Evening Star Newspaper, August 27, 1896, Page 2

2 LATE NEWS BY WIRE Speed Trial of the Brooklyn Off Mas- sachusetts. CONDITIONS WERE ALL FAVORABLE Run Was Made in 4 Hours, 9 Minutes. SCENE AT THE START BOSTON, Mass., August 27.—Excepting the presence of a thickly haze, which, how- ever, seemed likeiy to “burn off” as the day advanced, the weather conditions this morning were of the best, for the speed trial of the United States cruiser Brook- lyn, which started at 8:15 for the starting line off Cape Ann. The Associated Press Observatory, Straithmouthway, Rockport, Mass, August ‘The cruiser Brooklyn, which is compe:- ing for blue ribbon for naval armored ARRESTED FOR FORGERY Young Edgar Helphenstine Taken Into Qus- tody in New Haven. He Endeavored to Pass a Worthless Check Purporting to Be Sign- ed by His Father. NEW HAVEN, Conn. August 27.— Edgar Helphenstine was arrested by a de- tective here this afternoon, charged with having forged his father’s name to a check for $125. Young Helphenstine attempted to pass the check at the New Haven House, and when arrested admitted his guilt. The check called upon the National Metropolitan Bank of Washington to pay from the funds of “The Terraline Company, R. K. Help- henstine, president,” the sum mentioned. Cashier George H. B. White of the Na- tional Metropolitan Bank stated this af- ternoon that he had received a telegram yesterday from the New Haven bank ask- ing if a check for $125 drawn for the ac- count of the Terraline Company of this city on the National Metropolitan Bank was good, and that he had replied after in- quiry, that no such check had been drawn by the company. SHIP BROOKLYN. THE BATLE cruisers in a race against time tod. sighted coming from her anchorage in Boston mense volum her three great funnel. 9:10 a.m. From the im- of inky smoke pouring from it was evident that or steam was being bottled for her grand ef- fert, but as she came abreast of Thatch- er’s Island, the steam pressure was evi- dently not’ sausfactory or else, owing to the haze which prevailed, the mark boats were not distinctiy visible, for at this peint the helm was thrown over and the cruiser stood out to sea. The vessel was maneuvered about an heur. Meanwhile the fog clouds had been bernt off by the hot sun, and at. 10:40, everything being satisfactory, the Brook- lyn pointed for the run. As she advanced, headed directly for the starting line, swerving ne:ther to starboard nor port, her sharp prow cut the water like a knife, in marked contrast to the great bow wave which was thrown out by her sister ship. the New York, on her trial. At 10:44, when she was half a mile away from the line, the blood-red flag denoting the rac+ on was hoisted to the truck. The Start. sounding along like a frightened fawn, she neared the line, and passing the first markboat, the Iwana, at 10:46:20, she was off on her run. ed she presented a beautiful 271 tons of steel and equip- = driven through the water by 0 horse=power triple expansion en- with seemingly less fuss than many a harbor tugboat. ed a remark- ably small bone for such a huge craft, cut- ting a clean passage through the water, the two waves on either side turning over into a foamy sea right at the full. Abaft the beam the suction from her giant pro- caused the water to settle, painted hull. Astern trail- long wake of white water as the beat the sea into feamy confusion. ad markboat, the revenue cutter # miles from the start, was pa: the first leg being done at the knots per hour ageinst a head peller plainly showing her r ed a rate of 20, tide. KEN UNKPORT. Me., August 2 The Brooklyn crossed the finish line off Cape Porpoise at 12: le a turn and recrossed the line at ROCKPORT, Mass., August 27.—The Brooklyn finished at 2:54:30. Estimated Speed. ROCKPORT, Mass., August 27.—Esti- mated speed of Brooklyn, 21.60 knots. —_——. __ QUIET AT CONSTANTINOPLE. The Bank Was Not Robbed and None of the Staff Injured. CONSTANTINOPLE, August 2 officials of the Ottoman Bank sa‘ none of th aff was injured during the rioting here yesterday, and that the bank Was not robbed. ‘ARIS, August 27.—The manager of the Ottoman Bank here has received a tele- gram from the directors of the bank at Constantinople saying that the disturb- ances th are over. Official dispatches received here from Constantinople say that the French charge d’affaire e hi stalled a guard of sailors, from the Frencn uardship La Fleche, at the French em- ; a measure of precaution. ench government will immeiate- patch a second gunboat to Constaati- ly dis nople © Oficial Version. tary of State today received a ble message trom Minister Terrell, say- ing that yesterday afternoon the Ottoman Bank at Constantinople was seized by a large band of armed revolutionists, who ed the bank, keeping over ninety em. The ployes prisoners, and announced that thi purpose was to secure reforms. They de- clared that unless these reforms were granted within three days the bank and in- Ss would be destroyed by dynamite the same time dynamite bombs were exploded by Armenians in the streets at remote localities, killing avout thirty Turkish diers. Last night several hun- dred us were killed, and the min- ister sald that at time of cabling all houses in the city were closed. Mr. Terrell adds that after negotiation the revolutionists were placed on board a steamer to be con- veyed to a foreign port, and the employes of the bank were released from peril. > ANOTHER HAWAIIAN POLICY. The President Said to Have Given Willis New Instructions. N FRANCISCO, Cal., August 27.