Evening Star Newspaper, January 30, 1895, Page 1

THE EVENING STAR PUBLISHED DAILY EXCEPT SUNDAY AT THE STAR BUILDINGS, 1101 Penasylvania Avenue, Cor. 11th Street, by > The Evening Star Newspaper Company, 8. H. KAUFFMANN, Pres't. Row York Office, 49 Potter Building,” o— ‘The Evening Star s served to subscribers In the ity by carriers, om their own account, at 10 cents per week, or 44 cents per month. Copies at tbe counter 2 cents each. By mail—anywhere in the United States or Canada—postage prepald—50 cents per month. Saturday Quintuple Sheet Star, $1 per year, with foreizm postage dled, $3.00. (Entered at the Post Office at Washington, D. C., as second-class mail matter.) [ZAI majl subscriptions must be paid in advance. Tates of wivertising made known on appHvation. Che £Hven g Star. No. 13,075. . CLEVELAND’S PLAN His Message Was Intended for the Next Congress. 10 COMMIT THE REPUBLICANS To the Necessity of Immediate Financial Action. THE BILL WILL BE THEIRS Some of the astute statesmen in Congress attribute to Mr, Cleveland a very clever design in trying to commit the republicans in Congress to the support of a financial measure at this time. No one doubts that Mr. Cleveland realizes, as does every one else, that there is not the least hope of the proposed measure going through the Senate. That ic can go through the House is extremely doubtful, but, if it should, it would be a matter of some gratification, but no benefit. If, however, the measure is so recon- structed in committee as to get practi- cally the solid support of the republicans in the House, all that Mr. Cleveland aims at will be accomplished, if his plan is prop- erly understood. What he is credited with wanting more than anything else at this time is to commit the republicans to tmme- diate action on the financial question. The Republican Understanding. Some time ago, as stated in The Star, a general understanding was reached be- tween the silver republicans and the other republicans in both houses that if the Fifty-fourth Congress was called to meet in special session they would not attempt any financial legislation, but weuld devote the session to the simple act of increasing the revenues of the country, leaving the currency question to go over until the reg- ular session. This suggestion is said to ave first come from Mr. Reed, and was promptly agreed to by all who were spoken to on the subject. There was no caucus held, but the matter was canvassed among the republicans in both houses, until a substantial agreement was reached, the silver men readily assenting. In all re- publican speeches since then the present deplorable condition of the treasury has been charged to a lack of revenue, and the democrats have been urged to pri nt some + proposition for an increase of revenue. In his speech on the sugar bill Mr. Wilson, armed with statistics by the Secretary of the Treasury, denied vigorously that the trouble was with the revenue. The Presi- dent's message denies that an Increase of revenue would relieve the treasury, and makes that proposition the basis. of his urgent recommendation fer the adoption of the financial measure which he pro- poses. A Bill to Suit Themselves. It is row proposed that the republicans ih the committee, with the assistance of administration democrats, shall be per- mitted to reframe this bill to suit them- selves, so gs to make it practically a re- publican measure and to secure for it the suppert of nearly all the republicans in the House—as outlined in The Star yestert day. It ts almost universally conceded now that this design will be accomplished. Such amendments as republican members of the committee have suggested have been promptly adopted, and the leading repub- licans of the committee say that the bill will be reported in a way to receive prac- tically the solid republican support in the House. If this proves true Mr. Cleveland will have accomplished practically all that he eculd have hoped for in sending in his message. He will have committed the re- publieans to an acknowledgment of the necessity for such a measure and at the | same time to a definite proposition. Then | ~ if this proposition fails by the expiration of this Congress, as he undoubtedly ex- pects it to, he will call the next Congr: together in special session for the republi- cun to complete the work which they will Pave begun in this. It is urged that if the republicans are fully committed In_ this Congress, both to the necessity of legis- lation and to a particular measure, they cannot decline to take up the question on leing called together for that purpose in @ special session of the next Congress. Mr. Cleveland's Plan. Mr. Cleveland knew of the intention of the republicans not to take up the cur- rency question if called in special session, and he Is credited with the design of fore- ing them to action by this method. In + Pursuance of this plan it will make very Uttle difference how few democrats votes the bill gets so long as the republicans of the House support It with substantial vranimity. According to this construction of Mr. Cleveland's plan his message was intended for the next Congress rather than this, and it ts the work of the next ses- sion which is now being done by the bank- ing committee. Of course, the work will all have to be done over ayain in the next Cengress, but it is hoped that so mar republicans will be committed to it that it will require little more than formal ac- tign in committee to get practically the same proposition before the next House. One or the other of the republican mem- bers of the banking committee through » whose efforts the Springer bill is being~ whipped into shape satisfactory to the republicans will be chairman of this com- mittee when the next Congress is organ- . ‘zed, and when this measure is brought before the committee it will be practically one of his own making. Mr. Walker's Amendment. The banking and currency committee to- day adopted an amendment to the Springer bill, proposed by Mr. Walker, which pro- vides that from and after July 1, 1805, 10 per cent of