Evening Star Newspaper, June 29, 1895, Page 1

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ILLINOIS DEMOCRATS |4 POLICY MaNaGeR's ARREST| GRANTED A WEEK The Sound Money Men Ashamed of the Silver Convention. AN INFORMAL CONFERENCE SUGGESTED Inexplicable Silence of Messrs. Ste- venson and Morrison. PALMER ALON co GEN. In the light of more recent events the sound money democrats of Illinois are feel- ing a little sneepish over the result of the convention held in that state on the silver question. The whole thing seems inerpli- cable now. How did it happen? The sucker democracy, which had scarcely given the subject consideration before, declaring fran- tically for free coinage, while the Kentucky democracy, which had been shouting free coinage for years, declares against it! And they had the Presi t with them, too. It was to the [linois democrats Mr. Cleve- land addressed his latest letter urging the policy of sound money on the party. Suggestion to Try It Over. Why not try !t over? This suggestion ts heard tn Washington. The convention, it is true, was regular. It was called by the proper authorities, and the indorsement of free colmage was emphatic. But, as is now urged, the sound money side of the question was permitted to go almost un- represented. A sort of paralysis seemed to seize the friends of the administration. They knocked under with little more than half an effort, even in Cook county, where, under the eaves of those mammoth busi- neas enterprises, sound finance was known to have a host of friends. Nobody can now explain precisely what the matter was. But everybody is forced to admit the drub- bing the sound money men got. It was a Ucking which for thoroug! s and sever- ity comes but seldom in a 1 me, An Informal Conference. There is no hope, of course, of securing another convention through the agency of the state committee. That would be ask- ing the committee to discredit its former work; to appear to countenance the charge that the convention held was a snap affair which did not register the sober conviction ef the party in the state on free coinage. But why not an informal convention? Why not a conference of democrats called to- gether something after the fashion of the silver conference to meet {n Washington in August? It seems to be the day for in- formal conferences. Two have been held in Memphis, and a third ts on the cards for this city. Why should not the sound Money democrats of Illinois issue Inyita- tlons and come together at Chicago or Springfleld, and, fortified by latest develop- ments, show their real strength and go on the record? The confession Involved in such a step might be Hittle trying on pride. They might be accused of admitting that they had to be braced up by outside influences before finding their courage or thelr volece. But what of that? Would not it be better to own up. if by so doing the sound money cause would be benefited? The real fact will remain, whether publicly confessed or not, The sound money demo- crats of the state did dunk at the opening of the battle. Si © of Democratic Leaders. With the exception of General Palmer, the democratic leaders in the state have been absolutely silent on the subject of the convention’s work, Neither Mr, Stevenson nor Col. Morrison has uttered a word either in praise or blame of the vote recorded. A lively curiosity has attached, and still at- tuches, to what their views may be, not only as to the Hllinois expression, but as to the whole silver question, as well. Both men are on the popular list of presidential eligibles Did they approve of the holding of the Springfield convention? of its actlon? And as Illino!s democrats do they feel themselves committed by it? Or, if not, do they favor another, and a calmer, con- sideration of the subject by the democracy of the state? And would they feel them- selves committed by that? Coming Conference Here. And another point: Will those men at- tend or in any measure countenance the August conference to be held here? The invitation to that meeting 1s sweeping. All democrats friendly to silver—that 1s to Bay, all democrats who advocate free coin- age—are requested to lend to the meeting the encouragement of their presence. It is somewhat ‘n the form of an auctioneer’s ery: The opportunity will positively be the last one this year to help silver, and those who fail to speak up may never have another chance. The issue will go to one side or the other, sure. COINS FOR CHINA TRADE. Rep; exent; ive Doolittle Will Try to Secare Their Manufactare. TACOMA, Wash., June 20.—Representa- tive W. H. Doolittle left today for Wash- ington, D. C., to spend the summer there transacting business of importance to the state. As a result of his recent oriental trip he will work to secure the enactment next winter of measures providing for the coining of chop doliars for use in the transaction of business in the orlent—in Japan and China especially. Mr. Doolittle says: “Great Britam has long been coining these dollars, placing the Japanese ‘chop’ or racters representing the silver in the piece on the one side and the British stamp on the other. This curre! has been of great service to British merchants transacting busi China and Japan, and hence to sh nation at larze. Our trade dollars might have served the same purpose, hut lacking the Japanese ‘chop’ or character indicating value, the Chinese nese did not under: them an ot use them. Th ure I think vide for the the eagle on ‘chop’ on the nable in go! same amou' side and d The piece wi H centain about the is the dollar, It in Japan double t a gold dollar will pur- chase in ountry.” oe IN DISTINGUISH Mr. Croker at the x60} ying LONDON, has engaged tember 14. m home state nin > Bar in demo until after ele tion In November. THis