Evening Star Newspaper, October 18, 1895, Page 1

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HAS BECOME SERIOUS] RUssia To LEND A HANDIDIED THIS MORNING|DE*D !N THE CHAIR] THE SENATE CONTROL Effect on the Situation of Instruc- tious to British Guiana. WR. CHAMB! 'S WARLIKE DISPATCH Intention of Venezuela to Advance on the Frontier. CURRENT COMMENT HERE LONDON, October 18.—The St. James Ga- zette this afternoon makes some highly important and sensational statements re- garding Venezuela, which secm to show that the dispute between that republic and Great Britain has assumed a very grave aspect. It says that since the Right Hon. Joseph Chamberlain assumed office as secretary of state for the colonies he has paid close personal attention to the ques- tion of the relations between Great Britain and Venezuela, and that he has taken the {nitiatory in direeting in part the admin- istration of the affairs cf the British colony of Guiana, adjoining Venezuela. Mr. Chamberlain's hand, it appears, has been felt in the local executive council, and the St. James Gazette adds: “We are now enabled to give the tenor of @ remarkable dispatch In which is out- lined the imperial policy toward the colo- nies. The decument is of much importance, inasmuch as it was followed by cabled in- structions from Mr. Chamberlain to the governor of British Guana, Sir Charles Cameron Lees, K. C. M. G., to obtain with- ont delay a vote for the provision of two Maxim guns, one of which is to be sta- tioned a: Uruan or elsewhere along the frontier where the Venezuelans may at- tempt to cross. The mere fact that Mr. Chamberlain cabled instructions for the de- fense of the frontier in this manner is positive proof that the imperial govern- ment will not tolerate a repetition of the Uruan incident and that it intends to hold the frontler within the Schomburgh line if necessary. is dispatch Mc. Chamberlain _ad- vocates, especially, fostering gold mining and urges the cutting of a road from the upper Basima river to the Cuyina point- ing out its importance from a military point of view, as it would enable the gov- ernment to keep more closely in touch with the fronticr and repel attempts at Venezuelan aggression, adding that in view of the possibility and rapid expansion of gold mining it will be necessary to pro- vide alequately for the protection of the northwest district and reco:nmending an ircrease in the number of military end police as well as the erection of bariacks on the frontier.” No Advices at the Embassy. At the British embassy there was much interest evinced In the action of Mr. Cham- berlain on the Venezuela boundary ques- tion, as announced by the St. James Gazette. ‘The embassy was without official advices, however, and it was thought that any steps on this and other South and Central Ame! ean questions would be taken in London, executed at the point effected and not com- municated to the British diplomatic repre- sentatives in the United States. It has been evident to diplomats here for some time that the British foreign office views all these questions as issues between Great Britain and the parties immediately Involved, and does not recognize the United States as a factor in the questions. Those’ who ere intimately acquainted with Mr. Chamberlain say that his letter to Sir Charles Lees is indicative of the determined attitude he will adopt in all questions of colonial policy. He is regarded as a radical in action as in polities. The Uruan Incident. The Uruan incident mentioned in the cables has been pending for months. The chief of police of British Guiana and sev- eral of his efficers were arrested by Ven- ezuelan soldiers while on the disputed border tract. The British officials were few in number, and could make no re- sistance to being taken to a Venezuelan town and held as prisoners. They were quickly released, however, on the filing of protests. The Situation Growing Serious. The statements made in the St. James Gazette this afternoon while sensational are not entirely unexpected. If the an- nouncement of the St. James Gazette be true the situation ts rapidly assuming a serious aspect. It is expected by those who are familiar with the Venezuelan situation that within two or three months at farthest the Venezuelan government will occupy the disputed territory with troops. The action of Mr. Chamberlain would in- dicate a helief on his part that this is the intention of Venezuela. ‘The Instruction to establish a defense by the British with- in the disputed territory is doubtless to forestall the supposed purpose of Venezuela to adopt an aggr ive policy for the main- tenance of her territorial rights. Ti these instructions are carried cut It will complicate the situation between the United States and Great Britain and hasten a conclusion, either amicable or otherwise, of the negotiations which Mr, Eayard is conducting for the settlement of boundary dispute. It may be assumed that the United States wil th not submit to England taking vivlent ession of Venezuelan territory. It is ble, too, that Venezuela, counting upen the devotion of the United States to the Monroe dectrine, will not hesitaie to Oppese a military feree against any pro- pesed occupancy of the disputed territory y British fortifications. But the British chief of police claimed that he had been improperly treated while under arrest, and he proce in person to London to lay the matter before the polonial office. Since then no action has been take nd it is probable the action of the colonial minister is made with a view to preventing a repetition of the border arrests. —_———___- TAKEN TO HOT SPRINGS. Corbett Arrives in Custody of the Sheriff. HOT SPRINGS, Ark., October 18.