Evening Star Newspaper, August 31, 1894, Page 1

month. Saterday Quintuple Sheet Star, $1. * foreign pos! added, $3.00, neneabae: bers Che Hue Vor 85, No. 20,978. WASHINGTON, D. C., FRIDAY, AUGUST 31, 1894-TEN PAGES. ‘Star. TWO CENTS. ments. These advertisers me THE DRILL ENDED = The Closing Contests in the Three Days’ Competition. THE CRACK PYTHIAN DIVISIONS eae ae There Have Been Twenty-Five Teams in the Field. A SHARP OOMPETITION The Knights of Pythias should never com- Plain about the Washington weather, even if they were soaked cn their first Sunday in camp. The three days of the competitive drills at the base ball park for the various purses have been practically perfect, with- out excessive heat and mainly without di- rect sunshine to blind and fatigue the drill- ers. The third and last day was a worthy successor to the other two, and, in the par- lence of the turf, the track was fast. The field was smooth and every obstacle had been removed. Again the knights were on hand before the critics or the committee from headquarters. At 8:45, a quarter of an hour before the schedule was to take effect, a line of plumes entered the ground gate, and Oak Division, No. 20, of Cleveland, Ohio, commanded by Capt. Richard Leighton, marched on to battle. These men wear the old style silver helmets and present a fine appearance. Before the officials in charge of the competitions had arrived the second division of competitors had taken seats in the stand. There was a very general feelin; this morning that the first prize lay between the present and the ex-champions—the Gir- ard, Kan., and Hastings, Mich., knights, who drilled yesterday. Yet those who Watched the drills of Wednesday admit that there are some dark horses in the field. There are at least five divisions that, from an unprofessioral point of view, seem to be bunched at the wire. But the ideas of the judges, whose decision alone can settle the Question of superiority, are beyond scrutiny. Silent as Clams. When questioned as to their personal views on the competition they smile and either avoid an answer or make a general reply that is wholly unsatisfactory. A more conscientious trio of clams could hardly be found in America. At the close of each drill these officers sign their individual tally sheets, turn them oyer to Lieut. Wood- ward, the senior of the three, and after he glanced at.them to make sure they are properly signed he places them in charge of the commiittee 6f colonels from Gen. Carna- han’s staff. The precious documents are locked in a small leathern valise that is guarded as closely as though it contained rubies, and at the end of the day the sheets are carried to headquarters and there locked up securely. At the close of today’s drills the sheets of the entire series of twenty- five competitions were collected and the work of addition, division and averaging was begun. The three army officers—Lieuts. ‘Woodward, French and Kennan—are in of these consultations cannot be known until tomorrow. The Opening Drill. A very few minutes after 9 o'clock all three of the judges had gathered in the committee room at the foot of the main grand stand entrance, where they were joined by Col. Thomas Boutall of Cleveland, detailed for the day to aid the critics and the citizens’ committee. The official list of the remainirg divisions yet to drill showed the following: Oak, No. 20, of Cleveland; Poughkeepsie, No. 24, of Poughkeepsie, N. X.; Altoona, No. 28, of Altoona, Pa:; Toledo, No. 85, of Toledo, Ohio; Parkersburg, No. 3, of Parkersburg, W. Va.; Anson, No. 16, of Rechester, N. ¥., and Ashland, No. 16, of New York city. Ashland, however, drilled first on the first day, having traded to ac- commodate another division. That left seven divisions to compete. The first drill began soon after 9 o’clock, inspection being completed at 9:18. Capt. Leighton in command of Oak Division, No. 20, of Cleveland, Ohio, lost all possible chance of winning at the outset by persist- ing in “dressing” his men in audible com- reands, calling krights out by name, to the utter confusion of his score. Some of the evolutions, however, were cleverly perform- ed. The “right turn” was executed with fair smoothness. The sword manual was done with but few errors, which were im- material. The drill ended at 9:41, having occupied twenty-three minute: With Varying Success. The Porghkeepsie knights received the applause of the hundred or two spectatcrs when they entered the fleld at 9:45, headed by Capt. M. D. Beneway. The men passed a 0d inspection, but lost points in the fac- ings, some wu: the men swaying as they turned. One of the lHeutenants made a break by starting to run around the flank on the command “to the rear.” The align- ment by files forward was ragged, the men going forward too fast, and making con- siderable leeway. The first division front was well formed, and evoked applause. The “on the left into lire” would have been good if the fours had not lost a little distance. The d‘ ‘zion ircnts and wheels of fours to march to the rear were very well done. The sword n anual was far below the average. Three men put their hands up to their faces, and the rhythm was not well main- tained. At the clcse of the drill, whieh lasted eighteen minutes, Capt. Beneway was presented with a handsome bouquet. ‘The Altoona men followed the Poughkeep- sie knights at 10:12, captained by Samuel Roberts. One man brought his hand to his face during roll call and thus lost scores for his division. During inspection