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The State of Dade News.
VOL. IX.
THE MESSAGE READ.
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Summary of the President’s Recom
mendations to Congress.
THE COUNTRY IN GOOD CONDITION.
Ufsat Interest Shown in Foreign Com
merce, and the Treasury Shows a
Strong Position.
Washington, D. C., Special.—The fol
lowing is a summary of the Presidents
Message:
To the Senate and House of Represen
tatives.
On the threshold of your delibera
tion you are called to mourn with
your countrmen the death of Vice
President Garret A. Hobart. His great
soul rests in eternal peace. His pri
vate life w'as pure and elevating, his
public career distinguished by stainless
Integrity and exalted motives.
The condition of the country is one
of unusual prisperity; good will pre
vails among the people and our rela
tions are friendly with every govern
ment in the world.
Our foreign commerce has great'y
increased in volume. The value of im
ports and exports is the largest ever
recorded in a single year. The secre
tary of the treasury estimates tlie sur
plus for the present year at $40,000,-
000. Conditions of confidence have
brought gold into more general use
and the customs receipts are now al
most entirely in gold.
POWER TO SELL BONDS
The President recommends the giv
ing of additional power to the Secreta
ry of the Treasury to sell United
States bonds and employ other means
necessary to maintain the parity of
gold and silver. This authority should
include the power to cell- long or short
term bonds. He renews his former
recommendation that a portion of the
gold ho'lilings be placed in a trust
fund from which greenbacks will be
redeemed upon presentation, when
redeemed not thereafter to be paid out
except for gold.
QUESTION Oh" TRUSTS.
Combinations and trusts are justly
provoking public discussion and should
claim -the early attention of congress.
It is universally conceded that combi
nations controlling commodities neces
sary to the general community by sup
pressing competition whereby prices
are enhanced to the general consumer
are obnoxious to the common law and
aiso to the public welfare. There must
be a remedy for such evils. If the
present law can he extended so as to
control and check such trusts it should
be done without delay. The Stace leg
islation to which President Cleveland
looked for relief from the evils of
trusts has fai'led to accomplish the
objects, which failure is due to the di
vergent view's of the States. Unifor
mity in the legislation of States is de
sired.
OUR FOREIGN RELATIONS.
The President extendedly reviews
our relations with foreign govern
ments.
The contract of the Maritime Canal
Company with Nicaragua has teen de
clared forfeited by the Nicaiaguan
government on the ground of i’ie non
fulfillment of the ten years’ term stip
ulated in the contract. The company
has lodged a protest against this ac
tion and it appears worthy of consid
eration. It is expected that Nicaragua
will afford a fair hearing on the merits
of the case.
NICARAGUA CANAL.
The great importance of the Nicara
gua canal cannot be too strongly im
pressed upon congress. The reasons for
early action are stronger than ever.
THE OPEN DOOR.
The interests of China can not be
neglected. The trade of China contin
ues to grow. The recommendation that
a commission be appointed to study
the commercial and industrial condi
tions of the empire, is repeated.
GERMANY AND OUR FOOD PRO
DUCTS.
Our relations with Germany are
cordial, but the government of the
empire seems reluctant to admit the
excellence of our food productions. Our
system of control of exported food
staples invites examination from any
quarter, and challenges respect for ef
floient thoroughness.
ALASKAN BOUNDARY.
My last message referred to the
pending negotiations with Great Brit
ain with respect to the Dominion of
Canada. By means of executive agree
ment a Joint High Commission had to
be created for the purpose of adjusting
the unsettled questions between the
United States and Canada. Much prog
ress had been made by commission to
ward the adjustment of many of these
questions when it became apparent
that there was an irreconcilable differ
ence of views respecting the delimita
tion of the Alaskan boundary. This
has received the careful attention
which its importance demands ana the
open negotiations between the govern
ments will end in an agreement es
tablishing a permanent boundary.
Apart from these questions a
friendly disposition has markea the
discussion atid intercourse between the
United States and Great Britain. This
government has maintained an attitude
of neutrality between Great Britain
and the Boers. Had circumstances
warranted its good offices wornd glad
ly have been tendered.
