Evening Star Newspaper, December 3, 1895, Page 1

THE EVENING STAR. PUBLISHED DALLY EXCEPT SUNDAY AT THE STAR BUILDINGS, 1101 Pennsylvania Avenue, Cor. 11th Street, by The Evening Star Newspaper Company, S. H. KAUFFMANN, Pres’t. New York Office, £9 Potter Building, ja ion teal ‘The Evening Star fs served to subscribers In the elty by carriers, on their own account, at 10 cents per weg, cr 44 cents per month. Copies at the counter 2 venta cach. By mall—anywhere in the 4 or Canaia~ postage prepaid—60 cenis “t Star, $1 per year, with $3.00. ec at Washington, D. c.. t he paid in advance knewn en application THE MESSAGE ———— Devoted Mainly to Foreign Re- lations and Finance, ——_>—___. CUBA AND VENEZUELA Congress Informed of the Policy of the Administration. ~ UNCLE SAM'S FINANCIAL QUANDARY The President Favors the Retire- ment of Greenbacks.¢ REMARKS ON FREE COINAGE es , Following is the text of President Cleve- Jand’s message sent to Congress today: To the Congress of the United States: The present assemblage of the legislative branch of our Government occurs at a time when the interests of our people and the needs of the country give especial promi- nenence to the condition of our foreign re- lations and the exigencies of our national finances. The reports of the heads of the several administrative Departments of the Government fully and plainly exhibit what has been accomplished within the scope of their respective duties and present such recommenda.ions for the betterment of our country’s condition as patriotic and intelli- gent labor and observation suggest. I therefore deem my*executive duty ade- quately performed at this time by present- ing to the Congress the important phases of our situation as related to our intercourse with foreign nations, and a statement of the financial problems which confront us, omitting, except as they are related to these topics, any reference to departmental cperations. 1 earnestly invite, however,.not only the careful consideration but the severely critical scrutiny of the Congress and my fellow-countrymen to the reports con- cerning these departmental operations. If justly and fairly examined they will furnish proof of assiduous and painstaking care for the public welfare. I press the recommen- dations they contain.upon the respectful attention of those charged with the duty of legislation, because I believe their adoption would promote the people's good. Foreign Relations. By amendatory tariff legislation in Janu- ary last, the Argentine Republic, recogniz- ing the value of the large market opened to the free importation of its wools under our last tariff act, has admitted certain products of the United States to entry at reduced du- ties. It is pleasing to note that the efforts we have made to enlarge the exchanges of trade on a sound basis of mutual benefit are in this instance appreciated by the country from which our woollen factories draw their needful supply of raw material. The Missions Boundary dispute between the Argentine Republic and Brazil, referred to the President of the United States as ar- bitrater during the term of my predecessor, and which was submitted to me for deter- mination, resulted in an award in favor of Brazil upon the historical and documentary evidence presented, thus ending a long-pro- tracted controversy and again demonstrat- ing the wisdom and desirability of settling international boundary disputes by recourse to friendly arbitration. Negotiations are progressing for a revival of the United States and Chilean Claims Commission, whose work was abruptly terminated last year by the expiration of the stipulated time within which awards could be made. The resumption of specie payments by Chile is a step of great interest and im- portance both in its direct consequences upon her own welfare and as evincing the ascendency of sound financial principles in one of the most influential of the South American Republics. China and Japan. The close of the momentous struggle be- tween China and Japan, while relieving the diplomatic agents of this Government from the delicate duty they undertook at the re- quest of both countries, of rendering such service to the subjects of either belligerent within the territorial limits of the other as our neutral position permitted, developed a domestic condition in the Chinese Empire which has caused much anxiety and called for prompt and careful attention. Either as a result of a weak control by the central Government over the provincial administra- tions, following a diminution of traditional governmental authority under the stress of an overwhelming national disaster, or as a manifestation upon good opportunity of the aversion of the Chinese population to all foreign ways and undertakings, there have occurred in widely separated provinces of China serious outbreaks of the old fanatical spirit against foreigners, which, unchecked by the local authorities, if not actually con- nived at by them, have culminated in mob attacks on foreign’ missionary stations, causing much destruction of property, and attended with personal injuries as well as loss of life. Although but one American citizen was reported to have been actually wounded, aml although the destruction of property may have fallen more heavily upon the mi sioraries of other nationalities than ou. own, tt plainly behooved this Government to take the most prompt and decided action to guard against similar or perhaps more dreadful calamities befalling the hundreds of American mission stations which have grown up throughout the interior of China under the temperate rule of toleration, cus. tom, and imperial edict. The demands of the United States and other powers for the deg ion and purishmert of the re- sponsibie officials of