Evening Star Newspaper, December 30, 1893, Page 9

THE EVENING STAR PUBLISHED DAILY EXCEPT SUNDAY. AT THE STAR BUILDINGS, na tas Bar Horure ok e Ev tar S. H. KEAUFFMANN, Tres’ oa pesleamemalisathar Pty tas Stan is verved to im the Be Te ecm, tele own account, at 10 cente fer 2 conte each. ten or “4 age cents per hae eee QUUNTUPL® SHEET STAR $1.00 per year: (Batered at the Office at Washington, D.C. &s second-class mali matter.) — mall ‘must be paid tp ad- ‘tates af adwvectiaing made known om applicator ert. Che Lpening Slav, reo» vf WASHINGTON, D. C., SATURDAY, DECEMBER 30, 1893-TWENTY PAGES. AMUSEMENTS AMUSEMENTS. EDUCATIONAL. ALBAUGH'S GRAND OPERA HOUSE. TONIGHT AT EIGHT LAST PERFORMANCE OF WEBSTER & BRADY'S BIG MARINE SPECTACLE, The Bottom Of The Sea, COMMENCING WITH MONOAY MATINEL HENRY E. DIXEY, tn ADONIS. a20-tf TONIGHT JACK DEMPSEY THE NONPAREIL | Will give an exhibition of Sparring with JOE FIELDEN. BILL NYE AND WM. HAWLEY SMITH AT METZEROTT’S JANUARY 15. WONDERFUL FUN. WILLARD HALL. TONIGHT AND ALL NEXT PROF. CARPENTEN'S YPNOTISM——_ it all-2m ACADEMY. Tonight st 8, Last Appearance of Charles Frohman’s Comedians, In the Szecessful Farcical Comedy “Mrs. Grundy, Jr.”’ Beginning New Year's Matisee, The Span Of Life. it NEW NATIONAL THEATER. Tonight at 8. Last Time of A NUTMEG MATCH ‘With its Ponderous Pile-Driving Scenic Sensation. Bexinnine New Year Matinee THE GLORIOUS NAVAL DRAMA, The Ensign BILL NYE AND HIS CO-JOKER WILL BE WITH YOU SOON. it BRITISH LEGATION, Washington, D.C., U. 3. ‘A. The British minister begs to thank’ Mr. Walter Pelham for bis clever imitations last evening at which afforded much pleasure to every one present. (Signed) L S. SACKVILLE WEST. OPPORTUNITY * To hear for the first time before the Washington Public the distinguished Eugiish Monologuist and Mr. Walter ORIGINAL, HAM. LE, INIMITABLE, REFINED. impersonations by mere ter Mimic, Soaps of tacit fo = «ial ex; mw First Baptist € Corner 16th and O s Wedaesday, January 3, Cards of admission. You should see one examine . Peiham’s “Man of Letters.” It is worth the money alone. Proc of the Christian Endeavor Union. S Mr. Pelham ix one of the famous artists Harper's and Cosmopolitan mag- ring the past thirteen years pre- is wonderful entertainments 432 times in 2 Loudon, and before the erowned ot Excope, as well as the elite of America. An antidote against melancholy. SEATS FOR THE POPULAR BILL'S-NYE AND SMITH, now selling at METZEROTT’S. it L_ ASSOCIATION, SEFICLA, NATIONAL RIFLES’ HALL, MONDAY, JANUARY 1, Isv4, NEW YEAR'S NIGHT. Tickets, admitting lady and gentleman, 0c. 429-21° Merzerorr ¥ THURSDAY LL. JANUARY 4, 1904, Anton Schott, ‘The Greatest Living German Tenor, Albert Schott, Late from Royal Opera Houses Berlin, Dresden, In one Grand Song Recital Embraci leetiowts from Weber, Beethoven, Wagner, Schubert, Schumann and others. Tickets on sale now at Metzerott’s, 1110 F_st. POPULAR PRICES. a28-7t “HOW SHALL WE OUR WIVES KEEP AT home evenings?” Get Bill Nye’s recipe. It “THE LAST DAYS OF THE CONFEDERACY.” Encampment No. 69, = Veteran Legion, ‘The Confederate Veterans’ Associaton Respectfully announce that they have secured the re, entitled F THE CONFEDERACY,” At CONVENTION HALL, Sth and L sts. n.w., FRIDAY, JAN. 26, 1894, AT 7:30 P.M. Proceeds for the bencfit of the relief funds of the two associations. ++. 50 -ets. Reserved seats, 50 cts. ext at Metzerott’s, 12th and F oo ete EGTA Sale of reserved seats will begin Jan. 10. Tickets for general Hot Confederate Veterans’ a N.B.—No reserved seats will be sold after 7 ‘o'clock p.m. on 26th, and noue will be sold at the hall. a2y-td NYE AND WM. HAWLEY SMITH, two Greatest Humorists of the Age.” MEE ZEROTT'S, JANUARY 15. it METZEROTT MUSIC HALL. POSITIVELY ONE APPEARANCE ONLY. MONDAY EVENING, JAN. 1, THE MARIE Tavary GRAND OPERATIC CONCERT co. An nization of select artista. MARIE TAVARY, Prima Donna. MME. HELEN VON DOENHOFF, Prima Donua Contraito. SENOR FERNANDO MICHELENA, SIGNOR L. DELASCO, ft PRUGHAM AND ACT If OF GRAND CONCERT PROGRAM AN MARTHA IN COSTUME. Prices—$1.50, $1, T5c. and Svc. a5, N. LOOMIS. KERNAN’S LYCEUM THEATER. 8 ENGEL THIS, WEEK. MATINEE EVERY Day. MATTHEWS AND BULGER'S Seats now on WEEK COMMENCING DECEMBER 25, Usual matinees, An American Hero RICHARD MANSFIELD. ALLAN DE OOU MUELLER’S ACADi elect school for dancing. delsarte and deport Bent, Masonic Tempiec, #th and F sts. 2. Washington, D. C. Circulars at the ucadeuy. Contrary toA Announcements, THE ORIGINAL SECOND ANNUAL PURE FOOD EXPOSITION WILL OPEN AT BAUGH’S GRAND OPERA HOUSE (w. L. L ARMORY), JANUARY 15, 1894. Mins. 5. T. Rorer Will give her course of ypular Demon- strated Lectures on [igh Art Ceduery. These lectures will be conducted same as last year, x 2 January 15 and continuing three ‘Weeks, each ‘y at 4 p.m. She is far better equipped than last year, having devoted much. time during her ment. at world’s fair in the study of various novelties {a connection ith her fession. French Econo- mies, Indian Curries ui German CRAND EXHIBITS OF Al FOOD. Band from the New York. ny GRAND FLORAL DISPLAY. AILY—2 TO 10 P.M. SMITH ARB NYE AND COMING IN THE SWEET PRETTY SOON. it PROF. CALDWELL’S DANCING ACADEMY, STH and H n.w., TUES. and PRI. EVENINGS. Private lessons given by appointment at my residence. Neste serntdhes tor Calle, parties, &e. 40 C aw. Aw! THE HOUSE IN WHICR ABRAHAM LINCOLN 516 10th st., now contains dver 2,500 relics of Mr. Lincoln, ‘of them from the “Homestead” at Springield, Il. we usd Kiayesio pee eS Te “Tiatiesien. “Scone” 0c26-3m HAVE, YOU SECURED YOUR SEATS FOR THE NYE-SMITH DISTURBANCE? it CALIFORNIA, TEXAS, MEXICO.