Evening Star Newspaper, April 27, 1894, Page 2

. 2 that to better the poor ma: ndition was made proportionately richer by these dimes and 8 cents taken from farm labor- ers. Arrival of the Sherif. The army is now in Montgomery county, and, after passing through three states, has only one county to traverse before reaching the District line. There were, as was stated yesterday, no deputies to welcome the com- monweal into Montgomery. After the army had been here some time Sheriff Seth Mul- Mcan put in an appearance. He said he did not intend to call any deputies unless it was found necessary. He would move along down with the commonweal, but he laoked for no trouble whatever. The ten Frederick deputies who had ac- companied the army from Frederiek drew up alongside of the road at Urbana and bade farewell to the commonweal. Mr. Coxey gave Sheriff Zimmermann an honor- ary badge, as he said, for “good behavior.” ‘There were still five miles of the sacred soil of Frederick to pass over entirely unpro- tected by the presence of deputies. It is Yather a difficult question to answer why thirty deputies should have ridden over ten miles of country, ten over five miles and the remaining five left to be by the commonweal horde. Crooks in the Army’s Train. Today the presence in the train of the army of several “skin-game” workers and crooks was noted. A shell game was set up, and a farmer named Perry G. Wa’ kins lost $15 through its operations. At least two of the Washington detective force, as well as several secret service men, are along with the army, and it is presumed that the presence of these men, who are not members of the commonweal Mt present, has been noted and that they will be'stopped at the District line at ary jate. Oklahoma Sam and a Bicycle. Today “Oklahoma Sam” took a lesson. Oklahoma Sam is a big, muscular young fellow, with a good-natured face and a genius with horses. He has been a cow puncher, and manages a horse ilke an ex- pert. Sam worked for Coxey before the expedition started, and he came along be- cause, as he expresses it, “his father was an original greenbacker.” Sam knows all about horses, but the bicycle is an unknown animal to him. Today he attempted to solve the problem, and finds that a bicy- ele can buck more and throw a man hard- er than any broncho ever constructed. The bicycle Sam experimented with was % Washington machine, as at Frederick jhe army was met by several local wheel- hen, who had ridden up to take a look kt the outfit. Browne and Law and Order. In his order issued this evening Marshal Browne alludes to Mayor Fleming of Fred- erick as that “would-be Carter Harrison,” and says the reception and parting given the commonwealers must have been “gall and wormwood to him.” He also charges that the deputies were sent out at the in- stance of the court house ring. An import- ant part of his order refers to the trouble in the west and reads: “We can only win through obedience to laws, however unjust, by putting in their place just laws like Brother Coxey’s bills, for which we are marching to Washington—only this and nothing more.” Tonight's camp is on the banks of Bennett creek, and the men have been busy washing up themselves and their goods. Across the creek runs a curious arrangement of a sus- pension bridge,and as the army passed over in single file the affair jumped agound like @ rocking horse. Some few of the army have been sailors during their variegated past, and these were the only ones able to walk that bridge with anything like ease or grace. At supper time there was a scram- bie over a new assortment of tin plates that were sent sailing over the heads of the crowd. Later in the evening supper was served and Coxey and Browne made speech- es to the crowd. Earlier in the afternoon Mr. Coxey had backed up against a tele- graph pole on the main street and made an impromptu speech to a little crowd of farm- ers, who listened attentively to ar 5 ARRIVAL AT GAITHERSBURG. Followers of Coxey Went Into Camp ‘This Afternoon. Jpecial Dispatch from a Staff Correspondent. GAITHERSBURG, Md., April 27.