family do not ac- any him on this visit to America, h {3 one of business and politics com- bined. Mr. Croker and his ceremony of th ef the Roman ¢ r today the p: of Cardinal the gu were the Du a Marquis of Ripon, the French amt Baron ( Lady Lord FP Baron 1 Baron H family attended the iral at We: rd Tunched at Amonz igh, Kerr, Baron , Baron Russell of Killowen, Lord Edward Conover’s Trial Expected to Be Sensational. His Record in the Business —Some- thing Thought to Be Be- hind It All, The arrest of Edward S. Conover yester- day on a charge of being engaged in the policy business, caused some surprise in police circles. For many months the po- lice have boasted that policy was virtually a thing of the past, so far as this city was concerned, but persons who are familiar with the movements of the policy operators say that in a number of saloons and hotels books have been made and sent across the river once or twice a day. The books for the morning drawings have to be in the shops in Virginia not later than 1 o'clock, and for the evening not later than 7 o'clock. Some of the policy men have been seen in the neighborhood of the steamboat wharf and railroad depot recently, but no particular attention seems to have Been paid to them. ‘The arrest yesterday was made by Sergt. Daley and two policemen, and, although Conover wi arrested in South Washing- ton and his house in that section was searched, it is said that he overated on Pennsylvania avenue east of 7th street, and that many books were made for him at hotels and saloons. Developments Expected. Considerable importance 1s attached to the case because cf the manner in which it came to the knowledge of Sergeant Daley, and it 1s said that there may be some sensational developments when the case comes to trial. An anonymous letter was the first in- timation the officer had that Conover was in the business, and when other informa- ticn had been obtained a raiding warrant was procured and the arrest was made. After Conover had been arrested and taken to the police station Fis house at No. 618 Maryland avenue was searched and some policy slips were found. What purported to be policy papers were ad- to “Mr, Edward In one en- pe the officers found $ . and on the envelope was written “The same as yes- terda; In another» envel were the rows ‘4-7-24" and Fifteen cents accompanied these rows. Something Behi The alleged policy man was released on bord for his appearance, The case was called in the Polfce Court today and con- tirved, for the reason that Conover de- manded a jury trial. Just what there fs behind this case ts not fully divulged, but it 1s known that the parties who first started the complaint sainst Conover have figured in the policy business before. Sergt. Daley was not per- sonally acquainted with Conover, and the latter was pointed out to him, {t ts sald, by the son of an ex-detective. Conover clatms that the arrest ts due to | a job, which he says was put up by two men, one of whom, he’ says, he has be- friended many times. “But.” he sald to a Star reporter, that I have no money they have no use for me, and are trying to push me to the wall in this way He denied that he had been In the policy business recently, and said he could prove bis Innocence. When I had money," he said, “I was bled, and I gave up to one of them when I could really not afford it.” Hin Record. Conover fs the man who not many months ago was tried In the Police Court and ac- quitted when there was plenty of evidence against him and none in his favor. At that time he demanded a jury trial, and managed to excite the sympathy of the jury by pleading poverty, and claiming that his counsel and friends had deserted him. Tho verdict of the jury did not meet with the approval of the court, .and the jurymen were severely rebuked’ for their verdict. No case since the hearing of the case of Detective Sutherland and Policeman Greeley, for complicity In the policy busi- ness, has attracted any more attention than this’ in this particular line. In that case the officers were convicted of promoting the game In connection with the policy men, and, although, they left here when convicted and failed to return, no effort has ever been made to bring them back. It was well known to the officers, however, that the men were in Chicago, where they were employed. The trial of Conover will probably take place next week, and judging from reports some Interesting developments are prom- ised. —_~>__. THE REPUBLICAN OUTLOOK. Ser ator Burrows Coniident That Free Silver WILL Not Be Prominent. Senator-slect Burrows of Michigan has been in the city during the past few days, stepplrg at Red Top, the President's old home. Mr. Burrows wag a delegate to the meeting of republican league clubs at Cleveland, and came here directly after leaving that city. He will leave today for Asbury Park, accompanted by bis wife and ighter, for a stay of two weeks. Mr. Burrows 1s feeling very confident ever the ovtlook for the republican party, and thinks that the sentiment for free and unlimited coinage of silver at 16 to 1 will not play so Important a part in the party's councils has been expected by promi- nent western silverites. “What sentiment there has heen in Mich- igan in the republican party in favor of free coinage of silver at 16 to 1, Burrows today to a Star reporter, ing less, and I feel confident that our state will send a delegation to the national con- vention against free coinage. With an im- provement In the times, less and less prom- Inence will be given to the free silver ques- tion, and I think by the time the conven- tion meets it will have little prominence. The republican party will be as greatly in favor of silver as it has in the past, though it will not. In my opinion, countenance the views of the extreme silver men. It will favor using as much silver in our currency as con be used without causing a deprec! tion of the currency. “At the Cleveland meeting there was con- derable Interest felt in the tariff question, pems likely that by the time the national convention meets that subject will be very prominently before the people. .