—SPECIAL SEMI- monthly tourist part e com] "s sunset a fates. Apply toa. E. HAWLEY, A. G.'T My 834 Broadway, N.Y. it. J. SMITH. nt, So. 34 st. Phitadetpbia. av fa2s-adwibat NJO THOROUGHLY TAUGHT BY NOTE simplified method; only $7 per quarter. I guar- antee to teach the most unmusical person to play a perfect tune each lesson by my simple * method or no vharge. until 9 ym. GEORGE -1m from 10 a.m. Parlore DRAEGER, 631 I st. nw. oH OOF 01 er Lan AY, I PROF, SP. WAIT WILL LECT? wsieal Hall, 6 F jects: Thursday, ‘The Soul; Pridiy, fi Healing. Admission, 25 «ents. THE REV. FRANK SEWALL SUNDAY EVENING LECTURES On TRUTHS PILGRIMAGE, a SCENES IN THE HISTORY OF RELIGION, At the cH OF THE MOLY crry, ave. and ISth st. war Iiupont Circle, me TRE JANUARY it 7; “EXCURSIONS, &c. BY RAIL TO Mount Vernon, TOMB OF WASHINGTON. Take trains Pennsylvania depot $:40, 9:45, 10:45 1, 1:00 and 2:11 p.m. Also via ferry to Alexandria, 7th st. wharf, at 9:30, 11:30 a.m., and 1:30 p.m. Fare, round trip, 50 cents. Grounds open 11 a.m. to ¢ p.m. 122-tf NILE, CALIFORNIA, MEXICO, FLORIDA, &e. Leave New York January 16 and February 17, 1804, HH. ZE & SONS, 1225 Pa. ave. (Est. 1544.) Official ticket agents for chief trunk lines, Sole agents for the Thewfikieh Nile S. S. Co. pointed Internutional Tourist Agents for Mid-Winter Fair, Sun Francisco, and Interna- ) WEST INDIA TOURS. ‘The elegant Passenger Steamer MADIANA, 3,050 TONS, SAILS JAN. 10 & FEB. 17. Specially’ fitted with electric lights, baths and ali latest improvements. For St. ‘Thomas, St. Crotx, St. Kitts, Antiqua, Guadaloupe, Dominica, Mi tinique, St. Lucia,” Barbados. Hotel coupon tick- ets, good at the Marine Hotel, Barbados, sold at low rates. For beanty of scenery and perfection of climat this trip is unsurpassed. For illustrated pamph! q giving rates of passage and all information apply QUEBEC S. 8. CO. A. E. OUTERBRIDGE & CO., Agents, 30 Broadway. New York. Or THOS. COOK & SONS, 615 15th st... Wash- ington, D. C. d23-s&tu26e EAMER MACALESTER — TO MOUNT VERNON. Tomb of Washineton. Datly (except Sunday), At 10 a.m, returning by 2:45 p.m. FARE, ROUND TRIP, 50 CENTS. Admission to grounds, 25 cents. Tickets, with Mount Vernon admission coupon, tor sale at wharf cod at hotels. ‘Will also make river landinzs as far as Glymont, stopping for freight and passengers both ways. se18 L. L. BLAKE, Capt. TALLY HO COACH LINE DAILY. 10 A.M. 2 P.) EDUCATIONAL IN WASHINGTON. ass USEFUL STUDIES, SUITABLE TO THE TIMES. Finance and economics taught im the evening classes of the Corcoram Scientific School, ie una _Diaa University. a29-ut* 1438 NST. N.W. THE MISSES KERR'S SCHOOL FOR YOUNG LADIES AND LITTLE CHILDREN. KINDERGARTEN AT MISS School reopens January 8, 15% -; instruction entirely in F MISS C. MATILDA MINKE, 312 DELAWARE Bee.. graduate of the New Eng. Comscrvat Sreunist and experienced, S JANUARY 1804. J. @ good time ‘to enter Wood's erctal . 407 East Capitol st. All who join in auary Will be allowed a discount of 10 per | cent. Day and evening sessions. __& PROF. J. FRANCIS ILLER, TEACHER OF piano, organ, vocal musie und harmony; esp cially attentive to b "rs a8 well as to pup) advanced. 611 I st se25-4m* 2 nw. IN WASHINGTON, NATIONAL ACADEMY OF ¢ ORATORY Elocution, Dramatic Action and New “England rvatory 919 F st. nw. Half rates for course ecmmencing Jan. 2. 1t® MME. TAYLOR TEACHES VOCAL, PIANO, theory. Training the voice for opera and cert a specialty. Only teacher using alphabetic method.doing away with notes and staff. 516 11th st. nw. 2w* GAILLARD SCHOOL OF LANGUAGES, 906 F ST. Mode languages taught by Gaillard method, comprising a series of text books published bj D. Appleton & Co., an entirely new pra aclentific and ‘aesthetic system, the only one rated by the French minister of public in- struction and indorsed b; ted Sorbonne and the leading America. German classes and P. H. “Mueller, author of ‘Chain Method. Visitors admitted to all the classes _held daily. 419 THE TYPEWRITING 4 ‘as 15 1G AND SHORTHAND COURSE. $15, 15 $15 AND SHORTHAND. b $15 AND SHORTHAND, ‘$15 15 $15 MMENDS , $25 a year. 1876. keeping, arithmetic, letter writing, penmanship. lons for gradustes. Send | for . FLYNN, A.M, Prinet K sis. uw. 416-3m Full busi rse, da: Established were.” Book aes announcement @.w. cor. Sth INSTRUCTI MECHANICAL DRAWING. n2s ___l._A. CHESTER, 12 DRAWING TAUGHT EVENINGS; architectural. term 1894. 