Evening Star Newspaper, September 24, 1895, Page 1

THE EVENING STAR. PUBLISHED DAILY EXCEPT SUNDAY AT THE STAR BUILDINGS, 1101 Pennsylvania Avenue, Cor. 11th Street, by The Evening Star Newspaper Company, S. H, KAUFFMANN, Pres't. eee B ; York Office, 49 Potter Building, ‘The Evening Star {s served to subscribers in the elty by carriers, on ihelr own account, at 10 cents per week, or 44 cents per montb. Copies at the counter 2 cents each. By mall—anywhere in the United States er Carada—postage prepald—0 cents Per month. Saturday Quintuple Sheet Star, $1 per year, with foreign postage adiled, $3.00. Entered at the F Office at Washington, D. C., as second-class mall matter §2,All mall subscriptions mast be paid in advance. tes of advertising made known on application. Che Fvening Star. | No 13,278. WASHINGTON, D. 0. TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 1895-TWELVE PAGES. TWO CENTS. THE EMPIRE STATE Ex-Representative Warner Talks Upon the State Outlook. TT IS IMPROVING FOR THE DEMOCRATS Tammany Not Likely to Return to Power Now. —————— PRESIDENTIAL PROSPECTS —_—_>___—_ Ex-Representativo John DeWitt Warner of New York was in Washington today. Speaking with a Star reporter about the political outlook, he said: ‘The prospects for the democrats are better than they were a month ago. Everything that has happened so far has been beneficial to the democracy, yet the prospects have not im- prcved as much as was expected under the circumstances. The Excixe Question. “As a net result the excise question is gcing to be a gain for the democrats, but the r+publicans are beginning to hedge on the question in the cities, and we may not make as much out of it as we would if the republicans would stand up to the action of their convention, It is evident that they In- tend to rcake capital in the rural districts an! among the“prohibitionists out of their platform declaration, while in those cities where the sentiment fs different they will disregard the platform.” What Tammany May Expect. “Is there any prospect of Tammany get- ting back into power?” was asked. “Of course, Tammany cannot regain lost powers this year. The most they can hope for is that the result of the election may ive them some encouragement. There is rothing more in it for them at this time. ‘There is danger, too, that if they show too much strength now it will frighten those people who do not want the old Tammany control restored, though they may not be satisfied with the present administration. If these people should get frightened with the idea that they were playing into Tam- many’s hands, it would hurt that organiza- tion next year, when the election will mean gomething. I do not think that Tammany can get a renewal of their iease of power. They may meet with temporary success, but to do so they have got to be very care- ful to put up good men for their candi- dates.” Presidential Year Prospects. “What do you think of the prospects for the presidential year?” “Our prospects in New York are im- proving, and it looks hopeful for the democrats carrying the state in "96, but we have made no progress up to this time that may not be checked and set back. There are a dozen things that might hap- pen to overcome all that we have so far gained. I believe, however, that the drift will continue our way and that we shall carry the state.” Presidential Candidates. “How about presidential candidates?” “There are a good many candidates being talked about, but I think there are but two who have as yet any genuine strength; there are but two who have sincere sup- port. These are Cleveland and Morrison. The talk of the others Is mostly for a pur- pose; but these two have now a sincere support.” The Third Term Sentiment. “Do you think Cleveland ts a candidate for the nomination?” “I don't mean to say that. I have no means of knowing what he wants, but there is a real strength in the third term sentiment. It is hardly to be supposed that he would decline a third term if the people want him. I do not mean to say that either Cleveland or Morrison will be neminated, but simply that they are the only men who Lave yet developed any real strength. Their support is -just strong enough now to make it interesting. “It Hes with the republicans to render Mr. Cleveland’s nomination inevitable. If this Congress fails to do anything sub- stantial affecting the currency question, r if it merely potters with the question ineffectually and dodg it will make Mr. Cleveland's renomination inevitable.” “What do you think Congress will do?” No one can tell. It is not improbable that they will do nothing. It is that prob- ability I was thinking of.” Desirable Legislation. Speaking on the subject of legislation, he @dded that the desirable thing was to 1e- tire the greenbacks with bonds and to fill their place in the currency of the cowitry with bank notes redeemable in gold. It was a question, he said, how far these bank notes should be controlled by the government or how far they should be left to the stat ‘They would not be legal tender, but would be redeemable in gold by the banks on demand. The banks would have to maintain a reserve, and ihe result of the system would be, in short, to trans- fer the resj cnsibility of maintaiaing a gold reserve from the gcvernment to the banks. ‘The government would go entirely out of the banking busin, ee AN AMERICAN BUOY. One Picked Up by the Crew of a French Vessel. Ambassador Eustis at Paris has informed the State Department that the minister of foreign affairs has notified him that the crew of the French ship Melpomene picked up, in latitude 40 