Evening Star Newspaper, January 27, 1897, Page 1

THE EVENING STAR. eget PUBLISHED DAILY EXCEPT SUNDAY AT THE STAR BUILDINGS, 1101 Pennsy!rania Avenue, Cor. 11th St, by ing Star N Cor fe te ey See eet Kew York Offce, 49 Petter Building. ‘The Evening Star is served to subscribers tn the elty by carriers, on their own account, at 10 cents Ber month. the 2 cents ca By mafl—anywhere in the States or Canida—postage prepaid—60 cents Der month. Saincday Quiatapie Sheet Star, $1 per year. with foreign postage adde 0. (Entered at the Post Office at Washinzton, D.C. J-clase rail matter.) abscriptions st be paid In advance. nown ‘on appiteation Che Lvening 1 Star. If you want today’s news todav you can find it only in The Star. No. 13,699. WASHINGTON, D. ©. WEDNESDAY, JA NUARY 27, 1897-TWELVE PAGES. TWO CENTS. THE HASTINGS WRECK Stranding of a Troop Ship Off the Island of Reunion. ORDER PREVAILED IN FACE OF DEATH Ow‘ng to Discipline, Soldiers and Passengers Were Saved. pg a MANY GALLANT ACTS pies ee LONDON, January 27.—A dispatch to the Daily Telegraph from Port Louis, Island of Mauritius, published today, furnishes particulars of the wreck of the British Indian troopship Warren Hastings, which wrecked off the Island of Reunion January 14. The ship, it appears, ran ashore at 2.20 am. It was pitch dark and torrents of rain were failling. She had on board sol- diers and crew to the number of 1,232 men, in addition t> a number of women and children, the families of the married men of the military force. W&en the ship Struck the troops were ord¢red to retire from the upper deck, to which they had flocked cn the first alarm, and to fall in below. This they did promptly, the most perfect discipline prevailing, although the men were fully conscious of the danger which they were in. They were quie:ly mrstered on the ‘tween decks without confusion or excitement. Owing to the fact that the surf boats could not be used In landing the troops, two officers of the Warren Hastings were lowered from the ship's bow to the rocks, and when it was found that a landing could be effected in this y the disembarkation of the sol- diers was commenced at 4 o'clock, Com- mander Holland hoping st was safe to re- tain the women, children and the sick en board until daylight. But the steamship was soon found to be heeling over so rapidly that every one was ordered to the upper deck, the danger of capsizing being imminent. Thereupon Commander Holland ordered the larding of the troops to be stopped in order that the women, children and sick persons should be landed immediately. This order was obeyed with admirable dis- cipline. By 5 o'clock the decks had heeled over to an angle of 3» degrees to star- hoard and the boats were all swept aw The good swimmers were then permitted to swim ashore, carrying ropes. By these means many others were landed and the mbarkation of all on board was com- pleted by 5:30 a m., with the loss of only two native servants. Many acts of gal- lantry were recorded. he Freneh officials and inhabitants of the Island of Reunion ¢: the ship- wrecked pecple every as nce possible. ee WILL COST FIVE LIVEs. Explosion of Mine. UNIONTOWN, Pa., Januar: Plosion in the Smock mines Co., last evening, killed jured s Th Fatal Gas in a Coal 27.—An ex- of Hurst & vo miners and In- , three of whom will die. Peter Houser, Chas. Mc- Quister. The injured are: Andrew Honsobod, Mi- chael Horanac, John Augustine, Michael Kennie, John Mitchell, John Gillis and Wm. Gillis. his son. Augustine, Kennie and Mitchell were 'y burned and man- gled and ¢ t recover. The explosion was caused by the libera- tion of a jet of gas, which was ignited by lamps of the miners. All the in- men were working in the same head- blasting coal. A large piece, which ed by dynamite, released a ing, Was undermin pocket of gas, and the explosion followed. It_was 7 o'clock when the explosion oc- curred and a rescuing party went into the mine immediately, but it was 10 o'clock before the victims were taken out. All were alive but Houser, and McQuister ex- Dired before midnight. FORCED TU SUSPEND. Unexpected Withdrawals of Deponi Cause a Bank to Close. OLYMPIA, Wash., January 27.—The fol- Jowing notice was posted on the door of the First National Bank yesterday: “Owing to unexpected heavy withdrawals of deposits, this bank fs compelled to sus- pend until we can realize on our assets. Depositors wil not lose a dollar. “@igned) A. A. PHILLIPS, “Preaident.” Mr. Phillips stated that the immediate cause of the suspension was the with- drawal by the state treasurer of $35,000 of state money. This frightened other deposi- tors. who made a rush on the bank, forcing ft to close its doors. The state deposits were withdrawn January 1. abilities of the bank are $100,000, $75,000 being in individual deposits of re: ents of this town and county. The assets are stated to be $226,000, a large amount of which can be realized on very soon. ———————— FOR BISHOP OF WILMINGTON. Rev. E. P. Allen of Emmitsburg, Md., posed. ROME, January 27—It ts stated that the congregation of the propaganda has pro- posed the Rev. E. P. Allen, president of Mount St. Mary's College, Emmitsburg, Md., for appointment as bishop of Wilming- ton, Del. It is also rumored that the Rev. Father Nicholas Davisi of New Orleans will prob- ably be bishop of Mobile, Ala. —S Senator Brice Having Surveys Made. Special Dispatch to The Evening Star. CLEVELAND, Ohlo, January 27.