Evening Star Newspaper, October 26, 1893, Page 1

THE EVENING STAR. PUBLISHED Dall.) EXCEPT SUNDAY. r E STAR BUILDINGS, apie Avenue, corner 11th St., by ——_—>—__—_ New York Office, 88 Potter Building. ——— 3 ‘he [ee ag Ee Copies ‘an toa —— heen sors SarpRoay QUIETUPLy SureT Sz4n $1.00 per year: (Butered at ‘the Office at Washington, D.C.. as second-class mail matter.) C7 All mall subscriptions must be peid in ad- va Dee. Rates of adverticing mada tnows of application > Che Evening Star. Vor. 83, No. 20,713. WASHINGTON, D. ©, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 26, 1893—TWELVE PAGES TWO CENTS. TO VOTE ON REPEAL. Mr. Sherman Said to Have Decided Not to Offer His Bond Amendment. THE WAY NOW CLEAR FOR ACTION. Short Debates Probable on the Pending Amendments. THE SITUATION TODAY. Mr. Sherman is quoted as having said to some of his fellow Senators who are greatly interested in the matter that he will not Present his bond amendment to the Voor- hees bill, but will leave the bond issue to be treated in a separate measure. This re- i ‘There is, of course, a great deal of are raised here and there, nothing more than surface amount to nothing. The is as certain as It is to be that has not the only question is that of the exact time when the voting will begin. It may be this afternoon, tomorrow, or the mext day; no one can say with certainty, but at most it is only a matter of a very few days. Disposing of Amendments. There are a great number of amendments may be offered and they will have to be got out of the way before the bill itself can be voted on directly. There is also some talk of abandoning the Voorhees substitute and passing the House bill without amendment, im order to avoid any complications in the House. This is not at all likely to be done and no great trouble is likely to arise in the House when the bill gets there. Mr. Voorhees could, if he desired, move to table the twenty-five or more amendments, and this would cut off all debate on the amendments. Such a course would be irri- tating, perhaps, and is unnecessary, and therefore the consideration of the amend- be steady and uninterrupted. The Silver Republicans. The silver republicans show no further disposition to cause delay unnecessarily, and they do not care to make any effort to amend the bill. Their general disposition is vote against all amendments except that coinage of silver, and the impres- that will get the largest vote & gine HoH Hi for the it is said that it would port of eight republicans not E i 5 8 i H 3 ! silver states eer 3, let — unconditions! Fepeal throug! ice cannot ge! anything substantial and to make the issue before the people on that. The Morgan Amendment. Mr. Morgan is trying to work up a ma- “Jority to vote for his amendment repealing the whole Sherman law, instead of merely the purchasing clause, his idea being that this would restore the free coinage law of °31. The silver state Senators take no stock im this, however, and have no desire to go into the scheme. Senators who are learned tm the law say that there may be an open question as to the validity of the law of °3t, way of the very repeal of Sherman law. Whe gets to the House it will be fur tk Senate substitute accept” committee or the te substitute - trouble is anticipated in course. & the aid of the and assistant sergeant-at-arms. He made @ count last night, which showed the pres- ence of 261 members of the House in the city. This was a surprise, not only to him, but to the others. The highest estimate of the number of members in the city yes- terday was 135. Rumors of the Morning. Today's session of the Senate did not con- vene without the usual accompanying ru- mor relating to something which had transpired over night. This time it took the shape of a rumor that there had been @ conference of republicans at the resi- dence of Mr. Sherman, which had been at- tended by Senators Hale, Dubois, Mander- son and others. The purpose of this alleged conference was to consider the proposed bond amendment of Mr. Sherman and ux up @ coalition between the republicans and the silver men. This story was promptly exploded by Mr. Manderson, who said there was no truth in it. Concerning the bond amendment of Mr. Sherman, Mr. Mander- son said he did not think it would be in- troduced. “There ought to be an issue of bonds,” continued Mr. Manderson, “but the suggestion of action in that direction ought Ee ee Ge er ae et Se ee The Bond Question. Mr. Sherman himself does not make the Positive statement that he will not intro- duce the bond amendment. He said this morning that he had not yet made up his mind. Before the Senate convened Mr. “Sherman was in consultation with Mr. Voorhees in the finance committee room, and it is believed that Mr. Sherman was again told that any proposition to saddle bonds on to the repeal bill would be taken @3 an open declaration of unfriendliness to the bill. Other Senators who are members of the finance committe2 are said to have stated to Mr. Sherman that they would look upon such action as a breach of faith, inasmuch as the bill reported to the Senate was the result of the joint action of the members of both parties. The democratic members went so far as to say that when the time came they would provide for bonds, if it was necessary, and that cer- tainly no attempt would be made to pass such a bill until the matter had been offi- clally called to the attention of the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury himself or the Executive. When Mr. Sherman pointed out the necessity for the issue of bonds he was met by the democrats on the committee wit® the opinion of the Attorney Genera, which construes the law of 1875 as authorizing the Secretary of the Treas wry to issue honds when, in his diseretion it became necessary. If bonds of a different eharacter were needed Mr. Sherman was looking