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ESTABLISHED JU1STE 19 , 1871. OMAIIA , THURSDAY MORNING , DECEMBER 1 , 1898 TWELVE PAGES. SINGLE COPY FIVE CENTS.
FIXING THE DETAILS
Peace Commission Diccuases Draft of the
final Treaty ,
AGREES ON THE FIRST THREE ARTICLE
Spain BelioqniEhei Eovrreignty Orel and
Claim to Cuba ,
CEDES PORTO RICO , GUAM , PHILIPPINES
Mutual Belease of Military Prisoners is
Agreed Upon ,
DAILY SESSIONS TO BE HELD HEREAFTER
Possibility that the Work May DC
Concluded TliU Week-Mpnnlsh
Cabluct Cables Instructions
to Montcro RIos.
( Copyright , 1833 , by Press Publishing Co. )
PAHIS , Nov. 30. ( Now York World
Cablegram Special Telegram. ) At the sea-
clan at the joint commission today Presi
dent Day put la a draft of a treaty of
fourteen articled and the first three were
settled , namely :
Rcllnqulshracnt of sovereignty and title
to Cuba ; cession of Porto Hico and other
West Indian Islands ; cession of the Phlllp-
1 pines.
/ The commission discussed the succeeding
f flvo articles dealing with political and re-
llglous liberty and the American proposal
that Spain shall have equal privileges with
American merchandise and ships for ten
year * In the Philippines. The Spaniards
ask that the open door policy shall bo ex
tended to Cuba and Porto Rico , to which
the American reply will be given today. The
treaty will probably be signed by the
middle of nexV week unless some unex-
pcuted obstacle arlaea.
PAIUS. Nov. 3C. The Peace commission
held a session today for the purpose of dis
cussing the draft of the treaty articles
made yesterday by Secretaries Moore and
OJcda. There were thirteen articles laid
before the two commissions , covering the
following subjects :
First The rollnqulshment of sovereignty
over and'mlm ' of tltlo to Cuba.
Second The cession of Porto Rico and
other Spanish possessions In the West In-
dli'S. together with Guam In the Ladroncs.
Third The cession of the Philippines.
Fourth Th'e terms of the evacuation of
the Philippines.
Fifth The pledge of the United States to
preserve order In the Philippines pending
the ratification of the treaty.
Sixth The release of military prisoners
mutually.
Seventh The cession by Spain of the
Island of Kusao , or Strong Island , In the
Carolines.
Eighth The mutual rellnqulshmcnt of In
demnity claims. " . i
Ninth The religious freedom of the Care
lines , assuring the rights of American mis
sionaries there. ,
Teqtb Cable landing rights at point *
within the Spanish Jurisdicti
' cat prisoners foKorterisesVitTCuba' the
Philippines.
Twelfth The pledge of the United States
to Inaugurate In the Philippines an "open
door" policy and to guarantee- the same to
Spain for at least twelve years.
Thirteenth A revival of the treaties
broken by ( he war.
Agree on Three Articles.
The flrat three articles were mutually
agreed upon today , as was also tbe articles
embodying tbo terms of the evacuation of the
Philippines , which will be practically the
same as In the evacuation ot Cuba and
Porto Rico.
Tbo mutual release ot military prisoners
was agreed upon , Spain liberating the rebel
prisoners and the United States liberating
the Manila garrison and tbo Spaniards held
by Agulnaldo. The political prisoners to be
released by Spain are such as are now In
exllo at Ceuta In Morocco or at other Span
ish penal settlements.
Dally sessions wlll be held hereafter and
it Is now believed that the work may pos
sibly bo concluded this week , although so
early a termination Is not probable. The
foregoing list of subjects under considera
tion does not show tbe precise order In
which the articles were laid before the
Spanish commissioners today and In fact
only eight of the thirteen articles were dis
cussed. Four points arise about which the
Spaniards desired to consult Madrid and
two upon which the Americans will consult
Washington. After the session and the de
parture of tbo Spanish commissioners the
Americans remained In the conference cham-
bpr for an hour In executive session. The
adjournment was taken until 3 o'clock to
morrow.
Spain Sends Instructions.
MADRID , Nov. 30. The cabinet's Instruc
tions to Senor Montero Rios , which were
drawn up last evening , were to request the
Immediate release of the Spanish prisoners
In the Philippine Islands , to negotiate navl
gallon and tariff advantages in the Philip
pine Islands In favor of Spain , to obtain a
5.41 ratification of several treaties of commerce
with former Spanish possessions and an ar
rangement ot the debt of tbe Philippines ,
r " and , it possible , of the Cuban debt. The
K * government also agreed to refuse a ratifica
tion ot the protocol of 1875.
The protocol of 1877 , which the Spanish
government has notified its commissioners
not to revive , Is the celebrated Gushing
protocol , which has been a source of much
correspondence between the two governments
nnd was Invoked by this government a num
ber of times prior to the outbreak of hos
tilities. The protocol was framed with
special reference to the outbreaks In Cuba
against Spain , and now that It has lost
nearly all ot Us colonies , and especially
those near our soil , has not Its former Im
portance to the United States. Its aim
waa to guarantee our citizens protection
against summary and secret legal proceed
ings. Its first clause , \\hlch Is fairly de
scriptive of the whole protocol , provided
( hat no citizen of the United States residing
in Spain or Its Island possessions , charged
with treason , conspiracy against tbe govern
ment , or any other crime , shall be subject to
trial by any exceptional tribunal unless cap
tured with arms In band , but instead shall
be tried exclusively by the ordinary legal
jurisdiction.
