Evening Star Newspaper, December 30, 1896, Page 1

THE EVENING STAR. —_+—-—_ PUBLISHED DAILY EXCEPT SUNDAY, AT THE STAR BUILDINGS, 1101 Pennsylvania Avenue, Cor. 11th 8t, by i Ne Company, a See Kew York Office, 49 Potter Building, Evening Star ts served to subscribers in the ¥ carriers, om their own account, at 10 cents cents month. y_matl—any wl city per or counter 2 cents each. United States or Canada—postage prepaid—60 cents per month. Saturday Quintaple Sheet Star, $1 per year, with 2 e added, $3.00. Entered at the Post at Washington, D. O., | No. 18,675, Star. WOULD NOT ACCEPT Canovas on Proposed Mediation of the United States. DISSATISFACTION OF THE LIBERALS General Weyler Declared ‘mpotent to Quell the Revolt. REFORM THE ONLY REMEDY MADRID, December 30.—The Spanish premler, Senor Canovas del Castillo, has informed the Imparcial of this city that Spain would not accept the intervention of the United States in Cuba nor introduce re- forms in that island so long as the rebel- lon fs not confined to the eastern provinces. The premier, however, added that Spain would shortly introduce reforms in the island of Porto Rico. El Liberal publishes an interview with Senor Sagasta, the liberal leader, in which he is quoted as saying that Spain has the sympathy of Europe in maintaining her sovereignty in Cuba, but that Europe de- sires the establishment of reforms in that island. Senor Sagasta is also quoted as saying that he believes Senor Canovas del Castillo ts only waiting for a report from Capt. Gen. Weyler to the effect that he has cleared the province of Pinar del Rio of insurgents in order to grant reforms, which will be followed by autonomy. Continuing, Senor Sagasta declares that Gen. Weyler is himself an obstacle to the pacification of Cuba, as he is impotent to quell the rebellion, adding: “Diplomacy is more able to secure peace than force of arms. The vacillation of the government and waste of time is exhaust- ing the resources of the country. The liberal program immediately concedes the most ample constitutional and tariff re- forms.” The Philippine Revolt. A special dispatch received here from Manilla says the Spaniards under Gen. Mateo in two engagements have defeated the insurgents, killing 107 of them. The Spanish loss was small. The insurgents have captured the seaport of Moron, province of Bataan. Gen. Rios has driven the insurgents out of Balinagax, killing 350 of them. Den Carlos Advocates Cuban tonomy. LONDON, December 30.—A special dis- patch from Madrid says that Don Carlos, the Spanish pretender, again denies that he wilt resign the leadership of the Cariist party in favor of his son, Don Jaime, who, the father adds, is in perfect accord with him on the question. In regard to Cuba, Don Carlos believes that Spain ought to concede Cuban admin- istrative autonomy, with a viceroy of the royal blood. As to the insurrection in the Philippine Islands, Don Carlos says that the recent events there will weaken the prestige of the religious orders. Referring to home politics, Don Carlos is quoted as saying that the politicians of Spain are worthless, and only unite out of desire for office. The masses, however, he asserts, are standing together. In conclusion, Don Carlos is said to have remarked that the formation of a national government is at present impossible. Respecting Castilian Pride. LONDON, December The Daily News’ Paris correspondent says: “It is quite clear that Spain is negotiating with Mr. Olney, but the Castilian pride compels the govern- ment to negotiate in an underhand way. They cannot help trying to arrive at a pri- vate understanding with the United States, for the proceeds of the recent loan are Au- nearly exhausted, and Captain General Weyler’s apparent inaction has checked the buoyancy which followed Maceo’s death.” Skirmishing in Cuba. HAVANA, December 30.—Dispatches re- ceived here today from Gen. Bosch, dated December 29, say that he arrived safely on that date at Bayami, province of Santiago de Cuba, with a convoy of provisions, &c., loaded on 100 ox carts and 100 mules, After leaving Veguita the convoy experienced stormy weather on the road and had sev- eral skirmishes with the insurgents, who, however, would not accept any real en- Sagement with the Spanish troops. ISAAC ZUKER’S CASE. A Writ of Habeas Corpus Ixsued for e Convicted Incendiary. NEW YORK, December 30.—Justice Pry- or granted a writ of habeas corpus last night in the case of Isaac Zuker, the con- victed firebug, who was taken to Sing Sing yesterday on a thirty-six years’ sentence for arson. The document was served upon Warden Sage in the Sing Sing prison today, and Zuker will be brought before Justice Pryor this afternoon. The writ tained by counsel for the prisoner. The case promises to involve a question of contempt of court. Sentence had scarce- ly been pased upon Zuker yesterday be- fore he was started on the road to Sing Sing, and when the papers issued by Judge Pryor, granting a stay on the ground of reasonable doubt, were served upon the sheriff that official refused to recall the prisoner and recommit him to the Tombs. Counsel for Zuker telephoned the facts to Warden Sage, at Sing Sing, with the re- sult that the warden would only consent to receive Zuker upon the assurance that the sheriff of New York would be respon- sible in the event of proceedings for con- tempt being instituted. The convict’s law- yers accuse the sheriff of “railroading” their client in the interest of the insurance companies. was ob- ————— MARRIED TO GOV.