Evening Star Newspaper, November 13, 1895, Page 1

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Look on page 8 for the fourth installment of the new mystery story, “Before They Were Married.” $250 for the correct solution of the mystery by a woman reader, GET OFF THE TRACKS|°4PTAIN HowaaTE's CASE/KNIGHTS OF LABOR Capital Traction Company Obtains a + Restraining Order. RAILROAD WAR ON U STREET It Was Expected to Reach a Crit- ical Point Today. ‘PROPOSED EXPERIMENT The controversy between the Capital Traction Company and the Metropolitan Railway Company over the use of the tracks on U street between 7th and th streets got into the courts today. The Cap- ital Traction Company, through Attorneys Enoch Totten and W. D. Davidge, filed a bill in equity against the Metropolitan Railroad Company, Samuel L. Phillips, its president and general manager, and the District Commissioners, praying that the defendants be restrained from interfering with the tracks, appurtenances or ma- chinery of the Traction Company on and along U street and Florida avenue be- tween 9th and 7th streezs. After describing the organization and op- eration of the two railroad companies, par- ticularly the operation of the two roads on U street, the complatnant company states that it is its intention to extend its linc from 7th street to North Capitol street as goon as possible. By the act of Congress approved February 26, 189%, it was provided that the Metropolitan and Rock Creek relroads should nave power to contract with each other for the purchase, lease, sale, or joint operation of. the line of the latter's road on Florida avenue or U street. After the Metropolitan road had changed {ts motive power from horse to under- ground electricity on its 9th street line, it proposed, the complainant company states, to change the devices and machinery which had been put in and had been in operation for a long time along the tracks of the Rock Creek road, since purchased by the ‘Traction Company, on U street and Florida avenue between 7th and ¥th streets, and re- place the same by the peculiar machinery adapted to its 9th street line. Said to Be Impracticable. ‘Thereupon the Traction Company, accord- ing to the bili, took the advice of the scientific men versed in such things as to the practicability of operating the two sys- ‘tems in the same underground conduit. The company was advised, it states, that the operation of the two systems in such a manner is not practicable; that the Met- repolitan road’s system is heavier and stronger than that of theTraction Company, and that the former’s system will prevent the latter’s devices from propelling its cars over the disputed line. The Traction Com- pany so advised the Metropolitan company, seying that it wou!d not permit the de- fendant company to put its system in the sme conduit or change the rails, but ex- pressed a willingness to make any reason- able arrangement, in compliance with the act of Congress of last February, by which the two roads could use the same tracks. A Crisis Today. ‘Thereupon, says the Traction Company, the Metropolitan Company notified it that it would today proceed to put in the con- @uit referred to on U street and Florida avenue its electric apparatus, machinery d devices, notwithstanding the advice and objections of the Traction Company. And about 5 o'clock yesterday afternoon, the Traction Company states, the District Commissioners notified it that they had granted the Metropolitan Company a per- mit to put in its own peculiar system, and that the police force had been instrypted by them to protect the Metropolitan Com- pany in so putting in and constructing its system in the conduit of the Traction Com- pany, thereby meaning, says the Traction Company, that they (the Commissioners) would compel it, by the use of physical force, to yield up the possession of its tracks to the Metropolitan Company. ‘Therefore, says the complainant company, it fears and believes that unless the court grant the prayed-for injunction it will suffer irreparable injury, and will be compelled to cease the operation of its road. A Temporary Restraining Order. ‘The petition was presented to Judge Hag- ner, who directed that the defendants show cause Monday next why the Injunction asked for should not be granted. And, until the further order of the court, Judge Hag- her restrained the defendants from in any way interfering in the matter. No Work Today. President Phillips, after reading the bill of complaint, remarked to a Star reporter that there was no necessity for the Trac- tion Company taking the course it had. no intention, he said, of begin- ning operations today, as he hai made a Proposition to the Traction Company, which he hoped and had every reason to believe would result in a settlement of the con- troversy perfectly satisfactory to both ccmpanies. A Proposed Experiment. What his propesition was Mr. Phillips de- clined to state, but Mr. W. D. Davidge, when questioned by a Star report stated that the proposition made by Mr. Phillips was to conduct an experiment on the line before either sld2 proceeded further in the matter. Mr. Davidge said that a confer- ence between the two roads would be held later today, when Mr. Phillips’ proposition would be considered. Several days ago the District Commis- sioners brought matters to a crisis by or- dering the Metropolitan road to remove Its from Florida avenue between 7th streets. They followed this up last evening with the order permitting the Met- ropolitan road to lay a conduit, and de- tailed a squad of police to see that the workmen were not interfered with. —_—-——_ - TREATMENT OF WORKMEN. Charges Received Against Foreman Howatt of the Brooklyn Yard. Secretary Herbert has received, through xepresentatives of the International Associa- tion of Machinists, charges against Fore- man Howatt of the Brooklyn navy yard and a number of subordinate