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The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-04-17
EXCLUSION BILL DEFEATED
DRAS1IC ANTI- CHINESE MEASURE
 FAILS TO PASS SENATE.
One Extending tho Present B xciusion Law and Also Applying That Ex- ciusiOn to the Ihsuiar Possessions Adopted as n Substitute-Mr. Honr the Only Senator Who Voted AgatnstIt,

Washington, April 16.-The drastic Chinese exclusion bill originally framed by the senators and representatives from the Pacific coast states, and re- gently passed by the house, met defeat in the senate to-day, and in it's place was substituted measure, offered by MT. Platt, of Connecticut, extending the provisions of the present exclusion law and also applying that exclusion to all insular territory under the Jurisdiction of the United States.
 The vote by which the substitute took the place of the original bill was: Yeas AS, nays 33. Once the substitution had been made all senators joined i'll it's support with the single exception of Mir, Hoar, the substitute being passed 76 to l. The friends of the substitute showed their strength throughout the voting on amendments that preceded final acton, and succeeded in preventing any ma terial change in it's features. Some minor changes were made, admitting Chinese persons connected with nation al expositions and providing for certi- ficates of identification of Chinese in our insular possessions. Otherwise, however the substitute was adopted substantially in the form that MT. Platt presented it.
 The senate after disposing of the Chi nese exclusion bill made the Philippine government bill the unfinished busi- ness.
 The senate failed to substitute the en- acting clause of the house bill for the senate measure, so that the bill now will go to the house as an original measure, and from a parliamentary standpoint will have to be acted on and treated the same as though the house had not passed a Chinese exclusion bill already.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-04-17
ATROCITIES OF FILlpIN0s
THEIR JNHUMAN IRFATMRNT OF
 AMERICAN PRISONERS,
Report of Colonel Dtckman Tells Of Terrible Crue'ties-Cnptured Soldiers Burned to Death by Slow Fires and Some Are Even Buried Altve-Hu- manity of U s. Troops Source of Surprise.
Surprise.

Washington, April 16.-The report ot Lieutenant Colonel Dickman, 26th vol unteer infantry, which was referred to l at yesterdays cabinet meeting as part
 of the initial investigation of the charges of cruelty to the Filipinos, was submitted to congress- two months ago,
 but attracted very little attention at the time. The letter was written by Colonel Dickman from the Presidio at
 San Francisco, April "A, 1901. He had been directed to investigate Sergeant
 Riley's charge that the water cure was
 administered at Igboras, fact to
 which he also testified before the senate
 committee last Monday Colonel Dick
 man made this return in part to the
 war department
 Sergeant Riley, Go. M, 26th infantry, II. $. ". states that the publication n- closed was of private letter and with out any authority whatev The ten dency of enlisted men to draw the low bow in such cases is well known. Ma ior Cook, Captain Mcdonald and Ser geant Riley state that no officers or soldiers of this regiment took part in any so-called water cure proceedings or other threats against the natives on the occasion stated"
 Colonel Dickman then gives a list of atrocities inflicted by the F'ilipinos up- on Americans unfortunate enough to fall into their hands. He tells of an- bushes and assassinations and burning of soldiers by slow fires and of burials alive of American soldiers, all of which he offers to prove in detail. He winds up as follows: "The conduct of the American troops in the Philippines has been so humane as to be a continued source of surprise to all foreigners and to the natives. Although general order been revoked) it's provisions against been revoked, it's provisions against treachery. according to the law and custom of war of all civilized nations have never been applied to my knowl- edge
 London, April 1.-The Times in an editorial article published this morning, in which the analogy between the South African and Philippine wars as illus trated by the recent trials of the Aus tralian officers and the case of Major Waller. of the marine corps, is referred to, says that it thinks that, considering the difficulties and the strain of the in the Philippines, the wonder is rather at the paucity of such cases. The paper says that in one re- spect the American troops are worse off than the British, inasmuch as the for mer are fighting in a horribly enervat- ing climate.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-04-17
Telegraph Briefs.

