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The Omaha Daily Bee. ESTABLISHED JUNE 10, 1871. OMAHA, SAT U It I) A V MOIININCJ, AP1UL 3, 1!02 TWELVE PAGES. SINGLE COPY FIVE CENTS. DOWRY TO EDUCATION Oeoll Bhodet Will to Promote Union of Engliih-8peik.bg Bsxes, PROVIDES SCHOLARSHIPS AT OLD OXFORD Two to Each Territory tnd But of American TJolon. REMEMBERS GERMAH COUSINS ALSO Leaves Diamond and Gold Mines to Fnblio Uses. V. T. STEAD COMMENTS ON TESTAMENT Aoaerts Dofint ghewe Aathor Hot Mere British Imperialist, kmt Cltlaem of Enleh-fpeafc-last World. (Copyright. IXC, by Press Publishing Co ) LONDON, April 4. (New York World Cablegram Special Telegram.) The will of Cecil Rhodes provides for the establishment at colonial scholarships, as previously an nounced, and two American scholarships to each of the present states and territories of the United 8tates. Tha will also provides tor five scholarships for students of Qer nan birth at Oxford. ' All the Rhodes' scholarships. American, colonial and German are at Oxford. 'Mr. Rhodes' will Is a remarkable and voluminous document of more than 1,500 words. Even this Is not the entire will, as the executors only gave out the portions which they consider to be of public interest. It was executed In 1899. There Is a codi cil attached on ths day of the deceased's last departure from England, and another cabled from Capetown, leaves 4,000 yearly . V keep up the spot in the Matopopo bills Where bis remains are to be burled. The villi further directs that a railroad exten sion bo mads Into the Matopopo hills, ao that visitors may go there at the week-end to inspect the "majesty and glory of their surroundings." Mr. Rhodes explicitly say he Is to be burled In an aperture, cat In tbe solid rock, surmounted by a brass tablet bearing the words: "Here lis tha remains of Cecil John Rhodes." No one else is to bs burled there who baa not deserved well of bis country Mr. Rhodes bequeathe all his landed prop erty near Buluwayo and Salisbury, both In Matabeleland, to trustees, whom hs directs to cultivate the land for. the Instruction af tha people of Rhodesia. Wis celebrated country place at Groot 8chuur, not far from Capetown, Mr. Rhode loaves as a resl lencs "for tho prime minister of ths fed eral government of South Africa, with tSl.OCO for its malnUeanee. Brouest ta Oriel College. Mr. Rhodes divides ths 100.000 be queathed to Orle! college Into several funds. Indicating exclusively how ha wishes them la bs applied and adds this characteristic Sentence i And finally; aa college authorities live secluded from the world and so are like children as to commercial matters, I would advise them to consult my truateea regard ing tha Investment of these varloua funde So far aa they would receive great help and . ksslstanca from such advice." Regarding the American scholarships, Mr. Rhodes says: "Whereas, I desire to eacourags and fos ter an appreciation of the advantages which 1 Implicitly believe will result from a UDlon of tho English-speaking people throughout the world and to encourage In ths students from the United States who will benefit by these scholarships an at tachment to the country from which they have sprung, but without, I hope, with drawing them or their sympathies from the land of their adoption or birth." Aa to Territorial Scholarships. Tha will provides that the executors may at their discretion delay establishing any territorial scholarships until such time as Ihey may think fit, but It provides also that ths territorial scholarships enca eetab llsbed shall not lapse upon tha admission af tbe territory to statehood. Another provision Is that ao student shall be qualified or dUgMallfied for election to a scholarship on account of race or relig ious opinion. Mr. Rhodes desires that tha students (hould not patronixa any particular college. but distribute themaelvea throughout tha university. Tha trustees are allowed to auspead ar remove any scholar at their dis cretion. Mr. Rhcdes expresses tha bops that ths trustees will arrange an annual dinner and reunion tor all "students and scholarship grsduates who are able to attend and Invite thereto as guests persons who have shown sympathy with ths views expressed by me In our will." Heritage to Brothers. In a codicil to bis will Cecil Rhodea set tied the Dalham Hall estate on his brother, Colonel Francis William Rhodea and his tnale heirs, with remainder to bis brother, Ernest Frederick Rhodea aal tha mala of bis helix. In a clause referring to thla settlement Mr. Rhodes expresses his abjection to tha expectant heir developing Into a "loafer" and says that tha essence of a proper Ufa la that every man should have a definite oc cupatioa during a substantial period of his career. la the disposition of the Dalham Hall estate It Is provided that tha succes sor to ths estate must have been ten years la business or a profession other than the army, or tn tho case of an infant heir he must enter business and remain there for ten years, otherwise the entail will termi nate. The will guards strictly sgainst en. sumberlng ths estate. Teat of Beajoeuts. Following Is the' actual text of Cecil Rhodes' bequeats for American scholarships W hereaa. I desire to encourage and foster an appreciation of the advantages which I Implicitly believe will result from a union of the Kngllvb speaking people throughout the world, and to encourage In student, from the United States who will