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FJ ~VOL. LxXxXV LOCKPORT, N. Y., TUESDAY, MAY 26. 1896 TOBACCO CONTRACTS. The Spanish Will Not Inter- fere With Those Existing. Hk U.S. SATB DEPARTMENT GAINS LTS POIN'T-MINISTER DEA LOME SAYS THE ANWTIEXPOR- WAWION EDICH IS NOT a war MEASURE, * New York, May 25.--A Washington despatch to the Herald says: The State Dopartment has lid assurances from Madrid that all existing contracts be- tween Americans and tobaceo growers in Cuba will be respected, and that the necéssary lustructions to this effect have gout to the Spanish authorities in \Cuba. | . 'the department lag thus gained the only point It made against Spain in the tobacco miittor aind It is not probable that any further protest will be raised ~aguinst the embargo on the exportation of leaf tobuceo from Cuba. 'The de- partment hag never questloned the right of the Spanish government to is- sug such an edict. | Ministor De Lome said yesterday the purpose of the edict hnd been misun- derstood by a. great many. \Itis In no gougo t war measure.\ he said. \If the Spanish government had any such idett the order against the exportation of tobacco would havo been isgued a year ngo. 'The sole purpose is to pre- vent a large number of loyal men, women and children in Guba from be- ng thrown out of: employment. | As avorybody knows thoe tobmceo crop is very ghort, aud unless some nmeasure is taken to prevent tho shipment of leat tobaceo:.out of the country it will not be many weeks before a large number of people on the island will be absolutely without work. \Tho rainy season will soon set in, go that all Inbov on roads, bridges and othor public works will cease, Some- thing must bo done to tide the work- Ing people ovor the summier months fnd it Ig thevefore absolutely necessary, owing to the limited crop, to keep as muich of the leaf tobreco supply in Cubs as possible, | \It Ig ervoncous to state thit the edict wits {iitended to cripple the Insurgents, or their supposed syinpathizers in Florida, who aro engiged In cigar niak- ing, ~A lurgo percentage of the cigar malkorg: thore are loyal Spainish sub- Jacts, Certainly Spain has no intention of crippling the cigar making industry In Tlovida-or anywhere else, for that matter,. - The ombargo whs absolutely necessary for the reason cited, and will ho maintained only so long as it may be necessary to Insure employment to tlo nany frarmilies in Cuba who are on- tively dependent upon this work, *As to the contracts which Aniericins have with Cuban: tobnceo growers, it may safely be stated that the Spanish ~Clovernment will not permit their viola« tion in anyway, and alt those who can clearly demonstrate - that when they own any tobacco now on the island will undouetedly receive it,\ wie SEVERE HAIL STORM. CROPS DAMAGED AND CATTLE POUNDED TO DBATH IN NORTH DAKOTA, > . ,_ Minot, N. D., May 25.-A severe hail- stormt swopt over this section yester- day afternoon causing serious damage to crops and breaking windows. Cattle «m the ranges suffered severely from Hic storm,. many being pounded to death by the hail. 'The stones was ac- companied by severe lightning, doing gonadal-aisle damage, _ One or barris tn tho Moose River valley were steuck - by lightning, Grops in the Moose River valley ave a total loss. Memorial Day at Pekin. 'Dhe proparation for the observance of the above memorable event on May 30, 806, aro now. completed, \The people ftom the surrounding country with all . xganizations. will we trust report ~ promptly upon the M. EH. Ohurch £rounds Pokin, at 1:80 p. m., and there awalt orders to be assigned to there respectivepositions in the line of march to tho monument grownds, Mount View Cemetory Pokin, where the ceremonies will bo performed. Daniel E. Brong of Lockport, ex-District Attorney, orator | of the day, Vocal and Instrumental music will enliven the occasion, while 'the Union Cornet Band, Tuscorara, will porform thelr part In the program, , After the exercises and benediction the ling of march will boe reformed in the same order gand return to the M. E. Church ground for dismissal. L, C. COLLINS, Marshal. Soldier's Graves. Auy porson knowing of a soldier or a mnllors grave not properly marked or mot previously decorated 'with flowers will confor a mutual favor by notifying. the commandor of Sprout Post that It may heveaftor be properly marked and annually decorated. Address R. H. Kedmond, Commander Sprout Post 150 Gooding Street, Clty. Police Court. «-Plg Burke, drunk,; of Police Gourt fame was mrreated Iu this clty Satur- day ovening und this morning was sen- tonced to Jail for 100 - duys in default of #10 fine. Pig spends most of hiis time in Jall and breaking stone for Ningara flounty, will not be new exorcise for nH B A. bottle of Dr. Wood's Norway Pine Syrup In the housesaves doctors' bills, saves trouble, and very often saves prosious lives, Hvegsalmost instant woliof in cages of coughs, colds, or lung trowbles of nny sort. SENATE AWAITS two | MAY END NEC WEA, Session of Congress Draw- ing to a Close. HOUSE NOT READY. THE PRESI- DENWS ACTION ON 'THE RIVER AND HARBOR BILL AND EX- PECTS A VETO, WHEN IT WOULD BE PASSED AGAIN. WasitixaTox, May 25.