degrees 7 minutes north, longitude 10 degrees 41 minutes west, a buoy (Bouee de Balisage), marked “L, H. E. O. 8." which seems to belong to one of the courts of the United States. It weighs about two tons, and Its value is estimated at about $300, It is now on the wharf at The minister of marine thinks age, those who rescued ed to a third of its value, and that in compliance with article rdinance of 1Si, the buoy wi “1 to its owners upon payment of the and of the y Depart- A Decoration Conferred on the Consul perats Wit eral Washington at to the State Depart- tember 2, that the ion of the sultan t of August, in abe den por pe yg eogcuent dn sel Tin Palace, Ale ria, and ning reception held by the high com- of the porte. He also informs the at his maje the sultan, h } upon Mrs. Pentleld, the wife of the a d consul general, the cor- don of the Cheficat, set with small jewels. This decoration is of very ank, and the consul that fi Cairo fi , Egypt, repc t, under date of versary of the acce ted on the 4 was celebr custon at its aw gratifying. ments, ge was received at the Navy Department that the Machias sailed from Shanghai this morning for Chinkiong, ETHELWYNN WELL AHEAD The Second International Race of Half Raters. Today’s Contest Was Over a Triangu- lar Course and the American Boat Showed Her Superiority. OYSTER BAY, L. L, September 24—A fresh wind was blowing from the north- west today, and there was every probabil- ity that the little yachts, Ethelwynn and Spruce IV, would have all the breeze they want, if not more, in the second race for the Seawanhaka challenge cup. The course today was triangular in shape. The legs are two miles long each and will be sailed over twice, making a total of twelve miies. It is just the kind of a day that Mr. J. The Ethelwynn, Arthur Brand, who owns and sails Spruce IV, has been wishing for. The preliminary signal was given at 12:45, the preparatory signal at 12:55 and the start was made at 1 p.m. At that time there was a fairly good breeze. Ethelwynn went over the line first, two seconds before Spruce IV. Both yachts broke out spinnakers to starboard and started on the first leg before the wind. At the start Spruce crowded Ethelwynn hard, so much so, in fact, that the Ameri- can boat had trouble in setting her spin- naker. At 1:20 Ethelwynn was three lengths ahead. . Ethelwynn_ turned the first mark at 1:41:0, unofficial time. She gibed over and took in her spinnaker, catching some- thing more of a flaw after she had got around. Spruce did not get around until 350. When the latter got well straight- ened out for the second leg, which was a reach, Ethelwynn was over a quarter of a mile ahead. It was expected that Spruce would regain a@ great deal of her lost advantage on this reaching leg, but up to she did not pick up at all. On the contrary, Ethel- Wynne increased her lead during the rst mile of the leg. Going further on the reach Spruce did better, and when the sec- ond mark was turned Ethelwynne was only one minute and twenty seconds ahead. The time taken on the club house top at the rounding of the second mark was: H.M.S. Ethelwynne . ~2 510 Spruce .. 2 630 There the boats began a beat for the ‘ast mark on the first round. ee LOOKING OVER THE STATE. ——. Republican Reports on the Prospects Throughout Maryland, Special Dispatch to The Evening Star. BALTIMORE, Md., September 24.—The republican state executive committee, com- pesed of members from each county and legislative district, met at the Carrollton Hotel today. Chairman George L. Welling- ten, president, and Mr. Lloyd Lowndes, the republican candidate for governor, attend- ed the meeting. Reports which were read from all sections of the state showed the Lowndes sentiment to be steadily gaining, and the meetirg was characterized by gen- eral enthusiasm. It was also decided to hold Lowndes demonstrations in all parts of the state, and steps toward having. re- publican mass meetings held in every coun- ty were taken. Mr. Lowndes, prior to the meeting, held a levee in the hotel lobby. He declares himself as most gratified at the outlook. I: was stated today at democratic head- quarters that Senator Gorman will address the mess meeting at Easton October Se THE RECENT LAKE STORM. Loss of the Barge A. W. Comstock With Crew Reported. MILWAUKEE, Wis., September 24.—Ad- vices from Sault Ste. Marie, Mich.,state that the barge A. W. Comstock of Algona, Mich., foundered off Stannards Rock, Lake Supe- rior, In the late storm. Her crew is suppo: ed to be lost. The barge was new and was valued at $51,000. She had a cargo of 51,100 bushels of wheat from Duluth. CHICAGO, September 24.—The captain of the steamer McWilliams wired today that he had picked up the crew of the wrecked schooner Comstock in Lake Superior. a Catholic Celebration at Lancaster. LANCASTER, Pa., September —The triple celebration of the twenty-fifth anni- versary of the corner etone laying of St. Anthony’s Catholic Church, the consecra- tion of the church free of debt and the laying of the corner stone of the parocalal school and institute began at 6 o’clocit this morning with a consecration service con- ducted by Bishop Haide of North Carolina. It will corclude this afternoon with a pa- rade of Catholic socleties from this and neighboring cities. Many chureh dignita- ries are in attendance, including Bishop McGovern of Harrisburg. aaa se Awalting a Favorable Tim PHILADELPHIA, September 24. — The cheniile workers employed in various Phila- delphia mijls, who are perfecting their or- ganization, with a view to presenting a de- mand for inert as yet made no active move. President