Evening Star Newspaper, January 11, 1894, Page 1

THE EVENING STAR PUBLISHED DAILY EXCEPT SUNDAY. 1101 Pocayitunie Avenee, cotzer 118 St, by The Evening Star Newspaper Company, Now York Office, 88 Potter Building, TRE EVENING STAR fs served to snl city by carriers, on their veel Ber week. or 44c. per month. af the counter conts sach. By mail—anywhers in the Un month. ce a RE SAS SATURDAY QUINTUPLE SHEET STAR $1.00 per year; wish’ oreiem ostane added, 3.00 = é (Entered st the Post Office st Washington, D. C., ae <ccona-clas= trail matter.) (All maf! snbecriptions mnet be paid in advance. Kates of a!vertising made Known on application ee Vor 84, No. 20,779. | Che Evening Star. WASHINGTON, D. C., THURSDAY, JANUARY 11, 1894-TWELVE PAGES. PARAMOUNT BLOUNT. |SENATOR Davis ON HAWAII NATIONAL FINANCES | MR. WILSON OF WASHINGTON] MET He is a Witness Before the Senate Investigating Committee. QUESTIONS AS T0 A CONSPIRACY. Also as to the Things Not Included in His Report. REV.DR. HYDE’S STATEMENT. It was a few minutes after 10 o'clock this morning when Mr. Blount, who was to be the witness for tuday’s session of the Senate committee investigating Hawaiian affairs, appeared at the door of the com- mittee room and was ushered in. All of the democratic members of the subcom- mittee were present, but Mr. Sherman, who has been rather irregular in his at- tendance, was absent. There were two re- publican Senators present, however, for, in addition to Mr. Frye, there was Mr. Dolph, who is not a member of the subcommittee. ‘Why he came was subsequently apparent, for a few minutes after 11 o'clock Mr. Frye left the committee room and went to the Fooms of the committee on commerce, which was in session and before which Mr. Frye has @ number of important bills pend- ing, leaving Mr. Dolph to represent him. The statement has been sent out that the Yepublican members of the committee in- tended submitting Mr. Blount to a very rigid cross-examination concerning affairs ee ee ee ‘would be severe on accoun' Toit SEF "Eict Teper ‘on the actions of Minister Stevens, who is a citizen of Mr. Frye’s state. This appears to be erroneous, if Mr. Frye is correctly quoted. It is understood that Mr. Frye looks upon the testimony of Mr. Blount with indifference and ee wee re sak terized it as - iakeration od a man who took hearsay tes- timony and arranged it in the shape of evidence upon which to arraign the acts of Mr. ——— = a con- mn: ernment. oes mane oe alleged ‘estimony Mr. Frye 1s said to have condemned as unworthy of consideration on account of its hearsay character. During the morning Mr. Blount then was simply subjected to such ques- tions as Mr. Dolph saw fit to ask, and, in general, it may be said, occupied the time in the reiteration and elaboration of the Statem*nts made in his report, which he Btood by from first to last. What They Want to Bring Out. ‘There are several things, however, the re- publican members of the committee and Senator Morgan also endeavored to bring out by Mr. Blount, and among them was the matter referred to by Prof. Alexander in his evidence last week, when he said to the committee that Mr. Blount appeared to be afraid to meet friends of the provisional government, held all his intercourse with the royalists, and refused to consult with those who represented the provisional gov- P ernment and were friendly to it. Mr. Blount, before he left the stand, was declineg to incorporate in his re- rt stat its concerning affairs at the Elana whi he asked to was also given an opportunity to refute the evidence of Prof. Alexander and others that friends of the provisional government were not asked to give their testimony, and that if such matters as were supplied him upon which to base his report as these witnesses have testified, suppressed such portions as pleased him and made no ref- €rence to them ip his report as to the causes that led to the acts of the provisional gov- ernment. What Did Not Appear in His Report. It was the things that did not appear in his report upon which the committee cross- examined Mr. Blount most closely. As one member expressed it, the committee was anxious to know, in view of what has been told them: since the investigation began, what Mr. Blount knows that he did not tell the State Department, and if he did know them at the time he made his report, why he did not make use of them. It ‘s also very probabie that an effort will be made by at least one member of the com- mittee to examine Mr. Blount as to certain ecnferences he is said to have had with the President and Secretary Gresham, both be- fore his visit to Hawaii and after his re- turn. In other words, the committee wants to know if there was any instructions given him other than appear as matters of record, and, if so, what ‘were. Up to this time much of the testimony adduced before the committee has been in the direction of proving or disproving the existence of a conspiracy between Mr. Stevens, the American minister, and the gentlemen who afterward formed the pro- visional government. The naval officers and Mr. J. C. Jones, Mr. Spalding, Mr. Emer- gon and Prof. Alexander have all given tes- | timeny upon this proposition, and it is said | that Mr. Blount will be requested to go futo this matter at length. It is also said that this witness is possessed of informa- tion which he will give the committee on this point, which, for manifest reasons, could not be put in a report which would be given to the general public. The question to be determinec is whether there was a conspiracy. Rev. Dr. Hyde’s Statement. There is one witness who may be called, or who may speak to the committee by means of a deposition, who had a conver- sation with Commander Wiltse on this very