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HANNA EXPECTS HARD FIGHT.
SEES VICTORY, OF COURSE, BIT
URGES EARNEST WORK.
&> the Repnbllcsni Slioald .Make
the Same Kind of it Fight They
])iil In ISO Expect* to Carry
ttiir)laml and Will Try tor Ken
tucky— Counts Kaskta, South Da
kota and Washington in the lle-
Jiulilienu Column.
Cleveland, 0., April 30.—The Leader re
( ,1,1 from its Washington correspondent
the following statement from Senator
llanna. chairman of the Republican Na
tional Committee, concerning the outlook
Lr the coming presidential campaign from
£ K publican standpoint:
•■As a result of a careful study of the
situation I feel perfectly cafe in making
the prediction at this time that McKin
], v will be re-elected. There Is no way
of figuring how the Republicans lose in
the coming contest If they put their shoul
ders to the wheel and are not Imbued
with a spirit of over-confidence in the
success of ihe ticket. The price of the
victory will be much harder and more
constant effort from the time the cam
palcn opens until election day.
"The Republicans should make the
same kind of a fight they did in 1896. There
should bo no cessation in their endeavor
to elect their candidates and their appli
cation and attention to the details of the
campaign must be steady and unceasing.
They should go into the combat on the
supposition that hard work is absolutely
essential to victory.
V Gratifying Spirit.
"The spirit of the Republicans this year
is of a most gratifying kind. At the Ohio
State Convention held in Columbus last
week, this spirit was manifested in a
plain and unmistakable manner. The dele
gates even then were prepared for the
great political battle which soon will be
gin, and It was patent that they will go
into it with great enthusiasm. ,
"Senator Fairbanks, who has just re
turned from the Indiana Convention, in
forms me that the Republicans of his
state possess the same Inspiration. This
is true also of Republicans In other states,
and all reports which I have received
along this line are to the same effect.
Evidence Is plentiful that the Republican
party all over the country realize fully
the necessity of entering the campaign
with earnestness and determination to win
a victory.
Stntes flntinn Claims.
In going over the list of states thnt cast
their electoral vote for McKinley four
years ego. I do not see any which will not
do the same thing this year unless It be
Kentucky. That state I am placing In the
doubtful column, although we certalnly
purpose making every effort to carry It. I
regard Maryland, which the Democrats
are claiming already, as reasonably cer
tain to remain in the Republican column.
“besides holding our own tn practically
all the stales that we carried in 1K96 we
hive reason to believe that the Republi
cans will carry Kansas, South Dakota and
■Washington, which went for Bryan four
years ago, while our chances are excellent.
1 am informed by Senators Shoup and Car
ter, of winning Idaho and Montana, the
states which they represent In the Senate.
Altogether I am pleased with the out
look, which could not be any more encour
aging than it is.”
IM'WEY’S COIISIK TALKS.
Bn> the Admiral Will Wot He domi
nated for President.
Minneapolis, April 30.—A special to the
Times from Tacoma, Wash., says:
Adelbert M. Dewey, cousin to Admiral
Dewey, is here gathering data as special
neent of the government department of
labor statistics. He to-day expressed the
opinion that Admiral Dewey will not be
nominated for President. Judging from
personal letters received from him, be be
bev. 3 that Admiral Dewey does not dream
ot being elected President on any ticket.
He thinks that the Admiral has been un
v made use of by his Gold Democrat
ic friends in an attempt to defeat Bryan.
Adelbert Dewey believes that imperial
j>ni and useless sacrifice of American
lives in the Philippines will defeat Pics
el nt McKinley's re-election.
lrs. Dewey, he said, is not a female
* ;i i’!omat, and her devotion to religious
tmutM's has given her greater asporations
tm for social or political advancement.
tht.y imkhisld m kialeV.
~e "ill Have Three Delegations
From I.oiilsinun.
- sVvv Orleans, April 30.—The Caffery Re
publicans held a convention to-day, in
doj,"i McKinley and Republican princi
-1 !* ? and elected a delegation to Philadel
phia. They will attempt to secure natioa
a| r * cognition from the Wimberly or reg-
J r wing. P..F. Herwig seceded from the
usion an d organized still another conven
>’ n, so that there will be three delegations
lrom Louisiana, all for McKinley.
HAWAII'S DKIIT WILL HE PAID.
f 1,1,1 of Hi. Inland to lie Exchanged
for \mcrlrnn Currency.
Washington, April 30.—When Hawaii
v 1 annexed to this country It had a
11 debt of about $1,000,009 drawing a
’’ 1 v rate of interest. This debt still ex
'*• but under the act signed by the Pres-
I'bnt to-day it is to be assumed by the
Unltea States.
