Evening Star Newspaper, March 2, 1896, Page 13

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(Entered at the as second-class 7 All mail su’ Rates of advertisi 1 No. 13,415. ‘The Premier to Object to Senatorial Adjectives. = - ALL THE COUNTRY AROUSED Press and Authorities Counsel Pru- dence. ee IN THE FOREIGN CAPITALS = - - 4 LONDON, March 2.—The Pall Mall Gazette teday has a match from Madrid, which s “Althou in recognizes the abs lute independe American 8. without admitting the pos vention, the premier int» the American governm some of the language of the also proposes te point out of the pret of the Cw reb whose savage aimed, merit the ecpdemnation ¢ OTs. “For them te Ion an equal footing with troops, and to grant such mer rights is con- s to point eut to the Injustice of Se: Sener Canovax Del Cuntith Prime Minister. Spanish to be sidered in some quai simply a pre- | text for a quarrel with Snain. The govern-| meat, in any case, is preparing for all eventuaiities The patriotism of the nation has beer completely «roused, but the au- thorities and press counsel prud At the same time there is a determination to vindicate the na Anke MADRID, Spa ceived here from Hav papers of that ¢! ning the It is and Weyler advises the inhabitan deat. The Heralde says that the presi) republic of Ecuador has ask<d regent of Spain to grant the ef Cuba. Adviecs the Cuban Sto ve pru- nt of the ne queen indepen ience parcial say that York are pre- baring to $100,080.09, of whic a ding nd reb iund the i! their vehement prote tion of the United States journal first named s: eral continue against the nate. The France and Spain. 2—A dispatch to the BERLIN, Frankfurter Zeitung from New York say. that great distrust has cen created there | by the report that secret negotiations are March in progress between France and Spain which, it is stated, refer to the diplomatic attitude of France against the interven- tion of the United States in Cuba. The dispatch adds: “The contingency has heen Teckoned on in New York of Spain securing the stppert of France by the cession of islands such as the Canaries or at the ex- perse of Morocco. Many French holders of Sjenish and Spanish-Cuba bonds are urging the French government to protect them.” Hostile Paris Views. PARIS, March 2—Considerable attention is attracte] to the Cuban situation, which, nt, for the pros Fas the lead in pol 1 editorial comment, and as a subject of dis- cussion in the clubs and other places where railitary men and politicians gather dai The Figaro, commenting on the action of the United States says that while the Senators’ voie resulting from the violent at- titude of Gen. Weyl n hardiy be ex- evsed, the recall of Marshal Martinez de Campces was a double error, externally and internally, inasmuch as the coming election (in_Cuba)’ may bring surprises The Journal blames the United States Senate for “palliating the outrages of the insurgents and condemning the repressive measures of Gen. Weyler,” adding: “Europe ope d2y will have to unite against this method of applying the Monroe doctrine.” The Libre Parole expresses the opinion: { i 1 “The intervention of the United States at every turn is as ridiculous as it is aggra- . Spain, which compelled Bismarck to recede, will not retreat before Sherman, the brother of the slayer of the Colorado Indians.” ‘The Horna Rechristened. NEW YORK, March Horsa, *hich was seized by the federal au- MONDAY, MARCH 2, 1896-TWELVE PAGES. a. TWO CENTS THE SPANISH MINISTER Senor Dupay de Lome Tatks at Some Length to a Star Reporter. He Says the Press Has Misrepresented the Condition of Affairs in Cuba, According to the Spanish minister he 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 dire@ from Madrid with reference either to the action of the Senate last week or to the disorders in Barcelona yesterday. “My position, as you can readily und2r- stand,” 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 pr But I do not. If the Spanish ernment should take any action with r ence to the stand that Congress has iaken it would in all probability be communi cated to this government through the dium of Mr. Hannis J. ‘Taylor, the Ame n rainister at Madrid. Furthermore, he is on the spot and is able to speak Know- ingly of the situation in Spain, while 1, ov here, am in put little better position form a just estimate than seif. to are you your- Influen € The Star. “For the last twenty-four hours 1 have been overrun with representatives of all the prominent newspapers, who seem to be under the impression that in some way 1 nave been made the repository of a tre- mendous amount of sensational news, while in reality that is anything but the cas Moreover, the press of the United Staves has throughout the whole atfair taken a cally unjust position on the Cuban quest The Star is about the worst of N. You are within my house as a gentle- an and I treat you as such, but I speak a man and not as minister from As such when your card was pri 1 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 thorot 