Evening Star Newspaper, October 5, 1894, Page 1

SSS THE EVENING STAR padhecranre 9 all @UBLISHED DAILY EXCEPT SUNDAY, AT THE STAR BUILDINGS, 1101 Pennsylvania Averus, Cor. 11th Street, by The Evening Star Newspaper Company, ‘S.H-KAUFFMANW. Pres’. rat recon Few York Ofice, 49 Potter Building. See ‘The Evening Star is served to subscribers in the eity by carriers, on their aghast — e de. th. Fr ccats ‘cach. By maaltvanywhere’ im. the ‘United bane or Cenada—postage prepaid—SO cents per mont EAN mail subscriptions must be paid in advance. Rates of advertising made knowa on application. A TERRIBLE CRISIS Six Ditchmen at New Post Office Strike. OMINOUS OUTLOOK FOR A TIME The Danger Met and Work Goes Merrily On. FIFTY-ONE MEN TODAY If the Burst of Energy that has struck the new post office building keeps up at its Present rate The Star’s calculation will have to be hauled up on a dock for repairs. ‘Today there are fifty-one men at work, and at this rate the structure would be finished along about election day, 1808, or four years hence. But there is so evidently something wrong with this date, which Is too near to be possibly true, that there must be a structural weakness in the ratio that has been established between the number of men employed and the amount of work yet to be done. Fifty-One at Work. But there really were fifty-one men at work today, so far as the counting reporter could see. Just here it may as well be said that this operation of counting the men, which is conducted every morning as soon as there is Nght enough for the reporter to see, is carried on under great difficulties. It is necessary to divide off the great square into rections, triangulate it as it were, and then to pass quickly from one to the other in order to prevent the escape of one man from his legitimate section to one adjoining. It is to be hoped that ere Jong the reporter will be so familiar with the faces of the workmen—and it is not to be doubted, for he has several years sure before him—that he cannot possibly count a man twice. That would be unjust to the citizens. There was a dreadful suspicion crossed his mind this morning when the totals of the sections began to loom up to the half-hundred mark that possibly the men had been sliding around him so clever- ly that perhaps he had duplicated some of them. There is a vast amount of movement just now at the post office, and such a thing is really possible. Mysterious Disappearance. There is sorrow at the site. The water boy has disappeared. He was not on hand today, so far as the reporter could ascer- tain, and he must confess that yesterday his presence was sort of taken for grant- ed, for he was not actually visible when the visitation was made. Kut there was no use splitting hairs, and so the boy was run in. But now the svspicion has become too ter- rible to be longer smothered. The boy has gone. It may be that he has been abduct- ed by the saloon interests, or he may have been cut off to reduce expenses. At al events there were piteous cries for “water” to be heard on all sides today. The men at work in the rear of the building, where the sun Is hottest, told the reporter as he passed that they were very dry. One re- marked that he had not seen the aqueous lad for two days, and he was getting thirsty. Another thought he may have been put to work painting the iron work in place of the unfortunate Quill, owing to his ten- dency to fall so harmlessly. But there is circumstantial evidence that the public has been befogged, in this con- nection. It has come to the knowledge of The Star that a representative of the con- tractors has boasted that there was no wa- ter boy employed on the work, which is a sufficient cause for an investigation by the Humane Scciety. A Narrow Escape. Nor is this the only woe that there Is at the works. There was a strike yesterday afternoon. Six of the colored men digging in the trench that is being cut around the basement wall on the north side conceived tbat they were not getting enovgh of the werld’s wealth in return for their brawn. ‘The market rate fluctuates for this sort of talent between a dollar and a dollar and a rarter a day. The men were being paid at a dollar, and they alleged and averred that they were worth a dollar and a quarter. So they asked for a dollar and a quarter and did not get it. Then they arose in their might and walked out of the trench. For a time all was confusion on the site. It was piteous to witness the distress that prevailed. It was feared for a while that | the building would not be completed in time for the next Columbian exposition that is to be held in Washington, and there was much tearing of hair and rending of garments. By extraordinary efforts, however, six men were found in the city who were willing to soil their hands and shoes for a dollar a day, and they went bravely into the trench and took up the abandoned picks and shovels. The great sirike was over and the country was saved. It ts not certain jst how long the strike lasted, and so the calculation for yesterday cannot be said to be wholly reliable, for the services of these six men bore an important Part in the estimate. The work that is be- ing done in the trench is very interesting, but unfortunately it is all below ground,and so it does not show to gladden the eyes of the passing citizens. The walls are laid bare to a depth of about six feet, or until the foundation stones are reached, and then the main wall is pasted with cement to a thickness of about two inches. This ts next covered by what Superintendent Steinmetz, the representative of the contractor here, calls a “four-ineh retaining wall.” This is of brick. The trench is still open from the Leginning, and some more things may be put into it before it is closed. It is intended to keep the cellar dry. Glad Tidings. There is a rumor that the first of the