—The jameda from Honolulu, August 20, brings advices that Minister Willis has resumed his duties. It is rumored his re- it to the United States was for the Purpose of conferring with President Cieve- land on the annexation policy. As the re- sult of the conference, it is said, Mr. Willis was empowered to enter into negotiations fordgither annexation, a monarchical form of g8vernment with Kaiulani cn the throne cr an American protectorate, the choice of either form of government to be left to a vote of the people. Minister Willis made a formal call on the government soon after his return to their city. Nothing definite will be known regarding Willis’ instructions until the return of President Dole, who is on the island of Maui at present. —__ Named for Governor of Washington. SEATTLE, Wash., August 27.—The re- publican state convention here today nomi- nated P. C. Sullivan of Tacoma for gov- ernor. NEW JERSEY REPUBLICANS. riggs Chosen Chairman of the Convention. TRENTON, N. J., August 27.—The re- publican state convention to nominate presidential electors, was called to order at 12 o’clock by Franklin Murphy, chairman of the republican state committee. Taylor Opera House, where the convention is be- ing held, contained 1,500 delegates and spectators. Senator Sewell, Congressmen Gardner, Pitney and Parker, and nearly all the republican leaders in the state were present, with the exception of Garrett A. Hobart, the vice presidential nominee, who had telegraphed that his Quties with the republican national committee would com- pel him to remain away. Gov. Griggs, who had been decided upon for temporary and permanent chairman, was given a grand ovation as he entered the hall. When Mr. Murphy had called the convention to order, prayer was offered by Rev. Maddock, chaplain of New Jersey State prison. The call of the convention was then read by Secretary John Y¥. Fos- ter, and then Mr. Murphy introduced Gov. Griggs as temporary chairman of the con- vention. The following electors have been decided upon by the delegates from the different counties, who held a conference before the convention met: Delegates-at-large—J. F. Dreyden, Essex; Samuel H. Gray, Camden; first district, Thomas W. Trenchard, Cumberland; second district, Col. Washington A. Roebling, Mer- cer; third district, Adolph Mack, Somerset; fourth district, A. R. Whitney, Morris; fifth district, J. Hull Browning, Bergen; sixth, James T. Ball, Essex; seventh, George F. Perkins, Hudson; eighth, Ernest Acker- man, Union, When Gov. Griggs had finished his ad- adress, Senator Sewell made a motion,which Was carried, to the effect that the con- vention have but one session. The usual committees were then appointed and while the commitiees retired to the ante rooms of the opera house to prepare their" revorts Congressman Gardner was called upon and made a brief speech. The committee on permanent organization reported in favor of the temporary or- ganization continuing as permanent. The committee on resolutions, through its chairman, Senator Voorhees, reported the resoluticns, which were as follows: The Platform. The republicans of New Jersey reaffirm their devotion to the established princi- ples and policy which have controlled the party since it came into existence. We Indorse and approve in its entirety the platform adopted at the national conven- tion at St. Louis, and we especially de- clere our adherence to the principles of protection to American industry and the preservation of the integrity of our cur- rercy. We believe that the debasement of the currency of our country by the free coin- age of silver at the ratio of 16 to 1 would work irreparable injury to every class of our citizens. It means practical repudia- tion of public and private debts and the destruction of public confidenve,- abandon ment of enterprises and the general stag- nation of business. It means low wag: and financial ruin and distress to the great mass of our people who belong to the Wage-earning class. It is to the interest of every voter and it is the duty of every believer in personal and national honor to oppose by voice and vote this political and financial heresy. We extend a cordial welcome to those of our citizens who are still identified with the democra:ic party and intend to vote for McKinley and Hobart. We ask their assistance, their unselfish patriotism and confidently believe their actions would not only meet the approval of their conscience. but that the future will show the wisdom of the sam2. We are unalterably opposed to the propo- sition “to destroy the protection we enjoy under the Supreme Court of the United States, the most honored and in the last resort the most necessary institution we have,” and the proposition “to restrain the arm of the national executive from the repression of lawless violence,” and wo call upon all the voters of the state, of whatever political party, to aid in the re- pelling the most violent assault that has ever been made upon the interests of the pecple and the honor of the nation. We especially commend the business ability of the candidates presented by the republican national committee. We recognize them as the representatives of the business and integrity of this republic and citizens to whose care our national affairs may be safely intrusted, and we pledge ourselves to the support of William McKinley, 3r., and Garrett A. Hobart, for President and Vice President. The convention unanimously elected the delegates and elected the delegates and delegates nd electors who had been agreed upon at a conference of the delegates be- fcre the convention met. The convention adjourned sine die at 2 o'clock. ———— Personal Mention, Mr. E. P. Harrington has returned after after a European trip. Mr. L. A. Gertman of Anacostia has re- turned from Atlantic City. Lieut. Peyton C. March, 5th Artillery, has been detailed for instruction at the United States Artillery School, Fort Monroe. Mr. Fred. Smith, Mr. Conrad Becker and Dr. Lee Harban, who have been touring Europe, will leave for America on the City of Paris, which leaves Southampton Sep- tember 5. This trio has enjoyed a delight. ful summer abroad, and private letters re- ceived from them declare that, while Eu- rope is full of interesting places and won- derful cities, “Washington is the only place on earth.” THE EVENING STAR, THURSDAY, AUGUST 27, 189¢—TWELVE PAGES. A WARRANT ISSUED Dan Williams Formally Charged With Embezzlement. FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS NAMED — This Sum is Likely to Be Far Ex- ceeded, However. EXAMINING THE BOOKS —_.