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 wielis at the nacional capital. Effect on the Cuban Rebellion. “The rebellion in Cuba never would hav been a serious matter at all had it been for the inierference of the Unite’ States. It never would have passed the mits of a mere riot had it not been for the money. supphes, arms and men that were sent from Men have gone from thi surance that the Uni es would ex- tend belligerent rights to the Cubans and would in all probability senda fleet to Cu- ban waiters to support the insurgents. At no time have: the ties in this coun- try given the situation in Cuba a fair in- vestigation to a: in what the fac tualiy are. It nm said t bans are active interested in lion, bat the wth of the there are seven Cuban gener 1 hundred Cuban officers fighting in the anish army in Cuba. In fact, I am sure are more Cuban officers in the Span- than there are white leaders among the insurgents. SimMlar Incidents in This Country. “All this I am telling vou from what I know personally and not in my official ca- Facity. As to the troubles in Barce- lena I am net in a position to speak, for I kncw nothing about it now beyond what I have read in the papers. The peo- ple of Spain are on onan excitable people, but the Americans should remem- ber that on several occarions Spanish con- sulaies have been attacked in this coun- was done during the riots at once in Philadelphia and in New here the building was looted. far worse than anything done at celona. Attacking consulates has never been re- garded as an international crime, for it 1s usually the work of an irresponsible mob crazed by the excitement of the occasion. Yet you will notice that far better polic protection was given in Harcelona than was ever done during a similar incident in this country. Whenever a Spanish con- sula' has been attacked the United States prompt reparation was made not by way of an indemnity, hut simply to make up to the corsul personally for the furniture and windows that were broken. I am con- fident that Spain wil' without delay take similar action with reference to the Bar- celona incident.” a EXPERT COUNTER Those Authoriz: Will Be Taken From the List Discharged a Year Ago It is expected that Secretary Carlisle will appoint twenty-five money counters in a day or two. Provision for their appoint- ment is contained in the urgent deticiency . 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 needle] 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 controlier 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 has -The steamer | seriously crippled the growing work of the oflice, and advantage will be taken at once thorities in PhiladcIpnia for attempting to| of the authority for the appointment of carry arms aud ammunition to the Cuban revolutionists, arrived in this port today under the British flag and rechristened the “River Clyde.” Capt. Cook of the “Tyrian” %as in command. The steamer was bought by Mr. Mefntyre, in conjunction with Capt. Cook, and the ix a fruit route to Jamaica or Cubs Chieago Cubaus to tet. CHICAGO, March 2.—It fs expected that #cme action will be taken by the Cubans in Chicago to show their appreciation of the recent action of the United States Sen- ate in taking an official interest in the war for Hberty in Cuba, Col. M. F. Dominquez, vice president of the Cuban junta, will arrive In Chicago to- gay. He will make his headquarters at the Palmer House. Senor Dominquez fought ing the ten years’ war in Cuba. It is ected that he may take some steps in with the establishing of a re- ago for Cuban adher- Woodward. formerly of the Cuban arrived from St. Paul, Minn., last night. Over one hundred applications were made there during the past week for ser- vice with the Cuban army. — . EARTHQUAKE IN KANSAS, A Shock Felt at Caldwell That Caused Xo Damnge. CALDWELL, Kan., March earthquake shock was felt here at 7:15 o’eiock last nixat. I: passed from the southeast to the northwest and lasted about four seconis. No dumage was done. ae Gov, Greenhalge’s Condition, BOSTON, March 2.—Gov. Greenhalge 2.—-A distinct twenty-five additional counters. Secretary Curlisle has decided to make the appointments out of the list 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- ention is to place her on | ments to that list, he will have great dif- ficuity in making the selections. It is stated positively that the Secretary will not go outside of that list in a single in- stance. tion, , of New York are at the Arlington. ph H. Manley of Maine, secretary of publican national committee, is at the Arlington. : Mr . J. L. Davis, fe of Admiral Davis, fs at the Ebbitt from New York. W. F. Wakeman, secretary of the Pro- tective Tariff League of New York, is at the Ebbitt. Ens’gn Louis R. de Steigner of the navy is Ebbitt. a Aor J. H. Patterson of the third in- fantry {s at the Ebbitt. Robert G. Burke, chief clerk of the Riggs House, will be in charge of the office of the Hotel Champlain, at Lake Champlain, 3 ¥., the coming season. : john A. Gee, general passenger agent of the Atlanta and West Point