into the matter with House officials, informed the democratic party would take care of the matter. It is asserted that many of the republi- cans will not support Mr. Sherman if he presents the amendment; because they be- lieve it will jeopardize the cause of repeal, and that democrats should take the initi- ative, if they desire bends. When Voting May Begin. It is not expected that a vote will be reached on any of the amendments today. Mr. Allen has a speech of considerable length to deliver and Mr. Morgan has ex- pressed a desire to speak. He has been suf- fering from a bad cold, and said this morn- ing that he did not care to use his voice before Saturday. > Mr. Teller has yet to finish his remarks, and Mr. Stewart has not completed his speech. While not intending to push things with undue haste, there is an evident anx- fety on the part of the managers of the bill to get it out of the way as soon as possible. This was emphasized this morning by the attitude of the Vice President when he laid the bill before the Senate. He made the statement that the question was upon the amendment of Mr. Pefter, which revived the act of 1837. This was out of the usual line, but Mr. ler, who had the floor, re- sumed his remarks, undisturbed by the in- timation understood to have been conveyed py the observation of the presiding officer. It seems to be doubtful whether the vote on the main proposition will be reached this week. Senators Quay and Dixon are of the opinion that the end will not be reached before Monday or Tuesday of next week. —_——-o. TARIFF FOR REVENUE ONLY. The First Draft of the New Tariff Bill Completed. ‘The first rough draft of the tari‘? bill has been completed and gone over once by the subcommittee. It is the expectation that it will soon be submitted to the committee and the careful second reading and revision begun. What has been done now is subject to changes, but it is thought that all those things which have been definitely decided on by the subcommittee will stand through the final revision of the bill. Some of the features of the bill are radical. The woolen schedule is the Springer free-wool bill which passed the House last Congress, incorpo- rated into the bill practically without change. There will be a considerable en- largement of the free list by the addition of raw materials and a heavy cut in all duties which are not properly revenue duties. The idea of tariff for revenue only is adhered to quite closely, but this application may not be made to coal. Iron ore goes on the free Mist and there is a very considerable shav- ing down of the entire iron and steel sched- ule. The tax on whisky will be increased not above 20 cents, but the exact amount of the increase is not decided. An increase in the beer tax ts practically decided on. ‘The subcommittee have not quite made up their own minds on the sugar question, but they are practically determined not to try to get any revenue out of sugar. The purpose is to classify refined and unrefined sugar closer together, but this is more apt to be done by reducing the duty on refined sugar than by putting any duty on the unrefined. The bounty will go. Either an income tax or an inheritance tax will be provided for to in- crease the revenues. - DISTRICT GOVERNMENT. A Petiti A number of the owners and residents on the west side of 15th street northeast between F and G streets have joined in a Petition to the Commissioners urging that ‘& new sidewalk be laid on 15th street be- tween F and G. What Kind of a Ton? The first auditor of the treasury has asked the Commissioners to explain what kind of a ton they meant when the word was used in the contract for the destruc- tion of garbage? He says that the present basis of calculation has been upon a ton of 2,000 pounds, and not upon a basis of 3 used in nearly all purchases or busi- ness transactions. The definition of this word as applied to the garbage contract will make a difference of $65 on the voucher and, perhaps, a thousand dollars in the year. . License Extension. President B. F. Bittinger of the Presby- terian Ministers’ Association writes to the Commissioners today that he has been instructed by the asscciation to say that its members deplore the passage of any law or amendment to the existing law that will further extend the liquor traffic. Georgetown's Water. In view of the many protests and urgent demands from the citizens of Georgetown the Commissioners today ordered: “That the high service mains in George- town below the level of 100 feet above datum, be connected with the pw service Sane of water distribution at a cost of It is believed that this will rem the difficulty. sid Bridge Appronches. The representatives of the Northeast Washington Association appeared before Capt. Fiebeger this afternoon and present- ed him with a copy of the report of the subcommittee on brigdes of the associa- tion calling attention to the bad condition of the approaches over the I street bridge and requesting an early improvement of same. eee ene A MOMENT OF SUSPENSE. Bat No Vote Was Taken and Mr. Tel- ler Proceeded t peak. There were a few moments of painful suspense tn the Senate this morning. The Vice President tapped his gavel on the desk promptly at ll o'clock and resumed the session. He then laid the unfinished business before the almost empty Senate, in the form of House bill No. 1. None of the reliable talkers on the silver side could be seen, while three staunch repealers, Sen- ators Voorhees, McPherson and Faulkner, could be observed in their seats. A shiver ran over the galleries. Was the long-de- layed vote about to be taken? No! Senator Manderson secured the floor to transact a little morning business by presenting a number of petitions, and Mr. Ransom asked that the members of the committee on commerce might be ex- cused. Then Mr. Teller hove in sight, but