subject. That witness is Rev. Dr. C. M. Hyde of Honolulu, formerly of Massachu- setts, where he is well known. The com- | mittee is already cognizant of this state- ment, made some time ago by Dr. Hyde. “In talking over the affair with Command- | er Wiltse, I said this fact of ease and thor- | oughness with which the revolution was accomplished would give a false impres- sion, as if it had been a scheme long in| contemplation and preparation, whereas the contrary was the fact—it was sudden and unanticipated. I remarked that a sim-/ ilar false impression might obtain cur-/| Fency, as though the affair was carried | through by the collusion with the United States forces. He acknowledged the prob- | ability of such false impressions, but said | With great positiveness: ‘I have not done| all that might have been asked or expected | of me; but I have been extremely careful mot to take one step beyond the limit of | fairness and rightfulness. I challenge the | fullest and closest scrutiny of my actions in the whole affair. Whatever the impres- sior made, there was absolutely no collu- sion; but Hawaiian royalty went to ruin because of its own inherent rottenness.’ ” Such is the statement Dr. Hyde makes of a talk he had with Commander Wiltse on the subject of conspiracy, and Mr. Blount's evidence today was turned in that direction to see what he knew himself con- cerning the conspiracy which has been al- l2ged to have existed. —_+e+—__ Fourth-Class Postmasters. The total number of fourth-class post- asters appointed today was thirty-seven. Of this number eighteen were to fill vacan- eles caused by death and resignation and the remainder by removals. The Virginia appointments were as follows: Cynthia, C. L. Landingham, vice W. C. Herndon, re- signed; Keller, E. D. Young, vice Mrs. R. T. Walter, removed; Stokesland, S. W. Cole- man, vice J. H. Blackburn, removed. The| Maryland appointments were as follows: | anieltown, W. O. Wrightso, vice J. B.| MeNeal, resigned; Ruthsburg, J. T. Rutter. | vice J. H. Smith, resigned: Saint Michaels. A. P. Willis, vice G. K. Benson, resigned Sellersville, J. H. Smith, vice J. B. Booker, | resigned, 1 He Continues His Speech on the Present Situation, He Compares the Democratic Party to Don Quixote d@ His Trusty Spuire and Causes Great Amusement. House bill to amend the laws relative to the inspection of iron and steel boiler plates was reported by Mr. Quay (Pa.) and passed. Senate bill authorizing the Des Moines Rap rower Company of illinois to con- struct a canal, wing dam and other im- provements for the development of water power and for the generation, use and transmission of electric energy and power on the Des Moines rapids, was reported by Mr. Cullom (II.), from the committee on commerce, and discussed briefly, but its consideration at the present time was ob- jected to by Mr. Hawley (Conn.), and the bill was placed on the calendar. Senate bill extending for six months the time within which the Aranzas PasS Har- bor Company to commence work, and for two years the time for obtaining a navi- gable depth of twenty feet on the outer bar, was reported by Mr. Coke (Tex.) from the committee on commerce and passed. Senate bill to provide an Am register for the Clyde Line steamer El Calla. Also Senate bill extending for one year the time for constructing two bridges across the Boeuf river, La. by the New Orleans, Natchez and Fort Scott Railway Company. Mr. Chandler (N.H.) offered a resolution, which was to, instructing the select committee on the quadro-centennial to as- certain the progress ‘ made in the Preparation and issue of the Columbian medals, and to examine into the suitable- ness of the design and the method of strik- ing the medals. Mr. Davis Resumes His Hiwatian Speech. At the conclusion of the morning business (at 1 p.m.) Mr. Davis (Minn.) resumed the floor and continued the speech begun by him yesterday on Mr. Frye’s resolution de- claring a policy of non-intervention in the governmental affairs of Hawali. He start- ed with reading extracts from the diplo- matic correspondence; the instructions of the State Department to ministers to the Hawaiian Islands, and the testimony ac- companying Mr. Blount’s report. From this testimony he gave his own narrative of the events preceding and attending the revolution. ‘The rlequin Monarchy. “And thus,” Mr. Davis continued, in sum- ming up the evidence, “the curtain fell on the last scene of this harlequin monurchy. The stage lords and the stage ladies van- ished into the mass of population. The ex- queen laid aside her tinsel crown, put off her tawdry regalia, and re-entered private life through the stage entrance. The whole proceeding, throughout, had been imitative. ‘The monarchy was a spectacle. It had been tolerated by the civilized world, though the performance had been frequently and rude- ly interrupted by foreign spectators. The domestic audience, heavily taxed for its support, frequently resented the insults of the queen.” Mr. Davis quoted the arswer of the Meutenant of marines to an irquiry wheth- r the marines would rot protect the revo- lution: “I remain pessive. I will not sup- Port it in any way.” “I do not find those words in the testi- mony,” said Mr. Gray (Del.). “I think I have qucted it ccrrectly,” said Mr. Davis. “It appears somewhere in the testimony.” practital and real, he said, took the place of this pernicious monarchy. A firm government, conducted by just and able men, was erected on the abandoned stage. To the whole world the proceeding had been a spectacle. Civilization had en- dured it. The duke had, for a time, con- ferred his functions on Christopher Sly. But to this general appreciation of the melodram there was one exception. The Democrats and Don Quixote Compared. Being Discussed by Secretary Car- lisle and the Senate Committee. THE DEFICIT IS STEADILY GROWING, A Desire to Settle the Whole Problem of Integrity. PROBABLE BONDISSUE —__.