The Iropirclal announces that the govern
ment Intends to retain tbe Carolines , and
will only tell tbemu in case It receives an
advantageous offer and they become a bur
den to Spain. The paper adds : "The
government heretofore has not received such
a proposition , but expects to do to. "
Reviving Old Treaties.
WASHINGTON , Nov. 30. Respecting
the various matters that were cov
ered by treaties with Spain which have
be n unsettled by the renunciation ot those
treaties at the beginning of the war , It ta
the present purpose to adopt the simple ex
pedient of providing for the renewal ot those >
treaties In general articles. Nothing will
be perhaps In the treaty Itielt as to tbe | I
nstltutlon of negotiations to replace these
ild treaties with more moderate conventions ,
jut it la not doubted that-at a convenient
: lmo such negotiations will be had , though
t Is not desired that the conclusion of the
icnco treaty be retarded by embarking at
: hls time upon the discussion of these com *
ilex and delicate questions. Therefore , if
.his view IB correct , the peace treaty will
30 of wider scope than was In contemplation
a few days ago , for in this single document
provision Is likely to bo made for a com
plete resumption of relations , diplomatic
and commercial , between the two countries.
Cnlls for n Netv Ministry.
LONDON , Dec. 1. The Madrid corre
spondent of the Standard , whoso dispatch
Is dated Tuesday and is forwarded from the
frontier , naja :
"The opposition papers accuse the govern
ment and the Spanish peace commissioners
of a lack of skill and energy In protecting
Spanish Interests. They demand the Imme
diate convocation of the Cortes and the re
sumption of the constitutional guarantees ,
So that public opinion can declare for a new
and competent ministry that can undertake
.ho reorganization of the country and its
Inances. "
POPE LEO FEARS FOR SPAIN
Ills Holiness Excrtn Himself to Pre
vent Further Shedding
of lllood.
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LONDON , Dec. 1. 4 a. m. ( New York
World Cablegram Special Telegram. ) A
Rome dispatch to the Mall says :
"Leo XIII has been deeply Impressed and
pained by a long report which the papal
nuncio at Madrid has forwarded to Rome on
the state of Spain. Mgr. Nava , the nuncio ,
takes so alarmed a view ot the situation ,
considering civil war almost Inevitable , that
the holy father , anxious to avoid the shed
ding ot more bleed In Catholic Spain , has ,
with the queen regent's consent , opened
negotiation with Don Carlos , proposing that
Don Jalmle , the latter's first born , should
marry Princess Mary of Asturlas. "
KBSENT COUNT THUN'S THREATS.
Speech In Rclclmrath on Austrian
( IncNtlnn Exclti'N Comment.
BERLIN , Nov. 30. Intense surprise and
bitterness have been caused hero by the
speech of the Austrian premier , Count von
Thun Hohensteln , In the Rclchsrath yester
day , when , in reply to an Interpellation
on the subject of the expulsion of the Aus-
trlans from Prussia , he said the Austrian
foreign office had strongly protested and
would not hesitate to protect the rights
of Austrlane and to adopt retaliatory meas
ures If necessary.
Papers like the Vossiche Zettung , which
opposed the expulsion policy from the be
ginning , arc neverthereas quick to resent
In a patriotic outburst Count von Thun's
"unseemly and Ill-advised menace. "
The Vossiche Zeltung , noting the fact
that Count , von Thun declared ho had the
approval of Count Goluchowskl , the Aus-
tro-Hungarlan foreign minister , asks
whether tbe Austrian premier Is preparing
tbo world for a dissolution of the triple al
liance and whether his Relchsrath speech
waa ( he outcome of the recent visit to Vi
enna of the Russian foreign minister ,
Count.'Muravleff. > It declares that Germany
is "quito able to find other alliances , " and
Is "even able to protect herself ' al
liances if necessary. * * ff. _ T r , „ , jl.j-
Ttio "N tlonal Zeltung and the Krour Zel-
tung both warn Austria that while th'ere
are only 100,000 Germans In Austria there
are some 220,000 Austrlans in Germany.
They say Count von Thun ought to have
remembered this before Indulging In threats.
PRICE ON THE HEAD OF FRIARS.
Agnlnnldo Demands a Million and a
Hnlf Dollars.
MADRID , Nov. 30. The government has
received an Important dispatch from the
Philippines , In which It is stated that
Agulnaldo , the Insurgent leader , demands
11,600,000 for the release of the imprisoned
friars.
Active Volcano In Alaska.
VICTORIA , B. C. , Nov. 30. Dr. W. E.
Klnslow and T. H. Jones , Denver mining
men , who , with Colonel Hughes of Rot-eland ,
have Just returned from Alaska , report that
a volcano la In active eruption about fifty
mlfie from Atlln City. No name has yet
been given to the volcano , but the officials of
Atlln are preparing for a trip ot Inspection ,
and will christen it. It la aald to be the second
In a string of four mountains lying fifty
miles due south of Lake Gladys , all of which
are mare than 1,400 feet high.
Kiinnk to Be Released.
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BERLIN , Nov. 30. ( New York World
Cablegram Special Telegram. ) Knaak will
be released on ball tonight. He most
strenuously Insists he used no > word reflect
ing on the emperor. A full statement ot his
defense was taken from him today by the
secretary ot tbe American embassy , In
which be explains how his remarks applying
to the members of the emperor's entourage
were misunderstood as directed at the em
peror himself.
Not Betrothed to George.