took no steps to check a vote. The Vice President announced: “The question is up- on the amendment offered by the Senator from Kansas." “Mr. President, I suggest that there is no quorum present,” drawled Mr. Teller dryly. The roll-call brought in fifty-five Senators and the strain was over, for Mr. Teller took the floor to continue his speech. gS eR SR Postmasters Appointed. The total number of fourth-class post- masters appointed today was 56. Of this number twenty were to fill vacanctes caused by death and res'znation and the remainder by removals. ‘1 Virginia ap- pointments were: Mount Laurel, E._ S. Martin, vice W. S. Atkinson, resigned; Red House, J. W. Chambers, vice P. R. Ford, removed. The Maryland appointments were: Mount Pleasant, C. A. Riddlemoser, vice C. A. Thomas, removed; Thurston, D. W. Dutrow, vice B. U. Feinour, removed. — ee Arguments Heard. The Secretary of the Interior today heard arguments of counsel for the states of Ore- son and Idaho in the case involving the right of states to select double minimum lands as indemnified under the school erants. Counsel claimed that the policy of the department impaired the value of the school sections. —$$$__-¢-_ Government Receipts Today. The receipts from fnternal revenue today were $526,393; from customs,$51¢,418. [RECEIVED BY KAISER. Ambassador Runyun at the Imperial Palace at Potsdam. AMERICAN GREETINGS 10 GERMANY Sa Cordial Response by the Empe- ror. AN IMPOSING CEREMONY. BERLIN, Oct. 26.—Mr. Runyon, American ambassador to Germany, today proceeded to the new palace at Potsdam for the pur- Pose of presenting to Emperor William his credentials as ambassador. He was ac- companied by Lieut. R. K. Evans, military attache of the American embassy, and Lieut. Vreeland, naval attache, both of whom were in uniform. Mr. J. B. Jackson, secretary of the embassy, was also of the party. He wore a dress suit. The party traveled to Potsdam by special train, and upon arrival there were received in the Imperial salon by Baron Usedom, introducer of ambassadors and master of ceremonies. He conducted them to the special salon, where Freiherr Marschall Bieberstein, imperial minister of foreign affairs, awaited the coming of the am- bassador, The party arrived at Wild Park, at 11:43. Here imperial carriages with outriders were in waiting to convey the party to the new Palace. Count Botho Zeu Eulenberg, president of the Prussian council of ministers, conduct- ed Ambassador Runyon to the emperor, who received him in the jasper gallery. The audience was held behind closed doors. Mr. Runyon handed to his majesty the Jetter from Mr. Cleveland notifying him of his elevation from a minister to an am- bassador, together with the following ad- dress: Since the audience given me by your maj- esty on the occasion of my appointment as minister, the United States, in cordial reciprocity of like friendly action by your government, has raised their legation in Berlin to an embassy and made me their ambassador. It is specially gratifying to me to be assigned a part in these mutual demonstrations of good will by two great nations. In addition to this significant evidence of friendship on the part of the American people in raising the rank of their mission to Germany, the President of the United States has specially charg. me with the high and agreeable duty of con- veying to your majesty the assurance of his best wishes for the prosperity of Ger- many.” Emperor William made a brief reply to the address, and then Ambassador Runyon introduced his staff to his majesty. The emperor addressed a few friendly words to each member of the staff as he was presented. This ended the audience. The party returned to the station in the imperial carriages. Every honor due «an ambassador was paid to the new officials of the United States. OFF FOR MARSEILLES, Enthusiastic Farewel Given the Rus-. LYONS, Oct. 26.—After the banquet given in their honor, at the Hotel de Ville last evening, the Russian naval officers attend- ed a Venetian fete and subsequently gave a reception at the Grand Theater. It was after midnight when they started tor Mar- seilles. An immense crowd was at the station to bid therh au revoir, and the last sound they heard in Lyons was the roar of the crowd shouting “Vive la Russie.” So enthusiastic have the Lyonaise been over the visit of the Russian otlicers that a suggestion that a fund be started for the benefit of the families of those who ost their lives by the recent sinking of the Russian war ship Roosalka, in the Gulf of Finland, wet with a hearty response, and a considerable sum of money has already been subscribed. vi PAKS, Oct. 26.—The officers of the twenty-eighth dragoons, stationed at Vin- cennes, gave a luncheon yesterday to the members of the Russian imperial guard, whom the czar sent to Paris to attend the funeral of Field Marshal MacMahon. Many patriotic toasts were exchansel amid greatest enthusiasm. The Russian corvette Teretz arrived here this morning from Toulon. Cheering crowds |. welcomed her. Admiral Avelan and his party arrived at 11 o'clock and were welcomed in the most enthusiastic manner. Every street in the vicinity was crowded. After the prefect had extended an offi- cial welcome to the visitors the: Russians gave an informal reception in the sta- tion. Almost every Frenchman in the place shouted “Long live Russia,” to which the Russians, waving their caps, responded with the cry of “Long live France." ——— MINERS’ STRIKE IN ENGLAND. Proprietors Agree to Discuss Matters With the Men. LONDON, Oct. 26.