■ : iry Gage docs not Intend that it
*" l,! 'added to the bonded debt of the
1 r '' 1 Slates if it can be paid immedi-
I'h° terms of the debt will be look
. 'to and if they permit payment at any
. ’, tK ' debt will be wiped out as soon
o'-i ' lw Boes Into effect—ln forty-five
■ reiary Gage xvlll soon send to Ha
■'a money and treasury agents to ex
-111 ‘ 'he Hawaiian for the American
ln ''"' p y- The exchange will be made as
la Rico, It is understood that there
l ” I '*** In minor (bins In Hawaii wliich
~ ~ *' to be exchanged for currency
.Its country. The gold coin of Hawaii
.... ’ ' tically all gold of this country and
"ot huve to be exchanged.
, asury agents ln Porto Rleo have no
,, V, the department that the exchange
T ‘ or *® Rican money will begin to-mor
,. f, * l,at everything Is ln good shape
1,, '•‘"'■factory work. Tlie agents have
too, /■ w *th them now, but will send for
* as 'he work of exchange progresses.
fpj£ Jtomufl ffeM.
STRIKE STATUS EXCHANGED.
Railroad Employes Look for a Con
ciliatory Policy.
Buffalo, N. Y„ April SO.—With the ulti
matum that was to have been given to-day
deferred, the status of the strike of car
repairers of the New York Central Rail
road is unchanged to-night, excepting so
far as the action of President Callaway In
consenting that Superintendent Wait, of
the motive power department, shall meet
in conference with the members of the
Executive Committee, has tended to create
a belief among the strikers that the com
pany is disposed to pursue a conciliatory
policy.
The leaders of the strike to-night are
very pronounced in their expressions of
determination to make no concessions.
They also Inveighed against further de
lay and insisted that the settlement must
come at once, else they could not be held
responsible for preventing a spread of the
strike. It was freely stated that the
strike spirit had taken hold of the rail
road men of Buffalo, and that procrasti
nation would prtvent its being held in
bounds.
When these sentiments were expressed
it was the impression that Superintendent
Wait would reach Buffalo to-n Arrow
morning and meet the committee during
the day.
To-night about 1,000 freight handlers
employed In the railway freight houses of
the roads entering Buffalo, other than the-
Lake Shore, decided to strike for an in
crease of wages and shorter hours. This
movement is independent of the strike of
the car repairers, and although its bear
ing is important it is incidental as relat
ing to the issues involved. The leaders of
the original strike disclaim any responsi
bility for the action of the freight hand
lers.
Two hundred men employed In the yards
of the New York, Lake Erie and Western
at repair work also struck to-night.
Three Important meetings of railroad
employes, other than the men already in
volved in the strike, were held to-night.
Asa result the number of striking rail
road men in Buffalo has been Increased by
about 1,200.
To AVnteli the Strikers.
Buffalo, N. Y., April 30.—An order was
issued from police headquarters at mid
night assigning 300 patrolmen to duty in
the vicinity of the railroad yards where
the strike has become most serious. The
force will go on duty in the morning.
NOTHING FROM GRISCOM.
Turkey’s Effort to Pay the Claims
Unofficially.
Washington, April SO.—lt Is said at the
state department that Mr. Grtsoom, the
United States charge at Constantinople,
has not yet acquainted the department
with the nature of the reply made by the
Porte to Ills last representation touching
the American indemnity claims, as it is
presumed that he himself has not yet re
ceived the answer.
There is some reason to believe that a
powerful effort Is being put forth by the
Turkish government to compromise the
missionary claim unofficially. Various
methods to achieve this end have been
suggested, but the one which is looked
upon as most feasible Is that connected
with the building of a warship for Turkey
In the United States. If the claimants
chose, to receive the amount of tbelr
claims from an American shipbuilder in
stead of through the state department,
thereby removing from the department the
basis for further prosecution of its de
mand upon the Porte, some interesting
points of international law might be
raised.
It would seem that once committed to
the state department, an International
claim cannot be withdrawn without the
consent of the department, though wheth
er there would be a refusal in this case
cannot be stated.
IRISH MEMBER CAI.LED DOWN.
Ilefcrretl to Metlmen ns n Society
Peer and Court Favorite.
London, April 30.—1n the House of Com
mons to-day John Gordon Swift.McNeill,
Irish Nationalist, member for South Don
egal, resumed the interrogation of the
parliamentary Secretary of the War of
fice, Mr. Wyndham, in regard to the South
African war, but got little satisfaction.
Speaker Gully finally called Mr. McNeill
to order for demanding to know
whether the operations at Ma
gersfontein were exempt from
criticism by the commander-ln-chief
of the British forces in South Africa be
cause Lord- Methuen was “a society peer
and a court favorite.”
Mr. Wyndham said that the war office
had not communicated with Gen. Buller
In connection with the Spion kop dis
patches, but that communications had
passed between Lord Roberts and Gen.
Buller ln reference to the publication of
the dispatches in question.