the respective cities end province et or otherwise bad permitt , and for the adop- tion of stern measures by the Emperor's Government for the protection of the life and property of foreigners, were followed by the disgrace and dismissal of certain provirclal officials found derelict in duty, and the punishment by death of a number of those adjudged guilty of actual partici- nin the outrages. nment also I ited that a spe- n should visit the —Ghe Fven —- g Star. No.13,338. WASHINGTON, D.C. TUE DAY, DECEMBER 3, 1895-SIXTEEN PAGES TWO CE TS. | Look on page 3 for the twen- ty-first installment of the new mystery story, “Before They Were Married.” $250 for the correct solution of the mystery by a woman reader. NEW HOUSE OFFICIALS The Clerk, Doorkeeper and Postmaster Already Performing Their Duties. The Clamor for the Minor Appoint- ments Yet to Be Made is Very Great. The new clerk of the House, the door- keeper and the postmaster have been in- ducted into their respective oilices and are now performing the duties pertaining there- to. The sergeant-at-arms is required to furnish a bond, and as soon as he can do that and qualify he will take hold of his office. The hardest part of the session's work !s now before the officials of the House—that the filling of the numérous minor offices with good republicans to replace the demo- crats who are now to take their departure. Heavy pressure is being brought to bear upon each one of the elective officers by the various delegations for slices, small and of the big patronage p‘e at thelr dis- Applications Are Numerous. It goes without saying that the applica- tions far exceed the number of places to be filled and that there will be a great many disappointed ones after the distribution i made. It will be probably some time before the more important places are filled, al- though the men to occupy them may be chosen soon and put to work to learn the ropes. This means that some of the old employes will be able to hang on a while longer. Both Maj. McDoweil and Mr. Glenn have declared to the anx members of the House besieging them with deniands for appo!ntments that they will proceed slowly in the matter, and it is n ely that they will be able to make very rapid prog with the great numbers of +1: plicants hanging to their coat t Some Possible Appointments. It is said to be pretty sure that Mr. W. J. Browning of Camden, N. J., will be ap- pointed chief clerk of the House, the place row filled by Mr. Cherles O. Towles. This is an important position and Is no sinecure, for it Involves a great deal of responsibil- ity and anxiety on the part of the holder. Capt. McKee of Indiana is being urged for the place of journal elerk, one of the most important and laborious offices of the House. Mr. W. R. McKeany of North St. Paul, Minn., is being advocated for appointment as engrossing clerk, the position which he filled with credit during the Fifty-first Con- gress. Mr. Joel Grayson of Vi applicant for the position of superintendent of the document room. Mr. Grayson has been connected with this branch of the government work since 1875, and as the position is one requiring familiarity with government records, he is sanguine of be- ing able to establish his fitness for the place. Mr. Lamson of Obio, formerly lieutenant governor of that state, is a candidate for reading clerk of the House. He was speak- er of the Ohio legislature at one time. Mr. Rease Furbay of Martin’s Ferry, Ohio, is a candidate for captain of the Capitol police. —————————— THE VENEZUELAN BOUNDARY. Livingstone Preposcs ai Joint Committee of Investigatia The first movement in Congress upon the Venezuelan bcundary dispute came today in the form of a resolution introduced in the Touse by Representative Livingstone, th Georgia democratic member, whose name has been somewhat identified with the ques- tion by reason of his resolution recommend- ing arbitration, which was adopted by the lest Congress, and his recent visit to Ven- ezuela. ‘The resolution recites that by a resolution of the last Congress it was ree- cmmended that the boundary dispute be submitted to arbitration, that the action was brought to the attention of her Bri- tannic majesty’s goverrment by the Presi- cent, courteously and with kindly intent, and declares that her majesty’s government “has failed to give the prompt: considera- tion to the important request contained in that joint resolution, or to answer the same in any manner, such as was due and be- coming to the dignity of the United States as a great nation and to the friendly rela- tions existing between the two govern- ments.” The resolution continues, that af- ter this communication the colonial secre- tary instructed the government of British Guiana to take forcible possession of cer- tain territory of Venezuela involved in the dispute, “an act which has been officially declared to be the manifestation of an un- friendly disposition toward the United States.” In conclusion it provides for a jcint committee of two Senators and three members to investigate the fa ommend proper action to Congre: dicate and preserve the digni the United Mr. AS TO RETIRED OFF Chief Justice Richardson Delivers an Imporient Decision. In the Court of Claims yesterday Chief Justice Richardson delivered an opinion de- ciding a case of great interest to the retired officers of the United States army and navy. The question at issue was whether a retired officer of the United States army could properly zppear as an attorney in the prosecution of a case against the United States. Col. William Winthrop, late assist- ant judge advocate general of the army,was retired from active service by operation of law, August 3, 1 and shortly afterward was associated with James Fullerton as at torney in the case