—The Mine Owners’ Federation has consented, at the request of the Miners’ Federation, to meet repre- sentatives of the latter organization ond discuss the whole question of the strike without prejudice. Hitherto the owners would discuss only the question of a re- duction of wages. The strike in North Wales appears to be approaching an end. Several colliertes kuve re-started work, paying the miners the of wages prevailing before the strike. ——— MR. ALLEN’S LONG SPEECH. It Will Be Issued in Pamphlet Form for Campaign Work. The long speech of Senator Allen, de- | livered through the weary hours of the first night of the continuous session, was pub- lished entire in the Congressional Record this morning, occupying fifty-two full pages, or 104 columns, 34 more than the first com- putation. Much of the space is taken up by large tables, and a large part of the text is composed of agate quotations from the books into which the Senator plunged from |time to time. This little brochure will soon |be issued in pamphlet form for western | consumption, and post®l authorities in popu- listic regions may prepare for a hard win- ter. The public printer has not yet fixed upon a price for the speech, but it will be over $20 a thousand, and as it is to be {s- sued as an alliance campaign document it may draw heavily on the funds: of the third party. ——_—___+-» DISTRICT IN CONGRESS. To Punixh False Swearing. Senator Harris this morning introduced a bill, at the request of the District Com- missioners, for the punishment of false swearing before the trial boards of the police force and fire department of the Dis- trict. A similar bill has been introduced in the House and printed in The Star. ————————-e+______ Charged With Rifling Ma Post Office Inspectors Thrall and Erwin of the San Francisco division wired the department this morning that they ha@ caused the arrest of Benjamin Cleveland, a porter in the San Francisco post office, on the charge of having stolen a registered package containing $700 in gold dust. Chief Wheeler thinks that this is the most im- portant arrest of the season. He shares the belief of the inspectors that most of the loss@s which have been renorted from the ‘Frisco office within two years can be traced to Cleveland. In the case of the last theft the property was recovered. UNIVERSITY RECEPTION. Oardinal Gibbons Entertained by the Fao- ulty and Students. Eloquent Addresses by Bishop Keane and Others d the Cardinal's Feeling Respo An American flag floated from the fing staff of Divinity Hall, Catholic University, today and this was the only outward indi- cation that today differed from any other in the scholastic calendar. It was, how- ever, a red letter day in the history of the university, for Cardinal Gibbons, the chan- cellor of the university, was a guest within jthe walls and was there for the purpose of receiving the congratulations of faculty and students on having attained his silver jubilee. There was nothing formal or elab- orate about the reception of the cardinal at the university today, although it formed @ part of the program which has marked the greeting which he has received from the Catholics in this city and which will find its culmination in the public reception which will be tendered the cardinal this evening by the Carroll Institute in the hall of its new building. The cardinal is so identified with the uni- versity and is officially connected with it that the reception today resembled greatly @ rejoicing in a family circle over an event in the life of one of the loved members. The distinguished guest of the occasion seemed to feel this circumstance and there was a depth of feeling in the words with which he expressed his appreciation that made the occasion, although a joyful one, seem to be full of emotion. Arrival of the Distinguished Guest, ‘The cardinal reached the university this morning, having been escorted by Bishop Keane, the rector of the university, from Georgetown College, where he spent last night. At 11 o'clock the students gathered m the prayer hall, which had been pre- pared for the reception of the distinguished representatives of the church. On the right of the great marble statue of the Pope, which sccupies one end of the room, had been erected a throne under @ canopy of red. Fastened to the wall on one side of the room were the American and papal intertwined. ‘The cardinal descended from the upper floor, passed aloug the corridor and entered the"hall The students arose to their feet to receive him, and further testified their respect by a hearty round of applause, which the cardinal acknowledged by bowing repeatedly. He was followed by the delegate from the pope, Monsignor. Satolli, and then came Bishop Keane and the members of the faculty. The cardij occupied the middle seat under the cai with Monsignor Satolli on his right an Bishop Keane on his left. iH Bishop Keane's Addrens, ‘The entrance of these dignitaries, especi- ally of the cardinal and the monsignor, was the signal for applause from the students. When all had been seated Bishop Keane, stepping down from the throne and facing | the cardinal, made an address expressive of the appreciation which he entertained, both officially and personally, for the cardinal and the joy he felt that the cardinal had reached this anniversary in his distin- guished career. Without words of mere ful- some flattery the bishop went on to speak of the interest and tne intimate connection which the cardinal had ulways held and still continued to hold with the university. No Institution, he told the cardinal, was sc deeply indebted to him as the Catholic Uni- versity. He then briefly tched the prin- cipal events In the binary, ‘of the university and showed how the timely sympathy and support of the cardinal had been theirs at all seasons. He said that when the oppo- sition so unexpected and bitter to the es- |tablishment of the university arose the | cardinal saw through the clouds and mists the responsibility for the future that rested on the new ‘enterprise and spoke words of encouragement. The speaker also referred to the aid which they had received from the apostolic delegate, and this reference’ was greeted