Evening Star Newspaper, March 2, 1896, Page 1

PUBLISHED DAILY EXCEPT SUNDAY, T THE STAR BUILDINGS, —s Avene Gor. 11th See ty vening Star New: Sy 8. 1H KAUSFMANN, Pres't. boll Wow York Office, 40 Potter Building. ‘The Evening Star ts served to subscribers in the ity by carriers, on their own account, at 10 cents r week, or 4% cents per mouth. Ci ‘at the Eccater 2 cents each. By mall—ooywhere in_the United States or Canada—postage prepald—50 cents per month. Saturday Quinteple Sheet Star, $1 per year, with foreign postage added, $3.00. Entered at the Post Office at Washington, D. C., as second-class mail matter.) £7 All mail subscriptions must be patd tn advance. Rates of advertising made known on applicatlon. THE EVENING STAR. | =——_-____ No. 13,415. WASHINGTON , D. ©, MONDAY, MARCH 2, 1896-TWELVE PAGES. “TWO CENTS If you want today’s news today you can find it only in The Star, SPAIN WILL PROTEST —— The Premier to Object to Senatorial Adjectives. ——— ALL THE COUNTRY AROUSED Press and Authorities Counsel Pru- dence. THE FOREIGN CAPITALS IN LONDON, March 2.—The Pall Mall Gazette today has a dispatch fromm Madrid, which says: “Although Spain recognizes the abso- lute independence of the American Sena‘or without admitting the possibility of inter- vention, the premier intends to point out to the American government the injustice of He some of the language of the Senators. algo proposes to point out the ridiculou: of the pretensions of the Cuban rebels, whose savage acts, it is claimed, merit the ecrdemnation of civilized nations. “For them to be considered on an equal footing with the Spanish troops, aud to grant such men belligerent rights is con- Senor Canevas Del Castillo, Spanish Prime Minister. sidered in some quarters to be simply a pre- text for a quarre! with . ment, in any case, preparing for all eventualities. The patriotism of the ns has been completely aro but the au- thorities and press counsel prudence. At the same time there ts a determination to vindieate the nation’s honor. Asked to Grant Cuba Freedom. \DRID, ved here from papers of that ing the a Ss re- that the ne in con- ‘rals adits not be belligerents. ses the Inhabitants to ve pru- he Heraldo says that the president of the republic of Ecuador has asked the queen resent of Spain to grant the independence or y that re pre- m0, of a a loan of $100,001 ion will be offer to these to Ameri Senators and Repre: . “on condition that they ob- taln-recognitioa of the re iberal coatinue nt protests against the action of the United States Senate. The jeurnal first nam ys: “The Americans wish to at believe us to be weak. ‘K us heeause hat is coward- Deal Between France and Spain. BERLIN, March A dispatch to the Frankfurter Zeitung from New York says that great distrust has been created there by the report that secret negotiations are im progress between France and Spain which, it is stated, refer to the diplomatic the interven- the United ates in Cuba. The “The contingency has been ‘w York of Spain securing upport of Fiance the cession of islands such as the Ca he ex- pense of Morocco. Msny French hold, of Spanish and Spanish-Cuba bonds are urging the French government to pretect them.” attitude of France against tion of Hostile Paris Views. PARIS, March 2.—Considerable attention is attracted to the Cuban situation, w for the present, kas the lead in polit editorial comment, and as a subject of dis- ion In the clubs and other places where military men and politicians gather daily. The Figaro, commenting on the action of the United States, that while the Senators’ vote resulting from the violent at- tude of Gen. Weyler can hardly be ex- d, the recall of Marshal Martinez de mpces was a double error, externally and internally, inasmuch as the coming election (ia_Cuba) may bring surprises. ‘The Journal blames the United States Senate fer “palliating the outrages of the insurgents and condemning the repressive of Gen. Weyler,” adding: “Europe ¥ will have to unite against this thod of applying the Monroe doctrine.” The Libre Parole ex s the opini “The interveation of the United ry turn is as ridiculous as it is aggra- Vating. Spain, which compelled Bismarck to reecde, will not retreat before Sherman, brother of the slayer of the Colorado ans. The Horsa Rechristened. “N° W YORK, March 2—The steamer Horse, which was seized by the federal au- thorities in Philadelphia for attempting to carry arms and ammunition to the Cuban 1evolutionists, arrived in this port today under the British flag and rechristened the “River Clyde." Capt. Cook of the “Tyrian was in command. The steamer was bought by Mr. McIntyre, in conjunction with Capt. Cook, and the intention is to place her on a fruit route to Jamaica or Cuba. Chicago Cabann to Act. CHICAGO, March 2.—It is expected that scme action wiil be taken by the Cubans in Chicago to show their appreciation of the recent action of the United States Sen- aie in taking an official interest in the war for liberty in Cuba. Col. M. F. Dominquez, vice president of the Cuban junta, will arrive in Chicago to- day. He will make his headquarters at the Palmer House. Senor Dominquez fought during the ten years’ war in Cuba. It is expected that he may take some steps in connection with the establishing of a re cruiting office in Chieago for Cuban adher- ents. Capt. Woodward, formerly of the Cuban ermy, arrived from St. Paul, Minn., last night. Over one hundred applications were tude there during the past week for ser- vice with the Cuban arm: ——— EARTHQUAKE IN KANSAS, A Shock Felt at Caldwell That No Damage. CALDWELL, Kan., March 2.—A distinct earthquake shock was felt here at 7:15 o'clock last night. It passed from the southeast to the northwest and lasted about four seconds. No damage was done. ——.