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( THE MORNING NEWS. I
ESTABI.ISnEPIBSO. INCORPORATEBIBSB V
I J. H. ESTILL. President. \
A NEW POLICY IS HAWAII.
The President Repudiates the Acts of
Minister Stevens.
Tho Minister and Admiral Sksrrett
Severely Arraigned in the Report of
Secretary of State Gresham to the
President The Secretary Asks
Whether This Government Should
Not Right the Wrong- Done hy Re
storing the Legitimate Government
of the Islands.
Washington, Nov. 10.—After the cabi
net meeting to-day, which was of unusual
duration, lasting over three hours and
a-half, Secretary Gresham, with the con
currence of the President, gave out for
publication a long report to the President
upon the Hawaiian question, dated Oct.
18, in which the secretary reviews the
events, one by,one, which had transpired
up to the time of the departure of 1 Minis
ter Willis for Honolulu. The report is
a severe arraignment of Minister
Stevens, then representing this govern
ment at Hawaii, and Admiral Skerrett,
who commanded the United States naval
forces at Honolulu.
THE TREATY DOOMED.
The report concludes with these words:
A careful consideration of the facts will. I
think, convince you that the treaty which
was withdrawn from the Senate for further
consideration should not be re-submitted for
its action thereon. Should not the great
wrong dono to a fee ole, but independent, state
by an abuse of the authority of the United
States be undone t y restoring the legitimate
government' Anything short of that will
r.ot. I respectfully submit, satisfy the de
mands of justice.
Can the United States consistently insist
that other nations shall respect the inde
pendence of Ha waii while hot respecting it
themselves?
Our government was the tlrst to recognize
the independence of these islands, and it
should be the last to acquire sovereignty over
them by force and fraud. Respectfully sub
mitted, W. Q. Gresham.
WILLIS’ INSTRUCTIONS.
Though no direct statement to that ef
fect accompanies the publication of this
document, it is assumed that tho instruc
tions giveu to Minister Willis, who left
for his post of duty at Hawaii just about
this time, after being twice delayed in his
departure, are in consonance with the
tenor of the views therein expressed.
It is also assumed that the change of ad
mirals in command at Honolulu, b.v the
substitution of Admiral Irwin for Admiral
Skerrctt, which was made to take effect
rontenqioraneously with Minister Willis’
arrival there, had in view the contem
plated change of policy on the part of the
United States.
Minister Willis and Admiral Irwin have
undoubtedly, by this time, carried out
their instructions.
STEVENS’ VERACITY IMPEACHED.
In his report, Secretary Gresham quotes
copiously from reports made by Minister
Stevens to Secretary Foster, and says
Mr. Stevens’ statements are utterly at
variance with the evidence, documentary
and oral, contained in Mr. Blount's re
ports. They are contradicted by declara
tions and letters of President Dole and
other annexationists, and by Mr. Stevens’
own verbal admissions to Mr. Blount. The
provisional government was recognized
when it had little other than a paper ex
istence, and when the legitimate govern
ment was in full possession anil control
of the palace, the barracks and the police
station. Mr. Stevens' well known hos
tility and the threatening presence of the
force landed from the Boston wore all
that could liavo then excited serious ap
prehension in the minds of the
queen, her officers and loyal sup
porters. It is fair to say that Secretary
Foster’s statements were based upon
information which he had received from
Mr. Stevens and the special commission
ers. but I am unable to see that they
were deceived. The troops were lauded,
not to protect American life and property,
but to aid in overthrowing the existing
go vernment. Their very presence implied
coercive measures against it.
THE POSITION OF TIIE TROOPS.
In a statement given to Mr. Blount hy
Admiral Skerrett, the ranking naval of
ficerat Honolulu, he says: ‘lf thetroops
were landed simply to protect American
citizens aad interests, they were badly
stationed at Arion ball, but if the inten
tion was to aid the provisional
government, they were wisely sta
tione This hall was so situated that
tlie troops in it easily commanded
the government building, and the procla
mation was read under the protection of
American guns. At an early stage of the
movement Mr. Stevens promised the an
nexationists that as soon as they obtained
imssession of the government building,
and there read a proclamation of the
> haracter above referred to. he would at
once recognize them as a do facto gov
ernment and support them by landing a
force from our warship then in the har
bor. and he kept his promises. This as
surance was the inspiration of the move
ment and without it the annexationists
would not have exposed themselves to
the omsequences of failure. They re
lied upon no military force of their own,
tor they had none worthy of the name.
ESTABLISHED CV FORCE.
1 he provisional government was estab
hs ud by the action of tho American
minister and tho presence of the troops
funded from the Boston, and its con
tinued existence existence is due to tiie
Dccofofthe Hawaiins that if they made
an effort to overthrow it they would re
ci-i ounter tho armed forces of the United
States.
} he earnest appeals to the American
hamster for military protection by the
onii'"rs of the proiisional government
a ‘tei it liuid been recognized, show the
bib in 1 .surdity of tho claim that it was
idled b.v a successful revolution of
h’ people of the islands. Theso ap
pea w, re a confession by the men
"He made them of their weakness
• I niiidity. Courageous men, conscious
o He. ir strength and the justice of their
cause, do not thus act. The government
a , .awaii surrendered its authority un
a threat of war, until such time only
1 >i“ govorninent of the United States,
■I 111 the facts being presented to it,
I' dd reinstate the constitutional
mm, and the provisional govorninent
” : ls created “to exist until terms of union
1 a the United States of America have
cen negotiated and agreed upon.”