—An- Reuncement is made here that Senator Calvin 8. Brice has a movement on foot to purchase the C. C. and S. railway and make it part of his system. He has sur- veyors at work running lines which will show the most advantageous route to join the C., C. and S. and the C., A. and C. reads. He ts said to desire the C., C. and S. road in order to complete a trunk line ame for the local advantages it would give im. ee Anti-Cigarette Bill Passed. OLYPMIA, Wash. January “7.—The house has passed a bill to prohibit the manufacture or sale of cigarettos or cigar- ette papers In the state. A similar meas- ure passed at the session four years ago, and was repealed two years later, and a tax of 310 on cigarette dealers was then imposed. The present bill passed by a large majority, but it will probably Le opposed vigorously in the senate on constitutional grounds. >— aker Honored, BERLIN, January 27.—The appointment of Herr Krupp, the “Iron King,” and Herr Frentzell, a merchant of Berlin, to be Ife members of the upper house of Prussian diet is gazetted. Former Brooklyn Mayor Dead. NEW YORK, January 27.—James Howell, former mayor of Brooklyn, died at his home, No. § South Portland avenue, Brook- jyn, ‘this morning. He lea widow, son and two married daughters. * Mr. Skinner Explains Some Points of the Senatorial Oampaign. Plans for the Future—A Chance for the Party in Case Mr. McKinley's Administration Fatls. Representative Skinner of North Caro- lira, in conversation with a representa- tive of The Star today, explained certain features of the recent senaiorial contest in that state, which he thinks go to jus- tify the action of those populist mem- bers of the legislature who voted for the re election of Mr. Pritchard. Said Mr. Skinner: “Mr. Pritchard was entitled to that support upon three grounds: (1) It had been promised to him at the time of his first election to the Sen- ate. There was a distinct engagement at that time that if future election results were favorable he should be re-elected. The popvlists who supported Mr. Pritchard therefore merely lived up to their obliga- tion. (2) Mr. Pritchard as senator had done nothing to forfeit the confidence of the populists, and (3) his deliverances as to the course he would pursue in the Sen- ate if re-elected were entirely satisfac- tory.” “The populists thoroughly understand, then, that Mr. Pritchard will not support a free silver bill if offered as a rider on, or an obstruction to, a protective tariff bill?” “Certainly. We don’t ask him to do that. In fact, we don’t want him to do that. We are opposed to the putting of any obstruction whatever in the way of an inauguration and trial of the republican policy. That party has engaged to re- store prosperity to the country, and it has advertised the pulicy which it claims will accomplish that result. The people have voted the party into office on the strength 6éf its promise, and it is clearly entitled to an opportunity to show what it can do. We want the republicans to have a clear field, so that if they fail after a full and fair trial they will have no excuse for the failure. And if they fail, then the popu- list oppertunity will come. The country in such event will be certain, in my judg- ment, to turn to tne populist party. The Gemocrats have failed signally under Mr. Cleveland, and now if the republicans fail under Mr. McKinley the populists will be entitled to a trial, and I think they'll get it in that case.” “But suppose, the 2" was asked. é toh, well, in that event, they'll be very likely to succeed themselves. It is just as well to face frankly the truth of the situa- tion. If Mr. McKinley gives the country a satisfactory administration, and prosperity returns and is prevailing throughout the land in 1900, he will in all probability be re-elected. Any campaign made against a party highly successful in office and then intrenched in office would fail. The peo- ple’s desire for a return of prosperity 1s greater than thelr interest in any party as a party. The republicans in that case would win, not because of being republi- republicans do not cans, put because they would stand accred- ited with having brought back good times. “And you want the republicans to have full opportunity to show what they can do?” “That ts the proper spirit. The republi- cans have received a commission to go ahead and put their policies into operation. If they fail, and four years from now the populists take office, we shall ask a full opportunity for putting our policies into operation. We are willing to do as we would be done by.” “Is there any talk about populist na- tional leadership four years hence?” “That question is secondary now. If the hour strikes for the populists, the man wili be there. The important thing now is for the populists to show the country that they are not obstructionists in the path of the expressed will of the people.” are ALL AT SEA AT RALEIGH. The Political Situation There Rather Complicated. Special Dispatch to The Evening Sta RALEIGH, N. C., Janvary 27.The pop- ulist majority caucus was in session until midnight last night. It pressed for an an- swer from the republican caucus to its inquiry whether the republicans intended to recogrize the majority or the bolting pepulists. The republican caucus adopted resolutions drawn by Senator Pritchard and supperted by him in a speech declaring readiness to co-operate with any duly elect- ed populists, but also declaring that the