Evening Star Newspaper, November 17, 1894, Page 1

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THE BOND ISSUE Opposition That is Likely to Be En- countered in Congress, * GEN, HCOKER’S INDIGKANT PROTEST Democrats Will Assail the Admin- istration for Its Action. AN INTEREST COMPUTATION The Congressmen from the south and west who have arrived indicate very clear- ly their opposition to the policy-of the ad- ministration in the matter of the pending bond call. Some have gone so far as to oufline the ground of their opposition, and to state that they intend to call the atten- tion of Congress to the matter at the earli- est possible moment. Gen, Hooker Ignant. The sentiment of a great many demo- cratic Congressmen as to the bond issue is well represented by the indignant protest of Gen. Hooker of Mississippi. “This issue of bonds,” said Gen, Hooker, @ ledance of Congress, and it seems to have been in- tended as such. There is nothing fh the financial situation, or in the cordition of the Tieasury Department, which made it necessary for the President to negotiate this loan pefore the representatives of the people céuld assemble, and there would Seem to be every reason why the repre- sentatives of the people should be con- sulted about the matter. The fair_con- clusion would appear to be that the Fresi- dent feared that his policy would be disap- proved if submitted to Congress, and he desired to assume this authority for him- self at a time when he could not be inter- fered with.” Will Assail the Administration. There can be no doubt that it is the Purpose of some of the democrats to assall the administration for the new issue of bonds. It is known that Secretary Carlisle was very reluctant to have the call issued under the resumption act of 1875, as was done last February. He would have very much preferred explicit authority from Congress in a new statute. The, limita- tions upon the use of the gold obtained from the bonds under the resumption act are such that the gold can only be used to maintain the parity between paper cur- rency and gold and silver. Gold so ob- tained cannot be lawfully used for current expenses. The Authority for Them. Those Congressmen who are determined to oppose the President make no conceal- ment of the argument they intend to use. They say that the call for bonds distinctly states that the call is Issued on the author- ity of the resumption act of July 14, 1875. ‘The provision in that act applicable to the issue of bonds is this: “Qn and after the 1st day of January, A. D. 1879, the Secre- tary of the Treasury shall redeem ‘n coin the United States legal tender notes then outstanding on their presentation for re- demption at the office of the subtreasurer of the United States in the city of New York in sums of not less than $50. And to enable the Secretary of the Treasury to prepare and provide for the redemption in this act authorized or required, he is au- thorized to use any surplus revenues from time to time in the treasury not otherwise appropriated, and to issue, sell and dispose of at not less than par in coin cither of the descriptions of bonds of the United States described in the act of Congress approved July 14, 1870, entitled ‘An act to authorize the refunding of the national debt,’ with like qualities, privileges and exemptions, to the extent necessary to earry this t into full effect and to use the proceeds thereof for the purposes aforesaid.” It will be claimed that this law can only operate when there is no coin in the treas- ury (gold or silver) to redeem legal tender rotes when presented; that, whenever the treasury has coin sufficient for such a pur- pose, bonds cannot lawfully be issued. Much less can bonds be issued under this statute to obtain funds for current ex- penses. Real Object of the Issue. To issue the bonds under this law for the purpose of securing funds to defray the current expenses of the government, which is the real object of the bond issue, will be claimed as a violation of the resump- tion act. To sell 5 per cent bonds, more- over, at a premium sufficient to make the rate of interest 3 per cent, is, it will be maintained, a usurpation of the powers of Congress. It is an attempt to do by ex- ecutive action that which Congress re- sed to authorize the Secretary of the reasury to do by law. The action of the Treasury Department in calling for bonds for the purpose intended, and under the conditions which exist, is a usurpation, many Congressmen say, by the executive of the legislative power. It is a substitu- tion of the President's will for law. This, in outline, is the argument which the democratic opponents of the President intend to use respecting this bond issue. And it Is said that Congressman Bailey of Texas is prepared to proceed in this mat- ter immediately upon the opening of Con- gress. Interest on the Bonds, As an illustration of the kind of oppo- sition the President will encounter because of the bond Issue, it may be stated that the following computations have been mado, as an argument against the Issue, by a prominent democratic leader: The interest upon this issue of bonds will be one and one-half millions of dollars per year, which is one hundred and twenty-five thousand dollars a menth, and more than four thou- sand dollars a day for ten years. It is an amount-equal to the Jaries of three hun- dred menbers of Congress. This is at the rate of 3 per cent a r. The bonds will bear 5 per cent interest per annum, but the tary will demand a price for them tha® will make the interest on the sum actually borrowed 3 per cent. snancieisanl Sam — The Cincinna Injurte: The Navy Department.has received a very brief report by telegraph of the ac- cident sustained by the Cincinnati, from Capt. Rogers, temporary commandant of the New York navy yard. The dispatch says that the Cincinnati touched a rock while on her way to New London and punctured her bottom, that an exam- the tnjuri ill be made at board ef otticers, as the