—The sheriff @ with Corbett at 11:10 a.m., anc d h O'Deanell and Donaldson to Justice Kirk’s office, where the prelim- finery 1 formalities were gone through with. They will go to Chancellor Leatherman’s t, where the habeas corpus pro vill be carried ont, per program. that Corbett will pend on the chan- A tele- nterpretation of the | am Was sent to Dallas last =, on cars there to be in ipment by noon today. Grow ly been broken for side trackage by the Hot Springs Railway Com- » in conversation with the corre- spondent of the Associated F express- ed himself In terms of much indignation at Fitzsimmons’ sulking in Texs hile he thromgh the ordeal alone, tis in exec NEW YORK, October 18.—Morris Schoen- holz, the convicted firebug, was today sen- tenced to forty-eight years in prison. Schoenholz broke down and was led from the court weeping. Will Take Steps to Prevent Disorder in Corea. A ouncement Made to the Japanese Min! ler at St. Petersburg—An In- terview With Minister Kurino. PARIS, October 18.—A special dispatch to the Eclair from St. Petersburg, whichis published today, says that an exchange of communications has occurred between the Rrssian government and the Japanese min- ister at St. Petersburg with reference to the recent disorders at Seoul, the capital of Corea. It is added that the Japanese min- ister assured the Russian government that the culprits would be punished. But Russia is said to have replied that she would be forced, in consequence of the riots, to take the steps necessary to preserve order and make the Corean government independent of foreign interference. What Japan’s Purpose Is. Minister Kurino of Japan consented to- day to be interviewed as to the recent stirring events in Corea attending the dis- appearance of the queen, and the reported significance of the trouble in showing Japan's purpose to establish a protectorate the hermit kingdom. o “Japan has no purpose whatever of es-] tablishing a protectorate over Corea,” said the minister. “This can be stated with ab- solute positiveness. The treaty of Shimo- noseki, signed by Japan and China, recog- nized the complete independenee of Corea, and Japan has fully complied with the let- ter and spirit of the treaty. The Japanese soldiers now in Corea are there for police purposes only. They do not constitute an army of occupation or conquest, and no significance can be attached to their pres- ence except that Japan is desirous of pro- tecting her citizens in Corea. Soldiers There Under Treaty. “The Japanese are so numerous in Corea that our government sought the privilege by treaty of maintaining an armed force there as a means of protection. A treaty to this effect was made, so that Japanese soldiers are in Corea under a treaty. This step was a positive necessity on the part of Japan. The Japanese residents and mer- chants in Corea could not be protected in their trade or persons by the weak and inadequate police and military authorities of Corea. The local force is antiquated, and the officials have no comprehension of the protection due to foreign interests. If, therefore, the Japanese were to be protect- ed at all, it had to be by their own soldiers, and to this Corea assented. Need of This Protection. “The need of this protection has been shown in many ways of late. In one in- stance the local officials prohibited the ex- port of corn, rice or beans. This caused great loss to the Japanese merchants en- gaged in that trade. The prohibition was directly contrary to the treaty with Japan, which stated that there should be no pro- hibition except in case of short crops in Corea, and it was put into effect when there were bountiful crops. But the Co- reans, having no regard for treaties, stop- ped the grain export. Later they agreed to pay $14,000 indemnity for the damage to Japanese merchants, but the treasury was unable to pay. In another instance they prohibited the export of a root which is a large article of commerce. Evidences of Corruption. “These acts would not be so irritating if they were not accompanied with clear evi- dences of corruption. The local officials are ready to withhold the prohibitions for @ cash consideration, and not getting this, the restriction is imposed, causing the at- tendant loss to Japanese merchants. “Under such circumstarces, the need of self-protection is evident, and the policy of Japan in securing order, honesty and fair dealing is of as much interest and benefit to the rest of the world as it is to Japan. Our people have been hopeful that Corea could be placed on the road to civilizatioa, that her commerce could be opened with the rest of the world, and Japan's entire interest in Corea is to help along this civi- Yzing process.” The’dispatch continues: “‘As to the course proposed, Russia will do her duty, what- ever is entailed, without stopping to in- quire whethe: other powers like it, or do not like it. She will never abandon Corea, and will protect her against all encroach- ments.” pains Se ae THE ARMENIAN QUESTION. Making Efforts to Put an End to Agitation. CONSTANTINOPLE, October 18—At a meeting of the ambassadors of the powers which has just been held {t was decided to send a collective commurication to the Armenian patriarch, in order to solicit his assistance in the efforts being made by the representatives of the foreign governments interested to put a stop to the agitation go- ing on among the Armenians. The ‘Turkish newspapers have published an inspired article confadicting the pre- vailing idea that special privileges will in future be conceded to the Armenians. _ ‘The article continued: “As, however, the existing laws and regulations require modi- fications, certain reforms, by which all, without distinction of race or réligion, will benefit, will be introduced tentatively in certain provinces of Anatopia.” The article is regarded as intended to prepare the Mussulmens for the promulga- tion of the reforms forced upon the Turk- ish government by the powers, and to pre- vent the impression spreading that they are for the exclusive benefit of the Armenians or a result of the Armenian agitation and an intervention of the powers. Sei EXPLOSION ON THE KUN-PAI. Only Twenty-Four of Those on Board Saved. SHANGHAI, October 18.