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| James Donald Cameron. |
Cortland
Evening Standard, Tuesday, December 22, 1896.
GREAT DAY FOR CUBA.
Cause of Liberty Receives a Fresh Stimulus.
CAMERON RESOLUTION REPORTED.
Lively
Day in the Senate—Demonstration and Massmeeting in the Interest of Cuba at New
York. The Situation in Spain.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 22. — The senate was
literally deluged for half an hour with reports, resolutions and spirited
colloquies on the Cuban question.
The intense public interest in this subject
was shown by the presence of the largest crowds seen since the opening day of
the session. All available space in the public galleries was taken and the
diplomatic gallery had such occupants as Sir Julian Pauncefote, the British
ambassador; Baron von Hengelmuller, the Austrian minister; Mr. Hatch, the
Hawaiian minister, accompanied by the suites and ladies of the embassies and
legations.
The main event of the day was the
presentation by Mr. Cameron of the report of the committee on foreign relations
favorable to his resolution recognizing the independence of Cuba. This
proceeding was brief and perfunctory, the report not being read and an
agreement being speedily reached by which the resolution and report go over
until after the holidays.
Aside from the Cameron report, Mr. Morgan of
Alabama presented a further report on the same lines, embodying the views of
himself and Mr. Mills.
The offering of the reports served as a
prelude to several brisk exchanges between senators.
Mr. Hill of New York desired to know whether
the reports went into the constitutional question of the legislative power of
recognition of independence.
Mr. Cameron promptly answered that everybody
conceded this power and Mr. Morgan pointedly added that a denial of such power
was "preposterous."
Mr. Vest also came forward with some remarks
which promised to give a sharp personal turn to the debate. He spoke of his
astonishment in seeing Secretary Olney's public statement declaring that the
executive alone had the power to recognize independence.
Mr. Vest had hardly begun when Mr. Hale made
a point of order. The Missouri senator willingly yielded, announcing that he
would speak today on the resolution he had offered, declaring that recognition
of independence is a joint power of the legislative and executive branches.
Several other Cuban resolutions were
offered, those by Mr. Hill and Mr. Chilton declaring that a state of war
existed in Cuba warranting the recognition of the belligerent rights of both
parties and calling for the observance of strict neutrality by the United
States and one by Mr. Bacon declaring that the power of recognizing independence
is a prerogative belonging exclusively to the congress.
Mr. Sherman, from the committee on foreign
relations, reported favorably the resolutions of Mr. Call asking for
information relative to American citizens confined in Spanish prisons and this
was agreed to by the senate.
In the
House.
The house practically completed the
consideration of the legislative, executive and judicial appropriation bill,
and final action will be taken today. Almost the whole day was devoted to a
debate on the provision of the bill relating to the control of the new
congressional library. Both the appropriations and library committees offered
plans for the future control of the library.
After a somewhat acrimonious contest, the
appropriations committee gained the victory, defeating the substitute of
library committee by a vote of 27-85.
SPANIARDS
REMAIN CALM.
Confident
That Congress Will Take No Hasty Action.
MADRID, Dec. 22.—There can be no doubt, that
the Spanish press and public take a much calmer view of the attitude of the
United States toward the Cuban question. The expressions heard in government
circles and the views published in the ministerial press, inspired by members
of the government, are especially optimistic.
This is in large part due to dispatches
received from Senor Dupuy de Lome, the Spanish minister at Washington, giving
the views of Mr. Olney as to the power of the president to ignore the behest of
congress for the recognition of a new government and the president's opinion
that no government has been established by the insurgents in Cuba.
The ministerialist organs and all the
sympathizers with the government are taking the ground from this that there will
be a conflict between the legislative and executive powers in the United States
government which will delay action and give Spain a respite from intervention, during
which she may have opportunity to crush the rebellion.
It is noticeable also that the Cameron
resolution itself, offensive as are its terms to Spanish pride, is looked at
with a degree of moderation as compared with the first view of it. The view is
attributed to Senor Canovas himself that the adoption of the Cameron resolution
need not necessarily mean war, since there was no attempt in it to provide for
armed intervention in Cuba or for active assistance to the insurgents, but
simply for the recognition of their government. So far as the friendly
intervention with the Spanish government was concerned, it lay in the power of that
government to decline overtures to that end.
