Evening Star Newspaper, November 2, 1895, Page 6

THE EVENING STAR, SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 1895—TW |; NTY PAGES.” QGRRDE8ee are responsible for them. dred and si and enormous stocks. trade of the town. Great Overstocked Sale, NOVEMBER 4 TO g, INCLUSIV. Every piece of furniture in the house will be reduced —cut right dewn to the lowest notch. Tine signs of success are everywhere in our store. Prices And the biggest proof of price popularity you'll find in the fact that we keep two hun- <ty-five employes busy. People must patron- ize us to make this possible—people must have reason to patronize us and we can trace that reason to our prices Just such prices as we'll quote next week bring us the ’ P s rg e808 SSSSS OSGOOD 3 OO GSVDSHOOGHOHDHHSHOHBOSOD $30 Solid Oak Bed Room Suite, workmanship guaranteed faultless. $20.50 $24 Ouk-finish Suite, as well made 4 $16.40 dak Suite—double | bed, h bevel plate mirror, Washstand, rod at + $10.00 $15 White Enamel Chiffonter, French bevel plate mirror. $ =. $14 White Enamel Chiffonte 3 1 swing mirror, $7 Chifonier.... White Enamel an Brass Beds. $10 White Enamel and med Bed, with $4 wi attached, 3 feet $1 ixe—3 ft. Gin, wid $11.50 ss $12.00 size—4 ft. 6 in. wide 3 patterns of Enamel Iron Beds, the best values in the world: Every inch of the bed and mat- frame 18 enameled, wud re as near all icon asa bed be constructed. We pur- f 200 beds for offer you tne at less than quetry @ hu S-plec Library and @ Parlor Chairs. corduroy, cushions for seat and back, war- ranted as good as any $15 chalr in the market, four adjustments ‘The price undersells the Largest competitor in the world and ts @ retail price m ases us the wholesale qu:n- tit? price. Only one chair in the sfock 4s a sample from which érders will be taken, to be filled in ten days. Price $15 Arm Chair, mahogan; $10.50 Oak Library Cha einroy Oak Library ‘ ¥ $8.50 Oak ‘Library Chair, creto aod tapeste ideboard. hina Closets. $25 China Closet... $16 Corner China Close goods cannot be exchanged, Will be sent on approval. 2S € Bed Room Furniture. | Extension Tables. On account of the extraordinarfly will be for cash only, on or before delivery. p. MOSES F and Eleventh Sts. N. W. Storage Warehouse, 22d Near M. 3.25 Box-seat Dining Chair. Box-seat Dining Chat sample values out of 4 of which we have Just Rocker, Wood seat Hocker, oak and: ms: er with arms. A dizeu Rock: ers at 50 CENTS ON THE DOL- LAK to close them out. Couches. $20 Spanish Conch. $1 corduroy Box Same in Figured Denims: : H They're xuurantecd to give as nich Wear ux any $20 couches, or ell upholster them free” of arge. $12 Bed Room Couch, cretonne..... $11 Bed Room Couch, cretonne..... 3 Couch, corduroy Parior and Bed Room Tables. $6.75 Birch, Maple and Mahogany Finish . 50 siapic and Mahogany ud Onyx Table ‘Table 00 Mahogany Finish ‘Table: $4.75 Ouk Tabi ahogany-finish ) Solid Ouk Table. .25 Antique-tinish Tai Ladies’ Desks. $20 Bird's-eye Maple Inlald Desk.. $16 Polished Curly Birch Desk... ) Folished Mahogany-tinish Desk, 1 ‘d’s-eye Maple Desk, 13 Quartered-oak "ak, Pp $10 Quartered-oak Desk, polished. Bookcases. Be Secretary Bookcase 16 Mahogany-linish: rt Dy Bookcase t g1.20 ©) $18 Solid Oak Double-door Book- aM se, mirror top, 6 ft. high...... $10.85 So $12 Solid Oak Single-door Bookcase. “$8.25 <5. st Wali Papers. ‘To close out the patterns of which we have only enough paper to cover the walls of one room, aehTices Uke, these: prevall— ee low prices we're quoting, the sale After once delivered, and owing to the low prices, no pieces AND SONS, & key W PRIC and intelligent service. HOPE, ANTHONY: Chronicles of Count An- nto. Publisher's price, $1.50; our price, D, E. W. (author of Chimmie A Daughter of the Tenements os price, $1 1.40. / CROCKETT, 8. Publisher's pric BOURGET, PAU Pts pric RUDY AI $1 $1.20.” romise. 1.20, “Pub- 0; our pric Out of India. our price, $1 Right to L our price, $1 rs Ch Gibson a lisher’s price, $1.50. Special price, $1.15. 90008 kira in Bookselling, BRENTANOSS, 1ror5 Penna. Ave., announce an im- portant change of policy. Hereafter they will sell books at SWEEPING REDUCTIONS from PUBLISHERS’ . Book buyers will thus be afforded the oppor- tunity to purchase from an unrivaled Standard and Current Literature, at PRICES as LOW as prevail ANYWHERE, with the added advantage of prompt Crawford, F. Marion: Casa Braccio, 2 volumes. lisher’s price, $2.00. Our price, $1.60. We shall from time to time DUCEMENTS to book buyers. Doyle, A. Conan: The Starke-Munroe Letters. Special price, $1.10. Ward, Mrs. Humphrey: The Story of Bessie Costrell. Publisher's price, 75c. Special price, 50c. surnett, Frances Hodgson: Two Little Pilgrims’ Prog- ress, a story of the city beautiful. In our STATIONERY DEPARTMENT we offer next week 2 special cabinet containing 120 sheets, 100 envel- opes of fine linen paper for 7o cents. BRENTANO’S, 1th and Penna. Avenue. © EODO oO 4 stock of Classic, Pub- Joan Haste. Pub- ‘our price, $1.00. 