—The army reached Gaithersburg this afternoon and went into Camp Alice Maria in an open field. The twelve-mile toll of the day was carried through by the 300 men without difficulty. At Clarksburg the town turned out and Mr. Coxey stayed behind and made an address, while the army marched on. About 12 o'clock a stop was made for lunch, amd the men rested along the roads. On the road: the army was met by a buggy, containing J. B. Osborne, who brought out a lot of mail for the leaders. Osborne is what might be termed the se- eret service agent of the commonweal. He is an old friend of Browne's, and for- merly resided in Oakland, Cal. Within the past week or so he has been in Boston, Chicago, New York and other cities, work- ing up the affairs of the commonweal and endeavoring to get parties to start for the epital. Osborne is a pretty well-known labor leader in the west. He reported that he had received encouragement everywhere he had been, and predicted an immense gathering on May 1. Osborne said that the fair grounds at Rockville had been secured for a camp. Browne received a big lot of mail by means of this messenger, and his face beamed as he read it. One letter from Washington told him that it was probabk that veterans of the war from both sides would form themselves into a body to march out and meet the army. Gen. Coxey’s Determination. Gen. Coxey expresses himself as entirely satisfied with the condition of the common- weal at present, and expects to carry through his plans without alteration. “Certainly,” he said to me today, “we in- tend to march up to and hold a meeting on the steps of the Capitol. I cannot consider any question of being stopped at the grounds. The Constitution guarantees us our rights to meet and petition for redress of grievances, and that is all we expect to to do. if we can't meet and do this it is almost time for another revolution. “We will keep off the grass around the Capitol. Of course I appreciate as well 28 any one else the fact that the preservation of the grass around the Capitol is of more importance than the saving of thousands from starvation. Any laws tending to pre- vent our meeting are unconstitutional and void, and we have got plenty of time to test the matter. The people do not intend to see us imposed on. Yes, we shall chatge an admission to our camp wherever it is, and also issue a call to the country to send on provisions. These men have got to be fed somehow, and that seems the best way to do it. I feel assured that every man of the thousands of unemployed who Will be in Washington will fall in line in advocacy of my bill. They are all demanding the same thing, that is, employment, but differ as to the specific employment. My bond bill, however, is general and they can all come in under it.” Carl Browne heard today that Smith, the “unknown,” was organizing a party to Join the army. Browne said, however, that fn would not be allowed a position in ine. Gaithersburg was considerably excited by the commonweal’s entrance and watched the strange procession intently as it passed through its streets. Coxey and Browne are to make their usual speeches this afternoon and tomor- Fow the army will make the short march to Rockville, reaching there probably be- fore 12 o'clock. May Reach Brightwood Sunday. Gaithersburg does not seem to be at all alarmed over the invasion, although all her residents who go to Washington returned here on the 2 o'clock train. A committee rode out to meet the army and show them the camp, and another committee stands pledged to turn out at a moment's warning, if there is any necessity. The camp f past the railroad track down in a hollow. It is so unsatisfactory to the leaders that there is talk of going on to Rockville this afternoon. Mr. Coxey has not yet come up, and nothing can be decided on. tain, at any rate, that the army will be in Rockville tomorrow night, and probable that it will move from there on Sunday, and be in the camp probably at Brightwood by Sunday afternoon. _> SENATOR QUAY VERY His Affliction Reported to Be « Dan- gerous Onc. PITTSBURG, Pa., April 27. is reported to be very ill at his home at Beaver. A friend of Senator Quay gays he was taken sick about two weeks ago, but it was not known to the general a Senator Quay wublic. His affliction is one that may take im off without warning, and the fact that he did not appear here is the bes* evidence that he is very ill. Preparing for Violence by the Seattle “Industrials.” MILITIA OUT FOR EMERGENCY ORILL The Portland Contingent Deterred From Train Stealing. GUARDED BY THE TROOPS a NEW YORK April 27.