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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-06-27
FORAKER AND THE FOR
AkER LAW.

Among other interesting features of SEN
ator Foraker's speech at the Ohio Repab-
lican convention was his allusion to our
commercial relations with Porto Rico. Re-
cent dispatches have stated that the Porto
Rican Legislature will be convened on July
4 to declare that the local revenues Of the
island are now sufficient for its government
and to ask that all tariff restrictions be-
tween the island and the United States be
removed. 1t is said the President is of
opinion that he has no discretion under the
Foraker law. and that he stands ready to
issue proclamation Of free trade as soon
as the Porto Rican Legislature shall make
the declaration referred to. Following is
the provision of the Foraker law on the
subject:
And whenever the legislative assembly of
Porto Rico shall have enacted and put into
operation a system of local taxation to
Porto Rico by this act established, and
shall by resolution duly passed so notify the
thereof and thereupon all tariff duties on
merchandise and articles going into Porto
Rico from the United States, or coming into
the United States from Porto Rico. shall
merchandise and articles shall be entered
at the several ports of entry free of duty.
This seems TO be explicit in requiring the
President to issue his proclamation when
ever the Legislature shall make the re-
representatives of the sugar and tobacco
interests. who are opposed to free trade
with Porto Rico. will endeavor to induce
the President to withhold his proclama-
ton until Congress meets. and then per-
haps try to obtain legislation further post
poning such action. AS to whether the
President has discretionary power to with
hold his proclamation, the statement of
Senator Foraker is interesting. In his
speech few days ago he said:
Although our law provided for the col
lection of duties on certain articles of COM
merce between Porto Rico and the United
States until March l. 1902 our success has
been so complete that already a specla
session of the Legislature of Porto Rico
has been called TO meet the 4th of Jul, to
pass a resolution declaring the collection
Of revenue no longer necessary and thus
make IL the duty of the President 10 issue
his proclamation giving Porto Rico abso-
lutte free trade with the United States.
Thus Senator Foraker. constituting his
own law, says that when the Porto Rican
Legislature declares that the island reve-
nues sufficient 10 meet the expenses OF
its government 1t will be 1.-The duty OF the
President to issue his proclamation giving
Porto Rico absolute free trade with the
United States Senator Foraker does not
intimate that the President has any dis
erection in the matter That this Is the
plain intent and meaning of the law is evil
dent. but II does not follow that the sugar
and tobacco interests will not try to secure
a different construction Of 1t. 1t remains
TO be seen whether they will be able TO
secure a Reputation or violation OF the
pledge contained In the provision OF the
Foraker law above quoted. and which the
author of the law himself admits is bind
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-06-27

In his speech at the Ohio Republican con-
vention Senator Foraker made a very clear
presentation Of the present attitude of the
Democratic party in relation to national
progress and prosperity Speaking of Pres
ident McKinley's administration. he said:
The achievements of the past four years
are still in large measure incomplete ana
insecure. We have unexampled prosperity
but a Democratic wave would blight IT,
We have unheard-of combinations or cap
ital against which the rights of the peo-
pie must be guarded without destroying
our industries or retarding our develop
ment. We have added new lustre TO our
army and new glory to our flag, but an
application of Democratic policies would
tarnish the one and dim the other. we
have expanded our limits, advanced our
jurisdiction and assumed new Responsible
ties, but Democratic ascendency at this
time would mean abandonment, retreat and
national humiliation.
This is not political vituperation; it Is
simple truth. The only way to break the
force of the statement is to deny that the
country is prosperous TO an unprecedented
degree, that our domestic and foreign trade
are far greater and our standing as u
world power far higher than ever before.
These are undeniable facts, and if they be
admitted it must be admitted also that the
success OF the Democratic party would
cause an entire reversal of present condi-
tons. Whatever there is in the present sit
uation that is honorable or creditable to the
country or conducive to national prosperity
is due to the defeat of the Democratic
party five years ago and one year ago.
Ii is a great misfortune for a political party
when the law of its being makes it an or
ganized menace to national prosperity and
progress.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-06-27
MR.. KRUCER'S LONE HOPE
CONVINCED GOD WILL DELIVER HIS
COUNTRY IN TINE.
Speech by the Former Boer President
at observation-disclosures De Lur-
SnIuces Convicted.

