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of liberty manifested by the Cuban patriots. After rnme discussion of the general features of the Cuban question. Mr. Cannon said: “I charge now that the purpose of the administration is in consonance with the wishes of the Spanish bondholders and before peace is secured in Cuba security for the payment of that tremendous debt must be given by the bloodstained island. That, I say. appears to be the wish of the administration and, I may say. of Spain. A SENSATIONAL. INTERRUPTION. A sensational interruption of Mr. Cannon occurred. There was a buzz of conversa,tion among those of the spectators—members of the House of Representatives and others who lined the inner walls of the Senate chamber when Mr. Hale addressed the Vice President. He expressed the hope that order might be preserved and the rules of the Senate strictly observed. Just as the interruption occurred Mr. Cannon had made the statement that every ritie in the hands of the Cuban patriots had cost them S2OO. After quiet had been restored Mr. Cannon, whose face was as white as paper and who was evidently painfully affected by his emotion, said: "I do not ordinarily object to remarks of denial concerning statements which i make on this f)<*or. However, to a statement which l just made the audible comment was added that it was a lie. I care less. Mr. President, for the remark titan lor the spirit which actuated it. I reassert it as a solemn truth that the Cuban Patriots have paid S2OO for every rifle they have in use in their army. These arms have come from the United States. Every railroad and every express company and every filibustering exjtedition w'hieh has landed arms and munitions of war upon the island of Cuba hits taken its deadly toll.” The remark which Mr. Cannon referred to came from a member of the House who was talking to another member just behind the Senate chairs. In conclusion Mr. Cannon maintained that the present policy of the administration was to hold the Cubans while Spain outraged and pillaged the island. ‘‘l believe that one strong, brave word spoken in time wdll absolutely free Cuba, and 1 am firmly of the belief that the result of such a word would not be war between Sixain and the United States.” Mr. Hale followed Mr. Cannon with a motion to refer the Cannon resolution to the committee on foreign relations, ami with a sjxeech deprecatory of the policy of congressional declaration on the Cuban question and in support of the course of the administration on that question. The Cannon and Mason resolutions were, lie said, intended to put the administration in leading strings in its policy as to Cuba. They assume tiiat the country cannot wait upon the executive, but are intended to drive the administration into a course fraught with danger and one which may involve the country in an armed conflict with a now friendly power. Mr. Hale also discussed the policy involved in the amendment to the diplomatic appropriation bill which had been offered by Mr. Allen. This amendment provides for the recognition of Cuban belligerency. WHAT THE PRESIDENT HAS DONE. Taking up the policy of the administration, Mr. Hale said it had been clearly outlined in the President’s first message. The statement of policy then made was, he said, most clear and conclusive. The President had in this document laid down the chart of his conduct as to belligerency and had said that he would act if occasion should demand action on his part. Asa matter of fact, the administration had acted, and most effectively, and one of his acts had been in refutation of Mr. Camion’s assertion that there were many American citizens imprisoned In Cuba. Since the writing of the message the President had taken such a course as to secure the release of all 1 American citizens in Cuban jails, and there were none now lfft in durance in that country. But this was only one of the many accomplishments of the administration in this field. The President had made an appeal for benefactions and bad aw'uitd the opening of the doors for the introduction of the aid our people have so freely sent. Furthermore, the commanding general whose barbaric methods had rendered him unpopular had been removed at the President’s instance. Still another result was the establishment of autonomy, which was a charter of human liberties, broader and deeper than is maintained anywhere on the globe in a dependency bv an Anglo-Saxon government. All this ‘had been done, but the result of these efforts was still In the balance. Hence, in the face of these facts, inflammatory resolutions Were out of place. The Senate, he said, was not an inflammatory body, and would not be carried off its feet. Nor did he agree with Mr. Cannon that the people at large wanted war. If our people really wanted to tight., they could have gone to Cuba to do it. Mr. TTalo asked, and ixaused for a reply, for the name of an American citizen with an English name who had gone to fight in Cuba. Had the Utah senator in his mind the name of such a person? Os the 250.000 old soldiers living none had gone across the narrow strip of water that separated Cuba from the United States to tight for the freedom of that island. It was clear to the Maine senator that, the fight w'as to be made in the United States Senate and there only. Mr. Hale controverted the idea that the administration had been cowardly in its treatment of the Cuban question, saying the results showed the contrary to be true. He closed with a motion to refer the resolution to the committee on foreign relations, which was done without division. Mr. Cannon again took the floor for a brief personal explanation bearing upon the scene in which he had participated towards the close of his remarks. He said the gentleman to whose utterances he had taken exception had explained to him that the utterances had reference to another subject. He was willing, he said, to accept the explanation, as he had no doubt the Senate would be.

