Evening Star Newspaper, March 23, 1897, Page 1

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HARMONY IS LACKING Powers Not Agreed on Blockading Grecian Ports. + ENGLAND AND ITALY ARE OPPOSED Preparations for War Going on Briskly. ———— ATEST ARMENIAN OUTRAGE eg CONSTANTINOPLE, March 23.—The am- bessadors have formally notified the Turk- ish government of th> intention of the powers to land troops on the Island of Crete for the purpose of relieving the de- tachments of foreign marines now on du ashore. The porte has raised ro objec- tiors up to the present time, believing that the next move of the foreign fleet will be to carry out the threat of the powers to blockade the principal ports and coasts of Greece. On L this question, however, there is no unanimity of opinion, the impression being that Great Britain and Italy at least will strongly oppose such a step on the ground that it would cause Greece to promptly declare war vpon Turk a culmination of the crisis which some of the powers are apparently hopeful of avoiding. In the meanwhile the war preparations Greece are continuing night and da of and there are no indications of a back- down in that quarter. Troops are con- tinually hurried to the frontiers, the work ing fortifications is progressing rap- d all should be in readiness for an nee early in April. when the weather be much more propitious than now for purposes. people i mate that war will break out April G next, the anniversary of aising of the standard of the cross the crescent in 1821, at the com- ment of the Greek war of independ- Turkish Vessels in the Dardanclies. ‘The Turkish squadron 1s still in the Dar- elles, and the opinion is expressed that 1 remain there indetinitel The Turkish headquarters are at Elassona, and the Greek headquarters are at Larissa. i guns and other batteries have been tion by both sides at the en- the mountain ly into Macedo of supplies of the and that of is at Athen! ‘urks is at the armies of the although the troops lies for the armies in the field are i 1 at Volo, Lamia an The Turks are estimate ‘0 men, regulars and acedonia and | with having hem. other ports. to have about regulars, under pirus, and they 15) to 200 field r arms on the ing forward ever, ler to counteract heir inferiority frontiers, ar gun procur- as much in artille the Turks are sald io be trongzer than the Greeks, but by nning of April it is believed the s will be in a much better state iness for war than at present. ot appear to be lacking for the t of the Greeks, and large supplies of nd ammunition have been forth- from what sources is not so clear. of Money quip- thusiasm vs. Indifference. ‘There is one feature of the situation which should not be overlooked. The Greeks are animated by the strongest feel- of warlike enthusiasm, while the Turks are said to be suffering the greatest priva- ers without pay proper equipment, which has made them sullen and resentful, far from ‘ous of entering upon an aggressive campaiz The hospital and p arrangements of the Turks are pro- iced to be most defective, and to hav ulted in serious sickness and among the Redifs brought Asia Minor into the provinces of rus and Macedonia. war is declared, the Greek army from will probably try to enter Mac with the Crown Prince Constantine cond Greek army will attempt to us from the vicinity of Arta. ible that war may be avert- . such or rawal of all Turkish forces Crete and the selection of Prince as governor of Crete, > unc jing that when quiet is it shall lecided by a plebiscite ot the island {s to be annexed be a has just called out nd has called wo years of al battalions being fgrmed, b s of artiller ertainly do ni aceful solu- in the near future. ER MASSACRE IV ARMENIA. last of its he colors or upw Greek infant ed Christians Perished in Outbreak Sunda March 2 vreak Sunday t of Asia Minor, dthe A church, were nd lage for cig Authen- ‘Toka, when menians whi how that or massacred. The baz were given ristians lan quarter ave made the sultan, w bat little relying u im- on he So-called con- ain of th beta, na. the on the hitherto Mr. NDO? Curzon's Sta March In of t for the foretgn office, Mr. Curzon, sv % a question of S'r- EMis “Asninca: conservative, said the gov ot aware n- nt of any desire upon the part urkey to for the sett us ntestince ment of Cre- re, he added, th sted lo any such nego- reet SERVIA’ POSITION. It Prefers That the Eastern Quest! Re Not Reopened. BELGRADE, Servia, March 23—A lead- ing statesman in an interview today with @ representative of the Associated Press on the eastern question said: “While Servia sympathizes with Greece, the Servian government does not regard the present as a favorable time for the eettle- ment of the Balkan question. If the east- ern question is now reopened it could only be settled in a way antagonistic to the in- terests of Servia, Bulgaria and Greece. It is, therefore, the intention of Servia not to do anything to increase the existing complications or add to the dang2r of war, but to do everything to preserve, for the present, the status quo. “The recent visit of King Alexander to Sofia developed during the course of dis- cussion that Bulgaria and Servia held identical opinions on the subject, and a full understanding was reached between the two countries in regard to the present situation. Both countries are determined to preserve the peace, and no one in Bel- grade believes there will be a Turko-Greek war or us disturvances in Maceconia. The few battalions of Turkish troops sent