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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1902-04-19
SEES POLITICS IN EULoGY
Champ Clark Picks Flaw with Hays
Grafton on Late Presi-
dent Mckinley.

WASHINGTON. April 1S.-The joint spe-
cial committee Of congress on the exer-
cises for the late President Mckinley, to-
day adopted a resolution, which will be
reported to the house by Representative
Grosvenor, giving the thanks of congress
to Secretary Hay for the oratdon delivered
on the occasion of the exercises.
Representative Champ Clark of Missouri
stated that he might determine to make
minority report. He referred to Mr.
Hays Grafton as literary gem, in which
no single sentence could be found violating
any political propriety, and yet, as a whole
Mr. Clark said, there was a thread of poll
tics running through 1t and for that reason
he might want to dissent. Mr.. Parker OF
New Jersey asked Mr.. Clark not to take
this course, but the matter was left open
Representative Hooker of Mississippi
took issue with Mr.. Clark as to the po-
litical aspect of the grafton. He pointed
out that Mr.. Mckinley had been through
all the political struggles of recent years
and his work was a part Of the political
history of the times so that 1t was ap-
propriate that the eulogy should deal with
political phases.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1902-04-19
TRAVELLERS ARE IN SESSION
Illinois Members of t. Il. A., Accom-
panied by Wives, Meet at Peoria
I'm Annual Convention.

PEORIA, ILL.,, April 1S.-The annual con-
vention OF the Illinois division of the Trav-
elers' Protective Association Of America
begins at the National hotel in this city
this afternoon at 8 O'Clock and the $50 dele
gates who are expected to attend, began
arriving, accompanied by their wifes. early
this morning.
The program, as arranged for the con-
vention. provides for a reception TO the
women this afternoon at the parloTs of the
National hotel, a musical program and re-
ception in the Elks club rooms this even
ing and a trolley ride about the city for
the women tomorrow afternoon. The con-
vention will close with a banquet at the
National hotel tomorrow evening.
The business sessions Of the convention
will be held at the Coliseum, where the an
nual election will occur tomorrow.
f. w. DoOlittle of Quincy will proba bly
succeed ]. NJ. Irwin as president, and }.
c, Jones of Peoria will probably be re-
elected treasurer.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1902-04-19
MUCH TACT is REQUIRED
Fine Diplomacy IL Necessary to Pre-
serve Harmony Among ANAL
Eamated Delegates.

WHEELING, w. Va, April, 1S.--At to-
days session of the Amalgauat-d associa-
ton convention the report OF the commit
tee on contested seats is being made. 1t is
a compromise report in the interest Of har-
mony, but there is a possibility of a rup-
ture in the organization over this very
matter. There are lodges which have in
structed their delegates to withdraw from
the convention If any concessions whatever
are granted the delinquent lodges. This
puts serious phase on the situation and
adds much interest to the convention pro-
ceedings today. While IL is hardly prob
able that the delegates instructed to with
draw will adopt such extreme measures,
they are apt to stir up a row. The feeling
in the convention is at a white heat. on
this as we'll as other questions. and stormy
times are ahead. The situation presents so
many possibilities that the finest grade Of
diplomacy will be required of the officers
and cooler heads to preserve harmony.
There are many evidences that since tho
strike organizers OF the Amalgamated asso-
citation have been actively at work among
the nom union mills. Proof OF this is in the
fact that there are several delegates in the
convention whose lodges and addresses are
not made public for fear the mill owners
will become aware Of the lodges existence.
boom for Thomas Williams of GAINESVILLE,
one OF the veterans of the Amalgamated.
has been started for president. President
Shaffer and Assistant Secretary Tighe are
the principal candidates. Columbus dele
gates are making an active campaign for
their town. They have distributed red and
blue streamer badges bearing the legend,
Columbus. 1908" The convention prob
ably will adjourn tomorrow at IL o'clock 70
allow the delegates to take the excursion
on the City of Wheeling TO Sistervllle.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1902-04-19
SUPPLIES FOR COLOMBIA
Troops and Funds Are Received and
Government - Now Ready to
END Rebellion.