For the fourth time a question has
arisen with Italy regarding the lynch
ing of Italian subjects. The executive
Is able to state that a fairly satisc-
tory solution will be reached. The
bill to provide fur the punishment of
the violation of the treaty rights of
aliens has been reported favorably to
the senate. He earnestly recommends
that the subject be taken up anew and
acted upon at the present session.
CABLE TO MANILA.
He renews the recommendation of
a cable to Manila. He recommends in
this case that congress should not take
measures o effect this by direct action
of the government but that the Post
master General be authorized to in
vite competitive bids for the estab
lishment of a cable
CUBA AND ITS FUTURE
The message last year was derated
in great part to the oonsideration of
the Spanish war, the results it
wrought, and the conditions imposed
for the future. The evacuation of Por
to Rico had already been accomplish
ed. Nothing remained necessary but
to continue the provisional control
until congress enacts laws for a suit
able government. The nation assumed
before the world the grave responsi
bility for future good government for
Cuba. We have accepted the trust, our
mission to accomplish which cannot
be fulfilled by turning adrift this com
monwealth to face the vicissitudes
which often attend weaker States. The
greatest blessing which can come to
Cuba is a restoration of argiculcural
and industrial prosperity. Negotiations
are about, to be had defining conven
tional relations between Cuba and
Porto Rico. He recommends legisla
tion to carry out the article in the
treaty of peace with Spain by which
the United States assured the payment
of certain claims of indemnity made
by its citizens against Spain, l'hc situ
ation of our citizens in Turkey remains
unsatisfactory. I will use earnest ef
forts to secure fair treatment for our
citizens abroad and will not hesitate
to apply for whatever corrective may
be provided by the statutes.
He recommends that the senate rati
fy the convention for the pacific set
tlement of international oonflie:3.
He recommends that congress pro
vide special medals for the volunteers
and regulars, sailors and marines on
duty in the Philippines, who volun
tarily remained after their terms of en
listment had expired. He recommends
that congress provide for chaplains in
the Philippines. He recommends the
placing of the postal service in Cuba,
Porto Rico and the Philippines oil a
self-sustaning basis.
THE EFFICIENT NAV Y.
The navy maintains a state of high
efficiency and justifies liberal approri
ations. Congress should make neces
sary provisions for armor plate for the
vessels now under contract and build
ing.
TROUBLE IN THE PHILIPPINES.
I believe the transfer of the sover
eignty of the Philippines accorded with
the wishes of the mans of Filipinos
from the earliest moment they were
assured of our desire for their welfare.
A most unhappy condition of affairs
confronted our commissioners on their
arrival at Manila. They hoped with
Dewey and Otis to establish peace.
Before the course recommended by the
commissioners could be pursued, the
rebellion must be put down. A notable
beginning has been made by establish
ing a government in the island of Ne
gros, which deserves special consider
ation. This was the first island to ac
cept American soverignty.
OUR NEW SULTAN.
The United States flag will be used
in the Sulu archipelago. Piracy will
l>e suppressed and in this the Sultan
of Sulu will co-operate. The United
States will not occupy any island of
the Sulu group without the consent
of the Sultan.
The future, government of the
Philippines rests with congress. Graver
responsibilities have never been con
fided to the United States. The islands
are ours by every title of law and
equity. They cannot be abandoned.
Such & cause would involve a cruel
breach of faith and would place a
peaceable majority at the mercy of
armed insurgents. It does not seem
desired that I should recommend the
form of government of the islands.
Until Congress expresses its will, I
will use the authority vested in me
by the constitution.
OTHER TERRITORIES.
He recommends erecting the Hawa
iian islands into a judiciary district
and also that a government be pro
vided for them. He recommends a
more complete form of territory or
ganization for Alaska and Porto Rico.
He recommends the erection of a
memorial bridge across the Potomac
to the Arlington estate.
He calls attention to the fact that
the 14th of December is the hundredth
anniversary of the death of Washing
ton. I am glad to learn that in many
parts of the country the people will
observe the anniversary.
He sloses the message by stating
that never has this nation had more
abundant cause for thankfulness to
God for the manifold ble3siugs for
which we make reverent acknowledge
ment.
(Signed) WILLIAM McKINLEY.
Wages to be Raised.
