Evening Star Newspaper, June 13, 1895, Page 1

———$— THE EVENING STAR PUBLISHED DAILY EXCEPT SUNDAY AT THE STAR BUILDINGS, 1101 Fenreylvania Avenue, Cor. 1th Street, by The Evening Star Newspaper Company, 8. H. KAUFFMANN, Pres't. New York Oiice, 40 Potter Building, ar scribers in the count, at 10 cents per month. Copies at the Quintuple Sheet Star, $1 per year, with ge added, 3.00. ost Office at Washington, D. C., | tter. st he paid in advan known on i tion. rtising made —— Che Lven <i gs ae Stare. WASHINGTON, D.C THURSDAY, JUNE 13. 1895-TWELVE PAGES. TWO CENTS. Te proof of the pudding is in fe eating Yesterdap’s Star contained 46 cofumns of advertisements, made up ef 768 separate announce: ments. These advertisers Sought pufficite—not merefp Space, NO STRIKE LIKELY The Trouble With the Bookbinders in the Printing Office. DEMAND MADE BY THE UNION Foreman Espey Gives His Side of the Case. MR. BENEDICT’S POSITION, A disagreement between the men em- ployed in the bindery of the government printing office and their foreman, arising out of the question of the amount of work to be done tn a day, is causing some fric- tion in the great printing house of the government. ‘There were rumors for awhile of a possible strike, but t:day’s events warrant the belief that it will not be necessary to resort to extreme meas- ures unless the disagreement should reach a more acute stage at present. Under the law, and the regulations of the government printing office, eight hours’ labor constitute a day’s It has been the custom in the bookbindery depar a custom fixed by the employ selves, to fix a Kimit to the number of books to be bound in a @ This scale has been acqu in by the al Kov- last thirty years. 1 it has the Lookbinders ernment printers for th As far as could be lea an arrangement mads by themselves for the better regulating of their order and the work of each mun. r some time past the bookbinders have be at work upon a job of nsus re- which, under the scale, should be The turned out at the rate of sixty a day. Dookbinders, however, have recently con- cluded that the peculiar nature of the work made tie completion of sixty books too much of aa undertaking, and hav manded that the number be reduced ten in order that ould Wy for completing the “head binding it is understood, is the operation that gives rise to the claim that the work of handling sixty Looks @ day is au ©: requirement. Foreman Espcey’s Statement. The demand for a reduction was made to the foreman of the bindery, Mr. H. C. Es- pey, who refused to comply. In explain- ing his action to a Star reporter today Mr. Espey said: “{ am not exacting one thing from those men that their own scale does not call for. ‘The trouble arose over a job of work now in hand. They are working on books, which, according to their own scale, fixed by themselves, should be finished at the rate of sixty books a day. They have de- manded that they should only do fifty of e, upon the ground that there is extra work connected with the job. “The extra work is what they term ‘head banding’ the books. I do not con- sider it extra work, and I think they can do that amount without any trouble. A Letter From the Binders. The question was taken up at a meeting of the Bookbinders* Union held at Typo- graphical Hall last night, and, after being thcroughly discussed, was passed upon by a unanimous vote. The decision reached at last night's meeting is best explained in the following communication, which was handed to Foreman Espey today: WASHINGTON, June 13, 1895. Mr. H. ©. Espey, Foreman of Bindery: Dear Sir: At a’ meeting of Local Union No. 4, International Brotherhood of Book- binders, held June 12 at Typographical Hall the following resolution was unani- mously agreed to: ‘That this union sustain the action of the arbitration committee and direct such com- mittee to call upon the public printer and foreman of binding and notify them that this is the ultimatum of this society; that the task In dispute shall be fifty books in eight hours, with half hour added for past- ing, and that the men on such work be 80 notified. Respectfully, |W. B. HYDE, Prest. Wm. Maloney, Ree. Se’ “My response to that letter was this,” said Mr. Espey to a Star reporter: “I told them that I would not agree to make fifty of those books a day’s work. 1 shall ex- pect every man to work eight hours for a day’s labor, but I have not and I will not demand that he shall finish sixty books in that time or finish any specitied number. I shall expect him to work faithfully while he is at it, but will not require him to make sixty books. That much work can be done, however, and has been done vight along. They have finished one-half of the job already at this rate.” Unwilling to Talk. Mr. W. B. Hyde, the president of the Bookbinders’ Union, was then seen by The Star man, and he was asked to state to the public his side of the controversy and an explanation of the facts in the case from the bookbinders’ side. “I have nothing at all to say upon the subject,” answered Mr. Hyde. Application to another officer of the union met with the same response. Individual members of the union when seen by The Star reporter also declined to talk further than to say that requirement of sixty books a day under existing conditions is excessive and that on account of the nature of the work a re- duction of ten books should be made. What Mr. Benedict Says. Public Printer Benedict was then inter- viewed. “I have not interfered In this matter," he sald. “It is a question between the men and their foreman. I do not re- quire a task of any workman. All