to the Servian frontier were dispatched there in ccnsequence of a demand from Belgrade that Turkey preserve better order or prevent further incursions of the Al- banians.”” VERDICT FOR PROTECTION ‘Representative Newlands Says That Wasthe Result of the Last Election. He Does Not Believe That Tariff Legislation Alone Will Bring Back Prosperity. Mr. Newlands discussed the tariff bill in the House today from the standpoint of the silver men who united with the democrats and populists during the last campaign in opposition to the republicans. This alli- ance, he said, still continued, and was like- ly to amalgamate the allied forces into one strong party, with silver as the supreme and dominant issue, all other questions be- ing subordinate to it, and the largest toler- ance being exercised as to the difference of opinion on other questions which had hitherto divided the various elements con- Stituting the silver forces. Much depended in the future upon the tolerance, the wis- dom and the conservatism of action of the allied parties, and he proposed to address himself to the question as to what line of party action would best promote the cause of bimetallism, which, he said, all regarded as the only radical cure for existing con- ditions. A Verdict for Protection. Though, he continued, it is sometimes difficult to determine the exact issues set- ued by a campaign, there can be no ques- tion that, as to the tariff, the popular verdict at the last election was in favor of protection. The democratic party declared ilver to be the dominant issue, and nearly snatched victory from the most desperate condition: The republican victory would have been complete had not the democratic party presented other unnecessary issues which handicapped _ Bryan's candidac: . furnished pretext for misrepresentation and abuse, and really divided the friends of wae giieaae however helsais <tnetucore nad declared in favor of protection and hed en the republican party a contract for perity, and that party should, in his judgment, be allowed to carry out any reasonable tariff policy without obstruc- tions and with expedition. ‘The Legislation Mr. Newlands went on to discuss the pol- icy which he thought would best pret American industry. He declared that both industrial and monetary legislation were necessary, and that of the two the latter was the most necessary. ‘Tariff legislation alone, he asserted, would not give relief, producing, as we do, a sur- plus of wheat, cotton and other farm pro- ducts. The price of the exportable surplus is fixed in Liverpool, and the Liverpool price fixes also the domestic price. In Liverpool markets these products come in competition with the products of India, Russia and Argentina and other countries, none of which is upon a gold basis. These jeeded. countries are willing to accept the old sil- ver price for their products. ‘The old silver price means today one-half of the old gold price; so we have the price of our farm products cut in two by the competition of these countries. Restore the old gold price of silver, $1.29 per ounce, and we imme- diately restore the old gold prices of our farm products, and this means, he said, protection to the American farms and plantations, just as the tariff law means protection to the factory. Wages Higher Here. * he continued, “an industrial system in this country which makes it the object of attack from all other countries. Our wages are much higher than in any other country, and the unit of all values here is the daily wage. A general reduc- tion in wages would bring about readjust- ments of values that would be destructive to the property owners, producers and Gebtors. We need, therefore,” he said, “a tariff law to protect us against the pro- ducts of cheaper labor elsewhere. ‘The protective measure that will protect us against the extsting agricultural competi- ticn and the threatening manufacturing ccmpetition of silver countries must be the le tion which will restore the old relative value of silver and gold. Such a law would be equivalent to a tariff of 100 per cent upon the products of silver coun- tries, for it would increase to that extent the gold cost of such products. The com- petition of urope is insignificant as com- pared with the existing and threatened competition of Asia. I believe,” he added, “that the true policy of the country is combined tariff and silver legislation—the protecting us against Europe, the other against Asia." He argued that the recent rise in wheat proved that the price of that staple de- pends upon the price of silver, just as the exception proves the rule. What Would Bring Back Prosperity. Mr. Newlands centended, in conclusion, that the ares of distress for years con- fined to the mining helt, the wheat belt and the cotton belt had now extended to the micdle and easern states, which were suf- fe from the 1 of the consuming € y of the western and southern stat The increase of protection tu the factories would not materially add te their prosperity, unless the censumiag capacity cf these regions was restored. That could rot be done by a tariff legislation, but could enly be accomplisaed by legisiation, that would stop the a,preciation of goid nd thus relieve our t and cotton in- from the destructive competition of silver countries. The restoration of bi- Hisin conjointly with reasonable tariit gislation would, in is judement, protect American iuterest and thus. bring ck a revived prosperity to our home industries, our mines, our farms, our