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THE EVENING STAR, THURSDAY, MARCH 12, 1896-TWELVE PAGES. rest and Killeen combination. The report of the committee on orgafilzation was another victory..Messts. us and Yates being combine men no less pronounced than Mr. Duhamel.) gs Messrs. Forrest and Morgan, when their attention was calied to the slip being dis- tributed, said they knew nothing about it and had not been“consulted regarding any such eombinatien or any such arrangement whatever. During recess it was stated that the ef- forts being made in behatf of: Mr. Norris were rot intended to send Mr. Norris to Chicago, but that it was contemplated to secure the passage of a resolution in the convention instructing thé delegates to Chi- cago to support him for national commit- teeman. This was a signal for more ac- tivity on the part of the combine, which quietly determined somé time ago to sup- port Mr. Lawrence Gardner for that posi- tion, and the word went out along the iine to defeat any attempt to get the conven- tion to instruct for anybody or anything outside of the declarations in.the platform to be adopted. Committee on Resolati The committee on i <oluttons met in ihe wings of the stage, ard their deliberations were conducted with much secrecy. There was a decided dfffererice of opinion in the committge on silver, and the A. P. A. ques- tion created some discussion. Mr. Dennis P. Callaghan of the twentieth district hand- ed in a resolution denouncing the A. P. A., and declared that“he would offer it in the open convention if it was not reported by the committee. Counting Strength. It developed during recess that there was growirg opposition to Mr. Jordan's being sent to Chicago, and his friends were. here, there and everywhere trying to stem the tide against him. It was aiso declared that Mr. J. W. Thom- as, who kad been elected over Central Com- mitteeman Huyck in the sixth district, An Intermission. would support Mr. Norris if his name was presented, and that the other two delegace: Mr. Holtzclaw ané Dr. Sothoron,would against Mr. Jordan. Votes on Capitol Hill were also reputed as to be denied Mr. Jor- dan, and Georgetown’s six were slated as solidly azainst him. Interested parties who were sizing up the respective strength of the combine and the opposition on the basis of the vote for temporary secretary found that the figures did not give their proper force, it leing admitted that the six dele. gates from Georgetown voted for Mr. Du- hamel merely because they were personally acquainted with hire and did not know Mr. O'Brien. It was therefore figured thaj the combine was not sure of more than thirty- five with two or three of these open to serious quest-on..- ~ The time. during. the long recess was spent by most of the delegates and their admirers In the nearby resorts alluded to in the opening lines of this article, and the effect of this sojourn in pleasant proximity to such alluring surroundings began to be noticeable. There was a more animated discussion of differences, and the voices grew lauder and elaims and argumenis be- came less" guarded and diplomatic, while gestures were vehement and emphatic. The signs were Increasing for a lively afternoon and a trying experience for Chairman Kalbfus. sem Called to Order. The convention was called to order by Chairman Holmead at 10:35 o'clock. He read the resolution passed by the national committee at its recent meeting in this city, callitig for the election of six dele- gates and six alternates from the pent to the nat; vention to, eld on July 7 Pm as ABAYED DD, Las Secretary Cook~catted-the roll of dele- gates from a printed slip.. The list contain- ed only the _of the delegates. There was Httle or fo reed to have the names of the alternates at hind, for the delegates Were present almest to a-man. The roll call showed the following to be Present at the opening of the convention: ‘The Delegates. 1. William H- Rose, jr., J. T. Fowler, Victor Beyer. 2M. P. Sullivan, John Lauer, Dr. Henry Darling. 3. Edwin For- rest, Joan Sullivan, John Maher. 4. Ar- thur Small, Griffin B. Coleman, John Mc- Kenna. 5. E. P. Gibbons, P. T. Moran, M. S. Rurke. 6. W. B. Holtzclaw, Dr. E. B. Sothoron, J. Ws'Thomas. 7. Geo. A. Bent- ley, Col. Robt. Christy, Dr. J. Fleet Luck- ett. 8 M. A. O'Brien, G. McChesney. 9. Chaz. '. J. Donovan, C. Turner, H. Ar- Col. Dickson Speaks. thur Anderson, alternate; Timothy F. Whalen. 10. Geo. A. Davidson, Thos. -B. Kalbfus, Chas. A. Senseney. 11. John G. Campbell, George Neitzey, J. F. McCarthy. 12 E. F. Buckity, M.-B. Scanlon, Hugh Cosgrove. 13. James F. Duhamel, Harry King, Allen S. Johnson. 14. Walter J. Cos- tello, Frank McQuade, John. Keefe. 15. Michael J. McCarthy, Joseph Kreamer, Ed- ard L. Jordan. 16. Edward F. Hughes, Joseph Marinelli, John Wittekindt. 17. Jackson Yates, Robt.. E.. Doyle, Maurice Fitzgerald. 18. Willlam L. Wells, Andrew J. Sanford, Martin. Horne. George Kel- leen, John A. Babbington, Thomas Ryan. 20. Edward Lynch, Dennts Callaghan, C. E. Berry. 21. John A. Clarke, William H. Lloyd, William F. Hart: 22. B. A. Mc- Donnell, Chas. F. Shelton, Jno. B. Miller. ‘Temporary Officers. M. P. Sullivan was then nominated by Wm. F. Hart for temporary chairman. There Was no other nomination, and the secretary was instructed to cast the unanimous vote of the convention for Mr. Sullivan. The newly elected officer was called upon for an address. He said that they were Present for the sole purpose of showing the country that the democracy still lives and to fire off the first gun for the pariy, whose noise would go echoing around the country to the glory of the cause. It would be an easy thing, he said, to elect a democrat to fill the White House next year, if they would only work together. Stumbling blocks had been placed in their way, he said. and he urged his hearers to pa¥ no attention to them, but “to conciliate among themselves.” Not Time En jh. ‘The election of a temporary secretary then being in order, Messrs. J. F. Duhamel of the thirteenth and A. O’Brien of the eighth districts were put in nomination. Voting was by districts. Mr. was elected by @ vote of 40 out of a possible 65, the chair. not voting. 