benefit from Anrlrun BrhnliiphtiM k. . . v. livhed at the University of Oxford under inia, my win. an attachment to the coun iry rrom which they spring, but without, I none, withdrawing them or their ivm. Pa In tea from the land of their adoption or Irth; now, therefore: I direct my truntees aa aoon aa may be n-r in? urtin, na eitner simultaneously or gradually, us they shall find li ronv en- lent, to eatsbliMh for male students the aholarhlpe hereinafter tire-tei .irh f which shall t of the yearly value of ana oe tenaoie at any college In the Unl vernlty of Oxford fur three consecutive ao ta"r ademlcal years. I direct niy trustees to establish certain errmiarnnipa there follows tn- application wi ' nrw itcnnirniua rexerrea To as oi oulal scholarships" and "American sehol arBhtpe ". I appoint two of the Amert.-au echtUrhlpa to ach of the present stt'e and territories uf the t'nlle.i rotates, pro vided, that If any of aaU territortea ahall (CoaUoucd aa Fourth Page.) CONVICT OFFICERS OF MURDER War OIIW Gives Out Details ( Trial f Australians la Soatk Africa. LONDON. April 4 The War office this afternoon Issued an official statement of the facts In regard to the Australians sentenced for murdering Boer prisoners, as follows: The Rush Veldt Carabineers, who were recruited In 8outh Africa, but Included other colonials, were employed In July and August in tbe wildest part of the Trans vaal, eighty miles northeast of Pletersburg, and took a certain number of prisoners. Orave Irregularities on the part of certain oncers of the corps came to tbe knowledge rf military authorities in October and an ustlve Investigation was offered by "'tchener. As a result of the Inquiry A; A wera tried by court-martial at January, 1903, and wera foun bit ft. ''I principals or accessories. to two. and Moran. was carried t. 4iy. to twei Lieutenants Hancock "ced to death, which jfficers were also .' of Rev. C. Hesse, rong suspicion that barged with tho Although there was they committed tha murder, the evidence was not considered sufficient to Justify their conviction. Lieutenant Walton was found guilty of murder and waa sentenced to death, but there were mitigating clrcum- tancea and the sentence was commuted to life Imprisonment at penal servitude. Lieu tenant Plcton was found guilty of man slaughter and was cashiered. Major Lena ban, commanding the Carabineers, who be came aware of the crimes subsequent to their committal, was convicted of culpably neglecting to report them and was ordered borne to Australia, his dismissal being un necessary, owing to the dlsbandment of tbe corps. No doubt extota as to the guilt of the accused, whose plea, in extenuation, that a number of their corps were ill treated by the Boers, was not sustained by the evidence at tha trial. Tbe sentences wera such as would have been Inflicted on any officers similarly guilty. DEFEAT COLOMBIAN REBELS CoTeraaaeat iss.ssrn that Victory Practically Crashes the Rebellloa. PANAMA. Colombia. April 4. This city was ths scene of wild anthusissm on ths part of ths conservatives last night, when Governor Salaiar made public the contents tha following dispatch received from President Marroqulm: Bogota General Gonzales Valencia has defeated and completely destroyed the armies of Generals Foclon Soto and Juan McAllister. General IMbe-Uribe. who In vaded Colombian territory via Medina, In ths department of Boyaca, was also de feated by General Nicolas Pardamo." Governor Salaxar Informed the corre spondent of the Associated Press that both victories wera of great Importance, be cause they meant, practically, the end of tha revolution, leaving only ths Isthmus to bs pacified. WASHINGTON, April 4. Senor Concha, tha Colombian minister, has received a cablegram from President Marroquin of Co lombia confirming tha press dispatches from Panama,' of tha victories of Generals Va lencia and Perdomo over tbe insurgents. It Is believed at the legation here that this will snd the Insurrection In Colombia. MISS STONE SAILS FOR HOME Will Bernim lectori a a la Aid ot Mia. sloas Isaaaedtatelr Ipsa Ar. rival la Vailed Statea. LONDON, April 4. Miss Ellen M. Stone, the American missionary, sailed for New Tork on tha Hamburg-American line steamer Deutachland, which left Southamp ton today. Her departure from London was quiet. She was accompanied by R. S. Mc. Clura and R. 8. Baker. She will begin lecturing, In aid of the missions, almost immediately after her arrival In the Uuited Statea. The rest which Miss Stone hsd In England has Improved her health, though she was obliged to refuse countless Invita tions to spesk before religious snd other bodies. Mr. Choate, tha United States am bassador, and Mrs. Cboats are greatly in terested in the missionary. They enter tained her at tha embassy at tea Thursday, where Miss Stone gave the diplomatic party a graphic, yet simple, account of bar ex periences. ATTACK WEST INDIES TREATY Of ssaests la tho Laadathlaa Make a Violent Flsjht Asalnst Rattaeatloa. COPENHAGEN. Denmark. April 4. There was sn exciting debate on tha Danish West India Islands treaty tn the executive ses sion of ths Landsthlng today. The oppo sition members violently attacked the treaty aad plied the foreign minister. Dr. Deunl- ser, with numerous questloas. to which he replied firmly aad clearly. There Is great public Interest In ths question and the agitatloa aad excitement Is Intense. Both stdss are confident of success. A strong effort