7 ORNE: The I gr philisher’s "price, S282 oot @ MAGRUDER, JULIA: ‘The Princess Sonia. €Q Publisher's’ price, $1.25; our price, $1.00. <= GOODLOE A. CARTER: College Girls; tus- €3) trated by” Gibson. " Publisher's price, $1.25; our, price, $1.00. & EARLE, ALICE MORSE: Margaret Win- © thiyp? with fae-shmlte reproduction. NET, offer SPECIAL IN- Next Week: Pub- Publisher’s price, $1.50. SOS OS O96 u 3888 @ Get the Best— bs > ‘ORD HARNESS," Horse ts and Lap Robes in great varlety and at lowest: prices. LUTZ & BRO., 497 Pa. Ave. N.W. (Adjoining National Hotel.) a2-16d You’ll Relish a Holmes Pie== ‘The most ever left delicious, appetizing pastry that an oven. Home made—of purest materials. 20 CENTS BACH. Delivered anywhere. Order by postal. HOLMES’ LANDOVER MKT., ist and B sts. n2-16 ree e| layer Bros. (e.: 937 AND 939 F ST. N. W. Unmatchable Bargains. Yes, “unmatchable” is the only word in the Eng- lish language that defines the magnitude of our Cloak stock, and ‘“‘unmatchable”’ is the only word that can tell of the way prices run on every garment in our enormous Cloak Depart- ment. Go to other places and see what they have to show, then come and see what we have to offer. Prices and qualities are the | best mediums of knowledge respecting the fine, fash- ionable garments and ‘“‘un= matchable’’ bargain prices that stand the greatest and foremost of all. Plush Capes. 8 For Stylish Silk Plush Capes, satin lined, thibet on collar and front, correct in every detail. $7.98 Plush Capes. For the -98 Stylish Silk Plush $ =. Cape, embroidered and jetted all over, lined with colored silk, For the storm collar, full sweep. $10.00 Plush Capes. Plush, -50 Silk Seal S10: handsomely embroid- ered all over, colored For the __ silk lining, full sweep. $15.00 Plush Capes. § oa Black Coney Capes, 30 inches long, satin For the lined, storm collar, $9.00 Fur Capes. full sweep. *° Cloth Capes. 53" Full length, Black and Blue Boucle and For the Beaver Double Capes, plain and satin bound. $6.00 Cloth Capes. -98 Black Astrakhan 5 Capes, trimmed with thibet, lined through- For the out, full sweep. $7.50 Astrakhan Capes. iS -75 Best Black Boucle Q--- Capes, Melton, strap- ped, very nobby, full For the sweep. $13.50 finest Boucle Capes. ‘Coats. Competition completely _outdis- tanced—magnificent new stylish gar- ments—at unparalleled prices. $22 Good Quality Sponged Beaver Box For the Coats, large melon sleeves, ripple back. $3.98 Beaver Coats. $52- Best quality spong- ed beaver, square la- For the pel, ripple back, vel- $8.50 Beaver Coats. vet collar. -49 Black Wool Diago- === nal 2-button, Box Coats, ripple back, silk faced, with the For the new “foot ball” sleeves. $12 Diagonal Coats. -63 Best Quality Boucle SI jes Cloth 2-button Box Coats, ripple back, satin lined throug! For the out, “foot ball” sleeves. $15.00 Boucle Coats. .00 Blue and Black All- § I 5 === Wool Kersey 2-button Box Coats, raw For the seams, beautifully made, fancy silk lin- ing, “foot ball” sleeves. $18.00 Kersey Coats. Millinery. Children’s Tamos, trimmed {1: quills, all colors. pecial Price, 19¢c. Navy Yachting Caps, trimmed in braid. pecial Price, 9c. Plaid Tamos, best quality, perfect finish, choice patterns, trimmed in quills. Special Price, 30c. Large Cloth Tamos, all colors, trimmed in quills. Special Price, 49c. 100 cartons of Silk and Velvet Roses, every color on the syndicate card. Worth 50e. At 121gc. unch. Shaded Ioses, all colors, including the latest combinations. Special Price, 25c. bch. Handsome Shaded Silk Roses, all colors, includ- ing all the combinations. Special Price, 49c. bch. Natural Black Parrots. Worth 75c. Special Price, 39c. Black Coque Feathers. Worth 2ic. At 12iéc. Black Mercury Wings. Worth S0e. At “Ife. feo Paltcal Ostrich Tips, 8 to a bunch. Worth 90c. At 69e. a bunch. Rhinestone Buckles. Worth 20c. At 12%4¢. French Felt Hats, black and colors, all the latest shapes. Worth $1.50. At 9c. Children's Felt Hats, ready trimmed. Worth iu “Ribbons. Our Ribbon Department _ complete. show you the cheapest AN-Silk finest at guaranteed prices. Special for this week. We can ibbons to the very ee Satin and G. G. Ribbons, black and No. 22 at 15¢. a Sa No. goat ape) regular . 