—____.. The finance committee of the Senate is going over the state of the treasury very fully with Secretary Carlisle, and will prob- ably take some action without waiting for the House. The Constitution declares that “ali bills for raising revenue shall originate in the House of Representatives,” but there is nothing to prevent the Senate expressing an opinion on revenue legislation by resolu- tion, and this course may be adopted. The Senate has been regarded as the weak point in the sound money campaign, and it is thought that an expression of opinion by resolution in favor of strengthening the gold reserve and meeting the deficit in the treas- ury by an Isste of short-term bonds will have a beneficial effect in stimulating early action by the House and strengthening the public credit. Such an expression in the upper branch would leave no excuse for longer delay by the ways and means com- mittee and by the House. Secretary Car- lsle is going over every aspect of the sit- uation with the finance committee, now that they have leisure and the House com- mittee is so busy, with a view to winning as many as possible of the members of the committee to the support of his program by showing the necessity for it. Reticent About His Policy. The Secretary has been reticent about stating publicly the exact policy which he favors, because he desires the co-operation of the finance committee and is willing to yield his own views to a certain extent in order to secure harmony of action. He is now disposed to favor an issue of bonds, redeemable after five years at the pleasure of the government and bearing interest at 21-2 or 3 per cent. The deficit has been go steadily growing of late that the plan for a-temporary loan, redeemable after a yeer or so, has been partially abandoned and it is thought best to put through a comprehensive measure which will strengthen the gold reserve at the same time that it supplies ‘the temporary de- ficiency. The Secretary already has au- thority to issue a large amount of bonds running for long periods at 4, 41-2 and 5 per cent, and in his annual report he did not suggest any limit to the amount, but simply a change of rate of interest and of denominations for a shorter term to meet such exigencies as might arise. The alternative proposition of a short term loan, referred to in the Secretary’s report and in the recent bills of Mr. O'Neill of Boston and Mr. Harter of Ohio, may be adopted if opposition to the issue of new bonds gat too great to be quickly sur- mounted in the Senate. Secretary Carlisle refused to commit himself absolutely to Mr. Ge abgehe bill when it was Integ~ rity of the treasury: by one measure au- thoriaing the issue of bonds. The bond pro- vision may be made 86 elastic that soffie of them can be issued for less than five years it tary is convinced that thete is Bee bility of surplus funds for their r within that time. ye HeW to Optain Gold. One of the questions which caused trouble last spring was the ability of the treasury to obtain gold or to pledge payment in gold on United States bonds. The statute simply “As the show was ending the democratic | Provides for their payment “in coin,” and Party came in as a spectator, just as Don the silver men would resist strongly any at- Quixote and Sancho Panza -entered the | tempt to change this to gold. They insisted, puppet show in Spain. With the demo- cratic party, as with the don, the perform- ance was real. It saw in the puppets and while the United States was coining silver dollars, that the bonds were redeemable in silver as well as gold, and the legal argu- im the stage queen weakness overpowered | ments were strong in favor of this conten- and virginity oppressed and dishonored. Sancho. against the evidence of his senses, saw through the eyes of his master.” The wit and sarcasm of the last sentences were not instantaneously appreciated on the floor and in the galleries, but after a few seconds the laughter and hand clapping which spread through the audience proved that Mr. Davis had made a hit. ‘The pre- siding officer felt called upon to intervene for the restoration of order. “And so,” Mr. Davis resumed, “Mr. Blount was sent to the Hawatiian Islands on the chivalrous quest inspired by delu- sion.” ———.—__ COMMISSIONER ROSS CONFIRMED. His Nomination Acted on the Same Day as That of the Marshal. There has been considerable comment to the effect that it was strange that the Senate should have confirmed the nomina- tion of Marshal A. A. Wilson on the day following its presentation to the Senate without acting upon the name of Commis- sioner Ross, which was sent to the Senate several days before Marshal Wilson was nominated. This, howeyer, arises from a curious misconception of the facts. Mr. Ross’ nomination was sent to the Senate on the 4th instant, and the Senate ad- journed on that day until Monday. Marshal Wilson’s nomination went in on Monday. Neither nomination was sent to a com- mittee, as it is not customary for the Sen- ate to insist upon this process when the nominee has already been confirmed by the Senate. In both cases the nominee had held the office before. Accordingly, 9n Tuesday, both nominations were taken from the table and confirmed. In the case of Marshal Wilson the seal of secrecy was removed so that his commission might issue at once, and he might enter without delay upon the discharge of his duties. There was no necessity for this haste, however, in the case of Mr. Ross, who could hold his position under his former commis- sion without