—Additionial ad- vices received here from Kin-Chow, near which place on Wednesday last the steam- skip Kun-Pal was destroyed by an explo- sion, which saak her in shallow water, con- firms ethe exclusive dispatch to the Asso- ciated Press, which stated that the loss of life was believed to be very great. It is new announced that the explosion occurred in the fore part of the Kun-Pai, which ves- sel was loaded with troops. The explosion, the cause of which is unknown, completcly wrecked the forward portion of the steam- ship, and only twenty-four persons of those on board of her were saved. THREW HERSELF ON THE TRACK. Abbie J. Bufinlo. BUFFALO, N. Y., October 18.—Dr. Abbie J. Seymeur, a distinguished woman physi- c.an and an artist of repute, deliberately tcok her own life last night by throwing herself in front of a fast-moving West Shore train at the Water street station. She had been compelled to use crutches sirce last spring, when she suffered an ac- eldent to the nerves of her hip while at- tending the Post-graduate Medical College at Chicago. Suicide of Dr. Seymour of Se Judge Henderson's Indisposition. Special Dispatch to The Evening Star. ROCKVILLE, Md., October 18.—Judge Jos. B. Henderson of this place has been confined to his home for several days with @ severe cold, cut 's act eci0us'y Sad End of Frank Smith, Found on the Long Bridge. HAD BEEN IN GOVERNMENT EMPLOY Deceived by Promises, He Took to _ Hard Drinking. HIS WIFE NOTIFIED ———— ee Without regaining consciousness from the time he was found lying on the Long Lridge, 7 o'clock yesterday morning, suffer- ing from cerebral hemorrhage, Frank Smith died at 6 a.m. today at the Emer- gency Hospital. a Smith, who was a middle-aged white man, was discovered on the bridge by a party of laborers. Thinking the uncon- scious man had attempted to commit sui- cide the police were notified and the suf- ferer hastily removed to the hospital. He was poorly clad and a search of the cloth- ing disclosed a package of gold paint, two letters and a theater seat coupon, bul no money. One of the letters, signed Frank Smith, 2037 Seaton street northeast, con- tained a proposition to George S. Emery, room 144, Willard Hotel, that Smith be sent to Kentucky on political business. The other epistle was addressed ta Mrs. Frank Smith, Richmond, Boone count: Kentucky, and was signed by Mr. and Mr: J. W. Craft, 2033 Seaton strect. The taea- ter coupon was for a seat in the dress circle at the Academy of Music for Wed- nesday evening last. Result of the Autopsy. At the hcspital the case was diagnosed as cerebral hemorrhage,but the police thought that foul play might have entered into the case, and went to work on that theory. Deputy Ccroner Glazetrook made an au- topsy on the remains this morning and found a slight contusion of the skull, but no fracture. The interna‘ organs, with the exception of the lungs, were in normal con- dition, Apparently the cause of death was the wound of the skull. This might have been produced by a blow or by a fall. From the appearance of the body it was evident that Smith had been working In bronze. Immediately after death the remains be- gan to turn green end copperish. Deputy Coroner Glazebrook stated to a Star re- porter that this condition might have been produced as the result of poisoning. and in order to be accurate a chemical analysis of certain of the organs will be made. Dr. Glazebrook made a report of the autopsy to Dr. Hammett today, and it is probable that an inquest will be held tomorrow. At Dr. Hammett’s direction the bedy was re- moved frem the hospital to Lee’s under- taking establishment. How He Came to Thin City. The deceased is said by a personal friend to be not more than thirty-eight years old. Less than two years ago he came here in response to a telegram from a War De- pertment official to fill the place of a mes- senger in the department at $60 a month, but when he reached this city he was dis- appointed to find that he was appointed a laborer at a salary of only $#. This dis- heartened him, and when he was informed that he had to wash spittoons and use the scrubbing rag to some extent, he soon con- cluded that he could not stand the work. At his home in Boone county, Ky., he had been a scheol trustee, and was held in high esteem by his frZends, and to come down to what he was doing was a little too humil- iating for him, so he thought. But he had a wife and three children to support, and he was hopeful of an early promotion, and, living in hopes, he sent for his family to come her At that time he was living at the house of Mr. J. E. Richmond, 235 13th street south- west. Soon after nis wife and children came here he rented a house on C street south- west, and later"he moved to Seaton street northeast, where he found cheaper rent. Because of his failure to get the promo! he was very much disappointed. His salary was not large enough to properly support his wife and children, and then, too, he could not stand do'ng the work mentioned. As a means of making him forget his trials and tribulations he resorted to the use of intoxicants and soon became a drunkurd. He remained away from his office more than a week, and when he returned he had trou- Bie with his chief and, it is said, assaulted him. His Wife and Children Sent Home. This ended his government employment, but not his drunkenness; and finally, about ten deys ago, Saritary Officer Frank as- sisted his wife and children to their Ken- tucky home, rear Richwood. The very day that they were sent away the husband was arrested and taken irto ccurt for being