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7 For North Caro Temperature for " -nast24hours:' lina: Fair. Vol. XI RALEIGH. N. C. WEDNESDAY MAY 20," 1903 No. 1W "" " ' ' - ...... ii. " ' f ' - Men WIio W 1 ill way- , Meet iteltie Crescent City Gen, John B. Gordon. Speaks Clear and True of the Memories of the Past and the Hopes of the Future are bow facing a future pregnant with tremendous possibilities; ,but we face it -with a strength of hope and assur ance born of an unswerving purpose to discharge our every duty to all races and to the whole country. ' "We are growing old, but vie still stand 'firmly on' the narrow strio of land which separates us from a bound less ocean. And . as we go hence we will ' calmly drop our mantles on the shoulders of our sons, who will worthi ly wear them; and in no crisis of the i republic, whether in forum or in field, I will they be found wanting." Veterans opened at noon today At the conclusion of his address Gen- New Orleans, May 19. The thirteenth 'inr.ual reunion of the United Confd- :-der .most favorable auspice's. The ' ral Gordon assumed thfev gavel and r-n: auditorium, erected in the center introduced Governor W. W. Heard of of the race-track of the enclosure at the fair grounds, was filled with a fheering, enthusiastic multitude long Iciore the hour set for the -formal fver.ing of the exercises, and when at i .'on General J. B. Levert, commanding the Louisiana division, called the con vention to order there was not a va cant seat in the hall. K"v. J. "William Jones, chaplain gen of the United Confederate Vet erans, invoked .the divine blessing, and Mr. E. K.i Kruttschnitt of New Orleans, hairman" of the local executive com. n. it tee, under whose direction, the audi torium was erected, spoke words of v eicome to the delegates and their friends, and concluded his -address by tendering to the old soldiers the audi torium erecled for their especial use. As commander-in-chief of the veter ans it was the province of General John B. Gordon to reply, and as his soldierly form and battle-scarred visage ''arne to the front of the rostrum the delegates rose en masse and gave him! cheer after cheer. The general repeat edly bowed his ackuowledgments of the loyal and affectionate greeting, -and when the tumult had subsided he re plied as follows : "To my thought it is most fitting that this proud and patriotic organization should again meet in this historical city which gave it birth. The meeting of such men as you welcome today, whose past deeds will remain forever an inspiration to American valor and future sacrifices for constitutional free dom, Is an auspicious event in the country's history, whenever, and wher ever it jmay occur; but how peculiarly inspiring is this reunion in Louisiana on this one hundredth anniversary of her new birth into governmental alli ance with the American states. "A Roman eye would have discovered in a meeting of suok men. at such a time an omen of good to the cause of liberty; and American eyes should see in it nothing but good to the whole republic It must of necessity be beneficent, and only beneficent. We will not indulge, on this centennial day, this political , millennial morning nor at any other time in any bitterness. "We feel none. We pity those who do. "We have long since drawn the curtain of oblivion over the regretful and un seeming things of . the past; and we cherish, as Americans the valor and noble deeds of both armies and of ap sections. "We are satisfied with our record; and the power that would attempt to make us blush for it would be both stupid and blind. We are Heirs, joint heirs, with the republic's children in the inheritance of freedom. We are proud of all the past, Moreover, we Louisiana, who, in behalf of the state. extended a formal welcome to the dele-! gates and friends. ' . White the veterans were assembling the convention of- the . Sons of Veterans was called to order s in the Crescent theater by- J. D. . Nix, eommander. Memorial services in honor of Jef ferson Davis were held in Christ church. -V -?'