Evening Star Newspaper, May 6, 1897, Page 1

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Sub- Scribers changing their address from one Post-office to another should No. 13,784. WASHINGTON, D. C., THURSDAY; MAY. 6, 1897—FOURTEEN PAGES. “TWO. CENTS. give the last address as well as the new one. SCORE THE SENATE English Newspaper Comment on the Rejection of the Treaty. - ST. JAMES GAZEPTE MOST BITTER Says the Senators Tock the Advice of an Ex-Convict. SUGGESTS RETALIATION Se LONDON, May &—The afternoon papers are bitter at the rejection of the arbitra- tion treaty by the United States Senate. The St. James Gazette publishes a long ar- ticle headed: “Free Trade and Brotherly Lor hich it says: reat Britain has removed every ham- pering tariff and thousands of square miles of American territory, scores of her cities and millions of her citizens thrive by virtue of the English market alone. Yet the ate committee has just piled up the in Yexatious, harassing and impenetrable wall of tariffs any nation ever formed against another, while the Senate itself has decided against a permanent machinery for the peaceable settlement of the dis- putes Listened to an Ex-Convict. ~The mueh ab. sed dipiomats were advised that the treaty would be accepted, but the cians preferred to listen to the coun- of an ex-convict and sworn enemy of England, who, having taken the oath of aliegiance to the queen, spends his vacation in Washington advising the senators to hope and work patiently for an opportunity to twist the ritish lion's tail. We rejoice at the new Canadian preferential tariff for many reasons, not the least of which is that it restores to us a weapon with which to fight our rivals in the future. Free im- ports at any price deprived us of that weapon.” Pall Mall Gazette Comment: The Pall Mall Gazette, treating of the same subject, says: “In its amended form the treaty was not worth preserving, but the principle, like the soul of John Brown, goes march- ing on. “President McKinley backs it, and his advocacy is worth having.” The Globe says: “The heaven-born measure was too ad- vanced evem for the most go-ahead nation of the world. The Bering sea arbitration ought to have taught cur statesinen that the American government cannot be trusted to carry out its obligations in a matter of this sort. It has been a hope- lessly ore-sided ram for this country. How- ever, we do not fear that the ignominious end wil harm in any way the present friendly relations between the two coun- tries.” Westminster Gazette's Sober Vie: The Westminister Gazette says: “The rejection of the treaty fs sufficiently deplorable, but instead of venting wrath upon the senators it would seem more profitable to ask whether the European statesmen have not for several months been furnishing. the best grounds for be. lief that arbitration is useless or pre:na- ture.” ———_ —_ TO REACH THE PACIFIC. Pennsytvanta Railroad Begins a Sig- nificant Suit Against N. P. R. BR. MINNEAFOLIS, Minn., May €6.—A spe- cial to the Tribune from Tacoma, Wash., says: James McCrea of Pittsburg, president of the Pennsylvania company, which controls the leased lines of the Pennsylvania rail- way west of Pittsburg. has commenced a very significant suit against the old Northern Pacific railroad. The sult is based cn a judgment of $50,000, secured last year by J. BK. Montgomery of Pori- land, Oreg., who assigned it to McCrea. It is reported that McCrea will attack the recrganization of the Northern Pacific on the ground that the transfer of prop- erty to the Northern Pacific Railroad Com- pany was illegal and without the san tion of Congress. If this contention can be sustained in the courts another fore- closure will take place, and it is believed that through such proceedings the Pcon- sylvania railroad hopes to secure the road. By securing a line between Chicago and St. Yaul, the Pennsylvania will have track- age from ocean to ocean. — NO FARMERS’ TRUST EXISTS. Farmer's Voice Denies the Published Statements Regarding One. CHICAGO, May 6.—The Farmer's Voice Says teday: “Newspapers all over the country have been publishing an utterly foundationicss story to the effect that the farmers were forming a gigantic tru: in the nature of an oathbound organiza- Ucn, whose object, it was alleged, was to control the production and distribution of all agricultural products. The scene of the earlier operations of this mysterious combine was laid in New Jersey, where an agriculturists’ protective association has been duly incorporated. Many of the lead- ing farmers of the country have written the Voice emphatically assecting utter ig- norance of such a trust, and indignantly Pp sung against the proposed combine and its purposes. “The secretary of state of New Jersey, in response to an inquiry, said: ‘I have ex- amined the records of this office, and do not find any corporation organized under the laws of this state by the name of the “Agriculturists’ Protectjve Association.’ ” Leading Men F im the Profession May ey ct the Examination, Supervising Architect Aiken of the Treas- ury Department has tendered his resigna- tion, as requested by the Secretary of the Treasury. In order to give him leave of absence it will not take effect until June 30. The interval will be utilized by Secretary Gage and the civil service commission in the selection of his successor. This will be done by competitive examination, in the conduct of which the leading architects of the country will be invited to assist. Until & permanent appointment is made, Mr. Kemper, chief executive officer, will have seneral supervision of the work of the office. Among the candidates for the office are Henry I. Cobb of Chicago and Albert V. Porter of New York. Inasmuch as the appointment is to be thrown open to gen- eral competition it is expected that there will be a large field to select from. There is authority for the statement that the office is not to be removed from the classi- fied civil service. ———_—_-e+_____ Rose Hush on a Senator's Desk. A rose bush in full bloom, towering five feet above the heads of senators, sat on the desk of Senator Deboe of Kentucky today, and entwined with the large cab- bage roses was a red, white and blue scarf fen feet iong and a foot wide, beerinc the inseription, in goid letters; “United we stand, divided we fall.” DISTRICT IN CONGRESS Proposed Extension. of District Supreme Oourt Jurisdiction. Bm ikner imtroduced by Senntor Fa to Secure Much-Needed Legislation —W Affecting Real Estate. Senator Faulkner introduced In the Sen- ate this afterneon a bill to extend the jurisdiction of the Supreme Court of the District of Columbia, when holding Or- phans’ Court, to wills affecting real estate. For many years efforts have been made to secure legislation of the scope contem- plated by this bill, since under the present law the jurisdiction of the probate branch of the Supreme Court of the District ex- tends only to wills of personal property. It is now proposed to extend the powers of this court to wills of real esiate. Since the recent decision of the Supreme Court of the United States in-Campbell against Por- ter the practice of Justice Hagner, when presiding over the Probate Court, in uni- formly admitting wills to probate only as to personal property has been unquestioned. In the case mentioned the court neld that the Supreme Court of the District, when hoiding Special Term for Orphans’ Court business, is without jurisdiction over wills of real estate. The bill introduced is as follows: “Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assem- bled: “Sec. 1—That from and after the passage of this act. the Supreme Court of the Dis- trict of Columbia, when holding a term for Orphans’ Court business, shall have full authority and jurisdiction to take preof of the execution of all last wills and testaments affecting real éstate, and to admit such instruments to probate and record, as fully as said court is now em- powered to take proof of the execution of last wills and testaments of personal es- tate and to admit the same to probate and record; and that the record of any such last will and testament of real estate, af- ter the same has been admitted to probate and record, as aforesaid, or a copy of any such last will and testament of real estate, duly attested by the register of wills, un- der the seal of said court, shall be re- celved as prima facie evidence of the con- tents, due execution and probate of such last will and testament of real estate: Pro- vided that this act shall not apply in any cause now pending in the Supreme Court of the District of Columbia, “Sec. The Supreme Court of the Dis- trict of Columbia, when holding a term for Orphans’ Court business, upon the petition of any person terested under any will heretofore filed in this court, may, after such proceedings as are new required by law with reference to the probate of wills of personalty, take proof of the execution of all such iast wills and testaments affect- ing real estate, and shall have jurisdiction and authority to admit such instruments to probate and record as wills of real es- tate. as fully and to the same extent and with like effect as is provided in section 1 of this act.” —— DEPARTMENT SUPPLIES. Bids for Furnishing Them to the Gov- ernment Opened. Bids for general supplies for the govern- ment establist ments in Washington, includ- ing the District government, for the fiscal year beginning July 1, were opened at 2 o'clock this afternoon in each department. ‘They will be scheduled and referred to the departmental commission, of which Assist- ani Secretary Spaulding of the treasury :s presidert, together with the recommenda- tions of the head of the department to which they relate as to the matter of award of contracts. The bids will then be tabu- lated and compared by the commission and the contracts awarded. It is likely, how- ever, that the entire work will require about four weeks’ time. The Postmaster General has designated a committee, consisting of E. C. Fowler, chief clerk of the first assistant postmaster general; M. W. Louis, acting superintend- ent division of post office supplies, and Clarence E. Dawson, stenographer to the Postmaster General, to open proposals and examine samples submitted by bidders for furnishing supplies for the Post Office De- partment and the postai service for the next fiscal year. ee ORDERED TO BOSTON. Regulars to Take Part in the Shaw Memorial Services. Acting under instructions from Washing- ton, Maj. Gen. Merritt, commanding