officials In the ma- chinery department touching the treatment of workmen and disposition of government property. The Secretary declines to make public the charges, or to say what he intends to do in the matter, save that he is giving it his personal consideration. There has been more or less friction in this department of the New York navy yard since last July, ‘when reductions were made in salaries, and, although these were substantially restored cn October 1 last, the ill feeling engendered has not abated. Some trouble was threatened at the Nor- folk yard, growing out of a recommendation of the yard employment board that the ma- chinists’ wages be reduced to correspond with local rates, but the department decided that as there had been no general reduction in wages throughout the country it would be unfair to reduce the Norfolk navy yard rates and at the same time restore the old rates at New York. Maggie Mercer Sentenced to Jail. Maggie Mercer, the colored woman whose house was raided several days ago, anl who was convicted in court yesterday of a charge of keeping a disorderly house, was today sentenced to ten days in jail. A Decision Expected Shortly From the Court of Appeals. it Said to Be Under Sur- veillance in New York by the Authorities, There is every reason for believing that a decision by the Court of Appeals will be rendered shortly in the case of Capt. Henry W. Howgate, and that the decision of the court will be against the defendant. It is understood that the opinion of the court will be written by either Mr. Chief Justice Alvey or Mr. Justice Morris, and that it will be one of the most voluminous one3 ever handed down by the court. It is also understood that District Attorney Bir- ney has, in anticipation of the expected de- cision of the court, directed that measures be at once taken to secure the attendance of the defendant when wanted. Capt. Howgate was convicted last June en two indictments. One charged him w forgery, and the other with the falsifying of his accounts in 1879, while disbursing of- ficer of the United States signal corp: Judge McComas, before whom he was trie sentenced Capt. Howgate to four years’ im. Frisonment in the Albany penitentiary on each indictment, eight years in all. Review of ‘the Case. A new trial was denied the defendant by Judge McComas, whereupon he noted an appeal to the Court of Appeals. For some time after his conviction Capt. Howgate was confined in jail, but in July last, by the order of Mr. Justice Morris of the Court of Appeals, he was released on bail in the sum of $15,300. The bond then given by Capt. Howgate required him to surrender himself on the 80th of last September to the marshal of the District. That he did, and was com- mitted to jail. He remained there but a jew days, When he was again released on bail in the same sum to await the final dis- position of his appeal by the Court of Ap- als, his daughter, Miss Ida Howgate, asain quulifying as one of the sureties on the bond. The District Attorney’s Course. Since that time Capt. Howgate, it is sald, has been in New York city, wher, it is understood, he is engaged in business. It is said that his counsel have assured Dis- trict Attorney Birney that their ciient would at onc2 surrender himself should the Court of Appeals affirm his conviction and sentence. Lut, it is said, while Mr. Birney has all confidence in Cap*. How gate’s counsel, he has not in their client. Hence, believing that the Court of Appeals will, In a day or two, decide against the now famous defendant, it is believed that Mr. Birney today requested the United States authorities in New York to s) shad- ow Capt. Howgate as to prevent his es- cape should the decision of the court be acing’ him end should he again attempt to flee. AT THE WHITE HOUSE. ‘The President Returns and Continues Work on His Message. The President and Secretary Herbert have returned from New York, where they went to attend the Paget-Whitney wedding yes- terday. They came over on the “Owl train” of the Pennsylvania railroad, leaving Jersey City shortly after midnight, arriving here at 7:45 o'clock this morning. They occupied the private car of Vice President Thomp- son of the Pennsylvania road. There was the usual crowd in the station, but there was no demonstration over the appearance of the distinguished travelers as they walked quietly through the building to their carriages. The President drove out to his country home for breakfast and came to the White House shortly after 10 o'clock. He remained in his office all day and e: cused himself to general callers on the score that he was engaged in the preparation of his annual report. Postmaster General Wilson, Justice Har- lan and Judge Cox of the District Supreme Court called at the White House at 4 o'clock, apparently by appointment. In- asmuch as it was not then known that the President was coming into town today, the visitors concluded not to wait for him. Soon after the President reached his office Secre- tary Olney called on him and the two offi- cials were in consultation for a long time, presumably in regard to the critical state of Bias in the Levant and also in the Ori- ent. a OPPORTUNITIES IN CHINA. Consul Jernigan’s Strong Advice to the Merchants of America. In the course of a thoughtful report upon labor and wages in China, United States Consul General Jernigan strongly urges the merchants of America to be ready to seize upon the splendid opportunities for trade that are sure to follow the approach- ing awakening of China. He shows how at present the trade balance is heavily against us in the case of both Japan and China, in the former the balance last year being $19,- 000,000, and in the latter $16,600,000, while Great Britain, several thousand miles more distant, had balances in her favor about equal to our losses. The consul general holds that the European merchant is much more favored