-ELECT TANNER. Miss Cora English of Springfie! nL, Wedded. = SPRINGFIELD, Ui., December 30.—Goy- ernor-elect John Riley Tanner was married at noon today to Miss Cora Edith English of Springfield. ‘The ceremony took place in St. Paul's Pro-Cathedral, one of the oldest Episcopal churches in Illinois, and the scene of many @ brilliant wedding in which the principals were of national prominence. Twelve hun- @red invitations to witness the ceremony had been issued, and the church was filled with people prominent in social and polit- feal circles from all over the state. Rev. Frederick Taylor, rector of the cathedral, officiated. After the ceremony a wedding luncheon was served at the home of the bride to a few of the most intimate friends of the bride and groom,at the conclusion of which Mr. and Mrs. Tanner left over the Chicago and Alton for a short tour of the south. They wil] return to Springfield in time for inauguration, which takes place January 11, and will make their home in the execu- tive mansion. ———_. Nominated for Congress. KIRKSVILLE, Mo., December 30.—The pepulists of the first congressional district met in convention in this city and nominat- ed Joseph Miller, a farmer from Scotland county, for Congress to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Mr. Giles, who car- Fied the district at the last election. Miller is a middie-of-the-road man. Feeling in Regard to Their Rumored Up- holding of Spain. A Different Effect on Congress From What Was Anticipatea by Spanish Friends, The reiteration of the statement that European governments will sustain Spain as against the United States, because of the general European opposition to the Menrce doctrine, is likely to have a very different influence upon Congress than that anticipated by the Spanish government. The denials that European governments have intimated to the United States State Department that they might interfere in behalf cf Spain have been made very pos- itive, but it is maintained by the authors of the original statement that these de- mands are merely technical, and that as a matter of fact the spirit of hostility toward the United States does exist in connection with a friendly feeling toward Spain. The general belief in Washington is that the report of actual or intimated support of Spain by Germany, Austria and France ecmes from high Spanish authority, and iis reiteration is accepted as an indication that the Spanish government expects to in- timidate Congress. Quite the contrary ef- fect 1s likely to be produced. The sugges- tion that European powers will make their objection to the Monroe doctrine the excuse for assisting to maintain Spain’s power in Cuba, as against any interference on the part of the United States, is extremely re- pugnant to the prevailing sentiment in Congress. Efforts to Restrain Congress. The most earnest efforts are being made by the friends of Spain and by the admin- istration to restrain Congress. The influ- ence of the leaders in the House of Repre- sentatives and a feeling among many re- publicans who are in favor of the -inde- pendence of Cuba, that it would be better to allow the matter to go over until after the 4th of March to be dealt with by the new administration contribute to the plan of inaction. But the impression that Euro- pean powers are assuming a threatening attitude in the matter will again strengthen the hands of the Cuban sympathizers. If it is to be made a test of the Monroe doc- trine involving the right of foreign powers to acquire possession of territory in this ccntinent now held by other foreign pow- ers, Congress will be found practically unanimous in support of a firm and, per- heps, aggressive policy. The suggestion made in foreign dispatches that Spain an- ticipates, in conrection with an agree- ment with the Cleveland administration for the autonomy of Cuba,the establishment of a commercial treaty, is regarded here with scme surprise. The idea conveyed seems to be that Spain will be compensated for any loss of dignity she may suffer in the pacification of Cuba by the advantage of reduced duties, or per- haps free entry to this country of the chief products of Spanish provinces, and that patriotic or humanitarian impulses of Americans may be overcome by the recip- rocal extension of privileges to certajn American products. This suggestion proves irritating to certain elements in Congress. ‘They find something extremely offensive in the apparent assumption on the part of Spain that, between a feeling of fear of the foreign powers and a natural commercial instinct, the American people may be dd- verted from ary active interest in the fate of the insurgents and lose all sentimental sympathy with the cause of liberty. Could Not Go Through Congress. It is certain that no adjustment between the Cleveland administration and Spain which involves a commercial treaty can be made *ffective. The Senate, it may be as- sumed, would not ratify sueh a treaty, and the necessary legislation to give Spain the advantages she may desire at our ports could not be got through Congress. What Mr. McMillin Sa. Representative McMillin said today, when his attention was called to the information coming from Spain that there was under consideration the question of a commercial treaty between the United States and Spain in connection with the adoption of reforms in Cuba, that any reciprocal arrangement between the United States and Spain abol- ishing the duty on tobacco and sugar, as Indicated, would result in a great fiscal gain to Spain and a corresponding fiscal loss to the United States, without any com- pensatory consideration to the latter. One of the objections, he said, to the annexa- tion of either Cuba or Hawaii to the United States is the great loss of revenue {t would involve. The remission of duties on Cuban tobacco and sugar, as suggested, would mean the loss of an important revenue, without any compensatory acquisition of territory. ——_—_—_-e_______ SENATOR JON! Opposition to His Re-Election De- veloping in Nevada. Political circles are interested in the op- pcesition which has made its appearance in Nevada to the re-election of Senator Jones. It is not known how strong the opposition is, except that the man who has ennounced himself is a well-known editor, politician and banker. He is George S. Nixen of Winnemucca. In an address to the people of the state announcing his candidacy he acknowledges the ability of Senator Jones and places his opposition to the re-election of the latter on the ground that he is rot a resident of the state. He says that Sen- ator Jones lives at Santa Monica, Cal where his interests and family are. He d clares himself a silver man, but says that he will vote for a protective tariff to test the republican claim that it will bring pros- perity. Among politicians here the belief has been thet Senator Jones has been invin- cible in Nevada, and that his re-election was simply a matter of time. The demo- cratic national committee may feel called upon to take a hand in this case as in that of Serator Dubois. Senator Jones hi long teen known to hav2 been the main- spring back of many of the most important movements of the silver forces. He fre- quently does the. planning, ‘while the ex- ecution is left to others. He is one of the ablest writers in the world.on bimetallic questions. Moreton Frewen,- the 2 bimetallic leader, thinks Senator Jones is the best posted silver man in the United States, and has so expressed himself. ——————--——____ Naval Orders. Surgeon A. C. H. Russell has been de- tached from duty in New York and ordered to the Lancaster; Surgeon J. M. Edgar, from the Saratoga to the Vermont: Sur- geon H. Wells, from the Vermont to New York as @ member of the naval examining board; Pi Assistant Surgeon W. C. Braisted, from the Columbia to the Naval Hospital, Newport, R. I. ——_-e-____ Ordered to Santa Fe. Capt. W. H. W. James, 24th Infaniry, has been ordered to Santa Fe for duty with the National Guard of the territory of New Mexico. ——_——_-e+_______ Naval Movements, The coast defense ship Monterey has left Monterey for Santa Barbara, Cal. The corvette Adams arrived at San Francisco this morning from Honolulu. . The Star Almanac, £ news stands or sent by mail upon ‘receipt of price--25 cents. ~ WASHINGTON, D. 0. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 30 1896—TWELVE PAGES. EUROPEAN GOVERNMENTS|THEY WERE FILLED TWO CENTS. | If you want today’s news today you can find it only in The Star. NEW YEAR BE¢EPSIONS. —: List of Persons Recefying and Not Receiving to Be Publ ‘Tomorrow. The Star will publish tomorrow a list of these receiving or not. ing New Year day. Persons desiring te’ anmounce that they will or will not reégelye can do so without any charge by # notices to The Star any time priof {© 9 e’clock tomor- Tow morning. The notices should contain only the announcemo:it that there will or will not-be @ receptior,'the names and ad- dresses. Every noticé faust ‘be properly authenticated to insure Publication. Arguments Ended and the Decision Re- Making: Arrangements for the Fourth ae of March, Happy - Newsboys Enjoy :& Great Bird Dinner, Closing Appeals in a Habeas Corpus Case—The Lawyers Discuss- img the Points. TURKEY AND PLENTY OF TRIMMINGS Mi. HUBBARD MADE A VICE CHAIRMAN Children’s Aid Society Carries Out Its Annual Program, Considering the Question of Arches Over Streets. The arguments in the case of Frank Eu- gene Barrows, the Mutual District Messen- ger Company boy, whose release from the District reform school was asked by Man- eger Robt. G. Callum of the company, by writ cf habeas corpus, were concluded