Evening Star Newspaper, January 12, 1895, Page 1

SS OuQuNuu0 = = ee eee THE EVENING STAR. PUBLISHED DAILY EXCEPT SUNDAY AT THE STAR BUILDINGS, 1101 Pennsylvania Avenue, Cor. 11th Street, by The Evening Star Newspaper Company, 8. H. KAUFFMANN, Pres't. New York Office, 49 Potter Building. ‘a epee ‘The Evening Star is served to subseribers In the arriers, on their own account, at 10 cent: s e at Washington, D. C., as secont-« ran i s$ mail matter.) subseriptions nmst be paid in advance. ay know! ion Che £vening Star. No. 13,060. WASHINGTON, D.C., SATURDAY, JANUARY 12, 1895-TWENTY PAGES. TWO CENTS. THe proof of te pudding is in $e eating. Yesterday's Sfar confained45 cofumns of advertisements, mare up of 602 separate announce: ments. Bese advertisers fought pubficitp—nof merefp Space. THE REAL DIFFICULTY For Those Who Desire to Settle the Legislative Problem. HARD 70 ACT IN NON-PARTISAN SPIRIT —_——- Charges That Each Party Brings Against the Other. CLEVER DIPLOMACY REQUIRED However earnest the desire may be to treat the present legislative problem in a non-partisan spirit, the difficulty in doing 80 is conceded to be great by both sides. The republicans charge the democrats with @ lack of frankness in stating the case, and the democrats charge the republicans with insisting on such a settlement of the question as would be tantamount to an abject confession of failure by the party in power on every line of its public poli- cies. The two sides, therefore, are very far apart. The Republican Indictment. The republican indictment of the democ- tracy is put in this form: “You fellows had as well admit that this really is not @ question of the currency, but of revenue suflicient to run the government. Your tariff policy, even after the briefest trial, has proved ruinous to your party and most injurious to the country. It should never have been entered upon. It should prompt- ly be abandoned. There is no justification for further insisting upon a policy so com- pletely discredited. Own up now, as men should, and we'll render all the assistance in our power toward correcting evils and putting things right again. But we warn you that this calls for tariff legislation as Well as currency legislation, and the tariff legislation must come first. Turn over your revenue problem to us, and we'll pre- sent a scheme fully meeting the emergency. Tht is the only remedy at this time, and after that has been arranged we'll help out, also, in protecting the gold reserve. Don’t be influenced by false pride. You have blundered, and the country knows it and has condemned you at the polls. ‘The best course now is one of frank confession, and the manifestation of a spirit to do what you can to remedy the effects of your short-sighted legislation.” What Some Democrats Admit. This indictment affects democrats dif- ferently; but none of them will publicly assent to its unqualified truth. There are democratic leaders who believe that the tariff question at the last session of Con- gress was seriously mismanaged. They are not only out of touch with their party on the general principles of tariff reform, but they criticise the extreme and incessant as- saults that were made on protected inter- ests of all kinds in the debates and in the committee rooms. This, they charge, had a very bad effect in business circles, and added to the then existing distrust and de- pression. These men admit that the rev- enues were too far reduced, and are willing in some seemly way now to help raise more money. But they object to having this forced upon them so as to work in- jury to their party, and, as they believe, with that end in view. The Irreconetiables. Then come those democrats who will con- fess to no blunder at all on the score of the tariff; who insist that the present em- barrassments grow out of past republican policies and legislation, and refuse to take any step backward of remedy or recanta- tion. Their reply to the republicans is scmething like this: “What you ask of us fs virtually sui “If we were to do what you propose we sheuld completely eliminate the democratic party from all future calculations. We did not blunder on the tariff except in not «cing far enough. The steps we took were strictly in the direction of all our fast professions and promises. Our difficulty was in encountering protection sentiment {nm our own party. It was that that over- threw us. We do not intend to take any backward step on the tariff question, but rather to go on in the course we have chosen. Your proposition is purely parti- san. Were we to accept it there would not be a democratic state ticket elected anywhere this year. The returns from every quarter would show enormous re- publican gains, and we should be left on the eve of the national contest without a leg to stand on. It may be true that we have not so far met the expectauons of the country, but we are not ready to ask for the appointment of a receiver for the democracy. The real trouble is in the east, where capital, regardless of politics, exerts great influence, and where there is a com- bination tn existence to use the govern- ment for interest-drawing purposes. Let that be broken up and prosperity will return. But, in any circumstanees, we shall neither confess failure nor abandon the policy of tariff reform, which will never be settled until it is settled right. You are spreading your nets in vain for us.” Clever Diplomacy Required. It {s confessed that the situation calls for very clever diplomacy and some nice ad- fustments. There is a loud call for a com~ promises of skill and influence. Conservative democrats express a desire to meet the re- publicans half way. But it will require ex- pert civil engineering to locate that spot. ‘The republicans take the ground that half- way measures are dangerous, and that at this time in particular, when so much {s at stake, action should