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It is estimated that the rebellion in Cuba has cost Spain so far $500,000,000, and that she is in such condition that it is almost impossible for her to secure money to carry on the war, which takes 312,000,000 a month. The deficit for the current fiscal year of the United States government, under the Cleveland administration has passed 340,000,000 and is still increasing. Re publicans have managed differently and will doubtless do so again. Ex-Oil Inspectob Hilton is having much trouble in explaining his peculiar application of plenipotentiary power in disposing of fees for inspecting gasoline for the state. This is as much the fault of the law, which was framed by the Standard Oil company, as it is of the officer who misappropriated it. Lin coln Call. The Omaha Bee some months ago printed an article (written by the city editor, and never Been by Rosewater until he read it in the Bee,) in which it was stated that the Herald was on the verge of bankruptcy. Suit was brought for libel, and $50,000 damages alleged. The verdict of the jury was in favor of the World-Herald, 87,000 damages. The Bee will appeal to the supreme court It is only jnst to quote what the Lin coln Call says in regard to the alleged danger of the collapse of the present capital building: "Such a statement is without the slightest foundation and could only be conceived in the mind of imagination. The present state building is one of the best in the country, being superior to those of Colorado, Wisconsin or Mis souri in every respect, and compares favorably with the capitol building of New York, which was erected at a cost of nearly 320,000,000." The Nance County Journal says the name of A. E. Cady of St Paul is men tioned in connection with the internal revenue collectorship of Nebraska. There is no man who could be more fittingly appointed. A life long and hard working republican, he has the confidence of everyone. His defeat for congress -in the sixth district has not discomfited him and had it been any other year he would have won in a walk. Mr. Cady has hosts of Fullerton friends who would rejoico at the receipt of the news of his appointmont In Coopersville, Michigan, there is said to be a remarkable case of resump tion of physical indications of youth in the person of John Adams, who is now nearly IX) years old. When he was 80 he could scarcely sea, was bald and his teeth were all goue. He can now see as well as he ever could, has cut several new teeth and his hair has grown out again. The new hair is dark brown, his eyes are clear, and at a first glimpse he looks like a man of about 40. He now has an idea that a new skin will come and that his wrinkles will disappear. He is in excel lent health and spirits and confidently believes lie will live a long time yet COUX SHIPMENT. A dispatch from San Antonio, Texas, says: "The rush of corn shipments to Mexico through here has been the heav iest ever known during the last three weeks, and the transferring capacity of the roads at the border has been taxed to its fullest capacity. The bulk of corn comes from Kansas, Iowa and Nebraska, where it is purchased for 10 cents to 15 cents per bushel, and sold in Mexico as high as 82 per bushel, Mexican money. In addition to these shipments by rail, heavy exportations are being made by water for the most southern states of Mexico." On matters of this kind it is not beet to jump too hastily at conclusions. We believe that the price of corn is to rise because of the increased demand for export and also as a more or less accep table substitute for wheat and also, in some places remote from market, because of its use for fuel. The fanner who is out of debt can certainly afford to use his own store-house the same as he would an account at bank draw on it as in need for funds. WE SECOND THE MOTION. We need an amendment to the election law requiring election boards to poet at the door of polls a complete showing of the result in the precinct As it is now in many cases it is impossible to ascer tain how an election has gone uatil the official canvass by the Boards of Super visors. Some precinct boards finish their count seal up the papers (includ ing those they should retain, as by law provided), send them to the clerk and go borne before it is possible for the press to ascertain results, except a reporter is placed in each polling place and kept there a thing not usual nor to be de manded of newspapers. But outside of that consideration the people are entit led to know the result of the count at once, and to read it at the polls as soon as the tallying is finished. Posting the result at once is also desirable as a pre ventive of fraud, for instance of altera tion of the papers after they leave the hands of the inspectors and judges. This posting should be protected by severe penalties for destroying, defacing or changing the posted sheet It is the law in several states, and it is one of the old features or the Australian ballot law before it was Americanized. Albion . .. - ..i- -i jggf. urctarfmr Semittancea eheald ear lUKnnwB MtenC JMF MOVE THE CAPITOL. Baater That the begislatare Will Discasa the Saner. The following is, in full, a special dis patch to the Omaha World-Herald, under date of December 1. The injustice of placing the capitol near the center of the southeast quarter of the state has long rankled in the breasts of the Nebraska patriots outside of that quarter, and for quite a while there was at every session