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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-12-25
SENATORS WILL RATIFY
THE PANAMA TREATY
Most of the Democrats May Sup
port the Hay-Varilla Canal
Convention.
GORMAN NOT A SUCCESS
Failed to Unite His Party in OPP
position to President Roose-
velt'S Policy.
Special 70 the Indianepolis Journal.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 2i.-The prediction
is freely made in Democratic circles
here that the Panama treaty will have at
least sixty-five votes, and 1t is not impossible
that practically the whole of the Democratic
vote may be cast for the treaty. This re-
markable change in sentiment is due to the
utter failure of Mr.. German TO line up the
Democratic senator's to present a solid
front against the treaty. The idea of the
unit rule scheme was to effect this end or,
as was explained by Mr.. Bailey in a speech
in the Senate, either solidly opposed or SOL
idly favorable to any Republican policy.
The South has broken the power of Mr..
German on the treaty question. The Demo-
Gratis of the House have been at work point
ing out to their colleagues in the Senate
that 1T would not do to put the Democratic
party in the attitude of opposing the canal
proposition. This has had the effect of
weakening the power of Senator German,
and it is now claimed that at least six
Southern Democratic senators will decline
to be bound by the unit rule, but will vote
with the Republicans. 1t is also now re-
garded as certain that Senators Hoar and
Hale will vote with their Republican col
leagues for the treaty. For time their
position was in doubt. but Senator Hale
declared I'm an interview here that he should
support the treaty. If all these calculations
are approximately accurate there will be
about sixty-five or seventy votes for the
treaty.
MARIETTA, Ca, Dec. A.-In an inter-
view to-day regarding the Panama canal
treaty, United States Senator A. s. Clay Is
quoted saying that the honor of the
United States must be preserved in the rat
flying of any treaty with Panama. Speak
ing of the balloting on the Panama treaty
now before Congress. Mr.. Clay stated that
he was opposed to making 1t a party ques-
ton and stated that first of all he desired
all facts concerning the Panama secession
be made public. The resolution of Senator
Hoar was Endorsed. IF the recent develop
mentS in the isthmus concerning the rela-
tions of Panama and Colombia had come as
the result Of certain conditions for which
the United States was not responsible,
then" said Senator Clay, such facts would
justify me in voting for the ratification Of
the Panama treaty. If we fail to secure
the necessary land by way of the Panama
route, 1t becomes the sworn duty of the
President to proceed at once to construct a
canal by way of the Nicaraguan route. If
the law is administered the canal cannot
possibly fail"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-12-25
COST OF MAINTENANCE
OF SOLDIERS HOMES
Increase Noted as Result of Higher
Prices of Food Products
Growing Death Rate.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 24-According to a
report made by Brigadier General George
II. Burton, who has just completed tour
of inspection of the various branches of the
National Soldiers Home ii was shown that
during the past year 93,l57 old soldiers have
been cared for. The annual per capita
expense of this maintenance was s141.70,
which is an increase of 20 per cent. during
the past three years. ascribed to the general
advance in the cost of food products. Of
the inmates. 25.16s are drawing pensions of
from S. to $72 per month, aggregating a
total of 1876, 734. Eleven members have
cash balances of more than 1900 each to
their credit.
During the past year there were 1853
deaths and 1852 first admissions, which
makes the deaths 81 per cent of the in
crease, a decided increase in the death
rate.
There are al acres of land cultivated as
farms, and SO acres as vegetable gardens,
In connection with the various branches
The value of farm products sos, O51
while the cost of maintenance, which in
cludes lawns. flower gardens, transporta-
ton and teams, was 1872 403.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-12-25
MORE MONEY NEEDED
FOR FORTIFICATTONS
Secretary Root Submits Supple
mental Estimate for Defenses
for Insular Possessions.