Edward Thern- ton of the Textile Workers’ Union says that the financial panic the wages of the lle workers were reduced several times, the cuts In some c: amounting to 30 or 40 per cent. A partial restor: tion is what they now s. ber between 6,000 and 7,000 and ganized, but, according to President Thorn- ton, the time is not yet quite ripe to ask for an advance. It is demand will be made within —_—. —— Another Grade Crossing Tragedy. LONG BRANCH, N. J., September 24,—! wagon in which were five colored women and one colored man was struck by a rail- road train here this morning. Allie Bell antly killed, Louis Bennett was hurt about the back, and the others received severe injuries, ae Awarded to Jimmy Murphy. DULUTH, Minn., September 24—Jimmy Murphy of Chicago and “Bob” Gallagher fought twenty rounds at the Parlor Thea- ter last night. The fight was awarded to y, who had the best of it from start to finish. He did all the leading, but was trable to knock Gallagher out. Gallagher was clever at ducking and getting out of his reach. IN BEHALF OF ERIN Great Gathering in Chicago of Irish Americans, TREATIES WITH STATESMEN- ENDED A Return to ‘'First Principles” Pre- ferred. FENIAN MAXIMS HEARD —————— CHICAGO, September 24.—Stern earnest- ress marke@ today’s inauguration of the “new movement” for Ireland’s indepen- dence. In a great gathering of men of Irish blood from every_ quarter of the United States preliminary steps were taken for a fresh, world-wide effort of the race in behalf of their mother land. The convention was held in the magnifi- cent new Y¥. M. C. A. building on La Salle street, and started with the unique dis- tinction of being the first assemblage of the kind held in America within twenty years not linked with the idea of main 1e- liance upon parliamentary agitation. A return to what.they termed first prin- ciples seemed to be the idea permeating the delegates. The “compacts” and “trea- ties” with British statesmen, through which the forces of Irish revolution have been held in check for a definite period, are it was the talk among those in attendance, now at last at an end by limitation, with nothing for Ireland to show in return. Dwelling on this, no small portion of the delegates were inclined to discuss anew the possibilities, military and otherwise, of the famous Fenian maxim, “England's peril is Ireland's opporiunit: The chief definite purposes of the convention, as tar as they coull be gathered in advance of the proceedings, were the formation of a new national organization, to be made in- ternational if practicable, and the taking of action of some sort in behalf 3f Irish political prisoners still in British jails. The spacious association hall, dedicated to “Peace on earth, good will toward men,” where the sessions were held, took on quite a martial appearance with its elaborate decorations of the stars and stripes interwoven with the green and gold. The most conspicuous decoration was a full length portrait of Robert Emmet, the centenary of whose execution in Dublin may not unlikely be decided upon by the convention for a demonstraticn to be as historic as the death of Immet itself. Among the first arrivals in the conven- tion hall was Mayor Fitzpatrick gf New Orleans. General M. W. Kerwin, ex-col- lector of the port of New York, came in with William Lyman of the same city, treasurer of the Irish National League. Shortly afterward followed in the steadily stream of délegates: O'Neill Ryan of St. Louis, Maurice F. Wilhere of Philad2l- phia, Judge Savage of California, G. W. Sweeney of Cincinnatt, James Killilea of Nashville and others equally well known. The convention was called to order by John T. Keating, state president of the Ancient Order of Hibarvians of Ilinois. He introduced as temporary chairman, ex-Congressman John F. Finerty of Chi- cago. Mr. Finerty was given a rousing reception. —_—____ GROWTH OF THE A. P. A. It is ¢ ed to Comprise 3,500,000 Members. KANSAS CITY, Me., September 23.— Judge J. H. Jackson of Fort Worth, Tex., national vice president of the American Protective Association, lectured at 1 sas City tonight. When asked about the con- dition of the A. P. A., he said: “The order is growing rapidly in aum- bers. We have in ‘round numbers 3,500,000 members. In California we have 200,000), and in the older states farther east the number of members we have is enormo:s, and growing daily.” Continuing, Mr. Jackson said: “We are getting ready to surprise M sourians. Missouri is well organized, we would rather show you wut by our votes than tell you how big a vote we have.” “Wall the order take part in the next national campaign?” “It certainly will do so, and !t will go in to win. On October 14 there will be a con- vention at St. Louis, attended by ninety- six delegates, two from each state, and some of our officers, and at that time a very strong committee will be appointed. “It will be the duty of that committee to lay before each political party our prin- ciples and explain to each our position. The committee will present our platform. We will demand recognition, put each party on record, and then determine what we shall do. You can depend on this: We won't vote with a party that condemns our principles, and we won't support any y that makes a bid for the Roman tholic vote. When they have acted we shall act in unison." “Do you expect, then, to control the next election?” “We do. The party we vote with will win. We are going in as a politic. party, but we have principles to carry out, and It is to advance them that we shall vote. “We will have a hand in the elections in state In the Union. Our method of with the parties in each state will the same as our methods in city —— BRITISH ARE KICKING. It is Intimated That Mr. Rose is Seck- ing Notoriety. LONDON, September 24.