—The 381 prisoners captured by the troops at Forsythe, Mont., are now on their way, escorted by two com- panies of troops and a strong posse of mar- shals, to Helena, Mont., where they will be arraigned. The leaders will be placed on trial first, and the other “industrials” will be held, in default of procuring bonds, until the trials have taken place. The Seattle contingent of Coxeyites marched four miles yesterday and encamp- ed at the fair grounds, on the line of thé Northern Pacific and Puget Sound Shore ‘st selected for the army was| It is cer-| road. A man named Shepard is in ‘com- mand, and he has stated that they will cap- ture a train at Puyallup tomorrow. Troops from Vancouver barracks are now en route for Puyallup and they will give: the train stealers a warm reception. An ex-United States Senator from the west, whose name or the state which he used to represent Mr. McNaught, solicitor of the Northern Pacific, declined to give for publication, t phed to that gentleman this morning as ws: “For God’s sake, stiffen the back of this Weakening governor and court. Let us know whether we are to have law or lar- ceny; order or anarchy.” At the office of the Union Pacific Receiver Oliver V. Mink said that he had received no m from the west today, but he un- derstood that the mob which captured the station at Troutdale, Ore., had restored the company’s operator to his office, from which they ousted him yesterday. Preparing at Seattle. SEATTLE, Wash., April 27.—A battalion of militia was called out here at midnight. Ninety men responded to the call within forty-five minutes, but most of them were dismissed and told to await orders. Col. Green denies that there was any other mo- tive than an emergency call to test avail- ability, but he, with six erderiies, kept watch at the armory during the night. It is known that the Northern Paci! offi- cials are disturbed over the possibility that the thousand commonwealers from this city and Tacoma, who are now marching to join their forces at Puyallup Junction, will attempt to seize a train at that point. The Portland Men Deterred. TROUTDALE, Ore., April 27.—Fifty dep- uties»who came here last night under United States Marshal Grady and Sheriff Kelly deterred the Portland contingent of the commonweal army from capturing a Union Pacific train at this point. After the train had pulled out the six hundred men went into camp for the night. 7 News at the War Department, A telegram has been received at army headquarters from Col. Swaine, at St. Paul, stating that the captured Hoganites had been taken by the marshal, assisted by two companies of infantry, from Forsythe, where they were arrested, to Helena, Mont. At this place they will be dealt with by the United States The War Department has been in tele- graphic correspondence with Gen. Otis, commanding the it of the Colum- bia, respecting the threatening state of af- fairs in Oregon, but Secretary Lamont, believing that the publication of such dis- patches are calculated to add to the popu- contents: ‘The’ dispatches, were caken ts conten: e te! were taken by Secretary Lamont to the White House and submitted to the cabinet, and thoroughly discussed. The military authorities are loath to employ the United States troops in repressing the disturbances in the states except as a last resort. They do not count such criticism as has been indulged in by certain Congressmen and other persons, to the effect that the troops are being used oppressively and without the observance of the statutory and constitutional forms. ‘Therefore, telegraphed to Mr. McNaught, solicitor of the Northern Pacific Railroad Company, reccmmending that hereafter, in case the “co! mweal” parties attempt to seize or interfere with the property of the railroad con‘pany, application be made first to the focal state tribunals for protection. In this way the governors of tn€ Siaics War we affor an opportunity to exercise the powers with which they are clothed, and if etvil posses are ineffectual they may call out the militia, and, that being insuffictent, may then seek and secure from the Presi- dent the assistance of the United States troops. If the governors fail in their duty in is Gov. Pennoyer of Oregon has done in re! the applica- tion of Sheriff Kelly utville for militia aid, then the national ment will be obliged to act through the United States courts, and to guard against the emergency, the U. 8S. judges and marshals im the states crossed by the Northern Pacific have been instructed to protect that property, application of the railroad and to call for troops if necessary to execute the court’s orders. api STREET LOAFING. . A Number of Boys Arrested While Opposite “The Star” Office. For some time a number of boys have been in the habit of loafing on 11th street oppo- site The Star office. Complaint has been made to the police of the first precinct fre- quently, and the officers have often request- ed the boys as a personal favor not to oc- cupy the public streets. They persisted, at their peril. Another complaint was entered against them today, and Lieut. Amiss or- dered out his men. Officers Schuyler, Helan, Herndon, Tayman and Heller responded. They had on citizen clothing, and in other ways acted just like American citizens. At a signal they began to twist the coat collars and monkey with the spinal columns of the boys. The