—____ Whether he is in the land of the living or the dead, there is now @ sworn charge of embezzlement against missing Policeman Dan Williams. Inspector MHollinberger swore out the warrant today, the amount mentioned in the legal document being $500. This warrant was turned over to the in- spector by Warrant Clerk Washburn, and upon this charge the fugitive is now being pursued. While the amount named in the warrant is only $500, the officials feel certain that the amount of the alleged defalcation will far exceed this, and may run as high, if not higher, than $2,000. With only a par- tial examination yesterday, it is alleged, more than the amount named in the war- rant was shown as not having been ac- counted for, but the exact sum will not be known until the examination has been completed. Because of the fact that there are only two clerks on duty in the Police Court now, more than half the force being away on leave, the werk of entering upon the docket all the District court business has been de- layed. Last night Deputies N. C. Harper and George M. Washburn started in on the work. These clerks .have had so much court business to attend to during the ab- sence of Clerk Potts and two other assist- ants that they could not possibly get the work up to date, but last night they were able to get the work done far enough to admit of a tally with the missing man’s bcoks today. 5 Major Moore today detailed Officer Mat- tingly, who worked with Deputy Clerk Washburn in overlooking the records, 4 when this work is finished the offici: have some idea of the amount of shortage. After this is done the books will be turned over to expert accountants for cxamina- tion. Tidings of Williams. It was said at police headquarters today that no tidings of the missing officer's whereabouts had been received, although there was a street rumor to the effect that the police had located him, and would send an officer to arrest him. There was another rumor afloat that the officer had been seen in Alexandria Tuesday afternvon after the jewelry dealer had seen him going north on 6th street, but ihis, too, proved to be only a rumor, for no one could be found who knew him, and had seen him in the ancient city across the river. - Of course, it is not known what has be- come of him, and the police officials do not agree as to what has probably hap- pened to him. Did Not Take His Pistol. It transpires that the missing man did not take this revolver with him, so that if he has shot himself he must have obtained a pistol from some other source. There is no way of ascertaining whether or not he had much money with him when he left, unless the investigation develops that a large amount was taken on the eve of his departure. Friends of Williams this afternoon say that the finding of his pistol and otber equipments in his desk coavinces them that he did not intend suicide. He knew that the taking away of these juipments would have rendered him liable to a charge of robbing the government, but, then, the taking of the mcney, as charged, had al- ready rendered him Mable. But there 1s another elde of the case. It is argued by some, and generally conceded, that the offi- cer was not naturally dishonest, and that if he got far behind in his accounts In an effort to increase the money intrusted to him he had honor enough left not to take all in sight. A General Warning. All members of the detective corps have been notified to look out for him, as have the officers in the precinct, and a dispatch was sent from headquarters this afternoon to the authorities in other cities asking their assistance in the case. So far as could be ascertained, no reward has yet been offered for the Tugitt rest. Friends of the missing man consider it remarkable that his accounts should have been left in such condition for so long a time as to render possible the taking of so large an amount of money. His returns were made to the collector, and his ac- counts passed upon by the auditor, and had it not been that Chief Clerk Sylvester of the police department called upon the officer for $2,000 for the police pension fund the present condition of affairs would not now be known. Every effort is being made to apprehend the fugitive, and, if nothing ts heard from him scon, a search of the woods for his dead body will be instituted. Various Theories, Some of the officers are of che opinion that Williams has ended his life, while oth- ers think he has gone away to remain un- til he is apprehended and brought back for trial. From his actions Tuesday morn- ing his friends think he certaialy went away with the intention of committing suicide, for had he intended becoming a fugitive from justice he would have taken with him all the money he had in his possession, and would not have turned over the “morting’s ’ révetpts to “Officer. Elliott, Whom he léft in’ charge. Thea, ‘too, he would not have given up the -watch, but would have taken ft with him ‘to have helped him on the road. While they feel certain that such was his intention, some of them believe that when he got away, probably out in the county, he changed his mind and decided to leave for parts unknown. In event of this being the case the officers are making an effort to locate him. So far as can be ascertained, no one has seen him since he turned over the watch to the jewelry man, and he was then going north, although he had previously told a friend that he was going down the river. He came from Philadelphia originally, and may be that he has returned there, hop- ing some of his friends of former years wiil protect and possibly assist him. ‘Then, too, he owned some property at Harper's Ferry, and it may be that he has sought a place of hiding in the mountains near there. This, however, is not thought prob- able, for he is too well known there and would probably be apprehended before he had been there many hours. The belief that his body will be found somewhere in the woods is shared by many. Should such prove to be the case, how- ever, it is thought that he will be found on some battle ground or well-known historic place because of his G. A. R. notions. It may be that he boarded an electric car and went out in the county or that he made his way to the steam railroad and boarded a train either east or west. z ‘ OHIO POPULISTS. Nominations Made by the Springfield Convention. SPRINGFIELD, Ohio, August 27.