531 7th st. = IN. $8. Ean and RUD HOMO, dl3-1m* FRENCH CLASSES FOR vanced BEGINNERS AND pupils; new attractive method. 307 D st. nw. term, January Mite “V. BANJO TAUGHT BY YOUNG LADY OF BX: » Te 4 10 merce GH altiea? Meme & Bio re 2-1m* 1 1406 Columbia st. D.w. OLNEY INSTITUTE, 1827 I ST. School for yoane. ladies and little girls. ise M @9-tt Mise Laura Lee . Virginia Mason Dorsey, a ere. Dorsey, Pe WASHINGTON CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC, 1225 Principals, 10th o.w. ‘Twenty-fifth year. Piano, organ, voice, Violin, flute, cornet, Xe. Free advant 10 _Duplis. 0. B. BULLARD, Director. 1m* MISS Hi. PRIVATE SCHOOL, 1429 20th st., cor. of P st. nw. A day school for children and older girls, Applications be made at the school rooms daily from 9 till 1 o'clock. dl-im 1864—EDUCATION FOR REAL LIFE—180¢ FOR SONS AND DAUGHTERS. THE SPENCERIAN BUSINESS COLLEGE, Na- tional Bank of the Republic building, coruer 7th and D sts. nw. Day and night sessions began September 4. Practical English, shorthand and {ypewriting; Spencerian rapid writing: mechant- cal_and architectural drawing. Corps of ten thoroughly trained teachers. Location central. Services of graduates always in demand. Office open every business day and night. Write or call for new annual announcement, . Mrs, SARA A. SPENCER, Tel. call 1084, (ocl6) Principal and Proprie COLUMBIA COLLEGR OF COMMER 623 La. ave., bet. 6th and Tth sts. ©. K. URNER, A.M., C.E., Prin. ‘Twenty-third year as a’ successful ‘business educator; eighth year in this city and fifteen tman College. Six thorough and practical courses: Business, English, accountancy, civil service, shorthand and type 3 rn the typewriter; the quickest reparation for the office; complete course, $15. Rhorthand dictations by ‘competent readers ‘nnd t ph: individual instruction by ex- perienced reporters Graduates of rare excellence and distinguished success; ite prices; send for catalogue. au26 SCLOOK, ACTING, physteal 18th st. nw. Lessons or evening. EDWARD C. SEND. OF “ELOCUTION, ORATORY, grace and volce culture. 1817 given during the TOWNSEND, Miss Sab. “Tows d2-m, wés,tt EEL, TEACHER OF PIANO, OBGAN, . Particular Method for young pupils; best references. jee 1 Me be ‘2uth and P ow. x; ae option oes Dear colors and women’ Evening classes—Antique and men's life. For circulars send to oc3-tf 808 17th st. nw. Norwood Institute, 14TH STREET AND MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE, 030 Mr. and M.s, W. D. CABELL, Principals. INSTITUTE BUSINESS COLLEGE, 8. W. COR. STH AND K& STS. N. W. Course of instruction equals that of any Lusiness college in Washington; terms lower. Principal has been @ well-known, reliable and successful Washington educator for'17 years. Full business course, day or night, $25 a year. Bookkeeping, arithmetic. spelling,’ grammar, iet- ter writing, penmanship, typewriting, shorthand. Diplomas and positions for graduates.’ Central lo- cation. Experienced teachers. Send for ment. 8. W. FLYNN, A.M. MISS AMY C, LEAVITT, 1121 VERMONT AVE. N.W. PIANO AND HARMONY. se@1-tf LESSONS ON THE JANKO KEYBOARD. ACADEMY OF THE HOLY CROSS, 1312 MASS. AVE. A day school for young ladies and little girls. The course of study embraces ail the branches of a practical education, 031-6 '$ SCHOOL FOR YOUNG MEN AND oye is le a colleges “and technigal ‘schools and for. business. Heat of references. For particulars apply to, WM. H. NAM, or A. No MeQUARD n7-2m* ” MISS FRANCES MARTIN'S ENGLISH AND RENCH SCHOOL FOR GILLS, 1205 Q st. o.w. French, kindergarten. Boarding’ pupils Mmited. se2-4m* ‘S_ KINDERGARTEN AND SCHOOL EW eth Peabody Kindergarten Normal School, 1918 Sunderland place (U sin fall und winter sessions October 2, MISS MAY H. MEAD, Raif of the Royal Con: Kerlin. Lessons at puplls’ homes if a5-1m* | SERVICE INSTITUTE AND Business College, 1207 10th n.w. Pupils prepared successfully for civil services, departmental and census examinations. Stenography taught. se2-tr LANGUAGES. THE BERLITZ SCHOOL OF LANGUAGES, 723 14th st. nw. PIANO certificated pupil of Hi servatory of desired. 2001 T st. nw. MISS BALCH'S CIVIL S$ INSTRUCTION Branches in all Aimerican and European Principal cities. New term begins now. LADY JUST FROM ENGLAND WISHES TO GIVE private lemons in French (acquired in Varls),paint- ing in oil, water colors, crayou and pencil draw- fugs. Address E.E.BAMTON.910 20th n.w.uld-Tw* _ OUT OF WASHINGTON, — D DAY SCHOOL IRLS, 2, 34 East Sith street, New York. Special students admitted. MAPLEWOOD INSTITUTE, CONCUKUVILLE, Pa, $192 per year; a successful school; one of the best to infuse ‘with euerzy and to wake up boys to the duties of Ife; boys under 13 years, $162. J. SHORTLIDGE (Yale), A.M., Principal. vs. mdm® "LTS ARE THE PROOF. T owe all my success to the training recelved at your institution.” So say tundreds of our graduat Lanes A night So4. Ea resume work Jai \E & DURLING: Huyler _dutlding, 121 Posts. ny 22-31 “MME J. ESPUTS Dai iz Music at sight indorsed by J. P. Sousa and LY, ‘The note chain fame MARTYN COLLEGE OF LOCUTION, ORATORY AND DRAMATIC CULTU! 