2 5 Chairman Sullivan announced that the and csrried that this committee’ consist of would be cast for ihe Norris, Morgan, For-| seven members, to be appointed by the chair. The committee as provided for in this way was as follows: P. T. Moran, Robt. Christy, Geo. A. Davidson, J. F. y, E. BF. Buckley, Wm. L. Wells and Wm. F. Hart. Col. Christy was named ag chairman.of the committee. . Mr. Turner moved the appointment of a committee of seven on permanent organiza- tion by the chair, but the point was rai that this would be out of order until the com- mittee on credentials should have reported. A recess of ten minutes was then taken to enable that committee to complete !ts work. “Ten min’s’h. Tha’s good,” said one of the delegates. “Just time t’ get a drink.” “That wouldn’t be time enough for you, I'm afraid,” replied the chairman, pleas- antly. During this bricf intermission all but fif- teen of the delegates left the theater. The object of this general exodus was not ex- plained, but as an independent fact it may be stated that immediately afterward about fifty gentlefhen were seen in single file entering a saloon on the other side of ‘9th street. : The recess lasted for considerably more thar ten minutes, so that the delegates had plerty of time to lay in a sufficient store of enthusiasm. Yet there was only one contest to be set- tled by the credentials committee, and that as as to which alternate should sit in the place of an absent delegate frem the thir- teenth district, Harry King. When the convention reassembled the committee re- Ported in favor of seating Alternate W. F. Qc} senreiter in his stead, and that the bal- ance of the list was correct as printed. On motion of “Iceman” Turner the chair- man was instructed to appoint a commit- tee of sev2n on permanent organization. He named Messrs. Turner, Johnson, Beyer, McQuade, Doyle, Shelton and O’Brien. Col. Bil Dickson. There was nothing before the house while the committee was out, and the chairman suggested that it would be highly appro- priate that they should have a few re- marks from some of the prominent demo- crats who occupied seats upon the plat- form. “I have just heard the name of an old war horse of the democracy, Col. Wim. Dickson,” said the chairman, “and 1 would call upon him for a little speech. “Gentlemen,” continued the chairman, as Col. Dickson appeared at the front of the platform, “I don’t want to intruduce the Speaker to you. I will only say that Old Bill Dickson is here and wants to say a ; few words to you.” Col. Dickson made a characteristic speech, in which he thanked the democrats of the District for the honors that had been heap- ed upon him in the past, and announced that he was not in any way a candidate for any office or position at the hands of the convention. He expressed himself as strongly in favor of home rule fur the Dis- trict, and said that the most important task before the delegates to the national convention would be to secure the right of suffrage for this disfranchised section. Permanent Officers. The committee on permanent organization then reported, recommending Col. Thomas B. Kalbfus as permanent chairman, Mr. Jackson Yates for vice chairman and Messrs. James H. Duhamel and Griffin B. Colerran for secretaries. Mr. Coleman de- clined, saying he would sooner be on the ficor, and the committee, after consulta- tion, selected Mr. Chas. G. McChesney in Mr. Colemen’s place. The report was adopt- ed tnanimcusly. Col. Katbfus on taking the chair express- ed his profound appteciation of the honor bestowed upon him in a few words, and in- cidertally prophesied democratic victory in the fall. The convention was then called to order. Mr. Turner moved the appointment of a committee of seven on resolutions, but Chafrman Kalbfus stated that it had al- ways been customary to composé’ this: com- mittee of one member from each assemb! district, and a motion to follow this prec dent wa3 made and carried. Chairman Kalbfus announced the following: William H. Rose. jr., Dr. Henry Darlin: Griffin “B. Coleman, M. - Tnomas, Col. Robert Christ z has. H. Turner, Geo. Davidson, John G. Campbell, Mz'Bi'Scai lon, Allen S. Johnson, Frank McQuade, Ed- ward L. Jordan, Edward F. Hughes, Jack- son Yates, William L. Wells, George Kel- jeen, Dennis Callaghan. John A. Clarke, B. A, McDonrell. Mr. Yates was named as chairman, and the committee was instructed to get to work at once, and at 12:15 o'clock the con- vention took a recess for an hour. Another Recess. An hour, later Chairman Kalbfus rapped the convention to order with a big mallet, which answered for a gavel. There. were but half a dozen delegates then in the theater, although the seats set apart for the spectators in the orchestra circie and galleries were well filled. See Mr. Doyle of the committee ‘on resolu- tions announced that the committee would need about half an hour longer to finish its labors, and ‘the -ehairma it’’a “mo- tion that the convention take a~further recess for that length of time. Two dele- gates voted for it and one against, and the chair decided the motion carried. Word was taken to the delegates. who were leaning up.against. the. mahogany across the street that they need not hurry through with their “luncheon.” e re- sult was that some of the, “‘war,.horses of the democracy” began to’ show the effects of the protracted recess in a great increase in their enthusiasm for the cause. It was evident that the afternoon session would be much livelier than the morning had been. Cheers and Hisses. The convention again assembled at “1:45 o'clock, the first business on the program being the reading of the resolutions to be accepted as an expression of the views and aims of the convention. ‘The resolution indorsing President Cleve- land was received with mingled hisses and cheers, but there were no hisses—nothing but loud and enthustastic cheering—when Col. Christy read the resolutions indorsing the administration in its stand on the Venezuelar. boundary question and express- ing sympathy with the Cubans in their fight for liberty. The resolutions demand- ing home rule for the District and protest- ing against the A. P. A. movement were also received with every eVidence of satis- faction. The Resolutions. ¢ ‘The resolutions, in effect, were as follows: Allegiance to the national democracy was declared, and the administration of Grover Cleveland was indorsed, particularly the bold stand taken on the Venezuelan ques- tion, the enunciation of the Monroe doc- trine being declared a correct interpreta- ticn of true