5C-| prices. Mayer Bros. & Co. “Comfort” ‘nd “Economy Both suy—Buy Them. Look for the ‘Trade M ™ Comfort pring Bed —is way ahead of any other as fur as ccmfory and durability are concerned. ‘There's none other Ake Lew: invention, and one long been needed. It's ea:fly adjusted to suit both a light and a, heavy person—can be joosened and’ tightened at will— COSTS NO MORE than the**or- dinary” kind, —teans more comfort—more serv- ive—for the same cost. It's built of RATTAN FIBER—with COT- TON FILLING on BOTH sides. Doesn't lose’ its shape. Wears twice as long as the hard, knotty “shuck’ mattresses. COSTS NO MORE, Led All “Live” Dealers Sell ’Em. S| a ST ea a RT iCharming & dainty pieces! Dresden Ware Just recetved from the custom house. Comprise writing and tollet sets, and small pleces e effects are’ most eine: ‘They're comparatively inex- onsiv Crystal Glass— —— The prettiest and newest novelty yet shown. We are the only ones in’ town == having them. “They're well worth your ——— seeing. EVERETT’S x, 1225 F St. OES Isa ¢ fair and square : flat-footed fact that we have re- duced the price of all the Furniture, Carpets, Mattings, Draperies, Stoves, Crockeryware, Bedding, Fancy Lamps, Bric-d-Brac, we've! got in stock. “There are no €@xcep- tions "and no half-way’ work —but = 3 B + House & Herrmann, x Every cut is to the very quick. % so The Leading Hovsefurnishers, 917, 919, 921 AND 923 TTH ST. n02-84d 636 MASS. AVE. i nteteeteteeteteteg The ‘‘swellest’’ of Parisian tailors ess ¢*% ——turn out no more perfect-titting Ree vd ‘arments—no more exquisite creations for ladies than we. We have Redfe best cutter in our employ. You will 1ot find a more select stock of fabrics in oes this clty than are here, “OWEN,” The Tailor, 423 11th Street N. W. no2-20d Passa aA AAAAAMAARAARAR AAA iDaintily designed ‘Hats ~~ Bonnets. ; Added to the Parisian and English { models—I am showing many of my de- p sizuing. My patrons have declared > m1 | . . eeee them original and charming to a degree. I invite your calling. > > ee Gussie, 515 mth St. ; “MONTICELLO ,"A4 YEAROLD WIHAISIKY, A CALLOW. ‘This whisky is one of the few nnadulter- ated brands on. the market, Absolutely pure. Fully aged and matured. ‘Telephone 1084. N. W. DUVALL, 1923 PA. AVE. The Dangers Of Catarrh. Common, every-day. conditicns lose thelr terror, however bad they really are. ‘This law explains the indifference to a common cold, which often 1s the commencement of a grave or fatal malady. ‘ Catarrh (so celled) 1# & chronle inflammation of the lning of the Nose, ‘Throat, Lungs and Ear, J is only waiting for @ Sight exposure to produce a more serious conditiop. If you are afilicted y sould be cured at once. I treat it, probably, fore; thoroughly than any physician in this city, I remove the cause, not simply abate the symptoms. It will cost you but Uttle. Come. st Dr. Jordan, 1421 F St. N. W. Office hours: 9 to 11 a.m., 2 to 4:30 and 6 to 8 p.m.; Sunday, 9 to 12 m. no2-40tt a. 12 Hyacinths, 25 Crocusses, 25 Tulips, 13 Narcissus. It you plant these now they’ll bloom the spring! ue F. W. Bolgiano, riorisr, 1990 14TH sr. 0c28-8m,12 wA NEAR DUPONT iter’s shop, 1920 N st. mw. Jobbing hy ex- enced and reliable Soe: T. WALKER, Builder. Residence, 2021 N. z. T. WALKER SONS, 204 19TH SE. N.W., CAR- Lining, its. br! Clay, ints, Brushes, Lime, Cement, two and ned ply Roofing Material. ‘eel Quickens The Appetite Makes the Weak Strong. YER’S The Only Gold Medal Sarsaparilla Has Cured Others And Will Cure You. AYER'S CHERRY FECTORAL FOR COUGHS. BABY 18 CUTTING TEETH BE SURE and use that oll and well-tried remedy, Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup, for ehildren soothing. It soothes the child. softens the gum, allaye pain, cures wind colic and is the best rem: my fe diarrhoea. 25 cents a bottle. acl0-ly only nerve medicine for the price i ITCHING SCALP, FALLING HAIR, Diseases. Twent: ¥ JOHN H. WOODBURY, 12 Branches: Boston,Phila. NoY. . Louis, 4150p. book onBeauty andDermatology, for a stamp, oc81-eott LADIES ARE GREATLY BENEFITED BY THE use of Dr. Siegert's Angostura Bitters, the re- nowned South American tonte. THE PORTRAIT EXHIBITION An Autumnal Social Parade in the Me- tropolis, The Fature Duchess of Marlborough and Her Portrait—Some Hand- some Costumes, Special Correspondence of The Evening Star. NEW YORK, October 30, 1895. Today at the grand opening of the por- trait exhibition it seemed es if every mem- ber of society now in town put in an ap- pearance, and a most splendid one at that. Even the