schoorers bearing the stone for the second story from Fox Island has been heard from im the Potomac river, and may soon be ex- pected at the wharves. This is glad tid- ings, for it means that pretty soon some of the ugly iron beams row adorning the north front \&the structure will be hidden by the walls. The men who have been told off to handle the iron have been mobilized on the north front, perhaps as a retallatory meas- ure against The Star. The result is ‘pleas- ing from a business sense, but scarcely from an artistic point of view. The missing columns for the northeast section have both been found among a lot of other materials, and have been put in place, and the men ure today putting up the rest of this struct- ure with a refreshing agility. Word has drifted down to the site from the department that men have been started at work on the plans for the next iron con- tract. This is glad tidings, for it shows that the officials are at last realizing the importance of dallying with Father Time’ bangs. Perhaps the Burst of Energy has spread even to the department and has af- fected the officials. That would be glad- some, indeed. It is certain that if there had been a Burst of Energy when the present iron contracts were awarded it would have been given out in time to have had that work all done by now. But then there might have been a delay with the stone, and so there would have still been trouble. Really, the affair is terribly complicated. Many Thousand Days. To the Edftor of The Evening Star: Thanks for information that thirty-eight real men are at work on the post office— covering @ block. This gives one man to much space? Hope to hear from you cence day till the post office is finished— September 14, 1903. ALW.P. Che £vening Sta xs ¢ No. 21,008 WASHINGTON, D. © FRIDAY, OCTOBER 65. 1894—TWELVE PAGES. TWO CENTS. THE DISTRICT REVENUES An Estimate That They Will Be Nearly Three Million Dollars. of Over Half a Million From Last Year—The Asses- A Decrease sor’s Statemen ‘The Commissioners spent a large portion of the day ccmpiling their estimates for the support of tne District government during the next fiscal year. A novel plan has been adcpted, which the Commissioners believe will strengthen their arguments before the appropriation committees. It is to have stenographic reports made of all arguments by subordinates when the latter appear before the Commissioners to pre- sent their estimates for the support of their departments. These remarks will be transcribed and the Commissioners will use them before the committees. Already nearly all of the departments have been heard from, and the Commissioners are nearly ready to make their final report to the Secretary of the Treasury. ‘The Assessor's Statement. Before this could be done with any degree of accuracy it was necessary to find out what the probable receipts of the District would be, and Assessor Trimble was re- quested to prepare at once a statement showing this in detail. This he did today, and they are as follows: Estimated valuation of real property, bl; tax from same, $2,415,821. : w be collected, which would amount make $1,511,866.07. Heretofore he has fig- ured on # per cent of the taxes being col- lected, but believing that the board of re- vision will make a reduction he only places the per cent of collections at 7: In Georgetown the estimated valuation of real estate is placed at $7,751,615; the tax, LI and the estimated collections, $87,205.67 In the county the estimated valuation of real estate 1s placed at $17,151,240; the tax at $257,208.00, and the estimated collections therefrom, $192,951.45. This refers to non- agricultural. In the agricultural portion the valuation is placed at $6,507,430; the tax $65,974.30, and the estimated collections $49,- 480. The Personal Tax. The personal tax is estimated upon a basis of $10,000,000, the tax upon which should be $150,000. But Mr. Trimble oniy figures on collecting 10 per cent of this, which would make the receipts from this source $135,000, From arrears of personal taxes he figures on_getting $5,000. From arrears ef real estate taxes, $150,000. From penalties and interest on taxes, $70,000, From advertising property for arrears of taxes, $3,000, i From Other Sources. From licenses, $250,000. Last year Mr. Trimble estimated the receipts from this source at $300,000. He believes there will not be near so many applications for liquor licenses this year, hence the reduction. From markets, $10,000; fines from courts, $#,000; building permit fees, $5,000; rent of wharves and District property, $2,000; sale of fish wharf, $300; certificates of arrears of taxes, $3,000; Washington market rental, $7,500; dog tags, $15,000; pound fees, $500: hay scales, $1,000; sale of old material, $500; miscellaneous, including fees of inspector of gas, $10,000; new buildings, $20,000. Total estimated receipts, $2,879,308.02. Last year the total estimated revenues from all sources was $3,450,740.41. This apparent decrease in estimated reve- nues is due to the probability of a reduction in the assessment by the board of revision and also the likelihood of a decrease in the number of liquor licenses. ——— THE CZAR REPORTED DEAD. Ramors Circulated on Foreign Stock Exchanges. AMSTERDAM, October 5.—A report reach- ed the bourse here today from Paris that the czar was dead. As a result there was a fall in the price of Russian securities. LONDON, October 5.—The officials of the Russian embassy here say that they have heard nothing which would tend to confirm = report that the czar had suffered a re- pse. The Russian officials discredit ail such rumors. Alarming reports reached the stock ex- change here today about the czar’s health. The reports, however, had little effect upon the market, as they were discredited. The Standard’s correspondent at St. Petersburg suggests that the czar may ultimately go to Algiers. He says the em- peror’s symptoms point to cancer of the kidneys, and adds that public rumor as- cribes his illness to excessive blood-letting, which he has undergone at the hands of Dr. Zaccharin. PARIS, October 5.