The mood of optimism of the ministerialists goes
beyond President Cleveland's term, since
they express the opinion that Mr. McKinley, upon coming into office, will follow
the same policy towards Cuba as President Cleveland has done.
On the other hand, the newspapers El Imparcial,
El Heraldo and El Liberal do not believe that a pacific solution is possible of
the problem of Spanish relations with the United States. They consider that Mr.
Olney's utterances are simply those of a secretary and that they carry little
weight with the great body of American citizens in whom, it is pointed out, is
the fountain of all power overruling both the legislative and executive. These
newspapers express the belief that congress, backed by public opinion in the
United States, is bent upon gaining independence for the Cubans.
Mr. McKinley, they say, will also follow
public opinion and his own convictions and will declare the independence of
Cuba and will terminate the war in the island even at the cost of armed
intervention by the United States, if the war shall be prolonged beyond the
month of March, when he assumes the presidency.
The Republican press expresses similar views,
urging the necessity of the government preparing for war with the United States.
The revolutionary Republicans, headed by
Nicolas Salmeron, who defended Julio Sanguilly, the American citizen held in Cuba
for treason and conspiracy upon his appeal to the Madrid court from the Havana court,
purpose entering upon a strong propaganda in the Spanish provinces and
preparing for revolutionary action.
Senor Moret, the distinguished Democratic Liberal,
in a speech at Valencia, uttered severe censures upon the government. He
believes that war with the United
States is imminent unless the amplest liberal autonomy is immediately established
in Cuba. He considers that the pacification of the island by force of arms
would require a period of time that would be ruinous to the Spanish exchequer, would
entail the interference of the United States and would result in a war with
that country, followed by a revolution in Spain.
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| Antonio Maceo. |
PARADED
FOR CUBA LIBRE.
Monster
Demonstration on the Streets of New York City.
NEW YORK, Dec. 22.—The demonstration and
parade in favor of Cuba Libre, under the auspices of the Society of American
Friends of Cuba, mustering 4,000 strong, was characterized as a gigantic
success. The parade was marshalled into 10 columns, commanded by President
Frank Meyer of the society.
A large American flag was borne at the head
of the procession, and the line of March was through Eighty-seventh street to
First avenue, to Eighty-sixth street, to Third avenue, thence to Sixtieth
street, to Lexington avenue to Rose's hall in East Fifty-seventh street, the
headquarters of the society, from which point the head of the column proceeded
to Third avenue, to Thirty-fourth street, thence to Broadway, to Twenty-third
street, to Third avenue to Cooper
Union, where a monster massmeeting under the auspices of the Cuban league of
the United States, in advocacy of the cause of Cuban freedom, was in progress, and
the big hall was already crowded.
The transparencies carried at the head of
each column bore the society's emblem of American and Cuban flags crossed and a
delineation of Cuba libre in which the American eagle held the stars and
stripes over a glove on which the outlines of the island of Cuba was
discernible for blocks away.
The larger panels bore portraits of
Washington, Lincoln and the Cuban martyrs, Maceo and Gomez.
Other transparencies were the massacre of
General Maceo, bearing the title, "Spain's latest triumph of murdering
under the flag of truce," and General Weyler, riding in triumph over Cuba
on a horse of death with the goddess of liberty demanding "So far, and no
farther."
"Join the American Friends of
Cuba," "Our object is to assist the down trodden Cubans and to
prohibit Spain from doing further assassination," were among the other
inscriptions prominent on many transparencies borne by the paraders.
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| Benton Bushnell Jones. |
Prominent
Cortland Man Dead.
CORTLAND, N. Y., Dec. 22.—Postmaster Benton
B. Jones has died suddenly of acute Bright's disease. He was 56 years old. He
began the study of law but forsook it for newspaper work, being the editor and
proprietor of the Cortland Democrat. In the 70's he sold a half interest to
Secretary of War Daniel S. Lament, but after a year he repurchased it. Mr.
Jones was a lifelong Democrat. He was appointed postmaster three and a half years
ago by President Cleveland.
BAR ASSOCIATION
Adopts
Fitting Resolutions Upon the Death of Benton B. Jones.