Americanism; sympathy was expressed and extended for those engazed in the battle for freedom in the Island of Cuba, and they cordially indorsed the ¢x- pression of that sympathy contained in the joint resolutions of the Senate and House. The plank contained in the democratic national platform of 1856, and directed against the know nothing party of that day, vas put in the resolutions. This de- clared that a political crusade in the nine- teenth century against Catholic and for- eign-born citizens is contrary to the genius of our institutions, and cannot be too se- verely condemned. The home-rule plank declared that being a@ community of 300,000 peopie and recog- nizing the anomalous condition of local government without representation the convention demanded that the principle of home rule be observed in appointments to public office in the District made by the President, and condemned the repeated disregard of this principle. Thanks were extended to the national committee ior recommending the admission of six dele- gates to the national convention from the District. Against the A. P. A. Mr. Dennis Callaghan, when the resolu- tions were read, offered a set of resolu- tions as an amendment. They were as follows : “Resolved, That we, the democrats of the District of Columbia, in convention a: sembled, denounce as un-American and un- patriotic all fanatical efforts to re-establish tests of citizenship and eligibility to office unknuwn to the Constitution. “Resolved, That as a party we invite and solicit the oppcsition of the infamous and treasor abie organization known as the Americar Protective Association. “Resolved, That we pledge ourselves to do everything in our power to make the wor- ship of God according to conscience still free end unproscribed in this country. “Resolved, That we regard the continued existence of the disloyal American Pro- tective Association as a menace and danger to our free institutions, and that we deem it the duty of our criminal authorities to keep its known mem! constant surveillanace, and see to it that they do not do material injury to our people and our country by their dark lantern scheming. and secret conspiracies.” © They were read by Mr. Duhamel and weré greetel with much applause. Del+- |- gate Holtzclaw moved to lay them on the table, and this was carried. A motion was then made to adopt the resolutions and the expected excitement ‘then began. . Attacked the President. Ex-Congressman Turner secured the floor and made a rabid speech, protesting against any general indorsement of President Cleve- land. He said that outside of his stand on the ‘Venezuelan matter and one or two other features, there was nothing in his administration that a democratic conven- tion could honestly indorse. Incidentally, Mr. Turner referred to the appointment of a colored man from Kansas as recorder of deeds in the District of Columbia. He closed his speech by moving that that part of the resolutions that indorsed in Beneral terms the administration Le strick- €n_out. On a risirg vote it looked as‘though the raotion had been carried, ard the roll call was demanded. Considerable excitement followed, which only ceased when Mr. Tur- | ner withdrew his amendment. A yea and nay vote was called for on the original resolutious. When the ninth dis- trict was reached Mr. Turner arose and sald: “Mr. Chairman, the ninth district, unable to secure the amendment it de- sired, wishes to—"” H “Mr. Chairman,” shouted a_ delegate, | rushing excitedly down the aisle, “we have | listened to Mc. Turner until we are sick of it." He has no right- to make a speech while the roll ts being called.” The ex-Tammanyite then subsided and cast threé votes of his district solidly in favor of the resolutions. The resolutions were adopted by a vote of 53 to 5. Nominations Made. The convention then proceeded to the election of six delegates to the Chicago convention, The districts were called numerically, each being given a chance to make its nominations. M. P. Sullivan of the second placed in nomination the name of Wm. Hoimead. John Maher of the third nominated Edwin Forrest; the fourth seconded the nomina- tion. P. T. Moran of the fifth nominated George Killeen in a speech which aroused the crowd to cheers. W. B. Holtclaw of the sixth nominated Chas. W. Darr. Col. Christy of the seventh nominated John Boyle. Delegate O'Brien of the cighth indorsed Mr. Boyle, and added the names of H. L. Jordan and William Holmead. George A. Davidson of the tenth nominated &. L. Jor- dan. Hugh Cosgrove of the twelfth sec- onded the nomination of George Killeen as “a man who was a home-ruler from way- Lack, who had the principles of democracy nailed to hig mascot, and who pelieved in the municipal ownership of gas works, for no matter what is the price of gas per thousand, as things are now our Dilla will be as big.” M. B. Scanlon of the twelfth seconded the nomination of E. L. Jordan, and Walter J. Costello of the fourteenth spoke for Jor- dan and Killeen. Frank McQuade, also of the fourteenth, named James L. Norris, and the fifteenth seconded the nomination. John Wittekindt of the sixteenth put his district in liane for Norris. Maurice Fitz- serald of the seventeenth nominated Rob- ert FE. Mattingly and again the crowd broke forth in cheers. The eighteenth seconded the nomination. John A. Clarke of the twenty-first, presented the name of Frank P. Morgan. B. A. McDonnell “indorsed everything that had been said about Mr. Morgan.” The convention then proceeded to a vote. The Voting. The voting was done by roll call, each delegate naming six candidates. The first and second jistricts led off with three votes each for the “combine ticket.” The third voted the ticket with the exception of Jor- dan, for whom they substituted Killeen.’ As a rule one delegate from each district would cast its three votes solidly for one set of six candidates. Probable Results. The vote, as finally counted, unofficially, indicated the election of the following dele- BateS to the national conventions John Boyle. Wm. Holmead. Frank P. Morgan, George Killeen. R.