—______ FOREIGN COINS. The Reguluar Quarterly Statement an to Their Values. Director Preston of the mint bureau has issued a regular quarterly statement of the values of foreign coins. It Is specially significant in that It shows a general ed- vance in the value of forelgn silver coin. Mr. Preston says that the changes are due to the advance in the price of silver. During the past three months the price averaged 67.173 cents per fine ounce, as akainst but .61 cents on the Ist of April The c nges In the values of coins between April 1 and July 1 are sta fellow as as oliviano of Bolivia, $0.441, $0.486; pe: of C ul American st Bi 3 Sh; tael of China, 5 is Haikwan t of Chin $0.800; Tien- 1 tael of China, 20,6 China, 441, Md. pee 0 $0,210, 1476, $4 Mar of Mexiec kran of Persia, $0,081, 30.089; $1; Chefoo tael of Colombia, or, $0.441, 80.486; su nund Talbot and the Dowager Duche of New Castle, ol of Peru, $0.41; 30.488: ruble of Russia, $0. wrahbub of Tripoli, $0.35, $0.438, 353, $0.389; The Trolley Allowed Seven Days of Grace by Judge Cox. A TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER Eckington Company Prays the Court to Enjoin Commissioners. REASONS GIVEN FOR DELAY The Eckington and Soldiers’ Home Rail- way Company today took steps to prevent the District Commissioners from removing, tearing down or destroying the overhead poles and wires of the company on New York avenue between 7th street and Flor- ida avenue. To do this the company filed a bill In equity against the District Commis- sioners, praying that the Commissioners might so be restrained and enjoined. The pe- tition was presented to Judge Cox, who granted a temporary restraining order, re- turnable the Sth of next month. What the Bill Sets Forth. In its bill of complaint the company sets out at great length the organization of the road, and the various acts of Congress authorizing {ts construction and the varlous extensions of the road. These extensions have all been made, the company says, and together form a complete rallway system, which is of very great advantage and con- venience to the citizens of the District, the sald system being operated in connection with the Belt Line Railway Company. By reason of the construction of the electric railway on New York avenue, which, the complainants say, is the basis of the whole system, many persons have purchased lots and erected dwellings in the suburbs of the city reached by the line, and are dependent thereon for transit to and from their homes. The said electric line, it is explained, offers the chief and most beneficial means of transit for persons of moderate means, who are thereby enabled to take excursions into the country in the evening, and by this means to derive great physical benefit and pleasure. The Year That Fatled. The incorporation of the Maryland and Washington Railway Company is shown, and It is explained that that road has been authorized to use part of the tracks belong- ing to the complainants, the Maryland and Washington Railroad Company being stated to be a connecting lnk in an electric ratl- way- between Washington and Baltimore, and its use of the complainant's tracks be- ing stated to be vitally essential to its ef- fect operation. The act of Congress of April 30, 1800, it is claimed, as amended by the act of February 13, 1808, provided that the complainant company should not use overhead wires within the city after July 1, 1 Section 7 of the act which passed the House February 13, 1805, provided an additional year should be given for the re- moval of the wires, but it is pointed out that the act failed in the Senate for want of time, although it was confidently an- ticipated by the company up to the last day of the session that the act would pass In the shape in which it came from the House. By section 2 of the act of July 5, 1892, it is pointed out, it was provid that no ad- ditional bonds should be issued by the com- withoyt special authority from Con- © complainants then go on to explain that being confident of being granted an- other year in which to use the overhead wires, the company made no efforts to pro- cure authority for the issuance of other bonds, an additional reason why such ef- fort was not made being that the various underground systems of electrical propul- sion are still largely matters of experiment, so that if the company had unlimited funds it would have been Impossible for it to de- clde upon the practicable and commercially successful method of such propulsion, and between thy of March last and the pres- ent time it uld have been physically im- possible to have substituted for the over- head trolley system any underground elec- trical system on New York avenue. No Penalty Provided. The company, in its bill of complaint, states that although the act of April 80, 1800, provides that the company shall not erect or use overhead wires after the date therein provided, {t contains no penalty nor does it provide any means of enforcing said provision. The Commissioners, the company claims, have announced a purpose without any preceding judicial ascertain- ments of the complainants’ rights, to forc- ibly tear down and remove the company’s poles and wires unless said poles and wires are removed on or before July 1, 1895. Such action on the part of the Commis- sioners, the company claims, would at once suspend the operation of the New York, avenue road, and would practicady destroy