COLON, Colombia, April 1s.-A thousand
government troops from the Department
Of Santander reached Colon last night by
way OF Baranquilla, on board the former
French steamer St. Jermain and the Co
lomban gunboat General PinEon. They
are under the command of General Luis
Morales Berti.
At Baranquilla he has 1900 additional
soldiers ready to send to the isthmus at
the first opportunity. The government is
now able, owing to the defeat of the in
surgents in the interior OF the country, to
send any necessary reinforcements to the
isthmus, to put an end to the insurrectlon
in the Department of Panama
The government is also receiving large
sums of money from Bogota, Antiquoa,
Baranquilla and Cacua to meet the neces-
sary war expenses.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1902-04-19
KNOCKS SUGAR TRUST PLANS
Nebraska Beet suEar Producer Gives
His Views ON Results of
House Action.

CHICAGO, April 1s.-(SpeciaI Telegram.
Hayward G. Leavitt of Leavitt, Neb.,
president of the Standard Beet Sugar COM
pany, a friend Of Mr. Oxnard, who has
been in Washington in the interest OF
beet sugar throughout the fight on the
Cuban sugar tariff reduction, was in Chi
cago last night. He said:
"The house vote Is a victory for Amer
lean sugar producers and defeat for the
Sugar trust. The proposed 20 per cent re-
duction would by itself not have benefited
Cuba, but would have helped the Sugar
trust in its war against the beet sugar
producers.
That trust last year sold sugar on the
Missouri river for 3h cents, which they
sold in New York for cents, and which
cost them cents.
"Under the bounty system and the
Kartel' in Europe. soon to be abolished
by the results Of the Brussels conference,
the continent OF Europe was producing
sugar at IA cents less in cost than the
selling price fetched. That sugar, shipped
to England free OF duty. killed the re-
ineries there. but built up a great pre-
serving business. Now the English re-
hneries will again spring up. create a
world demand for Cuban sugar and a COM
petition with the American Sugar trust.
II is estimated that continental beet sugar
production the next year alone will fall
on S4OO 900 long tons
Hence Cuba, IL appears. is bound to be
relieved soon by the action Of world causes,
whereas the much trumpted 20 per cent
reduction OF duty here would have helped
IL not at all. but on the other hand. would
have aided the Sugar trust to complete its
war of determination against the beet sugar
producers In our west
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1902-04-19
ALLEGES BREACH OF TREATY
Van VIissinger sends Letter 60 Presi-
dent. saying British Mule Transfer
Contrary to Washington Treaty.

CHICAGO, April 1S.-Peter Van Vlissin-
ger, who has been one of the most active
friends Of the Beers in Chicago, tooay sent
to President Roosevelt an open letter ad-
yancing an argument against the British
mule transfer.
He declares that the transfer is in viola
tion OF the treaty of Washington.
Article of that treaty" the letter says.
lays down three rules. by which the arbi-
traitors are to be governed. The second rule
declares a neutral government is bound to
permit or suffer neither belligerent to make
use OF its ports or waters as the basis Of
naval operations against the other or for
the purpose of renewal OF augmentation of
military supplies or arms or the recruit
ment of men,"
Further along the letter says:
Great Britain ma lie no scruple of assert
ing the terms of the treaty of Washington
against this country on the first and only
occasion when our government was at war
day after war was declared between the
United states and spain, Queen Victoria
issued proclamation of neutrality, insist
ing upon the observance OF the treaty
In this proclamation Great Britain insists
that her ports and waters shall not be
used to abct the military acSIvty Of belig-
erent powers, and we now request the en-
forcement of this rule.
BY the classification prepared by the
State department, published by Secretary
Long June 90, 1898, IN his instructions to
blockading vessels and cruisers" General
order 492. paragraph 29), horses are deslg-
mated as absolutely contrabsnd" OF war.
II additional argument were needed to
prove that horses have been considered
contraband of war by the United States
government the following instances in
which they have been SO classed might be
cited
In the treaty between the United States
and Bolivia (treaties and conventions, 1889,
page 90, article XVIII horses, with their
furniture, are comprehended as contraband
Of war. In the following other treaties a
similar specification is made:
Treaty between United States and Brazil
(treaties and conventions 1889, page 1861
article xvi.
Treaty between United States and Colom-
bia Creates and conventions 1889, page
1861, article xvii.
Treaty between United States and Haiti
(treaties and conventions 1889 page 551)
article Xxx.
Treaty between United States and Peru
Creates and conventions 1889, page Lid
article xviii.
Treaty between United States and Sweden
and Norway Oreaties and conventions 1889
page 1,142) article tx.
Mr. Van Vlissingen has been at work for
months preparing material for this letter
He concludes with request that the presi-
! dent give the matter earnest consideration
and early attention"
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1902-04-19
FRIENDLY TO FOREIGNERS
Chinese Rebels In steadily Growing
InSurrectiOn Do not MOIest
Christians.