vessel k. If the report of the board nts of the officers aboard necessity for so doing, a court will be ordered to fix the re- y for the @ t. seb oasis us Pensions Granted ong the pensions granted today were following: ict of Co bn T. Power, Samu R. Swann beth Lambert. Maryland— hoff, Hayes; Wm. Myers, Mill rbara Frederick, Baltimor Virginia—Davi@ Gibb, Elizabeth City; nas Burroughs, ndria, and Ma ing, Grottoes Wildrick. A. C. Wildrick, dic Death of Co! Lieut. Col of the first artille N. ¥., early this A HOME RULE QUESTION apitol Hill People Object to a West Washington Postmaster. What Mr. M. I. Weller Says is the Feeling—Changes Proposed by the New City Postmaster. ‘There promises to be a lively time when Congress shall meet, all growing out of the change in met: in charge of the East Capi- tol street branch post office. Day before yesterday, it will be remembered, Post- master Willett accepted tre resignation of Mr. F. A. Grant and appointed Mr. Wm. M. Dove in his stead. Mr. Grant has made the point that the recent order of the Presi- dent extending th2 cfvil service includes his office, but this has nothing to do with the present trouble, which is purely and simply one of home rule. To be sure, it is rather a refinement of that principle, but it is a home-rvle protest, nevertheless, that certain citizens of “The Hill” are making now against the appointment of Mr. Love. These sentiments were voiced today by Mr. M. I. Weller, whose interest in mat- ters pertaining to the Hill is very great. Said Mr. Weller: Why They Object. “We do not object to the change from a republican to a d2mocratic postmaster on East Capitol street. That is one of the most natural things in the world to follow the appointment of a democratic post- master at the main office. The trouble is that Mr. Grent’s successor was brought all the way from Georgetown to administer the affairs of our local station. That is not fair. The man in charge of the branch station should be familiar with the neigh- borhood and with the people. Mr. Grant is a resident of the Hill and knows the sec- tion thoroughly. Mr. Dove does not. “The people on Capitol Hill,” continued Mr. Weller, “do not propose to submit to this treatment without a protest. There is @ very large proportion of the citizens of Washington living on the Hill, and among them are eighty-five Senators and Representatives in Congress. We may see later how much influence the people of the Hill have in such matters, especially when their local welfare is concerned. A Branch Office on the Avenue. Meanwhile matters are moving ahead at the main office. Postmaster Willett is getting into harness, and ts seeing his way clear to certain changes in the system. One of the most tmportant of these at pres- ent 1s the establishment of a substation for the sale of stamps and the transaction of registry business on Pennsylvania ave- nue in the vicinity of the site for the new building. Mr. Willett realizes that the merchants in this region are in despair of ever getting mail facilities during their lifetime from the new office, and so he has written to the department to recommend that a substation be established at Ogram’s drug store, on the avenue between 12th and 18th streets. The department has not yet taken action in the matter, but the recom- mendation will probably be approved. This action was taken by Mr. Willett in re- sponse to a petition signed by many busi- ness men whose stores and offices are on the avenue between the treasury and 7th street. It is hoped that the department will act favorably on the case in time for the station to be established by the Ist of December If started this tation will be designated by the letter e A Substation at Tenleytown. There is another change that, if carried out, may be followed by some Important amendments of the present suburban sys- tem. it has been recommended by the local office that the fourth-class office at Tenleytown be abolished, and that a sub- station with a carrier be established in its stead. Heretofore the fourth-class office has been located in a grocery store, but now there has been a drug store opened, and this class of establishments is always preferred by the office in the establish- ment of stations and branches, for they are usually cleaner and are open on Sun- days and at nights. Much of the mail for this region 1s delivered by carriers from the Georgetown branch, whé go as far north as the President's old house. It hoped that a carrier may be appointed for Tenleytown, so that the mail may be de- livered by hand as far as the District line. + 2+ REPUBLICANS OBJECT. Trouble Between Fustonists in North Carolina Over Senatorships. Mr. Josephus Daniels, chief clerk of the Department of the Interlor, told the re- porter this afternoon that the republicans in North Carolina were dissatisfied with the proposition of the populists that they (the latter) be given the long-term United States senatorship. ‘Marion Butler, ex- nator, is the candidate of the pop- s,"" said Mr. Dantels, “ and for several reasons this {s disagreeable to the republi- cans. Robert M. Douglass, who is a son of the late Stephen A. Douglass, and who was marshal of North Carolina under Grant, is strongly in favor of a separate caucus and independent action on the part of the republicans. He has, it is said, pub- licly expressed the hope that the demo- crats will not stand off with folded arms while the fusionists legislate. He hopes that all tne parties in the state legislature may ‘get together.’ Jeter C. Pritchard, who has been a state legislator, and who has made the run as republican candidate for lieutenant governor, is about the most conspicuous candidate whom the republi- cans have for the United States Senate. “He is one of the most aggressive cam- paigners that party has in the south. Dr. J. J. Mott, who was collector of inte: nal revenue under a former republican ad- ministration, and who claims to be the ‘daddy’ of the fusion movement, ts also an applicant for the honor. So, too,is H. G. Ewart, who will be remembered as one cf the republican members of the Reed Con- gress who opposed the force bill. The chief local question in the tar. state is that of county government. From 1868 to 1876 the financial control of the black counties was under neg.o and carpet bag jomina- tion, Taxation in those countles became so ruinous that a democratic legislature read- justed matters to the effect that, since 1876, the county commissioners, who have jurisdiction over local taxation and ex- penditures, have been elected by magis- trates appointed by the legislature. Both the populists and republicans are pledged to undo this arrangement. The result will be that the finances of those counties will be injudiciously managed.” e+ Paymasters’ Clerk's Sentence. Secretary Herbert has approved the sentence of the court-martial in the case of David B. Sayre, clerk to Paymaster J. FE. McCann, who was convicted at Nor- folk of embezzling $1,971 from the govern- ment. Soyre will be confined for two years in the Boston naval prison, with loss of ull pay save $10 per month and $125 upon ter- mination of the sentence, and then to be dishonorably dismissed from the service. Several nice points of law were raised in this case by defendant's attorneys, such as that a pay clerk is not subject to court- martial, and that the paymaster and not state ment, but these points were decided against the defense. + 2+—____— Treasury Receipts. National bank notes received for redemp- tion today, $327,148. Government receipts— Prom internal revenue, $382,550; customs, » ellaneous, $54,655. the clerk was responsible to the govern- “CON.” RIORDAN DIES Fitzsimmons’ Sparring Partner Suc- cumbs to His Injuries. NEVER REGAINED CONSCIOUSNESS Bob Insists That He Struck Only a Light Blow. OVERSOME AT THE AFFAIR SYRACUSE, N. Y., November 17.—“Con.” Riordan, Bob Fitzsimmons’ sparring part- ner, who was injured last night in a spar- ring contest with Bob Fitzsimmons, died at the Candee House at 3:30 this morning. At 2:15 Riordan was still in an uncon- scious condition. A consultation of physi- cians was called at 1 o'clock, and they de- clared that unless the man returned to consciousness in a short time there could be slight hope of his recovery. Dr. D. M. Totman, the physician who attended Don- ovan, the pugilist who was killed in a ‘ight with Dunfee, the same man who floored Fitzsimmons here, was one of the council, and he expressed the opinion that the man would die. Fitzsimmons was arrested and taken to police headquarters at 2 o'clock. He seem- ed in low spirits at the outcome of the ac- cident, and implored the officers that he be not required to go to the bedside of ‘he dying man. When explaining the fight to the police, he said that Riordan was only “taking his evening nap,” and that he thought that he would come out all right. He said that Riordan had been drinking a ood deal during the day, as he had been for a long time. The company were about to discharge him, as he was not lively enough when he came upon the stage with Fitzsimmons, and he could not make the bouts interest- ing for the audience. “I did not hit him hard,” said he, “I only tapped him like that striking an officer lightly on the cheek, “‘when he fell to his knees. He said, ‘Call time.” I thought that I had hurt him, and sup- posed he only wanted to escape punt ment. “We had only been at it a few minutes when I made a pass at him. I hit him on the right cheek with the back of my right hand.” At about 3 o'clock Riordan was in the same state of unconsciousness which he had been in all evening, when the laborious breathing and nervous twitching of the muscles of his face and body warned the physicians that his death was approaching: At 3:15 o'clock his breathing had almost entirely stopped, and at 3:30 Dr. D. M. Tolman pronounced him lifeless. At his bedside at the time of his death were three physicians and about twenty members of the local sporting fraternity. Fitzsimmons, when informed of his death, was much affected and burst into sobs. The coroner was notified of his death at 3:45. Fitsimmons has been locked up awaiting the action of the coroner. What Fitzsimmon’s Says About It. The fatality which occurred in Jacobs’ Theater, in this city, last evening, and which resulted in the death of “Con.” Rior- dan, five hours after receiving a blow from Bob Fitzsimmons in a sparring exhibition, is the second sparring fatality in this city within two years. “Yank” Sullivan brought the news of his sparring partner's death to Fitzsimmons. “My God! You don't mean to tell me Ccnnie is dead,” said the pugilist. “I can- not believe it. I did not hit him hard enough to injure a child.” Fitzsimmons was completely broken up over the occurrence. He did not sleep at all last night and refused to eat anything this morning. “You can have anything in the world you want, Fitz, if you will only ask for it,”” — the officer in charge of the police .sta- ion. “That's the way they all treat me; you're very kind,” was Bob's reply. To a reporter, fitzsimmons said: “Do you suppose 1 would strike my sparring partner with any force? I knew he had been drink- ing hard, but did not know he was in such a condition. Invariably when I sparred with him he turned blue around the mouth, and it was a sign for me to let up. I never struck him hard. Last night I noticed agter the first exchange of blows that he was not right. The blow that I delivered that caused the trouble was as light as I could make it, merely slapping him with the back of my hand. He fell down, and then rose and staggered round. I put my arm around him to assist him off the stage. “When he fell headlong I thought he was aking, and was as thoroughly disgusted because somebody in the house, thinking it was a fake, hissed me. I was never hissed before. I began to comprehend a few minutes later that something was wrong with my sparring partner, and I was horrified to find him still unconscious. I