re- publicans cannot undertake to settle popu- list quarreis. ‘fhis reply was not delivered to the popu- lists until this morning for some reason yet unexplained, and it was because of failure to receive it that the populists issued their ultimatum as above stated. The boiting populists are badly scared. They implored Senator Pritchard to stand by them. te promised he would never desert them. The situation is today more strained than ever. Butler wants to force Pritchard to go with the bolters. Pritchard wants to force Butler to declare the bolters not popu- is lists. Republicans and populists are very angry. Nearly al the legislators went to the University at Chapel Hill to attend the irauguration of President Edwin A. Alder- man. Senator Pritchard arrived yesterday af- ternoon to participate in the settlement of the status of the bolting populists. Abbott L. Swinson, populist, has received the following letter from Thomas E. Wat- son of Georgia: “I thank you for informa- tion on the senatorial question. Senator Butler is a very despicable character, and his crushing defeat will cause no grief in any party. ——__ DESTITUTE IN ST. LOUIS. No Systematic Attempt to Relieve Them Has Been Made. ST LOUIS, January 27.—Sixty-six dest!- tute families have applied to the police for aid. No systematic attempt to relieve the suffering caused by the intense cold has been made. There are two charitable or- ganizations here, the Provident Association and the St. Vincent de Paul Association, but they are swamped. The newspapers contain editorials pointing out the gravity of the situation and indorsing the Chicago method of relieving distress. Mayor Wal- bridge will probably call a mass meeting to take steps for relief of the needy. ee NO WORK DONE, Wasting the Seasion of the Oregon Legislature. SALEM, Ore., January 27.—With the end of the present week one-half of the legis- lative session will have passed, and no bust- ness whatever has yet been done. There now seems little probability of an agree- ment between the senate and the Benson house, and while the present chaotic condi- tions prevail no legislation can be enacted. Mizner, a democrat, who has been an- swering roll call in the Benson house, {s expected to withdraw and leave the Ben- son men without a majority. tated that it is the intention of the Mitch- ell men in house to get together and = for United States senator next Tues- ye — Dr. Miquel Decorated. BERLIN, January 27.—_Emperor Willtam, upon the occasion of his birthday today, has decorated Dr. Miquel, the minister of finance, and Dr. Lucanus, the chief of his the civil cabinet, with the order of Black His 1832, |BEYOND REPAIR Two Projects That Have Been Seri- ously Injured. LITTLE HOPE FOR ARBITRATION TREATY Direct Opposition” of Some and the Doubt of Others. eee NICARAGUA CANAL BILL ——— Today again the Senate committee on foreign relations discussed the arbitration treaty, without making progress. The present outlook offers very little en- couragement to the hope that this treaty will be ratified without amendment. The opposition that has developed ts of a char- acter not easily overcome and 1s largely based on the conviction that the terms of the treaty are such as to threaten the in- terests of this country. This conviction is apparently strong enough in the minds of @ number of senators to compel them to resist it with all their power unless it is amended. The number of men in the Sen- ate who oppose the principle of arbitration is small, if there is a single senator in that state of mind, but a study of this treaty has not strengthened it. Some who natu- rally would be ready to accept most any sort of treaty looking to the establishment of peace have come to the conclusion that no injury will come to negotiations for arbitration by allowing the matter to go over for the consideration of the new ad- ministration, to be subjected to such amendments as a thorough examination may suggest. On the other hand, they feel that the eagerness to have this matter dis- posed of before the 4th of March, to add to the proud record of the present adminis- tration, might endanger the overlooking of objections which would be corrected if there were less haste. The direct opposition of some and the doubt of others is calculated to delay ac- jon. Amendments excluding the Monroe doc- trine from arbitration and securing the Nicaraguan canal project from European interference are likely to be adopted. ; It is believed that Mr. Olney now real- izes that he injured the prospects of his treaty by the communication of Minister Rodriguez sent to the Senate just at the time when the question of the possible re- lation of the Nicaraguan canal project to the question of arbitration was being ccnsidered. He has been trying, with the assistance of Rodriguez. It 1s also obvious that the have been consulting with Senazor Mor- gan on: the subject. ‘The friends of the canal project express the opinion now that the matter has been so far adjusted ‘hat an amended Nicaraguan canal bill will be got through both houses of Congress. It is obvious, however, that the measrre has lost strength which cannot be re- fained by the withdrawal of the opposition of Rodriguez, to correct this, and the two patching up of the canal bili will not end the opposition to the urbitration treaty. It looks as if both projects had heen in- jJured beyond the present power of repair by those most interested in behal? of