Evening Star Newspaper, May 15, 1895, Page 1

THE EVENING STAR PUBLISHED DAILY EXCEPT SUNDAY 01 Pomeyivenia Avene, Or 11h Bee, by 11 venue, Cor. The Evening Star Newspaper Oompany, 8, H. KAUFFMANN Pres't. New York Office, 49 Potter Building. panied ena ‘The Evening Star is served to subscribers in the eity by carriers, on their own account, at 10 cents we 44 ite month, it th fem d cents each. here. in the jy mail—anywhere in the ited a or Canada—postage prepaid—50 cents PGaturday Quintuple Sheet Star, $1 per year, with WiBwtered atthe Pot Oto t Washi D.C. er ice at . ©. 8 second-class mail matter.) sarin ‘All mail subscriptions must be paid { ites of advertising made k ALL FOR SILVER/EX-SPEAKER Some Reasons for Calling the Llinois Democratic Convention. FIRST T0 LAUNCH STEVENSON'S BOOM Then Build a Bridge for Populists to Cross. SOUND MONEY APATHY The action of those Illinois democrats who will meet under formal call in state convention to pass upon the question of silver appeals more strongly to the ap- preciation of the free coinage men than any other event at present on the cards. The action is unique in its way. It is con- sidered a demonstration of unselfish friend- ship. The object is to serve the cause of silver and no other. No political cam- paign is on in the state. Local political leaders are not engaged in any heated scramble for local office or for the control of local committees. It is, in every routine sense, an off year'in the sucker state. But the friends of silver are afoot, and they are mustering in every county, with the one purpose of making the approaching con- ver.tion noteworthy, both in point of at- terdance and in the stirring terms of its platform. Even in Cook county, indeed, under the very eaves of the largest bank- ing houses outside of New York, the cham- pions of free coinage are waging the war with an cpen energy not often exhibited in the advocacy of public questions. The free colnage men everywhere are naturally delighted, and the claim is that the Illinois movement, because of this energy and un- selfishness, is helping the silver cause materially in those localities where cam- paigns are organizing, and where state tickets are to be elected this year. In Mr. Stevenson's Interest. This movement, however, was not con- sidered unselfish at the outset. Several explanations were offered of why, in an off year, and with no local issues demand- ing attention, the sucker democracy should thus put itself so in evidence. The first suggestion was of the launching of the Stevenson presidential boom. The fact that Mr. Stevenson is very popular at home, and is well considered by free silver democrats all over the country, seemed to encourage the idea that the movement must be in his behalf. His silver friends, it was thought, had decided thus to place him squarely in the presidential race by placing themselves squarely on a free silver platform. Mr. Stevenson himself said nothing. He kept, as usual, serenely on his way. He was bound to know that many eyes were turned toward him—the eyes of the silver men in hope, and those of the gold men in wonder, to know what he was going to do about it— but he made no sign. He is still in the thoughts of many people. He is at home, ard doubtless well informed of what both sides are doing. That his own political fortunes are more or less involved in the contest is generally conceded. This is re- garded as in the very nature of things. And not only his fortunes, but the fortunes of the other democratic leaders in Illinois as well. The convention has been regularly called, and its deliverance therefore will be regular and authoritative. It is the democracy of the state that will speak, and the democrats of the state, big and little alike,ewill all be committed by the plat- form adopted. A Bid for the Populists. A later suggestion was that the move- ment had for its object the building up of @ bridge over which the populists of the state could pass into the camp of the dem- ocrats. It was thought advisable to effect this union of the two forces now, instead of waiting until next year, when all efforts of every description must necessarily be so difficult of accomplishment. A bridge built of silver would hold, it was said. The Populists would cross it, and thus a force would appear in the field sufficient in num- bers to give the republicans trouble. Some- thing must be done. The ranks of the dem- ocrats had been reduced until they looked like only the remnant of any army. So, ac- cording to this explanation, the silver dem- ocrats, who happened to be in control of the state committee, decided to make a bid for recruits from the ranks of the populists, and the bid took the form of this call for a state convention to consider the silver question. ¥ Other Explanations. There are other explanations. A call so unusual and so unexpected has naturally created a cloud of speculation and rumor. Mr. Stevenson's fortunes may have been considered by some. The populists may have been considered by others. There may be an aspect of the case in Illinois that differs from the aspect of the case as view- ed from other standpoints. At any rate, it is true that the free coinage men at a distance regard the Illinois movement with all the greater interest for believing that it is inspired by a desire to push along the whole silver cause and without respect to local advantages or any one man’s for- tunes. The play, as they see it, is distinct- ly for silver. Illinois may not gain by it. She may remain fast in the clutches of the republicans. But it will be something en- couraging to free coinage men in other States to note the strength of democratic sentiment for silver in Illinois as elsewhere. Silver W: Carry. The latest news reaching Washington is that silver will carry the convention. All news on the subject from the state is eagerly snapped up. It is even said that the sound money democrats in certain counties have already given up the fight They are reported as considering it usel to go on. If this feeling should spread, a turn may be given matters making the convention, except for a vigorous formal