Evening Star Newspaper, January 18, 1895, Page 1

Pst scree PUBLISHED DAILY EX€EPT SUNDAY AT THE STAR BUILDINGS, 1101 Penzsylvanin Avente, Cor. 11th Street, by The Evening Star Newspaper Company, 8. H. KAUFFMANN, Pres’t. Row York Office, 49 Petter Building. patie ines fs served to subscribers in the relera, on thelr own accoaut, at 10 cents "oS Copies at the Ys mail—anywhere in the States or Canada—postage prepald—30 cents ulntuple Sheet Star, $1 per year, with re atbled, foreign pos : at Washington, D. C., , (Enters es Recan EXTRA SESSION TALK = Democratic Leaders Not So Satisficd as a Few Days Ago. THE REFUBLICANY SHREWD PROGRAH ——_+—_—_. n Ey Peculiar Position the Sitver Men Will Be Placed In. _ oe UNSETTLED FEELING The views of certain democratic leaders on the subject of an extra session of the Fifty-fourth Congress are undergoing a decidee change. A few days ago they were looking upon the prospect with composure, if not with a feeling of congratulation. ‘The shifting 2f so many difficulties onto the shoulders of the republicans seemed to promise a return of good fortune to the democracy. The argument was that the republicans, thus made to take up their burder at an earlier day than expected, would flounder as the Gemocracy had done, and alse come to grief. But all of this was vredicated on a cer- tain line of reasoning, which was that the currency question would be the one to con- front the republicans upen their coming together. The President would make that the subject of his special message, and it was hestily assumed that the new Congress wovld be obliged to plunge right into it. Things today wear a different aspect. The republicans are openly announcing that :f called to deal with public business in the ring they will prepare their own pro- « ram, regurdiess of the suggestions of the executive, and put it through in their own way. it is plain enough, will be en- tirely feasible. The President merely sug- gests to Congress. A message from him to the Fifty-fourth Congress calling attention to the currency question would not compel that Congress to legislate on that question. It might pass that question by altogether, and offer Its solution of the difficulty by enacting a law increasing the revenue. In fact, it is now known that this will be done it an extra session is called, and it is this fact that fs giving the democratic leaders today much concern. Some of them are at last coming forward with remedies, and urging that action should be taken by this Congress. z A Shrewd Program. The republicaf program is thought to be shrewdly conceived, as bearing on the next presidential contest. The money question, and not by any possibility the tariff ques- tion, would thus be made the issue in 1896. ‘The government having been provided with sufficient revenue for its support by action taken at the special session, Congress, at the regular session, which will continue until the summer of 1895, could go thor- oughly into the whole subject of finance, and fix the attention of all the business in- terests throughout the country. It is point- ed out that, in the last analysis, the mon- ey question {s of far greater importance than the tariff question, and that the party logistating satisfactorily on that question on the eve of a presidential election would be almost certain of a triumph at the polls. The business interests would all bestir themselves in the campaign, and, so aroused, would carry everything before them. The republicans have always ap- pealed to these interests, and, {t is con- tended, would now more than ever exert themselves to act in accordance with the best obtainable expressions of the business world. The probable attitude of the silver men in such circumstances is much discussed. There has been the assumption that the western republican Senators could not be breught inte any kind of union with their eastern brethren as to silver; that, in the end, they would strike hands with the dem- ocrats of the south, as on other occasions, and continue to fight on the old line. This was based on the strong feeling that las prevailed for several years in the Senate. ir. Teller and Mr. Sherman, both republi- cans on other issues, have been wide apart on the money issue, while Mr. Teller and Mr. Jones of Arkansas, wide apart as to everything else, are in perfect agreement as to silver. The Silver Men's Position. But it is sure now that the silver republi- cans, if they are to gain anything of real permanent value, must deal with those in position to negotiate and in pos- session of the power to deliver some- thing. However friendly the southern dem- ocrats may have heretofore been, and may still be, the democracy now, so far as leg- islation is concerned, {fs powerless. Its good will is the full extent of its posses- sicns. The republican party, on the other hand, ts returning to power with great pres- tice, and, apparently, with the purpose cf settling the money question. This of itself is considered an invitation to the western men to put in their claim in tts latest and fairest form. The impression is growing, too, that this invitation will be accepted, i that once they meet with their eastern riends on the ground of the new purty triumph, and with the next presidency it- eclf involved, the western men will Lo lcnger refuse the hand of the eastern men. ‘Terms of some sort will be absolutely nec- essary, and as the eastern republicans will only ones in position to treat and power to act, Mr. Teller and his is, it is believed, will unite with Mr. man ard his friends In ssing a finan- measure. Such a measure would rot i to represent all that the w ‘ sired for silver, but representing ail that cculd be secured, and yielding to the party the credit of Its passage, it would, it is contended, justify the western men in supporting it. Democratic Leaders Unscttle ‘The democratic leaders are so much un- settled and so much disturbed by this latest phase of the case that if it were not for