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Lord Lansdowne So Declares in
House Of Lords,
MORE COERCIvE MEASURES.
VIII be Resorted 10 II Those Adopted
Are Not Enectve-No Attempt
AZ Arbitration.

London, Dec. 16.--Replying to q ques-
ton in the house OF commons today
Under Foreign Secy. Cranborne said
no attempt had been made by Great
Britain to refer the dispute with Vene-
zuela to arbitration.
Replying TO q question In the house
Of lords today. Lord Lansdowne the
foreign secretary. said that II the
seizure of the Venezuelan gunboats did
not produce the desired effect, further
coercive measures would be employed.
The matter had been considered In con-
sultation with Germany and II had
been decided to resort TO a blockade
of the ports. II was not Intended 10
land a British force and still less TO
occupy Venezuelan territory.
At the foreign Office this evening II
was said that no decision had yet been
arrived at in regard to Venezuelan ar
bitration. Many difficulties have arisen
in the way OF arriving at a basis OF
what can be arbitrated and what can
be otherwise settled. The outlook for
pacific settlement OF the dispute Is
not particularly bright.
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have been posted 20 days previous 10
the meeting, and the secretary must no.
tlfy each member OF the club 10 days
before, so that II there are objections to
candidates such objections may be
stated before the committee. Two adj
verse votes on the committee excludes
an applicant. The state membership
Is abolished by the change In the by
laws, and membership is now resident
and nonresident, the latter members
to pay 81 per month dues, with no In
itiation fee. Clergymen also will be ex-
empt from initiation fee, If college men.
There Is also provision made for tenn
porary membership. with no initiation
fee. but with IS per month dues, and
which may be extended for one year.
unless In the meantime transferred TO
regular membership. The report OF the
board of trustees. including the reports
Of the secretary and treasurer and
building committee. was accepted, and
the report OF the treasurer was espec-
tally encouraging.
The membership committee will have
some 30 applications for admission 20
consider at its first session, the same
10 be acted upon before the raise In the
Initiation fee from s35 TO $50. Members
Of the club congratulated each other
last night. on the prospects for the fine
new clubhouse now being erected on
East South Temple street. and which
viii be both an ornament 10 the city.
and source of comfort ana enjoyment
TO the members. The University club
Is In very prosperous condition, and
steadily growing In popularity.
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Italy's Demand on venezuela.

Rome. Dec. l5,-In the chamber OF
deputies today Foreign Minister .Prinet-
Il. replying TO an Interpolation, made a
statement on the subject OF Italy's
attitude toward Venezuela. He re-
viewed the causes leading up TO the
Anglo-German action, and said
Italy, on her side. claims damages
for her citizens who sustained losses
during the insurrectipn which has dis.
turbed the republic since April. the
Italian minister at Caracas having ex.
haustod all efforts to bring about Il
friendly adjustment. and presented a
lie, of claims reduced to minimum OF
ESQ. 25e bollyars."
The chamber was animated. In view
Of the pre-announcemen OF Signor
Prinetii's statement. during which
United States Ambassador Meyer occu-
pied seat in the diplomatic box.
Caracas, Dec. 1.-THE Italian minis
ter. Rlvas, only banded 20 the venezue-
Ian government certain demands which
were not In the form OF an ultimatum
and which did not specify any limit OF
time FOR an answer. IL Is simply for
payment Of sums due To italy and In
case Of payment being made TO other
countries II asked for the same treat
ment
The government answered today IN
the negative 10 the note OF Minister RI
vas. saying that tribunals exist In Ven
czuels 10 Judge any claims arising from
the revolutions
The Associated Press correspondent
- informed that the Italian minister
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Some interesting facts have developed
in the doings Of George w. Watson. the
four.term ex-convict who created such
furore up In Salmon city, Idaho,
several months ago. He Is the fellow
who married Mrs. Merritt, county
treasurer OF Lemhl county and proprle-
tress Of the Idaho Recorder SEMI
weekly paper published By the woman
several years.
After marrying Mrs. Merritt and APP
propriatlng $4,000 OF the county's funds
in possession OF his wife. Walson
skipped out, but was finally arrested In
This city last summer by Capt Bur
bidge and Detective Chase at the In
stigation of Assistant County Atty
Loofbourow
Watson was taken back to Idaho on
the charge OF embezzlement. but the
case against him was dismissed He
was next made defendant In a suit for
divorce brought by his wife, Mrs Mer-
rift. and II is this suit which has
brought to light some interesting facts
During the time the suit was pending
the county sued Mrs. Merritt. or Wal
son, for the $4,000 stolen by Watson
The woman and her bondsmen made
the amount good, but other criminal
complaints We're filed against her,
growing out Of the same transactions.
Among other counsel, the woman en-
ployed Atty, f. c. Loofbourow OF this
city to defend her.
THE COURTS FINDINGS.
This morning Atty. Loofbourow re-
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that Mr.. Hay compiled with the request
THE POWERS ADVISED.