future Duchess of Marlborough was there, with her mother, to see how her portrait was hung. As we were a little early for the crowd, there was some time to put in on the im- movable part of the show, which later really fell into the background. To tell the truth, I was somewhat disappointed in the portraits as a general thing. People were, to my idea, not made to be painted with the primary colors laid on by a shovel, but with some attempt at reproducing flesh and blood. One unfortunate damsel was really nothing but an enormous oasis cf glass green in a very small desert of pale and sickly yellow white; all resting to the eyes, I grant; but who wants to rest the eyes at a portrait show? The Future Duchess. The south gallery came out way ahead of the others in interest, as the crowds showed. There, of course, was “108S—Miss Consuelo Vanderbilt, by Carolus Duran,” a really charming painting, in a costume that never will be out of date. The future duchess is stepping forward, with a long stick in one hand, her head uncovered, and wears a loose morning gown affair of white gauze, slightly open in the neck, and all edged with pink. The trailing end of the gauze falls over the outstretched arm which holds the stick, The only unfortu- nate part of the whole affair is that the fair heiress’ rather Japanese style of beauty Is accentuated both by the puffy ar- rangement of the hair and by the artist's way of treating the face. Still, it Is a faithful likeness, as I discovered when my companion whispered, ‘Here she is,’” and I turned square on the originals of those sleepy, haunting eyes. Well, at this mo- ment, after long and painful thinking on the subject, I cannot tell whether she is pretty or not. To begin with, she is enor- mously tall, and at the same time so very slender, and with such a small head, that one notices it more. Her nose is infinitesi- mal and the least bit turned up, her eyes the blackest and biggest of their kind; there is a food deal of pink (the La France shade) in her cheeks, and her tiny mouth and short, pointed chin make her face dwindle down to almost nothing. Still, it is a noticeable face, with a very sweet, rather shy expression, and on the whole I would rather look like her than like many a far prettier girl. Then, too, she seemed overwhelmed by the notice she received, and would shrink,into the background whenever it seemed possible. Benatifal Costumes. Now for her clothes! After debating, I have come to the conclusion that the dress was of changeable bright blue and black satin, with a small figure, but it shimmered so that it was difficult to tell exactly. The waist was hidden by a cape of alternate ruffies of black velvet and chinchilla fur, the dress skirt was entirely plain, but very full at the edge, and her hat a rather large one of pale gray felt, trimmed with black feathers. Her wedding dress, by the way, is not to be from abroad, but is being made by a New York dressmaker, as are several of the costumes in her trousseau and some pf the bridesmaids’ gowns. Mrs. Vanderbilt, who is not pretty and very small, was dressed all in black satin, with a chiffon cape and bright red in her hat. All stories of a reconciliation are con- sidered without foundation. Near Miss Vanderbilt's picture was a very nandsome one of Mrs. Hoffman and some charming children’s portraits, while the gem of the long side of the room was Gov. Morton, by Bcrnet. Close by him was Mrs. George Gould, dressed in black and white, her dazzling shoulders much exhibited and wearing a big black hat. There is a fine portrait, too, of Mrs. Jacob Wendell, whose youngest son last spring married Miss Fendall in Washirgton. Other charming pictures are Miss Edith Shepard, by Porter; two of the Cuttings, by Bonnet (it seemed as if wherever I look- ed I saw a bearded Cutting), and little Ruth Twombly, Miss Vanderbilt's cousin, an ideal in white, with a pink sash. By the way, I later saw the Duchess of Marlbor- ough to be with Miss Katharine Duer, a strikingly hendsome girl, wearing navy dlue silk with enormous bright pink flowers on it. Her hat was very remarkable. Im- agine a white lace scarf tied about her head, as if she had a headache, making an 2normous bow at the back, and surmounted by a black velvet Tam O'Shanter with tips in it. While I was watching them the orches: tra struck up the Toreador's song and be- ginning again with my catalogue what should I see but Calve as “Carmen,” the very essence of Spanish coquetry and fascl- nation, fixed on one small square of can- vas by Theobald Chartrau. As I removed