—The Times to- day says that there is no ground what- ever for the assumption which has been hastily made by a portion of the American press that Mr. Charles D. Rose intended, by his challenge for tle America’s cup, to in any way convey an impression of dis- upproval of the course of the Earl of Dun- raven in the matter of the Defender-Val- kyrie races. The Evening Standard say: ‘The an- rouncement that a Mr, Rose has challeng- ed for the America’s cup will create the same dissat tion here that it is said to have produced at New York. There was every reison to hope that no British would fssue a challenge for until the unfair and illegal deed of gift should be canceled. It Is extraordinar that a challenge should be so hastily dispatched by a gentleman who is so little known in yachting circles, and it seems to be a reflection on Lord Dun- raven. No one grudges the notoriety that is to be gained by building a yacht when the owner confines himself to racing in British waters; but when it comes to a claim to represent British yachting in an international contest, and the challenge Is given under the existing circumstances, the verdict of Engli yachtsmen must be vnanimous!y hostile.” —— Coming Home From Abrond. LIVERPOOL, September 24.—The Cunard Iine steamship Aurania, which sailed for New York today, carried among her pas- sengers Michael H. De Young, proprietor of the San Francisco Chronicle, and Mrs. De Young. On board the White Star line steamer Britannic, which sails for New York to- morrow, will be Mr. A. H. Smith-Barry, M. P.; Mr. and Mrs. Poultney Bigelow of New York, and General Thomas Casey Lyons, C. B., governor and commander-in- chief of Bermuda. yachtsman ibis trophy MAY HAVE TO Treasury Officials Expected to Oatechise the District Commissioners, A Man Employed Under One Appropri- ation and Paid Out of Another. ‘ The Commissioners may shortly be called upon by the accounting officers of the treas- ury to explain their action in appointing a superintendent of construction at the Small- pox Hospital, and compensating him out of an entirely different appropriation. Briefly the case is this: Heretofore, during the construction of buildings at the Washing- ton Asylum, it was not deemed necessary to appoint an inspector, Intendant Stouten- burgh always performing that duty. When the Smallpox Hospital was commenced it was found that there were not sufficient funds to pay for an inspector. The lowest bid for erecting a new ward at the Wash- ington Asylum was some $800 below the ap- propriation, and the authorities thought it would be a’ good opportunity to appoint an inspector for the Smallpox Hospital, call him an inspector of the new ward, and pay him from the latter appropriation, And so the inspector, or, as he is officially known, a superintendent of construction, was ap- pointed. Hospital Authorities Didn't Like It. The hospital authorities demurred, claim- ing that the balance of the appropriation for the new ward they proposed to use in the construction of a new morgue, which was so badly needed there, and the fitting up of a room for the treatment of cases of minor surgery. At $4 per day for an in- spector who is not needed, but little of the ppropriation will remain, and the institu- tion will suffer thereby. The appoirtment of the superintendent dates from July 30, and the order appoint- ing him distinctly specifies his duties to be “to superintend the construction of the new ward at the Washington Asylum.” Auditor Petty Will Investigate. The inspector of buildings, in reply to a question from a reporter of The Star, said that it was customary to do this. The superintendent inspected both the con- struction of the Smallpox Hospital and the new hospital ward. His. compensa- tion, however, came exclusively from the amount set aside for the construction of the new ward. here is a law of Congress which pro- vides that zppropriations shall be expended solely fer the purpose for which they were appropriated. Auditor Petty, when his at- tention was called to the matter, expressed considerable surprise, and said he would investigate the facts at onee, ———— VE CLEMENCY. E EC One Pardon Granted and Two Appli- cations Denied by the President. The President has granted a pardon in the case of L. A. McKnight, gonvicted in the Indian territory of malicious mischief (three cases), in burning hay, belong’ the United States, and sentenced March 13, 1894, to ten years’ imprisonment in the Ohio penitentiary and to pay a fine of $50. The pardon ts granted on account of the scrious condition of the prisoner's health. “I suppose his disease has progressed so far,” says the President, “as to be in- curable, and I deem his release to be justi- fizble from motives of humanity and out of regard for the safety and comfort of those having him in charge and by whom he is surrounded.” Pardons were denled in the case of John W. Kennedy, convicted in Colorado of pre- senting false pension vouchers, and sen- tenced July 21, , to imprisonment for one year and one day in the penitentiary at Canon City, and in the c: of Dolph Pearson, convicted in Mississippi of rob- bing a mail carrier and conspiring to rob the United States mail, and sentenced April 26, 1892, to eight years’ imprison- ment in the house of correction at De- troit, Mich. In denying the application in the latter case, the President said: “This convict Is concededly guilty of a very se- rious