A meeting of the members of the Cortland
County Bar association was held this afternoon at 2 o'clock at the office of
Smith & Dickinson to take action upon the death of Benton B. Jones, who was
a member of the association and who, before becoming the editor and proprietor
of the Cortland Democrat, practiced his profession.
John Courtney, Jr., was elected chairman and
Wm. D. Tuttle secretary. Mr. Courtney in taking the chair made some eulogistic
remarks concerning the deceased, and was followed by A. P. Smith, O. U.
Kellogg, James Dougherty, David W. Van Hoesen, Judge J. E. Eggleston, E. E.
Mellon and others.
On motion, A. P. Smith, O. U. Kellogg,
I. H. Palmer, James Dougherty and B. A. Benedict were appointed a committee to
draft resolutions. The committee reported as follows, and the report was unanimously
adopted.
WHEREAS, It has pleased the Supreme Judge to
remove from our midst Benton B. Jones, a member of the Cortland County Bar, and
WHEREAS, The standing and character of our
deceased brother was such as to demand more than a passing notice, therefore
Resolved, That while the deceased, had to a certain extent ceased to practice the
profession of law and had entered the responsible occupation of editor of a
leading newspaper in our county; yet we remember with pleasure, his uniform courtesy
while in the practice of the law as well as in the chosen profession of his
later years. Endowed with ability, and a judicial mind, he would have taken a
front rank at the bar, as he has honored the editor's chair. His sense of right
and justice never permitted him to willingly or knowingly do injustice to an
antagonist whether an individual or a party, and his sense of propriety never
permitted him to condescend to a personal attack to gratify personal malice, or
redress imaginary personal grievances. He was an open and fearless political
antagonist, and spoke his sentiments in no uncertain language, but in it all,
whether right or wrong, the person or party attacked never had reason to charge
that he or it had been attacked from malice or revenge, but in the interest of
principles believed by the editor to be important and correct.
Resolved, That in the death of Benton B. Jones this community has met an
irreparable loss, and one which will be felt more and more as time shall pass
away.
Resolved, That the bar of Cortland county extend heartfelt sympathy to the bereaved
wife and children of the deceased. We know full well that no words can relieve
the pangs of this supreme hour of distress, over the loss of the indulgent
husband and father, but such consolation as comes from human sympathy we extend
to the family and friends, and we feel assured that it will meet a hearty
response from the entire community that knew him so well.
Resolved, That the secretary be directed to furnish a copy of these resolutions to
the various newspapers of the county for publication, and a copy to the family
of the deceased.
Resolved, That as a mark of respect the Bar of Cortland county will attend the
funeral in a body.
A. P. SMITH,
O. U. KELLOGG,
JAMES DOUGHERTY,
I. H. PALMER,
B. A. BENEDICT,
Committee.
Holly
and Mistletoe.
Florist L. N. Hopkins, who is located at 31
N. Main-st.. has kindly remembered The STANDARD with a handsome bunch of holly
and of mistletoe. Mr. Hopkins makes a point of having both of
these Christmas emblems each year and orders them always from reliable
sources so that he has the best specimens that are found on the
market. The samples which we have seen this year are quite up to
his usual high class, and The STANDARD extends its thanks to Mr. Hopkins.
—New advertisements to-day are—Beard &
Peck, The Guiding Star, page 6; L. S. Hayes, Manufacturers' Sale, page 6.
—Our Little York correspondent has a suggestion
for the King's Daughters in her letter to-day which appears in another column.
—The Republican league held a well attended
and interesting meeting last night. Short speeches were delivered by various
members of the league.
—The members of the Cortland County Bar
association will meet to-morrow afternoon at 2:15 o'clock at the office of Smith
& Dickinson to attend in a body the funeral of Mr. Benton B. Jones.
—The prayer-meeting at the Memorial Baptist
church will be held this week on Wednesday evening, Dec. 23, at 7:30 o'clock
instead of on Thursday evening. The change is on account of Christmas festivities.
—Mrs. Horace Smith of 22 Hubbard-st. yesterday
afternoon entertained at her home her class of twenty small boys in the East
Side Sunday-school. Refreshments were served and the boys as well as the older
ones who were present enjoyed the afternoon very much.