Tepresent_something definite and comprehensive. They point, also, to the November verdict at the polls, which, as they claim, was the legal notice given to the democrats to retire and give place to the other side. These instructions, the republicans declare, should be carried out at once, and they insist that the only way possible at this time for the democrats to obey the peovle’s mandate is for them to fall in behind republican leadership, even at this session, and support measures of re- publican origin and advocacy. Hope in Sherman and Allison. ‘Those democrats who are hoping for scme action now are relying upon the good offices ot Messrs. Sherman and Allison, beth of whom are regarded as being both able and fair men in dealing with public questions of the highest importance. ‘They are not expected to modify their well- known views in eny degree, but their in- fluence and experience are such as leads to the hope that if they can be actively enlisted in the cause something beneficial may result. ‘They are not given to pushing an opponent with unn ary severity, and all of their suggesticus would be re ccived with great respect. The republi- cans, on their part, look to Mr. Gorman for the most assistc.ice on the democratic side. The attitude of the Maryland Sena- tor fits him, it is thovght, for the part of mediator on the subject. He was the leader of those democrats who urged more revenue at the time the tartff bil was in course of projecting, and takes the position now that more revenue should have heen provided. This enables him to meet the re- publicans on that line of the contention on easant ground. He likewise leans to a nd money policy, and this makes him eptable In conference to the republl- cans. But retther side, although both sides are so anxlous that something should be done, has as yet named conferees on the subject. <—$—_—_—_— An Appoti James G. Flanders of Milwaukee has been appointed a special assistant attorney for the western district of Wisconsin. THAT RECONCILIATION The Real Object in Effecting a Cleveland- Hill Understanding. Secretary Lamont Has Political Am- bitions and Harmony in the New York Democracy is Necessary, The fact that Senator Hill was one of the Party dining with Secretary Lamont last evening has not excited the great interest which was shown in the Senator's appear- ance at the White House table, yet, unless The Star 1s -nisinformed, this occasion is fully as significant as a key to discqver the motive of the so-called reconciliation be- tween Hill and Cleveland. At the Lamont dinner there were republican leaders and democratic leaders, and men who were not leaders in politics at all, but engaged only in the wiring of “pieces” for the en- tertainment of the public. The politically mixed character of the company precluded eny suggestion that Mr. Hill was present to agree with Secretary Lamont upon a financial policy, to discuss a declaration of war, or to make a private peace. An Intimate Association. The two events, however—the White House dinner and the Lamont dinner—are intimately associated. Secretary “Lamont is said to be the mediator between Mr. Hill and the President. A Star reporter is in- formed that it was through him that the private letter from President Cleveland urging Senator Hill to accept the invitation to the diplomatic dinner was sent. This in- vitation and the e 1 meeting of the two antagonists had no bearing on the financial fight in progress before Congress. This im- pression was given out merely to distract attention from the real motive of the “reconciliation.” Lamont has always en- deavored to maintain friendly relations with both tha Cleveland and the Hill fac- tions in New York, and these events have bearing on that proposition rather than on finance. Lamont's Political Ambition. It is understood that Lamont has polit- feal ambitions, the gratification of which depends upon the restoration of harmony with the New York democracy. For along time he had been working to secure this harmony. Had it been established before the last election, and had tke time been propitious, ‘ke, instead of Hill, might have been the candidate for governor. It ts understcod to have been in the interest of Lamont, as well as at his solicitation, that Mr. Cleveland agreed to the nominal establishment of friendly re- lations with Senator Hill. The invitation to Mr. Hill to sit at Lamont’s table, fol- lowing immediately upon his entertain- ment at the White House, is regarded as a further step in the plan of advertising to the world that harmony has been estab- lished between the two New York factions, of which Secretary Lamont expects to be the beneficiary. It is not believed by the best informed ‘that the incident has any bearing whatever upon financial legislation, but that, on the cont it relates en- tirely to"New York affairs. A SENATE PRO). *TION. It Was in the Line of Civil Service Reform. Mr. James S. Crystal, a clerk in the Sen- ate post oflice at $1,800, was today pro- moted to be assistant postmaster of the Senate at $2,088 a year, vice Mr. Fell, whose resignation was accepted -yesterday. This promotion is in the nature of a surprise to the politicians arourd the Senate, as Mr. Crystal is a republican, having been ap- pointed to a clerkship from Iowa many years ago. The understanding was that Senator Smith of New Jersey, who was Mr. Feli’s political sponsor, would be given the nomination of his successor, and at all events it was understood that a democrat would be appointed. The promotion of Mr. Crystal, therefore, is a great shock to the opponents of civil service reform, which is evidently at the bottom of this latest designation. Mr. Crystal knews the busmess of the post ofice th shly, and it is understcod that he was selzeted for promotion by the geant-at-arms because of his fitness for the position. It is the desire of the officials