the department of the east, has designated the following troops to take part in’ the cere- monies incident to the unveiling of the R. G. Shaw memorial in Boston, Mass., on the Bist instant: Maj. C. A. Woodruff and one foot battery, 2d Artillery, from Port Warren, Mass. Band and two foot batteries, 2d Artillery, from Fort Adams, R. I. These troops will be commanded by Maj. Woodruff, who will communicate as to de- tails with Mr. Francis H. Appleton, chief marshal, and give the commanding officer of Fort Adams such information in connec- tion with the movement as may be neces- sary. ———____--e.. CANDIDATES FOR OFFICE. Applications for Places in the Treas- ury Department. «~ Today's list of applications for placcs under the Trefsiiry Department was as follows: Shed: O.,D. Thatcher of Washington , D. C., tc be deputy auditor for the Post Office De- partment; A. C. Peachy of Virginia, to be collector of customs at Newport News, Va.; W. D. Robbins of Grangeville, Idaho, to be collector of internal revenue: at Port- land, Oreg.; J. E. Jacobs of Maryland, to be surveyor of customs at Baltimore; R. W. Burt of Peoria, lil, to be surveyor cf customs at Peoria, Ill.; A. E. Clarke of Manchester, N. H., to be naval officer at Boston, Mass.; J. H. Sentz of Springniil, West Va., to be inspector of steam vessels at Cleveland, Ohio. eee ; PRESIDENTIAL NOMINATIONS. Former Commander John N. Quacken. bush Reinstated. The President today sent the following nominations to the Senate: Interior—Frederick A. Tritle, jr., register of the land office at Prescott, Ariz.; Merris C. Barrow. receiver of public moneys at Dougias, Wyo. War—Lieutenant Cclonel E. Miles, Ist Infantry, to be colonel; Major W.. H. Bi bee, Sth Infantry, Meutenant colonel; Capt. Benjamin H. Rogers, i3th Infantry, major; First Lieutenant J. G. Goe, 13th Infantry, captain; Second Lieutenant Ernest B. Sth Infantry, first Heutenant: Private Bert H. Merchant, Ist Cavalry, second lieuten- ‘avy—Jokn N. Quackenbush, late a com- mander in the United States navy, to be a commander. are seen To Represeat the Treasury. © William A. Gately of the stationery at- vision, Treasury Departrffént, H&# been de- talled to represent that department at the opening of bids at the Post Office ment for a supply of effictal all the executive Gepartenenta, a ee ae eae | ment. He has not yet set a@ate for his departure. Senators Hawley and Platt of Connecticut talked with the lent about a consular appointment, which, 'they think, should go to their stite. 3 Representative Lacey of Iowa introduced an old army comrad¢, Major Wood of Okla- homa, an applicant fpr an Indian agency. Col. D. 8. Gordon, retired, of this city, had his name and ‘himself presented to the President today by Repregertative Manon ef Pennsylvania asa candidate for mem- bership on the Dawes ¢ommission. Col. Gordon is said to have the names of fifteen senators and fifty representatives on his application, which is prospective, further charges in the commissfon being looked for. Those who cre backing Col. Gordon “say that he had thirty years’ experience in the west as an Indian fighter, and is high. ly qualified for the work ‘before the com- mission. J. H. Emory, formerty:of Kentucky, now of this city, had his name presented to the President today for a foreign appoint- ment. Those who spoke in his behalf were ex-Senator Henderson and B. H. Warner. They highly eulogize Mr. Emory’s work in the lest campaign. The District Reeordcership. Despite the repeated assertions of North Carolina leaders that. ex-Representative Cheatham is assured of the recordership of deeds of the District of Columbia, ef- forts in behalf of other candidates con- tinue to be made. J. H. Wilson, John Lyrch, Henry Schultz, John T. Mitchell and F. P. Mitchell were at the White House to urge the appointment of L. C. Bailey. Edward P. Burket, a local real estate dealer, today filed an appHcation for the recordership. ‘ Messrs. Ross and Wight Call. District Commissioners Ross and Wight called to pay thefr respects. Because of the pressure of callers they will call when they can find an opportunity for a longer chat with the President. Frank H. Thomas, gtand commander of the District of Columbia Knights Templar, invited the President to witness the second apnual inspection and review of the Dis- trict ccmmanderies, at 5 o'clock th's after- noon on the ellipse of the White House grounds. The President accepted the invi- tation. Senor. Romero, the Mexican minister, in- vited the President to Listen to a concert by the famous Mextcan Hand to vis:t Wash- ington next week. A Predicted Appointment. It is said today that EH A. Nye of Dan- ville, IJL., a close “frien@ of W. J. Calhoun, will be appointed @uditor for the War De- partment. Mr. Cafhoun and Mr. Nye were leaders of the McKinley tight in Illinois last year. AT THE WHITE HOUSE Need of a New Executive Mansion Demonstrated. GREAT DEMAND FOR AN ELEVATOR Mr. Addicks Heads a Visiting Del- aware Delegation. en INVITATION TO SALT LAKE As a result of the almost daily visits of congressmen to the White House, it is not among the improbable things that a new White House will be the outcome. A num- ber of the statesmen who have visited the Executive Mansion since President McKin- ley was