plan- tations and our factories, as well as to the commercial, transportatton and banking in- terests which were dependent apon them. a CIVIL SERVICE LAW. An Investigation Into Its Genera} Ac- tion Ordered. Tre Senate In adopting a resetution for an investigation of federal removals at South Omaha, Neb., added an amendment directing the civil service committee to ex- amine into the general action of the civil service law, and whether it shall be “con- tinued, amended or repealed.” TRIAL OF DR. LUIZ|©!'STRICT IN CONGRESS Charged With Having Fitted Out a Filibustering Expedition. CAPTAIN TURNS STATE'S EVIDENCE Alleged Trip of the Steamer James Woodall to Cuba. CASE OF THE GOVERNMENT —_+___. BALTIMORE, March 28—Dr. Joseph J. Luiz of New York, a member of the Cuban junta, was put upon trial in the United States district court today upon the charge of conspiring to violate the neutrality laws of the United States, in having, together with General Carlos Roloff, secretary of war of the Cuban republic, and Joseph T. Smith, organized the “Wg lal expedition,” which left this city almost two years ago. General Roloff and Dr. Luiz were ar- raigned in New York, before United States Commissioner Shields, a few weeks ago, and held in $2,500 bail each for trial, the case being sent to this city for trial be- cause the expedition was fitted out here. General Roloff forfeited his bail, and is thought to have gone to Cuba, although Tumors have been circulated here to the effect that he will appear and stand trial. He was not present this morning, however, and the attorneys for the defense profess ignorance as to his movements. The case against Dr. Luiz is being heard before District Judge Morris and is being prosecuted by Wistrict Attorney W. L. Marbury. General Bradley ‘T. Johnson, Leen Benoit of New York and Albert 8. J. Owens of this city conduct the defense. Most of the mornii hours were consumed in the selection of a jury, many being ex- cused because of sympathy for Cuba. In his opening address to the jury the dis- trict attorney professed to be able to sho ue following facts concerning the expedi- tion: First, that Dr. Luiz, Joseph T. Smith and Carlos Roloff sent for Capt. J. D. Hudson to come to New York early in June, 15: and there proposed to him that he take charge of an expedition to Cuba, he having in 1888 commanded two similar ventures, one on the Hornet and another on the Morning Star. Hudson consen‘ed, and ne- gotiations were opened for the purchase of the steamer James Woodall, which were finally consummated in this city by the payment of $15,000, in money furnished by Dr. Luiz, who gave Hudson fifteen $1,000 bills for that purpose. Luiz and Roloff came to this city on June 29, 1895, and reg- istered at Ganzhorn’s Hotel as “J. Lucas’ and “C. Miller,” respectively, and remained here until July 9, when the Woodall sailed with a crew of sixteen men and Gen. Ro- loff as a passenger, having in the meantime fitted out the steamer with coal, food, shoes and other supplies at a cost of $4,(4 The Weodail cleared for Progreso, Mexi- co. When ¢ had been eight days out she landed at Tanquay, off the Florida coast, and there took on board 165 men, armed and in uniform, 400 pounds of dynamite and a supply of small arms and ammuni- tion. These she landed at Santa Clara, Cuba, on July 24, narrowly escaping a Spanish cruise as she left that port. Thence the Woodall went to Progreso, then to New Orleans, where she was sold and the crew disbanded. Wach member of the crew was paid a bonus of, $50 by Captain Hudson, and told to say nothing of the matter. Captain Hudson has since turned state’s evidence, and is the chief witness for the government. es PARADE ON UNTER DEN LINDEN. Third Day of Celebrating the Cen- tenary of William I. BERLIN, March 23.—The weather wes bright and warm today, the last of the three days of the celebration of the cen- tenary of the birth of Emperor William. I. The streets were crowded, especially Unter den Linden, where the best view was obtainable of the great procession. This was composed of burghers in the costume of former days, corporations, societies, clubs, veterans’ associations, turners, cy- clists, oarsmen, sharpshooters and trades organizations. The whole procession was about three miles in length, and it is esti- ee that over 40,000 persons took part in it. As the military authorities had refused to send miiltary bands, non-uniformed bands had to be secured. At intervals Were floats representing scenes from the life of the late emperor. Germania was represented by the wife of a sculptor named Schott. She was surrounded by 100 steel- clad knights, Everywhere were bodies of men plerur- esquely attired, mostly on horseback, and the scene presented was most attractive. ‘There were 150 bands in the procession, which was reviewed by the emperor, the empress, the princess and the royal guests from a pavilion at the foot of the William 1 monument, which was unveiled with so much ceremony yesterday. Among the specially invited guests were 100 knights of the Iron Cross of the first- class from all over Germany. Germania addressed the emperor in a poem specially composed for the occasion, after which she called for cheers for his majesty. All present heartily joined in the cheers. Later. the emperor received the organiza- tion committee of the procession and in- formed them that all veterans who had taken part in the procession would receive the new memorial medal. From first to last the procession was an immense success. FRIEDRICHSRUHE, March 23.