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‘I'IIIIT ANllllll IIIWIII
IToint Resolution for'That Purpose
Reported to the Senate.
USES TREATY PROVISIONS
Action Decided On by the Committee on
Foreign RelationBWSent. to the Calen-
dar—No Time Set for Discussion—Text
. of the Resolution. '
‘Washington, March 17.-—The Senate
Committee on Forexgn Relations yes-
terday agreed to recommend that the
Hawaiian Islands be annexed by legis-
lation in open session, and agreed upon
a. joint resolution for the accomplish-
ment of this purpose, which Senator
Davis afterward reported to the Sen-
ate. ' .
[The resolutiOn went to the calendar,
and Senator Davis did not give any
notice of calling it up. The following
is its text:
“Section 1. The Government of the
Republic of Hawaii having in due form
signified its consent in the manner
provided by its constitution to cede
absolutely and without reserve to the]
Unitéd States of America all rights of
sovereignty of whatsoever kind in and
to the Hawaiian Islands and to their
dependencies, also to cede and transfer
to the United States the absolute fee
and ownership of all public buildings
or edifices, forts, harbors, military
equipment and all other public pl'Op—
erty of whatever kind and description
belonging to the Government of .the
Hawaiian Islands, together with every
right and appurtenance thereunto ap-
pertaining; therefore be it
“Resolved, That said cession is ac-
cepted, raitfied and confirmed and that
the said Hawaiian Islands and their
dependencies be and they are hereby
annexed as a part of the territory of
the United States, and are subject to
thesovereign dominion thereof, and
that all and singular the property and
rights hereinbefore mentioned are
vested in the United States of Amer-
ica.”
The resolution then adopts the lan—
guage of the treaty beginning with the
second paragraph of the second sec-
tion, and taking all the remainder of
it but does not cite it as a part (.I.‘ the
treaty.
These sections provide for the dis-
posal of the Hawaiian public lands.
for the temporary government of the
islands until Congress decides upon a
permanent form of government. the
abrogation of Hawaiian treaties and
the preservation of Hawaiian cur‘oms
regulations until those of the ,l'nitcd
States shall be put into operate". the
assumption of the public debt If Ha-
waii by the United States to the ex—
tent of $4,000,000, the regulation I"? Chi~
nese immigration and the a-ps'nintmcnt
'by, the President of five commissh nets
,to prepare a code of laws for the gov-
ernment of the islands.
Section 2 provides that the ('omt‘t'lis-
sioners provided for snail be appoin :2.1
by the President, by and with the all-
vice andconsent of the Senate.
The sum of $100,200 is appropriated
by “the third and last sections for the
purpose of carrying the resolution in—
to effect, and this sum is made imme-
diately available.
Senator Davis said no determination
had been reached as to when the joint
resolution wOuld be called up - for
consideration in the Senate.
FATAL FIRE IN CHICAGO.
Several lIIen Killed by Leaping From a
Burning ‘ Building.
Chicago, March 17.——A fire, in which
five persons are" known to have lost
their lives. broke out in the building
Wabash avenue at 11
o’clock yesterday morning“. The fire
started with an explosion on the top
floor, and, spread with remarkable
rapidity. It was not under control
until it had burned for over an hour.
The loss is estimated to be about $1,-
000,000. ‘5
Those known to be dead are Miles
Smith, Samuel Clark, Edward Binns,
an unidentified woman and a negro
janitor. Eight persons were injured
and several are said to be'missing.
Among those missing is Policeman
Rogers: ‘It was believed at first that
fully a. score had been killed, but once
the fire Was under control many sup-
posed to be dead were found unhurt.
The building was occupied by a num-
ber of firms dealing in musical instru-
ments and photographic apparatus and
supplies.
The entire front of the building was
blown out by a terrific explosion fol-
lowed by several others in rapid suc-
cession, and the entire building was
quickly covered with flames.
Just what caused the explosion is
not known, but it supposed that
they occurred in the rooms on the top
floor occupied by a photographic sup-
ply house. , ‘
All those who lost their lives were
killed by jumping or falling from win—
dows, from which they cried for help.
The building and contents are a to-
tal loss. In less than half an hour
after the- fire broke out the structure,
which was seven stories high, eighty
feet front by 159 feet deep, was leveled
to the ground. It was of what is
known as “mill construction,” with a.
front of plate glass and iron columns.