railroad, is at the Metropolitan. s ‘Mr. Eckels, controller of the currency, has returned from a visit to New England. Secretary Cariisle resumed his duties at the Treasury Department thts morning, after a short visit to Elizabeth, Tenn, Lieut. Charles Byrne, sixth Infantry, has reported at the War Department for duty, Mr. K. M. Landis of Chicago Is in the city to confer with the Attorney General in re- gard to the proceedings against the so-called =o @ comfortable night under opiates. | beef trust. He is special assistant attorney doctors are hopeful. for the United States in those cases. THE CASE OF SPAIN Comments on the Barcelona Incident in Official Circles. + GOVERNMENT RESPONSIBILITY DENIED —_ + ——_ No Notice Will Probably Be Taken of the Occurrence. ——— VIEWS AT THE CAPITOL > The excitement in Spain over the action of the United States Senate, leading up to ule insult to the United States consulate at Barcelona, fails to find a corresponding reflex in Washington, at least in official cireles, and almost everywhere the feeling is general that the affair is not one which must necessarily lead to hostilities. It ap- pears that Secretary Olney was officially advi 1 of the outbreak at Barcelona early yesterday evening in the following cable- gram from United States Minister Hannis Taylor at Madrid: “Minister of statz has just called 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's Asxuran From the terms of the minisusr'smes- sage It would seem that elther himself or United States Consul Bowen at Bareclona had previously cabled a brief statement of the attack upon the consulate, but if so, the message could not be obtained here for publication. However that may de, it is certain that the Spanish minister here, Sefor de Lome, was early informed of the trouble at home and lost no time yesterday in communicating to Secretary Olney the facts, with an assurance that his govern- ment could be relied upon to do everything that the proprieties required to xtone for the insult offered to our consulace. - Of course, President Cleveland was at once advised of the state of affairs in Spain, and later in the evening Secretary Olney communicated the facts to a few me of the cabinet at his own h they had gathered for dinner. What is regarded as the best inl acion that no serious trouble is expected to fol- low this Barcelona incident is afforded by the course of affairs in the Navy and War departments, which ran along today in the usual qui formal manaer, without the slighte: n of preparation of ships or troops or military stores, which might be expected if it were felt that an cmer- gency existed. No Further Oficial Notice. The prompt action of the Spanish xovern- ment in so completely meeting the mands of outraged international etiquette is given as the reason for the assimption by our government of this ne and forbearing attitude, and in view of thoroughness of the apology for an inci- dent that was clearly without offi: a chargeable i students on a holiday, it official circles as improbable that oir gov- ernment will take further notice of the affair heyond instructing Minister Taylor nowledge in suitable terms our ceptance of the Spanish disclaimes The Senate Debate. So far as can be learned the Spanish gov- ernment has not officially taken no: the proceedings and debate in the 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 ‘nade the basis of remonstrances from any for- eign power. Such action would surely be regarded as an unwarrantable interference in the internal affairs of our government It is recalled taat early in our history the! administration m unmistakable terms laid down the doctrine that it would resent ary attempt by other nations to question the right of free debate in our Congress. Our Representatt m in Spain, In view of the intensity of Spanish feel- ing against Americans at present, steps will promptly be taken to insure the pr tection of the government's representatives in Spain as well as of all citizens of the United States who may be temporarily so- journing there. The official representation of the United States in Spain at present is as follows: t Madrid—Mr. Hannis Taylor of Ala- bama, ervoy extraordi nd minister 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 Yerk, consul general; Henry H. Rider of Spain, deputy consul general. At Cadiz—Chas. L. 