cash national bank reserve re- quired by law shall be kept in coin or coin certificates, and not less than half of these coin or coin certificates shall be in gold, and that the cash reserve shall be kept in eoin or coin certificates in amounts in- ereased at the rate of 10 per cent each in coin 3 if in gold. anking committee did not r work on the Springer bill met again this afternoon for jeration of the matter, the pending proposition being ar providing that greerl: amendment tired no more ly th placed by national bank notes. nents of the bill im committee are doing all they can to re the measure objectioa- able and to delay it being reported from the committee. ALE < The Quest to pn of Jurisdiction Referred District Attorney Birney. Attorney General Olney nas referred the question of jurisdiction over Alexander Island, raised by the Distvict Commission- ers, to United States Dist Ict Attorney Birney for examination and report. Fur- ther action will depend upon the result of Mr. Birney’s investigation. Sporting men generally are deeply interested in the out- come of this matter, inasmuch as_ the transfer of the island to the control of the District authorities will mark the end of its existence as @ race track and gambling wenter. ISSUE BILL THE BOND The Present Position of That Measure Before the Senate. In Case the Bill Should Not Be Made Amendment to the Ap- propriation Bill. Senator Gorman today reported to the Senate from the committee on appropria- tions th? District appropriation bill so amended, as is stated in another part of The Sfar, 2s to increase the total budget by nearly $650,000. Accompaaying the bill was a voluminous report consisting of let- ters from the Commissionérs and others explaining the estimates that were em- bedied in the amendments. Mr. Gorman announced that immediately after the rpu- tine business of tomorrow he would ask the Senate to proceed with the considera- tion of the bill and to continue until it is finally disposed of. An appropriation bill has, by the rules of the Senate, the right of way against all other measures, and therefore this an- nouncement by Mr. Gorman has the cer- tain effect of placing the District bill upon its passage tomsrrow. This results in a curious complication in regard to the sewer bond bill. The appropriations committee refused to inccrporate in the appropriation bill Sena- tor Proctor’s amendment, which was 2 duplication of the bill now pending before the Senate providing for the issue of bonds to the amount of $7,500,000 in order to raise funds for the extension of the street and sewer systems of the city. It was not ex- pected that the appropriation bill would be reported to the Senate so quickly, and hence an effort was made yesterday to bring up &he bond bill in the Senate so that perhaps a vote could be reached upon the measure so as to give an indication to the appropriations committee of how the amendment would be received by the Sen- ate. It was understoed that the members ef the subcommittee were indisposed to at- tach such an extensive scheme of general legislation to 2n appropriation bilk unless it could be demonstrated that there was a maajority in the Senate in favor of it. An Awkard Situation. But 2s it developed, there was enough opposition encountered from such Senators as Call, Peffer and Kyle to prevent a vote being reached yesterday, and it was the plan of the managers of the bill to continue the effort during the morning hour today and £o, perhaps, reach a vote before the Senate could get to work on the apprepria- tion bill. But today, unfortunately, Mr. Vest’s speech on the financial message p cipitated a long debate at the very outset of the morning hour, which was thus con- suried before Senator Harris had an op- portunity to call the bill from the table. ‘Then Mr. Morgan moved an executive ses- sion in crder that the Japanese treaty might be considered, and the friends of the bond bill have thus far been prevented from securing action upon that measure. It is still the hope that the bill may be squeezed in at the end of the afternoon, or perhaps tn the morning hour tomorrow, though this is not very probable. There- fore the situation is that when the District appropriation bill shall come before the Senate tomorrow for consideration the bond issue amendment will have been placed in the awkward position of being rejected by the appropriations committee. This ren- ders it liable to be ruled out of order if presented in the Senate as a new amend- ment. Outlook for the Measure. It was ascertained this afternoon that there is no disposition among the opponents of the bill to filibuster against the measure. Senator Kyle said that he would content himself with speaking against the bond issue plan, and he thought that the other opponents would do the same. He estimat- ed that there might be four or five brief speeches on the bond bill if it should come before the Senate again. He said that he was opposed to any issue of bonds, es- pecially for the extension of the streets; he might approve a proposition to extend the sewers, be he did not think that the government should aid what he termed a real estate scheme. He said that he should offer in the Senate at the proper time an amendment providing for an issue of green- backs instead of bonds as a substitute proposition. It is known that the committee appointed by the Federation of Labor has been quite active in its work at the Capitol in eppo- sition to the bond bill, and it fs thought that mosi of the «ppesition that will find voice has been inspired by this delegation. Should the Senate refuse to consider the bond fssue bill as an amendment to the ap- propriation bill when that measure comes up for consideration, tt is hardly possible that the legislation will succeed at this ses- sion, as there is apparently no time for ‘concurrent action by the two houses upon the bill as an independent measure. There is so little time given in the House to local legislation that it is doubtful if the bill could be brought to a vo! vided it should pass the Senate. Senator