard viii be- held in reserve at the
police stations A barracks has been
provided where the men will remain
while on duty. None Of the deputies
viii be sent out to guard the cars, the
police being retained Tor that service
The work Of summonng and swearing
in additional deputies continues
All but two or three Of the divisions
OF the Transit system are operating
cars today and good schedules are be-
ing maintained on most Of the lines.
The Interference with passengers in
some sections Of the city by strike
sympathlzers is becoming serious. 1t Is
as much as a persons life is worth TO
get OH a street car along South Broad
way.
Men. women and children join In the
assault on any one caught riding on
the cars. sticks. stones and fists being
used on an alike. Several women have
been bruially beaten and the clothes
torn from their backs.
An unknown woman, who had been
riding ON a car. was attacked by a
crowd near Twelfth street and Geyer
avenue. and her clothes torn Off A
patrol wagon fun Of police was sent TO
rescue the woman.
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ALARMING REPORT FROM PEKTN.
Serious Crisis the PaIaceCbnese Ruler Urged TO Drive Out
Foreigners Murders by Boxers lncrease-FOreign.
ers Fee-Brtish Demand

Pekin Sunday June S--The most
alarming reports are constantly arriy-
ing from the country. especially from
Pao Ting Flu. The telegraph wires
from Pekln to Pao Ting Fu are cut
and an news comes via Tien Tsin. A
serious crisis exists at the palace.
The ultra conservative party adyo-
Gates not taking repressive measures.
urging the dowager empress to allow
the Boxers 20 finish the work OF driv-
ing the foreigners out OF the country.
The moderate party. led by Prince
Chinle, represents the serious danger Of
provoking conflict with the powers.
BRITAIN MAKES a DEMAUD.
It Is impossible TO confirm or deny the
report. but significant Indication Of
the feeling Of the government towards
foreigners are contained In the at
tempt 10 arrest Lin. Chinese manager
Of the Pekn syndicate kia, chief OF
the shan-si commercial bureau. and
Fan. a leading banker OF Shan-si, on
the ground that they are dangerous
characters but IN reality because they
are connected with new British enter
prses. Fortunately all Of them were
absent and they have not yet been ar
rested
The British minister. Claude McDon-
aid. has addressed a note 10 the Taung
ia Yamen. demanding to know why the
arrests are ordered.
CoNGER GIVES SERIOUS NEWS
Washington. June 4-The following
cablegram has been received at the
state department from United states
Minister Conger AZ Pekin
"Pekin. June i-Outside OF Pekln. the
murders and prosecutions by the Box,
ems seem 20 be on the increase. The
Pao Ting Fu railway 10 temporarily
abandoned
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Work on the Pekln and Hang Kow
line Is stopped. All foreigners have
fled
"The Chinese government seems
either unwilling or unable 10 suppress
the trouble The troops show no ener-
81 In attacking the Boxers.
"coNGER."
AMERICAN FLEET Is READY.
Grave as these advices are. they have
not induced the state department to
vary the line OF action Il has laid down.
The naval force VI the United States
near Pekin. represented by one vessel
the Newark has not been strengthened
but II occasion should arise. Admiral
kempff might be reinforced 10 almost
any extent likely to be needed. In the
course Of three or four days. from tho
numerous American fleet stil at Ma
Mia and vicinity.
Owing 10 the peculiar character OF the
Chinese coast. naval vessels OF fOrmid-
able type are unable TO approach the
pOpulous provinces IN China and es-
pecially are these Boxer afflicted com.
munities Inaccessible 20 naval vessels.
NO L. S. TROOPS NEEDED
The state department does not con-
template the use OF United States troops
and II would be difficult 10 spare any or
the force now operating m the Philip
pines even II n were found expedient
70 employ the military arm.
So for the time being al least the
small marine contingents az Pekln and
Tien Tsln must represent the defen.
sive power Of the United States, for II
Is distinctly stated that these marines
are employed simply IN the protection
Of the United states legation and con-
sulatea and for the assistance OF such
American citizens as may be In jeopar-
dy. II ~ possible that the state de.
partment. IN assuming this correct at.
titude IL Influenced by a desire TO SET
an example 10 some of the other pow.
ers, whose actions are not believed 10
be entirely diEnterested.
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trial the pls.ols used OF the shooting,
with cartridges. We're in the court room.
ana that after adjournment the de-
PENDANT made quick move sideways
step on two as though 20 reach for
their, but that Attorney Allison put up
his hands In front OF the prisoner and
stopped him. The court holds that in
considering the desperate character OF
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supREME Cothr pEcIsIoN.
Reversal Ordered In Case of White
" II. G. W. Railway Company.