of Clara H. Fowler et ul. against the United States. The attorneys for the government objected to Col. Win- throp’s appearance in the case, claiming that under ion 5498 of the Revised Stat- utes every officer of th nited States who shall assist in the prosecution of any claim against the United States with the intention of receivitg a consideration for the same, shal Ibe fined or imprisoned. Coi. Winthrop made a motion to be al- lowed to appear in the Court of Claims in claims against the United States, on the ground that s< 5419S referred only to the prosecution of claims before the execu- tive departments and Congress and not to their prosecution in courts. f Ju: ‘e Richardson, in his decision, declared that a retired officer of the army holds a lucrative office under the United States, and overruled Col. Winthrop’s mo- tion, ——_—___-e —— Maj. Post's Assignment. On the recommendation of Gen. Craig- bill, chief of engineers, the Secretary of War today directed Major J. C. Post, corps of engineers, to take charge of all the pub- lic works in the vicinity of Detroit, Mich., formerly in charge of Col. O. E. Poe, ceased. These works includ ments in progress on the St. Mary’s river and canal, the St. Clafr Flats ship canal, the Detroit river, the ship canal connecting the waters of the Great Lakes between Chicago, Duluth and Buffalo, the dry dock Mary's Falls and the dredging of the « Point channel, St. Clair Flats ship nal and St. Mary’s Falls canal. Major. stands high in the corps of engineers. He fs now in charge of the river and har- bor works in the vicinity of Portland, Ore. ‘y attache at the United y at London from 1889 to %, and was succeeded in that duty Col. Willlam Ludlow, president of the jearagua canal commission. KAISER IS FOR PEACE Opening of the German Parliament in Berlin. MESSAGE READ 10 THE REICHSTAG Legislation Which It is Proposed to Accomplish. CHEERED BY THE MEMBERS —+—_—_. BERLIN, December 3.—The reichstag was opened at noon today. The speech from the throne was read by Prince Hohenlohe, the chancellor. After referring to the anni- versaries of the glorious victories of 1870- 71, and urging the reichstag, in conjunction with the federal government, to continue to build up the united empire, the foundation of which was laid twenty-five years ago, the speech says: he friendly relations of the empire with all foreign powers continue unchanged. In conjunction with Russia and France, Ger- many has endeavored to prevent further complications, which were threatened by the war between the two great Asiatic empires. Our endeavors have been attended with suc- cess, thanks to the judicious moderation di played by the Japanese government, and will contribute to preserving and enlarging the field of peaceful labor for Germany's indus- try and trade. “The deplorable events in the Turkish em- pire and the situation created thereby have our serious attention. Faithful to its alli- ances and to the tried principles of German policy, the empire is ever ready to co-operate with the powers when called upon by their interests to work for the furtherance of the cause of peace. The unanimity of the de- cision of all the powers to protect the Berlin treaty and to support his majesty, the sul- tan, in the establishment of the ordered state of things, justifies the hope that they will not be wanting in success.” After mviting the co-operation of the reichstag in passing the proposed civil code and a series of bills intended to promoie the welfare of the industrial classes, cluding the establishment of artisan c fbers, the speech allules to the proposed beerse law, intended to remove as far 4s possible the influence of dealings on the boerse affecting the pricas of comino titi been well- the dangers of wiich have trequent felt to the detriment of the nation’s being. Continuing, the speech said that as tne expectation attaching to the e: 3 sugar tax bill for the imternational abolition of premiums hal unfortunately not realized, in view ef the favorable which the general condition of the market exercises over agricultural! . a strong wish has been manifested ensive reform in legislation, and that subject and this difvecult task is now under the consideration cf the federal rov- ernments. Referring to national finance, the speech states that so far as can be judged, the current financial period will show a favor- ble result. : ‘The passage in the speech relating to the civil code, boerse reform, foreign relations and the hope of the maintenance of peace were warmly cheered. = EASTERN SHORE MEN UNITED. export been They Will Map Out a Course of Ac- tion This Week. Special Dispatch to The Evening Star, BALTIMORE, Md., December 3.—There is a decided boom today in the senatorial fight. The eastern shore republicans are protesting loudly against the proposed ignoring the law limiting the selection of Senator Gibson’s successor to an aspirant from their side of the bay, and are here preparing to enter the fight against any western shoreman with renewed activity. Their presence today, and the expectation of more this evening has aroused interest in the contest. The general assembly contains only fif- teen republican members from the eastern shore, but they are united in heir oppo- sition to any change. It is uaderstood that they will confer this week and decide on a course of action which may prevent the Wellington boom from capturing the repub- liean caucus, and second, to unite on seme one from the eastern shore. They are not dismayed at the strong sentiment in favor of Congressman Wellington, but appear to be confident that they can win sutt western and southern Maryland block his scratorial ambition. The problem which would then face them wil Iprove a diflicuit one to solve, for nearly every county on the eastern shore has its candidate, and it is to be questioned if one man acceptable to 1 could be selected. They claim that they will be able to agree when the time comes. Mr. Wellington's friends laugh at the agi- tation displayed by his opponents, and de- clare that his election will be merely a mat- ter of form, and that a sufficient number of members elect have promised to vote for him to make his suce absolutely certain, ‘The great majority of the newly elected republican members of the next general as- sembly have had no legislative experience, and a number of meetings for their benefit will be held, when procedure will be discuss- ed, and a general course of action will be outlined. ——___ VESUVIUS IN ERUPTION, ~ = Three Distinct Torrents of Lava Roll- ing Down. LONDON, December 3.