- FLiOl Alii) CR1FORJ1R CardcrC Veterans Hart Taken omtiloBf Ntw Orlfaai New .Orleans, May 19. Today was Confederate day." There are more Con federal flags flying than during tha civil war ; and nearly as . many gray uniforms -as in Lee's army, for even the boys (Sons of -Confederate Vet erans) and the girls (Daughters of the Confederacy) are arrayed in the south ern colors. ' - . It is estimated that between 120.000 and 150,000 strangers arrived in New Orleans yesterday and today. Each of the six roads here had from fifteen to thirty extra trains a" day besides the regular trains, ana at the Illinois Cen tral and Louisville and Nashville de pots trains arrived during the day and night at intervals of twenty minutes each. A large ' proportion of the pas senger coaches were borrowed from northern roads. Some twenty odd in formation bureaus looked after the ac commodation of visitors. Dinner was set today for 15,000 Con federate veterans, at the fair grounds. They will "be given three meals a day during their stay. ; There were; convention,? of the United Confederate ' Veterans' I at the fair grounds, the Sons of Confederate' Vet erans at the Crescent theatre, the Daughters of the -Confederacy at the Reunion hall, the Association of Medi cal Officers of the Army and Navy of the Confederacy - at the Tulane Medi cal building, the Confederate Southern Memorial Association at Odd Fellows hall, and kindred organizations at other meVting places. The' proceedings Consisted of memorial services at Christ church cathedral and addresses of welcome at the several conventions. Special receptions t were given in honor of Hon. John H. Reagan, sur vivor of the Confederate cabinet, Mrs. Stonewall Jackson, Mrs. Kirby Smith and Mrs. Braxton Bragg. Among the veterans are & number of Choctaw In- Idlans who served in the Confederate army. Many of the veterans are wear ing the Confederate txnif orms worn dur ing the civil ;war. Four delegates turned up. today from the Confederate camp of New York. There are seven other Confederate camps from the north. ment and turned completely, over. The trucks were stripped from beneath the coaches before they were turned .over, and some of the heavy wheels went crashing against the sides and floors with terrific force. Passengers who were interviewed after the wreck say there was little or no visible excitement among the pas sengers while the coaches were taking their perilous tumble. After they landed at the foot of the embankment a few frightened screams were , heard, but a few cool-headed " men , called on everybody to keep quiet and all would get out safe. The coaches were twi3ted out Of shape, window glass and broken pieces of seats scattered . every where, and exit had to be made through win dows, but it was all done with remark able coolness. Men who : sustained severe bruises were among the most alert in going through the wreckage to ascertain who was injured and in rendering assist ance. Carriages were quickly sum moned and the Injured carried either to their hornes or to Rex Hospital. Physicians were also quickly on hand and gave immediate attention to the sufferers. Th Injur Passengers Hon. H. B. Parker of Goldsboro, member of the last Legislature, sus tained injuries to the spine and was otherwise hurt internally. Outward in juries consist of bruised knees and scratched face. He is at Rex Hospital (Continued on second page.) WILSON CALM AGAIN But E ve ry body Conti nues to Talk of the Tragedy ' Wilson, N. C, May Special. This much talked of town this morning as sumes its wonted aquilibrium and bus iness activity, though in every group gathered in the streets? or elsewhere NOT ENOUGH RAIN ; ; Conditions Generally Un .: faverable fer Crops Washington, May 19. The weekly crop report, issued by the weather bu reau today, says : , All northern and central districts east of the Rocky Mountains experienced the terrible tragedy of last Week in ' highly favorable temperatures during si Hi being discussed. The good people the week ending May 18, the central of the town, and they irex largely in valley, lake region, and New England the majority, deplore and denounce in receiving ample warmth, while in the unmeasured terms the perpetration of the brutal and cowardly midnight ; as sassination of Percy Jones, the compar ative, stranger within their gates. And southern states it was too cool for favorable growth. The very general absence of rain in New England and the middle Atlantic states and over a this people are as hearty in their praise j large part of the lake region and Ohio and commendation, ot-Mayor Herring ' valley has intensified the drought in and the board of aldermen '-for . sc. ( those districts, in consequence of which promptly suspending and discharging , crops 'have made slow progress and from the police force Officers Snaken-( planting and germination have been Berg, Felton and Nichols who so