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2 eny dollar shall be the equal of any other dollar anywhere in the civilized world. o Representative in Congress, no pub- lic man, contributed more to the passage of the last republican tariff bill than Mat- they Stanley Quay, or to the modifications imposed upon the Wilson tariff bill. No ™man worked more continuously and un- tiringly in the interests of labor and in- dustry. True as a man, faithful as a friend, as- t as a leader, able as a statesman, loyal as a citizen, courageous and aggressive in a contest, unassuming and retiring in pri- vate life, a typical American, we present, with earnestness and confidence, the name of Matthew Stanley Quay to the great re- publican party of the United States as a cendidate for the highest and most honor- able office in the gift of any people on earth.” Reform Bills. State Senator Flinn of Pittsburg present- ed for approval or disapproval of the con- ion a series of seven reform bills which d been prepared by the Pittsburg lead- r. Flinn stated that these bills are the reform platfsrm of designed to prevent 1 nd ail illegal use of money at the and to pronibit the active participa- tion of office holders in primary and gen- elections. W. Pettit of delphia presented ment the four reform bills pre- the special committee appointed ers in line year with nd re John Russell bills ure de- 3 , under heavy the impr participation of in politics and for em of civil service reform ylvania. bills, together with several resolu- Were referred, under the rules, to olutions without beirg the committee of re read. A contest in Ailes wa: amicably set aggestion of Flinn by allowing half a vote for each ion from the forty-fourth senatorial district of Allegheny county on the com- mittees on resolutions, organization and Presidential Electors. ‘The roll of the twenty-eight congression- al districts was called, and the fellowing were announced as presidential electors: First, Dr. John S. Pearson, Philadelphia; ond, Allen B. Rorke, Philadelphia; third, ank E. Herdley, Philadelphia; fourth, Mr. Leonas I. Myer Philadelphia; fifth, Wm. M. Taggert, Philadelphia; sixth, Jo- seph H. Huddell, Linwood; seventh, Wm. . Norristown; eight lehem; ninth, Henry ; tenth John H. Landi: Everett Warren, Scranton; twelfth, . W. Wilde, Hazlet irteenth, Harr sen Ball, Mahanoy City; fourteenih, D. \ Miller, Lebanon; fifteenth, Henry C. inkhannock; sixteenth, J. E. Brown, nth, Frederick ; eighteenth, G. Brown Mil- burg, nineteenth, -R. H. Shindell, ntieth, George ck, Jonns- irst. no conference; twent . Randolph, Pittsburg; twen- third, Emanuel Wertheimer, Allegt John Fritz, Johnson, Read. Wiodam; elev- tewn: Bee th, Josiah Speer,” Elizabeth n, Edward E. Abrams, Butle1 ixth, Isidor Sobel, Erie; twenty- Wm. Schur, Warren; twenty- | 4 ph C. Campbell, Marion. The chairmanships of the three commit- announced as follows: Resoiu- presentative H. H. Bingham, Phil- credentials, State Senator Wim. Ss. Crawford county; permanent . State Senator Boise Penrose, ntion then, at 11 ) this afternoc the Resolutions Committee. meeting of the res ns committee When the presidential L. Magee, the | jared for McKinley, 1 it was due to his candidate that 1d oppose th roll ¢ ‘Qua of Alléshe . took a re- until 1: mination was indorsement of Quay. vote four Hall alee of fift for United $ ‘ameron be p tates Sen- itted to to the voters at the various le; lative dis- nani the olution was favored by the friends mand C. L. Magee, by Senator Pen- defeat being a ste of ye nays, resented: { t of the retireme: didate for Pr iy Matthew Stanley able means have been ote his nomination, the i are here- ed to vote for and support the of that Napoleon. of prosperit of Chio. * speech on this resolution was by Senator Penrose, who demanded that the convention should not weaken its inlorsement of Quay by naming any sec- ond choice On a viva vor vote, there were only two or three “ayes” and the res- olution was accordingly defeated. Convention Reassembies.* The convention reassembled at 2:05. There was only one distinct contest and the com- mittee on credentials reported in favor of ting the three delegates from the Me- Keesport district, who are Quay men. The Plaiform. Following is the platform: For fidelity to the principles of repub- icanism, Pennsyivania holds the first rank ong all the states. Year after yea it has returned great majorities for the can- ca: of that p ¥ with no selfish de- for recognition of any of its own as a nationa! candidate. time has come when the s so long and te which «n prefel ton for the nomina r 5 e ion of the Hon. Matthew Stanley Quay the republicans not alone of Penn- 3 but of the entire Union, will oremost lead. t and able in the as but a right «ial execut ments of the gov restored equitah! the ‘miner, to the manufactur ressional and isan. - Restoration of Reciprocity. femand the restoration of that wise of reciprocity which was framed by G. Blaine and adopted by the wise b nt administration of President Harrison to the great benefit of the com- of the country and would be aban- i by the present democratic adminis- “We pol Jar and © trati : “We approve the policy fection to Our ship owners and the ship building interests by discriminating duties in favor of American shipping, in order that American flag may be restored upon the slican party has always main- national honor and credit. It en- resumption of specie payments. ith as to every debt created for eservation of the Union, and has paid the greater part of it accordance with tt irit and letter of the lawwunder which m contracted. It ‘fely reduced charges upon the balance of the refunding at lower rates. It substi- tuted for the fluctuating and Inadequately secured notes of the state bank a uni: Uonal currency of stable value equal purchasing and debt-paying power. The Coinage. “Faithful to its record, believing that the people are entitled to the use of the best money, and anxious to restore and preserve the