-E. Mattingly. E. L. Jordan. Notes of the Day. Miltcn M. Holland was an spectator in the dress circle. Lawrence Gardner watched the proceed- ings from the dress circle. Col. Robert Christy was applauded when he went down the center alsle to take his seat.. There were nine ladies in the audience. Chairman Sullivan's popularity was over- whelming. ‘There were cheers when Jimmy Duhamel cast the vote of his (thirteenth) district delegation for O’Brien for temporary sec- retary. The white hat seems to be a mark of po; litical leadership in the District. Perry, Carson’s has become famous, and Chair- man Holmead wears one, too. E Marshal Wilson and Collector Clagett kept a close tab on the events of the day. It the recess had lasted half an hour longer some of the delegates would have needed hammocks or jinrickshas to get to the Academy. Wm. H. Manogue was an anxious and in-' terested Spectator on the inside and out. Dr. Fardon suggested a resolution interested Ceclaring to be the sense of the con- vention ie a national democratic conven- tion in 1 was unnecessary. The war horses of the democracy didn’t seem to be In the race with the colts. G. William Oyster was strongly urged for selection as an alternate hy the solid men of the party. There was general disgust when it be- evame known that the committee on reso- lutions had ignored the financial ques- tion entirely, and this sentiment was epit- omized in the person of Mr. Andrew Lips- comb. Mr. John A. Clarke, when the committee on resolutions reported, came to the front of the delegates and addressed the chair. He said that he had been requested by a well-known citizen of Washington to pre- sent to the chairman a gavel made from material that came from Monticello, the home of the apostolic founder of the dem- ocratic party. He wished that he could talk of Thomas Jefferson, but history con- tained his fame and every man in hearing was familiar with it. There was great applause when Mr. Clarke said the donor was Mr. Robert Whitehand. BANKARD BILL REFERRED. It is Sent to » Senate Committee at Annapolis, Special Dispatch to The Evening Star. ANNAPOLIS, Md., March 12.—The Bank- ard bill was referred to the senate commit- tee on revaluation and assessment today. The manifest opposition of Gov. Lowndes has aroused the anxiety of those who favor the Fill, and every effort is being made to facilitate adjustment of all differences of views on the subject entertained by the senators and delegates as soon as possible and to send the bill to the governor in such season as to insure its passage over his anticipated veto. * The house committee on corporations, by unanimous vote, reported Delegate Cun- ningham’s gas bill favorably. The bill pro- vides for gas at $1 per 1,000 cubic feet. Senator Bowie has introduced a bill ap- propriating $1,200 for the High School of Laurel, Prince George’s county. —_—_._—_. AWARDED $5,000 DAMAGES, Verdict for Printing an Ode Unau- thorized and With Errors, NEW YORK, March 12.—Judge Lacombe, in the United States circuit court of ap- peals, has affirmed the judgment of the! circuit court for the eastern district of New York awarding Miss Harriet Monroe of Chicago $5,000 damages against the Press Publishing Company of this city. The suit was the outgrowth of the premature pub- lication in the New York World of the ode which Miss Monroe had written for the ded- ication ceremonies of the world’s Colum- bian expesition in 1893. It was alleged by the complainant in this action that certain errors which appeared in the unauthorized publication of her ode were damaging to her reputation as an author. Miss Monroe obtained a verdict in the circuit court in December, 1894. ed For an Accounting. Rebecca E. Milburn, administratrix of the estate of Mary E. Milburn, today filed a bill in equity against Horace M. Cake, praying for an accounting. LATE NEWS BY WIRE|MR. HILL ON CUBA[°!STRICT.IN concrEss State of the Chu ington PAstrict. EPWORTH LEAGUE'S GROWTH ee Special Dispatch to~The Evening Star. BALTIMORE, Md., March 12.—The Bacon resolutions giving lay representation in the annual ccnference, providing for the elec- tion of presiding elders and making the presiding elders constitutional advisers of the bishop, will come up tomorrow morning before the Baltimore conference of the M. E. Church, now mecting at Broadway Crurch in this city. Majority and minority reports were presented today. on the reso- lutions by the committee appointed by last year’s conference. Revs. J. A. Price, George C. Bacon, A. J. Gill and Joel Brown reported in favor of adopting the resolutions and having the principles embodied in the law of the church by general conference. Revs. Dr. J. F. Goucher, J. H. Dashiell and Frank G. Porter reported adversely. Tcmorrow at 9:30 a.m. was set for con- sidering the reports. It is thought the chances for passing the resolutions have been improved by the mod- ification of the third item: Formerly the resolutions provided ordinate powers of presiding elders in the bishop's cabinet. The modification makes them constitutional advisers of the bishop, and. no appoint- ments can be made without the concur- rence of one-third of the cabinet. Rev. J. McKendree Reilly, who has com- Fleted a fi years’ pastorate at Harlem Park Church, Baltimore, made a request, for superannuated relation, which was granted. He entered the ministry fifty-two years ago, serving eight years as a circuit Tider, ten yeers on a district and thirty- two years in charges. His grandfather and father were ministers, and he has a son in the ministry, Rev. Wm. Reilly, at Waynes- boro’, Pa. Dr. Reilly served Dumbarton Avenue Church, Washington, from 1879 to 1881. From 1885 to 1891 he was presiding elder of the Washington district. The Washington District. Presiding Elder Luther B. Wilson re- ported the state of the church in the Washington district. The only death “mong the ministers was that of Rev. Wm. H. Laney, who wag second on the confer- ence roll of seniority, having entered in 1838. General and earnest effort char- acterized the work of the churches in the district. The missionary collection was $9,200, an increase over 4ast year in fifteen charg:s. Ministers and members labored faithfully in raising 4his offering, the pre- siding elder said, and the amount repre- sented harder work and greater sacrifice than in former years. Church improve- ments were reported at Forrestville, Lan- hams, Laytonsville, St. Mary's, Severn, McKendree, Trinity, Twelfth Street, Wes- ley Chapel, Union, Metropolitan and ‘Grace. Anacostia Church reduced its indebtedn Ryland and Kensington churches built parsonages. ‘Waugh Church put in a Pipe organ. New