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LONDON , Nov. 30. ( New York World
Cablegram Special Telegram. ) Sir Francis
Knollys , private secretary to the prince of
Wales , states that the alleged engagement
of tbe Princess Victoria of W les to Prince
George of Greece Is entirely without foun
dation. H Is stated , however , in court
circles that an alliance for her with an
other foreign prince Is being negotiated.
Germans Clash vflth Natives.
BRUSSELS , Nov. 30. The Solr says
trouble has arisen In Africa between Ger
many and the Congo Free state relative to
the respective boundaries ot German ter
rltory and Congo territory north ot Lake
Tanganlka. It Is added that a strong force
of Germans has been sent to the Mauyema
country , while the Congo forces at Lake
Klvu have been considerably reinforced.
Thief Scores Failure.
LONDON , Nov. 30. A special dispatch
from Lyons , France , says that a man named
Charles Walker , saying he resides at Quebec ,
has been arrested at Lyons for attempting
to snatch a wallet containing 11,600 francs
from a bank messenger. Two accomplices
of the prisoner succeeded in escaping.
Plot o Assassinate Prince Ferdinand
LONDON , Nov. 30. Special dlspatchea
from Buda-Pesth , published here this after
noon , say that a plot to assassinate Prince
Ferdinand of Bulgaria has been discovered
at Sofia. It Is added that numerous arrests
have been made.
Heir to Throne May Wed.
MADRID , Nov. 30. It Is asserted here
that a marriage has been arranged between
Don Jalmle , son ot the Spanish pretender ,
Don Carlos , and a Bavarian princess.
Wlllets' Remains Sent Home.
SAN JUAN , Porto Rico. Nov. 30. The
United States transport Obdam , to arrive at
New York December 2 , bears the remains
of George S. Wlllets of Chicago , who died
hero last Saturday morning from tetanus ,
following hypodermic Injection. Mr Keck ,
former partner ot Mr. Wlllets , accompanies
tha remains.
BLANCO SNEARS OUT OF CUBA
Former Captain General Leares Harana an
Hoar Aftfli Midnight ,
NO BRASS BAND PLAYS WHILE HE DEPARTS
I'omp and Ceremony of Former Years
Laid Aside Weyler's Understudy
Qets Out of Town Under Cover
of Darkness.
HAVANA , Nov. 30. The Spanish mall
steamer Villaverde , with Marshal Blanco ,
the former captain gentral of Cuba , and his
suite on board , left this port at 1 a. m. to
day.
day.The
The departure of Marshal Blanco was not
accompanied by the pomp and ceremony
marking slmlfar oventa In previous years.
On returning from paying a farewell visit
to his lifelong friend. Count Lamblllo , at 11
o'clock last night , the former captain found
assembled at the palace Generals Castella-
nos , Parredo , Ruiz and Maroto , the civil
governor and other military and clvIF offi
cers. After a long conference with his suc
cessor , General Castellanos , Marnhal Blanco
left the palace , accompanied by the generals
mentioned , and drove to the Cabellerla's
wharf , where he waa met by Admiral Man-
terola , the Spanish naval commander here ,
who praced the admiralty launch , Espe-
ranza , at his disposal. As soon as Marshal
Blanco arrived on board the Villaverde , the
veafiol weighed anchor. Sailing with Mar
shal Blanco , are Generals Bernal and Tjeda ,
Colonels Cevellos , Pagflery , Tuaser and
Domentcto and several other officers ot lesser
rank , belonging to his personal staff.
Causes Gossip.
The circumstances of Marshal Blanco's de
parture , particularly the clandestine uature
ot his movements early this morning , have
furnished occasion for much gossip and for
bitter vituperation , as tbe afta4r throws light
upon his methods and conduct during the
entire period ot Ills captain generalship.
The oft-repeated statement that he was
not popular among the Spaniards in Cuba
gets confirmation from the'fact that none
of his fellow countrymen prominent in civil ,
social or industrial circles , men whose loy
alty to Spain Is above suspicion , went near
him to say farewell.
At the palace and on board the steamer
he was met only by those whose official mill
tary duty It was to pay a tribute of respect
and courtesy to the ex-governor gerieral ot
the Island , but no personal friends were
present to relieve the gloom and dullness of
his last hours In Cuba. This he appeared
to feel keenly , for he was morose and silent ,
showing visible signs of his disappointment
and regret. His only outburst ot feeling was
when he embraced General Ruberte , military
governor of Cabanas , an old and trusted
friend and brother soldier. While clasp
ing the younger officer In his arms , Marshal
Blanco seemed greatly affected.
Blanco Roundly Denounced.
Now that he has gone tongues are
loosened. Ho Is openly accused of weak
ness and lack of character. He Is made re
sponsible for the reverses of the campaign
and the final result ot the war , aa the cor
rupt Instrument of the corrupt and U
principled , few , who rule the destinies * "of
p jr- ' r- * r p * > * t * * * *
In support of such charges It | s pointed
out that though be had 150,000 men at his
disposal , ho withheld reinforcements from
Santiago and that while deceiving people
by announcements that General Pando had
left for tbe eastern provinces at tbe head of
a powerful army no such movement was
even contemplated , Pando instead leaving
secretly for a tour In Central America ,
ostensibly on a diplomatic mleston , the exact
Import of which has never been actually
explained.
Finally , his countrymen make him
answerable for the destruction of Cervera's
squadron lying at his door. His country
men here now wish to make him criminally
responsible for tbe order that entailed this
tremendous loss of life.
CUBANS REACH TUB CAPITAL.
General Garcln nnd Colleagues Seek
Conference vrlth President.