—Serious rumors were circulated here today in regard to the con- dition of the czar’s health. Transactions on the bourse, in consequence, were weak. BERLIN, October 5.—The bourse today was weak on account of alarming rumors in circulation in regard to the health of the czar. _— BALTIMOREANS INDIGNANT. They Deny That the New Yorkers Were Ill Treated. BALTIMORE, October 6.—A more beautiful day for base ball could not be desired, and another large crowd is looked for at today’s New York-Baltimore game. McGraw threatens to play no more, but the games will go on just the same. Meekin and Hemming will pitch today. Baltimoreans are considerably exercised over the greatly exaggerated reports tele- graphed to the New York papers regarding riotous behavior on the part of the home “rooters” yesterday. Far from the ground some irresponsible hoodlums threw potatoes at a body of demonstrative New Yorkers, one of which hit Nick Engle on the cheek, causing a slight bruise. Beyond this unfor- tunate incident nothing more serious oc- curred than happens on all similar occa- stons. —__ ———_- DR. VINCENZO BOTTA DEAD. He Was Professor of Languages M Years in New York University. NEW YORK, October 5.—Dr. Vincenzo Botta, author and scholar, who fell from the third-story window of his home, No. 25 West 387th street, Tuesday morning, has died as the result of injuries and shock from the fall. He was vice president of the Union League Club. Dr. Botta was born in Piedmont Novem- ber 11, 1818, After graduating from the University of Turin he became a professor of the institution. In 1853 he came to this country to make en examination of its educational system. He never returned to nis native land, but settled here, and in 1855 married Anna Charlotte Lynch, the authoress. About this time Dr. Botta was elected to the chair of languages at the University of the City of New York. He resigned the chair two years ago, after the death of his wife. — GOV. CURTIN STILL ALIVE. His Physicians Do Not Think He Can Survive the Day. BELLEFONTE, Pa., October 5.—Ex- Gevernor Curtin has been resting easier since midnight, but is sinking slowly. His physicians do not think that he can live throughout the day. POWERS TO STEP IN Settlement of the Eastern War to Be an International Affair. JAPAN HAS BEEN GIVEN A WARNING Russia, Great Britain, France and Germany Interested. THE SITUATION’S NEW PHASE Se LONDON, October 5.—The St. James Ga- zette says that the intcrests of England, France and Russia are closely involved in the possible breaking up of the Chinese empire, and that it {s belleved that Russia has signified that she cannot any longer regard the progress of events in the far east with indifference. The Manchester Guardian {s informed that Russia and Great Britain have deti- nitely decided that the settlement of the war must be an international and not a Japanese affair. Germany and France are said to have ac- quiesced to this decision, while the policy of the United States is still regarded as uncertain, Russia, according to the Man- chester Guardian, has already warned Ja- pan that the future of Corea concerns the Russian government. Jaren, in her present mood, will pay no heed to any represei.tations made by the powers unless they shall be accompanied by tangible evidence of the intention to back them up. It was to authorize this, according to the Guardian, that the miristerial council of yesteiday was sun mot ed. The paper further states that after a showing of force, Japan would be told that Englard desired that an armistice be estab- lished, and on behalf of Europe would im- mediately call an international conference. The Globe, in an article referring to yes- terday’s ministerial ccuncil, ridicules the idea that it was summoned merely for the purpese of sending warships to protect the lives and property of British residents in China, and expresses the opinion that the Manchester Guardian's article of today gives the real reason for the meeting of the ministers, The St. James Gazette expresses a sim- ilar opinion. A Standard dispatch from Berlin say: The Vossiche Zeitung regards the Corean war as a forerurner of a great Anglo-Ru sian coliision, which the conflicting inter- ests of those powers are certain sooner or later to bring about. The Evening News has published a sensa- tional statement to the effect that the cabi- net was called to consider a dispatch re- ceived from Minister O'Connor at Pekin, in which it was stated that Russia was in- triguing to assist China against Japan in return for the cession to Russia of certain ports of Corea. If this is true, the Even- ing News adds, it will be a question of sending first-class British men-of-war to China to thwart Kussia’s intenuons. There is no contirmation of this state- ment from other sources. Germany Wide Awake. A Berlin special says the German warships stationed at Yokohama have been ordered to northern Chinese ports. It ts reported that the Boerse negotiations for a loan continue, It is stated that the second-class cruiser Aeulous, from the Mediterranean squadron, and the gunboats Red Breast and Pigeon, from the Fast India station, have been or- dered to join Admiral Fremantle’s squadron in Chinese waters. The Daily News announces that the first- class cruiser St. George has been ordered from Portsmouth to China. It confirms the report that the gunboat Red Breast, now at Colombia, and the gunboat Pigeon, at Bombay, have been ordered to China, and Says that all three are expected to be on their way by Sunday. The Daily News says that Sir William Harcourt was not summoned back to Lon- don at all. On the contrary, he received a telegram to the effect that he need not come to the council. The ministers, the News adds, will forthwith return to their holiday haunts. It also says that the customary arrangements are being made for a further prorogation of parliament. The Daily News, in a leading article, says: We are far from anticipating Russian in- terference in the quarrel, but the possibility has to be considered, and it was probably taken account of at yesterday's council. PARIS, October 5.