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—Cirllo Molina of Spain, consul, and Alberta Molina of Spain, vice ecnsul. At Corunna—Julio Harmony of New York, consul; Raimundo Molina of Spain, vice consul. At Denia—Andrew F. Fay of New York, ccnsul, and Ambrose Bordehose of Spain, vice consul. —* At Malaga—David N. Burke of Vermont, consul, and Thomas R. Geary of Spain, v.ce consul. There are also a number of consular offi- cers in Cuba, Canary Islands, Phillppine 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 a possible rupture between the two coun- trigs, in a wise and patriotic manner. He is specially well fitted for his task, because of his thorough acquaintance with tnterna- tional law and procedure. He is the au- thor of a history of the English constitu- tion which has been accepted as an gu- 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 of the government in closing the maila 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, 189% Senator Morgan,. Assistant Secretary. Adee of the State. Department and Mr. Maliet-Prevost, secretary- of the Venezuela commission, speak in the nigh- est terms of his character and sbility. At the State Department he is described as “a safe man. 7 Consul Bowen, Conservative. Mr. Herbert Bowen, the United States cen- sul general at Barcelona, ts also spoken of a@ safe, conservative man, who is not apt to lose his head in an emergency like that by which he is now confronted. He is a son of the late Henry C. Bowen, editor’ the | of the Independent, and is a native of New York. He is a graduate of Yale of the class of 1878, and was appointed to his present place by President Harrison in March, 1800. That his record is a good one is shown by the fact that he is one of the few consular 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 Department, except as may be in- ferred from the minjster’s cable message to Secretary Olney of yesterday's date. As has already been indicated, the Spanish authorities haye 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. - Senator Lodge's Views. Senator Lodge said: “The news from Spain is grave, for it shows that the Span- ish people and the Spanish editors utterly fail to comprehend the situation here. They forget that they recognized the belligerency of the confederacy within three months after Sumter, while we allowed ten years to pass in the last Cuban war and one year in this before’ moving. We have shown a long forbearance, which they falled to show to us. I cannot believe that the Spanish minister has heen instructed to protest against the action and speechey of the Senate. Such a step is inconceivable. It would be an interference with our domestic affairs, which no independent stace could admit for a moment. I trust and believe that the Spanish government understands the situation better than the Spanish news- papers and popular meetings appear to do, and T have no doubt they do. There is noth- ing In all thig which should affect us. The United States must do what is right, and what {t is their duty to do. We cannot suf- fer that useless, brutal warfare to go on, and that slaughter house to be maiatained, and our large business interests in Cuba to be destroyed, right at our doors, and under our eyes without protest, and without every effort which a great and civilized nation should make to end it and to restore peace to the island, and to a people strugg the freedom which we ourselves enjo: Spanish people felt hurt at the passage of 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 governments. Senator Lindsay of Kentucky, who made a speech Friday favoring Cuban independ- : “The outrage seems to be the act rrepressible moh. Trouble my come out of it, but there fs no cause for such a result. The mob spirit seems to be domi- nating tw or three towns, but there is noth- ing to indicate that it has the approval of the government.” The Senator did not be- lieve that the report of the, possibility of the training squadron going t@ Cyha was the result of the passage of the Senate resoln- tion. What that body had done, how was precisely right. Senator Hole’ Senator’ Hale, one of the six Senators | voting against the resolution, said: “The jaction takea was hasty and unwarranted hy the circumstances of the war. In the first place, I think Congress can find some better business, which concerns affairs at home, than eking to embroil the coun- in complications with other nations with whom we are enjoying friendly rela- tions. A large part of the Session has al- ready been taken up with making attacks fons, and the recognition of ndence in giving the insur- -nt rivhts is of the same char- other acts. I do not think it an be demonstrated that the movement in | Cuba has been of such importance as our | own revolution assumed in 1 Is of the same proportions as by the southern confederacy w posed the taking of any action by foreign powers unfavorable to the Union cause. Our opinions concerning Cuban affairs have | heen based upen newspaper reports in the | main, and upon the reports of atrocities. I have little doubt but what both sides have heen guilty of excessive cruelty, such as | would not have been alowed combats between Anglo-Saxon races. I do not at all agree with the claim that the government should not enforce the neutrality laws. These laws form the bagis of government | for all civilized nations. If they are not eb- j served, we shall revert back to forms of barism. in the case of Texas, Congress waited until after the victory of San Jacinto ix fcre recognizing the insurgents as bellig- erents. It was months afterward, when the Mexicans had agreed to vacate tie soil, that the independence of the state was recognized. Had there been plenty of time at the discussion, I would