Harris, however, said this afternoon that he intends to keep pegging away with the bond bill until-it is dispesed of. Whether he will do this in case it should fail to be incorporated into the appropriation bill re- mains to be seen. ———— JUDGE JACKSON'S PLACE. Current Goxsip Names Representative Wilson as His Successor. ‘The introduction of a bill today by Sen- ater Harris to permit Justice Howell E. Jackson to retire from the Supreme Court has revived certain vague rumors that rave been afloat some time to the effect that Judge Jackson was anxious to get off the bench. It is evident now that there is such a desire on his part, for Senator Harris is, in a measure, his personal rep- resentative in the Senate, coming, as he does, from Tennessee. Gossips are already busy filling the va- cancy thus contemplated, and _ several names are mentioned for the Supreme bench in the event that the retirement shall take effect. Such retirement would give the appointment, to President Cleve- land, and the name of Representative Wil- son ‘of West Virginia ts most prominent among those who are today being sug- gested for the position. It seems to be weil understood that the President is anxious to provide in some manner for Mr. Wilson, whose defeat in November will retire h:m frem public life temporarily, at least, utter the 4th of March unless some provisioa is made for him. it will be remembered in this connection that the plan was suggested of securing the election of Judge Gcff to the Senate from West Virginia and thus making a vacancy on the bench for Mr. Wilson. The retire- yn would give the ment of Judge Jac Pri epportunity which he is suppose re to honor Mr. Wil- son by a ju appointrent, and it is not thought that he would consider the Supreme Court too righ a place in which to install his chief lieutenant in the House. San Army Orders. Maj. Fdmond G. Fechet, sixth cavalry, now in Lincoln, Neb., will report in person to the governor of Nebraska for duty per- taining to the > ional Guard of that state. The leave of absence granted Capt. John Pitcher, first cavalry, is further extended two months. The leave of absence granted Lieut. Col. David Perry, tenth cavalry, is extended two months. Leave of absence for granted First Lieut. Will T. May, infantry. three months is fifteenth SENATORS EXCITED A Financial Discussion Precipitated by Mr. Vest. NO LEGISLATION IS EXPECTED Mr. Sherman's Views on the Cause * of Gold Depletion. INTERESTING PROCEEDINGS A very animated corsideration of the financial question took place in the Senate as soon as the session opened today. Mr. Cullom (l.) presented a dispatch from all the leading banks of Chicago urg- ing that the President’s recommendations be carried out at the earliest day possible. Mr. Vest (Mo.) followed with a similar dispatch from the St. Louis chamber of commerce. This was the text for one of the most stirring scenes that the Senate has heard in many days. Mr. Vest’s Speech. Mr. Vest said that the chamber of com- merce of St. Louis did not represent the feeling of the people of Missouri or of the country on the financial question. He did not believe the people favored a retirement of $500,000,000 of greenbacks and treasury notes and the substitution of no currency at all. He did not believe they favored gold obligations running fifty years, with interest, aggregating $750,000,000 at the end of that time. It was a selfish suggestion that posterity should be left to pay this bad debt. The obligations of this Senate were as binding toward posterity as toward the present generation. It was as much the duty of the Senate to protect the future as to adopt the suggestion of the President to look after the present and let the future look after itself. Mr. Vest was by this time putting such energy and dramatic force in his words that he was given eager attention from the Senators and from the crowded galleries. “The President has declared war on til- ver,” proceeded Mr, Vest. “‘He would make us accessories to this effort to fix the gold standard upon us.” The Senator asked if any man really believed the supposed emergency could not be met by treasury payments in silver. And yet the impres- sion was being conveyed to the public that the country was on the brink of ruin. If the President had the power he would force us to the single gold standard. “But,” said Mr. Vest, impressively and raising his right hand in emphasis, “so far as I am concerned I will never vote to issue bonds to secure gold and place us on a single gold standard.” A Question and an Answer. Mr. Cullom rose at this point with a ques- tion as to what the finance committee, of which Mr. Vest is a member, intended do- ing toward securing some definite policy. Mr. Vest paused for a moment before re- plying, then said: “It might be more proper to let the chairman of the committee answer that qvestion. But in his absence I will say that I do not believe there is the slightest possibility of the finance committee agree- ing on any measure to report to the Sen- ate.” This announcement, the first that had openly been made as to the situation in the finance committee, was received with mark- ed attention and evident surprise. Mr. Vest proceeded to say that the talk about lack of revenue as suggested by Mr. Cullom was a waste of words. He had talked with the Secretary of the Treasury only day before yesterday, and had been assured that the revenues for meeting ex- penses were ample. All the Revenue Wanted. Mr. Cullom—“So the Secretary of the Treasury is ready to assure us he has all the revenue he wants?” Mr. Vest—“Yes; it is increasing from day to day to such an extent that there prom- ises to be a large surplus.” % Mr. Cullom—‘Do you state this, or is it the statement of the Secretary of the Treasury?” Mr. Vest—“I make the statement on di- rect information from the Secretary of the ‘Treasury. Resuming his speech, Mr. Vest said he was against the gold standard. It was a badge of oppression. “And am I to be made accessory to the perpetuation of this gold system?” asked the Senater. “It is not