several knights followed the judges with their heads. One reached around to adjust his sword chain during the formation of a di- vision line. Opposed to these individual er- rors, however, were several very creditable marching movements, executed with pre- cision and snap. The sword manual was marred by but one individual break, when a knight remained at a rest after the com- mand to “carry” had been given. On the whole, the Altoona men put up the best drill up to this time for the day. It occu- pied sixteen minutes. The Toledo Knights. ‘The fourth division on the field for the fay was Toledo, No. 35, of Toledo, Ohio, Capt. J. D. Wiggins. Inspection was com- pleted at 10:43, and Capt. Wiggins began to drill his men with brisk, sharp com- mands. The facings were well done, and also the first advance by division front. On the march by the flank, however, some distance was lost. The alignments by files and fours were better than those of the preceding divisions. The realignment af- ter passing an obstacle was not smooth. The “fours, right about,” was excellent and deserved -~ applause it —_ Through the drij ere were nul minor errors that were noted by the judges, although beyond the ken of the spectators. In the deploy not enough dis- tance was taken by some of the files, and lashed off by sword cuts. The drill last eigh- ee eons of this drill an intermission of ten minutes was taken, leaving three di- visions yet to drill. A Superior Drill. Parkersburg Division, No. 8, of Parkers- burg, W. Va., is a clean-looking, trim body of men. This division has a considerable as a consequerce two helmets were reputation, and entered the field at 11:18 fell of confidence. Their drills have been superintended by an army officer, and Capt. S. B. Baker,who ts in command,has promised his West Virginia friends to stand high in the final tally. He is a fine looking, soldier- ly man, wth a brisk manner. The sergeant created a good impressicn by calling the roll without a card, and turning the com- mand over to the captain in short order. The first movements were all done in the immediate vicinity of the stand, which has not heretofore been done. Capt. Baker gave his orders without refer- ence to the score sheet. The evolutions Mere all executed well and in good cadence. The first break came in the movement to a division front from column of fours, when one man forgot himself and took a false step to the left. The platoon wheels were splendidly executed. Some of the distances, however, were not exact, and once the di- vision lost step. The sword manual was beautifully done in exact cadence. In making one of the cuts, however, the helmet of one of the men in the second platoon toppled and would have fallen had he not caught it. But the individual and team errors were very scarce, and the drill,which was finish- ed in twenty-one minutes, was superior in most respects. It looked like a prize winner. The team was vociferously cheered as it left the field and the captain was warmly congratulated on his fine work. The next drill of the day. was given by the Anson Division, No. 16, of Rochester, N. ¥., commanded by Capt. Wm. Steifel. The men entered the field at 11:50 and con- cluded inepection at 11:56. The alignment by files backward was poorly done, the files making “S's” in their effort to reach the line. The rest of the movements, however. were smooth, and the men seemed to gain con- fidence as they drilled. The first platoon wheel was not as well done as the second. After forming platoon columns of fours the distance was Icst and the division suf- fered in the score. Several men ran over the line at a halt from the right turn. In deploying the men did not all face to the front at the command. The Last Pivision. The dri}l took nineteen minutes, and then the Rochester knights were succeeded by the last division on the day's program, and the twenty-fifth and last in the competi- tion, Prevost, No. 1, of Kansas City, Mo., commanded by Capt. Jas. A. Reed. This division took first prize in the maiden drill at the Kansas City encampment in 1892, and first prize in the state drills at St. Louls last year. Ribbons denoting these successes floated from the two large ban- ners which were brought on the field with the division. The inspection ended at 12:25. The division broke badly on the change steps and lost distance in short step. One man got clear out of place in marching by the flank. The fours left about from di- vision line moved in excellent time and dis- tance. The splendidly in wheeling from column of platoons into di- vision line. The sword exercises were dont with no apparent errors. drill was fin- ished in nineteen minutes, and the men went off the field at a dowbie quick. ar over. There have ie teams on the field, and at halt a are so closely bunched that it is next to im- possible to “pick the-winner.” somrenglg gear SUPREME LODGE MATTERS. The New Ritual a Constitution Considered at Today’s Session. The attention of the Supreme Lodge, Knights of Pythtas, which convened this mcrning in Builders’ Exchange Hall for the fourth day’s session, wes occupied with the report of the special committee appointed to prepare a new ritual. Gen. Carnahan is chairman of this committee, and he has de- voted much time to this work. The com- mittee presented its report, and thé lodge went Into executive session to consider the recommendations of .the..committes,..es§ 2 o'clock nothing definite had ‘een decided upen, and @ motion to make the’ question of a new