Crawfordsville Daily Journal, Crawfordsville, Montgomery County, 6 June 1891 — Page 1

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The Governmont Has a Poor Cas# Against tho Itaui.

BELIEF THAT SHE WILL BE LIBERATED

W AsiiiN'ITTON', June 0.—A cablegram received from Admiral McCann at Iquique settles the status of the Itata. The admiral savs the transfer of arms from the Robert and Minnie took place not off San Diego but off St. Clement's island, which is outside the 8-mile limit. The proceedings were not, therefore, according to the same authorities, in violation of the neutrality laws.

The account which came from San Francisco of the naval engagement in Valparaiso harbor, stating that the insurgent cruiser Magal lanes sailed tinder the guns of the government forts and almost annihilated the government boats, is received with incredulity at the navy department. The officers say they have no doubt if an engagement with such pronounced results had taken place news would have been promptly telegraphed to the I'nited States instead of taking the slower course of the mail steamers.

AWFORDSVILLE, INDIANA SAT I'U DAY, JUNK «,

Information In.llrntr-, That Sh« Not iuilty of Violuliiij the Neutrality |,aw-i llon-or* of the War

nil: c.iiTniEh ri i.iTivi:. Ityl li.H'i:. .1 un.' i.—The Itata incident is practically at an end. A prize crow from the United States cruiser Charleston Wriii aboard the long sought for craft Friday morning and took formal possession of it. The steamer arrived in this port Thursday morning and took up a position near the (. harleston. Its long and successful run fr.mi San Diego and its evasion of the l.'nited Stutes warships insured it a nival welcome from the citizens of Iquique and it received it. Contrary to the general impression ali of the arms and ammunition, consisting of ,-,,ouu ritlo.- and J.uuil.OOU rounds of ammunition, which the Itata received from lie schooner Robert and Minnie are still in the hold of the steamer and will return to San Diego with it. Just what led the insurgents to surrender the .ship and arms is not known definitely but the general opinion is that Admiral McCann informed the authorities that unless the cargo as well as the ship was [riven up to him lie, in conformity with his instructions from the navy department. would take action to get them. It will he some time before the Itata will be ready to start northward. Its machinery is in bad shape and it is a wonder that it succeeded in getting- to Chili at all. Tho congressional government has announced the arrival of the Itata and its delivery to the war vessels in this document: "The congressional party has ncteil In strict honesty In malting ever}' atonement for having violated the laws of the United States. In a communication addressed to Secretary Blaine It hue called his »ttentlon.to the fact that the Itata did not embark the arms at Sac Diego, but did so after It had salted from that port, and at that uninhabited Island tor from the coast. It asks thut while the Itata goes to San Dle^o the arms may remain here In custody of the American admiral until judgment Is rendered I the California courts."

Secretary Tracy says the next step will be to send the ship back to the I'nited States to stand trial. There, is no expectation that the officers and crew of the Itata will jeopardize their liberty 'by returning with the vessel to San Diego. As it was reported from Mexico that the commander of the insurgent warship Esmeralda acted as captain of the Itata as far as Acapulco there are at least good reasons why he must not return to the'United States. It may be necessary for McCann to detail some of his men to act as the crew. In official circles it is believed that the Itata is not 'likely to suffer heavily as the result of her escapade. Credence is given to the statement telegraphed from Chili that the vessel took the contraband arms and ammunition from the Robert and Minnie on the high seas outside of United States jurisdiction. If this should be true her offense against the neutrality laws is minimized and it is very doubtful if a case could Vie made out against her in the present state of uncertain construction of it. There is little doubt (hat she can bo held on other charges, such as contempt of! court in sailing away while under injunction, kidnaping the marshal and sailing without clearance papers, but

Attorney lieneral Miller said that the department of justice would take no action in the case of the Itata until that vessel had been turned over to the law officers of the government at San Diego, Cal., when the course usual in such eases would be followed—that is to say she would be libeled and held subject to the finding of the proper legal tribunal.

LOSIION. June 0.—The surrender of the Itata to the American authorities has caused a sensation here second only to the baccarat scandal. The opponents of Balniaceda, and that includes Col. North and other nitrate magnates, are deeply chagrined, while the friends of the Chilian executive are corresponding elated. At the Chilian consulate there was great rejoicing. Secretary Orrego said there was great hope that the loss of the Itata and the arms on board of her would seriously cripple the rebellion and hasten its overthrow, which, however, was certain before long. Senor Orrego said the United States had given a

grand example to the world of the energetie entoi-coiuen* of its laws against I the peace of a friendly nation. and that the conduct of the American government could not fail to command the respect of both Europe and America. The senor added that, according to the latest advices from

Chili, the rebellion was likely to collapse without much effort on the part of the Chilian governmont. The people of the provinces held by the rebels are In a state o(, the greatest discontent and an outbr&ik might be looked for at any time.