attributed this to his drunken condition, and thought he would revive from the stupor in a few minutes. “T have known this man for eight years ‘and he was always a hard drinker. Being in poor condition, I presume he had some heart difficulty that brought on the dis- aster. Not in Any Fear. “T am not fearful of my position. Every- body in the opera house was aware that the blows which I struck Riordan were light as I could possibly make them. Naturally it makes my blood run cold when I think of the condition of my friend; not because I have any fear of the results to me, but I do not want that man's death laid at my door.” Capt. Glori, Fitzsimmons’ manager, said: “Ricrdan had been drinking heavily for months. I advised him several days ago to stop drinking and go to work and train, He promised me he would, and yesterday started out and walked ten miles, causing swelling of the feet. He was accustomed to fortify himself with whisky before his performance each evening, and last night he probably took an extra large amount, as he felt more than usually out of sorts. I am convinced that had we known more of Corny’s condition we would never have let him go or. the stage.” “Joe” Dunfee, who boxed with Fitzsim- mons last night after the mishap to Rior- dan, is the man who knocked out “Dan” Donovan, at Maple Bay, near this city, about eighteen months ago. Donovan died under similar circumstances as did Rior- dan last night P. Jay Donohue, who died in New York yesterday, was the referee in the Dunfee-Donovan fight. Capt. Glori has engaged Corporation Counsel Charles B. Ide of this city as counsel for Fitzsimmons. Charged With Manslaughter. Fitzsimmons was arraigned in the police court at 11 o’clock, on the charge of man- slaughter in the first degree. When Fitzsimmons appeared before Judge Northrup for bail it was discovered that his attorney had failed to waive ex- amination in his behalf. This formalit; was necessary before he could be released, and he was locked in the court house cells until the police justice could be found, ‘An autopsy was held on Riordan’s body at 11 a.m. The certificate issued gives as the cause of death, “hemorrhage within the cranial cavity, causing compression of the brain.” Riordan was found to be in perfect health. Dr. D. M. Tolman, who conducted the autopsy, says that Riordan must have yn struck a terrific blow on the chin, which communicated direct with the base of the brain. The depression on the fight side of the brain was very deep and re- mained for half an hour after the clot was removed. Manager Glor! says that Riordan will be buried in this city tomorrow, as he has no relatives in this country who might wish the remains. a Riordan’s Pugilistic Career. Con. Riordan was born fn Melbourne, Australia, and was thirty-ohe years old. He was five feet, eleven inches and a half in height and weighed, im fighting condi- tion, 160 pounds. Whem he was twenty years old he made his fitst gppearance as @ boxer, and soon after fougit a six-round draw with Martin Costello in San Frun- cisco, the police stopping the contest in the sixth round. His next bout was with Max Feurner, the Swede, and he beat him in eighteen rounds. He them returned to Australia and met Billy Cole at Melbourne and defeated him in eight seconds, the shortest fight on record. He next defeat- ed George Bloomfield in three rounds. Geo. Langdon in three rounds, young Wilson in two rounds, H. Gowan in five rounds and Tom Frake twice, in-three and four rounds, respectively, After returning to America Joe McAuliffe endeavored to stop Riordan at San Francisco on August 11, 1888, and the contest ended in a four-round draw, At the Golden Gate Athletic Club of San Fraxelsco he met Australian Billy Smith and was defeated by him in eighteen rounds. He was then engaged by Peter Jackson as a sparring partner and went to England with him, but soon returned to this country. Later he was matched by the Ormond Club of London to meet Jack Slavin, and on June 2, 1892, he was beaten by him in nineteen rounds. Since that time he has not engaged in any pugilistic contests. ADMIRAL WALKER'S REPORT It Took the Patriotic and American Stand- point on Hawaii. He Believes That the Republic Will Endure and the Better Element Favors Annexation. Whatever may be the truth as to the pe- cullar rumors current as to the report which Admiral Walker has made to the Navy Department, and the reasons why it has not been made public, there is one fact that is known, and which no one will ven- ture to deny. Admiral Walker is a blunt, bluff old sailor,who has often offended many of the young dudes of the navy, who have been baffled in their attempts to secure “goft service” berths through his influence, and who has refused to: recognize social “pulls.” But he is every inch a patriot and an American. The American View. It can be stated that hls report on the Hawatian republic takes the American view of the situation. Admiral Walker is of opinion that the Hawaiian republic will endure; that it has the strength to main- tain itself against internal enemies, and that it is not likely to be assailed by a for- eign foe. He found that the opposition to it among the natives, which had been fos- tered by the royalists, was rapidly dying out, and that the natives’ were not likely to give support to any movement which the royalists might inaugurate. No Danger to the Republic. In fact, Admiral Walkef ascertained that the old feudal'system has become so weak that it offers no serious danger to the stability of the Hawailan republic, and that as time goes on it is probable that the natives will be found to be strong sup- porters of the republic, ‘They are much more disposed to look toward the rising sun than to turn and look back to the overthrown dynasty. Admiral Walker also reported that the prevailing sentiment of the civilized and progressive element of the islands favor union with the United States. These are opinions which will be found in Admiral Walker's report, if