Evening Star Newspaper, April 21, 1897, Page 1

(ane THE EVENING STAR. PUBLISHED DAILY EXCEPT SUNDAY, AT THE STAR BUILDINGS, 1101 Pennsylvan's Avene, Cor. 11th 8t, by a ee Tere, vreee Few Yerk Cffce, 49 Fetter Puildirg. ‘The Evening Star is served to subscribers in the eity by carriers, on their own account. at 10 cents per week, or 44 cents per month. es at the counter 2 cents each. By mail—anywhere im the United States or Canada—postaze prepa’ cents per monti. Saturday Quintuple saest Star, $1 per year, with foreign postage added, $3. (Fatered at the Post Office at Wash'ngton, D. C., as second-class mail matter.) £7-All wail subscriptions must be paid in advance. Rates of advertising made known on application. 13,771. WASHINGTON, D. C.. WEDNESDAY, APRIL 21, 1897-FOURTEEN PAGES. TWO CENTS. THE PENSION OFFICE Some of the Clerks Must Turn Over a New Leaf. | WHAT COMMISSIONER EVANS SAYS No Going Out for an Hour or Two During the Day. POINTER FOR DRINKERS The 1,600 clerks of the pension office will Tave to turn over a new leaf; that is, those of the 1.600 who have been in the habit of taking an hour or two off now and then for the purpose of attending to private business during office hours, and those members of the male sex in the building who have been accustomed to seek a re- spite from their arduovs duties of the day by resorting in the evening to places where they could drink beer and other liquors that are m violation of the temperance pledge and continue such indulgence into the small nours, with the result that they wake up in the morning with a headache. This latter restriction on the clerks is not accompanied by any claim that there are such, but is merely made as the result of rumors that among the 1,600 are some who spend their evenings in a manner calcu- lated to unfit them for efficient work dur- ing the daytime. If there are any “hard drinkers” in the pensicn office they will be obliged to turn over a new leaf or make way for men of temperate habits. A few days after Commissioner of Pen- sions Evans took charge of the office he looked out of his window, and noticed dur- ing all hours of the day clerks going and coming. He inquired what this meant, and was informed that it had been an old cus- tom in the office to permit any clerk to take an hour or more off during the day in order that he or she might attend to private business down town. He was told that this time was taken from their annual leave, and that the government was no Icser thereby. But Commissioner Evans thinks otherwise. Must Stop the Practice. “There is no bank or other business house in this city,” said Mr. Evans to a Star re- porter today, “that would permit its em- ployes leaving the house during office hours in order to look after private matters, ex- cept in very urgent cases. The practice must be stopped in this office, and I shall see to it that in the future, except in urgent cases, employes are at their decks during the entire time of office hours. It has also been the rule here to some extent for certain officials to reach the office after 9 o'clock now and then. Sometimes men come in and go to work at 106 or 11 o'clock without any special reason for their tardi- ness. “The hours of work which the govern- ment requires of its employes are not long. They are less than is required in private employ. I see no reason why the clerks of this bureau should not be ready to go to work promptly in the morning and continue work without interruption throughout the day. A clerk who drops his work at 2 o'clock, goes downtown for an hour and comes back at 3 o'clock is unfitted to do the government justice by performing his work promptly, for the reason that the case that he was examining at 2 o'clock, when laid down for an hour, is taken up en his return without that continuity of thought which the examination of most of cur cases require. I shall certainly make it my business while I am in this bureau to see that this custom is stopped. On Business Principles. “I am afraid that I shall not make my- self very popular by introducing the disci- pline which I think is necessary for the proper conduct of this bureau, but as I understand it, my business here is to see that the government's work is transacted with the same business principles that I Would be expected to conduct the affairs of a private business concern. In order to do this there is one other thing that I pro- pose to make it my business to look after. The men employed in this bureau must not only be gentlemen in their conduct, but I understand there are some who spend their evenings, frequently Into the late hours, in saloons. Many men justify them- selves in taking what they regard as harm- less recreation by indulgences which they regard as moderate, but which tends to un- fit them for their work. I am told there are ins.ances in which men who spend their time in this way until 1 o'clock or later in the morning come to the office with a bead that is far from clear, and is not cal- culated to give the government the char- acter of work for which it pays. I want to Say right here that anything of this kind will not be permitted in the pension office while I am commissioner. If I ‘earn of ary one in this office, if there are such, Who drinks to his disadvantage, I shall see that his place ts given to some one else.” Will Reinstate Ex-Union Soldiers. “Are you doing anything toward the re- atement of ex-Union soldiers?’ Mr. ns was asked. ‘es; I wish to reinstate any ex-Union soldiers who have been unjustly removed from this bureau. But before doing so, it is my purpose to examine the records they had while in the office, and their character. This being the ‘soldier’ bureau of the gov- ernment, I think it is eminently proper that soldiers should be preferred here. But, of course, only those whose records are ood and who are efficient can expect to receive preference —— THE HAWAHAN TREATY. Two Petitions, One for and the Other Against Its Abrogation. Senator Perkins presented two petitions from California today, one for and the other against the abrogation of the Ha- walian reciprocity treaty. There is a great deal of interest in this question on the Pacific coast, and while some are contend- ing for the abrogation of the treaty, so that sugar imported from Hawaii shall pay the same duties as sugar from other countries, other persons insist that the treaty shall not be disturbed. These peti- tens have been referred to the committee on foreign relations and copies sent to the finance committee. If any action is taken it_protably will be tn the form of an amendment to the tariff bill, though it is probable that the foreign reiations com- mittee may consider the subject and make some recommendations. —__-e-____ Election of Senators. Senator Pasco of Florida today intro- duced a@ bili to amend the law relating to election of United tes senators, which Provides as follow: “The legislature of each state whose first regular session is held next preceding the expiration of the time for which any senator was clected to represent such state in Congress -shall on the second Tuesd: after the poe meeting and organi here~ of proceed to elect a senator in Congress.” ——-2+—_______ One Confirmation. The Senate tn executive session today confirmed John A. Merritt of New York to be third assistant postmaster general. THE TARIFF SHEET THE WHITE HOUSE It Will Be Reported to the Full Senate Com-. mittee Saturday Week. President McKinley to Go to Philadel- phia Next Month. CLEMENCY ASKED FOR LUM FEARSON Policy of the Opposition When the Measure Comes Before the Sen: Factional Differences in the South- ern State Delegations. The republicans of the finance committee feel that they are on the honie stretch on the tariff. They will probably not be able to report to the full committee on Satur day of this weck, but the following Satur- day will probably tind the bill in full com- mittee. The senators who are at work on the bill are pretty near worn out, but they are working day and night. Much of their time now is being devoted to adjusting matters so as to secure the necessary sup- port of the bill. In this ‘hey are meeting with quite as good success as they could Possibly hope fur. Sume of the republicans who are seeking rates more favorable to their localities than the committee consider wise are holding out in the hope of being able to secure wnat they want from the full committee. The finance committee is not in control of the republicans, and if the representa- tives of the combined opposition desired to do so, and were in perfect agreement on the proposition, they could make import- ant changes in the schedules. The dissat- isfied senators, few in number, are hold- ing out for a fight before the full commit- tez, with this fact in mind. Policy of the Opposition. It is not belicved, however, that the op- position will lend their assistance to the malcontents. Their policy is io permit the bill to go to the Senate in the form agreed upon by the republicans, and to make their fight against it in the Senate. ‘When the question comes up in the Sen- ate the most important move of the oppo- sition will be to vote for the Pettigrew anti-trust amendment. The only counter svggestion coming from the silver faction is to propose a substitute, so as to make the republicans rely on a minority report from the committee. This suggestion has not met with approval, however, and it is new too late to put it into execution. The probability is that the bill will be reported to the Senate as approved by the republl- cans of the committee. The expectation is that the report can be made to the Senate by Monday weak, and it is proposed that by consent of the two houses Congress adjourn for a week to give the opposition of the Senate titne for the examination of the bill. Change in the Rules. The agitation of the proposition for a change of the rules so as to limit debate in the Senate, which was started by Senator Mason today, has direct bearing on the tariff. Some of the experienced men in the Senate, however, who are anxious that there should be as little delay as possible in the passage of the tariff bill, regard the springing of the cloture proposition as in- opportune. if the cloture rule were already adopted, it would help the tariff through, but a se- ricus attempt to adopt it now would result in a contest which would take up as much time as would be necessary for the pas- sege of the tariff bill itself. Moreover, there appears to be no end of cloture to fa- cilitate the vote on tariff, the general un- derstanding being that the opposition to the tariff will be merely formal, except on the part of a few senators, and that there will be very little delay after the bill gets into the Senate. The Retroactive Provision. The republican members of the finance committee of the Senate have reached an agreement either to strike out the retro- active provision of the Dingley tariff bill or so to amend it as to pave the way for its being stricken out in conference, and have so notified the democratic members