—The Gaulois, com- merting on the British cabinet council held yesterday, asks {f British intervention in the Corean trouble might not constitute a repetition of the famous coup of 1878, which enabled Admiral Lord John Hay to take possession of the Island of Cyprus. The Figaro, referring to the same subject, remarks: “The British, once landed in China, would not be able to resist the de- sire to exercise pressure upon the Japanese in order to prevent them from deriving all the advantages of victory. The troubles may then commence and the peace of Eu- rope will be threatened, for Russia, France and even America will certainly intervene.” REBELLION IN MONGOLIA, Troops Sent From Pekin to Quell the Uprising. TIEN TSIN, October 5.—Reports have reached here that a rebellion has broken out in the province of Mongolla. Troops from Pekin have been sent to quell this uprising. Serious troubles are said to have arisen within the palace at Pekin, No details have reached here as yet. LONDON, October 5.—A dispatch to the Times from Shanghai says: Four Japanese warships have been sight- ed between Ning-Po and Chusan. News received from Tien Tsin yesterday denies that the Chinese have evacuated Corea. It also denies that the Japanese forces are near Yalu, or that they are oc- cupying Thornton Haven. Chinese transports are said to be moving freely in the Gulf of Pe-Chi-Li. ‘The Chinese warships at Port Arthur, with the exception of the Lai Yuen, will soon be refitted for sea. The Lai Yuen was found, on her arrival there, to have been almost entirely destroyed by fire, as a re- sult of her participation in the battle off the Yalu. E Mr. Allen, formerly British consul at New Chwang, writes that Lanchun, where the Japanese are reported to have landed, is unquestionably Hunchun, near the frontier of Corea snd Russia. Mr. Allen suggests that the Japanese will attempt to march against the arsenal of Kirin, 200 miles dis- tant. PERIL OF FOREIGNERS. The London “Times” Points Out Eng- land's Plain Duty. LONDON, October 5.—The Times say: The increase of our naval force in Chinese waters 1s not of a kind to hurt the sus- ceptibilities of any power. Our plain duty ls to keep a force there sufficient to pro- tect our fellow subjects in case of necessity. We earnestly trust that the necessity may not arise, but the cabinet were obviously bound to make timely provision against ft. British consuls at Hankow awl Ning-Po seat alarming diepatches to the government on Tuesday and Wednesday, reporting dis- turbances in those places and stating that the European residents were in peril. TIEN TSIN, October 5.—A number of Europeans from the outlying districts are arriving here. The residents of Tien Tsin are taking every precaution possible against an antici- pated attack on the part of the natives. Im Favor of Prince Ku: Son. The New York Herald publishes the fol- lowing from its correspondent: SHANGHAI, October 4—5:20 p.m.—Palace intrigue at Pekin favors the abdication of the emperor and the succession of Prince Kung’s son. The position is so alarming that all for- eign women and childven, including the families of members of the customs ser- vice, have been ordered to leave forthwith. Efforts ma‘le to induce the Chinese to de- sist from making Shanghai headquarters for military operations have been frustrat- ed through the cussedness of the British and German authorities in openly espous- ing China’s cause, in order to facilitate the bogus transfer of Chinese steamers to for- eign flags. ENGLAND IS IN THE DARK. Speculations on the Recent Cabinet Council, From the New York Sun, LONDON, October 4:—“Threatened even- tvalities in the east” is the official explana- tion of the summoning of the emergency cabinet council which plunged all Europe into ag@@ritable war panic yesterday. This explanation will not find ready acceptance in the light of such knowledge of the east- er situation as the public possesses. An order Issued by the londs of the admiralty tcnight will be regarded as of vastly great- er importance and significance than the meager, unsatisfactory announcement which came from official hands after the adjourn- ment of the council. There is not even a hint as yet of the sud- den and startling tidings which caused the hasty summons of the cabinet. It was definitely ascertained today that at 11 o’clcck on Tuesday morning there was noth- ing in sight to call the cabinet together un- til the meeting in the ordinary course six weeks hence. Five hours later the most urgent dispatches were sent to the absent ministers in all directions. The attempt to intercept Harcourt in Paris failed, and none of the messages sent to various points of his journey reached him until he was too far away io get back to London in time. Every effort was made after the adjourn- nent tcday to minimize the importance of the conference, and two or three ministers will leave town again tomorrow. The cabinet was in sesion a little more than two hours. The most common assumption among the members of parliament and other public men tonight is that there had been sud, denly discovered a secret; plot or interna- tional scheme underlying the Japanese- Chinese war, and that a great power, pre- sumably Russia, has anthEnglish designs dependent on Chinese defeat; All this is mere speculation, ON THE PACIFIC’ SLOPE Brooks Says the Campaign in California is a Hot One Not Certain