that I ask is what the law requires—that a man shall be paid by the hour and for the work that he does. The bookbinders themselves fixed the scale under which they are work- * Ing, and I have never interfered with it. I have known cases where the union 1h fined its own meml for making mo! than the scale number of books in ms odd to fine a man for his ski istry, but that is what occurs here times. Mr. Benedict did binders would z believe the bhook- extremity of strik- did he would have to best he could to keep up the of not h the office, even if nec should require putting in machines to take the place of hand labor. He said he did not want to go to this extremity, how- ever, and believed the present difficulty suid be adjusted. ere are thirty-one men employed on that has caused the trouble. are of the union, how- yho would be affected by a strike if one should occur. Conference With the A let Puoblle Printer. er similar to the one sent Foreman Espey was also handed to Publle Printer Benedict. Mr. Hyde, president of the vnlon, also hal a conference with the pub- Ne printer noon. Mr. Benedict er and its representations under advisement, and will probably send a reply at an early date. In the meantime the bookbi: ‘3 are at work. The Distinguished Sic! Miss Dodge ig reported this morning to! be about the same. She passed a comfort- able night. Representative Hitt continues to improve slowly, and it is thought he may be able to sit up a short time today. { sistant LANDED AT JAMAICA The Steamer George Qhilds Carrying a Filibustering Expedition, Started From Key West With Arms, Ammunition and Men—Spanish Ganboats Eluded. The steanier George Childs, carrying the filibustering expedition from Key West, has landed at Jamaica. Definite informa- tion to this effect has been received here. It was due in a large measure to the sail- ing of this expedition last week that the administration determined on energetic steps to prevent violation of the neutrality laws, and caused President Cleveland to issue bis proclamation. ‘The information from Jamaica states only that the steamer hus landed, but does not add details as to whether the filibusters are still on board or were landed at some point In Cuba. Additional information is expected as a result of inquiries now mak- ing. : Could Mave Landed Her Party. Jamaica lies south of the easterly end of Cuba, so that the steamer George Childs could have landed her party on the east end of the island if she took the route lying between Haiti and Jamaica on the west coast of Cuba. It was first claimed that the party numbered 2,600 men, but later and mor authoritative information reaching here fixes the number at less than fifty, including four leaders. Its progress is bemy watched, not because of its im- portance, but owing to its origin in the Cnited States, and the determined steps resolved upon by this government to re- press filibustering. Movements of the Steamer, ‘Phe George Childs satled originally from Philadelphia. When she cleared there was nothing suspicious about her cargo, al- though a watch was kept on her moye- ments. She stopped at a small point down the Delaware bay, where it is believed she took aboard arms, ammvenition and a large quantity of food’ supplies suitable for an expedition. Another steamer, the Bridge- port, accompanied her, but her future movements are not yet located. The Childs moved down the Atlantic coast to a point off Key West, where the filibusters had or- ganized their party. They are si to have carried with them two cannon, mounted consp:cuously with their muzz! ing over the bulwarks. The these weapons is doubted, ho’ is to the information reaching here that they were dug up after laying in the ground for a long time, and wete used only for their formidable appearance. - Spanish Gunboats Eluded. Jamaica is a British colony, and it is said that the British authorities will take all necessary steps to see that filibustering Spanish gun- boats have been on the outlook for the Key West party, so that the arrival of the Childs at Jamaica indicates that their watch has been unavailing. The fact that the information from Ja- Iaica gives only. the arrival of the Childs, without mention of the filibusters, leads to the impression {n some quarters that the suspicions directed against her may prove unfounded, as there is only circumstantial information thus far to show that she car- ried the party. The circumstances have been sufficient, however, to Induce the closest watch of all her movements, and the authorities in Cuba have regarded her as the vessel needing the most observation. °-—. ARE OUR STREETS POST ROADS. A Nice Legal Question in Controversy in the Courts. A case involving the rights of munici- palities to prevent, under certain circum- stances, the erection of telegraph poles on the streets of cities has come up in the local courts here on an application for a writ to prohibit Judge Kimball of the Police Court from sentencing two linemen who had been convicted of putting up Postal Telegraph Company poles on vth street. While the case applies especially to the District of Columbia, nearly similar conditions obtain in many other places. Congress, by an act passed in 186, gave telegraph companies the right to. erect poles on all post roads of the United States. Later, by another act, it declared all the streets of the District of Columbia to be post roads. Under these laws, the Postal Telegraph Company claimed the right to erect poles on Yth street. A regulation of the city, however, forbids such erection, and when the company began work their