of the legisla ture a movement set on foot for the removal of the capitol. Citizens of Lincoln were doubtless many times called upon for contribu tions to hold the capitol in place, and doubtless have spent money, for that purpose that never was applied at all in that way, but now, it seems, that the situation is different The state has wonderfully increased in population, and the other three quarters are about to enforce some claims for recognition in the way of distribution of favors. Norfolk statesmen are the only ones in all the north Platte region who seem to have been fore-minded enough to butter their slice of bread for lo these many years, and it will remain to be seen what influence.they may now be able to bring to bear in favor'of their Lincoln ally. The reason alleged in the dispatch for the contemplated agitation at this time is not at all surprising to those who remember the methods of the Lincoln patriots of a quarter of a century ago: The fact that a bill will be introduced in the next legislature which will provide for submitting the question of the relo cation of the state capitol has just come to light and has caused a sensation, bnt there is no question that such a bill will be introduced. The gentleman who intends presenting the bill claims that the present state house will have to be condemned very soon, and that he is confident that the majority of the people will, if the ques tion is submitted, vote for moving the same to some other point in the state, and it is believed that Omaha or Colum bus will be the most likely to win. The above information comes from a gentleman who resides in Lincoln, bnt wishes his name withheld." -rr amsne"snaM WILLIAM STE1NWAY LAID TO REST. Many Famoa People Pay Tribate to the Meaiory of the Dead. New Yobk, Doc. 2. The body of Wil liam Steinway was laid in the tomb with impressive ceremonies this afternoon. Public services were held in Liederkranz hall, which had never before contained so many people. A private funeral cere mony attended only by the family had previously been held. Massed on each side of the entrance to the hall were 2,000 employes of the William Steinway company. Many persons of note and people of the musical world were pres ent at the services and great singers lent their voices to give honor to the memory of the dead. Mme. Emma Eames-Story and M. Edouard de Beszke sang solos and Lillian Blauvelt rendered a requiem, with the Liederkranz accompanying. At the close of the ceremonies the Lieder kranz sang a dirge. Julius Hoffman de livered an eulogy in German and was followed by Carl Schurz, who broke down and wept. The body was placed in the Steinway mausoleum in Green wood cemetery. We agree entirely with the Falls City Journal in saying that monuments to the memory of great men in these times should not be simply piles of stone a school, a library or a hospital, with an endowment, would be better. OBJECTS TO PAYING A ROAD TAX. Island Hallway Seeks to Restrain Collection or One Mill Assessment. Des Moines, la., Dec. 8. The Chi cago, Bock Island and Pacific Railway company has begun suit in the district court against H. C. Mercy, treasurer of Polk county, to restrain him from col lecting the 1 mill road tax levied on that road in all towns in Polk county along its route. The case is far-reaching and effects every taxpayer residing in an incorpo rated town in Iowa. The railway com pany claims that the county board of supervisors has no right to levy a road tax on city property, as it has no juris diction over city streets, and is not obliged to expend money collected on city streets. If the money is so spent it is entirely voluntary. The council of the city has exclusive jurisdiction over the city streets, and money so collected has usually been spent on county roads. The railways have generally refused this year to pay the tax, and suit has been begun to test the matter. The Clinton district court held for the rail ways and the county did not appeal. So this suit was started last winter. An attempt was made to get the legislature to pass acts legalizing assessment and collection of this tax, but it failed after passing the senate. Involves Title to Iowa Lands. Washington, Dec. 8. The supreme court has decided the case of the Rogers Locomotive works against the American Emigrant company, involving title to land in Calhoun county, la. It is a test case in a series of disputes between claimants to land in Iowa, and the swamp land act of 1890 and the grant which was made to the state in 1856. The decision was favorable to the loco motive works which it claimed under the grant. Justice Harlan delivered the opinion of the court. The court granted the motion for a reargument in the Westinghouse case for the third Mon day in January after the hearing in other cases. Owned Tfconsaads of Acres. Muscatine, la., Dec. 8. William Drury of Mercer county, Illinois, a multimillionaire and the largest land owner in the United States, died at his home in New Boston, aged 86. He leaves no heirs except his widow. He has been a resident of Mercer county since 1843. His possessions, outside of Illinois, are in Nebraska, Colorado and Texas, about 100 sections of land being in the latter state. He recently spent $500,000 in irrigation in Colorado. For Debaacfcina; a Little Girl. Atlantic, Dec. 8. Frank Sherman of Anita is in jail here, not being able to procure bail bonds. He is charged with criminal assault. His victim, Minnie Blood of the same place, is a gfarl not 14 years of age. The deed was committed last spring and the little girl is in a very precarious condition. Sher man has a wife and two little daughters. Aaat Kills a Bobber. Oedak Bamds, Dec. 8. Two high waymen attempted to hold up the agent of the Milwaukee road at Fairfax last ight, when the agent opened fire, in stantly kffliag one of them and wound ing the other. Berllaartea Brakeasaa Crippled. Gksston, la., Dec 8. Henry Ohler, a Burlington brakeman, fell under a train at Cromwell and lo kii right hand and PRESIDENTS MESSAGE. Points of Cleveland's Commu- a nication to Congress. 