—A special dis- patch from Naples seys that Mount Vesu- vius is in eruption. Three distinct torrents of lava are flowing from Atrio del Cavallo, burning chestnut groves along their down- ward path and falling into the Vetrana precipice, between Monte Somma and Col- line del Salvetore. SS SENATORS AND BICYCLES. ndler Will Ride a Wheel to and From the Capitol. The first instance of a United States Sen- ator riding a bicycle in Washington may be seen shortly if the weather is favorable to exercise on the wheel. Senator Chan- dier of New Hampshire has beco! cient as a wheelman during, the pa mer and fall. He has ridden a great deal, and doesn’t propose to give up the exercise he has so greatly enjoyed simply because Congress has been called together. When his attention was called to his experience as a cycler today, the Senator replied: “Oh, I expect to ride in Washington. I think, very likely, I will ride to and from the Capitol.” “But do you think you will b, climb Capitol Hill on your wheel asked. “There will be no trouble about that," he replied. “I have been climbing over New Hampshire hills so much during the past summer that the grade of Capitol Hill will not seem unnatural. Speaker Reed has been riding a wheel during the vacation, but he may not ride while in Washington. Speaking of his cycling experience today, Mr. Reed re- marked that the newspapers had him rid- ing when he was not, and not riding when he was. He enjoyed his exercise on the wheel, however, and is apt to renew his riding in the future. Mr. C able to * he was AT THE WHITE HOUSE The President and Family Have Moved in From Woodley. He is Visited by a Joint Congres- sional Committee—A Pleasant In- cident With Mr. Wilson. The President and family moved into the city from Woodley today, and will make the White House their place of residence for the winter. The President came into town alone about 1 o'clock, afd Mrs. Cleveland and the children came in during the afternoon. Among the President’s earliest callers were Senator Turpie and Kepresentatives Catchings and Montgomery. Just before 11 o'clock, while the members of the cabinet were assembling in the council chamber for their regular semi-weekly conference, Sen- ators Vilas and Allison and Representa- tives Payne, Crisp and Cannon, comprising the congressional notification committee, drove up to the White House, and were im- mediately ushered into the President's pri- vate office, where he awaited them, sur- rounded by the members of his official family. The usual foriialities were ob- served, and the President informed the committee that he would communicate with the Congress in writing. The visit lasted about five minutes, and the cabinet meeting convened immediately on its con- clusion. Met n Former Associate. rs Payne, Crisp and Cannon of were descending the stairwa they met Postmaster General W 's Way up to the cab- inet room. They gave their former asso- ciate in Congress a cordial greeting. The Postmaster General has frequently served as a member of committees appointed to wait upon the President. One of the vis- itcrs commented on this fact, and said it looked natural to see Mr. Wilson there under such circumsiances. After some good-natured chafling the commitieemen resumed their walk down stairs and Mr. Wilson started for the cab- inet chamber, whereupon Mr. Cannon. re- marked to him: “It don’t seem right that you should leave us here. You ought to be going back with us.’ “I wish I were,” was the quick response of the Postmaster General to this good- natured sally, as he disappeared within the sacred precinets of the cabinet cham- ber. The cabinet meeting lasted about the usual length of time. Secretary Smith,who has gone to Atlanta, was the only absentee Secrctary Morton, who has been in the west for several days, was thes first. mem- ber in attendance. ~ + © THE NEW POST OFFICE, As M the Hovs: their Estimates for Employes for the Next Fiscal Year. The estimates for salaries of employes of the new Washington city pest office for the seal year beginning July 1 next aggregate $52,060, and are made up, of’ the following items: 5 One superintendent, $300, one assistant superintendent and clerk, $1,600; one janitor, $900; one assistant janitor and foreman of laborers, $800; one forewoman of charwo- men, $60; one chief engineer, $1,600; three assistant engineers, at $1,000 each, $3,0U six firemen, at $720 each, $4,320; three fire- men, temporary, seven months, at rate of $720, $1,200; six elevator conductors, at $720 eae $1,200; twel 20 each, $8,610; twelve laborers, at $660 cach, $7,920; thirty char- women, at $210 each, $7,200; one carpenter, #200; one assistant carpenter, $400; one plumber, $1,100; one assistant plumber, $600; one machinist, $1,000; two skilled laborers, at i ch, $1,440; one electrician and lampist, $1,000, 1 ——_——_- e- Personal Mention. J. Fred. Meyers of the Denison, lowa, Re- view, formerly a division chief in the sixth