Centreville, Spec al. —The hands em
ployed in the Centreville cottqn mills
have been assured by the management
that their wages would be advanced
in proportion to any increase that
might be made in other mills of the
State. Wednesday afternoon the girls
struck and stated that they would no
return until they knew how mucl
their wages were to be advanced. Upo
receiving the reply they returned t
work.
TRENTON, GA., DECEMBER 7, 18!):).
SIGNIFICANT SPEECH.
Great Britain and America Now Under
stand Each Other.
THE SATISFACTORY CONDITIONS
Now Existing Bt'fwcen The Two
Countries—Cause for Hearty Con>
gratuLations.
London, Dy Cable.—Joseph Cham
berlain, the Secretary of State for the
Colonies, in a speech at a luncheon at
Leicester Thursday, said that ever
since the great split in the Liberal par
ty he had found himself a mark for the
slanders and misrepresentations of the
“baser sort of politicians,” but, that he
had found compensation in the gener
ous appreciation of the majority of his
countrymen. Continuing, Mr. Cham
berlain said he was deeply gratified
that the foreign relations of Great
Britain were so satisfactory, and he
asserted that the country owed a debt
of gratitude to Lord Salisbury for the
great improvement in Great Britain's
position. It was gratifying to note, he
friendly relations existing
between the Anglo-Saxon branches,
saying that the understanding between
the United States and Great Britain
was indeed a guarantee of the peace
of the world. This statement was greet
ed with cheers. The world he said, was
not governed entirely by interest. Sen
timent was one of the greatest factors.
Referring to the attacks of the for
eign press, Mr. Chamberlin said these
newspapers had not spared “the al
most sacred person of the Queen.”
This, continued the speaker, provoked
natural indignation, “which may have
serious consequence if our neighbors
do not mend their ways.” An outburst
of cheering greeted this threat of the
Colonial Secretary. It was a matter
of congratulation, Mr. Chamberlain
asserted, that the worst of these “dis
graceful attacks” did not appear in the
German papers.
Dealing with the attitude of the for
eign relations, Mr. Chamberlain said:
“I rejoice, and it is perhaps natural,
for I have taken a personal interest in
the matter, in the friendly feeling
which I hope is now permanent be
tween tho iwo groat branches of tlr,
Anglo-Saxon race. I have so many
friends In the United States, almost as
many as I have here, and I can con
ceive of no greater disaster to the two
countries than to find themselves hos
tile to each other. Yet, I remember,
when I first visited America, my sur
prise and astonishment at the evidence
given me by statesman and politicians
and in articles in the press, of con
stant suspicion of the objects of Great
Britain, constant doubts as to her in
tegrity, and a general unfavorable es
timate of our prospects and character.
“This ill feeling was due, no doubt,
to many causes; due to the fact that
the United States has never been at
war with any great power but Eng
land; due to their traditions, extend
ing over a century; due to the feeling
that.the sympathy of Great Britain
! was not with them in their civil war,
and ‘to the belief that the people of
Great Britain would see with satisfac
tion any harm that might befall them.”
Two Firef in Philadelphia.
Philadelphia, Special.—Nearly $2,-
000,000 worth of property was de
stroyed by tvo fire3 in the heart of
the business .ection of the city, early
Wednesday. The greater of the two
fires started in the big and. partmeut
store of Partridge and Rich' -dson, at
the southest corner of Eighth and
Filbert struts, the very centre of the
shopping listrict, at 6:30 a. m., and
before the flames had been put under
control, hey spread to adjoining
property mil caused a lose of about
$1,700,00C While this Are was in pro
gress ari spreading every moment,
another Are broke out four blocks
away O the fourth floor of No. 419
Market street. The loss at this fire is
estimated at SIIO,OOO. The losses of
the tvo Ares are more than covered
by insurance.
Three Conventions in One
Oicago, 111., Special.—The special
meting of the national committee of
tlv Silver Republican party, adjourned
Wdnfesday, to meet at the call of the
chairman, after having taken action
mat practically assures the fusion of
die party with the Democratic and
Popiilist parties, the endorsement of
tie Democratic platform and the presi
dsntial candidate of that party.
Gen. Mathuen Wounded.
London, By Cable. —It is officially
anouneed that General Methuen was
mong those wounded at tht battle of
fodder river. General Methuen, it de
eloped later, was slightly hurt by a
lullet which inflicted a flesh wound in
lie thigh. Lieutenant of the
Second Yorkshires, is another officer
killed. Ten offietrs were wounded.