it shall ever be made public. They are not the views which the administration pro- mulgated through the reports of “Special Commissioner Blount.” ——+ © -_____ THE NEW POST OFFICE. Cnly Forty Men at Work—Government Losses in Paying Rent. Another day goes by with the govern- ment waiting for its new post office in this ofty, and the sum of $43.83 has been paid out as rent for that day. This is the sum which is the daily proportion of the an- nual rental of $16,000 for the partial use of the G street building that is temporarily occupied as a post office. Like most com- mercial arrangements, this contemplates the use of the building on 365 days of the year, and thus the total sum divided by 365 days gives the dafly rent, Thus for each day of delay on the new building the government is put to an expense of $43.83. But, it is perhaps urged by the friends of those who have charge of the new con- struction, the ‘contractors are under penal- ties for delay, and thus the government is reimbursed. This is wholly absurd. In the first place, the rent has now been running for about two years and a half, and there has hardly been a day's penalty collected. There is, to be sure, a penalty supposed to be now running on the iron contract, but it has not yet been enforced, as there has been no settlement. These penalties are, theoretically, $20 a day. There are now two contracts between the government and outside parties, each of which may have this penalty put upon it. Therefore, were the work behind time now, that is, behind the date stated in the con- tracts, the government would be receiving an aggregate penalty of $40 a day, or, on the basis of six working days in the week, of $240 a week. But the rent for the tem- porary home of the post office building 1s one-fifty-second of $16,000, or $307.68. It will thus be seen that were the pend- ing contracts under penalties for non-com- pletion the government would be $67.68 out of pocket each week, this being the difter- ence between the rent and the penalties. This is based upon the assumption that the penalties are collected, which is not a gocd foundation for the argument, for the penalties are not enforced once in a hun- dred cases. There are scores of excuses to be urged and quite as many reasons for remitting the penalties are given by the action of the architect's office. On the basis of the foi men at work thts morning ‘the new building might be finished, according to the old generous es- timate, on the 6th of July, 1899. Even if this date were certain, which is not by any means assured, the government would by that time have paid out no less than $113,- 567.88 in rent, exclusive of interest. ——————-e+—______ CIVIL SERVICE CONFERENCE. Presumably About Extending the Law to Chiefs of Divisions. Civil Service Commissioners Procter and Roosevelt had a conference with Private Secretary Thurber at the White House to- day, presumably in regard to the proposed extension of the operations of the civil service rules to chiefs of divisions and the internal revenue service. The President has that question under consideration, but is not quite prepared to announce his action. ee May Cause an International Dispute. SAN FRANCISCO, November 17.—M. B. King, chief engineer of the Pacific coast division of the United States geological and topographical surveying department, has tendered his resignation, and he will at once enter the employment of the Japanese goverament. There may be some interest- ing @gvelopmen: the ter before the sallitg of the next eamer, CLEVELAND'S PLANS|4N EYE UPON UTAH/AS A MEDIATOR He Aspires to Be a Pathfinder Through the Financial Jungle. REVISION DESIRED BY S4TH CONGRESS So That the Question Shall Be Settled by '96. HIS HOPE FOR ACTION ’ ——_+—_—_ Senator Peffer attributes to President Cleveland a wild and strange ambition; nothing less than a purpose to dominate the republican party of the future. Ac- cording to Mr. Peffer in the very near future the two great parties in this country will be the gold party on the one hand and the silver inflationists on the other. Mr. Peffer’s idea 1s that Mr. Cleveland 1s am- bitious to be the Moses of Wall street, giv- ing the inspiration for a financial policy which will have the support of the repub- lican party and of the so-called sound money democrats. ‘This may not be the exact case. At the same time a scheme not utterly dissimilar to this appears to be revolving in Mr. Cleveland's mind. He probably has no thought of entering the republican party, much less of being elevated to the leader- ship in that organization. He does, how- ever, want to be the pathfinder through the financial jungle, whom the faithful will follow out of the tangle into the broad road of a sound financial system. He c: not hope for more than a small following in his own party, and is naturally looking to the republicans for assistance. An Issue on Finance. It must be evident to Mr. Cleveland that no such financial legislation as he desires can be had through the action of the pres- ent Congress. The next Congress, which is opposed to him in politics, will last to the end of his term. Under ordinary cir- cumstances he could not expect a Congre: of an opposing party to co-operate wit! him on any administration policy of im- portance. Yet it is announced that he proposes to make an issue on finance, sounding the trumpet blast of sound cur- rency as he blew a blast for “tariff reform” in the middle of his former term. The most common superficial view of this is that he desires to make an tssue for his party in ‘sé. It is obvious, however, that he cannot gather a united democratic par- ty in support of any financial proposition which he can raise, but even if he could do so, there could be no issue made with the republicans on that, since the position which he occupies with relation to the cur- rency question {s in entire harmony with that which the republican party, as an organization, has always maintained. However widely they