with applause. The Guiding Star im All Doubt. Coming to the more personal part of his address the bishop spoke of the cardinal as the gulding star in all times of doubt. He said that while there were differences of opinion as to the policy of the church, those in the university, who had laid upori them the duties of moulding the minds of young men, have kept their eyes on him. When, he said, the stress of circumstances called tne final mandate from the holy father in regard to matters in dispute, the mind of the cardinal was found to be in accord with that of the pope. “We know we must be right,” he said, “when we are in accord with the pope, for where he is the Church is, and where the Church is Jesus Christ is.” Continuing, the speaker said t.8.t not listen- Ing to those who would give the mind of the pope according to their own whims, we will look to you. As to the future, the speaker sald, that he saw a better period for God's Church, better than was ever known before. Everywhere prejudices and hereditary dis- likes are passing away. The safeguards of mere sectarianism are fast crumbling, and there is a general recognition of the neec of the moral support of the church. All those outside of the Church are coming to see that the world stands in absolute need of what the Church can give, while inside of the Church the belief is fast spreading that unbelievers are to be treated with pity rather than with wrath, and that they are to be won over to the faith by the example of our lives rather than by mere logic. They would continue in the future, said the speaker, to look upon the cardinal for leadership and in the name of the young men present he could promise that none would flinch in this following. To all views opposed to his they would have but one answer, “anathema.” One condition, added the speaker, with a smile, would they im- bose, and that was that not until another jubilee had been reached would he desert them. Continuing in the same vein he said that the pope lately made up his mind to live another ten years and so he trusted that the cardinal would begin to look for- ward to his golden jubilee. Laughter and applause greeted this suggestion and the bishop added that they would all try to live until then and celebrate the occasion to- gether. Rev. Dr. O'Gorman and Others. He then intreduced Rev. Dr. O'Gorman, the dean of the facuity of theology, who, on behalf of his colleagues delivered a mes- sage of their respectful homage and esteem. The speaker in eloquent words paid a trib- ute to the influence of the life and char- acter of the cardinal, and said that he rep- resented the best and most modern type of advanced thought, as he believed in the motto of the gospel and the constitution, of loyalty to Rome and loyalty to theUnited States. In the latter phrase, as the speak- er said, quoting the words of the delegate from the pope. He referred to the import- ant work which the university was doing along the lines of educating the clergy, and sald that the elevation of the laity rested on that of the clergy. In conclusion he also expressed the kindly hope that the cardinal would live to witness the celebration of his golden jubilee. On behalf of the students Father Kerby of the diocese of Dubuque was chosen to convey to the cardinal the expression of their love and affection. With graceful words Father Kerby performed that duty, and in closing amid much laughter and ap- plause expressed the hope that the cardi- nal would celebrate his golden jubilee where Leo did in the chair of Peter. The Cardinal's Response. To all these addresses Cardinal Gibbons then made a response in the easy, natural manner which constitutes one of his at- tractions on public occasions. He seemed to be in excellent spirits, and a vein of humor pervaded his remarks which, wheth- er couched in Latin or in English,were well received by an appreciative and enthusias- tie audience. He said that he wished that he had words of golden eloquence as those (Continued on second page). THE RIO INCIDENT. Further Action Taken by the United States Government, It3 NATURE CANNOT BE LEARNED. Admirai Stanton’s Action Still a Source of Mystery TO ALL NAVAL OFFICERS. It has been many a long day since any- thing has aroused so much interest in de- partment circles as the detachment from service of Admiral Stanton in command of the South Atlantic station. The first inti- mation of this unusual action reached the public, and in fact all naval officials outside of the secretary and one or two others, through The Star. To say that it created a sensation, is to express very mildly the state of affairs. Ever since the first rumor reached here that Admiral Stanton had saluted the in- surgent Admiral Mello last Saturday, naval officers and others in official positions in this city, did all they could to discredit the story. There is no doubt that they were honest in their efforts, for not one of them really believed that such an incident could possibly have occurred. Admizal Mello ts technically a rebel, and for the officer in command of the American fleet to treat him with official honors might readily be construed as an admission of his standing by the American government, and this is precisely what this government has con- sistently refrained from doing for obvious reasons. His Action Cannot Be Understood. That an ifficer of the rank and distinction of Admiral Stanton could have committed such an act ts a matter that no one here can understand. Cadets at the naval academy have carefully instilled into them a realization of the importance that at- taches to their profession, and the constant care they must evince in avoiding any act that might involve their country in an in- ternational difficulty. That an admiral should follow up such a training by an act that has already been decided by the State Department to be