—The celebration of the centenary of William I was marked here last night by a torch- light procession. Two thousand persons paraded in front of Prince Bismarck’s chateau; but, owing to the weather and to the fact’ that the ex-chancellor was somewhat ill, the latter did not make his appearance. ‘Count Herbert Bismarck, the eldest son; Count von Rantzaw, Prince Bis- inarck’s cousin-in-law, and other members of the family stood on the balcony and reviewed the parade. Count Herbert in- formed the processionists that Prince Bis. marck sent them his thanks for the®ova- tion. Herr Emil Sprecht, in addressing the crowd, referred to the ceremonies in Ber- lin, eulogizing Prince Bismarck as the rehitect of the empire,” and called for cheers for the prince, which were heartily given. The ceremony concluded with sing- ing, ‘Deutschland, Deutschland, ueber Alles. Prince Bismarck during the day was the recipient of numerous telegrams of congratulations. _—s HOUSE EMPLOYES. ‘Two More Changes in the Personnel Made. Changes are being made gradually in the personnel of the employes of the House of Representatives. Two appointments to places of importance were announced to- day. C. H. Pierce of Minnesota was ap- pointed superintendent of the document room and Mr. F. B. Lyon of Cuba, N. Y., superintencent of the folding room. SL ES Sree tos Consuls Recognised. ‘The President has recognized Herman Meinhard as Venezuelan consul at St. Louis, Jose Buigas y de Dalman as Span- ish vice consul at Tampa, Fla., and Guil- lermo Andrade as Mexican consul at Los Angeles, Cal. A Measure Providing for the Compulsory Support of Children by Parents. Proposition Bridge to Accommodate a Railway —Other Local Bills. to Widen Aqueduct Mr. McMillan in the Senate today intro- duced a bill to provide for the compulsory support of children by parents in the Dis- trict of Columbia. It provides that any parent or guardian failing to properly pro- vide for children under fourteen years of age shall be adjudged guilty of a misde- meanor and subject to a fine of not more than $100 or imprisonment in the work- hcuse of the District of Columbia for not more than three months or both. It fur- ther provides conditions under which chil- dren may be committed to the board of children’s guardians. Billx Reintroduced. Mr. McMillan also reintroduced the fol- lowing bills, which were before the last Congress: To authorize the employment of day labor in the construction of certain municipal buildings and works in the Dis- trict of Columbia; directing the Secretary of the Interior to quit claim and release unto Francis Hall and Juriah Hall all title, &c., to the east 20 feet front to the depth of 100 feet of lot 2, square 493, of this city; to prcvide for the elevation cf the tracks of the Baltimore and Ohio railroad in this city; to further regulate the sale of milk in the District of Columbia; for the pre- vention of smoke in the District of Colum- bia; to provide for the publication of the revoluticnary archives in the iepartment of State. Typewritten Wills. Mr. MeMillan also introduced a new bill in relation to wills and other written in- struments in the District of Columt It provides “that all depositions, wills or other legal instruments of any character to take effect hereafter which are required by existing laws to be written by hand shall be valid if typewritten and executed, authenticated and proved in the manner tow required by law.” To Widen Aqueduct Bridge. Another new bill, introduced by Mr. Mc- Millan, provides for the widening of the Aqueduct bridge, and laying thereon a single track for street railway use. It pro- vides that the railway company or com- panies advancing the amounts necessary for widening the bridge amd constructing the track shall be repaid out of the tolls an annual sum equal to 4! per centum in- terest upon the amount expended in widen- ing the bridge and laying the single track The track is to be on the east side of the bridge, and shall extend to the south side of M street at its intersection with 36th Street, and on a level with the present road. ——_-e+_____. PROSPECTS OF FAILURE. Opposition to the Arbitration Treaty Developed in Unexpected Quarters. There appears to be a strong probability that the: arbitration treaty #8 going to fail in the Senate. Its fate cannot be predicted with absolute posttiveness, but behind the closed doors, of the executive session opposition has, developed in un- expected quarters. There is no doubt that it is considerably weaker than it was during the last session, and the friends of the treaty are in doubt and anxious. Some of the strongest of the new senators are active in their opposition, and the character of the debate in executive ses- sion {s such as to excite prejudice against the treaty. The plans of Great Britain for strengthening the fortificauons at Ber- mudas and the part taken by that coun- try 1n the Cretan affair are being used effectively in opposition to the treaty. The arguments are being made that the love of peace and regard for justice do not inspire Great Britain, and that these two things illustrate her attitude. This and many things said calculaied to excite prej- udice against Great Britain are said with apparent injury to the prospects of the treaty. No complete canvass has been made, but the opposition comes from sev- eral different quarters—from New England and the west, as well as from the south— and includes several republicans of in- fluence, and