Protest, merely a meeting of silver men. In this way the sound money democrats may try to break the force of a body they have faile¢ to control. They may insist that the declaration of the convention is entitled to no more weight than that of any other body of silver champions coming together to boom the white metal. But the fact will remain, the silver men point out, that the convention was in every way Tegular, that it was democratic in com- plexion, and that the contests for delegates by counties were fought out in the open. Apathy of Sound Money Men. There is some disappointment in admin- istration circles here at the apathy of late observable in the sound money ranks out- side of Chicago. When the President wrote his letter the sound money democrats were full of fight. They seemed to be c. ident that with his as tance and under his leadership they could easily Yy the day. They talked to him in that nd in- fiuenced by it he made his much to the point as he could. afterward Col. Morrison, in agreement with the Presi- dent on the subject, left for home, and the report was that he had gone to assist in the sound money campaign. He den this, however, as soon as his called to it, and he has not nee at all. He is still in rg it is said, of the the we strictly with th interstate commerce commis- sion. Ex-Congressman Cable is likewise It active, This leaves Senator Palm only one of the ound money lead credited with any activity wha he js so angry with his party for its cour and 1s speaking with such freedom on thi red that he may not prove value to the cause. But the not over, by any means, and there is still time, if the sound money men have any strength in the state at ail, for them to demonstrate it. tical Che Zvening Star. No. 13,165. REED He Was Here Yesterday, But Left for His : Hom; in Maine. Much Business as tv the Formation of the Committees for the Next House Already Done. Ex-Speaker Reed came to Washington yesterday for the purpose of making a call on his friend, Representative Hitt of Illi- nois, who is lying very ill at his residence, 1007 K street. Mr. Reed spent the evening at Mr. Hitt’s house, and left in time to catch the limited express for New York, saying he would go at once to his home in Portland, Me. The ex-Speaker entertained no stronger friendship for any member of the House of Representatives than that he has always felt for Mr. Hitt. The two were frequently seen together in the lobby of the House in conversation, and spent many evenings to- gether socially. It has been generally be- lieved that Mr. Reed weuld name Mr. Hitt for chairman of the committee on foreign relations when he again assumes the speak- ership, as Mr, Hitt is regarded by both re- publicans and democrats as one of the most accomplished diplomats, and one of the best-informed men on the foreign relations of the government in the House. Mr. Reed's failure to go abroad, as was expected, has caused a good deal of gossip and has been interpreted by some members of the House to mean that the ex-Speaker believes a special session of Congress is likely to take place. The fact is, Mr. Reed has been a very busy man since March 4 and has done much work in the formation of committees and in considering matters ertaining to the business of the next louse. While he has not believed there would be an extra session, he has thought it advisable to be ready f6r any emergency, for he believes he will be the next Speaker of the House without material opposition. He has done a good deal of work pertain- ing to his: prospective office which he has preferred to digpatch before he takes his vacation. ——__-e—_____ REPORTS FROM THE PATIENTS, Secretsry Gresham and Most of the Other Sick Men Are Better. Secretary Gresham is gradually improv- ing. His appetite is better and all his symptoms*are more favorable. He is still very weak, however, and will not be able to leave his room for some time. He will be taken to some nearby resort as soon as he is able to travel. Ex-Secretary Hugh McCulloch slept easily last night and is resting quietly today. His condition, on the whole, shows a slight im- provement, though he is critically ill. Representative Cogswell’s condition re- mains unchanged. General Casey is slightly better. Miss Dodge, “Gail Hamilton,” rested well last night, and is about the same. Representative Hitt did not rest as well as usual last night. There is no decided change in his condition. Rear Admiral Almy is in a dying condi- tion. He sank rapidly during the night, and at an early this morning was so low that a powerful stimulant was adminis- tered and he rallied. He has been some- what better during the day, but his death is expected at any hour. Ex-Representative Heard of Missouri, chairman of the House committee on District of Columbia during the last Con- gress, has just recovered from a severe attack of muscular rheumatism, after be- ing confined to his rooms at the Riggs House for some days. ° FORD'S THEATER VICTIMS. ‘The Commission to Settle Their Claims to Meet Next Moadnay. The commission to adjust the claims of the victims of the Ford’s Theater disaster will meet at the Capitol on the 20th in- stant. The claims of those injured will then be taken up, awards in the cases of the dead having been made during the last session of Congress. The commission is composed of Senators Harris, chairman; Faulkner, White, McMillan and Mander- son and Messrs, Maddcx, Brookshire, Up- degraff, Piggott and Daniels. The mem- bers having been organized as a commis- sion, the fact that some of them were de- feated for re-election to Congress will not affect their standing in the bedy. Senators Harris and Faulkner are the only members of the Senate expected to be present at the meeting, but nearly every member appoint-. ed on the part of the House will probably be on hand. Senator Harris will arrive in Washington this week. The commission will be in session several weeks, during which time every employe of the govern- ment injured in the disaster will be called to appear for examination before the com- mission, as well as before a medical board of the War Department. The commission