an essential portion of {ts exten- sive system of street railway transit, for the reason that the electric cars now used by the company are entirely too heavy to be drawn by horses, even if such method of propulsion be legal, which, the company claims, is by no means certain. The com- pany also states that it is not supplied with additional horse cars nor has it an oppor- tunity to obtain them. A Plea for the Trolley. The sudden cessation of travel, it is calimed, would be practically disatrous to the community dependent upon the road for transit and would cause the company the pecuniary loss of many thousand dol- lars. The continuation of the trolley Fys- tem until an opportunity could be had to imeliorate or obviate that result would not, the company says, inflict Injury on any one, but, on the contrary, would be of the greatest benefit to a large portion of the community, and to the company. It Is obvious, say the complainants, that several intricate and important legal ques- tions are dependent by the facts set forth in the bill of complaint, und that it is also apparent that whatever duties the legis- lation and the situation of the affairs im- posed upon the Commissioners can be ef- fectively exercised under the decision and by the process of the court by injunction or otherwise. Loss That is Feared. ‘The company say that It is advised and complains that if the Commissioners shall without any process of law whatever take and destroy the valuable property of the company, the value of which consists pe- eullarly in its maintenance, such action on the Commissioners’ part would be in djrect conflict with the express provisions of the fifth article of the amendments to the Constitution of the United States, which provides that no person shall be de- prived of property without due process of law, and that euch action would Infilct fr- reparable injury upon the company, which could not be adequately redressed by any avallable legal remedy to which it could resort. The company therefore prays that the District, tts servants and agents, may be enjoined, pending this sult, from taking any steps to remove, tear down or destroy the poles and wires of the company on New York ayenue between 7! t and Flori- da aveflue, and that the District, its serv- ants and agents, m be enjoined from taking down, or removing the sald poles and wires except pursuant to judicial de- cision rendered In a proceeding In which this company has had full opportunity to be heard. Tke Con-missioners’ Position. While the Commissioners decline to ex- press themselves regarding the petition of the Eckington Railroad Company, it is un- derstood that they have instructed their at- torney to proceed at once and file an an- swer. Attorney Thomas stated to a re- porter of The Star this afternoon that the reply of the District would be ready some time next week. He would hold in his answer that the tailrcad company was maintaining a line of poles, obstructions to the street, with- out warrant of law, and that it was no argument for it to say that It was pre- vented by Congress from issuing bonds so that the motive power could be changed and the poles removed. The company had had ample time to change its motive power and remove the poles, and he thought the District would win and the poles be re- moved. It is understood that the railroad com- pany, if the suit ts decided against it, will at once enter an appeal, which, if granted, will act as a stay of execution on the part of the Commissioners until the appeal is heard by the Conrt of Appeals, which meets the first Tuesday in October. There Is a full docket of cases to be heard by this court, and every effort will be used by the railroad company to get a post- ponement of the case until Congress meets, haved it hopes to obtain relief by legisla- on. WANTS MORE TIME The Oontractor for Steel Work on the New Post Office. An Argument Declined by the Archi- tect’'s Office — The Contractors’ Claims and the Official Action, Mr. Thorpe of the New York firm of Thorpe & Bond, contrectors for steel and iron work on the local post office building, is not disposed to submit tamely to the peremptory withdrawal of the work from their hands. As stated in yesterday's Star, Supervising Architect Aiken has served the firm with formal notice that the govern- ment proposed to take the work out of their hands and finish it under government su- pervision at their expense, for the reason that they have failed to comply with the terms of their contract in the important matter of time, and are apparently unable to meet the plainly stated requirements of the agreement. Mr. Thorpe Comes to Investigate. Mr. Thorpe has come to the city to inves- tigate the matter and to secure, if pos- sible, an extension of time. He called at the Treasury Department today and sought an interview with the architect. He was referred to Executive Officer Kemper, as the officer in charge qf the matter. How Mr. Kemper Feels. Mr. Kemper was acting architect at the time the contract was entered into with Thorpe & Bond last winter, and he natur- ally feels a personal responsibility for the satisfactory execution of the work. He told a Star reporter today that he took unusual care and precaution in the award of this contract and only gave it to Thorpe & Bond after the submission of the best kind of evidence that {t was a responsible firm and thoroughly competent to carry out its agreement in this matter. He sald he took more pains with this case than with any other he had acted on, and is naturally annoyed and disappointed at the way things have turned out. He added that he has taken a spectal in- terest in the completion of the Washington post office within the limit fixed by the contract, and has exhausted all his re- sources