auditor's ortice, is in the city on a short isit, staying with Mr, Paul T. Bowen, 1218 T street. ‘ Mr. Henry Green of thé pension office has returned from a visit to friends and rela- tives in Alabama and Georgia. Lieut. W. H. H. Southerland of the Dol- phin is in the city on leave. He is at 1923 N street. Major General W. P. Carlin, retired, is on a visit to this city. He is at the Ebbitt. Maj. Wm. H. Bixby, corps of engineers, is visiting friends at 1603 O street. Wm. A. Moore of Flora, ll, private sec- retary to Kepresentative Burrell, is stop- ping with bis cousin, Mrs, M. V. Moore, #29 P suet northwest, His family will jom him the tifteenth of this month. Capt. Chas. E. Woodruff of the medical department is visiting friends at 1342 New York avenue. Maj. Gen. Wm. P. Carlin, retired, is at the Ebbitt. Lieut. Commander Isaac Haslett, U. S. N., reured, is at the Hamuiton. Alr. Robert P. Leonard is spending a few days with his family in Washington before returning to Saranac Lake, New York. He has very much improved in health since leaving here in the spring. _&. C. Camp, mayor of Knoxville, Tenn., a@ guest at the Ebbitt. Congressman Stanyarne Wilson of South Carolina has taken permanent quarters at the ibb.tt House. David G. Browne, who has been several times nominated by’ President Cleveland for a collectorship in Montana, and who has never been confirmed, 1s at Page's. Clarence E. Young, Senator Daniel's pri- vate secretary, is at Page's. Park Benjamin of New York is at the Shoreham. Mr. Edward Wharton of Newport, with a fine hunting outfit and two pure bred Irish setters, is at the Shoreham, on his way to Asheville to kill quail. Nat C. Goodwin, the comedian, and his business manager, Edgar Murphy, are at Chamberiin’s. State Senator H. P. Winton of New Jersey is at the Normandie while getting points on how Congress works. Ex-Senator Eppa Hunton and Congress- man and Mrs. Mahlon Pitney of New Jer- sey are at the Normandie. Henry Villard, the railroad magnate, is registered from New York at the Arlington. Simon Sterne and Gen. James R. O'Leirne of New York are at the Arlington. Chairman Wm. F. Harrity of the na- tional democratic committee is at the Ar- lington hoping the republicans are going to make “some mistakes.” Congressman Cable of Illinois is at Raleigh. Mrs. E. B. Moseley of Fortress Monroe, Va., and Mrs. Moseley of New Haven, Conn., are at the Raleigh. Mr. C. S. Atkinson of New Brunswick, J., 1s here for the winter as the private sec- retary of Representative Mowell. Mr. At- kinson Is the eqtor of the Fredonian, and will also send’ interesting matter to his paper. the -—_____ ABSOLUTBLY INDIFFERENT. }r. Richardson Not Anxious About His ~~ Contmittee Aasignnrents. “For the first sime in six years I am not anxious about my committee assignments,” remarked Mz. Richardson of Tennessee to a Star man in answer to a question. “I am absolutely indifferent as to where I go, for | know I cannot get on ways and means nor on appropriations, as Tennessee is ai- ready represented on both committees. I: the Speaker decides to take me off of print- ing I won't gbject, and if he takes me off of District of Columbia I will be thankful.” GENERAL GROSVENOR He Talks Upon the Probable Repub- lican Policy. SPEAKER REED'S OPPORTUNITY Will Construct the Committees for the Country's Good. HIS OWN POSITION Representative Grosvenor of Ohio, chair- man of tke republican caucus, will take an especially important part in the politics of his party during the next year. His long service in the House of Representatives, his familiarity with public affairs and his posi- tion as the champion of Goy. McKinley in his candidacy for the presidency, all com- bine to make his role in Congress a promi- rent and important one. Gen. Grosvenor is known as an energetic committee worker, as well as a ready debater on the floor of the House when the occasion calls him to his feet. When seen by a Star reporter today and asked how he regarded the coming re- crgenization of the House, he replied: The Speaker's Opportuntty. “I think the Hovse of Representatives will be organized with due regard to the best in- terests of the country. I have noticed a great deal being said in the newspapers about the fine opportunity that Mr. Reed has to make strength for himself as a candidate for the presidency in the formation of committees. All such talk is inconsiderate and erroneous. Mr. Reed can and will do a great deal to strergthen his candidacy in the matter of the formation of the committees and the crganization of the House, but he will not do it in the wey that has been discussed. The people of the country of all parties feel an intense interest in this Congress, and they feel that upon the action of this Congress will determine not only the fortunes of the republican party but the welfare of the coun- try, and there is only one thing for Mr. Reed to do, and that is to make the best utili tion of the material at his hand and reorgan- ize Congress so that it will wisely discharge its duty. The people of the country will look to results and not to the details of com- mittee assignments, and no man knows that fact better than Mr. Reed, and he is in a po- sition to avail himself of his splendid op- pertunities. He owes nobody for this ele tion. The nomination by the caucus was a mere pro forma ratification of a nomination made bY the people of the country, and Mr. Dalzell was right when he said Mr. Reed does tot belong to Maine or California, but he fs a candidate of the people of the United States, and it is worth remarking this is the first time that such unanimity was ever manifested in the matter of the choice of a Speaker. Therefore, the committees will be formed on these lines.” + Strength of the Committees. “Will