—— Gov. Greenhalge’s Condition. BOSTON, March 2—Gov. Greenhalge a comfortable night under opiates. doctors are hopeful. used THE SPANISH MINISTER Senor Dupuy de Lome Talks at Some Length to a Star Reporter. He Says the Press Has Misrepresented the Condition of Affairs in Cuba, According to the Spanish minister ke has received no further news from his home government than has already been publish- ed in the American papers. He told 2 Star reporter this morning that he had received no word direct from Madrid with reference either to the action of the Senate last week or to the disorders in Barcelona yesterday. “My pesition, as you can readily und: 1," continued Senor Dupuy de Lome, is a very delicate one just now, and it is not within my province to discuss the mat- ter at all. Even if I knew a great deal more about things than has already been printed it would be a distinct violation of diplomatic customs to say a word to the press. But I do not. If the Spanish gov- ernment should take any action with refer- ence to the stand that Congress has taken it would in all probability be communi- cated to this government through the ime- dium of Mr. Hannis J. Taylor, the Ameri- can rainister at Madrid. Furthermore, he is on the spot and is able to speak know- i ituation in Spain, while I, over but little better position to estimate than are you your- Influence of The Star. r the last twenty-four’ hours I have been overrun with representatives of all the prominent newspapers, who seem to be under the impression that in some way I nave been made the repository of a tre- mendous amount of sensational news, while in reality that is anything but the case. Moreover, the press of the United States has throughout the whole affair taken a radically unjust position on the Cuban question. The Star is about the worst of all. You are within my house as a gentle- man and J treat you as such, but I speak ¥ aS a man and not as minister from As such when your card was pre- sented to me it would have been my duty to tell the butler that I must decline to see you, for The Star has taken a thorougaly biased and prejudiced stand and has done the Spanish cause a great deal of harm. This was made possible by the tremendous influence The Star wields at the national capital. Sp: lect on the Caban Rebellion. “The rebeliion in Cuba never would have been a serious matter at all had it not been for the interference of the United tates. It never weuld have passed the limits of a mere riot “had it not heen for the money, supplies, arms and men that were sent from this country. gone from this country with the a: that the United Stites would e erent to the Cubans and would in all provability send a fleet to Cu- ban wacers to support the insurgents. At no time have the authorities in this coun- try the situation in Cuba a fair in- i at the facts a ar E 1 that all C are actively interested in the ree but the truth of the matter is that n Cuban generals and-sev- ‘uban officers panish army in Cuba. there are more Cuan officers In the Span- ish army than there are white leaders among the insurgents. Similar Incidents in This Country. “All this IT am telling you from what I know persenally end not in my official ca- Fecity. As to the troubles in Barce- lcna I am net in a position to speak, for I knew nothing about it now beyond what I have read in the papers. The peo- ple of Spain are on occasion an excitable people, but the Americans should remem- ber that on several occasions Spanish con- sulates have been attacked in this coun- t This was done during the riots at Pittsburg, once in P' tphia and in New Orleans, where the building was looted, far worse than anything done at Barcelona ing consulates has never been ghting in the In fact, I am sure ually the work of an irrespon: azed by the ritement of the occasion. on will notice that bette i imilar incident in Spanish con- in the United r sparation Was made not by of az indemnity, but simply to make up e corsul persenaily for the furniture and windows that were broken. I am con- fident that Spain wilt without delay take similar action with reference to the Bar- celona incident. ——<—$__ +e. ___ EXPERT COUNTERS. attacked Those Authorized Will Be Taken From the List Discharged a Year Ago It is expected that Secretary Carliste will ppoint twenty-five money counters in a day or two. Provision for their appoint- ment fs contained in the urgent deficiency bill, which has just become a law by ex- ecutive approval. The appropriation was for twenty-five expert counters at $720 per annum each. They are greatly needed in the treasurer's office to assist in the work of counting and examining old and worn- out national bank notes sent in for re- demption. “Sixty-four; women engaged on this work were discharged last March because of a decision of the controiler of the treasury that there was no legal authority for their employment. They had been paid out of the appropriation for the purchase of silver under the Sherman act. This large reduction in the force bas seriously crippled the growing work of the office, and advantage will be taken at once of the authority for the appointment of twenty-five additional counters. Secretary Carlisle has decided to make the appointments out of the Mst’ of sixty four discharged counters. The statute cails for “experts,” and the Secretary feels con- strained to give the old employes the preference. Even restricting the appoint- ments to that list, he will have great. dif- ficulty in making the selections. It is stated positively that the Secretary will not go outside of that list in a single in- stance. ¢ —e. Personal Mention. Ex-Senator Power of Montana is at Page's. Col. and Mrs. Wm. Jay and the Misses Jay of New York are at the Arlington. Joseph H. Manley of Maine, secretary of the republican national committee, is at the Arlington. Mrs. J. L. Davis, wife of Admiral Davis, is at the Ebbitt from New York. W. F. Wakeman, secretary of the Pro- tective Tariff League of New York, is at the Ebbitt. Ensign Louis R. de Steigner of the navy is at the Ebbitt. Major J. H. Patterson of the third in- fantry is at the Ebbitt. 