inaugurated have openly expressed themselves in favor of a new building. Sen- ator Allison is among the most prominent of those who think there ought to be a new home for the President. The senti- ment gives every appearance of growing. Should there be no new White House for scme years, however, it is probable that some improvements will soon be made. Every day there is complaint among the older and stouter members of Congress about having to climb the long flight of stairs leading to the President’s room. It is a tedious job for the agile. It is often ludicrous to witness the puffing of distin- guished statesmen before they reach the tep. The first thing they say when they reach the top is that an elevator ought to be put In. This talk has reached Colonel Bingham, superintendent of public buildings and grounds, and he has gently hinted that if the*congressmen who make complaint will put through an appropriation he will be too glad t» put in a modern elevater. This elevator, if built, would be located near the east room, where the flight of steps com- nlained of is located. On the west side of the house, between the dining room and vestibule, is located the only elevator in the building. It was built sixteen years ago mainly for the benefit of “Grandmother” Garfield, mother of President Garfield. It is a hydraulic in- stitution, run by pressure of water in a reservoir on top of the building. A sickly little engine in the basement pumps the water to the reservoir. The elevator is used for family purposes as well as for occasionally taking up some prcminent man who doesn’t feel able to climb the steps. Secretary of State Sher- man avoids the steps, and often makes his trips in the elevator. This ancient institution is used by President and Mrs. McKinley. The elevator is not danger- ous, but it is liable to refuse to operate. This is so when the water in the reser- voir is short. Col. Bingham had been thinking recently of trying to put an electric-elevator in Place of a new hydraulic one, whether he ever gets one in the other side of the build- ing or not. He may be able in the course of time, to pay for this out of the appro- priation made for the White House. Col. Bingham ts as anxious that this should be dere as anybody, and has the matter under consideration. Addicks Pays a Call. Stories that the Addicks faction of Del- aware is to be turned down by the Presi- dent in appointments in that state induced J. Edward Addicks, George W. Marshall and C. R. Layton to call upon the Presi- dent today for a conference which should determine how they stand. Mr. Addicks said, on leaving the White House, that the President had assured him that there Was no intention of turning him down and that the stories afloat have no foundation. Mr. Addicks will continue to make recom - mendations. President McKinley is to be invited to at- tend the Utah jubilee at Salt- Lake, on July 24, and a delegation from Utah will extend the invitation this afternoon or to- morrow. The jubilee commemorates the founding of Salt Lake fifty years ago. The little party of pioneers entered Salt Lake valley that many years ago. If the Presi- dent should accept, arrangements will be made for a great trip over the Union Pa- cific road through Yellowstone Park. New Yorkers at the White House. Senator Platt and Representative Lowe of New York called with Editor Francis of the Troy Times. Senator Platt asked the President to give Patrick Egan a good place in the foreign service. Mr. Lowe is still urging the appointment of James Kennedy as consul to Dundee or Letth, Scotland. Senator Hoar and Representative Walker of Massachusetts with Rev. Dr. Conaty, rector of the Catholic University, called for @ social visit. Representative Sherman of New York was accompanied to the White House by George A. Reynolds, who wants to be con- sul at Halifax. ‘The North Carolina politicians are be- ginning to make a pull for foreign places. A large number of tar heel republicans have already filed applications. Senator Pritchard went to the White House today with Claude Dockery, who wants to be consul general to Rio Janeiro. This is the pesition which those of a speculative turn of mind say has been offered to ex-Repre- sentative J. Frank Aldrich. It is alleged that Mr. Aldrich now has the offer under consideration. Representative Brown of Ohio is backing L. H. Edwards for consul to Stuttgart, and was at the White House today with his constituent. It is understood that Fred Schrader will withdraw bis application for the Hamburg consulate and remain with the republican congressional’ committee, which holds. hie work ir high esteem. Mr. Schrader would have been given a consulate if his applica- tion had remained. - A Kentucky Delegation Calls. Kentucky men are finding the way to the White House with all ease these days. Dr. Hunter headed a delegation which paid a visit to President McKinley today. State Senator George Nell, State Representative Grider and N, D. Miles composed the party. Senator Nell will probably be an applicant for the post office of his town; Representa- tive Grider wants the marshalship of the state and Mr. Miles is an applicant for the Brazilian mission. It is positively staied that no agreement has been reached as to the offices, Senator Deboe will decide prac- cally everything, and he is now in the repo of hearing the cases of the candi- tes. : Representative Henry of Connecticut’ is still looking after the candidacy of W. B. Hinckley of Bristol for a deputy auditor- skip, and -presented further papers in the case today. 