pleasant,” he con- tinued, “to differ with the head of my party. I have remained silent for many months in order not to add to the discord within our great party. But we have now reached the parting of the ways. I will go no further.” Mr. Vest closed with the emphatic declar- ation that party fealty could never lead him to aid in fastening the gold standard on the country. If the St. Louis chamber of commerce wanted some one to help to- ward that end they would have to find some one else than him. Mr. Wolcott’s Remarks. Mr. Wolcott (Col.) followed Mr. Vest. He said this was just such another plan as that adopted more than a year and a half ago to force the cepeal of the silver pur- chasirg act. At that time the banks began their campaign with telegrams to Senators, followed by instructions to all the business men who had loans from them that unless the silver law was repealed the loans would not be renewed. Now, as then, lying re- ports of prosperity to follow congressional action were being circulated with a view to influence the Senate ard force the gold standard more securely upon the people. Mr. Wolcott called attention to a state- ment in a paper containing a summary of the British views of the President’s mes- sage. He said that the attack upon the Sherman act was preceded by the collapse of the cordage trust and the questionable transactions in Reading railroad stock. What the country wants is more personal character, less dishonesty, more honorable methods among the financiers. There is ro Senator who stands for silver who has 1.0t behind him a loyal, firm, true constitu- eney. They are ready to act. If the east- ern banks, with their dishonest business methods, seek to control the legislation of the country, they must precede the effort by the adoption of more honorable ways than those that now mark their program of coercion. Senator Sherman’s Views. When the tall, gaunt form of Senator Sherman rose to give his views on the financial situation—the first he has ex- pressed in the Senate for some time—there was a buzz of expectation and interest. Mr. Sherman stepped forward, and seemed to address himself particularly to the democratic side, emphasizing his remarks with frequent gestures. He said he had refrained thus far from giving expression to his views, as he had hoped a solution might be presented. But he felt that it was now his duty to state to the Senate the conditions as he viewed them. We had reached the point where we were being told that no relief whatever would be given to the country unless we conceded the free coinage of silver. He believed such an absolute concession would be a gr aster to the country than any other covrse that could be adopted. ‘And yet the Senate was being brought face to face with the alternative of taking free silver or nothing. If there was. to be a choice between the two coin standards, then the Senator believed in taking’ the one which was recognized the world over as the best. But he did not believe such a choice was imperative. He still believed that both metals could be used. “But I am bound to say,”’ sald Mr. Sher- man, “that the finance committee is utter- ly helpless. We are equally divided. We can reach no agreement. We are not able to report unless the contession is made to free silver.” Cause of the Geld Depletion. The force which Mr. Sherman put into the helplessnese of the fiance committee created a noticeable impression on Sena- tors and spectators. The Senator spoke of the depletion of the gold reserve. The President had not stated ;this and its at- tendant facts with his asual frankness. The real reason for the drain was that the administration, urged on by Its necessities resulting from congressional action, had trenched on the United States notes to meet the ordinary expenses of the govern- ment. That was the saurce of the trouble. But it was a trouble which could readily be met. An issue of bonds of such form and denomination as to be absorbed by the people instead of the banks would end the difficulty. The people had plenty of money. They now had sixteen hundred million dol- lars in small savings in the savings banks. Give the plain people, the laboring people, a chance to meet this so-called emergency, and they would supply the deficiency in two days. He asserted that the government was bound by every sacred obligation not to rob the reserve fund. He believed that every member of the Senate would be willing to supply suffictent revenue to meet the deficiency, and he declared that all that was wanted to restore prosperity was confidence. He begged the Senate to un- lock the doors of the finance committee and endeavor to agree upon a measure of relief without the intervention of the com- mittee. Mr. Stewart (Nev.) declared that no real emergency existed, and all the frouble that had arisen was due to administration dis- crimination in favor of gold against silver. Mr. Hill on the Senate’s Duty. Mr. Hill (N. Y.) said the first duty of the Senate was to ascertain what was wanted by the administration. With that purpose in view, and in order that-Congress could stand fairly before the country and the ad- ministration could deal fairly with Con- gress and Congress with it, he introduced a resolution directing the Secretary of the Treasury to inform the Senate whether it is necessary or desirable that legislation should he had authorizing the issuing of bonds, tréasury notes or other securities to realize money for the ‘purpose of paying current deficiencies in the revenues, and if so, the nature and substantial details of such legislation. Mr. Hill desired that the resolution be considered immediately, but Mr. Allen Neb.) objected, and the resolution went over until tomorrow. This ended the financia] digcussion for the time, and the Senate begam the considera- tion ‘of routine business. A bill was passed providingan American register to the barkentine Jas. S. Hamlin, Mr. George (Miss.) offered resolution, which went to the rules committee, that the Senate sessions begin at 11 a.m. on and after Friday next, in order to- expedite