will meet in the room occupied by the Sen- ate committee on the District of Columbia. en THE INCOME TAX LAW. Another Rumor as to the Probable Decision on It. While treasury officials are quietly pro- ceeding to execute the income tax law, they had their equanimity very much disturbed today by rumors to the effect that the de- celsion of the Supreme Court absolutely nullifies the law. It was said that not only had Justice Jackson voted against the law, but the rehearing of the case had caused other members of the court to change their opinions, so that a large majority has been recorded adversely to taxing incomes. the first decision of the court that inco: from rents could not be taxed except by apportionment in proportion to population, and that incomes from state, county and municipal bonds could not be taxed by federal authority, as they were instrumentalities of the govern- ment of stat Justices Harlan, Brown, White and Shiras regarded the law as wholly or in part con- stitutional, while Chief Justice Fuller, Jus- tices Gray, Field and Brewer held that the law as a whole was unconstitutional. oe SMALLPOX IN MEXICO. The Chances of Transmission of Epi- demics Into This Country Great. The, United States consul at Nogales, Mexico, reports to the surgeon general of the Marine Hospital that a severe epidemic of smallpox exists in that locality. He says the disease was introduced by per- sons coming from the Interior of the state ot Sonora, Mexico, The consul adds: “The chances for the transmission into the United States not only of smallpox, but of typhus, diphtheria, scarlet fever and pos- sibly yellow fever, by individuals goir there from Mexico through frontier port, are so gr a condition of thing: that a due re of when TU ave health and we for of regard the people articularly those of federal gov constantly such mortal tering the it does to prevent m from coming in at the ports of New New Orleans er others on the s) surgeon e that gene © smallpox is quite Wheeling, Mari urs, ini lent prev Cinein in ti and other places in the Ohio lending all the stamping out the valley. stance y He is ssible toward isease In those places. WASHINGTON, D.O., WEDNESDAY, MAY 15, 1895-TWELVE PAGES. TWO CENTS. in te eating. vf Star contained 61 of advertisements, made up ef 879 separate announced ments. These advertisers foug§t pubficity—not merefp Space. ; , TBe proof of tHe pudding ig 5 ) ) AT ATLANTA NEXT Where the Chiefs of Police Will Gather Next Year. A CONSTITUTION I$ ADOPTED Lively Discussion Over the Ques- tion of a Chaplain. ALL BUSINESS FINISHED The chiefs of police met again at 10 o'clock this morning in the red parlor of the Ebbitt House to do their second day’s work. Secretary Carr read the record of yesterday’s proceedings. There were no errors found in the indictment by the as- sembled members, who were not as numer- ous this morning as yesterday, a great many of the delegates being away on sight- seeing trips about the city. President Eldridge sounded a warning call to the members present in the matter of choosing the next meeting place. It was quite likely, he said, that the question would be set- tled today, and it would be well for those interested to be sure that they had all their friends present. A report was read from the commi:tee appointed to secure cheaper telegraphic tolls for the police departments of the country. The report was practically nega- tive, it being announced’ that a reply io the committee’s letter having been rece! ed from but one of the great companies, the Western Union, which declined to ac cede to the request on the ground that the company could not afford to make dis criminating rates in favor of the poli departments, which would make it proper that the same privileges should be given to state and municipal governments. The re- port being adopted and the committee dis- charged the fate of the plan for 7 economical capture of criminals by el! tricity was sealed. Adopting a Constitution. The chief business of the morning was the adoption of a constitution for the or- ganization. A report was presented by Chief Atkins of Knoxville, Tenn., chairman of the committee on constitution and by- laws, and after it had been read the as- sociation began to adopt it, section by sec- tion. The first snag was struck on the question of admitting proxies to the con- ventions of the association. The debate, while it was lively, showed that the chiefs are not much given to making long speeches, therein differing from their re- ligious friends who have just adjourned. | The talks were brief, but brisk. The chief objection to the proxy system was that the chiefs of police would soon fall into the habit of non-attendance and would fill the convention with subordinates, Chief Jansen of Milwaukee declared that he did not welcome the prospect of sitting in convention with “a lot of jays who may not have had six months’ experience in the police business.” This brought Chief Murphy of New Jer- sey to his feet with the declaration that he had no “jays” on his force, and he did not believe that any chief would send such a proxy. Chief O'Meara of Pittsburg said he thought the next officer in rank to the chief should be sent as proxies, and gave it as his opinion that in many cases the second man is more competent than the chief. This view was supported by Chief Deitch of Cincinnati, but Chief Atkins protested against the intimation that the convention was being filled with poor ma- terial. Mr. O'Meara explained that he cast no reflections on the present membership of the association, but he called attention to the fact that the political system in vogue in many of the cities frequently results in the appointment of incompetent men as chiefs or superintendents, while the best men remain as inspectors and assistant superintendents. After scme more talk the proxy section was stricken out by a vote of 47 to 6. Knocking Out the Sheriffs. The next case tried was that of the policeman vs. the sheriff et al. One sec- tion proposed to include sheriffs as hon- orary members, and an amendment was adopted extending this privilege to police commissioners, post