'THE E v Em.
nouns FIRM STAND
Salisbury Has Burned His Bridges
on the Fashoda Question.
DIS UUSSION WITH FRANCE
Tone of the London Press ls Grave.
England Will Maintain Her Assertion
of Exclusive Rights at Fushoda. The
French Newspapers View the Affair
With Calm ness
London, Oct. ll.—All the papers ap-
plaud Lord Salisbury’s firmness in the
Fashcda question and the fact that he
has approved all the doings of General
Kitchener. The Times has the follow-
ing:
“While not despairing of an amica-‘
ble settlement, we cannot but think
the situation extremely grave. Lord
Salisbury has taken up a position from
which retreat is impossible after the
publication of the Blue Book.”
The Daily Chronicle thinks that the~
situation “only grave on paper and
not in reality.” - ‘
’J’he 'Daily News says: “We hope
Lt :~d Salisbury will be able to prOvide
a golden bridge for M. Delcasse."
.‘he correspondence contained in the
Line .book shows clearly that Great
3 ritain asserts exclusive rights and de-
nies that the Marchand expedition has
any political significance.
Lord Salisbury appears to have tak-
en a firm stand in the question and he
makes it clear that no discussion of the
matter is admissable.
The comments in public and in the
newspapers show that the Marquis of
Salisbury’s determined stand has come
as a most agreeable relief and as dis-
posing of all the stories of a possible
compromise. No whisper of dissent is
heard anywhere. ,
Both friends and opponents of the
premier are rejaicing at the fact that,
in furnishing the Blue Book on the Fa-
shoda question he has burned his
bridges behind him. -
‘W’hile it is recognized that the situ-
ation. ‘n:: this publication, has become
more difficult for France, there is al-
most an entire absence of disposition
any- here to believe that France pro-
7130.? s to press her claims to the point
:44 C. anger.
The Matin, which is directly inSpir-
-ed by the French foreign oflice, and
"\‘."-!,S the foremost in urging extremist
'"vicws, voices the more pacific mood
"which is apparently obtaining in Paris,
-' saying: . ‘
“We shall probably not risk a war
‘ with Great Britain for the nominal
=' sovereignty over territories at an im-
mense distance from our possessions on
the Atlantic. They are as inaccessi-
Tble from our coast annexations as the
mountains in the moon. But we can
retain our honor without retaining F..-
shoda. Prudence should prevent us
from loading ourselves with too much
territory. We must? be colonials, but
in moderation.”
The newspapers of Paris take a calm
view of the situation and plead for
moderation. They express a sincere
desire for a friendly settlement of the
question when Major Marchand’s re-
port arrives. -
The prevailing view of political men
is that the French cabinet will find a
way out of the difficulty in the report
asked from Major Marchand, who, it
is expected, in response to a hint from
the French foreign office, will declare
that his position at Fashoda is unten-
able. The publication of such a re-
port, it is held, would fully justify the
French government in recalling him.
Off for the Omaha Fair
Washington, Oct. 11,—The Washing-
ton oilicial party, which is to attend
the Omaha exposition, started yester-
day, going by two separate trains over
the Pennsylvania and Baltimore and
Ohio railroads. Their itineraries are
so arranged that the two parties will
arrive at Chicago and later at Omaha.
close together.
The presidential party left via the
Pennsylvania road at nine o’clock. The
train was a handsome one of four cars.
including the sleepers Socrates and
»Dromio, the dining car Gilsey and the
combination car Brutus.
From the Baltimore and Ohio sta-
tion the other train left a few minutes
after 8 o'clock. Aboard of it were
General Miles and other army officers,
the members of the diplomatic corps,
and the representatives of the press.
The train was made up of a. combina-
tion car, the sleepers Potosi, Hector
and Kara, a dining car and also a. pri-
vate car.
Canton, 0., Oct. 11.——The train from
Washington bearing the official party
for the Omaha exposition, arrived here
last evening at a few minutes past
. nine o’clock. The private car of Presi-
dent McKinley, the Campania, was at—
tached and the train sped on its way
westward.