the most determined fighters among the democrats, populists and silver party men. Foraker and Mason are said to be extreme in their opposition. From the fight that is being made it seems ex- tremeiy doubtful that the necessary two- thirds vote can be had for the treaty, un- less it is so amended as to change its char- acter completely. A HITCH SOMEWHERE. The Delay in Appointing an ant Secretary of War. It is evident that some hiteh has oc- curred over the appointment of an assist- ant secretary of war. President ac- cepted the resignation of Assistant Sec- retary Doe last Friday, and it was then supposed thai he did so because of the selection of his successor. A nomination to the office has he2n looked for every day since, but so far it is not forthcoming. It is the only vacant presidential office in the city. It was popularly supposed. that Col. Otis of Los Angeles would get tne appointment, but his name was witidrawn when the President decided that states honored with cabinet positions shoull noi be considered in the selection of assistant secretaries. The Attorney General and Col. Otis are from the same state. ‘ Next it was announced as settled that Gen. Curtis of New York, the “hero of Fort Fisher,” had been selected as Gen. Doe's successor, but tue objection made to Col. Otis applied witn equal force to Gen. Curtis, as New York is represented in the cabinet by Mr. Bliss. ‘The Gelay in making the nomination has upset all the calculations of the gossips, and they will veature no further predic- tions. Mr. John Tweedale, ehfef clerk of the War Departmest, whe was strongly backed for the aaststant secretaryship by prominent republicans from alt the states, has withdrawn from the contest and will retain his present office. ———+o-_____ TWO NOMINATIONS. A New Recorder of the Gestral Land Office Named. The President has nomtimatéd Bernard Bettmann of Ohio to be collettor of in- ternal revenue for the first district of Ohio, and Chester H. Brush of Conneticut to be recorder or the general land office. —_- e+ —_—_ Personal Mentions Capt. R. H. Pratt, 10th Cavairy> in charge of the Indian school at Carlisle, Pa., is in the city on business connected with the ad- ministration of that institution. Mr.Edward Monrow will leave for Bridge- port, Conn., tomorrow. Mr. L, J. Silverman of the Lincoln is con- valescent from pneumonia, and not typhoid fever, as was inadvertently stated. He is now able to gee. his ; Annint- nee be pee ‘Chiesp oe plain, U.S.A., ra ‘ort @ personal fev. De. itaeeraine pcdpeasibecet of Rev. Dr. the: the Catholic Indian 2 23 H.W. \ched to the battle ship Texas, is on visit to this city. Lieut. J. A. Dapray, 234 > eta- tioned ‘in ‘Texas, Ie aC 110t Int wteset an leave of absencs. : THE WHITE HOUSE First Instance of the Exercise of Clemency by the President. FOUR MORDERERS GIVEN A RESPITE Not So Many Callers Received, as It Was Cabinet Day. STILL PRESSING FOR OFFICES ees For the first time since he became chief executive, President McKinley today ex- tended clemency. It was in the case of the New Mexico murderers, Francesco Gon- zales, Antonio Gonzales, Lauriano Aloroid and Patricia Valencia, conyicted of the murder of Francisco Chavez. It will be remembered that President Cleveland granted a reprieve of sixty days to these men that he might have time to look into the case. He went out of office without reaching a decision. The reprieve has ex- pired, and the men were to have been hanged today. Their execution was stop- ped by telegraph this morning. Since the inauguration of President McKinley he has been flooded with telegrams and letters for and against a further extension of time. As he was not familiar with the case, the President this morning decided to reprieve the men for ten days more. In the mean- tume he will go inte the case, examining both sides carefully. It is said that there is a large amount of politics mixed in the case. Distinguished Callers. The best known caller at the White House teday was Col. Robert G. Ingersoll. He Was accompaniel by a few friends, and was accorded a long interview with the Pre: cent. He went to the White House after the cabinet had finished its work, and when there were few people around. When he came out of the President’s room he ran across Senator Mason of Illinois, and they had a chat. The famous lecturer said that he was not backing anybody for office and simply wanted to see and shake hands with the man he admired and respected. Chief Justice Fuller was another eminent caller. His visit was short. Many of the callers were unable to see the President, he being engaged from 10 o'clock with members of his cabinet. The knowledge that it was regula abinet day” prevented numerous office seekers and cohgressmen from showing up. At 3 o'clock in the afternoon the Presi- dent received the newspaper correspondents and reporters in the city. The ouly delegation which called as a body was that from Michigan. The dele- gation consisted of the members of the House and attaches of that body hailing from Michigan. The delegation. w: hunting office, but paid a friendly visit. Ex-Representative Crowtier of Missouri is anxious to hurry the appointment of a postmaster at St. Joseph, Mo., and was a caller, He hopes the appointment will be made soon. For Mr. B. H. Warner, Jr. Representative McDonald of Maryland, accompanied by Majer James Albert Clark, president of the Maryland Republican Edi- torial Association, and others, called early to urge the appointment of B. H. Warner, jr., as