drunk and disorderly. Mr. Richmond, who had been so kind to him and had befriend- ed him a number of times, succeeded in getting him released from custody. Wednesday evening of this week Smith called at the house of Mr. Richmond. He appeared to be suffering frem some mental disorder, and both Mr. Richmond and his wife came to the conclusion that he had lost his reason. “I'm suffering with my head,” them, “until I'm almost crazy. Mr. Richnicnd insisted on his going to bed and remaining all night, but Smith, who was very nervous, declined. Four times he returned to tell them good-bye, and that was the last seen of him by them until his dead body was seen at the hos- pital this morning. Maj. Moore has sent a dispatch to Mrs. Smith at Richwood notifying her of her husband's death. It is probable that a col- lection will be taken up in the department to defray the expenses of sending the body to Kentucky. ——.__. News From Rome Discredited. A dispatch from Rome states that “a papal consistory will be held in Rome at the end of December, when the following nuncios will be appointed: Mgr. Ainti, at Vienna; Mgr. Gotti, at Madrid; Mgr. Rinal- dini, at Brussels, and Mgr. Lorenzelli, at Washington.” ‘At the papal legation in this city the statements made in the foregoing dispatch are discredited. It Is said it is too early to forecast the outcome of a consistory to be held in December; that there are no vacanciés in the offices of nuncio at Madrid or Vienna, and that there was not a nuncio at Brussels for several years. This was re- established lately, but the post will he vacant soon, the present occupant having been made Archvishop of Catania. It would be impossible to send a nuncio to the United States, as a nuncio a diplomatic representative, and this government could not recognize such an addition to the diplo- matic corps. PresidentinI Appointments. The President has appointed F. Glenn Mattoon of North Dakota to be agent for the Indians of the Fort Berthold agency in North Dakota, and Peter H. Pernot of In- diana to examine and classify lands within the land grants of the Northern Pacific Railroad Company, in the Bozeman land district of Montana. he said to - Col. James Elected. BUFFALO, N. ¥., October 18.—The Union Veteran Legion has elected Col. George C. jJames of Cincinati national commander. Mr. Geo. Flint Expires Suddenly at His Office. Well-Known Steyographer Attacked by Apoplexy—Am Englishman by Birth —His Family, George Flint, stenographer and type- writer, aged about sixty-five years, was found dead in his office in the Fendall butiding shertly after moon today by Mr. L. O. Hodges. The cavse of death was apoplexy. Mr. Flint haa been a well-known stenographer about the courts for some time, ard his death will be a great shock to his many friends. He occupied the first room on the first floor of the Fendall build- ing, where he did expert stenography and typewriting. ‘When Mr. Hodges, who was a friend of the’ deceased, knocked at the latter's office this afternoon he received no answer, £0 he tried the door. Inside he saw a sight that unnerved him, and quickly calling Mr. Lamar, who has an office in the rear, the two entered the room. Mr. Flint was in a recking chair, facing Indiana avenue. His head was pitched forward over the side cf the chair, and his hand rested on the floor. They called to him, but he made no answer, and, realizing that something was wrong, Mr. Lamar hurried off for a doctor. He at lergth succeeded in getting the services of Dr. Biscoe, but before he arrived life was extinct. Meanwhile a message was sent to the health department asking for a doctor. Dr. Fowler responded promptly, but could do nothing. Death must have been in- stantaneous. It was evident from the ap- pearance of things about the office that deceased was at work when he was first taken ill, for on the typewriter was the heading of an address to the Supreme Ledge of Free and Accepted Masone. Deceased leaves two sons, Frank Flint, a clerk in the patent office, and Arthur L., a stenographer. The deceased was sixty-five years old and was an Englishman by birth. He had lived at Mount Vernon, Ohio, from where he came to this city less than a year ago. As he had not reported: any noted court cases here, he. was not generally known. He re- sided in Prince George's county, Md., on the Iine of the Baltimore and Potomac road, and came to his®work on the cars every morning. Undertaker Speare took charge of the body, and it is thought the dead man’s re- mains will be sent to Ohio for burial. George F. Flint, a son, who lives at 143 Liberty street, New York city, has been notified by wire of his father’ SSS PARIS’ COMING SHO What Minister Patenotre’s Invita- tion Said. The invitation of the French republic to the United States to participate in the ex- position of 1900, as presented by Ambassa- dor Patenotre and addressed to the Se-re- tary of State, represents that the sovern- ment of the French repubile, desiriag to maintain the tradition which has established the term of eleven years as the period for renewing international expositions, has de- cided that the universal exposition of works of art and of industrig? and agricultural products will take placé at Paris in 1900. On the 18th of July, 1892, a presidential Ge-’ cree anounced the rule for it. Since then parliament has participated in thts act of executive power by voting several credits for preliminary measures. Successive Ce- crees have organized the functions, appoint- ed a commissioner general ‘and approved the regulations for the future exposition as well as the classification of the articles to be exhibited. ‘The invitation concludes as follows: “Every foreign nation taking part in the exposition ought to be represented near the commissioner general by a delegate whose exclusive care it shall be to deal with