The Seaboard’s New Road.
Charleston, S. C., Special.—The
Chattanooga, Augusta and Charleston
Railway Company, the new road which
the Seaboard Air Line proposes to
build between Charleston and Atlanta,
and surveys for which have already
been made, w r as organized here Wed
nesday
DEMOCRATIC*
CONGRESS MEETS,
Both Houses Were Regularly Organ
ized on Monday.
THE INCIDENTS OF THE OPENING.
—. •-
Roberts, of Utah, Objected to. The
Galleries Filled With Spectators at
the Opening.
Washington, D. C., Special.—Con
gress met in regular session at noon.
The capitol was crowded, and the gai
eties of both House and Senate were
well filled.
The Senate was called to order by
President pro tem. Fry, of Maine. The
blind chaplain, Dr. W. H. Milburn,
offered an appropriate prayer.
Thirty newly-elected Senators were
sworn in.
A committee to wait on the Presi
dent and House was appointed.
Senator Sewell then announced the
death of the Vice President, Garret A.
Hobart. Resolutions of respect to the
late Vice President were passed unani
mously; and then the Senate, out of
respect to his memory, adjourned.
IN THE HOUSE.
All the galleries of the House over
flowed, and hundreds were denied ad
mission. Miss Ada Roberts, daughter
of the noted Mormon representative,
had a prominent seat in the gallery.
The House was called to order by
Clerk McDowell. Col. D. B. Henderson,
of lowa, was elected speaker. The
Democrats all voted for Richardson
for speaker.
Representative Harmer. of Pennsyl
vania, the "Father of the House,”
swore in the new speaker.
When the name of Representative
B. H. Roberts, of Utah, was called.
Mr. Taylor objected to his being sworn
in. He offered a preamble and resolu
tion that the right of Mr. Roberts to
take his seat be referred to a special
committee of nine, appointed by the
speaker; Mr. Roberts to be sworn and
occupy his seat until Wednesday, when
the committee is to report.
Joyfully Received.
* Manila, By Cable.—An Associated
Press Dispatch from Santa Cruz, pro
vince of South Ilocos, forwarded by
courier to San Fabian, says that Gen
eral Young, with three troops of the
Third Cavalry and Major Peyton C.
March’s battalion of the Thirty-third
Infantry, arrived at Santa Cruz Mon
day. The Americans left Hama Paean,
province of Union, this morning, ex
pecting to have a hard fight at Tag
udin, in South Ilocos province, but
they found on arriving there that 600
rebels, under General Cano, had evac
uated 36 hours before, deserting an
almost impregnable position. The in
surgents had been entrenched at Ta
gudin on the north side of the river,
where a hundred well disciplined
troops could Lave slaughtered a whole
brigade crossing the river, with the
men up to the arm pit in water. The
residents of Taguan received the Amer
icans outside the town with a brass
band. They had been robbed of almost
everything by the insurgents and were
glad to welcome friendly and protect
ing troops.
$10,000,000 of Taxes.
Raleigli, N. C., Special.—United
States Circuit Judge Simonton has
granted the petition of the corporation
commission for a rehearing of the rail
road tax case. The date fixed for the
rehearing is December 19th, at
Charleston, S. C. The rehearing was
asked on tlm ground that the recent
decision of the State Supreme Court in
the case of Abbott vs. Beddingfleld
holds that the corporation commis
sion has the power to fix the tax value
of railroad property in the State.
Judge Simonton, in his decision short
ly before this, held exactly the oppo
site.
Six Killed in Wreck.
Denver, Col., Special.—A rear-end
collision occurred between two pas
senger trains on the Denver and Rio
Grande Railroad Monday morning, in
which six persons were killed outright
and several others were severely in
jured. The accident happened at
English Switch, about six miles east
of Salida at 6 a. m.
14 New Cotton Mills.
Columbia, S. C., Special.—The State
publishes a statement from Mr. D.
Cardwell, division freight agent of the
Southern Railway, showing that four
teen new cotton mills are being built
on its lines in this State and that
fourteen mills are making additions,
practically doubling their capacity.