and dangerous crime, and I do not find in this appileation sufficient justifiea- tion for the exercise of executive clem- THE RUSSIAN MINISTER. He Has Returned Here, but Will Soon Gotto Germany. Prince Cantacuzene, the Russian minister, has resumed his diplomatic duties in this city after a long sojourn in Russia. He will shortly be transferred to duty at Stuttgart, Germany, in accordance with his own re- quest, made in order that he might be near his daughter, who is about to make her debut in Russian society. The prince ex- pects to start for his new post in about two months, His main purpose in return- ing to Washington at this time was to set- tle his private affairs here and to take per- sonal leave of his many official and per- sonal friends. He has already paid his re- spects to Secretary Olney, who was trans- ferred to the State Department during his absence from the country. ha: Prince Cantacu- a high regard for America and Americans. Speaking of his approaching departure the other day, he said: “I couid not turn my back upon America and sever my ofiicial relations with this country while abroad. I have been treated with such kindness while here, and the relations be- tween the American people and the Rus- sian people are so friendly and cordial that I felt that I must return and say good-bye in person—that any other course would not be consistent with my regard for the United States.” SSS ee Personal Mention. Gen. Guy V. Henry, U. 8. A. and his son, W. Seaton Henry, were in the city to- day. Gen. Henry has been on duty with the New York National Guard through- out the eummer, and by his display of active interest In the soldiery achieved much popularity with the troops of the empire state. Gen. Henry leaves tonight for his station at San Antonio, Texas. Mr. J. Stanley Brown, agent at the Seal Islands in Bering sea of the North Amer- ican Commercial Company, has just re- turned to this city for the winter. Mr. Joun Tweedale left here this after- noon for a short vacation at Bristol, Tenn. During his absence Mr. A. N. Thompson will act as chief clerk of the War Depart- ment. Lieut, Col. Guy V. Henry, fifth cavalry, is in the city en route to his station at San 4 i Capt. L. on, medical department, zene is In the city vnder orders. Commander George 5. Ide, now on walt- ing orders, is visiting friends at No. #703 K street. Pay Inspector G. A. Lyon of the navy, stationed at Boston, is in the city on leave of absence. . Reported for Examination Capt. S. M. Appel, medical department, has reported at the War Department for ex- amination for promotion, Meriweatker, medical department, also has reported for examination for retirement. SS SS Bridges Authorized. The Secretary of War has authorized the construction of a bridge across the San Joa- quin river, California, and also one across the St. Croix river between Minnesota and Wisconsin, ? Lieut. Frank T.. What Fribnds and Opponents of Annexation Say. THE CASES ARE NOT THE SAME Arguments in Favor of Hawaii at This Time. WANT THE STARS ANDSTRIPES There is a suggestion that the enemies of Hawaii In this country may try*to make some use of the declarations of Senators Sherman and Call against the annexation of Cuba. Hawaii and Cuba are sonietimes bracketed together in speculation touching an improved foreign policy, and especially as regards the stand this government is ex- pected to take in the matter of the Nigar- agua canal. The popular belief is that the canal will be pushed to success by Amer- ican enterprise, and be operated under American control. Near the Atlantic end lies Cuba; on the direct line of travel to the far west from the Pacific end lies Hawaii. Ought not the United States, on this «c- count, to control both Cuba and Hawaii? Could absolute control of the canal in all circumstances be within the scope of a safe guarantee without Cuba and Hawaii? Objection to Cuban Annexation. The objection to the annexation of Cuba, as stated, is that the majority of the popu- lation of the island would not be prepared for American citizenship. The negro ele- ment is large, and the whites, as well as the negroes, use the Spanish language. This, it is urged, would make difficulty. Arnexation would carry with it from the very start many, if not all, of the rights and privileges of this country. The Cuban would become an American citizen. The affairs of the island would have to be con~ ducted after the fashion of this country. Naturally, the Cubans—certainly the edi- cated whites—would insist on a controlling voice in any new organization; but would be, for a while at least, at much disadvan- tage. Even a territorial form of govern- ment would require the sending over of many officials from the main shore. Many embarrassments would spring up. The Opposition to Hawaii, The opponents of Hawaiian annexation seek to apply this ar@iment to the case of those islands. It is urged that they are not prepared for the American form of government. Cuba has a large native ne- gro population. Hawaii has the Kanaka: The one race, it is insisted, is no better prepared for rican citizenship than is the other. Years would be necessary to lift either up to the proper plane. Then, i further ted, Hawaii very far the advantage in that. the way, and the track could be-casily kept, al- sing. But Hawaii is away and times of commotion things might be turned end for end there before even the fastest ship could arrive with orders from the mainland. The Two Cases Separate. Friends of Hawaiian annexation see the t, and want the two cases kept sepa- e before Congress. This they hold is not selfishness, but