WASHINGTON , Nov. 30. The members
of the commission delegated to visit the
United States to discuss with officials ol
this government the many problems which
confront the Cubans and Americans on the
Island arrived in Washington this even
ing.
ing.Tbo
Tbo commission ia headed by General
Callxto Garcia , the veteran soldier and
leader. Associated with htm on tbe com1
mission are Major General Jose Miguel1 Go
mez , who won distinction by his gallantry
In tbe late revolution ; Colonel Sangullly ,
Colonel Jose Gonzalcs Lanuza and Colonel
Jose R , Vllralon , a civil engineer who
served on the staff ot General Maceo. Senor
Vlllalon le the secretary of the commission.
The commissioners were met at the sta
tion by Senor Quesada and Senor Casa
nova. Accompanying the commissioners
were Horatio S. Rubens , counsel In New
York of the Cuban government , and Rich
ard Kobn.
The party went directly to the Raleigh
hotel , where apartments had been reserved
for them. It is the prceent expectation ot
General Garcia and the other commissioners
to remain In Washington about ten days.
Tomorrow General Garcia will call upon
Secretary ot War Alger , but beyond that call
no arrangements have been perfected for
the movements of the commission.
In a general sense It Is the purpose * of
the commission to discuss with the officials
of the administration all questions relating
to the future of the Island and Its people.
One ot the principal questions will be that
relating to the disposition of the Cuban
army.
Want Money for Cuban Army.
In the course of an Interview General
Garcia said It would be a hardship for the
Cuban army to disband at this time without
receiving pay for Its services in the field.
When the revolution began the Cubans left
their homes to fight for the freedom and In
dependence of the Island. Through tbe as
sistance of the United States tbo yoke of
Spain has been thrown off forever and the
soldiers are now anxious to return once
more to peaceful pursuits. In a majority
of cases , however , their homes have been
destroyed and their lands laid waste. They
hope some method may be provided whereby
they may bo given sufficient means to gain
a new start in life.
General Garcia has no suggestion to make
as to tbe method of providing this means ,
but expresses the hope of obtaining , through
the assistance of this country , a sufficient
amount partly to reimburse the Cubans for
their cervices In the field. This sum may
be advanced on the security of the Cuban
revenues or obtained In any other way that
might be satisfactory to this country. Gen
eral Garcia says that the Cuban government
stands pledged to pay its soldiers and will
In good faith live up to any agreement that
may be made for tbe adjustment of tbe tem
porary difficulty.
Concerning the proposition which has
been made to annex tbe Island to the United
States , General Garcia Bald :
"I do not thick It is a question which can
bo discussed or settled'at present , because
the congress of the United. SUitea has declared
*
clared that the pooptC Cuba ought to be
free and Independent. ' I hi ve such faith In
the honor and Integrity , * ! fee United States
that I am satisfied tha * d < laratloni ot con
gress will be carrled'e'ut , Jther things are
matters of detail. " J
Acting iBfoad Faith.
General Garcia * ar flhe Cubona are acting
In the utmost good faith and that they be
lieve the United State * government Is acting
and will continue to'aot la tfce.ssme way.
He and other Cubans tare willing to join
this government In Ka'effort to gain for the
Island a free , IndepefldeaVaod stable gov
ernment. He beliefs * jthe fpuHan people are
prepared to esUbllstt mii4llb lnUln such a
government and Is sattsfiifd that time will
demonstrate the accuracy jit bis views. He
has no objection tothe Madias ; of American
troops to the Island to .afford the population
protection pending/Jia'sttibllibmenl of tbe
new government and'toe creation under that
government of a , proper army and police
force. i . {
Indeed , he says M e > Cubans themselves
are willing to be siUlstedjas such garrison
force , in whole or in part , aa this govern
ment may deem desirable , but suggests that
when American soldiers are sent to the
Island they be placed under smart restraint
In order to prevent < &e recurrence ot such
affairs as that at San L'xrff. In making this
comment General Garcia 'disclaimed any re
flection upon the America army , for which
ho expresses the highest renptct.
CUBANS ARE ) IN , NEED OF FOOD.
Appeal tor Aid for Those Who Have
Fled to the .H1IU.
NEW YORK , Noy. , * SO. Oeneral Jose
Gomez has called on , Stephen B. Barton at
the Red Cross hedquarWr In this city to
ask his aid In sendlngt relief to the aick and
starving women and children at Laa Vllas ,
Sanctus SplrUua and' Trinidad In Santa
Clara province. The general stated that the
muttering was more Intense- there than In
any other part of the. Island and It the re
lief did not reach themfsoon it1 would be
too late. *
f
General Gomez Bald 'that the million ra
tions that were to be sent by the government
were going to the north * coast and wourd not
reach the districts where they were most
needed. He did not rnsk * his appeal In behalf -
half of his own forcts. whlch are on the
south coast of Sanctufj/Splrltus and Tunas
de Saza , but elated that'he bad given food in
tended for them to thi starving women and
children of that vicinity ; He 0ald that his
troops were In a most pitiful condition , now
that the fighting Is ote They cannot help
themselves. ' < . .
General Gomez said , tiat be would lay this
matter before the prenldent If.he , is received.
The general eald .Inat ihW re' about 4,600
families a't Sanctus Splrltui wbo have abso
lutely nothing. They fled from the cities
Into the bills and are uow-'j lfltlng on what
they can hunt. As to the .yo'puratlon ' In the
city Itself , where tbo Spkr.sh , are , the gen
eral was unable to apcakj 'Mr : Barton as-
jured the Cuban leader , 'thatfhe wodld do
twhat he could , but that .the supplies which
he would send wouldoaly ; a temporary
'
'leltaf. He thought' ifcipe'ople-.should be put
irAposition to h'efi r'them ves perma
nently'and that agricultural Implements ,
seeds for gardening , axe1 * to work , with , etc. ,
should be eent lie said ike'funds of the
already'asked the Department. .
as to Its desires and will act accordingly.