ofilce inspectors, and officers of the United States secret service. Chief Jansen objected to mixing sheriffs up in the association, but, on a preliminary vote, they were included. Then Chief Har- rigan of St. Louis made a little speech in a delightfully faint brogue, and brought the jury around in a gallop. He said that it would be fatal to the best interests of the association, which should keep on the one track of making it an organization of po- licemen. It. was formed, he said, for the purpose of insuring better co-operation of the chiefs of the various cities, and for the better protection of the people, including the sheriffs. The latter officials, he said, often need more protection of other folks. At the conclusion of this talk a vote was taker on the entire section relating to the honorary membership, and the sheriffs and all the others proposed as honorary mem- bers were whisked off by an overwhelming vote. Later Chief Murphy of New Jersey offered a mew resolutton extending this privilege to police commissioners and other officials at the head of police departments. Question of a Chaplain. The next object of attack was the chap- lain, a new officer proposed by the consti- tution. The question arose on the item of providing for opening the sessions of the convention with prayer. Chief Jansen led the anti-prayer column, and moved to omit that feature of the program. Chief Oliver of Athens, Ga., an ex-minister of the gos- pel, protested against the motion. He said that if there is a department in the United States that needs the protection of the Divine Hand to lead tt it is the police de- partment. “If we are going to take the reins of organization without invoking the blessing of the Almighty,” he said, “we are embarking on a stormy sea and we shall surely be- wrecked on a fatal rock.” ‘The motion to strike out the prayer was lost by a large majority. Later there came the provision for a chaplain among the regular officers of the association, and Chief Jansen asked: “Where are you going to get the chap- lain? If he is going to be an officer of the organization he ought to be a member.” It was pointed out that Chief Oliver was eligible to such an office, but he moved to strike out the provision and to arrange for the appointment of a chaplain from among the ministers of the city where the con- vention is meeting. He said that he was proud that he had been a praying man all his life, and glad that he could be re- garded as eligible for such a position, but ie was not sure of constant attendance on the meetings of the association. So he hoped that the chaplain would be chosen from the local ministry, though there was that would give him more pride tification. His motion, however, was voted down, and he elected chaplain by acclama- tion. The relizious question, however, was not yet settled, for in a few minutes Chief Jansen moved to amend the constitution, limiting the chaplain to one prayer during each convention, instead of one a day. After a brief skirmish this was adopted, and so the anti-chaplainites were partly victorious. Locating the Next Meeting. This ended the differences of opinion over the constitution, which was finally adopted, and then Chaplain Oliver, the man of peace, cast a firebrand among the chiefs by calling for the choice of a city for the next convention. Immediately Chief Con- nolly of Atlanta put in the did of that city, along with letters from Mayor Porter King and G. E. Johnson, cM&irman of the board of police commissioners. Invitations were also extended by letters ftom_Dallas, Tex.; Fort Worth, Tex., and Colorado Springs, Col. Chief O’Meara of Pittsburg gave a verbal invitation to the convention to go to that city, which was heartily seconded by Chief Deitch of Cineinnatt. Atlanta was backed by Chiefs Atkins and Oliver, the latter urging the brethren to go down-there to get a taste of the best fried chicken in the south, if for nothing else. - Chief Murphy, in seconding Pittsburg, paid a tribute to Chief Roger O'Meara of that city, who, he said, is known to be one of the most reliable police officials in America or Canada, and if he says he will show the chiefs a good time at Pittsburg his promise can be depended upon. Chief Maddox of Fort Worth, Texas, withdrew the invitation of that city in fa- vor of Atlanta. The fight was narrowing down to Pittsburg and Atlanta. There was some amusement created by Maj. Moore suggesting that the question be com- promised by the choice of Washington once again. “We are not tired of you, by any mean: he said, ‘‘and if you return next year we will assure you of a hearty welcome. Con- gress will be in session then, and I want to give the country a chance to show the contrast between the legigiators and the chiefs of police in the matter of ability and patriotism, and I assure you the chiefs will not suffer from the comparison.” Chief Fry of Baitimore said he hoped the conveution would go to Pittsburg and be- lieved that this would result in bringing @ great many new members into the asso- ciation, including the chiefs of many. of the smaller cities of the nomth, = Atlanta Finally Chosen. Chief Starkweather of Detroit expressed his surprise that such a consideration should be necessary to interest the chiefs. Although Detroit is anxious to have the convention itself, he seconded the name of Atlanta. This was also done by Chief Meagher, Terre Haute, Ind. Chief Arnold of Dallas withdrew the name of his city in favor of Atlanta. Washington was also withdrawn, leaving Atlanta, Pittsburg and Colorado Springs alone in the list. The vote was then taken and proved a tie—28 to 28. There was considerable excitement and several of the Pittsburg men moved an adjournment. This was ruled out of or- der, as the vote had not been officially an- nounced. President Eldridge then gave the deciding vote in favor of Atlanta, after making a brief speech expiaining that he felt under some obligation to do so under the circumstances that prevailed at St. Louis. This announcement was received with cheers from the southern men, and the vote was made unanimous. The con- vention then adjourned. Rewards for