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PREPARATIONS FOR WAR
The Senate Realizes That the Mili
' tory Armament Is Weak.
A 1513 AITK0PK1T10 BILL
Mr. Chandler Would S.-t AslJo $100,000.'
0( 0 for Military Purpose Hill Ap
propriating a Fund for Venezue
lan Commission Passes House.
Washington, Dec. 18. The only mat
ters that occurred In the senate today
having any bearing on the exciting
question of. a pousible war with Great
Britain were the Introduction by Mr.
Chandler (Republican, New Hamp
shire), and with reference to the commit
tee on military affairs of a bill appro
priating Jiuo.000,000 to strengthen the
military armament of the United
States: the Introduction of a bill by Mr.
Hill (Democrat, New York) to repeal
the law that prohibits officers of the
late confederate states, who had form
erly held commissions from serving In
the United States army or navy; and
a resolution of Inquiry offered by Mr.
Davis (Republican, Minnesota) as to
the attempted establishment of po3t
routes by Great Britain or Canada over
or upon United States territory in
Alaska. Mr. Hill's desire to have his
bill passed Immediately was defeated
by an objection from Mr. Piatt (Re
publican, Connecticut), who suggested
that there was no Immediate haste for
Its passage, as the country was not
likely to get Into a war before the reas
sembling of congress. Mr. Hill's opin
ion was that it was particularly proper
and appropriate at "this critical period
of our history," that such offensive leg
islation should be wiped out. Mr. Hill's
bill remains on the table, so that it
may be taken up for action at any time:
and Mr. Davis' resolution was agreed
to without any question.
Most of the day's session was occu
pied In the discussion of a resolution
offered yesterday by Mr. Call (Demo
crat. Florida), for the appointment of
a select committee to investigate "or
ganized efforts of corporations" to con
trol the election of members of con
gress or to Influence legislation. Amend
ments to con line the scope of the in
vestigations to the election of senators,
and to corporations In the state of
Florida were votijd down by large ma
jorities on yea and nay votes; but an
amendment substituting the committee
on privileges and elections for a select
committee was carried by a majority
of five; and the resolution as thus
amended was passed.
Mr. Call, however, belns dissatisfied
with the amendment, moved a recon
sideration of the vote by which the res
olution was agreed to; and that motion
is pending.
The Voncznolnn Commission.
The response of the house to the mes
sage of President Cleveland yesterdaj
Was the introduction today by Mr. HIU
(Republican, Illinois), as soon as the
reading of the Journal was concluded,
of a bill appropriating $100,000 to pay
the expenses of the commission suggest
ed by the president to determine the
true divisional line between Venezuela
and British Guiana. Its reading was
hailed with applause all over the floor.
Mr. Boutelle (Republican, Maine), in
view of the momentous consequences
which might follow from the passage of
the bill, expressed a hope that It might
be referred to a committee before being
acted upon, but made no formal objec
tion to Its immediate consideration.
After brief, stirring speeches by Mr.
Hitt and Mr. Crisp (Democratic, Geor
gia), urging united and speedy action
as essential to the successful prosecu
tion of the contention by the United
States in reeard to the boundary dis
pute, the bill was passed without a dis
senting vote.
At 12.40 the house adjourned until
Friday, after having adopted a concur
rent resolution providing for a holiday
recess from December 20 to January 3,
1803.
SENATE CAUCUS.
Republicans Discuss Matters of National
Importance-The Cuban Question
Washington, Dec. 18. The Republi
cans in the senate held another caucus
this afternoon at which the foreign af
fairs of the country were discussed for
upwards of an hour, and matters of de
tail connected with the committee as
signments considered. On motion" of
Mr. Mitchell, of Oregon, chairman of
the caucus committee, it was decided
to change the name of the select .com
mittee to inquire into all claims of
citizens of the United States against
the government of Nicaragua to a select
committee "on the construction of the
Nlcaraguan canal," and Increasing the
number of the committee from five to
seven. The chairmanship will be given
to a Democrat (Mr. Morgan being the
ranking man), and the Democrats will
have three members, with the following
Republicans as members: Hawley,
Connecticut; Mitchell, Oregon; Squire,
Washington; Bewell, New Jersey.