than his American competitor by the government aid afforded to the great steamship lines. Every week British and German steamships enter Shanghai, where no American ship is seen. As better and cheaper communication builds up trade, Mr. Jernigan argues that the cutting of the Nicaraguan canal would greatly benefit American commerce with the east, and with an American bank in China, and an Ameri- can journal published there, the commer- cial prosperity of the United States would be great. - Personal Mention. John S. Seymour, commissioner of pat- ents, is at Page's. A large party of Philadelphians, on their way back from the Atlanta exposition, are enjoying the sights of the city. They are stopping at the National. Waldo Reed of the big stlversmniths firm of Reed & Barton of Boston, is a guest at Page's. Senor R. Gayton de Ayala, wife and maid are at the Shoreham. Senor de Ayala is a new attache of the Spanish legation. Dr. Edward Eedloe of Philadelphia is at Chamberilin’s. Ex-Congressman Timothy J. Campbell ard A. C. Horbacher of New York arrived tegether at Chamberlin’s last night. Three members of the Massachusetts Press Association are at the Raleigh on their way from Atlanta home. They are all Bosten ladies, and_are Miss Floretta Vining, Mrs. George FP. H. Murray and Mrs. lla _T. Daggett. They are accom- panied by Mrs. Adams of Lowell and Mrs, George Wilber of Boston. Cc. A. Wilson of Peoria, Ill, second vice grand master, Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen, is a guest at ihe St. James, Mr. Samuel T. Davis, jr., C. E., sailed last week for the West Indi2s and South Amer- ica, to be absent a year. Assistant Surgeon F. C. Cook of the navy, attached to the New York, ts in the city on a short leave of absence. He Is stopping at the Richmond. : Sea ‘etary Herbert will attend the banquet of the New York chamber of commerce on the 19th instant. Col. Amos Webster has recovered from a severe attack of malarial intermittent fever, which has lasted for more than two months. Gen. Fitzhugh Lee has arrived at Page's, where he will remain for some time. Their General Assembly Continues Its Session. CREDENTIALS OCCUPY TODAY'S SESSION Reports of Committees Forthcom- ing This Afternoon. HELD IN SECRET The general assembly of the Knights of Labor continued its sessions today at Me- chanics’ Hall, corner of 4% street and Penn- sylvania avenue, with General Master Work- men Sovereign presiding. The delegates to the number of about eighty filled the hall. Two plain pine tables, fifty feet long, cre ranged up and down the hall, and on one side of these the delegates sit in rows, facing each other. The officers have accommoda- tions at tables at the south end of the ball. The delegates are for the most part young men of ruddy complexions and sturdy fig- ures, betokening men of brawn, used to ex posure and toil and physically much better for the wear and tear of their occupations. They are a frank and approachable gath- ering of American citizens, but it would take oxen to draw from aay of them an account in detail of their proceedings. All is done in secret, behind three locked doors, at the outer one of which stands a very black and very stout negro with a very thick club, which, by a wonderful series of carvings up and down its thick length, is rapidly becoming a cane. Today's session was, like yesterday's, taken up with credentials. When the mid- day recess was taken at 1 o'clock the cre- dentials committee haa completed its re- port, and it was adopted without serious change. It is understood that the delegates from Assembly 49 and Building Trades No. of New York city were seated, althouy beth delegations were larger than the laws of the order aliow. No other work of im- pcrtance was done during the morning session. It was expected when the doors closed at 2:30 uhis afternoon that a large number of annual reports would be submit- ted. The proceedings tcdey were marked by sharp speeches, it is said, and yet th was less delay than during the corsidera- tion of the credentials committee's report yesterday. A press committee was provided for this afternoon, who will go over the proceed- mgs of each session and act as censors on such part of the proceedings as may be made public. -_— THE HORSE SHOW. The Attendance Has Been Satixfactory to the Promoters. NEW YORK, Nov. —The first and second day’s attendance at the horse show have been more than satisfactory to the projectors and the exhibits have been of a higher order than those of previous years. Especially is this so of the thoroughbreds, hackneys and roadsters. These classes are, with few exceptions, immeasurably superior to any ever before shown in this country. Good judges of the hackney declare that we have nothing to learn from abroad about this type of horses. Numbers of horses were exercised In the ring during the early morning hours; in- cluding a lot belonging to the Belwood stud, some of ‘Charlie’ Bates’ showy coaching horses and cobs, the trotter Quar- termaster, A. J. Drexel’s Lord Loudon, E. T. H. Talmadge’s Mikado, Miss H. R. Bene- dict’s Mack, the chestnut pony Colonel Mor- rison and his maté, Colonel Breckin-vidge, and the imported ponies, Judy and Primrose. My Lady, a chestnut pack horse, threw her owner, L. C. Altemus, while ering, AT in the rin: Mr. Altemus escaped with but a few bruises. In the rnig today the committee were Col. Lawrence Kip and A. Newbold Morris. ‘This evening F. K. Sturgis and Thomas Hit cock, jr., will act. The judges inc Arthur Fewson of England, Robert Beith, M. P., Bowmanville, Ont., Prescott Law- rence, George R. Read and F. M. Ware SPANISH CABINET DISSENSION It is Claimed That Harmony Now Prevails. c NEW YORK, Nov. 13.