Is being made to Identify the mem bers of the Landsthlng. who are suspected of furnishing information to Congressman Richardson. Bo far It haa not bee a suc cessful. SUGAR EXPORTS DROP OFF Other Geraaam Articles Beat to lotted totes Show a Heavy Iaerease. BERLIN, April 4 Tha last quarter'a ex perts from alt Germany to tha United States amounted to t23.7ss.094, aa increase of l. 287.50. The exports from Leipxlg increased ll.14C.465; from Berlin, $451,303; from Bremen, 1428,894, and from Cologne, $ti,887. The consulatea In the sugar dis tricts last heavily. Tha Magdeburg exports dropped $1,187.37 and Hamburg $505,807. Editor Is Heavily Fined. MANILA, April 4 Senor Valdet, the editor of a Spaalsh weekly paper here, cou- vlcted of libeling two Filipino members of the Philippine commission, Benito Le- garda and Dr. Pardo da Tavera, former president of tha liberal party, has boea fined 4,000 pesetas. Tbe Judge said tbat ths offer to prove the assertions merely aggrsvatsd ths original offense. fssitt Coea to Bkaaahal. PEKIN, April 4 United Statea Minister Congee baa started oa a abort visit to Bhaaghal. oa board the United States gun boat Wilmington. Hs will begin tha ne gotiations for a its commercial treaty be tweea the United States aad China. Cork gertlvei .ska Redatoad. CORK. April 4. Joha Redmond, chairman of the United Irish league, waa today pre sented with tha freedom of ths city, la tha presence of a large gathering af municipal oouacUlora aad tha general public. MITCHELL DEFENDS HIS BILL Oregon Senator Declares Meunre Eased on Existing Law, MORE LIBERAL THAN THE GEARY ACT laslsta that Chinese Eseluatoa la Necessity aad Waraa Repahlleaaa Rot to Defeat tha Meaaare, WASHINGTON, April 4. Tho aenate to day began consideration of the Chinese ex clusion bill, Mr. Mitchell of Oregon mak iag the opening speech. He pointed out forcefully tbe necessity for the exclusion ot Chinese laborers and carefully and elaborately analysed tbe bill. He said that It had been constructed on the basis of ex isting law. In the light of experience and of the decisions In the courts. While its provisions were drastic, the bill, he asld. In some respects was more liberal than the Geary act. The Indian appropriatloa bill was under consideration for a time, but was not com pleted. When Mr. Jones of Arkansas appeared on the floor of the senate today, after a pro tracted absence, during which he passed through a warm and unsuccessful contest for re-election, he was surrounded Imme diately by a number of his colleagues, all anxloua to learn the details of the contest. He was given a most cordial greeting by senators on both sides of tha chamber. Removal of Rosecrans' Remains. A concurrent resolution was adopted pro viding for the appointment of a Joint com mission of the two branches of congress to attend tbe ceremonies incident to tbe trans fer of the remaias of General William S. Rosecrans from California to their final resting place In Arlington cemetery. The committee on the part of the senate was named as follows: Senators Foraker, 8pooner, Proctor, Bate and Pettus. Tha reading of the Chinese exclusion bill was then begun and various committee amendments and amendments In phraseol ogy were agreed to. Mr. Mitchell aald that the policy of the Chinese exclusion had become one of the great policies ot this country, acquiesced In by all political parties and as firmly fixed aa tha Monroe doctrine. It Is a policy based upon the general welfare, upon the principle of protection to American labor and upon the doctrine of protection against noxious mrectlon of those Institutions which constitute American civilization. Object of Kramers. The f miners of the measure bad endeav ored to make It as effective as possible as a restrictive measure while keeping stead ily in view all necessary means of protec tion against fraud. No radical departure was proposed from the statute now In oper ation, the bill being a virtual codification of tha existing laws and regulations con cerning the admission to this country of Chinese persons. The aim of the framers was carefully to avoid anything which might give Just cause for offense to tha Chinese empire aad to an extent at least it was a more liberal measure, so far as tho exempted classes were concerned, than that which la now on tbe statute books. "Tha theory on which the measure was constructed." be said. "Is not that all Chinese persons who are not prohibited may enter this country, but upon the con trary, the legislation proceeds upon the theory that only those are allowed to enter who are especially exempted." Claaaiacatloa of C hinese. Therefore every Chinese person shall be deemed a laborer, within the meaning of tne bill, who Is not an official, a teacher, a student, a merchant or a traveler for pleasure. Referring to the resolution In the meas ure for the prevention of fraud. Mr. Mitchell said that no one could question the authority of congress to establish and enforce all necessary rules which would operate as statutory safeguards against fraud and which would test properly tbe good faith ot Chinese persons claiming to belong to one or another of the exempted classes. He held that this government never would barter away its inalienable right to prohibit the coming to thla country of any class of people from any country en earth If In tbe Judgment ot congress such persons were objectionable. 