Paris, Dec. l6,-Italys attitude to-
ward Venezuela relative TO the formers
recent demand for payment of claims
has been made known by the Italian
minister Of foreign affairs TO the French
representative at Rome and has been
communicated TO the foreign Office here.
II shows the demand OF Italy was not
accompanied by an ultimatum and
there was no suggestion OF an intention
to adopt force or join in the joint naval
demonstration.
The French charge daffaires at Car
acas has forwarded his version of the
Puerto Cabello bombardment. He says
the cause Of il was indlgnities to the
British flag on board a merchant ship
and he reports that the city was not
injured, the damage done being confined
to the forts. which were destroyed,
partly by dynamite,
The Patrie prominently displays an
interview with Deputy D'Estournelles
de Constant. who declares that Europe
is renewing a spectacle in Venezuela
which she had previously given In
China, Armenia and the Transvaal and
urges Germany and Great Britain
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A CRAZY MaN,s DEED.
un Mans Throat, Almost Kills His
Neither aud Sister, Then Suicides.

lApeer. Mich. Dec. ls.--John Best,
- q. single, a man OF disordered
A.drose from his bed during the night
~ cut Jasper Cleggs head nearly on
IN a razor, dangerously wounded hig
y mother. wounded his sister aid nm
ped by shooting himself to death.
{sgE who was 60 years cf age, board
1 With the Bests Best was committed
the insane asylum about a year ago,
p SIX months later was discharged as
pred The crimes OF the Insane man
curred after O'clock this morning.
Best appears 20 have gone first TO the
[ssfing room Of Cleeg. He attacked
Iegg with the razor. probably before
le Old man awoke. The victims
Ffoat was slashed 10 deeply that the
tad was nearly severed from The body.
Ihe blade of the razor was broken by
tiklng bone. The murderer then ev-
(enily returned 10 his own room and
ri. The bedding IN his room Is
Lstred with blood At a later hour he
faln arose went TO the room OF hlg
lolher He struck Mrs. Best a blow
w he damaged razor, but Il fell
l9N although her chin was nearly cut
n, she sprang out OF bed. gfappled
|m We crazy man and made her way
NE door, Here she broke away
Ievn him and ran 20 nelgbbor's.
aefe she telephoned for the sheriff
~, next invaded the sleeping room
nls sister and slashed her across the
,esk with the razor.
When Best heard Sheriff Myers en-.
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To .fromote Militia Emciency.

Washington. Dec. 15.-The senate to-
day discussed the bin TO promote the
efficiency OF the militia and the state
hood bin. After agreeing to the con-
current report OF the house for an ad-
journment from Dec. 20 TO Jan.
s, Mr.. Proctor called up the
militia bill. An amendment by MT.
Pettus, striking from the blu section
a. having particular reference to the
reserve force OF trained men, provoked
some discussion, Mr.. Pettus raising the
point that the section. II enacted into
law, would be an infringement Of the
constitutional authority OF the state
and put the control OF the militia of
the several states into the hands Of
the general government
The bill was laid aside for the omni-
bus statehood bill Senator Dillingham;
OF Vermont, who II opposed 10 the bill.
Occupying the time of the senate for
the remainder Of the day in rehearsins
the testimony taken by the sub-com-
mittees OF the committee on territories
during lts tour Of investigation In Arr
zona. New Mexico and Oklahoma.
After brief executive session the
senate adjourned.
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TESTIMONY ON
COAL MINERS WAGES.