J t ~ t DG3 RICHARD BAKER DEAD.
Presided at the Trial of John Brown
and His Associates.
Richmond, Va., Nov. 10.—Judge Rich
a i 1 biker, of Winchester, died to-day in
1 ’’■kd year of his age. He was one of the
eminent Jurists in Virginia, and is
i‘ and for having presided at the trial of
i, j \ rovv n and his accomplices at
“ariestown, now in West Virginia.
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BOODLE FOR THE SLUGGER3.
Jacksonville Sends a Certified Check
for the 35,000 Forfeit Money.
New York. Nov. 10.—A dispatch has
Just been received in this city from the
cashier of a bank in Jacksonville, Fla.,
stating that in respose to the request
made yesterday by William A. Brady and
Billy Thompson, the respective repre
sentatives of James J. Corbett and
| Charles Mitchell, he has just mailed a
certified check for *5.000, the amount
claimed by them for training expenses.
Another certified check for SIO,OOO will
be forwarded the moment the principals
sign the articles, and they are received
by the Jacksonville syndicate. Therefore,
the whole $25,000 will be thoroughly se
cured before the men fairly commence
training. It is doubtless understood by
the Jacksonville syndicate that this last
$5,000 is to be forfeited to Corbett and
Mitchell, each getting $2,500 in ease they
are unable to pull the fight off in their
Florida arena.
GONE TO SIGN THE AGREEMENT.
Jacksonville, Fla., Nov. 10.—Harry
Mason and J. E. T. Bowden, of the Cor
bett-Mitehell syndicate, left for New
York this afterhoon. They go to sign tho
articles and to complete the final arrange
ments for the fight.
SLUGGERS TO UE ARRESTED.
Norfolk, Va., Nov. 10.—The sheriff and
commonwealth’s attorney of Princess
Anne county are in Norfolk, armed with
a warrant for the arrest of Wongo and
Duke, the two men who fought in a prize
ring in that county last week: and also
for the arrest of a half dozen or more of
the sporting men of this city, who par
ticipated in the affair.
NO MORE FIGHTS IN LOUISIANA.
New Orleans, Nov. 10.—The sentiment
against prize fighting has grown so strong
among the , “moral” element that they
have induced the governor to stop prize
fighting once and for all in
the Crescent City. It is stated
on good authority that to-morrow the at
torney general will file suit in the courts
for the annullmeut of the charter of tho
Olympic Club. The Bowen-Abbott fight
is scheduled to come off shortly, and this
action is taken to forestall the event.
A CLASH OF THE RACES
Cheers for a Ravisher Nearly Lead to
Bloodshed.
Louisville. ICy., Nov. 10 —There was a
clash between the whites and blacks at
Bardstown this afternoon at 5 o’clock.
At the afternoon session of the criminal
court some evidence favorable to Phil.
Evans, a negro charged with criminal as
sault, was introduced.
When the court adjourned a large num
ber of negroes gathered in front of the
court house and cheered the negro as the
soldiers and court officers escorted him to
the jail.
Deputy Sheriff Willis ordered the dem
onstration stopped and made a rush
into the crowd, knocking down Leroy
Wicklig with a club.
A large numbers of white citizens ran
up and the negroes opened fire on them,
but no one was wounded.
The enraged whites then charged on the
negroes anil several of the latter were
severely injured with clubs and stones.
Excitement is at fever beat and a lynch
ing or two is expected at any moment.
It is almost certain that Evans will be
lynched despite the troops.
LOSS OF NEW YORK.
Palmer’s Plurality 24,768, and That
of Bartlett 100,146.
New York, Nov. 10.—The official figures
received to-day, for counties in which the
total vote on secretary of state and judge
of the court of appeals was estimated
yesterday, make the plurality of Palmer,
rep., over Meyer, dem., for secretary,
24.708, and of Bartlett, rep., over May
nard, ilem., for judge, 100,146.
There arc still a few districts in Erie,
Queens, Kings and Monroe counties which
have not been filed with the county clerks.
These will not change the result mate
rially.
The entire vote of Gravesend may be
thrown out by the board of canvassers as
irregularities and fraud are charged.
There is no change in the senators and
assemblymen announced as elected.
The republicans will have a majority of
six in the Senate and twenty in the
House on joint ballot.
LAND OF THE CHICKASAW'S.
The Five Civilized Tribes Opposed to
Statehood.
Denison, Tex.. Nov. 10.—The conven
tion called at Tiehomingo, the capital of
the Chickasaw nation, by Gov. Wolf, has
adjourned. There was a large at
tendance. There was only one
sentiment expresed, to-wit: That no
proposition from the government
at Washington looking to the disturbance
of tribal relations would be
entertained; that statehood will
never receive encouragement from the
live civilized tribes; that it is non-citizens
and land-grabbers who are clamoring for
the opening of the territory, and that the
be facto Indians are all opposed to a
change.
COLUMBIAN ATHLETIC CLUB.
A Bond for 350,000 Filed and the
Club Given Its Property.