'It la not, when viewed from tbe proper standpoint. In conflict with any existing treaty stipulations between the United States and China," he said. Waras His Party. In conclusion Mr. Mitchell warned ths republicans of tbe senate that if they failed to pass the proposed bill, which had been agreed upon by a nonpartisan com mission, and insisted on forcing the passage of a statute "which is inadequate and In efficient, then at the coming election look out for such a vote of condemnation of the republican party on the Pacific coast aa you have not heard since tbe overthrow ot the republican party la 1884." Mr. Quay gave notice of tbe following amendment aa an additional section to the exclusion bill: "That nothing herein contained shall be construed to exclude Chinese Christians, or Cbinasa who assisted la the defense or re lief of the foreign legations or the Pe-Tang cathedral, la tha city ot Pekin in the year 1900.' In response to an Inquiry by Mr. Quay, Mr. Penrose, in charge of the measure. said ha could not accept tha amendment. as not a member of the immigratloa com mission was In favor of It. "How many Chinese will that amend ment let In?" Mr. Mitchell asked. "I hoped It would have tha effect," re plied Mr. Quay, "of Christianizing the whole Chinese empire." "It would let In at least 1,000,000," sug gested Mr. Mitchell. "Quite likely 250,000.000," Interjected Mr. Hale. The sonata at (:15 went into executive session, and 5:18 p. m. adjourned. SARGENT ACCEPTS THE PLACE Hays Interview with President aad la Offered Ceaaaalsaloacrsklp af Immlaratiea. WASHINGTON, April 4 Frank P. Sargent, grand master of tbe Brotherhood of Loco motive Firemen, saw tbe president today and was tendered the position of eotnroie sloner general of Immigration. Mr. Sargent accepted the offer, but bs told tbe presi dent It would be necessary to close up his business affairs before be could tsks charge of the office. The president Informed him he could have all the tlma be wanted, la tbe meantime be is to familiarise himself with the dutlea of bis aew position. It Is understood that tha resignations of Messrs. Powderly sad McSweeney have been requested or will be at once. Mr. McMur ray will succeed tbe latter and William Williams will bs nominated soon to sueeesd Commissioner cf Immigration FlUhis at New Tork. EXCLUSION BILL IN HOUSE Closed Door to Chinese Laborers Ipaalmoaaly Agreed to hy t onalltre. WASHINGTON, April 4. The house today began the consideration of the Chinese exclusion bill. No opponents of the gen- eral principle of exclusion appeared, but members are divided in their support of two bills presented. Messrs. Hltt of Il linois, Perkins of New Tork snd Adams of Pennsylvania supported tha majority bill, and Messrs. Clark of Missouri, Kahn of California and Naphan of Massachusetts spoke for the minority substitute. At the opening of tho eesalon of the house today the speaker laid before the house an invitation from tha Army of the Cumberland for the partlclpa. tion by a committee of the house in the servicea at Arlington cemetery upon (hs occasion of the reinterment of the remains or the late Major General William S. Rose crans, which are to be removed from Los Angeles, Cal., to Arlington about the middle ot May. Upon notion of Mr. Grosvenor of Ohio a Joint resolution was adopted for the acceptance ot the invitation aad the ap pointment of a Joint committee to attend the ceremonies at Arlington. Some routine businesa was transacted. A small urgent deficiency bill carrying $143,000 was passed. Mr. Mahon of Pennsylvania asked unani mous consent that the omnibus claims bill be sent to conference, but Mr. Msddox of Georgia objected. This was tbe day set aside for the consideration of the war claims, but Mr. Maboa. chairman ot the committee on war claims, yielded with the understanding that oue week from Tuesday be devoted to war claims, and the house thereupon went into committee of the whole and took up the Chinese exclusion bill. The speaker called upon Mr. Moody of Massachusetts, who is to succeed Secretary Long on May 1, to pre side over the committee of the whole. As the future secretary of the navy assumed the gavel tbe members on both sides ot the house gave blm an ovation. Mr. Hltt of Illinois, chairman of the com mittee on foreign affairs, who had personal charge of the exclusion bill, said the com mittee was unanimous In tbe opinion that the admission of Chinese laborers Into this country wonld be a serious evil. One ot the main problems which the committee bad to solve, he said, waa In connection with the admission of tbe privileged classes mer chants, travelers, officials, teachers and stu dents so as to prevent fraud and at tbe same time to avoid harassing and torment ing bona fide Chinese merchants. Mr. Kahn of California made an extensive speech In support of the minority bill. He reviewed the whole history of Chinese ex clusion legislation and concluded as fol lows: We of the Pacific coaat are perhaps more deeply concerned in this question than any otner people. we ieei meir prenence among us more than any other section of the country. lndr the census of 1900 there are 4.0S1.S19 Inhabitants weet of the Rocky mountains. Included In this populntlon are (7,729 Chinese, while but ZJ.124 Chinese are distributed among the 77.9M.44o Inhabitants throughout the other states oi tne union. In conclusion let me any that our exclJ alon lawa have been a great boon to the laborers of this country. The American