SANTIAGO. June 0. The t.-rrilila struggle between the Chilian government and tho revolutionists goe* on unabated. The horror of prison life for political prisoners is beyond belief, and were a full account given of their treatment it would not be believed. It could not be believed that Chilians could show so much cruelty toward their fellow-beiugs as has been demonstrated during the last three months. The tortures used are of a description equal to the old inquisition times, and all Christian nations should protest against it

Francisco Pinto, a son of a late president of Chili. and Salvador Donso, a clergyman of much note, have been condemned to di«ith by a military tribunal for conspiracy and for taking an active part against the government. Capt. Frederick. of the naval artillery, one of the first prisoners taken in the revolution with anus in hand, was condemned to ten years in the penitentiary at hard labor, and it is reported by iiis friends that his treatment has been such that he is tio-.v a raving maniac. These are two of tl-.e tnost conspicuous cases.

President iialmaccda ill conversation a few days since remarked that he had no doubt whatever that the revolution would be crushed in time that the lleet had the advantage of circumstances in its favor at first in the north, but. conquering from Coquiinbo south, the acV vantages jvere on his side. He closed his remarks by saying: "I shall remain as president until September IS next."

Both parties believe they will gain their cause, but with delays both parties get more heated and eager, and witli'their passions aroused there is little or no chance of an amicable settlement of the questions at issue. The battles are likely to be tierce and bloody, and whichever side wins the effects will be felt for years to come. There will be a heavy national debt, a disturbance of commerce and mining enterprises and a sliortnes of hands on the farms everywhere.

BASEBALL.

Winners In the l'ro(V»«iouul (Jamrs IMayeri on Friday* National league games on Friday resulted as follows: At lirooklyn Brooklyn, 5: Chicago, 2. At Philadelphia—Pittsburgh. 7: Philadelphia, 3. At New York—New York. U: Cincinnati. 2. At Boston—Boston, 11 Cleveland, 1.

American association: At St. Louis— St. Louis. S Baltimore, ti. At Louisville—Boston. TJ: Louisville. 4. At Columbus—Washington. Columbus, 4.

Illinois-Iowa league: At .loliet—Joliet. 1: Quincy. 0. At Rockford—Rockford. 0: Cedar Rapids. At Ottawa— Ottumwa, i: Ottawa, U. At Aurora— Aurora. Davenport, 4.

Northwestern league: At Fort Wayne—Fort Wayne. l: Detroit, 8. At Grand Rapids—C.rand Rapids, Bay City, 2. At Torre Haute—Torre Haute, 2 Evansville, 1. At Dayton—l'ooria, 8 Dayton. 4 (ten innings I.

Wisconsin league: At Marinette— Marinette, Oshkosh. .". At Appleton —Fond ilu Lac. a: Appleton. 2.

The Northwestern league in session at Fort Wayne Friday decided to continue as an eiglit-club league. Toledo, Bloomington and Springfield made application for membership, and Bay City telegraphed agreeing to put up a guarantee nnd pay money due the Detroit team if allowed to retain its franchise. The league appointed J. E. Murphy, of Peoria.to visit Bloomington and Springfield nnd inquire into the advantages of placing a club in those cities. President Walker, of Detroit, and Charles 11. Stephenson, of 'IVrre Haute, were appointed a committee to visit Toledo and Bay City. In the meantime the league will take charge, of the Bay Citv team.

STICKING TO BRIGGS.

Important Action of Cnloii Seminary'! lllrectorH—Tlii-y Kefuse in Illfiml** Him. NEW YUIIK. Juucii.—Prof. Charles A. Briggs, D. 1).. is to be retained by the Union Theological seminary. No. 700 Park avenue, as the professor of Bib-

tliose are minor affairs whose punish- Ileal theology. Thus the directors dement is likely to take the shape of cided at a meeting Friday afternoon, fines and not go to the length of forfeiture of the vessel.

notwithstanding that the general assembly. convened at Detroit one week ago. decided by a vote of 440 against r7 that the body did not countenance the professor's appointment. Prof. Briggs was retained by a vote of 19 in favor and 2 opposed. That followed the offering of a resolution by which the directors of the seminary declared they saw no reason for changing their determination, irrespective of the general assembly. This action came of much thought, to which the weight of legal knowledge was given, llud Mrinp Tb*d to Him.