the passage of the bankruptcy bill. The credentials of Mr. Wolcott (Col.) for the term beginning Mareh 4 next were presented. The Senate then, at 2 o'clock, went into executive session for thé! comsideration of the Japanese treaty. AN AGREEMENT REACHED The Mexican and Guat Ministers Confer With SeoretirjaGrestiam. Senor Romero, the Mexican minister, and Senor Arriaga, the Guatemalan minister, had a long conference with Secretary Gres- ham at the State Department late yester- day afternoon. The existing controversy between Mexico and Gyatemala was ar- gued, pro and con, with the result, so it is stated today, that the two countries will settle the matter between themselves, with- out resort to arms. An agreement was reached whereby Guatemala is to make certain concessions to Mexico in the na- ture of an apology and indemnity, in re- turn for which the latter country will for- get and forgive all past differences. No details can be had on the subject, and the amount of the indemnity said to have been agre2d upon cannot be stated with positiveness. It is variously stated at between $500,000 and $2,000,000. — DUNT WANT A BREVET. 5 Maj. Jacods Has fee Declined to Accept That Honor. Considerable gossip hag arisen in military circles at the action of Maj. J. W. Jacobs of the quartermaster’s department, in hav- ing twice refused to accept brevet rank conferred upon him by the President for distinguished service in Indian campaigns in the seventies. He took part in several engagements with the Indians in 1876 while he was a first lieutenant, and, by -act of Congress, was entitled to the brevet rank of captain. The first time his nomination was sent to the Senate the major declined to accept the honor conferred, en the ground that the brevet mentioned only one campaign,where- as he had taken part in two. The error was corrected and his nomination sent in, and again the major declined to receive the brevet rank. The officer's action in- volves no infraction of the regulations and consequently calls for no official notice. Maj. Jacobs takes the ground that he has nothing to gain by the acceptance of a brevet rank actually lower than his present lineal rank. Gen. Schofield.and many other army Officers are inclined to the belief that Maj. Jacobs should have accepted the dis- tinction conferred without question. It is admitted, however, as a general proposi- tion, that a man is not compelled to accept a compliment or an honer against his will. —_-o.___ LOWER EXPORT RATES. The Spnnish Cortes Passes a Bill Favorable to Américan ‘Commerce. “After negotiations running through, six months, the United States government is about to secure the restoration of our ex- ports to Cuba and Porto Rico:to the second cclumn of the Spanish tariff rate, which will reduce the rates to the schedule that is accorded the most favored nation. United States Minister Taylor at Madrid has cabled the State Department that the bill embodying the modus vivendi to this effect, which has already passed the lower house of the Spanish cortes, was yester- day passed by the senate. Nothing -re- mains to be done to give it effect, but its signature by the queen, and,’as the bill is a ministerial measure, this will not be withheld, and it is hopéd that within a day or two Americah commerce will onco more enjoy’ the benefits of the old and low rates. —_——_-o.+__ Evsign Dashicll’s Promotion. Ensign R., B. Dashiell, 'who recently ten- dered his resignation to accept a more lu- crative position with a business firm in New York city, has been induced to recon- sider that action by the promise of an ap- pointment as an assistapt naval constructor with the rank and pay of juntof lieutenant. Such an appointment. would involve a de- cided promotion.” Mr. Dashiell’s resigna- tion was to have taken effect on the Ist of April and he was granted leave of ubsence until that date. " Appointments to the con- struction corps are highly prized in the navy, for one reascn, because of the rapid- ity of promoticn in that corps as compared with other branches of the eervice. Only officers of the highest standing in their classes at the Naval Academy are assigned to the construction départment. Conse- quently such appointments are considered very complimentary. WASHINGTON, D.C., WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 30, 1895-TWELVE PAGES. WHISKY TRUST CASE Stockholders Dissatisfied Over the Appointment of Receivers. AN EFFORT FOR THEIR REMOVAL Judge Grosscup’s Action Criticised in Wall Street. CLOSING OF DISTILLERIES NEW YORK, January 30.—John I. Water- bury, a member of the stockholders’ pro- tective committee of Distilling and Cattle Feeding Company (the whisky trust), said today that it was his opinion, and that of the committee, that the receivers were but temporarily appointed, and that the ccurt would give a hearing on the ap- pointment of permanent rezeivers. Owing to the absence of counsel and one of the committee in the west, the circular which was promised stockholders would prob- ably not be out today. Mr. Waterbury expressed himself as con- fident that the court would recognize a majority of the stock, as against 1,700 shares, which secured the receivership. It is reported that the stockholders’ pro- tective committee have. instructed their counsel, Messrs. Bijur and Mayer, to ap- ply for the removal of the receivers, and it is believed notice of such a motion will be given at once, the ground to be alleged therein being that the receivers were ap- pointed without a necessity for such ac- tion and merely to subserve the personal purposes of the present managers of the company. ‘The three persons who nominally insti- tuted the receivership proceedings are Jno. F. Olmstead, Charles Heinsheimer and 8. L. Wormser, clerks in the office of P. J. Goodhart & Co., brokers of this city. The Wormser in question has no connection with the firm of I. and S. Wormser, who have been in close relations with President Greenhut. Judge Grosscup’s action is severely criti- cised on the street. It is claimed that the appointment of receivers was made at his home, after the regular court hours, and that the officers of the court connived at the suppression of the news for a day and a half. The fact that he appointed as one of the receivers the man who is charged with wrecking the company, and as the other the partner of a man who has enter- ed suit against the company for $500,000, is commented upon unfavorably. It is be- lieved that the receivers will order the tem- porary closing of the trust distilleries. PEORIA, IIL, January 30.