men were arrested, tried in the Police Court and tined,the court considering that the munici- pal regulation controlled, and that the al- leged grant by Congress coulf*not be con- sidered. As there is no appeal from the Police Court where it has jurisdiction, and no remedy from its sentences, except by writ ef habeas corpus when imprisonment is decreed, the company applied to the Dis- trict court for a writ to forbid the police justice to carry out the sentence. The question has been taken under advisement. TREASURY CHANGES, Important Offices to Be Filled by the First of Next Month. Several important changes are apt to occur in the Treasury Department on July 1, the beginning of the next fiscal year. A plan under favorable consideration is the transfer of Mr. Scott Nesbitt, chief clerk of the internal revenue bureau, to the chiefship of the appointment division. Since the retirement of Major Kretz this oftice has been temporarily filled by Mr. Wetmore of the chief clerk’s office. Mr. E. C, Johnson, chief of the income tax divis- ion, which will go out of existence on the first proximo, is beoked to succeed Mr. Nes- bitt as chief clerk of the internal revenue bureau. It is said that a change In the office of deputy commissioner of internal revenue will also occur on the first proximo. This office filed by Mr. George W. Wilson of Ohio. He is a holdover from the Har- rison admi is a republican and tenders ation at the be- ginning of the present administration, and has stood ready to relinquish his office at since. His long retention is un- = mainly to his special qualt- or the office he holds. His po- opponents are after his scalp and are now said to be confident of success, re = GOVERNME SUPPL ‘the Departnental Com at Work Upon the § The departmental commission charged with the duty of making contracts for gen- 1 supplies for the government service in Washington, Including +the™ local govern- ment, is now busily.engaged in considering the proposals recently submitted to. the various departments. This commission ts composed of Assistant Secretary Hamlin of the Treasury, Assistant-Secretary Sims of the Interior Department and Third As- Postmaster General Cralge. All the bids have been Scheduled ‘and will be | finally acted upon in a short time, unless it should be developed that the competi- tors have entered into_a combination to raise the rates on articles required in the public service. The commission was con- stituted for the purpose of securing the lowest and most ad tageous terms and at the same time secure a regular schedule of rates for all the departments. DIPLOMACY FAILS The Cuban Rebellion Cannot Be Put Down in That Way. REBELS WELL SUPPLIED Wil MONEY A Serious View Taken by the Diplomatic Corps Here. THE POSSIBLE RESULTS For the first time since the Cuban re- bellion broke out diplomats resident in this city are beginning to take a serious view of the uprisings on the island. When it was learned by members of the diplomatic corps in Washington that civil war raged In Cuba expressions were very generally made in effect that this uprising would run the course of all others on the island. From the beginning it has been known that many of the leaders and most of the followers in the rebellion have been negroes. This fact alarmed the whites on the island, who feared that should the civil war succeed there would be negro rule and a condition would prevail much more distasteful to them than even the unjust rule of Spain. The fact that the Vene- zuelan civil war showed the consequences that might come from such a condition was referred to, as Bolivar, the liberator et Venezuela, had to consent to the mar- riage of his sister.to a negro general after victory, this negro officer having compeiled such action through the enormous power he wielded both during and after the war, when his enmity might have turned the tide and have resulted in the loss of all that hai been gained. How It Was at First Regarded. It was for this reason, well known to the diplomats here, that they believed that the Cubap rebellion would be vut down. They did™fot think that the negroes of Cuba, with the aid of only a comparatively small portion of the whites, could be cessful. They locked upon the rebels es bandits who would shortly be forced to surrender, When Gen. Campcs, the great- est military officer of Spain, who had gained great renown in the suppression cf former rebellions on the islard, was given persenal charge of all the operations for the suppression of the Cuban revoit, it was believed that a peace would quickly be ef. fected. The former successes of G Campos had largely been brought about through diplomacy. After he took active control of Spanish operations, he discoyer- ed that the men leading the rebellion were not of a character that could be influenced Ly diplomacy, however shrewd. The most intelligent conservative portion of the white population were not in the rebellion, while the guerrilla warfare that was being carried on was in the hands of men who were fighters, and who proposed to cain the independence of -he island at all haz- ards. Diplomacy Won’t Work. It is now generally believed that this policy of diplomacy which Gen. Campos was to exercise in the suppression of the rebelilon has failed. The fact that the gov- ernment of Spain has been authorized, in case of need, to negotiate a loan of 600,000,- 000 pesetas on account of the island of Cuba, and the further fact that the min- ister of war, Gen. Azcarraga, is actively oc- cupied in reorganizing reinforcements in order to put 40,000 men in Cuba in