ritual for the Uniformed. Kank the special order for next Tuesday, at 10 o'clock, was adopted. At 2 o’clock the body met again, the order of the day being the consideration of a new constitution for the Knights of Pythias. At the last convention a committee of five, to be known as a “constitutional commission,” was appointed, the duties of the committee being to provide a new system of jurispru- dence, which would be in accord with the advanced ideas and improved methods sug- gested by the late Past Supreme Chancellor Shaw. Past Supreme Chancellor Shaw was appointed president of the commission, and his associates were George E. Seay, W. A. Radcliffe, J. H. Alexander and M. L. Stevens. ‘What is known as the German question, and that of the admission to membership of saloon keepers and bartenders, have each been referred to separate committees, and no report from elther has as yet been made. Since the last convention the latter ques- tion was left to each jurisdiction to regulate as each @eemed best. The efforts now made re to have it brought under the control of the supreme body. In the jurisdiction of Indiana a saloon keeper or barteader may become a member of the order, but when hig license expires, or the Jicense of his employer expires, he must elther drop the business or leave the order. ———_—. THE CASE OF ADAMS. An Effort to Secure Commutation of His Sentence. Secretary Gresbam today received a com- munication from Minister Grey at Mexico in relation to the case of Edward T. Adams, the Texan convicted of murder. Minister Grey has made a presentation of the case to President Diaz, and asked that the sen- tence be commuted. President Diaz in- formed Mr. Grey that the Mexican govern- ment was making a thorough examination of the case, and if it was found ible to comply with the request of the U. 8. min- ister, such action would be cheerfully taken. Annual Seed Distribation. The commencement of the work of dis- tributing seeds by the Agricultural Depart- ment has been delayed by the lateness of the passage of the appropriation bill by Ccngress. The force to perform the work this season probably will be organized in the beginning of October, and the distribu- tion will be commenced in the beginning of January. The long inaction on the bill has also prevented the department from obtain- ing a number of vegetable. seeds, notably turnips. The amount allowed for the work last year was $00,000, and this year it is $10,000 less. oe The Appropriation Committees, The committees on appropriations of the two houses of Congress have no special recess work laid out to do. They expect, however, to get together some weeks be- fcre the reassembling of Congress, some time in November, and go to work on the estimate of the departments of the govern- ment as soon as can bé had, which is expected to be about that time. The last session always affords but a short time for the preparation and consideration of appro- priation bills, and it will be sought to have all the preliminary work done with at the earllest possible date. ——————~-o+ ee + Admiral Skerrett’s Return... Admiral Joseph 8. Skerrett, retired, re- cently relieved of command ofthe Asiatic squadron, arrived in Washington last even- ing. He has entirely recover“ from a se- vere case of facial neuralgia which attacked him while crossing the Rocky. He was accompanied by Mrs. their two daughters. They are temporarily stopping at 3308 U street, Georsetown, VIGILANT’S BIG LEAD|SEMocRATIC DIFFERENCES Racing With the Crack Yacht Satanita. EXPERTS PREDICTED AMERICAN SUCCESS The Light Breeze, They Said, Just Suited Her. IN DARTMOUTH. HARBOR DARTMOUTH, Eng., August 31.—To the great delight of the yachtsmen assembled here, afloat and ashore, the Vigilant began early this morning to make preparations for a race. The American yacht arrived here yesterday afternoon and anchored in @ most picturesque position some way up the river Dart. When she came to an an- chor she was saluted by the flag-dipping of a large fleet of pleasure craft gathered in this pretty land-locked harbor, with its beautifully wooded surroundings, and with the old town of Dartmouth for a back- ground. The morning was disappointing, for the sea was smooth, and a paltry north wind was blowing with little promise of increas- ing in strength or of furnishing material for a good day’s racing. According to the British yachtsmen, this was just the kind of weather to suit the Vigilant, and they commenced predicting that she would easily defeat the Satanita, the latter being looked upon as very slow in light airs, and as capable of beating the Britannia easily in @ very stiff breeze. Of course the regatta lost much interest from the fact that it was understood that the Britannia, the pride of Great Britain, would not be able to start on account of the drowning of Chief Officer Simons id two companions on Saturday last while at- tempting to pull ashore from the Prince of Wales’ yucht at Weymouth, As _ a curious coincidence, the last time the Britannia was entered in the race for yachts exceeding forty-rating, in the re- gatta of the Royal Dart Yacht Club, on August 25, last year, she was also unable to start on account of a death, her white ensign then being half-masted in conse- quence of the death of the Duke of Saxe- Coburg-Gotha. The race which the Vigilant took part in today was for yachts exceeding forty- “ie aec's Suaeere Dartmouth range to the Cell busy “off The Skerries, thenve to a markboat aff the East Blackstone and back to