THE HON. “BILLY” MASON. - Mr. Mason was then recognized, and the Expectancy of the great crowd which swelled the galleries was at the keenest pitch. He had awaited this opportunity, smiling and taking occasional notes of Mr. Hale’s speech. He stood in front of the Republican side of the chamber, occasionally stepping into the front area. There was a buzz of comment us he arose, and his resolution was read from the desk. He began to speak in an easy conversational way but gradually warmed to the subject. He had hesitated long, he said, as he feared that by some incautious step he might injure, rather than benefit the Cuban cause. Hut he was ready to make the step now, feeling that any blame must fall on him, for he assumed full personal responsibility. "I deny the insinuation,” said he,' sharply, ‘ that this is an effort to put the administration in leading strings.” He was a Republican, and he was proud of the patriotism of the executive. But. Mr. Mason >aid, he spoke ills personal convictions on the cause of Cuba. The senator front Maine (Hale) hud declared that no American names could l>e cited in connection with the Cuban cause, but at least two names could be given from passing memory—Funston. of Kansas, and Raby. the son of a well-known citizen of Chicago. Supplies and relief had been flowing to Cuba and with them the arms and powder with which the Spaniards were to kill the women and children of Cuba. "I am charged with seeking war.” explained the senator, “but my resolution is for peace. One w’ord from this administration would bring peace to this continent, and. under the providence of God. we believe It would bring independence to Cuba.” There was a burst of applause at this declaration. The thumbscrews of the inquisition were again brought into use in Cuba, proceeded Mr. Mason. The pinchers that tear the flesh from human bones have contributed to the carnival of cruelty. Three hundred thousand people starved. Three hundred thousand more marching to the grave. And yet the cry was raised that war was being sought, when the one and only cry was for fteace and an end to this atrocity. Mr. Hale interrupted at this point to say that Mr. Mason's ligures of those said to be dead and starving were far exaggerated, and out of all proportion to the known population of the island. “Such statements are monstrous.” declared Mr. Hale, “That’s what I think.” interposed Mr. Mason, and again the galleries applauded vigorously at the quick sally. The statement was monstrous, added Mr. Hale. In Its inconsistency with the known number of people on the Island. The ligures given would show, he said, that one out of three of the population had died. “Yes, and in some provinces 50 per cent., or cne in two.” answered Mr. Mason. He said he would establish, his statement by the letters of Mr. Pepper, a man recognized as conservative in ids statement. Mr. Hale interposed that if the statements of newspaper correspondents were to l>e lied then both views should be gLyen. and rite statement of Mr. Weighlman. another newspaper correspondent, should be placed alongside of Mr. Pepper's. OUR DITTY AS MASON SEES IT. Mr. Mason proceeded to read the statements of correspondents as to the famine and distress in Cuba. He called attention to the fact that Mr. Pepper's startling statements had been written since the mildmannered Blanco had assumed control in Cuba and had attempted to bril*e the insurgents into peace—insurgents whom he was afraid to fight. He referred to the statements of Mr. Hale that Grant had not interfered In the ten years war, but he urged that the situation, both in this country and in Europe, hud materially changed

since that time. Our own country, he said. was. in the throes of reconstruction at that time arid was in no position to intervene in that war. Now' our position is different and back of it all was the demand of cur own people that we take official and definite cognizance of the war in Cuba. This he discussed from the view' point of an international lawyer. Referring to the duty of the United States. Senator Mason said: “This government ought to maintain that the horrible massacres which are now too common in the Island of Cuba and conducted under the guise of warfare must be stopped. We have no right as a neutral nation, fully regardful of the rights of all. to look upon such a warfare as within any reasonable construction of international law. The flag of truce has been abandoned, prisoners of war are being shot and it is evident that no rule of civilized warfare is being observed. The conflict has developed into a mere ; matter of murder on Ixoth sides—prisoners'of war being shot, or maeheted without trial.” Mr. Mason described the recent killing of the Cuban General Arangueren, depicting brilliantly and with much effect all the shoe-king details of that act. He declared that this was not civilized warfare and he held that the government of the United States had ample authority to interfere and to demand that the rules of warfare recognized by civilized nations be respected. He referred briefly to the trip made by Captain General Blanco through the island, riding as he did ride, in an armored car under a heavy escort of Spanish troops. “Thus he went,” declared Mr. Mason, “leaving men, women and children to starve while the funds which w T ere placed in his hands to relieve the distress of the reconeentrados and paclrtcos were being used to appeal as bribes to the Cuban leaders with itching palms.” Mr. Mason then read a letter purporting to l>e the answer of General Gomez to Gen. Blanco’s offer of a vessel to enable him (Gomez) to leave the Island of Cuba in safety. “Think of this grand old soldier, brave as he is.” shouted Mr. Mason, "fighting for a country he loves, fighting in storm and sunshine, fighting, too, with the knowledge that his own son had been sacrificed to the cause. Think of him being approached by that bribegiver, that military prostitute. Blanco, with a pitiful bribe for his honor.” UNCLE SAM A POLICEMAN. Now that the Spanish forces have refused open battle, said Mr. Mason, the only hope of Spain is to overcome the Cuban leaders by bribes. Reverting again to discussion of the bearing of international law upon the conflict, Mr. Mason contended that Uncle Sam was in effect a policeman, whose duty it was to exercise his power to prevent further bloodshed upon the fair island. “Should the President take such action,” declared Mr. Mason, “he would, as has been toe case in every other crisis in our country, have behind him the army and the navy, and, above all, the people.” Mr. Mason read a letter from an American woman, who is a mother superior in a convent in Havana, to a friend in this country, picturing the condition of affairs there.” The war,” she said, “has destroyed the country, but while it has made many poor ii has made others rich.” Mr. Mason said Weyler had succeeded in killing hundreds of thousands by his policy of concentration. There could, he said, be no vicarious atonement for a nation’s crime, and the law of compensation would demand punishment for the crimes here inflicted. While these men and women were starving, the senator said, the bucketshops send- us price lists. “As for me,” he exclaimed, “I cannot give attention to pork prices in Illinois as long as this condition of affairs continues in Cuba. These stock jobbers tell us that war is hfll. All right. In Cuba it is worse than hell.” Dante, he said, pictured with unrivaled pen the horrors of hell, but was incapable of depicting the terrors of life in one of the concentrados. Continuing, Mr. Mason said that w'hen the bucketshops write the legislation for the country the evil day is upon us. The Republican party had promised to put a stop to this condition of affairs and no one man had a right to interdict this resolution let him sit in the White House of elsewhere. At this point the applause was vociferous and it required vigorous efforts to secure order. Mr. Mason, declared that notwithstanding the declaration of the St. Louis platform nothing had been done—“nothing,” he said, “except to pass a belligerency resolution in the Senate, and,” he added, amid general laughter, referring evidently to Speaker Reed, “it is not certain whether He will pass it on the other side.” Mr. Mason declared Spain was jealous of our nearness to Cuba and expressed the opinion that there was an effort in Spain to force this country to buy Cuba. He said the Spaniards had always been hostile to Republican institutions of this country. Indeed. from the beginning of our history there had scarcely been an administration which had not been compelled to deal with the bad faith of Spain. Spain was without honor, without cash and without credit Her soldiers were conscripts and her captain generals either thieves like Weyler or bribe givers, like Bianco. We do not w-ant the island, but if necessary to save the women and children of the islands let us for God’s sake buy them, said Mr. Mason. SAYS M’KINLEY WAS BUNCOED. Mr. Mason declared that the autonomy which Spain