August, is regarded as an acknowledgment that diplomacy will not work among Cuban leaders. Rebels Have Plenty of Money. Another phase of the rebellion in Cuba which is surprising the diplomats of Wash- ington, is the very apparent fact that these men have practically an unlimited supply of money. They are armed with the latest style weapons. Where this money comes from is an enigma. For many years past oppressive rule in Cuba has driven Cubans from their homes, and has caused them to seek a career in the United States and tn. the Spanish-American republics. New York city has a large colony formed.in this way, and some members of this colony have gained great success and wealth, and are prominent among the business men of that city. Throughout Central America many Cubans have sought homes, generally going into the coffee business, in which w many have become influential and wealthy. It is through the influence of these men who have practically been exiled from Cuba that the rebellion is receiving much strength. While the whites on the island have not supported the rebellion, those men who left their homes left them with a determination to some day beat Spain if they could. So it Is that a very large per- tion of the whites who are engaged in the rebellion are men who have sought the country to take a part in the uprising after Icng exile. Sources for Supply of Funds. Among members of the diplomatic corps here there is a rume> in circulation that money is being supplied the leaders of the Cuban revolt frum a source? other than Cubans who have left their country. It ig hinted that the great asphalt and oil industries of the {sland are taking an im- portant part in the rebellion. The asphalt of Cuba ts regarded as equal to that brought from the Island of Trinidad, which for many years has supplied the Barber Asphalt Company with Its material and allowed it to koil a monopoly in put- ting down asphalt pavements. The broad expanse of asphult in front of the Arling- ton Hotel in this efty is of Cuban asphalt, and it is said that persons interested In this product of the island have endeavored to bring about an introduction of the Cuban product into this country in com- petition with the Trinidad. But up to the present time they lave not, in any great measure, succeeded. It is said that if this Cuban revolt succeeds there are capitalists now waiting to secure concessions from the belligerents in order to introduce Cuban asphalt into the United States. It will be seen that in this way there is a possibility of those who wish to secure this concession of advancing sums to the Cutans who are now fighting for independ- ence in order to win their friendliness 1f they are ever able to grant a concession. It is also said that a somewhat similar state of affairs exists in regard to the oll product of Cuba. It ts hinted that the Standard Oil Company has an interest which might lead to various possibilities in the making of friends for the Cuban rebellion. If the rebellion succeeds there will also be the possibility of granting concessions for -working this oil product, h would be valued at millions of dol- e fyet that these concesstons would be ble on the part of the belligerents if succeed has been”given out by Cubans country, and it fs said that promises cf friendly aid have been offered to various cqpitalists if they would assist the Cuban leaders. The Possible Result. ~ Whiie men acquainted with Cuban affairs belfeve that the most serious siage in the Cuban revolt has not Been reached, they are inclined to b@lieve that Spain will be able to starve out the rebels. The informa- tion received from Madrid is sufficient to show that the serious aspect of Cuban affairs is accepted there and that the gov- ernment realizes that if they do not wish to lose the island that has been a source of revenue for so many years immense power will have to be wielded. Whether Spain is [able at this time to wield such power is to be seen, for there are some well-informed people who think that rather than spend too much money the Spanish government might yield Cuba, which is already heavily burdened with debt. At- any rate, the present is generally regarded as a most critical time for Spain and the Cubans who ure fighting for independenc: +o THE SILVER MEETING No, Indications That the South and West Will Unite. The Attendance Largely Democratic— Significant Absence of Senator Tel- ler Commented Upon. * The tone of the Memphts silver meeting is not more Vigorous than was expectad. Vigor, indeed, was essential on two scores. in the first place, the mieéting was called to make reply to the sound money meeting recently held at the same point, and in the second place only extreme deliverances would properly represent extreme men. The be'dest defiance possible, therefore, was in order, and has been issued with due regard to the question at stake and the people ad- dressed. Will the South and West Unite? But what effect will the meeting have on the proposition for a union of the south and west on the silver question? That is thought to be the point. Such a union is the real object of the extreme silver men. That is their hope. The east, in their judg- ment, is no territory for missionary work on their part. The east is for sound money, and, if neces 'y, Will. solidify in support of the sound money policy, If stiver is triumph, therefore, It must receive the united support of its friends in the two sec- tions where its Interests are considered par- amount to everything-else. The south and the west, acting together, can force free coinage on this