Col. Roosevelt’s Taxes.
New York, .Oct. 11.—-The motion of
Colonel Theodore Roosevelt to discon- ,
tinue the certiorari proceeding brought
in his behalf to contest the assessment
on him of a personal tax of $1,005 by
the city authorities, was consented to
by the corporation counsel when the
motion was called by Justice Smyth in
the supreme court this morning. The
payment of the tax and the order of
discontinuance therefore end litigation
over Colonel Roosevelt's liability to pay
taxes as a. resident of this city.
E Italy‘ SaVeI on Her-Navy.
Rome, Oct. 11.—Owing IO' Italy’s fi-
nancial straits, the minister of marine.
Admiral di Canevaro. has renounced
the sweeping naval programme. invol-
ving the expenditure of 540,000,000 lire,
and will be satisfied with a naval cred-
it this year of 28,000.000 lire. A minis-
terial crisis is thus averted. '
It is expected that the budget for
the current year will Show a deficit of
17,000,000 lire.
Coast of the War to Spain.
Madrid, Oct. 11.—It is estimated here
that the campaigns in Cuba and the
Philippines have cost Spain three mil-
lion pesetas, or about six hundred mil-
lion dollars
WAR INVESTIGATION PROCEEDINGS.
Conditions at Camp Thomas Descibed
by Capt. Culver
Washington, Oct. 11.——Captain J. H.“
Culver of Troop A, of the Third United
States volunteer cavalry (Grigsby's
Rough Riders), was before thewar'in;
vestigating commission yesterday. He
had been stationed at Camp Thomas,
Chickamauga, from May until he was
mustered out on the eleventh of Sep-
tember. His company had been locat-
ed in the woods, but while the site
was dry, he thought that they would
have been better-off in the open. Th
food generally was abundant and very
good. At first they only received fresh
meat two or three times a week, am“
for a week the bread was hard, but thi:
was soon rectified.
On one occasion the meat was taint-
ed, but it. was condemned and exchang-
ed. He stated, however, that the taint—
ed meat was not badly spoiled, and
that he would have been glad enough
to have had it in the civil war.
Captain Culver mentioned an ins-
tance when the bacon received was
wormy, and when the command first
arrived there was a shortage of tent-
age, but these defects had been speed-
ily remedied.
Captain Howell interrupted the pro—
ceedings to inquire the object of the
examination of the witness, to which
ex-Governor Beaverfi who was con-
ducting the examination, replied that
it was to show what the different bu—
reaus of the war department had done
and how they did it, and he thought
the inquiry very pertinent.
To this Mr. Howell responded: “The
proper men from whom to secure this
information are the oflicers who sup-
plied the equipment."
FOR ANGLO-AMERICAN UNION.
Resolutions Flavoring Such a Stop In-
troduced in Episcopal Councils
W'ashington, Oct. 11.—There is no
abatement in the public interest at-
tending the triennial council of the
Episcopal church and a large crowd
joined in the religious service at Epiph-
any church which preceded the busi-
ness of yesterday. ‘
The expanding influence of the.
church was indicated by the memorial
from the Japanese diocese urging the
creation of a southern jurisdiction in
that country and from the Anglican
church in Honolulu, .heretofore'foster-
ed.by the English church,.asking that
in view of_ the annexation of Hawaii
to the United States-the church of Ha-
waii be amalgamated with that in this
country, becoming a missionary juris-
diction. The propositions were refer-
red.
The first evidence of friendly rivalry
for the honor of holding the next cou-
vention developed in a resolution fer
the appointment of a committee of five
meeting.
Among the resolutions presented and
referred was one expressing thanks for
the sympathy of Great Britain toward
this government during the recent war
with Spain, and hoping that the time
would come when the two great nations
would stand “shoulder to shoulder and
flag to flag” in the progress of the
world.
Mrs. George Arraigned,
Canton, 0., Oct. 11.——Mrs. Anna E.