laborer and mechanic. In bin neat and comfortable home, seated at his fireside, surrounded by his wife and little ones. Is the peer of any wage worker In any part ot the world. Let us keep him so. At 6:15 p. m. the bouse adjourned. WASHINGTON, April 4. The Society of ths Army of the Cumberland at tta last an nual meeting decided to transfer tbe re mains of General Rosecrans from Los An geles, Cal., to Arlington for burial. The ceremonies connected with this military funeral, will take place on or about May 17 at tbe pavilion in the Arlington grounds'. President Roosevelt has agreed to be pres ent, the prominent officers of the army will attend and tbe troops available about Washington will form part of the funeral cortege. Both houses of congress will be repre sented by committees aad it Is expected that the speaker of the house and General Groevenor, both of whom served under General Rosecrans,- In behalf of the house of representatives, and 8enator Foraker, who also served under him, representing the senate, will make brief addresses. The Society of the Army of the Cumberland will be largely represented and veterans and military societies of the district will take part. CABINET WILL INVESTIGATE Commamlcatloa Reaardlasj Alleged British Camp Brought Up for Discussion. WASHINGTON, April 4. The time of the cabinet today was taken up almost en tirely with a communication which the president has received from tbe governor of Louislsns, protesting against the com pany alleged to be maintained In the state by agents of the British government for the purpose of supplying mules and teams to the British army In South Africa. The president has directed an Investigation Into the facts snd tbe bearing upon the ques tion. It was expected that after the cabinet meeting an announcement would be made of the selection of tbe first minister to Cuba, but it la now stated that tbe prest dent has not been able to reach a final choice aa between the numerous applicants. Influential New York people are very strongly pressing the appointment of H G. Squires, who is now In this country on a lesva of absence from the American mta Istry at Pekin. where he Is secretary and charge. Mr. Squires is also said to be per sonally well knowa to and well thought ot by the president, so tbat bis chances are regarded as bright. NO 0BJECTI0NS TO TREATY lulled States Will Kot Obstruct tho Ratldcatloa of Maachariaa tsassct. WASHINGTON. April 4. It is learned that tbe Russian government has not asked the assent of the United Statea govern ment to the convention It haa Just con cluded with China regarding Manchuria But the United Statea government already has expressed Its objections to certain fea tures of the original convention and aa these do not appear tn the published out line of the treaty provisions, it can be stated that our government would not in terpose any objection to the ratification of the existing document, even it its assent were necessary. The provision pledging 'Russia to evac uate Niu Cbwang Immediately upon the powers' evacuation of Tien Tsln is re garded as the least part of the agreement aad as calculated to hasten tbe powers In their withdrawal. Talamaae Improves Sllaatly. WASHINGTON, April 4. There wss slight improvement today la tha condition ot Est. T. Deaitt Talaiage. SOUND MEMBERS ON CUBA Speaker Henderson and Associate Investi gate Reciprocity. STEEL AND IRON SCHEDULES ATTACKED Omaha Indiana Kspect to Get Dlvlaloa of Accumulated Principal Rea toratloa f ladlaa Agencies. (From a Staff Correspondent.) WASHINGTON, April 4. (Special Tele gram.) The report in circulation today among republicans of tbe house that the opponents to Cuban reciprocity wers en deavoring to secure the solid support ot the democrats on a proposition to bring about a reduction in steel and Iron sched ules, brought consternation to the ma jority of tbe members of the ways and means committee. Speaker Henderson, In conjunction with Representatives Dalzell and Long, began a systematic canvass of the republican side with the object of ascertaining Just how many republicans would support the reconcentrados In their effort to beat tho ways and means committee measure for Cuban reciprocity. A gentleman close to the speaker said that If tbe republican opponents to the ways and .means measure could muster forty votes, as they confidently predict they can do. the solid democratic vote and the votes of the republican opposition would be sufficient to take an appeal from tbe decision of the chair on tbe motion to take up the Cuban reciprocity measure alone. Hope to Dissipate Opposition. Tbe friends of the ways snd means com mittee are hopeful, however, that the forty members of the republican opposition will be dissipated by the time the Cuban dis cussion Is brought up In the house, al though tonight the leaders of the ways and means committee are not oversangulne that they can pass the bill reported by tbe ways and means committee without bring ing on a general tariff diecusslon. The) democrats realise that they can make con siderable capital out of the general pro vision to make a bortxontal reduction In some of the tariff schedules, and they are encouraging radical republican leaders to stand with them on a tariff reduction prop osition in retaliation for reciprocity with Cuba. The speaker stated today to friends tbat the omnibus bill providing tor tbe admis sion of Arizona, New Mexico and Oklahoma