bitterness displayed vy Mr. the and Mr. Hill the other day in the te a general party conference ‘The fear Is, however, ion might take on a pe: h would not only prevent action, ze the party into fresh di je the repul s whi pate in the procee of the next Congress are conferring . and are said to be well agreed as to future. stuP BILL. FREE at Representative Fithian is Wil- ling to Accept to Pass It. resentative Fithian, the father of the i, 3 that if he cannot do better, he will accept as an amend- ment to this bill a proposition that for ten t ships shall be admitted try only upon the build- is country by the owners of such an equal number of vessels of class to these admitted. It was ship ing in foreign shi the part of the program of the democrats of this s+ 33 the Fithian free ship bill Fer m, however, they have been tho measure before 4 sald that if this plan of el to be built here to cor- forvign built vessel ad- jon, the measure will considerable republican support. is no hepe whatever for the original for uncor tration, Treasury Receipts. National bank notes received today for redemption, $408,665. Government receipts— From internal revenue, $498,802; customs ellaneous, $129,152. Che Fer ing Star. 13,065. WASHINGTON, D. O., FRID Y, JANUARY 18, 1895-TWELVE PAGE TWO CENTS. She proof of te pudding is FOR ARBITRATION A Memorial Prosented to the President From the British Parliament. It is Signed by Many Notable Meo and Looks to a Treaty Between the Two Countries. The blue parlor of the White House was the scene this aftérncon of a simple cere- mony, which may, however, bear an !m- portant part In the history of Great Brit- ain and the United States. It was the formal presentation to President Cleveland of a memorial, signed by 351 members of the Britsh parliament, for a treaty of ar- bitration between the two governments. It was presented by Mr. William iandal Creamer, M. P., who came all the way from London for that express purpose. He was accompanied by Secretary Gresham, who introduced him to the President. There were no set speeches and Mr. Creamer performed his mission with no more cere- mony than its character required. Some Prominent Signatu: ‘The memorial has been kept a profound secret up to this time, no one but the sign- ers having been allowed to see it. Of the 358 names appended to it, 252 are liberals, nationalists, 30 unionists and 21 con- servatives, and the list includes nearly all the leading members of parliament. Prom- inent among them are Sir Richard ©. Web- ster, Sir Stafford Northcote, Sir Charles W. Dilke, Sir ‘T. Grattan Esmonde, Sir Geo. Baden Powell, Mr. Henry Labouchere, Mr. Justin McCarthy and Right Hon. C. P. Villiers. It is stated as a remarkable fact that this is the first document of the kind that has received the indorsement of a member of the nationalists. Text of the Memorial. The text of the memorial Is as follows: “To the President and Cougress of the Uni- ted States of America: “In response to the resolution adopted by Congress on April 4, i890, the British house of commons, supported in its decision by Mr. Giadstone, on June 16, i893, unani- mously aifirmed its willingness to co-oper- ate with the government of the United States in settling disputes between the two countries by me, of arbitration. The undersigned members of the British parlia- ment, while cordially thanking Congress for having, by its resolution, given such an impetus to the movement and called forth sueh a response from our government, earn- estly hope that Congress will follow up its resulution, and crown its desire by inviting our government to join in framing a treaty which shall bind the two nations io refer to arbitration disputes which diplomacy fuils to adjust. Should svch a proposal be mide, our heartiest efforts would be used in its support, and we shall rejoice that the Unt- ted States of America and the United King- dom of Great Britain and Ireland have re- solved to set such a splendid example to thé other nations of the world. —-e—— THE DEBS HABEAS CORPUS. A Stipulation Presented to the United States Supreme Court. In the habeas corpus proceedings in the case of Eugene V. Debs and others, con- cerned in the Chicago strike, the govern- rent, acting through Assistant Attornéy General Whitney and Attorney Darrow, acting for Debs and his associates, today presented a stipulation to the United States Supreme Court zgreeing to postpone the argument of the case until the 25th of March, and agreeing that in the meantime the prisoners shall be admitted to bail in the sum of $2,000 each. Chief Justice Ful- ler stated on behalf of the court that the matter was of such importance that it would be necessary that the court should have opportunity for consultation before acting upon the stipulation with regard to bail. The agreement therefore was taken under advisement. The stipulation {s as follows: First. That the rule to show cause shall be returnableen the 25th of March, 189. Second.Fhat pending the hearing and de- termirati his proceeding the petition- ers shall be emfarged upon bail in the sum of $2,000 each, the form of the bond and the sufficiency of the sureties to be approv- ed by either the United States circuit judges of the seventh circuit or by the dis- trict judge of the northern district of Mlincis. ‘The court did not intimate what action would be taken beyond instructing Mr. Darrow to prepare a form of order for carrying the stipulation into effect. Mr. Darrow says, however, that Chief Justice Fuller informed him privately that the order for admission to bail would be signed. - G SEAL FISH REGULATIONS. Provisions of the Paris Tribunal That Have Proved Abortive. ‘The Secretary of the Treasury has prac- tically completed regulations for the gov- ernment of vessels employed in fur seal fishing during the coming season. These regulations will not materially differ from those in operation during the last season. It is thought that the regulations to be Is- sued by the