The government leader, Mr Balfour,
subsequently announced that "with a view
to clearing up misconceptions which had
gathered around the publication of the dis
patches. he would place the salary of the
Secretary of State for War among the
votes to be taken Friday and thus enable
a debate to be had on the subject. |
RELIEF FOR THE SUFFERERS.
Total Amount Received to Noon Yes
terday Alas ?1411,7-tW.
Ottawa, Ont., April 30.—The total -mount
of relief received for the sufferers from
the fire was $142,749 at noon to-day. This
does not include the government grants.
Messages expressing sympathy for the fire
victims have been received from Premier
Seddon of New Zealand and President Lou
bet and the government of the French re
public. The work of rebuilding has al
ready begun.
Smiplles for Fire Victims.
Ottawa, Ont., April 30.—The Relief Com
mittee hau completed arrangements for
the reception and distribution of sup
plies. The list of dead now shows sljf
victims. The total insurance is about $3,-
000,000. _
Japanese Naval Review.
Yokohoma, April 30.—The imperial naval
review was held at Kobe to-day, ln the
presence of Emperor Matsu Hlto. The
weather was very fine and thirty warships
participated.
Concessions Were Refused.
Yokohoma. April 30 —The government of
Korea has refused an American request
for three mining concessions.
SAVANNAH. GA.. TUESDAY, MAY 1. 1900.
BOERS STILL QUITE ACTIVE.
THEY ARE I\ FORCE JEST WEST OF
BLOESIFOXTEIX,
Small SerlinmiiKi's Are Taking; Place
Almost Every Day Wepener In
Mow Deserted—Mulivea Surprised
at tle I’nsy Retreat of the liners.
Gen. Roller Said to Have Tendered
Ills Iteslunnt ton, llut Lord Roberta
Would Not Accept It.
London, May 1, 3:30 a. m.—The Boers are
now showing uncommon activity west of
Bloemfontein. They are in force between
Fourteen Streams and Kimberley.
On Sunday they occupied Windsorton,
west of the railway, aud now threaten to
interrupt the communications of the Brit
ish force at Warren ton, to the north, this,
too, at a time when Gen. Hunter is about
to start on a 200-miles march to Mafeklng,
probably with 5,000 men.
To the east of Bloemfontein, the Boers
Sunday night were still holding the ha Is
near Thaba Nchu, while behind them long
wagon trains, loaded with wheat for the
Boer army in the north, are moving
through Ladybrand.
The British captured one Boer convoy on
Saturday, but its size is not mentioned in
the dispatch, which barely announces the
fact.
\Vopener, lately the scene of incessant
fighting, is deserted, Gen. Brabant and Col.
Dalghety having moved northward.
Native* Were Surprised.
A dispatch from Maseru, dated Monday,
says:
“The Basutos are a second time as
tounded to see the Boers peacefully retir
ing with herds which the natives think
should be the booty of the British, who
are said to be the conquerors.”
According to information from Maseru,
the main body of the Boers reached
Leeuw river, due west of Ladybrand, Sun
day, small parties trailing behind at Inter
vals of ten miles to protect the rear and
whip up the herds.
Slight outposr actions take place daily
beyond Karee Siding, where the head of
the British invasion is cantoned.
African horse sickness has broken out
in Gen. Buller’s army. It proves especial
ly fatnl among freshly arrived animals.
The Bloemfontein correspondents point
out that deficiencies in the veterinary de
partment cause thousands of losses.
Gen. Lucas Meyer, replying to Gen.
Puller’s complaint that some of the Brit
ish prisoners at Pretoria i|re lodged in
the town jail, says that only those are so
treated who have tried, or who are sus
pected of trying to escape. He Retorts,
moreover, that Boer prisoners are con
fined in the town jail at Pietermaritzburg
with natives.
lluUcr Sold to Have Resigned.
The morning; papers give special promi
nence to the statement of a news agency
that Sir Redvers Buller sent his resigna
tion to Lord Roberts after the Spion kop
censures were published, and that Lord
Roberts declined to accept it.
The war specials to-day consist chiefly
of detached scraps, the favorite intro
duction of the military commentators and
editorial writers being that, only scant
news has been wired, something big *8
probably about to happen.
The Daily Chronicle's expert says:
“If a solid victory is to be attained, the
British must have different leadership
fr m what has been displayed in the De-
Wetsdorp operations.” -
IX STRONGER POSITIONS.
Boers Hail an Important Object in
Evacuating Thalia Rclta.
London, April 30, 10 p. m.—The latest
news received here from the Orange Free
State Indicates that though the Boers
have evacuated Thaba Nchu they have
only done sp in order to occupy stronger
positions.
On Sunday, April 20, Gen. DeWet made
an effort to turn French's eastern flnnk
which was only foiled by tht cavalry after
vigorous maneuvering. The Boers hold
the ridges to the eastward whence they
will probably fall hack when the pressure
of superior numbers increase.
The British casualties sustained during
the ThaUt Nchu fighting were slight.
