Evening Star Newspaper, March 20, 1897, Page 1

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BOTH WERE HANGED|#S mIND NoT MADE UPITHE WHITE HOUSE os Jackson and Walling Die for the Murder of Pearl Bryan. | ATTEMPT 10 SAVE THE LATTER FAILS -- The President Has Not Yet Determined on | the District Commissionership. at the White House in Be- Callers half of Candidates—An Out- side Man May Win. His Companicn Wou!d Not Declare | white the President took up the subject Him Innocent. IN THE EXECUTION DELAY NEWFORT. Kv.. March 20.—Scott Jack- da Walling were hanged thie orning he murder of Peart Bryan in January, 1806. The weather was pleasant and people poured into city to witness the excct tion. by condemned men spent a quiet. restless, night and were up at 5:30 and hearty breakfasts, indulged in cigars and had a good time. At 8 o'clock the jail yard was full and crowds were outside of the inclosure, but Jackson and Walling unmoved and indifferent. Both toie here was nothing true in their last confessions to Governor Bradley and that they played it as the last resort. They did some writing during the morning, but their missives were te their relatives. At 15 it was announced that ekson had made a complete confession. Governor Bradley was then telegranhed to in th interest of Walling. This effort to s: Walling delayed the ution, which wa to have oc rred at oO cloc! In svackson's confession he said Walling was not guilty of murder. Jackson hac Paster Lee, the death w: Walling and all stand up as he repeated that Walling is net guilty. \ This & stopped the march to the iff Plummer called in Wall- 1 Gov. Brad- down j rch to the gallows was ordered and wept like a child he eried out that Wallirg was not guilty Walling dropped a note from ndew to the newspaper men jackson has freed me. Sheriff Plummer at 10:0 received a mi sage from Gov. Bradley saying that he had ma the jail saying a@ telegram purperting to come from him (Plummer) stating that Jackson had stated thet Walling was not guil “Proceed With the execution, and if Jackson makes @ Statement on the gallows to that effect you may pend Walling’s execution un- til further directions from me," the gov- ernor telegraphed. Sheriff Plumirer on receipt of the mes- sa! ordered the men to prepare for the affold. Walling Not Exe Circuit Judge must hang and hang with him to his Maker for impressed erated by Jackson. Helm told Jackson that he if he allowed Walling to he would ave to answer a double crime. He also Jackson with the fact that if before his Maker with a lie on he would also be ng a double He then gave Jackson five minutes ich to make up his mind, leaving he went his lips him unattended by the death watch. At the expirztion of the time Jackson said that he eculd not say that Walling was Bnocent This settled the fate of beth prisoners, and the time for the exe- eution was fixed at 11:30 o'clock. Just before leaving the cell Walling said: “I wil tell you now at the last momeni of as not there, and I am innocent satd as ine. Jackson hz will not save said Walling. fold.” seaffeld. that with one condermed men dropped - double trap. The scaf- ted white. It stood in the the bright sunlight pre- ¥ appearance. The camera hand and the kinetescope d to take executl the march to th ing from hi In it she s to die game note shook hands sweet- her Jackson ed forward warm. the hand. into tears. When was still weeping. At i ¢ court house bell was tolling. The prisoners stood on the scaffold wii bowed heads. Walling’s eyes were closed, Jackson's open. When Pastor Lee had finished a prayer Jackson bade him fare- Well. Walling also said farewell. Walling whispered, re 2. KO." After h warrant was read at 11:22 both declared their inne The Both died in fell jrop at lists agony. Both were evidently stran- and the necks were not broken, as the Was much more than usual. nervy up to the drop. Jac feet and dropped dead. Wal 2 his body contracted Physicians pronounced both nounceMent Was m: but lingered about the jai cheered loudly when the black flag Jackson was dead in six minutes. Wal- ng died first s 1 ctors of the cemetery at Greena- Ind buried refused to let Jac there, and the body Jersey City. e of the Bryans. ‘ove the bodies were taken down d rushed up, but was ordered back iff Plummer. Jackson's face, with ption of his open mouth and blue hips, was not disfigured. His neck was not broken. The rope made a deep furrow on the neck under the chin. When his body was placed In the coffin the face was very pale. The lid was placed over him and the curious crowd not allowed to view the body. The remains will be taken to Wiscasset, Me., for interment When the black cap removed from Walling his tongue protruded, his lips fell and were discolored, presenting a horrible son's body will Greer sight. Nettner of the prisoners’ necks were broken Wailing’s body was placed in a casket 1 taken away from the jail for removal Ham‘iton tonight ‘The funeral of Jackson wili be held here nd that of Walling at Hamilton. Pastor Lee was overcon at the final ne on the to be carr'ed y scaffold, and had Appeals he Governor. FRANKFORT, Ky., March 20.