be- fore Chief Justice Bingham this afternoon, the court announcing that he will render his decision at 10 o’clock next Monday morning. Mr. Philip Walker, of counsel for the pe- titicrer, concluded his argument yester- day afternoon, being followed by Assistant District Attorney Armes, who represented the reform school authorities. Mr. Arimes conter ded that the school is not a prison, but is an institution where not only is a bey educated and taught a trade, but also where he is taught morality. He insisted that Colonel Clay, the presi- dent of the board of trustees of the school, had, in committing the boy on the sworn ‘complaint of Mrs. Evans, his reputed guardian, and of her husband, acted not orly. well within the power and authority given him by the law establishing the school, but also in the very best interests of the boy. That official having determined that the boy is not sixteen years of age, submitted Mr. Armes, that finding couid not be questioned by the court in the pro- ceedings instituted by Mr. Callum. To that proposition Chief Justice Bing- ham seemed to dissent from, and Mr. Armes read several authorities which, he claimed, supported the point. He thought the court should proceed unusually slow and rigidly in the matter, and should not, be argued, disturb the school’s custody of the boy pending the board of trustees’ in- vestigation of Mr. Callum’s complaint. If the board should refuse the boy any right, then, submitted Mr. Armes, Mr. Cal- lum would be justified in proceeding. Mr. Armes also referred to the fact that Mr. Callum could have secured the boy's re- leased by having him apprenticed to him. The law under which Col. Clay acted, con- tended Mr. Armes, is a valid and constitu- tional one, and an undoing of it would, he thought, work great injury, not only to the school and its inmates, but also to the com- munity. ———— ‘urles, and in front of golden cake, ut two inches juts and candies for much te. of each plate was neh and toothsome. a thick, a paper bag. full’ 9! and a big red apple. . At the Tables. ‘When the doors were Opened the guests entered in single file: They had to come that way, for the poligeman stood at the outer door and Mr. B, T. Janney at the inner door to see that they came in a Proper and orderly manner. About five out: of sit were colored boys, and how their eyes did sparkle and their mouths water when they first eaught sight of the glorious feast that. was awaiting them. The first to come in was an old blind colored man who may be seen every afternoon on the avenve with a bundle of Stare in a bag hung from Bis shoulder. He has been blind for near a Quarter of a cen- tury, but he manages to support himself after a fashion by sellifig’papers. The ‘it- tle pickaninny who guides his wandering feet was with him today, faithful in time of good luck as well as” They were Piaced at the head of/ofe of the tables, and the old man’s sightiess eyes stared blankly against the wail, while his fingers toyed lovingly with his. slige of bread and his mug of coffee. One of the ladies de- voted herself to looking after the old man’s comfort, and he must -have thought that his dreams of comfort and happiness were ccming true this time for sure. far us possible the color line was drawn, but beyond that there was little at- tempt at seating the guests with any sys- tem. Old cronies who faye sold “papes” on the same cerner for years managed to get together somehow and@when the boys who sat together were: nat acquainted it required no formal introductions to set the conversational ball a-rolling. But, oh, how good that turkey and cranberry sauce did look, to be sure. And the wonder of it all was trat not a single boy started to break bread until the. signal was given. Yes, there was one, too, butithe boys on both sides of him nug@ged Bim so hard and made such unkind;femasks about his bringing up that he ppcovered his table manners in a hurry. There they sat until the last boy had been given his seat. Then Dr. ‘Mackay-Smithy the’ president of the board of trustees ofthe Newsboys’ and Children’s Aid Society, ealled’ the meeting. to order. Inatinctively every boy bowed his head over his plate, and trie® to look as if he didn’t care how many amore ‘delays there peccetas the: tints camne toeat. But Dr. jackay-Smith has) a very. tender spot in hig" heart for boys, anit very brief. It was simply " this LIVELY ANDCHEERPULSCENE. NEWS AT HEADQUARTERS If the newsboys who chase along the streets calling “Styay-hyah” have an un- usually well-fed and prosperous look this afternoon it is because, for once this win- ter, they are so full of roast turkey, pie and cake that the wealth of a Croesus could not add materially to their comfort and satisfaction. The newsboys and home- less waifs of the city were the guests at dinner today of the ladies in charge of the Gen. Nelson A. Miles, chairman of the inaugural reception committee, has ap- pointed Mr. Gardiner G. Hubbard vice chairman of that committee. The mem- bership of the body is nearly completed, and will