Gen. v French’s object, now that all
chance of catching the main bodies of the
burghers has disappeared, is to harass the
Bojers and prevent any well organized re
treat.
From Belra, Portuguese East Africa, un
der date of Moodily, Aptil 23, comes the
news of the arrival there of n Canadian
12-pounder battery. It Is added that Gen.
Sir Frederick Carrington, who is to com
mand the British troops going to Rhode,
fia, has been cordially welcomed by the
Portuguese officials and that he has re
viewed the Portuguese troops.
Cape Town reports say that Dr. Jameson
has recovered from the severe attack of
fever from which he has been suffering,
and he Is mentioned as a candidate for
one of the seats in the Cape Parliament
representing Kimberley, In succession to
Dr. Frederick Rutherford Harris.
The agent of Julius Well, at Mafeklng,
wrote, under date of April 12. most cheer
fully, saying everything was satisfa tory.
He added that the Boer guns were firing
heavily Into the town and that a deter
mined attack had been repulsed without
casualties on the British side.
A conception of the continuous ravages
of the war can he gathered from a Capr
Town dispatch, dated to-day, briefly an
nouncing the arrival from Nutal of twen
ty-five officers and 262 men Invalided home,
and the sailing of the Auranla for Eng
land with 400 sick and wounded soldiers.
Endeavors are being made to remedy the
remount question, a Simla dispatch an
nouncing that m experienced native horse
keepers, 130 shoe-smiths ai.d 60 veterinary
Officers have been drawn from India for
service in South Africa.
STATUS OF UOEIi DELEGATES.
Will Re Received at Slate Depart
ment ns Individuals.
Washington, April 30.—1 t can be stated
that the persons composing the Boer dele
gation who are about to sail from Europe
for the United States this week will not
be denied access to the Secretary of State
when they r-ach Washington.
They will be received as Individuals, Just
as was Mr. Montague White, but with
the distinct understanding that they are
not recognized officially .as a.Boer delega
tion. In other words, Secretary Hay will
tn at thm exactly as he would treat any
distinguished visitor front abroad with
out regard to nationality, byt will no A ai-
mit their competence to enter into any
negotiations with the state department.
It Is believed ithat the prospective visi
tors thoroughly understand the conditions
under which they will be received, and
that instead of directing their efforts upon
the government in Washington, they will
rather seek to influence It through the
American people by means of an active
Boer propaganda.
BRITISH ORDERED TO LEAVE.
Action Taken on Account of Joliun
ueabnrg Explosion.
Pretoria, April 30.—As a sequel to the
Johannesburg explosion the government
has ordered British subjects, with a few
exceptions, to leave the republic within
forty-eight hours.
Nearly £4,000 has been subscribed for
the relief of the victims. Commandant
Shatt has been relieved of the military
command at Johannesburg, and has gone
on commando.
SIXTY-FIVE RUDIES TAKEN OUT.
Part of Machinery of Bcgble Works
Him Stnrtetl Again.
London. May J.— A dispatch to the Daily
News from Lorenzo Marquez says: "Six
ty-five bodies have been extricated from
the reuins of the Begbte Iron Works at
Johannesburg.”
The Lorenzo Marquez correspondent of
the Times, telegraphing Monday, says:
“Part Of the machinery of the Begbie
works has started again. The federal
governments continue to buy enormous
quantities of provis'.omt."
CHEERS FOR <AEN. CRON.IE.
He and Ills Wife Attended ChnTch
nnd Took a Drive.
Jamestown, St. Helena, April 30,—Gen.
Cronje and his wife, accompanied by the
General’s private secretary, were permit
ted to attend religious services yesterday
at Doadwood camp, after which they had
their first ride around the country, an ex
perience which seemed to give Gen.
Cronje much pleasure. The famous Boer
commander was received with cheers.
Ratlin Goes to Pretorln.
Ladysmith, April 30—The country
north of Sunday's river seems compara
tively clear of Boers.
Gen. Louis Botha has returned to Pre
toria to resume the supreme command
of the Transvaal forces.
COLONIAL TROOPS HONORED.
Ranqnet ln London Attended by n
Notable Gathering:.
London, April 80.—The banquet given at
the Hotel Cecil ln London this evening
by the British Empire League in honor
of the Colonial troops fn South Africa
and of the Australian federation delegates
brought together a brilliant gathering. The
Duko of Devonshire, Lord president of
the Council of Ministers, presided, flank
ed by the Prince of W T ales, the Duke of
York, the Duke of Cambridge, the Duke
of Fife, the Marquis of Salisbury. Joseph
Chamberlain, Lord Wolseley,Lords Strath
cona and Mount Royal, former Col. Deni
son. president of the Canadian league,
and Lord Lansdowne. The company in
cluded some 260 others.
The Duke of Devonshire proposed the
health of the Queen.