—Mrs. Caroline E. Hatfield, wife of Charles
Hatfield, died yesterday afternoon at her residence, west of the village from a
stroke of apoplexy. She was 52 years of age. The funeral will occur tomorrow morning
at 11 o'clock. Burial in Cortland Rural cemetery.
—The McLean letter has a notice to-day of a
fire in a dwelling house in which among the losses is noted $100 in cash. It
hardly seems safe to keep such a sum of money in the house, not only on account
of the danger of the fire, but of burglars who are so numerous.
—Mrs. Hayes, mother of Lewis S. Hayes, 87
years old, who lives with her son at 192 Main-st., yesterday morning at 8
o'clock had a shock of paralysis and quickly relapsed into a state of
unconsciousness, from which she has not roused. Her physician thinks there is little
hope of her recovery and that the end is near.
—We have been informed that a slightly
misleading statement appeared in the Universalist church notes in yesterday's issue
in regard to the resignation of Miss Curtis as organist of that church. Miss Curtis
had had considerable experience as an organist previous to taking the position
of organist in the Universalist church. She has just accepted an offer to
become organist at Grace Episcopal church at an increased salary.
—It may be of interest to people who have
not paid particular attention to the notice published in The STANDARD some time
ago to bear in mind that the United States Express Co. has moved its office to
15 Railroad-st., at a point about the middle of the Grand Central building. Many
people are now taking Christmas packages to the old location on Court-st. and
are gazing in astonishment at the removal notice. The local agents are rushed
very hard with the Holiday business and would impress it upon all who have
packages to send to get them there just as soon as possible in order that they
may reach their destination in time.
History
of a Thimble.
A thimble was originally a thumb-bell, because
it was worn on the thumbs, as sailors still wear their thimbles. It is a Dutch
invention and in 1884, in Amsterdam, the bi-centennial of the thimble was
celebrated with a great deal of formality. This very valuable addition to my
lady's work basket was first made by a goldsmith named Nicholas van Benschoten.
And it may further interest colonial dames to know that the first thimble made
was presented in 1684 to Ann van Wedy, the second wife of Kiliaen van
Rensselaer, the purchaser of Rensselaerwyck, and the first patroon. Madam van
Rensselaer's memory was duly honored in Holland on the occasion of the thimble
bi-centennial. In presenting this useful gift, Van Benschoten begged Madam van
Rensselaer "to accept this new covering for the protection of her diligent
fingers as a token of his esteem." It was not until 1696, just 200 years ago, that the thimble was introduced
into England by a Hollander named John Lofting, who opened a thimble manufactory
at Islington.
LITTLE
YORK.
LITTLE YORK, Dec. 19.—Frank Salisbury went
over to Stewart's Corners on business the middle of the week.
The arrangements for the Christmas tree have
been changed and nothing decisive in regard to it is as yet learned.
Rev. A. M. Asadoorian and wife of Summerhill
visited last Thursday at Mr. J. R. Hathway's.
There is to be a party at the Lake House on
Christmas eve.
Mrs. A. G. Walker left for Washington, D. C.,
Wednesday morning, called there by the serious illness of her cousin, Mrs. Olive
Gee.
The King's Daughters met at the pleasant and
attractive home of Mrs. Dan Cummings last Thursday. The day was exceptionally
fine and everything indoors and out (excepting the absence of a few of the usual
attendants) combined to make it
one of the pleasantest meetings of the season. The work was mostly on bed
clothing.
J. R. Hathway has in his employ an Armenian,
Augop Boyajian by name, who is one of the Armenians that landed in New York
this fall. The United States government sent them to Ellis Island to be
returned by the steamship company that bought them here, but Gen. Booth of the
Salvation Army became surety to the government that they should not become
public charges. He was sent to the Salvation Army of Homer and they agreed to care
for him until he could obtain work. He is from Sivas, Turkey, where fifteen
hundred of his countrymen were massacred last summer. He has a family (a wife
and six children) who are now under the care of Rev. Albert Hubbard, a
missionary of Sivas. There has lately been issued by request of the president an
order of the Sultan allowing the families of the Armenian refugees in America
to leave Turkey to join their people. Would not this be one of the most noble
charities the King's Daughters could undertake, to remove these people from a
place of danger to one of safety?
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