ROTTERDAM. June 26.-Mr. Kruger,
President Of the South African Republic,
was welcomed at the railroad station on his
arrival here to-day by the burgomaster,
populations from numerous societies ana
many ladies. Two bands Of music, on
platform, played the Transvaal anthem
and hundreds of workmen with flags were
drawn up on the streets leading from the
station TO the town hall. to which Mr. hru-
ger was driven, escorted by guard OF
former Transvaal officials. An official re-
ception followed. Great enthuiasm was
manifested everywhere.
In a speech of welcome at the town hall
the burgomaster spoke Of the similarity
between the Transvaal and Dutch strug-
giles for liberty. and said Rotterdam
wished, through Mr.. Kruger, to pay nom
age to the little Boer nation which had
shown such faith and confidence in It's own
strength. Mr. Kruger, in brief reply de-
plored the fact that his country was cut
off from supplies and ammunition whereas
the Dutch had their own supplies during
their struggle. He was fully convinced the
Lord would deliver his country in his own
good time. A luncheon followed the delivery
of the SDeeCheS
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-06-27

NEW YORK. June 26-Edward r.
Thomas, the newly elected president Of the
Seventh National Bank. took charge of
the institution to-day. Early in the day he
was in consultation with Edwin Gould,
who as president of the Bowling Green
Trust Company is indirectly interested in
the Seventh National. William II. KIM
ball. who retired from the presidency of
the bank will remain on the banks d.
rectorate and will continue TO take an
active interest in its affairs. At II 80 il was
announced that all of the banks having
debit balances at the clearing house paid
them to-day.
The Evening Post says: Seventh Ma
tionai Bank interests were in conference
this afternoon with William Nelson Crom-
we'll the corporation lawyer. 1t was un-
derstood that the deliberations had TO do
with ascertaining the legal status of the
securities held as collateral for loans and
Gevising means OF immediate realization
IL need be. A person familiar with the
negotiations leading to this afternoons
conference said that a decision probably
would be arrived at soon respecting what
ought TO be done.
After a conference with Mr.. Crowell
President Thomas. OF the Seventh National
Bank, gave out the following statement
This bank has met all its obligations in
due course and Is conducting its business
in the usual manner. There has been no
run on the bank and undue pressure
Indeed, the manifestations of confidence
on the part OF its depositors has been most
gratifying.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-06-27
WRITERS AT WINONA LAKE.
Defense of DIR. Ridpath's Religion
Made by His Friends.
he indianapolis Journal.

Special TO the Indianapolis Journal.
WINONA LAKE, Ind, June 2e.-The
writer's spent the second day of their meet
ing in much the same way as the first.
Literary programme in the morning and
evening and memorial services in the after
noon occupied their time to-day, as yester-
day. A number of tardy members arrived
this morning. Among these were George S.
Cottman, of Irvington; Orpheus Everts, of
Cincinnati. and John w. Carr, of Anderson,
all of whom are regular attendants at the
yearly meetings of the association. The
morning session was marked by an almost
complete change of programme from that
scheduled in advance. George f. Bass, of
Indianapolis, Mrs. Ida Leasure. of An
COLA, and Joseph S. Reed, of Sullivan, who
were to have appeared, had not arrived.
and John w. Carr, of Anderson, was the
sole representative of the original pro-
gramme. He gave sketch, and Miss Mary
Z. Cardwill. of New Albany, read an essay
which was to have been read at a later
meeting. These two productions constituted
the mornings exercises. This afternoon the
writer's gathered in the parlOrs of the Wi
mona Hotel, to take part in the memorial
services for three members of the aSsocia-
ton. who have died since the last meeting
back, of Indianapolis; Maurice Thompson,
of Charlottesville and II. w. Taylor, of
Sullivan. Addresses were made by George
S. Cottman. Benjamin S. Parker and John
w. Carr. An interesting feature of the me-
mortal services held yesterday afternoon
for the late John Clark Ridpath was the
refutation Of the charge that DIR. Ridpath
had deserted his religion. AT the time of the
death of Col. Robert q. Ingersoll DIR. Rid
path attended the funeral of the noted
atheist, and he Immediately charged
by ministers and other individuals through
out the country with having lost his faith
and joined the ranks of the atheists. This
charge was emphatically denied by all of
the speakers at the memorial meeting
among whom was a brother-in-law of Dr.
Ridpath. All were intimately acquainted
with the dead historian and all declared
that he remained faithful to his religion
up to his death. They spoke of his ever
present desire 10 be helping some one and
recounted many little acts of kindness and
benevolence performed by him.
The chief interest in to-nghts exer-
cises centered in the novelette,, the first in
stallment of which, consisting of three
chapters. was read. Each chapter was
written by different author and each one
read by the writer. The first chapter
was by John Uri Lloyd, of Cincinnati w
III. Venable. of Cincinnati, was the author
of the second, and President Will Cum
back of the third The remaining chapters
will be read tomorrow night. The rest of
the programme consisted of sketch by
George S. Cottman, of Irvington, and a
poem by Orpheus Everts. of College Hill,
Cincinnati
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-06-27

