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| 1893 map of Cuba. |
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TWO—EDITORIALS.
Taxed
to Death.
Some of the
reasons why Cuba is in rebellion against her dear mother Spain are set forth in
the address of the Cuban revolutionists to the people of the United States. The
facts of the relation of Cuba to Spain show that old country to be about the
meanest stepmother that ever lived. Americans should know these facts and know
that Cuba has a hundred times the reason for revolting today that the American
colonies had in 1770.
Cubans are
taxed at the rate of $16.18 a head for every man, woman and child on the
island. Only 8 per cent of this money is used in Cuba. The rest goes to bolster
up the rotten old court of Madrid. At the same time the inhabitants of Spain
itself are taxed less than half as much as the Cubans. Cubans have not a word
to say in the passage of any law. They are governed from Madrid. They are bound
hand and foot and gagged. No import duties are allowed on Spanish products
taken to Cuba. But every thousand cigars shipped from Cuba must pay to Spain an
export duty of $1.80. Spain pays a bounty on the sugar raised in Spain. But if
Cuban sugar is shipped to Spain it must pay a duty of $6.20 on every 200
pounds. There are three other separate, several taxes on every pound of sugar
raised or exported from Cuba. Under these restrictions the life is gradually
being squeezed out of both the tobacco and sugar industries of Cuba. Tobacco
statisticians give the cigar trade only half a dozen years more to live at all.
What would
any people with a spark of manhood do under such circumstances? Death itself is
preferable to slavery like this.
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| Gen. Alvaro Suarez Valdes. |
Cannonading Plainly Heard In the City.
CUBANS MAY BE STORMING IT.
Reliable News From the Scene Is
Becoming Scarce as the Crisis Draws
Near—No Official News as Yet
Received In Washington.
HAVANA, Jan.
8.—The insurgent band commanded by Zayas was reported at different times at Calmito,
Guayabal, Hoyo Colorado and Punta Brava, showing that he followed pretty
closely the line between the provinces of Pinar del Rio and Havana up to the
extreme northeastern portion of Pinar del Rio.
This
brought him into the region into which large numbers of troops have been sent
to guard the western approach to Havana.
It does not
appear that the insurgents were in any great force and no engagements are
reported.
The fields
of the Valdespino estate have been burned and the villages of Puerto la Gulra
and Marrero have also been put to the torch after being plundered, according to
the report received here.
The influx
of refugees from the whole of the territory surrounding Havana continues, and
apparently it is not possible to obtain sufficient means of transportation to
accommodate the fleeing families and their household goods. The country seems to
be entirely abandoned to the insurgent army and no movement apparently avails to
check them.
The eastern
portion of the island seems not to have been entirely stripped of an effective
force of insurgents.
A report
from Santa Clara says that the troops encountered the insurgent band lead by
Pancho Carillo, and in the battle which ensued sustained a loss of 50.
LATER—Word
has just been received that the sound of cannon and musketry has been heard in
the neighborhood of Guanajay, an important town of 4,000 inhabitants on Pinar
del Rio, 45 miles southward of Havana.
It is
supposed that an engagement is taking place there between the forces of General Suarez Valdes and the insurgents, but the
numbers engaged or the course which the fortune of the fight is taking is not
known.
The
insurgents are burning and destroying today up to within eight miles of Havana.
The
district around the village of Calabazar has suffered. Calabazar is only two
miles from Vento, where the apparatus is located upon which Havana depends for
its water supply.
In the
Calabazar and Hoyo Colorado districts, the cane has been burned in the fields
of Maulin, Garro and Baracoa.
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| William Sulzer. |
It is Seriously Considered by
Many Members of Congress.
WASHINGTON,
Jan. 8.—Several members of the house have consulted the leaders regarding tho
introduction of resolutions for the recognition of the insurgents of Cuba as
belligerents.
Chairman
Hitt of the committee on foreign affairs said that he had no objection to the
introduction of resolutions on the subject, although resolutions covering every
phase of the question had been introduced and were now before the committee on
foreign affairs, which was preparing a report.