each. At the meeting of the committee taday an amendment was offered to the treaty which, it is believed, will fully protect all the rights of the United States urder the Monrce doctrine and also American rights in con- necuioa with the Nicaraguan canal and the Clayton-Bulwer treaty, but its terms were not made public. Another amendment offered covers the feature of providing for the election of King Oscar of Sweden and Norway as um- pire. This provision of the treaty is re- ceiving very careful scrutiny, and tt now seems quite probable that an amendment will be adopted changing the provisions. It 1s possible that the clause may be stricken out, or that the arbitration com- mission may be empowered to choose its own umpire whenever occasion arises where a deciding vote may ha necessary. Members of the committee who criticise this portion of the treaty say they find that the relationship between Great Britain and Sweden is a very close one, and that they have discovered also that an alliance exists between Great Britain and France, in which the two former coun- tries agree to protect the Scandinavian kingdom “by force of arms” if occasion requires such display on their part. This agreement, they consider, shows a rela- tionship too close to justify the United States in accepting the ruier of one of the countries to the alliance as arbiter in a dispute with one of the other parties to it. ee GIVEN A LIGHTER SENTENCE. ‘The German Lieutenant Who Killed a Man for Brushing Against Him. BERLIN, January 27.—Lieut. Von Bruse- witz, as a result of the-second trial ordered by Emperor William, has been sentenced to imprisonment for three years and twenty days for killing a workman at Karlsruhe by running him through the back with his sword. ‘The workman's only offense was that he accidentally brushed against the lieuten- ant’s chair while entering a cafe, for which he was pursued and killed by the angry lieutenant, who imagined that his honor had been tarnished by the alleged insult. The first sentence of the Heutenant, im- posed in Ottober last, was that he should be imprisoned for four years in a fortress and dismissed from the army. The affair led to a popular agitation against dueling and the arrogant conduct of German offi- cers generally, ending apparently in a heated debate on the subject in the reich- stag and the drawing up of plans for the reform of the military courts of honor, &c. The first sentence imposed on Lieut. Von Brusewitz was annulled by the emperor and @ second trial was ordered. a TO REVISE THE CONSTITUTION. A Colorado Legislator Wants a Con- vention Called. DENVER, Col., January 27.—Senator Bromley has introduced a resolution re- questing. Congress to call a convention for the revis.ion of the Constitution of the United States and soliciting other states to take similar action. The preamble says: “Tt is necessary that changes be made in the said Constitution in order to adapt it to the present conditions and to pro- tect the country against great and im- pending dangers, and to prevent any im- proper judicial encroachments and the ab- normal growth of powerful corporations and influerces that could not be foreseen at the time of the adoption of the Con- stitution.’ ee Ocean Steamships Arrived. NEW YORK,January 27.—Arrived—Olden- burg, Bremen; Friesland, Antwerp. « SOUTHAMPTON, January 27.—Arrived— Lahn, New York for Bremen. = MES ‘Two Children ed to Death. LINTON, Ind., January 27.—Fire destroy- ed one of the Island Coal Company's houres, together with everything belonging to the family. aro poneren spectively one and three been left alone in the house: by the mocher, were burned to death. eek ES Gladstone Gone to the Riviera. LONDON, January 27—Mr. and Mrs. left their decnggy Hawarden today on who. had COMING TO WASHINGTON| MUCH ACCOMPLISHED | "° BARGAIN WAS MADE Mr. Cornelius Vanderbilt Leases the Low- ery Mansion. Will Make His Winter Home Here— His Example Likely te Be Largely Followeé, Society circles are all afiiitter over the prospective residence in Washington dur- ing the remainder of the present social season of Mr. Cornelius Vanderbilt and family of New York. Mr. Vanderbilt's agent has just leased the Lowery mansion at the northwest corner of Vermont ave- nue and K street for a period of three months, and the Vanderbilts will take pos- session early next week, The stabdle be- longing to the estate of the late Cunt. Geo. E. Lemcn_has also been leaged for a sim- ilar period from the executors of the Lemon estate. Mr. Vanderbilt will bring his entire New York household, including cooks and servants, and will also bring 20 horses, six coachmen and four grooms, to- gether with ten or twelve carriages of various styles. It is said that several uther wealthy members of what is known in New York as the Vanderbilt set are look- ing for houses suitable for entertaining purposes, to which the Lowery mansion is so admirably adapted, and that others of the same circle are securing apartments at the Arlington and other uptown hotels. The coming of such wealthy people, who ere past masters in the art of elegant en- tertainment, is expected to make the na- tional capital extremely gay, and lavish functions are expected to he in order until Lent intervenes. The Vanderbilt house will be another addition to the large establish- ments of Senatcr Brice, Mr, L. Z. Leiter and Mrs. George Westinghouse, and will be probably formally opened with a re- ception