The frghtful accident on the Wabash
Railroad seems to be one that cannot be
attributed to carelessness. There had been
heavy shower which washed out cul-
vert-a shower. like many Tuesday.
limited to a small area. A flood of water
fell Tuesday afternoon and evening with
in ten twelve miles from this city
to have washed il out. but it is not prob
able that trainmen going from this city
could be aware of it in the night time.
The accidents due to open switches and
the collision of trains can be attributed to
lessness.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-06-27

WASHINGTON. June 26.-The records or
several court-martials OF Filipinos have
been received at the War Department from
M-nila. A native sergeant OF police. Pablo
Tabares, ordered two of his policemen to
induce Private George o. Hill. Company
II, Eighteenth Infantry, to enter the ser
geant's house i'm the pueblo of Cabatuan.
Once in, Tabares treated the American
with lavish hospitality. and pressed glasses
of wine upon him until the soldier was bad
ly intoxicated. The sergeant then ordered
the two policemen TO take the unfortunate
man outside the pueblo and kill him. The
willy Tabares promtly sent his accomplices
off to the insurgent ranks TO get them
out of American jurisdiction. together with
the dead mans uniform and accoutre-
ments, while he remained discreetly silent
He was found guilty Of murder and also
of arson, having caused about a hundred
dwellings in Cabatuan 10 be burned. He
was sentenced to be hanged
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-06-27
Cable Notes.

1t is said that representatives of a Dutch
syndicate, with 100000 forms capital,
have arrived in ST. Petersburg to investi-
gate the plans to sewer that city.
Gen. Fred Grant and party leave st.
Petersburg, Friday. for Moscow and Kieff.
whence they will go TO the estates OF
in-law, near Kieff.
The Car has freed all Russian and other
periodicals from all warnings. interdictions
and punishments and has decreed that such
warnings and interdictions expire, here
hereafter, within definite periods.
The German authorities of Damaraland
have arrested number of male Beers who
emigrated thither after the recent fight at
Naroegas. Thirty-eight families of women
and children have been placed In camp at
Schmidt drift.
Emperor Williams granting of the Prus-
sian Order prou lie Merite" to Prof. julius
Wellhausen has caused much surprise at
Berlin, because. Professor Wellhausen is the
most radical of German Bible critics and
politically an extreme Leftist.
Charles Lilly White. the naturalized
American citizen, who was arrested in
Wellington. New Zealand. last November,
on a charge of being Arthur Batch, who
committed murder at Colchester in 1893.
and in whose case nolle prosequi was en-
tered was released from custody at Lon
don yesterday.
DR.. Robert Koch. the hacteriologist. Pro-
fessors Won Leyden and Fraenkel and
about one hundred German hygienists and
specialists will attend the tuberculosis con-
gress TO be held in London July p to 26
DR.. Koch will relate before the congress
the startling results he has recently
achieved with tuberculin.
Stafford House. the London residence of
the Duchess Of Sutherland. was last night
the scene OF the most brilliant charitable
function of many seasons. The function
was given in aid OF the National Lifeboat
Institution. Unlike the American lifeboat
service, the British service is not a govern
ment institution, and is dependent upon
voluntary contributions II is estimated
that the National Lifeboat Institution was
benefited by over $4,000 as result OF the
entertainment.
The body OF General Won Schwartzkopf.
formerly General Won Waldersees chief OF
staff and who met his death In the fire
which destroyed the Winter Palace at
military honors to-day when the North
German Lloyd steamer Witteking. from
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-06-27
SMALL ADVANCE GRANTED.


