Evening Star Newspaper, December 20, 1895, Page 17

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COL PARKER THE THIRD SUPERVISCR This is Not Relished bv the Glee- son Faction. A PARKER CLUB FORMED eS Local republican circles continue to be very much agitated over the question of how the delegates to the next national conven a to be osen owing to a wide diversity of opinion upon what the recent resolution pas: by the national committee and providing for primary € tions really contained or it. are three purported copies of the tion in circulation, no two of which y wh to and when Chairman Carter's contained a ‘aph relat da with a added to the the ng reference to a literature, it The Gleeson people « tion meant that th by a ul simp! ates should be of the people, Carson people chosen the : tem is per ctory to them, but under this appa andid agreement there seems to bya lively cur- rent of mutual distr anf each faction fears that there may te means by which the acknowled ntion of the ecmmittec’s resolution may be set aside. The powers of the supervisors appointed urder the r ibject of discussio every local an one clothes m With a different sort of announcement that ex-Dist missioner Parker weuld be appoin now ng in the boar caused a great dew! of objection on the part of the Gleeson men, and many of them den that Mr. Parkereis to be a member. Se tor Carter said this afternoon that he not yet appointed the third member, but ‘s known that Mr. Parker has virtually been offered the place, and that he will ac- cept it. He le‘t for Vermont this afternoon, and on his return the formal announcement of his appointment will prebably be made. Mr. Parker's Candidacy. The force of the Gleeson party's argument is ened by the fac! visors are e-en more prox than the ex-Distr It w public missione a well-informed ve- local question would ght up again at the meet- al commil in January all vexed points be dno doubt the 1 equip the supervisors with power to throw out of the final count any precinets where evidences of fraud during the primaries wer y was further a friends in the sixth a who me t and public After sulted in the élection t; Dr, George A. Cox, stant sec animously adop vy of Mr. Parker » club would do all » his election to the June 16 next. sembly district, zed a Park MINISTER MENDONCA ROBBED. inke a iderable Haul pt Silverware. morning about 3 o'clock burglars the residence of Senor Me brazilian minister, at No. 180 and the minister Is now ulating himself upon not robbed of more. pleces of re, worth about $59) or $600, . Burgines This visited t northwest, & x solid silverwe con- the fact that he were taken, while there was about $20,U00 worth of the ware in tae room. ‘Tite rea- fon why more of the silverware was not taken is probably because about the time stated Minister Mendonca left his bed to go to arfother part of the house, and the no > made, it ts suppos fs what fr ed off the burglars. Oniy three day: ter Mendonea ve a recept was attended by f member abinet, as well as by nd citizens, and on this Iverware displayed the burglars who is morning and made was entered th i had heen inacvertentl d when the burg! e they di push as of the dom ring the ome sin the house covered that pot, se jar and pitenor, les not yet mi sug! liseovery co. nidonea tion of the AMES IN DENVER. ses Damage in the Riche + December 20.—Fire broke Riche ble orning in the v nd Curtis at rapid- turned in. control, build- larm » flames wer d +o the was ur the Here. commanding the has come to Washingt- North the move- was to have iron He rday for the West Indies, but r his departure for the time, tter with retary to Washington ing is growing in uise will be aban- rded highly trom the country re 1 away I defense of the Atlantle oe. = Confidential Clerk Appointed. Hill of Connecticut has been confidential clerk to Commis- sioner of Patents Seymour, vice John W. Street, resis . WHAT CAUSED THE DELAY | Playing Reorganization Against the Vene- guelan Commission Bill. Democratic Steering Commitiee in No Hurry to Fix the Minority Com- mittce Representation. The delay in acting on the House Vene- zuelan commission bill by the Senate 3 terday is attributed more to the compli- cations over the reorganization of the Sen- ate than to any sentiment affecting the Venezuelan question. There is a very strong desire on the part of those repub- licans who want a reorganization that the committee should be made up according to the caucus program before the holidays. They do not want to go away for the holi- days without anything having been Ione. The plan was that the House and Senate committees should be formed and an- nounced about the same time, and it has been s sested that the announcement by Mr. Reed should be delayed to this end. Democrats in No Hurry. The democratic steering committee has stown an indisposition to be hurried in this matter, and, after their meeting y