Newark. \. J., April 16.--Warden Hosp of the county jail here was told tonight that propositions had been made by the prison. CTS for a general jail delivery next Saturday night. He at once went to the cells of John Wyckoff. awaiting trial for murder. and John Mcdonald, who has pleaded guilty to highway robbery, and found several bars ot the cell doors sawed through, the sawed places being deftIy filled with soap.
 St. Joseph, Mo-, April 16.--Wiliam Jeu- nins Bryan and d party of pro-Boer sym pathizers, tomorrow will inspect the allcg- ed British remount station at Lathrop, Mo, according to a dispatch received by one of Bryan's friends here tonight. Mir. Bry- an visits the camp at the solicitation of his friends in congress who. it is said, will fol- low his advice in the matter of urging con gressiOnal action.
 New York. April 16.-George Bissert, the convicted ward man. granted new trial on the charge of bribery of which he was con victcd before Recorder Golf, returned to the city from Sing Sing prison tonight In all probability bail will be fixed tomorrow aud Bissert will be at liberty again.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-04-17
CARDINALS BECOME ACTIVE
RECENT REPORTS OF POPE'S FEE
 BLENESS CAUSE 4 STIR.
Aspirants to the Pontificnte-Cnmpai n Proceeds IDcessantly - Archbishop Faiconi, the Papni Delegate to Canada, to Succeed Cardinal Mnrtinclit in the United States.
United States.

| Rome. April 16-The recent signs of
 the increased feebleness of the pope
 which led the end of last week to | alarming reports of his sudden death have caused a marked recrudescence of activity among the cardinals aspiring to the pontifcate. The campaign prepar- atory to the next conclave proceeds in- cessantly, the sacred college being di- vded into two distinct forces, headed, respectively, by Cardinal Rampolla, the papal secretary of state, and Cardinal Vannutell The latter and Cardinal Gotti now constitute the most probable
 successors to Leo XIII.
 Those who are not now considered to be dangerous candidates are fond, how l ever, of pointing out that almost one
 hundred and fifty cardinals have been buried during the pontificate of Leo XIII, and that the prolongation of the life of his holiness for few years is
 liable to cool, through death, many
 more ambitious calculations.
 Archbishop Falconi the papal dele
 gate in Canada, has been definitely se-
 ected to succeed Cardinal Martinelli, the papal delegate to the United States. It was felt that Archbishop Falconi's experience in Canada, his learning, his command of the English language ana his diplomatic abilities especially fitted him for the Washington post
 Traffic in tickets to the ceremonies at St. Peters and the Sistine chapel, held in connection with the jubilee in honor of the twenty fourth anniversary of the pope's coronation, has assumed such proportions that it has developed into a veritable scandal American and Eng fish people are the principal victims of this, and the bartering in tickets, of which from 30,000 to 60,000 are often is sued for the ceremonies at St. Peters, is carried on at all the principal hotels here by groups of spectators who are in league with the hotel employees. Mgr Bisleti is indignant at this scandal and has spread broadcast notice that all tickets to pontifical ceremonies are ab- solutely gratuitous and that every one trying to sell such tickets must be re- garded as a dishonest person
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-04-17
rHnrE SECTIONS OF CRIMES 4c1
Putin Force in Large Number of Irish
 DtstrIc.s.

Dublin, April 16.-Three sections of the crimes act have been put in force in a large number of the districts iI Ireland by procama tion issued tonight by Earl Cadogan the lord lieutenant of Ireland.
 These sections provide for summary jurisdiction in cases of criminal con- spiracy, intimidation and unlawful as- sembly, for trial by special jury and for change of venue at the option of the crown.
 The counties scheduled to enforce the foregoing sections of the crimes act are Cavan, Clare, Cork, Letrim, Mayo, Roscommon, Sligo, Tipperary and Wa terford, as well as the boroughs of Cork and Waterford. These are the districts in which the United Irish League has been most active. The league itself has not yet been proclaimed, but it is be- lieved that this step will be taken shortly.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-04-17
STRTCKEN WITH .APOPEFYY.
Aged Christian Kramp Seized With an
 Attack While ClRmmIng.