WASHINGTON. Dec 24-Secretary Root
has forwarded to the House of Representa-
tives, through the Treasury Department, a
supplemental estimate of $3.50 100 for the
defense Of the insular possessions of the
United States. In his request the secretary
says:
"Defenses for Porto Rico, the Hawaiian
islands. Guam and the Philippines are ur-
gently needed to protect the newly acquired
territory Of the United States and govern
ment property to be stored there; also to
prevent interruption of cable communicat ton
between San Francisco. the Territory of
Hawaii and Manila This estimate is sub
mitted with the object of beginning the con-
struction of these defenses at once at such
insular localities as are now the property
of the United States or may become so be-
fore the appropriation is exhausted and of
acquiring additional land needed as sites for
defenses OF the Territory of Hawaii"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-12-25
REYES PRESENTS HIS
PROTEST TO COL. HAY

WASHINGTON, Dec. 24.-General Reyes.
the special representative of Colombia to
the United States. to-day, presented to
Secretary Hay, at his house, the protest
he has been preparing against the action
of the United States in recognizing the new
republic Of Panama. Later General Reyes
said that he expected to remain in this city
until he receives the answer of Secretary
Hay to his note submitted to-day. This
paper he expects will be sent to Congress
soon after 1T convenes in January, as
resolution calls for all correspondence relat-
ing to the establishment of the republic of
Panama. General Reyes said that he dep
recated warlike talk and had endeavored
steadily to prevent any outbreak the
part of the people Of Colombia against the
United States.
Gen. Reyes sent an urgent cablegram to
President MarroQuin to-day, the wording
Of which was patient" He sends ca
blegram to the same effect every day In
the hope of quieting his people at least
until his mission here is completed.
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OFFICERS WHO WILL
SAIL FOR COLON SOON

WASHINGTON, Dec. A.-The list Of Off
GERS who will go with the marine battalion
on the Dixie to Panama next Monday was
officially announced to-day at the Navy
Department. as follows: Brigadier General
Elliott. Captain Leonard, Lieutenant Evans,
Major Radford. Captain Matthews, Captain
Powell. Lieutenant Colonel Biddle, Lieuten-
ant Colonel Walter. Major Mehoney, Major
Cole; regimental adjutants, Capt. A. s. Will
liams and c. H. Lyman; battalion adjutans,
First Lieut.: E; b. Milier First Lieutenant
kins. jolly. C. c. Carpenter, Wallace;
Merriam, Yates and Hamilton.
1t is expected the Dixie will sail from
League island Monday next with 600 marines
and the above officers.
BOSTON, Dec 2.-Orders yere received
at the Charlestown navy yard to-day for
the company of marines, ninety-six men,
who volunteered for duty at Panama, to be
held in readiness to start. Another order
giving directions for the company to leave
is expected soon.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-12-25
INCORPORATED UNION
HAS BEEN DISSOLVED

CHICAGO, Dec. A.-By dissolving the in
corporated organization known as
Franklin Union No. a, the striking press
feeders here stole a march to-day on the
Chicago Typothetae. the association of en-
ployers. The press feeders being incorpo-
rated were liable to be sued at law. Judge
Holdom recently fined the union $500 and
damage suits are now pending for many
times this amount on account of the strike
which is one of the most persistent ever
fought in Chicago
If the employers could have secured judy
ment against the corporation, they might
have been able to seize the $4,000 In the
unions treasury. or a goodly part of the
gland, which holds incorporated unions
liable for strike damages. AS voluntary
ASSOCIATE the press feeders believe they
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-12-25
DEFICIENCY IN THE
MARINE CORPS FUND
Extraordinary Expenses Have
Made Emergency Appropriation
by Congress Necessary.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 24.-The recent ac-
tivities of the marine corps in Panama and
in manning the naval station at Guanta-
namo. Cuba. are the reasons given by Secre-
tary Moody in asking Congress for an i'm
mediate deficiency appropriation of $57,146
for this service. The first battalion, organ
lied by direction Of the secretary for service
in Panama, consists of ten officers and 1888
enlisted men The expense of fitting out
this battalion with both sea and land equip
ment was $4,000
Pursuant to a confidential order from the
secretary on Nov. II, five companies of ma
rines, consisting of three officers and nine
ty-four men each, were equipped for "emer-
gency field service" at an expense Of $12 OO0
Other demands on the marine force are an
ticipated. and the fund for equipment now
contains but $4,000.
Other extraordinary expenses. which have
been borne out OF the annual appropriation
for the marine corps service include the es-
tablishment Of new posts at Charleston, s.
c., Honolulu, Hawaii, Samoa and AL
giers, La.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-12-25
FUNERAL D|STURBERS
SCORED BY GRAND JURY
Bodies of Dead and Houses of
Worship and Mourning Alleged
to Have Been DeSecrated.
HEARSES USED AGAIN
Nonunionists Employed by Chica-
go Observation-Disclosures on
Guard and No Disorder.