be probably announced tomorrow. Consultation Over the State Arches. Chairman Bell and Vice Chairman Wine, who is also chairman of the committee on street decorations, had a consultation this morning over the general subject of deco- rations, aud considered especially the plans of arches to be erected at the intersection of the streets with. Pennsylvania avenue along the line of the parade. The main question at issue in relation to these stands is’ whether they can be substantially con- structed within the means that will be as the disposal of the committee for the pur- pose. They wifl de used simply for deco- ative purposes, and the colors of the va- rious states whcse names they will bear will predominate in their adornment. It was decided to secure the opinions of an expert on the subject, and Chairman Bell sent a message to Mr. James G. Bell, the former supervisirg architect of the treas- ury, who wili submit his conclusions on the subject shortly. Seeking Necessary Information. Chairman Warner of the committee on civic organizations has sent out circular letters to Senators, Representatives in Con- gress, governors, mayors of cities and members of the national republican com- mittee requesting information about the civic organizations that will probably at- tend the inauguration ceremonies. He has also had prepared a blank which will be sent to every organization that in- dicates its purpose of attending the inau- gural ceremonies in March, to be filled out and returned to thé civic committee. The information desired embraces the name of the organization, its location and’ post of- fice address; the date of its formation; the style of its uniform; names of the officers and the name of the officer who will be in command in Washington; whether a band will be brought, and if the organization is experienced in marching. The exact time that the organization expects to arrive here and the railroad it will travel over is also requested. Accompanying the blank is the following letter: “The executive committee is desirous of Great Expectations. Arg mts Closed. Mr. Frederick Stutz of counsel for Mr. Callum, closed the arguments in the case, submitting that the petitioner had clearly shown that the boy was more than sixteen years of age when committed, and also = Mrs. Evans never was his lawful guar- jan. Newsboys and Childrens’ Aid Society, and upward of 250 boys sat down to a bounte- ous repast, the savor of which will long linger in their_ memories. The dinner was servéd in the big room that is used as a gymnasium in the new building at the rear of the Maulsby Home, 230 C street. It was possible to accommo- date only about 150 hungry boys at a time, and the result was that it was necessary to provide for two relays of . Buch ample provision had been made, however, Chief Justice Bingham took the papers in the case, stating that he would reserve his decision until next Monday, the case being one which he desired to carefully consider. Until then he continued the boy in the cus- tody of Mr. Callum. graze was bg ranging so as to give a proper place 2nd ——.___ that the last to eat were as well taken care and ‘all Thy mercies, aoe me arpe. be Poaceae ea toie tor vie cartoons oesoeteations SpmGuit wise aiEaceee of as the first. praised.” 4 ‘The cards of invitation had been distrib- uted with the greatest care, so that only deserving boys should be the guests of the occasion. he word “deserving” for the time being meant “hungry,” and all such that could be provided for were given a hearty welcome. The hour set for the din- ner was 12:30 o’ciock. It Is very bad form to be late for a dinner engagement under any circumstances, but’ there was never yet a dinner given in the northwest sec- tion of the city where the guests were on hand with such surprising promptness. -In fact, about 25) of them were waiting at Through the blessing,each boy kept his eyes on his plate, partiy feom a desire to be reverent and-partly te:keepathe boy next to him from: "awiping” Bis plate of-tu: “Now eat.’* f They Ate. © As if there was any need fot such an or- der. ‘There was a clatter of Knives and forks ‘that’ could. be Heard on thp stréet outside, and the-way thos¢ heaping plates of food disappeared was enough to. give a gouty and dyspeptic bon vivant such an appetite as he has not had for years. It was more like the way snpw disappears under the warm sunlight; But there was plenty more where that came from, and not a single boy left the table until he could eat no more. F As places were made.’ vacant recruits were called for from outside, and the seem- ingly hopeless task of filing-up a crowd of hungry newsboys went. gaily on, until it had been successfully completed. Among those in charge of the tables at the dinner were Mrs. ‘Ty 3. Childs, Mrs. R. ferent bodies to a place in the line, regard of: course be had not only to the Jength of the. n, but ta the appear- ance of the same. It will aid the commit- tee materially to secure’ the information that will be afforded by having the inclosed blank carefully