The Supreme Court delivered an opln-
ion today in the case Of John Il. White
and Ann White. appellents, vs. the Rio
Grande Western Railway company, re-
verslng the cause and ordering a new
trial The action was one OF damages
for the death Of appellants son. At
the close Of the plaintiffs testimony a
non-sulted was granted on the ground
that II had not been shown that the
defendant company was negligent. The
court holds that the motion for nom
suit should have stated with more par
ticularizatl0n wherein the evidence
failed 70 show negligence and on this
ground orders "a new trial.
Justice Baskin wrote the opinion.
which Is concurred IN by Chief Justice
Bartch and Justice Miner.
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HAwORTHS TRIAL BEGINS.
lsPEcIAL no m .Nrms a1

ESPECIAL TO THE 'NEWs."1
Pennington. June 4--'rhe work Of Sc.
curing a jury TO try Nick Haworth was
completed today when the twelfth man.
l. Il. Barlow. Of Bountiful. was secured
The defense exhausted all Of It's per-
emptory challenges.
Ia the afternoon. the opening state
ment Cor the State was made and the
trial Is now proceeding.
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OREGON EIectIon rodar.

Portland. Ore. June 4--If nearly per.
feet weather induces men 20 20 10 The
polls then Oregon should cast heavy
vote today The polls opened al Il n,
This Is the first election In Oregon nm '
der the registration law. Great inferes,
centers IN the election OF the legislator
which VIII elect a successor TO senatnr
Mcbride. There are practically INT
two tickets, straight Republican and
fusion OF Democratic. POpulists and sin
Yer Republicans In Portland. civ ana
county officers VIII be voted for TODAY
and the situation II decidedly mixed
there being besides the regular nomi.
nees numerous independent candidate
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Another Boa ReYolntinn.

Washington. June 4.-Sen. Mason IN.
day introduced the following resolp.
tons.
That the Senate % the United States
hereby expresses the hope that The VA,
In South Africa may cease al an early
day upon terms satisfactory 20 those
engaged therein Including Independence
for the South African states.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-06-04
|BE MAJORS LIFE
| FOR CAPT. BROWNS
,,Oerate Young Criminal Must Submit to
the Death Penalty, Says the SUI
preme Court OF Utah.

.s 70 Grant New Trial and Orders That the Sentence
pOuou1ced by the District Court be Carried Out - His
nom Apparently Sealed - Will, in the Near Future, be
Executed Within the Walls Of the State Prison 81 am
Terribly Surprised" Exclaimed Majors TO Warden Dow
This AfternOon-"I Thought | Would Get a New Trial.
Writes Letter to His Mother.
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Mhat congress Rail. TO Agree ON.

Washington. June 4-The conference
OF the two houses of Congress have
agreed upon bin two-thirds Of the
lS5 Items of disagreement on the sun
dry civi appropriation bill. and have
decided 10 report q disagreement on 81
OF those items The Items OF disagree
mept ipclude those making an appro-
piict ..y.ffr the S. Louis exposition,
and M those relating TO rivers and
har5ors and lighthouses and public
buildings
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that he had one more chance that Is
he expected his friends would take his
case 10 the board Of pardons which he
hoped would commute his sentence TO
llfe Imprisonment. As regards the mer-
is Of the case he had nothing 10 say
preferring TO wait until be had an OPP
portunity to consult his attorney.
WRITING TO HIS MOTHER.
Majors expressed himself as feeling
badly on his mothers account. The
news he said would have a very de-
pressing effect upon her. and he asked
permission 10 write 10 her at once a
request that was freely granted by
Warden DOW. who further promised to
forward the letter 10 the prisoners mo-
Their without delay At O'Clock Majors
was engaged In writing the letter to his
heart-broken mother. whose home Is
in California.
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Philadelphia Guards Against Plague

Philadelphia, June 4-The British
bark Bessie Markham from Ruenos
Ayres. IS detained az quarantine hnv-
ing come from a plague infected bort
On the voyage Captain Robert Stewart
died and WAS buried al sea The nature
Of his malady rs not known. The quar-
antiue officials fearing that death
might have been due 60 hubonlc plague
VIII hold the vessel until the period of
incubation is passed and danger Of in
fcction Is over.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-06-04
CHARGE Is TOMMY ROT.
Five Dollars a Day Not High Hotel
Price.