1233 TO 1331'@ ST. N.We ee Beginners’ classes just forming. Send for cirevlars of THREE MONTHS’ COUKSE. new | Barometric Indications. From Truth. Senior Partner—One thing I like about our new clerk is that he is reliable. You can al- ways tell what he is going to do next. Junior Partner—And what is that? Senior Partner—Nothing. ae oo — A special dispatch from Athens says that a dynamite cartridge deposited in the man- sion of a banker named Syngrot was e: ploded yesterday evening, doing great dam- age. Nobody was injured. ‘The Kentucky court of appeals has grant- ed writs of error in the lottery case. The lotteries will resume business pendine tur- | ther developments, EVENTS OF THE YEAR Most Notable Topics of the Past Twelve Months. GLANCE OVER PAST OCCURREN Questions That Have Occupied the Civilized World. THEIR PLACE IN HISTORY a The year 1893 will be remembered more for its misery than its joy. Its great punc- tuating feature has been the industrial de- pression and financial collapses in Amer- ica, England and Australia. But at the close of the year the outlook for the new year is a hopeful one. The Bering sea dis- pute and its settlement, the Hawaiian ques- tion, involving the dethronement of the queen, her restoration or the annexation of the islands, the repeal of the Sherman sil- ver law and the stopping of free colnage in India, the rebellion in Brazil, the incoming of the Cleveland administration, the world’s fair at Chicago, the hume rule bill, the Ger- man army bill end Mr. Gladstone's efforts at reform, the demonstrations of the an- archists, the Siamese boundary dispute, the growth of socialism, the secession move- ment in Norway, the Chinese question, the question of abolishing the house of lords— these are the topics that have been of especial interest to Americans, and will make the past year marked in history. The Industrial Depression. The financial crisis of the past year had peculiarly distinguishing features. It came when productive industry had reached the high water mark of prosperity, when crops were bountiful and when neither war, fam- ine, pestilence, fire nor extravagant specu- lation was present as a cause. The crisis has frequently been compared with that of 1878, but within six months of the past year more disastrous results were produced in the important industries than were caused by the panic of 1873 at any time during the six succeeding years. The greatest decline in the consumpuva of pls iron, for in- stance, trom 151% lo 187b Was 2d lz per cent, but auring tne iour monins enued Aegust 1 last the decrease was over 4U per cent. The greatest aecune in wool cun- sumption in the years mentioned was about 7 per cent, whereas in the past year there was a decline of 53 1-3 per cent. In cotton the decline in consumption in 1874 was less than 8 per cent, whue in nine months of 1sv3 over two million spindles stopped in New England, which is about 13 per cent of the whole number in the country. The ease im production of the great indus- .tries by the middie of August had gone be- yond the decrease realized at any time after the panic of 1873. The stoppage of works was due“to diminished or uncertain demand. Of cotton mills 23 per cent were closed, of woolen mills 43 per cent were closed, of knit goods 58 per cent were closed, the states being affected the worst. Out of BuO textile - closed by the middle of August less than 50 were closed for a vacation. The iron trade was unusually depressed, the production be- ing reduced to about one-half the normal capacity. The records of the shoe and leather trade and other industries have also shown reduced demand and canceled orders, Collections were in cousequence slow, bank deposits declined, loans were curtailed even on ordinarily good security, merchants were unable to realize on their securities, and failures resulted which in ordinary times would not have occurred. The fatlures for the first nine months of the year numbered 11,174, with total assets amounting to 70 per cent of the liabilities. It is safe to say that in a majority of cases, perhaps a large majority, the assets ex- ceeded the liabilities. During the five pre- ceding years the assets were to the liabili- ties in the following percentage: 51, 51, 48, 50 and 53. From January 1 to September 1 500 state and private banks suspended, of which 72 resumed. Of the nearly 3,900 na- tional banks in the country 155 failed and 70 resumed. Most of the suspended banks Were small institutions. About 500 of the 715 bank failures occurred in