Mr. Mitchell also Informed the caucus
that he had received a letter from Mr.
Gorman, chairman of the Democratic
caucus, that the Democrats would not
resist the reorganisation of the commit
tees, but that the Republicans must en
large the Democratic representation on
tho committee on appropriations and
finance, so as to make the Republican
majorities on these committees but one,
In accordance with the established cus
tom of the senate. This was agreed to,
and these committees will consist of
fourteen. -
The hill passed during the morning
by the house providing for the appro
priation of ttOO.OOO for the expenses of
a commission to Investigate the Vene
suelan boundary question, as suggested
by the president, caused a renewal of
the debate of the day before on our for
eign relations. The Republicans agreed
that It would be the part of wisdom for
this measure to be referred to the com
mittee on foreign relations for revision
and amendment and the debate showed
that there was a unanlmltv of .aonti.
ment In favor of amending the measure
by incorporating In It the text of the
Monroe doctrine, that doctrine never
tinirlnr hpan fflvftn the full fnrni nf lo-ta.
latlve enactment by congress. The time
- Wltnin wmcn ine cuininiBBiun snail re
port was also taken into consideration
and the time when their report must be
- - .111 fia
The statement was made by one of
this commission was now on file In the
state department and that a full ana
thorougn report could be made within
sixty days.
The feeling was Just as apparent as It
was during the caucus of yesterday and
all those who spoke took strong grounds
In favor of upholding the president and
backing him in the enforcement of the
Monroe doctrine. Press dispatches ' to
the effect that Great Britain was to se
cure the island of Cuba, either by pur
chase or by exchanging Gibraltar,
caused the discussion to take a turn in
thot direction. The prevailing senti
ment on this matter was that if Eng
land sought to get possession of Cuba,
or Spain sought to dispose of the Island,
such act would be accepted as a declar
ation of war. The Island must remain
as th property of Spain or It must be
given its independence. In the hands
of any other power it would be a men
ace to the United States and It such an
a' ront to this government was attempt
ed the Republicans asserted this gov
ernment must fight.
SENATOR CHANDLER'S HILL.
It Is to Supply Needs in tho Matter of
Small Arms.
Washington, Dec. 18. "The bill Intro
duced In the senate today," said Sena
tor Chandler, "was not intended es
pecially to apply to our present foreign
complications. We need a new arma
ment for the army and are sadly in
need of small arms. Several years ago
we began the enlargement and Improve
ment of our navy and the work has
been going on steadily ever since. The
navy is popular, and our people take a
commendable pride in it. But, on the
other hand, what are we to do with our
land forces. We could mobilize a mil
lion men in short order; the South
would undertake the contract of pour
ing 100,000 men Into Cuba if need be,
and we could, within a few days, send
900,000 Into Canada. But these men
would need modern small arms. Wo
can raise regiments fast enough, but to
properly arm them requires time.
My bill contemplates the securing of
one million Infantry rifles and such
field artillery as will be necessary to
propertly equip an army. Whether we
have any trouble with Great Britain or
not, we should have these modern im
plements of war for emergency cases."
PARDON BOARD DECISIONS.
John Itnrdslcy's Application. Refused.
Steve Do Avalu, the Scranton Murderer,
llns lienor l.iiuk.
Harrlsburg.Pa., Dec. 18. John Bards
ley will remain In the penitentiary To
night the board of pardons refused his
application and U is reported that the
action was unanimous. The formal rea
sons presented by his counsel for Bards
ley's pardon were that the scntAice of
fifteen years was excessive; that he had
already been sufficiently punished and
longer Imprisonment will serve no good
purpose; that since his sentence it has
been disclosed that his inability to pay
the cltyjmd rtate wap owing to the
railure or the Keystone National Bank
and Spring Garden National Bunks, in
which a part of the funds were deposit
ed; that when he found it was impos
sible to obtain the funds from tne banks
where he had deposited them he prompt
ly resigned his office, assigned and
transferred all his property for the
benefit of his creditors, including tne
city and state, and earnestly assisted in
every way in making reparation for the
losses sustained by the public; that hV
rendered long and valuable services
without compensation to the citizens of
Philadelphia as a member of councils,
and chairman of the finance committee
between 186G and 1889, when he resigned
to become city treasurer; that since his
confinement he has voluntarily rend
ered valuable Bervice In repairing the
losses and In making all possible res
titution out of his estate and in the sale
of securities in his possession. His ad
vancing years and declining health also
are given as reasons for the pardon.