2 Robert G. Burke, chief clerk of the Higgs House, will be in charge of the office of the Hotel Champlain, at Lake Champlain, N. Y., the coming season. John A. Gee, general passenger agent of the Atlanta and West Point railroad, is at the Metropolitan. Mr. Eckels, controller of the currency, has returned from a visit to New England. Secretary Carlisle resumed. his.duties at the Treasury Department. this morning, after a short visit to Elizabeth«Zenn-< Lieut. Charles Byrne, stxth infantry, has reported at the War Department for duty. Mr. K. M. Landis of Chicago is in the city to confer with the Attorney-@eneral itf re- gard to the proceedings against the so-called beef trust. He Is special assistant att for the United States in those-cases." ! or troop: THE CASE OF SPAIN Comments on the Barcelona Incident in Official Circles. GOVERNMENT RESPONSIBILITY DENIED No Notice Will Probably Be Taken of the Occurrence. ——— AT THE CAPITOL > VIEWS The excitement in Spain over the action of the United States Seriate, leading up to the insult to the United States consulate at Barcelona, fails to find a corresponding reflex 1n Washington, at least in oflicial circles, and almost everywhere the feeling is general that the affair is not one which must necessarily lead to hostilities, It ap- pears that Secfetary Olney was officially advised of the outbreak at Bari yesterday evening in the following cable- sram from Wnited States Minister Hannis vlor at Madrid: linister of stat> has just cailed to ex- press deep regret that mob has insulted Barcelona consulate, breaking windows, and has offered complete reparation. He informed me that government on its own motion has taken every precaution to guard legation and my residence. I have asked no protection,” Senor de Lome'n Assuran: From the terms of the minister's mes- sage it would seem that either himself or United States Consul Bowen at Bareclona had previously cabled a brief statement of the attack upon the consula‘e, but If so, the message could not be obtain for publication. However y is certain that the Spanish minister here, Senor de Lome, was early informed of the trouble at home and lost no time yest in communicating to Secretary Oly facts, with an assurance tha ment could be relied upon to do ¢ that the proprieties required to atone tor the insult offered to our consulate. Of course, President Cleveland was at once advised of the state of affairs in Spain, and later in the evening Secretary Olney cornmunicated the facts to a few membe erything: of the cabinet at his own house, where they had gathered for dinner. What is regarded as the best indication that no serious trouble is ed to fol- low this Barcelona incident is the course of affairs in the Navy departments, which.ran along today in the usual quiet and formal manner, without the slightest sign of preparation of ships or military stores, which inicht be expected if it were felt that an emer- gency existed. No Farther Official Notice. The prompt action of the Spanish ment in so compleicly meeting the de- mands of outraged international uette is given as the reason for the assamption by ‘our government of this forbearing attitwle, and in vi thoroughness of the apolozy dent that was clearly without offt tion is to irr ona y, it i 1 circles as improbable ernment will take further affair be to acknowledge in suitable ceptance of the Spanish disclaimer. The Senate Debate. So far as can be learned the Spanish gov- ernment has not officially taken notice of the proceedings and debate in the Senate last week upon the Cuban resolutions, and it can be stated that our government cer- tainly does not expect to have the subject matter of discussions in our Congress made forded by and War n- and notie of the ond instructing Minister Taylor the basis of remonstrances from any for- eign power. Such action would surely be regarded as an unwarrantable interference In the interna! affairs of our government. it is recalled that early in our history the administration in unmistakable terms laid down the doctrine that it would resent any attempt by other nations to question the right of free debate in our Congress. Our Representation in Spain, In view of the inten: will promptly be taken to insure the pro- tection of the government's representatives in Spain as well as of all citizens of the United States who may he temporarily so- jeurning there. The official represeniation of the United States in Spain at present is as follows: 4 At Madrid—Mr. bama, ervoy extrzordinar’ plenipotentiary; H. Clay Armstrong of Alabama, secretary of legation; Capt. J. H. H. Perkins, military attache, and Lieut. Commander R. P. Rodgers, naval attache. Isnacio F. Hernandez of Spain is vice con- sul. At Barcelona—Herbert W. Bowen of New Y¥crk, consul general; Henry H. Rider of Spain, deputy consul genera Hanni: Taylor of Ala- nd minister At Cadiz—Ch: Adams of Mississippi, consul; Wm. W. Wysor of Virginia, vice consul, At Alicante—Wm. L. Giro of Spain, con- sul, and John L. Giro of Massachusetts, vice consul. At Carthagena—Cirilo Molina of Spain, consul, and Alberta Molina of Spain, vice ccrsul. At Corunna—Julio Harmony of New York, consul; Raimundo Molina of Spain, vice consul. At Denia—Andrew F. Fay of New York, censul, and Ambrose Bordehose of Spain, Vice consul. At Malaga—David N. Burke of Vermont, consul, and Thomas R. Geary of Spain, vice consul, E There are also a number of consular offi- cers in Cuba, Canary Islands, Philippine Islands and Porto Rico, as well as many commercial agents scattered throughout Spain and its dominions. Mr. Taylor Careful and Prudent. Mr. Hannis Taylor who occupies the re- sponsible post of United States minister -o Spain, is regarded at the State Department as a careful and prudent officer, who can be depended upon to conduct the pending delicate negotiations, involving as they do @ possible rupture between the two coun- tries, in a wise and patriotic manner.