MEADVILLE, Pa., June 0.—Dr. John Thompson, of Linesville. this county, tied his feet together with a rope, hitched the rope to a tree, and then plunged headlong into a creek and was drowned. He was (7 years old and had frequently threatened suicide on account of ill health.

Cloth Dealers at 1'ltilailrlphla F»IL PHILADELPHIA, June 0.—Wright & Smith, cl»th dealers, have assigned. Liabilities estimated at $40,000, with assets about the'sanm.

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JOURNAL.

1891.

Highest of all in Leavening Power.—U. S. Gov't Report, Aug. 17,

FROM HOOSIERDOM.

A. Batch of Frosh Intelligence of Interest to Indianians.

Imliaim COHI Field*.

WAFHINT.TOX, June 0.—The census office has issued advance proofs of the bulletin on the coal production in Illinois. Michigan, Indiana and Ohio. The chapter on Indiana says: "What is known as the central or Illinois coal field extends eastward over the southwestern portion of Indiana, underlying an area of about 7,000 square miles and includes nineteen counties. Warren county lying at the northern limit and a line drawn through the eastern boundary of Groene county marking its extent eastward. The general character of the coals of this state, like those of Illinois anil western Kentucky, which comprise the remaining portion of the field, are, of course, bituminous and excellent for steam and heating purposes, but of little value for the manufacture of eoke and gas. Cannel eoal, which appears in pockets in various portions of the Indiana region. has not attained more than local importance either for domestic fuel or for the manufacture of gas. There being no authorized system of collecting the statistics of production of coal in this state the figures published heretofore from year to year must be taken as approximates to some extent The state mine inspector, in the course of his duties, has secured whatever data was available on the subject, and his estimates may be relied upon as representing nearly the actual facts.

Assuming these figures to be correct, it is found that the production of eoal in the state has declined siuce 1S37, the year of maximum output. The condi- I tion is owing to the introduction of natural gas into the cities and larger towns, together with the use of crude oil as fuel at Chicago and elsewhere, thereby displacing the Indiana coals in important, near-by markets. The production as reported by the mine inspector was as follows for the years* named: 1S!S7, 8.217.711 short

1SSS. 8,140.ti7!t short tons. The product

Northern Indiana Itaptists. AU'AKAisn. Ind.. .Tune (.—The Northern Indiana I'aptist association continued its session Thursday. The forenoon \va& devoted to hearing reports of the various committees and miscellaneous business. In the after* noon thc following oflieers were elected: Moderator, »eorjre C. Dorland. of La Porte: clerk, .1. Pultz, Klkhart treasurer, C. A. (larvin, (ioslion. Tho evening' was devoted to listening to papers by Miss Loomis, ol La Porto, and Mrs. Charles Maloou, of Elkhart. La Porto was selected as the place for holding the next meeting and Kev. J. 1». Karkor, of this city, to preach the annual sermon.

To Tux Insurance Companies. INPIANATOMS. Ind., June 0.—Undera

new law authorizing the collection of a

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of all fire insurance companies in tho respective counties for thc accumulation of a relief fund for the firemen in cities having paid fire departments the auditor of state reports cities and towns in twenty counties entitled to the benefit of the law. The board of underwriters on Thursday protested ^iriisTri against the inclusion of Bloomington, Brazil. Frankfort. Rising Sun and Rushvillo, asserting that they have 110 such departments as come within the meaning of the statute. The point of difference is still open and will be submitted to the attorney general.

Old Settlers .Meet.

VlNCKNN'KS. Ind.. June 0.—The annual picnic of the Knox County Old Settlers' association was held Thursday at the fair grounds. The speakers were Judge W. E. Niblaek, of Indianapolis, a former resident of Vincennes, and J. P. Dunn, state librarian, of Indianapolis. Capt. John R. Callender was elected president of the Old Settlers' association and II. T. Willis secretary for the ensuing year.

Ilruvltles.

The Indianapolis council has passed an apportionment measure giving the democrats ten wards out of tlfteen. The law cannot bo changod for six years.

President Harrison's friends at Indianapolis are making a .strong effort to Induce exTreasurer Huston to accept the mission to St. Petersburg, vice Rdltor Smith.