Indianapolis, Ind.. Nov. 10—The Co
lumbian Athletic Club filed its bond for
$50,000 in the supreme court yesterday.
The demands of the court in transferring
the property to the club, pending a final
hearing of the ease, were fully complied
with, and the organization is again in con
trol of its property. In addition to
obligating the club under $50,000 bond to
conform in all respects to the decision of
final hearing, the instrument specifies
that no mills, fights or fistic exhibitions
will be held at Roby until all the ques
tions involved in the receivership suit are
considered and finally disposed of.
DEATH ON THE GIBBET.
The Murderer of an Arkansas SheriC
Swung- Off,
Center Point, Ark., Nov. 10—Miller
Davis, who was convicted of murdering
Sheriff Dollerhide, near Chapel Hill, on
Oct. 28, 1892, was hanged here to-du.y.
Davis was indifferent to his fate, and
said ho preferred death on the scaffold to
life imprisonment in the iienitentiary.
The murder was committed on account
of revengo. Two years ago the sheriff
shot and wounded a brother of Davis
while resisting arrest.
The Grip on the Monterey.
Vallejo, Cal., Nov. 10.—The grip is epi
demic on the coast defense vessel Monte
rey now at Mare Island. Members of
the crew are being taken to the naval
hospital.
SAVANNAH, GA„ SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 11, ISO::.
A NEW JUDICIAL CIRCUIT.
Judge Falligant Before the House Ju
diciary Committee.
He Speaks in Favor of the Proposed
Division—The Proposition to In
crease the Salary of the Governor
Oiven a Black Eye—Ham’s Bond
Bill Tabled—A Tilt Over a Private
Pension Bill—A Large Number of
Judicial Appointments Confirmed.
Atlanta, Ga.. Nov. 10.—Judge Falli
gant appeared before the general judi
ciary committee of the House this after
noon and presented a strong plea for the
bill introduced by Mr. Hopkins, of Mcln
tosh, which provides for the creation of a
new judicial circuit to be known as the
Altamaha circuit, composed of counties
from the Eastern, Oconee and Middle cir
cuits, in order to leave Chatham the only
county in the Eastern circuit. Judge
Falligant joined Mr. Hopkins in the argu
ment that something must be done to re
lieve the Eastern circuit. He stated that
Chatham county alone furnished as much
business as the court could stand up
under, and urged the committee to favor
ably consider the proposed method of
relief. There is already some firm op
position to the new circuit, however, by
counties which do not want to be put into
the proposed new jurisdiction, and it has
about been decided to leave Mont
gomery and Bulloch as they now
stand, if the bill can be put
through that way. The committee
did not take action on the bill, but de
cided that it would be best to have it go
before the special committees of the
House and Senate appointed to investi
gate the advisability of revising the
whole judicial apportionment. Those
committees are to have a conference
shortly on this important subject, and it
is highly probable that there will be a
general shaking up of the judicial
circuits. It seems to be generally con
ceded that the Eastern circuit is too
large, and that the proper tiling is to
make Chatham a circuit b.v itself, as is
the case in Fulton, where there are two
superior courts and two city courts, with
bills pending,for the creation of one more
of each.
SALARY OF THE GOVERNOR.
The House furnished an object lesson in
practical economy this morning. The
proposition to increase the salary of
the chief executive of the state
in order that ho might be able to hire
clerical help to dispose of tlie routine
work in his over crowded office was given
a black eye in committee while the House
frittered away two long hours, at a cost
of just $550 to the state, trying to
save a SIOO pension asked for
by a one-legged confederate soldier.
The unfavorable report on the
governor’s salary bill does not of course
dispose of the matter, but it makes its ul
timate defeat a painful probability.
There are enough broad-minded men in
the House to see to it that the proposi
tion is not snowed under without a strug
gle, and a very lively one may bo ex
pected early next week. It will be con
tended that the dignity and actual labor
of the office both demand something bet
ter than the $5,000 a year that now at
taches to it, and that in comparison with
other states the proposed $5,000 is a very
modest figure.
HAM’S ItOND BILL.
Tlie bill of Mr. Ham to issue bonds to
pay the interest oti the state debt matur
ing next year, has evidently gone to tho
table for the balance of this session. This
much was indicated this morning when
three new school bills were introduced
into the House. The first of theso was a
bill by Mr. Geddens, the populist member
from Whitfield, and authorizes tho levy
of a tax of three-fourths of a mill for tlie
payment of the salaries of teachers in the
public schools.
Mr. Fleming, of Richmond, who cham
pioned the measure of Mr. Hum in the
House yesterday, offered a hill with tlie
same provisions as that of Mr. Geddens,
but as a substitute.
The third bill is one by Mr. McDonald,
of Gwinnett, and prescribes that the first
six months rental of tlie Western and
Atlantic road shall be applied to the pay
ment of the salaries of teachers in the
public schools. This rental, under the
present law. goes to the teachers, but the
idea is to give the amount received for
the first six months, so that salaries may
be apportioned and paid each six months,
instead of at the end of the your as at
present.
A TILT OVER A PRIVATE PENSION BILL.
The bill introduced by Mr. Allen, of
Upson, to grant a pension to J. A. Roque
more, who was a citizen of Alabama at
the time of tho passage of
the pension law. but who
has since moved into Georgia, provoked
a warm discussion. Mr. Alieu made a
lengthy speech on the Constitutionality of
the bill and urged its passhge.