HAY HEABRANGG : CUBAN TARIFFS.
Higher Dvtles on Wines nnd Lower
on Necessaries of Life.
SANTIAGO DE CUBA , Nov. 30. Robert
P. Porter , United States special commls
sloner to Cuba and Porto Rico , charged with
the duty of inquiring Into and reporting upon
the economic and financial conditions of both
Islands with special reference to the tariff ,
arrived outside the harbor at daybreak Tues
day morning on board the steamer Admiral
Dewey , which left Boston last Thursday.
Owing to the port dues and also to the
quarantine regulations enforced at Jamaica
the Hist went to meet the Admiral Dewey
off Moro castle and brought ashore the long
delayed malls and also a supply of turkeye ,
which , though somewhat late , were welcome.
The Admiral Dewey , after .transferring Mr.
Porter and his party , with ! the mall * and
supplies , to the Hist , proceeded on its course
to Jamaica. ; t
Mr. Porter on reaching Santiago Immedi
ately visited General Wood. He then went
to the custom bouse , where hb made numer
ous memoranda. He has made many sug
gestions regarding the tariff , recommending
chiefly an Increase In the duties on wine and
decrease of those on the necessities. He
will visit Daiquiri and Juragua to Inspect
the mining interests of the province.
The United States transport Relna de Los
Angeles Is now leaving supplies along tbe
north coast of Santiago province. It Is also
taking two companies of Immune * to Join
Colonel Hood at GI bar a. The means of
communication overland to Holguln have
been found extremely difficult , owing to re
cent rains , flooded streams and boggy lands.
Consequently It Is necessary to rely prin
cipally upon the periodical trips of steamers
like the Relna de Los Angeles and others
available.
General 'Wood Intends to make his long
delayed trip along the north coast this
week , but It Is possible that there may be
another postponement , owing to the negro
regiment troubles at San Luis and other
Important business.
To Investigate Outrages.
SANTIAGO , Nov. 30. General Wood has
received numerous letters from residents of
Ban Luis , where the recent outrages by
negro soldiers were committed , claiming
to have been eyewitnesses and offering to
testify at the Inquiry , which Is to take place
at an early date. General Wood has strong
hopes that some of the guilty men may be
Identified. Several merchants , have peti
tioned for permission > to close their stores
on Sunday. Under tbe Spanish law'they are
compelled to keep them open until noon.
General Wood grants all such requests.
Woman on Trial for Btnrder.
MILAN. Mo. . Nov. 30. ( Special Telegram. )
Rebecca Lumsden waa placed on trial In
the circuit court here today for her life on
the charge of murdering her husband near
here last May. The evidence against her Is
wholly circumstantial , but Is securely linked
together in every particular. She is the
first woman ever placed on trial for her life
In Sullivan county and the case is creating
great Interest. Tbe court room Is crowded
at every session to its utmost capacity , hun
dreds of women being in attendance , and of
the whole audience the defendant seems to
be the last least concerned.
Chester Finally Floats.
SAVANNAH. Go. , Nov. 30. The transport
Chester , which" left this port Monday for
Cuba with the Fifteenth United States In
fantry on board , is still in the river , four
miles below town. After belne pulled out
of tbe mud yesterday by six tugs , It again
went aground In endeavoring to turn
around , and was let alone until the fog ,
cleared. It was pulled off today the second
time and Is now safely anchored , waiting
for the tide.
IMctt of Heavy Bankruptcy.
MILWAUKEE. Nov. 30. Albert J. Ander
son of Whitewater. Wls. . today filed a peti
tion In bankruptcy In the United States
court. Tbe liabilities are placed at $63,000.
with B asset *
RECEIVES A FATAL WOUND
frank D , Oheeiman Shot by George Bay at
Nebraska City
VICTIM LYING AT THE POINT OF DEATH
Tragedy the Result of n. Quarrel
Over * Trivial Matter Two Cases
ot Murder and Suicide
la lovrn.
NEBRASKA CITY , Nob. , Nov. 30. ( Spe
cial Telegram. ) As the result of a quarrel
over a trivial matter Frank D. Cheesman
was shot by George Ray this afternoon and
Is lying' at the point ot death. Both parties
reside at Drownvllle and the shooting oc
curred at that place. Cheesman la a barber
and Ray Is a clerk In Mclnch's store. Four
shots were fired , two of which took effect ,
ono passing through the lungs and another
through the shoulder. Ray immediately
mounted a horse and fled to the country
and Is still at large.
IOWA BLOOD FLOWS FREELY
TITO Cases of Mnrder and Suicide Are
Reported , from the Hnvrkeye
Stnte.
DUBUQUE , la. , Nov. 30. John Gross to
day shot and kllli-d his daughter Tlllle and
shot himself dead at his homo near De-
corah.The daughter was about to leave
home against her father'a wishes. This
morning at his request she wrote his will
and signed over her share to her mother.
Immediately afterward he attacked her with
a club. Her brother answered her cries for
help , but was driven off. The father then
shot her through the head and stomach and
broke the stock of the gun over her head.
Securing another gun , Gross blew the top
of his own head off. His wife saved her
life by running away. Before committing
suicide he burned the will ho bed compelled
his daughter to write.