Christian Kramp, man seventy-nine years of age, was stricken with apo pleXy while clamning at SaVin Rock yesterday afternoon and was taken to the New Haven hospital.
 MT. Kramp was wading in shallow water on the beach when he was seiz- ed with the attack and fell prostrate in the water. Persons near him saw him fall and hastening to him they picked him up and carried him to the shore and lelephoned to New Haven hospital for the ambulance. The ambulance was sent down and the aged gentleman was brought to the hospital In an uncon- scous condition. He was still uncon- scious at a late hour last night.
 MT. Kramp resided at 97 Plymouth stret, and is a shoemaker by trade.
 MT. Kramp died at the hospital at 10 o'clock last night, not having reeained consciousness.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-04-17

Win R Substantial Victory in tho
 House.

Washington, April 16.-The friends or the Cuban reciprocity bill won sub- stantial victory in the house to-day by carrying a motion to close general de- bate on the bill at 3 o'clock. The vote was 153 to 123. Thirty-three republi- cans voted against the motion, but this defection was offset by thirty-two dem crats who voted with the great body of the republicans for it. The strength Of the republican opposition to the bill judged by this vote, has decreased since the vote was taken on the mo- tion to into committee of the whole to consider the bill, when the vote stood 167 to 80.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-04-17
INJUR ED IN | RUNA WAY.
Mrs. J. J. Msndey and Children Hurt
 on Congress Avenue.

While driving on Congress avenue about S:30 o'clock last night Mrs. J. J. Mandley, of 122 Morris street, and her two children were quite badly injured in a runaway. The horse became un- manageable and started to run. The occupants of the carriage were thrown out and Mrs. Mandley fell heavily to the pavement breaking her right arm. The two children were severely bruised, one a daughter receiving especially severe bruises. They were attended by Dr. Reilly and later sent to their home on Morris street in the police ambulance of the central precinct.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-04-17
Foreign Notes,

St. Petersburg, April 16.-General Count Bohrikoff. the governor of Finland pro poses issuing an order forbidding the issu ance of. foreign passports to Finlanders who have not completed their military service The measure is designed to place check on emigration.
 Berlin. April 16.-A banker named von Radenbruns who is on trial at Oldenburg, charged with Irregularities ill connection with the Vereins bank, entered the resi- dence to-day of the presiding judge, Herr Becker and shot him dead.
 London, April 16.An American syndicate is said to be seeking sites near Manchester upon which to erect two mammoth mills for the spinning of American grown cotton.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-04-17
3OO,OOO MEN ON STRIKE.
EXTENT OF THE WORKMEE'S
 MOVEMENT IN BELGIUM.

l Good Organization but Little Money | Men Not Called Out to Assist Those ! Takes Up Question of Revision-Pro- posed Demonstrations FinscO. Brussels, April 16.--It is estimated
 gone on strike The movement is we'll organized but as the men are short of funds, it has been arranged that in all
 trades in which the cessation would in-
 commode the public-such as bakers,
 etc.-the men shall continue working and contribute to the support of the
 others
 A dynamite cartridge was exploded during the day on the railroad track near Arlon, northwest of Luxembourg. The explosion badly damaged the rail road bridge, but traffic was not inter rupted. Serious disorders have oc cured at Cockerlls, in the coal fields of Seraing, near Liege. A detachment of Lancers was compelled to repeatedly charge q mob, numbering about 2,000 persons, engaged in throwing stones at the troops. Many people were injured. The cafes in which the rioters took refuge were sacked
 After the speech of M. Beernaert and a speech delivered by M. Feron, pro- gressist, which monopolized the entire session of the Chamber of Deputies to- day and fell very flat, the opening day of the great debate on the proposed re- vision of the constitution ended in what was almost fiasco.
 The promised great demonstration in the streets on the adjournment of the chamber dwinded down to the appear ance of two hundred persons. The col lapse of the demonstration was tracea- ble to the drenching rain and over- whelming precautions taken by the po- lice, which seem to place further seri- ous disturbances in Brussels out of the question. A feeling is gaining ground that the government will entirely re- iect the proposed revision of the consti- | tuition.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-04-17
& STETSON
4 PROB.4RLE SUICIDE.
Mysterious Death of Norman G. Leek i'm
 Hamden.