Mr. Smith, of Gwinnett, said
he favored aiding every con
federate soldier. but this bill
was clearly unconstitutional and lie
proceeded to roast Mr. Allen for ins vote
in opposition to the acceptance of
the soldiers’ horn", and now wanted to
provide for one man, be -au3o he happened
to be his constituent. The bill did not
receive a constitutional majority and
was lost, but Mr. Allen gave notice that
he would move a reconsideration to-mor
row morning, when the fight will he re
newed.
AUGUSTA’S DAMS AND TUB SHAI).
The dams across the Savannah river
at Augusta, which have for years kept
shad from going above that point, again
became the subject of dis Mission in tlie
Senate to-day, and a Joint committee was
appointed to take the matter up aud have
Augusta put in fish ladders, so that the
migratory shad may again take up his
headquarters in the head waters of the
Savannah, from which he has so long
been shut out.
APPOINTMENTS CONFIRMED.
The Senate confirmed the following
executive appointments:
Herman 11. Perry, to be judge of the
county court o? liurke.
Alvin D. Freeman, to bo Judge city
court of Newnan.
P. P. Proudfit, to be judge of tlie county
court of Houston.
C. W. Ashmore, to be judge of the
county court of Liberty.
J. it. Alexander to be judge of the
county court of Thomas.
J. S. Williams, to be judge of the county
court of Ware.
11. T. Peeples, to be judge of tlie county
court of Berrien.
W. D. Cratord, to be Judge of the count,y
court of Marion.
J. B. Williamson, to be judge of the
county court of Monroe.
James M. Bellas to be judge-of the
county court of Chattooga.
J. A. Wilkes to be solicitor of the count y
court of Berrien.
Saborn Jones to be solicitor of tlie
county court of Burke.
W. 11. Quarterman to be solicitor of the
county court of Coffee.
U. J. Brewer to be solicitor of the court
of Elbert.
F. 11. Durden to be solicitor of the
county court of Emanuel.
W. C. Davis to be solicitor of the county
court of Houston.
J. D. Kilpatrick, to bo solicitor of the
county court of Jasper
tt. C. Canon, to be solicitor of the county
court of Marion.
W. C. Wright, to be solicitor of the city
court of Newnan.
The Senate, in executive session, took
up the appointment of Mr. Massey for
solicitor of Walker county. A hot fight
was made against his confirmation, and it
resulted iu tlie nomination being tabled,
at least for the present.
REVISION OF TEE TARIFF.
The New Bill Almost Ready to Bo
Given Out—The Income Tax.
Washington, Nov. 10. -Ten days, or a
fortnight, will probably see the new
democratic tariff bill given to the public.
The democratic members of tlie ways and
means committee have not yet made their
final revision of any of tho schedules, but
a number of them arc decided upon for
all practical'purposes, and will not be
changed, except in minor details. The
policy of a revenue tariff will be pretty
closely adhered to in dealing with raw
materials and partially manufactured
goods, and considerable cuts will be made
on finished products.
TO STAND BY THE PLATFORM.
The democratic members decided at
the outset that they would accept the de
claration of tho Chicago platform, regard
ing the legislation of the last congress, us
their rule of action. That platform de
clared that the party “indorse the efforts
made by the democrats of the present
congress to modify its most oppressive
features in tlie direction of free raw ma
terials, anil cheaper manufactured goods
that enter into general consumption.”
There arc reasons for saying therefore,
that the democratic members under this
provision, will embody in the bill, substan
tially all tlie “pony" tariff bills which
passed the House in the Fifty-second
congress, providing separately for free
wool and reduced duties on woolen goods,
free silver ores, reduced duties ou tin
Plate, free cotton, bugging and free tin.
THE INCOME TIIA SCHEME.
The threatened deficit in tlie revenue
will be met b.v an income tax, if some of
tlie democratic members of tlie House,
who are urging the proposition, are to be
believed. Tho pressure has been strong
to impose a moderate tax on incomes
above .-'2.500, in preference to putting du
ties back on tea, coffee or sugar. Tlie
exact rate of the income tax lias not been
determined, but it will ppjjg- to all in
comes above the amount named, with cer
tain allowances for house rent and for
losses through fire or other causes.
AN IMMENSE REVENUE EXPECTED.
Tt is calculated that an immense revenue
cun be derived from a very small tax upon
the incomes earned by professional and
business men throughout the country, and
tliis will equalize tho disproportionate
burden imposed upon the poor by some of
the tariff duties. The adoption of tho
income tax will practically settle the
question of increases in tlie internal rev
enue taxes on whisky, beer and tobacco,
ltjis possible that a very small increase
will be made on whisky, but the rates on
tobacco are likely to be left untouched.
SPECIAL AGENTS DISMISSED.
Neglect of Duty Charged—One of the
Trio a Georgian.
Washington, Nov. 10.—Commissioner
Lamoreux, of the general land office, has
dismissed three of tlie special agents, who
were last May appointed to estimate the
quality of pine on the ceded Chippewa
lands in Minnesota, under the act of Jan.
4. I*B9. Their names are Robert M. Hall,
of Georgia; Day F. Stair, of Minnesota,
and Peter Vellng, of Wisconsin. The
charge was made, and presumably sus
tained. that these men neglected their
duties and were otherwise objectionable.