DAVENPORT , la. , Nov. 30. Frederick
Martzen , a farmer 35 years old , who- lived
near Green Tree , this county , .shot and
killed his wife and himself this afternoon
No cause is known.
OPERATIONS ON BLOCKADE
Admiral Sampson Endeavors < o Set
Aright Impressions Concerning
Navy's Assistance at Santiago.
WASHINGTON , Nov. 30. The Navy de
partment today made public a report from
Admiral Sampson covering the operations of
the United States blockading fleet off San
tiago after the destruction of Ccrvera'a
equadron. The report begins with a dis
patch dated on board the flagship New
York , July 15 , and winds up with one from
the same flagship dated Guantanamo , Au
gust 4.
In the first report Admiral Sampson tells
of the demonstration made against Agua-
dorea by the Michigan troops under Duffleld ,
the point of which was that as soon as the
ship took port in the firing 'the Spaniards
disappeared. He pay * that the bombard-
imen .of Santiagojm the 2nd of July served
BO psHlEM9r-M ; ' btfcaugo ah&fter'g attack
had been postponed. He quotea dispatches
from himself to Shatter stating that U was'
Impossible to forcd an entrance to the har
bor until the mines had been removed , and
that work could be accomplished only after
Shatter had taken the forts. Shatter re
plied that ho could not tell when he could
take the batteries. Says he :
"I am at a Iocs to see why the navy can
not work under a destructive fire as well as
the army. My loss yesterday waa over BOO
men. By all means keep up fire upon every
thing in sight until demolished. I expect ,
however , with time and sufficient men , to
capture the forta along the bay. "
An hour later on the same day , July 2 ,
Shatter again appealed to Sampson to Im
mediately force the harbor entrance , so aa
to avoid future loss among his men , al
ready very heavy. He says :
"You can operate with lesa loss than I
can. "
In reply on the aame day Admiral Samp
son pointed out that the channer of the
harbor was well strewn with mines , which
would certainly result In the sinking ot
one or more ot his ships it he attempted
to enter the harbor , and that by sinking
one the harbor would be blocked against
the entrance of tbe others.
He had hoped that Shatter would take
the batteries from the rear , so .that ho
might drag for the torpedoes , but it was
Shatter's earnest desire that he should force
the entrance. Ho would prepare to under
take It , thinking , however , that the posi
tion ot both army and navy would be made-
more difficult If they failed In the attempt.
Ho promised to use mines at Guantanamo
to countermine those at Santiago , which
would consume considerable time. Says
Sampson :
"It is not so much the toes of men aa
it Is the loss of shlpe which has until now
deterred me from making a direct attack
upon the ships within the port. "
After the battle with Corvcra's fleet
Shatter renewed the request that Sampson
force the entrance , saying his present posi
tion has cost him 1,000 men and he did not
wish to lose any more. Sampson , In com
ment , says this showa a complete misappre
hension of tbe circumstances.
Says Sampson : "I have been surprised
to see published In the papers statements of
refusal on my part to endeavor to force my
way into the harbor. I cannot understand-
In case the newspaper reports are truthful
of what was aald by him General Shatter's
sending any report of this kind. I here ,
moreover , would animadvert upon the ap
parently extraordinary openness with which
every detail of hope , effort or suggestion on
the part of the army has been published.
The unwisdom of such procedure Is too
manifest for discussion. "
EXTRADITION J-OR NEBRASKAN
J. E. Cagney , Said to Be Wanted In
This Stntc for Forgery , Held In
Custody at Trenton , N. J.
TRENTON , N. J. . Nov. 30. Acting Gov
ernor Watklns this afternoon recalled pa
pers granted for the extradition of J. E.
Cagney , now in tbe Hudson county jail , and
wanted In Nebraska to answer to a charge
of forgery. The papers were recalled on
representation of Cagney's counsel that Cag
ney had never been in Nebraska.
A. S. M. E. Klect OOlcers.
NEW YORK. Nov. 30. The American So-
clety of Mechanical Engineers today elected
the following officers for the nsulnf : year :
President , Commodore George F. Melville ,
U. S. N. , Washington ; vice presidents. John
C. Karer , New York ; Charles M. Jarvls ,
Berlin , Conn. ; Walter S , Ru ell , Detroit ;
E. D. Meier , St. Louis ; George R. Stetson ,
New Bedford , Mass. , and U. N. Farren ,
Plttsburg ; Pa. ; treasurer. William B. Lowry ,
Now York ; secretary , F. R. Hutton , New
York. Also , a board of managers. Tbe re
port'of the council shows a total member
ship In all classes of 1,881 and expenditures
during tbe last year were 131,755. There Is
no debt.
I
CONDITION OF THE WEATHER
Forecast for Nebraska
NebraskaFair
Fair : Variable Winds.
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CALLS IT VAST RAVISHMENT
Scathing Criticism of Peaee Commis
sion's Work hy Kx-Mlnlstcr
Taylor.
NEW YORK , Nov. 30. Hannls Taylor ,
late American minister to Spain , publishes
In the December number of the North Amer
ican Review a scathing criticism of the
work of the American Peace commission.
Mr. Taylor contends that in the negotia
tions with Spain respecting Cuba , Porto
Rico and the Philippines the members of the
commission sliouM have bc n guided by the
pteccdcnt established by tills country In ItJ
dealings with Mexico after the victorious
Issue of the Mexican war. Then , ho say * ,
wo refused , as Mexico lay helpless at our
feet , to take from it a single square mile
of territory by right of conquest. Our com
missioners nero Instructed to offer $15,000-
000 In cash and tha assumption upon our
part of more than $3,000,000 due from it to
American citizens , as compensation for the
area out ot which has been carved Califor
nia , Nevada , Arizona , Utah and Mexico.