there be sufficient strength in all the committees in: view of the large num- ber of new and inexperienced men?” “They may not be as strong as could be wished, but they will be as streng as the material at hand can make them, and when Mr. Reed has made his selections, woe to the republican member of Congress who fails of his duty. The people expect every one of us to accept the action of the eaker in gcod fa.th, and to get to work for whatever is necessary at this time. Mr. Reed's speech the other night was a model. In effect, he said: ‘We do not expect to do much, for vithin this environment we can’t have everything our own way, and we will sacrifice every consideration except prin- ciple.” Mr. Reed's Policy. “Tt doesn't take a very wise man to read between the lines of this statement that the policy of Mr. Reed is to propose such measures as will relieve the coun for the time being, but at the same time to adhere to the strict development of party principle In other words, we will furnish money. We will go to the rescue of the country, suffering from the incapacity of the democratic party, but we will furnish the money upon lines of party prineiple, and we will not be led to temporary make- ifts and devices born of democratic ina- to run the goverment. Mr. Reed has a difficult task before him in construct- ing the committees from so much new and inexperienced material, but as Ihave glanced over the body to compose the re- publican side of the House I am of the opinion that we have an unusual per cent of ability emong the new members of Con- gress, and [ account for it very largely in this way It is said there are a great many membcrs who were nominated without ex- ctation of election. n these cases it seems to me the com- pliment of nomination was bestowed upon distinguished and able republicans for party services, and for personal merit, and so the Congressmen turn out to be men of more than ordinary adaptation to the business be- fore them,and the country will insist upon such an organization of the House as will best work out the interests of the countr; and when that is done the great public care little for personal disappointments or the failure of men to receive personal com- pliments.”” Will Take What is Given Him. “What committee assignments will you expect?” the reporter asked. “I expect nothing about it. I shall prac- tice what I preach. I shall support the policy of the party in the House with my vote from whatever standpoint of committee assizn- ment Mr. Reed may see fit to give me. He understands that perfectly, and knows that it has been made in absolute good faith. The cyuntry would rather have Mr, Reed’s judgment than mine as to where I ought to 0. ae ‘How do you regard the new officers of the House?” The New House Officers. “J do not know Mr. Russell of Missouri, but I know all the others, and a stronger, cleaner orsbetter board of officers could not have been found. The whole matter was simply a choice between good men, and the fortunate ones got the places and the unfor- tunate ones did not. I believe the action of the caucus will have a beneficial effect upon the success of Mr. Reed's administration of the Fifty-fourth Congress.” o—<—_—_ cAD TO REPRISALS. of Canada’s Withdrawal Permission to Buy Buit. It is apprehended here that the withdraw- al by the Canadian authorities of the right exercised by American fishermen for seven years past of buying bait and supplies in Canadian waters may lead to reprisals at 3 of Congress, for it has been con- all along that the privilege enjoyed by Canadian railroads of carrying goods in bond throu tes was more n a Suflicient offset to the favors ex- merican fishermen by Canada. action of the Canadian government just taken bas not yet been officially re- ported to the State Department, but 1t is regarded here as an indication of the Can- purpose to emphasize the necessity for a renewal of negotiations looking to a new fisheries treat; MAY Li Effect of The Hazing Inquiry. The hazing court of inquiry at the navy yard resumed work today at 10:30 a.m. ‘The cross-examination of John Thomas, one of the men who it is alleged w treated to various indignitics, was con- eluded, and John Jackson, another of the colofed men, gaid to have ‘been hazed, was examined. A NEW JUSTICE Rufus W. Peckham Nominated to the Su- preme Bench by the President. « The General Impression Scems to Be That Senator Hill Will Not Op- pose Confirmation. The President has nominated Rufus W. Peckham of New York to be associate jus- tice of the Supreme Court of the United States. Also the following recess nominations: Richard Olney of Massachusetts, to be Sec- retary of State; Judson Harmon of Ohio, to be Attorney General. Senator Hill Believed to Be Satisfied. Rufus Peckham is a resident of Albany and judge of the court of appeals of New York. His name has been mentioned fre- quently for the office to which he was nomi- nated today. It is believed his nomination will be satisfactory to Senator Hill, whose opposition was successful in preventing the confirmation of Messrs. Hornblower and Wheeler Peckham, the two New Yorkers whose names were sent in by President Cleveland for the Supreme Court justiceship now held by Justice White of Louisiana. Senator Hill on several occasions has spoken very highly of the ..ew nominee. The nomi- nation will go first to the Senate judiciary committee, which always scrutinizes closely the record of persons named for the Supreme Court bench, but, in view of the high reputa- tion of Judge Peckham, it is believed con- firmation will follow as speedily as con- sistent with the importance of the office. No Doubt of His Confirmation. The nomination of Judge Peckham was received simultaneously with the Presi- dent’s message. Senators