gross- greatly hindered. ' iv" and eriminallv failed to do their Corn' planting has been further de- duty oh the night of the tragedy. layed by drought in the Ohio valley. Of the five T.rison.rs ho wpre i 'middle Atlantic states ana portions oi NEW DANGER IN PEKIN Honors Bestowed en the Viceroy of Wuchang Pekin, May 19. Chang Chi Tung, vioeroy of Wuchang, has received his long .expected audience with the em press dowager at the summer palace Her majesty has conferred on him the right to ride on horseback in the for bidden city. His arrival in Pekin has aroused the jealous opposition of both Chinese and Manchurlan'hlgh officials, who fear that the dowager empress will appoint him a member of the grand. council, which, it is reported, Princes .Ching. president of the grand council. recommends, as he needs an-Able as sistant. A strorig foreign 'influence is also being exerted against the removal of Chang Chi Tung from Wuchang, where he is encouraging the' develop ment of the Yang Tze valley and where his knowledge of 'foreign affairs Is ex tremeiy useful. Harmless Duel - ; Durago, Col., May 19. David F. Day, editor of the Democrat and Frank Hartman, -'a newspaper writer, ex changed thirteen shots at each other in the main streets of Durango with out serious results. Hartman receiv ed a slgiht flesh wound in the leg.'The shooting was the outcome of a fight Day has been making against union printers. ' lowed to give bail by Judge Brown, at the hearing of the habeas corpus pro- the lake region. - There is general complaint through- ceedings ' Saturday, only two-Sam out the cotton belt of "the unfavorable secured bondsmen, and therefore the 'ton. Good stands as a rule are report- J - a x i A ja 1 x 2 4m 4Via other three W. P. Croom, John Pitt-icu 111 lIie n man and J. T. Bass-as well as' Gil astern and western portions the stands Ward, Gorge Whitley, J. B. Piver, i are. irregular and much replanting is necessary. Considerable tobacco has been trans- ' planted in Tennessee arid western Ken- W. W. Barnes, John Allen and W. II Rich, are still .in jail. " . , , , . : .. : . , itucKy, Dut- eisewnere- xnere nas ueeii ration of our people,'; many of whom remember him as a "Wilson boy" In the years that are gone, and are proud 'no opportunity for setting, - owing .to of the fact that today -he ranks with the ablest and best of the distinguished men whom "the par association would have to wear "judicial gowns."' Wil son will doubtless do him ? honor in 190'4. MILL MERGER HAS BEEN ABANDONED dryness. Further improvement In the outlook for apples" is Indicated, but the pros pects for most other tree fruits are very poor. GomaE ls the Man ' to Beat Rrosevelfc So Says Senator Simmens. He Would Like to See Ay- cock on the Ticket. North Carolina Would Support Clark i the ELOCUTION RECITAL Bishop Duncan Preaches to G. F. C. Graduating Ulass Greensboro, C., May 19. Special. Last: night took place the elocution reJcltal of the 'dJmTr1ncemenlt Greensboro Female College, and the excellent program rendered by the pu pils of that department, under the di rection of the accomplished instructor, Miss Rachel . Cabe Sims, delighted an audience which -' packed the college chapel and ; gallery.-. Every number elicited the heartiest applause, and the entertainment was meritorious "to a very high degree. ., The following young Passenger Tmiii Hurled From Wreck Just Outside City Limits Many Passengers More or Less Hurt but Nobody Killed-A Mi raculous Escape From Death TracK; Mr. Rippey says that in his best judg Judge Boyd Not S urprised Greensboro, N. C, May 1$. Special. When asked this morning what he thought of the decision of the United States supreme court in the Wilkes county bond case, Judge Boyd replied; "I am not at all surprised at the result, for I fully expected the supreme court to uphold the validity of these bonds, The railroad was built into Wilkes county in accordance with the purpose for which the bonds were issued. There was ample authority for the bonds, and they were sold to purchasers-for full Henry E. Fries Maftea Defi nite State ment of .the SituatfonVfl : Winston-Salem N. May,; ijf Spe cial. Mr. Henry E. Fries, promoter of the proposed Southern Cotton ' ..Mill merger, was asked today1 about .a, sne- eialfr6m Philadelphia,' putjlshed' In ai todies .contributed to rtheHraccess of the statelaper today," Btatingthat the mills in "Ndrth andj South Carolina had not recalled their options. Mr. Fries said that he had seen the article, and was