The Prince of Wales referred feelingly
to the Brussels episode, and acknowledged
the patriotism of the colonies In the
mother country’s fight. Lord Salisbury
proposing “The Imperial Forces,” also
eulogized the colonies and the troops. Con
tinuing, Lord Salisbury said:
"Not only have thty helped us in what
I tiust is a conquering campaign, but they
have also given us moral support which
in the present state of opinion in some
parts of the world is of no small import
ance. After what the colonies have done,
it is realized that Great Britain is a more
important nation in the world than be
fore.”
Lord Salisbury deprecated any attempt
to expedite a fusion of the colonies with
the mother country by legislation, declar
ing that it would be better to allow this
wonderful growth of sentiment to con
tinue “by its qwn laws and according to
the Impulse of its own vitality."
Mr. Chamberlain proposed "Our Aus
tralian Kinsmen," and agreed with Lord
Salisbury as to any artificial hastening
of a colonial uplon, but said the old days
of indifference toward the colonies had
given place to a strenuous desire for clos
er union.
The Duke of Devonshire announced the
league had cabled Lord Roberts that this
distinguished company wax drinking to
the success of the imperial forces he was
so ably commanding and expresaing their
high appreciation of the loyal courage and
endurance of all ranks, adding that a re
ply had been received from Lord Roberts,
tendering grathful thanks on behalf of the
troops and saying that all were in splen
did condition and that Her Majesty might
replv upon them to bring the campaign
in South Africa to a satisfactory conclu
sion.
Sympathy was expressed for the Otta
•wa fire victims.
CHAFFEE TO HE RELIEVED.
He Hue Requested a Four Months
Leave of Absence.
Havana, April 30.—Gen. Adna R. Chaffee
has requested to be relieved as chief of
staff to the Governor General. He also
desires four months leave of absence. His
loss will be greatly felt In Havana, for
his special knowledge of the local situa
tion made him exceedingly valuable at
division headquarteis. Mere than this
Gen. Chaffee and Mrs. Chaffee are very
popular socially and will be keenly miss
ed.
Various changes in the cabinet will be
made to-morrow. Senor Perfecto Lacoste
will take the portfolio of agriculture,
commerce and industry, Senor Berrlero
will take that of justice, Estevez resign
ing it owing to the demands' of his pri
vate business. Senor Varona will taka the
jiortfollo of instruction and Senor Canelo,
now under secretary of finance, will un
dertake the duties of chief secretary of
that department.
Rice Has No Assets.
Now York, April M.—Edward E. Rice,
the theatrical manager, tiled a petition in
bankruptcy to-day. Liabilities, 91.910. No
assets.
Free Trade Offer Rejected.
Kingston, Jamaica, April SO.—The Leg
islature of Trinidad has definitely reject
ed the offer of free trade made by. China.
HEARING OF KENTUCKY CASE.
ARGUMENTS MADE BEFORE THE
SUPREME COURT.
Taylor's Counsel l phelil the Court's
Jurisdiction Which Was Denied
by Attorneys for Ilecktinui—Action
of the State Legislature Held to
lie Ft uni—Clu I lord for Taylor Thnt
There Was Insufllelent Evidence.
Bradley Will Conclude To-day.
Washington, April 30.—The argument in
the Kentucky governorship case was be
gun in the United States Supreme Court
at 12:30 p. m. to-day. Tho court room was
crowded.
The first presentation was made tn be
half of Gov. Taylor by Attorney Helm
Bruce. He said that Mr. Taylor's conten
tion was for constitutional liberty, and
that tt was waged In a court of Justice,
and not on a field of carnage, because in
Entering the Union Kentucky had surren
dered its right of resistance,
Mr. Bruce contended that after the is
suance of the certificate of election Mr.
Taylor was as much the Governor of
Kentucky as any man who had ever been
inaugurated for that office. He denied
that the legislative adjudication was any
adjudication at all. The proceedings teas
not by due process of law. as required by
the constitution.
Ho said that the report of the commit
tee on Investigation presented r.o evi
dence and stated no fact, and that it
was made to a secret meeting of the as
sembly, of which no Republican member
had been notified.
Mr. Bruce contended for the Jurisdiction
of the Federal Supremo Court under the
constitution. The Kentucky Legislature’s
power extended only to the trial of a con
test. Mr. Bruce contended that it had
been confessed that there was no evidence
in five of the ten counts in the contest,
while of the remaining five, throe wire so
flimsy that they could not be insisted up
on.
The only two grounds remaining were:
The charges of thin ballots used in forty
counties, or a third of the slate, and of
intimidation In the city of Louisville. It
could not be contended that the state It
self could deprive a portion of its own
population of the right of franchise with
out due process of law. So also in Louis
ville, where it was sought to disfranchise
36.(100 voters, the wrong, If any had been
done, had been due to the action of the
state executive.
Beckham’s Case Presented.
Hon. Lawrence N. Maxwell, appearing
for Mr. Beckham, argued that the pro
ceeding in this case had been in accord
ance with the law under the constitution.