simple justice. They are not indifferent to the case of Cuba. They sympathize with Cuba. They hope to see the United States do unto that island as they are asking it to do unto the is- lands in the Pacitic. But everything in its own and the proper order. The one case is made up and ready for action; the other is not. Cuba is sull Spanish terito: pain is exerting herself to the ut hold i. Spain must be reckoned whatever the United es m: attempt to do in the premises. Hawaii Now In ease of Hawail wit pen The is altogether of another kind. Those islands have not only proclaimed, but established their freedom. An independent government is in existence. Its flag flies and is respected. It is offic el ed by men of the § some of them of Ame forms are as nearly speaking race, 2 extraction. The S may be in the cir- patte- 1 by looking to annexation. The respons! people are anxious that th isiands shali become American territor: it to accept this objection would follow The United States proposition. No from any fot m power. The matter of distance will in a very important sense, be A ocean cable is on the car r may happen, and this, of cou would be immediately laid in the event of jexation. So that com- men-eation with Honoluiu will shortly be as direct and almost as quick as with Havana. Wants the Stirs and Stripe: This, then, is the Hawaiian case. The friends of those islands sympathize with the friends of freedom in ba, and wish svevess to their », But as Hawaii has prepared for anne nm and is ready and anxious for it, she shouid not, it is con- tended, be kept un ily waiting, or have her interests bracketed with other interests. In language, in destiny, in as- piration, she is American, her friends as- sert, and wants the stars and stripes to wave over her domain. ++ SOLICITORSHIP. THE VACANT It Will Probabl illed Within the Next Two Week It is said at the State Department that the vacancy in the office of solicitor of that department, occasioned by the resignation of Judge Dabney, will probably be filled by the President within the next two weeks. Notging has yet been settled in the matter, and@the report that Mr. Charles W. Rus- sell, an assistant attorney at the Depart- ment of Justice, ve the appoint- ment. is said reasonable dation. The s that a law yer outside of the federal service at pres- ent will be named for the p Owing to its Intimate connection with the duties of the Secretary of State it is likely that that official will have considerable to say in the mutter. ee The Old Stenmship Alert. The famous oid + ip Alert Hes beach2d upon the sh r Quebee, where she is beins metal and other material. In 1875 the arer to the north po! 1 has ever been. retle expedi- bel Alert was moored ny than any other ve: was the flagship of the Nare tion and lay all winter at FL 2 degrees 14 minutes north she was pre\ented by government to the United government to take part in the lief expedition, and after that suc- ul enterprise she was retutned to the British autherities with the thanks of the American peoyle. Recently she was found unseaworthy and was sold at puMic auc- tion for $4,000, A Surgeon Promoted. Capt. Lewis W. Crampton, medical de- partment, stetioned at Fort Meade, South Dakota, has been promoted to the grade of major, to fill a vacancy caused by the death of Major Van Buren Hubbard. The promotion of Capt. Crampton causes a vacancy in the list of captains in the medi- cal department. EXPLAIN HAWAIL AND CUBAJENGINE ER CHANGES Transfer of Officers to Be Effected on the First of October. Lieut. Gailiard to Have Charge of the Aqueduct—Maj. Knight to Complete the Tunnel Inspection. Several important changes in the duties of officers in the engineer corps of the army stationed in this city will take effect on the Ist proximo. The orders are now being prepared at the War Department, and will be romulgated in a few days. On the date named Maj. J. D. G. Knight will be relieved from duty in charge of the Washington aqueduct and placed in charge of the School of Engineers at Willett’s Point, N. Y. As has been already inti- mated in The Star,~Maj. C. E. L. B. Davis. the engineer officer in charge of the Poto- mac river improvement and river and har- kor works in Virginia and North Carolina, will be relieved on the 1st proximo of all his present duties, excepting those special- ly pertaining to the improvement of the Potomac river at Washington, and will tien relieve Maj. Knight of the charge of the Washington aqueduct. Yo Have Charge of the Aqueduct. First Lieut. D. D. Gaillard, corps of en- gineers, now on duty with the Mexican beundary commission, has been ordered to report at Washington, October 10, for duty as en assistant to Maj. Davis. By order o2 Gen. Craighill, chief of engineers, Lieut. Gaillard will have direct and personal su- pervision of the Washington aqueduct, un- der the immediate orders of Maj. Dav who will be in general charge and respon- sible for the work. Lieut. Gaillard, who bas been at Fort Monroe for a short time, arrived in Washington today In obedience to orders from the chief of engineers, and was instructed to make arrangements for the assumption of his duties in this city on the date named. Mexican Boundary Commissio: The Mexican boundary commission will meet at ihe State Department in this city on the 11th proximo, and Lieut. Gaillard will continue his duties with that com- mission so long as they do not require his absence from Washington. It is ex- pected that the work of the commission will be concluded within a short time, and that the work of the American members of the commission yet remaining