The building was owend by Fred K.
Ayres, of Lowell, Mass. It was woath
about $75,000, and is said to be partially
insured. Insurance men say the loss
on contents will be in the neighbor-
hood of $350,000. . -
The number of dead is still in doubt
and probably will not be definitely
known until the debris is sufficiently
cooled to allow a search for bodies
which are undoubtedly in the ruins.
IS
Artillery Goes. South on Special Trains.
Fort Riley, Kan., March 17.—,Battery
F, Fifth Artillery, destined for Savan-
nah, Ga., and Battery B, Fourth Ar-
tillery, for New Orleans, left here at
10 o’clock last night In two special
trains over the Union Pacific road.
Battery F, of the Fourth Artillery,
destined for Fortress Monroe, will not
start until to-day.
Don’t Want Our Horses.
Paris, March 17,-Premier Meline re-
ceived yesterday an important deputa—
tion of notable persons residing in the
province of Brittany. who called to
claim protectioneagalnst the importa-
tion into France of Amerigan horses.
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CONGRESS WILL. do: ADJOURN. '
seam roiled—227 Noon;
8 Y0... .
Washington, March 17.—Co\ngress
.vas polled yesterday on the question:
“Are you in favor of the adjourn-
ment of Congress before the report of
the Maine disaster is received and be-
fore a settlement of the Cuban ques-
tion is made?”
The majority sentiment is over.
whelmingly in favor of Congress re.
maining in session until both of these
questions are disposed of. . Many Re-
publicans in the House-who feel very
strongly on this matter refused to
place themselves on record because
they thought their views mlght‘show
a lack of confidence in the President
and his policy. They argue with
Chairman Cannon of the Appropria—
tion Committee, that under any cir-
cumstances Congress will be in session
for six weeks yet transacting routine
business, and they confidently antici-‘
pate that before the expiration of that
period the »Ma..’ne disaster and the'Cu-
ban question" will have been settled.
Should it become evident that there
is an intention to adjourn Congress be-
foro these two questions are disposed
of almost to a. man these Republicans
would vote to remain here all summer
if necessary.
House Democrats are almost unani-
mously against an early adjournment
of Congress. In this position they
have the support of the Populists, Fu-
sionists and Silverites. , ,
In the Senate an adjournment reso—
lhe House and
lution could not pass. Enough Sen-
ators have expressed themselves
against adjournment to make sure
that (,‘ongress wil remain in session.
The following is the result of‘ the
poll:
Total number of nays, House and
Senate. 227.
Total number of yeas, House and
Senate. 8. .
Total number of non-committal,
House and Senate, 113.
V’Vashing‘ton. March. 1'7.——-Gen. Gros—
venor, referring to the reports that are
current respecting the adjournment of
Congress. says that the report that
President McKinley had fixed a. date
for the adjournment, or that .he had
any desire, wish 0r expectation that
Congress should adjourn at one time
rather than at another was not only
without foundation, but ridiculous be-
yond expression. Congress alone and
the Constitution, he said, could fix the
date.
MAHER W‘ON QUICKLY.
Disposed of Steve O’Donnell in the Second
Round.
Philadelphia, March 17.——Peter Maher
finished up Steve O’Donnell in short
order in the Afena last night, the ref-
eree stopping the rlght in the second
round, when Steve was so groggy that
he was all but knocked out. At the
opening of the bout, which'was to have
been six rounds, Maher objected to
O’Donnell wearing bandages on his
right wrist, but this was quickly set-
tled by the Australian removing them.
In the first round they fiddled a.
while for an opening.‘ Maher then led
with his right for the face. O’Donnell
countered with a left "on the face and
Maher went to his knees. - Steve again
landed on the jaw and Peterrsenta
right to the chin and put a left/and
right on the ear, O’Donnell. going
down. He took the time limit to get
up. Peter then put a right on- the
,jaw and Steve again went down.
O’Donnell sent his right to the chin.
Peter led and missed. but a second
later put right and left on O'Donnell's
with the boards. Peter once more
sent a. right and ~Ieft to the face.
O’Donnell landed a left on the face,
repeating as the bell sounded.