in the nature of an af- front to a friendly nation, is a matte: that Would seem to require a good deal of expla- mation before it can be thoroughly under- ste09 or the next move decided upon. ‘Further Action in the Case. Tt is understood that ihe United States government has taken other means beside the detachment of Acting Rear Admiral Stanton to show the government of Brazil that this country repudiates Admiral Stan- ton’s action in recognizing the insurgents. What form these assurances have: taken the State Department will not make public, but if the regular course of procedure in diplomatic incidents of the sort be followed Mr. Thompson, the United States minister to Brazil, will make the amende honorable on the part of the United States, in addition to the virtually apologetic explanation which has been given Senhor Mendonca, the Brazilian minjster here. contained yesterday. 3 —Secretary Herbert's Reticence, Seeretaty Herbert was asked this morn- ing if he would say whether Admiral Stanton hed been ordered back ¢o the United States, and he answered that such action was implied by the fact that the admiral had been detached from the com- mand of the South Atlantic station. As to whether Admiral Starton had cabled the department requesting a court of inquiry or @ court martial to pass judgment on his acticn, the Secretary said he could say nothing about that phise of the case. No Precedent. “I have no further statement to make at present,” said Mr. Herbert in conclusion. A careful search for precedents In the action of Admiral Stanton made by offi- cials of the State and Navy Departments, fails to disclose a single instance where an insurgent government has been recog- |nized by a formal salute unauthorized by the government of the officer who ordered it. Solicitor Dabney of the State Depart- ment explains international custom to be that a salute from a vessel of one notion vessels claiming to rey in the. memorandum f to armed present another government, implied a formal declaration that the first named govern- ment recognized that of the other. Stanton’s action continues to be regarded as thoroughly inexplicable by naval officers. That he had a perfect right to exchange visits with the rebel admiral is not denied. In fact, the State Department affirms that this would have been no discourtesy to the Peixoto administration, but the formal | salute can be construed to mean nothing less than a recognition of the rebels as bel- ligerents. The general impression at the Navy Department of the American ad- miral’s blunder is best understood by a remark made by a prominent officer, that “if an inexperienced midshipman had done as Admiral Stanton has done we would have been astonished.” How Stanton Has Been Regarded. Admiral Stanton is a man who has ways been regarded as a model exmmand- | ing officer, cautious and tactful. There are believe that he will have an explanation to give upon his return to Washington that will go far toward clearing up the matter. Even if this is so, they admit that the only course open to the department was the detachment of the admiral. Brail must be given every assurance by this government that it does not sanction the ts of the Insurgent Mello nor recognize his position. While the State Department its reticent upon the matter, today there is no doubt that the proper explanations to this effect will be extended to the Brazilian govern- ment through the medium of Minister Thompson. All day yesterday 1: was evident that there was important news of some sort brewing at the Navy Department in con- nection with affairs at Rio. No one knew just what it would be, nor was it suspected as the detachment and recall of an admiral in command of a fleet. The newspaper men about the department were unremit- ting in their efforts, but it was not until a few minutes before 3 o'clock that the Secretary issued the brief, but pithy, official statement that was printed in yesterday's Star, and that killed all the other reports that no credence was given to the rumor of the incident in Rio harbor. The President's Prompt Action. President Cleveland took action in the matter after long conference with the Sec- retaries of State and of the Navy, and when put in possession of all the facts, and also of such further information as Senor Mendonca, the Brazilian minister in Wash- ington, was able to furnish. The official order was briefly made public by Secretary Herbert. Secretary Herbert refused to admit that Admiral Stanton had been recalled, but he did not deny that the order detaching him implies an order for his return to this city, when he wili be given an opportunity to set himself right if possible. Capt. Pick- ing, who has taken command in place of the deposed admiral, is understood to have charge of the ships now at Rio, not of the entire station. What the final outcome of it all will be no one can say yet, but a court-martial is more than hinted at. Our Relations With Brazil. The relations of the United States to the recognized government of Brazil were such that it was not believed possible that an Officer of high rank and experience would Secretary Herbert declines to give further details to the public beyond” ie many of his brother officers wie cannvi but | that it would be such a startling incident | Am index to advertise- ments will be found on go out of his way to give official salute and |Tecognition to the commander of a naval | force avowedly in insurrection against the | government and actually engaged in bom- |barding the national capital. It was re- called that when the Brazilian monarchy Was overthrown our government, through Minister Adams, was the first to recognize the provisional government established by the republic. Both houses of Congress, on the 19th of Febtuary, 1890, passed a resolu- tion congratulating the people of Brazi! “on their just