Arrests, At the afternoon meeting yasterday a report of the executive committee on the subject of rewards offered for the arrest of criminals was read, which was amended so as to read: s “The pelice departments represented in the International Union of: Chiefs of Po- lice in the United States and Canada will not require or demand a.reward offered by the mayor of any city for the arrest and detention of any criminal, except the actual expenses incurred by the depart- ment making thé arrest. In regard to re- wards frcm private persons this resolution does not hold good.” — «) This provoked a lively debate, and the by a unani- resolution was finally passed meus vote. Soon after the adjournment the chiefs marched off to the White House, they were received by President Cleveland at 4 o'clock. —_—__. NO TRUTH IN THE STORY. ea Secretary Lamont ‘Not to Give Way to Mr. Outhwaite, There is the best authority for saying that there is no probability In the story that comes from Columbus, Ohio, that ex- Representative Jos. H. Outhwaite of Ohio will succeed Col. Lamont as Secretary of War. Mr. Outhwaite ts now in Europe, but is expected to return to this country July 1, It is said positively atthe War Depart- ment that Secretary Lamont will serve out his full term unless something unforeseen prevents. Secretary Lamont answered a question as to the truth of the report with a smile, and nothing more. His friends say for him, that he will certainly stay where he is throughout this administra- tion, . S An Office Not in Demand. Major Kretz filed his bend as superin- tendent of the mint at Philadelphia at the Treasury Department today and expects to take possession the 20th instant. The bond is for $100,000 and the sureties are re- quired to qualify in $200,000. | Major Kretz’s successor as chief of the appoint- ment division, Treasury Department, has not yet been announced. Mr. Gaines, chief of the mail division, and Mr. Van Senden, private secretary to Secretary Carlisle, were each offered the position; but neither desired to make the change. It is a sin- gular thing that although this office has been vacant practically more than a week not a single application for it has yet been filed at the department. ———- + e+ Naval Courts-Martial. Information has reached the Navy De- partment that Admiral Carpenter, com- manding the Asiatic station, convened courts-martial for the trial of Lieut. Thos. Stevens, executive of the Yorktown, charg- ed by Commander Folger with intoxication, and for the trial of Paymaster Henry R- Smith of the Concord, on charges the pre- cise nature of- which are not disclosed. The record in the case of Lieut. Stevens, which has just reached the department, shows that the officer was acquitted of the charge and restored to duty. Chief Hazen oes to Canada. Chief Hazen of the secret service has gone to Ottawa, Canada, with President Cleveland's warrant making him the agent of the United States with authority to bring to Buffalo, N. Y., for trial Mrs. M. T. Mack, charged with counterfeiting and uttering United States postage stamps. Mrs. Mack, it is alleged, was a member of the Chicago gang of stamp counterfeiters of which Warren T. Thompson, it is charged, was the head. The Washington Trust Companies. Abstracts of reports made .to the’ con- troller of the currency show that at the last examination on the 7th instant the three foan and trust companies of this city held individual deposits of $4,516,801. ‘Their combined capital was $3,250,000 and their surplus fund $300,000, while their loans and discounts aggregated $5,849,405. =e The Board of Awards. The board of awards of the world’s fair has about closed up its affairs and will close up its office in this elty on the Ist proximo. Af least, so Messrs. Britton and Smalley of the board informed Assistant Secretary Curtis of the Treasury Depart- ment today. ee. Government Receipts. National bank notes received today for redemption, $267,693. Government recelpts— From internal revenue, $233,745; customs, $584,101; miscellaneous, $160,569. Presidential Postmasters. The President today appointed J. E. Haynes postmaster at Newerk, N. J., to succeed W. D. Rutan, -resigned to accept internal revenue collentoreD The Cushing Bound South. The torpedo boat Cushing nas left Wash- irgten for Flerida. She is under orders to make the trip by the inlaud passage, so far as possible. WENT TO WOODLEY Secretary Herbert Consults the President About Admiral Meade, NOT SORE OF THE BEST COURSE The Admiral Has the Best of the Situation. A PROBABLE REPRIMAND Secretary Herbert drove out this morning and, it is sald, spent the day at Woodley, in consultation with the President as to the best line of action to properly rebuke Ad- miral Meade for his recent uncontradicted arraignment of the administration. The statement of the case made public by Sec- retary Herbert yesterday afternoon shows that Admiral Meade was overhasty in the matter of the Cincinnati, and shows also that the admiral had declined to accept the opportunity to disavow the published interview or to apologize if it was entirely authentic, He might have said that he was unduly excited at the time he used the language attributed to him, and that he sald more than he really meant to say. Calm, sober reflection does not appear, however, to have changed the admiral’s views, at least not to the extent of ex- pressing regret at their publication. Secretary Herbert's Statement. Secretary Herbert's statement is regarded by some critics as a confession of weak- hess and a practical acknowledgment that the department does not feel at all sure of its best course in the matter. The main objection to court-martial proceedings against the rebellious admiral lies in the difficulty of substantiat‘ng the charge that he used the language attributed to him. He does not acknowledge it himself, and the reporter to whom he spoke is said to have notified the department that he de- clines to give any information on the sub- ject, especially as the admiral has not re- Pudiated his work. If the admiral had denied the accuracy of the interview, the reporter who wrote it might be induced