in causing greater diligence on the part of the contractors for the fron structure, especially as their delinquency was delaying the stone and brick work and upsetting things generally. Declined an tension of Time. Mr. ‘Thorpe wanted to make an argument to Mr. Kemper today In favor of an ex- tension of time for the completion of his contract on the general ground that he had been the victim of circumstances over which he had no control. Mr. Kemper de- clined to hear him, saying that the action of the department was based on the official correspondence and was final so far as he was concerned. It {s understood that Mr. Thorpe claims that he has been sacrificed. According to his friends he fe not an iron’ man, and that @ combination of tron men was formed to break him up. The officials of the archi- tect’s office say that they know nothing about such a combination. Mr. Kemper sald that while Thorpe & Bond are not fron manufacturers, they are in the busi- ness of furnishing structural iron, and have done considerable work of that kind. a _ LAUNCHED THE DEFENDER. The Best Yacht Balilt by the Herres- hoffs. BRISTOL, R. I., Juno 29.—The Defender, the yacht that will raco Valkyrie III for the America’s cup, was launched success- fully this afternoon, The fleet of yachts and small craft in the “harbor began to receive acquisitions early, and the competitign for positions of van- tage from which to witness the launching was sharp. Colonia came in from Newport early with the crew of the Defender, and the men were sent to the yard to assist in preparations for the event of the day. Scon after sunrise the swarm of work- men whose services were needed in the final preparations were on hand, and the werk of oiling the ways began. The ways are almost 300 feet long, and end in twen- ty-six feet of water. They are bullt on heavy timber and constructed as if they were meant to stand for years. It took three hours to complete the oiling, and then the attention of the workmen was directed to the fastening which held the beat in position. A dock near the end of the ways was set aside by the Herreshoffs for spectators. Capt. Herreshoff says the Defender is the best yacht his firm has bullt. He re- fused, however, to give the dimensions of the boat or any facts regarding her sail area. A gentleman who is in a position to secure correct information, however, gave to the Associated Press correspondent fig- ures as to the Defender’s dimensions as follows: Length on the inches. Length over all, 123 feet 10 inches. Draught, 19 feet. Beam, 24 feet. The mainmast and boom are 102 feet In length, The mast Is 35 inches in clreum- ference at the heel and 18 inches at the step. The topmast | feet long, the gaff 63 feet 10 inches and the bowsprit 44 feet. The spinnaker pe is 72 feet in length and the club topsail pole 51 feet. The work on the sails of the Defender is progressing steadily, and the riggers who are to put everything in order on the boat are here to complete the fitting out of the boat. It is expected that the yacht will be in commission in less than two weeks. When within a short distance of the wa- ter the Defender stuck on the ways. Three tugs began pulling on her and she went in all right. : —_—-___ Destroyed Money by the Handful. CHICAGO, IL, June 29.—The police today are searching for the body of John Cham- bers, who 1s supposed to have thrown him- self into the lake at 26th street last night after having torn over $3,000 In bills into bits and scattered them along the shore. mall pieces of $1, $2 and $500 bills were ound blowing about the beach today, and later a pine board was discovered upon which was written “John Chambers, 4201 Cottage Grove avenue. $3,300. The man is supposed to have lost his mind and after destroying his savings drowned himself. Water line, 89 feet 10 WILL HELP QUAY |/SENERAL SMITH DEAOIREPUBLICAN TRIALS Manufacturers and Agriculturalists Claimed as Debtors. PHASES OF THE FACTIONAL FIGHT Elements of Strength Which the Senator Will Use. TRUMP CARDS HE HOLDS There are a number of phases of the po- litical situation in Pennsylvania that have not been touched upon in comments on the factional fight in the republican party of that state. Senator Quay has lined up In his fight against the Hastings-Gilkeson-Martin fac- tion. Mr. Quey has always shown himself to be a shrewd manipulator in the political field, and many of his friends believe that in his present contest he holds trump cards that will be played with effect. In order to show the strength of the Pennsylvania Senator his friends are re- curring to certain phases of the situation. It will be remembered that when the tariff bill came before the Senate Mr. Quay was the only man who concelved the !dea of talking the Senate tired, until, in despera- tion, they would concede his demand for protection to the industries of the key- stone state. That long speech was a re- view of the industrial progress of Pennsyl- vania. The result was that about every- thing that the Senator demanded was given him, and the bill, as it finally became a was highly satisfactory to the manu- facturers of his state. In that act Mr. Quay added wonderfully to his popularity anong the manufacturers. Claim on the Manufacturers. Now that the Pennsylvania Senator has been antagonized by an Important faction cf his own party, he has sent out word to all those who recognize the assistance he rendered them telling them that he needs help. He does not depend merely upon the gratitude of this class of his constituents, but they know very well that It is quite possible that the tariff will again be re- vised in the next Congress. There must be more revenue raised to pay the current ex- penses of the government. That 1s con- ceded by every one. ‘The question is