HONG KONG, April 1S.--Rev. Mr.. Landis.
an American missionary. who has arrived
here from Manning. province of Kwang-
81. CONFIRMS the reports OF the seriousness
OF the rebellion in southern provinces OF
China. He says all trade beyond Nan
Ming IS parslyzed. The stores there are
packed with goods stopped on their way
10 the interior.
The total rebel force numbers about
10000 well armed men. The country
around Nan-Ning is slmmering with dis
content arising from the oppression OF the
prefect of that district.
The rebels are friendly toward foreigners
and Christians and allow the imperial posi-
TO penetrate into the rebel districts and
deliver mail to foreigners.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1902-04-19
oppo.e AmerIean capItaI.

LONDON. April 1s.-During the course OF
today's session OF the select committee Of
the House of Lords appointed to inquire
into the merits of the various proposed
railroad schemes for London, the opponents
of some of Charles Yerkes' plans objected
to the introduction OF American capital.
contending that all orders for the machin-
cry and equipments required for Mr..
Yerkes' scheme were going to the United
States. Lord rutherford said the commit
tee did not care whether the capital was
American or British so long as the COM
mittee was satisfied that the line would be
properly financed.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1902-04-19

WASHINGTON, April 1S.-The senate
committee on the Philippines did not hear
testimony today because Of the failure of a
witness to arrive. This expected witness is
Grover Flint OF Cambridge, Mass. who
spent some time in the Philippines and
who is reported to have stated that he had
seen the water cure" administered. He
will be heard Wednesday. On motion Of
Senator Beveridge, the committee by a
party vote Of TO 4 adjourned until
Monday, although Senator Carmaek stated
that he had requested Edward Atkinson to
come to Washington for the purpose Of tes-
tifying tomorrow.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1902-04-19
PROTEST ON RE-INSPECTI0N
Montana Stockmcn Think Federal
Certificates of Health n SUf-
fcicnt Guarantee.

HELENA, Mont, April 1s.-The North
Montana Roundup association today
adopted a resolution protesting against the
reinspection of stock by the inspectors of
Colorado and Wyoming while in transit
from the south to northern ranges, when
federal inspectors have given a certificate
of health for them The association also
asked congress to amend the law requiring
the unloading and feeding of stock in
transit every twentysix hours, SO that the
limit will be placed at forty-eight hours,
endorsed national irrigation, protested
against the oleomargarine bill and endorsed
w. f. Skinner, manager of the Chicago
international Livestock show, for the posi-
tion OF manager Of the livestock department
of the st. Louis fair.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1902-04-19
INCREASES CAPITAL STOCK
HoIIand-Amerfcan Steamship Com
Pnny Decides to Expand 10
Eight MIIIion Dollars.

ROTTERDAM. April ls.-At a meeting
here today of the shareholders OF the Hol-
andAmerica Steamship company 1t was
decided to increase the capital of the con-
cern from 5000, 900 to 20. 900 900 forms (S3.-
100000 to ss,OOOOOO). Harland Wolfe
representing an association composed Of
several lines interested In transatlantic
traffic, will participate in the reorganiza-
tion OF the company to the extent OF s., 400.
OOO.
LONDON, April 1s.-Mr Pierce OF Har-
land & Wolfe said to a representative Of
the Associated Press tonight:
There is no association of steamship lines
connected with the plan for the improve.
ment of the Holland-America steamship
service. We have just completed six new
steamers for the American trade of the
company and, as they need additional cap
ital we nave taken up portion of theiI
stock which otherwise they would have put
on the market.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1902-04-19
BODY is FOUND IN RIVER
Missing Junk Dealer Murdered and
Sunk by Means of Heavy
Weight.

EMPoRIA, Kan. April 1S.-The body Of
George Crowley, a junk dealer Of Council
Grove, Kan, was found floating in the
Neosho river near Emporia today large
stone was fastened to the body with barbed
wire and on the head were marks as Of
blows from a club. The coroners jury re-
ported that the man had been murdered.
Crowley and his partner, George Dunn
poope, started from Emporia for Council
Grove in. a wagon on March 27. Dumpoope
arrived at Council Grove on the 2Sth with
the horse and wagon and reported that
Crowley had gone to Kansas City. Dunn
poope disappeared and the police are seek
ing him.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1902-04-19
SPINAL CORD is SEVERED
Man Lives and Case II One of
the Most Remarkable on
Record.