The speech of ex-Attorney General
Hensel, was an eloquent plea for the
prisoner. Admitting that Bardsley had
used the public funds for his own use,
he said that few officials thus situated
resisted this temptation. He pleaded
for mercy, for a broken-down, old man,
and said the protests were of a scat
tering character against which were
petitions and letters signed by thous
ands in support of the pardon. He said
there was absolutely no evidence to
substantiate the charge so frequently
published that Bardsley was engaged
in any conspiracy with others to rob
the city or state. He said no case had
ever been brought before the board that
had more Justification. John H. Fow
said a few words in support'of the ap
plication. Other pardons refused were the fol
lowing: Jacob Bruestle, Allegheny, fel
onious' assault and battery; John Mc
Murrp.y, Blair, larceny; D. W. Wuller,
Butler, selling liquor without license;
John (Samara, Allegheny, felonious as
sault and battery; George Rusnok, Al
legheny, murder; A. Lincoln Davidson,
Beaver, assault and battery.
The death sentence of Lee Gum Yon,
the Chinese murderer, of Philadelphia,
was commuted to life Imprisonment.
Pardons were recommended In the cases
of James A. Nell, Philadelphia, taking
minor child for Illegal Intercourse; John
Klemm, sr., Erie, receiving stolen
goods; Stephen De Ayala, Lackawanna,
murder In second degree; John Walls,
Philadelphia, making false returns.
ALMOST FROZEN TO DEATH.
Wealthy Farmer Somnambulist Found
Lying In a Road.
Sharon. Dec. 18. John McElwaln,
one of Mercer county's wealthy far
mers,, was found early this morning
lying on the road near the home of John
Demlng, In a half frozen condition.
All that he had on to protect him from
the cold was his night clothes. The
place where he was found was three
miles from his home. McElwaln is a
somnambulist. He retired about 10
o'clock last night and was not missed
until the early hours In the morning.
A search was Instituted, with the above
result.
This Is McElwaln's fourth somnam
bulistic exploit. When he lived In New
Castle he was found wandering aim
lessly about the streets, apparently
asleep. Several weeks ago large sums
of mom J' which he kept In his pocket
would be missing In the morning. When
this occurred on several occasions his
wife kept watch one night and found
that her husband was while in this
trance-like state hiding the money.
When an Invest'gatlon was made a
whole hatful of silver and greenbacks
tu found secrete i In the hay.
QUAKER CITYTRQLLEY WAR
Union Traction Company Unable to
Move Their Cars.
THE MOBS GROW MORE ACTIVE
I'ndcr Protection of Police the Street
Car Cum pony Cannot Accommodate
the Public Police Battle with
the Mob on .Market Street.
Philadelphia. Dec. 18. The second
day of the street railway strike was
comparatively quiet. In contrast to the
violent outbursts of yesterday, but
nevertheless, there were many violent
scenes enacted and the Union Traction
company only succeeded in running a
few cars on the various lines at long
Intervals under a heavy guard of pollce
meut. Before dusk the company with
drew what few cars It had out and
again tonight they are not turning a
wheel, and thousands of people were
again put to the Inconvenience of walk
ing miles to their homes. The police
authorities claim to be fully able to
cope with the strike, but, nevertheless
every preparation has been made to
call out the militia While the rioting
tcday was not so extensive as yester
day there was an ugly spirit visible
in the crowds on the streets, and it wa
noticeable that there were more men
collected than boys.
President Welsh, of the Traction
company, could not be found tonight,
but a director of the company stated
In unequivocal terms that no compro
mise with the strikers would be made.
The saloons closed again tonight at the
request of the mayor, and, as no cars
were running, the streets were gen
erally quiet, the only point where there
seemed to be a likelihood of disturbance
being at the car Bheds at Kensington
avenut and Cumberland street, where
a threatening crowd gathered for
awhile.