the starting line; four times arcund to-complete the to- tal distance of forty miles, A Beautiful Spectacle. Dartmouth harbor today presented a beau- tful spectacle. The visiting yachts of the squadron were drawn up in lines like house boats, and the water of the quaint old har- bor was alive with small craft. At various spots about the hills, which rise three hun- dred to four hundred feet high above the harbor, were gathered parties of picnickers Prepared to enjoy themselves to the utmost. It bral spesgeer however, that the most in- terested spectators of the race today were the royal naval cadets of the training shi Britannia and Hindoostan. These aspir- ants for naval honors were given a whole holiday today, and they enjoyed themselves to the utmost. On board the ‘training Bhipe the cadets entertained large Pumper 8 their relatives and friends, and the band: of the two ships made the air delightful with the sound of music. When the hour for starting the main event arrived the wind had not strengthen- ed, and the aquatic critics looked upon the race as being virtually decided in favor of the Vigilant. The Start. The following were the times of -he two yachts as they crossed the starting line: 8. 17 The Satanita had 82 seconds the best of the start, but the Vigilant soon began to overhaul her, and four minutes after cross- ing the line the American sloop passed the Satanita to windward, and set her spin- naker for a broad reach to the Skerries. The Vigilant then began steadily increas- ing her lead, anu the Satanita’s stock among aquatic experts began to go down steadily, until even her warMest supporters concluded that she had no chance of over- hauling her fleet rival in the very light breeze prevailing. At the Skerries buoy Vigilant was a long way ahead of Satanita, and gaining stead- lly. The times of the two yachts at this point on the first round were: H M Ss. Vigilant . ll 08 00 Satanita . ll 23 85 The First Ro \. The first round was sailed in en entirely uneventful manner. The Vigilant main- tained a steady lead on Satanita and it was evident that unless the wind increased very materially the cutter had not the slightest chance of winning. Toward the end of the first round the breeze did freshen slightly and the Satanita did much better, pulling up on her leader considerably. But the American yacht had a winning lead when passing Dartmouth Range at the end of the first round. After rounding the Skerries buoy on the first round it was a dead thrash to wind- ward against an ebb tide to the East Black- stone mark boat. Nearing that point it: thick haze almost obscured the yachts from view, but it was seen that Vigilant rounded the mark boat with a long lead. On ac- count of*the mist no times worth recording could be teken at this point. With a slightly freshening breeze Satanita did a little bet- ter, but Vigilant held her lead until the close of the round. On the whole, the first round was sailed in an entirely uneventful manner, and it was evident that unless the wind increased very materially the cutter had not the slightest chance of winning. The times of the yachts at this stage of the race were as follows: H. Vigilant Satanita . The Vigil it figures, had a lead of fifteen minutes ten seconds at the end of the first round. —__>__ TO RELIEVE CAPT. PHYTHIAN, ‘The Arrival of Admiral Walker From San Francisco. Admiral John G. Walker, late in com- mand of the Pacific squadron, and Capt. Barker, late in command of the cruiser Philadelphia, arrived in the city early this morning, direct from San Francisco. They. reported their arrival at the Navy Depart- ment. Capt. Barker is on his way home on leave of absence. Admiral Walker will sub- mit a report to the Navy Department in regard to naval operations in the Hawaiian Islands during his stay at Honolulu, includ- ing a special report onthe subject of the establishment of a United’ States coallag station at Pearl River harbor, under an old concession of the Hawaiian - government. He has been ordered to relieve ba 9 Phy- thian as superintendent of the Navaf Acad- emy, and will probably be ready to proceed to Annapolis for duty in a few weeks. Capt. Phythian was at the Navy Department this morning for the purpose of arranging for the transfer of the office of superintendent to his successor. The Threatened Trouble in the Oongres- sional Campaign Committee. Talk of an “UnoMicial” Organization = Members of the House to “aid” in Campdign Work. Amo The assertion that any intimation of lack of harmony of purpase between the mem- bers from the Senate and the members from the House on the congressional cam- paign committee is without foundation and absurd is a quibble. ‘The committee is just about as harmonious as were the two houses of Co:-gresp during the tariff fight, and no more so. They are in perfect har- mony as long as they can keep away from the tariff question. The trouble, as stated yesterday, is one threatened, not one that has already actually occurred in the com- mittee, for the reason that the question which threatens it has not yet been tack- led. The difference of opinion as to how the tariff measure should be treated exists, and there is an administration and an anti- administration sentiment. Faulkner's Cirealar Attacks. It is a matter of public knowledge that Mr. Faulkner's circular defending the Sen- ate bill was bitterly attacked by demo- crats of the House, The prevailing dispo- sition among the demoérats of the House is to follow Mr. Wilson jn making the