country. But in order to act together successfully they must first agree to an entire obilteration of old party Lines. Democrats and republicans will be obliged to put aside differences on other subjects, bury all old prejudices and lock arms like brothers. Does- this Memphis meeting give encouragement to this scheme? A Democratic Meeting. The meeting, it is observed, is in the main a democratic meeting. The invita- tion issued was of a non-partisan char- acter, but it has not been widely accepted in that spirit. Democrats have responded in greatly the largest numbers. There are populists present, and _a@ few republicans, but not in numbers sufficient to justify the opinion that the west is ready as yet to throw off the old party affiliations. ‘The western eye is fixed rather on Cleveland, where, in a few days, the National League ot Republican Clubs is'to meet, and where an effort is to be made to secure some ex- pression favorable to, silver. The west, evidently, is still in the republican column. The absence of Mr. Teller alonefrom the Memphis meeting .is bighiy~ significant. Silver sentiment in the guides by him. Whatever he says and on the free coinage line the west, f ses. So, until Mr. Teller takes the platform and strikes his old flag and raises ‘a new one, the south may raise her voice as loud as she pleages without summening a new party into ex- istence. ays Senator Stewart's Position. The presence of Senator Stewart at Mem- phis is interesting, but not thovght to be impertant. The Nevada Senator is a popu- list, or what you will, Names are no long- cr of moment to him. Any camp flying the free silver flag is nis borae. Old republican that he is, and but lately turred populist, he is as comfortable cn the stage at the Memphis meeting, with Mr. Turpie in the chair, as he would be at a meeting in any of his >wa state presided over by his colleague, Mr. Jones. All he asks anywhere is that silver be remembered, and every man is his brother who speaks a good word for the white metal. Mr, Stewart is assur- ed of a welcome always in the south. He voted against “he force bill, and he voted for the confirmation of Mr. Lamar as as- sociate justice of the Supreme Court..:The measure defeated was a8 abhorrent to the south as the man confirmed was dear. Mr. Lamar was che moat popular of all the southern mea of his day, and Mr. Stewart is thus associated with the last high honor bestowed upon the gouth’s favorite. And, of course, Mr. Stewart commits Nevada. But Nevada is the least important of all ———o the western states, and her secession from the republican ranks is not disquieting to the republican managers. They are study- ing Cclorado, and taking very great com- fort from the fact that Mr. Teller remains at home. ——————————— PRINCIPAL CHIEF SUSPENDED. Trouble in the Creek Nation as to Drawing of Checks. A dispatch was received at the Treasury Department yesterdsy from G. H#Small, assistant treasurer 6f the United States at St. Louis, stating that he had been re- quested by Acting Chief Bullet of the Creek Nation not to honor any further checks against the Creek funds drawn by Treasurer Sam Grayson. Mr. Small seys he notified Bullet that he would comply temporarily with the request, pending fur- ther information on the subject. At the time of writing he did not know the cause or subject of the trouble. The books of the St. Louis office show a balance cf $187,000, subject to the orders of the treas- urer of the Creek Nation, No checks drawn by Grayson have been presented for pay- ment since May 16 last. Mr. Small asks whether the Secretdry approves his action. Secretary Carlisle immediately referred the matter to the Interior Department, and a-dispatch asking for information was sent by the Indian office to D. M. Wisdom, agent to the Five Civilized Tribes. The latter's ecelved this morning, reals as fol- ‘The princtpal ehief of Creek Na- tion has been suspended by the national council, and Edward Bullet, second chief, is now acting chief. The latter was in- structed by a resolutign of the national council to notify the assistant treasurer of the United States at St. Louis not to honor checks drawn by Sam Grayson, treasurer of the Creek Nation, until fur- ther instructed. I snal{ advise further as soon as possible.” : Mr. Wisdom’s reply will be at once for- warded to Secretary Carlisle. FORMALLY TRANSFERRED. The Island of Formosa Now Belongs to Japan. The formal transfer of the Island of For- mosa from China to Japan is announced in a cablegram from the Japanese foreign office to the legation hére. It occurred on io telegraphic com- n and Forinosa June 3, but as there is munication between J the news was conyeyed dispatch boat. Lord Li, son pf Li Hur Chang, acted for the Chinese, and it is hglteved Mr. John W. Foster was also present. Admiral Kaba- yama acted in behalf of Japan in recelving the new_ possession, He is not the fleet commander, but is governor general of the province. 3 The dispatch states that the Japanese forces had a minor engagement with the Chinese on the island, in which the latter were repulsed with but a single loss to the Japanese. It adds that all foreigners are safe, and that the natives welcome the ar- rival of the Japanese. ———_—-« -. —_-—— Government Receipts. National bank notes received today for redemption, $280,677. Government receipts: ‘From internal revenue, $399,870; customs, $535,116; miscellaneous, $8,590, BLOW TO COMBINES Decision Against the Whisky Trust in Ilinois. THE ATTORNEY GENERAL PLEASED Death Knell of Trusts in the State Sounded. ——_+—__—_. RETICENCE OF RECEIVER —_-__—_. SPRINGFIELD, Ill, June 13.