and accurately filled vut. Orgahizations. numbering less than fifty cannot .be assigned separate positions in Tine.” Measures to Assure Public Order. The subcommittee of the commitiee or public order, consisting of Chairman John B. Wight, Mr. W. B. Bryan and Mr. H. R. Webb, called cn the District Commission- ers this morning and consulted with them over the subject of general co-operatiun be- tween the inaugural and the District au- thorities in securing public order during the imavguration period. The Commission- ers promised to do everything in their power, and will communicate their views as to plans to the committee in writing. . A subcommittee of the Senate committee on judiciary is investigating a charge of manslaughter, which has been made against Judge Charles B. Howry of Mis- sissippi, who has been appointed to a: po- sition on the bench of the Court of Claims. The opposition to confirmation filed its charge before the first meeting of the se: sion was held by the committee and while strong influence was brought to bear to have the charge ignored and to secure im- mediate confirmation, the more conserva- tive members of the committee asked for delay. In order to investigate the facts. The frie:ds of Judge Howry admit that he did kill a man, but clatm that the homi- cid> was entirely justifiable. The man who was killed was a Mr. Sul- livan, and he was a lawyer engaged in the same case, but on opposite side from Howry at Oxford, Miss. They quarreied 5 tf over the case and Howry’s friends say H. Atwater, Mrs. N. A. Robbins, Miss F.| Major Wm. G. Moore, superintendent cf that as beth were men of courage it speed- Sitios, mee M. Wilson, Miss M. B. | Police, was present at the conference. ily became a question of which should die. y, Mrs. L. D. Merchant, Miss McLana- ognized. | Both ; beth y_the han, Miss Mimmack, sMcLana-| National Committeemen Recognised. | Both men armed and drew their weapons. Hence they contend that Howry acted in self-defense. An Oxford grand jury investigated the case and took this view of it, refusing to return a true bill against Howry. The killing occurred about ten years ago, and Howry has been ap- pointed to and confirmed in three federal offices since. He is now assistant in the office of the solicitor general. Sullivan, the man who was killed, was a@ brother of Hon. W. V. Sullivan, mem- ber-elect of Congress from the second Mis- sissippi district. Robertson. 3 Miss H. Childs, son, Miss M. Babson, Miss Weir, Dr. A. R. Shands, Mr. Daniels, Mr. Williamson ani Mr. Dale, Mrs. Fuller, Mrs. Atwood and Mr. Lewis. dditional donations gor -the dinn e received this mornii follows: Mrs. Moore, large basket of: biscuits; Mrs, Pr: ther, biscuits; Miss Robetisen, $1; Mrs. - R. Berry, $5; Mrs. Middleton, i Mrs. Perry, $1. Peg. sina shah ote For the first time in the history of pres- idential inaugurations the gentlemen com- posing the nationa! committee of the vic- torious party will be recognized in the con- summution of the result. Tne names of the present national republican committee will appear in the list of the members of the reception committee. There was little business of a new chai acter transacted at headquarters todi Recording Secretary Walker finished up his work of remedying the frequent dupli- cation of names on the various commit- tee lists, and in a day or two gentlemen who were appointed on several bodies will be informed of their definite assignments. The mail contained nothing of interest to the general public, A Thcre was @. noticeable dearth of visitors who have board and lodging to offer for the coming crowds to the public comfort committee. Center Market Reservation. The committee on parks and reservations met last night and adjourned until Satur- day at 4 p.m. The subcommittee on public stands will meet tomorrow afternoon at the office of Mr. Henry A. Willard in the Kellogg building, F street near 15th. The District Commissioners have given permis- sion to the parks and reservations commit- tee to use the reservation fronting the Center market, which was reserved four years ago for the erection of a stand for the use of the employes of the District government. Mrs. J. W. Bab- DISTRICT PRISONERS. An Effort to Have Them Received at the Trenton Penjientiary. it ts said at the Depaftment of Justice today that no conchusi has yet been reached in the matter of the selection of a penitentiary for the confinement of -prison- ers convicted in the District of Columbia of penitentiary offenses. “The New York state penitentiary at Albghy, which here- tofore has been used fer sirch purpose, will not recelve any more gueh prisoners after the Ist proximo. A law to that effect re- cently passed: the legisjatire of New York. Consequently -the batch, of convicts sent to Albany from: this city téday will be the last lot to go there. .As“has been alréady stated in The Star, the Attorney General has beer, in correspondence with the au- thorities In charge of the slate prisoners at ‘Trenton, N. J., and the state prison at Co- jumbus, Ohio, with 