and dance. The coming of Mr. Vanderbilt is taken as an indication of his intention to fol- low the example being generally given by people of wealth and make Washington his regular winter home. REVISED REGULATIONS. Those for the Consular Service Now Being Isnued. The State Department has just begun the issue of a revised set of regulations for United States consuls, which was prepared by Mr. Frank Partridge, formerly solicitor of the State Department, undér special ap- pointment by the Secretary of State. This 1s the first revision made of these regula- tions since 1888, and as the volume has grown much since that date, and many qualifications have been made to meet de- cisions, treasury and’ exeeuttve orders, there was great need for a general revision to simplify the work. This has been done so well that it will now he possible for conguls to make themselves acquainted with the rules touching any subject in short order. ‘The most important changes in the rules are those doing away with the necessity for verifying oaths: of exporters to in- Voices, which have been a source of great vexation to business men for-years, and have served no useful pufpOse, save to Swell the fees of the consulg. Also in the case of notarial fees, the rules have been amended 90 as to make these uniform and on the scale of fees fixed hy law for the District of Columbia. This scale,of prices ‘s generally very moderate, and some of the consuls who havebeen permitted to charge heavy fees for this kind of work will not relish the change. In the shape of an appendix is given every statute, ruling and decision referred to in the text of the work, es ARBITRATION TREATY. Considered Again by the Senate For- eign Relations Committee. The Senate committee on foreign rela- tions had the arbitration treaty under con- sideration for an hour and a half again today, but failed to reach a conclusion. Dhe committee adjourned to meet again Saturday, when it is hoped that the Senate will not be in session and the committee can give the entire day to the treaty. There 1s a growing feeling, m the Senate that the treaty should be reported, either favorably or otherwise, as a whole, or with amendment, and ‘the committee is disposed to yield to the pressure to the extent of giving all the time possible to the subject. The meetirg today was attended by all the members of the committee and the d!s- cussion was very earnest. The necessity of guarding the treaty so as to prevent encroachment under any pretext whatever upon the Monroe doctrine. was again the principai topic, the especial point of con- troversy belng the feasibiMty of prevent- ing such encroachment by an amendment. The point was unsettled when the com- mittee adjourned, but the belief was ex- Pressed that a conclusion might be reached at the Saturday meeting. THE MORSE LIQUOR BILL. Senate” Subcommittee to Make a Favorable Report on It. The subcommittee of the Senate commit- tee on the District of Columbia, which has charge of the Morse fiquor bill has de- cided to report the bill favorably to the whole committee, which will probably act upon it at its regular meeting Friday rrorning. There will not be any important changes in the bill from the form in whica it passed the House of Representatives. ———_-2-_____ To Sell Medicines to Soldiers. The Vice President laid before the Senate today a communication from the Secretary of War transmitting @ letter from Gen. Miles, president of the board of commis- sioners of the Soldiers’: Home in the Dis trict of Columbia, recommenging that Con- gress authorize the medica] department of the United States army to self medicines and hospital supplies at cost to the Sol- diers'Home in the District of Columbia. Gen,' Miles says that as the medical department of the army does not pay any internal reve- nue tax on whisky and al it can fur- nish these articles to. the lers’ Home at a much less price than apt for which they can be purchased of rate parties, The law does not permit ae medical de- partment to sell these articles to the Sol- diers’ Home, and Congress is asked to en- ect legislation necessary to permit it to 10 80, —_—_—_____-.._ A “Frozen Meats’ Decree. The French government*has by decree prohibited the sale of all frozen meats, unless each piece exhibited! fer sale bears a large tag with the words.“Frozen meat.” This 1s done, according to United States Consul Chancellor at Havre, te protect the public from the ill consequences of buying this meat (subject, as it is, to sudden de- composition when thawed out) as fresh, home-killed meat. Great quantities of this frozen meat are now being brought to Havre from Australia. wis. Sie Setaraeer Ope ae ST 1S Acting Judge Advocate. Lieut. John 8. Mallory, 26 Infantry, has been detatled as acting judge advocate of the Department of tie Colorado, retiring Capt. Alfred C.. Sharpe, 24 Infan’ whi is ordered to join his semeany WhO WEST POINT CADETS Amendment for Them to Attend the Inauguration Defeated. \ Senator Sherman Untrammeled in Accept- Second Day’s Session of the National ing the State Portfolio. Board of Trade. MANY RECOMMENDATIONS MADE] "terse seonors or e.monem | LIVELY DISGUSION ON THE SURIECT = Revision of Banking Laws and a| on the most unquestioned authority | Senators Allen and Stewart Ridi- Department of Commerce Urged. } tor sherman wes citered sng ectime Sena cule the Idea. OTHER TOPICS CONSIDERED [frm im our Mal Charman |THE IMMIGRATION R111 