HELENA, Mont. April ls.-Four physi-
clans who we're called in consultation last
night in the case OF Thomas Crystal, who
was shot last Friday by J. S. Keerl. for
mer president Of the Montana Engineers
society, are unanimous in their finding that
Crystals spinal cord was completely sew
cred by a bullet. an injury that usually
causes instant death.
The physicians declare that IL is a most
remarkable case. II was agreed that an
operation would be useless as we'll as ex-
tremely dangerous. Aside from this very
serious injury Crystals condition Is not
dangerous. His temperature aud pulse are
not normal. but neither indicates that there
is danger Of death In the immediate future
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1902-04-19
HUMAN LARYNx ExTIRPATED
Rare and Successful Operation IL Per-
formed In San Francisco
Hospital.

SAN FRANCISCO, April 1s.-The life Of
Aaron Johnson has been saved at the city
and county hospital through an operation
never before performed on this coast. the
complete extirpation Of the larynx, on
which was a cancerous growth.
This will rank as one of three OF four
successful cases on record in the world, for
the danger point is now regarded as passed
An artificial larynx is being made for the
patient, which II is asserted will enable
him to speak, though his voice will be con-
fined to a monotone.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1902-04-19
sANToS-DUMoNT AT ST. LOUIS
Brazilian AerORRut EnrOute for Ex-
position CITY 20 Arrange for
Aerial Flights.

ST. LOUIS. April 1s.-AecOrding TO infor-
nation received here today NJ. Santos
Dumont left Washington this morning and
will reach St. Louis tomorrow afternoon
Willard A. Smith, chief OF Transportation
exhibits Of the Louisiana Purchase exposi-
tion, who as the representative OF the ex-
position company met NJ. Santos DumOnt
in New York, returned 10 ST. Louis today
and at once set about ms king preparat tions
for the work in which the great Brazilian
aeronaut Is 10 be employed for the benefit
Of the exposition company.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1902-04-19
DEWEY INVITED TO DENVER
Want Hero of Manila to Attend
Banquet in Honor OF
Funston.

DENVER, Colo, April 1s.-Admiral Dewey
has been invited to come to Denver and
be a guest of honor at a banquet which
the First regiment, Colorado National
Guard, will give to General Frederick
Funston, commander OF the Department OF
Colorado, at the Windsor hotel on May /,
the anniversary of the battle of Manila bay.
The invitation was sent to Admiral Dewey
yesterday by Colonel Verdeckberg of the
First regiment and Captain Ellison of Com
pany E, both OF whom are on the commit
tee which has charge of the banquet and
reception.
Letters have been written the Colorado
representatives in Washington requesting
them to call upon Admiral Dewey and urge
him to accept the invitation.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1902-04-19
Nominations by the President.

WASHINGTON, April ls.-The president
today sent the following nominations to the
senate: Promotions in the revenue cutter
service: First assistant engineers to be chief
engineers, George B. Maher. District of
Columbia; Henry o. Slayton. Maine First
lieutenants to be captains. Frank II. New
comb, Massachusetts; Charles H. Mcclellan,
Maine; Z. C. Clayton. South Carolina.
Second lieutenants to be first lieutenants,
Percy II. Brereton, New Jersey; Godfrey
L. Garden, California. Third lieutenant to
be second lieutenant, W. B. BlaisedeIl,
California. Marine hospital service, As
sistant Surgeon Hill Hastings. passed as
sistant surgeon.
Army: Clark Elliott Minnesota, second
lieutenant of infantry.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1902-04-19
COOK MUST STAND TRIAL
Lieutenant of Scouts to AnsweT
Charges similar to Those Against
Waller and Day.

MANILA, April 1s,-Lieutenant John A.
Day 9of the marine corps testified today
at his trial by court-martial, charged
with executing natives of Samar without
trial, that the presidente Of Bszey. Samar
and his fellow plotters we're shot. as he
believed, by the orders Of Major Glenn.
The trial was adjourned until April 22.
Lieutenant Cook of the scouts is to be
tried by court-martial on charges similar
to those brought against Major Waller and
Lieutenant Day.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1902-04-19
TWO NATIONS NOW AT PEACE
France and Venezuela sign Protocol
Terminating Long Suspension of
Diplomatic Relations.