—At 9 o'clock ing telegrams were being receive « if the governor would do anything if Jackson told the “remain- der of the truth.” His answer to the re- er of the telegrams was that he could ve nothing Jackson or Walling would now. The truth is that Gov. Bradley ved while he talked that the men were ay dead. He and Sheriff Plummer a private uncerstanding that the hang- ing was not to be a nounced, but as noon, as publicly an- soon after daylight as pos- le. in order to avoid the mob and crowd that would come later. The governor was afterward called to the telephone, an¢ later he said he had been talking to Circutt Judge Helm, and the conversation had been a long one. “Jucge Helm,” said the governor, * ys that Jackson simply states that Walling is not guilty of murder. He thinks it means nothing but an attempt to save time. I told nim to tell Jackson to state tne circumstances showing that Walling is not guilty, and not give me a mere opinicn. I also told him to tell Plummer to go on and hang Jackson. If he has a statement to make he can make it on the scaffold.” of the appointment of the District Com- missioners yesterday evéming, he came to no definite conclusion, and decided te put off the nominations until the early part of next week. This morning several candidates for the commissionership, with their friends and backers, were at the White House to rut in their final arguments. Among early callers was Senator Gal- linger, who called to discuss District mat- ters. The senator had quite a chat with the President, and when he came out a reporter of The Star accosted him. In re- ply to a query, he said he called to dis- cuss the commissionership question. He was favorable to the appointment of Cha- pin Brown, but was opposed to W. C. Dodge. He did not think the matter would be decided until next week, as the Presi- Jent had not fully made up his mind. Sen- ator Elkins, who presented the name of Commissioner John W. Ross for reap- pointment, was also at the White House, and it is presumed he put in another good word for the democratic Commissioner. ommissioner John W. Douglass, a ate for the republican commissioner- p. was also an early caller, but simply nects to Secretary Porter. August Donath, candidate for the repub- ‘an _commissionership, was presented to the President this merning by Representa- tive Charles A. Russell of Connecticut, and had a short talk with him on District af- fairs. Mr. Donath stated to a Star reporter that Senator Wellington would see the President in nis behalf Monday, and that Senator Quay would be to see him in his half next Wednesday. It seems gene: ally understood that the nominations will be sent in next week, and that the friends of Messrs. Chapin Brown and John W. Ress were confident today-that these gen- tlemen would be named. George C. Hazelton, who was at one time attorney for the District, and now a candi- date for the republican’ commissionership, appeared shortly after noon and had a brief interview with the President. May Go Ontslde. A citizen who has been watching the situ- ation with some interest remarked to a Star reporter today that it would not be surprising {if President McKinley were to relieve himself from the perplexities by selecting some man whose name has not been urged in connection with the piac It is sald that the President fs pursuing an independent investigation into the subject. Two weeks ago, or thereabouts, he sug- gested to a very prominent citizen that he should take the position of District Com- missioner, but the honor was declined be- use of the heavy business obligations resting upon the gentleman. Gossip in usually well-informed circles also has it that the President would be very much pleased if Mr. John W. Foster, ex-minister to China and ex-Secretary of State, would consent to serve as Commissioner, but it is said the condition of Mr. Foster's health pre-ents him from acquiescing in the sug- gestion. These facts are considered as in- dicating that the President is inclined to go outside the list of names presented to him. Among those said to have been suggested to the President as one who would make a good Commissioner is Mr. Thomas W. Smith. The Commixsionership Question. Mr. Jas. L. Norris called at the White House shortly after 2 o'clock today, but had to wait some time to see the President. Mr. Norris is understood to have called in the interest of the reappointment of Com- missioner Ross. J. W. Poe, president of the National Ri publican Protective Association, and W. Paine, president of the L. M. Saunders and W. F. Thomas Campaign Club, submitted : ements of Col. L. M. Saunders for Dis- HOUSE EMPLOYEES. Changes Determined Upon and Others Likely to Occur. There are rumors of extensive changes among the employes of the House, conse- quent upon the extra session and the ad- vent of the new representatives. It is __r- tain that changes will occur in some of the most important offices and may extend to many of the minor positions. It has already been decided to make three new appointments, and the men have been selected. F. H. Wakefield of Detroit is to be tally clerk; D. E. Alward of Claire, Mich., is to be a reading clerk, and Capt. Pierce of Grand Rapids, deputy sergeant- at-arms. The House today. by resolution, author- ized the reappointment of the veteran em- ploye Jno, T Chancey, and of the employes granicd to the minority and seiected by the democratic ‘Cducus. They are Isaac R. Hill, Geo. L. Browning, F. D. Knight and Jas. F. English. <7 CHEERED THE DESTITUTE. The Sun Shines on the Flooded Dis- tricts in the Southwest. MEMPHIS, Tenn., March 20.