consul to Southampton. Mr. Warner was the editor of the Mont- womery Press. Besides strong political backing Mr. Warner, who was present with the delegation, has the indorsement of the Republican Editorial Association of Maryland, which is warmly in earnest in its desire to see him secure the appointment. Col. W. P. Sutton filed with Secretary Porter further papers in his application for the position of third assistant secre- tary of state. Other candidates talked of for this place are Frank W. Partridge and Thomas C. Cridler. Mr. Partridge has had a great deal of experience in State Depart- ment work, Senator Proctor is his warm personal friend. Mr. Cridler is the chief of the diplomatic bureau of the State De- partment. It is said that if Mr. Sutton dces not get this appointment he will be taken care of elsewhere. He has received assurances to that effect. Col. Sutton was the assistant secretary of the republican naticnal committee during the last cam- paign. He has had considerable diplo- matic experience. Representative Littauer of New York presented the papers of Gen. George S. Batcheller of Saratoga, who is one of the applicants for the consul generalship to Egypt. Senators Cullom and Mason were ac- companiea to the White House today by Representative Marsh and Lewis Keiser of Illinois, the latter a candidate for a for- eign appointment. Senator Mason, it i: understood, looks after one case at a time. He is now interesting himself in F. E. Coyne, who has the indorsement of Ch cago republicans for collector of internal revenue for Chicago. There will be a va- cancy in this office in a short time. Trouble in the New York Delegation. Representative Sherman of New York was with the President early in the morn- ing. The object of his conference is un- known. It is stated, however, that the New York delegation is in trouble. It is about the selection of a candidate for third assistant postmaster general. It is stated that Representative Quigg has returned from New York, after a conference with Senator Platt and other leaders, with a pe tition in favor of the appointment of As- sembly Clerk Archie E. Baxter as third assistant postmaster general. Many of the New York delegation found themselves in an embarrassing position when Mr. Bax- ter’s petition was presented to them for signature. They had already signed the application of J. M. Dickey, a personal friend of Representative Odell. Represen- tative Wadsworth was the only member of the delegation who had not signed Mr. Dickey’s papers. Mr. Quigg has intimated that Mr. Dickey’s appointment will not be acceptable to the party leaders of New York. An understanding will have to be reached in the case. Matters are consid- erably complicated all around in New York affairs. A few days ago the report went the rounds that ex-Representative John M. Farquhar of Buffalo was ‘slated for third assistant. Representative Hemingway of Indiana visited the White House with Judge Will- fam Wylie, John B. Cockrum and Col. Will- iam Cochrum. Representative Grosvenor introduced E. B. Dahlgren of St. Paul to the President. Ex-Representative Butterworth took Jas. W. Ellsworth of Chicago to the White House to introduce him to the President. Mr. Ellsworth is one of the largest export- ers of coal in the country. He is to speak to the ways and means committee of the House as to the proposed duty on coal. Mr. Ellsworth wants reciprocal arrange- ments with Canada as to coal. He says this country sends four times more coal to Canada than it gets from there. The Ca- nadian duty on coal is 60 cents per ton. The Dingley bill proposes to advance the. on Pi this country from 40 cents to 73 cen William Osborne, consul ‘general to Lon- don, and Jack , consul to Paris, were with the President for a short time. Representative Richardson of Tennessee saw the President in regard to petitions for pardon in a Tennessee case. “Thurber’s Fort” Demolished. The sentry box, known as ‘Thurber's Fort,” on the lawn in front of the White House, wes taken down this morning and stored away for the summer. It was erect- ed during the last administration by order of Private Secretary Thurber for the shel- ter of the policemen detailed to guard President Cleveland and family during the stormy nights of the winter. It was a blot on the landscape and will not be re-erected unless President McKinley retains the big Police guard that was established in the White House grounds during the last ad- ministration, which is not regarded as at all probable. The republicans who are backing M. M. Holland for recorder of deeds will have opposition in their plans. John C. Dancy, the Nerth Carolina colored man who is a candidate for the place, is working the dis- trict republicans for indorsement, and has some of them back of him. J. E. McKinley of Albuquerque, N. M., a first cousin of the President, paid a social call on his distinguished relative. Major Jerome B. Burke, pest commander G. A. R., called on the President yesterday in behalf of the Grand Army of the Re- public, end presented for them an applica- tion for Major Augusius Huobell for an appointment as consul. DEATH OF W. S._ ROOSE A Well-Known Citizen Passes Suddenly Away. Found Dend on a Sofa in His Library —His Interesting and Sus- cessful Career. Mr. William S. Roose, one of the best- known residents of the District, died this morning at his residen 1732 1th street. Although Mr. Roose’s death was very sudden, it was by no means unexpected. He had not been in very good