would be given time for consideration. There is a growing belief that at least Oklahoma will be admitted, and poseibly New Mexico, but there are few who think that Arizona will get through during this congress. ' t'lalas of Omaha Indians. The delegation ot Omaha Indiana In Washington looking after an Item in tbe Indian appropriation bill to pay a per capita to the Omaha Indiana entitled thereto, ot $100,000 from the principal now to their credit In the treasury and derived from the sale of their lands in Nebraska, had a conference today with Representa tives Sherman and Curtis, who assured the delegation that they would do what they could to retain tha Item In the bill when It reached the conference. Every indication now points to tbe adoption ot the measure. Favorable action was taken today by tbe senate on several amendments to the Indian appropriation bill restoring the agencies at Lower Brule, Slsseton, Yankton and Crow Creek, 8. D., which were aeri- ously talked of as being left out of the bill. The item in the bill sppropriatlng $3,000 for continuing the Indian supply depot at Omaha waa also agreed to. Senator Dietrich. made the following rec ommendations for postmasters today: Ithaca Miss Agnes Atkinson, vice Alex ander Robb, resigned. Arborville W. R. Shatter, reappointed. Hubbell C. M. Casad, reappointed. The Treasury department sent a draft today for $500 to A. L. Maryott et Pender, who was appointed by the county court of Thurston county aa administrator of the estate of William E. Peebles. His claim grew out ot transactions Peebles had wiih the Omaha and Winnebago agency. Captain John F. Merry of Dubuque, la., left for bis home today. Cousins at His Convention. Representative Cousins announces tbat tbe congressional convention in his dis trict will be held on May 1. Mr. Cousins has three speeches to mske at points In the east, and in Iowa, but is not permit ting their preparation to Interfere with bis congressional duties. It la Mr. Cousins' Intention to be present at a meeting of bis congressional convention. Julian Richards, secretary of Speaker Henderson, stated today that the congres sional convention in the speaker's district would be held In Waterloo May 1 or 2. Tbe date, however, haa cot been definitely fixed. Representative Walter I. Smith of Council Bluffs and Lot Thomaa of Storm Lake have returned from the good roads convention at Charlottesville. Oleomargarine Bill Effective. The oleomargarine bill, which waa passed by the senate yesterday afternoon is re garded by Senator Proctor, chairman of the committee on agriculture, as being much more effective in suppressing tbe sale of oleomargarine aa butter than It was In tbe form ia which the bill passed the house. Tbe msln change In the measure consists in striking out the provision In the first section in regard to the right of a stats to allow the manufacture of oleomargarine for sale within a state, which the senators srgued would practically have nullified the bill wherever the state chose to legislate against It. Another Important change pro vides a new system for taxing the Inspec tion and process of treating renovated aad adulterated butter, putting these articles under restrictions similar to those which are applied to oleomargarine. The affect of this is to tax any adulterated or fraudu lent product at a high rate and to make tbe tax on the genuine product as low as possible. The tax on uncolored oleomar garine waa reduced by the aenate, aa waa tbe tax on the dealer handling such ar ticle. The bill la regarded, so far as butter is concerned, as a pure food law, and when it geta Into the conference it Is believed it will be put Into shape that will be held constitutional by tbe supreme court. Rockwell A. Larsh was today appointed substitute clerk In the Des Moines post office. C. J. Davla was today appointed post matter at Pluma, Lawrence county, 8. D. Emperor oa Pleasure Cruise. BERLIN. April 4 At the Invitation of the North German Lloyd Steamship com psny, Emperor William and tbe German crowa prince, accompanied by numerous retinue, will embark April IT at Bremer haven on the North German Lloyd steamer Kron Prim Wilhelm for a pleasure cruise ot several days la tbe North sea. CONDITION 0FTHE WEATHER Forecast for Nebraska Fair Snturdny and Hunday; Variable Winds, Mostly West. Temperatare at Hoar. Des. K a. m t4 H a. m :tt 7 a. in 40 a. iw 41 tt a. as 44 1 a. m 47 It a. m tin 13 m 54 Omaha eaterdayi Hoar. Dea. 1 p. m a p. tn ..... ft p. m ..... 4 p. m 5 p. m. . . . . . H p. ns 7 p. H p. m ..... . O p. ra n't rt a Ml tl r. mi 51 POLITICAL ECONOMISTS MEET Members of the Amerlraa Academy Hold Their lsth Annual C'oaventloa. PHILADELPHIA, April 4 The sixth an- Dual meeting ot the American Academy ot Political and Social Science began here today and will end tomorrow. There Is a good attendance of members of the academy. The general topic for discussion at this meeting Is social legislation snd social activity. Tbe first session wss held this afternoon at which Frank Leake ot this city presided. The principal meeting was held tonight when the annual address was delivered by Hon. Martin A. Knspp, chair man of the Interstate Commerce commis sion, Washington. Mr. Knapp took for his subject, "Equality ot Opportunity In the Use of Transportation Facilities." Prior to Mr. Knapp's address the chair man of tbe meeting. Prof. E. R. Johnson, a member of the Isthmian Canal commis sion. Introduced