of the Senate to referm the methods in vogue at the post office, which have ot late been very severely criticised. ‘The statement is made this afternoon that the Senator whose turn it was to ap- point to such a vacancy as this, failed to Gesigriate a suitable person for the position. The business of the post office was press- ing and the work had to be done at once. It was not pessible to wait longer for tie stant postmaster, and Mr. Crystal was chosen because of his in- timate knowledge of the situation and be- cause of his ability to take hold of the work without any delay. -e- SECRETLY SEEKING FOR PLACE. Messts. Bynum and Springer Have Picked Out Good Offices. Very quietly many of the statesmen out of a job in consequence of the late election are making earnest efforts to get a place at the administration free-lunch counter after the 4th of March. It is understood that Mr. Bynum of Indiana is endeavoring to secure an appointment on the board of appraisers. The salary of $7,000 a year is tempting to him, and it ts said that he will probably succeed in getting it. His hunt for the place, however, is being conducted with great secrecy, as it is probable that knowledge of his intentions weuld excite some antagonism in Indiana. It will be re- membered that after his defeat for Con- gress Mr. Bynum caused a sensation by denouncing office seekers, and stating that he had been offered a bribe cf $5,000 to as- sist one of the candidates to appointment to a federal office in Indiana. It is said that Mr. Springer of Illinois is seeking a seat on the bench of the court of claims. His appointment to this position might or might not be regarded as a re- ward for his fruitless efforts to get a finan- cial bill through the House. There is at present no vacancy on the court of claims bench, but it ts understood that one of the oldest judges is willing to retire and give Mr. Cleveland an opportunity to make an appointment. —__- e-_____ MR. KNOWLTON’S APPOINTMENT. He is Made Deputy Commissioner of Navigation, Secretary Carlisle tcéay appointed Mr. Frederick W. Knowlton of Maine deputy commi: sioner of navigation, vice Mr. Thos. B. Saunders, transferred to a clerkship in the internal revenue bureau. Mr. Knowl- ton was formerly chief of the copying di- vision of the supervising architect's office, which office was abolished on the Ist In- stant In the reorganization of the archi- tect’s officé in accordance with the plan of the Dockery commission. Mr. Knowlton is a stalwart democrat. He has taken an active part in recent campaigns in Maine, and has served as secretary of the state democratic committee for the past two years. He is a lawyer by profession. es Acts Approved. The President today approved the act providing for the public printing and bind- ing and distribution of public documents and the joint resolution donating two ob- solete cannon to the cities of Allegheny and Pittsburg, Pa. CURRENCY TALK No Apparent Progress Made by Ad- ministration Democrats. FREE SILVER MEN “ONREASONABLE.” Secretary Carlisle Will Submit Some More Propositions. SENATE FINANCE COMMITTEE ——— No apparent progress has been made by the administration democrats of the House toward forging into shape the new cur- rency bill which some of them had deter- mined to bring forward after a lapse of about two weeks. Representative Cox of Tennessee, a demo- cratic member of the banking and currency committee, said today that the attempt is still going on in an informal way to reach some basis of agreement on which the dem- ccrats can unite; that friends of the ad- ministration in the House and the Senate are talking over the matter, and that al- though they have made little perceptible pregress, they are still hopeful of results. More Trouble in the Next Congress. If this Congress does not solve the prob- lem, says Judge Cox, the next Congress, with a majority of silver men in the Sen- ate, will find itself even more hopelessly divided. He believes that the imperative necessity for doing something will drive the financial factions of this Congress to make concessions before the 4th of March. Other prominent democrats are less san- guine. A democratic leader, who is a mem- ber of the committee on Tules, and who supported the Carlisle bill, says that the free silver men are “so unreasonable,” as he puts it, and so unwilling to concede any- thing that he is reluctantly compelled to prophesy failure for the result of the at- tempts to devise a new bill. Silver Men Encouraged. The free silver men find encouragement for their cause in the situation. Rep- resentative Livingstox of Georgia said to- day: “free silver has the other fellows by the horns and will never let go.”” ‘The rumored conference of democratic members of the House banking and cur- rency committee had not materialized when the House met at noon. Carlisle Will Try Again. Secretary Carlisle will, before next Tues- day, submit some tentative propositions to the different factions of Congress, with the hope, if not the expectation, that they will prove acceptatle and prove the means of bringing about an agreement. How radically the changes are, and how widely they differ from the provisions of the last bill, is not known; in fact, it is said that the Secretary has hardly decided hem yet, and will endeaver to obtain iors of opinion from different qu ters and to ascertain what concessions be necessary to embody in a bill that can be passed. Senatg Finance Committee. The meeting of the Senate finance com- mittee was devoted to a discussion of the Vest and McPherson financial bills, which were presented yesterday. No action was taken and the committee adjourned until Tuesday, when it is expected that Mr. Jones will have a bill to be considered by the committee. It was stated that the prospects of financial legislation had not been brightened materialiy by today’s meeting. Senator