Cars Carried Policemen.
The company started out a car on
nearly every one of its lines at 7 o'clock
this morning. From 6 to 8 policemen
were stationed upon the platforms or
these cars. As the cars went out of the
sheds the crowds hooted and Jeered at
the motormen and conductors, but of
fered no resistance to their progress.
The first car sent out went over the
route without molestation. As much of
the trouble yesterday occurred on Mar
ket and Chestnut streets.the cars which
were started out on these lines, in ad
dition to belnir protected by police on
the idatforms, were surrounded by a
guard of mounted policemen. As the
day progressed the desperate element
that- every great city contains and
which only comes visibly to the surface
in times of disturbance, was especially
noticeable. Market Btreet and the court
yard of. the city hall were occupied at
Intervals by strong- detachments of
mounted police. In addition to the reg
ular force, 37 special officers were
sworn In.
Despite the display of force cars were
not run oftener than an hour apart on
any of the lines ohd in some cases only
a single car went over the route.
I'glT Crouds nt Kensington.
In Kensington the crowds irave evi
dence of ugly temper. The tracks were
blocked with- all kinds of obstructions
and frequently when the police would
leave the car to remove these obstruc
Hons the mob would make an assault
upon the car and break the windows
and beat the conductor and motormun
The police had orders to show no mercy
to tne mob and they clubbed them with
a free hand, whenever they came In
conflict with them. One of the most ex
citing Incidents of the day occurred on
Market street.
About 3:30 In the afternoon a car was
crawling west on Market street. Eight
policemen were on the car and a detail
of mounted officers rode ahead and be
hind. The drivers of the numerous
drays and heavy wagons on Market
street are heartily in sympathy with
the strikers, and they did everything
In their power by getting on the track
to Impede the progreps of the car. This
gave time for the crowd to collect. At
Ninth street the mob surged out Into
the street and surrounded the car. The
officers opened up a passage with their
horses as well as they could. It was
slow work, however, and finally one of
the crowd bolder than the rest, cast n
stone. It went through the window of
the car and was followed by a shower
of stones and clubs. The officers
charged into the mob and drove them
back, riding upon the pavements and
forcing hundreds of women and spec
tators to take refuge In stores.
Mehttng lllood Aroused.
The fighting blood of the crowd was
aroused, however, and It clung tenact
ously behind the car. At Twelfth street
It closed in again, and pressed so heav
ily upon the policemen that two of
them drew their revolvers and fired Into
the air. This frightened the crowd and
it fell back. But It soon recovered Its
courage and from Twelfth to Sixteenth
up around the public buildings was a
running fight between the police and
the mob. At Sixteenth street the crowd
grew weary of the chase and fell away.
The strikers today attempted to Inau
gurate a parade, and about 200 of them
marched down from Eighth and Callow
hill streets, where their headquarters
are located, to Market street and out
that street. Just opposite the public
buildings they met a squad Of mounted
officers, who charged Into their midst
and dispersed them.
This evening while a mall car was
approaching the car shed at Kensington
avenue and Cumberland street It was
set upon by a mob and almost com
pletely wrecked. Here, for. the first
time, the crack of a pistol was heard
in the crowd, but no one was shot The
attack upon the mall car drew a great
crowd around the car shed, and for a
time things bore a serious aspect. Open
threats were made to burn the shed.
and the police had their hands full In
keeping the crowd within bonds.
About 200 clergymen held a meeting
this afternoon and appointed a com
mittee to endeavor to persuade both
sides to arbitrate their differences. The
Christian League Is also making strenu
ous efforts in the same direction.
''Sow Mea Persuaded to Leave
.' The company brought a number ot
men here today from Baltimore, but the
strikers mtf them at the station and
persuaded them to return home.
The electricians and power house men
of the company are holding a meeting
tonight and they may tlao strike la
sympathy with the motormen and con
ductors. The attacks upon the mail
cars has aroused the United States au
thorities, and United States Marshal
Colesberry tonight advertised tor laen
as deputy marshals.
The strike has brought out many
queer looking vehicles and their owners
are gathering In a harvest of nickels
from the former patrons of the cars.
Whether there will be further rioting
tomorrow Is problematic, but the situ
ation la certainly serious. In the nu
merous collisions between the police
and the crowds today no one was very
seriously hurt.
BULL FIGHT FOR A lllURCIl.
Novel Method of Raking .Money Out in
South Dakota.
Dead wood, S. D., Dec. 18. A bull fight
Is not often given to raise money for a
religious purpose, but such is the plan
which the residents of Ziebach, Howlln
and Sterling counties, in outh Dakota,
have now in contemplation.
The idea originated with the cow
boys on the Wernaeh ranch, In Ziebach
county, on the east bank of the Chey
enne river, and from all Indications the
entertainment will be a great Buccess.
For some time the Methodists of the
counties in question have been think
ing of establishing a church at a cen
tral point, where all the residents of
the district can reach it.
The Wernaeh cowboys were not
among those who felt the need of re
ligious Instruction, but they were deep
ly Interested when the daughter of a
neighboring rancher suggested the bull
tight as an excellent plun for raising
money.
Within a week from the time the sug
gestion was made the outlines of the
fight had been roughly sketched and
volunteers were eagerly offering them
selves for a part In the festivities.
Several lively young steers were se
lected to play the Btar roles, and a score
cf cowboys to fill the secondary parts.
The religious element would not hear
of the torture of the animals, and it
was accoidlngly arranged that the
fighters should be armed only with
their heavy quirts, or whips of hair, and
be permitted to resort to the use of
firearms only in case of absolute neces
sity. As the men will all be mounted.
It Is unlikely that any such occasion
will arise, and the steers will probably
enjoy the performance quite us much
as the cowboys.
When the animal has been In the ring
for a sufllclent length of time. It will
simply be lassoed anil dragged . aside.
and another brought In to take Its
place.
The exact (late of the -fight has not
yet been fixed. It will probably bt
some time in January.
FATAL EXPL0SI0N.
Six Men Killed and Four Badly Injured
by the Bunting of a Steam Pipe on the
St. Paul.
Five men were killed instantly and
five were Injured, one of whom after
wards died in the hospital, by the burst
ing ot a steam)ipe In the starboard
englnerooni of the new American Line
steamship St.- Paul at 6:G5 o'clock this
morning. She was lying at her dock,
pier No. 14, North River, and the shore
crew of machinists, repairers, ami oil
ers were getting her ready for her
fourth eastward sailing, which was
posted for eleven o'clock. No passen
gers were- aboard as yet, but within a
few minutes after the explosion they
began to arrive, and had to be turned
back with an explanation and the
statement that no one could say when
the boat will leave. It may be a week.
It may be less, but the company's offi
cers could only say they will give early
notice and will take as many as pos
sible of the St. Paul's list on the other
steamers which may sail in the mean
time. The dead and injured are as follows:
The dead James Faunes. third as
sistant engineer, England; George Man
ning, fourth assistant engineer, Eng
land; Robert Campbell, machinist, New
York; Oeorge Williams, machinist, Ho
boken. N.' 3.', Daniel McCallion, ma
chinist's helper, Brooklyn; A. Fogel,
cleaner, Germany.
The Injured Frank Vesper, third as
sistant engineer, Koxbury, Mass.; An
drew Heard, storekeeper, Scotland;
Robert Wilson, machinist, England;
Edward Wlshart, electrician.
Coroner's Physician Donlln found
that all five of the firemen who were
taken from the hold of the vessel dead,
died from asphyxiation by inhaling
steam.: He said each man found with
his hand over his mouth, which showed
that they tried to protect themselves
from breathing the hot steam.
Superintendent Engineer Clark, of the
Bt. Paul; says that It will take several
days to repair the damage done by the
explosion. He states that the pipe
which burst was a 16-lnch steam pipe,
which supplied the heat to the vessel.
Robert Wilson, Andrew Heard and
Frank Vesper, who were Injured In the
explosion died this evening. The dead
now number nine.
Coroner Fltzpatrlck, who returned
from the scene of the disaster late
this afternoon, said that the cause of
the explosion was very mysterious. One
flange was blown away from the other.
He also mid that the material used In
constructing the machinery was the
best quality of steel. The coroner has
not yet set a day for the Inquest
THEY PAID TRIBUTE.