Kansas city June f-C0l John /.
Martin. sergeant-at-urms of the Demo-
cratic national convention. is iu the city
and win establish permanent headquar-
tiers here within two weeks Speaking
OF Inc charge that local hotel keepers
are making eXorbitant charges. Col
Martin said 'The charge s tommy
rot Five dollars a dag 40 the leading
hotels is O. reasonable rate Kansas
City's hotels are as good as any in the
land and they are entitled TO charge a
S. rate.
The Subcommittee Of the national
committee VIII meet here June "a 20
consider among other matters, the
question of hotel rates.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-06-04
Tryiug 20 Produce somethIng.

San Francisco, June 4-The board Of
health reports no new developments in
the plague situation this morning. IL Is
understood that at a meeting Of the
board 10 be held this afternoon the
quarantine line VIII be drawn tighter
and street cars will be prohibited pass
ing the lines
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-06-04

Washington. June An the scenes
about the House today presaged the
near approach of final adjournmentThe
leaders In charge of the appropriation
bills were all in attendance. the ral-
leries and corridors Were thronggd with
advocates Of behted bills. the gugross-
ing clerks were hurrying about and the
members with private bills Wlch they
desired Go get through
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the man the testimony was proper and
adds "a prisoners attempt 60 escape
may be given i'm evidence against him.
TESTIMONY JUSTIFIED VERDICT.
other alleged errors occurring at the
trial were cited, but the court finds
from the rather '1mperfect record
that the testimony clearly justified the
verdict OF the jury and judgment OF
the court.
TRIBUTE TO BROWN.
Concluding. the Supreme court says.
From his first Introduction the de-
PENDANT appears to have been an out
law. having no regard for the rights
of life liberty or property OF others;
and In defense OF his own criminal acts
deliberately took the life Of the brave
and fearless Captain Brown. and Il was
no fault OF either he on his companion.
that the lives Of Shenffs Gordon ana
Belknap. and the other valiant men
composing the pursuing party were not
also taken. II j. source OF grauh-
cation 10 an law-abidlng people that
the State contains within its borders
such CONTAGIOUS fearless and high
spirited men, who are willing % en-
danger and lay down their lives In en-
forcing the law. and In protecting the
lives and property of the people OF the
State"
chief Justice Bartch and Justice Baskin
The attorney for Majors now has
twenty DAYS IN which 10 file motion for
rehearing, In case no motion II flied.
the rernlttltur VIII az once be sent %
the clerk OF the First district court.
and Judge Rolanp VIII as soon thereai-
Ter as possible rtsentence the accused
Should the application be made Tor a
rehearines more time, Of course, VIII be
consumed II now seems almost cer-
tain that Majors win be shot within the
next ninety days.
NEWS BROKEN TO MAJORS
Warden Dow was In the city this
forenoon when the supreme court rem
dered IL decision against Majors, but
returned this afternoon. To him be
longed the painful duty OF apprising
Majors Of what had happened. Majors
was found In his cell and the news was
broken TO him 10 these words
Majors | have some Dad news Tor
you.
.'You have?" asked the prisoner ap-
pafently becoming Interested, what is
he Is Il In relations 20 my casef'
1T b..
What is IT,
Il must tell YOU THAI the supreme
court has ruled against you--that Is IL
has affirmed the decision Of the lower
court In regard TO the sentence OF death
passed upon YOU
Majors remained silent for half a
minute or more apparently endeaVoring
to suppress his feelings lie, however.
showed some little emotion and replied
~ am terribly surprised. / was OF the
opinion that the supreme Court would
give me a new trial But lnasmuch as Il
has not done SO ] Will be obliged 10
make the best on y.
After a lime Majors said he supposed
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-06-04
EnlhnsIa.m lor Ion. Oomez.

Havana. june 4-Gen Maxine Co
mez arrived here this morning he was
met boy representatives OF various po-
litlcal societies and ana enthusiastic
crowd. on reaching the palace Gen.
Gomez stood mp I'M hls carriage and sa-
luted Gov Gen Wood who was on the
balcony.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-06-04
JUDGMENT FOR PLAINTIFFS.
Verdict In Case Of Digges vs.. Con
solidated Implement Company.

The jury In the case OF Charles Digges
ct al vs. the CONSOLIDATED Implement
company, the trial Of which began yes
terday. returned a verdict today find
ing for the plaintiff ln the sum Of $500
The action was brought 90 recover $500
as damages for an alleged breach Of
contract Plaintiffs allegc that they
bought from the defendant company a
brick making plant for IS. $50 to be paid
In installmenls.
The plant was In Cache county and
the plaintiffs moved o. 90 Bountlful,
when defendant took possession OF H.
The defendant on cross-complaint
claimed Judgment for $3.50, alleging that
Il had been damaged In that sum be-
cause Of the removal Of the plant. II is
also alleged that u took possession Of
the property. believing that payment
had become Insecure.
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An Accounting Asked For.