—The rail- reaé situation is the worst ever known in this section of the country. The Mis- issippi valley is still abandoned on ac- count of the trouble just south of the clty. The Iilineis Central is running its main line trains to the south over the Kansas City, Memphis and Birmingham to Holly Springs; the Memphis and Charleston has three feet of water. over its tracks in the Wolf river bottom, and also the same amount at the crossing of Bear creek, this side of Tuscumbia, with a bridge possibly gone there; the Louisville and Nashville is not far from the water where it crosses the Tennessee river. Tne iron Mountain ts still holding out to car- ry all the western trams through the low- lands of Arkansas. ‘The sun ts shining brightly in all the overflowed territory, bringing a measure of comfort to the sufferers. Then, too, addi- uUcnal cheer is gained from the weather bureau's early bulletin announcing that the great river is stationary, the gauge reading the same as twenty-four hours ago; further than that the people are thankful that no further breaks have occurred in the levees in either direction. ‘The work of rescue continues, the arrival of each boat at the landing on the bluffs lending hundreds of negroes and stock. 4 telegram from Tunica, Miss., says that the levee at O. K. Landing broke last night, but no confirmation has yet been received up to this morning. a Naval Orders. Commander C. V. Gridley has been de- tached from lighthouse duty at Buffalo, N. Y., and ordered to command the re- ceiving ship Richmond at Philadelphia. Lieut. W. C. P. Muir has been ordered to examination for promotion. Lieut. W. EB. Safford, from the Alert and ordered to ex- amination for promotion and then wait or- ders. Lieut. C. F. Pond, from the Alert and granted three months’ leave of ab- sence. ——————-e+—_____ Naval Cadet Appointed. - Charles E. Stuart, a pupil'in the High School here, has been appointed 3 cadet at the United States Naval Academy by Rep- resentative Rixey of Virginia, and will leave for Annapolis Monday. The Biggest Rush of Visitors Since Wednesday. SEVERAL STATE DELEGATIONS CALL The Pressure for the Office of Public Printer. Se SOME PROMINENT VISITORS ————— There was another rush at the White House today, only equaled by that of last Wednesday, when senators and represen- tatives poured in upon the chief executive in great force. They repeated the opera~ tion today. In addition to these dignitaries there were a numter of celebrities among the visitors. W. D. Bynum, chairman of the gold democratic national committee; Gen. Longstreet and ex-Secretary of the Navy Tracy were some of the noted call- ers. Mr. Bynum smiled in the most affable manner when surrounded by a dezen news- paper men, who plied him with questions. He declared that he was simply paying a friendly visit, not having seen the Presi- dent since his inauguration. He was clcset- ed with the President for seme time. Gen. Longstreet is understood to want to suc- ceed Gen. Hampton as railroad commis- sioner if it is decided to remove the latter. Democratic Callers. Then there were a number of prominent visitors who did not want office or to sug- gest anybody for office. They were demo- crats. Representative Sayers headed the Texas delegation in the House in an inva- sion of the White House. Representative Robinson of Louisiana headed the delega- tion from his state. They were all cordial- ly received. Senator Hawley of Connecti- cut introduced to the President Senator Earle of South Carolina and Senator Clay of Georgia. Senator Mills of Texas as also among the democratic callers. The ball was started to rolling early in the morning. Representative Grosvenor got the first whack at the President, pay- ing his visit before the hour for the regular opening. He was followed by Perry Heath and C. U. Gordon, the new postmaster for Chicago. Mr. Heath called to receive his commission. Mr. Gordon was on a similar errand. Mr. Gordon was accompanied by Senator Mason. Senator Cullom of IIli- nois was also a caller. The Public Printer. Senatcr Cullcm fs understood te be deeply interested in the appointment of F. W. Palmer of his state as public printer. Mr. Mason is also interested in an appointment to this place. He wants an Illinofs man to win, but he doesn’t know what to do. The big petition of Mr. Foster of the same state prevents Senator Mason from taking an active part for or egainst Mr. Palmer. There are conflicting stories today about the probabilities of the candidates. The friends of Mr. Palmer maintain that he is certain of appointment. The friends of the other candidates ad- mit that M Palmer is @ strong candidate, but say that he has no certainty of the place. President McKinley, it is said, was informed that, Mr. Palmer was too old for the place, being seventy-six years old. He sent for Mr. Palmer yesterday and had a talk with him. He is said not to have been impressed with the stcries of Mr. Palmer's age. Col. L. B. Pease, the Rhode Islan1 man, who has heen here some time, ing into his chances for the place, will leave for his home today, having assur- ances, it is said, that the matter will not be taken up for some time. His interests will be looked after by Senators Aldrich and Wetmore, who saw the President today, but on other matters. Assistant Secretary of War. Representative Overstreet of Indiana sub- mitted to the President today further Papers in the protest of the union printers against the appointment of Col. Harrison Gray Ot!s of California as assistant secre- tary of war. Col. Otis’ friends, it is said, row declare that Col. Otis was not a can- didate for the place. There is a rumor going the rounds that an appointment to this place would have gone in today if the Senate had been in session. For some reason or other the name of Gen. Curtis, ex-representative from New York, is connected with the alleged im- pending nomination. General Curtis says he is not a candidate for office. It is known that General Al- ger saw the President on some sub- ject today, but the assistant secretaryship may not have been the topic of the con- ference. Attorney