and peaceable assumption of the powers, duties and responsibilities of self- government based upon the free consent of the governed.” Our friendly interest in the young repub- lic was so powerful a factor in securing its recognition by other powers that in October, 189, just three years ago, Brazil sent a squadron, consisting of the armored cruiser Aquidaban and other vessels, to New York harbor to return the visit of friendship and congratulation made by the United States squadron of evolution in Rio Janeiro in June and July preceding. When therefore Secretary Herbert receiv- ed, through Secretary Gresham, informa- tion that the Brazilian minister reported the story of Admiral Stanton’s salute to the rebel admiral's flag to be correct there was a joint consultation of documents and precedents in the diplomatic room and the conclusion was reached that Commodore Stanton’s act was so contrary to the re- quirements of the case as to call for prompt rebuke and reparation. With this con- clusion in mind Secretary Herbert, at 1 o'clock, went over to the White House to consult with the President, who on fearn- ing the facts immediately coincided with the views of the Secretary of State and Mr. Herbert and authorized the issue of the order of suspension. Commodore Stanton’s record as a naval officer is an excellent one. Born in Sag Harbor, N. Y., July 18, 1834, he entered the navy as acting midshipman in 1849. In July, 1862, he was commissioned Neutenant commander. Prior to the war he had served on the steamer Memphis on the Paraguay expedition. He had also made a cruise to the African coast and with the Pacific squedron. He was placed in charge of the steamer Tioga in the special West India expedition of 1862-3 and in 1863-4 com- manded the steamer Panola on the western gulf blockading squadron, positions of great responsibility. From 1871 to 1874, when he was trans- ferred to the Yantic, Commodore Stanton commanded the receiving ship at Ports- mouth, N. H., and the steamer Monocacy in the Asiatic station. In Noyember, 1883, he went on duty at the Naval Asylum at Philadelphia, where he remained until November, 1884, when he | was assigned to the command of the steam frigate Tennessee. flagship of the North At- lantic station. He was assigned to duty as commander-in-chief of, the South Atlantic station shortly after the Columbus naval review of last spring. UNDERGROUND CONDUITS. The Oantndssbeaies Are in Earnest on District Oontrol. There is no mistaking the Commissioners’ attitude regarding the scheme to get con- trol of the underground conduits. They are in earnest, and Propose to push the idea with all of their influence. Yesterday afternoon they cosidered the matter further, and this morning decided to incorporate thir views on the subject in the appropriation bill, and accordingly added the following: “And the said Commissioners in gase they are unable to acquire said conduits by ne- gotiation or purchase, are hereby author- a directed to acquire the same or for that purpose they are authorized and directed to make application by petition to the Supreme Court of the District of Co- lumbia holing an Equity Ceurt for an as- sessment of the value of sald conduits and said petition shall contain a particular de- scription of the conduits required, with the name of the owner or owners thereof, and its or their residence as far as the same can be ascertained, and the said court is hereby authorized and required upon such application without delay to notify the own- ers of said conduits and to appoint a com- mission of three persons to ascertain and assess the value of the same and to return their valuation and appraisement in court, and when the values of said conduits are ascertained and the Commissioners shall deem the same reasonable, the sum or sums so ascertained shall be paid to the owner or owners or into said court for the use of such use of such owner or owners. That upon the return of the valuation and assessment by the commission herein pro- vided for and the approva! thereof by the Commissisners. and the payment of the amount appraised as the value of said con- duits shall thereupon become the property of the District of Columbia, its successors and assigns. “That having acquired the aforesaid elec- trical conduits, the Commissioners of the District of Columbia are hereby authorized to enlarge or extend the system through- out the District of Columbia as the public interests may require and they are also hereby authorized to lease the said electri- cal conduits, or any thereof upon such terms and conditions as to them may seem proper and for the public interests.” —_——— BUSINESS IN THE HOUSE. After Action Upon Some Matters the Bankruptcy Bill is Taken Up. The House met at 12 o'clock, and prayer was offered by Rev. Mr. Smithson, who in- voked support and consolation for the family of the late Rev. Samuel W. fadda- way, chaplain of the House, who died this | morning, ° Mr. Richardson (Tenn.) introduced a reso- lution expressing the sorrow of the House at the death of its chaplain, and moved that the Speaker appoint a committee to attend the funeral. The resolution was unanimously agreed to, and the chair ap- pointed as the committee Messrs. Compton, Richardson (Tenn.), Dingley, Kyle, Cock- rell, Curtis (N. Y.) and Cobb (Ala.). As to Engrossed Bills. Mr. Richarson (Tenn.), chairman of the committee on printing, offered a joint reso- lution providing that after the beginning of the regular session of the Fifty-third Congress—that is, after the first Monday in December—all engrossed and enrolled bills and joint resolutions should be print- | ed instead of being written. This method, Mr. Richardson explained, would obviate, to @ great extent, the likeli- bead of errors creeping into the engrossed is. After debate the resolution was agreed to. Odicial Thanks. The joint