tndustrial and commercial prosperity of the Union, the republican party favors international bimetalMsm, and until that can be established upon a secure basis, opposes the coinage of silver, except upon govern- ment account, and demands the mainten- ance ef the existing gold standard of value. Pensions. “There should be no statute of limita- tion against a grateful recognition by the government of the services and sacrifices of the soldiers ard satlors who preserved j Were cheered it | farmer | and} of national pro- | 2 the Union. We denounce the present ad- ministration of the bureau for its betrayal of the interests of those heroes and its attempt to nullify existing laws. “We believe in the enactment of such restrictive legislation as will admit to our shores only those immigrants who have the capacity and desire to become good American citizens. State Affairs. “We congratulate the administration of Governor Hastings upon its wise discrim- ination in keeping expenses within their proper limits, and yet remembering that it reflects the Interests and views of a great and progressive state. It is justly entitled to the continued confidence of the republicans and the people of Pennsyl- vania. We reaffirm the declarations contained in the state platform of 1895, looking to needed reforms in state and municipal gcvernment and to the purification of elec- tions and the exercise of the elective fran- chises. : “We earnestly recommend to the con- sideration of the next legislature the sev- eral reform bills promulgated by the re- publican state committee, and request the republicans of both houses to give them favorable consideration and support.” VIRGINIA REPUBLICANS. A Conference Held by Leaders Be- fore the Convention Opened. STAUNTON, Va., April 23.—The dete- fates to the republican state convention vere about carly this morning; in fact, vuany of them remained up all night. By 10 o'clock there was an immense crowd in and around the Virginia House, where the leaders have their headquarters. Nine out of ten wore McKinley badges. Gen. Os- borne’ was there doing missionary work for Ohio's ex-governor. Informal Conferences. Ex-Congressman Waddill, who got up out of a sick bed at Richmond to come here, arrived this morning. He had not been on the ground long before an informal con- ference was held between leaders of the opposing factions. It was pretty well un- derstood that efforts were making to bring about a compromise. At 11 o'clock Judge Waddill, Edgar Al- lan, Colonel James D. Brady, Congressman Waiker, Colonel Lamb and other leaders were said to be in conference in the Vir- ginia house and the Gelegates waited the result with impatience. If anything was accomplished these who participated kept the fact to themselves. The Ha Columbian Hall is perh: the best fitted building im the state for convention purposes. It sezts 2,000 people, and its accoustics and veniilation are all that could be desired. It was handsomely decorated. Back of the stage were hung pictures of Lee, Jackson, Lincoln, Grant, Hayes, Gar- field, Blaine and Mahone. of the deiegates their seats. Ly noon most had arrived and taken Fully two-thirds were white. the stage at 1 rs in ail parts of the hall rose up and cheered him. While waiting for the procecdings the old Stonewall Brigade Band played Dixie and other airs. Called to Order. The convention was called to order at 2:15, and Rev. Mr. Wine of Staunton of- fered prayer. Chairman Lamb's Remarks. Chairman Lamb spoke bri He con- gratulated @ republicans the splen- convention. He said it would compure favorabiy with any convention that ever assembled. His referenc tection brought fe was continued whe posed three cheers for M ences to Reed, Allison, M also. Coming to the close of his chairman said: “Let us put (applaus I am willing to self upon the altar of my ering). nk his ;ersonal preferences fos ty's good. Congressman James A. Walker came in as Chairman Lamb tock his seat. Calls were in upon him for a specch, but he did not respond. The Fight Begun. Col. W. E. Craig of Staunton was named for temporary chairman. As soon as the announcement was made Judge L. L. Lewis went upon the platform, and the fight looked for was begun. Judge Lewis started out in words of warning to the convention to proceed cautiously and to make no mistake. As soon as it became apparent that he was to make a nomination, the Lamb peo- ple yelled for Craig, and for two minuies Judge Lewis was not allowed to proceed. Chairman Lamb appealed for order, and Judge Lewis named Gen. James A. Walker for temporary chairman. This set the Allan-Waddill faction wild with joy. Col. James D. Brady seconded the nomination of Walker. Charies Curry of Staunton eulogized Gea. Walker, and criticised Judge Lewis for put- ting in nomination a gentleman in opposi- | tion to the choice of the state chairman. Mr. Curry urged the convention to elgct ig. As soon as Curry took his seat Gen, Wal- ker went on the stage. “Let us have peace,” said he. He said he felt very much surprised. He did not wish to stand in the way of har- mony, but wanted to see the party thor- oughly united. Harmony Restored. The Congressman had not proceeded very j far before Judge Lewis interrupted him and withdrew the name of the general. Col. Craig came forward, and the Lamb followers gave him a warm reception. He made a strong republican speech, which the delegates listened to with close atten- ‘ ton, and applauded. — + LAINED OF WILLIS. the Napol h gr op remarks, the aside discord sacrifice my- party (great Every Ponest republican should his par- com Reported From Honolula That Hawail Was Dissutisfied. SAN FRANCISCO, April 23.