to swear to its entire truthfulness. As it stands his work has not been questioned, and he presumably has no special interest in the issue betwe the Navy Department and Admiral Meade. Under the law civilians cannot be com- pelled to give testimony before naval courts. As the case stands the admiral seems to have the best of the situation, and it is evident that since the commission of the alleged offense he has had the benefit of wise counsel. It ‘is said that the Presi- dent is determined to resent Admiral Meade’s criticisms, but the manner of do- ing it has not yet been developed. How {o Discipline the Admiral. According to one authority there are sev- eral ways in which the department can make Admiral Meade uncomfortable, and there is an evident intention to do so. His request fora year’s leave was granted be- fore the publication of the alleged inter- view. Otherwise this might have been re- fused. It is not believed that the depart- ment will revoke his leave, as it would tend to make a martyr of the admiral, and this is something the administration par- ticularly desires to avoid. What it may probably fall back upon is its prerogative to reprimand an officer for any infringe- ment of navy regulations, and if it does decide to take this course the letter of cen- sure will undoubtedly be the most severe communication the admiral has eyer re- ceived from the department. It is possible that prompt official action in this matter may follow today’s confer- ence between the President and the Sec- retary of the Navy, and its announcement is awaited with great interest in naval circles. Admiral Meade’s successor as com- mander-in-chief of the North Atlantic squadron will probably be announced in a day or two, and if it Is anybody but Ad- miral Ramsay, chief of the navigation bureau, there will be great surprise in the service. It is not thought likely that the command will be allowed to remain vacant until the return of the New York and Co- lumbia from Kiel in the fall, as was said to be the original plan. There is important work on hand on this station, which in- cludes the North Atlantic coast and the Caribbean sea and Gulf of Mexico, and embarrassments might result from a_pro- longed absence of a responsible official head. The Department's Statement. The following statement in regard to the cese of Admiral Meade has been issued by the Navy Department: “The department has addressed a letter to Admiral Meade, stating that it desired to krow if he was willing to answer whether he had or had not authorized what pur- ported to be an interview with him pub- lished in the New York Tribune, and that he had replied, acknowledging the receipt of the letter and declining to answer the questions. “The facts in relation to the failure of the department to grant Admiral Meade’s re- quest to have the Cincinnati ordered to the New York yard instead of to the Norfolk yard are that this vessel was ordered by the department to go to the Norfolk navy yard for some necessary repairs. This was dcne upon the recommendation of the chief constructor, who desired that work, which is now scarce at both yards, might be equalized between the Norfolk and Brook- lyn yards. Admiral Meade, who has_se- lected the Cincinnati for his flagship dur- ing the absence of the New York, was thereupon ordered to hoist his flag upon that vessel upon her arrival at Norfolk, in the interim hoisting his flag on the Min- neapolis. He afterward forwarded a second request to the department to have the Cin- cinnati ordered to New York instead of to Norfolk. On the day when this latter re- quest was received Secretary Herbert was not in the department at any time. As- sistant Secretary McAdoo being in charge did not act upon the request, as he did not think it proper to take any action in the matter until the Secretary's return. On the rext morning, when Secretary Herbert came to the office, this matter having been brought to his attention, he at once sum- moned before him the chief constructor and, after conferring with him and Assist- ant Secretary McAdoo jointly, decided to order the Cincinnati to New York, and at once ordered Admiral Ramsay, who was present, to make out orders to intercept the ship at Hampton Roads, and order her to New York. He also directed orders to be made out to Admiral Meade, notifying him of this change, and orders both to the Admiral and to the ship- were written and ready to be signed when a letter came in the noon mail from Admiral Meade, asking to be detached from the squadron, which request the Secretary granted.” 2+ The Government Exhibit. Assistant Secretary Dabney of the Agri- cultural Department is in Atlanta. He Is chairman of the government board of management of the cotton states and inter- national exposition, and his southern trip is for the purpose of making arrangements for the government exhibit. A party of the representatives of the board of lady managers will leave here Friday next to attend to the ladies’ part in the exposi- tion. ee = To Be Examined for Promotion. Lieut. Commander H. N. Manney has reported to the Navy Department for ex- amination for promotion. KENTUCKY FARMERS Their Idea of What the Free Coinage M Will Do. Ex-Representative Coombs’ Opinion of the Kind of Campaign Literature the Democrats Need. Ex-Representative Coombs of Brooklyn is gathering material for what is likely to prove one of the most interesting and in- structive campaign publications of the next presidential cortest. This publication will deal with the silver question, and will attempt to prove that the claims of the free silver party are erroneous. “The trouble with our books on the sil- ver question,” said Mr. Coombs to a Star reporter today, “‘is that they appeal to the student rather than to the average work- ingman. They are too generally philo- sophical discussions, whereas we need every-day statements showing the fallacies of the free silver men. “The voters of the country have a very crude idea of what the free coinage of silver means. This is illustrated by the experience of a friend of mine from Ken- tucky the other day. This gentleman tells me that in going