3 W. W. Thomas, the Maine man who was thought to have a sure thing of the Swed- ish mission; was at the White House yes- terday and today. It is claimed that Mr. ‘Thomas will receive the appointment in a short time. Mr. Cathoun Sees the Prenident. W. J. Calhoun had a short ta!k with the President this morning and will confer with him at farther length this afternoon. Mr. PEARL HARHKOR APPROPRIATION. It Indicates the Feclimg of the Senate on the Hawaiian Treaty. The action of the Semate "yesterday in adupting Senator. Morgan's amendment to the sundry civil bill making an appropria- tion of $50,000 for the ‘imprevement of Pearl harbor, Hawéli, in@tcates plainly the indisposition on the partof fhe Senate to revoke the Hawaiian regiprodity treaty. Ithadheen repeatediysatated of late by those opposed to the abrogaition of this treaty that if it were abrpgated the United States would have ‘no mogal right, to retain Pearl harbor, peiect? Senator ‘Frye of Maine stated this very forcefully ;in’ an intérview in The Star a day. or two agg,- and the whele-question 4 Was uppermost in the minds of the sena- tors when Mr: Morgants broposition was ‘Therefore the fact that the amendment was adopted after suffic#ént discussion to fully disclose. its paepart shows that a Majority of the Senate 49 not in sympathy with” ‘the abrogation. of the reciprocity treaty. *“ 51 % Pearl harbor was, ceded to the United States by Hawali in consideration of ben- efits accerded. Hawaii in ihe reciprocity treaty. The United States has neglected to imprcve this harbor as a coaling station in the manner it wag designed it should be. Now the question involyed in the proposi- tion to abrogate the jreaty amounts prac-. tically to a propogitfen to abandon this harbor. The adoption of the amendment scems to answer the suggestion fr the neg- ative. ‘ —_——__e—___. PRINTING OFFICE CHANGES, Announcement of Yany Reinstate- ments and. Promotions. The following changgs have been made in the government prifitigg office: Reinetatements—Hazard. Wheeler, soldier, as carpenter; Mrs. Mary E. Gorham, sol- dier’s wigow, folder; ‘W. S. Whitmore, sol- dicr, stereotyper; R.;J. Lowey, soldier, bookbinder; Edgar J. Dwight, compositor; E. L. Wirne, soldier, pressman; James Wood, soldier, pressman; Harrison P. Tay- lor, soldier, engireer: Promotions—J. W. Powell, from composi- tor to clerk in Warehguse; George L. Schoeneman, compositot, to maker-up; J. P. Ingledue, helper, to watchman; Erskine Hutcheson, helper, to counter; E: C. Jones, compositor, to time keeper; G. Warnke, jr., G. J. Roberts, Wm. ‘Ghaee, John Lightca: H. C. Underwood, J. W, Sherman, com- Positors, to maker-up; J,W. Jones, helper, to counter; J. W. Metzung, W. F. Reed, Wm. A. Ball, John M. Johnston, Z. T. Jenkins, J. F. Connelly, L. H. Patterson, F. A. Roderick, Daniel O'Connell, compositors, to proof readers. c ——_—_—_-2+—___—__ MILITARY. CADETS APPOINTED. Selections for the United States Acad- emy at Went Point. The fullowing persons have been appoint- ed cadets at the United States Military Academy: E Wm. L. Guthrie, Rocky Ford, Col., with Lawrence Lewis, Pueblo, Col., as alternate; Leigh M/ Michneleén, Lyons, Iowa, with Wm. R. Eliett, North English, Iowa, as alternate; °A: Qliver, Philadelphia, Pa.; Frank > Mansfield, Ohio. + Perseyal Mention. Lieut. Col. G. B. Russelt, Mth Infantry, is at 2732 Dumbarton avenue.’ Commander C. ‘P: Huytehins*ef the Sara- toga is at the Riechmond.- Edward Rosewater, editor of the Omaha Bee, is here as one of’ the delegates to the international postal Ainion. ~ “ ; — a Res ‘of Bouth Dakota is in the city. i Lieut. Commander H. :B. Mansfield has reported here for examimatios for promo- tion. ss ge Licut. Franklin Swift of the¥ishhawk is in the city on leave of: Commander B. H. McWalla, on duty at the Naval War College, ig #t the Rich- mond, on leave of absence: - Surgeon L. M. Maus awd‘ A@sistant Sur- geon J. P. Ware of.the afmy @re on a visit to this city. Std i ot A Place Without Examination. Representetive Young of Pennsylvania introduced in the House today a bill pro- viding that any honorably discharged Un- ion soldier or sailor who served three months in the war may he appointed to a clerkship under the government without passing a civil service exeminal tion. ——— PETERS: ei 55 | a ny sion office—Reinstatement—Warner Wilhite —George Barber of Indianu, clerk, $1,200. _ ADMIRAL MEADE BURIED NEW COMMISSIONERS sd Congratulations Showered on Mr. Ross and Mr. Wight. READY f Solemn High Mass Oclebrated at St. Aloy- sius Church. Distinguished Honor Paid the Memory of the Dend Officer—Marines and Marine Band in Attendance. 