CLEVELAND’S COUNTRY HOME.
The President Extends His Lease
Until 1087.
Washington, Nov. 10.—President Cleve
land has concluded a lease until the end
of his present term of the suburban prop
erty known as Woodley, which he has oc
cupied as a summer home. He contracted
for its occupancy last spring for one year,
but is so well pleased with it that he lias
exercised his option and taken it until
1897. The property belongs to Represen
tative Francis Newlands, of Nevada, sec
retary of the bi-metallic league.
Alabama Iron and the Tariff.
Washington, Nov. 10. -The democratic
memours of the ways and menus commit
tee have agreed to hear a delegation of
iron manufacturers of Alabama some day
next week on tlie tariff. The delegation
will reprrs -nt leading manufacturers of
Alabama, and will ask for the retention
of the existing duties on iron and steel.
BIRMINGHAM AROUSED.
Birmingham, Ala.. Nov. 10.— I The Com
mercial club, of this city, .has adopted a
petition railing on Alabama's representa
tives iu congress to light thcsreportc I pro
ll <-'1 of the ways and means committee to
put iron and coal on tho free list,
Grady’s Brother Given an Offlie.
Washington. Nov. 10.—William S. Grnd.v,
of (u oreia. has ljeen appointed a special
agent to allot lands in 3 ‘veralty to the
Indians residing on the Fort Bartholdi
i- .serration, in North Dakota. Mr. Grady
is a brother of the lato Henry W. Grady,
of Atlanta. \
Deveaub's Resignation Demanded.
Washington, Nov. 10.—Secretary Car
lisle to-day a Jdrosso i a communication
to J. 11. Dcveaux, collector of theportof
Brunswick, demanding his immediate
resignation.
FOUR INDIANS KILLED.
Settlers Trying to Drive the Nayajoes
Back on Their Reservation.
Durango, Col., Nov. 10.—Rumors of an
other Navajo outbreak were received last
night. It is reported that settlers west
of Montezuma valley had a collision with
the Indians, killing four. A deputy
sheriff left Cortez yesterday with a ixwse,
to force the Navajoos back to their re
servation. It is stated that they had
permission from the agent to go off on a
hunt, and this has enraged tho whites.
STORIES OF MISSION WORK.
The Convention nt Atlanta Full of In
terest and Protit.
A Unique Prayer The Workings of
the University Settlement at Phila
delphia Explained The Growth of
the Whomsoever Mission, of Brook
lyn The Breakfast Mission, of Phil
delphia —Talk of a Gospel Bicycle
Brigade The Bi-chlorid3 of Gold
Cure.
Atlanta, Ga., Nov. 10.—The convention
of Christian workers is proving highly in
teresting as well ns profitable. They be
gan their work at De Give’s opera house
at 9 o'clock this morning and utilized
every moment of the morning session.
The gathering opened with prayer by
Rev. J. P. Hall, of Pennsylvania, Rev.
W. F. Hilton, of Hartford, and MaJ.
George A. Hilton, of Lis Angeles, Gal.
MaJ. Hilton led in the devotional services.
He called upon the members of the au
dience to pray—to “pray pointedly pleaso.
Don’t let us wander, be definite.” “Take
control. Oh God, of this convention, and
have your own way in it” and “May wo
be efficient workers in tho Master's vine
yard.”
THE UNIVERSITY SETTLEMENT.
Rev. James P. Hall talked upon tho
Philadelphia University settlement. The
university settlement, tlie speaker ex
plained. was organized in January last.
Its mission is to teach tho word of Christ,
and with the motto “Knowledge is
power” to promote the intelligence of
those in attendance b.v classes and
lectures. The subjects were history,
science of government, hygiene and tlie
common branches. Free, baths wore an
nounced by the institution, and while ap
plicants were awaiting their turn they
wore taken into the chapel and spoken to
about their spiritual condition. Those
living in the neighborhood were taught to
form habits of cleanliness, and practical
assistance was given thorn in various
ways. The school employed a physician
regularly. Rev. Mr. Hull’s address was
limited to twenty minutes. His time was
extended a few minutes, however, to al
low him to conclude his entertaining
talk.
“What is the feeling of the professors
in the colleges toward tho work?” was
asked.
“Adverse,” wus tho laconic response.
A BUOOKLN MISSION.
After a song by Mr. and Mrs. George
C. Stebbins, of Brooklyn, John N. Roak,
of Philadelphia, advanced and in an easy
good-natured, happy manner told about
the Whosoever Mission derived from the
familiar verse. “Whosoever will may
come.” The institution started its work
April 30. 1892. Since then more than 22,-
000 meals have been given out, upon
which fully SB,OOO was expended. Five
hundred men had attended tho
institution and learned to walk
in the way of God. The home of the work
was originally on the ground floor of a
building rented out to a billiard and ix>ol
room, and the rapping of tlio cues from
above often disturbed tho services, but
their labors prospered and now they have
a place that will accommodate 855 people.
The applicants are taught industrial em
ployments. Those who wisli to contribute
anything for this teaching do so. in reply
to a question, Mr. Roak stated that
whites and blacks were treated alike.
THE BREAKFAST MISSION.