churches were bu Brookland, costing and Fifteer Street, soon to be ready for dedication, at @ cost of $30,000, St. Paul's Church has been started to take the place of’ Dupont Cirale, a charge. of Metropolitan Church. Dr. Wilson said the mother church show- ed a gain in spite of the extra efforts put forth for the child. * Local Epworth League. The Epworth League in the District gained S10 members in thirty chapters of the senior league with a membership of 2,804 and a junior fienibership of 1,252, in nineteen chapters. Growth of the Lucy Webb Hayes Deaconesses Hcme and Train- ing ‘Séhool was repérted. The adjoining dwelling has been rented and yet the facil- ities are not adequate. Dr. Wilson reported the breaking ground Monday for the Hall, of History of the American University. The holdings of this institution now aggregate, $1,000,000. Sunscriptions toward Asbury Hall amount to $90,000. Spiritual results in the District fave resulted in a gain of membership. Rev. J. F. Ockerman of Canton Street Church, Baltimore,.was granted superan- nuated relation at the request of his pre- siding elder, Dr. W. S» Edwards. —_s__ WANTS THE DEED RETURNED. ‘A Suit That Concerns the People's Transportation Company. John A. and Amelia J. Scott today filed a bill. in equity: against Edwin Sutherland and William H. Tutty, trustee, for the re- covery of a note for $1,000, and for the re- lease of a deed of trust on part of lot 13, square 1010. The complainants eharge ‘that Mr. Scott was induced in’May, 1895, by one Marla L. Jordan, vice president of the People’s Transportation Ccmpany, to give the note } to Sutherland in order that the company might borrow enough from said Suther- land to make a payment of $4,000 on the purchase of the steamer Jane Moseley, -de- signed to take the place of the company’s burred steamer, Lady of the Lake. He was assured, he states, that the deed of trust would not be recorded, and that the note would only be used as collateral security, but he claims that the assurance was not observed by Sutherland, and says that the deed of trust was subsequently recorded. He alse--sdys that that mat- ter was concealed from him, and that he was induced to sign.a deed of correction, which was also recorded. He claims that the purchase of the Mosely was near com- pleted, and that Sutherland refuses to re- turn either the note or deed of trust. .At- torney C. E. Thorp represents the com- plainants. —_>__. NOT A QUORUM VOTED. Another Fruitless Ballet in the Ken- tucky Legislature. FRANKFORT, Ky., March 12—In the joint assembly today the presiding officer snnounced that he was of the opinion that seventy members constituted a quorum and would so rule, and that in all ballots for Senator seventy members must be voting to insure election, Senator Bronston ,asked that the ser- geant-at-arms of the senate be allowed to exclude those not entitled to seats in the ‘Si assembly. (Cries ‘of “Sit down.”) ‘This angered ‘this spéaker, and he shout- ed that “he had'asket for peace and had begged for peace.* ot The chair ordéred''the call of the roll. The roll call shoWe? ’f$0 members present. There were only [f{wo pairs. The ballot re- aalet Blackburp, id. Carlisie, 12; Buck- ner, 1. The republicang vote, and the ¢ tion had been h The assembly 9 till 4; ang)Populists refused to it .deplared that no elec- then, adjourned until to- morrow. ‘ 7 ‘The democrats Aré much pleased with the ruling of Lieutegant,Governor Worthing- ton in toGay’s joint a@sseinbly, and say if seventy votes ang required for a quorum, as stated by him,.that,{here will be no elec- tion this session. Republican leaders still declare that a majority of those present is a quorum. Both @ide#*seem delighted that there was no trouble of any king’ Removing Snow. Three warrants, the first under the new snow law, were issued from the Police Court today. One was against W. C. Mc- Michael of the Central Union Mission, while President Charles. S. Jumes of the Bank of Washington, :and S. Lindheimer, @ merchant, were named as defendants in the other warrants. The penaity for not protecting the icy sidewalks or removing the snow within four hours after the snow ceases falling is $1. Policeman Reynolds swore out the warrants, —.— New Depiaty' Controller. i George M. Coffin of Charleston, 8. C., assumed the duties of deputy controller of the currency today. (Continued from First Page.) which he expressed an opinion yesterday, was not the same which was before the judiciary committee. His point had been and was that this declaration of Congress had no legal effect. Our neutrality laws made it a penal offense to sell arms to per- sons at war with a country with which we were at peace, and made the cargoes Hable to seizure. If these resolutions were passed no citizen of the United States could do to- morrow what he could not do yesterday without incurring Hability to the same pen- alties to which he was liable yesterday. - “If the President should sign the resolu- tions American citizens could sell arms to the insurge! 2: “Certainly,” replied Mr. Hoar. “They can do so now,” interposed Mr. Morgan and Mr. Vest together. “I think not,” returned Mr. Hoar. “Most assuredly they can,” ins!sted Mr. Morgan. “You maintain that the passage of these resolutions would not change the law of the land one particle?” asked Mr. Hill. “I do,” replied Mr. Hoar. “And I,” then continued Mr. Hill, “agree with you that the resolutions would have no legal effect. It is from that standpoint that 1 now desire to argue the propriety of their passage.’’ Before he could proceed, Mr. White inter- posed to call Mr. Hoar’s attention to the decision in the Itata case, that the sale of arms was not unlawful. Not a Pickwickian Act. Continuing, Mr. Hill argued that Henry Clay, in 1836, did not think that the adop- tion of resolutions by Congress, in the case of Texas, was a Pickwickian act. The legislature vested in the President mainly the control of our foreign affairs, but Mr. Clay maintained that Congress could ap- Propriately adopt resolutions declaratory of its opinion. These resolutions did not ignore the President, but after all left Positive action to the exercise of his dis- cretion, taking the will of Congress into consideration. “I should have hesitated, Mr. President,” said Mr. Hill, “to have voted for a joint resolution which would have required the President's action Within ten days. But these resolutions are safe, because they merely express our opinion and bind no one but ourselves, although they will be re- ceived with respect by the executive, and will have their moral effect throughout the country and the world. They were in ac- cordance with precedent, and in my opin- ion Congress should go thus far, but no further.” The Question of Belligerency. Branching off from the direct question, Mr. Hill expressed the opinion that Euro- pean countries had very properly recog- nized the confederacy as a belligerent. Of course, said he, Lincoln and Seward pro- tested, and very properly. Their purpose was to, if possible, prevent the recognition of the independence of the confederacy. Recognition of belligerency is made on the theory that a whole people cannot be prose- cuted for treason. The Cubans now held three-fourths of the island. The prisoners of war should be ex- changed. Were we to stand by and see them guillotined, garroted, shot or executed in any o.her way? The resolutions could give no offense to Spain. We could not do less. The question of recognition of belligerency addressed it- self to the discretion of all foreign powers. It could do nc harm in this instance, and might tend to stay this cruel warfare. The Senator from Massachusetts had stated that he stood ready to welcome the independence of Cuba. Could he not strain a little further and accord the struggling patriots the rights of belligerents? Both Grant and Fish, who had been quoted so frequently in the debate, Mr. Hill said, asserted repeatedly that the question of Cuban independence was a matter of but a short time, that in the end it was bound to come, and the yoke of the oppressor, who Nad plundered and robbed this struggling people, would be thrown off. In view of the conditions on that unfortunate island, and the end which we all anticipated, shall we not rid the war of its infamy, degradation and brutality? “That is all these resolutions propose to Go, except the last, to the pusillanimous terms of which I can. never give my con- sent. Must Act on Higher Grounds. “We must place our action on higher ground than that,” he continued. “While our general policy is one of non-interven- tion, as one of the greatest states of the world, and the greatest of republics, our institutions and example must produce their effect upon civilization throughout both hemispheres, and when any people, imbued with the spirit of liberty, desire to found a republic and break their shackles shall we refuse to give them a helping hand? “Shall we crush their hopes with cool- ness? Is it not better for us to encourage and cheer in every way permissible under the wise rules of international law those who are struggling to be free from the burdens of oppression. “We set the example. We are responsible for the lessons we teach. Who is there so craven that he would abandon the ideas under which we unfurled the flag of free- dom to the world? Cuba is today resisting taxation without representation. It is the story of the American revolution over again. There were tories then as now, whose sympathies were with aristocracy and monarchy. Mr. Sherman's Remarks. Mr. Sherman discussed at some length the character of the resolutions, and then turned his attention to the conditions exist- ing in Cuba. He said that rebellion to Spain “had been existing for fifty years, sometimes slumbering and at other times breaking out into war. The people of Cuba were mostly of native birth. They -had lit- tle interest in Spain, and were bitterly hos- tile to the inisgovernment which they had erdured under the Spanish. ~! Mr. Sterman said that it was not best to send joint resolitions to the President, as it would compel his action in ten days, and this was not judicious. He had con- fidence in the President. There were po- litical differences between them, but, he added, “no one doubts his courage; no one doubts his fidelity to the flag of our coun- try.” Mr. Sherman referred to Gen. Weyler as a butcher and said the conditions in Cuba were flagrant. “If war does not exist in Cuba,” he asked, “where outside of hell does it exist?” Speaking of the demand for facts, he said that Senator Lodge had obtained from Sec- retary Olney ample facts to justify the resolutions, but for obvious reasons these could not be made public. THE .HOUSE. In the House today during the morning hour bills and resclutions were passed au- thorizing the establishment of a light house and fog signal station at Big Oyster Bed Shoal, New Jersey, to cost $4,500; direx- ing the comnissioner of labor to correspond with census officers of other countries for the purpose of devising a uniform set of inquiries; also directing him to draft a bill providing for a permanent census bureau; for the relief of Holbert Omley; extending the time for completing a bridge by the Union Railway Company across the Monon- gatela river. On motion of Mr. Johnson (Ind.) a reso- lution was adopted by which the claim of Coleman of the second Louisiana district to the seat of Mr. Buck was decided in favor of the lattar. Alabaraa Election Contest. Then Mr. Daniels (N. Y.) called up the contested election case of Aldrich agt. Robbins, from the fourth Alabama dis- trict. Three hours and a half, he said, were to be allowed on each side for ai gument. The -epublican members of the committee unite in the decision that Aldrich had from 601 to 1,131 plurality, while the democrats hold that Robbins was elected by 559 plurality. Mr. Moody (Mass.), the late Gen. Cogs- well’s successor, devounced in forcible lan- guage what he termed the crimes against honest elections in Alabama. He was ap- plauded frequenf{y and in concluding de- claved it the duty of the House to say to these persons who were striving for an borest ballot that “no man shall come here and hold a seat with garments so reeking with crime as to defile the very at- mosphere which we breathe.” See gg en ee A Government for Alaska. The House committee on territories today decided to recommend the passage of a pill creating a territorial form of govern- | ment for Alaska, and giving the territo: ‘a delegate in Congress. Many Measures of Local Interest Intro den i ogre A New Charter Proposed for the Great Falls Electric Railroad Company— Against Abolishing Vivisection. Senator Harris today introduced a bill amending the