the republicans were informed that they were not yet ready to submit a list of It iggindicated that ey are not ready to take the attitude of ninority, until the republicans have in me wa their ability to play the m Mr. Gorman and tb colleagues well informed of the fact ble number of the sound iblican Senators are opposed to in organization on such a plan the a: ‘ance of the popu- t they would like to see the anization plan defeated. As long as this situation ex! ring committ: esterday, minority as th y manifi jority are part ts the demo- e is not going to be in any hurry, They have ample excuse for del. in the fact that the proportion of minority representation which the republi- cans are willing to allow has been but just announced to them. This demonstrates the imposs:bility of the committee's reoragn tion being complete this week, unless there is a deal made suddenly by which organization shall end with the committees. If pe ble, the active reorganizationists Want to prevent adjournment for the ho! days until the committee lists are filled, but they do not want this to appear as the reason for remaining in ses mn. Populists Interested. t The populists are Interested in the re- tion, because they will regard it a victory for themselves, and this fact ed as an explanation of Mr. Al- said that the sugzestion has heen made to democratic sound money men that their party might prevent the f se committee under the tion from being for free putting sound money men on But the repiy to this is that > democrats are not interested in rel! the republi from embarra nt of this committee, which they would take control of only with the assent of the populists, and that, moreover, that the democratic steering committee’ have a h stronger silver sentiment in their ty than have the republicans, and that y could net get the party to agree to be represented on this committee by gold by the minority. s situation confronting them are willing to be action unless some spe: hown them why they ordinary haste. AT THE WHITE HOUSE. aker Reed Called Upon the Presi- dent Today. Speaker Reed was one of the early cailers at the White House today. It is understoud that he desired to inform the President of his purpose of announcing the House com- mittees just prior to the adjournment of Congress for the Christmas recess. Anoth- er theory is that he wished to know if the | President had any communications to make that might render it desirable to keep the Congress in session during the holidays. 2+ __ Interior Department Changes. . The follow! ofticial changes have been made in the Department of the Interior: Patent office—Appointments—Edwin A. Hil of Connecticut, confidential clerk to the commis $1,400, vice John W. Street, Connecticut, resigned; Clifton P. Townsend of Louisiana and Alston B. Moulton of Mas- sachusetts, fourth 5: examine! $1,200. Promotions— W. Twitche ew York and Mi: y D. Carter of nm of Minnesota, transcriber, to clerk, S900, Peasion oftice—Promoti ss Jennie Harvey of Michigan, 00; a, $1,000 to $1, tment comn of civil service Bogard of Arkansas of Ohio, m John T. Harvey INTERSTATE COMMERCE. Annual Report of the Commis- sion Made Public. The ninth annual report of the commerce commi ress today, 1 Ninth inter- n, transmitted to ly given up to the In the law a: mendments ne sary to carry cut its pt S as originally Intended by its authors. The amendments roposed are practically the same propos revious Congresses, but which etment 1id about pooling is much the report; p. y nall determine to au- pook:ng it should pro- dd 1 haye uards to prevent the The Cruise of the Dolphin. Capt. Burwell, commanding the Dolphin, now at Norfolk, has informed the Nuvy Department that h@ will start to sea to- morrow, in obedience to orders, to m&ke a sur cf the waters near the coast of mala. The Dolphin will first stop at West for coal, and then proceed di- t to Port Livingston, Guatemala, her jarters during the progr of the whie 1 pr bly take eral time. The spe Oo be ved is the gulf at the mouth of the river, which is destined as an an- for ve Is. It is understood the to be made at the request of the Grand Jury Indictments. The grand jury today returned the fol- lowing indictments: Wm. V. Flood, high- robbery rles Mobley, John O’Don- larce: and 's Mobley, Philip Mills y from izabeth Kemp, Cc. Cull pretenses: P) hillips and Per Blagley, do.; Daniel Stoddar assault with intent to kill. = Naval Movements. The fi cisco arrived at Smyrna The cruisers Montgomery I have dropped down into Hampton Roads from Norfolk, preparatory to joining Admiral Bun squadron in a cruise. MODERATE IN TONE Utterance of the English Papers on the Situation. ROTHSCHILD DECLARES FOR PEACE Hope of a Pacific Settlement Ex- pressed in Russia. GEN. WALLACE’S PREDICTION LONDON, December 20.