British government will not differ from our own. Another matter of great importance to the sealing industry is now under consid- eration. Assistant Secretary Hamlin last summer fisited the Pribiloff Islands and thoroughly investigated the whole sealing question, and he has now about completed his report to the Secretary on the subject. The report shows that the greatest menace to the life of the seal herds is pelagic seal- ing and is not the number permitted to be taken on the islands. It also shows that the action of the Paris tribural has been proven to have fallen far short of prevent- ing the wanton slaughter of seal life, which may soon result in the total de- struction of the herds, since seals may be freely Killed sixty miles from shore. As these are mostly females, the increase of the herd !s prevented. ‘Another provision of the Paris award which is said to have been abortive is that no tirearms should be used within the sixty-mile zone. The most successful hun- ters never use firearms, the spear or har- poon being far more effective. In view of these facts, steps are about to be taken to secure Great Britain’s consent to a modi- fication of the Paris award, having for its object the total suspension for a specified number of years of pelagie sealing within the Bering sea. No measure than this, it is said, can p ¢ extinction of seal life waters. in these north- ern — EDGEWOOD WAS SOLD. a Kprocked Down to the Washington Loan and Trusf Co. for $414,000. A fair crowd attended the auction sale yesterday afternoor of the property known ‘as Edgewood, which was formerly the home of the late ef Justice Salmon P. Chase. This property, which lies just to the north of Eckington and comprises thirty-one acres, was: advertised for sale by the trustees on the 18th of last month. ‘The sale was postponed until yesterday in order to give an opportunity to the pres- ent owner, Mrs. Kate Chase Sprague, to raise the money to meet the indebtedness. ‘The property was offered for sale yeste: day afterncon by Mr. Duncanson, the auc- ticneer, and was finally knocked down to the Washington Loan and Trust Compary for $4,000, which, it is said, represents the e@meunt of the incumbrance on the prop- @rty and the costs. DISTRICT CLAIMS Substitute Bill Adopted Today on This Sulject. THE SENATE QISTRICT COMMITTEE —__.+—_—_ Measures Considered Relating to Several Local Matters. ADVERSELY ig REPORTED ‘There was an unusually full aftendance at today’s meeting of the Senate District com- mittee, the following named eight of the eleven Senators constituting the commit- tee being present: Senators Harris, Faulk- ner, Hunton, Gibson, Martin, Gallinger, MeMillan and Proctor. The subject of the dollar ga> bill was brought up and it was briefly discussed. There was some com- ment by the members of the committee on the revelations of the past two cr three days, which have been reported in The Star, regarding the alleged efforts of some- body connected with the would-be rival gas company to abandon the effort to secure a charter upon the payment of a considera- tion. The subcommittee in charge of the bill reported that they were not yet satis- fied with the hearings so far had on the subject, and the bill went over with the understanding that there should be a fur- ther hearing on Thursday next. The bill providing for an inspection of milk in the District, known as the pure- milk bill, was also brought to the attention of the committee, and this, too, went over, a3 the subcommiitee was not yet ready to report. Favorable Report. Senator Gallinger’s amendment to the District appropriation bill, reducing the penalty on unpaid taxes from 2 to 1 per cent a month, wes taken up and a favor- able report was directed upon it. Later, Senator Gallinger presented this favorable report to the Senate, and at his request the amendment was referred to the committee on appropriations. He commended the mat- ter to the favorable attention of Chairman Cockrell, sti 1g that a bill to the same ef- fect was passed by the Senate some months ago. Rejected and Adopted. Mr. Peffer’s amendment to the District appropriation bill, estabiishing a minimum salary of $40 a month for all employes of the District, was rejected by the commit- tee, and Senator Faulkner later made an unfavorable report to the Senate. The District Commissioners’ substitute for Senate resolution 10S, making regula- tions for the removal of snow and ice with- in the District, was adopted by the commit- tee, and Senator Peffer was directed to make a favorable report to the Senate. Senator Hunton was directed to make a favorable report upon Senate bill 3, which authorizes the sale of certain burial sites in the Congressional cemetery. An amendment was adopted setting aside 10 per cent of lots for the mtermene of employes of the House and Senate. The most important matter brought to the attention of the ccmmittee was the bill amending the act of June 16, 1880, which confers jurisdiction on the Court of Claims to settle all outstanding claims against tho District, known as Senate bill 2165, which was introduced in June last by Senator Quay. Senator Faulkner was directed to make a favorable report upon a substitute measure, which provides that in the ad- justment of claims brought under the pro- visions of the act of 188) the Court of Claims shall allow the rates established and paid by the late-board of public works, and whenever these rates have not been allowed the claimant or his personal repre- sentative shall be- entitled to a new trial on a motion made within sixty days of the passage of the act. Accompanying this bill is a long report, which states that a his- tory of these claims is well set forth in a letter from the Commissioners of the Dis- trict, dated July 5, 1894, recommending this legislation. Commissioners’ Letter. In this letter the Coramissioners say: “The board of public works was charged with the entire control of municipal im- provements in the District. Execution of these improvements was done under con- tracts with the board and at prices fixed by it. Several months after the commence- ment of these works the board readjusted the contract prices. These revised prices were technically called ‘board rates.’ in most cases when hoard rates wete allowed the modification of the contract so made* wes embodied in a written agree- ment in due form; in others, by written or oral order: correspordence, which, through cleric inadvertence, or cther causes, had not reached the stage of a for- al contract. Upon the abolition of the board of public works, nearly all the work in progress under contract with the board at the time was suspended. Subsequently mest of this unfinished work was recom- mended and cempleted at board rates, un- der new contracts made with the board of Commissioners, which succeeded the board of public works. The claims under con- sideration were mainly for compensation for work done under these so-called ex- tensions. The duty of auditing the unset- tled accounts of the board of public works, after its abolition, and the accounts for work done under these extensions, was im- posed by law upon a board of audit, com- posed of the first and second controllers and the first auditor of the treasury. This board audited and allowed accounts for work done at board rates under the in- formal authority of the board of public works, thus adopting a practice uniformly pursued by the latter board. The board of audit was evidently invested with complete and conclusive jurisdiction in the adjust- ment of accounts passed upon it under that law. The board of audit was abolished March : . and jurisdiction over the claims was vested in the United States Court of Claims by the act of June 16, 1880. The court appears to have at first inclined to favor the application of equitable principles to the adjustment of these claims, but its later decisions show a different ruling in this respect, mainly upon the strict techni- cal grounds that the allowance of rates different from th in the formal v ritten contracts were incompetent under the la which required all contracts with ihe boar ef public works to be in writing. When con- tractors,who had been paid at “board raves” for work done under the informal ¢xree- ments, applied to the court for paym for work done under their new contr or so-called extensions of contracts, were met by a ruling on behalf of the 1 l@ict for a set-off against the sum fourd ‘due them of the amount so paid them in excess of the rates specified in their formal contracts with the board of public works. So long as that court persists in the ruling ic has made in these cases, these claim- ants can only obtain relief through further action by Congress. “Notwithstanding the fact that they took timety advantage of the act of Congress authorizing them to submit their cases to that court, the statute of limitation would prevent them from obtaining a hearing in the District courts. If this measure should be enacted no special appropriation would be required to pay judgments that might be rendered under it.” Continuing, the District committee’s re- port has to say: ‘In addition to the grounds stated by the Commissioners, your com- the mittee would add that it clearly appears from the contemporaneous report of the District committee in 1880 that it was the intention of the act of that year that the claims referred by it should be so audited and allowed. It further appears that it was the understanding and agreement of the District with its contractors that for the work performed under them these rates should be allowed and paid, and a circular to that effect was issued to all the contractors whose contracts were revived by the Commissioners. “A corresponding advantage was given the District in that the 3.65 bonds, then rating at from 65 to 75, were to he received at par value in substitytion of the clause that required monthly payments to be made in such case. That these rates were only a reasonable compensation for the worl per- formed is fully attested by the Commis- sioners !n a sworn statement. From a careful estimate, {t appears that the amount - involved in thus carrying Into effect what the committee find to be the true relations of both parties to the con- tracts will not exceed from $60,000 to $70,000, it appearing that nearly all the parties have received these rates, and those who have failed so to receive them have failed from clerical omission on the part of the District officials to whom was intrusted preparation of the contra>ts. The proposed legislation does not extend any claims other than those already filed and does not permit the institution of new suits. It is further shown that these rates were made the basis of assessments against the property abutting the improve- ments, and have beén collected from the Property owners in all cases. No additional appropriation is needed ‘to carry this law into effect. Legislation on this subject has been pending for many years, and has been favorably reported from time to time to both houses of Congress and has universal- ly received favorable recommendation of the District Commissioners. “In view of all the facts, your committee have framed a bill, which they report Lack as a substitute for Senate bill 2165, and recommend that it pass.” On Same Line. - Somewhat in this Jine was a bill intro- duced today by Senator Hunton, by re- quest, directing the Commissioners of the District to receive and audit all outstand- ing certificates of indebtedness issued by the late board of public works, or the beard of audit, for the redemption of which there is no existing law; and to issue to the persons entitled thereto drawback cer- t'ficates for the anfounts due them, in- cluding interest to the date of redemption. These drawback ¢ertificates shall be re- ceivable for all arrearages and general taxes due and unpaid on and prior to June 30 next preceding their issue. The bill was referred to the District committee. — JUDGE RICKS’ CASE A Majority and Minority Report Has Been Submitted. The Judictnry Cemmittce Finally De- cides to Allew @he Judge to Appeur in Person. \ Mr. Broderick of Kansas today submitted to the House judiciary committee the re- pert, being the minority views on the Judge Ricks case: The report-says: The memorial tains three charges against Judge Ricks. u 1. He is charged with having corruptly cheated and defraudé# the government of the United States out of $1,558.75, received on various dates between September 19, 1889, and December 27, 1891, It is al- leged that this fraud consisted in the mis- appropriation of certain fees, which were paid to the clerk of his court. 