—The populist state convention today nominated for supreme judge, E. D. Stark of Cleve- land, and for f00d commissioner, T. J. Creager of Springfield. The democratic neminee for food commissioner recently died. Another vacancy was created by the democratic nominee for supreme judge withdrawing. The populists take these two places on the fusion state ticket and get five of the twenty-three electors, eae nee Wreck on the Norfolk and Western, WELCH, W. Va., Augrst 27.—At Dunlow yesterday the pay train cn the Norfolk and Western railroad ran into a fast freight at @ curve, completely wrecking the pay train and the engine and seven cars of the freight. Fireman Vence of the pay train yas fatally hurt, and Engineer Floyd Tur- ner of the freight train will hardly recover. All traffic was delayed six houra. WILL CLEVELAND _ RUN? A: Question Which Democrats Are Now = MeKinley’s Lé{ter the Cause—His Re- Tariff Arouses ‘ference, Aditagonism. Saaee Associated with the idea that McKinley's letter of acceptance will not please the gold democrats in jts\ insistence that the free trade tendencies of this administration are responsible for ‘the hard times, talk of the nomination of Cléveland is being indulged in today. There isa strong sentiment among the most enthusiastic of the gold demgcrats in favor of the nomination of Cleveland. There has never been any doubt among Cleveland's admirers that if he would permit it his nomination would be the best they could make and that it would be a certainty if his acceptance were as- sured: It has not been believed, however, that he would agree to run, and this fact has kept it out of the field of discussion. The suggestion is: now made, however, that the prominence given to the tariff issue in McKinley’s letter might induce some free-trade gold democrats to decline any contribution toward the success of the republican ticket. Those who hold to this idea think that if Cleveland would consent to run as the head of the Indianapolis ticket, he would receive the vote of every gold democrat that might otherwise go to Bryan, and that his candidacy would prove a more severe blow to free silver than could be dealt through any other candi- date. They would hope, moreover, to prove by the large vote he would get that the gold men did not accept the theory that Cleveland's administration was in any way responsible for the financial depression which has run through his entire term. His Name to Be Considered. Unless it is definitely known when the Indiangpolis convention meets that under no circumstances would Cleveland run, nis neme is likely to be taken up. If this were done with the belief that he will ac- ecpt his romination would surely be made by acclamaticn. The block tu the whole matter is the extreme improbability that Cleveland will permit the use of ais name. Pleased at McKinley's Frankness, The McKinley letter is received with loud expressions of praise and gratification by the republicans here, and gold democrats, while not willing to confess that Mr. Cleve- lard made any mistake about the tariff, say that they are greatly pleased at Mc- Kurley’s frankness and directness in deal- ing with the silver question. | ‘The opinion is expressed by all classes of anti-Bryan men that the letter is one of the strongest, most direct, fearless and Ccnvincing presentations of the tinancial is- sue that has been made and that it stands out brilliantly in comparison with the va- rious utterances of Bryan. The letter is spcken of a8 exceeding the expectations of these who have awaited its coming as the signal trumpet of success. It is pointed out that no effort is made to dodge the financial question, even while the conten- tion is made that the depression cf the country is dueovlack of revenue. Oe VIRGINIA GOLD DEMOCRATS. Representati¢es From All Parts of the Stnte' Present. Special Dispatch to The Evening Star. RICHMOND, Va., August —Amid martial music, a profusion of national flags and banners and any amount of enthusi- asm for the cause of sound money the state convention of the national dem: cratic party was called to order at 11:20 o’clock by Mr. Joseph Bryan, wha repre- sented Virginia at the national democratic conference in Indianapolis. When the gath- ering was rappéd {o order there were about 350 delegates present. These were repre- sentatives of all parts of the state; and many of the most prominent and influen- tial citizens in; Virginia were present. Be- sides the delegates a. large crowd of. vis- {tors occupied seats in the gallery of the Academy of Music, where the convention is being held. No more representative audience has | gathered in this city for some time. Bank- | ers, real estate men, capitalists, railroad men, merchants, lawyers, doctors, laboring | wen, ard, in fact, men from all lires of business and professions, were present, and showed any amount of enthusiasm for the scund money movement. A_ well-known poiiticlan present remarked that when it was taken into consideration that the en- tire gathering was worked up in a little more than ten days, no one could say that | the sound money cause in Virginia was not moving steadily ahead. Mr. Joseph Bryan called the c to order, and Rev. Dr. James P. Smith