Philadelphia Policemen Said to Have
Blackmailed Women.
Philadelphia, Dec. 18. The senatorial
Investigating committee resumed its
session this afternoon and Lawyer Silas
W. Pettlt continued his examination
Into the workings of the police depart
ment. Much evidence was offered show
ing the apparent Inability of the police
to close houses of 111 fame.
Catharine McCann, a street walker,
testified to paying blackmail to police
men In the Eighth district, and Nellie
Lester, another woman of the town,
charged the police of the same district
with attempting to levy tribute from
her. The committee adjourned until
tomorrow.
Strikers Granted an Advanes.
Sharon. Pa., Dec. 18. A settlement Was
reached 'today by the miners and oAlciali
of Black Diamond coal mines. The strik
ers were granted the advance they asked
nd returned to work.
Readr for timness.
HarrMurg. ? P., Dec. L overnor
Heit'.ngs" and Adjutant General Stewart
re kept posted regarding the situation
In PnUadelphla and from reports received
there wilt not likely beany call for troopi.
EFFECT OF THE MESSAGE
European Towers Alarmed at the
Venezuelan Crisis.
LOUD SALISBURY WORRIED
The Stand Taken ty tho Inltcd States
Was a Surprlso-l'roncc Is Deeply
Interested-Reception of the
News Elsewhere.
London, Dec. 18. The first announce
ment In London of the communication
or President Cleveland's message to
congress was made in a United Press
despatch to the Central News, the lead
ing features of which the Contral News
Immediately sent to the foreign office,
whence they were at once translctted
to Lord Salisbury at Hatfield house,
over the Premier's private wires. This
was the first intimation that Lord Salis
bury had had of President Cleveland's
serious view of the Venezuelan situa
tion. The premier and his secretaries
were greatly concerned over the critical
turn which the affair had taken, and
asked for further Information at the
same time expressing their thanks to
the United States for its promptness
in cabling the Important news und to
the Central News for its courtesy in
placing it at their disposal.
Rome. Dec. 18. Some alarm was felt
on the Bourse here today as to the re
lations between Great Britain and the
United States.
Paris, Dec. 1. The Bourse here was
somewhat affected today by the mes
sage of President Cleveland to the
American congress on the Venezuelan
British Guiana boundary question.
While It was not regarded by the ope
rators that war would result between
England and the United States, the
feeling being that England would save
her dignity without extreme measure
being resorted to. It was thought, never
theless, that tho friction between the
two countries would produce regret
table consequences.
Berlin, Doc. 18. The message of
President Cleveland to congress In re
gard to the differences with Great Brit
ain In connection with the Venezuela
boundary trouble alarmed the opera
tors on the Bourse here.
Vienna, Dec. 18. The Vienna Bourse,
which has been unsteady ever since the
recent crisis, was greatly affected by
tho message sent to the congreBB of the
United States by President Cleveland In
reference to the Venezuelan boundary.
Berlin, Dec. 18. The Vosslsche Zel
tung In commenting on President Cleve
land's message on the Venezuelan ques
tion, says that the president's sharp
tone against England and his empha
sizing the Monroe doctrine will at
tract the attention of other powers.
The National Zietung says: "Rude
ness toward unllked countries Is the
rule when presidents reseek office.
The Uoersen Courier says that Eng
land first haughtily treated the Ala
bama claims, but was afterwards 'ob
liged to accept arbitration on the ques
tion, and that established a precedent.
The Boersen-Zoitung says; "Eng
land will begin to comprehend that
America is no longer a field for British
expansion."
The Lokalanzlcger says that the pres
ident's message Is purposely aggreEslvo
and will make a friendly solution of
the question harder than ever.
The Fresslnnlge Zeltung says Presi
dent Cleveland's aggressive tone la
hardly creditable. It seems to serious
politicians like playing with fire.
A Small -War .speech.
Berlin. Dec. 18. The Cologne Gazette,
discussing President Cleveland's mes
sage to the American congress, says:
"Against pretensions of this kind all
of the European slates will stand by
Engluml, for it is a question to be de
cided once and for ull whether un
bridled cluims of the United Stutcs shull
bo recognized or European civilization
subordinated to North American civil
ization on the American continent.