trans-Missis- sippi states. September witnessed an im- provement in financial institutions. During July and August money was so scarce that premiums ranging from $2.50 to $25 per $1,000 were offered by brokers. In many Places certified checks came into use, but the premium on money brought out the hoards, and forty millions of gold came in during August. The premium continued to fall, and by September money was plenty and the premium disanneared. The passage of the silver repeal bill by the Honse of Representatives on Aucust 28 was followed by a better feeling in business circles, and during Septemher menv mills. factories and banks resumed. Rut the results of over- production are still felt. A recent estimate, based on teleerams from 119 cities of the country shows the nember of nnemnloved ta he 801,00, Greet Aistress exists. and in all ottieg stons are heine teen to raleve It Putte works are haine nnchod ana the hand of charity has heen extented freely. The Silver Agitation. The draining of the government's gold by the operation of the Sherman stiver law, whereby the purchase of 4,500,000 ounces of Silver a month was directed, nad tong before the past year filled many with alarm. On February 6 the United States Senate re- fused to adopt the motion of Senator Hill to take up the bill repealing the purchasing clause. ‘The anti-silver men were again beaten in the House three days later by a vote of 152 to 143. Congress expired with- out any further effort being made to pass the repeal bill. The popular demand for legislative action grew so great that Presi- dent Cleveland, on June 30, issued a call for the assembling of the Fifty-third Congress in extraordinary session on August 7. ‘The President's action was targely intluencea by the fact that on June 26 the india mints were closed to the free coinage of stiver. government india This action of the indian caused a sensation tn this country. was the only country, excepting whose mints were open to the cot silver without limitation, an her action jeft Mexico and the United States the only important countries in the world trying to uphold silver either in price or as legal tender. ‘The value of the metal fell, und two days later was worth only 4% ‘sents an ounce. Under the Sherman act the gov- ernment purchased 54,000,000 ounces of stl- ver a year, the greater part of which ‘as paid for indirectly in gold—that ts, tne coin treasury notes issued in payment for the silver were presented to the treasury and gold demanded. it was paid in order, ac- cording to Secretary Carlisle, “to maiatain the parity of the two metals,” although, by they could have been pand in silver. easily seen that such a policy would drain the government of its gold and that it was only a question of time when the ability of the government to pay its obliga- tions in gold would cease, and every rorm of currency would fall in value to that of the silver dollar, which, on June 26, was only 60 1-2 cents. In April, for the first time since specie payments were resumed, the gold reserve of the treasury fell Lelow the $100,000,000 limit. On June 8 it had fallen to $89,000,000 and later in the year it fell even lower. ‘The popuar sentiment of the coun- try was overwhelmingly tn tavor of + ing the silver purchase act, and the dent's action in calling Congress to repeal it was generally approved. On August 2s, after a prolonged debate, the Wiison pill (called after W. L. Wilson of West Virgin- fa, who introduced it) was passed in the House by a majority of 130, repealing the purchase clause of the silver law. it went to the Senate, where the silver men made a stubborn fight, the populists and silver dem- ocrats and republicans standing together until, at length, the republicans said that they would filibuster no longer and the bill was passed. The closing hours of the tight witnessed a trial of endurance, the anti- silver men holding the Senate in session from Wednesday until ¥riday morning, when the repealers gave out. The Hawaiian Question, Early in January {ast Liltuokalani, queen of the Hawatian Islands, determined to get rid of her cabinet. A resolution of want of confidence was moved by one of her parti- sans in the legislature and adopted. ‘the cabinet resigned, and the queen appointed a new one, consisting of Samuel Parker, W. H. Cornwell, John ¥. Colburn and Arthur F. Peterson. The queen now set about the promulgation of a new constitution, whose contents have not been made known, but the general tenor of which was favorable to the native population. On January 14 the legislature was prorogued without act- ing on the constitution. ‘I'he cabinet re- fused their signatures to it, whereupon the queen excitedly addressed a crowd of na- tives, denouncing her advisers. Loud threats were made while her fallen ‘ministers took measures for their safety. At a meeting of prominent white residents, a committee of public safety was pointed and a mass meeting called for it was held, and the queen’s course was condemned. On Monday, the 16th, the committee issued a prociamation declaring the monarchy abro- gated and establishing a provisional gov- ernment until terms of union with the United States had been agreed upon. A volunteer force was called out, amounting to 500 tolerably’armed men. A force of marines from the U. 8. 