how this revenue will be raised, and while there is a prejudice In many quarters against an increase of the tariff on manufactured arti- cles, and in favor of getting most of the deficit by doubling the tax on beer, yet that view of the situation ts far from meeting unanimous approval among republicans. There are republicans who claim that the victories of their party last fall were due to the unpopularity of the course Congress had pursued in touching the tariff at all These men proposed to exert their influence in favor of higher duties, and if they should be strong enough to bring another revision of the tariff laws, Mr. Quay will be regard- ed by the Penngyivanians as their strongest advocate in Céngress for the protection ct their interests. For these reasons the friends of Mr. Quay are inclined to believe that Pennsylvania manufacturers will not fail to lend him their support-in the pending fight. If they do so, Mr. Quay will have a tremendous leverage with which to work his enemies out of power. Defent of the Reapportionment Bill. It Is claimed that Mr. Quay will receive upport of the farming element of vanla also, In addition to the in- fluence of the manufacturing element, which is chiefly located in the cities and towns, The reapportionment bill which was con- cocted by Mr. Quay’s enemies was defeated and this defeat is conceded to the Pennsyl- vania Senator's influence. That reappor- tionment bill gave to the eitles a larger representation than they had formerly en- joyed, and this increase of power was se- cured at the expense of the country dis tr For instance Pittsburg, under the reapportionment measure got an additional member of Congress, one state senator, and four members of the lower house of the legislature. Naturally this loss to the ru- ral counties was resented. Mr Quay jump- ed into the fight at that point, and, work- ing with his friends in the legislature, de- feated the bill. Of the 1St members of the legislature the friends of the reapportion- ment bill were able to rally but S$ vote: jess than the necessary one-half. Mr. Quay secured the support of 65 republicans and 20 democrats. It ts said that had he found it necessary to get a larger vote to defeat the measure he would have been able to do so, for a number of republicans who did not care to commit themselves, and consequently antagonize either of the factions, would have voted with Mr. Quay had he found it necessary to insist upon Uheir support. This was a victory over the Hastings fa and it Is belleved by Mr. Quay’s friends that it has won for him great popularity in the country districts. Hastings « Victim of Patronage. It is also suggested that Gov. Hastings has to some extent been a victim of pa- tronage. He was called upon to appoint six judges of the new superior court. There were seventy-five applicants for these judgeshirs, which were appointments for life, with salaries of $7,500. He could ap- point but six, and {t is said that sixty-nine disappointed men, most of whom were ®&w- yers of great prominence throughout the State, are ready to either antagonize Gov. Hastit.gs or at least to withhold their sup- port from him. They cannot be expected to feel very enthusiastic over the situation. Another element of strength that Mr. Quay 1s said to pessess is the position he has held in regard to federal patronage. During the last two years, not being of the same party with the administration, but little was expected of him from his’ con- stituents. Consequently since Mr. Harrt scn went out of office he has formed few, if any, enmitles because of failures to find office for his follower: These are elements which are expected to figure prominently in the Pennsylvania campaign now being waged most bitterly. Mr. Quay will know how to use them to the most a@yantage. THE CRUISER COLUMBIA. Net Ordered to Cross the Ocean at Her Extreme Speed. Considerable misapprehersion exists in regard to the speed trial of the cruiser Co- lumbia on her return trip from Southamp- ton to New York. Secretary Herbert said to a Star reporter today that it is not true that the Columbia has been ordered to cross the Atlantic at her extreme speed. “Such speed could only be attained,” he said, “by using forced draught all the way across; to do this would require a larger force of engineers, firemen and oilers than are now on the ship, in order that they might be divided into a greater number of watches than is practicable at present. To ascertain what the ship is capaole of doing in her present condition and with her pres- ent ordinary force of firemen and oiler she has simply been ordered to use all her beflers in coming across, but not to put on forced draught until’ during the last twenty-four hours. Such a test as this will not afford the means of comparing her speed accurately with that of the great flyers, using as they 4o always a much fuller force of oflers and firemen than are ordinarily aboard a ship of war.” Pastor of Metropolitan Baptist Church Passes Away. Fis Long and Distinguished Career Closed—Arrangemehts for the Funeral. Gen. Green Clay Smith, pastor of the Metropolitan Baptist Church, died at about 1 o'clock this afternoon, at his residence, 611 Massachusetts avenue northeast, after a painful illness of over a month. He was very low, Indeed, the first of the week, and his death was hourly expected, but when at the point of death he rallied, and for two or three days he seemed to be gaining ground. But the carbuncle that was the prime cause of his trouble had ;olsoned his system and recovery was impossible. He developed wonderful vital force, and re- sisted the disease with surprising vigor. He had been unconsclous for many hours before his death, and early this morning those around him realized that the end was