Jones -vas not present at the meeting today. ‘the democratic members, who had been very hopeful that the meeting would de- yelop some expression in regard to the at- titude of the republicans on the committee, were more or less disappointed with the result of the meeting in this respect, for the minority members did not expose their plans further than to report that they pre- ferred that there should be evjdence of unanimity among the democratic’ members and substantial agreement among them on the terms of a bill, before the republicans would fee! cailed upon to actively partici- pate in the making up of a bill. They found little evidence in the expres- sion of their democratic colleagues that there was liable to be an early agreement. A leading republican member of the com- mittee said after adjournment that there were as many opinions to the bill for the oceasion as there were democratic members of the committee. The discussion was, therefore, confined largely to the demo- cratic members, and while it soon became evident that it would be impossible to agree on the basis of the Vest bill, a spirit of conciliation and compromise was displayed so prominently as to lead to the formation of the hope among democratic members that an agreement might yet be reached. + + _____ BUILDING THE TUNNE The Months’ Work on the Washing- ton Aqueduct. Col. Elliot, in his report to Gen. Casey, chief of engineers, of operations on the Washington aqueduct, for the month of December, says that the work of repairing the Conduit road was kept up until the weather put a stop to it. Favorable pro- gress was made in the work of improving the daily Dalezarlia receiving reservoir. A deed for the land required for the com- pletion of the tunnel east of Little Falls branch was obtained on the 18th ultimo, and the land was paid for on the follow- ing day. The work of excavating the tun- nel was begun on the following day and continued to the end of the month. Three shifts of men were employed at either end of the tunnel, and the work was prose- cuted day and night. Up to the end of the month a length of 182 feet of tunnel had been driven and timbered. The ex- cavation of the open channels between Mill creek and East creck, and between the two branches of East creek, was con- tinued and 2 Jineal feet of the chan- nel between Mill creek ard East creek were paved. Considerable paving was also done to the other channels. The dam across Mill creek has been raised to a height of fourteen feet above the bottom of the valley, and the facing wall to protect the lower or reservoir side of the dam from wind waves was finished. Col. Elliot says that it is pro- posed during the present month to con- tinue the excavation of the drainage tun- nel through the hill east of Little Falls branch, and if the weather permits, to continue the constructicon of the dam across Mill creek, and also to commence the construction of a dam across the mouth of Little Falls branch. He predicts that the project for cutting off the drain- age of polluted water into the Dalecarlia reservoir will be completed by the Ist of July next. ee Indicns Complain of Assessments. Delegate Flynn of Oklahoma, accom- panied by a delegation of Sac and Fox Indians, called on Judge Browning, com- missiorer of Indian affairs, yesterday and complained that the Oklahoma authorities were assessing their property too high, and were also assessing them on _ property which they did not own. Complaint was also made that United States marshals extorted money from them in various ways. ‘The complaints will be forwarded to the Department of Justice, They Will Probably Be Begun About February 1. It is Not Known Just What the De- mands of Japan Will Be—What Mr. Kurino Says. Mr. Kurino, the Japanese minister here, says he expects that peace negotiations be- tween the plenipotentiaries of Japan and China will begin about the ist of February. His information is that the Chinese peace commissioners left Pekin on the 7th instant, and he expects they: will arrive at Hiro- shima, Japan,.ip time to begin work by the first of next month. It is expected that Mr. John W. Foster, who is to assist the Chinese envoys in the negotiations, will also be on hand. Mr. Kurino has not yet re- ceived any direct information as to who will conduct negotiations on the part of the Japanese government, but he naturally pre- sumes that Mr. Mutsu, the minister of for- eign affairs, will be Japan’s representative. The minister says the newspaper reports that his government had given notice that it would not receive Shao, one of the Chi- nese plenipotentiaries, because of the lat- ter’s proclamations offering rewards for Japanese heads, are incorrect. The Dem is Uncertain. In official circles here the tendency is to discredit the accuracy of the wholesale de- mands mentioned in the London Standard’s Berlin dispatch, said to have been formu- lated byJapan as a conditicn on which peace will be agreed on with China. An acquies- cence in such terms by China, it is assert- ed, would amount practically to a depriva- tion of her nationality, and it is not believ- ed that the Japanese government will go to the extent indicated. It is doubtful if Japan has fully made up her mind as to the precise demands that will Le made, At ary rate, if she has, it is probable that they are known to but few persons, as their publication at this time in advance of the arrival of the Chinese plenipotentiaries would subject them to much criticism and comment. Mr. Kurino, the Japanese minister here, was asked about the matter, but he pre- ferred not to discuss the subject further than to express his belief that the report was unfounded. +. THE DOCKERY COMMISSION. Little Chonce of Carrying Ont Its Plan at This Session. Representative Dock»ry, the moving factor of the Dockery ccmmission, says he does not think there will be sufficient time at