my eyes from the enchanting Carmen, in graceful although rather scanty drapery, I was affilcted by the sight of an undoub' edly real Paris gown, which I wouldn't have taken as a present. Judge for your- self; would you? The waist, with jacket fronts and long tails in the back, was of black silk, covered with dead brown leaves (that kind of thing seems awfully fashion- able); the skirt was a reddish old rose silk, quite brilliant, and the full vest and collar of baby blue chiffon, of which com- bination, worn by one no longer young, judge for yourself, as I said before. The Brice Family Portrait. This letter, meant for Washington, must not clcse without an account of the por- trait of the Brice family, which, to tell the truth, I do not much like, although the like- nesses are excellent. Mrs. Brice is seated, dressed in black; on her right hand her daughter Kate, in gray, facing the room, while on the left is Miss Helen Brice, her charming profile standing out clearly, her hand on her mother’s shoulder and her yellowish white satin dress partially cov- ered by a dark red cape. They almost speak, for Duran always does well, but one wishes somehow that one daughter could have broken the monotory by sitting some- where instead of being one of the two pil- lars each side of the mother. Still, the rest of the world may admire it. K.M. SENATOR MORGAN He Talks Upon Foreign Relations of This Government. QUESTIONS 70 COME BEFORE CONGRESS The Venezuelan Boundary Line and Cuban Independence. GREAT BRITAIN’S POLICY — Senator John T. Morgan, chairman of the committee on foreign affairs of the United States Senate, was seen by a Star reporter today, and in respcrse to inquiries Mr. Morgan expressed opiricns on a number of the questions concerning the foreign rela- tions of the United States that are likely to receive important actior at the hands of Congress during the coming session. “How do you -egard the proposition that comes from England for the joint owner- ship of the Nicaragua canal by Great Bri- tain and the United States?” Mr. Morgan was asked. “That proposition,” he replied, “is not new. It is the same end that Great Britain sought in the Clayton-Bulwer treaty of 1850. The United States could never be gotten to enter into such an arrangement. Gen. Grant saw the importance of the United States having entire control of the canal. He declared that this was to be ar American canal, under American control, ard since that time American statesmen and the American people have never been willing to participate with Great Britain in the control of the Nicaragua canal. Great Britain has the Suez canal absolute- ly under her control, and if she gets the Nicaragua canal she will belt the world with her commercial influence more com- pletely than she does now with ber naval 2nd military powers.” “Da, you regard Great Britain's methods of asterting her territorial claims on this continent, especially in Venezuela, as well founded?” the reporter inquired. Violations of International Law. “In our discussion over the Venezuelan boundary qvestion some very important and interesting facts are brought out. When Lord Salisbury discussed the ques- tion of boundaries some years ago, he stated the basis of the British claim to the country which Mes west and south of the Essiquiko river, and went on to mention some treaties. with Holland and Spain, and then Lord Salisbury stated that Great Britain had rights acquired by treaty with Indian tribes, which he did not name, nor did he give the treaties or their con- tents. For the last three-quarters of a century Great Britain has been forming whenever she could little by-arrangements with Indian tribes that had chieftains and were regularly constituted into tribes, such as many of the Indians within our own ter- ritory. It was in that way that she recoz- nized the Mosculto King. She acknowl- edgea the sovereignty of this Indian chief. “Now, such treaties with such people are made right in the teeth of the well-under- stood and well-accepted doctrine of Great Britain, Germany, France, Spain and all the American states, which is that when a country has acquired by conquest or dis- covery any territory, the Indian tribes found therein are considered as occupants at will of the sovereign, and are not re- garded as nations having sovereignty, such sovereignty iruring to the nations that dis- covered or conquered the territory. A rec- ognition of the sovereignty of such Indian tribes has been regarded as a breach of the international rights of other nations. So that such acts on the