into a store in one of the small towus of the blue grass state, a short time ago, he overheard a conversation of two intelligent farmers. One of these farm- ers was saying that he favored Judge So- and-So to distribute the silver in the treas- ury for that county, as soon as the country adopted free coinage laws. He continued to make an argument in favor of the judge, saying he had always proven honest, hav- ing filled important official positions in the county. Those two farmers, representing the more intelligent class of the farmers of Kentucky, firmly believed that the proposition of the free coinage men was to distribute the silver now in the treas- ury among the voters of the country. “That is the class of people we should reach with titerature that will dispel such absurd ideas.” Mr. Coombs firmly believes that the sal- vation of the democratic party during the coming campaign depends on the defeat of the free silver wing of the organization, and as he is generally regarded as being in accord with the administration on this question, any publication issued over his per care is more than ordinarily interest- ing. ——————_2+______ MILITIA PREVENTED TROUBLE. Gov. O’Ferrall Discusses Miners’ Strike. RICHMOND, Va., May 15.—Gov. O'Fer- rall returned from Pocahontas this morn- ing more than ever convinced that there would have been trouble of the most seri- ous character at that place bift for the presence of the military. “Just look at the situation,” said he. “There were from four to six thousand striking miners from West Virginia, com- posed largely of Hungarians, Poles and other foreigners, coming into Pocahontas to force the men in those mines to go out. Of course, the authorities there would have been powerless and that there would have been rioting and destruction of property ard less of life is certain. “I have great sympathy with the West Virginian miners,” he went on, “they have been badly treated and they are being made the cat’s paws of the coal operators, for,”’ added the governor, with emphasis, “this is a coal operators’ strike.” When the governor left there were 300 men at work in the mines of the Southwest Company. Sixty more were to go on last night, 200 more were expected this morn- ing and 400 more on tomorrow. The com- pany is taking back its old men, upon ap- plication, except in the case of a few ob- streperous leaders. POCAHONTAS, Va., May 15.—At noon 200 Italian miners reached here to go to work for the Southwest Coal Company. The mines are busy ioday. The officers re- port everything quiet last night. Many of the old men returned to work today. The West Virginia lines are closely watched and the strictest guard kept upon all go- ing to the Elkhorn mines. The bringing in of these miners increases the Ditter feel- ing, and it is not known what action the strikers will take. Meetings will be heid throughout the Elkhorn section today. THE ROYAL ARCANUM. the Coal Representatives of Grand Councils at St. Louis, ST. LOUIS, Mo., May 15.—About one hundred delegates, representing twenty- one grand councils, are in attendance upon the eighteenth annual session of the Su- preme Council of the Royal Arcanum,which convened here today. The session will con- tinue for one week and be executive. President Banner, past grand regent of the Grand Council of Missouri, delivered an address of welcome, and appropriate responses were made by the supreme offi- cers. Today's session was largely devoted to the hearing of the annual reports of officers and standing committees, which were appropriately referred. The repcrt of C. W. Hazzard, supreme regent, showed that during 1894 the Royal Arcanum paid to widows and orphans death benefits amounting to $3,959,599, leav- ing a balance on hand of $463,478. On De- cember 31, 1894, the order had a member- ship of 159,507. During 1894, 16,509 new members were initiated and 1,344 deaths recorded. —.___ NO PRIZE FIGHTING IN VIRGINL Gov. O’Ferrall Laughs at the Idea of a Match at Jnckson City. RICHMOND, Va., May 15.—The governor says there will be no prize fighting in Vir- ginia. Goy. O’Ferrall was asked today about the rumor that the proposed prize fight between Corbett and Fitzsimmons would be “pullcd off” at Jackson City. He laughed at the idea and said that the people might rest assured that there would be no such exhibition in Virginia so long as he was governo: Se Arkansas Day. MEMPHIS, Tenn., May 15.—This is “Ar- kansas day” at Camp Schofield, so named in honor of the Arkansas companies that will drill for prizes this afternoon. A delegation of 2,000 came over from Lit- tle Rock this morning to cheer their local soldiers. This reinforcement, with an agreeable change in the weather, promises to swell the crowd of spectators at the camp to fully 8,000. The attraction this morning was an exhibition drill by troops E and K, third United States cavalry. All the troops then exercised for an hour and the forenoon closed with the usual con- cert by the lowa State Band. Lieut. Gen. Schofield will arrive Saturday morning and will review the troops in the afternoon. He remains until Tuesday,when the prizes will be awarded. en Ex-President Harrison's Trip. INDIANAPOLIS, Ind., May 15.—Ex-Presi- dent Benjamin Harrison left fer New Yor this afternoon. Tomorrow afternoun he will spend at Newark, N. where he will receive a medal from the New Jersey Hi torical Society. While in New York he will sit for his portrait, which will be hung in the White House. ——- Another Double Crime in Philadelphia PHILADELPHIA, May 15.—Eli Williams, colored, aged forty-two years, who lived at | North Juniper street, attempted to kill | 129 his wife with an ax early this morning, and then committed suicide. for the double crime. No cause is known | 1; Counter Tenor TRACK WET AND SLOW Cold and Rain at the Brooklyn Race - Course. RICE AND RAMAPO BEST LIKED Rey El Santa Anita and Sir Walter Next in Favor. DISCUSSING THEIR CHANCES GRAVESEND RACE TRACK, N.Y., May 15.