any break until his second commission had been signed. So in the case of his confirmation the usual rule was ob- served of permitting the name to be held over two executive sessions before being made public. Yesterday's executive session therefore released the name, but by an ac- cident it was not printed in this morning's Record. Accordingly Senator Voorhees,who bears a strong personal regard for M>. Ross, took the pains to go to the District building this morning and inform the Com- sioner of his confirmation on Tuesday. This clears up all the doubt that may have existed concerning the matter, and shows that there was no undue preference shown one official over the other. ———__+ e+ —_____ Report on the Top-Heavy Cruisers. The report of the Walker board, appointed to inquire into and report on defects in a number of warships, has been submitted to the Secretary of the Navy with refer- ence to the gunboats Machias and Castine. The board reports that these gunboats are ursafe with their present armament, being tep-heavy and unstable, and it recommends @ unique change to remedy the defects. It Proposes that the two vessels shall be lengthened fourteen feet, and thus give ad- ditional foundation for the heavy guns and | masts. To do this it will be necessary to cut the vessels in half, and the estimated ecst of making the alteration is $30,000. The plan adopted by the stability board is radically different from that proposed by the board of bureau chiefs of the Navy De- partment, which was, in effect, to remove the instability by placing cement along the keels of the vessels and tc lace the heavy masts with lighter on Secretary Herbert will act on the report in a few days, tion. No effort is likely to be made to change the wording of the law, but the fact that the United States have planted them- selves upon a gold basis by the suspension of silver purchases is thought to be suffi- cient guarantee that ohana will be made in gold. It is believed at the Treasury De- partment that no difficulty will be experi- enced in obtaining gold and keeping it in the treasury when the purpose to maintain the public credit is clearly declared by Con- gress. The effort to draw gold from abroad directly by the issue of bonds, it is thought, may not succeed, because other American securities are likely to be returned to this country for redemption in gold in order to liberate the coin for the purchase of the bonds. The experience of European nations in negotiating war loans has shown that the gold reserve does not increase in anything like the proportion of obligations issued where the loan simply results in a transfer of loanable capital. There is so much gold in the New York banks, however, and in other parts of the country, that it is not believed that any difficulty will be experi- enced in drawing it into the treasury when once the purpose of Congress to protect the public credit has been plainly shown and the general cash balance has been increased by a transfer of credits to a point which will enable the treasury to retain the gold which pours into its coffers, instead of pay- ing it out on current obligations. An Effect on the Public Mind. That the state of the treasury is be- ginning to have its effect on the public mind is indicated, in the opinion of the treasury officials, by the marked falling off during the last few days in the payment of gold at the New York custom house and the great increase in the payment of silver certificates. These customs payments af- ford a sensitive barometer of the state of feeling regarding the currency, and the re- ceipts on Tuesday showed less than 20 per cent of gold coin and over 60 per cent of silver certificates. The proportions on De- cember 1 were 31 per cent of gold coin and less than 46 per cent of silver certifl- cates. This tendency to hoard the gold is the more remarkable in view of the fact that the New York subtreasury is paying out gold freely on current obligations, be- cause it has no other form of money, and is keeping it in general circulation. The treasury balance today showed a slight gain in gold, which stood at $73,856,836, in spite of the small payments at New York, and included also $18,054,824 in currency. The interest payments thus far this month and some small redemptions of matured bonds have calied for 36,424,827, which has not yet been deducted from the currency balance. The specific demand for gold has come to an end with the practical comple- tion of the interest payments, but it will continue to be paid out as long as it is the only nioney available for current expenses, and the redemption of the reserve in this manner is evidently causing alarm in New York and throughout the business commu- nity. ——_+-o+____ Clerks Down With Grip. The clerks and employes of the State, War and Navy Departments are suffering from the grip. The clerical force of the War Department, in particular, is seriously crippled by the disease. Naval Movements, The U. 8. 