0 ASSUME OFFICE Mr. Wight Speaks of Some Feat- ures of the Place. Amfd imposing ceremonies the funeral services of Admiral Meade took place this morning at 11 o'clock at St. Aloysius Church, corner North Capitol and I streets. Without the church there was a detach- ment of marines, under command of Capt. E. B. Robinson. It was composed of a full battalion of four companies. The Marine Band, under the direction of Prof. Fanciulli, was also drawn up before the church, and as the cortege reached the edifice and the remains were being car- ried to the altar the marines presented arms, while a dirge was played by the band. ‘ ‘The casket containing the remains of the Geceased admira: was draped with the American flag, and on its cover rested the hat and svord last worn by him while in the service. Within the church there was a distinguished gathering, in whicn many of the highest officers of the navy wer seen. There was a javish display 2f fioral designs, sent by various organizations and individuals. A massive harp, anchor, pen- nant of the New York Yacht Club, pillew and wreaths, all of choice roses, were massed about the altar. The body bearers were sailors from the navy yard, the pallbearers being Rear Ad- miral John G. Walker, Commodore Chas. S. Norton, Commodore George Dewey, Commodore” Nerman H. Farquhar, Capt. Winfield 8, Schiey, Capt. A. 8. Crownm- shield, Capt. Chas. O'Neil of the navy; Col. Charles. Heywood, Untied States Ma- rine Corps. An escort of honor was furnished by Lafayette Post, G. A. R., of New York, of which Admiral Meade was a past commander. There were also present at the church representatives of the Grand Army of the Republic, Loyal Legion, Military Order of Foreign Wars, Society of Colonial Wars, Associated Pieneers of California, Order of the Founders and Patriots of America, So- ciety of Naval Architects and Marine En- gineers, National Geographic Society, Army and Navy Club of Washington, | Union League Club of Philadelphia. United Se ice Club of New York and the American- Irish Historical Society, of all of which Admiral Meade was a member. Solemn high mass was celebrated at the church by Father MeGinney, Father Reany, a chaplain in the navy, acting as deacon and Father P. J. O'Connell as sub- deacon. Father Gillespie preached the funeral sermon. The interment took place at Arlington, where a short service was held and a salute fired over the grave. —__ 2 -_____ MINISTER ANGELL’S POLICY. FLOWERS FOR MR. ROSS District Commissioner John B. Wight was kept busy in his office in the Ames build- ing this morning receiving congratulations over his confirmation and listening to as- surances from representative citizens of their hearty support and loyal assistance in the prosecution of his new and important duties. A Star reporter was among the callers and had a pleasant chat with the new Commissioner. Mr. Wight said he had filed his bond at the Treasury Depart- ment and it had been accepted by the au- thorities. The board of Commissioners will not reorganize until Saturday. Mr. Ross will not be ready to qualify for his new term until that day. Mr. Wight said it was hardly necessary for him to again an- nounce the policy he would pursue as a Commissioner. “I have stated that my whole purpose will be to advance the interests of the whole District,” said Mr. Wight. “I am fully alive to the responsibilities which I must assume, but I feel confident that I will have the support of all good citizens in taking care of them. “There is one thing that I do not under- stand in connection with my appointment, ke continued. “I have received almost as, many expressions of commiseration as I have of congratulation, apparently based on what many people either know to be or suppose to be the disagreeable features of the office. I am told by some that no amount of money could induce them to take the position; by others that I'll never know a pleasant hour until I leave the place, and so forth. It seems to me that while there are disagreeable duties connected with every position in every phase of life that this position should not be made so objec- tionable as to cause it to be a subject for disparagement. I presume there are occa- sions, and perhaps many of them, when a Commissioner must reply in the nega- ‘tive to persons who ask favors or who de- mand what they believe to be their rights, but when he feels that such a course is dic- tated by the best motives and has for its Purpose the preservation of the true in- terests of the community, it seems to me that the consciousness of being right will offset any criticisms that others may in- dulge in. I shall try to conduct myself in accordance with this view, at any rate, and I hope that at the end of my term that I will not regard my experience as un- pleasant or disagreeable.” When Commissicrer Ross arrived at the District building this morning he found that his friends had preceded him and had, by their gifts of flowers, transformed his desk into a veritable bower of roses. All available space was filled with choice roses and the air was laden with “aa , Setar ’ The-Commisaiancr was radiant at the ex- pressions of ‘rood Whi “He said to @ re- portet of The Star that he desired to ex- press his grateful appreciation to the friends who had stood by him, and that he entered upon his third term with the firm resolve to make a better Commissioner than ever before. Bonds Approve: . The bord of Mr. John B. Wight as a Commissioner of the District of Columbia was approved at the Treasury Department today, and he may legally qualify and as- sume the duties of the