ques- tions interesting to his countrymen. The administration of the exposition will not cer- respond with foreign exhibitors. It cannot Gerogate from this rule except in favor of. the retrospective centennial exposition. “In directing me to bring this information to your knowledge, the government of the French republic entertains the hope that the government of the United States will kindly lend its official co-operation to this work of international progress, which can but draw closer the ties of friendship which unite the two countries. I am happy to be the in- terpreter of these sentiments, and avail my- seif of this occasion to renew to yoa, Mr. Secretary of State, etc. PATENOTRE.” “(Sig.) ————_--—. CABINET DAY. All the Members Present and a Long Session Held. ‘Today was cabinet day at the White House, and the President excused himself to all but his cabinet officers. There were only a few general callers, and they con- tented themselves with am inspection of the east room and the other public par- lors. The cabinet meeting began at 31 o'clock and lasted for several hours. It was’ the first regular session of the body for the consideration of public business since the President weit to Gray Gables in May last. All the members were present, and each made a brief statement of the state of affairs in his department. It is under- stood that foreign affairs engaged the lion’s share of attention ARRESTED IN BELGI Harry Russell and Those Who Es- caped From Ludlow Street Jail. The Secretary of State is informed of the arrest at Bruges, Belgium, of “Harry” Russell, one of the post office burglars who recently made a sensational escape from the Ludlow street jail, New York. Two other men and a woman were arrested at the same time, and, although their identity is not established, it is belleved the men are Charles Allen and Joc, Killoran, who escaped with Russell. Secretgry Olney has cabled United States Minister Ewing at Brussels to request the Belgian authorities to hold the men until extradition papers can be forwarded, S ———_—_-e. Executive Clemency. The President has granted @ pardon in the case of Charles A. Miller, convicted in Texas of horse stealing and sentenced De- cember 27, 1893, to six years’ Imprisonment in the Brooklyn penitentiary. The pardon is based on the ground that the convict has already been imprisoned two years, and the further ground that further imprisonment will endanger his life. . The application for pardon was denied in the case of Alexander Livors, convicted in IMinois of counterfeiting and sentenced June 23, 1893, to three years’ imprisonment end to pay a fine of $1. Noti¢e to Subsexthers. Subscribers are earnestly requested to report any irregularity in ‘he de- © very of The: Star and also any failure on the part of the carrier to ring the door bell. A proper service can only be main- tained through the courtesy of sub- scribers in reporting shortcomings. Other Questions Will Depend in a Measure Upon That. SENATOR SHERMAN’S POLICY How This Would Effect the Presi- dential Campaign. A WIDE DISCUSSION Many politicians in conversation declare that the leading question of the day is the policy to be determined respecting the con- trol of the Senate. The other questions in a large measure depend upon that—will be shaped by that. According to this opinion, if the republicans by combination secure control and accept full responsibility, com- prehensive legislation will be in order and must be undertaken. The House wil! be justified in those circumstances in going beyond the supply bills and consideration of the maiter of the treasury deficit. Oth- erwise it will not. The President’s atti- tude is not taken into th!s account. His views are pretty well known, and he {s not to be expected to forward any republican measures. But, it is contended, if the re- publicans control both houses of Congress, they must go on the record in some definite form on all questions of pressing and par- amount importance, without regard to whether their action shall be approved at the White House or not. Republicans Divided. The republicans are divided as to what the occasion demands. Mr. Sherman is against the assumption of full-responsibili- ty by his party. No satisfactory combina- tion can, in his judgment, be effected. What agreement is possible between the re- publicans and the populists on the question of finance and the tariff? The one party is for high tariff, the other for low tariff. The one party ts for a carefully guarded bi- metallism, the other for free coinage by the United States without regard to the atti- tude of other nations. This state of case, therefore, precludes the possibility of a republican-populfstic arrangement in the Senate on other than mere routine Ines. But with regard to providing for the treas- ury deficit and maintaining the public credit until such a time as comprehensive legisla- tion may be enacted, Mr. Sherman assumes that no special terms will be necessary to attain that end. The necessity for such ac- tion will, he thinks, be recognized by men of all parties. Effect on the Presidential Contest. Those who agree with Mr. Sherman point out that the adoption of his policy will add most materially to the interest and im- portance of the presidential race. The re- sults will be io throw everything into the scale. The appeal to the people will thus bave to be made on the broadest lines, and the result at the polls to take on the great- est possible significance. Both parties will be obliged to state then precisely what they stand for. Shall the tariff question be gen- erally recpened? And, if so, what shall be di 2? What course with regard to the ces shall be pursued? If any more silver is to be absorbed into the American system, how much? If the greenbacks are what shall take their place? Congress will be bracketed with the