8S. Boston was land- ed, with two field pieces and a Gatling gun, to protect American interasts. The queen decided to surrender without bloodshed. Within five days a commission, headed by ex-Premier Thurston, the leading Honolulu lawyer, was on its way by special steamer to the United States to negotiate an annex- ation treaty. On Fel 1 Minister Jobn L. Stevens at Honolulu ceciured an Amer- ican protectorate over the islands. ‘he Hawatian commission reached Washington February 3. On February 15, a treaty of an- nexation having been vpon, it was sent by President Harrison to the Senate. But the Fifty-second Congr2ss was nearing its close and appropriation and other bills blocked the way of the treaty. On Presi- dent Cleveland's accession, deeming undue haste had been used in the matter, the treaty was withdrawn from the Senate, and James H. Blount of Georgia was ais- Patched to Honolulu to discover the facts connected with the overthrow of the queen. The report of Mr. Blount that Minister Stevens had lent the ald of the United States to the revolutionists, ‘ne report of Secretary Gresham to the President that a great wrong had been done to Liliuokalant, the President’s subsequent message to Con- gress giving his similar conclusions, the ar- rival of Mr. Willis of Kenzucky as United States minister at Honotulu, are of such recent occurrence as to be wel! known. ‘The Bering Sea Arbitration, The tribunal which met in Paris on the 234 of last February to settle the long- standing dispute between Great Britain and the United States regarding the seal catching in Bering sea has been called the most important international tribunal since the Alabama claims commission of 1871 at Geneva. Representatives of France, Italy and Norway-Sweden, with two each from Great Britain and the United States, formed the tribunal of seven, After organ- izing with the election of the French rep- resentative as president, the printed agree- ments on both sides were submitted and the tribunal adjourned to April 4. The American claim was that Bering sea was a closed sea when Alaska belonged to — ts and that Russia had exclusive right to Seal fisheries therein and that those right were transferred to the United States when Alaska was purchased. The British claim was that Bering sea was’an open sea, with all that implies regarding seal catching therein. Further, Great Britain claimed that Russia did not exercise exclusive juris- diction in Bering sea; that in 1821 she did attempt to assert such a right, but that both the United States and Great Britain suc- cessfully protested against it, and, further- more, the United States from 1867, the time of purchase, to 1886 did not advanc; claim of exclusive rights in Bering sea. Finally, Great Britain professed to be fa- vorably disposed to the adoption of general measures of control of the fur seal indus- try. From April 4 the tribunal met four times a week to hear argument. = Cc Carter and Frederic R. Coudert opened for the United States; Sir Charles Russell, Sir Richard Webster and C. Robinson followed for Great Britain and E. J. Phelps closed for the American side. The wide scientific knowledge displayed by counsel on both sides and their care in the preparation of their arguments excited universal admira- tion. With the closing remarks of Mr. Phelps on July 8 the case went to the court. On August 15 the decision of the arbitrators was given out. The decision was against the United States on every one of the five points in dispute but one—that America ac- quired with the purchase of Alaska all the sealing rights enjoyed by Russia. It was decided that Bering sea was an open sea and part of the Pacific ocean, and that Russia did not enjoy exclusive sealing rights therein. But the United States gain- ed virtually its case in the protection regu- lations recommended. These included a prohibition of sealing within sixty miles of the Pribilof Islands, or of sealing during 35 degrees north latitude and east of 180 degrees west longitude. Only sailing ves- sels will be allowed to engage in the trade, and the use of nets, firearms and explosives is forbidden. These regulations were in- tended to prevent the wholesale slaughter of the seals, against which this country had strongly protested. On the American claim of derivative title and exclusive jurisdiction in Bering sea Senator Morgan’s was the only vote in favor of the United States. On the point of alleged proprietary right in the seals, upon which great stress was