differ on all other questions John Sherman end Grover Cleve- land are in agreement on finance, the first with a thorough knowledge of the ques- tion. It ig believed by ,those who have given serious thought to the question that Mr. Cleveland's purpose is to advance such a proposition for a stable financial system for the government as will have th ap- proval of all the ledding financiers of tho east without regard to party, and will have the sanction and support of the republicans in Congress. The history of the repeal of the Sherman law is fresh in the minds of all. This repeal was brought about by a co-operation of the republicans in Congress and Mr. Cleveland. It is believed that the’ success of that movement in the face of violent opposition from his own party has inspired Mr. Cleveland with the idea that with the co-operation of republicans he can inaugurate a financial system before the close of his administration which will stand all assaults of the future. A White House Conference. At lea. six months before the congres- sional campaign began—before nomina- tions were made or committees organized— there was a conference at the White House between Mr. Cleveland, Mr. Harrity, Mr. Don Dickenson and one or two others over the subject of the future democratic policy. Mr. Cleveland on that occasion expressed the opinion that it was much more impor- tant to the democratic party and to the country that a majority of the new Con- gress elected should consist of men who believed in sound currency than that there should be a rajority of democrats. He re- garded it as a matter of the first import- ance that the democrats should nominate as many sound money men as possible, and he conveyed the idea through what he said that the loss of the House through the de- feat of radical free silver men and demo- crats with populistic ideas would not be an irreparable injury to elther the democratic party or the country. During the last two years of his admin- istration Mr, Cleveland will fiud himself situated somewhat as he may have antici- pated at that time. His desire for a Con- ontrolled by the advocates of sound 2e will be gratified, though it may be a disappoirtment to him not to have this majority in his own party. Two Things Cleveland Desires. While the next Congress must of neces- sity be “a do-nothing party,” the prospect may be opened for action on this one sub- Ject. It is not to be supposed that the re- publican Congress would permit Mr. Cleve- land to outline for them in detail a finan- clal measure, but there is- hardly any measure which would receive the approval of the leading minds of the republican party on finance which would not come within the scope of the broad generalities which Mr, Cleveland will probably ‘deal’ with in his message in advocacy of the establishment of a permanent financial sye~ tem, He will probably send such a mes- sage to this Congress, anticipating the pol- icy of the next, and repeat his recom- mendation to the Fifty-fourth Congress on its assembling. In other words, he will probably. in general terms recommend the republican “ that which he knows it to be thair policy-to do, if they can, re- gardless of anything which he may ‘say. There are two things which he desires. First, the establishment of 4 sound finan- cial system, because he believes in it; sec- ond, to have the whole question disposed of by legislation before the campaign of ‘06, so that the issue then may still be the tariff. Would Approve a Republican Bill. Though it may not be sald that he de- sired the election of a republican Con- gress, the fact that the repiblicans have gained control opens the way for the ac- complishment of one object which he has always had prominently in view. Had a democratic House been elected the pros- pect of an agreement between it and the administration on any financial proposition would have been very remote. But if a republican Congress succeeds in enacting a financial measure in accord with the ideas of Mr. Sherman, the eastern repub- licans and the bankers of the country, no one entertains a doubt that Mr. Cleveland will sign it. The fact of Mr. Cleveland's recommending the matter before the Fifty- fourth Congress has had an opportunity to express its opinion or indicate its purpose will probably not prejudice legislation. The republican Congress will hardly aban- don a time-honored policy merely because Mr. Cleveland agrees with them. Portrait of J fe Scofield. A large oil painting of the late Judge G. ‘W. Scofield of the Court of Claims hi been hung in the court res Gash & ov ami! the bench. It was presented by the of the deconsed Surlat. The Republican Oongressional Committee Looking After Things There. It Will Be a State in Time to Partici- pate in the Next Presi- dential Elections. The republican congressional committee is keeping an eye upon Utah, and it is prob- able that this territory will engage the close attention of the party managers from this time until the new state of Utah takes her place in the Union and in the repub- lican column. Upon the old-time principle that as the twig is bent so shall the tree grow, the republicans are taking good care to bring up the infant state in the right way. The facts in the case of the admission of Utah are these: The recent election in the territory was for the purpose of choosing members of a constitutional convention, in accordance with the enabling act passed by Congress at its last session. This constitu- tonal convention will meet next March and will frame a constitution, which, in turn, is to be submitted to the people for ratifica- tion or rejection by popular vote in the fol- lowing November. If the constitution is accepted by the people, and if it is repub- lican in form, the President of the United States shall thereupon issue his proclama- uon declaring Utah admitted into the Union upon an equality with the other states. The enabling act provided that the con- stitutional convention may either call for the