presidency. The people will be impressed with the importance of putting one party or the other into full control, and with a thorough understanding as to what shall be done. The present dilemma will be explained as growing out of the division of power, whereby Congress and the executive, instead of joining hands, must, in obedience to party behests, keep apart and operate as a check on each other. Kind of Campaign Needed. A campaign of this kind has become, it is insisted, imperative. The,affairs of the country demynd it. The government ts lan- guishing under a too long division of pow- er. Parties have been playing at cross purposes—have oftener been engaged in checkmating each other than in minister- ing to the welfare of the people. Such is the main difficulty now. The republicans Ppropes2 one thing, the democrats another. it is the eve of a presidential election. Neither side will concede much for fear of losing some advantage. Nothing but a temporary device for anything appears rrovable. But temporizing has caused all the trouble. It ought to cease. And the proposition is that it be brought to an end by requiring each party to put all of its eggs into one basket, and to walk most cir- cumspectly to avoid a general and irre- tilevable smashup. What Will Demand Attention. In this way, too, it is suggested, the next presidency can be brought to discussion on other than personal lines. Personalities will be merged in the larger questions at issue. The new man to go into the White House will simply be one agency to be considered in connection with the adoption and enforcement of a new policy for the people. If he is to serve effectively in his place, the other agencies must also be con- sidered. He must be chosen not as the courageous upholder of individual views. no matter how sound, but as the represen- tative of a party whose views the people approve. So that it will be the party as controlling Congress, and not the party’s candidate for the presidency, that will de- mand the aitention of the electors. THE MORA CLAIM. His Counsel Today Gets a Draft for $594,509.76. Assistant Secretary Uhl of the State De- partment today handed to Crammond Ken- nedy, of.counsel for Antonio Maximo Mora, a draft for $594,809.76 on the assistant treasurer at New York in full settlement of Mora’s claim againgt the government of Spain for the confiscation of his property in Cuba. Mr. Kennedy gave his personal receipt for the draft. It is expected that within a week or two the remainder of the claims under assignment will be adjusted and paid. : — SAW THE PRESIDENT. Maj. Gen. Miles Calls at the White House With Secretary Lamont. Major General Miles met the President today for the first time since his assign- ment to the command of the army. He accompanied Secretary, Lamont to the White House and had a pleasant chat with the President, during which che took occa- sion to express his thanks for the Prest- dent’s action. Captain Michler of General Miles’ staff was in the party. ——~e+—__ A Medal of Honor Awarded. The President has awarded a medal of honor to William G. Whitney, late captain company ‘B, eleventh Michigan volunteers, for most distinguished gallantry in ac- tion at Chickamauga, September 20, 1863. At the time the enemy was about to make a charge Capt. Whitney went outside the Union works at great risk of his life, and going among the dead and wounded on the field, cut off and secured their cartridge boxes. He brought this much needed am- nunition into the Union lines, where it was used with such good effect that the enemy was repulsed. UNION PACIFIC CHANGES HEIRS BEGIN FIGHT What Ex-Representative Ooombs Says of the Announced Plan. Recommendations Understood to Have Been Made by the Railroad Commissioner. A Star reporter today asked ex-Represen- tative Coombs of Brooklyn, one of the United States Pacific railroad commis- sioners, for lis opinion of the announced plan for the reorganization of the Union Pacific railroad. Mr. Coombs said that not having seen the pamphlet in full he could rot be sure of his ground in discussing the matter, but judging from what was printed in the newspapers, he thought the plan imperfect. “There seems to be no previsicn,” he said, “for the payment of the debt to the government, and in my judgment Congress will approve of no bill for the adjustment of that debt and the re- organization which does not include the consolidatien of the Union and Central Pacific roads into one system through to the Pacific coast.” Railroad Commissioners’ Recommen- dations. ‘The report of the United States railroad commissioners has been made to the In- terior Department. While it has not yet been made public, it is understood that the report recommends a settlement with the government and reorganization of the roads upen the basis of a definite sum, to be paid to the government in cash, and the reerganization of the road, so as to con- sol'date the Union and Central Pacific roads. It is said to be argued ‘that it was the original intention of the government that there should be one trunk line clear through to the coast, and that under such a consoli- dation the earning capacity of the system would be so improved that bonds for the settlement of the obligaticns to the govern- ment ind the obligations of prior considera- tion, could be at once floated to advantage. A cash settlement of, say, 75 per cent, with the government is said to be recommended. —__-e—_<_ PORTABLE HOT SPRINGS. A Queer Case Before the Attorney General. =: The Attorney General and the Secretary of the Interior have for a fortnight been puzzling their heads oven an ingenious com- pound sent out by a concern in Cincinnati. It purports to be, in the form of crystal- ized salts, the actual medicinal water of the Hot Springs in Arkansas. The attention of the department was called to it by