health all winter, and he had considerable trouble with his heart. His physician told him some time ago that he must take the ve best of care of himself, for otherwise h might drop off at any time without a mo- ment’s warning. It was thus the end came all. He had been feeling pretty well for several days past, and was out for a long drive with a friend yesterday after- W. S. Roose. noon. This morning after breakfast he re- tired to his library on the second floor of his house and lay down on a lounge. Be- fore Mrs. Roose left for market she looked in and saw that her husband was sleeping. When she returned, about 10:30 o'clock, thinking that he had slept long enough. she went in to arouse him. He was lying in a comfortable position, as if asleep, but When she spoke to him she was unable to awaken him. He was dead. A physician was summoned in haste, but he expressed the opinion that Mr. Roose had been dead for some little time. The news of his death spread rapidl: among Mr. Roose’s friends about the and there was a general expression of re gret. Mr. Roose was a good-hearted, whole souled sort of man and there are few men in tewn who enjoy such a wide ac- quaintance as he did. Mr. Roose was a self-made man. He was born in Baltimore sixty-five years ago. He was left an orphan at the age of twelve, with the care of a younger sister upon his shoulders. As a boy hi secured employment in a carriage shop in Baltimore as a painter, but he then had weak lungs and a doctor told him that he must give up the trade on account of his health. After that he entered the tobacco business. In 1861 Mr. Roose came to Washington to live. He opered a cigar store across the street from the Willard Hotel, and afterward he took charge of the cigar and news stand in that hotel. From that start Mr. Roose branched out until finally he had a stand in every important hotel in the city. For many years he had a big store at 1233 Pennsylvania avenue, where he carried on a wholesale and re- tail business. His business grew to such proportions that he employed from thirty to fifty men at all times. When Congres was in session he would have them here at the various stands, and in summer he would send them off to the leading summe: resorts. Some eight or ten years ago he retired from active business and devoted himself mainly to looking after his prop- erty. He was a man of very considerable means, much of his wealth being invested in real estate. When Mr. Roose was a boy his sister Went to live with Mrs. Surratt, and later was engaged to be married to Mrs. Sur- ratt’s son, John Surratt. After the assas- sination of President Lincoln the young woman felt so humiliated that she retired te a convent, where she is still living, at an advanced age. Mr. Roose was very much interested ir secret societies. He took an active part 'n Masonry. He was a charter member of Pentalpha Lodge, No. 23, F. A. A. M., ard was a thirty-third degree Ma- scn, a member of De Molay Mounted Com- mandery, a member of the Scottish Rite and an honorary member of Adelphi Loge of Providence, R. I.; of St. John’s Com- mandery of Providence, and of St. John's Commandery of Philadelphia. He was a grea: friend of the late Gen. Albert Pike. He kept his membership in a Baltimore lodge of Odd Fellows, frequently attende1 its meetings and was affectionately known as the father of the ledge. Mr. Roose was extremely hospitable by nature and was charitable and generous to the last degree. He was very fond of angling and was a membcr of several of the Potomac fishing clubs. Mr. Roose was twice married. His first wife was a hopeless invalid and died a few months after her marriage. His second wife, who survives him, was Miss Stephen- son, a member of a well-known Baltimore family. By her he had several children, only two of whom are living—a daughier, who is the wife of Dr. G. E. Connell, and 2 son, Dr. Wm. 8. Roose, jr. No arrangements have yet been made for the funeral, which will be under the auspices of the Masonic order. ee INAUGURATION Day. Senator Hoar’s Propositio: It to April 30, Senator Hoar today introduced a joint resolution amending the Constitution so as to change the date of the inauguration of Presidents from March 4 until April 30,and also extending the date for the beginning of terms of senators and tatives to correespond with the change. ———_—$—_e Against a Foreign Cable. Senato- Frye introduced a bill requiring the consent of Congress for the landing of any foreign cable company, which is pro- tected in auother country. te Change “Want” advertisements in The Star pay because they bring answers. THE CIVIL SERVICE The Present System Severely Criti- cised in the Senate. SENATOR LODGE DEFENDS IT Continuation of the Tariff Debate in the House. se THOSE WHO SPOKYF pasa The bankruptcy bill was reported to the Senate today by Mr. Lindsay of Kentucky, from the committee on judiciary, and took its place well forward gn the calendar. Mr. Hoar (Mass.) presented a resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitu- tion, substituting April 20 for March 4 as the date of the expiration of the terms of President, Vice President, senators and representatives. The resolution was refer- red. Civil Service Commission Critictxed. Mr. Allen (Neb.) returned to his eriti- cisms of the civil service commission in connection with removals at South Omaha, Neb., and offered a resolution for an in- vestigation by the Senate committee civil services Mr. Allen declared that the real ground for certain