—The steam- er Australia this morning brings the fol- | lowing: HONOLULU, April Minister Willis and an Francisco today. United States family left here for The refusal of the | American minister to observe Hawaiian in- dependence day on January 17 last caused this government to lay the matter before | Secretary of State Oey through Minister Hatch. It has been an open secret here since January that the social relations be- tween Minister Willis and the Hawaiian gevernment had not been cordial. It is Stated that none of the officials of the goy- ernment were invited to be present at Washington's birthday celebration at the American iegation. Although altogether nor-committal as to whether the Hawalian government, through Minister Hatch, had complained of Minister Willis, State Department officials did go so far this afternoon as-to deny in the most positive terms that Minister Willis had been censured or reprimanded for his con- duct on the occasion of the celebration or at any other time. Minister Willis has been granted leave of bsence for three months. ae STREET EXTENSION CASE. ‘The Court of Appeals Reverses Judge Cox's Opinion. The Court of Appeals, late this afternoon, handed down its opinion In the case of the District of Columbia against Armes—the street extension case. The opinion in brief is to the effect that the act, as a whole, is not unconstitutional; that no benefits can be taxed under section 11, and that sec- tion 15 is so vague as to be partly inoper- ative. The judgment of Judge Cox In the lower court is reversed by the Court of Appeals, with directions temodify the judgment in x0 far as it dismisses the petition, and to reinstate the cause for further proceedings not inconsistent with the opinion of the Court of Appeals. The opinion was written by Mr. Justice Shepard, Chief Justice Alvey dissenting in part and concurring in part with the ma- jority of the court. ———.___ All to His Wife. The will of the late E. Price Brown, dated March 16 last, was filed this afternoon for probate. The entire estate of the deceased is left to his wife; Isabella Rrown, who ts named as executrix. THE EVENING STAR, THURSDAY, APRIL 23, 1896—SIXTEEN PAGES. LATE NEWS BY WIRE Resignation of the French Cabinet Announced. BULOWAYO COMMUNICATION COT OFF Progress of the Venezuelan Nego- i tiations. FUNERAL OF LEON SAY ————— PARIS, April 23.—Almost immediately after the reassembling of the chamber of deputies today M. Bourgeois announced the resignation of the cabinet. The cham- ber of deputies was crowded. M. Bour- geois and his colleagues withdrew as soon as the announcement was made, “The premier was frequently interrupted with cries from the extreme left of “Down with the senate,” and when the ministers filed out of the house there was loud ap- plause from the right and center, to which the left replied with loud cries of “Turn out the senate,” ‘Down with the senate.” A scene of prolonged tumult followed. COMMUNICATION CUT OFF. Considernble Anxiety at Cape Town as to Buluwayo. (Copyright, 1896, by the Associated Press.) CAPE TOWN, April 23.—Telegraphic communication ‘vith the town of Buluwayo has been cut off at Fig Tree. The latter is a small place near Mangwe, southwest of Buluwayo. The break cuts off all means of communicating by wire with Buluwayo, and, in view of the serious condition of affairs there, the town being surrounded by 15,000 hostile Matabeles, it causes cons{d- erable anxiety here. A repairing and scoutii.g squad has been sent out from Mangwe in the direction of Fig Tree. There was no change in the situation whe Buluwayo was last heard from, and it is hoped the break may be due to an accident or simply be the work of a marauding band of Matabeles. LONDON, April 23.—Detachments of the King’s Royal Rifles, stationed at Dov and the Irish Rifles, quartered at Brighton, have been ordered to hold themselves in readiness to proceed immediately to South Africa. vi NEZUELAN NEGOTIATIONS. They Are Progressing Between Eng- land and America. LONDON, April 23.—The under secretary of state for foreign affairs, Mr. George N. Curzon, answering a question in the house of commons today, said that the negotia- tions with the United States regarding Venezuela were proceeding, and it was not advisable to inake a statement on the sub- Ject until they were concluded. PRESENTED TO THE PRINCESS. Drawing Room Held at Buckingham Palace. LONDON, April 23.—The Princess of Wales held a drawing room today at Buck- ingham palace, in behalf of the queen. Owing to the fact that many notabilities are abroad, the attendance of royalty was not so large as usual. In the state procession the princess was accompanied by her two daughters, Princesses Victoria and Maud, the Duke and Duchess of Connaught and the Duchess of Albany. Among the ladies pr ent the Countess of Essex, formerly Miss Adela Grant of New York. LEON SAY'S FUNERAL. Ceremony Attended by France's Di tinguished Men. PARIS, April 23.—The funeral of Leon Say, the distinguished political economist, took place today, and was remarkable for its simplicity, In accordance with the wishes of the deceased. The ceremony, however, was attended by most of the ministers, many senators and deputies, a deputation from the academy, deputations from a number of the leading societies of France, and a numt ef well-known financiers, including Baron Alphonse de Rothschild. —_———_—_ DOUBLE EXECUTION Pustolka and Herrmann Electrocuted at Sing Sing. SING SING, N. ¥., April 23.—Charles Pustolka and Louls P. Herrmann .were legally put to death by electricity in the penitentiary here today. Hermann was executed at 11:21 a.m. Two contacts of the current were necessary, owing, the attending physician stated, to the presence of air in his lungs. Pastolka entered the death chamber at 11:41 and was immediately placed in the chair. The current was turned on at 11:42 for ore minute and twenty seconds’ duration. It was turned on the second time at 11:44:10, and at 11:46 Pustolka was pronounced dead. ce aN WILL NOT COME UP. Pacific Raflrond Funding Bill Put to Sleep for Thin Seasion, It begins to look as if the Pacific railroad lobbyists and their chief, Mr. Huntington, have been beaten and that the funding dill will not be brought up at this session of Congress. ‘The exclusive announcement in The Star yesterday that there had been a change of | program is borne out by facts ascertained | by Star reporters today. From the best | sources it fs learned that unless there is another change, the bill will not come up j at this session. Several reasons are given for the change. One is thit there is a strong sentimen against the bill being Lrcught up. This! sentiment is shared by opponents as well | as certain friends of the measure. i Another reason is zhat the opponents of | the measure have developed more strength | than the friends of funding thought, and that the doubt about the passage of the bill has Induced the change. SS AGAINST WOMEN DELEGATES. The Vote Throughout the Methodist Epixcopal Charch. BALTIMORE, Md., April 23.