- He is specially well fitted for his task, because of his thorough acquaintance with interna- tional law and procedure. He is the au- thor of a history of the English constitu- tion which has been accepted as an au- thority on that subject, and his extensive knowledge of constitutional law was dem- onstrated in an argument he made before the United States Supreme Court several years ago, in opposition to the course ct the government in closing the mails against the Louisiana lottery. Although the court decided against him he was generally con- gratulated upon the strength of his argu- ment. He is a resident of Alabama, and Was appointed to his present position in April, 1803. Senator Morgan, Assistant Secretary Adee of the State Department and Mr. Mallet-Prevost, secretary of the Venezuela commission, speak in the high- est terms of his character and ability. At the State Department he is described as ‘a safe man.” . . £onsul Bowen Conservative. Mr. Herbert Bowen, the United States con- u®eneral at Barcelona, tg also spoken of «@ safe, conservative man, who is not apt to lose his head in an emergency like that ‘by which he is now confronted. He is @ son of the late Henry C. Bowen. editor | These laws form the basis of government | for all ct of the Independent, and is. native of New Yerk. He is a graduate of Yale of the class of 1878, and was appointed to his present place by President Harrison.in‘March, 158i”). That his record is a good one ts shown b; the fact that he is one of the few consula officers who were not affected by the politi- cal change in the administration three years ago. His report of the attack on the consulate Sunday afternoon was made to Minister Taylor at Madrid, but so far as known kas not been communicated to the State Dspartment, except as may be in- ferred from the minister's’ cable message to Secretary Olney of yesterday's date. As «8 already been indicated, the Spanish authorities have taken ample steps for the protection of the American representatives at all Spanish ports, with a view to ren- dering impossible a repetition of Sunday's experience. ator Lodge's Views. Senator Lodge sald: ‘The news from Spain is grave, for it shows that the Span- ish people and the Spanish editors utterly fall to comprehena the situation here. They forget that they recognized the belligerency of the confederacy within three months after Sumter, while we allowed ten y to pass in the last Cuban war and one in this before moving. We have shown a long forbearance, which‘they fafled to show to us. I cannot believe that the Spanish minister has been instructed to protest against the action and speeches of the Senate. Such a step 18 inconceival It would be an interference with our domestic affairs, which no Independent stae could admit ‘for a moment. I trust and believe that the Spanish government understands the situation better than the Sp: papers and popular meetings appear to do, and I have no doubt they do. There is noth ing in all this which should affect us. The United States must do what Is right, and what it is their duty to do. We cannot suf- fer that useless, brutal Warfare to go on, and that slaughter house to be maintained, and our large business interesis in Cuba to be destroyed, right at our doors, and under our eyes without protest, and without every effort which a great and civilized wation should e to end it and to restore peace to the Island, and to a people struggling tor the freedom which we ourselves enjo: Senators Sherman and Lindsn: Serator Sherman, ch relations committee, said: “Of course Spanish people felt hurt at the pa; the resolution by the Senate, and I expected some such outbreak. It does not, however, change my opinion of the wisdom of the action by the Senate. I do not think the incident will lead to any. trouble between the two government Senator Lindsay of Kentucky, who made a speech Friday favoring Cuban independ- ence, said: “The outrage seems to of an irrepressible mob. Trouble may come out of it, but there is no cause for such 2 result. The mob spirit seems to be doml- nating twe or three towng, but there is noth- Ing to indicate that it has the approval of the government.” ‘The Seaator did not be- lleve that the report of the possibility of the training squadron going 10 Cuba w irman of the foreign the Senator Hale, one of the si voting against the resolution, sa’ action taken was hasty and uaw; by the circumstances of the wo first place, I think Congress can find some better busine home, than in seeking to ambroil the coun- j try in complications with other natioas h whom we are enjoying friendly rela- tion: A large part of the session has al- ready been taken up with'making attacks upon other nations, and Ure recoxnition of Cuba's Independence in giying the insuv- gents belligerent rivhts is of the same char- acter as the other acts. E do not think it can be demonstraied that the movement in Cuba has been of such importance as our own revolution assumed In 1776, or that it is of the same proportions 48 was assumed by the southern confederacy when we op- posed the tak'ng of any action by foreign powers unfavorable to the Union caus Our opinious concerning Cuban affairs ha been based upen newspaper reports in the main, and upon the reports of atrocities. Thave little doubt but what both sides hav: been guilty of excessive crueity, such