—As an effect of the publication here of cablegrams quoting presidents of certain chambers of commerce in the United States as being opposed to war with Great Britain over the Venezuelan boundary question, there was a slightly bet- ter feeling on the stock exchange today, though the markets were still unsettled, and almost entire absence of business, attributa- bie in part to the nearness of holidays, Con- sols fell 1 1-16 to 1-8, but other first-class se- curities were generally firm, Americans, however, continue very flat, though there were one or two fractional gains. Baron Rothschild, discussing the situa- tion, said to a representative of the Asso- ciated Pre: “From a business point of view, opinions cannot differ. All 1 want is peace.” Continental opinion continues to support Great Britain, and this is naturally made most of by the English newspapers. Only the Russian opinion thus received here has been non-committal. ‘A dispatch to the Standard from Paris dwells upon the fact that French opinion is valued in the United States more than that of any other country, and adds the French people entertain the most friendly feelings for the United States, yet their opinion unanimously condemns Presi- dent Cleveland. “Moderate Tone of the Press. The press of Lendon and the provinces continues to be moderate in tone. The Bir- mingham Post, organ of the secretary of state for the colonies, the Rt. Hon. Joseph Chamberlain, says: “We rely much on the serious reflection of the better class of Amer- The Bradford Observer remarks: “So far as this nation is concerned, it should be umed frem the outset that under no con- ceivable circumstance can the question be made a sufficient cause for war. At all costs, we stand for peace.” These opinions only typical of the general drift of opinion in the provinces. Mr. T. P. O'Connor's Sun is a notabl ception to the general rule. It say: us, whose public men are almost without exception honest, it is incredible that s: men should be prepared to bring mise death to thousands for the transient glories of office. That to President Cleveland such methods are possible is reason why -\merica should pause. The Sun also states that: “The southern states must be reckoned with. ‘Yankees’ is yet a term of reproach in the uth, and tattered war flags of the capital, Richmond, are revered and sacred relics.’ The name of Jefferson Davis is a greater one to con- jure with than Cleveland. There are yet men living in the south who dream that the stars and bars will one day wave above the Stars and stripes.” England Cannot Afford War. PARIS, December —The secretary of the United States embassy here, Mr. Henry Vignaud, in an interview published in Gil Plas today, is quoted as saying: United States cannot permit any nation to forcibly annex any American ter- ritory. In this respect, the doctrine of President Cleveland is more moderate than the opinion of the immense majority of Americans. Our cnly fear is that men of prudent minds, like Mr. Cleveland, will be overwhelmed. It is certain that the United States will yield nothing,and Great Britain, who has everything to lose in case of war, will recede, for war means that Canada will enter the federation, or the States, and that the English trade w destroyed within a month after the out- break of hostilities. A few shells thrown into an open port will cost gland dear. It would be the ruin of ner colonial empi “Unquestionably, France will take ad. vantage of the occasion to settle the ques- of Egypt and Siam, and Russia will her interests in the direction of These are the reasons why Great ill recede. The United States cannot yield a point of the principles of the message.” r Charles Dilke, who now in this city, in an interview today, is quoted as saying that he approves of the attitude of the Marquis of Salisbury on the Venezue- Jan question, and corsiders that arbitration is impossible. He is said to have stated that if there would be hostilities it would be too deplorable to consider, and added that while a conquest of Canada by the Unite tates w it weuld be at the cost of sa to those ef the war cf M. Francois Deloniele, anti: ber of the chamber of deputie view in the Matin today dec! United States has the law on her side, that compulsory arbitration between rope and America is an excellent idea. Mediation is Suggested. SRSBURG, December jan newspapers generally an question and express the b: that it will have a pacific issue. The Novosti considers that the position umed by the United States is in conflict with the interests of the whole of Europe, and suggests thac the mediation of certain European powers and a new and peaceful settlement therefcre would be opportune. England Would Be Bankrupted. EVANSVILLE, Ind., December 20.