election of ow islature or retain the present one, elected last spring and re- publican in politics, As the present fegis- lature will be called upon to elect two Uni- ted States Senators, it will probably be per- mitted to do so, rather than run the risk of holding another election. One feature of the situation in Utah is that she will become a state in time to take part in the next presidential campaign and will furnish three presidential electors. It is thought they will be republican, and, in fact, it is believed that the state will be republican for years to come, as the consti- tutional convention will have the apportion- ment of the state in its hands, + © TREATY WITH JAPAN. The Main Features in the Instrument Rendy to Be Signed. The new treaty between the United States and Japan has been concluded in all its es- sential features, and it remains only to de- termine minor details and phraseology. The instrument has not yet been for- mally signed, and its actual execution may be delayed some days, although the under- standing on all its terms is so complete that it might be concluded at once if the officials so desired. The great questions in- volved are those dealing with the treaty ports and with iminigration of Japanese to the United States. As to the for the Japanese feel that their judicial s: now conducted on such modern and lightened lines that it can be safely trusted in the trial cases arising at the treaty ports of Japan in which Americans are parties. Heretofore the American consular courts in Japan have tried these cases. There is reason to believe that Japan's desires will be recognized in the new treaty. But as Japan wisnes all countries to recognize this new judicial system at the same time, the treaty with this country will be the same as that recently concluded with Great Britain, providing that the jurisdiction of Japanese courts over treaty ports will be- gin several years hence, probably 1890. As to the immigration of Japanese to the United States, recent unofficial advices from Japan state that the government will consent to any fair restriction this country wishes to impose, as the Japanese are said to have no anxiety to immigrate to this country in large numbers. Japan also has a law forbidding its people to emigrate to @ country against the local laws of that country, so that no Japanese could come here against the preserit alien contract and labor laws. Aside from these special features, the chief significance of the new treaty will be in American recognition of Japan as one of the sisterhood of modern nations, and entitled to the respect and privileges of other first-class powers. a Bond Statement. Following is a statement of United States bonds held by the United States treasurer in trust for national banks November 17, 1894: To secure circulation—5 per cents, $7,480, 850, currency 6's, $13,106,000; 2 per cents, ogo 4 per cents, $154,494,450. Total, 52,200. To secure public moneys—5 per cents, $500,000; currency 6's, $1,145,000; 2 per cents, 3,000; 4 per cents, $1 000, Total, $14, 000 Bonds to secure circulation deposited week ended November 16, 1894, $885,000; bonds to secure circulation withdrawn week ended November 16, 1894, $735,000. eo Treasury Promotions, The following promotions have been made in the classified service of the Treasury Department: Office of auditor for the War Depart- ment.—J. L. Summers, Tennessee, from $1,600 to $1,800, Office of auditor for thé Post Office De- partment.—A. M. Condra, Oregon, from $840 to $1,000; J, W. Jones, Alabama, from $840 to $1,000; H. Ernul, North Carolina, from $720 to $840; Miss M. D. Sutton, Mary- land, from $720 to $840. Office of internal revenue.—O. D. Summy, District of Columbia, from $1,400 to $1,600. Office of United States coast survey. Miss I. M. Peck, New Jersey, from $1,000 to $1,200; Miss A. G. Reville, Kentucky, from $720 to $1,000, a ee Cash Balance. \The cash balance in the treasury today is $102,695,272; gold reserve, $61,784,462. The withdrawals of gold from the subtreasury in New York yesterday in exchange for legal tenders amounted to $975,000. That the gold was not withdrawn for export is shown by the fact that at today’s figures sterling exchange can be had at a figure below the cost of shipping the coin. It is assumed, therefore, that the gold will be used in the purchase of bonds. Mall exports received yesterday show other withdrawals aggregating $122,061, making a total for the day of $1,097,086 Cruiser Montgomery, The cruiser Montgomery arvived at Fort Morgan, the entrance to Mobile harbor, today. Secretary Herbert, with Miss Her- bert, wil! leave Washington tonight for Montgomery and Mobile to take part in the state fair and the ceremonies attend- ing the presentation of .2 silver service to the cruiser Montgomery by the ladies of the cities of that name. So Se aa President’s Movements. The President spent the day at Wood- ley, and will probably not come into the city again until the cabinet meeting of Tuesday next. He 1s represented at the White House by Private Secretary Thur- ber. te Naval Orders. Ensign G. H. Burrage has been ordered to the Union fron works as assistant to the inspector of electric lighting. —_—_—_- e+ Shipping Commissioner. Secretary Carlisle has appointed Daniel Gallagher to be United States shippin commissioner at Portland, Me. Probable Inquiry Into the Course of the Administration. THE CHINESE-JAPANESE ARBITRATION An Opinion That the Executive Hag. Exceeded His Authority. ATTITUDE OF ENGLAND a aE® The feature of the administration policy, which will probably first be called to the attention of the House at the coming ses< ston will be the proposed offer of medias tion between Japan and China. So promis nent a lawyer and so conservative a mam as Beliamy Storer of Ohio has entered ups on the consideration of this subject. Mr. Storer is as good a lawyer as the admin« istration has in its service. He proposes that the House shall ask the State Dee partment by what