—The su- preme court of Illinois today filed its opin- ion in the case of the people against the Distilling and Cattle Feeding Company (whisky trust). The judgment of ouster entered by the lower court is affirmed. The effect of this decision will be to break up the whisky trust. In the course of, the opinion the court says: “No one who intelligently considers the scheme of this trust as Metailed in the in- fcrmation can for a moment doubt that it was designed to be and was, in fact, a combinaticn ‘n restraint of trade, and that it was organized for the purpose of getting control of the manufacture and the sale of all distillery products, so as to stifle competition and .o be able to dictate the amount man:ufactured and prices at which the same should be sold, and that its ef- fect is to create or tend to create a virtual moroply in manufacture and in the sale of products of that character. “No rational purpose for such an organi- zation can be shown consistent with an in- tention to allow the business to run in its normal channels, to give competition its legitimate channels and to allow both pro- ductien and prices to be controlled by the natural influence of supply and demand, and the results as shown by the informa- tion were such as might be anticipated. The trust obtained possession of nearly all the distilleries and nearly the entire dis- tillery products of the United States, thus enabling it to dictate the prices and the amount of prad iction, and thus to draw to itself substantially the control of the dis- tillery business of the country.” The court cites a large number of deci- sions showing combinations of a similar character that have been held illegal in other states, among others the match trust. Attorney General the decision, said: “The supreme court practically holds that the Distilling and Cattle Feeding Company js a trust, and that as such Judge Gib- bons of Chicago did right in pronouncing a judgment of civil death against it. The supreme court also decided that the At- torney General was right in his views of the law regarding the matter, and that the Distilling and Cattle Feeding Company is no more than a continuation of the old distillers’ cattle feeding trust. “The decision,” he continued. “is one of the ablest opinions ever delivered by the supreme court of this state. In no un- certain Janguage it sounds the death knell of trusts in this state for ever. On every point in which I made a fight I was sus- Molony, speaking of |. tained.” The Receiver Reticent. CHICAGO, June 12.—Receiver John Me- Nulta was nct inclined to discuss the whisky trust decision, but asserted his in- tention to hold the trust's property at any cost. The opinion had been expressed that in the event of a decision such as was rendered today the trust's distilleries would revert to the original owners, some of whom had expressed the intention of seiz- ing the plants. “I don't think the decision will result in any immediate change of hands for the properties,” Receiver McNulta said, “for I intend to hold to all that I have in charge as an officer of the court.” Deputy United States marshals have been on guard at the various distilleries for some time, and sturdy resistance will, no doubt, be made to any attempt to seize the plants. Reorganization Committee Victory. Attorney Levy Mayer, representing the reorganization committee, regarded the de- cision as a victory. We have been anxious!y waiting for this decision,” he said, nd are highly pleased chat it has come and come in the way of an affirmance. It removes all ob- stacles from the way of the reorganization committee and makes reorganization now a matter of but a few days. Attorney Gen- eral Molony has done most excellent work. We were associated with him in the prep- aration of the information and took part in the early stages of the arguments before Judge Tuley. We saw in the proceedings the only opportunity at the time of getting rid of the maragement of the officers in power. The supreme court decision afirms the judgment of ouster rendered by Judge Gibbons. The effect of the decision is to deprive the company of the right to con- tinue business. The statute, however, of this state makes express provisions | for Just such a case as this “It provides that the corporation shall continue ‘ts corporate capacity during the term of two years for the purpose of col- lecting the debts and claims due the cor- poration and selling and conveying the property and effects thereof. The law also provides that the corpuration shall have the right to use its corporate name for the above purpose, and that it shall be capable of prosecuting and defending all suits at law or in equity. E “Receiver McNulty has the right to tem- porarily continue the business until an advantageous sale can be made of the property. “The supreme court decision makes a sale of the property which is now in the hands of the federal court receiver in- evitable. It is this sale for which the re- organization committee has been striving with might and main ever since Mr. Green- hut was removed from the receivership. There can be now no successful filibuster- ing or obstacle interposed to the sale of the property, for which our petitioners have bean ready for several weeks. We know of nothing which more satisfactorily facilitates the purpose of the reorganiza- tion committee than the decision just an- nounced by the supreme court. This is the greatest triumph thus far of the plans of the committee.” ns WILL NOT INTERFERE. President Declines to Commute Travers’ Death