2 to the recep- tion of District convigte, it so far -with- out result. Owing tothe ater conveni- ence of the New J, f tution, the offi- celals of. the De; ene Justice “have a decided preference fpr the Belection of that institaticn over: the one Qhio, and the gement will _ yet omentber tes. at ton, egotiations end are pro- eine favorably, but-not wery rapidly, it is. confidently d that the mat- a conclu- oe ANOTHER ENGINEER WANTED. Gen. Craighill Says He Can't Spare an Officer Now. Maj. Powell, Engineer Commissioner of the District, called on Gen. Craighill, chief of engineers, at the War Department, to- day, in regard to the vacancy in the engi- neer department of the District government caused by the detachment of Capt. G. J. Febiger in May last. Maj. Powell repre- sented that there was considerable work to be done tn his department, and that he is scmewhat handicapped by the reduction in the number of his assistants. The law al- lows him three, but he has had but two since Capt. Febiger’s assignment to duty at the West Point Military Academy in May last. Gen. Craighill informed Maj. Powell that the corps was unusually busy at present in consequence of the extra work entailed by the establishment of for- tifications, and that there was not a single officer who could be spared from that work just at this time for the suggested local as- sigifment. He said he would bear the mat- ter in mind, however, and give Maj. Powell the desired assistance as soon as it can be done without prejudice to the more im- progress. “All Ready.” the door of the home for a half hour cr more before the hour mentioned. A big po- Iceman was on hand to keep them in line, but it was a very orderly, albelt a very hungry, crowd, and for once the policeman had a sinecure. Busy Scene. Inside of the big building the scene was one of the greatest activity. A score of ladies were busily engaged on the prepara- tions for the dinner. They had their hands full carving turkeys, dishing up vegetables and cranberries and cutting large and tus- cious mince and pumpkin pies into gen- erous slices. _ > = In a room adjoining the banquet hall sev- eral serving. tables wer2 spread, and behind them stood the ladies, with big white sprons on, hard at work. That they had no easy thing of it will be understood when it —_.__. KENTUCKY SENATORSHIP. ‘What Representative Hendrick Says of the Situation. Representative Hendrick, sound money democrat of Kentucky, arrived in the city today from his home, not having come on previous to the opening of the session. He was asked by a Star reporter about the senatorial situation in Kentucky, and an- swered: “There is no telling what the result will be, owing to the many complications. The fight between Dr. Hunter and Gov. Bradley is very bitter, and there is a posstbility Yhat it may result in the election of a sound money democrat. I know of several portant national work in ———__-e. Personal Mention. George H. Wilson of New York is at Wil- lard’s Hotel. Gen. Frank Wheaton, commanding the department of the Colorado, with head- quarters at Denver, is in this city on leave of absence, accompanied by Lieut. G. T. Langhorne, 84 Cavalry, of his staff. Racrasyae B. 8. Richards, light house inspector, Meine at 2025 Columbia road for the Chief Engineer C. W. Rae of the Naval Academy ts at 1603 H t. Lieut. John F. McBlair, 9th Cavalry, is at 1 Be Spencer Cosby, Corps of Engineers, it. rv. of is at the Richmond, on leave of absence. cl . G. Isaacs of the sure we shall have a the next batch is readgedpr arancter ftom, e next r tfansfer the Dictrict jail” 7 ss Be t ail, - the next legislatnre, which will undoubted- 2a ~be sive eetece atic, oe ihe. aver lemocrat ive @ mM: a t | legislature is certain.” ig pipe ———————2+—_____ . Japan’s Steamer Trade. _ Japan has now a larger steam | trade on the broad Pacific than the United States, and Americans. who are near INAUGURATION DAY|THE 8aRROws CASE|THE CUBAN AFFAIR oe Conferences Between Secretary Olney and Senor de Lome, NEGOTIATIONS HAVE BEEN TENTATIVE What the Spanish Government Ex- pects of General Weyler. Sas = SS THE DAUNTLESS There were no developments in official circles today in the Cuban affairs. Al- though it is at least premature to say that Seror Canovas, the Spanish premier, has formally accepted the Pileged tender of the United States government to use its g00d offices for the re-establishment of Peace in Cuba, there is no question that tegotiations to that end are in progress between Secretary Olney and Senor De Lome,the Spanish minister here. They have had several conferences since the adop- tion of the Cameron resolution for the ognition of Cuban independence by the Sen- ate committee on foreign relations. Their negotiations have been purely tentative, however, and certainly have not reached a stage that is binding on either government. Such a consummation, it is said, will de- pend altogether upon the future develop- ment of the situation. What is Expected of Weyler. The Spanish government expects that General Weyler will soon be