Which ef the Three Parties Will Be Secceastul— Tendency tePopulism. Mr. J. Marion Brcoks, one of the leading democratic politicians of California, and a man who probably had more to do with the election of the late Senator Hearst than any one elsc, is ig the efty. Mr. Brooks is thoroughly posted upon the political situa- tion in his state, and {t is probably his knowledge of the true status of affairs which causes him to give such a conserva- tive opinion upon the democratic outlook. “The campaign in California ts a hot one,” he said to a Star reporter today, “and it {8 pretty near an equal fight between the democrats, populists and republicans. The great danger which seems to threaten the two older parties at this time is that the Populists hold absolutely the balance of power in the legislature which is to be elected this fall, and which will name a successor to Mr. Perkins in the United states Senate. The populists will poll a big vote, without a doubt. The agricultural Aistricts of the state show a strong leaning toward populism. The tendency in this di- rection is indicated by the fact that all three of the parties are advocating the pop- ulistle doctrine of government ownership of railways. The issue which the demo- crats are making in the campaign for the state ticket is a reduction of state taxes and a reform in state government. The state has been badly governed in times past, and the people are clamoring for re- ‘orm. “The situation in the congressional dis- tricts is a very mixed one, and I cannot say that the democrats are sure of success. We will carry McGuire's district, without a doubt, I think. In Cannon's district, which was formerly republican, but which gave Mr. Cannon, the sitting democratic member, 7,000 majority at the last election, there will be w fight. The three parties have strong tickets in the fleld, and I think the demo- crats will poll their full vote. Caminetti, the democrat from the second district, 1s denouncing the administration on the stump. Gerry, the democrat from the first district, is being fought because he voted against the tariff bill. The democrats of my state stand by the President on his tariff policy and are reformers out and out. McGuire's district, which gave a fair democratic majority at the last election, is in doubt. It is a city district, and there is a big fight for it be- tween the contending parties.” —+o+ USING DEMOCRATIC THUNDER. The Republican Committee Quoting Democratic Speeches. The republican congressional committee is actively engaged in extensively circulat- ing what might be called “democratic boomerangs.” The republicans are appro- priating democratic artillery and turning it upon the democracy. They are using democratic speeches and statements of all kinds as supporting republiean doctrines and to the undoing of the democrats. For in- stance, something like one million copies of the President's famous letter-to Mr. Wil- son have been circulated by the republi- cans. Half a million copies of Bourke Cock- ran’s “democratic” spee+h on the final pass- age of the tariff bill will be sent out. About a million copies of the paragraph from Sen- ator Vest’s speech in the Senate after the Publication of the Wilson letter will be used. That paragraph is as: follows: “The best campaign document furnished the re- publican party, of which we will not hear the last until the approaching canvass is ended, will be the letter of the President denouncing the Senate without exception for having framed a bil) the provisions of which are now necessary, according to the Secretary of the Treasury, to prevent the issue of interest-bearing bonds to carry on the government.” The repubiican text book abounds with quotations from democratic statesmen, which, in the view of the committee, tend to support republican principles. +2 + —_____ Rel d From Militia Instruction. The acting Secretary of War has ordered the relief of Capt. T. W. Jones, tenth cay- alry, from further duty with the North Carolina state militia, and Lieut. R. G. Paxton, tenth cavalry, from further duty with the Virginia militia. ——se Marriage Licenses. Marriage licenses have been granted to the following: Robert Wiliiams and Eliza- beth Strivers; Wm. H. Suit and Ada Jones; Wm. E. Rea and H. bigail Teal; James Lowe and Martha Bi '$, both of Bladens- burg, Md.; Shepherd ‘Royster and Mary Coleman, both of Montgomery county, Md, | trine’ JUSTICE HARLAN His Name Mentioned in Connection With the Next Presidency, PROTECTION WITH A BROADER MEANING His Recent Modification of Judge Jenkins’ Decision. HIS POLITICAL CAREER —— “The air is so surcharged with politics that everything relating to public business is being seized and discussed upon lines of possible bearing upon the next presidential campaign.” The gentleman who made this observation to a representative of The Star has a very wide acquaintance among political leaders of both parties, is often consulted by them about difficult questions and is always easily abreast of the times. “Just no’ he con- tinued, “the most resounding notes are about the old issues and the old leaders. Will McKinley lead the republicans? Will Hill lead the democrats? Will protection again come first as the issue? or will silver dominate the struggle, and split the two old parties each in twain? A Swel = Labor Note. “But there is a swelling note about labor that seems to me to be rapidly coming into account. It is materially louder since the modification, a few days ago, by the United States Court of Appeals of the order of Judge “Jenkins about the individual rights of strikers. I can’t see, myself, that the order has been materially modified, but all such questions stand more upon popular sentiment and every-day acceptance than upon calm and thoroughly reasoned-out con~ clusions and instructions. The order of Judge Jenkins was accepted by the