the present session to carry out the plan contemplated by the commission for a re- organization of the system of surveying public lands. ‘he rian before the commis- sion was to consolidate three bureaus which are now practically duplicating the werk of each other. These are the geo- logical survey, the coast and geodetic sur- vey and the surveying branch of the gen- eral land ottice. It had been hoped to merge these into one bureau, probably. the geological sur- vey, under one head, to be known as sur- veyor general. After thus simpli the purpose was to m itself, At present the surveys Jands are let by contract, but te ic the entire work to the consolidated bureau, Another change was in the simplification of the em in local land oilices, doing away with some of the officials and plac- ing their duties in the hands of the regis- ter of the office. ‘The House committee on appropriations is also considering a plan of reforming the survey system. It is not as compre- hensive reform as the Dockery commis- sion has considered, but is an application of the plan to the work of the land office. ‘The need of the change was recommended by Secretary of the Interior Smith and cecmmissioner of the ‘land oiffice in their annual reports. $$$ ofe—$$___— CARLISLE’S, RESIGNATION. MR. All the Stories About It Stated to Be Absolutely, Untrue. It is stated today on the highest author- ity that the report that Secretary Carlisle has resigned is “absolutely untrue, as are also all suggestions of this sort, which have from time to time appeared of late, and, moreover, there mever was a particle of foundation for them.” ———— ae Gen. Clarkson’s Candidacy Denied. A close friend of Gen. Clarkson denies absclutely that there is any truth whatever in the story that he is a candidate for sec- retary of the Senate or sergeant-at-arms of the Senate, or, indeed, for any office whatever. Gen. Clarkson, he says, is at- tending exclusively to his large interests in New York, Utah, Califurnia and Wash- ington, and for the present, at all events, takes no interest in politics. ——__—__++e+______ An Indian Hexring. Two Stars, representing nine-tenths of the Indians at the Sisseton and Wahpeton agency, Delegate and Interpreter Brown and two others, accompanied by Senator Kyle, had a hearing before Commissioner Browning, in which they sought to obtain $1,900 of ‘he fund due them by the govern- ment, in order to meet their wants, in view of the loss of crops and generally depress- ing conditions at the agency. They will have another interview Monday. —_—____—_-o+—____ Personal Mention, Adjutant General Ruggles has returned to Washington from a visit to Wisconsin on private business. Rev. Dr. Elliott of Ascension Church has returned to the city. The condition of General Henry Heth, who has been ill since Sunday last, is much improved. » Mr. Harry B. Ramey, special examiner for the pension bureau, will leave tomor- row for Warren, Ohio, after an extended visit to his parents in this city. 2+ Naval Movements. The Mohican has sailed from Mare Island, Cal., for Port Angeles, Wash., in order to test the coal mined 4n that vicinity for naval purposes: The Bennington, which was recently sent out from San Francisco to look out for sev- eral missing merchant vessels, returned to that port this morning. Inasmuch as nothing is said on the subject, it is in- ferred at the department that no trace was found of the missing ships. + 2+ The Venezuelan Claims Commission, ‘The Venezuelan clatms ccmmission has not yet been'able to effect a permanent organization for the transaction of the business for which it was created. Senor Romero, the neutral member of the com- mission, is serving temporarily pending the selection of some one to take his place. Mr. Reventlow, the Danish minister, who had been agreed upon for the office, has declined it, on the general ground that the diplomatic offizers-of Denmark are pro- hibited frcm acting as arbitrators in cases where the government to which they are accredited is a party. ——___+e. Treasury Receipts. National bank notes’ received today for redemption, $375,500, ‘Government receipts —from Internal revenue+$i09,076; customs, $005,564; miscellaneous, $21,5 Uruguayan Troops Fired on While Resisting Invasion. JAPANESE LOST FIFTY AT RAIPING The Reichstag on the Anti-Social- ists’ Bill. SPAIN AND AMERICA ————— BUENOS AYRES, January 12.—A de- tachment of Brazilian troops, which were hotly pursuing a number of insurgents in the province of Rio Grande Do Sul, crossed the Uruguayan frontier. A force of Uru- guayan troops opposed the advance of the Brazilians, and the two detachments open- ed fire on each other, with the result that one Uruguayan officer and three Uruguay- an soldiers were killed. YOKOHAMA, January 12.—The official accounts of te capture of Kaiping say that the Japanese lost only about fifty men during that engagement. After the Japanese troops fled the town the forces commanded by Col. Aski and Maj. Gen: Nogi joined together, and com- munication between the two Japanese armies was completed. MADRID, January 12.—The minister of foreign affairs, Senor Groizard, declared in the senate yesterday th®t the commer- cial convention between Spain and the United States relating to the agricultural products of Cuba would probably be con- cluded today. Sixty senators and deputies representing the interested districts approve of the gov- ernment’s attitude. BERLIN, January 12.—The debate on the anti-revolution bill was resumed today in the reichstag. Herr Shan, centrist, op- posed the measure en the ground that it ia- troduced exceptional laws. PARIS, Jatuary 12.—The socialist depu- ties have issued a manifesto protesting against the rejection by the chamber of deputies of M. Millerand’s motion to release M. Gerault Richard from prison, in view of the fact that he has been elected a mem- ber of the chamber. M. Gerault Richard is undergoing a term of one year's impris- onment, to which he had been sentenced for making an attack upon President Cas- imir-Perier in Le Chomard. NAPLES, January 12.