able to bring about a practical pacification of the wesi- ern end of the island, in which event, it is said, the Madrid authorities will accept the co-operation of the United ment in brirging about peace and ins tuting the home rule reforms proposed by the Spanish government for the future gov- ernment of the island. These reforms are said to be of the most liberal character and practically ablish Cuban autonomy. The Dauntless, For the first time since the present strug- gle in Cuba began, this government has given permission to a customs official to clear for Cuba a vessel loaded, according to her manifest, with munitions of war, and presumably intended for the insurgent army. The vessel in this case is the well- known and alleged filibuster, the Dauntless, but the concession that under these cir cumstances she is entitled to clearance pa- pers leaves the situation, so far as she is concerned, quite as involved as before, as the statutes prescribe that before clearance shall be granted for any vessel bound to a foreign port the owne pers and con- signers of the cargo state, under oath, the foreign port at which the cargo is to be landed, and severe penalties are prescribed for violations of this require- went, including the confiscation of the ves- sel. Some time yesterday the Secretary of the Treasury received a telegram from Die attorney ‘for. the owners of the Dauat! et Jacksonville, stating that the owners of the Dauntless and her cargo would apply to the collector of customs at Jacksonville for clearance to a Cuban port with a cargo of arms, stating, however, that the oaths required by the statutes would not be taken. The question was asked whether, under these circumstances, papers would be issued. Later in the day a telegram was received from the collecter at Jacksonville, stating that application to clear the Daunt- less for the port of Neuvitas, Cuba, with a cargo of ar:ns, had been m: and asking instructions. ‘Chis morning the Secret replied? substantially as follows: “If the master of the vessel and the own- ers, shippers and consigners of the comply fully with all the laws and reg tions concerning the manifest, and take the eaths required, you may grant a clearance to Neuvitas, Cuba. - The oaths must be taken and subscribed in writing asx re- quired by sections 4197, 4198 and 420) of the Revised Statutes The port named in the applic destination of the cargo is on t coast of Cuba, and is occupied by the Span- ish forces. The treasury officials, there fore, are of opinion that the oaths required by the statutes will not be taken, —S ——— IDENT’S POWER. ation as the he northern THE PREs Representative Jenkins of Wisconsin was one of the first to give his opinion to a Star reporter that the power to recognize either the belligerency or independence of Cuba rested with the President, and ac- cording to international law there was nothing to justify such a recognition, He was asked by a Star reporter today if he had changed his mind since reading what has been said in favor of the power of Congress in this regard. He reptied: “No, On the contrary, with all due re- spect to the judgment of the able men who have so spoken, what I have read has only served to strengthen my opinion. 1 base my judgment on the Constitution. That is the source of authority. Anything else is mere opinion. By that instrument the power was divided and distributed into leg- islative, executive and judicial. Now the question is, whether the right we are talk- ing about is legislative or executive. Our government is so different from all others that we can obtain no aid by examining the formation and history of other na- tions. There is an entire absence of express provision of law, and of what is properly called authority, and it will be difficult to have more than opinion. While the question might come before the Su- preme Ccurt of the United States in an incidentaf way it is not likely that either Congress‘or the Presidept would feel bound by the decision as long as a difference of opinion exists between both. “I do not understand that either the President <r Congress takes opposite views for the purpose of usurping~ power, but each is governed by its construction of granted powers. There is a chance for argument on both sides, but I think the better view is as I have expressed myself. We are all invited to look into the Con- stitution, and it is that instrument that confirms me in my judgment. It would seem as though all negotiations between this nation and ail foreign nations are to be conducted by the President. Congress has power to te commerce with for- eign nations and to declare war. All of this can be done without communicating with foreign nations, notwithstanding that we might get more favorable terms by communication with regard to commerce. The President has power to make treaties “by and with the advice of the Senate,’ not Congress. In the same way he ap- points ambassadors and other public min- isters and consuls. But he receives ambas- sadors, ministers and consuls from for-