had offered to Cuba was a gold brick which Spain was trying to work off on the President. He said the President had seen only thq telegraphic summary furnished by the Spanish Ministry when he wrote his message, and that this summary was the result of a mere confidence game on the part of the Spanish Ministry. It was evident, he said, that the President had been deceived, as the real scheme was withheld until after the message was written. Air. Mason ridiculed the scheme of autonomy proposed. He pointed out that the captain general could dissolve the proposed < üban parliament and pass the appropriation bills and declare martial law- “at his own sweet will.” without any reference to the desires of the Cuban peopie. "And yet,” said Mr. Mason, "this is the glorious scheme of autonomy which is to do so much lor Cuba. Is that the independance the Republican party proposed to assist the Cubans in obtaining?” Mr. Mason declared that President McKinley was being imposed upon until the bpanish authorities had time to murder and bribe yet a few more of those to whom local self-government had been promised Further along Mr. Mason called attention to the provisions of the articles of autonomy regulating the levying of taxes, showing that under them whenever the Spanish officials desired more money for their luxuries and excesses they had only to levy under the autonomous scheme to demand and wring more money from the suffering people. The whole plan he denounced as a piece of Spanish fraud and chicanery. It was autonomy in name only. Sagasta was right W'hen he said to the Queen that not one bit of the sovereign central power of Spain’s government had been yielded by the proposed autonomic government. "And yet.” said Mr. Mason, “we are told to be patient. Oh, Lord; how long? How long are we to await the termination of the dreadful struggle? Are there not now enough graves in Cuba?” Mr. Mason said he believed that certainly not less than 200.000 persons had fallen victims to Spanish brutality and he felt that the number was not less than 500.CC0. “Shall we wait.” he inquired. “until the rest of them have been annihilated?” By the resolution which he had offered, Mr. Mason said that this country, in effect, declared to Spain that she must go from the inland of Cuba and any differences between the United States and the Madrid government arising out of the declaration w’ould be settled before the courts of the world. “When we have fed the starving women and children.” said he, “we will settle w ith Spain on land or sea. In the closing hours of this nineteenth century we shall demonstrate that there is one great nation—the greatest in the world—that is r.ot seeking additional land or more territory by conquest. I have no disposition to put the slightest aspersion upon the administration. I am a part of the administration, made so by the people of my State. I beg you to understand, Mr. President, and rny friends in the Senate that I have no other cause pending here hut this. I have little interest in anything but this great question. Let me be fair to you and be you charitable to me. I have little heart to look two thousand miles to the westward of our country—to Hawaii—when we have such a straggle going on in Cuba almost at our very doors.” “A WAR OF GLORY AND HONOR.” * In conclusion, after a more extended explanation of his interest in the Cuban cause, Mr. Mason said: “Around my own table at home where my boys are gathered 1 see in their faces the face of that Chi bun lad of twelve, who was taken out by the Spanish forces to be shot as a spy. He asktsl as a favor that the bandage be removed from his eyes, saying: I am not afraid to die.’ There, I feel that 1 am in the midst of Cuban boys and girls. Mr. President, if there is to he a war let it he a war not of our seeking, not a war in which our soldiers shall carry torches in their hands, but let it be a war either in defense of our country or in defense of the imperishable jewels of humanity, jewels more sacred than life, a war of glory and honor.” On motion of Mr. Hale, the resolution was referred to the committee on foreign relations. Mr. Morgan introduced a resolution requesting the President to send to the Senate copies of re|xorts made by the consul general of the United States at Havana and other consuls of the United States in Cuba relating to the war which have been re-

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ceived since the 4th of March last, and also requesting the President to inform the Senate “whether any agent of a government in Cuba has been accredited to the government or to the President of the United States, with authority to negotiate a treaty of reciprocity with the United States or any other diplomatic or commercial agreement with the United States, and whether such has been recognized and received As the representative of such government in Cuba.” The resolution was allowed to lie on the table. A bill making Sabine Pass and Port Arthur, in Texas, subports of entry was passed. Mr. Chandler then called up the resolution declaring Mr. Corbett not entitled to the seat of a senator from the State of Oregon in the United States Senate, and Mr. Pettus (Dem.. Ala.) spoke upon it. He contended that the question involved in Mr. Corbett’s case had been long since settled by the Senate. The question was one of law r . and he argued that there coulc be no reason for further attempts at upsetting precedents and overturning the law as established. At 5 o’clock the Senate adjourned. The Senate committee on foreign relations to-day decided to make an adverse report on the proposition advanced yesterday by Senator Allen to amend the consular and diplomatic appropriation bill so as to recognize the belligerency of the Cuban insurgents. The action of the committee was the result of a. motion by Senator Morgan, who said that appropriation bills were not proper vehicles for legislation bearing on foreign questions. The vote of the committee was unanimous. AN IMPASSABLE ROUTE. The Klondike Con not Be Readied by Way of Copper River. VANCOUVER, B. C.. Feb. 9.—Authentic information just obtained indicates that the proposed Copper river route to Klondike is utterly impracticable. A short distance from the sea the river divides into several branches, all of which are beset by flats and sandbars, and the water is extremely shallow and swift. Further up the main stream are numerous glaciers, which project, and are continually breaking off into the river, causing whirlpools and eddies. Beyond the glacial belt the river passes through deep canyons in furious rapids. The river is not navigable for steam craft of the lightest draught, and even Indian canoes in inexperienced hands can be used only in certain places. The interior of this district is unexplored, but from the nature of the surrounding country it is considered likely that it will always remain a sealed region. Duncan’* Indian* A\ ill He I„et Alone. WASHINGTON, Feb. 9.—Secretary Bliss has returned to the Senate with his unqualified disapproval the hill to settle on segregated lands of about twenty-one miles in area the Indians now occupying Annette island, in Alaska, and opening the remainder to settlement. The secretary says he is convinced that the Indians should be permitted to remain in undisputed possession of their reservation and that no part should he opened to the public. Incorporated in the report of the bill is a communication from William Duncan, a missionary who has been laboring among the Indians for seme years, setting forth at length why, in his opinion, the bill should not become a law. He refers to the progress the Indians now occupying the island have made and expresses the belief that should the bill he enacted into a law all these gains would be lost to the people. W 1 at the natives crave of the government in their present condition is “protection” and isolation from vicious whites. Should the measure pass, he says, it will not only injure us morally, but it will seriously impoverish us materially. A recent examihation, he concludes, show's that so far as present indications go the report which lias been published that the island is rich in mineral deposits, and w r hich has been advanced as one of the reasons why it should he opened to settlement, is grossly exaggerated. Transportation for 'l’roopn. PORTLAND. Ore., Feb. 9.—Arrangements have been made for transportation for the four companies of United States troops from Vancouver Barracks to Dyea and Skaguay, Alaska. Companies A and C, of the Fourteenth Infantry, will sail from Tacoma on the steamer Queen about Feb. Itx, and Companies K and H will go by the steamer Cottage City from Seattle Feb. 24. The government pack train will leave Vancouver Barracks, according to present arrangements, and take passage to Dyea on the steamer Signal from Seattle. Owing to the movement of five companies of the Fourteenth Infantry to Alaska, it is reported that either the Tenth Infantry or the Twenty-fifth Infantry will he ordered to take station at Vancouver Barracks.