—A dispateh from the World correspondent in Havana says: Dispatches from Spain today announce that the discordant element in the Spanish cab- iret has been reconciled and that Romero ¥. Robledo, minister of justice, who has bitterly opposed the policy of Martinez de Campos, will henceforth support him. It is stated that Senor Canovas assumed the position that if the opposition were con- tinued further it would result In a new ministry being formed under the liberal leadership of Senor Sagasta. HAVANA, Nov. 1: he Diario Della ¥ rina, the leading reformist organ of Cu publishes an editorial today in which makes a strong attack upon Senor Cano: Del Castillo, the Spanish premier, directly insinuating that Captain General Martinez De Campos tis backing his polic ticle also makes strong charges agaii y of favoring t miy the resignation of Canovas Del Castillo can save us. The re- bellion was started in a small portion of the province of Santiago de Cuba, and by the policy adopted has increased, sweeping like a wave into the provinces of Pucrio Principe, Santa Clara and Matanza, and even the province of Pinar Del Rio is threat- ened.” ‘This article has caused great discussion, as nobody thought anyone would dare to a: tack Martinez de Campos and call pub attention to the importance of the rebelli The article, under the circumstance: it is considered unpatriotic and has caused great indignation in some quarters. —— FEDERATION OF LABOR. Matters to Be Brought Before the Coming Convention. INDIANAPOLIS, Ind.. November 13.— President McBride of the American Feders tion of Labor has sent out the call for the fifteenth annual convention of the Federa- tion, which will be held in Madison Sauare Garden, New York, beginning December President McBride and Secretary Graith say the convention will be the la the organization has ever held. Pre McBride is writing his annual addr Secretary McGraith is e' port, The report will show that the ori has been under a financial strain during the last year on account of the m, tions srace by ths Derve There has been considerable money pended in attempting to secure a pardon for two-of the Homestead rioters who are still in prison. ‘The appropriation for Eugene V. Debs has been pald. There are in the re- pert numerous other items that foot up a considerable total. The reports will show that the Federation hag grown in numbers and influence during the year. The officers of the Fede have, with the assistance of an attorne national prominence, whcse name is held, prepared a bill for presentation to Con- gress, prohibiting the assessment of a fine in contempt cases already covered by stat- u ite. ‘There will be two delegates from the Eng- lish labor congress to the convention, Messrs. Cowes and Mawdsley. One of the interest- ing questions that will be considered by the coming convention will be how to enforce the cight-hour day May 1, next year. MINISTER TERRELL’S ACTION His Course in Regard to the Armenians Defended by Rev. Dr. Dwight. Statement That He Has Carefally Looked After the Interests of Miantonartes. The Secretary of State has received a letter from Rev. Dr. H. O, Dwight in re- gerd to the official course of action of Mr. Terrell, the United States minister to Tur- key, with respect to the Armenian trou- bles, Mr. Dwight is specially charged with watching over the interests of Ameri- can missions, and his letter was prepared without the knowledge of Mr. Terrell. It was prepared for publication as an act of justice to the United States minister in order to explain certain misapprehensions and misstatements in regard to his course. It Is dated at Constantinople, October 26, and in it Mr. Dwight says that from in- timate knowledge of Mr. Terrell’s action in behaif of missionaries and of his senti- ments and desires respecting the protection of the persons and the rights of American citizens in Turkey, he can sey that the general allegation of carelessness in the matter of protection rests on no founda- tion whatever; that My. Terrell consults himself and Mr. Peet freely in every im- portant crisis, and that he has shown great willingness to give Welght to their opin- As to the specific allegation of a n or an intention to surrender the prit.ciple of the inviolability of domicile, Mr. Dwight says: “I have no hesitation in saying from personal knowledge that M Terrell hs carried on his heart a burden that permits no escape and allows no rest, anxiety for the safety of American citizens in Turkey during all the dangerous vicis- situdes of the present year. “He has used for this end all the means wrich have suggested themselves to his mind, and has labored early and late to mzke effective the measures which he has adopted. In my own mind there is not tne shadow of a doubt, for instance, that the maintenance of the Bitlis station during the fiery trials of the past year, the exemption of some of its members personally from molestation, and perhaps the preservation of their lives, have been due, under the prov- idence of God, to the repeated sustained and vigorous action of Mr. Terrell at the sublime porte. “It is known to all that the United States government strenuously forbids its repre- sentative from interfering In.any way in behalf of Ottoman subjeets, no reatter how strongly humanitarian considerations might seem to require such interference. But in every case where an Armenian naturalized citizen has been molested, Mr. Terrell has interfered sharply and etfeetively to prevent punishment on suspicicn of connecting with revolutionary schemes meh who cannot be proved to have violated any Jaw. ee A SHEPHERD BANQUET. The Ex-Governor of the District to Be Entertained by His Friends. A number of the oftizens of Washington who desire to show their appreciation of the eminent services Gov. Alexander R. Shepherd has rendered fh behalf of the na- tion's capital, have deeitled during the past few days to tender ‘himh a banquet, and last night several of the prospective hosts of the cceasion met at the Arlington Hotel and made arrangements for the entertainment. Among those present were