Among the new mills is the Olympia,
of this city, capitalized at $1,500,000,
the largest in the South. The esti
mate is that 500.000 new spindles will
be started in the State in the next
year. This-, State will then be the
second in the Union in both weaving
and spinning.
CAUCUS NOMINATIONS.
Henderson, of lowa, to be Speaker of
the House.
Washington, D. C., . Special.—The
Democrats of the house, at their cau
ous held In the hall of Represenia-*
tives, Saturday afternoon, selected
Representative James D. Richardson,
of Tennessee, as their candidate for
Speaker, after a spirited contest, which
lasted six ballots. This carries with
it the Democratic leadership on the
floor. Mr. Richardson has served 14
years in the house, and Is the oldest
Democratic member in point o' service
except Mr. Mcßae, of Arkansas. The
candidates against Mr. Richarckon
were Representatives DeArmond, of
Missouri; Bankhead, of Alabama, and
Sulzer, of New York. Representative
Hay, of Virginia, was elected chair
man of the caucus, by a vote of 77 to
62 cast for Mr. Mcßae, of Arkansas. It
has been customary for the oldest
member in point of service to preside
over the caucus and the selection of
Mr. Hay, who has served only one
term, was an unusual honor. The
name of Mr. Norton, of Ohio, was also
presented for presiding officer, but
was withdrawn. Representatives
Cummings, of New York, and Robert
son, of Louisiana, were elected secre
taries. ,
The nomination of General David B.
Henderson, of lowa, was a foregone
conclusion and he was nominated by
the Republican caucus by acclama
tion. The officers of the last house,
except Colonel Russell, the sergeant
at-arms, were re-nominated without
opposition as follows: Clerk, Alex
ander McDowell, of Pennsylvania;
doorkeeper, W. J. Glenn, of New
York; postmaster, J. C. McElroy, of
Ohio; chaplain, Rev. Henry Coudan,
of Michigan. Col. Rassell was not a
candidate for re-election and Colonel
Henry A. Casson, of Wisconsin, was
nominated in Ms stead.
The caucus was held In the House of
Representatives, and was largely at
tended. It was presided over by Gen.
eral Grosvenor, of Ohio, who was re
elected secretary. General Hender
son’s name was presented by Mr.
Payne, cf New York, and seconded by
Mr. Hopkins, of Illinois, both of whom
had been candidates originally. The
roll was not called. The nomination
was made by acclamation.
General Henderson came to the capi
ta! and remained an the Speaker’s
room, in the rear of the house lobby,
until after the house officers hail been
selected. He was then escorted to the
rostrum of the house by Messrs. Hop
kins, of Illinois; Payne, of New York,
and Sherman, of New York.
Dr. Nixon Killed.
Wilmington, N. C., Special .—The
body of Dr. T. F. Nixon, resident phy
sician at the State farm at Castle
Hayne, nine miles from Wilmington,
was found Saturday beside the Wil
mington and Weldon railroad track
two miles from his home. The entire
top of his head was knocked off and
his brains scattered along the track
for some distance. It is presumed
that be was struck by the northbound
train while on his way from home
from Wilmington.
The Express Robbery.
Columbia, S. C., Special.—The
Branchville express robber has not
been caught. Detectives from this city
and Charleston have gone to help the
county authorities. A reward of SSOO
has been offered by the express com
pany. Something crooked is suspected.
'Phis suspicion is heightened as the
SIO,OOO lost from Columbia express of
fice two years ago has never turned
up.
First Shipment to Paris Exposition.
New York, Special.—The United
States auxiliary cruiser Prairie sailed
from the Brooklyn navy yard Monday,
having on beard the first shipment of
the United States government exhibit
for the Paris exposition. The cruiser
will gio from here to Norfolk, \a.,
where she will take on board lumber,
and will then go to Baltimore, whence
she sails direct for Havre on December
10th.
A Cotton Mill Chartered.
Columbia. S. C., Special.—The Mon
arch Cotton Mills, of Union, S. C., has
been chartered, capital stock, $200,000.
The officials are: J. A. Feat, T. C.
Duncan and E. Nicholson.
Telegraphic Brie's.
A Yokahoma dispatch, via San Fran
cisco, says that the bubonic plague has
made its entrance into Japan, five un
doubted cases having been reported at
Kobe, three already proving fatal.