cfjite surprised at its contents. - 'Mr. Fries further stated, in answer to-Inquiries, that he is in no way connect ed with, dr. -Interested in' the-Southern Textile Company, a corporation or ganized under the laws of New Jer sey, which, as he learned, was expect ing to take over a number of mills in Alabama, Mississippi and Georgia; that a number or cotton muis m isortn Carolina and South Carolina had here tofore given options to him for the purpose of a merger of their interests, but in the opinion of himself and the gentlemen associated with him, repre senting-the mills, a sufficient under writing of the bonds had not been ob tained to carry out the merger accord ing to the terms of the contracts with the mills. Mr. Fries said that all the mills that had .given him options, with possibly one or two exceptions, had declined to grant further extension, and that many I morning the large and spacious audi; of the options had been returned to torium of the Atlantic Christian Col- IN A FIRE TRAP -. . Two Men Cremated and Six Others Fatally Burned Campus, W. Va., May 19. Suffocated A few minutes after 5 o'clock yester day afternoon the startling news was passed along the streets- of Raleigh that the) eastbound Southern Railway, pas senger train - Mad been wrefcked just outside the city limits and that a num beif of passengers were killed. The nfg flew fast and hundreds of excited and'anxious people flocked to the scene trembling and fearing to know the worst, as a number of Raleigh people were known to be on- the train. It was soon ascertained that-no one was killed, though many of the passengers were more or Jess painfully injured. The train wrecked was passenger train No. ,136, from Greensboro 5 to Goldsboro. It was pulled by a freight engine and wag running ab6ut forty five minutes late, leaving the union station in this city about 5 o'clock. The wreck occurred on a fill approaching the Walnut creek trestle, about a mile and a half from the city. " The train was irt charge of Conductor "fvble and Engineer Rippey. Mr. Rip pey aays he was running at a speed not breeding thirty.-ftve or forty mijes an hour. When the engine was near a STig curve the front truck or pilot wheels jumped the tfack and struck the crossties on .the right of the rails. .- ., . . . Vla. tian vaiue. nepuuiaumi ii et never nau any ment the pilot wheels ran on the ties . ,,r- , , , . . . . ,,. i,.n status in the supreme court of the the length pf two or three rails, wnen, ej. LXie UllVUlg WHCCIB JCil "i ncn. the pilot wheels jumped on again. The whole weight of the engine being on the drivers, the spikes on the outside of the right-hand rail were - either broken off or driven up so' that - the rail was easily pushed asjde by the rear wheels, of the tender, which fell, to the crossties. on the left side of the rail, the front .wheels being on the sight ' . . ..ibv smoke, with seething flames cut- As soon as; the engine wheels ten Gff their only avenues of escape the track Engineer Rippey says heap-, thejr temporary quarters ln a puea ine Uubc, ' IZlog house, two lumbermen" were bum- trai .was on the down grade and the yesterday and six others speed was hard to check. After run-, . Sng about fifty yards the bagga1 perhaps fatally hurt All were I L LJ- r.,rt ,Uv . employed by Cole, Crane & Company, fr-nm thp ten.iw. lumbermen. " r"'6 fh.- hk 'followed by I The lodging place of the men was in . ".... Th. . Koo-croo-a a loff structure. Above the first floor me passenger tuavnco. - - - . , . tnVn nvPr Fwfce in rolline down there were tiers of bunks, , and in the bank and was detached f f om the neither tier was there a window or nasensrer coaches. There were three of door, save the entrance by means of a thp latter and they were turned com-, ladder-like stairway. The fire start ed under tne stairway ana tne snacK was soon a mass of flames. v Citizens of the place gathered, but were unable to do anything to save the men, who could be seen by the lurid light, behind the chinks between the pletely upside down. The; big engine did not leave the crossties, but ran to within about seventy-five yards of the Walnut creek trestle and- stopped, with her pilot ,.hooi mi the rails, the drivers on the! A t), t-jht of the rails, the front Rogs, moving, helpless over the bunks, nf the tender on the left of the .seeking a chance to escape. -iJt whl on the risrht.l Finally six made a dash down the X ail ttwv . srav. - - I recital; .Masses Shorty- Grissonv. pav-; l