CARACAS, Venezuela, Thursday. April Il.
The congress Of Venezuela having yester-
day adopted the French protocol providing
for a renewal Of diplomatic relations be-
tween France and Venezuela. the ratihca-
tion OF the protocol was signed today By
NJ. Quevreeun. the French charge d'affaires
for France, and Senior Pachano, the Vene-
zuelan minister OF foreign affairs for Vene-
zuela. This terminates the suspension OF
relations between France and Venezuela
which we're broken In 1895
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1902-04-19
TO SEND BILL TO CONFERENCE
Sennte's Action In Making Exclusion
Substitute an Amendment May
Make Work for COnferecs.

WASHINGTON. April 1S.--In view Of the
action of the senate last night in making
the Chinese exclusion substitute an amend
ment to the pending bill it is expected
that the action of the senate will be dis
agreed to in order to send the bill to con-
ference. By this parliamentary procedure
the California members feel assured that
the ultimate measure of exclusion can be
no less than that in the senate bill and
they hope to secure the acceptance Of some
of the house provisions in conference.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1902-04-19
valuable booty Returned.

DAVENPORT, Ia, April B.-The police
today secured all the booty Of the robbers
who went through three fine residences in
Peoria Wednesday night The articles had
been placed IN sacks and scattered through
a car OF shelled corn consigned from
Peoria to the glucose works at Davenport
mond rings, a diamond brooch, diamond
pin and three unset diamonds, the whole
valued at several thousand dollars Two
men taken from the same car at Rock
Island this morning by Oficers Barney and
McCabe OverpOwered the latter and es-
capped but one was recaptured later.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1902-04-19
Marquis of Downshire Divorced.

LONDON, April 1s.-The marquis Of
Downshire was granted a divorce today be-
cause OF the misconduct OF the marehioness,
who was a Miss Hare, with Captain Joseph
Lsyeoek. Of the Yeomanry. The case was
not defended, counsel for the correspondent
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1902-04-19
Teaa. INniEht. remnInr.

Ell PAsO, Tex, April IS-The Texas
fsmghts Iempler. in session here, have
Jacob n. Zurn OF Fort Worth was elected
X r, grand commander. Austin was So
lected as the place iar the next meeting.
The order Is In very nOurishing cOndi-
mon IN the state, with ii3 Communicates.
iheie VIII be a parade and q banquet will
ALSO se SlVen az the sheldon hotel tonight.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1902-04-19
No Rebate Duty ON FIour.

LONDON, April 1s.-The chancellor Of the
exchequer, Sir Michael Hicks Beach, an
nouneed In the House OF Commons today
that no rebate OF duty would be allowed on
re-exported -four made from imported
wheat on which the new duty Of pence
6 eents) per hundred weight had been
paid.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1902-04-19
loan Applications closed.

LONDON, April ls-The list OF appliea-
tions for the portion Of the new loan
ElS,OOO,oOo' offered to the public, were
closed this morning owing to the heavy
overs9bseription and the Inconvenience to
the market arising from locking up such
large amount Of money.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1902-04-19
10 Continue strike peacefully.

BRUSSELS, April 1s.-The general eoun-
ell Of the laborparty met this morning and
decided to continue the strike. but peace
fully. Numbers OF strikers. however, are
resuming work and tranquility is reported
from all parts OF the country.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1902-04-19
WOMAN WINS DAMAGE SUIT
widow of Man Killed in Park Ave-
nue. Tunnel Awarded sixty
Thousand Dollars.

NEW YORK. April 1s.-Mrs. Lottie G.
Dimon widow Of Henry G. Dimon. who
WAS killed in the Park avenue tunnel acct
dent on the New York Central railroad
several months ago. was awarded $4,000
damages against the railroad company by
a jury in White Plains. N. Y, today.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1902-04-19
Gable Communication Suspended.

NEW YORK. April 1s.-The Western
Union Telegraph eompany's central cable
ofice issued the following notice this morn
ing
All telegraphic communication with the
interior of the republic of Colombia is sus-
pended. The only cities not affected by this
advice are Colon, Panama and Buena Ven
tura
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1902-04-19
sueee..er for sinlnruIns.

ST. PETERSBURG, April Ex-senator
Won Plehws, secretary Of state for Finland,
has been appointed minister OF the in
terror 20 succeed the late NJ. sipiaguine.
who Was assassinated April Is