Albert Swingle, aged 14, has con
fessed that he shot his mother dead,
at Connelville. O.
TO BE CHALLENGED.
*
Congressman Roberts, Of Utah, Will
Not Be Sworn In,
THE PLAN OF PROCEEDING.
He W 111 Be Objected to on the Ground
of Not Being Eligible, and Asked to
Stand Aside, Pending Investigation.
Washington, D. C., Special.—A,t a
conference of about 25 pi-or.,3nt
House Republiccans held at the capitol
Friday night, it was decided that the
eligibility of Representative-elect Rob
erts, of Utah, to occupy a seat in the
House of Representatives, should be
investigated, and determined that
pending the decision he should not be
permitted to take the oath of office.
This decision was arrived at by those
present without a dissenting voice.
Representative Taylor, of Ohio, who
will have charge of the matter in tha
House, explained, after the conference
had adjourned, that this proceeding
does not involve a pre-judgment of the
case, but irrespective of party .will
afford the members an opportunity to
vote after a thorough investigation
and complete presentation of the case
for their consideration. Mr. Taylor
had a study of the allegations and
presented them at length to his col
leagues. He offered a plan of procedure
which was agreed to after a general
exchange of views. The procedure is
to be as follows: When Mr. Roberts
appears at the bar of the House to
take the oath, objection is to bo made
upon the ground that he is ineligible.
He will then step aside and after the
other members are sworn in, the mem
ber making the objection—who prob
ably will be Mr. Taylor—will recite the
allegation and offer a resolution for
their investigation by a special com
mittee. This will give the House an
opportunity to vote in the first instance
upon the question of postponing the
administration of the oath until the
allegations have been investigated. The
resoultions have not been formulated
yet, but they will include the investi
gation of the charge that Mr. Roberts’
alleged conviction of violation of the
Edmunds act in 1889 renders him in
eligible by the terms of that act,
whether the fact that he is an avowed
polygamist renders him ineligible, and
whether the State of Utah iir electing
him has not violated the compact by
which she obtained statehood.
Mr. Taylor says the, precedents fof
objecting to the swearing in of a mem
ber duly elected and bearing proper
credentials are numerous and in point.
Among others are the well known cases
of Proctor Knott, Boyd Winchester and
John M. Rice, of Kentucky, who were
elected to Congress shortly after the
war and who were charged with ineli
gibility on the ground of disloyalty.
All these precedents were ciftd at the
conference. These precedents lead to
the conclusion that objection can be
properly made to the swearing in of a
member where there are apparently
well grounded reasons for believing
him to be ineligible. The resolutions
will provide for the appointment of a
special commission of either seven or
nine to be named by the Speaker. Rep
resentative Powers, of Vermont, pre
sided at the conference. Those present
were Messrs. Henderson, of Iowa;
Grosvenor, Shattuc, Southard, Kern
and Taylor, of Ohio; Powers, of Ver
mont; McPherson, of Iowa; Dalzell, oi
Pennsylvania; Payne and Sherman, ol
New York; Hill, of Connecticut;
Thomas, of Iowa; Alexander and Ray,
of New York; Curtis, of Kansas; War
ner, of Illinois; Landi3, of Illinois:
Morris, of Minnesota; Steele, of Indi
ana; Long, of Kansas. The Roberts
case is not to come up for consideia
tion at the Republican caucus. The
Republican leaders do not desire to
make the question in any sense a
pairty issue.
Telegraphic Briefs.
A mob gathered around the hotel in
Paris where some of the Tennessee vol
•ming on their way
home from the Philippines, and, mis
taking them for English soldiers,
threatened them with violence. It
dispersed when the truth was discov
ered.
The battleship Texas has arrived at
Brunswick, Ga., and on application
from Captain Sigsbee, the Secretary of
the Navy has granted permission for
the vessel to remain there several days.
Later, when she proceeds to Havana,
Captain Sigsbee will remain In com
mand, not assuming his new depart
mental position in Washington untU
after the bodies of the Maine victims
are brought up on the Texas for in
terment in Washington.
The total bank clearings in the Uni
ted States for the past week were sl,-
437,945,126, per cent, decrease 6.5. Ex*
elusive of New York, $527,027,011; pefi
cent decrease, 104-
NO. 40.