—All the re- turns have been received from Methodist | Episcopal conferences in America and in mission fields of the vote on the woman question, and have been tabulated by Rev. Dr. Lucien Clark, pastor of the Madison Avenue Methodist Episcopal Church in this city. These returns, accordirg to his table, show that the Baltimore preposition to amend the second restrictive rule of the discipline, so as to make women eligible for election as lay delegates to the general conference, has been defeated by only eighteen votes. —_—___ Tomorrow's Benning Entries. First race, six furlongs—Silk, Gold Dol- lar, 116; Daric, 113; Sebastian, 100, Second race, half mile—Sigfried, Domt- tor, Prompt, Sinial, 110; Second Chance, 107. Third race, federal stakes, six and one- half furlongss—Roundsman, Septour, Shake- speare secord, 107; Brisk, Palmerston, Premier, Belle Washington, 97. Fourth race, six and one-half furlongs, selling—The Swain, 106; Eclipsa, 104; Shelly Tuttle, Panway, 99; Allen L., 96. Fifth race, handicap, one mile--Captain T., 110; Sue Kittie, 100; Mrs. Stuarz, 95. —_——___ Henring on the District Bill, The subcommittee of the appropriations committee in charge of the District bill held a meeting this morning, and it was found possible to grant a hearing to the District Commissioners this afternoon. THE HANCOCK STATUE Arrangements For the Unveiling Oere- monies to Be Held May 12th. —— Military Escort fo Include Regular Troops, Nationa, Guard and Civil- Z ian Organizations. All the main details of the arrange- ments for the unveiling of the equestrian statue of Major General Hancock at the intersection of Pennsylvania avenue and 7th street have been gecided upon by Col- onel J. M. Wilson, cérps of engineers, in charge of public buildings and grounds, after conference with the national Hancock statue commission, consisting of Secretary Lamont, Dakota and Senator Cockrell of Missouri, and also Major General Miles, in command of the army. The statue will be unveiled Tuesday, May 12, at 3 o'clock in the afternoon, and will be made the occasion of an imposing mili- tary demonstration. The date selected is the anniversary of the battle of Spottsyl- vania, Va., when Hancock's brigade gained its brilliant victory in that portion of the ‘field known as’ “the angle. The cere- monies will be simple, but impressive, du- plicating as nearly as the changed condi- tions will allow the ceremonies attending the unveiling of the statue to General Gar- field in this city May 12, 1887. They will open with prayer and close with benedic- tion, and will include an oration and pa- triotic music by the Marine Band. Maj. Gen. John M. Palmer, Senator from the state of Illinois, will be the orator of the day. He was a distinguished volunteer officer during the war, and is eminently equipped in every way to render an elo- quent panegyric to the gallant soldier, whose memory it is proposed to honor. A Military Escort. Brigadier Gen. John R. Brooke, command- ing the military department of Dakota, witit headquarters at St. Paul, will have command of tie military escort. He ls now in this city on leave of absence, and will at once begin preparations for the formation and movement of the troops and civilian organizations which are expected to par- ticipate in the parade. All the available troops in this vicinity will be ordered out, including the artillery at Washington bar- racks, the cavalry at Fort Myer, the marines from the barracks, a battalion of sailors from the navy yard, and the Na- tional Guard of the District of Columbia. The civil division will be made up of the Grand Army of the Republic, the Union Veteran Legion and the Society of the Sec- ond Army Corps. The details for the pa- rade have not yet been completed. Ar- rangements have been made for firing a salute at the Washington barracks The President and cabinet, the Supreme Court, the Congress and the members of the diplomatic corps will be invited to ut- tend the ceremonie: F A platform capable of seating will be erected just west of the statue, and a smaller platform containing about fif- teen seats, for ihe press, will be placed just north of the statue. ONCE SO DAZZLING Presidential Hopes of Populists Are Grow- ing Dim. 800 guests The battle being waged by free silver democrats to capture the Chicago conven- tion does not please ambitious populists who have been making ‘calculations on th strength derived from having both the re- publican and democratic parties adopt straight gold platforms at their coming con- ventions. The populists of the countr: have been deriving a good deal of satisfac- tion from the belief that their convention would be the only one of the three held by the great political parties of the country to adopt an unequivocal 16-to-1 platform and to nominate an outspoken free silver man. They were counting upon the reinforce- ments they would ye from both the democratic and ‘republican ran The declarations made by Senator Tiliman that he would at once leave the democratic party and attend the free silver and populist con- vention, and like inientions of some other well-known and influential leaders in both the democratic and republican parties, made the leaders of the populists believe that their day of greatness was near. Peffer and Butler Are Pouting. Since the