2. That he, as judge, on or about the 19th day of January, 189, corruptly ad- vised and persuade Martin W. Sanders, then clerk of his court, to omit from his (Sanders’) emolument report, the fees and emoluments of said clerk from July 1, 1889, to December 81, 1889, aggregating the aforesaid sum. That the said judge willfully and cor- ruptly certified to’ the correctness of th> said clerk's alleged fraudulent report, krowing that the report was untrue. The answer of Judge Ricks, submitted to the subcommittee, denies all the charges of fraud and wrong doing and admits that he received the fees mentioned in the first charge of the memorial and alleges that he was entitled to said fees, except certain sums, which were rightfully paid out to individuals for the completion of the rec- crd of the cases out of whick the fees arose and the amount paid over to the government. There was no evidence of- fered in support of the second and third charges, so that the case rests and must be determined upon the first charge. The story of the transactions is given in detail, and it is said that ‘Judge Ricks re- ported all the facts to the Department of Justice, and this report was examined and approved. It is not shown by the cvi- dence, nor is there. any pretehse, that Judge Ricks, while clerk, ever retained or attempted to retain more then his maxt- mum compensation, that is, $3,500 per an- num.” ‘The report concludgs: “In view of all the facts in this case it is ovr conclusion that Judge Ricks {s not guilty of any offense; that there was no intention of wrong doing and that no moral'turpitude attaches. We, therefore, recommend that the resolution repoxied to the House for impeachment be not adopted.” Mr. Bailey's Report. Representative Batley submitted to the judiciary committee of the House today the report prepared by him in explanation of th> proposed impeachment proceedings against Judge Ricks. The report first re- cites the charges against the judge and says the evidence establishes facts which make it impossible to reconcile his con- duct “with the rules of common honesty, and therefore recommend the adoption of the impeachment resolution.” To Reopen the Case. The judiciary committee of the House held a long session today over the Ricks case. The friends of Judge Ricks endeav- ored to reverse the decision of the previous meeting, but after three hours there was no sign of a decision being reached. Finally the committee decided, by a vote of 7 to 5, to reopem the case by extending an invitation to Judge licks to appear before them, if he so desired, with his witnesses and to give @ like invitation to the other side. The members who-haye stood with Mr. Bailey for impeachment regard the vote as a practica) defeat, so far as action by this Congress is concerned. Jy es A Delay in Iseaiag Schedules. ‘The civil service commission has received more than 4,000 requisitions for applica- tion blanks, schedules for examinations, for 1895, and pamphlets of instruction. It was expected that these documents would be printed and ready for distribution by January 1, but they bave been delayed, re- sulting in a large accumulation of requests. The comn ion believes that it wiil be able to fill these orders in about two weeks, which will be in ample time for candidates in all parts of the country 10 ferward their applications to Washington and receive admission cards for the ex- aminations. 5 . ————_ »+_. Resignatiog Called For. At. the request of the democratic state committee of Iowa ‘Secretary Carlisle has called for~the resignation of John C. Hotchkiss, surveyor of customs at Des Moines, Iowa, on the general ground of in- efficiency and partisanship. es A New Ministry im Chile. The Department of State has been in- formed that a new ministry has been in- stalled in Chile. It is headed by Ramon Barros Luco and is liberal in politics. CHASED BY POLICE Striking Trolley Car Men Maltreat Their Successors. LEADERS TRYING 10 PREVENT VIOLENCE Experienced Workmen Reach Brooklyn From Philadelphia. COMPANIES MAKING ——————— GAINS BROOKLYN, N. ¥., January 18.—The Brooklyn Heights and Atlantic Ave- nue Railroad Companies are gradually in- creasing the number of cars in operation and the strikers are becoming ccrrespond- ingly bitter. The leaders are advocating peace, but there are a large number of wild spirits who want to see trouble. The cars of the Court street, Flatbush avenue and Putnam avenue lines of the Brooklyn City railroad are being operated with nearly their entire complement of cars, The bih avenue line of the At- lantic avenue system was also running, and there were more cars than have been in operation since the strike began. There are in this city now about 150 men from Philadelphia. They are, for the most part, expertenced motormen, and as cars can be found for them to man they are put to work. Most of them are armed, and, being irresponsible men, it is thought that should they come in contact with the strikers in a body there will be bloodshed. Lawless demonstrations were frequent in the early hours. As a Court street car was passing First place a group of strikers stopped it and so terrorized the motorman that he deserted his car and took to his heels. The car was pushed alcng to its destination by the next one following. When