Mr. Maxwell contended that the case
presented no federal question and that,
therefore, the Federal Supreme Court had
no Jurisdiction. The Kentucky State Court
of Appeals had decided that Mr. Tayior
had never aoqulred title to the office of
Governor under the constitution and laws
of the state. Its decision was final. Tho
certlfisate of election from the State Board
of Canvassers was merely a writing show
ing the returns of the election officers. It
was no evidence of validity of title In view
of the conclusion reached by the constitu
tional authority which was the State Leg
islature.
As the case was merely a state question.
Mr. Maxwell thought it unnecessary to
consider the app.iuatlon of the fourieenth
amendment to the constitution concerning
the taking of property without due pro
cess of law. That amendment could only
be applied where a right has accrued, anil
Mr. Taylor had never held any title to the
office claimed by him.
Mr. Louis McQuown also spoke for Mr.
Heck hum. He arged that If the state had
provided a proper mode of procedure; if
the election law was constitutional, there
could be to legitimate criticism of the
method of application, and tn that case
tho federal oourt was clearly devoid of
Jurisdiction. Error of that character
could not give this court Jurisdiction.
He arguod for the final and exclusive
Jurisdiction of the Legislature in contests
of this character, which the laws and the
constitution Intended. It would be possible
In view of this fact to give the courts only
concurrent Jurisdiction.
Mr. McQuown ulso contended that the
federal court had no right to Investigate
or question the motives of the Legisla
ture In its decision. It was to ho pre
sumed that the Legislature had acted on
a proper knowledge of the facts of the
case. The only resort was to the bal
lot.
Ex-Gar. Bradley, the only attorney re
maining to be heard, will make the eon
'cludlng speech for Gov. Taylor.
ALL PLEADED NOT GUILTY.
Alleged Mordrrers of Gov. Goebel
Arraigned nt Frankfort.
Frankfort, Ky.. April 30.—When the
Circuit Court convened at 2 p. m. to-day,
Caleb Powers, John Davis. Harlan Whit
taker, W. H. Culton and "Tallow Dick”
Combs were arraigned, on motion of the
commonwealth, charged with complicity
In the Goebel murder.
Judge Cantrill overruled a motion to
take up the motion for a change of venue
in advance of arraignment. Combs and
Whittakc were first arraigned and each
entered a piea of not guilty.
All of the defendants were brought into
court and arraigned. All of them enter
ed pleas of not guilty. The defense ten
dered pardons, granted to Powers and
Davis by Gov. Taylor, and this wan fol
lowed by a motion to dismiss. The mo
tion was overruled.
The grand jury reported at 8 o'clock. No
additional Indictments were made public.
The report says a number of parties sum
moned as witnesses refused to appear and
give testimony before that body and rec
ommends that they be punished for con
tmpt, but the report does not make pub
lic their names.
KENTUCKY FEUD Ik ENl>EI>.
Willies and Howards Hava Finally
Made Friends.
London, Ky., April 30-Jt is stated that
the White-Howard feud of Clay county
has terminated by agreement. The fac
tions have made friends and have decided
not to prosecute the several murder
charges against the Bakers, and that fac
tion wiil not appear against James How
ard. accused of the murder of George Ba
ker and the indictment Is to be dismissed.
James Howard is one of the men charg
ed with the murder of William Goebel at
Frankfort. Many men have been killed in
this feud,
BILL TO PAY COI.. GOODYEAR.
Fleming Wants One of the Camping
Grounds for Augustn.
Washington. April 30.—Senator Clay to
day Introduced an amendnnnt to the sun
dry civil appropriation bill providing for
tho appropriation of $16,000 to pay Col.
Goodyear of Brunswick for certain In
creased depths of water which he has se
cured on the outer bar there as shown by
the government surveys.
Congressman Fleming of the Tenth dis
trict has put In an application In btitalf
of Augusta for one of tha four great
camping grounds, which are contemplat
ed In legls atlon now pending before Con
gress. The pending bill provides for a
camp In each of the four sections. North,
East, South and West where largo bodies
of troops can be gathered annually with
a view to giving officers and men valua
ble experience. Mr. Fleming urges the
claims of Augusta by pointing out the
splindld record mado by the camp on the
Sand Hills, which according to the reports
In (he was dapartmi nt proved the health
iest of all the camps, at which large bod
ies of troois wire gathered during the
Spanish war.
Georgia postmasters appointed to-day
were Aaron Cohen, Oookstown, Wilson
county; R. L. Simons, Guest. Colquitt
county; McClelland Boome, Bed Clay,
Whitfield county.
TO ADJOURN EARLY IN JUNK.
Senate's I'rouritinme Doing Shaped
With That End tn View.