Prof. L. 8. Rowe, president of tho academy, who reviewed tbe work of the organization for the year. Prof. Rowe dwelt upon the extension of the work of the academy, both In Its publications and meetings. Tbe former, be said, have become one of tbe Important factors in the formation of Intelligent opinion on great social and political questions, while the latter attract the leading authorities In the social and economic sciences. Addresses were made by F. M. Brewer of this city on "Chlid Labor In the Depart ment Store," Henry White, general secre tary United Garment Workers of America, New York, on "Machinery and Labor," and Hayes Bobbins, dean of the Institute of Social Economics, New York, on "The New South's Rare Opportunity." A reception followed tonight's session. TO HEAD OFF BLACKMAILING Grand Jary Takes Hold of Conspiracy to Katabllah Corrupt Court Practices. CHICAGO. Aoril 4. Investigation Into Justtce court abuses resulted today In the grand Jury voting Indictments against six court attaches. A conspiracy to corrupt the Justice court system, that blackmail and extortion might be practiced, is alleged by the complainants. Detailed evidence waa adduced and one principal conspirator has turned state'a evidence. Indictments voted are as follows: Isaac A. Hartman. police magiatrate. North Harvey; malfeasance In office and conspiracy.' Henry M. Scott, former Justice (Harvey), conspiracy aad malfeasance in office. Thomaa D. Courtney, constable, mal feasance in office and conspiracy to extort money by threats. John W. Ronksley, con stable, conaoiracy to obtain money by ihr.ua and malfeasance In office. James D. McNeill, court attache, conspiracy to extort money by threats. George W. Trout, alias W. W. Crystal, alias Frank Hammond, alias George Clifford, conspiracy to extort money by threats. PASSING OF PLANT SYSTEM Varloas Properties Are to Fall I'm der Control of Atlantic Coast Mae Compaay. vtrw vnntf Anril 4. Following a meet ing In this city today of the directors of the Plant system. W. O. Elliott, presioeni or th Atlantic Coast Line Railroad com pany, and R. O. Erwln, president of the .v.nnh Florida Western Railway com psny. authorized the folllowing announce ment . . J . . . Wa.,a K&.n .nmnUI.ll under irgOtiail'HIB lit r irr-T ii -.., w hich tt is arranges uwi c r onus K ( rmcin ,... " j '- ''"'- l . . . i 1 . 1 1 .- ia K rnn fin or wiuir inc , .u.. -i ... . i . w . ,k. rmnrtortv Af souaacea wun aiin oreoiuq fK"'j - - . . . .1 . . T I U.llntari ... . ,.1 ,1 U n V tne Atlantic lohbi who iv.i. ,.v. .... . The negotlatlona also contemplate that the other railway properties of the Plant sys tem will pass under the control of the At lantic toast L.ine i me i.n mu. - . i . tAH m11aba that mm n s n t tt aa It nas Biso orrn nvnr.i .. -...... consolidation takea place the Southern Rail way company win nYt -"T thereafter for all of Ita trains both pas senger and freight, over the line between navannan am, -, ... - Jacksonville the southern terminus of the Southern naiiwar nrain; Ida service to and from the east and west. Tbe Savannah. Florida Western ro-d Is the main line of the Plant system, cov ering about 1.700 miles out of a total of I.20U miles. NEW REFUGE FOR UNIONS Allied Peoples Party Proooaaced Flret Political Home for Or aalaed Labor. LOUISVILLE. Ky., April 4 Chairman Jo A. Parker of the allied people s party to day appointed J. M. Cook and Dr. Joseph E. Chambera of Missouri as members of ths national executive committee, and J. H. Burma of Kansas City and 8. A. Wright ot Springfield as members ot tbe central committee from Missouri. The other va cancies will be tilled as nearly as possibls In conformity with the selections of or ganized labor In St. Louis. Referring to ths new movement. Dr. Chambers of St. Louis said today: "Wa have bullded the Drat political boms for or ganized labor." OMAHA YOUTH GETSH0N0RS Robert R. Bradford la First Orade Mat of Scholarship at Phillips Eaeter. AN DOVER. Mass., April 4 (Speclsl Tel egram.) Among the thirty-five students on ths scholarship honor list snnounced today at Phillips Exetar academy for ths winter Is Robert R. Bradford of Omaha. Brad ford Is in what Is termed ths first grsie list, thoss who have attained the highest standing. He la prominent tn Phillips Exe ter student life. Appolalmeata la the Army. WASHINGTON. April 4. The president today seat the following nominations to tha senate: Army Cavalry : First lieutenant, G. W. Moses, Fourth cavalry, captain; Ralph E. McDowell, Kansas, second lieutenant. Ar tilleryLieutenant Colonel James J. Bur bank, colonel: Major Richard P. Strong, lieutenant colonel. First lieutenants Louis Bennett, Illinois; George L. Hicks, Jr.. Maryland; Guy 8. Manning, Ohio; Charles 0. Zollard, Colorado. TRAIN IS HELD UP Burlington Passenger Stopped by Bobber Few Miles from St. Joseph. OFFICIALS SAY BANDITS GOT NOTHING Ten Shota Are Tired at Trainmen Without Any Bodily Injury. ENGINEER FORCED TO SHUT OFF STEAM Bobbers Enter Express Oar by Intimidating the Messenger. SCENE OF A FORMER FATAL HOLDUP From Descrlplloa of Leadlagt Robber Railroad Officials Think It .Mlgkt Have Beem tko Elsalvo Tat Crowe. ST. J08EFH. Mo., April 4 Train No. IS on the Burlington route, which left St. Joseph for the north at 11:40 o'clock last night, was held up three miles north of the city limits by four masked ma. Railroad authorities assert that the robbers got nothing, although on thla point