00HTAINS ARAY0FH0PEF0I0UBA Warns Spain to I Something- Very Sean. Turkish Troubles and Veaezaelaa Ques tion He Kenews Recommendation for Currency Keforai Would Break the wadieksChainby Retiring Greenbacks. Washington, Dec. 7. The following is the president's annual message as read to congress today: To the Congress of the United States: As representatives of the people in the legislative branch of their government, you hate assembled at a time .when the strength and excellence of our free Insti tutions and the fitness of our citizens to enjoy popular rule have been again made manifest. A political contest, involving momentous consequences, fraught with feverish apprehension, and creating ag gressiveness so Intense astoapprcachhltter ness and passion, has been waged through out our land, and determined by the de cree of free and independent suffrage without disturbance of our tranquillity or the least sign of weakness in our national structure. When we consider these inci dents and contemplate the peaceful obedi ence and manly submission which have succeeded a heated clash of political opin ions, we discover abundant evidence of a determination on the part of our country men to abide by every verdict of the popu lar will,and to decontrolled stall times by an abiding faith in the agencies estab lished for the direction of the affairs of their government. Thus our people ex hibit a patriotic disposition, which entitles them to demand of those who undertake to make and execute their laws such faith ful and unselfish service in their behalf as can only be prompted by a serious appre ciation of the trust and confidence which the acceptance of public duty invites. The TurkUh Troubles. At the outset of a reference to the more important matters affecting our relations with foreign powers, it would afford me satisfaction if I could assure the congress that the disturbed condition in Asiatic Turkey had during the past year assumed a less hideous and bloody aspect, and that either as a consequence of the awakening of tho Turkish government to the demand of humane civilization, or as the result of decisive action on the part of the great na tions having the right bv treaty to inter fere for the protection of those exposed to the rage of mad bigotry and cruel fanati cism, the shocking features of the situa tion had been mitigated. Instead, however, of welcoming a soft ened disposition or protective intervention, wc have been afflicted by continued and not unfrequent reports of the wanton de struction of homes and the bloody butch ery of men, women and children, made martyrs to their profession of Christian faith. The War In Cuba. The insurrection in Cuba still continues with all its perplexities. It is difficult to perceive that any progress has thus far been made towards the pacification of the island, or that the situation of affairs as depicted in my last annual message has in the least improved. If Spain still holds Havana and the seaports and all the con siderable towns, the insurgents still roam at will over at least two-thirds of the coun try. If the determination of Spain to put down the insurrection seems but to strengthen with the lapse of time, and is evinced by her unhesitating devotion of largely increased military and naval forces to the task, there is much reason to believe 'that the insurgents have gained in point of numbers and character and resources, and are none the less inflexible in their resolve not to succumb without practically securing the great object for which they took up arms. It would seem that if Spain should offer to Culja genuine autonomy, a measure of home rule which, while preserving the sovereignty of Spain, would satisfy all rational requirements of her Spanish sub jects, there should be no just reason why the pacification of the island might not be effected on that basis. Snch a result would appear to be in the true interest of all concerned. It would at once stop the conflict; which is now consuming the re sources of the island and making It worth less for whichever party may ultimately prevail, it wouia Keep intact tne posses sions of Spain without touching her honor, which will be consulted rather than im pugned by the adequate redress of ad mitted grievances. Nevertheless realizing that suspicions and precautions on the part of the weaker of the two combatants are always natural and not always unjustifiable being sin cerely desirous in the interest of both as well as on its own account that the Cuban problem should be solved with the least possible delay it was intimated by this government to the government of Spain some months ago that, if a satisfactory measure of home rule were tendered the Cuban insurgents, and would be accepted by them upon a guarantee of Us execu tion, the United States would endeavor to find a way not objectionable to Spain of furnishing such guaranty. While no definite response to this Intimation lias