ex-Mayor Mat- thew G. Emery, ex-Mayor James G. Berret, €x-District Commissioner Myron M. Parker, Mr. Hallet Kilbourn, Mr. Chas. J. Bell, Mr. Crosby S. Noyes, Mr. Simon Wolf,’ Mr. Frenk Hume, Mr. Wm. B.' Hibbs and Mr. Cluskey Cromwell. Col. Berret was made chairman of the meeting, with Mr. Cromwell as secretary, and after the names of those who had expressed thelr pleasure at the op- portunity to join in the testimonial to Gov. Shepherd had heen read, it was decided that the banquet should be given on the night of Wednesday, November 20, at the Arling- ton Hotel, and the secretary was instructed to notify those interested without delay. A committee on invitations, consisting of Col. Berret, chairman;) Mr. Matthew G. ery. Mr. Myron M. Parker, Mr. Chas. Bell and Mr. Crosby Noyes, w chesen, and Mr. Chas. J. Bell was request- ed and agreed to act as treasurer of the banquet fund. Mr. Kilbourn, Mr. Hibbs Ir. Cromwell were appointed a com- on printing, menu,musie and decora- tions. The hosts will number probably over one hundred, and there will be about thirty invited gi Some of those who will assist in enter- ing Gov. Shepherd are: J. W. Babson, . B. Gurley, Theodore W. Noyes, Wm. Wall, Franc.s G. Newlands, Frank A. Rich- ardson, Franels Colton, Edward D. P. Godwin, B. H. Warner, det nes FP. Oyster, M. W. Matthew G. Emery, n 7 EW ridge, John F. Chamberlin, Beriah Wilkins, Wm. A. Wimsatt, John F. HL rantord, Chri Tallmadge A. Lambert, rank Hume, Wm. D. : Bell, John Gibson, John Wer ney, Wm, S. Roose, James G.«Ber- ret, eb Willard,. Simon Wolf, Stilson Hutchins, 4 F. Droop, John W. Boteler, Heurich, Wm. R. Hibbs, John ¢ Isadore Se as. Baum, D: . Davis, Wm. a y er, Crosby S. Noyes, Tom C. Noyes, rge W. Cochran, orze E. Lemon, Levi Thomas Somerville, Enoch Tot- ten, Clarence F, Norment, J. Maury Dove, Louis Clephane, John Joy Edson, Frank A. Mille: *. Gorham, Samuel M. Bryan, Norris, Thomas J. King, F. C. E. Hamilton, Samuel H. Wm. B, Morgan, David R. Dickson, John W. Albaugh, vm. G. Moore, Thomas M. Gaie, Edward J. Stellwagen, Dr. W. 8S. Harban, Robert Beall, Col. J. C. MeKibben, 5 L, Blake, Wm. H. Mases, Wm. Pitt J. Nota McGill, W. Scott Towers, Wm. L. Brown, Noah L. Jeffries, Hallet Kilbourn, R. O. Holtzman, T. E. Roessle, Dr. Z. T. Sowers, Henry A. Willard, Frank B. Noyes, Alexander Grant. “OPENS McKINLEY'S WAY.” Senator Sherman's View of the Re- cent Election LOS ANGELES, Cal., Nevember 13.—The following letter has been received by Col. H. G. Otis, editor of the Los Angeles Times, from John Sherman, in response to a con- gratulatory note in reference to the latter’s determination to lend his assistance in lead- ing the republican forces in favor of Me- Kinley: “SENATE CHAMBER, “WASHINGTON, D. C., November 7, “Col. H. G. Oti: is rece : Your note of 20th ultimo d, for which please accept my hearty thanks. The recent elections have cleared the political sky, and I believe fairly opens a way for the nomination of Maj. McKinley. He be heartily supported and, { trust, nominated and Very truly, yours, ‘JOHN SHERMAN.” Notice to Subscribers, Subscribers are earnestly requested to report any trregularity in she de- ery of The Star and algo 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. | AWAITING THE SHIPS|4 COURT OF INQUIRY|BETWEEN TWO FIRES Action Against the Porte Postponed by the Powers. AMERICAN MISSIONARIES ARE SAFE The New Turkish Ministry Said to Be Tottering. SPREAD OF THE REVOLT ————————— (Copyrighted, 1895, by the Associated Press.) CONSTANTINOPLE, November 13.—The Turkish minis for foreign affairs, Twetik Pasha, replied today to the notes of the diplomatic representatives of Great Britain, Prussia and France, aseuring them, ws he kad previously assured the ambassadors of Germany, Austria and Italy, that the Turk- ish government’s statement as to what measures it intends to take for the sup- pression of the cisorders in Asia Minor will be presented to the ambassadors “without delay.” It is now believed that the powers will not take definite action against the porte until all the naval squadrons nave assem- Wed in Turkish waters, which will be about the time that the Uritish ambassador to Turkey, Sir Philip Currie, returns here after consulting with his government as to the future action of great Britain. In the meanwhile the state of suspense is decidedly wearying, and the ambassadors themselves will be greatly relieved when the hour for action upon the part of Europe arrives. Nobody doubts that this time is coming; now. seems to be only a question of days. The Ministry Tottering. Another complication seems likely to arise, which may give the sultan further excuse for inaction. The Halil Rifat min- istry is said to be tottering, and another cabinet change is likely to occur at any time. fa A squadron of five Frerch warships has sailed from the Piraeus for Turkish wa- ters, and it is stated that an Italian fleet will rendezvous with the British fleet with- in a few days. There has been most seri- ous trouble at Caesarea, not far from Jeru- salem, but no details of the rioting there have yet reached this city. American Missionaries. Replying to the inquiry of the United States minister, Mr. Alexander W. Terrell, as to the safety of the American mission- | aries, Commissioner Darnham has tele- graphed from Harput, saying that the mts- sicnaries are alive, but in extreme danger. Mr. Terrell has informed Twetik Pasha that the government will be held responsi- ble for the safety of the Americans. The Turkish minister for foreign affairs has as- sured Mr. Terrell that everything possibie will be done for their protecticn. Mr. Ter- rell has great influence with the pajace au- thorities. It may be presumed that Twefik Pasha will keep his word. In Asia Minor. A great panic prevails at Moosh, owing to the Kurdisii movement. All those who can do so are fleeing from the city and neighborhood. Many people are reported