Scranton, Pa, Dec, 16.-When the
coal strike commission met today
Chairman Gray opened the proceedings
by saying that the commissioners were
impressed with the spectacle OF the lit
tie girls who were before the commits
sion yesterday and testified that they
worked all night. He said the people
OF the community and citizens Of the
common wealth should not let the incl
dent pass without taking some steps 10
have the legislature Of Pennsylvania
seriously consider the enactment OF
law that will forbid the employment Of
children at night. At the suggestion Of
the commission the statement Of the
wages Of the fathers of two Of the
girls were presented One earned more
than 81, 900 last year and the other over
$500.
The miners sprung another surprise
by presenting an individual operator on
the Witness stand against the opera
tors. He was John c. Haddock OF
wilkesbarre. president of the Ply
mouth Coal company. Mr.. Haddock IN
answer 10 questions put to him by c. S.
barrow for the miners said he had
been In the coal business IS years. His
touilhil optidAco INV pioth Dictluohu
and Dodson mines near Wilkesbarre.
He said his company went into the
hands OF receivers,
He said his company went into the
hands of receivers on March IL and on
Nov. IA trustees took hold of the prop
erty. Mr.. Haddock thea explained that
the miners ton which runs from 200
to $500 pounds, was fixed years ago so
- a.
ton 2,2i0 pounds Of pure coal above the
size OF pea. Pea coal and all sizes
below that was waste. This waste
Is no wheeling utilized: Regarding
the prices OF coal, Mr. Haddock
said the middlemen in New York are
paving 81 and SIC ton.
Judge Cray: DO they pay the OPP
orators that price?"
"possibiy"
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Brasher VIII
Haze toAnswez
3 Abr + Kielland c1lua Face Disfzcf Court on
choyoe Of Involuntary Granddaughter Decision BY Jadge
qshl This Morning Courts Personal Feelings IN Boys
i u,,o,- qeleyed The Case WI Aeues Come 10 Trial.

do Is TO find probable cause and the de-
PENDANT viii be held 10 answer TO the
charge In the district court
The bonds were allowed to remain rs
they were, and the young man walked
out OF the courtroom In company with
his attorney, J. NJ. Hamilton
1t Is the general belief OF those who
know. anything about the case that II
viii never come TO trial In the district
court but that Il will be dismissed by
the distrct-attorney
THE boy has been punished enough
already so far as punishment is con-
cerned,' said Atty Hamilton. mo pun
ishment that could be imposed upon
him would make any difference In him,
he feels so bad about the sad affair. 1t
is a fact that he has come up to my
office and when We have talked the
matter over he has broken down and
sobbed like a child. He has gone to
young Kielland's mother and asked her
il there was anything he could do for
her. He told her he would be willing
to do anything within Mis- power no
matter what II was. AS say he has
had enough trouble and sorrow already
and no punishment that could be IN
flicted upon him would make him feel
worse than he does now"
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viii Act With England and Germany
Against Venezuela
PROTECTION FOR ITALIANS.
IL VIII be Afforded by American MIN
lister al Caracas Nature Of Claims
Preferred.

Washington. Dec l6.-The Italian
ambassador today called at the state
department and advised secy. Hay that
Italy had Joined the allies IN the opera
lions against Venezuela. He requested
that Mr.. Bowen assume charge Of the
Italian interests in Venezuela and the
secretary granted his request subject
to the approval of Venezuela. Italy
enters the combination on the same
plans as to abstention from territorial
seizures as Germany and Great Brit
ain.
Failing to hear from Europe as to
Mr. Bowen's proposal to arbitrate the
Venezuelan troubles, Secy, Hay today
addressed cablegrams to- the United
states ambassadors at London. Berlin
and Rome, instruetiIg them TO call the
matter again 10 tina attention OF the
governments to which they are ac-
credited with view TO securing an
early expression Of opinion from them.
ITALY's CLAIMS.
Rome, Dec. 1.-THE claims Of Italy
on Venezuela, referred 10 by Foreign
Minister Prinetti in the chamber OF
deputies here yesterday comprise losses
sustained by Italian citizens during the
recent revolution. Most Of the 1918
Italian residents of Venezuela have
been heavy losers The Boggioli firm,
from Elba island, is the greatest suf-
ferer. All its property was sacked
Other important losers are an engineer
named Martinetti and ex-Deputy Fagi,
controller of the Marlcual coal mines,
which were invaded by the Venezuela
troops. who destroyed everything and
obliged the Italian miners to flee from
the country. All the marble works In
Venezuela besides other industries were
In the hands of Italians hence the ag-
gregate OF the Italian claims for dam
ages Is large.
The instructions transmitted to Capt.
Orsini. commander Of the Italian cruis-
err Giovanni Bausan, now at La Guayra.
are to act In full accord with the Brit
ish and German commanders In the
blockade Of the Venezuelan coast and
any other measures which may be con-
sidered necessary in order to reach the
desired object The Italian government,
however, does not anticipate having to
cooperate in very serious action.
The Italian cruiser Elba is expected
to reach La Guayra Jan. 4.
No further orders have been sent to
the Italian armored cruiser Carlo Al.
berto TO leave Canadian waters for
Venezuela. t
1t is said here that Slgnor Mayor Des
Blanches, the Italian ambassador at
Washington. has asked Secy. Hay 10
request Minister Bowen TO assume the
protection Of the Italians in venezue.
la II sue step became necessary and
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CASTRO PLAYS
A WAITING GAME
Berlin Thinks He is Trying to De-
velop Americas Position.
HER ATTITUDE COMMENDED
Has Been strong and Dignined- Eu'
rope's Recognition Of Monroe Doc
trine Regarded rs Established.