on both sides of the chamber, so far as seen, expressed themseives as highly pleased with the appointment, and in no instance was any doubt expresed as to his con- firmation. Senator Hill of New York was not present in the Senate, but he expressed himself so favorably, to Judge Rufus W. Peckham when engaged in mak- | ing his campaign against his brother, Wheeler H. Peckham, that it is generally believed he will accept the nomination without cavil, and even with satisfaction. Senator Murphy of New York pronounced the selection as equal to the very best that could be made, and said there could be no doubt of speedy confirmation. When asked how he thought Senator Hill would receive it, he replied that he did not believe that his colleague could or would make any op- position to confirmation. Senator Murphy also stated that it was his understanding that the nomination had been tendered without solicitation on the part of Judge Peckham's friends, and that the appoint- ment was made because of the President's personal knowledge of the judge's fitness for the place. What the Judges Say. The judges of the United States Supreme Court, were early in the day informed of the nomination, and it is understood that they expressed satisfaction over the selec- tion. Judge Peckham is known to the members of the court through his decisions and is highly esteemed in that quarter. He appeared before the court on several occa- sions before his elevation to the bench, and although then a comparatively young man, he is still remembered for his thorough and effective manner of presenting his cases. Mr. Hill and the Administration. When Wheeler Peckham’'s nomination was rejected through the efforts of the New York Senators, Mr. Hill said that if it had been Rufus whose name had been presented there would have been no ob- jection to his confirmation. In the nom- ination this time the wishes of Mr. Hill have been considered. It is regarded as an indication that the advances made by Mr. Hili toward the establishment of amiable relations with—the administration have been appreciated. The basis of this great er cordiality is found in the fact that Mr. Hill is a most earnest champion of Mr. Cleveland's proposition to retire the green backs. Mr, Hill has been urging t administration should be encour: press this question and to make issue of it if the republican Congress tail to at once comply with Mr. Cleveland's recommendations. The assistance of Mr. Hill in the Senate Is desired by Mr. Cleve- jand, and the nomination of Rufus Peck- ham avoids any conflict on the side issue of appointments. The Contest in the Last Congress. Senator Pugh, chairman of the commit- tee on judiciary, has announced his pur- pose to cMll a meeting of the committee for next Monday for the purpose of consider- ing Judge Peckham’s nomination. The nomination of Judge Peckham naturally revived recollection of the contest during the last Congress over the nominations of Mr. W. B. Hornblower and Mr. V H. Peckham for the seat on the Supreme bench made vacant in the summer of 18u5 by che death of Justice blatchford, in which Senator Hill led the fi contirmation. ‘this © nomindtion of Mr. Hornblower during the extra session of the Fifty-third Congress and ended when the President sent the name of Senator White of Louisiana to the Senate five months later. Mr. Horabiowet’s name was first sent in on September 19, and the special session ad- journed without taking action. When the first regular session of the Congress began the President promptly renewed the nomi- nation. The nomination was held tp in commit- tee for over a menth, and was reported to the Senate with an adverse recommenda- tion on January 8. Rejection followed on the 15th of that month afier several long executive ses- sions of the Senate, in which the merits of the appointment, pro and con were gener- ally rehearsed, the majority against con- firmation being six votes. v |. Peckham’s Nomination. Mr. W. H. Peckham's nomination follow- ed on Jaguary 22, and was received by Sen- ator Hil and those who stood with him with even more aversion thin was the Hornblower rmination. The nomination in this instance was reported on¢February 12, and was rejected by a decisive vote on the 16th of that month. When the name of Senutor White of Louisiana was received, on February 1, the selection was received as a happy solution of the vexed prcblem. The Senate immediately went into rculive session, and, without re- ferring the nomination, forthwith confirm- ed it by @ unanimous vote. Through this ention between the Sen- ate and the President, and because of the lcng iliness and subsequent decease of Justi Jackson, the Supreme Court has prac ly been composed of only eight nemters since Justice Blatchford’s death. ‘The court haz naturally been much crip- pled by these untoward circumstances, es- pecially in the consideration of constitu- ticnei questions. ° DOCKERY LAWS. THE Talk of Their Repeal Said to Be All Bosh, “phis talk of repealing the Dockery laws is all bosh,” said a member of the appro- priations committee to a Star man today “The republican members of the joint com- ssions were as much in favor of the laws passed last session as Mr. Dockery himself, and the reports of the heads of departments this fall have spoken emphatically of the favorable working of the laws. There will be no repeal.” SENATE AND HOUSE The President’s Message Read in © Congress Today. TTS RECEPTION IN BOTH HOUSES Some Business Transacted in the se Senate Afterward. HOUSE ADJOURNS TILLFRIDAY The reading of the President’s message in the Senate today was quite a perfunctory ceremony. Even the public galieries were not filled. The diplomatic gallery was de- serted, while the private galleries did not contain