conflicting reporta ars In circulation. The attempted robbery occurred fifteea minutes after the train bad pulled out of the Francis street station in this city. The scene Is very near the place where on the night of September 34, 1891, four young men of this city made a futile attempt to rob a Burlington train, two ot the party being shot down. On that occasion ths railroad authorities, under the leadership of W. C. Brown, then general manager of the Bur llngton's Missouri lines, ran a dummy train loaded with policemen and deputy sheriffs snd the robbers were takea by aurprlse, their plans having been tipped off by a treacherous confederate. After holding the train thirty-five min utes It was allowed to proceed. Conductor Cox and Engineer Kuat, la charge of tbe train, ran from the scene ot the holdup to Napier, and from there re ported to the general offices In thla city. A dozen detectives were at once dispatched, but thus far no tangible clue baa been, dis covered. The robbers gained a, entrance to the express car by compelling tha engineer to call to the express messenger and by threats of blowing tbe door open with dynamite. Ten shots wera fired, one at Conductor Cox and several at Urakemaa Oaut, but none took effect. Descrlplloa of Robbers. The leader of tbe robbers is described by the trslnmen as being about 35 years old, five feet ten inches tall, weight 140 pounds, voles loud snd clear. Ha wore a long mask of cloth, covering his face from tha fore head down and falling below his chin. When be gave orders to the trainmen er to tbe other robbers every word ha said could be heard distinctly. Some of the officers and railroad men aay today that tbla Im perfjet description may be that ot Pat Crowe, who ia knowa. to have a grudge . against the Burlington and who baa made threats against that road. The second robber Is 40 years old, live feet nine Inches tall, weight 140 pounds. He wore a black stiff hat aud a dark red false beard. The third robber is between 26 and 28 years old, weight ISO pounds. Hs wore a long black mask, like tbe leader. Height not given. The fourth man Is be tween 23 and U yeara old, five feet seven Inches tall, weight about 155 pounds. He wore a black mask. official Accoaal. ST. LOUIS, April 4. The following tele gram was received at the headquarter! of the Burlington route tn this city from the St. Joseph officials of ths syatem: Burlington train No. 1J. which left St. Joseph for the west at 11:40 p. m., April 3, was stopped at 11:63 p. ra. one mile north of the water works and just outside of the city of St. Joseph by four masked men, who compelled the engineer and fireman to attempt to cut off the baggage car. The attempt to uncouple the baggage car waa unsucessful. Thereupon the baggageman was ordered to open the door. This was done. The Interior of the car was looked over. No valuables of sny dlscrlntton were discovered, whereupon the engineer waa ordered to go with his train, which had been delayed, all told, thirty minutes. There was no violence used. No pss nengers were disturbed snd no railroad or express property was taken. Burlington officials st Ht. Joseph were Immediately notified and were on the ground shortly sfter, commencing Investi gation of the affair. PLOT TO BLOW UP THE DOCKS Parties Who Sympathised with Boors Detected Before Parpaae Was Accomplished. SAN FRANCISCO, April 4. A apeeial to ths Call from Vancouver, B. C, saya that former president Charles A. Bemlla, baa Just made public the fact tbat a plot to blow up the naval docka and fortress at Esqulmalt was discovered In 1900. The plan. It Is alleged, waa arranged la San Francisco by members of the "Clan na Gael." It Is asserted that two men wera sent from Saa Francisco for tho purpoaa af carrying out the blowing up of the docks. Their names, as learned by the British consul at Saa Francisco, were Danny Mc Dermott and Albert Reevteker, tbe former an Irishman and the latter a native of Belgium. The Information communicated by the consul at San Francisco waa that a meet, log ot the Clan na Gael bad been bald there, at which plans wers discussed of bow to aid tbe Boers In their war against Great Britain. When the meeting waa called at first there was no Intention te suggest tbe use of force, but McDermott. who was present, offered to go to Esqul malt and attempt a body blow by dyna miting as much as possible of tbe forts and ths navy docks there. He asked for the aamlng ot a companion to assist blm la the deed. Renvliker offered bimaslf and was accepted. The two men were closely shadowed by the detectives. After reach ing Esqulmalt, Renvlcker became alarmed and disappeared, and McDermott waa marched to a wharf and sent back te San Francisco by steamer. Courteaay Walter, the British conaul geaeral In tbla city, confirmed tbe story from Vancouver as to ths frustration of tha plot, which ba says was discovered during ths tsnure of office of his predecessor, tho late Mr. Plckersglll, who Informed ths governor general of Canada. He would give no further Information except tbat It waa tha work of a aoeiety affiliated with the Fenian organization. Irishmen who were promi nent In the local patriot la societies em phatically deny that there ever waa a branch of ths Clsa na Gasl la this city. They also state that they know ft ae Irish men of the names mentioned In the Van couver dispatch who could possibly ba Implicated In any plot against the Brltlsb aaval station. .