Some of the
members who consulted Speaker Reed concerning immediate consideration of a
resolution for recognition of the Cuban insurgents were informed that the
matter was one of so much importance, that it was well to have it thoroughly considered
in committee. It is quite likely that the Cuban question will not come up for
discussion until the committee on foreign affairs makes a report.
Representative Sulzer of New York city who has been prominently identified with the movement
to secure the recognition of the Cubans as belligerents, called at the state
department, accompanied by President Palma of the Cuban revolutionary committee
in this country, Secretary Quesada, Horatio Rubens, a prominent Cuban sympathizer,
and Manuel Sanguilly, a brother of the Sangullly now held in Morro castle,
Havana.
It is
learned that the chief purpose of the leaders of the Cuban revolutionary party
in the United States in coming to Washington was to push vigorously the movement
to secure recognition of the revolutionists by this government. They made to
Secretary Olney a brief but forcible presentation of the claims of the
insurgents to recognition. In addition they presented to the secretary a great
number of documents bearing upon the origin of abuses, conditions and present
status of the Cuban uprising, collected from official archives and unofficial
sources.
THE EMERALD'S BANQUET
HELD AT THE CENTRAL HOUSE LAST
NIGHT.
Fire Laddies Gather Around the
Festive Board—Fine Menu—Excellent
Toasts and Responses.
The annual
banquet of Emerald Hose Co., which was held at the Central hotel last night
will pass into history as one of the brightest spots in the history of the
organization.
The banquet
was a great success from every point of view. At 10:30 o'clock fifty-two
persons sat down to the tables which had been arranged in the form of a cross
in the large diningroom. The room had been neatly decorated with the national
colors and the green of the Emerald Isle. On the tables were palms and potted
p'an's [pansies?]. The appetizing menu which was served was prepared in Mine Host Andrew's
most excellent manner.
After this
had been disposed of the cigars were lighted and President F. J. Burns rapped
for order and in appropriate words introduced C. H. Drake as toastmaster of the
evening. Mr. Drake read letters of regret from John F. Slauson of Fishkill
Landing, president of the state association, Frank M. Baker of Owego, president
of the Central New York association and Mr. M. F. Cleary. Mr. Drake then made a
few appropriate remarks in poetry composed by himself and containing not a few
local hits.
Edwin
Duffey, Esq., responded to the toast, "Irish Americans," in a speech redounding
with patriotism for both Ireland and America. He spoke of A. P. A.-ism as
opposed to American patriotism and referred to the recent little unpleasantness
with England and her attitude toward Ireland in particular. He concluded with a
glowing tribute to the hosts of the evening and with an appeal for better and
truer citizenship.
In the
absence of Mr. Baker, Dr. G. A. Tompkins responded very happily to the toast
"Firemen."
Hon. J. C.
Barry in a rousing speech toasted "The Emeralds" in both a humorous and
serious vein.
The name of
Col. S. A. Paine of the Elmira Telegram, otherwise known as
Major McFlip, was received with loud applause. He in
his usual happy vein responded to the toast "The Press." The Colonel
was feeling his best and told many extremely laughable stories some of which
had a local significance.
E. W. Hyatt
of Homer toasted the "Central New York Volunteer Firemen's
association," of which he is secretary, in an
excellent speech in which he complimented the Emeralds very highly.
"Goo-Goos"
was the subject of the next toast which was responded to by Clayton H. Buell
and was received with loud bursts of laughter.
E. E.
Mellon, Esq., had been assigned to speak on the "Judiciary" which he
did in his usual graceful style.
The last
toast on the program, "The Laci-s" [Lassies?], was well taken care of by T. H. Dowd,
Esq., whose remarks on the subject were listened to with rapt attention coming
as it did from one so well qualified to speak on the subject.
Hon. Hugh
Duffey was then called upon and he responded in feeling terms
and in a speech full of praise for the Emeralds to
whom he referred as the foremost hose company in the state.
Mr. P. H.