a would not have been allowed in combats Between Anglo-Saxon races. I do not at all agree with the claim that the government should not enforce the neutrality laws. ized nations. If they are not ob- we shall revert back to forms of rharism. “In the case of Texas, Congress waited vntil after the victory of San Jacinto ie- fcre recognizing tne insurgents as bcllig- Jt was months afterward, when the Mexicans had agreed'to vacate tne soil, that the independence of the state was recognized. Had there been plenty of time at the discussion, I would have advocated seme of these sentiments.” The Feeling in the House. The conclusion of the managers in the House to dispose of the Cuban resolution under suspension of the rules today was not the result of feeling aroused by the news of disorder in Spain. The mfotive in disposing of the resolution at this time and in this manner was to avoid long and uncontrollable discussion, and also to prevent amendments from being offered. The sentiment of the House is evidently strongly in favor of radical action, and there is a very considerable recklessness as to conseuences. This feeling does not ap- pear to have heen augmented to any de- gree, however, by the attack of the Spanish mob on the American congulate at Barce- lona, reported in this morning’s dispatches. The feeling on the score of this attack is very temperate. The fact that no personal violence was suffered by ovr consul seems to incline Congressmen generally to look upon the matter as an incident not to be surprised at. The general opinion express- ed at the Capitol was that some such dem- onstration of excitement was to be expect- ed, and that the evidence that the authori- ties had taken prompt measures to put a stop to violence largcly relieved the incident from gravity. No doubt was expressed that Spain would promptly apologize to this gov- ernment, as later advices show has been done, and if there was no repetition of the offense there would be no reason for any very strong resentment on the part of this country. - What Mr. Dingle} Said. Mr. Dingley said in speaking of the mat- ter that the Spanish were known to he an excitable people, and it wa’ not surprising that there should be same demonsiration of popular feeling follow fram the action of our Senate. It was, He assumed, the language of the debate in {he Senate more than the resolutions thag the Spaniards Were so offended at. They probably found served, it difficult to disassociate the two. It was irdicatéd by the dispatehes that the at- thorities were not in sympathy with the attack, and the Spanish government vould, doubUless, promptly disavow any. sympathy with the mob. Ex-Speaker Crisp's Views. Ex-Speaker Crisp said that the disturb- ance appeared to be the act of a lot of students, who were wrqught up to a pitch of excitement, and that 4f the Spanish government disavowed the act it would be passed over by this gavernment. These expressions appear to represent the prevailing feeling on the subject of the Barcelona incident. .As Mr. Walker of Massachusetts put it, the men in Congress feel that the young Spaniards had done 10 more than young Americans might do un- der similar circumstances. But while the Barcelona incident is treated lightly, there {s @ general belief in Congress that general situation is grave, and: that’ theFé is;great ‘danger of trouble-with: Spain ts > : -=-he Feeliag: in Homse:- ‘The ‘rank and file: of jmembers of the House are: ready-'t quite as’ radical course as: that by fhe Senate! ‘Little doubt is expressed that the Senate resolu- (Contimved qn ‘Second Page.) The New Excise Order for the Division. HOW If CAME ABOUT Health Officer's Report on a Med- ical College. A WARM INTERVIEW The order given to the police Saturday to prohilit the sale of intoxicating liquors in the “Division,” except in regular I- censed places, and to treat those guilty of violating the law the same as other speak casies originated with the excise board. Lest week a conference was held be-. tween the Commissioners and the mem- bers of the excise board, upon the subjec' of the amendment to the bill regulating the sale of liquors, and increasing the license tax. It was at this conference that the bject of liquor In the “I ion” came During the latter part of last year, The Star called attention to the fact that the excise hoard, through a majority of its members, was in favor of wiping out every liquor saloon in that locality. The result has been that up to this time not a single : license has been granted to any one limits of the “Divi: were held up by the exci very week the board has been wu dispose of these cases, but final action was put off from day to da: It was openly hinted that there was a division in the ex- * board, and so action was deferred un: some ction could be unanimously ul agreed unc it is understood the Commissioners ask- ed what had been matter, ard the cases \ subject done concerning this reply, it is stated, was ‘e suil pending. en the of selling liquor in that and, it is said, the were of daily occurrence in the houses of ill repute, and then it was that a member of the excise board first sug- “l that the sale of iiquor in these Leuses be probibited. It was argued that it would be unfair und unjust to those men whe paid a ense in that section to shut up, and allow the hov: ef ill fame to sell quer. So strong was the case rep- yesented that the order to prohibit the f- lexal sale of liquor and to treat the of- a ny other violator was imm ‘ued Saturday concern: the 1y the demi-monde element is From time to time, as cru- becn made nst the section, revived, but after a short © it fell into disuse, and the sale of liquor Went merrily on. Not so with the present order. The Commissioners propose to see order is ke nd within a e, CF as £00 