to be ac- complished cap be readily transacted in this city. Will Inspect the Tunnel. The orders for the relief of Maj. Knight do not apply to that particular portion of his work specially assigned to him by act of Congress relating to the inspection of the Lydecker tunnel conduit. He has been ergaged in the examination of that tunnel for several months, in order to determine its practicability for future use in connec- tion with the proposed increase of the water supply of the city of Washington. He is now engaged in <he preparation of his report te Congress on this subject. The provision of the act directing an in- spection ef the tunnel required that the report of the engineer officer detailed to make it should be submitted to Congress upon its meeting on the first Monday cf December next. Maj. Knight expects to complete his report in time for submission to the chief of engineers about the Ist of November, and he will then be relieved of the only work in the District of Columbia then in nis charge. ————_+-2+_____. FOR DEEP WATERWAYS. Fully Five Hundred Persons Attend- ing the Convention CLEVELAND, Ohio, September 24.—Sec- retary Flower of the Deep Waterway As- sociation estimated at noon today that fully 500 persons had arrived to attend tha first annual convention of the association, which begins this afternoon. In some respects the assemblage will be the most remarkable which has ever been gathered together. The leaders of almost every kind of business in the United States and Canada are represented among those who have arrived, all vitally interested in the subject of deep waterways. There is a strong possibility that Jchn D. Recke- telier will be chosen to fill the office of president of the association. His name is deemed as a particularly strong one, as he is largely interested in the industries of the northw and is deeply interested in the matter of transportation. In speaking of the convention, President Howland said: “Of course the main object of the con- yention has been already gained; that is, the formulation of a series of scientific papers that will present the question of deep waterways in a manner that will form a text book for a more popular presentation of the subject for all future me. The burning question before the con- vention is that of maintaining the lake levels. So far as the Chicago drainage canal is concerned, I look upon it rather as a Godsend than oth When we find a variation of several feet in the levels of the lake it is hardly werth while to talk about the variation of a few inches.”" Vice President L. E. Cooley of Chicago, who is one of the directors of the Chicago canal, and who has been identified with that project since it started, said: “I cannot say what action, if any, will be taken by the association. It is educa- tional in object, and is for the purpose of better understanding what is needed, the best way to arrive at those ends, to create public sentiment and educate the public and to act as an incentive for legis- lation: in the proper direction.” a PITTSBURG’S POLICE. Investigating Charges of Bribery,Cor- ruption and Blackmail. PITTSBURG, Pa., September 24.—The in- vestigation of the charges of bribery, cor- ruption and blackmail against the polic> Gepartment of this city was begun this merning. The first witness was Marion C? young man whe testified that he ha sted for stealing a aiam| After his arrest he arranged with Detective Robin- son to pay $100, and he was released. The $10C was paid by check on the Second Na- tional Bank, and the canceled check was produced and marked exhibit A. ‘There was 10 secret about giving the check. Attorney Shields, who is conducting the presecution, chjected to Director Brown of the department of public safety conducting the irvestization, and stated that he would go before the mayor today and make in- formation, rke, a —_s——. COUNTERFEITERS ARRAIGNED, All Held to Bail for a Future Henr- ing. PHILADELPHIA, September 24.—The al- leged counterfeiters, Jacob Friedman, Frank Silberman, Jacob Findburg, Moses Rosengarten and Max Frankel, who were arrested last night by Deputy United States Marshals Myers and Hunt, had a hearing today before United States Com- missioner Craig. The first four were held in $1,000 bail each and the latter in $500 for a further hearing on next Tuesday. H. Firstan of Landisville, N. J., and Keve Riser of this city testified to seeing the dies and machinery for making coun- terfeit nickels and ten-cent pieces in pos- session of the men, and Commissioner Craig decided to hold them until he could get further evidence. TAMMANY IS DOWNED It Was Necessary for the Preser- vation of Harmony, SYRACUSE CONVENTION ORGANIZED Addressed by Temporary Chairman Belmont. ADJOURNED TO TOMORROW -—>___ Special Dispatch to The Evening Star. CONVENTION HALU, SYRACUSE, N. Y., September 24—The democratic state convention was temporarily organized at 12:30 o'clock today, with less enthusiasm than has characterized the opening of any similar body in many years. Perry Bel- mont was mde temporary chairman, and delivered a half hour's speech, mainly de- voted to eulogizing Senator Hill, whose name was cheered to the echo whenever Mr. Belmont mentioned it. Senator Hill was not present when the convention opened, neither was Senator Murphy nor Richard Croker. Ex-Secretary of the Treasury Fairchild was at the head of the state democracy, which was accorded temporary accommo- dations, pending the settlement of their contest of Tammany’s right to usurp all, of the 105 seats credited to New York city. The state committee has already voted to put the