outcome of the Chicago conven- tion seems to be doubtful on the question of silver, these hopes of the populists are much less sanguine than they were three months ago. If the Chicago convention adopts a free silver platform and nominates a free silver man then the populists fear they will be out of business. Both Senators Peffer of Kansas and Butler of North Carolina are said to be up in arms at the audacity of the democratic party in attempting to take their most important card in the coming elections and allowing them, as populists, to play second fiddle to a democratic tune. Senator Butler, it is said, believes that the adoption of a tree silver platform by the democrats wouid simply be a victory for the gold men, and he regards the movement looking to the capturing of that convention by the sliver- ites as merely a trick of the gold men. It is asserted by populisis that the gold men who care little for party organization are actual- ly conniving to have the free silver men capture the Chicago convention, so as to divide the free silver votes between the demo: repubiican ticket a sure winner, as they do not think the populists will vote the demo- cratic ticket. Populists Nationally Distrusted. But there are differences of opinion as to what ‘he outcome would be if the free sii- ver men prevail at Chicago. A great many pepulists say that their leaders are ambi- tious, and that they want gold to win in democratic renks for selfish purposes. Meny silver men say that the country would never think of placing the populists in power. That party, they assert, has been identified with too many crotchets and partly developed schemes to permit the peo- ple to intrust it with the conduct of the government. The democratic party, they say, is not in especially good repuie, but they believe it would stand a much better chance to elect a President on the -silyer issue than would the populists. They “be- lieve, too, that With the democratic plat- form and nominee thoroughly committed to the free coinage of silver the great mass of populists would give up their party and vote the democratic ticket. They look upon the leading populists as ambitious men who argue for their own glorification rather than for the cause of silver when they say they fear the consequences of having the democrats adopt free silver. They point to the failure of the favorite son movement throughout the country as sufficient evi- dence that the voters will not stick to cer- tain men when they believe that by casting their ballots for others they will hi a fair chance to get what they regard as the great issue before the country decided ac- cording to their ideas. Program of (he Gold Democrats. It is said that the gold men in the Chica- go convention will aim to have one of two courses adopted. They want a sound gold platform, or the most radical free silver platform that caa be drawn, so that the issue can be squarely fought. But until the Chicago convention is over leaders among the populists will be on the anxious bench. In a gold platform at Chicago they see a great future for their party and for themselves. A free silver plank will make them doubtful in the extreme of their own future as political “leaders, at least during the coming campaign. + _____ A Broker Assigns. . Frank Wilson Brown, stock broker, hay- ing offices at No. 1335 F street northwest, teday filed a deed of assignment to Camp- bell Carrington. The assets, including equity of $4,000 in house, No. 1015 P street northwest, are es- timated at $38,690.42. The liabilities are given as $59,709.51, of which amount $28,- 487.87 is due W. B. Gurley, and $23,427.61 due the firm of Gurley & Barross. ———___ Statehood for Oklahdma. The House committee on territories today decided, by a vote of 6 to 2, to report favor- ably a bill to admit Oklahoma to statehood. Senator Hansbrough of North | ts and populists, and to make the | IN CONGRESS TODAY Mr. Call Wants His Cuban Resolu- tion Taken Up. TT IS 10 SEND A NAVAL FORCE Mr. Pickler’s Pension Bill Discussed in the House. ROUTINE BUSINESS ———— Several minor bills were passed at the opening of the Senate today, including the bill authorizing a bridge across the Mis- souri river at Boonville, Mo. Among the measures introduced was one by Mr. Call, proposing a constitutional amendment granting suffrage to women. To Send a Naval Force to Cuba. Prior to taking up the Indian bill, which was the regular order, Mr. Call asked for agreement by which the Senate would take up his resolution directing the Preai- dent to dispatch a naval force to Cuba for the protection of American interests there. ‘The Senator said he understood there was urgent need of action. Mr. Platt (Conn.) urged Mr, Cail not to push this measure just_now, with other important questions pending, and Mr. Call consented to with- draw the request for the present. Later Mr. Call gave notice that tomorrow or Monday he would call up the resolution for sending ships-of-war to Cuba. Mr. Chandler asked if this would be done without reference to the status of the pending Indian bill. ‘Whenever the opportunity shall occur," responded Mr. Call, “without interfering with the pending bill.” The Indian Bill, Tae Indian Dill was then taken up, the question being on Mr. Platt’s amendment extending the services of the Dawes com- mission with a view to the making of a roll of the Cherokee and kindred nations. The commission is given directions toward terminating the tribal relations of the In- dians and dividing th nds in severalty. ‘The debate was protracted. In the course of it Mr. Vest (Mo.) spoke of the conditions in the Indian territory as constituting a na- tional pesthouse and a nuisance, a harbor of refuge for criminals and depreciating property in the adjoining states one-third. TH en the House met today Mr. Talbert | offered a resolution, which was ly adopted, calling on the Sec! tate for all information relative arrest and ‘mprisonment in Cuba tary of to the ef Rey. Diaz and to the steps