can be made, dealing with the subject will understood. It 1s sald that within a Ume a copy of the liquor law ard regulations will be served upon the keepers of these houses, iq order that they may be given a chance to dispose of their stuok of liquors.on-hand. For its not gea- understood that the mere presence of Nquors is sullictent evidence to convict un- der the liquor law. The rigid enforcement of this ord2r will have the effect of closing a number of houses in the D n. Nearly all of them pay exorbitant rents, and they depend upon the sale of liquor almost entirely for their revenues. The people who own the prop- erty are some of them prominent in = The order will be fought ty enforcement means a number of v, houses on their hands, or a great re in the rents. Already the Commissioners have been besieged, but they maintain a dignified silence. and give no hope of re- voking their order. Washington Homeopathic College. There was a midsummer whirlwind at the ssloners’ office this morning. The trouble arose during a public hearing on the 11 to Incorporate the Washington Homeo- 1 College. Secretary Tindail had read Heaith Officer Woodward's adverse report, when Mr. R. B. Johnson questioned the right of the health officer to make re- ports upon bills. It was within his e to report upon nuisances, he said, and the gentlemen were present to prove the pro- posed college was not a nuisance. Referring to the health officcr, the speaker com. n.enced by saying: “Being a common scay- enger-— “But that ended it. Commissioner Ross rromptly rapped for order, and said: “The | Commissioners Propose to hear the aker said “Oh,” and withdrew. Woodward's recommendation, which stated some time ago in The Star Dr. it wa. would be adverse, is as follows: “While purporting to be a homeopathic Institution, there is not a representative homeopaihic physician among its incorpor- ators, nor does it receive recognition from the representative body of homeopathic practitioners in the Disirict, the Washing- ton Homeopathic Medical Society (chartered by act of Congres: ril 22, 1876). “An institution led the Washington Homeopathic Medical College is at present in operation in this District, having been in- corporated January 18, 1896, under the gen- eral incorporation laws; it is the successor of the National Homeopathic Medical Col- lege, which was incorporated in the same wi The reputation of the latter institu- tion among medical men not connected with it was by no means good, and its character Was at one time attacked by the board of dental examiners of this District; the for- mer has not been in operation long enough to establish a reputation of any kind and lis character can be judged only by the fact that it is under the control of the same men who controlled its predecessor. It is jccmpany that was not put on the other not entirely clear why it was deemed ad- visable to change the name of the institution if the operations of the one already in ex- estence had not discredited the title by which it was known. The bill now before Congress seeks to establish by special char- ter the college already in operation under a charter obtained as stated above. “The apparent object of obtaining such a special charter is to relieve the institution of the possible supervision of the Commis- sioners of the District of Golumbia, as to the sufficiency of its facilities for giving in- struction in the branches which it is pro- posed to teach, which it is sought by pend- ing legislation to impose on such institu- tions as are cr may hereafter be incor- porated under the general incorporation laws of the District. This supervision on the part of the Commissioners cannot be made to operate to the detriment of any properly equipped institution, and is, there- fore, not inimical to such an institution. The exemption sought from such super- vision should, therefore, not be granted. ‘The most important reason, however, why this bill should be adversely reported appears in section 7. In this section the in- corporators of the proposed college ask from the government authority to confer the de- grees of doctor of medicine, doctor of homeopathic medicine, master of homeo- pathics and doctor of dental surgery; they do not propose, however, that the govern- ment shal] limit this authority by specify- ing the requirements to be enacted of candi- dates for any of these degrees, or by any supervision over the methods of instruction, the sufficiency of the equipment, ete. The proposed college could, under such a char- ter as is sought, confer, by authority of the Tnited States government, any of the de- greés mentioned above, on ahy person whom the faculty might designate, without regard whatsoever as to the physical, mental or moral fitness of such person.’ Such right maaifestly should not be granted to any body of men, and certainly not to one, a part of whom, at least, have already asso- elated in the-tssue of diplomas by a college of questionable reputation.” - : Mr. Frank Bright Yells Some of His In- pressions of the Pace. Practically Two Cities, One Extreme- ly Ancient and the Other Very Modern, ‘Lhe outburst of Spanish rage against the United States in Barcelona has made that ancient city the object of much more interest just at present than usual. It is the principal seapert of Spain, and is espe- cloily to be remembered by Americans as the port at which Columbus landed from his voyage of discovery. Mr. Frank Bright, assistant to the sergeant-at-arms of the Senate, spent six months there sev- eral years ago as retary of the commis- sion sent by this government to represent the nation at the great Barcelona exposi- tion. He said to a Star reporter this morning: “Barcelona is the most peculiar city I ever saw. One half of it dates back to the days of Carthage