THE LATTIMER TRAGEDY. Testimony Ago lust Sheriff Murttn and His Deputies. WILKESBARRE, Pa., Feb. 9,—When court opened this morning for the trial of Sheriff Martin his deputies. Judge Woodward spoke to the jurors about receiving letters bearing on any point in the trial. He said: “If you receive any letters with reference to the trial, whether anonymous or signed, it is your duty to hand them over to the district attorney and you must not allow them to make any impression on your mind.” The first witness called to-day was John Yourshekowitz, one of the Harwood strikers. He said that on Sept. 9 the strikers held a meeting at Harwood, and they understood that if they could get the Lattimer men to join them they would win the strike. They decided not to carry anything having the semblance of weapons and to behave quietly and peaceably. At West Hazelton, he said, they met the sheriff and the deputies, who pushed them around with guns and hit several of them. One man, and the witness at this juncture pointed out Deputy Areo Platt, tore down the flag. At Lattimer the sheriff stopped them, hit two men in the front rank, and tried to fire his revolver. It snapped twice and then -exploded. Right away theae was a volley of shots from the deputies and many of the strikers fell. On cross-examination witness said that at West Hazelton the got hold of his coat and pushed his revolver in his face, saying; "I am the sheriff of Luzerne county, and you cannot go to Lattimer.” The witness concluded: "I did nothing. I w-as frightened.” Steve Jusko. whose arm was broken and head cut by blows of a rifle in the hands of a deputy at West Hazelton. testified that at the time of the assault he was behaving in an orderly manner. He said the deputies put him in the lock-up for two days before he was taken to the hospital, lle'was laid up for two months. The evidence of Michael Popsos, who followed Jusko. was corroborative of what had already been told about the shooting at Lattimer. Only three witnesses were heard at this afternoon's session and onlv one gave evidence which was at all new. Lewis Kitzuki told how. on arriving at West Hazelton with the strikers, two deputies seized him and tore his shirt. He said a number of tiie men were so frightened by the deputies threatening them with their guns that they ran home and did not march to Lattimer. On cross-examination he admitted that the sheriff had tcld the strikers to go home and that they disobeyed and marched on to Lattimer. Ellery Bonin, an undertaker of Hazelton, who buried thirteen of the victims, described .their w'ounds. saying all w'ere shot in the back, except one, who had a bullet in his forehead. John Andreaski told the same story as many others about the meeting on the night before the shooting, the march to West Hazelton. what occurred there and the march on to Lattimer. Court adjourned at this point. The commonw'ealth has about a hundred more witnesses. The Oat-Meal Trust. AKRON, 0.. Feb. 9.—At the annual meeting today of the American Cereal Company, better known as the Oatmeal Trust, the Schumacher faction won a complete victory, electing its candidates for office by a majority of more than seven thousand votes. This ends the difference that has existed for several years. The officers chosen are as follows: President, Ferdinand Schumacher. of Akron; vice president and ehairvman of the hoard of directors, M. Otis Mower. of Chicago: secretary and treasurer, Hugo Schumacher, of Akron. The board of directors Is as follows: Ferdinand Schumacher, C. L Newell. S. Caldren, M. O. Hower. Hugo Schumacher, Will Christy. T. F. Cleveland and J. A. Ahrogast. McKinley Will SpenU. PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 9.—The University of Pennsylvania received word to-day from President McKinley that he will lie present on Feb. 22 at the annual function of the university in celebrating Washingtons birthday and will address the faculty and students. Many other promirent men wili he present.