-The outloo® a to the line of the proceeding in the senate during tho present week is not very clear Itis the general understanding that the debato on Senator Butler's bond resolu- tion will continue today and possibly longer, but if it holds its tenor beyond Monday there will be an effort to displace It with the general deficiency appropria« tion bill. This is the only one of the ap . propriation bills which has not received the attention of the senate, and as it bat now been reported tho members of the ap- propriations cominittee are naturally anxious to take it up at the earliest prac ticablo date. On the other hand, Senator Butler, who has chargo of the bond. bill, fecls that if a vote dis not had on his bill bofore this ap- propriation bill is passed it may be impose sible to hold a quorum, and will there fore insist upon going forward to a finish before tho deficiency bill is considered. He thinks. that it will be impossible tc conclude the debate upon the bond bill today or at the latest Tuesday. Senators Dubois and Pritchard have stated that they would ask to be heard on the bond bill befora a vote is taken, and it is probable also that Senator Allison may submit some remarks upon it. Tho opponents of the bond bill will try to prevent a vote being reached at all, and, some of them will obstruct its pas sage to the fullest extent possible with ap propriation bills and by other means at their command. Of the 15 general appropriation bill: only six have become laws, leaving eight still to be sent to the president, and none of these, except tho legislative and the river and harbor ato ontirely out of con: foronce. There will therefore be numer ous. conference roports to be presented and . as these nro always privileged matter, they can bo used to displace the bond bill. Ordinarily :the deficiency bill would not occasion prolonged debate, but it may be. used to prevent the consideration of othe: subjocts. It is oxpocted that during the week the bill to repeal the provision for the rebate: of the tax on alcohol used in the arts will be passed without opposition or the con sumption of much time. The filled choese bill is also to be debat ed. as opportunity offers. Sonator Lodge counts upon time to con- sider the immigration bill. Senator Mitcholl of Oregon hopes alst to get up his resolution providing for the election of United States senators by di rect vote of the people, as does Senato: Hill- the bill defining contempt of court. Tho talk is goneral that the date of fina! adjournment will depend alniost entirely upon the longth of time the president may hold the rivor and harbor bill. 'Without having any direot authority for the sup position, senators genorally expect a vetc of that measure, and count upon having to remain long enough to attempt to pass it despite the executive disapproval. Senator Allison expressed the opinion that in caso of early action by the prosi dent, whother favorably or adversely, the senate would be prepared to adjourn by the first of next week. In that event everything would be brushed aside this week for the appropriation bills. In: the House. , The house is rapidly clearing the deck: for final adjournmens. Conference re , ports:are likely to consume a large por tion of the time of the house this week as they did last. ' The general clamor for unanimous con- sont legislation, which becomes louder as tho sonson draws to a closo, promises to be entirely checked at this session by the action of Mr. Kem, Populist of Nebraska, if he persists in his threat. He demanded the \rogular ordor\ at every opportunity last week and throatons to continue to do so to the end of his congressional career unless the speaker recognizes him to move the passage of a bill to grant an aban- doned military resorvation to his state. TH ho carries out his program he will relieve Speaker Reed, whom he is seeking to em- barrass, of the immense pressure to which a spoaker is always subjected at such times. , The Phillips labor commission bill and the Erdman arbitration: bill, which were crowded out by conference reports last week, will bo brought up this week i timo: permite, C The bill to repeal the free alcohol clause of the present tariff law in the shape of the compromise proposition agreed on by the friends and foes of the measure will, however, be allowed the right of way be: fore theso two bills. Thore aro also six election cases on the calendar, Tho Murray vs. Ellioth case from South Carolina and the Mitchell vs. Walsh case from New York, in both of which tho majority reports favor the Re- publican contestants, aro the most urgent of those and it is tho intention of the leadors to disposd of them at this session. Today is District of Columbia day. Frohibition National Convention. PITTSBURG, May 95.