office as soon after he receives his commission at his own con- venience. The bond is for $0,000, and the sureties are two non-residents. The paper was first approved as to form and execu- tion by Solicitor Reeve, and was finally ap- proved ag to sufficiency by Acting Secre- tary Spaulding. Commissioner Ross filed his bond at the department this afternoon, and it is now in course of examination. It will undoubtedly be approved. It is ex- pected that the new Commissioners will qualify at the same time. He Arrives and Confe With Seere- tary Shetman. Dr. Angell of Ann Arbor,the new minister to Turkey, has arrived in Washington. He called at the State Department today, and although it was diplomatic day and Secretary Sherman was busy in the recep- ticn of the diplomatic corps, he was at orce shown into a private room and ac- corded a long interyiew with the Secre- tary of State. “The conference touched upon the best methods of attack:ng the rather difficult diplomatic problems that the new minister will be called upon to face, and the subject was not exhausted in this preliminary discussion. No definite time has been set for the departure of Dr. Angell for his new post, but if he is guided by the wishes of the department and by the desires of Minister Terrell, who wants to be relieved, this will not be long de- ferred. - WANTS AN EARLY CONVENTION. Senator Hanna Makes Known His Wishes to Friends in Ohiv. Special Dispaich to The Evening star. COLUMBUS, Ohio, May 6—Members of the republican state central commit‘ee seem divided on the question of date of the state convention. Gov. Bushnell’s friends seem to want it heli in Toledo on a Jate date. Senator Hanna favers Columbus and an early date. The cenator had selected June 14 and 15, but this conflicts with the state encamp- ment of the G. A. R. at Chillicothe. He telegraphed here last night that the first week in June would suit him. He would prefer it before rather than after the G. A. R. encampment. - It looks as if a compromise would be effected and Toledo be chosen as the place und some June date be selected. The central comm.ttee is a Foriker body, but Senator Hanna seems to have secured control of some members who have hither- to affiliated with the other faction. Con- gressman Grosvenor is expected to be here to represent his district. The regular comm.tteeman, Win. Merrick, having died, {t is proposed to make ex-Secretary of State S. M. Taylor temporary chairman of the convention. Mr. Taylor represented National Chairman Hanna in the Ken- tucky senatorial fight. CLARENCE L. JUDD INDICTED. THE BANKRUPTCY BILL. No Action by the House Until Gen. Henderson’s Return, No action will be taken by the House looking to consideration of the bankruptcy bill until Gen. Henderson of Iowa returns to Washington. This, understanding was reached by the committee on rules today. Gen. Henderson is the past and prospec- tive chairman of the committee on ju- diciary, which had charge of the subject in the last Congress. It is doubtful whether the Nelson bill, providing for vol- untary bankruptcy, which was passed by the Senate, will be reported to the House. Speaker Reed and other House leaders are known to favor the Torrey bill, which provides for both involuntary and volun- tary bankruptcy, and it is thought that théir influence will be directed to reporting that bill. The Nelson bill, however, 18 strongly supported by the members from the west and south. : Gen. Henderson, whose return is await- ed, has been dangerously ill at his home, but is reported to be recovering steadily. Siete oe Seg PENSION OFFICE CHANGES. Reinstatements and Promotions in the Bureau. The following official changes have been made in the Department of Interior: Pen- Charged With Making False Reta: to the Controller. SAGINAW, Mich., May 6.—The people of this city have been somewhat startled by the return of .seven. indictments against Clarence L. Judd by the federal grand jury at Bay City for criminal acts in connec- tion with the failure of the First National Bank of East Saginaw. He is charged with making false returns to the controller and with other fraudulent He gave bail in the sum of $5,000, and his case was set for the October term, Mr. Judd is one of the most prominent young men in the city, and has been a leader in church and charitable woric. of Indiana, principal examiner, $2,000; pro- motions—Newton A. Strait of Pennsylvania, principal examiner from clerk, at $1,600; Ed. Romazo Campbell of Vermont, prin- cipal examiner from clerk, at $1,400; Jos. R. Lott of Pennsylvania, principal exam- iner from special examiner, at $1,300; death Oe THE PRESIDENT’S ENGAGEMENTS. ler a Pile of Cando, N. D. CANDO, N. D., May 6.