of | the Central Presbyterian Church offered | prayer. Mr. Alexander Hamilton of Peters- burg was made temporary chairman, and H. W. Anderson of Richmond temporary secretary. Chairman Hamilton's Remarks. In accepting the chair Mr. Hamilton made an able and earnest speech, in which he declared that the Chicago platform was nothing more nor less than a bold step into ccmmunism and anarchy, and that the free silver plank was only one of many dis- astrous and communistic measures in the platform. He had nothing against Bryan, but he could not accept the wild and com munistic doctrines set forth in tne plat- form. Free silver, sald he, would help the silver miner, but would do nothing to help the mine worker. It was a bold stroke which, if ever adopted, would strike ruin to the working man and would put the financial condition of the country in a much more astrous situation than at present. The speaker's reference to Grover Cleve- land was greeted with rounds of applause, and his plea for an honest currency and the national credit brought cheers from all parts of the house. The committees cn permanent organiz: ticn and credentials were then made up of one member from each congressional dis- trict for each committee. Mr. Southall’s Speech. While they retired S. V. Southall of Char- lottesville was forced to make a speech in reply to cries for “Southall” from all parts of the house. He denounced the Chicago platform in bitter terms, and declared that he could not see a redeeming feature in it. He said he much preferred the republican platform, in which: there were some things to admire, though he never had and never would yote the republican ticket. The Chi- ¢zgo convention, he declared, had gone er totally to the populists, and was noth- ing more than anarchy. Grover Cleveland, said he, the grand and noble leader of the real demoer: cy ‘pf this country. At the mentiot of Cleveland's name the whole house again resounded with long and vigorous applitse. Mr. Southall revi¢wed the history of the national currency and argued strongl against the silverplank in the Chicago platform. He ¢oul& not agree with the views of John Daniéf and his silver friends. The Senator front ‘Virginia, said he, had a cavity in hig head where the bump of judgment ought’ tolappear. The speaker pleaded for an Honest currency and a law- abiding orderly” citf¥enship. He lived at the foot of Méntictlio, said he, and he claimed to knéw Something about the views of the sae of Monticello. The democrat’ wete a funny people, he said; they would ‘Abolish national banks and yet they nominated for Vice President the president of 4 National Bank. They | had made a great mlistake In not adoptiny a state bank system. These people were condemning Mr. Cleveland for the lack of | prosperity and yet they would not accept his views and his recommendations. If | there was not enough money in this coun- try at this time the blame lay at the door of the silver party. In conclusion he plead- ed for the credit of the government and the honor of the nation. He closed amid deafening applause. Capt. Bumgardener Chosen Chairman. Capt. James Bumgardener of Staunton | was chosen permanent chairman and H. | W. Anderson of Richmond made permanent | secretary. Capt. Bumgardener was cheered ; to the ccho when he appeared on the stage. He made an eloquent address, in which he denourced the Chicago platform. He plead- ed for an honest currency, and concluded with a prediction that the sound money come the leading political party in the United States. : Farty would win in the long run and the | FOR LI’S RECEPTION Cabinet Officers Going to New York for That Purpose. THE PRESIDENTS BRIEF VIS? Formal Invitation to Attend a Ball Game Here. THE AMERICAN SECRETARY + Secretary and Mrs. Carlisle will leave here this evening for New York, in order to be present at the reception of Earl Li Hung Chang, the Chinese ambassador, by President Cleveland at ex-Secretary Whit- ney’s residence Saturday morning. Secre- tary and Mrs. Olney and Secretary and Mrs. Lamont will also be present on that occasion, and Attorney General Harmon may also find it convenient to visit New York for the same purpose. It is not ex- pected that any other members of the cab- inet will attend, although nothing is known as to the intentions of Secretary Francis. Secretary Herbert and Postmaster General Wilson are in Europe and Secretary Mor- ton is In Nebraska. According to the best information ob- tainable here, President Cleveland will make only the briefest kind of visit to New Ycrk. The probabilities are that he will ar- rive there Friday evening as the guest of ex-Secretary Whitney, and will remain only long enough to exchange official courtesies with the distinguished Chitese visitor Sat- urday morning, returning to Gray Gables the same evening. Although not known, it is believed the President will make the trip from Gray Gables to New York and back entirely by rail. It is seitled that he will not extend bis trip to Washington on this occasion, and the general impression in official circles 1s that the President will not conclude his vacation end resume his official duties at the national capital before the Ist of Oc: tober. Some Criticism. There is considerable criticism in cer- tain quarters over the President's plan of receiving the personal representative of the Emperor of China in a private ¢well- ing in New York city instead of in his cffi- cial residence at the national capital, es- pecially when the former arrang-ment is believed to be more expensive in the mat- ter of official arrangements, including the sending of a large detachment of cavalry from this city to New York and then bringing them back again. The White House is in excellent shape for the pur- pose, having just received a thorough over- hauling, and could easily be prepared for the ceremony at short notice. It cannot be stated positively that the Chinese viceroy will