L. M. Beane, of Philadelphia, opened up
liis address on the "breakfast mission” of
that city, with: "lam not an Episcopa
lian ; I thank God for that. lam not a
Baptist, though placing Beanes under
water should make them tender. lam
not a Methodist, though I can beat any
body you ever saw taking up collections,
iam just a great big Beano.” The gen
tleman explained that the breakfast mis
sion was organized fifteen years ago. It
started through furnishing a break
fast to a drunkard on a Sunday
morning. Now vast numbers of corn
beef sandwiches and eoffc are given awuy
on ttiat day, and, while tho applicants are
eating, a big song service is hold. “Now
I want to explain,” said he, “that we
give every man four sandwiches and
three cups of coffee for breakfast. [Ap
plause,] That costs us less than a nickel,
and we cut the meat thick. You can’t
deny it.” Tlie sfpoaker went on: "There’s
no use talking; the religion of Jesus
Christ appeals to a hungry man. [Loud
aniens. | The stomach and tho soul lie
ek>3o together.”
THE PACIFIC GOSPEL UNION.
Mai. George A. Hilton, sixike of the
“Pacific gospel union.” A great deal
MaJ. Hilton told of the spread of the gos
pel among the poor and in speaking of
the beneficiaries said : “For every fallen
woman there is a fallen man.” The
speaker declared that it argued well that
the executive chair of the grand old com
monwealth of Georgia was filled by a man
who acknowledged the God of all nations
and all states; and that the, mayor of the
city was a inan who atood with Christ.
Bicycles came in for a share of atten
tion. Home one proposed organizing a
“gospel wheel brigade.”
In regard to enforcing tho laws against
profanity, some stated that deacons ought
first, to quit saving “you bet” aud preach
ers "by George.”
The devotional exercises in the after
noon were conducted by Rev. George VV.
Hinckley, of Fust Fairfield, Me.
Mrs. E. M. Whittcmor i, who works
among fallen women, des'-ribed that class
as she finds the members.
Rev. 9. P. Bixby. of Li.y College, Re
vere, Mass., reviewed the Christian work
in his state.
Rev. M. P. Beach, of Springfield, Mass.,
addressed tlie e invent! ui on Christian
v.ork in the foreign mission fields.
MISSION WORK IN THE SOUTH.
The sp< ial feature of the afternoon
was Dr. Warren Can Hit's address on
Chris iati work in the south. 11 ■is presl
dentof Emory College of Georgia and th i
preacher who had tlie debate iu his
church some .vo irs ago with Emma Ab
bott. in tlie course of his address l)r.
Candler said: “We arc not millionaires
in the south, but there is very little ab
ject poverty here. We have much reli
gion in the south, more perhaps, to the
square inch than any other part of tiie
country. Much of this is among tie col
ored people, who may be lacking in the
ethical quality, but who are full of
the instinct of religion. These
colored brethren have a great
regard for the Sabbath, and some of
them keep Saturday. [Laughter.] If
the Chicago exposition hud txx-n held in
Atlanta 1 think wo would have closed the
gates on Sunday. [Applause.] We ba
lieve in the Bible down south. We have
a Christianity that is very aggressivo.
We have had a very few heresy trials iu
the south and very few strikes. We have
had few ,preach :rs who ought to be
tried for heresy, perhaps. We need in
the sonth more forethought and prepara-
tion for apprehended danger We ought
to have more respect for tlie sabbath and
a truer religious spirit."
A delegate has been assigned to preach
on Sunday at each of Atlanta’s seventy
churches.
BAPTISTS OF VIRGINIA.
A Conference of Ministers in Session
at Roanoke.
Roanoke, Va., Nov, 10.—Tho conference
of the Baptist ministers convened at the
First Baptist church in this city this
morning, and continued its session
throughout the day. its exercises serving
as a fitting opening to the work of the
general association of Virginia, which
was called to order to-night b.v Hon. J.
Taylor Ellyson, of Richmond, president
of tho association.
Tho attendance at to-day’s morning
and afternoon sessions averaged about
200, including among tho to present many
prominent clergymen of the Baptist
church la this state. The trains arriving
to-night were crowded with delegates,
and at least 490 people from away will
join in the work of the association. They
are being entertained largely by members
of the church, but many are stopping at
tlie different hotels in the city.
This morning’s session was presided
over by tho president, Rev W. A. Lan
drum. 1). D.. of FarmviUe: who delivered
an appropiateopening address.
At 10 o’clock tho question, “onr young
lioople; how to induce them into church
workjmd association work,” was dis
cussed b.v Rev. F. B. Thames, of Danville,
and Rev. Samuel Sanders, of Radford.
Prayer was then offered by Rev. Dr. J.
S. Felix, of Lynchburg.
From 11 to 12 o’clock, Revs. T. S. Dunn
way, C. T. Herndon and B. H. Dement
discoursed very intelligently on scriptural
evangelism
From 12 to 1, Rev. Dr. W. E. liatchcr,
Rev. R. H. Winfreo and W. S. Dorsott
discussed the relations of the Baptists to
the classes. The conference then took a
recess until It p. m.
The conference was reopenod with
prayer by Rev. i. B. Lake, who was fol
lowed by Rev. Dr. Julian Broaddus.
INTKK-DENOM 1 NATIONALISM.