near. When Jeath came Mrs. Smith was at the bedside, with her threa children. The general's brother arrived from Ken- tucky a few days ago, and has been with him constantly ever since. The funeral will occur Monday, and will be in charge of the Masonic order, of which Gen. Smith was a member. The Union Veterans’ Unicn of the District, of which organization he was recently commander, will probably participate in the ceremontes, The Interment will be at Arlington. Gen. Smith would have been sixty-elght years old had he lived until next Tuesday. By a curtous error his birth is noted in the biographical cyclopaedia as having occurred in 1832 instead of 1827. His brother noted the error in the extended notice of Gen. Smith’s career that was printed in The Star several days ago. All of Gen. Smith's children survive him —Mrs. Whitehead of Kentucky, Miss Mamie and Mr. Duke Smith. —_— RESERVOIR GAVE WAY. Colorado Canyons Filled by Brenking of a Dam. : DENVER, Col., June 29.—A special to the ews from La Junta, Col., says: At 5 p.m. yesterday the dam gave way at the Thatch- er reservoir, forty-three miles above here, filling the Timpas creek and the many canyons bank full. It ts feared that the Santa Fe bridge over the Timpas creek was washed out. This bridge is 187 feet long, 25 feet high, and ts regarded as a very strong one. The Purgatorre river has been very high since Wednesday, owing to the heavy rains in the meuntains, causing the dam to give way. No loss of life is reported. Late last night the Otereo Irrigation flume, one of the most expensive in the State, was in danger. Hard Rains. WELLINGTON, Kans., June 2.—A steady downpour of rain, measuring nearly four inches, has fallen In the last two days. It came just in time to do the corn the most g20d. HENNESSEY, O. T., June 29.—A_con- stant downpour of rain last night and yes- terday flooded everything In the lowlands, and creeks are rising rapidly. Corn will be greatly benefited. CLARINDA, Towa, June 20.—It has been raining steadily here for forty-eight hours. Over three inches has fallen. This 1s the longest rain here for years. the Laying the Foundation Stone of a Cathedral. LONDON, June 29.—Cardinal Vaughan tcday, In the presence of §,000 persons, laid the foundation stone of the Roman Catho- lic cathedral at Westminster. Among those present were the ambassadors of the Catholic countries, the Catholic bishops, the Catholic nobility of England and Arch: bishop Stoner, who represented the pope. Cardinal Gibbons telegraphed his regrets at the fact that he could not arrive in time, although it was the dearest wish of his heart to Le present. The spectacle was unique in ecclesiastical splendor. A report was current here today that the real reason for the absence of Cardinal Gibbons from the ceremony of laying the stone was his fear of a hostile demonstra- tion upon the part of the Irish Catholics of London. =e SPEED OF THE OLYMPIA. What Has Been Learned on a Recent ‘Trial. SAN FRANCISCO, June 29.—The cruiser Olympia, on a trial trip, has demonstrated beyond question that she is one of the worthiest of her class in the fleet of white fighters comprising the United States navy. An official trial was called for by the gov- ernment, such as is always the case with a new vessel just entering the navy. It was to be a trial—and was, for that matter— conducted exclusively by government offi- cers, and was to comprise a thorough test of everything pertaining to the workings of a modern war cruiser, from the firing of the immense bow chasers down to cutting pigeon wings within limited space in mid- ocean, —__ TURNED ON THE GAS. Binal B'rith Treasurer Was $30,000 Short. SAN FRANCISCO, June 29.—Louis Blane, ex-treasurer of the B'nai B'rith Society, committed sulcide yesterday by turning on the gas. Blanc was discovered to be short in his accounts for $13,000 some months ago. The news caused a great sensation. Blane was not prosecuted, but the society failed to re-elect him treasurer. A recent examination of his books increased the eriginal deficit about $17,000. Yesterday Blanc sent his family from home, and, shutting himself in a closed room, turned on the gas and was asphyxiated. JAPANESE MUCH EXCITED. Looking for a War With Russia in Two Months. - PORTLAND, Ore., June 29.—A special from Seattle says: “The Japanese residents of this city are greatly excited over the attitude Russla has assumed toward their country, and ex- pect a war with the czar's empire within two months. Macamara, a prominent mer- chant, thinks the result will be an easy victory for the mikado’s army and navy. He says thousands of prisoners—deadiy fees of Russla—could be released from Si- berian prisons and would assist Japan in the war. ————— Ocean Steamships Arrived. BREMEN, June 29.—Arrived, steamer Braunschweig, New York. QUEENSTOWN, June 29.—Arrived, Etru- ria, New York. LIVERPOOL, June 20.—Arrivea, Noma- dic, New York. GLASGOW, June 29.—Arrived, Peruvian, Boston. W YORK, June 29. tie, Liverpool; New York, Southamp- ton; Werkendam, Amsterdam. —— Preparing for a Ducl. PARIS, June 20.