CHICAGO. Dec. 24.-Scathing criticisms
of persons who have disturbed funeral pro-
cessions in Chicago were made by the grand
jury, which reported to Judge Clifford to-
day. The grand jury also criticised IRE
sponsible organizations" for creating dis
order and defying the law. The report.
which was drawn by Colonel James w.
Nye, the foreman. says: 1--WE find that for
several months irresponsible organizations
have been creating disorder in this county,
destroying property and defying the law.
We have found that ordinary subpoenaes
and subpoenaes duces tecum made forth
with and issued by this court have been
evaded. 1t is public report that at present
in this city houses Of worship and houses
of mourning made the scenes OF dis
order by men calling themselves union
pickets and that the bodies of the dead
are desecrated. We believe that these con-
ditions justify careful examination and we
respectfully suggest that the conditions we
have recited be made a special subject OF
inquiry by the January grand jury"
To-day for the first time in a week.
hearses carried the dead to the cemeteries
in and around Chicago. The hearses were
driven by nonunion drivers, the livery own
ers abandoning the policy of pleading dam
ger and Withholding service. Although the
police were ordered to attend funerals, IL
necessary, and nonunion drivers went
armed in anticipation of opposition from
union pickets, etc., who besieged under
takers establishments, no disorder oc-
Cured. Comparatively few undertakers
sent out Eearses. Most of therfunerals were
conducted as on the previous days since
the beginning of the livery drivers strike,
the BLACK wagon only being used.
While preparations were being made for
the funeral of Detective Farnsworth, David
credentials, appeared in front Of the house
and said: II offer my services to drive the
hearse at Farnsworth's funeral and I'll
wear my union button. / want to show
that the union men are not interfering with
the burial of the dead" In spite of the
uniform and plain clothes guarded the
hearse. Two detectives accompanied the
empty hearse from the stables. Six patrol
men in uniform acted as pallbearers.
With uniformed policemen mounted on
hearses and carriages the body of William
etery. The strikers had pickets In the neigh
borhood of the home. but they announced
that their presence was merely for the pur-
pose of seeing that no union men were driv-
Ing the carriages.
Edward Sickels owner Of two livery
were four carriages for the relatives and
each carriage was driven by the owner Of q
livery stable.
Application for restraining order against
striking employees will be made in court by
the liverymen's association on Saturday.
The December grand jury, in its final re-
port this afternoon. referred to the disorder
attending burials and recommended that the
disorder be made the subject of special in
Vestigation by the grand jury.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-12-25
ADMIRAL. GLASS TELLS
OF 4 SCOUTING TRIP

WASHINGTON, Dec A-Rear Admiral
Glass. writing to the Navy Department
from Panama, under date of Dec. 49, reports
that with the view of investigating the
movement of Colombian troops, he sent
scouting party from the Boston to Real de
Santa Maria and Yaviza to communicate
with the Inhabitants and investigate rumors
of an invasion of the isthmus by the Colom-
bian forces and to obtain information as to
the practicability Of such an invasion The
scouting party reported all quiet in the dis
trict visited and that they could obtain no
knowledge of any movements of Colombian
troops. Admiral Glass reports that while
an invasion is possible, the progress of any
considerable force must necessarily be slow.
as roads through the forests would have to
be cut and facilities for Transporting large
bodies of men by the rivers are inadequate.
Reporting on scouting trip of the At
lanta, Admiral Coghlan says that a trail
was found by which small parties can go
from San Bias to Colon. but that the party
neither heard nor saw anything of any
Colombian troops having been in that VI
cinity.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-12-25
FORCES OF TMINEZ
IRE IN FULL RETREAT
Dominican Pretender's Army
Twice Defeated by Morales
Fighting at Puerto Plata.