yet leen received from the Spanish government, it is believed to be not altogether unwelcome, while as al ready suggested, no reason Is perceived whyit should not be approved by the in surgents. Neither party can fail to see the Importance of early action and both must realize that to prolong the present state of things for even u short period, will add enormously to the time and labor and expenditure necessary to bring about the industrial recuperation of the island. It is therefore fervently hoped on all grounds that earnest efforts for healing the breach between Spain and the insurgent Cubans upon the lines above indicated, may be at once inaugurated and pushed to an immediate and successful issue. The friendly offices of the United States, either in the manner above outlined, or in any other way consistent with our constitu tion and laws, will always be at the dis posal of either party. Whatever circumstances may arise, our policy and our interest would constrain us to object to the acquisition of the island or an interference with its control by any other power. It should be added that it can not ba reasonably assumed that the hitherto ex pectant attitude of the United States will be indefinitely maintained. While we are anxious to accord all due respect to the sovereignty of Spain, we cannot view the pending conflict in all its features and properly apprehend our inevitably close relations to it and its possiblo results, without considering that by the course of events we may be drawn into such an un usual and unprecedented condition, as will fix a limit to our patient waiting for Spain to end the contest, either alone and in her own way, or with our friendly co operation. When the inability of Spain to deal suc cessfully with the insurgents has become manifest, and it is demonstrated that her sovereignty Is extinct in Cuba for all pur poses of its rightful existence, and when a hopeless struggle for Its re-establlahment has degenerated into a strife which means nothing more than the useless sacrifice of human life and the utter destruction of the very subject matter of the conflict, a situation will be presented in which our obligations to the sovereignty of Spain will be superseded by higher obligations, which we can hardly hesitate to recognize and discharge. Venezuela Boundary Question. The Venezuela boundary question has ceased to be a matter of difference between Great Britain and the United States, their respective governments having agreed upon the substantial provisions of a treaty between Great Britain and Venezuela, submitting the whole controversy to arbi tration. The provisions of the treaty are so eminently just and fair, that the assent of Venezuela thereto may confidently be anticipated. Treasury Department. J The secretary of the treasury reports that during the fiscal year ended June SO, 1896, the receipts of the government from all sources amounted to $109,475,408.78. During the same period its expenditures were $134,678,651.48, the excess of ex penditures over receipts thus amounting to $25,203,245.70. The ordinary expendi tures during the year were $4,015,852.21 less than during the preceding fiseal year. Of the receipts mentioned, there was de rived from customs the sum of $180,021, 751.67, and from internal revenue $146,830, 615.66. The receipts from customs show an increase of $7,868,134.22 over those from the same source for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1895, and the receipts from in ternal revenuefcn Increase of $3,684,597.91. The value of our imported dutiable mer chandise during the last fiscal year was $369,757,470, and the value of free goods imported, $409,967,470, being an Increase of $6,528,675 in the value of dutiable goods and $41,331,034 in the value of free goods over the preceding year. Our exports of merchandise, foreign and domaatio, amounted in valne to 888,006,88, being an increase over the preceding year of $75, 068,773. The arersgeadvaloremduty paid on dutiable goods imported dazing the vesr wa 39.94 per cent, aad on free and CqWbit,gooaAKjnu f he progress in coaiTdefenae Is alluded to as the one form of military preparation essentially pacific in its nature. Sum maries of the reports of the attorney gen eral and the postmaster general are in cluded. The postomce deficit due to "car rying at the nominal rate of one cent a pound the aerial libraries, sometimes In cluding trashy and even harmful litera ture and other matter, which under the loose interpretation of a, loose statute, has been gradually given second class rates," Is pointed out as an abuse that should be corrected. An adequate appropriation for the entertainment of the International pos tal union in Washington is recommended. On affairs of the navy and interior depart ments, there is nothing in the message not contained in the messages of the secretar ies. Of the pension commissioner's report the president says: "In my opinion, based upon such statements as these and much other information and observation, the abuses which have been allowed to creep into our pension system have done In calculable harm in demoralizing our peo ple and undermining good citizenship." The president urges the importance of an adjustment of Pacific railroad obliga tions. Of the case of the Union Paclflche points out that proceedings to foreclose a first mortgage upon added parts of the main line to which the government lien is subordinate, and the defaults occurring on January 1, 1897, must emphasize the mandate