8S. Thetis has left San Diego, Cal., on a surveying expedition along the coast of lower California. —E A Senatorial Candidate. Representative Black of Iliinois has for- mally anounced his intention to be a candi- date for the nomination of the democratic convention of his state for the United States Senatorship. | Gives His Views Upon the Attempt to Restore the Ex-Queen. His People Passed Resolutions Favor- ing Annexation—The Administra- tion Deceiving Congress. Mr. Wilson of Washington, speaking of the Hawaiian matter to a Star reporter, said: “Our people in my section of the country in the last legislature of the state of Wash- ington passed a memorial for annexation. Our people, more particularly of Washing- ton, are favorable to the acquirement of these islands. I have never yet reached the conclusion that annexation was a possibil- ity, but I have reached the conclusion that those people who are seeking a better form of government should not only have the sympathy of this government to that end, but in such way as they can lawfully and honorably render them every assistance within the power of this government in be- half of constitutional government. I do not believe that the American people, thor- oughly saturated with the spirit of ‘76, and born beneath the flag, will consent that a republican form of government shall be busily engaged to restore the queen to an upset throne. A Little Bit Tricky. “Mr. Cleveland seems to have been a ttle bit tricky with Congress. He has never before engaged in that sort of busi- ness. Whether this is due to himself or to his late republican premier, I cannot say. But I am with these people, as far as one small individual is concerned, and I believe that they-should be left to attend to thelr own business. The last adminis- tration recognized the provisional govern- ment by sending a minister there. This ad- ministration sent their minister to this pro- visional government, and it seems to me that they had better let those people along by themselves. * “Congress should set its foot down on this paramount commissioner business and all that sort of thing, disavow the whole icy and say that ‘these people be al- wed to attend to their own business. A Parallel Case. “If they are looking around for restora- tions of this sort I think I have a Parallel case. We have a king in our section who may be restored—Ronald MacDonald, com- monly known as Com-Comley,whose grand- father used to rule in Oregon, Washington. Idaho and part of Montana. The old king, the grandfather of the present Com-Comley was known as Com-Comley, and was Promptly recognized by the Astor party. And for more than thirty years thereafter the dynasty had more or less recognition from British and troopers, But a provis- ional government usurped the house of Com- Comley, and notwithstanding the princes of the blood royal were numerous, they ran up the stars and stripes, and, there being no Clevelands nor Blounts in those days, the conspiracy succeeded and the royal house was turned loose, to hustle in the most ple- belan way. Ronald MacDonald is now writ- ing his memoirs and is claiming to be the heir of old Com-Comley, and after we get through with the Hawalian precedent we might set about to restore Com-Comley the . —— o> —_—_—_— MR. KILGORE OBJECTION But Net Hie Reasoning Against the Street Improvement Bill Prevails. Mr. Compton made another effort this morning in the House to take up the bill for the improvenient of suburban streets, but was prevented by an objection inter- posed by Mr. Kilgore of Texas. Mr. Kil- gore stated that these streets were all out- side of the city limits and it is the well de- fined policy of Congress, as expressed in a law of last session, that the cost of im- provement of such streets shall be levied one-half against the District and one-half against the owners of the abutting proper- ty. For the reason that this bill would be a violation of that policy and for the fur- ther reason that it proposes an act of char- ity by the government he would object to its consideration. Mr. Compton explained to him that he was in error in both of his statements. The law relating to the improvement of subur- ban streets applies to improvements com- menced after the passage of the street ex- tension law, and all of these improvements were commenced years before its passage. This is not an act of charity, either; it is simply anticipating an appropriation that will be made anyhow a few months later. It is true that the present use of it will incidentally benefit the unemployed. There is an extraordinary condition of affairs ex- isting here and it is only the part of wis- dom, justice and statesmanship to relieve it by legislation, if possible. Mr. Kiigore was inexorable, however, and the bill went over. Mr. Funk of Illinois gave notice that he would ask for the passage of a bill to erect @ public building at Bloomington in his state to give work to the unemployed of his district, who are in want and destitution. ———-e-______ DISTRICT IN CONGRESS, Discussing Charities, A hearing was given this morning by the House subcommittee on appropriations upon the question of charities in the Dis- trict and the distribution of the charitable funds. Mr. R. Ross Perry, Mrs. Henry Macfarland and Mr. Simon Wolf appeared in behalf of the board of children’s guar- dians, and advocated the complete control by the board of all dependent children and the carrying out of the spirit of the act creating the board. Mr. Tracey, superintendent of charities, controverted this position, and advocated the plan of the distribution of the chari- table funds as outlined in his annual re- port, which has been published in The Star. Commissioner Ross and Mr. B. H. Warner were also present. -——_———_+ e+—______., No News From Rio. Secretary Herbert said to a Star reporter tcday that he had no news of any impor- tant change in the situation at Rio. It is expected the U. S. S. San Francisco, with Admiral Benham on board, will arrive at Rio today or tomorrow, and that the New York will also reach there next week. ee eee ee Attorney Moore Di red. W. Bowen Moore, the Buffalo and Roch- ester, N. Y., pension attorney, who has been charged with a large number of ir- regularities in connection with pension claims, has been disbarred from practicing as an attorney before the Interior Depart- ment or any of its bureaus. ——_—_—__+e+_____- Naval Orders, Lieut. Nathan Sargent has been detached from duty in the bureau of ordnance and ordered as executive of the Petrel, Asiatic station, per steamer of the 30th instant from San Francisco, relieving Lieut. N. T. Houston, who is ordered home and granted three months’ leave. as Vermont National Ban Returns of the condition of the condition of national banks in Vermont on Decem- ber 19 shows the reserve to have been 31.68 per cent; loans and discounts, $13,284,000; individual deposits, $5,248,000, and lawful money reserve, $880,117. en Immigrant Inspectors. H. E. Tippett and Timothy Costello of New York have been appointed Chinese immigrant inspectors. TWO CENTS. A Truce in the Senatorial Fight at Trenton. REPUBLICAN DOORKEEPERS GIVE WAY. Democrats Fail to Transact Any Business. —__>—_—_ AWAITING A DECISION. TRENTON, N. J., Jan. 11.