General McKenna was also present at the conference. The like- hood is that the Cuban filibustering ex- peditions was again under considerutior. The Illinois people, who are pushing John R. Thomas for assistant secretary of the navy, are leaving no stone unturned. Sec- retary Cullom went to the White House with him today. Senator baker and ex-Governor Osborne of Kansas saw the President today to again urge the appointment of Mr. Ryan of Kansas as assistant secretary of the interior. Senator Kyle Again Calls. Senator Kyle, whose frequent visits to the White House and apparent cordial .re- lations with the President give rise to the supposition that he will act with the repub- licans in the Senate, again talked with the President today, introducing his friend, Col. H. R. Meyers of Huron, who wants a foreign appointment. Senator Kyle did not talk with the President on District mat- ters today. Senator Kyle is a welcome visitor at the White House, and makes recommendations for appointment the same as regular republican senators. The Virginians took a turn ‘as callers to- Gay. Representatives Walker and Yost called together, and later a body of Vir- giplans called. At the head of these were ex-Gov. John S. Wise and James D. Brady, who was collecter of internal revenue for the Petersburg district under President Harrison. Some State Uelegations. Senator Elkins, Gov. Atkingon and the republican members of the House from West Virginia called in a body. The dele- getion has not decided upon federal of- fices for the state, but presented some of the candidates, among the number being J. K. Thompson, who wants to be United States marshal, and State Senator Tom Davis, who wants to be governor of Alaska. D. Moyer, who wants to be minister to Switzerland, was with the delegation. Senator Pritchard and his untiring North Carolina friends had their customary re- ception. The senator says that the delega- tion from his state has not yet decided upon recommendations. John C. Dancy, the colored man who thinks_ha has a good show for recorder of deeds of the District, was with Senator Pritchard. Dancy sec- onded the nomination of Senator Sherman - for President at Chicago in 1888, by re- quest of Major McKinley, it is said. Dancy has been a delegate at four national con- ventions from North Carolina. . Senator Penrose saw the President with another delegation of Pennsylvanians. Representative Boutelle of Maine pre- sented Mr. McCorville of Bangor, Mo. i Other Visitors. _ : The following were among the various visitors of prominence, some on business and some on social calls: Seriators Proctor, Foraker, Faulkner, Turples Frye, Gallinger, Gear and Spooner, ex-Senator Sawyer, Rep- \ \ representatives” > Fletcher, Walter Evans, Walkerof Massachusetts, Pugh of Kentucky, M 1 of. Massachusetts; Catch- ings of New York, Belden of New York, Belknap of Chigago, ex-Representative Tim Campbell.6f New York, Col. Pat. Mc- Caull of Virginia, and William Osborne, who has been fiominated as consul general at London. Rev. 8. M. Smother presented to the Pr a colored evangelist, lent a cane made by the colored industria] school of this city from the lumber of fhe platform on which. the oath of office was taken. TODAY'S APPLICATIONS. —— Those Who Want Office Under the Treasery Department. Today's bulletin of ‘applications for offices under the Treasury ‘Department is as fol- lows: J. R. White of Newcastle, Pa., to be as- sistant secretary of the treasury. W. H.:Fahler of Star City, Ind., to be auditor for the Navy Department. J. DeV. Hazgard of Eustis, Fla., to be deputy auditor for the State Department. I. E. Vail of Washington, D. to be deputy auditor for the Post Office Depart- ment. W. T. Lewis of Columbus, Ohio, to be commissioner general of immigration. Wardell Guthrie of Chicago, Ill., and M. P. Keon of Detroit, Mich., to be supervis- ing inspector of steam vessels at Detroit. W. J. Gleason of Cleveland, Ohio, to be appraiser at Cleveland, Ohio. Collectors of customs—Wm. H. Bailhache and J. F. Sinks of Ban Diego, Cal., at San Diego; Jos. Speer of=San Francisco at San Francisco; Philip Mothersill of Eagle, N. M., at El Paso, Tex.; T. T. Geer of La Grande, Ore.,. at Portland, Ore.; R. FF. Campbell and Moses Dillon of El Paso, Tex., at El Paso; J. M. Lively and C. B. Wood of Pert Townsend, Wash., at Port Townsend. - Collectors of internal “revenue—W. B. Thorpe of Sacramento, Cal., at Sacramento; W. W. Achecon of Belleview, Fla., at Jack- sonville, Fla.; J. A. Price of Dalton, Ga., at Atlanta, Ga.; O. R. Winslow of Marsh- fiehl, Mo, at Kansas City, Mo.; Prank Mayer of New York at New York; C. BE. Grace of Cridersville, Ohio, at Snringfield, Ohio; W. H. Boyer of Germantown, Ohio, at Cincinnati; W. G. Elliot of W!liamsport, Pa., at Scranton, Pa.; T. J. Wilson of Clif- ton Forge, Va., and B. Ex Sweet of Pem- broke, Va., at Lynchburg, Va. eo THE SENATE AND THE TARIFF. Finance Committee Now Getting Up a Mensure to Suit Them. The republicans of the Senate finance committee haye gotéto work on the tariff hill with the purpos@ ef getting up a meas- ure that will sui, tNem.and may pass the Senate, without edmsidering particularly what the House .eamamittee may want. ‘There is no antagenism between the two ccmmittees in the er@inary sense, but the members of the Scmate committee were not censulted in the comstruction of the House bill, and there was, @herefore, no concert of action between them in its construction. The Senate committee-have taken the House bill, as they necessa must, as a basis of action, but there. is no understanding between the tariff managers of the