laid by the United States in the later stages of the controversy, Justice Harlan sided with his colleague in favor. Americans gener- ally look on the decision of the tribunal as a practical, if not theoretical, vindication of their claims, The World's Fair. The prelude to the world’s Columbian ex- position at Chicago in honor of the four hundredth anniversary of the discovery of America by Columbus was the Columbian naval review in the harbor of New York on April 27. The gathering of warships was the largest ever seen. Ten nations were represented and the officers and men numbered more than 10,000. The vessels rendezvoused in Hampton Roads and then proceeded to New York where they were reviewed by the President, the three cara- vels from Spain, fac similes of those in Columbus’ fleet, having the place of honor at the head of the line. A grand ball at night and a parade next day closed the celebration. On May 1 the exposition at Chicago was formally opened. The Presi- dent and his cabinet and distinguished persons from throughout the country were present. An orchestra of GW musicians played the Columbian march, Rev. Dr. Mil- burn led in prayer, the prophecy of Co- lumbus, by W. A. Croffut, was read, Di- rector General Davis described the labors of those who had organized the project, and President Cleveland declared the fair open, touching the electrical key that start- ed the machinery. In accordance with the invitation of Congress the Duke of Vera- gua, descendant of Columbus, with his family, visited this country in April and May and were shown great courtesy. The duke was the nation’s guest. Another dis- tinguished visitor was the Princess Eulalie, infanta of Spain, who came as the represen- tative of the queen regent. She arrived May 18 and sailed June 24. The visit of the Spanish caravels, Santa Maria, Nina and Pinta, and the Viking ship from Nor- way was an interesting incident of the world’s fair season. The only circum- stance that marred the Columbian celebra- tion was the controversy over Sunday opening of the fair. The local directors of the fair claimed thet the congressional pro- hibition of Sunday opening was of no ef- fect and it was unanimously ordered on May 16 that the gates should be opened on Sunday and that the money advanced by the government should be returned ould the government demand it. Pro- tests went up all over the country, but the gates were opened Sunday, May 28. Fif- teen of the state buildings were closed, as was the British building. The question of Sunday opening was taken into the courts and was won by the local directors. This settled the matter, but the attendance was far below what the directors had expected. The fair closed on November 1. Reliable statistics show that 21,477,212 persons paid for admission. The greatest attendance the season from May 1 to July 31 north of | was on Chicago day, when over 70,000 per- sons paid to enter the gates, the largest number ever assembled in an inclosure. The cost of the e: ‘ition was between fifteen and twenty million dollars. It was conceded to have surpassed in grandeur = extent every other exposition and to stripped the d closed for tack of support. The Home Rule Bill Mr. Gladstone, the British premier, in a speech of two hours, on February 13, in- troduced a bill for home rule in Ireland. It was read for the first time on the 17th. The bill provided for an Irish legislature, consisting of a legislative council and a legislative assembly. Legislation respect- ing exclusive Irish affairs is to be enacted. Broadly speaking, the legislature was given those powers possessed by a state govern- ment in the United States, reserving for the imperial parliament those matters left by the American constitution to Congress. Modifications were itroduced suitable to the peculiar conditions existing. Land leg- islation was left for three years to parlia- ment. The opposition began a most stub- born fight. both Irish tactions gave the bill their support. But the Protestants of Ireland in Uister, Munster and Leinster opposed the bill strongly and even prayers Were offered up against it. At a meeting of citizens in Belfast on March 14 resolu- expressing many hotels tions were adopied measure. Out of 1,229 church parishes in Ireland, 1,190 protested against it, and it was claimed that only 30,000 of the 630,000 of ireland denounced the bill, Numerous deputations protesting were sent to Mr. Gladstone. But the premier never halted. The bill went to @ second reading on April 21, and was passed by 847 to 304. On May 8 it was taken up in committee by clauses. Then followed a filibustering contest by the opposition, which was frustrated only by adopting the closure. From the 8th to the 17th was spent on the second clause. Mr. Gladston here of longest on record. Through it all, Mr. Gladstone main- tained his wonderful powers, though bowed under the weight of eighty-three