George, the woman under arrest for the
shooting of Saxton, was arraigned on
the affidavit charging murder in the
first degree, at ten o’clock yesterday,
for the purpose of fixing a date for the
preliminary hearing.
It is claimed that. the defence will
be an alibi, and that the shots were
fired by a man dressed in the garb of
a woman.
A great crowd was present in court
when Mrs. George was brought in. She
looked unconcerned. Soon afterwards
her counsel came in—Messrs. John C.
Welty, Mayor James A. Rice, and Jas.
A. Sterling.
After reading ,the affidavit, Mrs.
George’s cgunsel said that they were
ready for the arraignment.
They asked that the reading of the.
affidavit be waive l. '
Justice Reigner asked Mrs. George
whether she was guilty or not guilty,
and she answered not guilty.
This afternoon was agreed upon for
the preliminary hearing, and Mrs.
George was taken back to jail.
The coroner has resumed the exam-
ination of witnesses and the number
of names on the list indicates that his
examination will not be concluded for
several days. ‘
Views of Oregon’s New Senator
Portland. Ore, Oct. 11.—-Senator-
elect Joseph Simon, in an interview
regarding his course
questions which will come before Con--
gress, said:
.“I favor the retention of the entire
Philippine group, and I should not
agree to the ratification of a treaty
that remits any portion of them to
Spain. ‘ I am for government construe-p
tion and control of the Nicaragua ca.-
nal, and favor a. Pacific cable. I am
for a larger standing army and a grea-
ter navy. I am especially anxious for
the firm establishment of the gold
standard and reformation of the cur-
rency by the retirement of government
paper obligations and creation of a
banking currency."
The Strike in Parla.’
Paris, Oct. 11.-—The strike situation
here, following yesterday's orders by
the government reinforcing the troops
in the city by about 10,000 men from
towns near the capital, is much calmer.
Only one band of strikers needed dis-
persal, but, as a matter of precaution.
the military pickets were further in-
creased. .
Several meetings of workingmen ’took
place during the day at the Bourse du
tinuance of the strike Were passed.
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The Forty Seventh Sails
Newport, Oct. 11.—The transport
Manitoba, with the Forty-seventh New
York regiment on board, sailed from
here at 4 p. m. yesterday for Porto
Rico.
A great crowd of Brooklynites were
on hand to view the departure of the
troops and bid them farewell.
Although there were originally thir-
teen hundred men in the regiment, not
more than 1,150 sailed for Porto Rico.
The majority of the others had been
discharged.
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deputies to meet with a committee of.
bishops to select the city of the next
on the leading
Travail, and resolutions favoring a. con- .,
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PEACE COMMISSION AT WORK.
Sessions Held in Which Cuban
Debt Were} Discussed.
Paris, Oct. 11.——The United States
peace commission ‘held two sessions
yesterday.
It is believed that the questions now
being discussed relate to Cuba and
the adjustment of the debt of the is-
land. .
The Paris newspapers show anxiety
in behalf of. the Spanish cause. Le
Journal des Debats on Saturdaysaid
the Philippine question was being con.
sidered by the joint commission, and
the ‘Matin on Sunday followed with a
similar statement, alleging that an un-
l‘wo
.derstanding regarding Cuba. and Porto
Rico was possible, “as the United
States claims everything and Spain re:
fuses nothing, but the difficulty arises
on the question of the Philippine is-
lands.”
The Matin closed its remarks on the
subject by expressing the belief that
“we shall see the republic, which has
just shown herself to be so brave and
strong, show herself also to be gener-
ous.” '
In viéTv'bf‘the 'facf'that the joint
commissions have not yet considered
the Philippine question, the Paris pa;
pers appear to Americans to be stret-
ching a point to adjure the American
commission to treat Spain generously.
The Gaulois this morning reviev‘ved
the political situation and draws the
conclusion that “between the alleged
Republican purpose of expansion and
the Democratic opposition thereto,
President McKinley and the United
States commission will be inspired af-
ter all with the sentiments of gener-
osity which are the honor of victorious
nations.” .