two houses that the House bill is to be adhered to by the Senate committee. The latter will proceed with the magger as ‘if it were an original. proposition, ding the bill as frecly ag they see eer, leaving it to con- ference to adjust amtlarrange the measure that is to name 8 law. web take some time for the werk tebe. dane ray, but it is not anticipated that there ‘be any delay merely for the purpose of wb- struction. The,Will that becomes a law will necessarily beat the prominent earmarks of the Senate; but tne committee's beginning work thus early indicates a disposition on the part of the Senate to proceed as rapidly as possible. ‘The republican members of the committee have engaged quarters at the Arlington Hotel. in which ‘to ‘hold their meetings for the consideration of the tariff bill. They have taken these quafters in preference to occupying the finance committee room, to secure greater privecy than they could have at the Capitol, and will furnish them with a view to‘ o¢eupying them several months. ——___-e- —______ ADMIRAL WALKER RETIRED. A Long List of Promotions V low This Action. Rear Admiral J, G. Walker was placed on the retired list of the navy today by opera- tion of law, on account of age. His retire- ment makes a long list of promotions in the service, and yacates the office of chair- man of the lighthouse board. Capt. W. S. Schley, recently detached from command of the New York, succeeded Admiral Walk- er today as a member of the lighthouse board, and as the senior naval member will undoubtedly be elected its chairman at the next regular meeting, to be held on the 5th proximo. Gen. J. M. Wilson, chief of en- gineers of the army, is the ranking officer of the board, but;could not assume the duties of chairman, even if he had such aspirations, without sacrificing his more important duties in the army. ° ——____- +. + —___ THE FOURTH ASSISTANT. A. Kansas Man ‘Said to Have Been Selected for That Place. It is understood that Joseph L. Bristow of Ottawa, Kap., has been selected by President McKinley for the office of fourth assistant postmaster general, and the omi- nation will be sent to the Senate early next week. Mr. Bristow; is a newspaper man, forty years old... For years he was chair- man of the Kagsas republican state com- mittee, and private secretary to Governor Morrill. The appointment of fourth-class postmas- ters willbe resumed immediately on Mr. Bristow's assuming ‘office. ——____+-2-___—_ Capt. Fiteh’s Order. Capt. G. D. Fitch, the army engineer offi- cer stationed at Memphis, Tenn., who was recently detached from that station and or- dered to duty jn epgimand of a battalion of engineers at Willée’s Point. N. Y., has been authorized by the}Secretary of War to delay the exeeutiejsof his orders and -re- main on duty in Mississippi vatley until the subsidence. 9f: floods. 1. Fol- Mandatp fy!unlop's Cn: The man “Im: ‘Wee case of Joseph R. Durlop, the Chicagg- newspaper publisher, has been issued bythe United States Su- preme Court, and wheuld reach the officials of ‘the federal cewrt in Chicago today. When delivered, jt will have the effect of causing Mr. Dunigp,to be taken into cus- tedy for the exe: ot the judgment of the court, which: es a fine of $2,000 and imprisonment: two years for viola- tion of the postal daws. The Dinner to,Representative J. W. “a Bebjock. Owing to.a domestic affitction which has required him to’ go to Wisconsin, the ‘din- ner to be given to Representative J. W. Babcock, chairman republican national congressional, eommittee, hes, at his re- quest, been postponed to Tuesday evening, March 30, ‘ ——_3-«+____-— & Disbursing Agent Resigns. - of Georgia, disbursing NOT UNDER DURESS|GEN. DOE'S RESIGNATION What General Hartwell Says of Ex- Queen Liliuokalani’s Abdication. HE DRAPTED THE DOCUMENT She Admitted It Was Just as She Wanted It. QUESTION OF ANNEXATION Some days ago a formal card was issued by Mr. Julius Palmer, secretary to ex- Queen Liliuokalani of Hawaii, declaring that she never had legally abdicated the throne, and that the abdication signed by her was irregular, given under duress and void. The paper of abdication signed by the ex-queen was drafted by Gen. Alfred S. Hartwell of Honolulu, who is now in Washington on a pleasure trip. Gen. Hart- weil, when asked for a statement concern- ing the ex-queen's abdication, dictated the following: “I anr not here as a representative of the Hawaiian government, or of any one, but simply because I required a change of scene, and regard Washington as the most attractive city I know. Liliuokalani’s Abdication. “I drafted the ex-queen’s abdication and Jvrat of alleg:ance to the republic of Ha- wail, and abjuraticn of the monarchy, un- der the following circumstances: “Peul Neuman, her legal adviser, who came to Washington in the Inter of 1 holding her power of attorney; Samuel Par- kér, her last prime minister, a Hawaiian, and Charles Wilson, the last marshal under the monarchy, came to my office the day of her arrest and told me that she had intend- ea to abdicate before, but had delayed for Mr. Widemann to talk it over with her, and that they wanted me to draw the paper. 