CLEVELAND. June 26.-The conference
of the American Tin-plate Companys Of
ficials with the representatives of the Am
algamated Association of Iron, Steel and
Tin Workers Association. which has been
in session in Cleveland for several days,
has resulted in the signing of a new wage
scale. to go into effect July l. The work
men asked for an advance of 10 per cent
Under the new scale they will receive an
advance of per cent. Nearly 30, 900 men.
il is stated. will be benefited. While the
new scale applies directly to the employees
of the American Tin-plate Company, bet
ter known as the tin-plate trust. IL is said
the Independent manufacturers undoubt-
edly will be governed by the action taken
at the Cleveland conference.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-06-27
General Labor and Strike Notes.

The strike of the union machinists in
York, Pa, was declared of yesterday.
Two hundred nachinists are on strike
at the Coxton (Pa.) yards OF the Lehigh
Valley Railroad Company. Pickets from
the strikers ranks patrol the shops.
The employing machinists of Salem. Pea
body and Beverly, Mass. have voted that
on and after July l. 1891. nine hours shall
constitute a days work without any re-
duction in wages. This will affect about
one hundred men in Salem. four hundred in
Peabody and several hundred In Beverly.
Thirty additional Reading Railway shop
men struck at Reading. Pa. yesterday.
while six endeavored 10 return TO work.
but were refused employment. During the
day at the various meetings OF the unions
represented in the company's system the
men were counseled TO remain away from
company property and 70 observe temperate
habits II Is said that the company. in
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-06-27
National Capital Notes.
~ tho IndianapoIis journal.

Special to the indianapolis Journal.
WASHINGTON, June 26.-The postoffice
at McGary, Gibson county, viii be discon-
tinued July Is next. and mail thereafter
sent to Fort Branch
The Columbia National Bank of Indian
apolis has been approved as reserve agent
for the Citizens National Bank of Craw-
louisville.
The bond of Hugh s. Quick as postmas-
ter at Jonesville, Bartholomew county. was
approved, and his commission issued to-
day.
S. T. Sherry. of Valparaiso. have been APP
pointed teachers in the Indian schools at
Pine Ridge, 5. ID.
The Navy Department has received the
report of the board appointed 10 conduct
the initial trial of the battleship Wiscon-
sin, on June II. The report shows that the
vessels wiring system is not emcient Tor
interior communication; that her boilers did
not get the best of workmanship; that her
searchights are below contract grade. In
all other respects the board finds the ship
efficient and we'll built.
The President has pardoned Charles w
Mussey, former cashier OF the National
Bank of Rutland, VT. who was convicted
last year of the misapplication or slOOOO0
OF the funds of the bank and sentenced TO
seven years in the House of Correction
Warrants to-day We're issued by the
Treasury Department in favor OF Rear Ad-
miral William Il. Sampson for $50. and
can't French E Chadwick for 1856 for their
shares of prize money decreed them by the
Court of Claims.
The President to-day signed the Following
commissions OF naval officers:
Harry Mel. p. Huse. lieutenant COM
mander: Eugene L. Bissel Lieutenant:
Ralph Earl, lieutenant. junior grade; Roger
T. Atkinson and Alfred w. Balch, assistant
surgeons with rank of lieutenant, Junior
grade: William II. Bucher. passed assistant
surgeon. rank OF lieutenant. junior grade,
1sav n
Mrs. McKinley's condition Is SO much i'm
proved that she was able 10 take drive
with the President this forenoon. she was
taken down stairs in her rolling chair The
President accompanied her to the size en-
trance, where they entered the carriage.
The drive lasted about forty minutes.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-06-27
Marquis De Lur-SaIuces Convicted.

PARIS, June 26.-When the Senate. as
high court of justice, reassembled to-day,
continuing the trial of the Marquis De Lur-
Saluces. charged with treason. the public
prosecutor, NJ. Bernard. resumed his speech.
which was interrupted yesterday by the
adjournment of the court. He dwelt at
length on the participation of the marquis
in the intrgueS of the Anti-republican
Leagues and demanded his punishment
After elaboration the court found the
marquis guilty with extenuating circum-
stances, and sentenced him to five years
Punishment.
During the secret elaboration M. Auction
spoke strongly in favor of condemning the
marquis. These remarks led Senator Pro-
vost de Lunay TO interrupt the speaker
calling him a clown NJ. Aucion retorted
with equally disasreeable epithets, and as
a result seconds were appointed with a
view to a duel between M Aucion and NJ.
De Lunay.
The Marquis of Lur Saluces will be con-
veyed to the Belgian frontier this morn
ing.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-06-27
Nearly All Volunteers Home.