A tornado swept over Martinsville Wednesday night. Every tree and houso In Its course wan flattened and the damage to stock, grain, fruit and wheat was very great

Jasper Morris, proprietor of tho Board of Trade saloon, in Huntington, closed the doora of his place Thursday and abandoned the •mloon business. Ho gives as his reason for doing so that he has become disgusted with tho business anl Is tired of soclug good men wrecked by whisky.

PRICE 2 CENTS

ABSOLUTELY PURE

1889.

THE END IS NEAR.

Sir John's Death but a Question.' of a Pew Hours.

CANADA'S PREMIER IS UNCONSCIOUS.

A Sudden Chuuge for the Worse Tnkef flare mid UU rtiytdctuii* Aiiiinuiu-a tlie l-'ust Approach of DIh-

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OTTAWA. Out.. June U.—Sir John Macdonald may die at any moment. At 7:4" Friday evening Dr Powell issued a bulletin saving: "Sir John .Macdonald became unconscious about 4 p. m. and his end is fast approaching." A bulletin issued at 2 p. 111. said: "At our consultation we find Sir John Macdonald in a somewhat oalaruiing state. His strength, whichdiasgradually failed him during this week, shows a marked decline since yesterday. Respiration US, pulse 120. more feeble and irregular than heretofore. In our opinion his hours of life are steadily waning." In. Wright attributes the change for tlie worse which took place Friday evening to failure of both brain and heart, and

I)r. Orant likens the premier's condition to the. dying flickering of a burntout candle which may go out at any moment. "1 don't see," suiil he, "how he can last more than a few hours at most. His condition is as bad as can be. and the thread between life and death may b«j severed at any moment" .Sir John continued to grow worse. Late in the afternoon he became unconscious and remained in that condition all night

Among conservative members of parliament the impression prevnils that Sir John Thompson will lie called upon to form a new administration, but it is possible that Lord Stanley will endeavor to ascertain who is acceptable to the majority in

parliament before trusting the tons 1 tas}{ j0 anyone. As senior member of

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for the year ISs'J as reported to the con- government in the house of common^, sus wits 2.S45.057 short tons, valued at S'J,SS7, SVJ. an awrajre of Si. 02 per ton at tlio initios. During? tho year ended June :H), IsSO. tho quantity of eoal produced in the state as reported to the tenth census was 1,454,o'J? short tons, valued at an average of S1.4S per ton at the mines."

.ling .leader of the

Sir Hector Langevin's claims to the premiership are entitled to consideration, but the rank and iile of the ministerialists do uQt seem inclined to follow Sir Hector and cannot be induced to contemplate the possibility of his forming an administration. With respect to Sir Charles Tupper they are even more outspoken, alleging that his recent course in assailing tho credit of Canadian railways and the loyalty of Canadian people has made him an impossibility i.s a political leader. It is so seldom that a premier dies actually in harness that the course to follow in such an event is little known. Constitutional authorities agree that with the death of Sir John the ministry us such will come to an end. but the members of it will continue to hold office as heads of departments of state unless they resign. They, however* will ao longer form a body of advisers. Lord Stanley will then exercise the highest function of his otlice aud call on some oue to fonn a ministry.

KINGSTON, Ont, June 0.—Sir John's illness was caused by his activity here

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several meetings and was attacked with congestion of one lung. He re-

covered aud then visited a locomotive works where he inhaled dust, and became exhausted climbing stairs. lie would IUITIS entirely recovered had bo not left his bed and gone to Ottawa to receive ro1111 all over the dominion. Any other man would have rested, but physicians had no control over him. This cit is grief-stricken.

GEN. SCHOFIELD TO MARRY.

The ('oiimiutiilnr of thc 1 nltcd Slates Army to Weil Miss (ii-nrRlli Kllboiirtip, of Keokllk, lit., oil «lune 18.

CHICAC.O, June 0.—Maj. Oen. John M. Scliofiold, commander-in-chief of the United States army, will be married on June IS to Miss Georgia Kilbourne, of Keokuk, In., at the home of the bride's parents. The bride is 20 years old. and her father is one of the wealthiest and best known men in Iowa. She is possessed of a comfortable fortune in lier own right, and will have still more from her mother. Miss Kilbourne first met the Sehofields years ago, and was an intimate friend of the general's daughter Mary, being maid of honor when she married Lieut. Andrews recently. Qen. Schofield is now H0 years of age but Miss Kilbourne's sister married Gen. Barney, of New York, when she was only 22 and the general 74, and the match proved a most happy one. Arrangements for the wedding have all been completed, about 4,000 invitations issued, and a special train will convey the general's friends from Chicago to Keokuk.