1 told them that if I drew it there would be no reading Letween the lines, and asked if she meant it and approved of their com ing to me. They sald she did, and th was the kind of document that was want- ed. I teld them it would not prevent her trial, which would soon come They said they knew it, and that her idea was that things would settle down and there wculd be ro further trouble if she should resign, and that this was her object. “I looked up such references to royal abdications as I could find, and drew up the document, which Neuman, Parker ard Wilson examined and approved verbatim. Wilson tock It to Liliuokaluni, who pro- pesed some trivial change, hich was made, and a second draft was drawn, which Wilson also submitted to her. At her request another inconsiderabte change was made and a third draft was prepared, which was submitted to her and returned to me by Wilson, who informed me that it was exactly as she wanted, and that he desired a final copy, which was mi The earlier drafts, written in a clear ¢ veyancer’s hand by my assistant, are in his possession in Henotulu. “The three men wanted me to be one of the ~nttesting witnesses... which. -, declincd to be, out at thelr request 1 waa present when the document was presented by Neuman to the ex-queen, who, in a clear voice and calm and dignified manner, stat- ed in the hearing of all who were present that she understood the contents of the document and desired to sign and acknow!l- edge it, which she proceeded to do before a notary, Mr. Stenley, who was present, at the request of Messrs. Neuman, Parker and Wilson. There were also prescnt upon that occasion Mr. Widemann, her stanch friend, Mr. Wm. G. Irwin, a partner cf Mr. Claus Spreckles, and an intelligent Hawaiian lawyer. Mr. Wilson then took the document and asked me to accompany him to President Dole, wnich I did. He handed the paper to Mr. Dole, who quietly remarked that it would be placed upon the files. “Mr. Dole and his cabinet did not know of the abdication papers until they were finally completed and executed. No mis- representation was made to induce Liliuv- kalani to take this step. I did not see her until she acknowledged the instru- ment, and the’ gentlemen who were about her and talked with her upon the subject and who were her friends would not, I am confident, have misled her. he document was published in the Ha- waitan and English newspapers. I did not hear much about it, although people said ske would have been wise in taking the step earlier, thereby perhaps preventing the outbreak which occurred in the early Part of taat same month. Annexation of Hawaii. z “Every one knows that the Hawaiian government and its supnorters wish Ha- waii to be annexed to the United States. Whetier the national measures under dis- cussion in Washingtgn will render it ad- visable to defer the Huwaitan question, and the Hawaiian diplomatic representa- tive will for that reason not present the matter to Mr. McKinley now, are ques- tions which, I suppose, are yet to be de- cided. “There has been a misunderstanding con- cerning the causes of the downfall of the Hawaiian monarchy. In my own opinion, and from my own personal observation, it is preposterous to suppose that there was a conspiracy by Americans in Honolulu, assisted by Minister Stevens or Captain Wiltse,to bring about that regult. No Ameri- cans there whom I knew, and I think I knew about all of them, wanted to dis- turb the monarchy or to induce a state of affairs which would result in deposing the sa ee) with a view to ultimate annex- lon. “Peopie in this country have had to consider the meaning of ‘anarchy,’ an ugly condition, when local and temporary und subject to the control of a powerful gov- ernment. In such crisis the conservative elements demand the exercise by the Bov- ernment of the supreme power of the ni tion and the cause of law and order soon ee itself. “In a small country, like Hawali, in th middle of the Pacific océan, ees by the strqng arm of any great power, :t will not do to let anarchy have its day. It was, in my opinion, nothing but a sense of dire necessity which caused the cstablishment of the provisional government of Hawaii. “However, all that is ancient history. The question now is whether the United States will annex Hawaii or see it orlental- ized. When the question comes up, as it must do soon, I hope it will be considered on its merits, and ag a national and not a partisan measure. The annexation of Ha- waii is not a ‘Jingo’ or ‘imperial’ policy. On the contrary, Hawaii is as naturally and properly a portion of the United States as is Long Island or Martha’s Vineyard or the Farallones. If there ® any use in that clause of the Constitution authorizing Con- gress ‘to provide for the common defense,’ there is no more effectual way of illustrat- ing it than by annexing Hawaii. It would cost the United States nothing to do this; instead of Hawait being an expense it would add to the national revenues. There would be no more flourishing It Has Been Formally Accepted by the President. The Name of His Successor Expected to Be Sent to the Senate Monday. ‘The President has accepted the resigna- tion of Gen. Jos. Doe as assistant secretary of war, to take effect from yesterday. But for the fact that Secretary Alger told a Star reporter this afternoon that he “hadn't the least {dea who would succeed Assistant Secretary Doe,” the President's action would be accepted as a clear indication that he had selected the gentleman for the cffice, and would have nominated him to- Gay only that the Senate is not in session. Like nearly all the other democratic bu- reau officers, General Doe tendered his resignation to the President immeciaiely after the inauguration. As in the case of the others, it was to take effect at the convenience of the President. and on the qualification of his successor, in order that no embarrassment might result from a hiatus in the office. With the single exception of Mr. Dab- ney of the Agricultural Department, Gen- eral Doa is the only ane of the as secretaries of the democratic adminis tion whose resignation has yet been ac- cepted, and kis is the only case where the resignation was accepted in advane2 of the appointment of kis successor. All tze_ oth stant secretaries gre still in office, notwithstanding their resig- nations have been in the Prestlaut’s hands since the 5th instan The only ofice of the kind ‘ant today is that of assistant secretary of war. Despite Secretary Alger’s expressed ig- norance on the subject, the belief is general in official circles that the President has selected the man for the office and w nominate him to the Senate Monday In answer to a direct inqviry, Secretary Alger told a Star man this afternoon that the Presideat’s action in accepting Gen. Doe's resignatioa was in no wise the result of any friction with him, but he offered no expla- nation to why Gen. Doe was not allowed to serve until h's su>cessor was appointed, beyond the simple statement that he had resigned on the 5th instant and the Pres- dent accepted his resignation on the 1th instant. The wiseacres predict the appointmer.t of Col. Otis, editor of the Los Angeles Times, as assistant secretary of war, but the friends of the numerous other candidates say he will not be chosen because of the alieged opposition of the labor interests. Col. Otis is in the city, and bad an inter- view with Secretary Alger yesterday. ‘The latest name mentioned for the place is that of ex-Representative Henderson of Illinots, who is now in Washington, and ccmmands the support of his state delega- tion for any office he desires. ——-+e+ ——____ SES TWO DEATHS, BOXING CAU Philadelphia Victii Art. PHILADELPHIA, March 20. Two deaths, the result of boxing douts, have cceurred in this city during the past twelve hours. The first was. that of Edward G:b- bons, who died early this morning at the Habpemann Haspital.from the effecis of a blow over the heart, administered by Samuei S. Perry, during a “friendly” go at the Tenth Ward Democratic Club lust night, and the second fatality was that of Christian Keilneker, who died at 6 o'clock this merning in St. Mary’s Hospital, as the result of a boxing match with Frank Con- nelly Thursday. Perry and Connelly have both been held to await the result of the coroner's Inquest. Sparring bouts have been the feature the Tenth Ward Democratic Club for some time past, and Gibbons and Perry w engaged to appear at last night's enter- to “the Manly It was 10 o'clock when the men entered the ring, Perry weighing 175 pounds and Gibbons 16. There was some rough work in the first two rounds, Perry receiving a broken nose and Gibbons a damaged face. In the third round Perry rushed Gibbons to the ropes and landed a hard blow ever the latter's heart. He was about to repeat the blow when the referee stopped ihe bout, saying Gibbons was outclassed. Beth men were covered with blood, but Gibbons seemed to be suffering from ex- baustion, A physician was summoned, and he ad- vised Gibbons’ removal to a hospital. He became unconscious before he reached the ir stitution, and died in half an hour. The president of the club, referee and two wit- hesses were errested. Perry when scen in his cell said he nad been on the best of terms with the dead n and the bout was a friendly one. ‘he “go” between Keidneker and Con- relly took place Thursday night in a room over a blacksmith shop on 4th street above Oxford. Keilneker, who was about forty years of age, was found uncenscious in bed yesterday morning by his mother. She informed the police, and the injured man was sent to a hospital. He was in a ter- ribly battered condition, but regained con- sciousress long enough to say that Frank Connelly had beaten hi min a sparring match. Connelly was arrested late last night, and his victim died at 6 o'clock this morning. Other arrests will follow. —_<_—_—__ Wilmington Leaves Newport News. NEWPORT NEWS, Va., March 20.—The gunboat Wilmington sailed this morning for New London, Corn., oif which port she will take ker official trial trip Monday. On her builders’ trial trip she made fourteen and three-quarter knots. Her contract speed is thirteen knots, with a speed premium of $5,000 for each quarter knot in excess thereof. ——__ Lord Salisbury. LONDON, March 20.—The Marquis of- Salisbury was unable to attend the cabinet meeting summoned for today. He was feverish this morning, and his physician said that he was suffering from a mild at- tack of influenza, and must not leave his house for the present. oe Personal Mention. Lieut. F. R. Brainerd of the Brooklyn has reported at the Navy Department for ex- amination for promotion. Passed Assistant Engineer Martin Bev- ington of the Columbia is in- this city on leave of absence. ~ Col. O. H. Ernst, superintendent of the Military Academy, has come to this city in response to orders from the Secretary of War, to confer about the affairs of the academy. He was at the War Department today.” Mr. L. J. Silverman, who has been dan- gerously 111 with typhoid fever at the Lin- coln,.is now convalescent. ‘W._ A: Tutk, general passenger agent of the Southern railway, is visiting the Flor- ida east coast resorts. ONLY THE HOUSE —__—. But One Branch of the National Legislature in Session, ——_.