The Aetna Mining and Milling COM
pany flied a suit against +. T. Wilson
IN the Third district court today pray
ing for an accounting Of about $1,000
which the defendant Is alleged to have
fraudulently misapprOpriated.
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WIN liz Transatlantic Liners.

Bremen June Arrived. Grosser
keriur, New York, Via southampton.
QueeustoWn-Auiyed: lyernia. New
York. for Liverpool
PhiadeIphIa-Auiyed; Steamer Benz
genlanl Liverpool
New YorA-Arrlyed: Cymric. Liver
pool
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Mrs. shermnn strIcken.

Mansfield. o., June AIRS. John
sherman, wife OF ex-Secretary John
sherman, suffered another stroke OF
paralysis Sunday afternoon and the az
tending physicians express little hopes
Of her recovery
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strained from beating his wife and be
made 90 pay alimony and suit money In
the sum OF $l25.
The defendant has been cited TO
show cause next Saturday morning
Grant II. Smith is plaintiffs attorney.
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NInnni IIaIlr nurnc.I.

Baltimore. Alr, June Mount Holly
Inn. O new hotel which was rapidly ap.
preaching completion az Walbro0k, q
suburb OF Baltimore. burned today. en-
falling a loss OF $4,000; Insurance $780,
600
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Russians Defeat Them, killing
Sixteen and Wounding Many
EIGHT AMERICANS MISSING.
Other Missionaries In Danger Some
Escape-BoNers Have Destroyed
1000 Houses,

Tlen Tsin Junc i.-The C0ssacks re-
turned this oeshius. They report that
they had a nsht with the Boxers NJ
TulL killing sixteen and woundlns
many Lieut. Bleuskey, Dr. Hamilton.
a trooper and a civilian were wounded.
Ii Is reported from Pao Ting Fu shat
eight Americans and three members OF
the China inland mission are missing.
The missionaries are iu great danger
No further news has been received
regarding the missing refugees.
Tien Tsin, Sunday. june 1.-TWO more
Of the party of foreigners who nel
from pao Ting ia have arrived here.
One of them was badly injured.
The relief expedition has returned.
Chicago June 4.-Rev Dr. ID u Shelf
field president OF the Nor,h China COLI
lege of the American Board 0f Foreign
Misei0ps, Who has been selected by ths
First Conversational church to be- it's
head missionary In foreign lands. gave
lecture at the church last night lie
has been In China thirty years Speak
Ing Of the present situation In that
county he said. ~ have the grayest
apprehension of danger to the mission
stations IN northern China. The Box
ers are not upheld openly by the gov
eminent but secretly.
'rhe Boxers are also known as the
Society oi the Great kufe They are
banded together for the preservation of
conservatism. They are religious Fan.
atics claiming that spirits urge them on
and that they ore immune from death
H... d..
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Tien Tsin sunday. june 1.-TWO more
OF the party of foreigners who 1ad
from Pao Tins ia have arrived here.
one of them was badly injured.
The relief expedition has returned
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1'loENcE WAS PROPER.

sin... ones also alleged error In
osracp IN 1i Ihe testimony Of sher.
no stated that during the
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1900-01-20
p. j. GUBBINS,
Restaurant and Confectionery
CANNED GOODS. TOBACCO AND CIGARS.
PATENT MEDICINES OF ALL KINDS.
EMeals at all hours.
CoLLYER KANSAS
COLLYER.

Nice, warm weather.
Moser & Hickman received car of
coal this week
Arthur Kendall bored a well for
Jim Walsh this week.
James Power and son hauled corn
from Lenora, Monday
Did you make any good resolutions
and will you keep them:
Jake Deatrich and Fred league are
hauling Ochre for VIM Bower
Mrs. Leach OF Ellis is visiting her
daughter, Mrs. Jake Deatrich-
VIM Walsh hauled corn from Mr.
Wallace's on Big creek, Monday
Charlie Pearson. jr-, spent Sunday
with his family at Mrs Bartlett's.
Pat Gubbins and James buchanan
butchered their porkers last week.
George Pratt of Studiey visited the
Walsh brothers a few days last week.
John Briggs, sr., and John Ebeling
scrubbed the e. A r. hall. Wednesday.
Len Purinton and wife ate dinner
with Mr.. and Mrs VIM Bower. Sun
day.
Rev. Sutherland preached to IA large
audience last Sunday in the Copgre-
gational church