years. The hour set for closure, on July 27, wit- messed the most scene ever known in the commons. Mr. Chamberlain made a furious attack on the bill, when Thomas Power O'Connor shouted “Judas!” five minutes. On bills, pass them, and when the lords reject- ed them, dissolve parliament and appeal to the country. from the start that it had a powerful oppo- sition to face in its efforts to increase the effective strength of the army. The bfil was the chief subject of discussion in the reichstag in the spring. Notwithstanding the appeals of the kaiser and the influence of the chancellor, on March 17, it failed on @ second reading in the military goa. The government now offered compro- mise. The crisis came on May 6, when the compromise amendments were rejected by 152 to 210, and the reichstag was dissolved. The question now went to the people. Near- ly 2,000 candidates were in the field. As a candidate must receive a majority to be elected, second elections were made neces- sary in nearly 200 cases. At the first elec- ae ~ 15 only 215 members were elected. these 101 favored 114 opposed it. The seeene aren the north st, government, while Bavaria, “Wurtenbere and the south oj it. Four Prussian Provinces elected twenty-one candidates to Seats previousiy held by the Opposition. The chancellor announced that he 4 stand by the compromises which hy and which had been On July 5 the bill was introduced “ans peace effective of the army was increased by 50,000, and the entire standing army gradually to 479.299 men, until 1890." ‘The bill finally passed on July 15, by 201 to 185, and shortly the*reichstag was dissolved. Secession in Norway. In the summer of 1892 the Norwegian storthing resolved in favor of separate Nor- wegian consulates, but King Oscar of Sweden refused his sanction. The Mberal cabinet of M. Steen resigned, but was per- suaded to resume office. Thus matters rested until this year. In January the adoption of an army bill at Stockholm, in- creasing the effectiveness of the Swedish rao was regarded by the Norwegian radi- cals as a menace to Norwegian indepen- dence, and the ‘autonomous sentiments ot kindled into flame. The ig ee an understand- an ussia and distrust: the friendly leaning of the Stockholm por ernment toward the triple alliance. King Oscar proposed that a fair allotment ot diplomatic and consular appointments should be given to Norway and that the foreign minister should be alternately from Sweden and Norway. But by a vote of 64 to 50 by the storthing of Norway a resolu- tion was adopted maintaining the right of Norway to complete independence in all matters not described in the act of union as pertaining to the union. The king’s com- promise was rejected. Unless the Norwe- gian claims were granted the Norwegian cabinet announced that it would withhold contributions for the diplomatic and con- ro wl service. Warlike talk was freely in- dulged in and hints of secession were heard. Meanwhile the people of Sweden clamored for universal suffrage. King Oscar refused to sanction the resolution passed at Chris- tiania. Premier Steen’s ministry thereupon resigned. Another cabinet was formed but toe storthing expressed a censure of it and its confidence in the Steen ministry. The Swedish parliament meanwhile adopted a resolution opposed to Norway’s claims for a separate consular service. The Norwe- gian radicals now proposed to erase from their flag the signs indicating that Norway is one of the two members of the Scandi- navian union. The contest is of interest to all Europe, the triple alliance being favor- ly disposed to Sweden, while France and Russia favor the dissolution of the union. The storthing now voted a number of measures in favor of secession. It refused to contribute to the joint consular and dip- lomatic service, ordered the emblems of union struck from the flag and decreed that the king could no longer issue commands to the Norwegian army without consent of the Norwegian minister of war and council of state. A republic in Norway now began to be freely discussed, as one of the proba- bilities within a year—a possibility debated at the international socialist congress at Zurich. 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F. miral Case, Henry C. De Mille, Gen. Doubleday, Norvin Green, Rufus Hatch, ex-President Hayes, Eber N. Horsford, Jus- tice Lamar, Senator Kenna, ex-Senator Saulsbury, E. F. Shepard, Baron Bileichroe- der, Jules Ferry, Louis J. Jennings, Fanny Hl fi F i: ip if dl 5 § Z 4 if H i [ i i i ree | : | i iy , Jerome N. Bonaparte, — M. Charcot, Sir Alexande> Galt, Guy Charies Francis Gounod, Q 3 Soaks Career Harrison and Prof. John Tym dall. ———__o-—_—___— Tie Fog Bank on the Thames. From Truth. He—So you saw about everything worth seeing when you were in Great Britain, did you? She—Yes. He—Did you see Melrose Abbey by moon- light? She—No. But I saw the Tower of Londen sunlight by