part of Great Britain have been violations of the clear principles of international law. Claims Not Recognized. “For this reason any claims of Great Britain within Venezuela, based upon pri- vate treaties with Indian chiefs, are of no avail and should not be recognized as being in conformity with international law. I think Great Britain is prepared now to ad- just that Venezuelan boundary question on the lines that were surveyed by Schom- burgh, who was sent out by the Geographical Society of London for the purpose of de- marking a boundary there. When that line was established the British colonists com- menced moving out to it and making set- tlements and particularly taking up gold claims, and Venezuela, in her weakness, has been compelled to stand by and see that course pursued until Great Britain sets up a claim similar to that of a man who has occupied for a number of years territory belonging to some one else. “I would suppose that unless Great Britain moves to the north and westward of the Schomburgh line it is hardly probable that the United States can be involved in the con- troversy, but if she is ever involved in such a controversy the British government ought to be compelled to avow or disavow the de- pendence of various petty chiefs. England might go to Alaska and enter into a treaty with the chiefs of Indian tribes there with as much reason as she could make treaties with such chiefs located to the south of us. Or, to bring it nearer home, she might come to the United States and make a treaty with the five civilized tribes. “There are just two things that control the British mind in these operations in Vene- zuela, The British are not seeking an en- largement ot area for the purpose of agri- culture or timber cutting or any other real substantial and valuable industry. The two things that attract British attention in Vene- zuela are the reported richness of the gold mines in the mountains around the Orinoco river and the desire to secure occupation of the territory around the mouth of the Orin- oco river, which is navigable for gunboats for 400 miles. In fact, the occupation of that river would be the key-note to the control of the entire central portion of Venezuela. The Orinoco river is one of the most import- ant commercial factors of the country.” The Case of Cuba. “Is Congress apt to do anything during the coming session In the interest of Cuba?” Mr. Morgan was asked. “There is so much excitement in the pub- lic mind,” he replied, “over this question that I think that there will be a tremendous effort made to induce Congress to recognize the belligerency of the Cubans. I think the conservative and thoughtful men of Con- gress will have a pretty hard time in keeping this movement in check. Whoever will read Gen. Grant’s message on this subject during the former war in Cuba will see there dis- played, with very markcd ability of states- inanship, the true doctrine of recognition of selligerency of these warlike elements in Any recognition of belligerency on our part would result in causing our mer- chant vessels to be subjected to search, and that would give a great deal of anxlety and trouble, and there is no doubt that eventual- ly such a course would result in a war be- tween the United States and Spain. It may as well be understood that when we recog- nize the belligerency of the Cubans we should draw the sword. Of course, if we are ready to draw the sword we may do it, but I would prefer that whatever our course is to be we should make it in a distinct and emphatic manner. We should do it ina manly and open way, and not by indirection. How to Acquire the Island. “I believe that if we really desire to own Cuba—if that is the manifest will of the American people—we could acquire it with- out going to war about it. For, after all, Spain must begin to feel that that colony is more a burden than a profit. Her pride is involved, but it was equally involved in re- gard to the vast empire she pessessed from Central America to Patagonia. But when she found herself bereft of these colonies she finally recognized their independence and got on good terms with them. So I think the Spanish siatesmen will see that the holding of Cuba in colonial subjection is a very expensive task, and it turns out to be a very bloody and disagreeable thing to do. If Spain could find in Cuba a set of men who could conduct government there and give to her colony a freedom approach- ing that which Great Britain gives to Can- ada, she might protract her sovereignty over that country for a great many years. But