Washington, April 30.—The Republican
Caucus Committee on Order of Business
of the Senate decided to-day to recom
mend that the army reorganization bill
be taken up after the Alaskan code bill
Is disposed of. Disposition was manifest
ed to have the Alaskan bill pressed os
speedily as possible, in order to get It
out of the way of the appropriation bills.
The committee was unanimously of
opinion that Congress should adjourn ns
early In June as the supply bills could
be acted on. and there was no dissent
from the opinion that this result would
he accomplished during the first half of
tho month.
The Philippine bill will be kept on the
calendar with the Intention of passing
It, but no decision was reached to take up
either the shipping bill or the Nicaragua
canal bill. The latter measure was dis
cussed at some length, but some unwill
ingness was expressed to Its passage un
til the Clayton-Bulwer treaty could be
disposed of and right-of-way acquired for
the canal.
WILL TRY TO SECURE SEATS.
Lay Delegntes tn Methodist Confer
ence to Meet.
Chicago, April 30.—Lay delegates to the
Methodist Oeneral Conferen ;e will meet
In Recital Hall, the Auditorium, to-mor
row, to consider ways and means of com
pleting the opening session of the great
church congress and winning voices and
voles for the 141 provisional delegates who
have been elected, In the hope that the
rules will be suspended to seat them.
The vanguard of tlie conference army,
eleven bishops and 200 delegates, arrived
to-day.
Candidates for tho elective offices In the
gift of the conference, from bishops to
hook agents, are making a vigorous can
vass for votes among arriving delegates.
After a stormy meeting at the First
Methodist Church to-day the Chicago min
isters voted down the resolutions peti
tioning the conference to drop the danc
ing, card-playing rule of the discipline.
TRIAL OF 11. 11. HOllKirr*.
Cane Submitted to Jury on Agrieil
Statement of Fhcl*.
Salt Lake, Utah, April 30.—The case of
B. H. Roberts, charg.il with unlawful co
habitation, took an unexpected turn this
evening. After spending the entire morn
ing eesslon In securing the eight Jurors,
County Attorney Putnam this afternoon
announced that by stipulation the whole
case would be submitted on an agreed
statement of facts, constituting what the
witnesses would testify to If called on the
stand.
The Jury Is composed of seven Mormons
end one Gentile. The agreed statement
was submitted and counsel for the defense
moved that the court Instruct the Jury to
return a verdict of not guilty. The motion
was overruled, and after brief arguments,
the case was submitted to the Jury.
TORNADO STRUCK Oil ItAVILLK.
Karma Denuded of Vegetation and
Some Crude Killed.
Selma, Ala., April 30.—A terrific tornado
and hall storm visited Orrsvllle yester
day.
The farms of Louis Johnson, Macon Hu
lls and tho Swan place were literally de
nuded of vegetation. Corn and cotton were
killed and will have to be planted over.
The trees were stripped of foliage.
Hailstones of an enormous size fell and
several ctows and hogs were found dead
after the storm had passed. Fences and
outhouses were swept away and an enor
mous amount of damage was done.
The storm was followed by a heavy rain.
PINK RUN MINE ON KIRK.
Four Men Suffocated and Two More
Are In the Mine.
Washington, April 30.—A Post special
from Tazewell, Va., says news has reached
there that Pine Run mine at Tom creek,
Wise county, Is on tire.
Pour men have been found suffocated
and two others are known to be In the
mine.
The mine has been flooded In the hope of
extinguishing the fire.
Pres* of Rcumlor Protests.
I.lma, Peru, April 30.—The press of
Ecuador continues to protest against tho
Peruvian government’s concession to Col.
Weatherly of 247,100 acres of land on the
borders of the Napo and Cururay rivers
with mining grants in the same district.
The papers assert that tha lands affected
belong to Ecuador and demand that
troops be sent there to establish Ecua
dor's sovereignty.
Turkey's Customs Unties.
London, May I.—The Constantinople cor
respondent of tho Tirm* says:
"The Porte has Issued a circular formu
lating proposals to the embassies for In
creasing the custom duties.”
DAILY. M A YT’AJL
S CENTS A COPY.
WEEKLY 2-TIMKS-A-VVEEK.JI A TEAR
FIVE KILLED BY EXPLOSION.
FRIGHTFUL ACCIDENT AT A SIM.
MILL AT CECIL, GA.
Two Rollers F.xplmled Just as the
Men Were Going to Work—Dead
and Injured Taken Out From Un
der n l'ilo of gplinters—Three of
the Injured May Die—Aeeldent \\ a
Probably Caused by Tampering
With Safety Valve.
Quitman, Ga„ April 30.—Cecil, Ga., a
saw-mill town on tho Georgia Southern
and Florida Railway, seventeen miles
north of Valdosta, was the scene of a ter
rible boiler explosion this morning at 5
o'clock, as a result of which five men ara
dead and six Injured, three of them fa
tally.
The accident occurred In the larg* saw
and shingle mill of J. N. Bray & C*.