Sentence. The President has denied the application for a commutation of the sentence of death imposed in the case of James L. Travers of the District of Columbia, convicted-of the murder of Lena Gross, and sentenced to be hanged July 19 next. The applica- tion is based on allegations of the prison- er’s mental weaknéss‘aml irresponsibility. District Attorney Birnéy submitted a state- ment of the facts in*the ‘case without recommendation, in which report the trial judge concurs. The following is-the Prest- dent's indorsement of the application: “Denied. Upon a ‘thorough investigation of this case 1 cannot find anything upon which to predicate a doubt of the conyict’s guilt, and nothing has been presented to me which justifies my interference with the sentence of the court.” SS Presidential Appointments, The President tcday made the following appointments: James B. Coffin of Massa- chusetts, consul at St. Helena; Horatio R. Bigelow of Pennsylvania, consul at Rouen, France; William E. Mantius of New York, consul at Turin, Italy. The THE DIPLOMATIC CORPS Ambas:adors and Foreign Ministers Wel- comed by Secretary of State Olney. Nearly Every Foreign Legation Here Was Represented—The Introdac- tions Made by M. Patenotre. Upon the invitation of Secretary Olney all of the ambassadors and foreign minis- ters in Washington came to the Depart- ment of S:ute this morning to pay their respects t: the new Secretary. The mem- bers of the diplomatic body gathered in the diplomatic waiting room, where they were welcomed by Assistant Secretaries Adee and Rockhill, and at 11 o'clock they were shown into the large diplomatic re- ception room, where Secretary Olney was in waiting to receive them, assisted »y Mr. Landis, private secretary to the late Sec- retary Gresham, and his own private sec- retary, Mr. Blandford. Introduced by M. Patenotre. M. Patenotre, the French ambassador, headed the line, acting as dean of the corps in the “absence of Sir Julian Pauncefote, the British ambassador, and next to hfm came Baron Fava, the Italian ambassador. M. Patenotre formally presented the mem- bers of the corps to Secretary Olney, al- though he had already vecome acquainted with most of them while Attorney General. The absentees were few, and in most of these cases the embassies and legations were represented by secretaries. Thus Vis- ccunt Gough came from Massachusetts to represent the british embassy; Senor Ren- gifo appeared for Colombia, Senor Calyo stood in a triple capacity for Costa Kica, Guatemala and Honduras, and Senor Dominguez came for the Argentine lega- tion. The legations unrepresented were those of Turkey (Minister Mavroyeni being im), Russ Haytl, Siam and the Domini- can Republic. The diplomatists were not in uniform, but wore morning dress, and the affair was rather informal, iasting but fifteen minutes. Sccretary Olney had a few appropriate words in response to the congratulations that were extended to him by each of his callers, and the members of the corps took adyantage of the gather- ing .to ‘exchange farewell greetings with each other, as most.of them are bout to leave Washington for the summer vaca- tion in the course of a few days. A New Practice. It is said that Secretary Olney inaugu- rated a new practice in thus assembling the corps to greet them upon his acces- sion to offiee...Jt-has been the custom in suck cases to acquaint the ambassadors and ministers by formal notes with the fact that there has been a change in the head of the Department of State, and then the foreign representatives occupied several weeks of the new Secretary’s time and put themselves to much inconvenience in call- ing separately upon the new Secretary to extend their congratulations, so that the change made by Secretary Olmey is wel- comed by everybody interested. ——____-+ e+ THE REFORMED PRESBYTERIANS. Questions That. Came Uefore the Synod at Denver. DENVER, Col., June 13.—The synod of the Reformed Presbyterians adjourned at midnight, and most of the delegates have gone today on a trip to Pike’s Peak. The refusal cf the New York presbytery to organize a reform presbytery in Cam- bridge, Mass., in response tu a petition trom a congregation in» that place was overruled, and .the petition of the Cam- bridge people granted. The committee on ténipérance reported very strong resolutions against the sale or use of: Hquors and tobacco, and the report Was adopted unanimously. ‘The govern- ment of the United States was condemned for the countenancing of the liquor traffic and the sale of narcotics. The synod de- cided to enlarge ‘ts work among the In- dians in Okiahoma, and will endeavor to unite the small congregations and supply them with preachers. The report of the committee on Sabbath observation as submitted by Rev. J. R. Wylie was accepted and commented on most favorably. He condemned Sunday mails, transportation, newspapers, street cars and all kinds of work, also the ten- dency to turn the day into an occasion for Merry-making. The appropriations adopted footed up about $60,000. —_._ HANGED FOR WIFE MURDER. Andrews Confessed His Guilt of the Crime Charged. BELVIDERE, N. J., June 13.—George Andrews, the colored wife murderer, was hanged upon the gallows In the Warren county jail yard this morning. Andrews was led from his cell at 10:03 o’ciock by Hanginan VanHise, his spiritual advisers, Rev. George Young and Rev. Readman Tassett, and Deputy Sheriffs Jas. C. Thompson, Edward Hutchinson and John Hyman. The trap was sprung at 10:06. Andrews’ neck was not broken, and death was by strangulation. Just before the drop was sprung Rev. Mr. Fassett stated to the jury and those present that Andrews acknowl- edged that his execution was a vindication of justice and of law. Last night Andrews made a confession in writing that he killed his wife. ———— FORESTS ON FIRE AGAIN. Flames Causing Damage in North- western Pennsylvania. BRADFORD, Pa., June 13.