—The annual meeting of the Indiana Loyal Legion was held here last night. Almost a full at- tendance was present and thirteen new can- didates were accepted. A banquet was held at the St. George Hotel with three hundred present, which resolutions were unani- mously and with deafening applause adopt- ed approving the President’s stand on the Monroe doctrine. Gen. Lew Wallace was vehemently «p- plauded when he said: The Monroe doctrine is the glove of chal- lenge thrown to all the great power rope. If one accepts the gage, it will in all lik elihood be with most others in the alll- ‘That Lord Salisbury took six months to compose his response declining the arbi- Britain inglish mem- , in an inter- res that the nd 20.—The discuss the f tration to which he was invited, much more re. nable is it to believe his lordship con- sumed three months looking for allies in case he refused to arbitrate. arms against us is one thing; with the exception of Ru: is another. Here is the conclusion: If we must fight, I wish it could be with England alone. Not that it would be an easy affair if the duel were single-handed, but that it would be a complete affair—a finality. It would go hard with us at first; but we would not be idle. Before a year there would be no British commerce; the interpretation of which is simply universal British bankruptcy, and at the end, as I see it, we would own every- thing on this side of the globe from the Gulf of Mexico to the north pole; second, Russia would be established in Constantinople and hurrying the conclusion in British India. It all depends upon the constancy of our peo- ple; { they endure and go grimly on, the hour will come when we can effectually wake the democracy of England.” New York Mecting Po NEW YORK, December 20.—There will be no special meeting of the chamber of com- England in all Europe, merce to consider the Venezuela situation, at least not until after the United States Senate shall have taken action. The peti- ticn to have a meeting called, which was circulated yesterday, has been temporarily withdrawn. It has more than twenty sig- natures, only ten being required to make the circumstance of a call incumbent upon the President. ——_._— DISTRICT IN CONGRESS Bill to Enlarge the Jurisdiction of the Court of Appeals. What Senator Brice Says of It—Other Mensures That Are of Local Interest. Mr. Brice introduced a bill in the Senate today relating to the jurisdiction of the Court of Appeals of the District of Colum- bia. This measure has the approval of Attorney General Harmon, who prepared it, and who, in a letter of transmissal to Mr. Brice, say: “Tam quite sure the moral as well as the legal position of the government will be greatly improved by the prompt passage of this bill. The bill provides as follows: That the Court of Appeals of the Dis- trict of Columbia is hereby given jurisdic- tion cver any and all suits that may be brought by the United States to enforce or obtain other relief upon any lien or liens, or any railway or railways, or on any properiy belonging to one or more railway corporations wherever said property may be situated. parate liens upon different rail- railway properties may be en- fore by the United States in the same suit when sueh ri ays constitute or were intended to constitute, together, a through line, or are part of or connetted with a through line or general system of rail- ways. The court shall have power to make such orders concerning the sale of said property as may be just and proper for the protection of the interests of all parties concerned. Sec. 3. Said court shall have power to Sue process mesne and final, which shall run into any district and pe served as other like process by the marshal of such dis- trict, and to enter all proper orders, de- crees and mandates, including orders, de- crees and mandates for the payment to the United Stites of any deficiency arising upcn a sale under such lien. Sec. 4. Holders of liens on any such rail- w: or property may be made parties to such suit, or may intervene if not made par- ties, and id court may order any and all proceedings by any party or parties in other courts having jurisdiction of part only of the property involved to be discontinued or stayed urftil the termination of such suit by the United States. Statues to Be Provided For. Mr. Quay introduced a bill in the Senate today for the purchase of a marble bust of General Phil. H. Sheridan, for which $5,000 is appropriate Mr. Voorhees introduced a bill appro- priating $40,000 for the erection of an equestrian statue of the late Major Gen- eral Zachary Taylor, President of the United States and hero of Buena Vista, the same to be erected in the city of Wash- ington. A National University. Mr. Kyle introduced in the Senate a Dill to establish a rational university. It is the same measure that was reported during the 1. Congress by the select committee to e plish the University of the United States, of the Senate. To Protect the Parks. The Secretary of War has transmitted to Congress a draft of a bill proposed by Col. John M. Wiison, superintendent of public buildings and grounds, for the protection of the parks and public reservations of this city. The bill is drawn upen the lines of tho statute now in force relating to the Capitol grounds. The bill was referred to the committce on public buildings and grounds. Board of Audit Certificates, Mr. Wellington of Maryland has intro- duced a bill in the House for the redemp- tion of outstanding certificates issued by the board of audit and board of public works of the District of Columbia by is- suing drawback certificates drawing 6 per cent interest. Se HAYWARD'S ALLEGED CONFESSION. Looked Upon as Falxe as Regards the fornia Murder. LOS ANGELES, Cdl, December 20.