—The bill, bond and order of court in the Distilling and Caitle Feeding Company rezeivership case were received by mail this morning at 8 o'clock by Enoch P. Sloan, clerk of the United States court at Peoria, f om 8S. W. Burnham, clerk at Chicago, and Mr. Sloan immediately had the United States court room swept and dusted, and, seated at his desk under the bench, he proceeded to make the proper entries in his records. He says there is no irregularity whatever. Tne suit is numbered and filed in regular order. Vice President Boggs is the only olficial in town ard he has nothing to say. CINCINNATI, Ohio, January 30.—Judze Taft of the United States court today ap- pointed the Union Savings Bank and Trust Co. receiver of the Distillers and Cattle Feeders’ Co. (Whisky trust.) The application for a receiver was made on tchalf of the same interests which se- cured the appointment at Chicago, and it asked for the appointment of the same re- ceivers. Judge Taft, however, declined to appoint Mr. Greenhut or any other stock- holder. —— es MADE A DRAMATIC EXIT. Sulcide of One of Theodore Thomas’ 2 Musicians. CHICAGO, January 80.—Prof. Vigo Ander- son, a prominent member of Theodore Thomas’ Orchestra, made a dramatic end- ing to his life last night. He called togeth- er many of his friends and gave them a musical entertainment. Then he shot him- self through the head. One of the invited guests was Miss Frances Streigel. He Kill- ed himself virtually at her feet. Many of hig acquaintances declare Anderson was her fiance, but her friends deny this. aE ae FATAL FIT IN COURT. Tragic Ending of a Trial in Colorado. LA JUNTA, Col., January 30.—Charles Donovan was arraigned yesterday for at- tempting to criminally assault Hope Claus- sen, the nine-year-old daughter of James Claussen. Donovan was attacked with an epileptic fit in the court room, resulting probably from his diminished ‘supply of Hquor while in jail, and before the prelim- frary examination could be heard he was dead. Donovan has relatives in Missouri and Vermont, who have been wired con- cerning his death. een EXCITEMENT IN THE HOUSE Over the Rule in Regard to the Pacific Railronds Bill. Intense excitement was displayed in the House this morning in the consideration of the report of the committee on rules fixing a time tomorrow afternvon for a vote on the Pacific railroads funding bill. After several very earnest and excited speeches Mr. Catchings took the floor to defend the report of the committee on rules, and be- fere he had got fairly started in his re- marks the controversy became personal. Mr. Catchings said that the statement of Mr. Holman was shown by the records of the House not to be true. Mr. Holman sprang to his feet to say something, and the Mississippian, who was directly in front of him, turned upon him. sharply and said in a peremptory tone: “Take your seat, sir.” Mr. Holman then took his seat, and there was intense excitement throughout the House. Denials and affirmations were in- dulged in on all sides in the mest menac- ing and angry manner. The chair had to require business to be suspended and tell members to take their seats. ———_+ e+ The Associated Press Enterprise. TORONTO, Ont., January 30.—The Em- pire, the leading government organ in Can- ada, this morning says: “The Associated Press must be congratulated on its excel- lent cable report of the privy council judg- ment. When the highest court gave its judgment on this question once before Canada had to wait nearly a fortnight fur the full text of the decision. Now the cn- terprise of the Associated Press places it before Canadian readers without dela; —_> Whe Delaware Senatorship. DOVER, Del., January 20.—Two more bal- lots were taken today for United States Senator without result. Four members of the lower branch were absent. —_—>—__ Ocean Steamships Arrived. NEW YORK, January 30.—Arrived, stearff- er State of Nebraska, Glasgow. LONDON, January 30.—Arrived, steamer Minnesota, Baltimore. GLASGOW, January 30.—Arrived, steam- er Sarmatian, Boston. TWO CENTS. SBe proof of the pudding is in f6e eating. Yesterday's Star confained 41 cofumns of advertisements, made up of 646 separate announces -ments. TBSese advertisers MR. CURTIS’ MISSIONITHE TRIAL RESUMED He Will Consult New York Bankers as to Belief. The Present Situation is Urgent and Another Bond Call is Ex- pected Shortly. Assistant Secretary Curtis of the Treas- ury Department has gone to New York to imake a personal investigation cf the finan- cial situation in the metropolis. He had a confidential consultation with Secretary Carlisle in the latter's private office this morning, and received full instructions as to the character of the information desired by the department and the best sources from which it is opt to ke obtained. He was specially instructed to confer with As- sistant Tressurer Jcrdan in regard to the gold resources, end to ascertain the cause of the recent heavy shipments of gold for foreign use. He will also visit the custom house and consult with the collector in re- gard to the receipts of gold in payment of customs dues. Although it is not admitted at the Treasury Department, it is a matter of general belief that the principal object of Mr. Curtis’ visit to New York at this time is *o feel the finarcial pulse on the question of another government loan, in the event of the failure of Congress to authorize the issue of the 3 per cent gold ponds, as recommended by the President in his recent message. He Left at 11 O'Clock. Mr. Curtis started for New York on the 11 o'clock train, almost immediately after his conference