a score of people. Senator Sherman listened with his well- known stoical attitude to the reading until he secured a printed copy of the document, when he retired to his committee room. Senator Gorman spent a good deai of time in apparent attention, but he frequently went about among his fellow Senators for friencly chat. Senators George, Morgan, Allen, Cullom, Vest, Voorhees, Vilas and Pal- mer were among those who patiently kept their seats to respectfully listen to the werds of Mr. Cleveland’s message. Senator Eleckburn listened and talked with his friends on the floor. In the House there was the same lack of interest apparent, and as soon as the read- ing was concluded un adjournment until Friday was taken. THE HOUSE. The excitement and confusion attending the opering session of the House yesterday had almost entirely vanished when that body met at noon today. The crowds in the galleries ad thinned out, the flowers had disappeared, members lolled and chatted easily in their revolving chairs, and the House assumed something like a normal appearance. The Rev. H. N. Coudon, the new chaplain of the House, delivered the in- vocation after Speaker Reed had rapped the members to order. The Message Rend. At the conclusion of the reading of the journal Mr. Payne (N. Y.), chairman of the committee appointed to wait upon the Presl- dent, reported that Mr. Cleveland had sent his respectful salutations to Congress and would communicate in writing. Immediate- ly thereatter Mr. Praden, the President's ex- ecutive clerk, appeared with the message, which the Speaker forthwith laid before the House. As the clerk commenced its reading the House became quiet, and the members listened, some intently, but all respectfully, to the words of the ef executive. As the reading of the message progressed interest 2m it seemed to flag. During the entire reading there was not a single man- ifestation of approval or disapproval, but at the conclusion of the reading, which oc- cupied an hour and a half, there was a slight scattering of applause. Five thousand copies of the message were crdered printed, after wiich, at 1:50'p.m., on motion of Mr. Payne of New York, the House adjourned until Friday. THE ATE. SE) ‘The Senate galleries were again well filled, but there was not the struggle for place incident to the opening. The floral offer- Ings continued to come in, Mr. Burrows be- irg remembered with a great chister of yellow chrysanthemums, and Mr. Call with a large standing wreath of pink and red roses. As soon as the formal proceedings were over Mr. Vilas and Mr. Alltson, the com- mittee appointed to wait on the President, ped together into tlle aisle, where Mr. ed the presiding officer. The ited on the President, . “The President desires us to convey his respectful salutations to the houses of Congress, and to say that he will immediately communicate his views in writing te Congress.” The President’s Mesange. Then Mr. Pruden, the executive clerk, stepped forward with the message in hand, and made the form=l transfer of it to the Senate. The clerk of the Senate, Mr. Cox, at once began reading the document. The Senators showed marked attention and in- terest during the reading cf the message. ‘There was noticeable interest on the re- publican side to the reference to the Waller ce When that feature of the message relating to Bering sea claims was reached Mr. Morgan, who has been co! cuous in opposing the cla’ smiled the an- nouncement that a new been made, and lean whispered conf nee with Mr. Gray. The treatment of the British-Venezuela question also received marked attention. The statement of the status of the Cuban conflict was specially interesting, as it gave the first official utterance on the subject. There was a thinning out of the attend- ance on the floor after the first half hour of the reading, as most of the Senators had glanced through the printed copies and were exchanging comments on its es- sential features. Interest was revived, however, when the [resident's treatment of the grave fi conditions was reached. At 1:40 o'clock the reading of the message was completed, and, on motion of Mr. Gor- man, it was iaid on the table and ordered printed. at treaty had d forward for an animated The Monroe Doctrine. Mr, Lodge (Mass.) was the first to secure recognition on the introduction of bills and resolutions, He sent to the desk a resolu- tion forcibly approving, in the form of @ joint resolution of Congress, the principles of the Monroe doctrine. A Free Silver Resolution. There was a ripple of laughter as Mr. Stewart, populist, Nevada, reintroduced his time-honored bill for the “free and unlim- ited coinage of silver.” Mr. Celi, democrat, Florida, introduced a resolution for the recognition of the Cuban insurgents as belligerents, and gave notice that he would call up the resolutioin tomor- row. Mr. Cullom, republican, Illinois, introduc- ed a resolution on the Monroe doctrine siml- lar to ihe one introduced by Mr. Lodge. He gave notice that he would call up the resolution tomorrow or as soon after as nie for the purpose of addressing THE CRUISER BALTIMORE. She Left Yokohama Today for San Francisco to Be Repaired. A.cable message was received at the Navy Depertment today saying that the cruiser Baltimore left Yokohama today for San Francisco, and that she will make a short stop at Honolulu en route. The Baltimore has been flagship of the Asiatic station for the past two years, She is coming home to go cut of commission and to receive a gen- eral overhauling. The splendid new cruiser Olympia is the flagship of the Asiatic sta- tion. She is at Yokohama, awaiting the ar- rival of Admiral McNair, the new com- mander in chief of that station, who left San Francisco with his staff on the 80th ultimo.