enport, : Hinson, May1 Smith, Cordon, Royster, Branson, Mebane, Baybault, Angler, Can, ' Derrickson. Edwardsi Montgomery, -Wilson and Windley. The baccalaureate sermon to the graduating class was ,preached this mornine bv Bishop W. W. Duncan of Spartanburg, S. Cv. who is recognised as being in the fore-front of thinkers, scholars and pulpit orators. His ef fort this morning was a masterful one, profoundly impressing the large au dience with the many beautiful thoughts and convincing truths that it contained. Bishop Duncan wais at his best, and never spoke with greater power, earnestness or enthusiasm Washington, May 19. Special. Sena tor Simmons arrived in Washington to day on his way to New York, where he goes to deliver an address tomor row night, the occasion being the an nual dinner of the New York Society, of which B. N. Duke is president. His subject will be "The Race Problem.'. The presidential candidacy of Judge Walter Clark, of which Wm. J. Bryan is sponsor, was discussed by a number of people today, and of course many questions along this line were fired at the Tar Heel senator. Several newspa per men surrounded the , senator in the Riggsouse, and one of them ask ed if orth Carolina would support Judge Clark should he receive the sup port of Mr. Bryan. - "Why of course she would," was reply of the senator. "Not only would we support him heartily, but we would like to see our present governor, Chas. B. Aycock, on the ticket as vice presi dent. He is .without doubt the great est orator in the south arid, ini my opinion, one of the ablest men. Even if Judge Clark does not run for presi dent Aycock should be nominated for vice president if a southern man is to have a chance." , , Next to Judge Clark, Senator Sim mons thinks Senator Gorman will be the best man for the Democrats. "In my opinion," said he, "Arthur Pue Gorman is the best man we (could possibly nominate. He is as strong in New York and elsewhere in the j north as Parker, Hijl or Cleveland, and in the south there is no man stronger. In North Carolina there is, as 'elsewhere in the south, at present, a division of opinion . among the Democrats, r Par ker, Cleveland and GorrAan all have friends in my state, but we are ready to" come together Fjon anyf conservative.! man; fThe .maln idea of. the southern- Democrats at present is -to win, ffnd they are 'not allowing themselves to become prejudiced in favor of. or against any particular man thus far ahead. , . ' . . . j .. " !, "As to the lines upon whifh the Democratic party will come together, it is my belief that they ought to be and will be conservative and concilia- adherence . to .principles. Tariff revls-. ion, with special emphasis on the kx isting high-, schedules, whtth furnish . a pover for. monopoly, is apt to be a principle incorporated in the next' Democratic national platform." Representative Lon Livingston of Georgia, who is here today, does not think that Cleveland can -be the Dem-'-L ocratic nominee. "Within the Demo cratio party," "Mr. Livingston, observe ed,' "much will;dpend upon what thi, Republican party concludes to do as to a candidate, as well as what they, do'aj'the coming session otCongress.! Just at the present time they are tied up to Roosevelt and they cannot hell themseU'es. But something may hap pen this winter to free4 them from him.i "With Roosevelt'the Republican nom inee, either Parker or Gorman will be nominated by. the Democrats, In my opinion.; As to Mr. Cleveland, tha masses sqf theDemocratic parts', north, south; east ; and west, feel this way", about him; he ? is a goodman, and they would tlike to t see hVp president, but, being 'atoe headof'one of the factions andjBryen'a'tfthefhead of an other, they thiik It is net only safe policy, butianabsoluteneoessity,, that they should ; nominate aman that both factions can "Vote'fofand"' this 'without ; any stinedteffort;to,get out tha voteA "But I predict T unhesitatingly that " with Gorman pitted against Roiosevelt Gorman wouIdwin,";hands down. Tbl same prediction would 'hold with Mr.) Parker as the Democratic' candidate. I think the. Democraticvparty is shut up to these two men, and one of them) -will receive s the nomination." , ' In the Baltimore News' this afternpoa a lengthy interview is printed frohi President F. P. Venable of the tSnlver sity of .North Carolina, who Is visit-' ing in that city. Dr. Venable In quoted as saying "Presideivt Rooseveit'e negro' policy has materially altered the vler' of southern white people