the second car started out there was some excitement caused by the firing of two shots by somebody in a crowd that surrounded the car and drove the metor- man from the platform. The police chased the crowd away. No arrests were made. The five cars following were tied up at the corner of Court and Second place by strikers, who asked the motorman and conductor of each car to leave. Eight men deserted their cars and left them standing on the track. On the Putnam avenue line a crowd stopped a car, pummeled the motorman and smashed the car windows. The police drove the crowd back for a block, and thinking that it was safe left it to proceed with only a guard on the front and rear platforms. No sconer had the police turned their backs, however, than the crowd returned to the attack. This time the police charged the crowd and drove them into the side streets. John Nesbitt was arrested. Seven of the strikers on this line applied to Superintendent Campbell today for re- instatement. Dering the night the motor Loxes of sev- eral of the 5th avenue cars, while standing in the shed at 5th avenue and 23d street, were destroyed. Asking for the Militin. President Norton of the Atlantic avenue railroad has made formal application to the mayor for the calling out of the militia and the federal troops to protect His new employes, to cpen up his lines and Protect the mail cars from damage. Police Commissioner Welles has replied that as socn as he finds the police force in- sufficient to lcok after the city’s interests he will report to Mayor Schieren, who will then take action. A Halsey street car was attacked by a mob of seventy-five strikers this afternoon. The motorman and conductor were dragged off the car and beaten. A passenger named E. A. Spink was knocked down twice and seriously injured by the strikers for de- nouncing them. The mob was finally dis- persed by the police. Maycr Schieren has become satisfied that the city police force is inadequate for the preservation of order, and has been in con- sultation with the police commissioners and corporation counsel upon the question of asking Governor Morton for state troops. As a car of the Putnam avenue line was passing Saratoga avenue it was fired upon by a party of men, said to be sympathizers with the strikers, but nobody was hurt. There were no arrests. President Lewis of the Brooklyn Heights Company promises that within forty-eight hours he will have cars running on all that company’s lines. He says that hereafter contracts will be made with individuals and not with organizations. BALLOTING AT DOVER. More Votes Taken Without Reaching a Result. DOVER, Del., January 18—Two more ballots were taken today in joint session of the general assembly, and resulted: Higgins, 10; Wolcott, 8; Addicks, 6; Mas- sey, 3; Tinnel, 1. Representative Wetson (democrat) was absent. Under the act of Congress regulat- ing the election of United States Senators it reqires at least one ballot to be taken on each day the legislature is in_ session. ‘There cannot be an adjournment today, as has heretofore been the case. Two more ballots will be taken tomorrow. Thus far there have been six ballots in joint ses- sion and one taken separately by each branch. Two Contest at St. Paul. Minn., January 18—The re- publican senatorial caucus will be held tonight. Senator Washburn confidently ex- pects a re-election, but the belief is gen- eral that unless he wins on the first or second ballot he will not win at all, and the opposition appears to be confident of their ability to defeat him. The cpposi- tion to a caucus does not seem to be very streng, and nearly all of the 142 republi- cans are expected to participate in it. Of these Washburn counts on between 65 and 68, but is conceded little more than 50. Nelson claims over 50, but he is con- ceded less than ; Comstock and McCleary will have from 10 to 20 each. Much depends on whether there will be a secret or an open ballot, the so-called minor candidates resting their hopes on the former. The contest has been exciting and at times bitter. ee es MORGANFIELD GIVEN UP. He Stasts on His Return to Virginia. CINCID TI, Ohio, January 18.—The cir- cuit court today decided the appeal of Charles Morganfield, the Aquia creek train robber, and afiirmed the decision of Judge Wilson remanding him to the Virginia au- thorities. He was at once taken in a wagon on a cot to the Chesapeake and Ohio depot, and left for Virginia in charge of the sheriff of Stafford county on the noon train, Ss A Wide Field for Naval Architects. Probably with a view to giving scope for the latest ideas In naval construction, Sec- retary Herbert has modified the advertise- ments for the three torpedo boats to be constructed so as to permit of the substi- tution for steel of any other metal or alloy in hull or machinery. It is understood that the change has been made at the in- stance of bidders who desire to submit pro- posals to build the boats of aluminum bronze. Another reason for the change may be found in some recent French e- criments, wherein a great saving of weight was made by the use of aluminum for hull construction, LATE HAWAIIAN NEWS Minister Thurston Says but Little Has Qome That is Not Known. Matters to Come Before the Legisin- tore—Mr. Hatch’s Visit Not Be- Heved to Be Official. Mr. Thurston, the Hawatian minister, received dispatches and newspapers from Honolulu in today’s mail. He informed a Star reporter who visited him at the Ie- gation this afternoon that they contained no information that had not already been conynunicated to the public through press dispatches from Hawaii by way of San Francisco. There was no trouble or ex- citement in the republic and no indica- tions of any in the near future. He said that there were several important meas- ures to be considered by the legislature at its meeting on the 1st of next month. One matter that would come up was the enact- ment of land laws, and it was probable that the land system which has been so