Work had only fairly commenced for tha
day nnd the various employes were at
their posts, when, without wurnlng, and
with a terrible roar that shook the whole
town, the two main boilers burst, throw
ing a third boiler which stood beside them,
a distance of more than 2(X> yards, while
the roofs of three houses near by were
torn off bv flying timbers.
The mill was torn Into kindling wood,
and it is a miracle that a single man es
caped with his life. When the dust set
tled, a little work was begun on the heap
of splinters that a few minutes befora
had been a well-equipped saw mill in full
operation, and In a short time five bodies
were taken out of the wreckage and laid
aside white every effort was being made
to relieve the injured.
The Dead and Injared.
Hero and there a head or an arm was td
bo seen, the rest of the body being hid
den under the timbers. After about twfll
hours’ hat'd work all were taken out, and
tlie fist of dead and wounded was fount]
to be as follows:
Dead: Luther Player, fireman, and
Hugh Chambers, white, and Gua Nichol
son, Jack Haslam, and Will Houston, col
ored.
The Injured nro J. C. Raines, lumber In
spector, may die; Wesley McPhaul, se
riously Injured, probably fatal; Jack Agee,
negro sawyer, shoulder crushed by flying
timber; Henty Gaines, negro, struck by
flying timber; F. Simms, superintendent,
struck on the head by flying timber; a ne
gro whose name could not be obtained!
■truck by flying Umber.
Theory of the Accident.
It Is said that some children playing
■bout tho mill Sunday turned off a valve
which cut the safety valve from the boil
ers, and the steam rising rapidly was un
able to escape.
It Is reported from another source that
the night llrvrann allowed his water to
get low a few nights ago and burned (he
boilers, for which be was discharged; but
the damage was considered small and
may have had nothing to do with the acci
dent.
Those who were in a position to know
claim that the boilers had plenty of
water in them when the accident oc
curred nnd the meddlesome play of a
child Is very likely responsible for the
whole thing.
Tills is the worst accident of the ki.id
that has occurred In tnls section of the
state In a long time, surpassing the one
at Blbley In 1897. At a late hour thla
afternoon none of the wounded men were
dead, and they are now considered to
have a fighting chance for their lives.
The damage is between SIO,OOO and $15.-
000, on which there Is no insurance. Sev
eral houses In the vicinity were seriously
injured by the explosion, and heavy piece*
of Umber were blown through the wall*
of tlie adjoining buildings.
Another Aeount of It
A special from Valdosta says:
One of the survivors of the disaster
says that young Chambers complained
that it took him a very long time to
get up tho steam In the boilers this
morning, though in view of the fact that
other* claim that everything was all
right with the boilers no special signifi
cance is attached to this remark. It id
said that the boilers were blown out
thoroughly Saturday night, and In doing
this a valve which shut* off the steam
from the safety valve was left closed.
Mr. Simms, who Is foreman of the mill,
says that he noticed the steam gauge
a moment before the explosion and it did
not indicate a dangerous amount of
steam. The concensus of opinion appear*
to be that the explosion might no* have
occurred If the valve cutting off th*
steam from the safety valve had been
open. The valve was found some dis
tance away after the explosion, and wa*
turned to cut-off water from tho safety
valve. It Is not known, which of the boil
ers exploded first, but being twin boilers,
the explosion was so near simultaneous
ly ln both that the difference could no!
be detected.
Dr. Owens of Hahlra and Dr. Gregory
of Adel went to assist the local physician
Dr. Paffcrd, ln caring for the injured.
The horror Is too great for realization
among, the people of Cecil and a pall of
gloom hangs over the entire section,
large crowds have visited the place to
day to get a view of the wreck. The mill
was literally tom-to p'eces and huge parts
of the boilers were hurled several hundred
yards through tho air. The doors of
houses two hundred yards away were
blown open by the expansion of the air
from the explosion and the roofs of cabins
nearby were lifted. The accident is the
most dreadful that ever occurred In this
section. It ts understood that the mill
will bo rebuilt at once.
RIG BATTLESHIP ASHORE.
Japanese Mnn-nf-W nr Was In a Haz
ardous Position.
Portsmouth, Eng., April 30.—The Japan
ese battleship Asaht has run ashore offi
South sea. Her position was at one time
extremely hazardous. She was starting
on a trip to engage in (rials before pro
ceeding to the Far East.
The battleship was successfully floated
this evening.
The Aso hi is of 15,200 tons displacement
and 15,000 indicated hore power. She was
built at Clyde bank last year.
Panama Company's Concession.
Panama, April 30.—A dispatch to the
Star and Herald from Uagota to-day an
nounces that 'tho Pat; imv Canal Compa
ny's concession has ix-fcn extended for six
years, commencing ln April, Dot.
\
Hnbonlc Plagile at Port tail.
Port Said, April Two fatal cases of
what is believed' to be bubonic plague
have been officially reported bjrs. One
death occurred J'oeuulay,