the superintendent of the Hot Springs, who desired that the Post Office Department should make a ruling against the stuff as a fraud and bar it out of the mails, togeth- er with all correspondence and advertising pertaining to it. The label on the tin can which contains the substance represents that the contents will make fifty gallons of Hot Spring water, suitable cither for drinking or bathing. When used for bathing the patron is cautioned not to use sogp. Nowhere on the label is it represented fhat these salts are actually the residue from Hot Springs water, but the stuf€ is sent out precisely upon the same footing that a druggist sells Kissengen or Vichy water, which he has himself made in the cellar of his store. These Hot Springs salts contain bicarbon- ate of magnesia, oxide of iron, chloride of potassium, bicarbonate of calcium, and chloride of sodium. Half a teaspoonful, it is said, is enough to make a tumblerful and a tablespoonful is enough to provide a good medicinal bath. The Attorney General has decided that there is no fraud in the matter, and that the department cannot forbid the sale of the stuff. The situation now is that les- sees under the government who are ‘con- ducting baths at the Hot Springs and have necessarily invested much capital in order to conduct that business, may by suit en- join the Cincinnati people from selling their compound. a REPUBLICANS HOPEFUL. Looking Forwnrd Confidently to Elec- tion in Maryland. Special Dispatch to The Evening Star. BALTIMORE, Ma., October 18.—Nearly everybody here is talking politics and dis- cussing the probable result of the state election. The great anti-Gorman mass meeting held Tuesday night has had a de- cided effect on public sentiment, and the republican and anti-Gorman democratic leaders claim that hundreds of voters thar were wavering in their allegiance to the machine are now openly in favor ot Lowndes and will vote for him on election day. Regular democratic leaders admit that the great interest and enthusiasm shown by their opponents have had a big effect on thcir voters, but they say that they expect to overcome it before election day. In order to counteract the effects of the re- cent mecting, the democrats are preparing to hold one which they claim will exceed that of their opponents in size and en- thusiasm. There is a noticeable gloom on the faces of the officials In charge of democratic headquarters today, which is in decided con- trast to the hopeful countenances seen at the republican rooms. Chairman Welling- ton is more confident than ever of success, while the others appear in doubt what to say. When the campaign opened it was cour- tesy and compliment on the part of the ‘| candidates of both parties and the stump speakers, but the last few days have wit- nessed a decided change, and now vituper- ation and mud-slinging have begun ana there is no telling where it will end. The frivate, public and business records of the candidates are being Investigated and held up to scorn and derision, and an old-time personal contest is beginning which will cause personal enmities and perhaps trou- ble before the end 1s reached. The appointment of Mr. Charles J. Bona- parte as the republican supervisor of elec- tions is looked upon by all good citizens as a decided triumph for the cause of fair elections. Senator Charles J. Faulkner of West Virginia spent this morning at democratic headquarters. He will go to Frederick to- night with Mr. John E. Hurst, democratic candidate for governor, where they will ad- dress a mass meeting. In talking over the situation, Senator Faulkner told The Star correspondent that he expected to spend most of next week stumping in this state, at the request of Senator Gorman. He expressed the great- est interest in the campaign and a strong belief in the success of the democratic ticket next month. He will go to Cecil county. where he will address two meet- ngs. Reports from the eastern shore counties indicate that Mr. Lloyd Lowndes and the other republican candidates are meeting with rousing receptions at every point where they appear. Senator Hill In Town. Senator Hill is in Washington, having the New York war claim case before the Su- preme Court. He still speaks confidently of the outlook for the democrats in New York, but declines to go deeply into de- tails or to discuss national politics for pub- lication. — Sunk by a Lake Steamer. SAULT STE. MARIE, Mich,, October 18.— Early this morning the steamer Gilbert ecliided with and sank the America in Hay Lake. The Gilbert was uninjured. A Caveat Filed Today in the Holt Will Case. I? IS CALLED A FORGERY Specific and General Charges in the Document. FUTURE PROCEEDINGS As they were generally expected to do, the heirs-at-law of the late Judge Joseph Holt today filed in the Probate Court a caveat attacking and denying the validity of the alleged will of February 7,’ 1873, tke instrument which the register of wills received by mail from some unknown per- son on the 26th of last August. The paper is declared by the caveators to have been forged, both in respect to the signature of Judge Holt and as to the sig- uatures of the three distinguished witnesses to it, President Grant and Gen. and Mrs. Wm. T. Sherman. But not only do the heirs-at-law declare the instrument to be a forgery throughout, but they also allege that, even if it was executed and signed by Judge Holt, such signature and execu- tion were procured by tke fraud and undue influence practiced upon him by person or persons unknown to the caveators. There- fcre, they pray the court te refuse to pro- bate the alleged wili, and that the issues raised may be certified to the Circuit Court of the District, to there be tried by jury, that the allegations of facts bearing upon the validity of the instrument may there be determined. Set for Today. ‘When the