taken to secure for him a fair an‘l impartial trial. On motion of Mr. Hepbarn (iowa), a bill relating to the restoration of Commander Quackenbush to the rolls of the navy was | made a special order for next Tuesday. he Pension Bill, passed were to increase the | . D. Applegate and to satist; a finding of thé Court of Claims in favor of John J. Shipman. At 1 o'clock the con- sideration of Representative DPickter's pen- | sion bill was resume], and Mr, McClellan (NX. ¥.) took the floor. In beginning his address Mr. McClellan said that it had beea agreed by the party es on the other sid2 that pens.on arrying a large sum of money should Other bill: to pass some sort of a | 3 an eviderce of good fai toward the ol] soidier, and so the present bill was framed. He objected to it | | to place an undeserving upon the | | Bension rolls. It also si ht to refle upon the present admin 0a of the I | partment of the In‘er nd the pen | bureau. The administration, he said, was ja just one, and he purposed to defend it | 4eainst the reflections contained in the Viekier bill, | He went in some detail into the various | orders issued by the pension office, and | maintained that they were just. Several | | meritorious service pension bills were now pigeonholed and the best the majority coul] | do for the oid soldier was to bring in this | bill, which proposed to put upon the pen- sion rolls the names of bounty jumpers and men who had deserted from the ranks of | the confederacy. ! Smith (Mich.) opposed that section which provides for a discontinuance of pension for “mistake of fact or recovery from injury." —————+ e+ A REPUBLICAN CAUCUS. aes Senators Decide That Adjournment Should Be May 18. The republican Senators held a brief cau- cus today for an exchange of views on the subjects of final adjournment and order of business before adjournment. Senator Chandler suggested that adjournment cught to be possible by May JSth, and was sup- ported in this opinion by an almost unani- mous vote of the caucus. Brief speeches were made by Senators Allison, Frye, Cul- lom and other Senators, ail concurring in the opinion that an early adjournment was desirable and possible. It was the general | opinion that the appropriation bills should be kept to the front until disposed of, and no more adjournments over Saturday are contemplated. Senator Sherman was authorized, as chairman of the caucus, to appoint a stecr- ing committee of nine to take charge of the details as to the order of business in case it was found possible to consider other than the appropriation bills. Mention was made of several general bills, which it was considered important should receive attention before ; Ment, among them being the Pac road, the bankruptcy, the jmmi the filled cheese bills, but it was the gen- eral opinion that no attempt should be made to get up any of these at the ex- pense of any of the appropriation bills, and that they should be postponed until the appropriation bilis are out of the way. | The order of their co: jon will be left wholly to the steering committee. Considerable interest was manifested in the caucus as to the attitude of the demo- crats on the subject of adjournment, but no one was able to give definite informa- tion on this pomt. Tt was stated, however, that so far as individual democrats had sed any opinion to repuilican Sera- they had indicated a willingness to have an early adjournment. A {Later in the day Senaro Sherman pointed the stecring committe co! ing of Messrs. Allison, Hale, Aldrich, Dav: Quay, McMillan, Dubois, Perkins and i Pritchard. H + + PRESBYTERY ADJOURNS, Chesapenke Body Finished Its Labors ant Night. Tre Presbytery of Chesapeake ended its meeting, begun the evening before, last night at the Central Presbyterian Church, 3d and I streets northwest, Rev. Dr. AL W. Pitzer, pastor. After the close of the report of the pro- ceedings as published in yesterday’s Star Rev. W. H. Robertson was assigned to the temporary charge of Greenwich Church, pear Culpeper, Va., the pulpit of which was made vacant by the removal of Rey. Mr. Carrington, as stated in The Star. In ac- cordance with the report of a special com- mittee appointed for the purpose, the mem- bership of the standing committees was re- vised. Rey. I. N. Campbell and Elder K. Kemper were elected commissioners to the general assembly of the Southern Presbyterian Church, which convenes shortly at Mem- phis. Tenn. : The presbytery approved a call made by the church at Culpeper to Mr. J. Louis Mc- Clerg, now a student at Princeton Theologi-| cal Seminary, but who is expected to grad-j} uate next month, and directed that the | elerk send the paper to Mr. McClerg for his action. After selecting Culpeper, Va, as the place of the next meeting, and the third Tuesday in September as the time a recess until 8 p.m. was taken. Upon reassembling the question of mis- } sions was taken up and discussed at much | length, and resolutions were unanimously adopted requesting that two collections for that purpose be taken up in each church during the year. THE ECKINGTON RAILROAD Extension Bill Reported to the Senate by Mr. MoMillan. Rapid Transit Made Compulsory, With Penalty for Failure—A Change of Route, The Eckington and Belt street railway extension bill was today reperted back to the Senate from the District committee by Mr. McMillan, but in a different form from that in which it was first presented by the attorneys of those companies. Sen- ator McMillan was far from being satisfied with the provisions as to rapid transit, and it developed that the extensions asked by the Eckington company were not wholly satisfactory to the people living in the sec- tions affected by the propositions. For in- stance, the projected line out Michigan avenue was the sole object of the Michigan avenue line. This thoroughfare skirts the Soldiers’ Home Park on the southeast and is a popular driveway. In the bill as re- ported to the Senate this extension is omitted. As to the East Waskirgton extension