"And this , " saya Mr. Taylor , "established
a new principle of moral law which stands
alone , perhaps , in the annals of nations. "
Mr. Tayror contends that now , when for
the first time since the conquest ot Mexico ,
we have another vanquished nation at our
feet , wo owe to Spain all the consideration
and justice that can be duo to the weak
from the strong , especially as Spain has
been an old and a good friend , with whom
wehad , never before broken oft diplomatic
relations. "
The arrangement which has been con
cluded by the American commission , Mr.
Taylor characterizes as "a vaat ravish
ment. "
"We have refused arbitration , " ho says ,
"we have summarily demanded the surren
der of the entire Philippine archipelago and
we have tendered 120,000,000.
"Thl war haa cost us directly about $165-
000,000 , and as compensation for that out
lay , we have appropriated Porto Rico , which
can hardly be valued at much less than
double that amount. It Is difficult to under
stand , therefore , why In dealing with Cuba
and the Philippines we should have been
unwilling to recognize those reasonable and
natural equities which follow acquired ter
rltory.
"In the case ot the Philippines , we have
admitted that , so far as the debts of these
Islands represent expenditures for the Im
provement of the country , they must 'run
with the land , ' and constitute a charge
upon It.
"Upon what grounds have we rejected the
application of that elementary principle ot
law and common honesty In the case ot
Cuba ?
"The pretense that it cannot be there ap
piled because we do not intend to accept
sovereignty over Cuba will not avail , for
u soon as Cuba la evacuated by tbe Span
ish troops the Unltod States will exerclie
a qualified sovereignty over the Island and
bring a military government there and
rigidly enforce all laws for the purpose
of collecting revenue , both external and in
ternal , a condition which must exist until
congress orders otherwise.
"In the case ot Cuba , as well as that ot
the Philippines , the amount of specific ex
penditures made by Spain for the permanent
Improvement of the island should have been
recognized as a legal charge upon It. "
WRECKED ON KOOTENAI LAKE
Steamer Alnsworth Cnpslses and
Thrco PasNcngcrs nnd Six of the
Crcvr Are Drowned.
NELSON , B. C. , Nov. 30. The Alnsworth ,
a Etnnll steamer plying between Nelson and
Banner's ferry , was wrecked last night dur
ing a storm on Kootenal lake , six ot Its
crew and three passengero being drowned.
The passengers drowned were :
CHARLES CAMPBELL , a merchant of
Kuskanook.
TWO ITALIANS of Kuskanook.
PERRY , mate.
JAMES M'NEAL , fireman.
JOHN GUEIN , stewarff.
JOSEPH DAVIS , deck hand.
C. HUME , cook.
SECOND ENGINEER , whose name can
not bo learned at present.
Captain Lean , First Engineer Kane and J.
Donnelly , a deck hand , reached shore In the
lifeboat and tbe balance of tbo crew were
drowned.
TEN YEARS FOR /THURPER /
Findings of the eighth California
Court-Mnrtlal in Case of James
Mcndors Are Approved.
SAN FRANCISCO , Nov. 30. The findings
of the Eighth California court martial In the
case of James Mcadors of that regiment , who
killed Private Jonas Uruy and threatened to
kill several other privateshavo been approved
and Meadors sentenced to serve ten years'
Imprisonment In the United States peniten
tiary at Leavenw orth , Kan. Meadors has
been sentenced to bard labor and will for
feit all pay and allowances.
Reorganises Linseed Oil Trust.
NEW YORK , Nov. 30. The Journal and
AduTtlscr says that P. C. IMdy , a lawyer
from Chlcaco , who has been In this tlty for
two days , has practically succeeded In effect
ing a combination ot the Ilncecd oil In
terests of the country , stock of the prominent
linseed oil Interests In the United States
having been exchanged for stock In the new
organization. H Is said that the capita !
stock otthe new combination will bo llxed at
30COO.OOO. ,
Movement * of Ocean Vessels , Nov. H ( )
At Southampton Sailed Saalc , for New
York.
At Havre Sailed Moravia , for Baltimore
At Queenstown Sailed Cephalonla , for
Boston. Arrived Germanic , from New York
At Glasgow Arrived Anchorla , from New
York.
At Genoa Arrived California , from New
York.
At Hamburg Sailed Pennsylvania , for
New York.
- At Liverpool Arrived Laurentlan , from
Montreal ; Pennland , from Southampton
29th.
29th.At
At London Arrived Minnesota. Philadel
phia , Chesapeake , from Philadelphia.
At Baltimore Arrived Dresden , from
Bremen ,
At New York Sailed St. Paul , for South
ampton ; Kaiser Frledrlck , for Bremen ;
Pomeranian , for Glatgow ; Teutonic , for Liv
erpool. Arrived Corinthla , from Marseilles ;
Noordland , from Antwerp.
At Rotterdam Arrived Statendara , from
New York.
At Naples Arrived Fuerst Bismarck ,
from Now York.
At Bremen Arrived H. H. Meier.
At Copenhagen Arrived Heckla , from
New York.
At Amsterdam Sailed Amsterdam , for
New York.
IN A STATE OF SIEGE
leneral Begalado Usurps Prcsidonoy of Salvador
vader and Insurrectionists Get Control ,
UNITED STATES OF CENTRALAMERICA FAlLs
Union of Nicnrntrna , Honduras and Salvador
Declared Dissolved ,
OUTBREAK IN SALVADOR IS THE CAUSE
Revolutionists Upsat Law and Order in
Absence of President Guttiervez.