and is ancient enough in its characteristics and architecture to please the most ardent archaeologist. The other half is modern, very much so, and looks more like Kansas City than a Span ish metropolis. The pecuiarity of the city is that these two towns, the old and the rew, are not merged in the least, but are Givided by a line of demarcation as bluntiy as theugh by a wall. The whole city con- tains about 00) people, who are active and enterpri: They @ most curious mixture of ra panish blood is, of course, in. the preponderance, but with it is mingled in generous quantities African, Moorish and Freach blood, and of the 4%), 000 people 1 doubt if 50,000 of them can speak the pure Castilian Spanish. “The inhabitants are hot-tempered and passionate, so it is not s recent outbreak occurred. place their national honor far above all other considerations, and it is evident that the treatment of the Cuban matter by the Senate hus fired the Barcelonians to un- usual depths of feeling. “I notice the dispatch dents formed the principal ele mob that attacked the consu is no great university in. the c students grey. numerous, several establishments of le S$ state that stu- rule controlled by the ehurch. The con- sulate is in the new part of the town, in a quiet neighborhood, and as such demon- Sirations usually originate in the old city, which Is the more turbulent, it is prob- able that the mob traversed a long dist in moving against the residence of the American represen ive. “The streets of Ba Jona are peculiar, being called In the center of cach is a ralsed walk, used only by pedes ‘ain the old town, Ws being narrow ieys, that are often not rmii the passage of two is frequent to observe her pass streets, or lathe wide enough to 7 vehicles. Hence it deep ruts in the walls of the houses on elther side, worn hy the hubs of wheels of Wagons and carts forced to the sides by arrow limits in pe: sing. “Barcelona hes ne natural harbor, so a great pier has heen Yuilt out parailel to one shore. so as to make an ariificial shel ter, of rectangular shape. The city 1} acticady - ek. fleet. The fall of Barcelona would be a severe blow to Spain.’ — —+e+__ ___ MRS." STANFORD WINS. The Supreme Court Relieves Her of Personal Liability. In the United States Supreme Court today Justice Harlan handed down the opinion in tie Stanford case. He held that in- dividual stockholders were not jiable for the government debt of the Central Pacific Railroad Company. He reviewed the his- tery of the litigation at length, and also referred to the contention by both the government and Mrs. Stanford. He said the congressional acts ef 1862, 1864 and 1865 regarding the Pacific raiiroad must all be regarded as ore law, as the object was the construction of one continuous Ine, Cengress employing the different railroad as comparies only instruments. Security was given in the goverment morigage on the property of the railroad companies. It was, he said, not teo much to say that if in the building of the Northern Pacific, for instance. the stockholders had been made liable, the purpose of Congress to cure a national highway wovid have been | materially retarded, and it was plain that no obligation was meant to be put on on Any other construction would be inconsist- ent. The decision of the court below was, therefore, affirmed. > 9-<—____ AND 0. Action Taken Teday Jurindictions. PITTSBURG, Pa., March 2—Upon appli- cation of the Mercantile Trust Company, Thomas M. King, second vice president of the Baltimore and Ohio railroad, was ap- pointed receiver of the Pittsburg and West- ern railroad today. The railread is a part of the Baltimore and Ohio system, running from Pittsburg to Chicago. WILMINGTON, Del., March 2—Before Judge Wales, in the United States circuit court today, Andrew B. Sanborn, represent- ing the Mercantile Trust Company of New otk, applied for receivers for the Baltimore and Ohio. Judge Wales consented to Mr. Sanborn’s application, and named Mess Cowen and Murray as receivers in Delaware. PHILADELPHIA, Pa., March 2.—Appli- cation was made in the United States cir- cuit court for a receiver for the Baltimore and Ohio Company in this state. Judge Butler appointed John K. Cowen and Os- car G. Murray. ; For the District. Judge Cox of the District Supreme Court teday appointed Messrs. Cowen and Mur- ray receivers for the Baltimore and Ohio for this jurisdiction, ‘The action was taken on the motion of the counsel for the Mercantile Trust Com- pany, the complainant, and the order states the men appointed are to have the same powers and duties set forth and prescribed in the order of the Maryland circuit court. The receivers are to report and account to the Maryland court, and so long as that fs done they are relieved from so doing in this jurisdiction, and likewise are relieved from filing any bond in this case upon filing their bond in the court of primary jurisdiction. The Preside’ d the Presby- terian Home Mission Meeting. President Cleveland will go to New York tomorrow to attend the meeting of the board of home missions of the Presbyterian Church, to be held at Carnegie Hall tomor- row evening. He will preside and will make an address having reference to the situation in Turkey. He will leave here in the fore- noon ‘n a special car of the Pennsylvania road and will be accompanied by Private Secretary Thurber. Mrs. Cleveland is not able to go. The President and his private secretary will re- turn to Washington tomorrow evening im- mediately after the adjournment of the mecting. The President's absence will recessitate a postponement of the usual semi-weekly cabinet meeting tomorrow. His departure at this time indicates that he does not expect an immediate crisis in the Spanish controversy. Ditterent | « [DISTRICT AFFAIRS|THE CTY oF saRceLonal