I do not imagine she can find that sort of people in Cuba, and I do not know that her passionate pride will tolerate the sugges- tion that her colony is entitled to so many privileges and powers. One Question That Should Be Settled. “But there is one thing connected with this business that the United States must be con- cerned about, and it is all the time coming to the front. That is, whatever government there may be in Cuba or in Canada, such government ought to be in a diplomatic sense responsible to us. Just in the last week we have had an instance that will illustrate the necessity and convenience of such an arrangement. We have had Sir Charles Hibbert Tupper and Sir Mackenzie Dowell here really to negotiate with us re- garding this Bering sea trouble. If they heve the right to come here and enter into a conference with Secretary of State Olney, they should have the right to bind the Brit- ish government without having to do it through Sir Julian Pauncefote, after months and months have been frittered away. Take this question of building gunboats up in De- troit, where our mechanics and builders cculd get a good opportunity to make money. But because the boats are to be built on the lakes it becomes offensive to Great Britain as a violation of the treaty arrangement be- tween the two countries. If we had only Canada to deal with, we could probably set- tle such a matter very quickly, but when it gets Into the hands of Great Britain the Proposition is viewed from the standpoint of the interests of the entire British empire, rather than from the interests of Canada alone. We have had the same trouble in re- gard to Consul General Williams at Havana, The Spanish were disposed to deny to Mr. Williams power of representation in the in- terests of any citizen of the United States who might be in jeopardy because of the Present insurrection in Cuba. But Spain finally conceded the right for Mr. Williams to act in certain diplomatic questions with the captain general of Cuba. Such a ques- tion might have been settled by Cuba in a eed See he oe to be taken to Spain, le peer eastern le time was wasted before The Acquisition of Cuba, “Do you think Congress would be favor- able to the purchase of Cuba, if such a proposition were acceptable to Spain?” “I have no right to suppose that Congress would. I can only suppose that Spain, like every other ration, will, in the end, con- sult the highest interest of her people, and she may find it to be a Patriotic duty to free herself frcm the control of Cuba. Cuba has more influence on politics in Spain to- day than any local question in the king- dom. Spain would not be the only country at has to give up her colonies. So far as am personally concerned, I do not car anything about the acquisition of Cuba as an addition to our territory, but I should want it for the military strength it would give us. Then I am a firm believer that the principles of the government of the United States give a better government than any other system that exists or has ever exist- ed, and its extension is, therefore, desira- ble. I do not fear any weakness by the United States making an addition to its territory by the acquisition of such coun- tries as Hewaii or Cuba any more than I would fear weakening the structure of a building by placin, di - page pi additional pillars un- Would England Opject? “Is England lable to interpose any ob- Jection to the United States acquiring Cuba or to take any active part in the struggle now going on in that island?” “That will depend upon whether she thinks she can make anything by it. She would not like to do anything that would result in an open rupture with the United States. Great Britain is in no position to use coercion or threats in her policy to- ward the United States. She has resorted to a very different policy in later years, and she now seeks her ends by negotiation. She finds that alliance and co-operation is a better policy to use toward us. It works better now than the policy she used in 1812 and before and durirg the revolution- ary war. She has changed her tactics. She has so many possessious near our coast that a war would be a great disaster to her, because no matter how much our com- merce or our cities might be injured by her navy, the conclusions of that war would see Canada and the Islands off our coast in the hands of the United States.” ee WHOLESALE PRODUCE MARKET. Prices Pratically Unchanged, Though the Products Are Plentifal. So far as prices are voncerned, the local wholesale produce market is today prac- tically as