victims were arrested and in station No. 1, where the wore 5 of ob- structing the sidewalk was entered opposite their names on the blotter. The boys are James H. Woolfolk, aged twenty-one; John Brown, eighteen; Nicholas Harris, fourteen; Sam. Baller, fourteen; August Walker, six. teen, and John Burns, fifteen. The following communication from one of the arrested parties was received by a re- porter of The Star this afternoon: Dear Mr. amedyatly aftur i lef you 1 got pulled only fur doin nothin i have not did nothin and will you please cum an fin out some thing and let me no, you dont no how ! feal in hear it is cold dark and smells pleas com at once if only to look at me. a your humble servant. —_— TRIAL OF EMILE HENRY.’ The French Bomb Thrower Objects to Being Considered Insane. PARIS, April 27.—The trial of Emile Hen- ry, the anarchist, who, on February 12, threw a bomb into the cafe beneath the Hotel Terminus, was commenced at noon today, in the assize court of the depart- ment of the Seine. The defense will be insanity. Henry himself is opposed to this plea be- ing raised, and against his counsel's ad- vice and his mother’s entreaties he pre- pared a long defense of his acts, which he will read to the court. When Judge Potier took his seat Henry was escorted into the dock by five soldiers, He was dressed in the black suit of clothes which he had requested his mother to pro- cure for him, and wore a short beard. Replying to the questions of the Judge, Henry gave his name in a firm voice and later the usher read the indictment, charg- ing him not only with the Cafe Terminus outrage, but also with the explosion in the Rue Des Bons-Enfants. ———— DA GAMA ESCAPES. he Brazil Refugees Get Away From Portuguese War Ships. BUENOS AYRES,April 27—All the Brasil- ian insurgents, Including Admiral Da Gama, who were detained on board the Portuguese warships, have succeeded in escaping. Attorney General Olney has/| of THE EVENING STAR, FRIDAY, APRIL 27, 1894-TWELVE PAGES. LATE NEWS BY WIRE. |APPROACHING THE ENDIRFADY FOR A VOTE Indications Point to a Speedy Settlement ey Ne Positive Agreement Between th Democrats Yet Reached, but Dif- _ The little things which, in the aggregate, give @ pretty strong indication of the ten- dency of affairs all point to a speedy set- tlement of the tariff question. In the Sen- ate this morning there was no difficulty about the adoption of Mr. Harris’ motion to proceed with the consideration of the tariff bill immediately after the routine morning business of the introduction of bills, and the like, was through with. Mr. Allen, who was trying to get his Cox- ey resolution up for consideration on the plea that its consideration was interrupted yesterday before the morning hour had ex- pired voted for Mr. Harris’ motion, though it interfered with his going to the calendar after his resolution when he had to wet it = as unfinished business. is showed clearly enough that he did not legislation. ad . Must Be Amended. The republicans then, through Mr. Du- boils, contended for a short time for the morning business, but when Mr. Harris in- sisted upon his motion; declaring that there could be nothing of more importance than that the tariff question should be settled speedily, there was no further resistance on the republican side beyond the ineffective votes against the motion. Later Mr. Ald- rich declared that the republicans were will- ing to vote at any time on either the Wil- son bill or the Senate bill, which meant merely that they on that side of the cham- ber were confident enough that neither of those bills, without amendment, could get a majority yote in the Senate, but that, with @ com! ise bill, the situation is recog- nized to be different. An announcement of an absolute agree- ment among the democrats to all details is premature, but they are now in that situ- ation where the minor differences of detail cannot stand in the way seriously. The spirit of confidence is spreading through- out the democratic ranks, and they have got in that frame of mind where they do fot Propose to have their harmony of thought disturbed by “inconsiderate trifies.” No Serio Filibuster. . The agreement arrived at yesterday to prolong the sessions was a striking indica- tion of the weakness of any purpose on the Part of the republicans to filibuster against the bill, and showed that whatever inclina- tion there is in this direction is not gener- ally concurred in. Those republicans who are tn favor of fighting to the last ditch contemplated making a vigorous resistance to the Proposition for longer sessions, but when it came to lining up the republicans for the fight they found many who did not agree with them as