AN ALABAMIAN OUSTED AIM, PLOWMAN VOTED OUT OF HIS SEAT IN THE HOUSE. Mr. Aldrich Given the Vacancy on the Ground of Demoerntie Frauds— Fight Against “Blended" Flour. WASHINGTON, Feb. 9.—Tie Republican majority was increased to-day from 49 to 50 when the House, by' a vote of 143 t-' 112, unseated Mr. Plowman (Dem.. Ala.) and gave the seat to Mr. Aldrich (Rep.) This was the first contested election case decided by the present House against the sitting member. Those who spoke on the case to-day were Messrs. Settle (Dem.. Ky.). Hamilton (Rep., Mich.), Bartlett (Dem., Ga.) and Taylor (Rep., Ohio.) Previous to the reopening of the debate a special deficiency appropriation bill was passed carrying $200,00*) for the payment of jurors’ fees in United States courts and $175,000 for witness fees. Mr. Sulzer (Deni., N. Y.) attempted to secure recognition for the introduction in open House of a resolution which, after reciting the contents of a letter alleged to have been written by Senor Dupuy De Lome, the Spanish minister, to Don Jose Canalejas, editor of the Madrid El Heraldo (which letter was published this morning), and after alleging that the said letter was an insult to this country, declared it to be the sense of the House that the Spanish minister "be given his passports and sent home in disgrace.” He'was cut off by a demand for the regular order. Mr. Settle, who was speaking when the House acfjourned yesterday, then resumed the thread of his argument in factor of sustaining the view's of the minority of the elections committee declaring Mr. Plowman entitled to the seat. Mr. Hamilton and Mr. Linney followed in favor of seating the Republican contestant, Mr. Aldrich. The latter said the negroes in the South were steadfast in their loyalty to ttie Republican ticket. “As well expect to be able to shoot off the horns of the moon with a popgun,” said he, “as %o make a Southern negro voluntarily vote the Democratic ticket.” Mr. Bartlett closed for the minority and Mr. Taylor for the majority. The vote was first taken on the substitute resolution offered by the minority, which declared the sitting member, Mr. Plowman, entitled to the seat. The resolution was voted dow’it—l24 to 145. Mr. Bailey demanded a division on the majority resolutions. The first, declaring Mr. Plowman not entitled to the seat, was adopted—l 29 to 114. Party lines were strictly drawn on this vote, except in the cases of Messrs. Bro.nwell (Rep,. O.) and Fowler (Rep., N. J.), who were pfesent and did not vote. The second resolution, declaring Mr. Aldrich entitled to the seat, was also adopted—l 43 to 112. Mr. Aldrich advanced to the bar of the House and took the oath. At 5:25 p. m. the House adjourned. THE “PURE FLOUR" BILL. Northwestern Millers Will Go to WiixhinK'ton and I rge It* Paxmagr, WASH INGTON. Feb. 9.—The extensive milling industry of the Northwest is organizing to secure favorable action on the “pure flour” bill Introduced by Representative Pearce, of Missouri. Representative Tawney, of Minnesota, to-day received a dispatch from the millers stating their purpose to urge the bill and to come to Washington at an early date for a hearing before the ways and means committee. The measure is on the line of the oleomarearine and filled cheese laws. It defines mixed Hour, regulates its sale and importation, and requires packages of flour to he conspicuously market! so as to disclose the true contents, weight, etc. In answering some of the communications of milling men, Mr. Tawney pointed out the line of action W'hieh he regarded desirable for them to follow to secure favorable action by Congress. He said it would he necessary for them to come here prepared to show the fact of adulteration; its effect on trade, on consumption, and on exports, and its necessity as a sanitary measure. He stated that most of tlie minority members of the House would be against the proposition, on the gri>und that it was in the interest of a special industry, and was special legislation, and that some of the Republican members ,of the ways and means committee entertained similar views. For this reason, he pointed out, it w'as essential to justify the measure on the same grounds as the oleomargarine and filled cheese laws, namely as a police provision of health. On these grounds Mr. Tawney supports the measure. He says the agricultural department has investigations on the adulteration of flour, which show conclusively that a law' for purity in this most common article of domestic use is necessary. In this connection, Mr. Tawney says the export of Ame.ican cheese has doubled since the filled cheese bill went into effect. At the same time our export of flour is being considerably threatened by the adulterations which are being put on the market. The Minnesota member regards it as a healthy sign that the Americ;ui interests are combining to establish purity of their own goods, and he says that success in this movement will go far to make American goods proof against attacks from Germany or other foreign countries.

Facts About Corn-Wlirtit Flour. Special to the Indianapolis Journal. TERRE HAUTE, Ind., Feb. 9.—Mr. B. G. Hudnut, owner of the Hudnut hominy mills "here and at other places, says he doesn’t understand why there is so much discussion of corn-wheat flour at this time. He has been making it for thirty years. He says that it will make no difference if Congress does attempt to interfere with its manufacture. If a tax is put on it or its manufacture otherwise restricted the housewife will make corn-wheat flour of her own. She will buy corn flour and wheat flour and mix them in her kitchen. He says this flour is not an adulteration. It is pure. Its starch properties are equal to those of wheat flour. It finds a large sale among people of limited means, and if Congress tax it the increased cost will fall on the poor man. Mr. Hudnut explains that corn flour is made from hominy and is composed of only the better part of corn. • ♦- THE KANSAS PACIFIC. * Warrant for Issnetl to Liquidate First Mortgage. WASHINGTON, Feb. 9.—The ■ .etary of the treasury to-day issued a warrant in favor of the treasurer of the united States for $7,515,255.15 to be used for the payment of first mortgages on the eastern and middle divisions of the Kansas Pacific Railroad. This action lias been taken in accordance with the directions of the President and in anticipation of the favorable decision of Judge Sanborn, of St. Loiiis, on the government's motion to be tiled and argued next Saturday for authority to redeem the first mortgages and also for a postponement of the sale fixed for Feb. 16. Attorney General Griggs in reply to an inquiry has informed the representatives of the reorganization committee that under no circumstances will the government accept less than the full amount of the principal of the debt, and that if the committee wishes to make this offer it may be done to Judge Hoadley, at St. Louis, at the time the motion for authority to pay off the first lien is made to the court. Judge Hoadley will leave New r York for St. Louis to-mor-row with full authority either to accept an offer from the committee to pay the full , amount, should it be made, or to proceed with his motion. Judge Hoadley will carry with him the treasury warrant for $7,515,256, the amount of the first mortgages. New Indiana Postmasters. WASHINGTON, Feb. 9.—Fourth-class Indian postmasters were appointed to-day as follows: Epsom, Daviess county, William T. Dickenson, vice Jerome Reese, removed; New Asace, Dearborn county, Jacob Gaffga, vice J. Burgermeister. removed; Pulaski, Pulaski county. John O. Shank, vice John H. Barker, removed; Urbana. Wabash county. George. O. Miller, vice Mary H. Frushour. removed; Waterford, Laporte county, Frank E. Gielow, vice John 11. Kuhn, resigned. Indian Appropriation Hill. WASHINGTON. Feb. 9. —The Senate committee on appropriations reported the Indian appropriation bill to-day. The increase made is $143.0G0 over the House Till A proviso is made in relation to detailing army officers for Indian agents only at such agencies as.