of the committee. ‘The democrats have agreed, in view of this promise, not to press the Vest resolu- tion on the subject of Secretary Gage’s re- cent circular. This was one of the accom- plishments of the visit of the repubiican members to the Senate yesterday. The sentiment anong the republican members is said to have been against the provision from the first, but they felt that to take decisive adverse action upon it in the face of democratic opposition would place them in the light of acting under fire and taking a position because of the criticisms of the opposition. They therefore asked that the democrats keep their -hands off until the republicans should have an opportunity to make their intentions known. The democrats considered this proposi- tion as reasonable, and agreed to refrain from pressing consideration of the Vest resolution until the result of the labors of the republican members could be known. While not absolutely decided between the material modification of the provision and its complete cancellation, the balance of opinion in the committee fs understo2d to be quite on the side of destroying it en- trely. ‘The democratic senators generally be- lieve this will be the result of the com- mittee’s deliberations, and expect that when the bill is handed to them the clause will have disappeared. —_———_-+-e- ______ A LABOR DELEGATION. SOME OF TODAY’S CALLERS President McKinley does not mind ac- cepting invitations to leave the city if the trips do not take him away long at a time. He will probably attend the unveiling of the Washington monument in Fairmount Park, Philadelphia, on May 15. This monument has been erected by the Society of the Cincinnati, which has been raising funds for the purpose since 1811. It will be one of the finest monuments to Wasn- ington in the country, costing $250,000. A delégation of Philadelphians, headed by Mayor Warwick and ex-Mayor Stewart, called on the President today to press the invitation extended him a few days ago to attend the exercises. The President Promised to formally notify the commit- tee, but it is thought he will accept. The President has been asked to attend as the guest of the city of Philadelphia, and will be so entertained. The Union League Club will extend him a warm welcome. ‘The committee wants the President to leave here on the 1ith. To Commute His Sentence. The President has been asked to commute to life imprisonment the sentence of Lum Fearson, who is under sentence to hang on the 30th of this month. A number of min- isters have been active in behalf of Fear- son. Attorney General McKenna saw the President about the case today, and left the papers with him. The President wi'l look into the case this week. The Brazilian Mission. Senators White and Perkins and Repre- sentative McLeud of California had a con- ference with the President. Ex-Goy. R. Pecheco, a candidate for the Brazilian mission, was with them. Gov. Pechevo was in the diplomatic service under a former republican administration and is strongly backed for the Brazilian post. Senator White spoke warmly of District Judge Mor- row of California as a fit man to succeed to the vacancy made by Judge McKenna com- ing into the cabinet. Recordership vf Deeds. There is the very best authority for slat- ing ex-Representative Cheatham for the recordership of deeds of the District of Co- lumbja. Senator Pritchard has talked sev- eral times with the President about Cheatham, and the chief executive has said nothiag to the North Carolina senator about applying the home rule policy to this oftice. It is asserted on apparently fine au- thority that the President has never con- sidered but two names for the recorder- ship. A Georgia man was one of the men under consideration and Cheatham was the other. Inasmuch as North Carolina made a good showing in the last campaign, the President considers, it is said, that she is entitled to the place. Adjutant General Cowles of North Caro- lira, who is backed by the republicans of his state for minister to Greece, wanted to see the President today to let him know that he (Cowles) is just the man this coun- ry needs in that country at this time. Consul to Hamburg. Fred. Schrader, the well-known news- paper correspondent of this city, has made application for the Hamburg consulate, and his claims were presented to the President today by Senator Wilson of Washington and Representative Babcock. Mr. Schra- der was the press secretary of the republii- can congressional committee last year and did good work in that capacity. The New York Problem. Representative Wilson of Brooklyn, who stood back of Frank R. Moore, nominated yesterday to be collector of internal rev- enue of the Brooklyn district, thanked the President for the appointment. It is as- serted today that there will be no fight on the nominee. Senator Platt is not in a hurry to break with the administration, and is not particularly put out by the nom- ination. The New York problem, and the successes and turndowns of Senator Platt, furnish fruitful topics for the press. The facts of the matter do not appear to have come to light yet. ‘The Southern Situation. Southern politicians were in the fore- front at the White House today. Col. Buck was there with his Georgia friends; Senator Pritchard, National Committeeman Boyd and the North Carolina republicans were out in full force; National Committeeman Hill had a full delegation of Mississippi followers, while the Lynch faction of the same state was also on hand; the Louisiana factional fights were