masses, and especially by those directly in interest, as putting the brand of slavery upon the employes of big corporations. It was popu- larly construed to mean that such employes could not thtow up service that in their judgment had become irksome and grind- ing to them. The order was denounced as tyranny by the labor unions everywhere, and the cnorus swelled into such a volume that Congress was obliged to look into the matter. The Court of Appeals has now re- viewed the order, and, while holding to the very sound doctrine against strikes and against the crippling of the pubiic service of railroads by discontented employes, yet stands up for individual rights, and in that way has taken the sting out of the order. This action of the higher court is very much praised by the labor leaders, and will lead to certain demands that the politicians will be obliged to consider, both in the nomination of candidates and in the writ- ing of so-called platforms of principles, two years hence.” Protection in a Higher Sense. “Is it your idea, then, that protection is taking on a higher meaning and signifi- cance, and must have a higher interpreta- tn enf anplicetion in the American doc- was asked. “That is not only my idea, but I know it to be sue daca Us some Of che most astute and influential political leaders in this coun- try. The people are getting tred of ques- tions having no other phase but that of cents for cents. As they see it, Congress has come to be an arena for contests invit- ing only to merchants and bankers. The tariff schedules are juggles as to rates cf duty and profits, and the money question a sharp juggle between mine owners and colossal usurers. The great mass of the people have come to believe that in the consideration and decision of these ques- tions their claims are not sufficiently con- sidered, and that, besides, greater issues \d the redress of many crying evils are neglected. They want this changed. Without weakening any property rights, or neglecting in any way the great questions of business, the public policy, it is urged, ought to be made to take on a more human interest. Some Infusion of Sentiment. “There should be an infusion of some senti- ment with the cents for cents. The people cannot live by the tariff alone, nor yet by the effecting of a settlement between the gold bugs and the silver kings. If we are to have protection, don't let it be confined to wearing apparel and food products, but define it and apply it so that all may know their rights and restrictions under the law, and so that there may be real protection in all the states and in everything. On the other hand, if we are to have free trade, or the possible equivalent for that, in this country, let it be stated and understood how that policy will affect, if at all, the higher relations of our people with one an- other.” “Whose candidacy for the presidency would best express this new crusade?” was asked. Justice Harlan and the Presidency. “Why, who's better than that of the emi- nent judge who has just handed down from the bench the modification of the Jenkins order? He is in no sense a political judge, and yet you often hear trained poli- ticians point out what a strong candidate cn a good platform and what a strong and gcod President Mr. Justice Herlan would make. It was only last week that Hon. Benjamin Butterworth in a conversation about the future and about candidates ex- pressed the opinion that Judge Harlan would give to a presidential race at the head of a rational ticket a rare interest for a good many people. This was before the decision in question was known, and therefcre the opinion expressed was with- out any reference whatever to that. Mr. Butterworth in eulogizing Judge Harlan spoke of him as an ideal American, sound on all the leading public questions and of a sturdy and resolute character. I think this mention of Judge Harlan’s name in connection with political office, which has occurred several times since his appoint- ment to the Supreme bench, grows out of the fact that the bench was not the place his early admirers had picked out for him. He was an advocate when in practice, and a very eloquent one. His Work on the Stamp. “He was likewise one of the most effective and attentive stump speakers in Kentucky, where a high order of popular speaking has always flourished. Had he been a democrat he, and not the late James B. Beck, would have come to distinction in the party coun- cils from that state. It was said of him, in- deed, that his republicanism and the black gown of the Supreme Court extinguished one of the born political leaders of the era. But he has made a very excellent judge. He is not only an able, but a thorough man, and when he decided to put on the robe of his office he resolved that it should fit him. It does fit him. I don’t suppose he ever thinks of political office now. I am sure he took no such thing into account in arriving at his decision in the case of the individual rights of railroad employes. But, all the same, the laboring classes have been grati- fied by it, and the political leaders are tallk- img about it. The next two years will be momentous in our politics and may bring great changes. A great judge, free from al! factional entanglements and clean both in his life and office, may be regarded as pos- sessing exceptional qualities for the next presidential race. In that event, Judge Har- jan will stand in that relation, as he does physically, Saul-like, head and shoulders above his brethren. On the Retired Commander W. A. Morgan and Chief Engineer H. W. Fitch have been placed on the retired list of the navye = LAST OF THE GARRISON Departure of Troop A, First Oavalry, From Fort Myer. Farewell to Washington — Beg! irney to Fort Stan- New Mexico. a Long Jo * The last of the old garrison at Fort Myer has departed. Amid cries of farewell and tears