to have been robbed and murdered while fleeing. The Kurds are said to be in arms throughout the district. Troops are, it is claimed by the authorities, being hurried ty the spot. The most serious state of affairs still pre- vails at Zeftoun. where the Armenians re- eently captured a battalion of Turkish troeps, with their arms, ammunition and supplies and afterward cecupied the bar- racks and aii the strategic postiions in and ahout that cit Spread of Discontent. The distribution of revolutionary litera- ture throughout Asia Minor is being car- ried on extensively in spite cf all the pre- cautions taken by the ‘‘urkish governors, and not a day passes without incendiary placards being torn down by the police here and in all the big cities. There seems to be no doubt that the spi of revolution is spreading even among the old Turks, and the young Turk party iz said to be ripe far a revolt. ‘The army needs money for pay, equip- spt and provisions, and the same state of irs prevails in the navy. But the ar- rears of pay are not forthcoming and there is much grumbling in consequence, except among the palace troops. ler these circumstances it is not as- ning thet the army and navy are be- coming disaffected and robody would be astonished te hear that they have sided with the revolutionists should the expected uprising take plac DISPOSIN THE VESSELS. The Squadron in Turkish Waters Will Not Be Increased. It is stated with authority that in the present state of affairs in Turkey he Navy Department will not add to the strength of the United States squadron now in Turkish waters, which will consist of the San Francisco and the Marblehead. It is felt that these two vessels are ample to pro- tect American residents in Turkey, even in the event of actual hostilities, and to as- semble a strong naval force there now might be construed as a joint participation by the United States In the demands which are being made on the porte, wher2as our government has no intention of becoming embroiled in any European complications, no matter in which direction cur sympa- thies nay incline. The Asiatic Squadron. The Asiatic squadron is to be kept at its present full strength for some time to come, certainly until there is no longer reason to apprehend further wars in the cast or uprising against foreign mission- aries. As some of the vessels have been a long time on tke stations, and many of the officers and men have Served more than the time usually regarded as a tour of sea duty, cr, in the case of the men, the period for which they enlisted, the department will urdertake to relieve them as rapidly porsible without weakening the force on the staticn. The Boston will be put in com- missicn at San Francisco on the 20th in- stant, end will start soon after for China. Arriving on the station she will reileve the Concord, which will return to Mare Islard and go out of commission, discharg- ing all of her men who have served their time. But as soon as she can ‘be over- hauled, and her repairs will not be exten- sive, she will ship a new crew, including as many of her former crew as care to re- enlist, and then return to the Asiatic sta- tion, relieving fa turn another vessel, which will go through the same routine, and so on until the change has extended to the entire squadron. — Will Not Go to Boston. Secretary Herbert has been compelled to decline the invitation to attend the ban- quet of the Boston Merchants’ Associa- tion on the 15th instant. SSS Naval Movements, ‘The fagstip Philadelphia arrived at Ever- ett, Washington, this morning, and the gunboat Cuatine arrived at Montevideo to- ae The Probable Action in Regard to the Battle Ship Texas. Causes of Injury sible to Be Fully As- certained. Who is Respon- The Navy Department is still awaiting further reports from the New York navy yard respecting the injuries sustained by the Texas, and meanwhile Secretary Her- bert declines to say what the next step will be. However, if the usual practice is ob- served a court of inquiry will eventually be appointed to ascertain all of the facts and fix the responsibility for the accident. The principal point to be developed Is how the injuries were sustained, whether in the touching of the ship as she entered the dock, the lack of a sufficient number of bilge and keel blocks to support the ship, or from fatal structural weakness. It is known that the constructors, who dock ships, were loath to undertake the work in the case of the Texas. The Norfolkscon- structor reported that she could not be docked there, so she was sent to New York. The constructor at that yard also had doubts on the subject, ‘and he came to Washington especially to show the depart- ment officials the risk attending a cocking there. As there was no other larger and deeper dock available he finaliy undertook the work, but induced the department of- ficials to defer the docking for ten days, in order to wait for a tide high enough to give the necessary draft of water at the entrance to the dock. If the Texas touched bottom and injured her hull under such conditions, it is felt that not much blame can be attached to the constructor. Tie placing of the prorer blocks under her is a different matt-r, however, and he wou:d be held accountable for any fault in this work, if there should have been any. If there is any structural weakness that made the straining of the ship unavoidable, of course the constructor would again b= absolved directly for the accident in the dock, although he might be taxed with an error of judgment in insisting upon build- ing the Texas upon faulty designs against the opinions of the officer who was chief constructor at the time the construction was begun. If the Design Was Faulty. If the trouble is found to be in the ship’s design, then she will probably be floated out of dock as soon as her propellor blades are placed, for it might be dangerous to draw off the water now in the dock and allow the ship to rest with her full weight upon the keel blocks. In such case the gravest diffi- culty will be encountered at the next at- tempt to dock the ship, which cannot be de- ferred longer than a year at most, and it may be found necessary to remove her guns and all heavy weights, including, perhaps. part of her armor, before this can be done safely. No action will be taken by the de- partment until fuller details called for have been received. e+ THE MARYLAND SENATORSHIP. Judge McComas’ Name Among Those Mentioned. | Special Dispatch to The Rvening Star. BALTIMORE, Md., November 13.