T'The keynote of these expressions
seems to have been sounded by a Spa-
nish diplomat to an American here last
week, the diplomat saying that the
United States should be generous to
Spain.
That remark and the utterances of
the French press give toeach other
added significance.
M. Jules Cambon, the former French
ambassador at Washington. has arriv-
ed in Paris. He will remain here for
two months. ‘
SAMPSON OR SCHLEY?
Navy Board to Pass Upon Credit for the
‘ Destruction of Cervera’s.
New York, Oct. 11.—The navy board
which is to pass judgment on the ques-
tion of the credit for the destruction
of Cervera’sflcet off Santiago, July 3, _
reassembled yesterday. This board was
appointed by the secretary of thenavy
before Rear Admiral Sampson went
to Havana as a member of the evacua-
tion committee, the navigators of all
the armor-clads which participated in
the fight, as ’also Lieutenant Comman-
der Wainwright, of the Gloucester, and
the commanding officer of the Vixen
comprising the board.
TAn assignment of the ships to various
duties and a transfer to other ports
of some of the navigating ofllcers made
a postponement of the hearing neces-
sary. ~By order of the department the
board reconvened yesterday on the ar-
mored cruiser Brooklyn, at the navy
yard, across the river, and the hearing
was secret. ‘
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Camp Wikofl": Closing Days.
Montauk Point, L, 1., Oct. 11.—-Orders
were received at Camp VVikoff Monday
for the Seventh infantry, the only reg-
iment here, to leave camp.
It has been assigned to the depart-
ment of the lakes, and will do garrison
duty at Fort Wayne and Fort Brady,
Mich.
The transportation of the regiment is
being arranged for, and the command
will probably get away within the
next day ortwo.
Five hundred mules, two hundred
horses and one hundred and seventy-
five army wagons are to be sent to the
government corral at St. Asaph, near
Washington.
The Long Island railroad expects to
transport them all to New York before
to-night. I
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Gov. Tanner and Coal Strikers.
Springfield, 111., Oct. 11.—Governor
Tanner has had a sharp controversy
with Manager Lukens of the Chicago
Virden Coal Company.
Mr. Lukens said that he proposed to
import labor to supplant strikers and
would operate his mine, if necessary,
at the muzzles of Winchesters.
Governor Tanner said that he would
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‘not send troops 'to assist in running
mines with imported labor, and if op-
erators attempted to use Winchesters
he’would send the National Guard to
Virden to disarm all.
Governor Tanner also said that if op-
erators persisted in employing imported
labor at Paris. he would Withdraw the
troops from there.
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More Dreyfus Forgories. .‘
Paris, Oct. 11.—M. Clemenceau, in an
article in the Aurore, asserts that let-
ters purporting to have been Written
by the German emperor figure in the
Dreyfus dossier, not indeed as origin-
als, but as photographs.
- These, he declares, were 'palmed of!
as authentic upon M. Hanotlux, for-
merly minister of foreign affairs, who
paid 27,000 francs for them. M. Clem-
enceau challenges contradiction of
these statements.
British Squadron’s Cruise. .
London, Oct. 11.—In view of the situ-
ation in Crete, Egypt and China, it is
significant that the British channel
squadron will start for a. two months'
cruise in the Mediterranean on Octo-
ber 15. ‘
The squadron has been ordered to
take a six months’ supply of stores,
which is unprecedented.
‘An Oll .‘l‘ank Steamer Burned.
Philadelphia, Oct. ll.—The British
oil steamer Weehawken, which clear-
ed irom this port on Saturday for Ven-
ice. with a cargo of 1.300.000 gallons of
oil, was burned on the Cherry Island
flats about twenty miles down the Del-
aware river Monday.
Japanese at Polln.
Yokohama, Oct. lie-The Japanese
government has ordered the landing
and immediate march to Pekin of a
force of bluejackets to protect the Jau-
onese legation there.
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are drunk, and I won’t let you in.”
, while I was in Philadelphia that cost
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SHERIDAN-AT THEMILLINER’S. i .
'His Gallantry toan American Woman in
Paris During the Commune.