discharges was that the perties n, . whether the Senate ization supported Mr. Brya Mr. Hoar doub: should enter upon “h would bring t of alleged violat y th field of inv fore it thous n of the civil last administration ¢ s ministration. The senator said he knew of sin which late President had shown great kin in office who might have been removed knew of other cases in which reckle regard of c was al But the into the dividual Hoar moved to refer the resolution the committee, without instructions, Mr. Allen hotly protested against *smoth- ering” the resolution, and in the course of further remarks declared that this was a Part of the alliance between “the republi can party and the Cleveland wing of the democratic party.” Ss in retaining persons He to Mr. Gallinger Arraigng the System, This brought on an unexpected debate on the civil service system in general. Mr. sallinger (N. H.) stirred the galleries to everal lively demonstrations during avage arraignment of the civil service sys- tem. “This civil service method i from top to bottom and from end,” exclaimed Mr. Gallinger, “and 1 would be glad to cast my vote to blot out that system, and give to every man and woman an equal right with every other man and woman to hold office.” The gal- leries broke into loud applause at this state- ment, and the Vice President gave warning that the galleries would be*cleared if the demonstration was repeated. Mr. Hoar interjected the remark that if the New Hampshire senator advances such views in the civil service committee, of which they both were members, there would be a “lively fight.” Mr. Gallinger responded good-naturedly that he was always ready for a fight. Mr. Allen interrupted to say that he cor- lly approved Mr. Gallinger’s arraign- nt of the civil service system. He (Allen) considered the system and the commissioners as the mouumental in the United He would rote with Mr. Gallinger to wipe out whole system. “They are about to hold a civil service ex- amination in my state for a cook in a peni- tentiar a humbug veginning to at Peals Islan: remarked Mr. Wilson (Wash.), amid laughter. He did rot know whether the civil service com- mission had a standard cogk book or whether they proposed examining this cook concerning the lost tribes of Israel, or on differential calculus. There would be another after to secure a saw “The whole thing i sion, a snare and a fi Wilson. Continning, Mr. Gallinger denounced the civil service law as un-American Chinese legislation. One of the requirements for entering the goverament printing office was that an applicant must make tweive consecutive hops on one foot. Mr. Stewart (Nev.) added his criticism ta “this office brokerage establishment” with its gross favoritism and its dealing in of- fices. Mr. Hawley (Conn.) he had been one of the early friends of the civil servic law, and he stood by the principle of t act. But he recognized that the adn, tration of the system of late had been cpen to bitter complaint for glaring incou: tency. He cited a case in which a gineer officer desired a practical Insp: for river and harbor work, but was fur- uished with a schoolmaster from Rhode Island. : xamination soon at $400 per year. & humbug, a delu- wud,” asserted Mr. Mr. Lodge Defends It. Mr. Lodge (Mass.) sald the civil service law could not be destroyed by sneers. It had often withstood these attacks. The jokes as to differential calculus and the Chinese character of the system were old and stale. If there were absurd require- ments and questions under the civil serv- ice let them be remedied. Mr. Lodge hoped that there would be the fullest invesiiga- tion of all alleged irregularities, as it would result in strengtheaing the civil service system. Tents for Flood Sufferers. At this point Mr. Berry (Ark.) secured immediate consideration for an urgent olution. Hé was in recefpr of a telegram frem Helena, Ark., stating that 500 refu- gees from the Mississippi floods had just landed there, and asking that tenis be previded. He had learned at the Wer Department that available tents had been sent to Memphis and Cairo. He therefore proposed a joint resolution for the imme- diate purchase of 1,000 tents for use by th flocd sufferers. ‘The resolution was agreed to without division. Mr. Gorman’s Sarcasm. Mr. Gorman (Md) now came forward with ironical expressions of sympathy for his friends on the opposite side of the chamber in their anguish over the civil service laws. The party in which the New Hamyshire senator (Gallinger) was a shin- ing light had given its full adherence to the civil service. “But now,” continued Mr. Gorman, with smiling sarcasm, “that party finds Itself in power, and the hungry are with them, The anxiety to provide for the nuagry is nat- ural, and I have the deepest sympathy for the ‘republican friends in their perplexity over the civil service laws.” Mr. Gorman went on to state that it was well known the law was not enforced fairly and that it served as a basis for favoritism. But if it was to be dealt with at all it should be by a broad proposition covering the entire system. He did not believe the party in power would have the boldness to meet this question. There would be no repes! of the civil service law. No one will he de- ceived by the declarations made in the Sen- ate. It would be well for the hungry to know that they could not step into oiflee. The sooner they left the city, the sooner piedged not to. change the aystem: the bets pe not to system, ret= ter it would be for them. There would