matter had not been talked over between aE — 2 any of the big politicians of Ohio. Since the appointment, however, there has been talk, and on undoubted authority it is learned that Senator Sherman not only de- sires that Mr. Hanna shall be his succes- sor, but Is working in a quiet way to bring about that end. Working with Senator Sherman, and by his request, are some of the best Ohio poli- ticlans in Washington. The work Senaior Sherman is doing for Chairman Hanna is not ecnfined to the anti-Foraker men of the state, but he has talked to the clos: sen oF eaator-elect Foraker on ch ject and has asked thei Te ae ed their aid. It is be- The national board of trade continued its Sessions at the Shoreham today, convening at 10 o'clock and remaining in meeting un- il 1:30, when @ recess until 2:30 was taken for lunch. A large amount of business was transacted. The report of the committee appointed last year to consider the needs of the consular service was read. It was lengthy and recommended a general over- hauling of the service; the appointment of well-equipped men to the service, and an assured tenure of office. It was unanimous- ly adopted, and the same action was taken on the report of the committee, which had In the Senate today Mr. Frye (ie.) oecu- pied the chair, in the absence of the Vicv President. Mr. Chandler (N.H.) presented a mv morial, signed by ex-Senator Higgins and others of Delaware, asking that the 1 Pent case, Involving the seat in th ate formerly held by Mr. Higgins, be opened. Military Academy B The Military Academy appropriation bill Was taken up Mr. Chandler e: re have the bill laid aside m order to pro- ceed with the measure for an International under consideration and recommended the Peace to Follow. apres conference, but Mr. Pettigrew 4 7 S. D.) objected, whereup: A Chandi: = ‘0 the contrary, it is said that the electic t se Private Banks for Circulation. e election, | in would be urged later, and to a eon- or appointment, of Chairman Hanna to the Senate will be a practically unanimous af- fair, and that after he enters the Senate there will be greater peace in the repub- ea Party in Ohio than ever known be- clusion, he hoped. A lengthy discussion follow: pesed amendment to the West propriation providing that the c: attend the inauguration ceremo: Mr. Proctor (\t.) argued thi should be made permanent for th ance of the cadets at inaugural The resolution presented by the Balti- more chamber of commerce was adopted, declaring it to be the sense of the board that the banking®*business of the nation should not be a function of the govern- ment, notably that the issue of paper money, whether it be based on the credit 1 on the pro- Point “A great many People outsid, : side o1 will be badly disappointed it Shoe tae there i: Mr. Gray (Del) ¢ ying of the government redeemable in coin, or mn Ore 20 be a squabble over the | the visit wenle ne ee nee with mil whether it be issued on the strength of tats? eAucatson bullion deposits ee ee d to = Star his | ck, Understand,” interrupted Mr. Allen its own, is a pernicious system; that the] mornj, = eporter this | (x, thal, the senator frem De@aware volume of money in circulation should ning. He has for years been a warm signe ftecogigeseots and earnest support gave his great influence to : adapt itself to the ever-fluctuating needs ‘er of Senator-elect For- zs aker, and at ime a republican President, and why of commerce and dally life, andthe private | tion “of Senator Bin, ao tent the ye vies [he object now to bringing these young ES Oe NESSES ta Sanches) | Pane Aha next senator fre ob | gentlemen to see the consummation of that banks, should be devoted to the special Senator from Ohio; that Senator Sherman and that Senator §| Foraker people about. event? Mr. Gray said he would discuss this on a proper ce: had no relation to the p business of providing adequate resources for the varying wants of the community by a fair and unrestricted resort to the mar- kets of the world, drawing capital from the wants to see this, ‘man is asking the to aid in bringing this y 5 cl “ Conti >, Mr. Allen said the proposed cheapest market and dispersing an over-| 1 Maj. McKinley*s Position. Ogg pon Mg ge hedge Moe egy supply when necessary; that to use the Tt ls predicted ty the same authority that | “tinsel and sn y.” It was another step credit Ot ne Sov cr ment by, pelling "bonds; | Hereatter sthere ‘willbe a <sloser union of | in the. valgar Miah aks ereaite ane ae in order to relleve the money market when | Ohio republicans than for years tentation. We were graduaily bowing f si : n for years, and that 7 s y private enterprise could easily procure the | they will get al down to = crown. necessary remedy is not only a very ex-| (1° tapering ate MET GO a ee Mr pensive, but also a very dangerous method, nes. While it is the earnest desire of | chandie, derisively. a pei it caunbbice acne, withou} rage ine @| Hrceilant lett Mckinley tn labs Mir Nacral Wem wen eae tee ere nlee Sberak of simple business transaction into the arena of politics; that it opens the door for the introduction of a multitude of plans likely to originate from motives of selfish interest and apt to be devised by untrained minds, and that private responsibility should take the place of public irresponsibility in hand- in the Senate, his first desire is for a united party in his state, and as long as he is President it is said that he will frown