represented in dif- ferent phases; John D. Long, Florida's na- tional committeeman, and a half-dozen re- publicans from the state filed in to see and be seen. : ‘The representatives of the factions in the southern states which have apparently been left in the cold have taken heart since the nomination yesterday of Simon 8. Mat- thews to be register of the land elfice at Jackson, Miss. Matthews ts an adherent of the Lynch faction and lives in Hill's town. It is believed now that the Presi- dent will not fully follow the recommenda- tions of the national committee in all these cases. Another case in point is that of Lawson Melton of South Carolina, an applicant for the district attorneyship of the state. Ac- cording to the ruling of the national com- mittee Melton belongs to the wrong fac- tion to get recognition. At the same time he is a loyal_republican. He was intro- duced to the .President today by Senator Pritchard. ‘Texas and Her Troubles. “The troubles in Texas will be aired at the White House this afternoon, when a delegation from that state will call. Among other things, this delegation, which will be headed by ex-Representative Nooran, will ask the President to retain Mrs. Morrow as postmistress at Abilene. She is a daugh- ter of the famous Sam Houston. She has served through a number of administra- tions. She was not molested by President Cleveland. es Shattuc St Firm. Representative Shattuc was at the White House today. He is the representative who Demands Made of Speaker Reed and the Latter’s Reply. A delegation from the American Federa- tion of Labor, consisting of Samuel Gom- pers, president; P. J. McGuire, vice presi- dent; James Duncan, vice president; the executive council and the advisory board, called upon Speaker Reed at the Capitol this afternoon. Messrs. Gompers, McGuire and Duncan acted as spokesmen for the party, and demanded of the Speaker in be- haif of organized labor that this Congress should take action on some matters of leg: lation which organized labor desires. It Was stated that the last Congress had not passed any measure demanded by organized labor. There were many things before Con- gress awaiting its action, and it seemed to the spokesmen that there was no reason why such action should not be taken. It was stated that one of the measures re- ferred to was the immigration law, which would restrict the competition of cheap foreign labor. An amendment to the eight- hour law was also desired to make that law effective, as it was not now enforced. There were also other general matters re- jating to the interests of organized labor which should be considered. The committee also recommended that Representative J. J. Gardner of New Jersey should be appointed chairman of the com- mittee on labor. it was stated that this recommerdation was made for the reason that Mr. Gardner was believed to be thor- oughly in sympathy with the interests of labor organizations. Speaker Reed replied to the committee: As to the appointment of the chairman of the committee on labor, he said that he would receive the recommendations of the committee then present in a cvurtecus spirit, but would state that in the selection of a commiitee of Congress the wishes of the House had to be considered as well as the recommendatious of outside parties. Mr. Reed was of the opinion that stricter enforcement of the eight-hour law would be the natural result of the growing sym- pathy of the people with that measure. All reforms, he said, and the eight-hour law was a radical reform, time for their complete enforcement. - general iegisiation a cadet to Annapolis. Mr. Shattuc has not altered his determination, says.. He has recently received a number of anony- mous-letters, many of them: from Annapo- jis. Some of these threaten’ him and oth- érs plead with him to revoke the appoint- ment. Mr. Shattuc, however, has recetved hundreds of letters from the country at large commending his course.>He is not Aen tect worried over the anonymous let- Rendall for a Place. As to the demand for in the interest of labor, Mr. Reed held that’ there was no measure before such vital interest to 3 That was far and above all other stake. Until that bill should be to law he did not see how anything cise could be well considered. ~ appointed a colored boy named Bundy as | Speaker Sam Randall, “was thtroduced at the White House today by C. C. Lancaster of this city. Mr. Randall wants to be ap- praiser of mercHandise at Philadelphia. He is-sald to be unanimously backed by Pennsylvania republicans, including Sen- ators Quay and Penrose. On Foreign Affairs, Representative Hitt, former chairman of the House committee on foreign affairs, had a talk with the President about matters relating. to; foreign: affairs. Among the White House visitors was He-has a let- tive John M. was'in conference with the . Farquhar is being pushed ‘more strongly than ever for commissioner of navigaticn. The Missouri people to see the President today were National Committeeman Ker- ens and ex-Representative Crowther. The St. Joseph post office, in which both are interested, is still hanging fire. Representative Farish of Indiana recom- mends the appointment of J. F. Darneil of Greencastle to a Canadian consulate, and introduced him to the President today. Senator Lodge and Representative Bar- rett of Massachusetts recommended to the President the appointment of Arthur D. Breed of Lynn to a consul getieraishin in Canada. Mr. Breed has becn united upon by the Massachusetts delegation as the next man from that state to be honored by a foreign appointment. 