—The daughter of Signor Crispi, premier of Italy, was mar- ried today in the Church of the Ascension to Prince Linguaglossa. The large con- gregation present included all the mem- bers of the cabinet and numbers of sena- tors, deputies and other officials. The minister of education, Signor Baccelli, signed the register. LONDON, January 12.—A terrific gale, accompanied by 2 heavy snow storm, is raging ove: South Devonshire. On the Dartmoor table land the snow is several feet deep. QUEENSTOWN, January 12.—Over twelve steamers have sought refuge here from the fierce gale which is blowing. A terri- bly heavy sea is running outside the har- ber, and the shore is strewn with wreck- age. _————— COLLECTING NEW YORK NEWS. The New Burenu Organized by As- sociated Press Papers. NEW YORK, January 12.—The Associated Press papers of New York city and Brook- lyn, at a meeting held last Tuesday, decided to organize a bureau to collect the general local news intelligence of the two cities, which work has heretofore been done by private Iccal agencies. Commodious work- ing quarters have been secured in the West- ern Union building, corner of Broadway and Dey street, and a working force of local newspaper writers has been organized. The facilities provided for collecting the news and for distributing it to the various newspaper offices are in advance of those heretofore enjoyed by any local news bu- reau in New York city, Direct tube con- nection is provided to the newspaper offices, as well as direct telegraph connection for the instantaneous reporting of any im- portant local occurrence. The basis of the new bureau Is similar to that of the Associated Press, the manage- ment being vested in the newspapers, and the service mutual in its character, in all respects. The new service begins on next Monday. ‘The papers joining in the service are the Morning Advertiser, the Press, the World, the Staats Zeitung, the Brooklyn Eagle, the Commercial Advertiser, the Evening Post, the Evening World and the afternoon edition of the Staats Zeitung. The service is in addition to the regular local service maintained by all the news- papers named. ——— GOV. HASTINGS’ INAUGURATION. Harrisburg, Pa., Getting Into Holiday ‘Attire. HARRISBURG, Pa, January 12—The city is putting on a holiday attire in honor of Governor-elect Hastings, who will be in- ducted into office on Tuesday with im- posing ceremonies. : Governor-elect Hastings and family ar- rived this afternoon from their home at Bellefontaine, and will be the guests over Sunday of Mrs. Richard J. Haldeman, at the old Cameron mansion, along the river front. . Gen. Gobin of Lebanon, chief marshal of the military division of the inaugural pa- rade, reached this city this morning from his home, and had a conference with Ad- jutant General Greenland and Chief Mar- shal Olstead relative to the movement of the troops. —— TO BE EXTRADITED. Morganfield’s Identity as One of the Aquin Creek Robbers Established. CINCINNATI, Ohio, January 12.—Judge Wilson today found the extradition papers in the case of Charles Morganfield, wanted in Virginia for the robbery of the Adams Express Company at Aquia Creek, to be regular, and-that the testimony adduced showed the prisoner to be the man in- dicted in Virginia for that offense. The order to deliver him to the Virginia officers is delayed until Wednesday next, to allow time for appeal. SSS May*Yohe Really Married. LONDON, January 12.—The report that May Yohe, the American actress, has Ween married to Lord Francis Hope, brother of the Duke of Newcastle, turns out to be ccrrect. The Hampstead parish register shows that Miss Yohe and Lord Francis Hope were married there on November 27 last. —_—— Caught at Cumberland. Special Dispatch to ‘The Evening Star. CUMBERLAND, M4d., January 12.—Henry Sigel, sheriff of Olean county, N. Y., arrived this morning and called at the jail, where he identified Wm. Neal, who was arrested several days ago on the charge of assault with intent to kill James Johnson by cut- ting him with a razor. The sheriff has the requisition papers and will return with Neal tonight. Every Reason to Believe It Will Material- ize This Time. The Mercury Will Go Down to About the Zero Point—Its Effects Widespread. Urless all signs fail the heaviest of win- ter overcoats will be needed by the citi- zens of Washington between now and Mon- day. A cold wave is on its way from the west that promises to give the capital the severest nip of the winter. The cold wave flags have been ordered up at every sta- tion and in every large city from Maine to and including the northern half of Florida, ard thence along the gulf coast as far west as the Mississippi river. This »ndicates an excepticnal area for the wave, this extent seldom being equaled by any temperature storm. The intensity of the wave of cold may be imagined from the single fact that there was at 8 o'clock this morning a dif- ference of forty-six degrees between Park- ersburg, W. Va., and Indianapolis, which are in about the sume latitude and only a few hundred miles apart. The minimum temperature last night here was twenty-eight degrees above zero. This was four degrees below the freezing point, and the ground was covered this morning with the most severe frost of the sezson. Should the general average of the cold wave strike Washington it is probable that the thermometer will go below zero, perhaps two or three degrees. ‘The culdest Weather of the season so far has been six degrees above zero, and there is every prospect that this will be exceeded in tho next forty-eight hours. There is no sign of snow in the wave except on the eastern edge, and it is barely possible that Wash- ington may. get a light snowfall before the inost intense cold has come. The weather bureau prediction, however, is for generally clear weather, and if there is snow it will only be a sligit fall. Will Check Floods. 