will was offered for probate lest month by Mr. Luke Devlin, the executor named therein, the court directed that no- tice be served, by publication in The Star and the Washington Law Reporter, upon all Persons interested, requiring them to show cause today why it should not be admitted to probaie. So, when the Probate or Or- phans’ Court met this morning, an unusui ly large crowd was in attendance, in antici- pation of the expected objections of the heirs-at-law. As soon -as court convened, Mr. Jere M. Wilson, on behalf of the he'rs- at-law, filed in open court the caveat sbove referred to. The executor and the bene- ficiaries under the alleged will, Miss Lizzie Hynes of Kentucky and Miss Josephine Holt Throckmorton of this city, were not repre- sented by counsel, and no further action was taken in the case beyond the formal filing of the caveat. The Caveat. The caveat reads as follows: “To the Honorable, the Justices of the Supreme Court of the District of Co- lumbia, holding said special term for Orphar:s’ -Court- breinese:-~- “The petition of Washington D. Holt, Wiliam G. Sterett, Margaret Bowmer, John W. Holt, Lockie W. Iglehart, Sarah Holt, by John ‘W. Holt, her guardian; Rob- ert S. Holt,.Thomas Holt and James Holt, respectfully represen’ “A certain paper writing, bearing date the 7th day of February, A. D. 1873, pur- porting to be the last will and testament of Joseph Holt, deccased, in and by which Luke Devlin of the city of Washington, District of Columbia, is appointed executer thereof, having been heretofore propounded before this court as such last will and tes- tament of the said Joseph Holt, decensed, for probate in and by said court, but upon which no action has yet been taken by the court admitting the same to probate, the undersigned caveators, Washington D. Holt, William G. Sterrett, Margaret Bow- mer, John W. Holt, Lockie W. Iglehart, Sarah Holt, by John W. Holt, her guar- dian; “Robert S. Holt, Thomas Holt and James Holt, pursuant to the law and stat- ute in such case made and provided, do hereby contest the said probate and’ the validity of the said paper writing, so pur- porting to be such last will and testament of the said Joseyh Holt, deceased, and, for that purpose, allege, against the validity of such alleged will, and against the com-_ petency of the proof thereof, as follow + Charges Perjury. “1. That the said paper writing Is not the last will and testament of the said Joseph Holt, deceased. “2. That the said paper writing, so pur- porting to be the last will and testament of ‘the said Joseph Holt, deceased, is a forgery, and never was signed or acknowledged by the said alleged testator. That the said paper writing never was signed by the alleged attesting witnesses whose names are affixed thereto as the wit- nesses to the execution of said alleged will, nor was the same declared to be his last will and testament, by the said alleged tes- tator, in the presence of said alleged wit- nesses, or either of them. “4, These caveators further allege that the said attesting witnesses to sald alleged will, whose names appear as such on the face of said paper writing, did not, nor did either of them, sign his or her name as a witness to said alleged will at the request of the said alleged testator, nor in his pres- ence, nor in the presence of each other. Other Reasons. “5, These caveators further allege that, even if the said alleged testator did exe- cute and sign the said paper writing, which they deny, as aforesaid, yet these caveators say that the sald paper writing purports to dispose of both real and personal property, but it does not aysear thereby that the seme was duly executed as required by law, in this, that it is required by law that such last will and testament shall be at- tested and subscribed in the presence of the testator by three or four credible wit- nesses, or else it shall be utterly null and void and of none effect; whereas it does not appear by the face of said alleged last will and testament of the said Joseph Holt, deceased, that the said attesting witnesses did so subscribe the same in his presence. “6. These caveators further allege that, even if the said alleged testator and the said alleged witnesses did sign and witness the said paper writing, as the face of sald alleged will purports, which these caveators deny, yet the said paper writing, so pro- pounded for probate and record, is not the last will and testament of the said Joseph Holt, deceased, because these caveators say that even if the said alleged testator ever did sign and execute the same, which they deny, it was afterward by him revoked, annulled and destroyed, by the removal and tearing of his name from said paper writing by the said alleged testator, and by otherwise mutilating and by burning the same, which mutilation and destruction was done witn intent to revoke and cancel the said alleged will, and these caveators say that thereby, and by other acts of the said Joseph Holt, deceased, done with thi purpose 2nd intent to cancel the said al leged will, the same was canceled and re- voked. “7, These ceveators further say that, even if the said alleged will was in fact ever executed by the said Joseph Holt, deceased, which they deny, and even if the same was, therefore, during his lifetime, in his pos- session, yet the same was not In the pos- session of the said alleged testator at the time of his death, and was not found in his possession, or with any of his papers or effects, or in any custody or keeping which was known to or authorized by him, but, on the contrary, the same had been muti- lated and destroyed, as aforesaid, and was fraudulently, 2nd without disclosing his name or address, sent to the register of wills of the District of Columbia, through the mails, by some unknown person, after having been pasted together so as to ren-