successful in New Zealand would be in- troduced in the Hawaiian republic, or if not that, probably the system of this country might be tried. In the former tie settler is given a perpetual lease of th2 land, but is prohibited from mortgaging or trans- ferring it. The Cable Question. The question of cable communication with the mainland, Mr. Thurston said, would also come before the legislature, with a view to action that would enable the government to act in the premises without further legislation. The purpose was to be prepared for future contin- gencies, with respect to the opening telegraphic communieation with the world, in whatever shape they appeared. Mr. Hatch’s Visit Not Official. Mr. Thurston said he had no knowledge of the purpose of the visit of Mr. Hatch, minister of foreign affairs, to this country, but he was satisfied that he had no pres- ent intention. of coming to this city. At least Mr. Hatch had not notified him that he was coming here, which he undoubtedly would have done if such was his intention. Mr. Thurston said he knew that Mr. Hatch had reached San Francisco, but beyond a notification to that effect he had not heard a word from him since his arrival. It was not at all improbable, the minister sald, that Mr. Hatch had come to the United States on purely private business. At any rate, if he had come on offcial business Mr. Thurston said he was frank to admit that he did not know what it was. —_____-e PRINTING OFFICE SITE. Reports for and Against the Mahone Site. The majority and minority report on the bill providing for the purchase of square 673, known es the Mahone square, as a site for the government printing office, was submitted to the House today. The ma- {jority report merely recommends the pas- sage of a bili providing for the purchase of this site, directly or by condemnation, but makes no recommendation in favor of the measure. The minority report, which is signed by Representatives Abbott and Bretz, opposes the purchase of this site as unfit and un- suitable for the purpose for five reason: First, that it is remote from the Capitol and inconvenient of access to many mem- bers. of Congress who would have to visit the printing office; second, that it is re- mote from railroads and that the cartage of supplies would, during a term of years, add a great amount; third, that Tiber creek before being converted into a sewer ran through this square and formed a pool in which thirty or forty years ago the boys used to fish and swim; fourth, that no suitable foundation could be obtained ex- cept at very great cost, the ground haying been formeriy swampy und boggy; fifth, that for many years the square was a dumping ground for street sweeping and offal, and that from five to thirty feet of it are made up of these dumpings. Eight affidavits from old citizens testify- ing to these statements were presented as exhibits with the minority report. IS BRIEFLY Ambassador Patenotre on President Faure’s Policy. M. Pat2notre, the French ambassador here, received a telegram frcm his govern- ment last evening announcing the election of Mr. Faur2 as president of the republic. It was brief and gave no details. The am- bassador had previously been informed of the resignation of President Casimir-Perier in the briefest possible manner. - Ambassador Patenotre told a Star re- perter this afternoon that although he had been officially advised of the change in the government, the nctification was by telegraph and was not of a kind to justify its official communication to the Secretary of State. Before doing that he will await a formal notification by mail. He said that the election of Mr. Faure insured a con- tinuance of the present policy of the gov- ernment, as he is of the same political party as the retiring president. As to this, however, much depends on the personnel of the new cebinet. SS WORKING ON A BILL. HE INFORMED. Democrats of the Banking and Cur- 1ency Committee Have a New Plan. In spite of the almost universal opinion that the time has passed for all hope of legislation on finance the ‘emocrats of the House banking and currency commit- tee are still at work with a diligence, en- ergy and air of mystery which, under different conditions, might give promise of great things. Numcrous conferences are being held between the democrats of the committee, and it is mysteriously inti- mated that something is going to be done. They are said to be working upon a new plan, which they hope will meet the ap- proval of the House. The nature of the plan has not yet been revealed to any outside of the majority of the committee, and therefore the manner of its rece tion is problematical. The hope of its meet- ing with the approval of the House is somewhat dampened, however, by the fact that members of the committee themselves have not yet been able to harmonize their views and agree upon a proposition, al- though they hope to do so. Representative Cox says that the com- mittee is earnestly at work, night and day, to formulate a bill which will be ac- ceptable, and that they contidently expect that they will come to a conclusion within a week. The lines upon which the com- mittee are proceeding he did not feel at liberty to reveal. ag eee Important Pension Decision. John Reynolds, assistant secretary of the interior, has rendered a decision that where a soldier dies before final action on his claim, his claim having been previously re- jected, no power of appeal lies by the at- torney of record till he shall have obtained a power of attorney for continfance of prosecution from the widow of such deceas- ed claimant. The decision also establishes the point that a claim for increase, where the appellant was attotney, who after- ward filed claim in his behalf and this al- lowed, is not entitled to a fee. An attor- neyship may be forfeited by contempt on failure to respond to an order for a medical examination of claimant. A DISTRICT DAY Local Interests Receive Some At- tention in the House. SEVERAL