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Newspaper
New York Tribune
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1900
Page
11
The Senate chamber erupts as Pettigrew accuses Cramp of contributing 400000 to the 1892 Republican fund and hints at warship contracts. Hanna denounces Pettigrew as traitor while Carter challenges the credibility of the allegations. Foraker defends colleagues as Bacon pushes anti trust action. Scott closes with Philippine remain position.
The report describes an assertion that Admiral Dewey recognized Aguinaldo’s rank and that Manila’s capture occurred by agreement with Spain. It notes Aldrich presenting a conference report on a bill to improve public money deposits in the Philippines Cuba and Porto Rico, and its approval. An executive session followed and the Anti-Trust bill was referred to the Judiciary Committee by a 43 to 23 vote.
The Senate in executive session rejected William D. Bynum’s nomination as General Appraiser at the Port of New York by a 33 to 33 tie. Brief discussion preceded the ballot as Senator Fairbanks offered to consent to a vote to avoid delaying other nominations.
Washington special reports Representative Levy introduced a House resolution urging the United States to appeal to France to restore Captain Alfred Dreyfus to his full army rank. The measure, referred to the Foreign Affairs Committee, cites Franco American friendship and the upcoming July 4 Lafayette gift as context for justice and chivalry.
Washington June 5 special. At 7 oclock last night as the House neared adjournment Mr Muller sought unanimous consent to take up the Smoke bill giving the Port of New York supervisor power to act on navigation interference and to confer jurisdiction on US Courts. Objections by Mr Mahon and others blocked suspension of rules. The measure could have passed with two thirds but adjournment precedence prevented action. It was said the bill would be brought up again before final adjournment.
Washington June 5 report of the House Committee on Military Affairs on the Coeur d Alene labor agitation praises Idaho Governor for courage in enforcing laws and lauds the military’s conduct from May 2 onward amid mob violence, distinguishing order restored and society protected by decisive action.
Washington June 5 the President sent numerous nominations to the Senate including Joseph Wheeler for brigadier general in the U S Army John A Russell of Illinois for attorney general of Porto Rico Samuel C Rothwell for marshal of the Supreme Court of Porto Rico William N Elliott of Indiana for commissioner of the interior of Porto Rico W F Frear of Hawaii for chief justice of Hawaii Supreme Court Clinton A Galbraith and Antonio Perry of Hawaii for associate justices John W Kalua and others on Hawaii circuits plus several Army medical and officer appointments and postmasters Also noted is John K Gladden to be collector of customs Annapolis Md and more.
A riotous House clash between Lentz of Ohio and Hull of Iowa centers on General Corbin and military promotions. The session features a dispute over the Military Academy bill amendments, a Bryan letterReading, and heated exchanges about Miles and Corbin. Conference reports follow as galleries fill and hour-long volleys of debate continue into the night.
Washington June 5 The conferrees on the Military Academy bill reached complete agreement. The Senate amendment keeping General Miles as lieutenant general and General Corbin as major general remains. A provision limits the lieutenant general to line officers. Cadets at large increased to one hundred with thirty named by the President.
Washington reports the Secretary of the Treasury notified the Senate that North American Commercial Company has settled all government claims by paying principal and interest. The department has no data on seal pup fatalities at the Seal Islands and notes branding of pups since 1896 continues, awaiting longer terms to assess life-preserving effects.
Secretary Long ordered an urgent naval experiment to test the time needed to prepare the battleships Indiana and Massachusetts for active service. Both ships, laid up at League Island, must be ready to sail within three days, with crews built up to about three hundred per ship and a two month cruise planned via Hampton Roads to Newport to join the North Atlantic Squadron by the 18th if practicable.
Secretary Root awards $408,000 contract to John N Robins & Co for refitting the Army transport Kilpatrick at Erie Basin Brooklyn. Formerly battleships Michigan and Mississippi, she cost War Department $850,000. Over 120 days interior renewal and full troopship equipment will convert her to accommodate a full regiment. The Kilpatrick will join the Pacific fleet after completion.
Indianapolis June 5 Nearly all candidates and many delegates are in town for the Democratic State Convention opening tomorrow. Governors candidates include John W Kern Frank B Burke and Nelson J Bozarth with possible late entry by B F Shively. Discussion favors Bryan for the presidential nomination and national committeeman race centers on Judge Shanklin versus Mayor Aggart. Shively may seek vice presidential consideration if he declines the governorship.