visit this city, until he has been personally consulted in the mat- ter. The official program given out by Sec- retary Lamont in New York includes a visit to this city Friday and Saturday of next week, but that arrangement was made with the Chinese minister to this country, subject to the wishes of Earl Li Hung Chang, to be ascertained after h arrival at New York. Minister Yang de- sires to have him visit the national capital as his guest, and it is more than likely he will do so, but, as already stated, it is by no means a certainty. Consequently"all ar- rangements for his reception and enter- tainment in this city are entirely condi- tional. In case he concludes to extend his visit to this city, the ambassador and his large suite will be quartered at the Arling- ton Hotel, and will be feted and entertained by the Chinese minister and possibly ex- | Secretary Foster and others. The dispatch boat Dolprin, which has been assigned to his special use at New York, will be brought around to this city for his use here in case he comes. She would be useful in taking him to Mount Vernon and Indian Head in case he should desire to visit those places, in which he is known to have a special interest. International Base Ball. The Chinese viceroy will also have an op- portunity of witnessing the American na- tional game while in this city. On behalf of the management of the Washington Base Ball Club Mr. Nick Young visited the Chinese legation Tuesday evening, and through the Chinese minister extended a cordial invitation to Eari Li to attend one of the games that will take place @Qring his visit here. Of course, the minister could not promise the ambassador's attendan Dut he indicated that he would take pleas- ure in presenting the invitation to his fa- vorable consideration at the earliest conve- nient opportunity. He said he would com- municate the result to Mr. Earl Wagner, president of the club. Minister Yang Yu 1s a frequent attendant at the local games, and is therefore able to acquaint Li Hung Chang with their interesting character. An American Chosen. Although not generally known, an Amer- {can citizen has been specially deputed by the Chinese governmeat to look after the welfare of Li Hung Chang duriag his stay in this country. The gentleman in ques- tion is Mr. Edward B. Drew, a citizea of Massachusetts and a graduate of Harvard University. When the Chincse government decided upon the present arrangement of its custcm service, by which foreigners of different nationalities are employed in man- aging the customs, it requested this gov- erament to elect three graduates of the leading American universities for posts of honor ‘ its customs establishment. Mr. Drew was one of the gentlemen selected in this wy by William H. Seward, Secretary of State, in 1865, and he ha: ever since been cornected with the service. He learn- ed Chinese at Peking, and has for many years been an accomplished scholar in-the written language and an effe and interpreter in mandarin, .the court dialect. : eas He has been collector of the most important ports—his last serv- ice being at Canton. He has also been chief secretary of the customs service at Pekii.g, and has enjoyed the contidence of Sir Robert Hart, the inspector general, for many years. He has had intimate ac- quaintance with the great viceroy for a lcng time, and it was at the special request ot his excellency that the emperor issued an imperial rescript designating Mr. Drew for this important service. A Chinese Officer as Well. Though an ardent American, Mr. Drew, under his present commission, is a Chinese officer, being a mandarin of the third rank and having received several imperial dec- crations. It is his business to look after all arrangements pertaining to the personal ccmfort of the viceroy, and everything that ceneerns Chinese etiquette, and to convey to the embassy all needed infcrmation con- cerning American usages and prc@ ieties. He will also have some delicate duties to perform in shielding the embassy from an- neyance by persons who may wish to thrust themselves upon the attention of the viceroy without any claim to his notice. Special Secretary. ‘The imperial rescript appoints Mr. Drew a secretary to the embassy while it is in the United States. Mr. Drew is exceeding! among American. residents and other for- eigners in China. He has taken an active interest in the well-being of the foreign communities where he has been stationed, and has deen president of the Chinese branch of the Reyal Asiatic Society. Mr. Drew has been on furlough for a year, and of customs at some popular, both | has been living with his family at West Newton, Mass. He will return to China to resume his duties there next spring. BSS ———e Southern Pacific Must Pay. ~ FRANKFORT, Ky., August” 27—The Southern Pacific railroad, deing business in California under a charter granted in Ken- tucky, will pay the taxes due the state as provided by its charter. The road has paid only a broker's license since 1884. Attor- ney General Taylor has discovered that the roa@ is l’abie for a franchise tax and to tax on personal property. Gen. B. W. Duke, attorney for C. P. Huntington, has assured the state authorities that the Southern Pacific will pay these additionai (Ubi tive speaker! MANY CHANGES IN THE ARMY Several Officers Placed Upon the Retired List. Promotions That Are Caused in the A special order was issued by the acting secretary of war today announcing the re- tirement from active service this date of the following named officers: Lieut. Col. James H. Bradford, 17th Infantry; Maj. Alexander S. B. Keyes, 3d Cavalry; Maj. John G. Turnbull, 1st Artillery; Capt. Thos. G. Townsend, 6th Infantry; Capt. Horace B. Sarson, 2d Infantry; Capt. John J. Ha- den, 8th Infantry; First Lieut. Robert B. Watkins, 9th Cavalry. The above retirements are based upon the report of the Merritt retiring board re- cently in session, which found that the