MEASURES ARE PASSED One Claim Knocked Out on a Point of Order. THE MILK BILL A LAW Under the agreement made last Monday, today was allotted to the District for “he consideration of bills in the House. Mr. Heard called up the bill coming over from last District day providing a method for the renewal of charters in the District upon their expiration. An amendment was adopted at the last District day providing that the bill shall exclude from its pro- visions street railways, electric light, gas and telephone companies. Mr. Cobb of Alabama asked vnanimous consent to reconsider the vote on that amendment, and consider the bill without the amendment. Objection was made, and the amendment allowed to stand. Mr. Cobb then explzined the necessity for the passage of this bill. He said the charters of a number of corporations in the District will soon expire under their. twenty-year lim‘t. They will then be compelled to wind up their business and renew their life by, taking out a new charter. This will be @ matter of some expense to them. This bill provides thet companies incorporated un- der the general law, not companies incor- porated under special acts, may renew their incorporation, if a majority of the stock owners desire to do so, by filing a petition and receiving the consent of the Commissioners. Mr. Grout’s Amendment. - Mr. Grout of Vermont said the bill con- fers upon the corperations perpetuity at the will of the stockholders. He thought that when these periods of renewal oc- curred it should be ascertained if the cur- poration was in a sound financial condi- tion. He therefore offered an »mendment providing that before the charter should be renewed the Supreme Court of the trict shall cause an examination to be made upon its financial condition. Mr. Cobb said thet while this method would be somewhat inquisitorial he would not op- pose it. A vote was first taken upon an amend- ment providing a tax of one-half of one per cent on the value of the capital stock of the corporations renewed, which wes de- feated. Mr. Grout’s amendment was then agreed to, and with this amendment the Vill was Two More Bills Passed. The bill to relieve Abraham D. Prince from the operation of the act restricting alien ownership of land in the District was then taken up. It was passed without de- bate, Mr. Heard then called up the bill au- thorizing the Congressicnal cemetery to utilize and sell for burial sites portions of 18th and 19th streets and G and H streets southeast, lying within the cemetery. Mr. Heard explained that these streets are not utilized for public purposes and would be of benefit to the cemetery. The bill was passed without further debate. Sent to the Committee on Claims. The bill to pay Emmart, Dunbar & Co. $14,500 out of District funds for work done in connection with the laying of the 36+ inch water main in 1871 was then called up. A report from the Commissioners showed that the money was due the firm. A_ point of order was made against the bill by Mr. Brookshire of Indiana that this bill shovld have been reported from the ccmmittee on claims. Mr. Heard insisted that the point of order did not lie against this bill, but Mr. Dockery, who was in the chair, ruled the point of order to be well taken. Mr, Heard thereupon withdrew the bil and it will be referred to the commit- tee on claims. The Brightwood Railway Bill. The bill to amend the route of the Bright- wood Railway Company was then called up. The purpose of this bill is to sive the company .an extended line in the nature of a loop from its present termini at Takoma Park and Brightwood avenue over private property to the District line, and over the Blair road from Takoma Park to the Dis- trict line. Mr. Richardson of Tennessee took charge of the bill and yielded to Mr. Baker of New Hampshire, who explained the bill. Mr. Baker offered a substitute covering some amendments agreeable to Mr. Rich- ardson, and the substitute was passed without debate. The bill to regulate the sale of milk was then cailed up. The Milk Hill Passed. The milk bill was passed without Jebate, and Mr. Heard announced that he would not call up the bills which were authorized to be reported this morning until reports eculd be prepared upon them. He the’ upon yielded the floor to the Indian appro- priation bill. ——— THE JAPANESE TREATY. It is Considered by the Senate in Executive Session. Senator Morgan, in accordance with the order of the Senate, moved an executive session just before 1 o’clock today for the purpose of considering the Japanese treaty, He announced that the session would be brief, and it is generally, anticipated that the treaty will be adopted without opposi- tion. The full text of the treaty has been published. Senator Morgan in executive session made an extended speech explaining the tresty and the necessity for its adopti He also explained at some eth changes which the treaty would make, and especially regarding consular cow The executive session of the Senate end- ed without the confirmation of the treaty, idee Was postponed until Friday of next week. The postponément was occasioned by criticism of the portions of the tre re- lating to favored nations and abolishing the consular courts for the trial of Ameri- can’ offenders in Japan. Time was asked for the further ccensideration of gestions and a possible formulation amendments. ————-_-o-—__ To Be Tried by Court-Martial. Ersign William L. Dodd of the Constel- at the lation is to be tried by court-mart! Washington navy yard next Tues charges of scandalous conduct, te the destruction of good more out of the non-payment of debts tail for the court is as follows Cc. Wise, Commander Thomas N mander James G. Green, Lieut. der Andrew Dunlap, Licut. G. 1 Lieut. Jacob J. Hunker, Lieut. € Radger, Frank W. Kellogg and A Key, with Lieut. C. H. United States marine corps, as jw vocate. ‘An Appointme: Thomas J. O'Brien of Morristor has been appointed assistant Un attorney for the district of New Je a St