names of the Shepard demo- crats on the rolis as a part of the regular machine representation for King’s county and Tammany men themselves said short- ly after the convention opened that the nee democracy delegates will be admit- ed. Chairman Belmoat’s reference to the lib- eral excise laws indicated that the plat- form , Would contain “personal liberty plank,” as designed by Senator Hill. Tammany Thrown Down. There was no disputing the fact that be- fcre the convention met the Tammany Hall delegates appeared to be thoroughly cowed, jist as they are when they go to a na- ticnal convention to defeat the popular candidate. After a night of deals, confer- ences, much tearing of hair and profanity, it was admitted this morning by the most enthusiastic brave that Senator Hill's plan of enforcing harmony at the expense of the wigwam wovld be adopted, and that the representatives of the state democracy! would be admitted as delegates to the convention withcut open protest. The ab- sence of Richard Croker had much to do with the slump in the fortunes of the wig- wem. The braves needed him badly. The Senator coasidered the recognition of the state democracy necessary, and the Senator has demenstrated to his critics curing the past week that he is the abso- lvte master of the :nachine, and could, if necessary, repeat the brilllant achievement of Plait at Saratoga last week. Fight of the Factions. The contest between the two factions of New York city completely overshadowed every consideration. All yesterday, last night and until the conventicn was called to order there was scarcely anything else talk- ed about by the delegates. The Tammany men were disposed last night to allign their 105 votes against the Wil! of those of the 345 whom Senator Hill can do with as he likes, but the wiser coun- sel of the conservative Tammany men who krew when they are licked prevailed, and the braves came around this morning unan- imcusly in the belief that Richard Croker deemed it best for them to submit to the will of the majority. _. tbe general Tammany view of the situa- tion was reflected by a member of the Tam- mary general committee, who said: “If the state democracy gang wil! agree to support the state and legislative Ucket, I do not see any objection to admi‘ting them to the corvention today. They can’t harm the iccal ticket. We will win that anyway; but they can prevent a good many more Tam- many men from going to the legislature than would go if the state crowd fell into line. If they do not support the state and legislative ticket, I am going to pull out of the race for the nomination for senator. “I don’t think I could win with three tick- ets in the field, and a good many mure Tammany men are in the same boat.” State Democracy Jubilant. The state democracy men were jubilant cver their triumph, of course. Corporation Counsel Scott said this morning that he had no assurance that his people would be admitted. But he expressed the opinion that the conyention could not do anything else if the expressed determination of the state commitice to encourage harmony in the party by fair treatment of ail factions was sincere. He repeated his declaration made yesterday that the state democracy would not under any circumstances agree to support the local nominations in New York city, but would indorse and work for the state and legislative tickets to be named by the regular machine or a com- bination composed of the regular machine and the other factions of the party. Mr. Scott also said that the representa- tives of his party had not announced any delinite plan in regard to the tender of one- third of the votes of the New York delega- tion, The state people have all along main- tained that they would not fall Into the line unless they were given one-half of yepresentation, but there was a tendency among them this morning to accept the one-third offer without making further pro- test. The general impression at 11 o'clock was that the state democracy people would be awarded one-third of New York votes by the committee on credentials. The Platform. Concerning the platform there was little discussion, except over the probable word- ing of the plank which Senator Hill has framed to express the attitude of the party on the excise question, This plank is not as radical as a great many of the advo- cates for Sunday opening might desire. It is very temperate in fact. It condemns the practice of blue laws in the cities, urges local option on the home rule basis; the people of the cities may themselves express their desires in the matter, and comnits the party to the support of laws which will permit the reasonable indulgence of citizens the plank designates as “neces- and conveniences of life.” considers the construction plank a masterpiece of rhetoricai It does not put the party on de of law the by him and th; be an expression of the liberal senuments of the party. There was some little speculation as to the sentiments to be expre: form ¢¢ the administration President Cleveland. The imdor: t of the President will be very enthu: It will not indorse the third-term idea. If any preference 1s ex- pressed by the convention concerning the next candidate the name of Senator Hill or that of W. C. Whitney will be mention- ed. There will be a plank in the platform ailvocating the sound money idea. The contest over the nominations to be made was not very spirited. The Slate. The Erie people are confident of win- ning the controllership with Augustus Scheu of Buffalo. The Brooklyn men had a conference this morning, and decided to support General King of Brooklyn. If ha