vpon friction. It is distinctly understood that as near as possible he will recom- read, Allen. nator went he would be glad to see o: way to the simplicity The’ that tious ot ‘Why not have the President ride to the rs ere be no discrimination in Vhite ep on a reet car?” asked Mr ling money matters. appointrrents. meu beeen ine Tae board also resolved to urge the pass-| The supposition that Senator-elect For- : age of House resolution No. 183, authoriz- | aker will be weakened by having Mn Feat A Lively Colloquy. ing preliminary proceedings looking to the | na in the Senate with him is described ae | “Yes, on a sireci car or on horseback adoption of an international coin or coins | preposterous by Foraker men who expect | proceed Mr. Allen. piich| shouldbe aloonimonsunlt An;all) gold) See Szauneitostemomeimenstor oWway ony | oar prcary query meme nial ole ante standard countries, and passed resolutions | that Mr. Foraker's hold upon the necah, | MF Ste seks ‘ in favor of the adoption of uniform state | of Ohio is too strong for Mr. Hanna to | With an inquiry as to whether Mr. Allen Insolvent laws; a national bankruptcy law, | loosen it if he attempted. They say that | id not like the triumphal entries of th« and reaffirmed its approval of the Torrey | Mr. Foraker, because of great respect for | Roman emperors and the recent gorseows bankruptcy Dill. Contractors’ A resolution from the Philadelphia boar Major McKinley, will not 0) ose the se- lection of Mr. Hanna. ne lass ernor Bushnell. coronation of the czar. “Do you refer to ihat ceremony in which our American ambassavor wore knee trous- Bonds. Neither will Gov- Not only will President-elect McKinley | Crs°” asked Mn ks He went on to say of trade suggesting that the atténtion. of |-attempt to keep down friction i Ohio, but | that our “ambamader’ ture hihne ae. Congress be directed to existing regula- | Senator Sherman is indirectly pledged to | cre J the same purpose and will co-operate with Major McKinley in everything having this tendency. TO REMAIN NEAR ZERO. tions pertaining to bidders’ and contractors’ bonds upon river and harbor improvement, with an inquiry into the method of their application, and the results of their opera- ‘Merely Gray, M a bicycle suit,” interjected Mr sotto voice, amid laughter. 1 turned his attention tica! affiliauons. ‘Phe to all inven.s and purposes a re- to Mr. senator tion. Also an inquiry into the action which - declared “To be sure has been taken in the past against failing Little Hope for Warmer Weather at} he attends de . but names bidders or contractors, their sureties or Chicago. amovnt to noth ir. Ajlen said there bondsmen, with the object of determining | CHICAGO, January 27.—The temperature | YT? Other senaiors on the democratic si to what extent their liability has been en- who were properly classed as republicans in Chicago registered 2 degrees below zero r existii regulations, and what Mr. G responded oriefly, saying Mr. legldatlonl Gr actianeteeaee leeauised ror [2 1 amy -adrop oflons degwe"siuce 2 | Ans Gin’ como merely." the ravages rendering fully operative and effectual the | 2-™., which was the highest point reached | wrought on a mind by populist notions bonds required from bidders or contractors | during the night. The signal service holds | The remarks of Mr. Ai.en were very ng on works of river and harbor improvement | out but Uttle hope for a further modi. | Péttirent to the gucsuon, de = was also adopted. A New Executive Department. The board strongly recommended the establishment of a department of com- merce and manufactures, declaring that the work coming naturally under its direc- tion would greatly relieve the Treasury and State departments and admit of a wider sphere of service in the interest of domestic trade and industry and promote extension of commerce with foreign coun- tries. The resolutions relating to the tariff ques- tion and which emanated from various Gray, as a propusiuon to bring Coxey’s army to the inaugurdiion. Perhaps the Nebraska ‘senator wou Vole to bring Cox ey’s army to Washington on March 4. Wants the Cadets to Come. Mr. Allen was about to reply, but the chair recornized Mr. Hawley, who d cussed the the desirability of bringing ¢ cadets to Washington. After further de- bate Mr. Allen again secured recognition, and speke in critcism of Mr. Gray's al- leged republican associates. “If I remember rightly, the senator (A!- fication, and states that the temperature will probably remain at about the zero mark for the rest of the week. Since early morning a fine snow has been falling. There is no wind, and no interruption to street car traffic has resulted. The work of relieving the destitute is still being activeiy carried on, and con- tributions of money, coal and provisions keep pouring in. Warehouses for the dis- tribution of supplies have been opened in various parts of the city to expedite the work. Sal ion Army Barracks Offered. 7] uary 27.