to the policy of such a course, and finally they had to let the mo- tion be adopted by default, lest by resist- ance they should disclose their own weak- ness in the matter of obstructive policy. The spirit in which the discussion is teken up on the floor and the readiness with which the opposition gives ground and even the earnestness of their protests hema yielding indicate the approach of the ———_- e+____ DISTRICT GOVERNMENT. A Damp Complained of. The Commissioners have been requested to abate the very serious nuisance which threatens the health of the Washington barracks. According to the reports of the officers, there is a dumping ground just north of the boundary and east of the main entrance, and the contents of the dump are blown over upon the government reservation and accumulate about the entrance, making @ very unsightly condition. Bad Sidewalks on 7th Street. The Commissioners have received a peti- tion from a large number of South Wash- ington residents, inviting their attention to the had condition of the footways extend- ing along the east and west sides of 7th street west between B street north and B street south. The petition sets forth that “these footways are paved with slabs and were laid about thirty years ago. For many years they have been very much out of re- ir. The pavement having settled below the line of original grade, serves as a kind reservoir for the drainage water of the it parks, which dip toward the street. The slabs are sunken and uneven, leaving depressions in which the water stands dur- ing the wet weather, forming a succession of pools along the entire line, between which itrians (who value dry feet and are not disposed to wade) have to thread their way. It is further respectfully represented that this section of 7th street is a thoroughfare over which hundreds of people pass daily. It is the most important public highway ot South Washington for reaching the Center market, besides being on the direct route of travel between the business center of the city and the steamer landings. ¥, “In view of the facts above set forth, we humbly petition the commissioner of public buildings and grounds to cause new pave- ment to be laid on the footways of the sec- tion of 7th street above mentioned, or to have the sidewalks in question put in thor- ough repair. By causing this much-needed improvement to be made the commissioner will render a service which will be uni-. bn aaa appreciated by the traveling pub- The Antiquated Sidewalks. Senator McMillan has written the follow- ing letter to the Commissioners relative to the bill introduced by him concerning better sidewalks in the city: “It occurs to me to say that I presume there are sections in the newer and less settled portions of the city where the laying of stone sidewalks would be a hardship to the owners of property, and it seems to me that such sections might well be excepted from the juirements pro- posed, and any amendments looking toward such relief I would be very glad to favor, but it seems to me also that, the city as a whole, the time has come for Washing- ton to discard a kind of sidewalks which I think no other city in the United States of its size and importance would tolerate.’ Work Ordered. ‘The Commissioners have ordered: That a new public hydrant be erected on llth street southeast between M and N streets; estimated cost, $35. That cement sidewalks be laid in front of numbers 1619, 1621 and 1623 8 street north- west, under the provisions of the permit system. ‘That cement walks be laid in front of 1637 Massachusetts avenue northwest and also in front of 1713 Rhode Island avenue, under the provisions of the permit system. Permits to Build. ‘The building permits issued today were as follows: Catherine Connor, to one brick dwelling at 14 M street northeast; cost, $3,- 500. Thomas E. Smithson, to four brick dwellings, 621 to 627 12th street northeast; cost, $7,000. 8. Davis, to one frame dwell- on Chain Bridge road near the bridge; rk 8. De Fristoe, to six rk dwellings, 2820 to 2830 14th street extended; cost, $30,000. Mrs. A. M. Follmer, to o1 frame dwelling on Carroll avenue, Takom: Park; cost, $1,600. Mary E. Bacon, to qne frame dwelling on Woodward avenue, ad view; cost, $800. Assistant Foreman Dismissed. The Commissioners today dismissed As- sistant Foreman P. R. Noone from the fire department on the recommendation of the fireman trial board, who found him guilty of insubordination, and P. J. Barry was ap- pointed to fill the vacancy caused by Noone’s dismissal. —_—_—_—_ NO TROUBLE AT TOLUCA. the Little Ilinois Town. CHICAGO, April 27.