Great Britain has the fullest moral and
material right to persist defluntly In a
conflict so passionately initiated."
Opinions in Prance.
Paris, Dec. 18. The Paris representa
tive of the United Press today obtained
an Interview with ex-Premier Ooblet,
In which the ex-prime minister said,
with reference to President Cleveland's
message to the United States congress
regarding the Venezuelan dispute, that
he considered the president's preten
sions absolutely novel In the annals of
diplomacy. On the other hand he ex
pressed regret that England had re
fused to submit the boundary question
to arbitration,
j M. Lucien Mllleveye, formerly a mem
: ber of the Chamber of Deputies, has an
j article In La Patrle In which he says:
"President Cleveland's message In
flicts a harder blow on British pride
1 than it has received In a century. It
I will diminish England's prestige In all
parts of the world. England must un
i dertake ultra-formidable adventure or
bow to America's haughty ultimatum."
The Journal Des Debate says that
Mr. Cleveland's language is somewhat
unmeasured and undoubtedly places
the United States in the alternative ot
fighting England, however monstrous
that might be, or beating an inglorious
retreat after yesterday's bravery.
The Tempts has a two column edi
torial on the message, which, It Bays, is
the gravest document signed by an
American president since President
Lincoln's manifesto on the Trent Inci
dent. The question Is whether Mr.
Cleveland Is merely twisting the Brit
ish lion's tail or is acting seriously.
GATHERING OF BANKERS.
They Organize for the Purpose of Pro
moting General Welfare
Philadelphia, Dec. 18. A notable
gathering of distinguished backers of
Pennsylvania convened this morning in
the assembly room of the Continental
hotel for the purpose of forming an or
ganization looking to the promotion of
their general welfare, and to secure
uniformity of action such as effected
In other states through the organiza
tion of Bankers association. A tele
gram was received from the Hon,
James H. Eckels, comptroller of the
currency stating that business prevent
ed his being present to address the con
vention. . .. (..'.'':...
, The mornlne session was devoted al-
Pmost entirely to addresses upon the ad
visability of such a move and the ad
vantages .to be derived j therefrom,
Ing houieihrld cnfwyo aronl rdlshroa
James V. Watson, president of the
Clearing House association, of Phila
delphia, cited how advantages could be
derived from close relations, and Col.
J. B. Flnlay, of the People's bank, of
Monongahela, treated upon questions
offectlng our national currency. Fol
lowing Mr. Flnlay's remarks.Wm. C.
Cornwell, of the City bank of Buffalo,
N. Y took up the practical side of the
subject "The benefits of banking asso
ciations to profit and loss accounts."
"The history of the New York Bankers
Association and the group plan" was
the subject of a discourse delivered by
James G. Cannon, vice president of the
Fourth National bank, of New York.
BABBITT FINDS HIS 310IIIER.
Kidnaped from Him Thirty-Two Years
Ago, Ho Locates Her in Ohio-
Crawfordsvllle. Ind., Dec. IS. W. L.
Babbitt, one of the best known lumber
drummers of the Mississippi Valley, is
rejoicing over his reunion with his
mother, from whom he was stolen
thirty-two years ago. At that time
Babbitt's parents, wealthy Chicago
people, separated. Babbitt was then
5 years old. Soon after the separation
he was stolen by his futher. who kept
him secreted In Missouri. His distract
ed mother spent all she had In endeav
oring to recover her child, but In vain.
Finally she removed to Nlles, Mich.,
and later to Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio,
where she lived with a brother.
Meantime her son grew up, and upon
attaining hla majority learned of his
mother and his kidnapping. He began
a systematic search for her, and
through the years spent many thous
ands of dollars. He supposed Bhe had
returned to her old home In New Eng
land, however, and advertised there.
Unknown to Babbitt, his mother had
assumed her maiden name of Hettie
Davis, and this ull the more compli
cated matters.
Last week Babbitt was In Nlles,
Mich., and chanced to tell In a cus
tomer's office the story of his life. A
man named Hunter happened to be
present who had known Mrs. Babbitt
during her residence in Nile, and
through him Babbitt learned that Ills
mother was alive in Cuyahoga Fulls
He hastened there at once and a Joyful
reunion followed. The aged woman
came with her son to his home in Craw
fordsvllle tcday. Mrs. Babbitt is a
cousin of ex-Postmaster General Wil
son 3. Blssell.