The dead body of Norman G. Leek was found near the kitchen door of his home in Hamden yesterday morning. There was gunshot wound in the ab- domen, and a shotgun lying near told part of the tale. The deceased was six ty-eight years of age and had lived in Hamden for number of years. For the past year his health had not been of the best, and for several months he had been quite despondent; and from recent conversations with friends it is thought that he came to his death by deliberate suicide. So far as could be learned MT. Leek had no nearer rela- tives than a brother, Henry Leek, who also lived in Hamden. He was also re- lated to the family of Norris B. Mix, the well known ice dealers.
 The discovery was made by young woman named Eueile, a member of a family living within a short distance of the dead mans home, and who was in the habit of visiting the house every day and carrying provisions to him. When she went to the house yesterday morning on her usual mission she found that the articles which she had taken on Wednesday were on the doorstep un- touched and unmoved. This caused her to be suspicious of something, and she went from the front of the house to the rear, where she found the prostrate form of MT. Leek lying near the kitchen door, She immediately gave the alarm to the other members of her family, and they in turn summoned Dr. Joslin, the medical examiner. He has not com- pleted his investigation, but, judging from the facts thus far learned he is in- clined to the opinion that the wound was inflicted by the dead man himself with suicidal intent.
 The remains were brought to this city yesterday afternoon and taken to the undertaking establishment of Lewis & Maycock The funeral services will be held tomorrow afternoon at o'clock from the residence of Norris B. Mix, of Hamden
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-04-17
INVITATiON TO THE FRENCH.
Asked sO Attend Dedication of the
 Rochnmbenu Monument.

Washington, April 16.-On March 27 the following letter was sent by Presi- dent Roosevelt to the president of France inviting the French government and people to unite with the govern ment and people of the United States in an appropriate dedication of the monument of Marshal de Rochambeau, May 24
 Theodore Roosevelt, President of the United States of America.
 ITO His Excellency, Emile Loubet,
 President of the French Republic:
 Great and Good Friend-I have the honor to inform you that the congress of the United States has adopted a joint resolution authorizing and re- questing me to extend to the govern ntent and people of France cordial i'm vitation to unite with the government and people of the United States in fit and appropriate dedication of the mon ument of Marshal de Rochambeau, to be unveiled in the city of Washington on the 24th day of May, 1902. It be- comes therefore, my agreeable duty to tender, in the name of the government and people of the- United States. this invitation to the government and peo- pie of France
 "T trust that your excellency will see in this action another proof of the last ing gratitude of the American govern ment and people for the inestimable services rendered by France during the War of our Revolution, and that the occasion will serve to join together still more firmly the ties which ,since that time have united the two countries
 'T avail myself of this opportunity to assure your excellency of my fervent desire for the prosperity and happiness of yourself and the government and people of France.
 Written at Washington, this 27th day of March. 1902
 Your good friend
 Theodore Roosevelt
 By the President: John Hay,
 Secretary of State" Invitations likewise were sent by the secretary of state to Count Rene de Rochambeau and M. Gaston de Sahune de Lafayette as the representatives of their respective families.
 Through Ambassador Porter word came to-day that the French govern ment will be represented by a general and an admiral, with their aides, upon a warship, and by two officers from the foreign office.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-04-17
"FRENCHY'' DONFD.
Convicted Murderer of "Old shakes-
 peare' to be Set Free

Albany, N. Y, April Ex-Governor Odell to-day pardoned Amer Ben Ali. better known as "Frenchy," who has been serving a life sentence in Sing Sing prison for the murder of a wo- man called "Old Shakespeare in New York city in 1891. The pardon was granted by the governor because he be- lieves that there are grave doubts of the prisoners guilt, much of the testi- mony being of peculiar character and "Frenchy" being placed at a disad- vantage, being unable to speak English.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-04-17
ARBOR DAY PROCLAMATION
Governor McLean's RecOmmendatio
 for Observance of the Dav.