it was a week ago. Indeed, such products as butter, eggs and chéese are sell- ing at precisely the same figdres at which they sold last Saturday. Yet the quality of those three products shows a decided im- provement over that of late. The large quantity of cold storage eggs tends to keep the price of strictly fresh from advancing, and liberal receipts of butter and cheese similarly affect their price. Poultry and game are fairly plentiful, but there is no par- ticularly heavy demand. Beef and other meats remain unchanged, and the same can be said of fruits and vegetables. Still, the market is a firm, active one. Butter is in a much better condition, and receipts are on a liberal scale. But buyers are critical, and in consequence of that con- dition of affairs only marks which can be used for higher class trade bring top prices. Other grades require shading. June cream- ery is Quite firm, and is in great demand for exporting, so much so that there is no little difficulty in filling orders. Imitations sell well, and there is a fair trade in factory stock. The market’s present tendency is rather upward than downward, and quite firm. Prices are just as they were a week ago: For fancy Elgin and other western ex- tras 24 cents a pound are asked. Choice, 22; firsts, 20; seconds, 18. Choice bakers’ stock, 12%2 to 14; New York tubs, 17 to 20; dairy print, 16 to 18; western, 10 to 14; Maryland and Virginia creamery, 15 to 19; dairy packed, 13 to 16. Trade is reported rather light in cheese, al- though the prices of last week prevail. Dealers, however, are showing less disposi- tion to follow the recently advanced rates. Yet, there is a generally prevailing firm feel- ing. Today's prices: New York state full cream, large, 11 cents a pound; flats, 12%, and 13 for ponys. In eggs, receivers are disposed to hold prices unchanged, believing that fresh col- lections will decrease still further. There are indications of an advance, although it may not be an immediate or very mat one. Refrigerator goods are quiet, while limed stock is steady. Today from 18 to 19 cents a dozen are asked’ for near-by fresh; 16 to 18 for western and southern fresh; 14 to 15 for iced and limed goods, and 6 to 8 for guinea or keat stock. Poultry is still rather plentiful and low, the v eather being in no small degree responsible for the prevailing prices. The following are today’s quotations: Drawn turkeys from 10 to 14 cents a pound; live, 8 to 10; live spring chickens, 8 to 10; dressed, 10 to 12; old stock, € to 8; ducks, 9 to 11, and geese, 6 to 8. Game is fairly plentiful, and somewhat lower today: Venison, saddle, per pound, 15 to 18; whole deer, bucks, 6 to 10; bear, sad- pheasants, 40 to 50; rabbits, per dozen, $1 to $2; quail, $1.75 to $3; wild tur- ee ee pound, 10 to 12; woodcock, each, 25 to 40, Vegetables and fruits continu2 in good condition and at last week's prices: Cab- bage, $1 to $3 per hundred; new potatoes, $1 to $1.50 a barrel; sweet potatoes, red, $1 ta $1.5 a barrel; eastern shore sweet potatoes, $1.50 to $2 a barrel; yams and haymons, $1 to $1.50 a barrel; beets, $1 to $2.50 a hundred bunches; yellow onions, $1.50 to $2 a barrel; turnips, 60 to 65 cents a barrel; Virginia white beans, $1.25 to $1.50; black-eyed peas, $1 to $1.10 a bushel; lima beans, 4 to 6 cents a tomatoes, 75 cents to $1.50 a crate; fancy table apples, $2 to $3 a barrel; fancy California oranges, $2.50 to $3 a box; Mes- sina, $2 to $2.50; Valencia, $8 to $3.50; lem- ons, $5 to $7 a box; grapes, 10 to 15 cents ten-pound basket; chestnuts, 4 to 6 cents a pound. Little or no real change is noted today 11 beef and other meats: Live cattle, 2 to 4 cents a pound; lambs, 3 to 41-2, and sheep, 2 to 2 1-2; cows with calves, $20 to $40; calv 3 to 61-2 cents a pound; dressed hogs, 5 1- to 7. —— Funeral of the Late E, A. Smith. The remains of Mr. E. A. Smith, who ts well-known in this clty, and who died sud- denly yesterday in Baltimore, ag stated in The Star, were brought to Washington yesterday. Funeral services were held this afternoon at the residence of the daughter of the deceased, 935 1-2 F street south- west. Mr. Smith, who was nephew of Col. William O. Drew of this city, left a widow, a daughter and five srown sons. Ses Progress of the Japanese. ‘The Japanese have captured the inland tewn of Katcsi, Island of Formosa. The position of the bia s is sald to be desperate. The Japan emand their un- conditional surrerd The Star and Everybody ca turns from The Star’s stereopticon display Tuesday evening. Bulletins will be repro: duced as fast as received.