—The story told by Harry Hayward, recently ex- ecuted at Minneapolis for the murder of Miss Ging, regarding the murder of a Pasa- dena woman five Ss ago by him, Is thought to be entirely false. Old citizens here fail to recall any mys- terious disappearance or mysterious cir- cumstances surrounding the departure of any Pasadena girl from the elty at any time, and think that Hayward deliberately falsified. There are those who declare that it is barely probable that such a murder might have been committed and the victim n a winter tourist here, but investiga- tion fails to unearth even a suspicious cir- cumstance that would connect Hayward with a murder here. Hayward is represented by a Minneapolis paper onfessing to the murder of tive persons. The first victim was Carrie Hass in California. He is shown as having no regret for his crimes. He claimed to have hypnotized Blixt in the Ging murder and that the other was helpless. — A. GARY WITHDRAWS. AMES Claimed That This Practically As- sures Mr. Wellington’s Election. Speghal Dispatch to The Evening Star. BALTIMORE, December 20.—It has just been announced that Mr. James A. Gary has decided to withdraw from the fight for the United States Sgnatorship, and will sep- port Congressman George L. Wellington. Mr. Gary heid a conference yesterday after- noon with Governor-elect Lowndes, Attor- ney General Clabaugh, and other leading re- publicans, the result of which was his de- termination to withdraw. It is now claimed that this practically as- sures Mr. Wellington's election as the next Senator from this state. ———__. Asks Reinstatement. A number of people appeared before the Commissioners in the interest of Edward Johnson, a colored special officer whose commission was recently revoked by the Commissioners. Arguments were made tending to prove the good character of John- fon ie the Commissioners reserved their ecision. —————————————————— Notice to Subscribers. Subscribers are earnestly requested to report any irregularity in the de- livery of The Star and also any fail- ure on the part of the carrier to ring the door tell. A proper service can only be main- tained through the courtesy of sub- scribers in reporting shortcomings. EXTRA! A MESSAGE ——__- The President Commu- nicates with Congress TODAY'S FINANCIAL ALARM Se Congress Asked Not to Take a Recess WITHOUT TAKING SOME ACTION To Relieve the Treasury’s Pre. dicament AND RESTORE CONFIDENCE Effect of the War Flurry on the Gold Reserve. Soon after the adjournment of the regular meeting of the cabinet, about 1:30 o'clock this afternoon, the news from Wall street of the panicky state of the stock market was such that the President recalled the members for a further consultation, with a view to taking immediate action to avert a pantie, if po: Telephoning the Senate. The session lasted until 4:30 o'clock, and at its conclusion the President sent a spe- cial message to the Senate, calling atten- tion to the necessity of immediate legisla- tion for the protection of the national credit. Several telephonic messages were sent to the Senate during the afternoon informing the Vice President of the forthcoming message and asking that the Senate defer its adjournment, so that there might be no delay in its receipt. Text of the Message. The text of the message was as follows: TO THE CONGRESS: In my last annual message the evils of our present financial system were plainly pointed out and the causes and means of the depletion of government gold were ex- plained. It was therein stated that after all the efforts*that had been made by the executive branch of the government to pro- tect our gold reserve by the fssdance of bonds amounting to more than $162,000,- 000; such reserve then amounted to but little more than 000,000; that about $1: 000,000 had been withdrawn from such re- serve during the month next previous to the date of the message, and that quite large withdrawals for shipment in the immediate future were predicted. ‘The Contingency Has Arisen. The contingency then feared has reached us, and the withdrawals of gold since the communication referred to, and others that appear inevitable, threaten such a deple- ticn in our government gold reserve as brings us face to face with the necessity of further action for its protection. This condition