from the present east and west Eckington line southward to the navy yard, there was a vigorous protest heard from residents along 7th street, which the company de- sired to use, and in consequence this was changed to 8th street cs far south as C, where the Capital Traction Company's tracks occupy Sth street. Rapid Tra Provision. The firs section of the bill, relating to rapid transit, is now as follows: That within three months from the pas- sage of this act the Eckington and Soldiers’ Home ilway Company and the Belt Railway Company, both of the District of Columbia, respectively, shall begin to equip thcse portions of their respective lines which are situated wifhin the boundaries of the city of Washington with compress- ed alr moters. If, after a trial of three months, the said compressed air motors shall, in the judgment of the Commission- ers of the District of Columbia, prove to be in all respects a proper and satisfactory motive power for the speedy and cony ient propulsion of strcet cars, then the said Commissioners are hereby authorized and directed to issu2 to the said railway com- panies, respectively, permits to equip their ines within the city of Washington with uch compressed air motors; and within x months from the passage of this act the said railway companies shall cease to use horse power on any and all of their respective lines. In the event that the said compressed air mcters shall not be approv- ed as herein provided for, then within two years from the pessege of this act the said companies, respectively, shall construct and put into fuli operation on all their lines in the city of Washington the under- ground electric system. No extension cf any of the lines in this act provided for shall be operated by horse power. Neglect or failure to comply with the Provisions of this section shall subject the corporation neglecting or failing to a pen- alty of $50 for cach and every day during h such failure or neglect continues, said penalty to be recovered by the Com: mers of the District of Columbia in any court of competent jurisdiction. The Extension Recommended, The second section provides that ihe Eckington road is authorized to make a hew track along the following route: Be- ginning at the junction of 8th and D streets northeast, thence south afong 8th street to C street south, thence west on C Street to 7th street east, thence south on 7th street to M street south, thence east on | M street to Georgia avenue, thence norzh- to “th street cast. his is the only extension granted to the ngton road. The Belt line is granted the ¢ extensions as those authorized in the former bill, with the exception that it is provided that the extension along Water street from the present southern terminus shall be by an extension of the present tracks of the Belt railway. The bill is further changed by requiring all extensions authorized to be made in two yeurs from the passage of the act, and the following new clause 1s added: “Pre- vided, that in case any one or more of the extensions shall not be completed and operated regularly within the time specified ;then so much of this act as authorizes such uncompleted extensions shall be void and of no effect.” The provision for a passenger house at the corner of 14th and B streets south- west 1s stricken out, and also that which relates to the joint use of tracks by these roads and other existing lines. ——+e- TO RELEASE BISHOP DIAZ. Spanish Authorities Will Let Him Go if He Will Leave Caba. Secretary Olney received a cable message this morning from Consul General Wil- liams at Havana, saying that the Spanish authorities have offered to release Bishop Diaz and his brother, naturalized citizens of the United States, who were arrested on a charge of treason, on condition that they jJeave the island of Cuba. The Spanish minister received similar information from Gen, Weyler, and had a conference with Secretary Olney at the State Department on the subject this morning. Although not so stated, it is believed that the prisoners will accept this chance of freedom, rather than take the risk of a trial for treason by a Spanish tribunal, either civil or military. In fact, they prob- ably have no discretion in the matter, in- asmuch as this government has repeatedly recognized the right of a foreign govern- ment to deport citizens of the United States whose presence is objectionable. Nothing was heard at the State Depart ment today in regard to the case of Dy- gert, another American citizen in confine- ment in Cuba, but the latest advices re- ceived from Consul Geyeral Williams indi- cated favorable and speedy action by tie Spanish authorities in his case. i Eee A Military Reservation. The President has proclaimed certain lands in the Gulf of Georgia, Washington, being part of the group of islands kno as Sucia Islands, as a military res and has set it apart for military purpo. ee The North Capitol Street Senator Proctor today reported favorably to the Senate from the District committee the bill authorizing the extension of North Capitol street to the Soldiers’ Home. The Senate committee approved this bill several weeks ago, and it was ordered to a favor. ble report. Bat meantime certain matiers in regard to -str extension developed that operated to delay the report, and the bill has been pigeonholed until today, when Mr. Proctor brought it into the Senate. Grain and Cotton Markets, Furnished by W. B. Hibbs & Co., 1421 F street, members New York stock exchange, correspondents Messrs. Ladenburg, Thal- mann & Co., New York, GRALN. Open, High. Low. Close. us Gs iy 8a% ae 8am Wheat—May. Baltimore Murkets. BALTIMORE, Md., April 28.—Flour datl, un- changed—recelpts, 6,343 barrels; shipments, "3. barrels; sales, 150° barrels. Wheat _firm—spot, month, 70 bic Gor%aGVI,; July, G9%aT0—receipts, 472. by tock, $9,172 tush” els; sales, 40,000 bushels—southera Wheat by sau. ple, 7. do. on grade, 69, Cora firm—spot and month, 351 Jun bid; July, 36%036% ; steamer mixed, ceipts, 26,348 bushels; shipments, stock, 3 4 Oats firm— . 