3S The weather map this morning calls at- tention to the influence of this cold wave on the flooded rivers of the Ohio valley. These rivers have been rising for some days and inundations have been threat- ened. This morning at Cincinnati the Ohio was some feet above the danger line. It had fallen slightly at’ Parkersburg, but was rising further down the river and rapidly approaching the danger point. The cold snap will have the effect of checking this tendency to flvod, and probably these rivers will all be frozen within a few hours. The cold wave signals were hoisted today in this city. The great weather maps at the Capitol, which are consulted daily by the members of both houses, were early furnished with the’ black rings that indi- cate the approach of the cold wave, and there was great interest among the states- men over the weather conditions. It is estimated that the fall of tempera- ture will begin to be felt here tonight, but it is probable that the extreme cold will not be experienced for twenty-four hours beyend that. The weather experts are looking to see the season’s record smashed by Monday noon. The lowest temperature in the country last night was 26 degrees below zero, recorded at Bismarck, Dakota. St. Louis, Cincinnati, Indianapolis, Louis- ville, Nashville, Chicago, and, in fact, all of the cities of the Ohio and Mississippi valleys, were this morning shivering below the zero point. S Cold Wave. The following builetin has teen sent out from the oftice of the chief of the weather bureau: Hoist cold wave flag; temperature will fall about twenty degrees by $ a.m, Sunday. -—— DISTRICT GOVER) MENT. Are in Doubt, The Commissioners in a letter to Chair- man Heard of the District’ committee to- day say they are not assured that the legislation proposed in H. R. bill 7478, “to secure adequate compensation for the right to construct, use or extend and operate railroads in the District of Colum- would be advisable for the public in- terests at the present time. Health Office Changes. The Commissioners today made the fol- lowing changes in the rolls of the health department on account of the outbreak of smallpox, at the request of Health Officer Woodward: That R. D. Boss, M.D., be appointed smallpox inspector from December 27, 1894, inclusive, at the rate of $5 per diem. Edith Lyng be appointed nurse in the smallpox hospital from December 2¥, 1894, inclusive, at the rate of $1.50 per diem. Elien Smith be appointed nurse in the smallpox hospital from January 1, 1896, inclusive, at the rate of $1.50 per diem. William Bryant and William A. Bran- son be appointed laborers in the smallpox service from December 26 and 30, 1894, re- spectively, at $2 per diem each. Mark Joseph be appointed special police- man in the smallpox service from Novem- ber 1894, at the rate of $2 per diem. J. Thomas Kelly, M.D., be appointed medical sanitary inspector in scarlet fever and diphtheria service (vice O'Malley, transferred) from January 2, 1894, inclu- sive, at the rate of $1,500 per annum. George W. Lawrence be appointed as en- gineer at the quarantine station, vice E. A. Pitkins, resigned, at the rate of $2 per diem, from January 2, inclusive. Has Been Removed. Patrol Driver William B. Dyer has been removed from the police service, he being reported incapable of performing the duties of that position. Issuing Transcripts. Health Officer Woodward has reported to the Commissioners that during the fiscal year ended June 30, 1804, his depart- ment furnished 1,120 certified copies from the records of deaths, births and mar- riages. Although the preservation of the records from which these transcripts were made and the preparation of these tran- scripts themselves involve considerable expenditure on the part of the govern- ment, and although the transcripts are usually wanted for the purpose of estab- lishing the claim of the applicant for the transcript to property of some kind, he scys they are furnished free of cost to all applicants. The Commissioners today ap- proved the recgmmendation of Dr. Wood- ward that a clause be ‘Inserted in the current appropriation bill authorizing a charge of $1 for each transcript from the records above referred to, to be paid prior to the issue of such transcript. Proposal Accepted. The proposal of James McCandlish to construct a sewer in Rock creek valley, from near Woodley road to Piney branch, has been accepted by the Commissioners. Gas Fixtures. . Erwin F. Smith of 1439 Stoughton street northwest has called the attention of the Commissioners to several deaths due to asphyxiation from inhalation of illuminat- ing gas, which have recently occurred in this city, some of which, he says, and probably most, were unquestionably due to defective gas fixtures, which could be easily remedied. In his letter to the Commission- ers today he inquires whether it is not possible to have an occasional inspection of the gas fixtures of hotels and rented houses in this city, especially those in old and cheap houses, with a view of lessen- ing the frequency of such unnecessary deaths, and also whether it is not possible to have a rigid inquest in each case so as to fix the responsibility where it belongs. The matter has been referred to the coro- ner of the District. NEGOTIATIONS FOR PEACE|SHQT BY BRAZILIANS|COLD WAVE COMING/THE RACING TO GOON Injunction Against the 0ld Dominion Jockey Club Suspended. ACTION BY THE COURT AT RICHMOND The Case to’ Be Argued on the 23d of January. ; WHAT IS SAID AT THE TRACK Special Dispatch to The Evening Star. RICHMOND, Va, January 12—Judge Welford of* the city circuit court, who yesterday granted an injunction restraine ing the Grange Camp Association of North- ern