NEW YORK, Dec. 2-After a second de-
feat at the hands of General Morales's
troops, the forces Of former President
Jiminez are now In full retreat. says a
Herald dispatch from Puerto Plata, Santo
Domingo. Nine were drowned while at
tempting to ford the Cangrejo river.
The Dominican gunboat Presidente, which
has begun TO lombard Puerto Plata, was
first fired by the fort. a demand had
been made for the surrender of the place
by o'clock Thursday afternoon and shots
were the only reply. Small damage is ex-
pected from the bombardment.
Arrests OF prominent followers Of former
President Vasquez are being made In Santi-
ago de Los Caballeros.
WASHINGTON, Dec. A.-Consul Simpson
cabling tonight from Puerto Plata, San
Domingo. confirms the press dispatches that
the revolutionists have bombarded that
city. The dispatch Is very brief and gives
no details.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-12-25
COLOMBIA CALLS FOR Il
LOAN OF 5000, 900

NEW YORK. Dec. 2.-The Colombian
government has called for a voluntary loan
of 900 from the eight departments, ac-
cording to dispatch to the Herald. One
per cent. month interest is promised
The loan will be guaranteed by the proceeds
of customs duties.
Cable reports from the interior of CO.
lombia announce that United States Minister
Beaupre, who Is on his way to the coast
from Bogota, bound for home a vaca-
ton. has left Honda on the Magdalena
steamer with a company of artillery as
escort. The Colombian government sent the
soldiers with him at his request. Hostile
demonstrations are feared at river ports
along the line. Mr. Beaupre is due at
Cartagena, Sunday.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-12-25
STRIKING GIRLS ATTACK
GIRL STRIKE BREAKERS

HAZELTON, Pa, Dec. PA strike Of 800
girls employed in the Duplan silk mill here
has resulted in a riotous attack upon six
teen female strike-breakers. The ARRAY
took place near the city hall. Sheriff ia
cobs and seven deputies. who were on guard
at the mill, FASTENED to the scene and
charged the mob of girls. The officers did
not care to draw clubs on the girls and the
disorder continued nearly an hour. Finally
the crowd was dispersed.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-12-25
HOW NEWBORN REPUBLIC
WAS SAVED BY FIRMNESS
and TACT OF AMERICANS
CONCLUDED FROM FIRST PAGE,

CONCLUDED FROM FIRST PAGE)
Colon, and the only entrance TO it is large
arch, through which the trains pass. Into
bales of cotton laid across the end. Other
bales of cotton were used TO close the re-
mainder of the opening. and the entire
the same material. This part of the work
was superintendent by Colonel Black, u. 8.
A, who happened to be in Colon from Guile
bra and who cheerfully rendered to the
naval force the benefit of his engineering
skill. The Nashville's landing party had
brought with them arms and ammunition
for those civilians who might be disposed
to assist in the work of defending Amer
lean interests. and about twenty employees
of the Panama Railroad and other foreign
ers volunteered for this service.
The situation Is pronounced by Colonel
Shaler, a civil war veteran, who has been
in more than one close place, to have been
of the most desperate he has ever
known. Against a force OF $50 Colombian
soldiers there was opposed not more than
sixty American sailors, marines and civil
ians A brave dash, had Ii been attempted
by the Colombians. might have put them in
command of the situation by enabling them
to overwhelm the defending force, but for
some reason the dash was not attempted.
All of the afternoon of the 4th the antago-
nists waited. The Colombians were kept
closely in their garrisons, while the Amer
lean force did not stir from the barricaded
freighthouse. The latter realized that If
they should be assaulted victory would
numbers, but they were prepared to sell
their lives dearly, and their department at
this critical stage was such TO deserve
the admiration OF the nation. The little
company Of forty jackies was there 10 do
the work necessary to keep transit on the
isthmus open, and never for a moment did
they falter In their determination. Colonel
Black and Lieutenant Commander witzel
were cool throughout the ordeal, directing
operations as calmly as though they had
an army back OF them. and Captain Hub
bard. of the Nashville. did not hesitate for
one instant.
COLONEL SHALER'S CLUB.
While the American sailors and civilians
were preparing TO defend themselves and
all American interests on the Colon side
of the isthmus. Governor MoIiendes was
continuing his negotiations with Colonel
Torres. Earlier In the morning Colonel
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-12-25
RUSSIA OUARTERING
TROOPS IN TEMPLES