2 mixed do., receipts, 4.442 maels; stock, 204,184 Rye quict and steady—No. 2, 46a41 near- by; 42n43 “Westetrn-—st usheis. TE firm—good to choice timothy, $16.00a$16.50. freights very quiet, demand slow, ruchanged. trong, unchanged. Kutter steady, unchai ar steady—frest, i0. Cheese weak, unchany eee ‘unchanged. emi ce rain FINANCE AND TRADE Moderate Reaction in Values During the Early Hours. RUMORS AST0 THE VENEZUELAN AFFAIR Washington Advices Regarding Ad- journment of Congress. GENERAL MARKET REPORTS ae Special Dispatch to The Evoning Star. NEW YORK, April 23. —Disquleting rumors relative to the Venezuelan situation and lower London quotations incident there- to resulted in a moderate reaction in values during the early trading this morning. Con- servative operators were disposed to regard the revival of this question as being entirely unwarranted, nothing of the slightest sig- nificance having arisen during the period of diplomatic inactivity following the original agitation. The published accounts of the exact status of this controversy cannot be credited with containing a sing le new item. The conclusions drawn, however, have been sufficient to cause apprehension among the trading element. There has been no liquidation of long Stock outside of the room, and it is ex- pecied that apprehension on this score will entirely disappear during the next twenty four hours. Washington advices predicting an early adjournment of Congress were to a ve: considerable extent responsible for coun- teracting the effects of the morning's trading. Confident commission buying of the raflway list was noticed during the afternoon, and sentiment continues stroug- ly prejudiced in favor of higher prices. The buying of Burlington was again a prominent feature of the trading in th regular list, prospects of substantial in- creases in earnings being responsible for the activity. The entire granger group responds easily to any improvement in the demand, and will, in all probability, continue to lead the market as the volume of business increases. Sugar was active and somewha: irregular, profit-taking and very cautious new trading being responsible for such action. The be- Nef in higher prices is not significantly abated, however, and am early resumption of the advance is confidently predicted by enthusiastic supporters. Distillers was in fair demand at a frac- tonal advance over yesterday's p and is considered as being a probable jer of Speculative activity in the industrial group. The market for foreign exchange was dull at unchanged quotations, the demand being extremely limited, as on previous days of the week. London's sales of our securities during the last two days has not been sufficient to materially influence ex- change rates. Foreign houses report no serious concern abroad in relation to pend- ing diplomatic negotiations, and the be is expre that London will promptly begin a recovery of recent sales. The trading during the late Was in the main beneficial to values, tr: ers having some difficulty in buying lac the sales of the morning. Americen Tobacco was sold down sharply during this period on further rumors of adverse developmehts, the frequent circ lation of which has led the stre into a partial acceptance of their accura: things considered, the immediate prospects contain more that is hopeful than otherwise, and in the absence of sur- prises values should continue in the dire: tion of moderate improvement. — ‘ANCIAL AND COMMERICIAL, The following are the opening, the highest and the lowest and the closing prices of tne New York stock market today, as reported by Corson & Macartney, members New York stock exchange. Correspondents Messrs. Moore & Schley, No. 8) Broacway. Open. High. 12635 vee American Sugar. Arerican Sugar, Pra American Tobace American Cotton Oli Atchison. Balto. & Ohio Canada Southern. Canada Pacific. Chesapeake & C,C, 0. & St. L. (hitcago, B. & Q Chic. & Chicago Gas, Cle CM. Delaware & Hudson. Den. & R. Grande, Pf. Dis. & Cattle Feeding. General Electric, . ilinots Central. Lake Shore. Erie. Louisville & Nashville Long Isiand ‘Traction Metropolitan Traction Manhaitan Elevated. Michigan Central Missouri Pacitie. National Le: ‘0. Nutioual Lead Co., Pid! U.S. Leather, Pra New Jersey Central, New York Central NY.&N. Eng. Ci N.Y¥.C. & St. Louis. Northern Pacifte.. Northern Pacitle, Pid... North American, Ont. & Western. Pacific Mail. Phila. & Keading. Pullman Pal. Car G Southern Railway, P Phila. ‘Traction. ‘Texas Pacitie, Jenn. Coal & iron Unien Pacitic. Wabash Wavash, Pid ee Wheeling & 1. Erie Wheeling & i. Erie, ern Union Yel Ptd Columbia Monat Lanston Washtagton Washington 2 sonic Hall Associath Light Infantry 1st Ge, 100 National Bauk bid. Baak of the Repu 20 bid. asked, and Mechanics’, 180 0 asked. Citizens’, 133 bid, asked. Capital, 117 bid. We: ¥ asked. ‘Tre 97 bid, 101 asked. ‘Lincoln, 103%, bid, 110 |. Ohio, #6 bid. fe Deposit and Trust Companies. National Saf Deposit and Trust, 119% bd, 125 asked, shin: ton Loan and Trust, *121 bid, 125 asked. American Security ond Trust, 142 Ud, 14 Gasked. Washing tun Safe Deposit, Kallread Stocks. Lid, 7) asked. M. Columbia, 55 id. bid. id, Insurance Stocks. . WH Mid, 36 ask Franklin, 38 bid, 45_asked. Metropollian, 7 Coreoran, {0 bid. Potomac, 65 bid 14) bid,” 155 asked. German-Am National Union, 11 bid, 14 asked. in, 121, Md, 14 asked. “Riggs, Tig bid. Ky asked. Peay Mid, 6 asked. “Lincoln, 8 "bid, Siz asked, 1 4% bid, St, asked Insurance ‘ks. Real te Title, 101 asked. Colwntia Title, Did, 6 asked. asked. raph arringe, asked. Mis: eous Mergs spe, 119 bid, 120 asked, Lanston Mono- Great Falls Ice, 125 bid. Detectives Commission: Before leaving the city the President commissioned Messrs. Evenhoe and Mc- Cauley of the New York detective force, agents for the government for the purpose of bringing to this country Dunlop and Turner, the men arrested in London for pied theft of the Burden diamonds and jew- elry.