of the act of 1887 to foreclose. Therefore, unless congress shall otherwise direct, or shall have previously deter mined upon a different solution of the problem, there will hurd:y appear to exist any reason for delaying beyond the date of the default -above mentioned such ex ecutive action as will promise to subserve the public interest and save the govern ment from the loss threatened by further Inaction. The work done by tho agricultural de partment is especially commended, but the discontinuance of the gratuitous dis tribution of seeds is urged. The progress of civil service for the year is reviewed as the cause for congratulation. The amend ment of the interstate commerce' act is recommended. Recurring again to the statistics of the treasury department, the president offers some suggestions regarding the present law and its operation. Hesays: This stat ute took effect on the 28th day of August, 1894. Whatever may be its sbortcoinlngs as a complete measure of tariff reform, It must be conceded that it has opened the way to a freer and greater exohangeof commodities between us and other coun tries, and thus furnished a wider market for our products and manufactures. The only entire fiscal year during which this law has been in force ended on theSOth day of June, 1896. In that year our imports Increased over those of the previous year more than $8,500,000, while the value of the domestic products we exported and which found markets abroad was nearly $70,000,000 more than during the preceding year. There was,nevertheless,a deficit between our receipts and expenditures of a little more than $25,000,000. This, however, was not unexpected. I believe our pres ent tariff law, if allowed a fair oppor tunity, will, in the near future, yield a revenue which, with reasonable econom ical expenditures, will overcome all de ficiencies. In the meantime no deficit tliat has occurred or may occur need excite or disturb us. Currency Reform Urged. This reference to the condition and pros pects of our revenues naturally suggests an allusion to the weakness and vices of our financial methods. They have been frequently pressed upon the attention of congress in previous executive communi cations, and the inevitable danger of their continued toleration pointed out. With out now repeating these details, I cannot refrain from again earnestly presenting the necessity of the prompt reform of a system opposed to every rule of sound finance and shown by experience to be fraught with the gravest peril and per plexity. xSecausc we may be enjoying a tempora ry relief from its depressing influence this should not lull us into a false security nor lead us to forget the suddenness of past visitations. I am more convinced than ever that we can have no assured financial peace and safety until the gov ernment currency obligations upon which gold may be demanded from the treasury are withdrawn from circulation and can celled. This might be done, as has been heretofore recommended, but their ex change for long term bonds bearing a low rate of interest or by their redemption with the proceeds of such bonds. Even If only the United States notes known as greenbacks were thus retired, it is possible that the treasury notes Issued in payment of silver purchases under the act of July 14, 1890, now paid in gold when demanded, would not create much disturb ance as they might from time to time when received in the treasury by redemp tion in gold or otherwise, be gradually and prudently replaced by silver coin. In default ot this, however, it would bo a step in the right direction if currency obligations redeemable in gold, whenever so redeemed, should be cancelled, instead of being re-issued. This operation would be a slow remedy, but it would improve present conditions. National banks should redeem their own notes. They should be allowed to issue circulation to the par value of bonds de posited as security for its redemption, and the tax on their circulation bo reduced to i of 1 per cent. In conuluiling this communication, Its last words shall bo an appeal to the con gress for the most rigid economy in the expenditure of the money it holds in trust for the people. The way to perplexing extravagance is easy, but a return to fru gality is difficult. When, however, it is considered that these who bear the bur dens of taxation have no guaranty of honeet care save in tho fidelity of their public servants the duty of all possible retreacn ment is plainly manifest. When our differ ences are forgotten and our contests of political opinion are no longer remem bered, nothing in the retrospect of our public service will be as fortunate and comforting as the recollection of official duty well performed and the memory f a constant devotion to the interests or our confiding fellow countrymen. Grovbr Cleveland. First Appropriation Bill Beported. Washington, Dec. 8. The first ap priation bill of the session was finished by the house committee on appropria tions yesterday and reported to the house so that it may be passed this week. It is the pension bill, which car ries a total of $141,263,880, a decrease of $163,004 from the estimates of the com missioner of pensions. The bill making appropriations for the legislative, execu tive and judicial expenses of the govern ment probably will be reported to the house this week. Only Infant Among the McKinley. Canton, Dec. 8. Mrs. George E. Morse of San Francisco has returned to Canton from New York. Mr. Morse married Miss Ida McKinley, daughter