Finn of Philadelphia, Pa., who was in town, was one of the guests of the
evening and upon being called for responded in a ringing speech on "Irish
Freedom."
"Judge
Laurence Mills" was called upon for a "A Conglomeration of Facts."
Mr. Mills was rather taken back by the title and by the toast assigned him, but
he was equal to the occasion and "conglomerated" amid roars of
laughter.
Both before
and after the banquet and speech making Mr. Frank W. Lannigan rendered several
vocal solos with piano accompaniment.
This
concluded one of the most if not the most successful banquet ever held in Cortland
and which adds laurels to the already high fame of this fire company which is
one of the best organized and equipped companies in the United States.
Worship in Collins' Hall.
The
trustees of the colored society of Cortland have rented the hall in the Collins
block and expect to furnish it to hold their meetings in. They hope the friends
and well wishers will donate liberally, as they wish to make it a comfortable place
of worship. All are invited.
SAMUEL BOLDEN,
HENRY PERSONS,
WILLIAM
JONES,
WILLIAM
RUSSELL,
WHITFIELD
BIRD,
Trustees.
BRAMAN-ROUNDS.
Beautiful Weeding at Residence of
Mr. and Mrs. J. O. Hill To-day.
The
residence of Mr. and Mrs. J. O. Hill, 83 Tompkins-st. was filled with guests at
1 o'clock this afternoon to witness the marriage of their daughter, Miss Sarah
J. Rounds to Mr. Frank Braman of Cortland. The bridal party entered the parlor
at 1 o'clock to the strains of the Lohengrin wedding march, played on the piano
by Mr. B. L. Bentley, and taking their position under a horseshoe of evergreens
were united in marriage by Rev. A. Chapman, pastor of the First Baptist church.
The bridemaids were Misses Jessie Hill of Cortland and Agnes Larabee of Binghamton.
The groomsmen were Messrs. Joseph R. Ingalls and George L. Sweetland. The bride
was becomingly attired in a white henrietta and carried a bouquet of bride
roses. During the ceremony the piano was continued softly and at its close the
wedding march from Mendelssohn was rendered by Mr. Bentley.
Congratulations
were tendered and an elaborate dinner was served. There were over fifty guests
in attendance. The presents were numerous, valuable and of a variety. Mr. and
Mrs. Braman have hosts of friends in Cortland who unite in wishing them long
and happy wedded life. They left at 4:10
o'clock for a short trip to Rochester and Buffalo and upon their return
will reside at 27 Clayton-ave.
Cortland's Boy Trick Riders.
In the last
issue of "The Yellow Fellow" by E. C. Stearns & Co. of Syracuse one
completed page is devoted to engravings of Masters Harry Hitchcock and Freddie Beaudry, Cortland's boy trick riders in
several of their attitudes in trick riding. In speaking of them it says, "We
take great pleasure in this week presenting to our readers several pictures of
a precocious pair of youngsters who will make many trick riders of maturer
years look to their laurels before very long unless we are much mistaken."
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| Cortland Standard block. |
BREVITIES.
—Dr. L. H.
Pearce $2 and R. Rood $1 are the latest names added to the Galpin Fund.
—The Avalon
euchre club will meet to-morrow night with Miss Kittie Kane on Winter-st.
—The Empire
club will hold their euchre party at the Empire hall Thursday night instead of
Friday night.
—Robert
Crabb was arrested this afternoon on the charge of violating the excise laws.
The case has been set down for Jan. 13.
—The annual
meeting of directors of the Cortland County Patrons' Relief Fire association
was held at the Cortland House yesterday,
—A Sunday
paper in Auburn tried for eight weeks to live, but the ninth week it gave up
the ghost and retired to the journalistic graveyard.
—A slight
change in the police force went into effect this morning by which Officer Parker is on duty days and Chief of Police
Linderman nights.
—Mr. P. H.
Finn of Philadelphia will address the Ancient Order of Hibernians this evening
at 8 o'clock at Empire hail. A full attendance is desired.