—Trouble was ap- prehended at the little mining town of Toluca today on the arrival of over 4,000 striking miners, come to persuade the Toluca miners to quit work. The first reg- iment was ordered to be in readiness, but later in the day Gen. Wheeler received a telegram from Adjutant General Bayle, re- Meving the first regiment from we to Toluca. The telegram said: “Everything has been settled satisfactorily and troops will not be needed.” pansntine See Treasury Appointments. R. B. Mayes of Washington, D. C., has been appointed special inspector of customs at Mobile, Ala., at $4 a day and expenses. Ross T. ington of Baltimore, to he Chinese inspector, at $5 a day and expenses, Mr, Aldrich Makes a Proposition on ~ "s \ the House Bill APTER CONSULTING DEMOCRATS ACCEPT But Then Mr. Aldrich Says It Was Not_an Option and Declines. HOUSE PRIVATE BILL DAY Not more than a dozen Senators listened to the prayer of the blind chaplain today when the Senate met at 11 o'clock. Senator Harris, who had moved the early session, Was on hand with several of his democratic es. During the reading of the journal a few Senators came in, but there was still a Sparse attendance, when Senator Gallinger of New Hampshire interrupted the reading of the journal to suggest the absence of a quorum. The roll was called and only thirty-nine Senators answered to their names, On motion of Mr. Harris the sergeant-at- arms was directed to request the attend- ance of absent Senators. At 11:17 enough Senators came in to make @ quorum and the secretary resumed the reading of the jocrnal. No Such Thing as Unfinished Business. At 11:21 o’clock Mr. Harris moved to take up the tariff bill, when Mr. Allen rose to a parliamentary inquiry. He desired to know whether the resolution which the Senate was discussing in the morning hour yester- day and which was displaced before ex- piration of the morning hour by the motion of Mr, Harris did not come up as unfin- ished business. Several cther Senators de- sired to speak on the resolution, but had not had an opportunity to do so, owing to its pane been displaced. Of course, he sald, if {t had been displaced by the ex- piration of the morning business he knew it would not go over as unfinished business, but having been displaced by another mo- tion he thought it would become the un- finished business. Mr. Harris said there was no such thing ag unfinished business and never had been. The chair ruled in accordance with this opinion. A Question of Importance. Mr. Dubois asked whether there was not to be a morning hour for the consideration of the calendar. There were many important bills on the calendar which should be passed as soon as Possible. Mr. Harris said the tariff bill was im- measurably more important to the people than any bills on the calendar. “It.{s very important to my people that this bill should not pass at all,” retorted Mr. Dubois, “while they do want some bills on the calendar passed. It may be more papoetene to the Senator from Tennessee, but people of the remainder of the country deserve some consideration.” Mr. Blackburn remarked that the question Was non-debatable and had been debated long enough. Mr. Harris’ motion to take up the tariff bill was agreed to—29-16. Mr. Dolph, who was entitled to the floor, offered to yield in favor of Mr. a but Mr. Stewart objected. Mr. Dolph in- sisted upon his right to yield the floor,which Mr. Gray acquiesced in, but said Mr. Dolph did not have the right to parcel ott the floor, and if he yielded to Mr. Lindsay he would have to do so unconditionally. Mr.Dolph was satisfied to take his chances for gage the floor and Mr.* Lindsay took the floor and spoke in support of the tariff bill. An Interesting Discussion. A highly interesting discussion occurred during the course of Mr. Lindsay's speech between Messrs. Lindsay, Aldrich and Sher- man. Mr. Lindsay, in discussing the tron and steel schedule, asserted that the labor strikes at Homestead and in other places were due to the effect of the McKinley law. Mr, Sherman, replying to this assertion, said that both Senators Lindsay and Voor- hees had made the statement, and he want- ed to give them the correct version of it. Mr. Lindsay replied that he would be glad to be set right whenever he a mis- statement. ‘The McKinley bill,” resumed Mr. Sher- man, “instead of raising the duty on tron, steel and all other metals, except tin plate, largely reduced the duty, and therefore it was said, whether right or wrong, that it was necessary to institute a reduction of Wages, which led to the labor troubles at Homestead.” Mr. Lindsay agreed that the McKinley bill had reduced the duty on iron and steel from the former tariff law, and he was aware that the manufacturers had attributed the Necessity for reducing