in the opinion of the President, may require the presence of an officer. The number of Indian inspectors is increased from five to eight and one shall be competent in the location, construction and maintenance of irrigation works. The Dawes commission is increased from three to four and provision is made for the commission to make up the rolls of the live civilized tribes and it is declared that when the rolls are made up and approved by the secretary of the interior they shall be final. The time fixed for opening the Uncompahgre lands in Utah is extended six months. To Cfl'iisolldate Custom* Districts. WASHINGTON. Feb. 9.—The secretary of the treasury tc-day sent to Congress the draft of a bill which he desires passed to authorize the consolidation of customs districts. The bill reduces the number of districts from 120 to sixty-tive, and, I: is contemplated, will cause a reduction in expenses from $420,0ut) to $281,000. Economy and better administration of the districts are urged as reasons for the enactment of the measure. Appointment* by tlie President. WASHINGTON, Feb. 9.—The President to-day sent the following nominations to the Senate: John H. Bauman, to be receiver of public moneys at Tucson, A. TA NARUS.; George W. Stewart, register of land office at Visalia, Cal.; Charles Wilkins, agent for the Indians of the Umatilla agency in Oregon. resignfd’Yn HASTE. (Concluded from First Page.) sion necessarily brought him into continued correspondence with Minister De Lome. As the letter bears no date, the time that it was forwarded can only be fixed by the context. That it tvas after the President's message is evident. The mention of the approaching autonomous Cabinet establishes that it was before the inauguration of the Cabinet Jan. 1. This places the letter, according to the prevailing impression, as having been written about the middle of December. At that time Senor Canalejas is understood to have been at ana, prosecuting his mission. The handling of the mail is done by the Spanish authorities, so that in this case it is believed the loss of a letter of this character could occur only : in one of the two Either through treachery of an official of the postal service, or by being taken after it had reached the hotel where Senor Canalejas wats stoi>~ ping.

* Minister De Lome's service as minister here has now extended beyond three years and he has been in charge throughout the most serious phase# of the Cuban complication. When the Conservative Ministry fell last autumn it was generally supposed that Premier Sagasta would send a Liberal minister to succeed Minister De Lome, who is a prominent Conservative, and a former Conservative deputy. He tvas continued at his post, however, although it was understood at the time that he placed his resignation at the disposal of the Spanish government. After a conference with the President today Assistant Secretary of State Day said: ‘'ln the absence of any official information of the writing of such a letter it would be manifestly unfair to the Spanish minister and unjust to make any statement at this time as to the intentions of the State Department.” Secretary Sherman assumed a similar position, though he let it be understood that the writing of such a letter as that published would constitute a breach of diplomatic etiquette of which our government must take notice.

DE LOME’S LETTER. President McKinley Accused of Being a Low Politieian. WASHINGTON, Feb. 9. —The letter written by Minister De Lome to "Eximo Senor Don Jose Canalijas” is dated “Legation de Ksperla, Washington, D. C.,” and reads, as translated: “My Distinguished and Dear Friend:— You need not have apologized for not having written to me; I ought also to have written to you, but have not done so on account of being weighted down with work and nous sommes quittes. “The situation here continues unchanged. Everything depends on the political and military success in Cuba. The prologue of this second method of warfare will end the day that the colonial cabinet will be appointed, and it relieves us in the eyes of this country of a part of the responsibility of what may happen there, and they must cast the responsibility upon the Cubans, whom they believe to be so immaculate. "Until then we will not be able to see clearly, and I consider it to be a loss of time arid an advance by the wrong road, the sending of emissaries to the rebel field, the negotiating with the autonomists not yet declared to be legally constituted, and the discovery of the intentions and purposes of this government. “The exiles will return one by one, and when they return will come walking into the sheepfold, and the chiefs will gradually return. Neither of these had the courage to leave en masse, and they will not have the courage to thus return. “The President’s message has undeceived the insurgents, who expected something else, and has pkralyzed tiie action of Congress, but I consider it bad. Besides the NATURAL AND INEVITABLE COARSENESS with which he repeats all that the pre>ss and public has said of Spain and Weyler it shows once more what McKinley is—WEAK AND CATERING TO THE RABBLE AND, BESIDES, A LOW POLITICIAN. WHO DESIRES TO LEAVE A DOOR OPEN TO ME AND TO STAND WELL WITH THE JINGOES OF HIS PARTY. “Nevertheless, as a matter of fact, it will only depend on ourselves whether he wall prove bad and adverse to us. I agree entirely with you that without a military success notiung will be accomplished there, and withobt military and political success there is here always danger that the insurgents will be encouraged, If not by the government at least bj§ part of the public opinion. “I do not believe you pay enough attention to the role of England. Nearly all that newspaper canaille which swarms in your hotel are English, and while they are correspondents of American journals they are also corresj>ondent.s of the best newspapers and reviews of London. Thus it has been since the beginning. To my mind the only object of England is that the Americans should occupy themselves with us and leave her in \umce, and if there is a war so much the betteir; that would further remove what is threatening her, although that will never happen. “It would be most important that you should agitate the question of commercial relations, even though it would be only lor effect, and that you should send here a man of importance in order that I might use him to make a propaganda among the Senators and others in opposition to the Junto and to win over exiles.” “There goes Amblarad. I believe he becomes too deeply taken up with little political matters, and there must be something great or we shall lose. “Adela returns your salutation, and we wish you in the new year to be a messenger of peace and take this New Year’s present to poor Spain, “Always your attentive friend and servant, who kisses your hands, “ENRIQUE DUPI’Y DE LOME.” Senor De Lome received a number of callers during the day, and to those sustaining a close relation to him he did not question the authenticity of the published letter, making it clear that he would scorn the subterfuge of a denial for purposes of expediency. The only question raised was as to the accuracy of translation, for the published translations gave a severity to some of the expressions on the President which were regarded as designed to magnify the actual statements. Among the minister's

friends the act of stealing a confidential letter and making it public was considered as more reprehensible than the writing of the letter itself. It was the general expression among the minor associates of the diplomatic corps that while the publication disclosed a grave impropriety, yet it was one that might happen to any one of them in the course of those confidential communications in which the greatest freedom of expression is used in order to convey a full understanding of an international question. VIEWS OF CONGRESSMEN. le Lome Should lie Sent Home If tke Letter Is Genuine. WASHINGTON. Feb. 9.—The Do Lome letter was almost the sole topic of conversation among the members of the House today. Its contents were considered such a manifest breach of diplomacy that many refused to credit It. Chairman 11 it t, of the foreign affairs committee, Chairman Dingley, of the ways and means committee, and other leading Republicans, declined Vo express any opinion at this time. On the assumption that the letter was authentic, however, the opinion was almost unanimous that no self-respecting government could tolerate such criticism of its chief executive and that Minister De Lome's words had put an end to his usefulness at this capital. Some fear w r as also expressed that the recall of Minister De Lome, while affairs w’ere in the present delicate condition, might precipitate a crisis. • The Democrats were much more free in the expression of opinion than the Republicans. Mr. Berry (Den.. Ky.), a member of the foreign affairs committee, said if the letter proved to be genuine the Spanish minister should lie made to walk the plank. “A diplomatic officer.” he said, “who would so tar forget the first principles of his profession as to so outrageously criticise the official head of the country to which he is credited, is not deserving of sympathy. His government should be notified as soon as the genuineness of the letter is established that he is persona non grata.” Mr. William Alden Smith (Rep., Mich.), a member of the foreign affairs committee, said: “I regard the letter, if authentic, as a serious affront, calling for as radical treatment as was administered to Lord Sackville West, in 1888.” . .. Senator Cullom, of the foreign relations committee: “The genuineness of the letter is too uncertain to justify its discussion, but if genuine, Mr. De Lome would certainly deserve dismissal." “It is a very serious matter, said Senator Grav. of the committee on foreign relations. “too serious, indeed, to discuss carelessly. Mr. De Lome is entitled to a suspension of judgment until the responsibility is more definitely determined than at present.” “If it is true,” said Senator Foraker, also a member of the foreign relations committee, “Mr. De Lome ought immediately be given his passports.” Senator Spooner: “If true it is a gross attack and most astounding, but 1 cannot discuss it in view of the doubt as to its genuineness.” Senator Hawley: “It is a matter for the State Department to deal with and does not, for the present, come within the domain ot Congress. I have no doubt it will be properly handled by the department.” Senator Stewffrt: "The sentiment expressed is in line with Spain’s policy and disposition. We do everything to conciliate the Spaniards; they reciprocate by despising us.”