have advocated ome of these sentiments.” The Feeling in the Houne. he conclusion of the managers in the House to dispose of the Cuban resolution under suspeasion of the rules today was not the result of feeling aroused by the news of disorder in Spain. The motive 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 13 a very considerable recklessness as to conseuences. This feeling goes not ap- pear to have been augmented to any de- gree. however, by the attack of the Spanish mob on the American consulate at Barce- lona, reported in this morning's dispatches. The feeling on the score of this attack 1s very temperate. The fact that no personal violence was suffered by our consul seems to incline Congressmen generally to look upon the matter as an incident not to he surprised at. The general opinion express- <d 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 largely relieved the incident from gravity. No doubt was expressed that Spain would promptly apologise to this gov- ernment, as later advices show has been done, and if there was no repetition of the offense there would be na, reason for any very strong resentment on the part of this country. What Mr. Dingléy Said. Mr. Dingtey said in speaking of the mat- ter that the Spanish were known to he an excitable people, and it was not surprising that there should be some. demonstration of popular feeling follow from the action of our Senate. It was, he assumed, the language of the debate in the Senate more than the resolutions that the Spaniards were so offended at. ‘They probably found it dificult to disassociate the two. It was irdicated by the dispatches that the 2u- thorities were not in sympathy with the attach, and the Spanish government vould, doubtless, promptly disavow any sympathy with the mov. Ex-Spenker Crisp’s Views. Ex-Speaker Crisp said that the disturb- ance appeared to be the act of a lot of students, who were wrought up to a pitch of excitement, and that if the Spanish government’ disavowed:? the-act it wonld be_passed over by this’ government. ‘These expressions appear-to represent the | prevailing feeling on: the#subject of the Barcelona Incident. As Mr. Walker of Massachusetts put tt, the men in Congress feel that tl® young Spaniards had done 1:0 more than young Americans might do un- der similar circumstances. But while the Barcelona incident is treated lightly, there is a general belief in Congress that the general situation is grave, and that there is great danger of trouble with Spain. The rank and file of members of the House are ready to take quite as radical course as that taken by the Senate. Little doubt is expressed that the Senate resolu- tGontinvéd on Second Page) | upon other 1 S as en we op- DISTRICT AFFAIRS The New Excise Order for the Division. HOW If CAME ABOUT Health Cfficer’s Report on a Med- ical College. A WARM INTERVIEW —_—_o- The order given to the police Saturday to prohilit the sale of intoxicating Hquors in the “Division,” except in regular li- censed places, and to treat those guilty of violating the law the same as other speak castes originated with the excise board. Last week a conference was held be- tween the Commissioners and the mem- bers of the excise board, upon the subject of the amendment to the bill regulating the sale of liquors, and increasing the lcense tax. It was at this conference that the subject of liquor in the “Division” came up. 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 Mquor saleon in that locality. The result has heen that up to this time not a single liquor license has been granted to any one within the limits of the “Division.” All ases were held up by the excise board. Every week the board has been urged to dispose of these cases, but final action was pat off from day to day. It was openly in the ex- and so action was deferred un- some action could be unanimously i uven. S understood the Commissioners ask- at had been done concerning this and the reply, it is stated, was hinted that there was a divisi cise board, til matter, that the cases were sill pending. Then the general subject of elling liquor in that section was discussed, and, it is said, the excise board called attention to the viola- tions that were of daily occurrence in th houses of ill repute, and then it was that a member of the excise board first sug- Kesied that tae sale of liquor in these heuses be prolibited. It was argued that it would be unfair and unjust. to th men whe paid a license in that section to hut up, and allow the houses ef ill fame to sell liquor. So strong was the case rep- sented that the order to prohibit the fl- legal sale of liquor and to treat the of- fenders xs any other violator was imm: diately given, ‘The order issued Satur sale of liquor by the demi-monde element is not a new one. From time to time, as cru- sades have been made against the section, the order has been revived, but after a short time it fell into disuse, and the sale of liquor went merrily on. Not so with the present order. The Commissioners propose to see that this order is kept alive, and within a short time, or as soon as a case can be made, their policy of dealing with the subject will be thoroughly understood. It fs satd that within a short time a copy of the liquor law and regulations will be served upon the keepers of these houses, in order that they may be given a chance to dispose of their stock of liquors on hand. For it is not gen- erally understood that the mere presence liquors is sufficient evidence to convict un der the liquor law The rigid enforcement of this order will Nave the effect of closing a number of houses in the Division. 