8. 8. Price, an applicant for secretary of the territory of Oklahoma, and Schroeder, who wants to. be postmaster at Quincy, Ill., were intfoduced to the President by Representattve Marsh. Mr. Price formerly lived in Mr. Marsh's dis- trict. ‘ Representative Payne af*New York ard ex-Representative Poole of the same state saw the President. Major Poole, it is said, Ree an applicant for any of the offices eft. It is learned that the man for the posi- tion of solicitor general hes been decided upon, but the nomination will not be made for some time. Senator Mason was at the White House with a number of constituents, bui owing to the crowd did not remain. Jesse Tulle, an applicant for the marshalship of the scuthern district of Illinois, was with him. Senator Mason and Senator Cullom are Farquhar it, .8aid to disagree as to the marshalship of the northern district. Mr.: Mason favors W. G. Edens of Chicaga and Senator Cul- lom wants John C. Ames of Streator. The Melbourne Cofsulnte. Representative Belknap.of Chicago made a strong plea to the President for the nomination of Robert Gallagher as consul to Melbourne. He is strongly indorsed, and has the commerciel mem gf the state be- hind him. Charlensagne Tower, the pew minister to Austria, talked with the- President today. He has_not fixed a date 'for-sailing. Has Judge Day Been Selected? Judge W. R. Day, who 1s ston to go to Havana, went to Canten ‘last night and will return here tomorréw.’ It is believed that he has again beem* offered the posi- tion of solicitor generaf‘aid thas gone to Canton to confer with Its family and law partners. It is kn that Mr. Conrad is to remain as solicitor: general until the present term of the courts are ended. Judge Day could take the place om returning here from Cuba. . <8 Wants His Ola Place, C. J. Bell atid Col. L. BoWright saw Presi- dent McKinfey and Seemetéry Porter this afternoon. It"is rumored that Col. Wright would like to have his old posttion of regis- ter of wills again. J.. Nota McGill was at the White House during the morning, + ————$_ s THE PUBLIC PRINTER. Still Holding Receptions of Those Desiring to Be Reinstated. Public Printer Palmer Is still holding very large receptions daily of people who desire to be reinstated to places in his department, or who call upon him with the purpose of saying a good word for some of their friends who-are employed in the office. Mr. Palmer makes ft a rule to see every one who comes without exception, although he frequently Instructs his doorkeeper on the morning of days when he is to be kept es- pecially busy in attending to public busi- ness. On these days, however, members of Congress and their secretaries are seen, as usual. Vi: Mr. Palmer has not yet Kad an opportuni- ty to go over his office.for the purpose cf examining the systems prdyailing In the various departments with @ view to making such improvements as may. be suggested to him. It is probabie, however, that he will be able to make a trip of this kind during the present week. The following reinstatemients in the gov- ernment printing office have been made: Mrs. 8. 5. Essex, widow, of an ex-Union soldier, bindery department; John M. J ston, compositor; C. soldier, composit soldier, prcofreader. BARRED AGAINST.’ VISITORS. Secretary Bliss Inaudtrates a New Rule in His Department. Secretary Bliss has instituted a new or- der of receiving callers. Promptly at 2 o'clock the ground-glas& doors entering the office of Mr. Raynor, his private ‘secretary, are now shut and locked. The doorkeepers are Instructed te notify all who might call and ask to see the Secretary that he would receive no one after 2 o’clock. This rule has been made to relieve the Secretary of the pressure of rot only those who call on him and prolong their stay until after the proper hour, but of those who enter the building before 2 o’clock, transact business before some of the various offices and then try to see the Secretary. Mr. Bliss insists on having sufficient time to attend to his correspondence and routine business and to “sign up” the day’s work in seasonable pact The new rule will je strictly en- reed. or DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE. Changes Made by Steretary Wilson Changes. were-made in‘the Department of Agriculture today as : Fred A. Wal- pole, &rtist in the divistomog bétany, having ferved a probationary ; Of six months, is appointed permanently: at $8,000 per an- num; James A. Carnelb‘@f thé District of Columbia appointed labgver at®$600 per an- num; Robert W. Watet™ Diitrict of Co- lumbia, appointed laborer at $720 per an- num. - : Bureau animal indust# hh W. Park- er, Missouri, sppolnted Gwe ae se10 per a num; Mrs, Mary J.. Busiker, Ind! Ind., assistant } rethov. thew Robinson, ex-Uniomoldiér, os tage r, pa S og Pave port, Iowa, r, Fe ea) service without permi Btnj. 8. Pad- dock, promoted from live examiner to agent, $1,200. pe ‘Weather bureau—Elista ‘ P. Stout, la- borer, reduced from 9000 to $450; George Seon ‘Tennessee, local forecast official, fre 3, Ferdi; Tow eat tocacest nand ; Phoed At Hamburg, Dalatia, New York. ‘SIR JULIAN PROTESTS|WELCOMED TO ENGLAND|PERIL OF LARISSA Must Follow the President at Grant Monument Ceremonies, OTHERWISE WILL NOT BE PRESENT Continuation of a Long Fight for Preferment. ——— RIGHTS OF AMBASSADORS Questions of precedence are seriously em- berrassing the gentlemen making the ar- rangements for the ceremonies incident to the transfer of Grant's tomb to the city of New York