authority this govern+ ment, without the direction from Con- gress, volunteers to intervene in a foreign * cemplication, even by means of arbitra- tion. There are members of Congress,well informed as to corstitutlunal and internas tional law, who maintain that, under oun form of government, it is not within thé province of the executive department, without the specific sanction of Con , to undertake to mediate in a war betw foreign powers. Arbitration, it will maintained, has its responsibilities, and it 1g not so free in this instance from gerous and serious complications with Topean powers, which may not be pl with the decision of the President of United States, that it may be lightly ene tered into. The situation, at all events, believed by many Congressmen t be serious that it is audacious for the exeous tive department to adopt @ policy wi if resisted, it would be powerless to force, and from the dangerous possii consequences of which it would be to shield the United States. It will be suggested,moreover, »that the ministration has not thus far been so feted successful in its we can reasonably it to humiliation by such a departure from uniform traditions of the United Bta! against “entangling alliances” as an tervention in the contest between ‘great countries of the orient, with European allies, may involve, A distinguished mem! of ber says: “The administration ough me to seek bynad itself in a Boaltion There ” the can haul down any more The Executive Power. 5 It appears that the only treaty provisy fon between the United States and Ching as to the use of “good offices” is that, in case any nation act “unjustly or oppres- sively” toward China, the United 5! will use its good offices, But there is where a declaration that the President of the executive department constitutes the United States. On the. contrary, it hag been very strongly maintained, by Con« gress, which is the war-making power, that, in all matters relating to foreign governments where possible complications may arise, the Congress, and not the exe ecutive, is the United States. The Preste dent has not the power to negotiate a trea- ty with a foreign government. He can only lsten to the proposals which a fors eign government may make, and submit those proposals, as a clerk or secretary, would do, in the first instance, to the Senate of the United States, and, subse- quently, if approved, to the House of Rep- resentatives, in a proposition for an en= abling act. Equally, if not more restrict- ed, is the power of the President as to any international matter which touches in any way upon the war-making power of the government. And, some of the congressional lawyers say, the latest phase which the State partment has given to this hewotla ody that China directly asked the intervent of the United States alone, in accordance with the terms of a treaty between the United States and China, does not relieve the administration from’ the necessity of consulting the treaty-making power of this government before entering upon any, policy that could not with honor te al done, if it should be disapproved by t Congress, which is so soon to assemble, In fact, the statement that the movement procecds from China alone is likely to complicate the situation; for already t question ts asked whether it is not proby ably the fact that the application of China was inspired by the British foreign office, and whether the reason why com: munication with China is so swift and easy, when news from Japan ts so sreatly, delayed, 1s due to the fact that the digs tance between the British embassy and the State Department in this city is less than a mile. As to British Influence, If the report which is now curren? shall be confirmed, that British influence dome inates this whole matter, and that Great Britain speaks in her own interest through’ our State Department, in favor of Ching and in hostility to Japan, the situation io be greatly complicated. The tall-twiste: in Congress have not all disappeared fro! public life, They would resent such a siti¢ ation, if it should be found to exist, ani they would have behind them a very la following in this country of people w would regret to see the influence of thi United States, as represented only by thi President and his cabinet, exerted to crip< ple or to humiliate Japan, which representa the best type of eastern progress and civ- {lization transplanted to the islands of the orient. These are sentiments which one hears expressed as to the Chinese-Japanese situs ation by men who have the right to be heard upon this subjecty and who, in their. places in Congress, will insist that, if the administration has become the ally of China and the tool of the British forelj office in this matter, the President should be informed that he does not represent the feelings of the American people and thal he will do well to take a lesson from own rejected Hawailan policy. —_————__+ 2+___—_ Sale Prohibited. The Treasury Department is informed that the North German Lloyd and Ham- burg American Steamship Companies have prohibited the sale of tickets to the Unit- ed States to six classes of persons, viz, paupers, deaf and infirm persons, person® under contract, assisted emigrants, pe sons who have been convicted of crime and anarchists. —_—_—_+- + —_—__—_ Court-Martial Members. ‘The court-martial which will mect im this city next Tuesday for the trial of Capt. F. R. Smith, U. 8. N., retired, for non-payment of debt, will be composed of the following named officers: Commodore Rush R. Wallace, Capts. J. A. Howell, A. H. McCormick, Merrill Miller, A. S.Crowne inshield, F. K. Wildes, Jas. H. Sands and Yates Sterling, with First Lieut. C. Hy Laucheimer as judge advocate. ——_-e-—_ Postmasters Appointed. ‘The total number of fourth-class post« masters appointed today was twenty« eight. Of this number twenty-six were t¢ Il vacancies caused by death and resige ion and the remainder by removal Parker was appointed at Lakelan T. J. Cadle, resigned.