of- ficers named “are incapacitated for active service on accovnt of disability incident to the service.” The same board examined Col. R. E. A. Crofton, 15th Infantry, and Lieut. Goldman, 5th Caval: and indorsed their cases, “Not recommended for retire- ment.” Consequently they will remain in active service. Consequent Changes. The effect of these and other changes is felt geretally throughout the army, as is shown by the following statement of re- tirements and premotiors: Capt. Jamar, 14th Infantry, dismissed August 27, retires First Lieut. Williams, 19th Infantry, as captain, and promotes First Lieut. A. B. Johnston, 7th Infantry, to captain, 14th Infantry; Second Lieut. Winston, 14th Infantry, to first lieutenant, 19th Infartry, ard Second Lieut. Peterson, Gth Infantry, to first lieutenant, 7th In- fartry. Lieut. Col. Bradford, h Infantry, re- tired, promotes Maj. Haskell, 24th Infa try, to lieutenant colonel, 17th Infantry Capt. Pollock, 23d Infantry, to major, 24th Infantry; First Lieut. Nichols, 23d Infantr to captain; Second Lieut. Cole, Sth Infan- try, to first lieutenant, 6th Infantr: The retirement of Capt. Sarson, fantry, promotes First Lieut. Abercrombi 2d Infantry, to captain, and Second Lieut. Phillips, 224 Infantry, to first Heutenant, 2d Infantry. The retirement of Capt. Townsend, 6th Infantry, promotes First Lieut. C. Byrne, th Infantry, to 22d Infantry, and rond Lieut. Taylor, 7th Infantry, to be t lieutenant, 23d Infantry. Capt. Hayden, Sth Infantry, retired, pro- motes First Lieut. Terrett, Sth Infantry, to captain, and Second Lieut. Kirkman, Ist Infantry, to first lieutenant, Sth Infantry. The retirement, by age, of Captain Rudio, ith Cavalry, promotes First Lieutenant Slccum, 7th Cavalry, to captain, and Sec ond Lieutenant Littebrandt, i0th Caval to be first lieutenant. Major Keyes, 3d ¢ mctes Captain Jackson, 7th Cavalry, to be major, 3d Cavalry; First Lieutenant Nich- olson, 7th Cavalry, to be captain, and Se: ond Lieutenant Butler, 5th Cavalry, to be first lieutenant, 7th Cavalry. The retire- ment of First Lieutenant R. B. Watkins, 9th Cavalry, promotes Second Lientenant Barber, Ist’ Cavalry, to first lieutenant; Major Turnbuil, Ist Artillery, and Captain Brinckle, retired, promotes Captain Calf, 24 Artillery, to’ be major, Ist Artillery First Lieutenant Wood, 5th Artillery, and First Lieutenant Curtis, 24 Artillery, to be captains; Second Lieutenants Haan and Jordan, 5th Artillery, to be first lieuten- ants. ‘These changes also result in the ap- pointment of graduates of last year’s class at the Military Academy to the vacancies occasioned by the promotion of the second lievtenants named above. ee IDAHO BEING KEEN! fi valry, retired, pro- WATCHED. Populist Managers Here Hope! Complete Fusion. he situation in Idaho, where the popu- ts and democrats have fused and ignored the silver republicans, is being keenly watchgd at populist headquarters here. The hope is entertained that some plan will yet be devised whereby the silver republi- cans may be included in the fusion. The managers here are in correspondence with the leaders in Idaho and strong efforts will be made to bring abcut an arrangement setisfactory to all. Chairman Jones of t national democratic committee has also been instrumental in urging some recogn tion of the silver republicans. Chair n Butler of the populist executive commiitee is especially anxiou ihat some ar:ange- ment may yet be reached, not alone for the effect that he thinks it would Lave on the other western states, but for the reason that equity and fair dealing require such action. He is confident <i the rank and file of the parties interested in Idaho are beginning to see what he says is the in- justice of fusion which leaves cut the sil- ver republicans, and believes that there may yet be an opportunity of including them in the agreement. he state repub- lican convention assembles soon, and, as Senator Dubois has captured the greater pumber of the counties, there will, Mr. Butler thinks, probably be a split in the convention and a chanze thereby be of- fered to the majority to reach terms with the fusionists. ERE Ie FUSION ACCOMP! fora SHED. Action of the Michigan Demoeri nd Populists. BAY CITY, Mich. August It was after 2 o'clock this morning when the fusion convention completed its labors. The ticket was completed by the selection of David E. Haskins (democrat) of Hills- dale for superintendent of public instruc- tion, Martin Loerrecker (populist) of Jack- son for commissicner of land office and Franklin S. Dewey (democrat) of Alpena for member of the state board of educa- ticn. The office of secretary of state was left blank jn. the hope-that' the prohibition- ists would mame a candidate fr That office and withdraw the balance of their ticket. The democrats have eleven and the pop- ulists three electors. eS GEN. HARRISON'S SPEECH. It Wil Be Delivered Tonight in New York. NEW YORK, August —All arrange- ments for the republican meeting tonight in Carnegie Music Hall have been com- pleted. The decorations were put in place in the hall, and final instructions were given regarding the time of opening the doors, every precaution being taken to avoid a crush. Altogether, 3,100 tickets have been issued for the full seating ca- pacity of the hall, and more than 20,000 applications for admission could not’ be nted, owing to the limited capacity of buiiding. rs the fter the opening of the meeting Chaun sey M. Depew will be called upon to act as presiding officer. An address is expected from Mr. Depew. He will introduce Gen. Harrison, whose speech has been looked forward with much interest. President Hill of Rochester University is also on the program to deliver an address. ss +o = WELCOMED TO VIENNA. The Czar and Czarina Arrive at Aus- tria’s Capital. VIENNA, August .