de- nunciation of the Senaté action the defense of the House against cfiticism for failure. Whether the Senate members of the com- mittee are going to smilimgly and in a per- fect spirit of amlabilii take part in an attack upon themselves and colleagues may be easily judged. They do not sit down in solemn council and declare they will do this or they won't do that, or take out a pair of dividers and a taupe line to map out the plan of campaign, Talk of an “Unofficial” Organization. Therefore, there has not yet been any split, but the situatidén is such as to threaten trouble, and there has already been talk of an “unofficial” organization among members of the House alone “to aid” in the campaign wotk. It is altogether doubtful whether the chajrman of the com- mittee, if called upon fof some good demo- cratic campaign mat awould send out either Mr. Cleveland’s*lét#er or Mr. Wil- son's speech, though he ig Mimself an earn- est tariff reformer. It certainly would not be very agreeable to Messts: Gorman, Brice, Smith, or to even eres, to Synod the of having that presentatien made prominent in the eampaign. It is equally certain that Mr, Cleveland, Mr. Wilson and most of the @emocrats of the House want the issue presented as in the Cleveland letter and the Wilson speech. + 2-———______— NEW YORK’S NEW! BRIDGE. A 2,000-Foot Cantilver Span Favored by the Presidegtial Gommiasion. The report of the ‘eommiasion appointed by the President to Investigate and recom- mend what length of spans not less than 2,000 feet, would be “Bate practicable for a railroad bridge to be ebnstructed over the Hudson river between New York and Jersey City ‘has been filed with the Scere- tary of War. It was madg public today. It finds that a 2,000-foot span cantilever bridge, with a pier inthe, center of the river, would be safe and practicable, and that its cost, including via@uct, would be $26,723,000. The cost of the center pier is ebtimated at $0,710,000. The depth to rock foundation within the lmits of the bridge location is 260 feet, being nearly 100 feet deeper than any existing foundation. A 8,100-foot clear span ‘cantilever from shore to shore is found td be possible, but im- Biias00. on accoynt of its expense— 128,000. e board reports that investigation satis- fies it that a six-track, 8-100 foot, single- span suspension bridge would be safe and practicable, end would, if certain construc- tions were adopted, cost $35,367,671. Such a bridge would ca! A plan is worked Out and submitted for a lighter structure suspension bridge, which the board believes would meet every pos- sible demand with absolute safety, at a cost of $30,743,000. Theboard say they “feel that the contingency attending the con- struction of the deep river foundations of the cantilever bridge is enough to balance a part of the greater cost of the suspension bridge.” ‘The report is signed by all the members of the ccrmmission: Maj. W. Raymond of the United States engin corps, G. Bouse- careu, civil engineer; fessor Wm. H. Burr of Columbia College, Theodore Cooper, C. E., and George 8, Morigon, ctyil engineers, The action of the Secretary of War is not announced. —_—__—_+e+—_____ RENOVATING THE CAPITOL. Only Small Repairs, Painting, &c., <Will Be Bone. There is rarely a time when some changes and alterations are not being made in the Capitol building.. There will be fewer than usual this recess, owing to the strict re- trenchment of expense practiced by the ses- sion just closed. The Supreme Court is to have a new elevator from the basement to the floor of the court reom—about fifteen feet. Hitherto the Supreme. Court justices have had to wander far away into the wings of the Capitol to an elevator, or else walk. This is the first elevator put into the central wing of the Capitol, and it ts cut through some of the original masonry of the historic strueture—masonry calculat- ed to awaken the amazement of modern constructors by its substamtial and mas- sive character. A committe: was appointed during the session to recommend an entire- ly new method of ventilation for the hall of the House. No action resulted, however. Not even their recommendation to clear out the files of old pamphlets amd waste paper from the vaults under the House, at an ex- penditure of about $800, was acted upon. The only work at the Capitol before the next session will therefore be small repairs, painting, etc, Personal Méatton. Messrs. C. R. Rosell and AW. O, Raiguel of Freehold, N. J., have been spending a week with Capt. W.W, Shee@, 1203 Q street. They expect to leave for*Rome tomorrow, ‘Wm. H. Clark has been: appointed in- spector of hulls of steam vessels at Wheel- ing, W. Va. Maj. O. L. Pruden, assistant private sec- retary to the President, left here this morn- ing for Waymart, Wayne county, Pa., where he will spend about three weeeks din hunting and fishing. Mr. Edward I. Renick, chief clerk of the State Department, will represent that de- partment on the government board of the Atlanta cotton exposition. Fourth Assistant Postmaster General even Hig’ gone to his home in New ‘ork. : The Board of Appraisers. The boarg of appraisers appointed by the Secretary of the Navy, Commiseioner Ross, Capt. McNair of the navy, and Mr. John F, ‘Waggaman, for the purpos? of selecting and appraising land for A new Naval Ob- AFTER HIS SCALP. New York Colored Democrats Going for Recorder Taylor. THE CLEVELAND STATE LEAGUE. Will Ask His Removal by the President. WHAT MR. TAYLOR SAYS —— a The colored democracy in. this city