—While moving a pile of debris on George Hangburn’s farm, the dead body of William Bryan was dis- covered burled under the pile. The top of the dead man’s head was crushed in, show- ing plainly that murder had been com- ‘Will Go to Phil elphia and West Point. The President has two out-of-town en- gagements for this month. One is to at- tend. the dedication of the Washington monument in Fairmont Park, Philadelphia, by the Socisty of the Order’ of Cincinnati on the 15th t, and the other is to| mitted. Mr, Bryan claimed to be a second attend the ion of a monument erect-| cousin of Wm. J. Bryan, |: was un- zed at West Point, N. Y., in honor of the | goubtedly murdered for his 4 soldiers who lost the'r lives in the civil SEasra reas ‘war, Monday, the 3lst instant (Decoration day). He will be ied by the mem- bers. of his cabinet on trips. eg COMMERCIAL S'TATISTICS, The Prenident Sends the Senate Infor- mation_on the Subject. The President toc™y sent to the Senate ar ? i E ; tl i | TURKS MEET DEFEAT An Attack on the Grosks Repulse¢ With Great Slaughter. eee FIGHT AT PHARSALOS AND VELESTINO Edhem Pasha Loses 6,000 Men and Many Guns. BATTLE EXPECTED TODAY LONDON, May 6—A special dispatch from Athens asserts that the losses of the Greeks in the fighting at Velestino and Fharsalos yesterday were certainly 1,40 killed and wounded, while the Turks lost fuliy 6,000 killed and wounded. HEADQUARTERS OF THE ARMY L =e 5 (delayed in transmission).—The Greeks claim a decisive victory in the fighting which has taken place here and at Veles- tno today. The Greek line was attack by a strong force of 20,000 infantry, in addition to large forces of artillery and cavalry. The Greek right wing was in command of Col. Mavro- michaels, and left wing was commanded by Col. Makris, Both the Greek wings puised the Turks with great slaughter. The railroad station was destroyed Turkish shells, and railw communica between this point and Volo was rupted. It is estimate that 100 Turks were killed at Velestino. The enemy also abandoned a large number of guns. | Preparaticns are being made with the uimost activity for the decisive batue, which seems inevitable for tomorrow. The cheering from the Greek camp can be clearly heard from here. The morale cf the Greek forces ts now all that could be desired. Battle Fiercely Contested, A number of Turkish shells fell in the town during the engagement, which was fiercely contested on both sides. The Greek artillery occupied better positions than the guns cf the Turks, and was well served. Full credit is given to General Smolensk! for the victory at Velestino, and in some quarters it is claimed that the Turks have been finally repulsed in that direction. This belief, however, is not general. General Smolenski’s victory was the oc- casion for great rejoicing here. When the news was received the Greek troops ~heer- ed long and enthusiastically, appatently overlooking past reverses and being anx- ious for another brush with the enemy. Prince Constantine telegraphed his con- gratulations to General Smolenski and re- ceived a reply from the Greek commander, seying: “Our success has been very brilliant, thanks to the courage of the men. But it is by God's help that we have repelied vhe enem: The crown prince has issued an army or- der congratulating the troops upon having shown themselves worthy of the trust re- posed in them by the country. It is stated that Colonel Tertigi, in com- mand of the Greek forces at Karditza, has been recalled. Another Battle Expected. The fighting which is to take place to- morrow in this vicinity will most likely turn out to be the most interesting and decisive of the whole campaign. In spite of the difficulties which both sides have experienced with their transport service, the two armies have had plenty of time to prepare for the final engagement. Though it is difficult to predict the r sult, there is ro denying that the odds a in favor of the Turks. They are over- whelmingly strong in infantry, artillery and cavairy. The Ottoman troops, mor over, in spite of the repulses just experi- eneed, are flushed with victory, full of confidence and most eager to engage in battle. Moreover, they have implicit con- fidence in their officers and will follow out every order to the letter. These officers, thoroughly capable men themselves, have the benefit of the advice of picked German and Russian officers and are lacking i nothing calculated to assist in bringing the cempaign to a brilliant and successful ter- mination. The positions which they occupy are well chosen, and though repuised, the Turkish troops are in no way disheartened. As the campaign stands, the loss of a few thousand mea to the Turks is but a trifling affair. They have ail the men needed and plenty to spare. Greeks Occupy Strong Positions, The Greeks occupy strong, well entrench- ed positions on high ground, and are act- ing entirely on the defensive. The Greeks have no cavalry worth mentioning, and are very weak in artillery, but what guns they have are well served. The Greek infantry may be expected to do fairly well while oc- cupying good, defensive positions. In the field, or open plain, it is not to be expected that they will be a match for the Turks. Supplies of all kinds in the Greek camp are &t a premivm. Edhem Pasha, the Turkish commander, may safely be reckoned upon to be carry- ing out a well conceived and carefully followed out plan of campaign. His main forces are divided into four divisions, and these divisions are arrayed in a semi-circle around Pharsalos, which ts backed by high hills. The extreme right of the Turkish commander is southwest and south of the railway line at Bazaraki, while three bri- gades are threatening Velestino and Volo. From present indications it appears that Edhem Pasha’s plan is to turn the Greck re- by on inter-