charter of the Washington and Great Falls Electric Railway Com- pany. It practically grants a new charter to this corporation, the amendments beirg numerous and lengthy, and are explained in a letter from Mr. J. P. Clark, the presi- dent of the company. The first addition is for a branch from the main line to the Georgetown and Tenleytown railway, with a view to giving the Methodist University grounds, about half way between these points, a service from either section of the District. Tne second addition is asked to give the company a loop at the terminus of the road, to prevent the shunting of cars on Prospect avenue. Another amendment is intended to rettle the ques‘ion raised as to the legality of the company’s bond issue. Another increases the capital stock to Against Abolishing Vivisectio: Senator Faulkner today, for Senator Smith, presented a memorial from physicians of Essex county, New Jersey, known as the Orange Mountain Medical Society, protest- ing against the bill which proposes to abol- ish vivisection in the District of Columbia. The society held a meeting on the 6th in- stant and adopted resolutions to this effect, in which they declared that this bill “is mischievous in character, and calculated to impede scientific research, and to hamper and discourage physicians in their efforts to discover the true causes of disease, and as- certain the best remedies for the alleviation of human suffering.” The petitioners go on: “The basis of the great advance in the science of medicine is the study of disease in the lower animals, as well as in man. In view of the splendid achievements in this line, it is better that many of the brute creation should be sac- rificed rather than that one human life should be lost, and we every honorable means should be employed to defeat a bill whose passage would tend to vastly increase instead of diminish the sum total! of suffering and disease among both men and animals.” To Improve Rhode Island Avenue. Senator Faulkner today introduced a bill appropriating $15,000 to grade, gravel and gutter Rhode Island avenue from 4th to 12th street northeast. To Regulate Storage. The House bill to regulate the business of storage in the District of Columbia was to- day reported favorably to the Senate by Mr. Faulkner, from the District committee, with an amendment relating to the ques- tion of possession whenever stored goods became subject to Iitigation. Advertising im the District. Mr. Gallinger in the Senate today gave notice that he would move to amend the legislative appropriation bill by inserting the bill which has already been introduced relating to official advertising in the Dis- trict of Columbia. This is the proposition that the acting secretary of the treasury has pronounced against as undesirable, as stated in The Star of last evening. To Publish Street Railway Laws. The Senate today agreed to the concur- rent resolution already passed by the House providing for the publication of all existing laws relating to street railways in the District of Columbia. For & Supreme Court Balld! Senator Morrill today. reintroduced the bill advocated by him in the last Congress, authorizing the purchase of a site for a Supreme Court building. The ground spe. fied is bounded by East Capitol, Ist, 2d and B streets northeast, corresponding with the site now occupied by the new Congressional Library. The Home Telephone Company. Senator Gorman today introduced in the Senate the bill already introduced in the House by Mr. Wellingtcn granting a local charter to the Home Telephone Company. ‘The, Patent Office Gazette. Mr. Kyle today in the Senate gave notice of an'aéindiidment f0' the*Iégislative appro- priation bill authorizitig'’the Secretary of the Interior, in his discretion, to cause the centract for the publication of the Patent Ome, Gasrite / be extended or let for a term’ ‘of * four" yéarg, beginning with the fiscal year ending “Siine 30 189i, providing that. hereafter aH. printing of patent wherein photo 38 used shall be done by the regul ar bonded contractor. “ +, CONDITION OF WASHINGTON BANKS. A Strong Reserve Shown in State- ments- of February Busincss. Reports made to. the controller of the currency show that the twelve national banks of the city of Washington were in fine condition at the close of business Feb- ruary 28. The total resources were $14,474,079, of which $6,938,616 were loans and discounts; $1,110,941, stocks, securities, etc.; $1,009,004 banking house furniture, etc; $2,130,238 lawful reserve, of whictr $1,612,544 is specie. The capital stock paid.in was $2,575,000; surplus iund, $1,390,000; bank notes out- standing, $651,655; Individual deposits, $8,- 3,919. The average res®rve held was 33.0T per cent. o—-—__ WILL STICK TO GEN. BOOTH. Decision of the Hiinois Division of the Salvation Army. PEORIA, Ill., March 12—The Salvation Army, division of Illinois, closed its scs- sion here last night, the officers agreeing to remain steadfast to General Booth of England. The officers first met in secret council, no soldiers of the army being ad- mitted. There were about one hundred officers present. Colonel Nicol, the repre- sentative of General Booth, who recenily came to this country, explained the details of the split in the army. He characterized it as a family affair, and advised the army to remain true to General Booth. Colonel Nicol was frequently interrupted by applause, and at the end of the council the members unanimously declared to re- main with General Booth. Later a second council was held, at which Colonel Nicol addressed both officers and soldiers, ex- a the trouble in the army and the lecision of the officers. ——_—. Grain and Cotton Markets. Furnished by W. B. Hibbs & Co., 1491 F street, members New York stock exchange, correspondents Messrs. Ladenburg, Thal- mann & Co., New York. 2 GRAIN. pa Whent—May. 00+. Siok O14 oe ae eT Se ae 2" 21. B 9.82 oe Oo 9.72 1000 10.00 9.90 9:90 5.45 545 542 SOT 5.57 5.55 B25 bz 5.20 537 53T 532 COTTON. Open. “High. Low 46 7.49 (7.46 736 TDS 748 Tst Tol 7.49 TO 765 753 — es Baltimore Markets. March 12.