of the late David McKinley, on the coast. The charming little daughter, Majoria, 2 years old, is the only infant among the McKinley relationship. Mr. and Mrs. Morse will remain guests at Mother Nancy Allison McKinley 's home this week. They will come from San Francisco to attend the inauguration at Washington. Locate Headquarters at Washington. Chicago, Dec. 8. A Washington spe cial to the News says: Washington has been selected as the seat of the Repub lican national headquarters and H. H. Handy of Chicago, who did special work during the late campaign at Chicago, will be placed in charge of the work here. The location of the committee's headquarters was decided on at an in formal meeting of the national executive committee. Lochren Denies a Receiver. St. Paul, Dec. 8. Judge Lochran has denied the application for a receiver for the Yellowstone Park association -in an action brought by E. E. Perry of St. Louis against the association, t fee North ern Pacific Railway company and the Union Pacific railway. The complain ant alleged that the Northern Pacific railroad was manipulating the associa tion to its interests and against their interests. lprosy Kilts Illinois Hep. Bloosuxgtox, His., Dec. 8. The drove of hogs on the farm of Gelman Bailey, near Delevan, Tazwell county, have been stricken by a disease believed to be hog leprosy. Sixty have died within a few days. " Creichtou News Sold. Wausa, Neb., Dec. 8. H. L. McCoy of the Creighton News has disposed of bis interest to W. I Kirk, DENIED ANVIL TRIAL Competitor Prisoners to Be Tried by Naval Court FEBEBA TUBI8 STATE'S SVTDE10E Captain General Wayler Has Pre-saleed to Pardon Him em Condition That Ha Sap ply Testlasoay to Convict His Lata Com panions Pope Favors Preach Kaaeaters. An American PUtbnster Killed. New York, Deo. 8. A Havana spe cial to the World says: There is abso lutely no foundation for the report that the new trial accorded to the Competi tor prisoners by the supreme court at Madrid will be by a civil court. There hearing will be by ordinary naval court martial, which means that the evidence and declarations now being taken be fore Naval Commissioner Saul, within the walls of Cabanas castle, will he con sidered in open court later or at the arsenal, or such other point as the ad miralty may direct, by high naval offi cers especially designated to pass formal judgment thereon. Public notice was given a fortnight or more ago, through the Gazette officials, summoning wit nesses for the defense to appear before the naval commissioner and file their depositions. One man, George Ferrera, who pre sented himself, was at once placed under arrest and charges have since been brought against him as an accomplice. This has called forth a new protest from the American consulate here,' The most damaging evidence against the Competitor men as yet obtained by the prosecution is from Theodore Waze, himself a member of the expedition, hut who has declined American protection. He declared that he was a loyal subject and turned state's evidence. Admiral Navarro and Captain General Weyler have promised to pardon him on condi tion that he supply them with evidence to convict his late companions. Latter Pram Melton. The World also prints the following letter from Ona Melton, one of the Com petitor prisoners, dated Nov. 25. The letter was smuggled out of the Cabanas prison: "The Competitor case was con tinued yesterday, tho 24th. Dr. Cedia, Captain Laborda and Jorge Ferran were taken successively to the "Curte de Fan deras," where they were required to make deposition on certain portions of the testimony in the presence of Teodoro Wasa, the man who was refused the protection of the United States, claim ing to be a loyal Spaniard. The depo sitions were taken by lieutenant Fer nandez Lopez Sanlt of the navy, judge instructor. If convenient to you I will be much obSged to you if you will make public this move in our case to the American vice consul, Mr. Springer, or some one In the con sulate. Antonio Lopez Colama is to be shot here in the morning; if so will per haps know it by the time you get this. He was brought here yesterday from Morro castle, with his arms bound and under close guard. Prisoners are brought here from Morro castle to be shot. I have learned from Colonel Ern esto Jerez Verona, who is one of my cellmates, that Coloma was the first leader to raise to arms inMantazas province hi the war. He left Ibarra With a small party of men on Feb. 24, 1890, and a few days later was captured. Martinez Campos would not execute Ooloma, but now, after 21 months have passed, Weyler seems to have concluded to correct Campos' mistake." Arresting; Students Dally. London, Dec. 8. A Standard dis patch from Moscow reports that arrests of students have continued daily since the frustrated demonstration in memory of the terrible Khodinskoe plain disaster during the coronation festivities last year. Already 900 students have been confined in the Ostrong prison. "It is clear," The Standard dispatch adds, "that the demonstration is only a pre text for the agitation of presidential re forms and the students have the sym E thy of the people. The government s ordered an inquiry in the trouble." Pope Favors French educators. Paris, Dec. 8. It is stated here that the pope has decided that the education of the Catholic clergy shall practically remain in the hands of the French Sul picians, whose course of study and dis cipline he regards as most efficacious in the struggle against modern worldliness