—Members of
Vesta Lodge will give a social and hop at Vesta Lodge rooms on Saturday
evening, Jan. 11. All the members and their families are invited.
—A party of
young people are making arrangements for a sleighride to Higginsville Friday
night where dancing will be indulged in to the music of McDermott's orchestra.
—The light
snow on the asphalt pavement made it very difficult for smooth-shod horses to
maintain a footing. Several horses fell and were raised with difficulty.—Elmira
Advertiser.
—There is a
crying need at the hospital for a crib or cradle—crib preferred. If any one
having one to donate or loan will kindly notify one of the managers it will, if
necessary, be sent for.
—The annual
meeting of the Epworth league of the First M. E. church will be held in the
church parlors this evening after the regular church services. The election of
officers and the transaction of other necessary business will take place at
this meeting.
—The stock
and fixtures in the store of L. H. Head &
Co. was sold at mortgage sale on the premises this morning by
Attorney James Dougherty. It was bid in by A. L. Willey of Binghamton who held
one of the mortgages, His bid of $250 was the only bid.
—Flocks of
wild ducks and geese have been seen flying northward lately, and the
weatherwise claim it is to be a sure sign of an open winter.—Norwich Sun. This
may be a good sign, but it strikes us that the thermometers on Monday and Tuesday
[would indicate] the feelings of all the people were a better sign of what kind
of a winter it is.
—The Lehigh
Valley station at Owego was broken into by four masked men early Sunday
morning. The night operator sleeping there was relieved of his revolver, but
after watching the burglars make an attack on the safe he knocked down the man
nearest him, ran out of the door and gave an alarm. The thieves fired two shots
at him and then fled.
—One of the
smallest horses that has been seen on the streets for some time appeared to-day
hitched before a cutter. It is a thoroughbred Shetland and is not much larger
than Mr. Wood's big dog. It belongs to G. F. Beaudry and is only two years old.
The little animal is now being broken to harness and before long when he gets
used to this sort of thing will be used by Mr. Beaudry's children.
—The gas
company has not as yet been able to discover the exact location of the leak in
the pipes on Main-st. For two days they have sought for it. It seems to be between
Clayton-ave. and Tompkins-st. and they hope to get it soon. The ground is
frozen eighteen inches deep and it is very difficult to dig. Every effort is
made to keep the power up and the lights going. It is likely that the repairs will
be made very soon.
—The report
sent through press dispatches yesterday that Comptroller
Roberts had refused to pay the stenographer and Mr.
Chas. G. Straat, the messenger of the Commission of Prisons, because they were
not appointed in accordance with civil service rules is untrue. The commissioners
employ their assistants and charge up their pay as expenses. When the
appropriation is made all expenses will be paid. The stenographer and messenger
have presented no bills to the comptroller.
—No end of
questions have been asked at this office and along the streets this afternoon
in regard to the new skating flag displayed to-day for the first time. It had
not been up two minutes when a small boy popped his head in the door with the
question "What does that new flag mean?" When informed he went out
and told a dozen other boys and they stood in a group in the street looking at
it. "Is it a declaration of war?" "Does it mean the gas is
short?" "Does it mean anarchy?" "Is it red hot weather?"
"Is it a new warm weather flag?" "Where did that flag come
from?" "What kind of weather is that?" "Is there blood on the
moon?" are some of the dozens of questions that have been asked.
—No one
need feel at all alarmed at the sight of the new flag which will hereafter at
intervals be seen displayed from the pole on the Standard building below the
weather signals. It is a brilliant scarlet with a circular center of white, but
we are not waving the bloody shirt, nor is it an intimation of a cyclone coming
or anything of the kind. It means that the snow has been removed from the ice
rink of the Traction company at the park and that the skating is fine. It is a
signal for all the gay and festive to get out their skates and start for the
ice. Our object in displaying it is the hope that it may prove a convenience to
the public, that they may not have a fruitless trip to the rink when the ice is
not fit condition for use. We shall get our information from the management of
the rink and hope, thereby, to do the skaters a service.
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