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 society. The order will be fought by them, for its enforcement means a number of vacant | houses on their hands, or a great reduction in the rents. Already the Commissioaers have heen besteged, but they maintain dignified silence, and give no hope of voking their order Washington Homeopathic College. There was a midsummer whirlwind at the Commissioners’ office this morning. The | trouble arose during a public hearing on the MIL to Incorporate the Washington Homeo- pathic Medical College. Secretary Tindail kad read Health Officer Woodward's adverse report, when Mr. R. B. Johnson questioned the right of the health officer to make re- perts upon bills. It was within his province 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 officer, the speaker com— menced by saying: “Being a common scay- enger—" But that ended it. Commissioner Ross promptly rapped for order, and said: “The | Comnissioners do not propose to hear the health officer abus The speaker said “Oh,” and withdrew. - Dr. Woodward's recommendation, which it was stated some time ago in The Star would be adverse, is as follows: While purporting to be a homeopathic institution, there is not a representative homeopathic physician among its incorpor- | ators, nor does it recelve recognition from | the representative body of homeopathic | practitioners in the District, the Washin ton Homeopathic Medical Society (charte! by act of Congress, April 22, 1870), “An institution styled the Washington | Homeopathic Medicai College is at present | In operation in this District, having been in- corporated January 18, 1896, under the gen- Peral incorporation laws; it is the successor of the National Homeopathic Medical Col- lege, which was incorporated in the same way. The reputation of the latter institu- tion among medical men not connected with {t 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 its character can be judged only by the fact that it is under the control of the same men who controlled its predecessor. It is 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 Columbia, 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- tlons as are or may hereafter he incor- porated under the general incorpo; laws of the District. T the part of the Commissioners cai made to operate to the detriment of ony properly equipped Institution, and i fore, not inimical to such an institution. The exemption sought from such sup. 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 propose college ask from the government authority to confer the de- grees of doctor of medicine, do-tor of homeopathic medicine, master of homeo- pathics and doctor of dental surgery; they do not propose, however, that the sovern- ‘ment shall limit this authority by <pecify- ing the requirements to be enacted of cand 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 United States government, any of the de- grees mentioned above, on any person whom the faculty might designate, without regard whatsoever as to the physical, mental or moral fitness of such person. ‘Such right manifestly should not be granted to any ¥ concerning the ; opinion of Congress a state of public war body of men, and certainly not to one, a part of whom, at least, have already asso- ciated in the issue of diplomas by a college of questionable reputation.” POSTSCRIPT PASSED BY THE HOUSE Cuban Resoiutions Adopted This After- noon. Strong Presentation of the Case by Chairman Hitt—Others Indorse the Action—Litule Opposition, | During Mr. Smith's reply to the opposi- on of Mr. Tur’ Mr. Boutelle asked What was to become of the enormous debt independence was achieved. Mr. Smith re- hanging over the Island of Cuba in case plied that the debt was coutracted by Spain it. The hope of the as to drive Spain from and she mist American inve the island. “The gentleman from Georgia waxed his mpathy on Spain,” said Mr. Smith. “Has forgotien that Spain maintained the in- bew or Boutelle’s Proposition, Mr, Boutelle raised a laugh by jumping to his feet at this remark and asking unan- Imous consent that the inquisition he abvol- ished, which turned into a swelling burst of applause when Mr. Smith replicd that we ull agreed that it should be abolished in Culva. Mr, Boutelle said his position in favor of delay or deliberation had been vindicated by the fact that one of the resolutions had been dropped. Even as the resolu vl they amounted to a declaration war, He was not favorable to the iden of war. War was horrible and he afraid to say so. There should be no unseemly haste. One members applauded Mr. Boutelle ns of was not or two vigorously. Mr. decla: the “ummings (N.Y.), In a minute speech, tat delay could not be asked on ground of lack of information. 