—Flour quiet BALTIMON E, March 12.71 —receipts, 9,112 barrels, shipments, males, 160 "barrels. unchanged Wheat dull. rats it dul month, 73 asked; May, 714a71%; suip anked— receipts, 7,937 is; stock, 140, tales, 7000 burhele—southers ‘wheat by sample, ‘mont 76a77; do. on grade, 72a75. Corn firm. April, 34% —sD0L, May, 34%a34%4: July, 36 ; = AY eee sce sai bushels; shipments, bushels; stock, 823,: bushels; pales: aehey basse eomtbone white and fellow corn, Oats steady—No. 2 white 3 No. 2 mixed do., 25 I—re- bustels; xtock, 90,544 nearby; 16047 SS 48a. mth, $1600. Grala freighte rain ‘firmer, rates hn 8. Hoey, the well-known shot, died ried Branch of heart trouble, ry | yesterday at Long I which followed grip. i FINANCE AND TRADE Course of Prices in the Direction of Better Values, *, LONDON WAS A MODERATE BOYEF Effect of Premature Reports Re garding Diplomatic Settlements. GENERAL MARKET REPORTS Special Dispatch to The Evening Star. NEW YORK, March 12.—The course of prices in today’s stock market was uni- formly in the direction of improved values. London bought moderately of the favorite international issues, particularly St. Paul, and gave evidence of increasing interest in American s-curities. The rublished report of an amicable set- tlement of the Venezuela boundary dispute, while undoubtedly premature, exerted a favorable influence on speculative senti- ment. The ultimate announcement of a restoration of diplomatic interzourse be- tween the two nations primarily concerned in the defining of this geographical line is believed to be assured, the date alone being in doubt. The slow progress of the Cuban resolu- tions in the Senate is reassuring, and con- firms previously expressed convictions that nothing more serious than an expression of sympathy ts likely at this stage of the belligerency. The actual disposition of the subject is, hewever, a necessary condition precedent to prolonged or sustained improvement. The market will continue professional un- til legislative doubts are dispelled and con- fidence in conservative action fully restored beth at hore and abroad. American Tobacco was less erratic than yesterday, but the effect of a day’s trading in which the entire capital stock changed hands has not yet disappeared, nor is it Ekely to during the balance of the week. The early trading was feverish, traders rapidly changing from one side of the market to the other in anticipation of 4 renewal of yesterday's manipulation. It is evident that traders will be given the market for the present until the manipu- lative interest can arrange the details of the next mystery on which to base a duplication of yesterday's unwarranted movement. General Electric was advanced on the probable announcemcnt of a plan providing for an advance in rates and a division of territory with the Westinghovse company, the plan to provide for the settlement of all existing differences. The adjournment of the joint meeting of representatives of the two companies without final action resulted in some selling of the stock during the after- roon to take profits. An announcemen: of the result of the deliberations will be made after the close of today’s business. The short interest in Burlington was forced into a covering movement which added substantially to opening figures. It is somewhat significant that sources here- tofore quoted as being extremely bearish on this property have either abandoned predictions altogether or have become mod- erate purchasers of the stock. St. Paul gained 1 per cent on its dividend prospects, although no official announcement of the new rate was obtainable in time for a prac- tical application of the intelligence. It 15 more than probable that after the facts are actually announced and the dividend rate reduced to a known quantity inter- est in further advancement will lag some- what. Should this prove true Burlington is the logical candidate for the position of leader in the Granger group. The trading during the final hour was dull, but in the main strong at net gains for the day. — FINANCIAL AND COMM! ICIAL, The following are the opening, the highest and the lowest and the closing prices of the New York stock market today, as reported by Corson & Macartney, members New York steck exchange. Correspondents Messrs. Moore & Schley, No. 8) Broacway. Open. High. . Last. American Sugar. sy UT 1s 116% my WY IY IOLy BOK TS THM Wey 16Y 16 16s nr IY. 16 16 bead ares eee Metropolitan Traction Manhattan Elevated. Washington Stock Exchange. Sales—regular call—12 o'clock _m.—Capital Trac- tion, 25 at 72; 50 at 72. Real Estate Title Insur- ance, 10 at 107. Lanston Monotype, 100 ut $; 10 at 8 Government Bonds.—U. 8. 4s, registered, 10814 bid, 109 asked. U. S. 4s, coupon, 109% bid, 1luiy S. 4s, 1925, 116% bid, "117% asked. U. 13% asked. gold, 108 bid. Water stock 10 bid. Water stock 7s, 1: 106 bid. Metropolitan Railruad bid. Belt Railroad 5s, & 97 bid. Col Gas Company ce ‘Comp conv. t ‘come. Be, 115" bid. ‘ani Potomac ‘Telephoue Ge, #9. bid American and ‘Trust Se, F. and A., 100 bid. ‘American Security and Trost Gs, A. and 0. Washington Market Company ist 6s, Washingtoo Market Company imp. Gs, 100 bid. Wi ton Market Company ext. 6s, 100 bid. Ma- sonic Hall Association 3, 105 bid. Washington ht Infentry Ist 6a, 99 bid. onal Stocks.—Bank of Washington, . Bank of the Republic, 240 bid. Metro: tan, 290 bid. Central, 275 bid. Farmers and Second, 133 bid. Citizens’ jechanics’, 180 tid. % 134 bid. “Columbia, 128 vid. “Capital, 117 bid. Vest End, 107 bid, 110 asked. ‘Traders’, 98 bid, Lincoln, 99 bid, 100% asked. “Ohio, 83 100 asked. Deposit aod Trust Corupanics.—National Safe Deposit and Trust, |. Washington Loan and Trust, lis, bid, sked. = Americag Security and Trust, 144 bid. Washington Safe Des posit, 50 bid. Railroad Stocks.—Capital Tra bid, 73 asked. Metropolitan, 1 bid, 105 asked, Columbia, 36 vid. Belt, 30 Eckington, 14 bid, 30 asked. Georgetown and Tennallytown, 3¢ asked. Gaz and Electric Light Stocks.—Wai tion Company, 71% 02% Wid, shington Gas, 1 bid. U.S 41 bid, 44 asked. G: ‘ot 4 Electric Light, 119% bid, 122 x Insurance —Hiremen’s, 30 bid, 40 asked, Franklin, 33 bid. Maxrepsatan, 70 bid. Corcoran, 52 bid. Potomac, 66 bid. Aril 142 bid, Sarag asked"Coumbta, 12 Wid Magen: "19 13 L. mumbia, , 7% e's, 5% bid. Lincoln, 7% bid, 8% asked. Commercial, 4% bid, 5% asked. Insurance —Real Estate Tifle, 105 7 asked. bid, 110 asked. Columbia Title, 6% bid, Washington Title, 3 bid. =H Title, 7 bid. Telephone Stocks.—1 vivant |. Chess “¥ 52 bid, 54. Americag bid, 5% asked. Poeumatic asked. Mergenthaler cme oa Eo Lanston 1 acked. 13 iid. Fall Tee. 220 bid, 190 asked. Eincole’ Hall, 90 asked.