with Secretary Carlisle, and therefore will be able to begin his mission- ary labors among the moneyed men of the metropolis this evening. A gentleman whom he will probably find it convenient to meet is Mr. August Belmont, generally credited with being the representative of an English syndicate which has expressed a willingness to invest in about $100,000,000 of United States bonds on reasonable terms. Another Bond Iasue. It appears to be accepted at the Treasury Department that 10 immediate relief can be expected from Cengress in its present temper. Inasmuch as the situation calls for prompt action, the impression obtains that another bond issue will be announced In a few days. Action on this point will depend altogether on the financial develop- ments at the Capitol during the present week, Should the Springer administration measure be sidetracked, it is not unlikely that by or before Monday next the denart- ment will invite proposals for the purchase of more bonds. The best information is that the issue will be fixed at $100,000,000 4 per cent bonds. As already indicated, the policy of the department with respect to another loan depends entirely on the action or non-action of Congress. ——___ +2. = OFFICIAL UPS AND DOWD) Changes That Today Were Announced at the. Interior Department. The following official changes were an- nounced in the Department of the Interior today: Office of the Secretary—Promotion: Mrs. Grace G. Andrews of Wisconsin, copyist, $900, to clerk, $1,200. Patent office—Appointments: Frederick W. Harwood, jr. of Massachusetts, and Henry C. Workman of Michigan, fourth a statant examiners, $1,200. Resignation: ‘Andrew L. Jackson of Texas, copyist, $200. General land office—Appointment an Kk rT, . L, Neville of New York, transer 0 Resignation: Mrs. Mabel J. Barber of Mis- souri, clerk, $1,000. Geological survey—Appointment: H.Chad- wick Hunter of the District of Columbia, draughtsman, $1,000. Promotion: Olaf A. Ljungstedt of the District of Columbia, topographer, $1,200, to drauzhtsman, $1,400. Resignation: B. Peyton Legare of the Dis- trict of Columbia, assistant topographer, 3100. tice of Indian affairs—Apnointments: Miss Elizabeth L. Gaither of Pennsylva- nia and Mrs. Elizabeth W. Chappel of Colorado, copyists, $00. Promotions: Mrs. Jennie Brown of Ohio, clerk, $1,00) to $1,- 200; Wm. Musser of Connecticut, copyist, 3900, to clerk, $1,000. Resignation: Miss ‘Alice M. Apple of Pennsylvania, copyist, 900. *Penston office—Promotions: James OC. Reberts of Alabama and Allen Jaqua of Indiana, assistant chiefs of division, $1,- 800, to principal examiners, $2,000; Thomas H. Netherland of Virginia, stenographer, $1,600, to assistant chief of division, $1,800 Geo. 'S. Livingston of Wisconsin, clerk, $1,600, to assistant chief of division, $1,800; Merritt L. Dawkins of Missouri, clerk, $1,400, to stenogrepter, $1,600; Walter S. Ayres of Tennessee and Horace Atkinson of Georgia, clerks, $1,400 to $1,600; Joseph H, Walker of Kentucky, Charles B. Wise of Indiana, Gorham P. Hepkins of New York snd Charles E. Paul of Michigan, clerks, $1,200 to $1,400; Geo. B. Fleming of Indiana, clerk, $1,200, to special examiner, $1,300; Miss Isabella S. Chamberlin of Oregon, Mrs. Amey M. Hillyer of Georgia, Charles W. Filer of Connecticut, Albert J. Xanter of Iowa and Jeremiah L. Hanen of Ohio, clerks, $1,000 to $1,200; Mrs. Ame- lia C. Young of Missouri, Charles W. Tal- purtt of Kentucky, Nathan B. Miller of Kentucky, Wm. J. Bolway of New Yor! Charles F, Cain of Ohio and James P. E. Cowan of Kentucky, copyists, $900, to clerks, $1,000. THE BENNINGTON ORDERED To the West Const of Colombia to Protect American Interests. There has evidently been a misunder- standing about the cruisers Alert and Ranger. It was currently reported that they had arrived at San Diego, Cal. five days from San Francisco, and the press dispatch making that statement added seemingly corroborative details, such as the landing of gun crews for drilling, etc. The Navy Depar{ment has had no official notice of the arrival of these vessels, and the officials doubted it for the reason that their orders were to exercise at sea until the 31st instant. Acting on the assumption that these vessels will not arrive in port before tomorrow at the earliest, with the certainty that they will then require coal- ing and more provisions, Secretary Herbert teday gave orders that the gunboat Ben- nington, now at San Fransisco, proceed at once to Buena Ventura and other ports on the west coast of Colombia, for the pro- tection of American interests. It was originally intended to assign the Ranger to this mission, but the plan was changed, because it was thought the situation of affairs in the South American republic did not justify further delay. The Bennington bas a cruise of 3,200 miles ahead, and it will take her about fourteen days to make it. She will probably stop at Acapulco and Panama for coal. The Alert and Ranger will probably be ordered to continue their cruise south as far as Panama, in order to watch events in Central America. —_—__—_-o.____ Personal Mention. Capt. DeWitt C. Sprague has been _se- lected by the Yale Alumni Association to read a poem at the ‘annual dinner to be given at the Arlington on February 5. Mr. W. J. Lampton was called to Ken- tucky jast night by a telegram announcing the dangerous illness of his sister. —_—_—_—_+-2+______ Deficiency Appropriation Wanted. An estimate for a deficiency appropria- tion of $100,000 for state and territorial homes for disabled soldiers and sailors for the current fiscal year has been submitted to Congress by Secretary Lamont. | j the intention of the district attorn Captain Howgate Faces the Jury Once More. E JOROR RICHARDSON WAS BETTER Witnesses Testify Regarding the Check for Telegraph Tolls. EVIDENCE IN DETAIL Juryman Joseph Richardson of the How- gate jury appeared in court this morning, his physician, Dr. L. B. Swormstedt, being of the opinion that Mr. Richardson, whuse illness yesterday caused an adjournment ef the trial for the day, was able to per- form his duties. Judge