—The minister of agri- culture, M. Gaudau, has resigned his port- folio for the purpose of fighting a duel with M, M. Miran, the socialist deputy. Arrived, steamers Factional Differences in the Three Most Important States, TRYING CONDITIONS FOR THE VICTORS Result of Last Year's Overwhelming Successes. DEMOCRATIC TROUBLES a The republican party is now laboring une der the misfortunes that commonly follow, political victories. These misfortunes were foreseen at the time of the last election, and many repub- cans regretted that in an off year the party swept the country by such an over- whelming majority. That great victory, caused republicans to feel that "6 held no uncertainties for them. This feeling of assured success resulted in turning the party guns from their enee mies and fostered factional fights. It way urderstuod among republican leaders thag leadership at this time meant more than on ordinary occasions. They felt that they, would elect a President to succeed Mr. Cleveland, and there was little reason for them to oppose the democracy, which they. Lelleved to be buried at least until afier the presidential contest. In many states thig feeling has been uppermost, and factiona that had before considered it necessary t@ harmonize, reopened their old fights, and leaders sought to control their states at the expense of other ambitious men. Ohio, Pennsylvania and New York. In Ohio the Foraker faction took heart and downed the Sherman-McKinley people at their state convention at Zanesville, not only nominating their man for governor, but after their success entertained in many, quarters ideas of preventing the further rise of McKinley, who had previously been looked upon as Ohio's sure candidate for the presidency. So high has this party, feeling risen that It is believed in some quarters that the Sherman-Mckinley fao~ tlon, rather than give their enemies an op= portunity to become more powerful, will defeat by Inaction, if not by overt acts, the election of the republican nominee for the governorship. In Pennsylvania there is an equally hot struggle going on for the control of the state by the republicans. New York is also in the hands, of ambl- tious party leaders struggling fof suprem- acy, in an hour when supremacy means so much. Republican victory in that state permitted Platt to raise his head and to at+ tempt to assume a dictatorship in state ap- pointments, which has been contested by. Gov. Morton. While there has been ro op= portunity to show that the fight in New York Uhreatens so serious consequences to the party as it does in Ohio and Pennsyle vania, yet there Is a very ugly feeling preve alent in that state. Necessity for Harmony. These three great state: New York, Pennsylvania and Ohio, have usually been looked upon as holding the keynote to tha political situation throughout the country, Of nearly 900 delegates to the national nominating convention the combined strength of these three states alone will be 1 It will be seen that they repree sent one-fifth of the votes of that con+ vention, and the necessity fer harmony, within their boarders is consequently very} great. Had the last election been a very close one, so close that republicans would have been obliged to turn their attention to strengthening themselves against the demo; crats, it Is quite generally believe that factional fights throughout the country within republican ranks would have been much less severe. But the victory brought trouble, the full import of which is set to be seen. Democratic Difficulties. It is true that the democratic party, notably in Ilinols, Kentucky and in many other states, has been carrying on severe fights within its own party lines. But these fights, as a rule, have not been mere factional contests, with no meaning except a cesire fcr supremacy among the leaders. They have chiefly been brought about be- cavse of a difference of opinion on the money question. The silverites are fighting for supremacy of their theories rather than for the elevation to power of certain men. The silver question {s a far more important one in the democratic party, than It fs in republican ranks, for no one believes that the silverites will be able to secure any important concession in the republican convention. It is generally be- lieved that that conventton will indorse thé platform adopted in 182, while the demo- cratic convention may, and probably will, have serious difficulty over the silver ques- tion. Even the victory of sound money men in Kentucky was but half a victory, because while they adopted a sound money platform and indorsed President Cleveland and Secretary Carlisle in laudatory terms, the nominated a free silver man on this form. The platform was more import- man, but the compromise at the sound money element of Kentucky was not altogether upreme, Trying Conditions for Vict Victorles have always brought on trying conditions for the victors, and this was never shown more plainly than in the present condition of the republican party, almost unanimous on the gt t issues of the day—the financial and tariff questions— yet torn to an alarming degre fac- tional fights carried on by ambiti men in the most important states of the Union, —— oo A Presidential Pardon. The President has granted a pardon to James Faulkner, convicted in New York of viclating United tes banking laws, in orts to the controller of entenced January 29, imprisonment in the county penitentiary. On August 1, President Harrison remitted the un- executed portion of his sentence. In grant- ing the pardon, President Cleveland sayst making false re the currency and to five years “This convict was discharged from im- prisonment nearly three years ago, and since that time has h in hon- ble employment, a ced a dis- ion to regain’ the confide of his neighbors and live an honest, useful life. I am satisfied the encouragement afforded by his restoration to citizenship should be ded to him.” es Army Orders. Leaves of absence have been granted to Lieut. W. H. H. Chapman, twentieth in- fantry, for two months; Lieut. Wm. I siter, first artillery, for two mont Lie W. H. Wilhelm, tenth infantry, on extension, and Lieut. Kirby Walke cavalry, for three months, with p to go abroad. The follow or from t corge W. Se Hub, Smith's Appoint The President has appointed Hubbard ‘f. Smith of Indiana to be a consular clerk of the United States, as a result of a recent competitive examination of four cundidatea held at the State Department.