Comment of Englishmen. LONDON, Feb. 10.—With the exception of the Daily Mail the morning papers do not comment on the De Lome incidents. The Daily Mail says: “We cannot suppose the De Lome, letter genuine; but if it is, then all the fat would be in the fire. Things have reached a pass where little is wanted to eause an explosion. Even the recall ot Senor De Lome would not satisfy or pacify the insulted jingoes.” The American correspondents are all ot opinion that Senor De Lome’s recall is inevitable, but they believe Spain will be allowed to withdraw him in the least disagreeable manner, as after the Republican criticisms of Mr. Cleveland’s treatment of Lord Sackville-West it would be impossible to give him his passports. The Washington correspondent of the Daily News says: “President McKinley is resolved that Spain shall have no vestige of an excuse to pick a quarrel with the United States,, and Spain can disown Senor De Lome’s utterance without the slightest loss of dignity.” “A .linguist Intrigue.” MADRID, Feb. 9.—Midnight—The De Lome letter incident is regarded here as a jingoist intrigue intended to disturb the relation between the United States and Spain. CITY NEWS NOTES. Mrs. Clara Conklin, of this city, is holding a series of successful revival meetings at the Methodist Church, at College Corner, O. At 11:30 o’clock yesterday morning the house at 625 North Alabama street, occupied by T. N. Hardy, was damaged to the amount of SSO by fire. A defective flue was the cause. Gymnasium classes at the Young Women’s Christian Association rooms are now being formed. Measurements will be taken aftd the physical defects of each applicant discovered and improved. George O'Beaman, a farmer of Pike township, died yesterday afternoon at the County Asylum. He had been there two weOks. Disease of the kidneys caused death. He was thirty-nine years old and unmarried. A lecture will be given at the Classical School building next Friday evening by Prof. Alfred Mansfield Brooks, of Indiana University, on “Painting and its Relation to the Dally Life of Venice in the Sixteenth Century. Articles of association were filed yesterday with the secretary of state by the ,1. M. Coe Printing Company, of Richmond, capital stock SIO,OOO, and the Order of Annuity of America and the Life Annuity Fraternity, two fraternal organizations, of Terre Haute. The monthly social at the Young Women’s Christian Association will be a valentine party to-morrow evening at 8 o’clock. Cupid's target, valentines and other things will furnish the amusement. Members of the association and their friends, ladies or gentlemen, are cordially invited. The Boys’ Brigade Bars I gave a successful entertainment last evening, at the First Baptist Church. The hand played several selections and was assisted by Mrs. Carroll Carr, Mrs. Goode, Miss Jacobs, Miss Banks and the Misses Lew r is. The band is under the direction of Mr. L. E. Peck. The Sons of the Revolution will observe Washington’s birthday on the evening of Feb. 22, at Plymouth C nureh. Dr. Sims, of Meridian-street M. E. Church, will deliver the address. The public is cordially invited. Dr. Sims has chosen for his topic "The History of the Flag,” a subject full of interest to every American, and it is hoped the attendance will be equal to the importance of the occasion. Nnlvatiun Army “Mercy Boxes." Mrs. N. Jefferies, 527 Massachusetts avenue, will begin taking the collections from the Salvation Army “mercy boxes” to-day, giving receipts for the jienny collections that have accumulated during the last quarter. Mrs. Jefferies is the local secretary of this branch of the work. The money from these small contributions is gathered quarterly and turned over to the divisional secretary for distribution in the slum rescue relief work. President Dole's American Trip. President Dole and party, of Hawaii, passed through.the city yesterday morning. They travel in a private Pullman ear. The expenses of the trip are estimated at $250 a day. The party left here for Kansas City via St. Ixjuis. David Gooding boarded the train at Greenfield and had a talk with the President, who said his trip to this country had not been without good results. Bottle Maker* In Session. The Western Association of Flint Glass Bottle Makers held its monthly meeting at the Stevenson building yesterday. Those here were Alexander P. McKee of Anderson, F. J. Park of Wheeling. W. Va,, A. Hamilton of Pittsburg, D. V. Skellen of Yorktown, U. N. Agnew of Pittsburg, J. C. McCarty and J. T. Wilcox of Lapel. Nothing of particular importance came up at the meeting. A Soldier’* Funeral. At Holy Cross Cemetery. Sergeant Dennis Murphy', late of the United States army, was buried yesterday afternoon at 2:30 o’clock. Rev. Dennis McCabe officiating. A squad from the arsenal, where Sergeant Murphy had been stationed thirteen years, fired a salutu as the coffin was lowered. Dr. Furitl** Goo* to Washington. Dr. Henry W. Furniss. who has been appointed United States consul to Bahia, left Indianapolis last night for Washington. Dr. Furniss will sail from New York, Feb, 19, for his new’ post.