—The czar and czarina arrived here at 10:30 this morning at the northern terminus, where they were received by Emperor Francis Joseph and the Empress Elizabeth, and all the arch- dukes and archduchesses. Both sides of the streets leading from the railroad station to the Hofburg were lined with troops, and their majesties were «n- thusiastically cheered on their way to the palace. On the ouier gate of the HMofburg the Russian imperial standard was hoisted beside that of the Emperor of Anstria, and at the Hofburg the czar and czarina were met by the highest court dignitaries, the ministers and the highest civil officials. A state dinner will be given at the Hof- burg at 5 o'clock. > Gen, Pettus a Senatorial Candidate. Special Dispatch to The Evening Star. MONTGOMERY, Ala., August 27.—The Selona papers today contain the authorized announcement of the candidacy of Gen. E. W. Pettus to succeed Senator Pugh. Gen. Pettus is a free silver advocate, and will submit his claims to the democratic cau- cus of the legislature in November. SO FINANCE AND TRADE Favorable Comment on Major McKin- ley's Letter. FURTHER IMPORTATIONS OF GOLD Fluctuations of the Day Were Ir- regular and Fractional. GENERAL MARKET REPORTS Special Dispatch to The Brening Star. NEW YORK, August 27.—Opening prices this morning reflected improvement vary- ing from 1-4 to 5-8 per cent, but the ab- sence of any change fh the character of the trading prevented further appreciation in rates, Mr, McKinley's letter of accept- ance was favorably commented upon in financial circles, the money question hay- ing been given more prominence than was generally considered probable. The further engagement of gold in Europe for import, swelling the amount now in transit or contracted for to upward of $10,- 000,000, had a good effect on sentiment. The money market failed to respond to this announcement, but it is reasonably sure to do so upon the actual receipt of the coin on this side. Call money was bid up sharp- ly at one time during the day, but bankers are confident that the inward movement of gold will shortly begin to influence the market for accommodations of this char- acter. By buying bills due ten days hence, im- porters of gold can, by ordering an in me- diate shipment of the coin, have it here jn time to méet the paym om these short time bills. In this the local banks are relieved from the necessity of financing the gold transactions and at the Same time get the benefit of the imporia- ticns, A prolongation of this movement will in- sure the maintenance of the legal reserve by the associated banks and will remove the cause of much of the present un- easiness on this score. The financial com- munity is again under obligations to the street's most prominent banker for forcing money accommodations back to the le rate during the afternoon by liberal ferings on good collateral of- The fact that the step was taken and re- sulted successfully is additional evide hot the fact that present conditions ire coming to be regarded as the result of an unwarranted scare. The silver cause is not gaining from day ae and no new alarm has arisen. he day’s fluctuations were irregular and, as u of late, are the result of the room's insignificant operations. Fractional rallies gave way to equal declines and those having no commissions to pay alone made prof Dullvess is destined to be unre- lieved, but large interests are active in e1- barrassing the efforts of the leaders of the decline. — FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL. The following are the opening,the highest and the lowest and the closing prices of the New York stock market today, as ~eported by Corson & Macartney, members New York stock exchange. “Correspondents, Messrs. Moore & Schley, No. 80 Broadway. Open. igh. Low. Close. American Sugar... a 10485 American Sugar, Pid % «96 American Tobacco. SO Bb American Cot cee Atchison... i0ig Baltimore & O1 Bay State Gas... ada Southern. ah Del., Lack. & W Delaware & Hudson, Den. & RioGrande, Pta_ American Spirits. 46 Ene FG neral Electric. Bi illinois Central. . ss Laclide Gas... is Lake Shore... 189 Louisville & Nashville 3 ss. Manhattan Elevate 76% b igan Central ose o Missouri Pacitic 18% “iba; National Lead Wig Ti National Laud € New Jerse Northern P Northern Pa North American. Ont. & Western. Pacific Mall Phila. & Reading. Pullman P. ©. Co. Southern Ry., Pid. Phila. Traction. ‘Texas Pacific Wheeling & Wheelingé L. | Western Union Tel Silver Grain and Cotton Markets, Furnished ty W. B. Hibbs & Co., 1421 F street, members New York stock exchange, correspondents Messrs. Ladenburg, Thak mann & Co., New York. GRAIN. Open, “High. Low, Close. Wheat—Sept. 564 56, BB 00% 21 A ee Besasy BA88D pews azyzg & RALTIMOR! wnged—rece . barrels: sales, 1,03 Jower spot and month, aber, G1ya62 Oct ca steainer No. @ san6 4 bushels ; do. on ower—Spot, month BONA: Ns miber and amer mixed, 2 . 17,148 bushel: 2 export quiet’ and s' Grain ALABAMA GOLD DEMOCRATS. ring Axxembles at § Dispateh . MONTGOM August 27.—At noon Chairman Dent called the state con- vention of sound money democrats to order. He congratulated the movement upon the large representation, and, after a long ad- dress, he named Congressman Geo. P. Har- rison as temporary chairman and Geo. W. Jones as temporary secretary. Both were unanimously elected. The convention con- sts of 400 delegates, all leading business =n5 in the sections from which they come. At a conference of the delegates to the sound money democratic state convention last night it was decided to recommend Congressman Harrison for temporary chairman and Governor Jones for perma- nent chairman. One of the developments of the conven- tion here today is that Congressman Har- rison of the third district, who has this week joined the sound money democratic movement, will enter the race for Con- gressman in his district as the sound money democratic candidate against Henry D. Clayton, the regu democratic nominee. Clayton has been for years the Alabami member of the national democratic execu- tive committee.