1s jrociamation was all the informa- tion ne He characterized Weyler as a uniform 1 in the resolution of what nk” with regard to Cuba Other nations, he thought, could do their own thinking. His voice was for peace on any terms except honor. ‘The south, he said, had had enouch of war. Mr. Hitt‘, Closing Remark Hitt closed with the assurance that woul not take offense at our ac- Hie read a telegram from Secretary Inclosing the cavle from Minister ved by the State Department. of search was the dangerous Gen. “monster in The was rid Mr in tion. Olney Taylor Th igh thing. 1i might bring on perilous condi- tiens. The Vote. The deby closed at 350 p.m., and the Yole was then taken, resulting in the adop- tion of the resolution by the overwhelm- ing majority of 26% to 17, Tose voting against the Atwood, Houtelle, Black of Geor; of Alabama, Culberson of T of South Carolina, Gillett of Massach resolution were Cobb pSEtts, Grout, Har McCall of Massachusetts, Moody of chusetts, Russell of Georgia, Simpkins, Tucker of Virginia, Tur- ner of Walker of Virginia and Wright. The Resolution of the House. The text of the resolution as passed by the Honse is as follow Resolved by the House of Representa- tives (the Senate concurring), That in the exists In Cuba, the parties to which are entitled io belligerent rights, and the Unit- ed States should observe a strict neutrality Letween the belligerents. Resolved, That Congress deplores the de- struction ef life and properiy caused by the war now waging in that fsland, and lieving that the only permanent solution of the contest, equally in the interest of Spain, | the people of Cuba, and other nations, | would he in the establishment of a gov ment by the choive of the people of Cul: it is the sense of Congress that the govern. | ment of the United States should use its | gced offices and friendly influence to that erd, Resclved, That the United States has ni intervened in struggles between any Eu- repean governments and their colonies on this continent; but from the very close r ations between the people of the United States and those of Cuba, in consequenc of its proximity and the extent of the com- merce betw the two peoples, the present War Is entailing such losses upon the people | of the United States that Congress is of opinion that the government of the United | States should be prepared to protect the | legitimate interests of Americans by inte: vention, if necessary . The Resolution of the Senate. The rvsehition adopted by the Senate is as follows: Resolved by the Senate ithe House of Representatives concurring).That, in the opinion of Congress, a condition of public war exists between the government | of Spain and the government proclaimed | and for some time maintained by force of arms by the people of Cuba; and tha: the United States of America should maintain a strict neutrallty between the contending powers, according to each all the righ helligerents in the ports and ter! the United States, Resdlved further, That the fices of the United States by the President to the the recognition of Cubs. friendly of- should be offer: ment for ence a GOING TO NEW & nt to Attend the Peeshs- jome Mission Meeting. President Cleveland will go to New Yi tomorrow to attend the meeting of board of home missions of the Presbyteria 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 ieave here in the fore- noon :n a special car of the Pennsylvania road «i will be accompanied by Private retary Thurber, Mrs, Cleveland is not able to go. Pr tice The dent and his private secretary will re- turn to Washington tomorrow evening im- medi tely after the adjournment of The President's absence will necessitate a postponement of the usual seml-weekly cabinet meeting tomorrow. | His departure at this time indicates that he does not expect an immediate crisis in the Spanish controversy. oe Against the Marquette Statue. Senator Frye today presented to the Sen- ate a petition from the executive board of | the state council of the A. P. A. of Maine, | protesting against the piacing of the Pere j Marquette statue in the Capitol. . 