SAN FRANCISCO. June 2s-The arrival
to-day of the transports Thomas and Bu-
ford brings nearly all the volunteer army
home from the Philippines. There are yet
to arrive the Indiana. with the Forty-sec-
ond Regiment and the Fitzpatrick with the
Forty-third. There are now at the Preside
seven regiments awaiting mastering out
Orders have been received to hold the mail
for the following regular troops. Twenty
ninth, Thirtieth, Thirty-second and Thirty
third companies Of coast artillery: First.
Eighth. Tenth, Twelfth and Thirteenth
batteries of the field artillery: the Four
teenth. Eighteenth and Twenty-third regi-
ments of infantry; Company +, battalion
of engineers and the Fourth Cavalry.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-06-27
HAROLD PITT ACQUITTED
MANAGER OF EVANS a CO. NOT
GUILTY OF CoMMIssARY FRAUDS.
Verdict Unsatisfactory and N Recon-
sideration Ordered-Four others
Convicted ut Manila.

MANILA. June 26.-Harold NJ. Pitt. man.
ager of Evans & Co, government con-
tractors, who has been on trial on charges
Of improperly purchasing government
stores. was acquitted to-day. Four other
purchasers of commissary stores were
found guilty and fined $l000.
Pitt acquitted by a military court
composed of volunteer officers Provost
Marshal Davis considers Pitt was con-
victed on his own admissions and has or
dered a reconsideration OF the verdict.
Those sentenced were Clark and Boiit. a
Spaniard named Riva and a Chinaman.
Wung Ting. Clark and Boldt. in addition
to being fined $1,000 each. were also sem
fenced to years Imprisonment. but Pro-
vost Marshal Davis committed the impris-
onment
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-06-27
RETURN OF TRANSPORTS.
The Thomas and Busord Arrive from
Manila-Gen. Ludlow Ill.

SAN FRANCISCO. June 26.-The United
States transports Thomas and Ruford ar
rived from Manila to-day. The Thomas
brought thirty-three officers and 81 men.
composing the Forty-seventh Infantry. u.
S. V. ten officers and 2s2 men of the Thir-
ty-eighth Infantry, fourteen officers and 36l
men of the Forty-ninth Infantry. a num-
Der of officers and civilians, eight members
of the hospital corps and seventeen stow
always.
The Buford brought the Forty-first Reg
iment and a number OF prominent officers.
Among these are Gen. William c. Ludlow.
accompanied by Mrs. Ludlow. Col Goodale
and Lieut.. Col. H o. Heistand. of the adj
jutant generals department. Gen Ludlow.
who went TO the Philippines some months
ago, taken ill with consumption soon
after his arrival there. and is en- route
home on sick leave. Lieut. Col Heistand
will go direct TO Washington to reply TO
the charge that he was involved in con-
spiracy TO control the hemp exports Of the
Philippines.
Private Francis II. Kegarice. OF Company
D. Forty-seventh Infantry. died on the
Thomas June z. and Private Will Parker.
of Company z. Forty-ninth Infantry. who
was i'll during the voyage, died this morn
ing.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-06-27
CHARMED WITH KING EDWARD.
Speaker Henderson Says His Majesty
Is Americas Best Friend.

LONDON. June 2e.-David B. Henderson.
Speaker of the United States House Of
Representatives. said tonight 81 have
never enjoyed a more agreeable half-hour
interview than the one 1 had with King
Edward yesterday. He was perfectly frank
and agreeable and in accord with American
progress. He looks forward to even more
cordial relations than now exist between
the Engiish-speaking nations America may
depend on the fact that she has no more
cordial friend in the world than King Ed
ward. While the details of our conserva-
ton may not be repeated, / can assure
my American friends that England may be
depended on in any ordinary controversy
which may arise between the United States
and the rest of the world"