—Mr. James A. Gary of Baltimore, whose name has been mentioned for the United States senatorship, has announced that he pro- poses to make no active fight for the place, although it is believed that he will accept it should it be offered to him by the next g:neral assembly. Mr. Gary has a large following, and the probable effect of this announcement on his friends has been generally discussed in po- litical circles today. The popular impres- sion is that his friends incline toward Con- gressman George L. Wellington as a sec ond choice, and Mr. Wellington’s admirers claim that with the support of the Gary faction his success is assured. Mr. Gary is the favorite among the members of the gen- eral assembly from Howard county, and a number of southern Maryland members, :n- cluding Senator Wilkinson of St. Mary’s, are warm advocates of his candidacy. Another republican who, it was rumor- ed today, proposes to enter the contest for the senatorship is Judge L. E. McComas, now of Washington. McComas, it will be remembered, was defeated in the contest for Conz! by Gen. McKaig in 1590, and in 1886 was the party nominee in the re- publican caucus for the senatorship. ‘The office seekers are here in large num- bers, ani the governor-elect will be over- run by zealous republicans who are anxious to serve their party, as soon as he comes to town. Among those who will contest for the several places are the following: For secretary of state, Capt. H. Clay Naill, secretary of the republican state~ central committee, and ex-Collector of Customs Wm. M. Marine. For state treasurer, ex- Postmaster W. W. Johnson. and Mr. Leon Seliger. For adjutant general, Gen. Geo. Stuart Brown, Benjamin F. Taylor, Col. L. A. Wilner and Frank X. Ward. It has deen announced that the governor- elect will recognize the independent demo- crats who supported him during his cam- paign, and that a number of these men who arose above party will receive desirable appointments. This announcement has been received with general approval, and Mr. Lowndes’ consistency has been ap- plauded by all except a few partisan office seekers. | Judge McComas, when questioned by a Star reporter this afternoon, said he is at- tending to his duties in court and has given no attention to politics, except to go home to vote on November 5, 1835. He said he must decline to talk politics. Sa DEFIED THE EMPEROR. Dr. Lueger Again Elected Mayor of Vienna. VIENNA, November 13.—Dr. Lueger, the anti-Semite leader in the reichsrath, who was re-elected mayor of this city on Oc- toter 20, and whose election Emperor Fran- cis Joseph refused to sanction, was re- elected today, in accordanve with his an- ncunced intention of having himself elect- ed over and over again until the govern- ment yields its approval to his election. Dr. Lueger intimated his readiness to ac- cept the office, whereupon Dr. Fribois, president of the imperial council, announc- ed on tehalf of the lieutenant governor the divsolution of the civic council. The members of that body then quitted the hall amid great excitement, and were greeted with tremendous cheers from the crowd of people assembled outside. The demonstration lasted for some time, and the police were eventually compelled to make several arrests and disperse the gath- ering. A mob of about 100 men afterward pro- ceeded to the imperial Hofburg, the palace of the Austrian princess since the thir- teenth century, shouting “Long live Lue- er!” The police stopped the main body of the men engaged in the demonstration, bu seme of them succeeded in forcing th way into the palace grounds, from which they were eventually ejected by the Life Guards. —__ SECRETARY SMITH INVITED. Asked to Address the Legislature of Georgia. ATLANTA, Ga., Nov. 13.—The hcuse of ropresentatives today unanimously adbpied a resolution inviting Secretary of the In- terior Smith to address the general asse:nhiy on the issues of the day at such a date as he may find conventent. Ex-Speaker Crisp will speak in the nall of the house tonight in response to a similar invitation extended last week. ‘ed Herman Hilyer. Difficulties Enoountered by Gen, Campos in His Cuban Campaign. HE OR THE GOVERNMENT MUST YIELD Probable Effect of Ex-Senator Ed- munds’ Views on the President. WHAT HAS BEEN EFFECTED The views of ex-Senator Edmunds on the Cuban question are considered of very great importance—of so much importance, indeed, that republicans and democrats alike expect to see them more or less reflected in the President's deliverance and position when Congress meets. It is remembered how much influence the Vermont statesman, though a republican, has always had with Mr. Cleveland. In fact, there has. been on more than one occasion complaint about it in democratic circles. Mr. Edmunds about foreign and legal questions, and Mr. Sher- man about finantial questions, have been thought to take precedence at times of democratic advisers at the White House. The selection of E. J. Phelps for the English mission ten years ago was accredited to Mr. Edmunds, an old neighbor and a warm per- sonal friend. So, when the Vermont man de- clares against more than the exercise of friendly offices by this country as between Spain and her colony, and specifically against snnexation, his words are thought