ln regard -to' the negro. By this I do not mean trt convey the impression that it has. gm-' crated harsh feeling, but it has fnten sified the determination to give tl-.o tory and drawn according to sential principles of the party ADDRESS TO STUDENTS Commencement at Atlantic Christian College Wilson, N. C May 18. Special. Thi3 the mills, and the remainder held by him were subject to the demand of those giving them. The mills in which he was personally interested had defi nitely withdrawn their options. . The yarious mils which he represented had been duly Informed of the exact con dition of affairs; "and, of course," said ! nf yesterday he charmed and delighted lege was filled to hear the eminent Dr. Rutledge of Philadelphia, m his address to the 'students of that fine institution of learning. It vas a magnificent effort,- and it won the plaudits of his enlightened and cultured audience, a". in his splendid baccalaureate sermon principles, and not policies, because, if we stick to the principles the policies will ' adjust themselves to the necessi ties of the. hour. The south is anxious to win, but the sooth is strong in its I the es I say negro all that belongs to him socially, politically and otherwise, and no more.' In other words, they will not retfgnlz& ' the'negro-on! a plane of social equalltiW no matter tvhat the president says o I does:" :; . V ) - Mr. Venable farther said that toV people of the , south vrete th., ,1besf;j' judges of how to dalifith,the -iegro , problem, and that they did' not tak kindly to any dictation from oufsider., ' regarding its . solution. . : Arthur R. Parker. haB been ntade as sistant keeper at the Royal shojal light, North Carolina! vice George T, Willis,' who has resigned. - Colonel John S. Cunningham, who has been on a business trip to Netr York, is here. u Colonel Geo. L. Morton, who has beerrl here several days, returned home to, day. Kicking Breaks Out in an Unexpected Quarter Mr. Fries, "each mill Is at liberty to take any action it pleases, with refer ence to its own properties." all who were so fortunate as to hear him. The conference of the Christian church will convene in this place to morow. i and will be in ' session two or more daysl WT. Clark, Esq., one of our very clever and prominent tobacco men left last night for New York. Tuesday he Blackburn Is Willing WinstonSalem, N. C, May 19. Spe- citl. Ex-Congressman Spencer Black burn passed through the city this morning on his way to Wilkesboro to UviH take-steamer for a tour of Eu rope. Dr. and Mrs. N. B. Herring and Mr W. M. Carter , will take a similar trip about the 1st of June. BAZAATWELDON -i ... . A Week of Pleasure Opens. .Mpst favorably Weldon, N. C. May' 19. Special. The Confederate bazaar, for th, purpose of spend a day or two. He said that it was not his purpose now to make a fight for the Republican nomination for Congress next year. However, he admitted that if the people wanted him he would be willing to make the race again. ' ; . ' Robbers Climb a Ladder Salisbury, N. C, 'May 19. Special. Robbers entered the store of N. P. Mur phy here last night, usins a ladder, at the back window, where glass was'aidins in the raising of funds to build broken out. An attempt to break open monument here to perpetuate the the saloon of c. vv, i'ooie proved un-i jgg of Halifax and Northampton successful. The robbers were fright ened away. ! The carnival, is in full blast, with large crowds in attendance. . soldiers, was opened here last, night in sDlendid style. Dr. B. F. Dixon of . Kaleigh was one of the principal speak ers invited for the occasion.. - His ad dress was a magnificent one, delivered in Viic own hnmw stvle. The audien.-"! was enthusiastic in applause. Fine ad ( Salisbury, N. C, May 19. Special. dresses were also delivered by Mr. W. A' Rising Mill Man They were met by a hun- Mr. E. W. Thomas, who has for sev- . i . v. ona-ina sinnrud is'stairwav. . Umflr vards from where' dred of their logging camp comrades eral years be?n neral manager of ' Cooleemee cotton mills, has been made A. Dunn of Scotland Neck, Mr. W, F' Parker of Enfield,' and Dr. A. B. Zolli- coffer of this town. ' - " The ladies-having-the baaaar in hand are greatly, encouraged at the, opening. nhM ift thf embank- who finally quenched the blaze. So in ment Engineer Rippey stuck to his tense was their bath of fire that it is ( superintendent of Richmond mills. ..'tirth0 .ns-ino stoDoed. thiauirht none will survive. Howard 'Grandly Manufacturing Company, and V.conrs escaDed instant! Pelotte and Wilbur. Chetman, both of the Olympia cotton mills of Columbia, j The entire town Is in holiday attire " : tne passgngci a y vtrvnmlnt, pramtv -pw 'nvemnmo -hv ' S. C. He is one of the leading .mill in honor. of the occasion. The bazaar athfl!iSlSwrecW. The coaches! smoke before they could reach Cthe j men of the state. He enter upon will , run through the week up to Fri the disastrous wfecK. me coacues, : . ! it50 t .Brir- dat - .nirtt - - were uvucvi unu .w- . -. day -night. the United far adhered have arisen Washington, May 19.