In the second round Maher began
hostilities by landing a left'on the car
«and a right on the face. O‘Donnell
came back with a left on Maher‘s ear.
Peter put a stiff right on the jaw anl
O’Donnell went down. Bang wont
Maher’s right and left or. the 3:1“
again, sending O’Donnell down.
Maher \ alked to his corner as E: it
was "all over. O’Donnell got up and
went for him. Maher turned r l
rushed O‘Donnell into his corn 41 1
hanged away at him. Steve u: -.
his knees and stayed there in a or”
condition and the refcrcc stopped tLC-
one—sided contest.
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Altogether too Practical. '
Dolly Swift—“Young Mr. Pensmith,
:he editor of the Weekly Visitor, has
lust made me a written. offer of mar-
‘iage.” , .
Sally Gay—“He is a handsome fel-
ow. What will be your’answer, dear?”
Dolly Swift—“He is handsome, I’ll
admit, but I shall be forced to decline
him with thanks. He is too horrid
business—like. After requesting an
early answer, he added: ‘Please write
side of the paper. Sign your full name,
not for publication, but merely as a
guarantee of good faith, and do not
forget to enclose a postage stamp if
you desire a reply.”——Eng1ish Ex-
:hange. '
“Bridget. does your mistress assist
'.‘Oll in cooking?”
"Yis. very much."
“How does she do it?” _
“By kaping out of the kitchen.”—
What to Eat.
jaw, and Steve resumed his intimacy. .
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New York, March 17,—Madison
Square Garden, decorated within with
hunting and the seals of all the States
of the Union, and with the Stars and
Stripes flying from every balcony, pre—
sented a scene of animation last night.
It was the most successful night in
point of attendance that the. athletic
portion of the military athlet" tour-
nament has yet known, and standing
room was at a premium. even in the
upper balconies. Major~General Nel-
son A. Miles, the Commander of the
United States, was present to review
the militiamen and the regular troops
who have taken part in the tourna-
ment. -
The review, of course. was the fea-
ture of the night’s entertainment. for
the 8,000 spectators were anxious to
see the boys in blue massed before-
their commander, and they wanted,
too, to catch a glimpse of the man
5who would direct the movements-for
their defense in .case of war.
Death of Thomas McKean.
, Philadelphia, March III—Thomas
, McKean, one of the, wealthiest and
most prominent citizens of this city,
died last night. A few days ago Mr.
McKean suffered a stroke of paralysis
and his condition grew steadily worse.
His wealth is estimated at between
$10,000,000 and $20,000,000. Mr. McKean
was president of the 'North Pennsyl—
'vania Railroad, and a director of the
Reading Railroad, the Lehigh Valley
Railroad and the Lehigh Coal and
Navigation Company, as well as sev-
eral financial institutions. He was a
trustee of the University of Pennsyl-
vania. His gifts ‘to the latter aggre-
gated more than $300,000. He was born
in 1842. His great-grandfather, Thom-
as McKean, was a. signer of the Dec-
laration of Independence and Chief
Justice and Governor of the Common-
wealth of Pennsylvania;
A man who has returned from the
Klondike to his home in Sharon, Pa.,
says the gold—field excitement is large-
ly the work of transportation com-
panies, and he warns all who intend to
go to Alaska to abandon the idea.
Old “Auntie” \Vasn’t Impressed.
“When I was first married,” says the
Rev. Dr. Lorimer, pastor of Tremont
temple, Boston, “I had my strict ideas
rbout Sunday observance. Mrs. Lor-
lmer had a colored ‘aunty’ for cook,
Ind on the first Saturday after she
zame I went into the kitchen and told
her I did not want any Sunday work,
so she could prepare all meals for that
day beforehand. She didn’t say one
word while I was talking; then she
looked up, and, pointing to the door,
exclaimed: ‘Now, look hyar, Marse
George, you jest go in dar and ’tend
to your Christianity and leave me
tend to mah kitchen!’ I went, and as
m‘ieflv to the point, and upon but one "near as I can remember she had 11“
‘ ’ =’ dinners Sundays as long as she stayed
with us.” ,
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wm‘ie Talks.
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“that the Senate talks too much?” ‘
“Yes,” replied Willie Wishington;
“and what worries me is the fact that
there is almost as much danger of talk-
ing too much about talking too much
as there is of talking too much about
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