-Freo silvor at a ratio of 16 to 1 promises to be the main issue before the Prohibition convention, which will convone here on Wednesday. Leaders of both factions of. the party are here and thoy say it will bo the livoliest convention the '(Ehird party people have ever hold. Ex-Governor John P. St. John of Kansas will lead the free silver wing of the party, while the opposition will bo hoadod by Samuel Dickie of Al- - bion, Mich., chairman of the national cen- tral committee and a strong gold standard man % STATEMENT BY PLATT Reply to Recent Remarks of Warner Miller. - AS TO SUPPORT OF MORTON MR. PLATT SAYS THE DUTY OF THB NEW YORK DELEGATION, INCLUDING MR. MILLER, IS TO MAKE GOOD THEIR \TO THELEARTE. Nxw YoRE, May 25 -Ex-Senator Platt issued another statement to the public. He says in part: \The business men of the country may confidently rely upon it that their views; will be expressod at the St. Louis conven- tion, both as to the maintenance of the gold standard and as to the nomination of a candidate who car appropriately stand on n gold platform. New York will present such a candidate and the vote of this state will be cast for him alinos. unanimousiy,. \L observe that ex-Senator Mullet in a recent interview says that I have no com- mission fo speak for our delegstion on that point. r I have or not. 'The important thing is as to the fact, and Mr. Milles will senrcely deny the fact. \He for instance, having been elected a dolegato nt Govornor Morton's request, having attemiod the ounference at which it was resolved to place Governor Morton in the field, having been the first maa to ndvoente that artion, and the first man to proclaim it to the world by a formal in- terview when the corference adjourned, he, of course. will be the governor's staunchest supporter in the convention. He says I muat not speak for him, but I can cértrninly recail his record in the mat- ter and can at least express enough confi- dence in his character as a masc to say that he will keep faith with himself and make good his promises. \What is true of Mr. Miller in this re- spect is similarly true of the other dele- gates, whether they represent districts or the state at Inrge. \My friends ind I have no great repu- tation as bolters. I cast my first Repub lican ballot for John C. Fremont. Ihave voted in every election from that time to this and never yet for a- Democratic can- didate, either for a national, a state or a local office and the regular Republican organization, if Mr. Miller will gracious- ly allow me to say so, will make in the approaching campaign the stoutest fight it ever has made for the R&@publican ticket and without requiring cither the advice or the assistance of the guerrillas, or even of those who conceive they have interests to take care of which are far more import- ant to them than the success of their party or.the triumph of. a principle abso- lutely essential to national prosperity. \Meanwhile the Republican organiza- tion of New York, standing in the inter- est of the business community and of a sound public sentiment throughout the country, will loyally support the nomina- tion of Levi P. Morton and the adoption at St.Louis of a plain, unequivocal, di- rected pledge to the people that the gold standard shall be maintained and our cur- rency system reformed on that basis.\ PRESBYTERIAN ASSEMBLY. Moderator Withrow Préaches 'a Sermon on Church Conflicts. SARATOGA, May 25.-Moderator With- row, newly elected to office in the Prea- byterian assembly, preached a sermon, yesterday. In the course of his discourse ' he made some very frank and blunt state- ments, while atthe same time pleading for moderation and conciliation. Hissub- ject was: '\Loving Deeds, Rather Than Violent, Reveal Christ.\ Theological contests never 'have been a direct source of benefit, he declared, though possibly good may have been brought fout of ecclesiastical duels. He expressed dissent from the principles of those who declare. \'We will cleanse the church even if we split it apart in do- ing so.\ Fighting churches are a laughing stock. Conciliation and mutual consideration are indispensable to healthy growth, and progress comes with peace. These sentiments were clenched by a historical statement, taken from the rec ords of the Presbyterian church, \In 1870,\ he suid, \at the time of the reunion of the two branches of the church, the church was asked for a $5,000,000 fund, and in that era of peace response was made to the extent of $7,000,000. Last year we asked for $1,000.00 and the church won't give us half a million.