VICTORIA, B. c., Dec. 24-Advices were
brought by the steamer Olympia Of in
creasing achievements arriving in Man
churia from Russia. Correspondents at
Moukden tell of the transport of troops to
the southern borders toward the Korean
frontier at the rate of twenty to twenty
eight railway carriages twice day. The
total number transported toward the be-
ginning of December was 1900, all of whom
had newly arrived from Europe. Rein
forcements which had arrived at Lao Yang
had arbitrarily taken up winter quarters
in Chinese temples and mercantile houses
causing great indignation and considerable
suffering among the Chinese. Orders also
have been sent to hurry the Russian fleet,
now coming from Russia to Port Arthur,
and consisting of the battleship Oslabya,
cruisers. Aurora, Dmitry, Doukoi and AL
waz and several destroyers and ten tor
pedo boats.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-12-25
JAPANESE PRESS FOR
WARLIKE MEASURES

LONDON, Dec. PA dispatch to Reu-
ters Telegraph Company from Toxic says
that Premier Kabura and War Minister
Terauchi visited the Marquis Ito, president
of the privy council, and the Marquis
Yamagati, chief of the council of field
marshals, at their villas this morning,
two hours distant by rail from Toxic. The
meetings are believed to have been con-
nected with important developments in the
Russo-Japanese situation. The ministers
returned to Toxic this evening.
The Japanese press Is urging the imme-
date dispatch of troops to Korea, where,
1t is asserted. japanese interests are men,
aced by Russian military pressure in the
north. and Russian intrigues at Seoul. The
impression is growing in the best informed
circles that the adoption Of such a policy
Is now inevitable.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-12-25
TENDERS ACCEPTED
ON STANDING TIMBER
Nearly a Million and Half In
volved in the Sale from Coded
Lands in Minnesota.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 4-Commissioner
Richards, of the General Land Office, to-day
announced his awards under the sealed bids
received for timber on the ceded Chippewa
Indian lands in the State OF Minnesota in
the vicinity of Cass lake. the sale for which
was held December. 1893 The total amount
covered by the accepted bids Is 81, 4S2 772.
The bids were accepted subject to the
States selection recently filed for some of
these lands. The total award in Group |.
lying around Round lake and Bowstrinf,
lake. near Deer river. is Si0f. 210. This leaves
81. 29i worth OF timber unsold. which will be
reoffered
In all cases the highest bids were accent
ed for timber sold. The unsuccessful bid
ders have been notified by wire of the re-
lection of their bids.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-12-25
Ice Gorge. stiiI unbroken.

PITTSBURG, Dec. notwithstanding
the rain of to-day. the ice In the Allegheny
river has held fast up to late tonight Ii IS
estimated by experienced rivermen that
sufficient rain must fall to bring about a
good rise before the heavy and dangerous
gorges break. Continued rain tomorrow
Little or no damage v looked for from the
breaks.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-12-25
Unemployed Protest.

TORONTO, Ont, Dec. A.-Between five
and six hundred of the unemployed men of
the city to-day held an indignation meet
ing at which speeches were delivered con-
demning the immigration agents in Great
Britain for inducing men to come to Canada
by alluring promises. which could not be
fulfilled. 4
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-12-25
MORE MARINES LANDED
FROM CRUISER PRAIRIE

COLON, Dec. A.-The rest Of the marines
from the United States cruiser Prairie,
numbering 15o, were landed here to-day
and went by train to Basobispo station, on
the Panama Railroad.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-12-25

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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-12-25

KANSAS CITY. Dec. 2.-Samuel w. L
the grocer. who yesterday shot and kIl(
his brothers wife. Mrs. Florence Lee.
fit OF jealousy and then slot HIMSELF
cut his throat. died. to-day
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