resolution tendering the ac- knowledgment of the government and | people of the United States to the various foreign governments that have participated in the Columbian Exposition, as amended by the Senate,was called up and the amend- ments were concurred in. The House had under consideration at the time the morning hour expired a bill to grant right of way to a railway over the Hot Springs reservation, but came to ho conelusion thereon. The House then went into committee of the whole for consideration of the bank- ruptcy law and Mr. Boatner (Ala.) took the 1 noir. Boatner’s defense of the bill stirred | Up a hornts’ nest, and he was frequently j interrupted by Mr. Denson (Ala.), Mr. Bailey (Tex.) and Mr. Kilgore (Tex.). Mr. | Batley was particularly pertinacious and | difficult to satisfy, and Mr. Oates (Ala.)) | came to the rescue of Mr. Boatner and suc- ceeded in pacifying the member from Texas. ohn Silver Purchases. The Treasury Department today pur- chased 460,000 ounces of silver at its counter offer of $0.73 an ounce. The purchases thus far this month acxre- @ate 1,358,000 and the offers 3,329,000 ounces. THE SOLDIERS’ HOME. Ohjections to Pensioners Receiving Free Board and Lodging, THE COMMISSIONERS ANNUAL REPORT. Story of the Diseased Cattle Killed at the Home. IMPROVEMENTS BEING MADE. The annual report of the board of com- missioners of the Soldiers’ Home in the District of Columbia has been submitted to the Secretary of War through the presi- dent of the board, Gen. Schofield. The re- port shows that there are on the rolls of the home the names of 1,080 inmates, of whom 1,007 are regular and 73 temporary. Of this number there are present at the home 710, on outdoor relief 299, on furlough 4, in the Government Hospital for the In-, sane 18, suspended 8 The daily average number of inmates during the year was 7%l, jast year the preceding year 718 Of the 64 reported 38 died at the outdoor relief, 4 in the insane, 7 in Wash’ cidentally killed while on The condition of the funds of the and the receipts and expenditures for year are as follows: Balance in the U. S. treasury October 1892, $2.489,940.81; settlements for the current year, &c., $146,402.51; withdrawn on requisi- tions for current expenses, $157,000. Excess of expenditures over receipts, $10,- 597.49, Balance October 1, 183, ‘82,479,343.22. The treasurer's statement of funds re- ceived for the inmate pensioners shows that he had on hand last report, $49,442.15; received during the year, $9,287.47; paid to pensioners and legal heirs, $95,915.28; Jeaving oa hand in the treasury, $49,815.34. Drawing Two Pays. This statement shows e i E : i ; . ! | who had availed themselves of leges of the home, in order to for men entitled to admission means of support. Herd Examinations. Through the courtesy of the Agricultural Department, the services of Dr. Theobold Smith, chief of the division of animal path- ology, were secured in March last, with those of Dr. Kilbourne and Schweder of that department, and a very scientific and exhaustive examination was made of the home dairy herd, under the supervision of Lieut. Col. W. H. Forwood, the attending surgeon. The investigation, which extend- ed over a period of nearly four r:onths, was made in order to determine the full character and extent of the disease in the herd known as tuberculosis, of which some of the cattle had died from time to time. In the inspection made by these gentie- men of the sixty animals in the herd, two were found to be infected with tuber- — = had eee pony to be killed, the isease being reported as a progressive and incurable malady; although in its earlicst etages, ‘t being restricted to a small region of the lungs, the flesh in such incipient cases is free from disease and Jn every sense as good as that from perfectly healthy cattle. After a very complete investigation of the disease, Dr. Smith and the attending surgeon recommended, with a view of fur- ther testing the facts developed, and in the interests of science, that the remainiag cat- = -% killed and be used at the home if found, upon post mortem examination, to be fit for food, and this was accordiugly authorized by the Commissioners, Through this necessary sacrifice of the whole dairy herd the home is now to purchase the milk required for the in- mates, it haying been decided by the Com- missioners to defer the purchase of a new herd for the present. Water Supply. . There has been for some years past @ steadily Increasing necessity for a large in- crease in the water supply at the home, and as every effort made to obtain « “arger supply by boring artesian wells proved un- successful, the ‘board caused a thorough examination to be made last winter into this important matter in order that tre best possible means might be devised aod adopted for supplying the home with a | sufficient quantity of water for ordinary use and an adequate supply for the protec- tion of the valuable butidings in fire. After fully considering plans c.refully prepared for the purpose, the Distric missioners were applied to, and they readily ted permission for the home to take | 25,000 galions of water and a greater «; | tity in case of fire, by connecting a ix: | water main with the city main at the juuc- jtion of .....ney avenue and 7th stocst tended, and erecting a 50,0W gallon water tower. the provide room who had ac 3 Et Value of Products. The treasurer's statement of accounts | with the farm, the dairy and the gardea | show that the value of the products of the jfarm equaled the expense of the same; | that there is a balance to the credit of the airy account of $829.%, and that the pro- ducts of the garden, in which is inchaded the expense of ornamentation, equaled the outlay. The sanitary condition of the home has been excellent throughout the year, and there has been no prevalent or disease among the inmates.