—iorest fires continue to destroy property. Last night at 12 o'clock word came from Simpson stating that the flames were dangerously rear to the wells of Urquhart Lavens, and that it would be difficult to save the prop- erty from destruction. Yesterday a force of 150 men had a hard fight with the destroying element near Lafayette Corners. Nearly 2,000,000 feet of lumber at W. D. Johnson's mill was de- stroyed, entailing a loss of $15,000, the lum- ber being partially insured. The mill was saved. Another fire near Taintor destroyed a large quantity of wood for Hamlin Knowles. Fires are reported from various other parts, ee MRS. CLEVELAND'S GUESTS. of the Benedicts at Gray Gables. BUZZARD'S BAY, Mass., June 13.—The steam yacht Oneida, which was delayed in the bay on account of thick fog, has ar- rived heré having on board the Benedicts, who will remain a few days as the guests of Mrs. Cleveland. The party, including Mrs. Cleveland, rode over to the Village and called upon the Jeffersons. President Cleve- land 1s expected any time. ——— MAY LEAVE TOMORROW. Arrival The President May Go Away After the Cabinet Meeting. The President may leave the city tomor- row afternoon, after the cabinet meeting, or he may defer his departure until Satur- day. Fourtk-Class Postmasters. ‘Thirty fourth-class pestmasters were ap- pointed today, twenty-seven of whom were to All vacancies caused by deaths or resig- nations. SOLDIER BOYS LEAVE District Brigade Of for Fort Wash- - ington Today. LIGHT COMPANIES IN LINE The Arrival at the Camp and the First. Work. THE DP Amid the farewell shouts of hundreds of relatives and friends and the waving of handkerchiefs ard hats, with company yells filling the alr and the band playing “The Girl I Left Behind Me,” the District cf Columbia National Guard, or at least a representative portion ‘of it, at promptly 10 o'clock this morning steamed down the Po- tomac aboard the George Leary, bound for Fort Washington, where ten days are to be spent under canvas and strict military discipline. Great preparations fir the outing have been in progress for several weeks past, for the encampment which opened this morning is but the third in the history of the District Guard, and the first as a bri- gade since 18). Congress for four years at a stretch struck out from the militia appropriation the item providing for the encampment, and it is surmised that many moons will elapse before Gen. Ordway’s command as a whole will again be pro- vided with the means to devote the cus- The Embarkation. tomary period to field instruction. There- fore the commanding general determined to make the most of the opportunity, and the same inspiration has been transfused generally among.the me For the past few days, and particularly eirce yesterday morning, the brigade ar- mory resembled & huge bee hive with the inhabitants laboring in a manner that would put the proverblally industrious beaver to shame. Quartermasters were busy packing overcoate and company bag- gage, tssuing clothing and equipments, and at the same time endeavoring to keep their minds clear. The enlisted men were ov- cupied in rolling woolen and rubber blank- ets, packing blanket bags, and polishing brasses. Might Work. Especially was activity in evidence last evening. Instead of being closed at 1130 p.m., as is customary, the armory re- mained open all night, and the work of Preparation contfnuéd’ if some quarters without cessation--until. this morning, A number of officers and men spent the night at the armory, in“order~to be~ on-hand promptly at the sounding of, assembly. Every one was astir at daybreak, and shortly thereafter; soldters. bearing knap- sacks were seen approaching the rendez- vous from all sections of the city. The head weather man aj tly awakened in very bad humor, for the clouds frowned On the Hurricane Deck. and scowled for an hour or more, but the militiamen were not at all discouraged thereat. Becoming convinced that the vol- vnteer soldiers could not be discourage the Irdividual who works the weather end of the Department of Agricul- ture grew better natured, and just at 8 o'clock, the hour the men were ordered to report, a smile of sunshine spread over the face of the sky, and everybody was made happy. They Are Of. Things continued to be business-like until quite late. Baggage was loaded on a dozen or more wagons drawn up before the build- ing, mounted staff officers arrived and de- parted, and shouts of command were given at short intervals. At 8:30 o'clock the sec- ond battalion departed for the steamboat wharf, the members moving off in groups. A moment later the third battalion was formed on L strect, and marched away under commana of Major Wilson. Then Adjutant Moyer assembled the second rex!- ees on New York avenue, with the right resting at 5th street, and headed by the National Guard Drum Corps. Col. Clay's command followed after the third battaiton. The third separate company was not far in the rear, and the same applies to the am- bulance company and the engineer bat- talion. The infantry organizations bad tarely passed from view when the battery ef light artillery, under command of Capt. Forsberg, set out at a trot for its practice march through Maryland. Working Clothes. : A large crowd gathered at the wharf tc