the wages to the re- duction of duties. That was not the real cause of the reduction of wages, however, which was to be found in the natural desire of manufacturers to reduce wages without to the rates of duty. ir. Aldrich entered the discussion with a question as to whether Senator Linisay subscribed to the doctrine enunciated by Mr. Mills that coffee, tea and sugar should z= taxed and the duty on iron and steel re- juced. Mr. Lindsay said the democratic platform did not propose any such tariff. Mr. Aldrich asked whether, inasmuch as the majority had selected Mr. Mills as its champion and spokesman, his speech was not to be considered as an expression of the democratic policy. Mr. replied that he did not think Mr, Mills voiced the sentiment of the en- tire democratic party. “I do not believe,” said Mr. Aldrich, “that either the Senator from Texas or the Sen- ator from Kentucky knows what the demo- cratic party wants.” (Laughter.) “If you will agree to take a vote on this bill today you will find out what the demo- ¢ratic party wants,” retorted Mr. Lindsay. A Challenge to Vote. “I will agree to take an aye and nay vote on the bill as it came from the House at 3 O'clock,” said Mr. Aldrigh, throwing down the gage. Mr. Lindsay asked why he did not include the proposed amendments of the finance committee in his proposition. » “I will make another proposition,” said Mr, Aldrich. “1 ask the Senator from Kentucky if the democratic side will take @ vote at 8 o'clock today on the bill as it camé from the finance committee. “I am willing to do it,” replied Mr. Lind- the challenge. “But is the democratic party willing to do it?’ inquired Mr. ‘Aldrich. Mr, Lindsay replied that he could not say what his party would do until he had consulted with them. “The Senator from Tennessee, Mr. Har- ris, who is in charge of the bill,” said Mr. Aldrich, “is here and I ask him if he is willing to say for the democratic side that they will take a vote on the bill as it now stands?” reply and Mr. Lind- Mr. Harris made no say continued his speec! Senator Harris on the Proposition. At 1:25 p.m. Senator Lindsay concluded, and Senator Harris read the colloquy be- tween Lindsay and Aldrich, offering to take @ vote on the House bill, and asking if the democrats would agree to vote on the bill ag it came from the finance committee. Mr, Harris declared that he was willing to take the vote at 3 o'clock. He followed it with a request for unanimous consent | 4! for a vote. Mr. Aldrich got the floor and stated that he had asked in good faith of the other | 45a45 side {f they would take a vote. He said hed had no response from any one ing for the other side. He said t he did not ask the question of a dem- ocratic caucus, nor did he intend to offer a thirty days’ option for an answer. He said that he had been informed that the democratic members of the finance com- mittee had agreed upon amendments. “Give us your authority,” said Mr. Vest. “I do not care to now,” said Mr. Aldrich, “but I hope the Senator from Missouri is better informed now than he was the other day when he showed his ignorance of what ig done.” “Benator White of California suggested that Mr. Aldrich was not candid in want- ing a vote on the House bill and he made & proposition and, to use @ phrase which the Senator from Rhode Island no doubt understood had been “‘called.” (Great laugh- ter.) Mr. Aldrich—I did not intend to give the femewene party two hours to look at its Senator Harris said that Mr. Aldrich had made a proposition end if he wanted to back out to do so like a man. He asserted that Senator Aldrich had made two propo- sitions and the democrats were willing to accept the last. What Mr. Aldrich Did Propose. Senator Aldrich said that he made one offer to vote on the bill-as it came from he House, but had only “asked” if the t democrats were willing to vote on the bill as it now stands. in its present shape, would be made. up in conference to suit the conflicting views. He declared that there were outsidé in- fluences which were shaping the bill which in conference would make the bill. Senator Voorhees interrupted Mr. to say that he knew nothing of any “iliniots phate upon by the democratic caucus P Senator Teller said that it was well for the Senator from Indiana his declarations, “but we all know what is going on, and that the bill will be made satisfactory to certain outside influences before it passes the Senate,” and he pro- be give consent to take a vote ut any ime, Senator Hawley stated that he would never give his consent to take.a vote on the House bill, as it murdered the industries of his state. The Senate bill was a little bet- ter, and he wanted to get the best he