-Lack of con sideration by the United Statesfor the interests of several European nations in the arrangement for arbitration at The Hague growing out of the Vene zuelan troubles, is charged by repre sentatives of those nations in Wash ington. A big diplomatic storm is raging and there is reason to believe that consideration will be given to the question of recalling the appointment of Hon. Wayne MacVeagi as agent and counsel before The Hague tribunal for the nations which did jnot engage in the blockade' of Venezuelan ports. As a' result of this agitation, not a sin gle non-blockading European govern ment has consented to become a party to the arbitration. Only States and Mexico have so to the arbitration protocol made by Venezuela with England, Germany and Italy. The trouble appears to primarily from the fact that The Hague protocols, signed by the representatives of England, Germany, Itaiy and Vene zuela, were not presented to the rep resentatives of the peace 'powers until after they had been signed and when it was impossible'to make changes. These protocols provide that The Hague court should pass upon the con-in of the European allies that they were entitled to have their claims against Venezuela paid first because their coercive meas ures compelled the South American government to agree toj liquidate all its national debts. Should this conten tion have been conceded j by Venezuela the other nations having claims against her would be obliged to wait for several years, or until she got through paying the allies, before getting a cent of the money due to them. Itj was therefore to the interest of the pon-blockadWig powers to oppose the principle of pref erentlal treatment, and they were heartily in favor of referring the ques tion to The Hague court for adjust ment. ' , As matters now stand, the United States and Mexico are the only blockading powers which are commit ted to The Hague adjudication. Should the tribunal decide that! the non-block adihg powers musfpay the cost of the arbitration, the United: States, ,5&yig and Venezuela must bear the entire) expense, while the European peace na tions, whose interests will be just as) much Involved, will not lose a penny. In 'other words, the present attitude' of the. European nations having . clalinSj against Venezuela is that of letting the United States and Venezuela pulK the chestnuts out of the fire for their benefit. : , ' ' Just what attention will be given by this government to the criticisms . of the other non-blockading nations has not been determined, but itis' expected that the'y will be asked to say den-i nitely whether Mr. MacVeagh's ap pointment is objectionable 'to them oC not. . Riots at Kishineff London, May 19. In a statement tc the House of Commons today LordJ Cranborne, under secretary of state for foreign affairs, said that he had re ceived Information showing that the. disturbances at Kishineff arose shortly!' before the ' Greek Easterl . They were; due to the murder of a-Christian lad which was attributed wrongfully to the, Jews. A mob attacked the Jews, kill ing about one hundred and wounding many more. TWISTER WITH HAIL Sioux City.May 19. A tornado wltW force enough to twist one of the mairv elevators of the Frank Reef mill fron: its foundations, demolish' smnll buildr tags and crash in plate gia-w front, visited Merrill, fifteen mil north ofi here last evening. Hail a.mpanled -by a heavy downpour of 'n, som : of the hail stones falling !-J ftoux Cit. being two Inches in dkur,ter. -f Topeka,' Kan., May 19 ?tev rcar- ' here this mo:ning from .Iff fton, !.-.. of the visit of atomao aSUhit 1 int at-midnight. The Vnlon Iiafel was wi-j "roofed and at livery Btt-bl'snd black-, smith shop, was fc town away, oevtrajj smaller building of Httle value weri a:so destroyed. .One ' of two preonf weirJured, tut r.et iataill . - r
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