next Tuesday. They in- volve the relative official standing of tha Vice President, the President’s cabinet, the foreign ambassadors and the foreign ministers. Unless settled speedily and satisfactorily, they bid fair to interfere in a measure with the entire success of the occasion, so far as its international features are concerned. The main question at issue is whether the ambassadors are to take precedence of the Vice President and the cabinet, or vice versa. Incidentally is involved the propriety of separating the ambassadors from the other members of the diplomatic corps. Sir Julian Pauncefote, the British ambas- sedor, takes the ground that his position as the ambassadorial representative of Queen Victoria, “near the person of the President of the United States,” gives him precedence in public functions in which he takes part In his official capacity, over the Vice President, whose only official function is as President of the Senate, as well as the members of the cabinet. In support of his contention it is shown that at ceremonial affairs in England for- eign ambassadors rank next to the royal family ard ahead of Lord Salisbury ana the other members of the cabinet and all other high functicnaries of the British government. Ambassador Bayard was included ia the “most favored” class because of his dip- lomatic rank. Sir Julian’s Attitude. Sir Julian's attitude in the matter of de- manding precedence, even in social fune- tions, has been the subject of comment in Washington for months. Recently, being invited to meet Vice President Hobart at a dinner given by Gardiner G. Hubbard, president of the National Geographic So- ciety, he insisted, as a sine qua non of his acceptance, that he, and not the Vice President, must have the seat of honor. What Mr. Hubbard replied is not known, but the ambassador was not of the party. A little before that event he was asked to mect Secretary of State Olney at the resi- dence of L. Z. Leiter, the father-in-law of 3 _N. Curzon, under secretary of state for thé colonies in the British government, the post which Sir Julian left to become British: dor at this capital, made the same demand and it was granted, the Secretary being consoled for the dis crimination by being permitted to take t ycung scion of the house out to dinner. It is said that Sir Julian’s pretensions to precedence were sanctioned officially by Secretary Olney, so that when he made a victim of their practical appli tion he was estopped from criticism, had he felt disposed to make it. It is aiso said that the ruling of the Secretary was made originally to apply to Vice Presi- dent Steverson. In the matter of possible successors to the presidency -the Vice President is put in the same class as the members of the cabinet, differing from them only in de- gree. Notified the Grant Committee, It is understood that Sir Julian has noti- fied the Grant committee that unless he and the other foreign ambassadors are not accorded the places belonging to their rank, they will not be able to take any part in ‘the ceremonies. In case the ambassadors are placed next to the President, the foreign ministers, led by Senor Romero, the Mexican plenipoten- Wary, will also insist on being accorded similar distinction. It will be ditficult to separate the diplomatic corps into two classes, placing one ahead and the other behind the Vice President and the cabi- net, without repeating the trouble that occurred at a similar attempt at the Capi- tol at the inaugural ceremonies. ‘None of the gentlemen directly interested will discuss the question, and it is diffi- cult to get at the bottom facts. It is said, however, that Sir Julian and the other foreign ambassadors and the meniSers of the diplomatic corps generally are going to attend the Grant ceremonies. That would indicate that arrangements have been made agreeable and satisfactory to all persons concerned. It is said that the local committee has left the settlement of all questions of precedence of foreign offi- cials to the Secretary of State. eo ——_____ THE GUNBOAT PORTER. Several Alterntions Will Be Required Before Acceptance. According to reports received at the Navy Department, a number of alterations will be required in the torpedo boat Porter before she will be entirely acceptable to the naval inspection officers. When the vessel was docked at New York recently, it was observed that there were several minor de- fects in her construction. These her build- ers, the Herreshoffs, will be called on to remedy before she is finally accepted by the government. According to Naval Con- structor Bowles, the worst feature of the s©ip’s construction is the absence of water- tight doors and water-tight compartments. it is also said that she is three feet out of trim, and that her draught is six feet in- stead of four feet, as required. In addi- ticn, some of the ship's hull plates are said to be pitted, due to the galvanic action created by the contact of the brass valves with the zinc used in the cor . nstruction of ‘The Porter has a record of 27.5 knols hour, and has been described by the naval board of inspection and survey as “‘a mar- vel of mechanical ingenuity.” The defects alleged to have been found in her construc- tion are not regarded as sufficient to se- ey. impair her efficiency even if they —_——-e—___ Personal Mention. Lieut. H. Rowan, 34 Artillery, is at the Bancroft on leave of absence. Lievt. C. 8. Radford of the Marine Corps is at the Washington navy yard. Col. James Biddle, U. S. A., retired, is at the Metropolitan Hotel. Col. C. B. Comstock, a retired engineer officer, who served on Grant's staff during ‘the war, is at the Shoreham. - S lscn’ tls Sly on his way be Ne ‘York. lew retired, is at the Ebbitt. Rockhill gone to New York to.meet Mrs. who fs is ee, ean eee Gree of Cordial Greeting Given to the American Ambassador. ‘Col. Hay Expresses His Belicf iu the Desirability of Promoting Cordial Feelings Between the Countries. SOUTHAMPTON, England, April 21.