Virginia and the Old Dominion Jockey Club from pool selling, racing, bookmak- ing, gambling at Alexander Island, on the Virginia side of the Potomac, today sus- pended the injunction until the 23d. A brilliant array of counsel appeared before Circuit Judge Welford today in the interest of the Grange Camp Association of Northern Virginia and the Old Dominion Jockey Club. There were present the ven- erable ex-Judge W. W. Crump, one of the ablest lawyers in Virgtaia, and is sop, Beverley ‘I. Crump; ex-State Senawr Fran- cis L. Smith of Alexandria and A. M. Arm- strong of Washington. Attorney General Scott and his ten, R, Certer Scott, were present Im the interest of the commonwealth. The lawyers for the defendants asked a suspersion of the injunction prohibiting racing, bookmaking and pool eclling at Alexander Island. The matter was discussed informally for two hours. All the laws bearing on the sub- ject were carefully considered, end finally the judge ordered a suspersion until Janu- ary 23, when the case will be heard on its merits. The effect of this decision is that af- fairs at Alexander Island will not be inter- fered with for the next ten days. The jawyers on both sides are preparing for a big fight. It was reported that President Jones was in town, but he could not be found. He did not go to the city hall and Mr, Smith declined to say whether or not he was in Richmorfi. Spread Dis: The serving of the injunction on the track authorities yesterday afternoon shortly before 4 o'clock by Sheriff Veitch spread dismay and consternation among the adherents of winter racing. This morn- ing race track people were utterly in the dark as to what would be done. The in- junction served on the track was compre- hensive and rigid in its terms. It restrained the track from racing, mek- ing books, recording, selling or entering pcels, bets on mutuals, directly or indirect- ly, upon any races, trials of speed or en- durance of horses or other animals upon grounds cwned or controlled by them in the state of Virginia. Up to 1 o'clock today it was the general impression in Alexandria and in this city that the racing would not be continued today. Judge Norton of Alexandria, who is as- sociated with Attorney General Scott on behalf of the state of Virginia, stated thig morning that the injunction was issued on complaint of the state by direction of Gov. O’Ferrall. President Jones of the Jockey Club and Edmund Burke, the attorney, left for Richmond early this morning té see what could be done. Racing Continued. Early in the afternoon quite a little crowd gathered at the Alexander Island track, but vithout any definite idea as to whether there would be racing or not. Then came a short but clear dispatch for Secretary Tompkins from Richmond, signed by President Jones. It simply said: “Go on with the races.” This news spread quickly and awakened considerable enthusiasm. Neither badges nor programs were sold at the tracks, until it was announced that the path was clear, and then the day's racing was taken up and carried through as if nothing had happened. Secretary Tompkins said in regard to the matter that he juged the dispateh from Richmond meant that matters had been legally adjusted. ‘The officers of the association, he said, were opposed to racing in inclement weather and had only yielded because of the importunities of the horse owners. Secretary Tompkins intimated his belief that the injunction was inspired by the management of another track. No Knowledge. The Virginia Jockey Clu» authorities ex- pressed an utter lack of knowledge of the injunction proceedings in the case of the Old Dominion. Secretary MeIntyre of the Virginia Jockey Club told a Star reporter today that he knew absolutely nothing of the injunction until he had read it in papers. ——— ESCAPED SERIOUS INJURY. Good Fortune of Workmen in a Col< lapsed Building. NEW YORK, January 12.—Five people were injured in the collapse of a four-story bullding at 118 West 26th street this after- noon. The injured men are carpenters, who were at work on the building. They are Sam Hynan, John Glennan, Wm. Sim- ken, James Golden, Sam Teven. None of the men were fatally hurt. The collapsed building was an old-fash- foned residence. It was in course of alter- ation to the form of a modern flat house. ‘Twenty men were at work on the building this forenoon, but when the disaster oc- curred all except the five injured had gone - to their dinners. The latter were on the third floor eating their lunches when the crash came. They fell to the basement, but escaped without serious injuries. The damage is about $1,000. ge A SERIOUS ACCIDENT. Mr. Averbach Knocked Down by a Bicycle and Run Over by a Herdic. A serious accident, the direct result of the reckless riding of a bicycle, occurred about 10:30 o'clock this morning at the corner of 13th street and Pennsylvania avenue northwest. As Mr. Joseph <Auer- bach, the merchant of Pennsylvania avenue, stepped from the sidewalk on his way to board a cable car he was struck and knocked to the pavement by a rapidly moving cycle. A herdic cab driven by Brown Marshall was but a few feet from the spot at the time, and, although the driver jerked his horses around, the rear wheel of the vehi- cle passed over one of Mr. Auerbach’s feet. The bicyclist hastened away from the spot before his name could be ascertained. In falling Mr. Auerbach sustained a long cut over his left ear. At the request of the injured man he was removed to his home, 811i L street northwest, and medical aid summoned. ‘The cut on the head was sewed together and the mangled foot dressed. A Star re- porter who called at the residence late this afternoon was informed that Mr. Auerbach was resting quietly, and a speedy recovery from his injuries is expected. i Occan Stenmships Arrived. NEW YORK, January 12.—Arrived, steam~ ers Umbria, Liverpool; Weiser, Bremen.