could, and, “Thank God, it was no worse.” Senator Cullom on the Tariff. This closed the incident, and Senator Cul- lom took the floor to speak on the tariff bill. g s THE HOUSE. The campaign Mr. Hepburn (Iowa) has been urging in the House for the past week to secure time for the passage of pension bills favorably acted upon at the Friday night sessions culminated in victory today. There were twenty-two such bills, and Mr. Pickler (S. D.), after a brief statement to- day, succeeded in making an arrangement whereby one hour should be given to their one th bis taken me after another the were from the Speaker’s table ana passed with- out @ word of debate. Exaetly twenty-one minutes were occupied in the passage of twenty-one bills, a legislative gait which the House had not even at any previous time during session. One of the bills reported from @ Friday night session to pension Rebecca Ripley was not passed, because of information recetved that the beneficiary had died since the bill was reported. This being private bill day, the House then went into committee of the whole for the consideration of bilis calendar. The pending Enloe’s bill to reimburse and other citizens of Tennessee for moneys paid to the federal government on the oc- casion of a confederate raid — Hender- son, Tenn., during the war. bill had been before Congress for twenty years about $22,000. An extended the bill last week, but twenty minutes addition was allowed today. Mr. Burroughs and Mr. Enloe the time in tion recommitted for further investigation. motion was carried, 88—73. Mr. Enloe, however, made the point of no quorum, and, the House being in committee, the roll was called under the rule. It showed the presence of 210 members, a quo- rum, and the committee resumed its session. The vote was again taken on Mr. Storer’s motion, and it was carried, 98—88. ——-.-- ++. SEVERAL MEN INJURED By the Fall of a Wall im the Congres- sional Cemetery. Quite a serious accident occurred at Con- gressional cemetery this afternoon. George Hughes, contractor, was engaged in dig- ing a vault for Dr. White of Twining City, and just as they were removing the scaf- folding from the arch, the walls fell in, injuring Mr. Hughes and William Williams and William Overholtz, two _bricl and also James Comman and Horace shall, two colored helpers. It appears that the cement used in the mortar did not set as it was expected to do. Mr. Williams was quite badly injured, and was taken over = = —— Lee neg gpa he = treat vy e physician charge. a Hughes was serio bruised, but the damage to the others was not great. a MEN CALLED OUT. Fight of the A. R. U. at St. Paul and Minueapolis. MINNEAPOLIS, Minn., April 27.—The strike is on at last in the twin cities. The American Railway Union this afternoon called out all its men in the employ of the Great Northern road in the two cities. Telegrams were sent to all on the line to stand to their guns. A VILLAGE BURNED OUT. The Hotel Clerk Lost His Life im the Destruction. BUFFALO, N. Y., April 27.—A special to the News this morning says that at least one life was lost in the burning of the vil- lage of Gasport last night. Gasport is situ- ated eight miles east of ‘Within half an hour the hotel and princi- pal business places and several dwellings were in ashes. one was supposed to be out of the hotel until inquiry was made for John Hais- sett, the hotel clerk. A search of the ruins this morning revealed his ee) the head and arms burned off. property loss occasioned by the fire tg estimated at $25,000, insured for about half that amount. — GUNS SHIPPED HERE. Rifles and Carbines Sent From the Springfleld Armory. SPRINGFIELD, Mass., April 27.—Maj. Rexford of the United States Armory here has shipped to the chief of ordnance at Washington sixty-five carbines and 100 rifles, 45-caliber. The arms were sent by express and fast freight and have already been received in Washington. Maj. Rexford says he has 250,000 rifies and a supply of carbines which can be shipped on short notice. The major sup- poses that the arms are intended to protect the treasury at Washington from any at- tack of the Coxeyites. The Report Denied. A Star reporter was informed at the ord. nance bureau of the War Department tbi afternoon that no arms have been from the Springfield armory or ere for distribution or use in Washington. This contradicts the report from thet sixty stands of arms have been shipped from there for use in the defense of Wash- ington. — es THE NOTE FORGERIES. A Warrant Issued for the Arrest of Siduey I. Walles. A warrant was issued today at the re- quest of Seth A. Terry for the arrest of Sid- ney I. 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