— When the American Line steamer St. Paul, from New York, April 14, reached her dock at 12:30 today Henry White, the secretary of the United States embassy; J. R. Car ter, second secretary of the embassy; the rrayor of Southampton and the corporation of this city boarded that ship and were in- troduced to Col. John Hay, the United States ambassador to the court of St. James, by the United States consul here, Warner 8. Kinkead. ‘There were large crowds of people on the dock in anticipation of the arrival of the American ambassador. A special space was reserved for the municipal author- ities, who wore their full official garb. Among those present was Mr. Henry James. As the St. Paul neared her dock Col. Hay, his wife end daughter waved their hands in reply to welcomes from the shore, and so soon as the gangway was shipped thc municipal authorities marched in proces- sion to the saloon of the steamer, where the mayor heartily welcomed the ambassa- dor, and presented him with a photograph oi a painting representing the departure of the Mayflower. The mayor, in part, said: “Allow me to offer you, in behalf my fellow townsmen and countrymen, a hearty and cordial welcome to these shores. Tne responsible position you hold as amba - dor is in itself a great honor; but at the time of a momentous complexity of rela- tions between the two countries, your loy: alty to American citizenship and © ial goodwill to dear old England eminently fits you for such a high, distinguished position Your diplomatic career is well known to us, and the persenality you exerted ait the various posts you have occupied assures us that we shall find in you a man who will cement closer than ever the affectionate re gard of the two countries.” President Harper of the Southam chamber of commerce also welcomed Col. Hay. The latter, in reply, said: cae “I cannot say how deeply I am gratifiei at your most kind and unmerited com; ments. I am unknown to you, and regard it as a friendly greeting to the ceuntry I represent. I come to work for the welfare of my country, and it is my profound con viction that this can best be served b; promoting a cordial feeling between both ccuntries.”” The St. Paul would have beaten all rec- ords eastward between New York and Southampton had she not been forced to head 180 miles due south in order to avoid icebergs. She passed the Needles at J0:#) a.m. today. The mayor also remarked: “Near spot, three hundred years ago, the M flower sailed for the new world. If any. thing was needed to assure us of your country’s affection for our beloved queen, your own words, written when you had no thought of occupying your present position, would suffice.” The mayor then quoted part of Col. Hay’s “Once More, Hail England.” The photograph representing the depart- ure of the Mayflower was presented to Col. Hay by President Harper, who also presented the ambassador with an illumi- nated address. Col. Hay’s reply was brief and dignified. He began by sayirg that not one of his predecessors could possibly have a more kindly feeling for England than himself. At the conelusion of his reply the officials of Southampton and others were presented to Mrs. Hay. Col. Hay informed a representative the Associated Press that he was delight and touched at the greeting he had re- ceived, adding: look forward to a pleasant stay in England. I cannot discuss my instructions or touch upon political questions.” A special car was provided by the rail- road company to take Col. Hay and his party to London. his of a ———_— DEPORTED BY THE FRENCH. War on the Raiatea Islands Ended and the Queen Exiled. SAN FRANCISCO, Cal., April 21.—The barkentine City of Papete, just arri from Tahiti, breught news confirming the report that Queen Namae of the Raiatea Islands was captured by the French and! sent into exile with her husband and the principal chiefs. Mrs. 8S. J. Hutchinson of the Holine Church of Los Angeles returned from the deposed queen's island on the City of Pa- pete, having been refused permission to do mission work there, as her religion dif- fered from that which is the establishe1 church on that island. She was allowed to land at Nouke Hiva, but was prevent from attempting to convert the natives. The war which resulted in Queen Namac’s exile was brought to a close by a severe beyonet charge of the French against the natives, whose ammunition had become exhausted. The natives were crowded be- hind a breasiwork and nearly every one was killed. The queen afterward surren- dered. Besides those exiled with the queen, more thon 300 warriors were taken in a trans- port to Christmas Island. As no water could be found there the warriors were taken back to Novka Hiva for further in- structions. The officers in charge of the prisoners were directed to take them to another island of the Murquezas group that M. Lichtle had leased from the French government for a cattle range. As Soon us the natives were put on the is- land they began to kill the cattle for food. When the City Papete left the islands, Lichtle was trying to get the government to remove the natives and to pay him for the animals killed. ——_ _-—_ FATAL CHICAGO FIRE. ‘Two Lives Lost in the Flames Early This Morning. CHICAGO, April 21.