\ The refexence was to the partial failura of the reunion anniversary million dollar fund, which was started by the assembly of 1895 at Pittsburg. The moderator's sermon has been the subject of general conversation ever since it was delivered, the liberal and moderate classes approving of its spirit. Baptists at Asbury Park,. AsBURY PARK, May 25.-The three di- visions of the Baptists united in their work yesterday. Services were held under the auspices of various societies through- out the day, those in the morning being held by the publication society; in the afternoon by the missionary union, and in the evening by the home missionary society. 'The relative wickedness of the two acts in the view of New York justice may perhaps be measured by their re- spective punishments-a $50 fine for a bicycle \scorcher\ and a $20 fine for selling a glass of beer on Sunday. It is said that Prince Arthur of Con- naught, who has just been entered 'as a scholar of Eaton, will never reflect glory upon the school by his brilliant scholarship. I Itis a small nutter whother ' FETES AT MOSCOW. CORONA'TION FESTIVITIES CON- TINUE AT 'THE ANCIENT CAPI TAL. . Moscow, May 25. -The Grand Duke Vladimir, in behalf of the czar, com manded the grand church parade of troops. The conseeravion of the new im- perial standard, in the presence of the czar and czarina, the grand dukes and for- eign princes and the general staff, was performed in the throne room, togethet with a display of the banners and arms of all the territories and the historic events of the empire in the palace armories, accom panied by interesting ceremonies. The consecration occurred at the Novaia 'Orujeinaia palace within the Kremlin. Part of the cotemony is the swearing of allegiance by the czar to the colors. 'The higher clergy, arrayed in sumptuous can- onicals, took part in the ceremony. After it was concluded, the czar and czarina returned to the Alexandrinsky palace, where the imperial pair pass the period intervening before the coronation at their devotions. j It is stated that the sultan has invited the czar to visit Constantinople, but the czar is not likely to accept this invitation. COMING TO AMERICA. Li Hung Chang, the Famous Viceroy of China, to Visit Us. Moscow, May 25.-Li Hung Chang, the special envoy of the Emperor of China to the coronation of the czar, has submit- ted to an interview on the subject of his mission in Russia and in other western countries which he will visit when he leaves Russia. He said that he intended to go to Amer- ica after visiting France and England. The sole mission entrusted to him, 'he continued, apurs from the coronation, was to study the European and American sys- tems of government, with a view to the introduction of reforms into China. The distinguished Chinese statesman formally denied that any treaty had yet been concluded with Russia, as has been so often asserted in the last few months. He also said that he had no projects for the conclusion of treaties with any power. Russia and China, he averred, were in ac cord on all points, and it was China's wish to maintain the same excellent relations with France. Questioned as to the relations of China with Great Britain, Li said that t was difficult to make himself acquainted with this point till he had visited England. Affairs In South Africa. \- LONDOX®, May 25.-A dispatch from Pre- toria, Transvaal, says: ''The King of Swaziland, aged 18, has shot six servants with a Winchester re- peater in cold blood, saying that he want- - ed rifle practice. He then rode to Bre- mersdorf and begged the Transvaal mag- istrates not to report the matter to Gen- eral Goubert, and without waiting for a reply he betook himself to the moun- taing.\ 'A dispatch from Cape Town says: \A meeting of Americans has been con- vened to urge the government to mediate in behalf of the reform prisoners.\ Garrison Besieged by Insurgents. 'CANDIA, Island of Crete, May 25.-Since May 17 the garrison of Vamos, consisting -of 1,800 men, has been besieged by 2,000 insurgents, who occupy strong positiens. A detachment of troops left Kalivas on Thursday in order to attempt the relief of the besioged soldiers, but_the relieving force wasattacked by insurgents and com- pelled to return to Kalivas after suffering heavy loss. only sufficient food to last them a couple more days. Spain Issues Paper Money. HAVANA May, 25. -The Spanish bank will emit $12,000,000 in paper currency, payable in silver, in bills of the denomi- nations of one, five and. ten dollars. million dollars of the issue is ordered to be printed in New York. 'The bills of five dollars will be engraved in Spain,. while those of ten dollars, which the bank: has already in circulation, will be author- ized for the new circulation. \ Dutch Operations En Sumatra. R AMSTERDAM, May 2$5.