Berlin, Dec. 1.-THE German govern
ment has not Yet replied TO President
Castros offer OF arbitration, being SUI
In correspondence with the British gov
eminent on the subject, 1t is intimated
that Germanys reply is not likely to b.
ready for some days.
The opinion in the cabinet appears to
be that President Castro's proposals
are merely move in game designed
to see what Germany and Great Brit
ain are now willing 10 do and as test
also of American public feeling. The
prevailing idea here at present is that
II Is too late to arbitrate and that the
acceptance of the offer to do so would
place Germany In the position OF hay-
ing put her hand to the pillow and as
looking backward. The governments
concern al the present moment Is to
guide the application Of force so as
to avoid what could be taken internally
as declaration OF war resulting In the
recognition of Venezuela as beliger-
ent. The conduct Of the United States
Is regarded in diplomatic opinion here
as being strong and dignifled and the
state departments handling OF the af
fair is looked upon as establishing Eu-
ropes recognition of the Monroe doc
trine, because every step Of Germany
and Great Britain was made after tax.
ing into account what the United
States thought OF It. AT the same time
II IL claimed that events In Venezuela
are saving the United States many flu
ture complications by letting the Latin
republics understand that the United
States will not protect them from the
effects OF financial delinquency and in
ternal disorder
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Watson is q
Smooth Rascal
Developments IN He Dvosce Proceedings Of Mrs AierW
Bang Oa he Interesting Fact Thai He guilv Of Hao-
ing Enlbezzld The SIM of sc, 900, The ards Of Lcmbi
Counip Idaho Where is he Nou? is The Question.

ceived communication from his as-
sociate counsel IN the case. stating mat
the district court granted Mrs Wal.
son divorce 4 or husband. and.
among other Il the court stid:
that during The the plaintiff and
defendant were together. az hus-
band and wife. I afendant without
the knowledge ant nsent C., plaintiff.
took stole and carried away about
Sc 600. the money Of Lemhi county, then
held BY. In the custody and Under the
control OF the plaintiff herein, as teas
urer OF Lsmhi county and appropriated
the money TO his own use"
This decision Of the district court puts
an entirely different phase to the case
which was In a hopeless taneie as II
fastens the blame where II really he
longs and not upon Mrs Merritt or
Watson. II also means that the Grim
lnal cases against the woman will have
to be dropped, as the decision knocks
the bottom entirely out OF the 'prosecu-
ticn. In addition TO the divorce, she
is given all the property, Including
printing plant which was involved In
the litigation But the authorities are
now wondering where Watson ia.
About three weeks ago he sklpped our
from salmon City and has not been
heard Of since.
A SMOOTH RASCAL.
Watson is doubtless one OF the
smoothest criminals In the west. He
served four terms In prison for for
gerry, three in Canon City. Colorado,
and one term in the Utah state prison.
While In prison here he wrote book
entitled, The Mormon Queen" but
buncoed o fellow convict out Of 500 IN
securing the publication OF the book.
Atty. LOofbourow Is highly elated
over the decision OF the court quoted
above as II 10 q complete victory for
him and his associates In the case.
But where, oh where, Is Watson?
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.rrg Marion A. Brasher, whose gun
IA the death Of Alex. j. kielland
4 soo,ember, will have TO answer IN
1 district court to the charge OF In
.,r,ary manslaughter. This was 'he
kslon Of Judge Diehl, rendered this
fnins in the city court
reylewing the case Judge DIEM ex-
sod surprise that the prosecution
nat show enough interest In the
,er 10 have one Of the attorneys for
state present at this mornings ses-
He said that from the evidence In
1 case il was quite evident that in
M the shot which ended young kiel-
H. lIfe. the defendant did not use
caution.
h., we're | 10 be guided by my per-
IN feelings I'm this matter said the
n, Il would not hesitate In dis
Ring this defendant. because ] am
Es1ed that no one regrets the sad oc-
r,nre more than he does. ] do not
beye that any jury would convict
4 Of the charge named in the COM
Not but all there is for this court to
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CABINET CONSIDERS SITUATION
viii be No Recession BY United Stated Respecting Question In
voved Venezuela Any Other Governments Of South or
Central America, as Laid Down by President in Message.