of sorrow troop A of the first United States cavalry left Washington for its new station at Fort Stanton, New Mexico, this morning at 11:30 o'clock. Since yesterday afternoon, when troop H of the eighth and K of the ninth departed, the members of troop A of the first have been very lonesome. They were among strangers—the incoming troops of the sixth cavalry. This morning the boys took @ last look at old Fort Myer—which the ma- jority of them had learned to love—marched to Georgetown and boarded cable cars, As the troop passed 11th street it gave three cheers for The Star with vigor never equal- ed by the most savage band of Comanches ever heard from. On arrival at the Baltimore and Ohio de- pot there was little work to be done, for all the troop baggage had been loaded aboard the cars by a detail of men yesterday after- noon. After exper 4 their personal effects on the cars the men stood in groups about the platform bidding farewell to their friends. And they had friends by the score. Ol4 men and little boys, old ladies and sweet girls, as well _o— = more dogs, displaye4 sorrow at the parting. Finally 4 aboard” was ordered, and with hand shakes and kisses the men left their friends and took their places in the cars. The train was number 55, the Chi- cago special, and consisted of thirteen cars. As it slowly pulled out a long line of cam- hats waved from the windows, shouts issued from the throats of the departing troopers, handkerchiefs waved in return, dogs barked, and the soldier lads had gone: “We are very, very sorry indeed to leave Washington,” said Capt. Bomus to a Star reporter just before the train left. “The people of Washington have been more than kind to us and it is almost with pain that we go away. We shall ever cherish fond memories of our stay at Fort Myer.” Lieut. Landis expressed himself in similar strain. The majority of the men felt very badly over the faci that they had to leave their horses at Fort Myer for the use of the new arrivals. Troop A will go direct to Chicago and there take ion of the horses left at that place by the sixth cavalry. Capt. Bomus and his men will leave the train at Carthage, N.M., and then must march 180 miles to reach Fort Stanton, stopping every thirty miles to obtain water. Tt will require five or six days to cover the distance. Fort Stanton is a very desirable post,located in the mountains, with excel- lent hunting and fishing close at hand. Troops E and G of the sixth cavalry reached Washington from’ Chicago yester- day afternoon at 3:30 o'clock. The men looked tired and dusty after their long sery- ice at the Chicago strike and the succeed- ing railroad journey. On arrival at Fort Myer they expressed great delight at the beauty of the new station. The men are rapidly becoming settled. Col. Gordon had them out for and at 2 o’ attended of a So hgd wed mogg hn pneny ceoten thrown horse @ few days ago. “3 —— DISTRICT GOVERNMENT. The Fender Question. Vice President Dunlop of the Washington and Georgetown Railroad Company has in- formed the Commissioners that they are ready and willing to put on and thoroughly test, to the satisfaction of the Commission- ers, any fender which may be furnished to the company with their approv He fur- ther states that the = decline to assume any responsibility of a selection a iy ye fender than the one with which at road is now equipped, believing it to be the best in use. vad A Sidewalk. Messrs. Barnes and Weaver of 629 F street have written to the Commissioners, calling attention to the deplorable condition of the sidewalk on the north side of F street between 6th and 7th streets northwest. The letter states that Mr. Weaver called upon Capt. Fiebeger yesterday in regard to this matter, and was informed that it would be impossible to undertake the improvement of this pavement, except under the permit system, now, as it would be an impossibility to have the owners of the abutting property contribute their respective shares; and as the condition of the sidewalk is such as to be extremely dangerous (being full of pressions, and, in many places, no bricks at all), they have requested the Commissioners to have an early inspection made. Much Needed. Jno. F. Chamberlin, proprietor of the Chamberlin Hotel, has called the attention of the Commissioners to the bad condition of the sidewalk on the south side of I street between 1ith and 15th streets and adjoining his property. He states that a new sidewalk is much needed on this street, and requests that the matter be given early attention, Lay a Sewer. L. N. Simpson of 5417 9th street has re- quested permission of the Commissioners to lay a sewer across Erie street, between 9th street and Brightwood avenue, for the pur- pose of surface drainage from the square north of that street. Gas Lamp. Application has been made to the Commis- sioners by John L. Weaver, secretary of the board of trustees of the Church of the Ad- vent, for the erection of a gas lamp at the southeast corner of Leonard and U streets northwest. Dangerous Crossing. The Commissioners today received a com- munication from Benjamin N. Meeds, sec- retary and treasurer of the Graceland Ceme- tery Association, calling attention to the necessity of having & watchman placed at the railroad crossing at 4th and K streets southeast. His reason for calling attention to this matter was because of his narrow escape from being struck by an engine of the Baltimore and Ohio railroad on the night of October 2. He states that while about to drive across the tracks he was stopped by an unknown person and stopped his horses when their feet were on the track, just as an engine and caboose yassed on the other track. He further states that there is no one at this crossing after 8:10 p.m. to flag the crossing or lower the gates. Fifth street and perhaps 6th street is in the same condi- tion, he says, and the