McComas explain- ed to Mr. Richardson that it was exceed- ingly important that he should continue in the case, that there might be no fur- ther delay in the trial, and the court as- sured the juryman that the best of care would. be taken of him, and that it was incumbent upon him to take the best of care of himself. As on the first day of the trial, the court room was crowded, although Marshal Wilson directed his officers to prevent any overcrowding. Capt. Howgate, again in the best of health ind spirits, apparently, was accompanied by his daughter, Miss Ida Howgate, and he frequently sugzested questions and objections to his counsel, Messrs. A. S. Worthington and Jere M. Wilson. Cashier True. District Attorney Birney called as his first witness for the day Cashier Edward R. True of the United States treasurer’s office. He had been in the office, he said, since 1864. Mr. True explained the char- acter of the account books in the office, stating that there was a scratch book, daily settlement book of the disbursing of- ficers of the government, a daily Gredit book, and so on. In 1879, stated Mr. True, Capt. Howgate had two accounts, one as disbursing officer of the signal service of- fice and the other as quartermaster. Question at Issue. Mr. Birney was proceeding to ask Mr. True just how checks of Capt. Howgate were drawn and credited, when Mr. Worth- ington objected. The line of inquiry, he said, was a waste of useful time. The de- fendant, he asserted, had never denied and would never deny that he was the dis- bursing officer of the signal office, or that he had the améunt ($11,8) alleged to have been embezzled by him to his credit, or that he had drawn the check mentioned in the two indictments. The sole questions at issue, said Mr. Worthington, were who got the money? and who, if anybody, forged the name of ‘Treasurer Rochester of the Western Union Telegraph Company? Those questions, said Mr. Worthington, cou'd be answered in a day's time, and it was unnecessary, he claimed, to go about showing the vari- ous operaticns of the Treasury Depart- ment. Judge McComas, however, allowed the district attorney to proceed, the defense noting an excepiion. The Ledger Account. Mr. True then proceeded to show from the ledger accounts of the treasurer's of- tice that September 6, 1879, the day the amount of $11,800 is alleged to have been embezzled by Capt. Howgate, there was $40,418.50 to the defendant's credit in the office, and at the close of the day $28,- 201.75. The witness proceeded, against numerous objectiorfs of the defense, and on cross- examination Mr. Trae stated to Mr. Wi son that the checks paid showed, or should show, the purpose for which they had been’ drawn, otherwise the fund from which it was to be paid could not be as- certained. The books of the treasurer's office, explained the witness, did not show when appropriations were exhausted. To ascertain the state of appropriations at any time it was necessary to ask the wars rant division of the Treasury Department. The Acceunt Books. The next witness called was Wm. H. Stearns of the treasurer's office, who stated that he was the custodian of the account books of the office, and then Mr. Stearns, despite the objections of the*defense, show- ed from the books that at the close of bus- iness on September 5, 1879, there were $40,418.50, and that at the close of business cn the following day there were $25. to Capt. Howgate’s credit. Mr. also stated thet ene of t by Capt. Howgate and paid Septem 1 . was one for $11,800. Mr. Ste: duced that check, made pay e uarer Rochester of the Western Union Tele: ph Company, or order, “for service: “I now introdtice the check in evidence,”* said the district attorney. “We not onfy do not object,” replied Mr. Werthington, “but we admit its genuine- ness.” The check was then passed over to the jury, and, after they had carefully ex- amined it, Mr. Birney announced that he would next show by the witness and the Looks that February 14, May 20 tember 19, 1879, precisely similar t tions were carried out by the defendant. He would also show, said Mr. Birney, all other bills rendered by the Western Union Telegraph Company, and the nature of the services rendered; that is, explained Mr, Birney, he expected to prove that the checks drawn on the three menti E the defendant made the checks here and to bearer, a course not o! by him in drawing legitimate ch also expected to prove, said Mr. that on one occasion, at least, Capt. How- gate received the amount of the check in person, and that it was deposited to the credit of his (Howgate’s) private bank ac- count. Mr. Birney stated, also, that no part of the checks drawn on the three men- tioned dates were ever received by the par= ties named in the checks. A Ruling. Mr. Worthington stoutly protested against the government being allowed to show or attempting to show such things, especially at such a time. Two of the dates, said Mr. Worthington, were r the dates alleged in the indictme the other was subsequent. It was clearly y to in- fluence the jury by endeavoring to show other alleged wrongdoing. But, said Mr. Worthington, until it was shown that Capt. Howegate received the $11,500, similar trans- actions could not be shown. Mr. Wilson also joined in the protest, and Judge McComas finally held that the prose- cution should first exhaust its preof as to the particular transac leged in the two indictments on which the defendant was at present being tried. Further Testimony. Frederick W. Moffatt, paying teller of the United States treasurer's office for many years, next testified. He identified the signature of Capt. Howgate to the check for $11,800, payable to the Western Union Telegraph Company or bearer, but said that he did not remember to am he paid the check in question. Mr. Moffatt stated that he was in the habit of large checks to bearer, but thought such cases he usually required identifica- tion of the parties receiving the money. The check in question, the witness ex- plained, bears no indorser. He could not say that he paid it to the defendant. In ne