is intensified by the prevalence in certain quarters of sudden and unusual apprehension and timidity in business circles. We're in the midst of the season of per- plexity, caused by our dangerous and fatuitous financial operations. These may be expected to recur with certainty as long as there is no amendment in our financial system. If in this particular in- stance our predicament fs at all influenced by a recent insistence upon the position we should occupy in our reJation to cer- tain question concerning our foreign pol- fey, this furnishes a signal and impressive warning that even the patriotic sentiment of our people is not an adequate substitute for a sound financial policy. Of course, there can be no doubt In any thoughtful mind as to the complete sol- vency of our nation, nor can there be just apprehension that the American people will be satisfied with less than an honest pay- ment of our public obligations in the recog- nized money of the world. We should not overlook the fact, however, that aroused fear 1s unreasoning, and must be taken into account in all efforts to avert public loss and the sacrifice of our people's interests. The real and sensible cure for our recur- ring troubles can only be effected by a complete change in our financial scheme. Pending that ‘the executive branch of the government will not relax fts efforts nor abandon its determination to use every means within its reach to maintain before the world American credit, nor will there be any hesitation in exhibiting its con- fidence in the resources of our*country and the constant patriotism of our people, ible. Asks Congress to Remain in Session. In view, however, of the peculiar situa- tion now confronting us, I have ventured to herein express the earnest hope that the Congress, in default of the inauguration of a better system of finance, will not take a recess from its’ labors before it has, by legislative enactment or declaration, done something not only to remind those appre- hensive among our people that the re- sources of this government and a scrupu- locus regard for honest dealing afford. a sure guarantee of unquestioned safety and soundness, but to reassure the world that with these factors and the patriotism of our citizens, the ability and determination of our nation to meet in any circum- stances: every obligation it incurs, do not admit of question. I ask at the hands of the Congress such prompt aid as it alone has the power to give to prevent in a time of fear and apprehen- sion any sacrifice of the people's interests and the public funds or the impairment of our public credit in an effort by executive action to relieve the dangers of the present emergency. (Signed.) GROVER CLEVELAND. December 20, 1895. Executive Mansion. Read to the Senate. The Senate, after passing the Venezuelan commission bill as it was sent from the House without amendment, remained in session in order to receive the President's message, which was sent to the Senate about 4:45 p.m. After the message was read the Senate adjourned till tomorrow. In executive s: sion a resolution to adjourn tomorrow till January 6 was passed, but this action pre- ceded the President's message. o- PANICKY THE SITUATION The President Informed of the Slump in the New York Market. Probable Specinl Message to Con- gress on the Subject and a Bond Issue — The Gold Reserve. The news that there had been a big slump in stocks qn both the New York and London exchanges and thkt the gold withdrawais for export today would ap- proximate $4,000,000 and possibly more. created something of a sensation among Treasury officials. At about noon Assi: ant Secretary Curtis had a conversation with New York parties over the long @ tance telephone, and at its conclusion hur- viedly left the department for the White House, where the cabinet was in session. He was shown into the President's room Where he was joined immediately by Sec- y fe. The substance of Mr. Cur- informat ion was laid before the Presi- tis’ dent and the cabinet. any, ment problema What measures, if will be taken at once by to allay the panic’ al, but thers now seems to be no reasonable doubt that in case of the continued large withdrawals of gold, even for another week, the President a message to Cong rging the gravity of the situation as a reason for immediate and favorable action on the recommepda- the govern- situation is tion already made, that the Secretary of the Tre be authorized to issue low- rate bond preserve the integrity of the gold reserve. In the absence of prompt legislation in this direction, it is not doubt- ec that another bond issue under the same authority as the preceding ones will be announced. The present situation is not regarded as materially different from that which has pre nor are the conditions y more fa. vorable for a speedy termination of the cuttflow of gold. Already the reserve has, reached a point in its downward co considerably below $7,000,000. + + SOME STRIKERS GIVE WAY. Conductors Who Return to Their Cars in Philadelphia. PHILADELPHIA, Pa., December 20.