HONDURAS TROOPS FAILED TO ACT IN TIME
Alliance Optioned by Insurrectionist
niul IteKnlndo Seises the Ilelns of
Government While Oultlcrres
Uscapcs to Unknown Parts ,
SAN FRANCISCO , Nov. 30. General
Tomas Itegalndo , the head of the ro\olu-
ttonnry movement In Salvador , has usurped
the presidency and proclaimed himself chief
executive of' ' the republic.
Such Is the sensational Information Hint
lias been received In this city. The news
was conveyed In a private cipher cable dis
patch received by n prominent banker hero
who has extensive business In Central
iVmorlco. The statement Is added that
Arinjo has been appointed general minister
and the affairs of the govern meat are now
In the hands of the Insurrectionists.
The lieu3 Is of the utmost Importance for
the reason that the success of the revolu
tionary forces prevents the formation of the
Greater Republic of Central America. The
coalition of three states had been attempted ,
Salvador , Nicaragua and Honduras having
agreed to unlto under ono government.
Rogalado , who had been a general In the
artillery service of Guttlerrcz , president of
Salvador , was dissatisfied with the plan
and during Outtlcrrez's temporary absence
from Salvador Regalado managed to gain
control of the government.
Such , In brief , Is the news conveyed by
the cable dispatch referred to above.
Whether Regalado Is able to maintain his
position until Outtlerrez's return to Salva
dor U a. matter that future events must de
termine.
Coalition Fnlla.
MANAGUA. Nicaragua. Nov. 30. ( Via
Galvtston , Tex. ) The attempt to effect a ,
coalition between the states of Nicaragua ,
Honduras and Salvador , to bo conducted
under a common administration and known
as the United States of Central America , bra
failed completely.
The federal organizers today formally de
clared the union dissolved , the three state *
resuming respectively absolute sovereignty.
The collapse Is due to the failure of the
troops of Honduras , acting In behalf of the
federal organizers , to suppress the outbreak
in Salvador against the proposed federation
and to force Salvador Into the union , The
pro * pects 4 e ivwcefill. \
WASHINGTON , Nov. 30. The uprising la
Salvador , a meagof rumor ot wtalch wa
received by the press of the country last
night , has reached the dimensions of a revolution
elution , In the Judgment of officials and
diplomats familiar with affairs in that
quarter. President Guttlerrez has given \\ay
to General Regalado , who has formed a
provisional government.
The changes are construed by some of
them as a deathblow to the newly formed
republic , known as the United Slates of
Central America , composed of Salvador , Nic
aragua and Honduras , one of whose main
purposes was to provide a joint military
force for common defense against uprisings ,
but other diplomats take just the reverse
view.
A gentleman sustaining an official rela
tion to the government of Nicaragua who Is
In connection with canal affairs said that
the deposition of President Guttlerrez Ijy
General Hegalado appeared to bo established
beyond doubt. In the judgment of this of
ficial the change would be rather favorable
to the Central American union than other
wise , for tbo reason that General Regalado
was known to be a sincere friend of tbo
federation , whereas President Quttlerrez naa
known to bo a secret opposer of the al
liance.
Deathblow to Nevr Vnlon.
Members of President Igleslan' party , on
the other hand , construe the result of the
Salvadorean uprising as a deathblow to tha
Central American union. Ono of the chief
officials of the party said the union was
designed for the solo purpose of keeping Iti
power 'the ' three rulers of the state entering
the union , namely Zelaya of Nicaragua , Bo-
nllla of Honduras and Guttlerrez of Salvador.
This official said he understood that In the
uprising General Regalado , who led the
movement , bad on bis flags words signify
ing his purpose to oppose the union and to
demand the sovereignty of Salvador.
Much curiosity Is aroused as to the where
abouts of former President Guttlerrez , as tba
icporta do not say what has become of him.
One of the officials bore believes that Gut
tlerrcz has been allowed to escape. Among
the Costa Rlcans who are here the outcome
of the Salvadorean trouble Is taken as an
other reason why Costa Rica should not
join the Central American union. President
Iglestas has regarded tbo union an experi
mental.
Senor Corrca , charge d'affaires of tu
union , has received little or no Information
on the trouble. When the first word of It
was received Mr. Correa cabled President
Zelaya for Information , but no response to
the Inquiry has been received.
Up to this point the United States gov
ernment has not recognized the "United
States of Central America , " and the 1m-
prcGslon U growing that It will not be
called upon to do'so. . U did not reor-gnl/n
the greater republic except In a provlr.lcnet
fashion that absolutely protected any In
terests the United States or any o ! Its
citizens might hold in the shape of conces
sions. The failure of the Department of
State to recognize the combination , It Is be
lieved , went far toward causing the disso
lution of the greater republic and a substi
tution for It of the United States of Central
America , a combination which It was be
lieved by lla projectors would meet the ob
jections made by the United State * gov
ernment to the former union. Whether this
belief was well founded or not cannot bo
stated at this time , for the State depart
ment has not yet received the official trans
lation of the articles of confederacy In the
new government.
Indictment * ( or Itloters.
ST. LOUIS. Nov. 30. A special to the R -
publlc from Carllnvllle , III. , says : The Vlr-
den riot Investigation by the Macoupln
county grand jury was practically concluded
today and tbo state's legal representatives
are buiy drawing up the hills of Indict
ment. That true bills have been returned
against all who participated In tbe battle of
October 21 , as far as the Investigating body
can ascertain , Is virtually assured. The
nature of the Indictments cannot be learas * .