—There were five republican doorkeepers in charge of the senate chamber all night. A few min- utes before 10 o'clock this morning demo- cratic Senators Hinchliffe of Passaic and Winton of Bergen, followed by two or three hundred men, approached the chamber. One of the republican doorkeepers opened the doors and the crowd entered. Michael Nathan, the democratic sergeant-at-arms, then ordered the republican doorkeepers out and pushed one of them slightly. This was what the republicans expected and wanted. Their doorkeepers walked out quietly. The democrats were thus again in ion of their chamber. There ‘was no excitement whatever. Democratic Senate Adjourns. The democratic senate convened at 10:80, President Adrian in the chair, and without | d tranancting any business whatever ad- Journed until tomorrow morning. The house temporary committee on pass- ed bills, accompanied by Speaker Holt, yesterday afternoon took to the executive chamber the bill passed by the house and the republican senate, repealing last year’s face track laws. Both Gov. Werts and Private Secretary McMaster had left the city, and Executive Clerk Fox refused to receive and receipt for it in their absence. The governor is not expected back in Trenton before Monday. The Attorney General’s Opinion. ‘The opinion of Attorney General Stock- ton, sought by Gov. Werts, as to the legal status of the two senates, is awaited with interest by the democrats as well as the Fepublicans. The latter believe that it will be adverse to them, but they have long since discounted its =ffect. Word from the attorney general's office is that the opinion will not be made pub- Me until the governor returns. pl JOHN BULL THREATENS. The London Papers Declare That Eng- land Will “Have Something to Say” About Hawalian Annexation. LONDON, Jan. 11.—In a leader on Hawaii and the United Stater the Morning Post says: “It would be difficult to find in mediaeval annals a more scandalous record of in- trigues than the history of Mr. Harrison's dealing with Hawaii. Mr. Cleveland's good intentions will not avail unless he is pre- pared to forcibly dispossess the conspirators who gained power by the illegitimate use of the United State¢ flag. The absurdity of Mr, Harrison's and his party's ambitions is that they are indulged by people whose admirers are continually reading us lessons on the superiority of repyblican institu- tions.” The Post adds: “It is a long time since the world has seen anything so fantastic of a maritime empire, as proposed by Mr. Holman.” The Globe, in an article on the Hawaiian situation, says that President Cleveland has rere out that the deposition of Queen Wuckalani was effected by the misuse of the name and power of the United States, without the sanction of the central gov- ernment of the American people, wherefore he can hardly refuse to reinstate the queen, who did not resist her deposition, confiding to the honor of the United States. Some Americans would like to adopt a course that will lead to the annexation of the is- lands, but others besides the Hawaiian and American parties will have something to gay of that solution of the question.” ———-ee- TREASURER JONES RE-ELECTED. A Bill to Pay Old Claims Against the Canal Introduced. Special Dispatch to The Evening Star. ANNAPOLIS, Md., Jan. 11.—Spencer C. Jones of Montgomery county was re-elected state treasurer by the general assembly to- day for two years, and John Q. A. Robson was re-elected police commissioner of Balti- more city for six years. Wm. H. Lamar of Montgomery county today introduced a bill in the house of del- egates to provide for the payment out of the state treasury of the debts due men who were employed on the Chesapeake and Ohio canal while that public work was un- der, the control of the state of Maryland. The bill, which is a long one, appropri- ates the sum of $70,000, or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay the debts con- tracted for labor on the canal, raw mater- fals used, and for operating expenses from January 1, 1877, to January 1, 1890. The claims have to be presented to the president and treasurer of the old company, duly verified by oath, and, when certified as correct by the president and treasurer, the state treasurer is authorized and direct: so pay same to the person entitled there- ‘The general assembly today adjourned to meet again next Tuesday at noon. The session up to date has been quiet and de- void of much interest. a ets: SUCCESS OF INSURGENTS. Mello’s Followers Took Two Islands, ; but Couldn’t Hold Them, Copyright, 1894, by the United Press. RIO JANEIRO, Jan. 5, via Montevideo, Jan. 11.