THE FACTORY LAWS.
Report of Chief Campbell Would Indicate
That 'fliey llavo flccn Effective in Most
Cases.
Harrlsbtirg, Dec. 18. Chief Factory
Inspector Campbell has finushed his
sixth annual report. He says the bitter
opposition manifested by employers
when contemplating changes or erect
ing new buildings Is evidence of the
highest esteem In which the department
is now held by the people with whom
the inspectors come In contact In pur
Euanee of their duties. He says the
law limiting the age of children em
ployed In factories to 13 years Is rarely
violated. During the year the number
under 13 dismissed from shops and fac
torles was 217.
He finds that the law regulating the
hours of labor Is being observed. Tho
department has had some difficulty In
the enforcement of the semi-monthly
pay law, and tho attorney general will
carry the matter to the Supreme court
for a decision; The department is
seldom required to appeal to the courts
for the enforcement of the law relating
to the erection of fire escapes and ele
vator guards. The statistical report
compared with lust yeur. shows a large
Increase In the number of persons em
ployed.
The "sweat shop" evil is being given
the attention of the department, and
much Improvement has been noticed In
the sweating districts.
HARKING IS AFTER HIM.
Altoona Has Appropriated .Money to
Capture Ambrose.
Altoona, Pa., Dec. IS. Last evening a
majority of the councllmen of both
branches and a number of prominent
property holders Including the bonds
men of Alttona's nilwslng solicitor, W.
A. Ambrose, held a secret meeting in
the select council chamber, at which it
Was decided to find Ambrose if possible,
and a sum of money was appropriated
to. defray the expenses of the chase. '
It is said that the Barring and Mc
Sweeney detective agency, of Scranton.
has been employed to find the missing
city official.
VENEZUELA GRATIFIED.
The President's Message Will Do Ko
celvcd with Enthusiasm.
Washington, Dec. 18. Senor Andrade,
the Venezuelan minister, expressed
himself as thoroughly gratified with
the recommendations of the president
and Is confident that the enthusiasm
In Venezuela when the main points of
the message are received there will be
very great. He rtin find no words
strong enough to commend the master
ly presentation of the facts of the con
troversy by Secretary Olncy.
In regard to the commission Senor
Andrade believes It would be most wel
come to Venezuela, a similar commis
sion having been recommended by the
representative of that country In Lon
don In 1893 to Lord Rosebery.
CIGARETTES KILLING HIM.
Michigan Youth Slowly Dying In Agoay
from Smoking Too Many of Them.
Nlles. Mich., Dec. 18. Wllllard Green,
a 16-year-old lad, living In Buchanan,
Is at the point of death from cigarette
smoking. ,
The youth consumed from five to
eight boxes a day. He Is a pitiable ob
ject and is slowly dying In great agony.
' Bor Burglar Shot.
TSFih&hem, Pa.,' Dec. 18. Peter ' Ward,
the flovilh Side boy burglar, who ,-as shot
In the abdomen by Policeman Frink, while
looting a Jersey Central ticket office here
yeuterday morning, Is under 'yne surgeon's
care et St. Luke's hospital. . Tonight's his
condition is precarious. Tie police hive
captured Ward's pal. y
v It lias Mr. Poster's Approval. K-'
Washington, Dec. K. Hon. Joan W,
Foiter, ex-crfttary of Mate and an ac
knowledged 'authority, upon the 'subject
of International law, cordially approves
and support the position taken by Presi
dent Cleveland and Secreitary Ulney upon
the meaning and scope of the Monroe doc
trine, as laid down In the preaidemt's tnes-
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The American Peace President Wantn
Information.
Boaton, Dec. 18. The following cable .
gram was sent to the Marquis. of Sails
bury today: 1 '
"The Marquis of Salisbury, London: -.
Is .it possible that Britain prefers waP)
to arbitration? - America wants arbl
tratlon and peace, Two nations, on ,
people
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, "President American Peace Society.1 ,
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