lives of citizens lv- ing in that neighborhood are in coustant danger of being lost after that hour. Contract Awarded. ‘The Commissioners have awarded the con- tract for constructing the new two-story eight-room school building on E street, be- tween 13th and 1ith strects southeast, to C. R. Munroe, for $22,414. Today's Orders. The Commissioners today ordered: That a sewer be constructed in C street between 14th and i5th streets northwest. ‘That a cement sidewalk be laid in front of 1410 15th street northwest under the pro- visions of the permit system. That a water main be laid and one fire hydrant be erected in Brightwood avenue between Rock Creek Church road and New- ark street. ‘That a water main be laid in 4th street be- tween Pennsylvania avenue and B street southea: That a water main be laid in Shannon place between Navy place and Monroe street and in Navy place between Monroe street and Shannon place, also the establishment of one fire hydrant in Shannon place. DEMOCRATIC GOSSIP Belief That the Slump in Georgia Will Cause Greater Activity, NORTH CAROLINA ENCOURAGEMENT Populists Are Active in Alabama and Texas. IN MR. WILSON’S DISTRICT ‘The democrats insist that they are in n@ ‘way disturbed by the slump in their vote in Georgia. They say that the heavy re duction of the majority there at this time will be @ lesson to the southern democrats not to be too confident, and that it will ree sult in large majorities in the congressional districts in November. The only loss in Georgia they are seriously threatened with is that of the district represented by Black, in which the populists are an earnest effort to elect Tom Watson. The democrats say that the experience of the election this week will arouse every dem- crat in that district to a realization that work must be done, and that the result will be that Watson will be snowed under. While the populists will draw confidence from their successes, and will enter into cg om ghicinen they a a fol- claim that this will be more than offect tor the warning given the democrats to get more actively into the campaign. Popul Active in Alabama ané Texas. Reports from Alabama af@ Texes show. that the populists are very active in those states. Judge Sayers, who is now chairman of the appropriations committee of the House, is having a particularly hard fight, and it is not conceded here that there is any sort Of probability of his being defeated. It is confessed by democrats familiar witn the situation in the lone star state that i is one other district in the state the are in serious danger In most of the Alabama districts there ts hard figh for the democrats, but the claim is made that, while may be @ close shave in some of the districts, none will be lost. Senator Ransom made a flying it Washington yesterday, leaving for last night. Representative Bunn of the same state is here today. Neither had any talking to do, except of a very general character. Simultaneously with their visit, however, comes the report, through demo- cratic sources, that the democrats are cm safe ground in North Carolina, and they will not enly elect democrats in the districts which hold. é s i i Settle, the republican, who now seat from the fifth district. Hard Work cf his district. Of course, both parties going to make a desperate fight for that dis- trict, on account of the sentiment involved, The democratic committee are making ex- traordinary efforts there and, on account the friendship felt for Wilson col in GC there his horor at Charlestown Monday Pected to be an immense affair. The result in the district is said to de- d largely on the attitude of the rons of the state and the Baltimore Ohio railroad. attitude of the Baltimore and Ohio and coal men he said that the Baltimore Ohio apjeared friendly, but that the West Virginia Central people, who represent the coal interests, headed by ex-Senator pa | were fighting with all their might to the democrats. AN EARLY TRIAL. Probable That Capt. Howgate Wil Face a Jury Shortly. To a Star reporter District Attorney Bire ney stated this afternoon that he would cali one of the eleven cases against Cap- tain Henry W. Howgate up for trial some time during the next sixty days. Mr. Bir~ ney explained that he was not very familiar with any of the cases, and that it would require several weeks’ work to fully ac- quaint himself with them. Mr. Birney, said that he thought it more than probable that Howgate would be first tried on the indictment which alleged an embezzlement Of $206,000, There was quite a large crowd about city hall today, the impression that Captain Howgate would be into court for arraignment or for the = ing of bail in his case. But, unless there are some unexpected developments in the case, the now famous prisoner will not appear in court until he is called up for The records of the courts show that Howgate ts at the present time committed to jail in default of $30,000 bail) That amount was fixed by the Crimina! Court, October 22, 1881, but under only one of the eleven indictments against him, and that he was that day committed to jail in de- fauit of that bail. As it is generally bee lieved that the man is without money an@ moneyed friends, no one expects him to give Sie bolt Gash pekenie bones aren like bail would probably be asked in one more of the remaining ten cases. The rec- ords show, too, that Capt. Howgate, at the time the indictments were returned, years ago, plead not guilty to them, leave to withdraw such pleas, if he saw fit. i The question now is, will wr them, or any of them, and plead gull! — THE PENSION BUREAU. ’ $ An Allegation as to the Attempt te Obtain Democratic Votes. It is alleged by the republican campaign managers thet the pension bureau is now about as actively engaged in the nai called up by democratic candidates. In co | state of Indiana, it is said, there are r 5 i H i § |