is much perturbed over the fact that the Cleveland State League of the state of New York nas be»n called in special executive session to denounce the Negro National Democratic League of this city, C. H. J. Taylor, president. The action of the Cleve- land League bas been necessitated by the attitude which Mr. Taylor has agsumed to- ward the leaders of the colored democracy in that state. The Cleveland State League is the oldest democratic organization of color in the country, and it was founded by William E. Gross of Brooklyn, N. Y. The present president of the league is James E, Mathews, attorney-at-law of Al- bany, and ex-recorder of deeds for the Dis- trict of Columbia. Dr. J. E. W. Thompson, minister to Hayti under Mr. Cleveland's former administration, ts chairman of the executive committee of that body. They al friends of the President, and their acticn in calling a session of the are both Jeague to denounce Taylor ts significant. What the Call Says. In the call for the meeting, to be held in the following words are used: “There has been established in Wash- ington, D. C., a self-constituted, non-repre- sentative and purely presumptive body of political strikers and office brokers, styling themselves the ‘Negro Democratic League of the United States.’ The assumption of these parties is hurtful, and their conduct and methods are disgraceful to us as Ameri- can citizens. The primary object of the meeting of the league is to denounce the presumption of these unauthorized leaders and to protest against the methods em- ployed by them to extort money from coloz- ed men and women in federal positions, and to define the true rosition of colored men in this state, as to the humiliation felt and disgrace brought upon them by the ac- tion of these politicai tricksters and im- New York city, the ters.’ BS After Tay! A gentleman who has just arrived in this -from~New ‘York said today that the leaders of the colored democracy of that state have determined to supplement the efforts now on foot to have C. H. J. Taylor removed from the recordership. James E. Mathews and Dr. Thompson have formu- lated a set of resolutions, which wngh rel je- cing Mr. Taylor and his league. They will c eve State League adopted by the Cleveland State will say that the ee tony for that state; that It disapproves of the Negro National Democratic League, and that the attitude of the president of the new league has been one of hostility to the Cleveland League. It will tell how Recorder Taylor sent a man named White into New York state, who named himself as a delegate to the Indianapolis convention without con- member of the Cleveland assessments hokiersby the Taylor League and President Cleveland tote use stringent means League. Th e. The from” office: will be denounced, ill be “appéated™ solicitation of wi in with the breech of the civil serv- tee law by “Taylor Who Are in the Fight. The editor of the Albany Capitol is lead- ing the fight against Taylor, and he has the indorsement of all the members of the league, excepting William E. Gross of Brooklyn, who 1s friendly toward Taylor. The attitude which Taylor has assumed toward the leaders has caused them all to be against him. The actions of the execu- tive committee of the Cleveland State are to be compiled and presented by a committee, composed of James E. Mathews, Dr. J. E. W. Thompson and Dr. Johnson, to President Cleveland. One of the prominent members of the Cleveland State League was in this city during the week and attempted to have a consultation with the President, but the President was so absorbed with the Pythian review that he could not have an interview with him. H. C. C. Astwood left for New York this week, and while he nominated Taylor for the presidency of the league, it is said by the leaders that he is nt over- friendly toward the czar .of the recorder’s office. What Mr. Taylor Says. ‘When Recorder Taylor was told about the proposed onslaught upon him by the Cleve- land democracy, and asked for the causes for it, his reply was brief and to the point. “I don’t know anything about it,” he said, with emphasis, “and I care less. “These pecple who are getting up all these attacks on me,” he continued, after a vidently don’t want me moment’s pause, to have moment’s peace. My name has been published in connection with a pro- posed weekly paper here. I have just sent letter to Mr. L. W. Pulees stating that svch @ rumor was without foundation. I was considering the project of publishing a daily evening newspaper in Washington, but I have also abandoned that. Furthermore, I have decided to turn over all the matters and business of the Negro Democratic Na- tonal League to Mr. H. C. Astwood, chair- man of its executive committee, and to withdraw from all active connection with the league in order to confine my attentions to the business of my office. “A good deal of a rumpus was kicked up,” continued Mr. Taylor, “over the ac- tion of the league at its recent convention in Indianapolis in passing a resolution di- recting the executive committee to request the democratic congressional committee to abolish its Afro-American bureau. The only three men who voted against that mo- tion were R. G. Still of Pennsylvania, its chairman; es H. W. Howard of Pitts- burg, and R. M. Christian, who, I believe, is also from Pennsylvania. It may be in- teresting to the democratic congressional committee, which appears to regard Mr. Still’s bureau with so much admiration, to know that I got this letter from Indianap- olis.’ Unpaid Board Bilis. Recorder Taylor handed the representa- tive of The Star u letter written on the letter head of the Occidental Hotel, In- dianapolis, and signed with the name of its proprietor, 8. T. Douthirt. The epistle stated that R. G. Still had been a guest at the Occidental Hotel during his attendance vpon the convention of the negro league in Indianapolis, and had liquidated his bill and cigar-stand account with a draft drawn on James H. Howard of Pittsburg for Mr. Douthirt further informed Mr. Taylor that the draft given by Mr. Still had been sent on to Pittsburg and returned as worth- less. He therefore asked the recorder to endeavor to do something in the premises, saying that the hotel would not have ac- commodated Mr. Still if he had not been a inmember of the body presided over by Mr. Taylor. There was another letter from H.E. Morrison of Indianapolis calling Mr. Tay- lor’s attention to the affair, and saying: “Please look after matters and save our reputations as negro democrats.” “I replied to Mr. Douthirt’s letter,” said Recorder Taylor, “and advised him to have Seill arrested. I don’t care very much for TM Luck Seems Phe t ny ‘tent of thy full extent oi e propeller ‘cannot be. learned until wu day A Terrible Fire Am: boat to another was s0 fortunate Chinese had no e to cut them from their moorings, a strong wind mater- lally helping to increase the all the attacks made on me either by tr- responsible people or the newspapers.” Then Mr. Taylor calmly bade The Star man good afternoon and proceeded to inter- view a generous portion of sweet potato pie that had been awaiting his attention when the interviewer was introdu: CAMPFIRE SPEAKERS. Prominent Comrades W wi aa- adress the G. A. R. at Pittsburg. PITTSBURG, Pa., August 31.—The gen- eral committee on entertainment for the na- tional encampment for the Grand Army of the Republic has thus far secured twenty- five prominent campfire speakers. In a dition there are about a dozen on the un- certain list, including Gen. Sickles, Henry Watterson and Secretary Stewart. The as- signments that have been made are as fol- lows: Old City Hali—Past Commander-in-chief Gen. Lactus Fairchild of Milwaukee to pre- side; United States Senator C. F. Mander- son of Nebraska,Henry Watterson of Louis- ville, Very Rev. Wm. Corby of Notre Dame, Ind.; Gen. Daniel Butterfield of Buffalo, A. O. Marsh, Gepartment commander of Indi- ena; Gov. Wm. McKinley of Ohio, Past Ad- jutant Gen. E. B. Gray of Madison, Wis. Rear Admiral B. Osborne of New York. Carnegi: jal it Commander-in-chief Wm. ner of sas City, to preside; Gov. McKinley, Pa: Commander-in-chiet Russell A. Alger of Detroit, Rear Admiral Osborne, W. M. Olin, secretary of state of Massachuset' Mr. Watterson, Senator Col. Gray. Presbyterian Chureh—Past chief Louis Wagner of Philadelphia to preside; Judge Charles D. Long of Detroit, Past Commander-in-chief George 8. Merrill of Massachusetts, C. W. Hazzard of Mot ongahela City, Gen. Daniel E. Sickles of New York, possibly; ex-Gov- ernor James A. Beaver of Bellefonte, Past Commander-in-chief John Palmer of Al- bany, ex-Governor F. H. Pie-pont of West Virginia. For the Fourth Street U. P. Church—Cor- poral James Tanner of Washington to pre- side; Gen. Beaver, Gen. Palmer, Past Chap- lain-in-chfef D. R. Lowell of Kansas, Judge R. H. Cochran of Toledo, Gen. J. B. Chea- dle of Frankfort, Ind. Turner Hall, South Side—Past Comman- der-in-chief A. G. Weissert of Madison, Wis., to preside; Church Howe, deputy com- mander of Nebraska; Rev. T. H. H. Hag- gerty of St. Louis, Capt. W. A. Ketcham of Indianapolis, Rev. Walter Elliott of New York. Temperanceville, West End—Gen. Carna- han of Indianapolis to preside; Henry D. Hicks of Minneapolis, Rev. H. L. Stewart of Steubenville, J. W. Crawford, the “‘poet scout,” of Chicago; Past Department Com- mander T. J. Stewart of Norristown. A letter from ex-President Harrison, just received, states that he cannot come to the encampment. This is the cause of much regret among the veterans. jeenaniipe alia FIGHTING FOREST FIRES. continue to rage in the Puget sound coun- try, and much valuable timber has been de- stroyed. Lumbermen think thé damage will today the sun TORONTO, Ont., August 31.—Forest fires are raging in various parts of the province. At Grand valley many acres of crops have been burned. Bush fires are devastating Bruce ‘county near where a fitty-acre_swamp has been burning two ~ = 4 we w Around Dundale w! fields of grain and miles of forest are Mire ‘Tn Melan and Amaranth to pear The fire departments at Whatcom and Bellingham, Wash., as well as citizens, have been constantly fighting fire for the past forty-eight hours. Forest fires in Wisconsin have been inter- mittent for two months, and the te loss is not less than $3,000,000. ewes The town of Elliston, Mont., was practi- cally wiped out by fire yesterday. Vast tracks have been burned Michigan. vie bee In the Wyoming and Cumberland valleys of Pennsylvania great has been ceused. —_—_—__ MISHAP TO THE ERICSSON. Follow the Little Boat. NEW LONDON, Conn., August 31.—The ill-luck which the fast little torpedo boat Ericsson experienced on her trip down the Mississippi river seems to have followed her here, for it has been discovered that two of the flanges of her starboard pro- Peller were badly bent. It is supposed that the injury was sustained by striking an obstruction going up New York harbor yes- terday. A protest was immediately filed at the custom house, notifying the Navy De- partment of the injury in order that suffi- cient time may be granted for before the trial of the boat. to the she is robably be on Mon- ie crew that came ed out, which will or Tu y next. with the vessel from New Orleans was discharged today and will return to the yu —_-+—__ McKAIG WILL NOT RUN. He Thinks Wellington Will Be Nomi- mated and Beaten. Special Dispatch to The Evening Star. BALTIMORE, Md. August 81.—The friends of Congressman Wm. M. McKaig of the sixth Maryland district state that he will accept a renomination if it is tendered him by the democratic convention, which will meet at Hagerstown September 12. When asked by The Star correspondent, who saw him at the custom house today, Mr. McKaig said that he was not a candi- date, but refused to say whether or not he would accept if he nated. would be renomi- He thinks the democrats will elect his successor, as the anti-Wellington repub- licans will defeat Mr. Wellington should he be nominated, which, he says, is now a foregone conclusion. —_->__. ONE THOUSAND PERISHED. the Canton River Boats. HONG KONG, August 31.—A terrible fire has occurred on the Canton river. A flower boat caught fire, and the flames spread un- til hundreds of those craft were destroyed. ‘The progress of the fire was so rapid that at least 1,000 natives perished in the flames. The flower boats were moored stem and stern, in rows, and large numbers of na- tives Hved upon them. ‘The spread of the conflagration from one that the un- fire. remained eo board the doomed craft and perished in the flames. ——————_—_—_—_—_—— THE SECOND DAY Of the Convention for the Develops ment of the South. REPORT ON PLAN AND SCOPE A Lively Debate on the Resolu- tions Submitted. PERMANENT EXHIBIT HERB It was nearly 11 o'clock before the southe ern development convention met this morne ing, and some time was consumed in reade ing the minutes of previous meetings. President Blackwell then introduced Mr. W. G. Vincenhelier, the state commissioner of mines of A-kansas, who read a paper on the resources of that state. He describeg the geological formation of the state and its physical advantages, dilating upon the richness of the soil, salubrity of the cli- mate and the undeveloped wealth of its hills. He exhibited a number of specimens of onyx, marble and other mineral pros ducts of the state. Arkansas has an adé mirable system of temperance laws, he said. The question of liquor license is left entirely to the voice of the citizens. Eachi county votes upon the license question, an@ any community may, ition county officials, keep hn i iy from any church or school houses. To this extent Arkansas has woman suffrage, an@ has succeeded in driving saloons out of thirty-five counties and away from 2,000 quested and earnestly urged to attend the said meeting in the city of Washington, D, C. That the committee of one from state and the District of Columbia, referred to, ts directed to perfect in all its details the above plan of a permanent A Permanent Exhibition Building. ' Resolved, that this convention cordially indorses the movement fnaugurated, the bill now pending before the Congress the United States, looking to the erection by, the government of the United States, in the city of Washington, of a permanent exhibie tion building, for the products of the —- states of the Union, and for the due proper advertisement of their resources. Some Opposition. ‘ Opposition to certain features of the res port developé4 immediately. Mr. Charles Catlett of Virginia opposed the idea of vole untary contributions by the states, ang called upon the committee to explain its report. Mr. B. > am of Florida oy ak roposition that the governors of t Bhall select itatives to the | convention. He feared the matter er thus take on a political aspect. There some of the southern governors whose judg~ ment. he would not trust. He would prefer to have the boards of trade take the matter in hand and make it a business and not @ political convention. The Report Defended. Maj. R. W. Hunter of Virginia defendeg@ the report. Those who found fault with the report, he said, had not suggested a single practical idea. He held that this report does propose a permanent organization, This convention is but the initial meeting of what promises to be a great movement, He said Washington is pre-eminently the proper place for the convention to hold ite adjourned meeting. Mr. Beazeley of North Carolina, who help- ed to frame the report, satd that the meet« ing of southern men in New York last June simply resulted in the formation of a pere manent association, to which others can obtain access by paying, and if there is anything to be got out of the situation, that association intends to get it all. It is not proposed, said Mr. , that the pres- ent movement shall take on that aspect, He said the present movement should not contempzate, the posuiaiity of 2 private speculation if it is to provide for southern development on a broad scale. He ey to accept an amendment pro’ that the delegates to the adjourned meeting shall be appointed by the boards of trade instead of the governors. Mr. Beazeley moved to consider the re- t by clauses u.der the five-minute rule, Sir. Yency of Florida objected to this prop- osition, and contended that the report should be further debated. Further Debate of the Report. Mr. Barrett of West Virginia moved that the report be considered in Its entirety for thirty minutes and then debated under the five-minute rule. The convention was apparently tired of