-The Dutch troops have occupied Lampisang, the chief forti- fied position of the rebel Achinese, in the island of Sumatra.. The enemy losy heavily while the Dutch had a captain and 15 men killed and nine officers and 182 men wounded. ' Father of Ellen Terry Dead. LONDON, May 25 -Benjamin Terry, the father of Killen Terry, the actress, is dead. JUMPED THE TRACK. 'Beveral POTSO‘DB‘ Injured In 'a Tram-cur \Accident at Denver. ., - DEKVER, May 25.-A car on the Agate avenue line of the tramway company got beyond the control of the motorman, jumped the track at acurve when going down hill at high speed and turned over. There were 74 passengers on the car, a dozen of whom were injured. The most seriously injured are: Miss Sarah Hanson, aged 48, internal injuries, bruised and cut; may die. Mrs. Jessie Connott, aged 25, concussion of the brain; probably internally injured, . Mrs. Albert Zimmerman, -aged 86, scalp wound and cut over forehead: - Strike Disorders In Milwaukee, MILWAUKEE, May 25.-Yesterday was the first Sunday that the Milwaltkee Elec- - tric} Railway and Light company has op- erated its cars since the strike was begun, three weeks ago today. During the day there were no disturbances, but the cars were freely stoned and egged throughout the city. Last evening several motormen and policemen were struck with stones and had to be removed to- hospitals. A large mob of Poles gathered at Lee and Bremen streots and attacked the cars. Policeman Cruse was stabbed and seven arrests were imade. Several cars were pelted with bottles containing vitriol and muriatic acid, and the clothing of what few passengers who rode on them were ruined. The year 1896 will be remembered for the remarkable collection of accidents that happened to the favorite-son busi- liteSS.—Washington Post. £0 The troops at Vamos have One |- 'the Buffalo riders. © Read This and Know Why this is the <\ Busiest Store on the Busiest Street in e & * o. F . IS WHERE YOU CAN GF\ THE {BESTgigASSORTlfiENI ANDIFIT. 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The boys tén mile race at Buffalo Saturday, in which two Lockport boys were entered was won by J. D. Johnson of Buffalo, Graham won second place and time prize. Harry Geoghegan of Transit Street this city was 19 at # finish, but came within 30 seconds 'Of, securing the time prize. William Hall of Genesee Street finished 28. The Lockport boys complain that the Buf- falo racers were paced over many parts of the:course and that in some instances tandems were used to rest the pace for f Arrived. New York, May 25.-The steamship «Marsala from Hamburg, has arrived. 'The steahship Fulda, from Genoa, has arrived. ' 40O0OD'S. PILLS enre Liver Is, BilHousness, Indigestion, Headache, & pleasant laxative. All Druggists. obRT. ge ®. Convened This Morning ° at -~ . the Court House. tfworrit canexpuris aAsHORT - _ ONB-THE CRIMINAL - Ca§B$s | ' WILL BBE. REACHED THE LAW: TER ON THIS WEEK. -_ From: the Union Sun of May 25. |.. - County Court convened at the-Con; ' House this morning with Judge Hickey on the bench and Michael J. Noona clerk. This morning was eecuhpied hearing - motions. A' trial jury wa drawn and a number of jurors were éx- cused. A number of ex-party motions were heard. 'The calendar for the term was called. - The civil calendar for this term of court is a short one, there be? ing but ten thial cases and one equity It is expected that the civil calend will be completed by the last of © the week and that -the criminal cases be called by the last of this week or on. Monday of next week. Case No. 2 Cynthia C. Lyons against Willis Miller, will be on trial all this afternoon.. 'The E» | plaintiff in this action seeks to récove | from the defendant for services .r dered. . - 5 - Case No. 1, Charles McDonald against | Alice Laffiin -was called this morning, but was: adjourned: until - to-morrow. The defendant who is an ex-police Jus- tice at Niagara Falls seeks to recover from the defendant $200 for the build- - ing of a house he being a brick and stone mason. - 'The attorney for: the 'plaintiff asked the court to provide of- ficers for the caring of his witnesses in\ going to and from 'the. train as he claims they are being intimidated 'by thoke interested in the case. - It seems that the law suit is the outcome. of family trouble. :The defendant in the case is an. old litigant having. been 'mixed up a great many cases. - oe | -Rev. B. J. Farley, the pastor of the First Presbyterian Church of Malone, ° presided at the morning and evening services at the First Babtist Church i this city yesterday. Mr. Farley is able minister and was.greeted by a well filled church. ‘ fand /A Grand Concert. .= ._'To be given on the évening of Frid June 5th, under the able managem of Prof. W.°C. Compton,