—The weather for the day of the great Brooklyn handicap was anything but sat- isfactory early this morning, as the sky was overcast, with rain threatening every minute and the track was wet and soggy. As is usual of late, the Brooklyn Jockey Club was unfortunate and instead of the beautiful warm spring day which greeted race goers on Saturday last at Morris Park, Mr. Dwyer had a cold, raw morning, with little prospect for any improvement. Now and again the clouds would part and a gleam of sunshirle was given to the owners and trainers who were gathered at the Gravesend track, but that did not last long and all was dull and gray again. The horses had little work during the last three days and no chances of slipping in the mud were taken. After the morning exercise had been taken and the trainers had eaten their breakfast they sought sheltered spots in and about the grand stand and, as usval, began to discuss the chances of ‘the candi- dates for the big race as ardently as if they had not done the same thing every morning for the last three or four weeks. Rice and Ramnpo Best Liked. Dr. Rice and Ramapo have the most fol- lowers, but Rey El Santa Anita was fa- vored by a by no means small division. The latter is known to be good in any kind of going, and his races this season are con- sidered to be a good deal in his favor as compared with Ramapo, while Dr. Rice has run in the west as well. In spite of the fact that Ramapo has not started this year he is looked upon as the most denger- ous horse in the lot, because of the known ability of his trainer, John Hyland, who was never known to send an unfit horse to the post. That Ramapo will be absolutely fit is un- deubted, and the only drawback will be the jockey, Griffin, who will carry a great deal of lead to make the weight, and will need all his strength to hold the great horse. At the same time he is undoubted- ly_the best of the light-weight jockeys. Dr. Rice, who won the race last’ year, will have the services of the best of all the jockeys, Taral, who can be depended upon to save his mount at critical points and bring him to the last quarter in the best possible condition. Rey El Santa Anita will be ridden by Bergen, who saves a horse well for the final effort, but is apt to keep him so far out of the race that he cannot get to the aoe ee ae oe comes for the = rt. it e | good jockey, ‘ully versed in all the tricks of his calling. Some Other Cracks, Sir Walter is next in favor. Doggett, who has been on the horse’s back ever since he began riding, knows him thor- oughly. Sir Walter was not taken to the track until just before the race, in order that he might not get out of condition, owing to his refusal to eat after being sent to a-new track. Rubicon was thought well of, but doubt was expressed as to his ability to go the distance in the company. He showed a great turn of speed last year, but not over the handicap distance, so he is an @nknown quantity to some extent. Midgley is by no means a first-class jockey and will not help his mount to any great extent. Bassetlaw should be well managed by Littlefield, although he is not the horse he was two years ago, but he may make them all run to win, if he does not carry off the rich prize. Handicappers in the spring are always uncertain and the light- weights may carry off the money. rt Declare likes mud, and so does Ed. Kear- ney. Mr. Keene's pair, Hornpipe and Assignee, are doubtful starters, although both like a soft track. Hornpipe has shown the best work. Counter Tenor is the only three-year-old among the likely starters. No one is will- ing to admit that he is the equal of Henry of Navarre as a three-year-old; he could not win from the older horses. A three- year-old bas never won the handicap, and no one looks to see the precedent reversed this year, although Campbell is fond of surprises and may repeat the Diablo coup. The handicappers were out for gallops be- fore noon, but no ore was more than can- tered. Ed. Kearney’s owner disclosed that the horse had the chance of his life on the track and would keep them all guessing from start to finish. The strong drying wind and occasional sunshine helped to put the track in con- dition, so that it was thougW® that the course would be moderately fast by the time the racing began. The grand stand was dry and comfortable, and all was in readiness for the great race. Spectators Arriving at the Course. It was about noon when the first of the spectators began to arrive. There was a decided change in the character of those present early. Formerly the track had been lined with bookmakers and their em- ployes, while the objectionable tout was in evidence everywhere. This year the touts were hanging around outside the gates, with no means of getting in to ply their vocation. The people who were pres- ent had ccme for the purpose of ge(ting good seats in the front rows, and had brought their luncheon with them. The choice generally settled down upon Dr. Rice and Ramapo, with litle to choose between them. The going suits both horses, and as the two jockeys, Taral and n, are the best in their class, a fine e is expected. Sir Walter ruled third e, With Rey El Santa Anita fourth. It was conceded on all sides that the race was the most open since the establishment of the handicap, and that under the condi- lions any of the lot might win. Basset- law's followers were many, and so were Ed. Kearney’s. The rivalry between Fred Foster and W. B. Sink is intense? and a good bet has been made, Foster won the handicap and the sixth race last year with Dr. Rice and Eloroy and has the same horses in the same races this year. He thinks he will win both. nk has Rey El Santa Anita in the handicap and Sister Mary in the first, and declares that he will win both; hence the wager. The att nee was but moderate at 1 o'clock, although the weather was greatly improved. Odes Ags Starters. The bookmak beginning to offer odds in the handicap. Ramapo and Dr. Rice were on even terms in the betting. Rey E Anita was held at a short figure and Sir Walter was The average of the quotations was as follows: Dr. Rice, 2% Ramapo, 2% to 1 and eve nita, 6 to land 7to5;§ Rubicon, 10 to 1 toland7Tt 1; Declare, to l and 8 to 1; Bassetlaw, ola 210 to 1; Hornpip rnee, 40 to 1 and 12 to Land 12 to 1; 17 toland 4 tol, to Ed. Kearn: