Evening Star Newspaper, March 22, 1897, Page 1

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WILL BE OF NO AVAIL|O!STRICT IN CONGRESS|THE WHITE HOUSE é - - The Blockade of Crete by the Fleets | of the Powers. | GREEK FORCES WELL PROVISIONED Turkish Troops on the Frontier Lack Food. 2 == RUMOR REGARDING RUSSIA 2 ee CONSTANTINOPLE March 22.—The opinion prevails here that the blockade of the Islend of Crete by the fleets of the ign powers, which bt an yeste » a useless proceeding, as Col. ander of the Greek army of oc- wvisions. means to the Greck withdraw ion, is well supplied with p thought that the best th withdrawal of would be to Ss now h -ompl tf: being experienced in troops on the fron- the Turkish com- has telegraphed ot to send any fur- ft fur- nem Pasha has twice wtion to the porte, but, f the Turkish squadron for sea has fved seal- ved the war- Their depar- © justify sorders a ykat. sia Minor, repo ns were killed on attacked the Armeni were in church, and it is eak marks a renew il ians. of Armer SHAGEN. Mar lingske Tider COPE has been BELGRA t that e Frete Britain has pro- een the Turkish h y be pr a ne 2 Greek as done in INsé. atral zon and Turk- sw meern at the State Department. nd the highest no special vernment have locka no wi commerce between the Island of Cret : seldom literra S are seen I to ships nd against ITALYS GENE! CTIONS. A Large Majority of Members Re- tarned for the Ministry. ults of the €lec- Ss known, show rs of the dicats and 16 Signor Im- ore hi briani, socialist leader, lected. n general elections were he Among those elected are ignor Marquis Di_Rudini, miral ner Luzzatti, Signor Gianturco, Sonnin Branca. Signor Guicciardini and > 100K UP THE “SPORTS.” Referee Siler, Jim Wakely and Others in a Train Disaster. ZEN RIVER, Wyo., March The 2Un Pacific passenger train at -S this a.m. crashed into the rear end of eight here, injuring three men. George Louis H Jim Wakely and imber of urning from the , ght at Carson were on board the basscnger train. All were shaken up, but Injured. It this point in’ 18; er IST4 that Joh Hi then on his way home with consumption, diced —_—___ RETURNED TO HIS LAC Tke King of Corea Yields Wishes of His Subjec ANCISCO, March News from States that the King of Corea has ed to his palace in Seoul after "s residence in the Russian legation. King fled from his palace through fear sination a year ago and has been to the AN FI Corea r the protection of the Russian m'n- : ever since. His return to the palace lo = been urged by the king’s subjects, there was great rejoicing when he ly a to come ‘out from under wing. . Senator Gallinger Reintroduces the Anti- Vivisection Bill. Other Measures of Loenl Interest Are Also Agzin Brought Forward For Action, Mr. Gallinger today reintroduced in the Senate the Humane Society bill unani- mously reported by the Senate committee on the District of Columbia in the last Congress to prevent cruel vivisection in the District of Columbia. This bill, which ha the indorsement of the American Humane Association, and the support of many of the leading citizens of Washington, pro- hibit ction of vertebrate animals without anaesthetics, excepting Inoculation experiments, of drugs or medicines, during the process of recovery from tests of surgical procedure; all experiments in the public schools and exhibitions to the general public being prohibited abso- lutely. It requires experimentors, unless they are officers of the United States or of the District of Columbia,to_pricure a license from the Commissioners of the District, who may require reports from their licensees. The President of the United States is <0 appoint four inspectors to serve without compensaticn and to Inspect all places where experiments on living vertebrate animals are carried on in the District of Columbia and report to him from time to time the results of their observation: h shall be made public. Senator ( sport on the bill In the 1 Congress Probably no bill was ev presented to Congress which received the indorsement of so distinguished a list of men ard women as this one Other Local Bil the Senate this afternoon Mr. Mar- reintroduced a bill which was before last Congress appropriating $50,000 for Potomac Steamship Company, to pay company expenses of the salvage of sxcelsior, which was sunk in In tin the the that the steamer the Potomac in 1882. Mr. Martin, in behalf of Mr. Daniel of Virginia, introduced a bill granting a quit claim on the part of the United States government of all title to lots 13 and 14, in syuare 959, of this city, to Thomas Yates, present owner of the equitable title in said lots. Mr. Chandler introduced a bill appro- priating $10,000 for the purchase of a por- tion of the correspondence and manu- scripts formerly belonging to President James Monroe and now known as_ the Gouverneur collection. The collection now in the possession of Mrs. M. Gouv neur of this city. Mr. Chandler also in- ced a bill appropriating $20,000 for the erection in this city of a monument in of Matthew Fontaine Maury of The monument to Commodore to be located on one of the pub- in this city introduced a bill in the Senate for ef of Sophie Kosack for injuries s and as a reward for her brav ing the imperiled at the Ford er. The bill ap- propriates $5,000, to be paid to Mrs. Kosack. ‘The Conservatory of Music. Mr. Roach offered in the Senate this af- ternoon a bill “to promote the purposes of the National Conservatory of Music of America.” It recited the fact that “by the Frovisions of the act of Congress of March 3, IS01, the National Conservatory of Mu- sic of Americ constituted a body poll- tic and corporate, and empowered to found, -stablish and maintain a national conserva- tery of music within the District of Co- lumbia, for the education of citizens of the United States, and such other persons as the trustees may deem proper, in all branches of musi The bill then athe use and ‘Conservatory be expended appropriates benefi® of $25,000 “for the National of Music of America, to under the direction of the Secretary of the Interior, after the adop- tion by him of a plan having for its object the diffusion of musical knowledge and the education of citizens of the United States, and others, in the various branches of music.” ee WANT TO BE TREASURER. Five Applicati Already for That Responsible Office. There are already on file at the Treasury Department five applications for the office of United States treasurer, generally re- j Sarded as one of the most desirable bureau cffices within the gift of the President. Although the responsibilities are heavy the duties are comparatively light, and the sulary is $6,000 a year. The active applicants are A. P. Case of Hlinois, Fran- cis T. Roots of Indiana, S. A. Harris of Minnesota, Logan C. Murray of Kentucky and Andrew L. Rutter of Mlinois. Mr. Rutter was formerly chief clerk of the treasurer's office. Mr. Murray is aiso an applicant for the office of assistant treas- urer at New York. Mr. Arthur Stabler of Montgomery coun- ty, Md., is an applicant for the office of auditor for the Navy Department. He has streng backing and is said to nave a fair ance of appointment ——_—_—_—-o+—_____ INTERNAL REVENUE COMMISSIONER. No Change in the Otiice Expected for Some Time. Mr. Forman, commissioner of internal revenue, returned to the city this morning from a visit to his home in Illinois, where he was summoned by the tIlness of his gon. Mr. Forman was appoinied to ctfice during the last months of the Cleveland adminis- tration. He was the candidate of the gold democrats of Hlinois for governor of the state at the last election, and as such un- doubtedly contributed to the success of the republican ticket in that state. On this ac- count. and also on account of the short time he has been in office, the impression is general that no change Will be made in that office for some ime unless it shall be made necessary by the voluntary re- urément of the incumbent. —-e WANTS A GOVERNMENT POSITION. A North Carolina Applicant for the Land Office Recordership. John H. Hannon of North Carolina has formally filed an application for the recordership of the general land office, In- terior Departinent. Mr. Hannon was an ardent and active McKinley man in the last campaign, having voted for him at the Min- polis and also at St. Louis national re- publican convention. He is backed by the orth Carolina delegation in Congress and hers. He resides In the second North Carolina district, represented by Geo. H. White, the only colored representative. ‘The position Mr. Hannon seeks is now held by Mr. L. Q. C. Lamar, jr., son of the late Justice Lamar. ——_—__- + e+ -—__ Personal Mention, Col. M. A. Cochran, 6th Infantry, fs at the Ebbitt. Col. J. M. Beil ef the subsistence depart- ment has reported at the War Department for duty in the office of the commissary general. He is at 1822 H street. pt. G. S. Bingham, quartermaster’s de- partment; Lieut. A. G.'C. Quay, 3d Cavairy, and Lieut. J. W. Watson, 10th Cavalry, are registered at the War Department today. Assistant Postmaster General Heath and Mrs. Heath intend going to nousekeeping a8 soon as they can find a house to suit them. SS — Ordered to the Vermont. * Assistant Surgeon G. D. Costigan has been detached from the naval laboratory, New York, and crdered to the receiving ship Vermont. Not So Many Callers Upon the Presi- dent Today. CARDINAL GIBBONS A VISITOR Several State Delegations Put in an Appearance. FIGHT FOR PUBLIC PRINTER There was no unusual rush today at the White House, but there were enough peo- ple to keep President McKinley and Sec- retary Porter extremely busy. The President continues to inform Con- gressmen and all other callers in search of office that he will not make appointments until there are vacancies; in other words, that he will not hurry. Senator Wolcott, who was a caller on the chief executive this morning in regard to Colorado oftices, was informed that this was the President's policy. There will be no vacancies in Col- orado until summer, and the men who are appointed then will have to have the rec- ommendation of Senator Wolcott, who will be practically the sole dispenser of patron- age for his state. Of course, the statement that offices will not be filled until there are vacancies does not take into account resignations, which will be filled as they are accepted. The meaning of the statement is that in the matter of federal offices in the various states there will be no appointments until terms expire, unless resignations are sent in and accepted. Soldiers’ Home Managers. Representative Steele of Indiana arranged with the President today for a visit to- morrow of the board of managers of the soldiers’ homes of the country. The Presi- dent is ex-officio a member of the board, which will meet tomorrow at the Arling- ton. General W. B. Franklin is the chair- man of the board. 2 The callers during the early hours of the morning included Senators Berry, Roach and Bacon, demucrats; Senator Chandler, who is not often a visitor, and Cardinal Gibbors, who desired to pay his respects. Cardinal Gibbons was presented to the President by Postmaster General Gary, who went to the White House for a con- ference with the President. Attorney Gen- eral McKenna also took part in the con- ference, which lasted some time. The West Virginia people, who are often seen at the White House, were headed by Goy. Atkinson and Senator Elkins. With Gov. Atkinson were John W. Mason, ex- commissioner of internal revenue, | who wants to be register of the treasury; Judge Johr. A. Campbell, candidate for district at- torney; Judge J. T. Hoke, candidate for a sistant attorney general; Maj. L. A. Mar- tin, candidate for district attorney; Dr. who wants to be minister to Switzerland, and Col. Morris Horkheimer of the governor's staff. aw the President again presumably about the appointment ©. L. Spalding as assistant secre- tary of the treasury. What Kansas Wants. Ex-Gov. Morrill, Representative Curtis and ex-Representative Fi.zpatrick of Kansas were today with the President on matters pertaining to their state. The desire to have ¢x-Représcntative Thomas Ryan made assistant secretary of the interior is uppermcst with all Kansins. Senator Mason having gotten the Chicago pestmastership settled is now looking after other Chicago places. With him this morn- ing was F. E. Coyve, who is said to be slated for internal revenue collector of Chicago. L. E. Hamburg, who wants to be as ant collector, was at the White House, but was not with Senator Mason. Senator Nelson and Representative Mor- ris of Minnesota were visitors, and were accompanied by ex-Representative Libbey of Virginia. The Ohio Visitors. Senator Foraker, Representative South- ard, Assistant Secretary of Agriculture Brigham and M. M. Boothman represented Ohio in the callers. Col. D. L. Sills of Cleveland, a close friend of Senator Hanna, filed behalf of Grant H. Burrows as con Montreal. at -” Senator Perkins and Representative Bar- ham of California had California matters to talk with the President about. Ex-Representative Murray, cgjored, of South Carolina, pressed the claf=s of Dr. Sampson Pope, one of the applicants for the auditorship of the War Department, to succeed Col. T. Stobo Farrow. Populist Representative Harry Skinner of North Carolina, who was largely inetru- mental in the re-election of Senator Pritch- ard, presented to the President C. M. Ben- nard, candidate for district attorney of the eastern district of North Carolina. Nation- al Committeeman Boyd of North Carolina took a few minutes to tell the President some things. It is sald that J. M. Milken nay be recommended to the President for the first appointment in North Carolina. He is an applicant for district attorney Colored People Call. John Henry Butler, Rev. J. C. Allen, Jas. T. Bradford and Alex. Williams, colored, of Maryland, talked to the President in favor cf the appointment of D. D. Dickson as minister to Haytl. John M. Langston, ex-minister to Hayti, introduced to the President M. W. Law- son of Texas, who wants to represent this country in Liberia. J. Edward Addicks called to make an explanation of his side of affairs relative to the vacant judgeship of Delaware. Representative Gibson of Tennessee, who wants James F. Rule of Knoxville to be consul at Calcutta, talked on this subject with the President. Ex-Delegates Flynn of Oklahoma and Catron of New Mexico were callers. Mr Flynn will probably become governor ot Oklahoma. W. M. Barnett of Oklahoma, who wants his son appointed as a cadet to West Point, saw the President. ‘The Vermont delegation, headed by Sen- ators Proctor and Morrill, had business with the President. Senators Platt of Connecticut and Wet- more of Rhode Island ‘called on business relating to New England appointments. The Case of Col. Otis. The expectation that Gen. W. M. Curtis of New York would be named by the Pres- ident today as assistant secretary of war was not realized. It is stated that the place would have gone to Col. Harrison Gray Otis of Calfornia had that state not been represented in the cabinet. New York also has representation in the cabinet, but the state is entitled to more patronage than California. It is positively said that the fight of the International Typographical Union had nothing to do with Col. Otis not receiving the appointment. He is known to be one of the closest friends the President has and came to Washington at the request of the chief executive. Had he been a res- ident of any state not represented in the cabinet he would have been selected, it is said. Col. Otis wes offered several desirable foreign appointments, but politely declined, as he does not wish to go abroad. A statement of Col. Otis’ troubles with the unicn printers has been issued. It is alleged that the trouble grew from the printers and not from Col. Otis or his pa- per. It is stated that the printers now em- ployed on the Los Angeles Times are paid papers today ig’ better wages than those en union papers in the same city. Fight for Public Printer. The fight for public printer grows hotter each day. Charles R. Braden, republican national committeeman of Rhode Island, and one of the strongest republicans in New England, has come on here in the in- terest of Col. L. B. Pease, who has decided to remain in the city until the matter is settled. The friends of F. W. Palmer today say that his appointment will be made this Mees They evince the greatest confidence in_ this. Gen. Nelson A. Miles was a prominent caller at the White House today. Gen. Powell Clayton, who goes to Mexico as minister, had a brief talk with the chief executive. Speaker Reed and Senatcr Lodge are sald to be interesting themselves in Theodore Roosevelt. They want him to be assistant secretary of the navy. Daniel Murray, assistant librarian of Congress, saw the President this afternoon by invitation. It is thought the conference was on District matters. Mr. Murray was accompanied by Rev. David Wills, John F. Wilkinson and A. G. Barbadoes. THE DISTRICT OFFICES Not So Many Callers at the White House Today in Behalf of Candidates, A Delegation Appears in Behalf of Jerome B. Burke for Com- missioner. There were not so many visiting District people at the White House today, probably due to the fact that it is anticipated that the President does not care for any more advice or suggestions as to appointments. It is stated today that the President will socn be flooded with petitions in favor of the appointment of M. M. Holland as recorder of deeds of the District. The republicans of the District have concluded, it is said, to make a pull for this piace, be- lieving that it should go to a District man. Holland, it is said, will not be opposed for this place by any District republican. President J. E. Rankin of Howard Uni- versity has written a letter to President McKinley stating that the reappointment of Commissioner Ross “would be a guaran- tee that the same ability, dignity and in- tegrity would continue to characterize the office. He is a native of the District, and a citizen whom the other citigens are glad to see honored. J. L. Thorn, a colored republican of Maryland, has written a letter to Secretary Porter calling attention to the large num- ber of delegations of colored men from the District visiting the White House in the interest of different candidates for District offices. He deplores “these latter day methods,’ and thinks they are a refle tion on the President's wisdom to deal with these matters in his own wa; Thorn’s epistle further charges that several of the leading members of recent delegations are «x-convicts, and that the majority of all of them were opposed to McKinley last year. The friends of James L. Norris say that his visit to the White House Saturday was not in the interest of Mr. John W. Ross, as was reported Saturday) Mr. Norris, it is said, favors another candidate for the com- missionership. A delegation of the Veterans’ Patriotic League called on the President to present the resolutions recently ‘adopted by the leggue in favor of Major Jerome B. Burke as District Commiissioner. The delegation was headed by Col. J.-C. Dewees, president, and Richard J. Beall,-vice president, of the league. Major Burke is past commander of the Department of the Potomac, and ex- warden of the District jail. Among those who saw the President to- day was James W. Poe, who is supporting the candidacy of Col. Lorin M. Saunders for republican and J. W. Ross for demo- cratic Commissioner of the District of Co- Jumbia. Dorsey Claggett called at the White House to greet the President. ——_—__+e______ SECRETARY BLISS AT HIS DESK. The Second Hearing in the Chicago Lake Front Case. Secretary Bliss returned from New York ard was at his desk early this morning. There were many who wanted to sce him, and the routine of department business had accumulated many details on his desk , for his immediate consideration. © When asked what the situation was in the Lamoreux case, Mr. Bliss said, with a snap and twinkle of the eye, that he should have to read the newspapers before he could answer. The Secretary and Judge Best, the acting commissioner of the land office, held a long conference today over the case. It is un- derstood that Judge Best will not again sit in trial of the case. The expectation is that there will be a new commissioner before April 3, before whom, ‘ke claimants and their opponents will again argue their cause. Mr. Thomas Ryaa of Kansas, ex-repre- sentalive and ex-minister to Mexico, had an interview with Mr. Bliss this afternoon. MR. HEATH SAWING OUT OFFICES. The Consideration of Presidential Post Offices Tarned Over to Him. Today Mr. Perry Heath did his first full day’s work in his new"position as first as- sistant postmaster general. By a new ar- rangement of duties the consideration and preparation of applications for presidential Post offices has been turned over to the first assistant, heretofore this work having been done in the office of the fourth assist- ant postmaster general. Mr. Heath had a large number of callers today, who were interested in presidential. cases. Without intermission or let up he, took up one case after another until 2 o'clock this afternoon, when he decided that hejhad done a good day’s work and would discontinue sawing wood until tomorrow morning. The rest of the day he spent in “signing up’ the routine correspondence and official orders of his office. (‘This variation from the work of the morning was as much of a relief from sawing wood as splitting the same would be. Yet Mr: Heath said to a friend at the close of } official day that as far as he had gone he fiked what he was doirg. Auditor Holcomb Resigns. The resignation of Thomas Holcomb, the euditor for the State and other depart- ments, which was tendered to the Presi- dent on the incoming of the present ad- ministration, was today accepted. Mr. Holcomb 1s a democrat, and was appointed eualtee by President Cleveland March 28, ————-2-___ Immigration Hill Reported. Serator Lodge today reported from the ccmmittee on immigration the bill recently introduced by him to amend the immigra- tion laws. It is substantially the same as the Lodge immigration bill before the last Congress, not including the House amend- ments. An exception is4made in the case of who arrive from Cuba dur- ing the continuance of the present disor- ders there. 2 SS aE Be TO GO TO TURKEY|DEMocrRats DivipeD That Mission Said to Have Been Offered Ex-Secretary Foster, WANTS IT MADE AN EMBASSY Reasons Given Why He Might Ac- cept the Position. TO SERVECIVILIZATION ee The eastern question takes on a new in- terest over here just now because of a rumor respecting the mission to Turkey. This rumor is that the mission has been tendered to ex-Secretary John W. Foster, and that he has the matter under advise- ment. The refusal of General Foster to discuss the rumor seems to encourage some belief in it. When his attention was called to an earlier story connecting his name with the mission to China, he promptly denied that. To Raise the Mission. As the story goes, General Foster will accept the mission if the post is raised to the dignity of an ambassadorship. The President is said to favor this. But the question rests with Turkey. If the sultan for any reason should decline to bestow upon his representative here a correspond- ing promotion, the American represent t- tive at Constantinople would continue <o occupy the present grade of minister. The reason offered in support of the change is that in the divisions of the diplo- matic service at Constantinople a minister counts for very Httle. No matter what the talents or deserts of the incumbent of the office may be, his minor grade of office renders him in great measure powerless. Ambassadors alone have what in the ver- nacular is called “the pull.’ Side doors and big front doors alike fly open at their ap- proach, and they alone are able by virtue of their office to get a hearing at any time for their business. But even ambassadors in Turkey, as has of late frequently been demonstrated, have no great powers. Still, as is suggested, it would be well to have the United States occupy there one of the front seats. Why He Might Accept. Naturally, there is some speculation as to why Gen. Foster should be willing to ac- cept this post when he has expressed an irdifference to others, assuming the rumor of his willingness to accept it to be true. He has enjoyed many diplomatic honors. He has been minister to Mexico, Spain and Russia; he negotiated several of the im- portant commercial conventions that out of the reciprocity clause the M Kinley tariff bill, and his reward for this Was the state portfolio when Mr. Blaine laid it down. He was the adviser of China in the peace negotiations with Japan, and was accredited with getting his client fairly well out of a very awkward pred’ ment. He is in independent circumstances, has a charming home here in Washington. and enjoys life. Why, in such cireum- stances, should he care to go to Turkey, it is asked, and take a hand in the difficulties of eastern diplomacy? . May Aid Christianity. Gen. Foster's own silence on the subject is the excuse for the answers that come from other sources. Gen. Foster in religious circles is a rec- ognized authority on the subject of the condition of Christian people living in heathen countries. He has not only given a good deal of study to the subject, but he has personally made inspections. At the close of his service as Secretary of State he ‘made a tour of the world, traveling leisur: ly, and spent some time in Turkey. His in- vestigations were thorough, and upon his return home he delivered a number of ad- dresses on the subject of foreign missions, their status and how greater growth migh be promoted. These lectures were compli- mented as containing an unusually full measure of information on the subject. The supposition, therefore, ts that Gen. Foster is willing to take office where he can give to Christian civilization in Turkey the benefit of labors guided by this information and previous experience in public affairs. To Serve Civilization. The ambassadors to Turkey from Chris- tian nations have for years had their hands full of business touching the rights of Christian subjects of the sultan. They have accomplished but little because of the overshadowing political deals involved in the territorial problems of the great powers. But the end of this, it is many believed, cannot be far distant, and when the end comes, an opportunity to serve civilization in that quarter of the globe will be altogether unusual and de- sirable. And this, it is suggested, is prob- ably the reason why the President is anx- fous to have a first-rate man at that post in first-rate shape for serving the country, and turns to General Foster with the offer. ———___+-e.— ANOTHER RELEASE. Francis Cazanas, an American Citi- zen, Now Set Free. Another American citizen who has been held under arrest in Cuba has been re- leased. He is Francis Cazanas, who was arrested at Sagua February 13. The arrest was denounced by Consul General Lee at the time as a great outrage, whereupon the State Department began at once to move in behalf of the man, with the result that he was set at liberty yesterday. Ca- zanas resided on a plantation in Santa Clara province until last May, when he took up his abcde in Sagua. He owns prop- erty in New York. His case was one of the number reported to the last session of Congress in response to resolutions, and from the correspondence it appeared that Cazanas was registered at the American consulate general at Havana in October, 1872, as an American citizen. ‘The number of Americans now under ar- rest in Cuba awaiting trial is now reduced to eight or ten, and theze include the Com- petitor prisoners. The Spanish minister held a conference by appointment today with Secretary Sherman, it is understood, with special reference to the cases of these citizens, and Secretary Sherman believes that within a few days all of the remaining prisorers will be released. —-+e-______ Gen. Wilson’s Return. Gen. John M. Wilson, chief of engineers of the army, has returned to the city from a visit of inspection to the public works et Fort Monroe, Charleston and Savannah. He is enthusiastic about the harbor im- provements at Charleston and Savannah, which are now open even at low tide to vessels drawing eighteen feet. The fortifi- caticn works at Fort Monroe and Charles- ton are well under way, and arrangements are making to begin the work at Savan- nah. ———-e-______ New Chief Clerk Expected. It is understood that Secretary Wilson intends appointing Col. Andrew Geddes as chief clerk of the Agriculture Department. Col. Geddes has the support of the Union Veteran Legion of the United States, and is a great favorite in G. A. R. circles. He has fine executive ability and is thorongh- ly posted in official routine. Entering the service in April, 1861, he was a captain at sixteen, and colonel commanding his regi- Sse eaeere Towa regiments, THE TARIFF DEBATE It is Opened Today by Mr. Dingley in the House. ——— MUCH INTEREST WAS MANIFESTED Not in Harmony Either in the House or Senate. Differences cf Opinion as to the Treat- ment of the T: Bil. The confusion among the temocrats over | Gen. Wheeler Makes the Opening the tariff question led to their report being delayed and to the opening of the debate on their side being left to Gen, Wheeler, Speech for the Opposition. Instead of Mr. McMillin, who will no: sp = until later. The republicans are acting to MATTERS Inv THE ATE gether with great harmony as far as the House is cencerned, and it is expected — -+ - that the Dingley bill will be passed with - no amendments not agreed to by the com- |, What will go down to history as the mittee. The democrats are serivusly di- | ‘T#% debate of IST began in the House Sidea vnlbisonly Tak tkb abe gener: anode ing. Despite the early hour of alcchGial GIR ce a5 Gee eaOh Gh St embling, there was a large attendance upon the bill. Mr. McMillin has made it | 0 the flcer, and the galleries showed evi- dence of the great interest manifested in plainl¥ understood that he will not s' report which distinctly favors tax on raw | (Mt Proceedings. Mr — mr. materials, and it is understood that t ee ee eee Ore port which has been. drawn up t their places. By the terms of t Bailey has not been modified in th der which the House apect. ‘The position taken by Bailey { ing the consideration of the bill, the House garded as the best politics in view of F sey amastit attitude of his party during the iast c ae i. ae n a oe wis eee : paign, and with respect to its plans for the | Of the whole, and the § Senge Sods future, and the prospects are that most of | UPON Mr. Sherman (N.Y) the disti the democrats will stand with him, bc his having the co-oy n of the republicans. The denocrats who want stand by the old line of tariff polic 2, down by Mr. Cleve nt to make a general fight on the bil, and practically outline a heme of the own through the medium of amendm On offered to be voted or. those whose ideas Mr. son and most of th ats of the com- mittee represent do not propose to give h prominence to the tariff in politics as Ss would involve, and would content themselves with a general protest the measure proposed by the re » United Action by the 0; With these conflicting purposes the pros- pect is that there can be no united action on the part of the oj n, and that there will be two factions fighting on dif- ferent lire Those democrats trying to save the party from all er glements on the silver jon and bring all the old elements together again on the tariff will endeavor to force the ta oxition. an- Mr. Dingley. the com- guished honor cf presiding over the front as the main issue, and to have | Mittee. Those who expected the ichate to silver lost sight of in the fight. = ae 5 ret g pre ne ‘ ine It Js definitely settled now that the re- | leiders decided not to, dixpen ot publicans of the Senate finance « eading of the bill, but to have it read in mitt full the outset, in order to arm the intend to reconstruct th bil Ac 0) to as good republican authority as can be | Criticism on ees tae seat Sey desired the finance committee will dev Dare Dee shroueh without ven having. not less than a month, and, perhaps, two pale pe epsantars ee or three weeks more than that, to the con- Fee Pea nUrs ma 'Ebe Bost sideration of the bill. It is contemplated e the clerk droned through th that there will be reductions the the bill, House bill In a few schedules ton ding the Bill. duce the aggregate, but that the rates « the principal things where high pr bill to provide is demanded will be increased. It is « for th rpment and to encourag: pected that in the E the bin s of the United announced 1u comes from the Senate will be a more | th ling clerk of the » of Repre- highly protective measure than it now. i 9on after 10 o'clock this morn The iron and steel schedules and a few we pagt mes si others ure expected to be slightly reduc e placed a bulky document upon In the Senate Also. -avill pea’ the BAIiiey nectone” In the Senate the democrats are divided | Said Mr. Sherman of New York, the chair- on the question of the time that shoula | ™@" the House being then in’ committe be consumed in consideration of the bill - in that bedy. - Since the republicans can- not close the debate there except with the consent of the opposition this is a question of the greatest importance. An clement of the opposition is striving to secure the adoption of a policy of delay, but it is b lieved that they are in the minority and will not be able to fix the policy. Those of the other element are in favor of a vote about the Ist of July. Since i calculation of the ment of the opposition a vow the Ist of July cannot be calculate’ any confidence, and the chances are it will be at least a week later th: before the bill can be got to the Pr VOMINATIONS & New Land Commixsione Assistant Postmaster The President today sent the following nominations to the Senate: TODAY'S and Fourth neral. State—Joseph L. Bristow of Kansas, to Mr. Bailey. be fourth ant postmaster general. i of the whole and Mr. Sherman having been Interior—Pinger Hermann of Oregon, to | Chosen by the Speaker to preside ing be commissioner of the general land of- | the consideration of the tariff Wil, fice. The clerk commenced the reading of the Justice—Boyd B. Jones of Massachusetts, | bill and with that the formal cons on : ; : ne | Of the proposed new tariff law began in to be attorney of the United States for the | (ooo en “Phat the day was considered an district of Massachusetts; James D. El-| important epoch in American. history. by liott of South Dakola, to be attorney of the | many representatives ukennt een United States for the district of South | Gemonstrated by the presence of a fait Dakota. Treasury—Ernst G. Timme of Wiscons to be auditor fer the state and other d attendance of the members of the Hous While new members were in the majorit the leaders and most prominent men of partments (fifth auditor). : both parties were in their seats when Navy—Commodore Joseph N. Miller, to | Speaker Reed relinquished the gavel to the be a rear admiral. 4 chairman of the committee of the whole. Mr. Bristow, who was appointed fourth : assistant postmaster general, is a, Kansas The Two Leaders. rewspaper man. He is at prescnt e| The distinguished chairman of the ways Ol gne Senn Syne Nee ee and means committee, Mr. Dingley of about thirty-five years old, and is a big, fine-looking. dark-complexioned fallow, o Maine, was there to witness the launching six feet tall. He was born in Kentucky | of his handiwork, the new ship that the and went to Karsas when he was thirteen | republicans claim is to be freigated with years old. For six years he has been sec-| prosperity for Americar industries and retary of the republican state committee American workmen. All of his «ssistants and was private secretary to Gov. Morrill for two years. He is a graduate of Baker | Of the republican majority of the ways and means committee, who h: DE ewe we Sa SNE IE cae 1 helped him lay ee ee tae credit rac | the keel and build up the framework, wore any office, and his becoming such was due | @lso on hand to crack an imaginary bottle to a warm friendly relation which had geen | Over the bows and wish God spool established with President McKinley and | _Mr. Bailey of Texas, leader of the oppo- Mr. Smith, ‘the state librarian 9f Ohio, | Sition, who had been chief amcng those to who suggested his being a candidate for | Prophesy baffling winds, breakers and finally dire disaster and disappointment for the new carrier of republican hopes and promises, was present and marked the launching with foreboding from and the gloom of impending trouble. He and his the position to which he was appointed. When Mr. McKinley made his trip through Kansas in 1894 Mr. Bristow had charge of the arrangements and then made the ac- quaintance and won the esteem of Mr. Mc- Kinley. The appointment of James D. Elliott, to be ayorney for South Dakota, is a recog- nition of the straight republicans of that state. He is chairman of the state com- mittee, and had the indorsement of the leading republicans of the state. Se TODAY'S ADDITIONS. More Who Want Positio is Under the ‘Treasury Department. The applications filed today for places under the Treasury Department are as fol- lows: T. F. Lazier of Washington, D. ©., to be deputy auditor for the Navy Depart- ment; C. H. Brush of Danbury, Conn., to be deputy auditor for the Post Office De- partment; E. J. Naulty and T. St. J. Gaff- ney of New York, to be commissioner of immigration at New York; J. Coughlan of Carson City, Nev., to be melter and refiner at that city; J. N. Creighton, sr., of Char- Totte, N. C., to be assayer and melter at Charlotte; Oscar Townsend of Denver, Col., to be surveyor of customs at Denver; J. C. O'’Conor of New York, to be naval officer at New York; H. P. Jones of New Orleans, to be examiner of drugs at that port; A. R. Chamberlain of Chicago, to be appraiser at that port; G. L. Pashley of Brooklyn, to be appraiser at New York; G. W. Gram- mer of Cleveland, to be appraiser at Cleve- land; H. L. Swords of New York, to be assistant appraiser at that port. Collectors of custems—Peter French of Jineau, Alaska, at Sitka, Alaska; P. W. Bellingall of San Francisco, at San Fran- cisco; Joshua Wood of Cal., at Les Angeles, Cal.; W. H. Evans of Mon- revia, Cal., at Los Angeles; H. H. Hawley of Maione, N. Y., at Plattsburg, ¥., and A. L. Capper of Providence, R. L., at Sitka, fellow-workmen of the democratic minority of the ways and means committee, who have not been permitted to jay a plank or drive a neil in the new craft, were nat- urally loath to believe t the vessel, as constructed, could ever reach port or de- liver the goods. She was not built upon the lines of a good sailor or even a com- mon carrier, according to their ideas, AN Want to Speak. As the reading of the bill progressed the chairman of the committee of the whole was besieged by applicattons from members of the House for time to speak. The new members were prompt in their demands for opportunities to record their views and get their speeches made for early delivery, with the spring their con- stituents. “oc Spey then mB ition of the