The next subject discussed was “Inter
dcuoniinationalism; How far Practical
and Useful,” by Revs. George Cooper, and
R. E. L. Aylor. Rev. Mr. Aylor said in
his remarks, that he thought that the la
bor and energy expended in such organi
zations as the Young Men's Christian
Association and the Christian Endeavor,
could better be expended within the
churches.
The next topic for discussion was: “The
Conduct of Marriages and Funerals,”
upon which Rev. Dr. Landrum was called
to speak. He was followed by Rev. Dr
James B. Taylor and ltov. Mr. Bryan, a
missionary from China, and Rev. Robert
Ryland of Bristol, the latter speaking
upon the economy of funerals.
Rev. J. M Jones, chaplain of tlie Uni
versity of Virginia, and the renowned
chaplain of the army of Northern Virginia,
then made a brief address in tho line pur
sued by Dr. Hyland.
Dr. Jones was followed by Mr. Hart, a
layman of the church.
On motion, tho chair appointed a com
mittee consisting of Revs. Pitt, of Rich
mond ; Tames, of Danville, and Hatcher,
of Norfolk, to arrange the details of tho
nextViiuisters’ conference.
The president was also directed to send
letters of condolence to the venerable Dr.
A. Broaddus and others who were unable
to attend. The conference then adjourned.
A SESSION AT NIGHT.
The church was crowded with dele
gates and citizens at 7 :JU o’clock to-night.
Mayor Ellyson called the association to
order. Rev. Dr. Ryland offered prayer,
and Rev. T. S. Dunaway preached the in
troductory sermon. The election of offi
cers resulted in the choice of Rev. T. fc>.
Dunaway, of Fredericksburg, as presi
dent : Rev. George C. Cooper, of Rich
mond, Rev. L. B. Allen, of Burhcly, Judge
H. P. Cole, of Marion, and George E.
Truitt, of Lynchburg, as vice presidents.
H. C. Smith, of Martinsville, was re
elected secretary and James E. Jones
was re-elected auditor.
A committee was appointed to select a
treasurer, Rev. Dr. Ryland having de
clined re-election' Rev. E. B. Pollard,
pastor of the church, then, in tho name
of the 2,000 Baptists in the city, made an
address of welcome to the visitors. The
response was made by Dr. Hatcher.
The newly-elected president then as
sumed the chair and appointed the mem
bers of the various committees for the
session. Tiie delegates accepted an invi
tation to visit the Baptist orphanage at
Salem, and tho trip there will be made to
morrow evening.
To-morrow’s session will open at 9
o’clock, and at 2:1(0 o’clock the delegates
of the Baptist Young People’s Union will
eet to perfect astute organization.
NORFOLK PENSION FRAUDS.
Another Batch of Indlotments Found
by the Grand Jury.
Norfold, Va., Nov. 10.—In the United
States district court to-day, the grand
jury returned the following true hills:
Pensions violations: Rosette James,
Jennie Thomas, Eliza Bur/or, VV. 11.
Drury. Eugenie Etheridge, Jerome B.
Ehterblgeand Eliza Ward.
The petit jury was called, and hoard
nine cases against B. A. Richardson, Jr.,
charged with fills- certificates as a
notary public, in pension cases. He plead
ggllty in each case, and a verdiotof guilty
was returned against him, and the papers
banded to the judge, who is to determine
upon the punishment.
R. P Handy, colored, also pleaded
guilty to a charge of receiving an ex
cessive fee m a pension ease, and his pa
pers also, were handed to the Judge, who
suspended sentence until Dec. 21.
Tho court tliunked tho grand jury for
their industrious services (they found
sixty-two indictments) and discharged
them for the term.
Bench warrants were issued for the ar
rest of Vv. it. Drury and Jerome B. Eth
eridge.
Au order was granted for the sale of the
tug Juno, under libel at Alexandria by
George W Duval & Cos , of this city.
Court adjourned until to-morrow.
FOUND DYING IN HIS GROVE.
Tho Murder of His Wife Leads to the
Death of a Floridian.
Falatka. Fla., Nov. 10. At Lake Como
this morning, Capt. J. B. Jamison was
found lying unconscious in his orange
grove, and a few moments later died in
convulsions. Only a few weeks ago his
wife was murdered there, while Ctapt.
Jamison was absent at tlie north, and the
house set on tire to conceal the crime. This
terrible calamity bad made a partial
wreck of him, and no doubt, was the in
direct cause of his death. He was a na
tive of Philadelphia, and during the war,
was in the army, aud for a term, u lieu
lenunt In command of President Lincoln’s
body-guard in Washington.
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CUBA’S NEW REVOLUTION.
Conflicting Reports as to the Success
of the Movement.
Havana Papers Claim That the Men
Implicated in It are Already Suing
for Amnesty -The Outbraak Inaugu
rated by 25 Men, Who Gave Battle
to the Civic Guards at Las Cruces.
New York, Nov. 19.—A special to tho
Herald from Key West, Fla., says:
"News brought by steamer from Havana
last night, has cheered the hearts of the
Cuban revolutionists here, who declare
that their cause lias received fresh im
petus. The present movement in Cuba is
evidently an outgrowth of plans hatched
by leaders here, who have been since the
last fiasco, endeavoring to incite another
insurrection.