and in the production of a pure and zealous priesthood. Clash of Arms Probable. Ltma, Peru,, Dec. 8. Observers here see a probability of another clash of arms between Peru and Bolivia over the new trouble which is brewing, owing to Bolivia having proceeded to fix the limits of her frontiers in the Amazonian district without having first made an arrangement with Peru for the delimit ation. Insurgent Schooner Captured. Kingston, Jamaica, Dec. 8. The schooner Maggie, Captain Miller, was captured off Annot bay, Jamaica, with arms, amnpn'flp" and several promi nent Cubans bound for Cuba on board. The capture was made by the Jamaica government under the foreign enlist ment act. American Easily Beaten. London, Dec. 8. In an eight-round contest before the National Sporting club "Sid" Scales of London, easily beat George Munroe of America. To Increase Duty on Spirits. Buenos Ayres, Dec. 8. It is an nounced the government intends to in crease the customs duty on alcohols and liquors. American Filibuster Killed. Havana, Dec. 8. An American fili buster named Atkinson has been killed in an engagement at Taco Taco. McVeagh Talks With Humbert. Rons, Dec. 8. King Humbert gave an audience to United States Ambassa dor MbVeagb, Novel Lawsuit. Cleveland, Dec. 8. A novel lawsuit terminated today in the court of com mon pleas. On Nov. 5, 1894, Humphrey Johnson shot and killed his wife, Nellie, at their home in Collinwood, near here. Then he committed suicide. Both had children by former marriages. The ad ministrator for the wife's children sued the administrator for the husband's children for $10,000 damages for the killing of Mrs. Johnson. The jury brought in a verdict for $3,000. Flour Doctored With Arsenic. Milwaukee, Dec. 8. Positive proof has been secured by detectives that Baker Eiglesthaler's flour was doctored with an ounce of arsenic and an arrest will probably be made soon. No deaths have occurred as a result of the foul deed by which nearly 200 peoples' lives were imperiled by partaking' of bread bought from the bakery. Ten Days In Double Irons. Newport, R. I., Dec. 8. Forty ap prentice hoys who escaped from the naval station here last Saturday were fried and sentenced to 10 days in double irons. The cases of the two ringleaders Wr referred to the commander. BOLTCTS ABE INVITED. Sihrerites Asked to Participate In the Republican Caucus. OPEHTG-SEflSIOV OF C0I01EM. off the President's the Feature of the First Day's tags Many Feretem Representatives Oeeupy the Dlpleasatle Oallery Kx Speaker Crisp's Death Announced. Washington, Dec. 8. When the de termination was reached to hold a Re publican caucus today, an mteresting situation at once presented itself. The silver Republican senators who bolted the St. Louis platform and ticket were an unknown quantity in their political affiliations and whether or not to invite them to attend the Republican caucus was an undecided matter. Many con ferences were held, Senator Chandler (N. H. ) being particularly active in rec ommending that the bolters be notified of the caucus, which is practically an invitation to attend. Senator Chandler took the position that the votes of these men would be needed in prfng the tariff bill. Senator Quay it is under stood took the same view. It was finally concluded that notices should be sent them as before. This result placed the burden of action on the silver Repub licans. Senator Dubois (Ida.) is, or was, secre tary of the caucus. He will resign this place as he has been more active than the others in the recent campaign and was one of the most urgent in the advo cacy of a bolt at St. Louis. There has been a tendency among some Repub licans to pursue a conciliatory coarse toward the silver Republicans and espe cially, as a number of them have de clared in favor of protection, and Sen ator Mantle's paper has been quite posi tive in this direction. It is not believed either Senators Pettigrew, Mantle or Teller will attend the caucus, although they would not be required to state theix views. The purpose of the caucus is to outline a plan for the session. OPENING SESSION OF CONQRISS. Beading; of President's Message Waa the Feature of the Proceedings. Washington, Dec. 8. The United States senate began the second session of the Fifty-fourth congress with crowded galleries and with that accom paniment of activity and of greeting that usually attends the reassembling of congress. Bat the upper branch of con gress never puts aside its dignity and the meeting developed no demonstra tions or dramatic incidents. The reading of the president's message was the feature of the proceedings and beyond this no attempt was made to em ter upon the business of the session. To many of the foreign representatives oc cupying the diplomatic gallery, the message had special interest and signifi cance, owing to the part they had taken in the conspicuous foreign events to which the president referred. Sir Julian Pauncef ote, the British ambassa dor, and the new Turkish minister, Moustapha Bay, were present. Senor DupuydeLome, the Spanish minister, was not in attendance during the day, but two of the secretaries of the Spanish legation carefully noted the references to the Cuban conflict. Minister Hatch of Hawaii and Mr. Coopsr.the Hawaiian minister of foreign affairs, were listen ers, although the message contained no reference to the Hawaiian Islands. The diplomatic gallery was vacated as soon as the foreign questions referred to in the message had been read. On the floor of the senate