FRIENDS OF CUBA The Committee Resolutions Brought Up in the House, HR. BOUTELLES FEEBLE OPPOSITION Mr. Hitt’s Strong Appeal for Sym- pathy With the Islanders. MATTERS IN THE SENATE, There was some surprise expressed on the Senate sile at the announcement that the House was to take up its own resolutic on the Culan question, ignoring the reso- lutions adopted by the Senate last Friday The gercral belief was that the House, when ft should come to act, would adopt the Senate resolutions in their entirety or else amend them by substituting for them the ees reported from the House ee on the subject. This would give olutions a much higher pa y Status than is accomplished by the de ion of the House today to pass ih House resolutions as an original proposi- tion, for then the situation is to place each Louse im possession of a resolution passed by the other without concurrent having been had on either of them. The Star was infurmed this afternoon by: several members of the foreign relations commitice of the Senate that it was im- possible to forecast the probable action of the upper donse on this subject, in vi the tack taken by the Representativ jay. Senator Lodge said that the r ons would be reported to the Sen: been passed by the House hen be ferred to the conmua upon which would then depend the fin sult. He would not undertake to say waat would likely follow from such a. refersace. He adied that in his opinion the House resolutions were in good form and cover: same principles as those ir action ete resolutions, while wif- ing im terms. He indicated that the House resolutioas would be acceptable to the ate committee if it should be dem- ted that the House had a partic pr » for that form of expression No Clash Between the Two Hounes, Gray said that, of course. th resolutions were greatly to be prefe he me: of that body, but he ar timated that th a be no clash the on the sul the prevailing opinion is that of resolution will ie tween the two hous ing the thre of the Cuban sym lution from © for the efforts of the Cubans independent governm<nt ate resolutions cove all of the 5 Ther a remarkable lack of intere: the Senators in the Barce- affair, and the general sentiment wes that it was of minor tmportance, in view of the fact that the attack upon the United States consulate was plainly the work of sl for which the govern- tly responsible. It seemed to be accepted as a well-understood fact that the United States would promptly demand reparation from the government ain, and that it would be as promptly the form of an apoloxy There appears to be no belief w that the incident will give rise to jn in case of an emergency publicly expresse when he said to ° Barcelona affair is of no 1 whatever. It ts the natu ts, when w ple of Spain, who « eter of the 7 rule, quic npered and #roused. T do not think that ihe 1 will have any bearing upon the present ree lations of this government and the gov= is ernment of Spain, a worth bothering least.” nd I do not think ourselves about The Senate The Senate comr reign Committee. ‘ttee on foreign relat wes in session from 10 o'clock this morn- ing until noon, and resumed session at 2 sor This ve rise to a rumor that i ectally reporter was assured, howe members of the committoe Was nothing unusual in the but that the matter under disc ty now before the Sena ‘as emphatically made th had no reference whatever r Spanish questions. a litte flurry when the Senate passed the bill prov for the enlistment of in the navy and providing other emerg: then the raval has been pending for some was great surprise when It sed inside of two minutes un al consideration of the brief explanatory statement censtituting all the debate tha: upon the measure. It is probable t passage cf this bill and the Ba: dent have no relationship whatever. In view of the bellicose news from Mad- rid this morning the prospect of act ireasures to ment. the Cuban tracted a and privaie . Prominent in the” reserved Was Mrs. Hitt. the wife of the chairman ef the foreign affairs com mittes, On the floor before the convencd there were hurried confer: between the members of the foreign afi committee ard the Speaker. It was de cided not te delay action. “The gravity of the siuation was the sole topic of dis- cussion on the floor. Many representa- tives of the Cuban junta mingled with the members and Jaier repaired to the galleries to watch the proceedings which Meant so much to them. Gen. Sickles on the Floor. General Sickles of New York, who was at one time minister to Spain, occupi-! a Prominent seat on the floor next to that of Mr. McCreary, ex-chairman of the tor= eign affairs commi! and Senator Lodge of Massachusetis sat alongside of Mr. Hitt, ‘The members and the spectators in the gal- leries waited impatiently while rou- tine business of minor impor was disposed of. Bills were passed as follows: To author- ize the construction of a bridge aross the Mississippi river at Aitken, Minn. The Cuban Resolutions, The House at 1:30 took up the Cuban Tresoluiions reported by the foreign affairs committee. Mr. Hitt did not offer the last resolution pledging the support of the Congress to the executive to any cction the President might take, and in explanation said that he did so beci.use several members of the foreign affairs committc> had requested him to do so. He refused to offer it at the urgent request of Mr. McCreary. Several mem- bers were on their feet calling for recog- nition, and the strain was intence. Mr. Tucker (Va.) demanded a second to Mr. Hitt’s motion, but withdrew it, where- upon Mr. Boutelle (Me.), wao objected last Friday to the corsideration of the resolu- tions, renewed it. He was saying that he Tegretied very much to be obliged to differ with his friend, the chairman of the fo) eign affairs committee, but on a matter of