Washington. Dec i6.--President
Roosevelt and his cabinet had one Of
the most extended and important
meetings today that has been held this
fall, Foreign affairs consumed the en-
tire time OF the session. The venesue-
Ian situation was discussed. but no con-
clusion was reached different from that
which has actuated the president
and his advisors throughout the con-
sideration OF trouble between venezue-
la and Great Britain and Germany.
From an authoritative source the in
formation Is obtained that there will
be no recession on the part Of the gov
eminent with respect TO questions in
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After Canadian Lands.

New York, Dec. l6.--According TO the
London correspondent OF the Tribune.
negotiations, are still In progress by an
English syndicate for acquiring from
the Ontario government a concession
for q large tract Of land on terms sim
liar to those offered nm American syn
dictate for a tract of two million acres.
II Is asserted that the English syndi-
cate has ample financial resources and
Is displaying zeal and interest In work.
ing out an immigration scheme of ex-
ceptional magnitude.
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Iniured By EIectrIo Hea,cr.

New York Dec. l6.--Miss Anna Sta
pleton Is suffering from the effects Of
a peculiar Accident on a Ninth avenue
surface car The car was crossing For
ty-sevenih street when I'M some way
the full forge OF the electric current
found Its way into one OF the electrical
heaters placed under the seats Of the
car. Thev waf 4 snhlen outburst OF
blue fame and slight report Miss
Starleton. who was over the heater. re-
ceiveda shock which mode her hystcrl-
cal and caused partial paralysis.
When she arrived Of Bellevue hos
rltal she was unable 10 speak and had
lost the rsc Of her rleht leg. Her con-
dition was pronounced very serious.
Another yOurg woman who had an
adjoining seat was slightly shocked.
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yolving Venezuela or any other OF the
governments Of South or Central Amer
lea, as laid down by the presi1en, In
his message to Congress, Every detail
of the development in Venezuela is be-
ing carefully scrutinized.
II can be said authoritatively that no
apprehension exists In the minds OF the
administration officials that serious
troubles growing out of II viii accrue
to this country. II is believed that
both Great Britain md Germany will
act Within the ARA ngement which or
iginally was presented to this govern
ment and to which the United States
passively assented.
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Puerto. Cahcllo halIroad Sale.

London. Dec is.-News has been re-
ceiyed IN London that all the en-
poyce ~ the la Guayra-caracas ad
the Puerto Cabello-valencia railroads
are safe
Telegrams received here from Berlin
confirm the statement that Il has been
arranged for Italy to Join the block
ade, and say that the German govern
ment VIII ask the consent Of the bundles
rath 10 q proposal 10 make the Vene-
xuelan blockade uiofe stringent.
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!, LOUIS DhLEGArEs' TRIALS
Election Of Jury IN Case OF Chas' j
Denny ct al Begins.

st. Louis. Dec. 16.--The selection Of
|jury for the Joint trial Of Charles ],
knny, Edmund Bersch, Charles a.
Rikt John a. Sherman and 7 II. Az
tlghi. former members OF the house OF
(ltgtes on the charge of bribery In
|nneciion with the Suburban bill be.
N today. after Judge Ryan had over
PED the demurrer OF the defendants
iornsyf and decided that the case
|nst 90 70 trial.
ht Yesterdays session seven defend
fts were called for joint trial. the five
fmed, and in addition julius Lehman
td Emil Hartmann.
|Owhg 10 Hartmann's illness and the
~ that Julius. Lehman already Is
pdfr sentence TO the penitentlary for
Frtury, the counsel for the defendants
lkat urgent objections TO the progress
ne trial. finally fling demurrer
hieh Judge Ryan overruled this MORN
" The case, goes TO trial Without
khnann and Hartman.