— The trolley strike situation is practically unchanged today and everything is quiet. A few more cars are running,but very few. The off Is of the Union Traction Com- any say that the ultimatum posted in the various depots last night, notifying the motormen and conductors that their places would be held open only this morning, and if they failed to return to work new men would be hired, had the effect of causing a number of strikers to desert the ranks. Most of the uniformed men working today are conductors. Nearly all ef the motor- men are green hands. All the cars on the streets still have two policemen on each platform, and very few passengers inside. The entire police force, augmented by hundreds of extra men, is on duty in the neighborhood of the post office, where serious disturbances occurred yes- terday. Market street is lined with police- men, who have instructions to keep the crowds moving at all hazards. The court- yard of the city hall is filled with a re- serve fcree of ‘policemen, about 150 of wkcm are provided with horses, The weather continues fine. al Harmen has Instruct the United States marshal at Philadel to take whatever steps iray be nece: to insure the free and uninterrupted sdge of the United States mails over such ilways in Philadelphia as are equipped stal cars. This action is the result of a conference yest y afternoon over Attorney Gen the long-distance telephone between the Attorrey General at this end and Gen. Neilson of the Post Office Department and the marshal of Philadelphia at the other end. The Attorney General made it clear that the United States would take no part one way or the other In the troubles re- sulting from the railroad strike, except in so far as it might be neces: to prevent any interference with the m The marshal was instructed to see that the postal cars went over the city lines according to their regular schedule, and this end he was authorized to employ ad tional deputie: and to take whatever other measures were necessary. He was strictly enjoined to do nothing to excite the strikers. As this might result from the use of an extra number of postal cars, it was agreed that the regular schedule of trips should not be exceeded under existing conditions, unless made absolutely neces- sary by the needs of the postal service. It is understood that the Attorney General personally sympathizes with the strikers, and that he has privately cautioned the marshal against doing anything that might have a contrary appearance. —_~—>__. Death of Col. Parker's Mother, Col. Myron M. Parker received word this morning of the death of his mother in the old home in Vermont. Col. Parker leaves for Vermont this afternoon. Mrs. Parker was eighty-three years oid. She suffered a stroke of paralysis a few days ago, and her recovery seemed likely, because of her vigorous physique. She was conscious until a few hours before her ccath. Col. Parker's many friends sincerely sympathize with him in his affliction, DISCUSSING THE BILL Senators Talk on the Venezuelan Commission Act. SOME AMENDMENTS PROPOSED None Adopted and the Original House Bill Passed. BRIEF HOUSE SESSION One of the most eloquent and significant prayers in the history of congressional procedure was delivered by the blind chap- lain of the Senate, Rev. Dr. Milburn, at the opening of the Senate proceedings to- da} With the Venezuelan resolution pending and the debs about to be renew- ed, the direct references to the horrors of war and the invocation against the shed- ding of blood between the two great En- glish-speaking people were followed with breathless attention by the crowded gal- leries and with noticeable attention and respect by the Senators. At the close of the prayer, on motion of Mr. Mitchell (Ore.), the Senate directed that the invoca- tign be spread at length on the Record— an unusual mark of respect. The Chaplain’s Prayer. “Forbid,” invoked the chaplain in im< pressive tones, “that the two foremost nations ef the world, which bear the name of Ch jans, with one language, one faith, one baptism, one Lord, shall be embroiled in war with all its horrors and barbarisms. Grant, we beseech Thee, that we may be saved from imbruing our hands in each other's blood. Let the spirit of justice and magnanimity prevail among the rulers of both nations and among the people, the kindred people, of the two lands so that all differe and difficulties may be amicably and satisfactorily settled, and the Lord’s name may be glorified by the establishm: of concord, amity and brotherly kind: May this become an august and memora- ble Christmas in the history of the En- glish-speaking world and of the whole earth, Let health, prosperity, brotherly kindness and charity pervade all our land and our