—A letter received in this city by an insurgent sympathizer from a friend, who is with Admiral de Mello, sent by way of Sao Paulo,says that Admiral de Mello’s flag- ship, the Aquidaban, was near Desterro. He was engaged in fitting out five steam- ers that were to be used to convey troops to Rio Janeiro. It was expected that he would sail north today (January 5). It is reported that the insurgent forces effected a landing on Eugenho Island and destroyed the government fort that was in course of construction there. it is also said that the government force on the i id sustained considerable loss. There is an unconfirmed rumor in circu- lation that the insurgents made a similar dash upon the government works on Mon- cangue Island, north of Nictheroy, and that they captured three field pleces. The insurgents, not having sufficient force to hold either Eugenho or Moncangue Is- land, were compelled to retire. ———-— THE PRINTING OFFICE SITE. A Meeting of the Joint Committee on Saturday Hoped for. Chairman Bankhead of the House com- mittee on public buildings and grounds hopes to secure a meeting of the joint sub- committee on the printing office site next Saturday. The efforts to secure early ac- tion upon the selection of a site, which were in progress at the extra session of Congress, will be renewed and continued until a definite outcome is reached. It is hoped to have this matter before the full committee within a very short time, The Discussion Upon the Wilson Bill in the House Continued. Mr. Breckinridge Supports the Meas- ure, but Makes a Plea for Free Trade—Other Speakers. There was @ small attendance on the floor and in the galleries when the gavel fell in the House at 11 o'clock this morn- ing. Some executive communications and Sen- ate bills were taken from the Speaker's table and referred to proper committees. The House bill with Senate amendment relative to the appointment of a committee to investigate the personnel of the navy was temporarily laid on the table, on mo- tion of Mr. Meyer (La.) The $43,000 Appropriation Objected to Mr. Compton (Md.) called up the bill ap- |Propriating $43,000 for the extension and improvement of the county streets and roads in the District of Columbia, and ask- ed unanimous consent for its immediate consideration. Mr. Kilgore (Tex.) interpos- ed his usual objection, whereupon Mr. Compton explained that his object in call- ing up the bill at this time was to make the appropriation immediately available, so as to give work to the unemployed. Digectncy an pee ena he was about ea in the public building 2 Chicago, 80 yy the unemployed in that city something to 0. Mr. Kilgore refused to withdraw his ob- jection. Mr. Breckinridge for the Tariff Bill. Mr. Breckinridge (Ky.) was the first speaker on the tariff bill this morning. The silver-tongued orator was accorded the close attention which he always commands. The present prostration of business, he said, gave opportunity to examine the sub- ject of revenue with dispassionate eyes. He would not assert that this paralysis was due to the high tariff, but there was evi- dently some powerful factor at work, and it was essential that this cause should be sought for and removed. In the Forty- eighth Congress Mr. Wm. R. Morrison of Illinois had sowed the seeds of tariff reform, and the foundation of his doctrine was free raw material. ut under the direction of that stalwart protectionist, Saml. J. Ran- dall, the republicans opposed the reform and prevented its consideration. Again, in the Fiftieth the President had ngress his famous tariff measure, and, under the leadership of the distinguish- ed Senator from Texas, then ot the committee on ways and means, the House did pass a low tariff measure. But in the following election the republicans were victors and won control of the House, and not only passed the high McKinley bill, but admitted new republican states in crder to arsure the retention of that bill, but now the people had reversed their judgment and given the entire Congress into the hands of the democratic party; and, acting on the dictates of the people at the polis, the Wil- son Dill was prepared and submitted to the louse. His Position as a Free Trader. He had always considered himseif the foremost free trader in the House until yes- terday, but since the speech yesterday of his friend from Ohio (Mr. Johnson) he had Jearned that he (Mr. Breckinridge) did not occupy the most distant outpost of free- trade democracy. In some particulars the ‘Wilson bill did not meet his approval,in that it did not go far enough. He would like to have seen tin plate put on the free list, even if a heavier tax would have to be levied on whisky. He would like to see the bounty om sugar removed, but he wanted the sugar men of the south and the sorg- hum men of the northeast placated, in or- der that they might be brought into the democratic fold, for it was only by union that the reform could be consummated. “Better small profits on large sales than} profits on small sales,” said Mr. Breckinridge. By our policy of large profits on small sales and our imposition of taxes upon merchant vessels, our carrying trade had been thrown into the hands of the English. our merchant marine from these restrictions and in a few years # merchant marine the equal of that sail- ing under the British flag would traverse every sea. Med — ot var 4 who were instrumental ‘eeping up high teriff rates “American sharks.” a = Mr. Walker’s Interruption. Mr. Walker (Mass.) took umbrage at these remarks and arose to repel the charge. Mr. Breckinridge quickly replied that the gentleman from Massachusetts need not-have taken the appellation to himself. (Laughter on the democratic side). Mr. Walker then inquired what was an American shark according to Mr. Breck- inridge’s understanding? Mr. Breckinridge gave a long list of po- litical and social crimes which made a man an American shark and complezed the picture by saying that he was the man who stuffed the ballot bcxes and took his seat from Wm. R. Morrison by bribery. cheers on the democratic