— t icn) was a republican at one time,” said boards of trade and other bodies affiliated | | BUFFALO. N.Y. ey aver ae Gray. ee With the national body were grouped under | tae. Booth-Tucker ‘of the Salvation |, The ¢iscassicn branched off to Mr. Al- the one generai head of the tariff and were under discussion when The Evening Star's report closed. Yesterday’s len’s past political issues. Mr. Thurston (Neb.) favored the visit of the cadets. The inaugural ceremony was an event of the peopie and not of party, and it would have been such had Mr Bryan or a popui.si Pres.dent been elected. It was a reauzaiion of tne rule of the peo- ple, and was 1ann.tely removed from those pageants of despousm aud royalty. Mr. Stewart said that at a time when thousands were starving money should not be spent in bringing cadets to swell the crowd of office seesers present at inau- gurations. Repubi.cs made these displays only when they were on the way to des- potism and royaity. Cadew Cannot Come. After further debate a vote was taken on the amendment providing for the visit of the cadets at the time of the inauguration, and it was defeated—yeas, 20; nays, 28. The Military Academy bill was then passed. ‘ne bill was passed for the proving of handwriting by comparison in United States courts. Army, Chicago, offering the use of the a army barracks and shelters in this city for homeless men and women during the pres- ent cold season. The mayor has replied gratefully accepting the proffered aid. jesiac et MANY DAYS OVERDUE. Afternoon Session. The afternoon session of the national board of trade yesterday was brief. A resolution was adopted directing Secre- tary Tucker to cast the unanimous vote of the board for the re-election of Frederick Fraley of Philadelphia. as president, and a@ long list of vice presidents was an- nounced. A resolution was adopted urging upon Congress the enactment of a law to abolisn compulsory pilotage for sailing vesels en- gaged in the coastwise trade. At 8:45 the board’ adjourned and attended in a body the arbitration meeting at the Grand Opera louse. Search for the Missing Steamer State of Georgia. LONDON, January 2:.—The first lord of the admiralty, Mr. George J. Goschen, in reply to an appeal upon the part of the owners to send a warship in search of the British steamship State of Georgia, Cap- tain Stewart, which sailed from Dantzic December 28 for Halifax, N. 8. with a cargo of beet sugar, has expressed regret that no warship ts available for that pur- pose, as ali the ships of the British North Atlantic squadron are in the West Indies. Mr. Goschen suggested that a vessel be chartered at Halifax to search for the steamer, which is now thirty-five days out and bcHeved to have been lost dt sea. The State of Georgia passed Dunnahead December 28 on her way to Halifax, and has not since been heard from. She is of 1,619 tons register, was built at Glas- gow twenty-three years ago, had a crew of about thirty men, and is owned by ‘J. Rust & Son of Aberdeen, Scotland. ees Awarded to a Washington Artist. Mr. H. J. Ellicott, the local sculptor, has received notice of the acceptance of his design of a statue of President Franklin Pterce, to be erected at Concord, N. H., to cost $9,700. The work was open to general competition, and among the artists who submitted models were Niehaus, Doyle and Moretti of New York, Kitson of Boston and Conrad of Hartford. The accepted design is a standing figure of the ex-President in bronze, nine feet high, on a granite pedes- tal ten feet high. ——-e-____ Reopened for Business. The First National Bank of Hollidays- burg, Pa., which suspended payment De- cember 14, 1896, having complied with the conditions imposed by the controller of the currency, and its capital stock being now unimpaired, has permitted to reopen its doors for business. ——_—__.-______. No Further Proceedings. Secretary Herbert has decided to have no further proceedings in the case of Licu- tenant A. C. Allibone, executive officer of the cruiser Columbia. This officer was charged with using abusive Innguage to- werd his brother officers and enlisted men, and Admiral Bunce had a court of inquiry look into the matter. The record cf the court was placed before Secretary Her- bert, who has concluded. that it does not ¢all for court-martial proceedings. The Battle Ship Texas. Captain Glass, commanding the battle ship Texas, has notified the Secretary of the Navy that the ship will be ready to leave New York February 8 for Galveston, where she has been ordered to receive a silver service, donated by the people of Pacigee ee EES oes ER Senator Wolcott Goes to Paris. LONDON, January 27.—Senator Wolcott of Colorado, who te visiting Rurope in the Gieerest of ‘bimetallism, bas left or Paris THE HOUSE. In accordance with the notice given on Monday, Mr. Danford (Ohio). in the Hous=, today called up the conference report on the immigration bill. An agreement was reached by which the debate on the report should run unttl 4:15, when the vote should be taken on the adoption of the report. Mr. Danford then took the floor and made the opening argument in support of the report. As it passed the House, he said, the bill applied the educational test only to —— Personal Mention. Assistant Surgeon Henry La Motte of the navy has becn ordered before a retir- ing board. Lieut. J. H. Holcombe and Pay Inspector Arthur Burtis are registered at the Navy Department. Major George M. Wheeler, Corps of En- gineers, retired, is at 12 Lafayette square. Lieut. ie eciten of ine — de- partment repo! at the War Depart- ment for special duty. ————-~2____ Mrs. Perrime Better. conference report on the ground that it would separate families. Husbands might be admissible and wives excluded, or vice versa. If the bill became a law, he said, its 2 Eroomective iemnasanin, and “ fs “4 ve very few . ilies would apply at our shores for sion who eligible. If did, the were not any did, the com} to return