motherland. And may God be glorified and the reign of Jesus Christ, our vior, be established, we humbly pray Thee in His sacred name. Amen. After the prayer the chaplain moved to the arena in the rear of the cham! where he received the congratulations a: thanks of many Senators. A resolution was agreed to, asking the Postmaster General for information as to the alleged practice of fining postal em- ployes. Mr. Mitchell (Ore.), in introducing a bill concerning the tariff on wool, gave notice that he would move to have it incorporated in any tariff measure coming from the finance committee. m Great Britain. Mr. Chandler (N. H.) secured the sus- persion of the rules and the adoption of a resolution calling on the Secreiary of the Treasury for infermation as to the imports into the United States during the last fiv years from Great Britain and her de- pendencies ish tonnage entering United States. The resolution of Mr. Peffer, directing interstate commerce commission to inquire into the recent iraffic eement between various railway lin Was agreed to. The resolution of Mr. Alien (Neb.), for a coinege of silver to meet the exigencies of war, came over from yesterday, and Mr. Allen addressed himself to it in a facetious vein. He read, with running comm Mr. .Chandler’s bill “to increase the arma- ment of the United tes. ; also as te the extent of Brit- the the ports of He referred also to the belligerency of the bills presented by Mr, Hale (Me.) to in- creas> the navy, Mr. Davis (Minn.), in- gression in Alaska. And yet, said Mr. Allen, this was all the result of an enunciation of the Monroe doe- trine. This doctrine was put forward by the President as though it was something new—as though it had never been heard of before. In the judgement of Mr. Allen, the President rec: zed that, having lost the confidence ot the American -peaple, it was desirable to adopt t means to restore to some extent the respect and confidence of the people. If the threatening front pre- d by the President, if these belligerent were offered in good faith, then, said enator, it was essential to prepare for the tremendous outlay attending such conflict. He urged as a measure of fir cial safety that the free coinage of gold silver on equal terms be considered by the finance committee. Mr. Piatt (Conn.) sought to sidetrack the resolution by moving a reference to the finance committee. Mr. Harris (Tenn.) adde@ an appeal as to the “perfect harmlessness” of the resolu- tion, as it did not d action, but merely asked the finance committee to consider the desirability of action. The Resolution Agreed Lo. The motion to refer was defeated, 4—36. The resolution was then agreed to without division. Mr. Platt sought to have struck out the warlike preamble. Mr. Allen consented to have this struck out. The Venezuclan Commission. This cleared the way for a renewal of the direct consideration of the Venezuelan com- mission bill, as discussed yesterday, and as amended by the committee on fore’ rela- an presented the amended bill, and asked its immediate con- sideration. The amended bill is as follows: That the sum nee ”), or SO much there- of as may be nec , be and the commission, to consist of three members, ¢ be appointed by the President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, to in- vestigate and to report to him the facts in regard to the divisional line between the republic of Venezue nd British Guiana. Provided, that section 2 of the act appr July 31, 1894, making appropriations for he legislative, executive and judicial expenses of the government shall not apply to any commissioners appointed under this act. Mr. Morgan briefly explained the feature of the provision which was intended to overeome that feature of the present law which did not permit a pubile official to occupy two government places with com- pensation. Favored the House Resolutio Mr. Platt urged that the House resolution be adopted without change. He depre- cated the talk of war. The American peo- ple would not seek war, nor would they, if need be, avi But the conditions did not wi hostilities. The Senator re dent’s message. There w in it to which all assented were open to question. In referring. to the ments, Mr. Platt said: “Any amendment will be construed in England as a refusal by the Senate to up- hold the President. There should be noth- ing doae to allew this false impression to get_ abroad. “The idea seems to prevail in jana,” proceeded Mr. Platt, “that this entire mat- ter is a part of American political cam- paigning. It is most important that ghe British authorities and people have their minds disabusea of this error. The Ameri- can people were never more in earnest since the breaking out of the revolution than they are toda: Mr. Platt then proceeded to show that ary amendment cf the bill by Congress would indicate to England that the law- things ; some which some committee amend-