Hartford, April Is. Governor Me- Lean issued to-day the following proc- lamat:on:
 By authority of chapter XIV of the public acts of 1899, I hereby appoint Friday, May ?, as
 Arbor and Bird Day, and in full approval of the purposes of this act I again urge upon the people of Connecticut the necessity and the duty of taking a more active interest in tree culture, and the preservation of game and song birds.
 And I especially recommend that those in charge of the schools in the state use every effort to impress upon the rising generation something of the real value of our forests, shade trees and birds, to the end that Connecticut may not suffer the irreparable loss that will surely come to the communities that fail to give constant and intelli- gent protection to these invaluable gifts of nature"
 "Given under my hand and seal of the state at the capitol in Hartford
 this sixteenth day of April, in
 the year one thousand nine [Seal] hundred and two, and the in
 dependence of the United
 States, the one hundred and
 twentysixth.'
 George P. Mclean. By his EXcellency's command,
 Charles G. R, Vinal, Secretary.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-04-17
West Haven Club A dmttted.

Boston, April 16-The board of man. agers of the New England A. A. A. union tonight admitted the Roanoke A. C.. the Brookline Swimming club, the Crescent A. C., of West Haven Conn, and the Bowdoin Square A. c, to mem bership. Secretary Facey, of the regis tration committee. reported that thir- teen hundred athletes had registered since the annual meeting. The cham pionship committee was appointed by President Winston and will be the same as that of last year.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-04-17
PhiladeIphia Church Burned.

Philadelphia, April 16.-The Protes- tant Episcopal Church of the Saviour on Thirty eighth street. above Market, took fire tonight and was soon destroy ed. The loss is estimated at S1JO, GOO, covered by insurance. The church was one of the most beautiful of that de- nomination in the city and it numbered some of the wealthiest Christians of Philadelphia among it's members.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-04-17
White House tO be Renovated.

Washington. April 16.-For the first time since President Arthurs adminis- tration the old White house is to have a thorough renovation on artistic lines New furniture is also to be put in. To defray the expense of this undertaking an estimate of about $30,000 was sub mitted to congress, and as reported to- day the sundry civil bill contains the necessary allotment.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-04-17
SUSPFCTRD MURD FREE TAKE
Bernard woithaas Jumped Into River
 to Escape Police.

1 Springfield Mass, April 16.-Bernhard Weithaas, suspected of the murder of his wife, Lizzie, in the Highland hotel last night, was captured in Palmer late this afternoon by Patrolmen Daly and Twohie of this city, and Officer Conroy of Palmer. Weithaas tried to escape capture by jumping into the Quaboag river, but was fished out by the police men. He was brought to this city this evening and will be arraigned in police court tomorrow on a charge of mur- der in the first degree.
 Late tonight Weithaas made a con- fession of murdering his wife.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-04-17
FOR RH0DrS MEMORIAL.
Meeting of Citizens in Cape Town
 Appeal for Funds.

Cape Town, April 16.-A meeting ot citizens to establish a national memo rial in honor of the late Cecil Rhodes was held here to-day. A committee composed of Sir Gordon Spriggs, the premier; the mayors of Cape Colony and a number of other prominent per sons was appointed, The committee will issue an appeal for funds through out the British empire for the purpose of erecting an immense cairn on Devils Peak, overlooking the Cape peninsula. The cairn is to be surmounted by an heroic bronze figure of Cecil Rhodes looking to the north.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-04-17
SU.ILLPOX JN WTCH.
A Boy Stricken-First Case in Ten
 Years

Norwich April 16.-City Health Off cer Tingley said tonight that the case of Arthur Mabray, the sixteen year old son of Louis Mabray of 116 Broadway, was beyond doubt smallpox The boy returned last week from Boston and on Tuesday rash was noticed on his face and body He had not been vaccinated. A strict quarantine has been placed on the house and no epidemic is expected. It is the first case of smallpox this city has had in more than ten years.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-04-17
Lace Curtains.

Cable Net and Nottingham Curtains, in choice line of patterns, splendid copies of handmade goods finished with new overlook edge at $I.2B, l.75, 1.9s, e.5O, 2.8s, $50 and 4.9S.
 Arabian Curtains, imported and domestic goods, exact reproductions of the finest handmade laces, made of heavy quality cable thread, very servicable curtain, 314 yards long, 50 inches wide. at $3.9S, 4.5O, 4.9s up to $1O pair.
 We are showing specially attractive curtains in real Arabian color, made of heavy imported cable net with cluny lace and insertion, and are offering them at H the cost of the real Arabian. Prices are $3.86, 4.0S, 5.9S to BIO