to be sure of reaching the White House and of making a profound impression on the President. The argument advanced by Mr. Edmunds against annexation is the same argument that was advanced to The Star last week by a gentleman, a democrat, who had just con- cluded a thorough examination of the situa- tion on the islar! itself. The objection urged in both cases is against investing with American citizenship a population so little prepared as that of Cubs is declared to be to receive it. * Against Popular Sentiment. But both of these men, it is observed—the ore from a study of the question at a dis- tance and the other from a study of it at ciose range on the scere—favor the tender of mediatory offices by this government. Will Congress ratify so conservative a po- sition? Will it not insist on some step more prominent—more in accord with the rising, and sweeping tide of popular sentiment in the country on the subject? If Cuba, single- handed, can bring Spain to negotiations for terms, ought she not, is she not entitled, to receive such support here as will enable her to command her absolute freedom? It is said that the United States has al- reedy, though in no formal mannner, exer- cized offices in the struggie that have inured greatly to Cuba's benefit. This was done by the prompt and emphatic protest uttered by the American press when the notice was giv- en that Gen. Campos, in pursuance ¢f in- structions, intended to proceed against his adversaries as if they were outlaws, entitled to no mercy. Since that time, it is asserted by those who have had good opportunities to inform themselves, Gen. Campos has stood almost irresolute and, in a certain sense, te- tween two fires. On the one side were the authorities at Madrid denouncing the revo- lutionists as mere murderers and plunderers and calling for their extermination by any means that could be seized, and on the other side was the unmistakatle and pl.inly ex- pressed humanity of the people of this coun- try, who insisted that the Cubans were bat- tling for a high principle and for freedom and must not be subjected to the punishment: meted out to men beyond the pale. Gen. Campos Between Two Fires. It did not take Gen. Campos long, as the story goes, to discover that public senti- ment in this country must be reckoned with in whatever was done in prosecuting the war in Cuba. Spain was far away and un- informed; the United States was close at hand and full of a restrained interest in the struggle. Gen. Campos, therefore, has been traveling with a heavy brake on his wheel, and making next to no progress at all. He has, as a result, been losing pres- tige at home. He has not only failed to meet expectations as a soldier, but has also failed to bring the authorities at Madrid to a realization of just what his difficulties are. He was expected, even instructed, to raise a sort of black flag, and hang, draw and quarter the whole revolutionary outfit es fast as the more active and prominent participators might be reached. But -he has felt obliged to tak> another cours», and so far his communications to the home gov- ernment explaining his conduct have Lot been well received. It seems still to be de- manded of him that he wipe out the revolt in short order, and look to Spain, and to Spain tlone, for any suggestions as to his accountebitity for meaus employe 1 Somebody Must Give Way. The prediction is made that either Gen. Campos or the present government at Mad- rid must give way. They differ too widely ever to work successfully together. If inde- pendence or autunomy under the Spanish flag 1s to come, the present government will fall. If Cuba is to be assaulted as an outlaw, and if conquered denied ine right of clergy, then another than Gen. Campos must be put in command of the forces, | Spain's first soldier has found a situation which he cannot deal with, and will not at, tempt to deal with, in the bloody manner prescribed by tne existing Spanish ministry. And, the question comes up, if Gen. Cam- pos retires for such a reason, what would the United States siy to the appo'ntment of successor to him pledged to do what the ministry commands? o-—__—_—_ READY FOR ACCEPTANCE. What Her Builders Say of the War- ship Indiana. Secretary Herbert has received a telegram frogn Messrs. Cramp & Co. of Philadelphia, saying that the battle ship Indiana, now receiving its finishing touches at their ship- yard, will be sent to the navy yard, League Island, tomorrow in complete readiness to be turned over to the government on the day following. This formidable warship has met all the requirements of her contract, and there is no question as to her accept- ance by the government. In fact, arrange- ments have been already made at the Navy Department to put her into commission at the League Island yard on-the 20th instant, and her officers and crew have been ordered to report for duty on her on the date named. She could be put in commission tomorrow if there were occasion for it. ‘The Indiana will not be assigned to amy. station for the present, although it is gen- erally understood that she will be kept on the home station. Until her assignment she will be sent on short cruises along the North Atlantic coast, in order to “shake down” her machinery and give her officers and men an opportunity to become thoroughly acquaint- ed with her characteristics. —_—_—_-eo-—____ Another White House Crank. After an interval of two weeks another crank appeared at the White House this afternoon about 2:30 o'clock. He was a poorly clad man, about forty years of age, a naturalized German, from Missouri, nam- He first asked for the Vice President ard then for the President himself, deman-ling protection from an im- mense swordfisn that was pursuing him, As he failed to listen to the urging of Officer Ellis to zo away quietly, a patrol wagon Was sul....oned and Hilyer was soon lodged in @ police cell.