In Portland and across twenty-two counties, Republicans win the state ticket by at least 8030. Wolverton leads for Supreme Court with 7951 plurality, Tongue tops the 1st District for Congress by 2421, Moody leads in the 3rd District by 5550, and parties will control both houses with strong majorities. Woman suffrage amendment defeated. Portland mayoral race shows Rowe ahead by 500. Boxing.
Eddie Connelly won a decision over Matty Matthews after twenty five rounds at 188 pounds at Seaside Sporting Club last night. Matthews, a 2 to 1 favorite, was staggered by a left hook in round nine and floored in rounds ten and eighteen, with Connelly dominating most rounds under referee Billy Madden. In the preliminary, Kid Thomas defeated George Jansen in twelve rounds.
The Transportation Club hosted a reception for Mrs Genevra Johnstone-Bishop and Francis Walker of Chicago at the Manhattan Hotel. Participants included Louis Cornu, Hobart Smock, Harry Barnhart, and Mrs Florence Joyce, with a guest list featuring Magistrate Pool and Colonel Dickinson among others. Mrs Johnstone-Bishop sails for Europe Saturday on the steamship Statendam, traveling with about forty young women bound for Florence Conservatory of Music under Mr Walker.
The Charity Organization Society warns the public not to contribute to the John A. Dix Industrial School of Dinwiddie County Virginia or aid its representative Charles B. Cheshire who is canvassing Northern communities about the school. It urges donations to Hampton Institute Tuskegee or other well managed reputable schools for negro education.
Washington June 5 Both houses opened an all night session with the aim of adjournment at noon or 3 pm tomorrow. A sharp Senate debate over the House Anti Trust bill delayed progress but by midnight Senate members yielded to finish work. Many nominations and conference reports were set for action with the Naval Appropriation conference the main remaining dispute.
At the Maryland State Democratic Convention in Baltimore on June 5, leaders showed sound money support and kept delegates uninstructed. The platform condemned imperialism and favored the Nicaragua Canal while endorsing Bryan as the party choice and praising German influence within the delegation.
The Neely case in Havana was adjourned to today after a conference between defense counsel and United States officials over a 936,000 postal funds theft. The delay stems from Governor Roosevelt's requisition papers for Neely's removal to Havana, with no reply from Attorney-General Griggs and no warrant steps taken yet.
Havana June 5. All party newspapers oppose General Maximo Gomez plan to amalgamate party organizations. Cabinet members say the scheme is infeasible and gains no official U.S. recognition. They report Washington will convene a convention after elections to ratify a constitution.
The Kearsarge was taken out of the drydock at the Navy Yard yesterday afternoon and is expected to depart for Newport tomorrow. While in Brooklyn she has been visited by a large number of people.
In the tenth round at Paris Lasker defeated Sterling Mortimer beat Didier Marshall and Schlechter drew Mieses lost to Marco Janowski lost to Pillsbury Showalter defeated Brody Burn outplayed Maroczy Mason resigned to Tschigorin. The article then lists all competitors' scores.
Census Supervisor Wilbur reports a strange scene after a telephoned call. An enumerator sought entry to a locked chamber in a lodging house as a hermit and a woman in mourning were rumored inside. A landlord and boarders clashed, the pair expelled, and a special agent dispatched to uncover the facts.
Fifty prominent St. Louis residents telegram Governor Stephens urging militia protection as strike tensions rise. Officials say no action until police conference. Negotiations with St. Louis Transit are paused unless strikers drop demands to discharge current workers. Cars run in disturbed districts with few passengers. incidents include two explosions damaging tracks. Women petition Governor Stephens to end attacks by strike sympathizers, aiming for 3,000 signatures.
Dispatches from Louisville report Miss Helen Gould plans a 300000 gift to Berea College, with efforts to raise 500000 for the school. Corroboration in Cincinnati uncertain as family members are away. Berea, between Blue Grass Kentucky and the mountains, serves about eight hundred students with self support options. President Frost leads the college.
West Point cadets staged an artillery drill in front of the Board of Visitors with big guns, mules, and howitzers, frightening two women and prompting a famed Civil War veteran to applaud their expertise. Target practice at Fort Clinton continued as examinations neared completion. Cadet Devallo failed and was discharged.
The second annual commencement exercises of the Cornell University Medical Cell will be held in Carnegie Hall this evening at S o'clock.
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