General Sheridan, as be became old-
er, conquered his shyuess. At‘tlm
time of the Commune he was in Paris
with his aide—dc—camp. There was also
stopping at the same hotel a charm-
ing American woman with whom. he
was slightly acquainted. The prison-
ers had been liberated and were rush-
ing madly through the streets. The.
order had also been given that all win-
dows and shutters must be kept
closed. Shut in her dark room and
hearing the noisy rabble below, the
woman became greatly alarmed.
“There is but/one thing for me to
do," she cried, “to insure safety. 1
will put myself under the care of the
American general.”
She, therefore, sent her card to
Sheridan, who at once called and of-
fered his services. He also advised
that she should join his party in the
morning and get away to London.
Still she appeared distressed. Finally
she cried: “It is my bonnets at Ti-
rot’s. They were to'have been down
to-day. HOW can I go and leave
them?” ‘ ‘
The general grasped the situation
and offered his'arm‘ to escort her to
the milliner’s. Happily, it was not
far off. Ever afterward be delighted
to tell of his pleasure at seeing such
an array of dainty headgear. He had
never been at a milliner’s before.—
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune.
Dead Before She “has Hanged.
“I wonder,” said a gentleman who,
on account of family connections both '
North and South, had exceptional fa«
cili-ties for getting inside information
during the civil war, “that Colonel
Chris Rath, who hanged the murder-
ers of President Lincoln, never made
reference to the fact that Mrs. Sur-
ratt was dead when me was hanged.
He must have known it. Why the
fact has been suppressed so often I
do not know. Mrs. Surratt had re-
markable control of 'her emotions. She
bore up. under most trying circum-
stances and gave way only in the
solitudewf her cell. She never fal-
tered as she was‘ led to the gallows
and appeared to retain her self con-
trol better than Powell, Herold or At-
zerott. Her iron will never relaxed,
but her heart gave way under the
awful strain. She died in the arms of
the priest who was comforting her,
and he held her lifeless body While
the noose was adjusted and the trap
sprung."
A Verdict by a Georgia. Jury.
The Atlanta. Constitution tells of a
curious verdict rendered by a Georgia
jury in a case where the guilt of the
prisoner was clearly established
It was not thought the“jury would
be ten minutes in recommending him
for the penitentiary, but twelve hours
elapsed before the twelvo men filed
into court again, when a verdict of
“Not Guilty” was read, to the aston-
ishment of all.
“How could you bring in such a
verdict after the evidence?” asked the
judge. '
“Well, jedge,” replied the foreman,
“he’s a man of large family, and lost -
one leg and two sons in the war."
A Severe Test.
After many ineffectual attemps, he
finally succeeded in awakening his
wife. who thrust her head out of the
window and asked:
“Is that you, Sam?"
“Yesh, m’d-ear.”
“You’ve been drinking, and I shan’t
let you in.”
“Nome, I’m puffectly shober.”
“Then pronounce C'ienfuegos for
me.” .
“Sh-s‘he-shen—few-shenfew"—
“That Will do, Samuel Higgins. You
“But, m’dear, (lass the way the
Spanish pronounce it.”
Experimenting in Banana Flour.
The next dietetic fad is going to be
banana flour. Manufacturers are ex-
perimenting in this direction, and
promise soon a meal that will keep as
long as Wheat flour and make a. much
more nutritious bread. As already the
craze for whole-wheat flour is pass-
ing, this new albumen will undoubted-
ly meet a. quick welcome when it
comes. The use of the banana has
developed its great value as an article
of food, and the great army' of banana
consumersare prepared to accept eag-
erly its further development—New
York Evening Post. .
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"Thu-m. ‘
Parker—“My wife has the most ex-
travagant idea's of economy.”
Harker—“How so ‘2"
“She sent me ’a telegram last week
me a dollar and a half, just because
there were only three of my stamped i
envelopes left.”—Life.
To Pass a Plugged Nickel.
“What made you give that blind man
a plugged nickel?”
“People will take itlfrom him when
they wouldn’t from me.”—Chicagn
Record.
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