ORGANIZING THE STATES + THE EXEdTIVK MONETARY COMMITTEE A BUSY INSTITUTION. +. — A Tlmrongli National, state and County Organization for Sound Money Being Rapidly Formed. * The executive committee of the monetary conference has entered upon a scheme of organization that in scope and thoroughness will rival the national political organizations. The committee itself is being enlarged so as to contain one representative for every State with the exception of such as are hopelessly for silver. By thus enlarging itself the committee has become a national organization in the full sense of the term and will as speedily as possible make itself the executive head of a vast organization that will spread over the whole country, The States are now being organized one by one, and the work thus assumed by the committee is something that can only be described as stupendous. When headquarters was first established in the Majestic it was thought that a suite of six rooms would furnish ull the space that the Committee Would have any use for, but since then it has been found necessary to add another suite and now nearly the whole eighth floor of the building is occupied by' Mr. Hanna and his corps of workers. A dozen stenographers and typewriters are kept busy day' and night and a marvelous amount of mail matter is carted away to the postoffice. The incoming mail now averages three hundred letters a day and is on the constant increase. During the last several weeks Indiana, lowa and Michigan have been partially', organized. As soon as these States have state organizations in working order thdr other States will be taken up and the committee will not stop in its plan* until there ore State and county organizations throughout the country. I). M. Ransdell is state chairman for Indiana He h aa not yet appointed all the m r,. )prw bis executive committee, hut xill complete the list in a short time. The •jhairmeu V>f lowa and Michigan, however, have not yet been announced. It is the Intention to establish headquarters in each State, from which the campaign of education can he conducted so as to reach every citizen. The significance of George W. Peabody’s statement at the conference that the work has only just begun is now beginning to be appreciated, and the friends ot’ the cause believe that before many months the country will wake up to the realization of the fact that the monetary reform movement is in the fight to win. GRAND LODuE K. OF H. ■ndin on noli* to Be the Permanent Meeting Place Hereafter. The Grand Lodge, Knights of Honor, closed its annual session of two days at Red" Men’s Hull yesterday. The most important action taken was the amending of the constitution so that Indianapolis will be the permanent place of meeting hereafter. The ledger in good condition, and un active canvass’foF new will be continued during the corning year. There are now about 3.500 members in the State, the number ot lodges betas, ninety-five. The report of the grand (reporter, shows that the total receipts were $5,896.62. and expenses $4.05J.5;:, for the last year. The question of admitting women to membership w'us thoroughly discussed at the meeting, and tho representatives to the Supreme Lodge meeting to he held at Washington in June were instructed to act in aerordance* with their own judgment should the subject lx> broached at that time. The officers elected by the lodge were as follows: * Grand Dictator—Chris Hewig, Evansville. Grand Vice Dietator-t-WilUam A. Grover, Indianapolis. Assistant Dictator—William F. Lies, Cannr I ton. Grand Reporter—James W. Jacobs. Jeffersonville. Grand Treasurer—S. W. Wales; Indianapolis. Grand Trustees Charles- Wool, Loganaport; Allen W. Conduitt, Indianapolis. Representative to Supreme Lodge William H, Stevenson. Wabash. Alternate Representative—Herman Krueger, Kendaliville.

More BurmlHriee at Irvington. The arrest of John Brown, alias t'hauncey K. Fuller, who, wa? found to be theburglar who has been causing the people of Irvington so much anxiety during the winter by ransacking the houses of the suburb, does not seem to stop the work of robbing suburban homes. Burglars entered the home of Alfred J. Brown, principal of the Irvington schools, who lives on Hitter avenue, and carried off a pair of trousers which the professor bad carefully placed on the foot of his bed.. Professor Brown was not awakened by the burglars. A man in Irvington has hit upon the unique scheme of securing one end of strong thread to his trousers, when he retires at night, and tying the other end around his big toe. The inventive gentleman has already spent several nights waiting for the burglars to pull the string, but so far his hopes or fears have not been realized. Clarence K. Smith, groceryman at Irvington, has identified articles at the polico station as those stolen from his store. f]>eflingvvell (lie Choice. Officers of the International Typographical Onion are to be elected in May. Nominations are now being made by tin unions of this country, Canada and Hawaii. The nominations must be made by March 1. Several unions have named Samuel lettingwell, of this city, as their choice for first vice president. Robert Darnaby and Jere Folger have been nominated by Colorado Springs union as delegates to the Federation of Labor. [IL Go to your grocer to-day [&> and get a 15c. package of I Grain=o In. It takes the place of coffee at £ the cost. Made from pure grains it is nourishing and health* Insist that jour grocer gives you OR A.IN-O. Accept bo imitation. NATIONAL Tube Works \l® Wrought-iron Pipe for Gas, Steam and Water. Better Tubes. Cast and Mall*. PlSWiriaßi ab } Iron Kitting* (black and Krai >P lvßnl -d). Valves. Slot iaMa'SiT TO3 bocks. Engine Trimming, Hr SS®** l banttres, Ripe Tfngs, HB K&f J, I’ e '’utters, Vises, Screw Iff ft 5.1 Elates aud Dies, Wren. ne. |pir| H w teatn Traiw, Rumps, KltcpaKH Mia f" *1 *ks. Hose. Belting. U*b-, It?. ''it Metal. Solder, White aud Colored Wiping Waste, ;yel f j ah other .Supplies uaetl lit f H connection with Oas, steaui WSB EC-4 *b‘l Water. Natural tias ■MM Vfs| Supplies a specialty. Steam. * mating Apparatus for Fubf v< '* . nj! Buildings. Store-rooms, .. SPs .Mills, Shops, Factories, I.auuM Ifl' tlrles. Lumber Dry-Mouses, I 1 etc. Cut and Thread to order any site Wrought-trow 388 a j Etpe. from % inch to l* fll gH inches diameter. ■ KIIGHT JILLSOI, W . WfcNNSVLVANIA DOT