1 the j dent have no re FRIENDS OF CUBA The Comuittee Resolutions Broughy Up in the House. HR. BOUTELLES FEEBLE OPPOSITION: Mr. Hitt's Strong Appea! for Sym- pathy With the Islanders. re MATTERS IN THE 2 —— SE There was some surprise expresse/ on ther ide ut the announcement that the! to take up its own resolutions} Culas question, ignoring the reso-| lutions adopted by the Senate Just Friday, he general belief! was that the Houre, when it should come to act, would adopt the Senate resolutions in their entirety or, else amend them by substituting for them the utteran reported from the Housel committee on the subject. the resolutions a mach higher parliamene| tary status than is accomplished by the dee] mn of the House today to pass the House resolutions as ap original propost-$ lion, for then the situation i each} house in possession of a resolution puxed! by the other without concirrent action having been had on either of them, The Star was informed this afternoon by several members of the foreign relations commitice yf the Senate that {t was im: possible to forecast the probable action of! the upper nouse on this subject, in view of This would =a the tack taken by the Represeatati day, Senator Lodge said that tn ported to the ssed by the Hor referred to the comun:'tee, upon which would then depend the final re- sult. He would not undertake to say wnat would likely follow from such a refer ace. He added that in his opinign the Mouse resoluti - in good form and covered ctically the same principles as these ine volved in the Senate resolutions, while dif- fering im terms. He indi: resolu Md be nate if it should I strated that House had a noe for the that form of tor Gray said that. of the Sen solutions were greatly to be preferred by the memi timated that th would be tween the two houses on the sui deed, the prevailing opinion is Uk ut he o clash tm- be- In- 4 form d upon em- the esdution Tre ng the ex! declacing neutrality, belligerency of the insur ing sympath r the to establish Both the House and al of these p f the Cubans t government. © resolutions cover shown among the Senators in the Hi lona affair, and the gen sentiment that it war of minor importanec of the fact that the tack upon tn States consulate w nly the w an irres) hh the ment wa seemed to ct that the dem wes. in \ew United rk of not st pted Vaited States woul paration from. the 8. and that it w« ming in the form apy to be no that the incident will give ri: demonstrations, as en all h: ted tendency to belittle Spain of an emergency ve publicly expressed the pre nt when he said to a Star rey prompuly. eovertment - imy Seni valilingg sen tim “The Barcelona affair is of 1 atever. It is th nLevents, When we ne he ter of the people of Spain, whe are, rule, quick-tempe I do not think will have any bearing lations of th’ government ernment of Spain, and I don wort bothering rselves al least. The Sexrte Foreign Commitice, The Senate committee on foreizn relations was in a from 10 o'clock thi until noon, and resumed sess! *k. This gave rise to a rum that the morte a that im- ing nt matters were afoot, os ‘ally aw he meeting seemed to be called in a hurey. Star reporter was assured, ho r, by. leading members of the committer that there was rothing unusual in the © . but that the m urder discussion treaty now before the Senate. Ty tateme..t as emphatically mare meeting had fere whatever Cuban ¢ hat the to the There vy flurry of excitement when the te passed the bill providing for the e1 nent of LAMM) additional men in the navy and yp ott iding re Keney me to strenethen the rayal establish- ment. s bl has for some. time. and there was great © when it was passed inside of two mi or the general consideration of calendar, om brief explanatory statement by Mr. Hale censtitating all the de that there war upon the measure. It is probable that the passage of this bill and the Barceloaa inci- onship what In view of the bellic ows from Mad- rid this mornme the prospect of action on the Cuban resolutions in the House at tracted a iarge attendance to the public and pri ics. Prominent in. the reserved 3 Mrs. Hitt, the wife of the chairman of the foreign affatrs com- On the floor i ed there we nm the mem fore hurried conferer sof the foreicn affaires committee and the Speaker, I, was dee cided not te delay action. ‘The xravity of the situation was the sol of lis- cussion on the floor, Many POSED R= tives of the with the members ty the galleries to whick Tiwant £9 Ger. on the Plage, Sickles of New York. wh. was minister te Spain, osenpted @ seat on the naxt to that ex-clirman of the for- eign affairs committee, and Seus'or Lodge Massachusetts sat ulongside of Ir Hitt, se members and the spectators iu the gale leries waited impatiently while seme rower itine business of minor troporiance wes Aisposed of. Bills were passed as follo i ize the consiruciton of a br Mississippi river at Altken, Min The Cuban Resolatiour. The House at 1:30 took up th resolutions reported by the foretzn aftai commitice. Mr. Hitt 414 not offer the last resolution pledging the support of the Congress to the executive to any cetion the President might teke, and fm explanation sald that he aid s0 because sev i members of the forvign affairs commitie: had requested him to lg so. He refused to offer it at the urgent request of Mr. McCreary. Several mome bers were on their feet calling for recoge nition, and the sirain was intense, Mr, Tucker (Va.) Gemanded a see Mr. Hitt's motion, but withdrew It upon Mr. Boutelle (Me.), who objected last Friday to the corsideretion of the rewolue tions, renewed It. He was saying that be regretied very much to be obliged to differ with his friend, the chairman of the ium eign affairs committee, but on a matte: of