—-__ APPROPRIATION BILLS CONSIDERED Champ Clark Makes a Character- istic Speech. — 2 DEMOCRATIC OPPOSITION When the House met today it was still operating under the omer of yesterday for the disposal of the four “left-over” ap- propriation bills, the Indian and agricul- tural bills still remaining to be acted upon. The agricultural bill was first taken up under the rule adopted yesterday. Champ Clar! Speech. Mr. Wadsworth (N. Y.), the old chair- man of the agricultural committee, who was in charge of the bill, contented him- self with simply stating that the bill car- Tied $2,182,902. Mr. Champ Ciark- (Mo.) then took the floor anc signalized his re- turn to Congress with a characteristic speech, which kept the House in an uproar of laughter and applause for fifteen min- utes. The longer a man lives the more he learns was the first proposition he laid lown. He declared he had changed his mind about the United States Senate. First to last he had said many unkind things about the Senate. During the “dog days” of 1894, when the Senate was holding the tariff bill, he had even favored the abolition of that body. But today, he said, he wanted to retract everything he had said in derogation of the upper branch of Congress. “I thank God,” said he, “that the Senate of the United States still re- mains a deliberative body.” (Democratic applause.) T undertake to he continu yesterday and today hav most astounding and ex aspe arce whicn ever took pla Congress.” He pur F that the rules of the Fifty-fourth gress had not proved dr: enough that the waole g. House a rate composing the “During the last o: > triumvi- on rules. p shouted, addressing the repr dered over the fac den a ican eftizens as anarch- Gentlemen of the majori.y, you are the ae ee What ts anarchy? Gov ernment without rules, the government of this body tod (Democratic applause.) He warned his political adversaries that there would be a day of recko: ire. “The republican party,” sald he, “has always been long on promises and short on per- formances. You said the people would be swamped to the chin in prosperity if Me- Kinley was elected, even before the last administration went out (for which I also thank God). - (Democratic applause.) But the prosperity you promised seems to be in a state of suspended animaii: while you besicge a care-worn Preside: trying to break through the hypocritical snivel service rules.” He created mich amusement by asking what the House Was going to do afier the Senate cutercd = the real consideration of the tariff ‘What are we going to do?” he asked. “Sit and look at each other and constitute ourseives a mutual admiration fkociety + Why not give one hundred and forty-cig new members a chance to try their ora- tory Mr. Clark was cut off by Speaker Ti gavel just as he was in th» midst slowing culogy of M of a Reed’s quorum- counting rule, which he said, would prove the cornerstone of nis fame Mr. Williams (“iss.) s: i “the nov Was no reason why there should be on te the pencing bill, was eal and invellli The bill was ¢ The last bill was the Ind}. Sherman (N. Y.) took charge Uthat the bill had been thoroughly consid ered in the last Congress. While it con tained some features he did not approve on the whole it was a most excellent meas. ure. The item relative to the Uncompahgr reservation was one of those he specified as objectionable to him, Mr. Cooper (Wis.) eritic'sed this para- graph, which he said would open up to those who could get there first the richest asphalitum and gilscnite deposits in the world. Mr. Sayers (Tex.) asked if the House con ferees had not been informed that a com- bination existed to seize these lands and that unless this amendment was agreed to there would be no bill. Mr. Sherman sald the statement been made that there was a combination He admitted that the Hcuse conferees haa received an ultimatum as to this item. “Then I beg the House to reject this bill,” said Mr. Sayers. Mr. Grosvenor (Ohio) pointed out the ex- trem2 importance of the asphaltum dis coverics on this reservation without either supporting or opposing the items in the bill. He said the asphaltum on the Island of Trinidad was owned by a single com- bination, which paid $1.25 a ton to the crown of England. The asphaltum cost, delivered in New York, $7.40 a ton, yet it was sold by the combination for from $2+ to $40 per ton. He seid the deposits on this Indiaa reservation, if as rich as they were represented to be, were of the most vita! importance to the people of the United States, because this asphaltum would come into competition with a product which was gelling at from four to seven times Its cost. Mr. Sayers said he believed Mr. Cleve- lard was right when he refused to sign the bill with this provision in it. He declared that it was a barefaced robbery, and that every member who voted for it would be to tt extent responsible. tr. Cooper declared that these deposits were worth milliors. The lands should be sold to the highest bidder or the govern- ment shculd secure a roya'ty. Mr. Maddox (Ga.) argued in the same line and asked unanimous consent that this paragraph be stricken from the bill, the only method by which the bill could be amended under the special order. < Mr. Bartholdt (Mo.) objected and refused to listen to appeals of members on his sid: to withdraw his ubjection. Mr. W. A. Stone (Pa.) asked if a motion was in order to amend the order so a vote could be secured on this item. The Speaker replied that it was not, but said he would take under advisement a motion offered by Mr. Moody (Masw.) to recommit the bil! with instructions to the committee to strike this. provision from the bili. Mr. ud Sen Red sehe bul and Mr Holmar : A request was made for an extension 0: the debate, but Mr. Allen (Mirs.) objected Mr. DeArmond Again. Mr. DeArmond of Missouri bas again in- troduced tn the House his bill repealing the organic law providing for the govern- ment of the District of Columbia. ‘Te Buy the Corcoran Art Building. Among the bills introduced in the House yesterday was one by Mr. Hilborn of Cal:-