printed copies of the message were distributed, and these gave the senators opportunity to read the salient features instead of listening to them. As a result there was scant attention after the reading had pro ceeded beyond the first half hour. The reading of the message covered one hour and 50 minutes, and at its conclusion the senate adjourned. Just as the senate was about to ad journ Senator Call (Fla.) arose to offer a resolution, but which he withdrew un til today. It is a joint resolution, as follows: Resolved, That United States of America recognize the republic of Cuba as a free government and accord to the people all rights of a sovereign and independent government in our ports and within the jurisdiction of the United States. Scenes la the House. Washington, Dec. 8. While the scenes attending the opening of the house were both brilliant and interest ing in the crowds that thronged the galleries and the conspicuous personages present, the proceedings themselves were dull and spiritless, being distinct ively routine. The house met, the chaplain invoked the divine blessing on the work 'of the session, the roll was called, a ccommittee consisting of Mr. Cannon (Ills.), Mr. Payne (N. Y.)and Mr. Turner (Ga.), were appointed to wait on the president, and the latter's annual communication was read. The reading consumed about two hours. It was Mr. Cleveland's farewell message and there was much curiosity as to his views, on Cuba, especially, but there was no demonstration either of approval or dissent throught its reading. The holiday nature of the day was saddened by the announcement of the death of ex Speaker Crisp, which Mr. Turner form ally made to his associates. Out of re spect to the memory of the distinguished Georgian, the house, after adopting ap propriate resolutions, immediately ad journed. Comments on the Message. Washington, Dec. 8. Comments in the senate on the message was generally favorable to the tenor of the message on the Cuban question, though there were some opposing views expressed. A large number of senators, including a majority of the members of the commit tee on foreign relations, excused them selves from expressing opinions on the ground that they had not given it care ful reading. Plctnre or Cleveland Mutilated. Chicago, Dec. 8. The picture of President Cleveland which hung in the rooms of the Cook County Democratic club, has been cut to pieces. The per petrators of the deed are unknown. It is supposed to be the result of the strife between the gold and silver wings of the party, which reached its height at the annual dub election yesterday. The picture, which was one of the largest and finest of the president in existence, was painted in Buffalo and brought to the national convention of 188 by the Buffajk) Democrats, who presented the portrait to the Cook county Democracy. Sx-Treaearer Miort $1 l,eee. IhduKapolis, Dec. 8. Ex-County Treasurer D. W. Fair was found to be over 11,000 short in turning over his office to County Treasurer Sines and the county coyntniialoners ordered suit opMJnenoed agajpsr his bondsmen to makfup the delciency. No one doubts Mf . Fair's himaatt and he can in no way account f ot the shortage, unless there is some clerical error, which is, however, consHersd impossible. His pan acted as his deputy 'and virtually had charge of the office. Some sen sa- al developments are expected when matter is inveetjgajed, Your Winter's Reading ! MT7 ST BE ORDERED NOW. What ao you think of this offer ? The Omaha Weekly Bee Alt $ i .oo Per Year. The Omaha Bee uiicasa. ? ? 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It treats on many details of oar relations daring the past year with foreign gov ernments that either were not touched apon at all in the message or were more briefly treated. Under the head of Spain, Secretary OIney has much to say in regard to Cuba, and in his report he sets out in great detail the story of the growth of the rebellion; the present evil state of affairs on the island, and other facts upon which the president bases his broad 'statement and conclusions. No reference is made to a report from Con sul General Lee, bat the secretary intimates that his information comes principally from the United States con sul, and so must be regarded as confi dential as to its source. The secretary's estimate of the present situation is dis closed in the following paragraph made after a preliminary statement of the de struction of the industrial resources of Cuba. "From whatever point of view we regard the matter it is impossible not to discern that a state of things ex ists at our doon alite dangerous to good relations, destructive of legitimate com merce, fatal to the internal resources of Cuba and most vexatious and trying be cause entailing upon this government excessive burdens in its domestic admin istration and in its outward relations. This situation cannot indefinitely con tinue without growing still worse, and the time may not be fur distant when the United States must seriously con sider its rights and interests as well as its internal duties in view of its peculiar rela tions to the island do not call for some decided change in the policy hitherto pursued." ; Contesting; a ta.eee.eee win. Nxw York, Dec. 0. The will of Will iam Ivison, the publisher, who died last Hay, leaving an estate valued at nearly 16,000,000 is being contested by a large number of nephews and nieces to whom bequests ware not made. 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