side). scape Mr. Walker stated that he was an Ameri- can manufacturer and asked if Mr. Breck- {nridge intended, therefore, to include him in hie Gescription of an American shark “If the gentleman from Massachusetts,” replied Mr. Breckinridge, “finds himself within the description I have drawn; if he corresponds to the definition, let him take it to himself.” (Laughter and applause). Mr. Breckinridge supported the ad va- lorem feature of the bill. In Speaking of the income tax, he stated that while it did not meet with his unqualified approval, he was ready to vote with his party = periment of an income tax. ee Am Appeal for Free Trade. In his peroration, which was delivered in his usual eloquent and impressive style, he stated that he did not propose to deliver a long speech on the bill, but only to give no- tice of his indorsement of it. “I hope to live to see the day,” said he, rising to the climax of his speech, “when this continent will be one for freedom, and the tariff re- strictions be wiped out from the St. Law- rence to the Columbia; when free re- ligion, free government and free education will be put side by side with free trade.” When Mr. Breckinridge closed his pero- ration, after speaking fifty-five minutes, he was greeted with loud and enthusiastic plaudits from the gallery and floor. Mr. Richards Also Favors the Bin, Mr. Richards (Ohio) followed in support of the pending measure. His speech, which he read, was largely devoted to a historical review of the various tariff acts which have been put on the statute books of the coun- try, and to a defense of the low tariff acts enacted by the democrats. He asserted that the Wilson bill was prepared in obedi- ence to the demand of the people, as ex- Pressed at the polls, and when they wished to reverse their judgment they would speak in the same way and in no uncertain tones. The reversal at the polls in 1893 could not be attributed to a change of heart on reve- nue reform, for the people were as eager for it today as in 1890. The democratic defeat in 1893 was due to other causes, which it was not necessary to enumerate at this time. Mr. Dingley Against the Bill. At 12:45 Mr. Dingley (Me.) took the floor and addressed the committee in opposi- tion to the bill. By this time the galleries had filled up somewhat, especially the public gallery, and Mr. Dingley’s speech, delivered in his quiet but impres: style, was listened to attentively. It took one hour and five min- utes for delivery. AND ADJOURNED |MORE TARIFF ORATORY.| 4 1 ONG CONFERENCE And a Very Important One at the White House, MINISTER WILLIS REPORT RECEIVED, Four Cabinet Officers in Attend- ance Today. WILLIS TO SUSPEND ACTION, en ‘There was an important conference at the . White House today in regard to the Ha- after Secretary Carlisle and Attorney Gen- eral Olney entered the cabinet room. The two last named were summoned as a result of some question that arose during the earlier conference. It was stated at the report arrived here in é i ial i é at Honolulu, of naval operations last report. There was nothing of interest in either of these reports as can be learned today. Minister Willi’ Interest centers almost entirely conterts of Minister Willis’ packet. cluded several long documents, covering all the important events that have occurred at the Hawaiian capital since the date of Mr. Willis’ last report to the Secretary, in which he announced the queen's refusal to accept the conditions of the President's dictum. et 28 re took 3 ; i 8 if t a after- tion until further advised. It is said that he will be instructed to do nothing himself to interfere with the status Honolulu and to make it ki United States will view | REe which has evidently become too much moralized by the recent developments have the courage to stand between Cleve- adopted the resolutions introduced by Mr. Hitt, calling for all the recent correspondence and information im the possession of the State Department cerning Hawaii. It was decided report should be made tomorrow attempt made to get it up consent. Instructions by the Secretary Gresham will instructions to Minister Willis action, by the steamer Mariposa, sails from San Francisco today or row. It is said that the steamer is held back for the British catch her will result in Parture of the Corwin for Mr. Stone of Kentucky has introduced @ bill in the House, by request, providing that the District Commissioners be author- ized and directed to redeem such of the fol- lowing tax-sale certificates issued by the government of the District of Columbia as shall be found to have become invalid or not collectable by reason of the neglect the government of the District of Colum- bia, or its proper officers, to cause a report of the sale, in res; of which such certifi- cates were iss to be recorded among the land records of the District; by issuing to the holders and owners thereof draw- back certificates for the amounts respec- tively found to be due them on such tax- interest to the tioned are as eater ot lot 15, square ; lot 14, Hol- B ‘part of 1ot 0, square 928; square 499; ; part of lot 4, ; sub lot 44, 335; part of ware 140; part of lot 1, square 946; lot 5, square 1134; lot 23, square 1037; sub lots 10 and 11, south of square 1059. The drawbacks shall be receivable for all arrears of general taxes due and wapald on and prior to June 30 next succeeding issue thereof. — Government Receipts Today. The receipts from internal revenue today were $646,429; customs, $483,893. The populists introduced in the general as- sembiy of Virginia Tuesday a bill to amend the present election law of Virginia, known as the Anderson-McCormick law, so as to make the boards of supervisors of counties and the common of cities the boards,