One of the emissaries recently sont to
Cuba, returned last, night. Ho'reports
that an uprising took place Saturday
night in tho jurisdiction of Cienfuegos, in
the province or Santa Clara.
STAKTEb BY TWENTY-FIVE MEN.
"About twenty-five men under the lead
ership of Gen. Ksqulerro, raised the cry
“Cuba libro" near the town of LasCruoos,
where they had an engagement with the
civil guards. The revolutionist's took
possession of tho guard house, capturing
more th an UK* elands i>f arms. They then
procured horses and proceeded to the
town of Din etts, bciug reinforced by sev
eral hundred men. Several engagements
have taken place between tho insurgents
and government troops, and a number of
men have been killed on both sides.
CONFIRMED BY HAVANA FAPEIIS.
Havana papers received here confirm
the story of tho out-break and while at
taching little importance to the uprising,
show that tiie authorities were taking ac
tive measures to suppress it by concen
trating all their available forces' in that
locality.
Communication was seriously inter
rupted b.y tho insurgents cutting all tho
telegraph and telephone wires, but it has
been restored.
" I Ate reports show that several lead
ers, including Ksqulerro, with their follow
ers, have surrendered, asking amnesty.
Others have retreated to tlie mountains
to avoid capture. It is evident that tho
present uprising will have an ending simi
lar to that of last spring.”
CAHIHLLO LEADING THE REVOLUTIONISTS.
Key West, Fla., Nov. 10.—No definite
news lias been received as yot from Cuba,
hut It is rumored that Gen. Carrillo, with
a large force is in charge of Las Villas, a
district comprising eleven towns in tho
interior.
Flipe Hernandez, one of the leaders in
tho insurrection in Cuba, is here, having
been commissioned by Gen. Carrillo, the
head of the Cuban forces, to raise funds,
arms and ammunition, especially
the latter. An enthusiastic meet
ing was hold by tho Cubans lato
last night and far into the morning, and
several committees were appointed to at
tend to the request of Gen. Carrillo.
Ijurge amounts have been contributed by
compatriots hero, who feel sure of vic
tory, now that the home government's at
tention is turned to tiie trouble in Mo
rocco. " -
Hernandez came from Rouchuole to
Havana in a small boat, and from there
in the same way to Key West.
BURNING OF THE ALEXANDRIA.
The Captain of the Steamer Tails of
Her Loss Off Cuba.
New York, Nov. 10.—The steamer
Seneca, which arrived this morning from
Havatia, brings Capt. Hoffman and fifty-six
survivors of tho ill-fated steamer. City of
Alexandria. Five of the ship's crew
were lost, and also six colored steve
dores. Capt. Hoffman states they sailed
from Matanzas. on Nov. 1, at 5:50 p. m.
with a strong northeast wind aud a
rough sea. All went well until about 5:40
Ein., when Capt. Hoffman was having
Is tea iu his cabin. Suddenly an explo
sion took place. Capt. Hoffman rushed
on deck immediately and found the ship
a mass of flames; in the hold and aft,
All hands were called to quarters. The
fire hose was got ready and an attempt
made to subdue the flames. It was sooa
apparent that the ship was doomed.
The utmost discipline prevailed among
tho crew. The boats were ordered to be
lowered, and also the life raft. Five boats
were lowered in charge of theoffleers, pur
ser and chief engineer. The purser’s t*oat.
while being embarked from tlie fulls, got
entangled in some gear and she swamped
alongside the steamer.
The purser and four others were lost.
The remainder were picked up by the
her boats.
A BARK FROM SANTOS.
Her Officers Report the Stories of
Fever Horrors Overdrawn.
Halifax, N. S., Nov. 10.—The arrival
here yesterday of the bark Wolf, direct
from Santos, Brazil, was of Interest to
shipping men. Reports reaching here all
summer regarding tlie ravages of fever
in Santos, havo depicted terrible scenes,
but tlie officers of tho Wolf say the picture
is overdrawn. Fever plague there is
plenty iu Santos, but then fever never
leaves tiie city. The death rate there
now is large. Probably 100 large ships
are in ixirt at present awaiting their turn
to discharge. Among the crew of the
Wolf are a couple of seamen who were
in Jail for some offense iu Santos. They
say the treatment of foreign prisoners is
barbarous. For eight days one of them
wus left without food.
VIRGINIA’S BALLOTS.
The Returns From the Southern Tier
Coming in Slowly.
Petersburg, Va., Nov 10.—The returns
of Tuesday’s election from the tarious
precincts in Southside Virginia are com
ing in very slowly, and it will probably
be several days before they are all in.
Mecklenburg county gives the populists
600. The democrats elect Thomas Will
iams to the state (Senate from the district
composed of the counties of Mecklenburg
an l Charlotte.
Southall, detn., is elected to tlie House
of delegates from tho counties of Notto
way and Amelia by a small majority.
The canvass of tlie whole vote from the
county of Sussex lias been postponed by
the commiaioners of election until Mon
day next, owing to the returns from
Henry Precinct not being all in.
Col. Ho<re Starts for Home.
San Francisco, Cal., Nov. 10.—Col. J.
Hampton Huge, who had started for
Amoy as United States consul, but who
came to grief here lust week, has re
turned home to his father, aLlioauoke,
Va.