—Two lives were lost and three dwellings partially destroyed by a fire which broke out early this morning in @ building at 4226 Ashland avenue. The flames spread so rapidly that many of the occupants were forced to jump from the windows, while others were taken down ladders. The dead are John McCleash and John Coyne. The bodies of both were but slightly burned. Coyne,who wes but thirteen years old, was found tightly clasped in the arms of McCleash, who had evidently perished in an effort to save the life of the boy. The origin of the fire is unknown. Loss about $3,000. z —.—__. Fashionable Wedding at Schenectady. SCHENECTADY, N. Y., April 21—The marriage of Miss Mary Richmond Greene to George Stevens Conover took place today at St. George’s Church in this city. The An Unoonfirmed Report of Turki Suooess. ADVANCE OF THE GREEKS IN EPIRUS Rumored Action in the Gulf of Salonica. see ae ARIBALDI TO THE FRONT ee nel SALONICA, Turkey, April 21.—It ts ru- mored here that the Turks have capi Larissa. The ort should with reserve. re be ace April 21.13 is reported that the eastern squadron Greek fleet is bombarding Platenx side of the Gulf of Salonica. 3 p.m.—Col. Manos, in commatd of the Greek army, oporating against the Turks in Epirus, telegraphs that he has destroyed Imaret fort and has advanced without op- Position to Fiilipiada, which place the Turks abandoned after burning it. Col. Manos has hosted the Greck flag over Fil- lipiada. 2 ‘The Greek fronclad Spetzai, which had been taking part in the bombardment of the Turkish fortifications at Prevesa, has been ordered to Tsagheri, in the Gulf of* Volo. 2 April 21.—The Rome corre- spondent of ihe Pall Mall Gazette telegraphs to his paper this afternoon saying a dis a received there from Athens fear that, should the py Larissa, a revolution will br Athens. LONDON, Apvil 21—A special dispatch from Constantinople this afternoon reiter- ates the statement that the Turkish forces 1 ten miles northwest of -—Riccotti Garibaldi cal Garibaldi, accom- ribaldian veteran, Colonel Gattarno, has sailed for Greece, where ke will take part in the war against the Turks. Several steamers at various places along the Italian coasts are embarking men, who have volunteered their services to for the war. AWAITING THE GREEK FLEET. son weve Many Torpedoes Placed im the Bay at Snionica. LONDON, April 2L.—A special dispatch frcm Salonica announces that ihe port offictals there are vigilantly looking -out for the Greek fi having been informed that the war versely of Greece have been ordered to make an attempt to ecize that city, which is the base of Turkish supplies for the armies operating against the Greeks. The miliary authorities of Salonica have laid 150 torpedo mines in the bay a further steps have been taken to protect the narrow entrance of the harbor, hetween Cape Kara and the mainland Ms donia, Lookouts have been stutioned on all the of prominent headlands ani points ef van- tage overlooking the bay, with instrue- ticas to immediately report the appear- arce of the Greek fleet. which is expected to make a demonstration against tais place very shortly. The harbor has been thoroughly a number of torpedo boats hay tioned in well-selected places, the en of the harbor from Cape Kara to the main- lard of Macedonia is strung with torpedoes and large quantities of ammunition have been sent to all the batteries. ‘There are rumors that a Turkish feet has left Dardanelles for this place, and that it will give batile to the Greek feet In the bay. A number of Greek irreguiars who have been brought here as prisoners,having been captured at Demir Hissar, were found to have quantities of explosives in their pos- session. GREECE NOT TO BLAME. King George Says He Did Bi to Maintain Peace. PARIS, April 21—The corresp La Journal at Athens had an intervie with King George of Grecee at the palace yesterday. His majesty is quoted as say- ing that he believed to the last moment that peace would be maintained, and did his uumost to bring about a pacific solu- tion of the matters in dispute. The king denied that Greece commenced hostilities against Turkey, and argued that Turkey was not compelled to go to war be- cause of the incursion of a few insurgents, whom nobody could have restrained. Continuing, King George said: “The truth is, we were attacked vecuuse Turkey was ordered to attack us. There never would have been war but fur certain intrigues, which will appear later. All the powers are more or less against us. if they wanted war, they have got it. Such is the result of the European concert. Hu- rope must understand that after forcing vs to war there can be no question vf iimiting it, Our fleet is destined to iake an im- portant part, as will be soon learned. Greece understands that she musi either be victorious or disappear. “The war may be prolonged ani bloody; but it is now too late to stop. A great crime hi been committed against right and humanity in the Cretan question, aud the chastisement has now commenced. ADVANCE OF THE TURKS. ot Village of Kricchora Occupied by the Moslems. LONDON, April 21.—A dispatch received from Constantinople at the Turkish lega- tion here last evening announced that the village of Kriechora, im Greek territory, had been occupied by the Turks, and that the Turkish division commanded by Nechat Pasha, operating against Tyrnavo and Larissa, has carried all the positions com-