Evening Star Newspaper, June 23, 1897, Page 1

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TWO CENTS RETURN TO WINDSOR|4T THE WHITE HOUSE|RFADY FOR THE RACE|4 FIGHT OVER RATES The Queen Has a Fatiguing Day With Public Receptions. ae HEETS WITH CONTINUOUS OVATION Both Houses of Parliament Present Congratulatory Addresses. FOR IT 23.—This day FINE WEATHER ALL LONDON, England, Jténe we one of the most fatiguing of the wetk for the queen, the official pro- gram demanding the reception of several 1 bodies c tion of the ard, a garden party and the reception of addresses at Slough, Eton and Windsor. The chief event of the day and one of the most Interesting of the entire week was the presentation to the queen of congratulato by both houses of parliament, curred at Bucking- m Palace this morning. arly half a century has passed since the house of commons visited the soverel in a body, the last occasion being the pr acknowledging the "s Message mt the declaration of war against F and not sin the early forties, when es were made congratulating the on the failure of attempts at as: ion, has she received the two hou: ether. entation of an address reception of the quee ing Urief Formalities at Westminster. There were brief formalities at West- minster today, the two houses meeting, and the formal announcement being made by Lord Salisbury in the house of lords and Mr. Balfour in the house of commons that the queen would be pleased to receive the two hou: they proceeded in stately pro- ession to the palace. There they assem- led in the ball room of the palace, and, aiter a brief delay, the doors were thrown open and the announcement made that her majesty was prepared to give them gudience. Thereupon the lord chancellor and the speaker of the house of commons Bay d side by side to the throne, each followed by the members of his own house. Lord Chancellor Salisbury knelt at the foot of the throne, read the address there or his knees and handed it to the queen. After the parliamentary ceremony the queen received in the same manner the and provosts of provinces, and n of the c councils, who af- } terward we © entert ned at a luncheon in They were attired in levee 5 of blac knickerbockers black velvet coats, with black plumed hats and swords. Later her majesty inspected the Yeomen of the Guard. Queen Leaves the Palac The queen left the place soon after 4:20 p.m. t returning to Paddington rail- road station by the same route es was lowed on her arrival and in semi-state. Her majesty was greeted with the same enthusiasm. There w tol- a pretty ight on Constitution where, in the grand the procession 2 from the ngland schools schools and Jew ected by her majes' cial medal and a red achers wore blue badges Hill, near the palace, used siand tere leyan to view childry All the children were dressed in unday best,” and pre- sented a very pretty picture. ‘On the ar. rival of the queen, the children all joined i singing the national anthem, led by a band, with heartiness and freshness never sur- sed up to the present. Marquis of Londonderr . presented her majesty of the school beard a’ » Bishop of Li oth did the same in be- half of the other school bodies. Distinguished Men Present. Among the members of the committee present were Cardinal Vaughan and Baron Rothschild. here was a tremendous outburst Cheering as the queen left. Perfect weather prevailed. The final episode of the progress was at of the ¢ fates, where the addresses from the Windsor bodies were received. As the queen's carriage appeared at the entrance to her home, the national anthem was in welcome by three hundred The day's festivities were brought end by an illumination of the palace. the London newspapers, from the down, express the greatest grat at k comments of the Amer! a © queen's jubilee, and ounts of the celebration ained in the newspapers of the United States. Tone of the Toasts at a Jubilee Ce le- brai pn im Milwaukee. MILWAUKEE, Br June ever: Ss of Milw jes celebrated th tat the Pfis ed Hotel. ‘The prevatling tone that naturalized Brit of the subje " votion to th n of ¢ ain without disi ty to the Un es, x $ to thi en and the ident | drunk and a tish songs sun Offers #125,000 Irish Race Hor: larcus Daly, the copper nd turfman, ough Chicago en route to Butt Stopped over one hour between trains long enough to make the highest bid ever re- corded for a thoroughbred in America. ‘the following brief ¢: ‘To Mr. Gubbins y, Irelanc his turf w . Knock- 000 cash and -m, Montana. < altee More be- > I think he is the greatest th ch- of the I know the stock he his progeny should be us | his ancestry. Fer my part I} e him much. I would cek stud after a sea- fon or two on the track.” ———— BLOWN UP WITH DYNAMITE. s One Ital More Injured Fr Brilliant Station. PITTSBURG, Pa., June 23.—An Italian laborers’ shanty near Brilliant Station, cn the Allegheny Valley railroad, was blown up by dynamite shortly after midnight, and Gaetaus Antinello was instantly killed. i k No More Consuls to Be Appointed for Some Time. Official Announcement at the Execu- tive Mansion — Great Demand for Places Abroad—Senatorial Callers, An official announcement is again made that the President has no intention of .go- ing into the appgintment of consults until near the close of the congressional session, and that the recent appointrrents are spe- cial and to fill vacancies. The President some time ago told every senator and rep- resentative that the corsulships would not be taken up until toward the adjournment of Ci ress. The congressmen so informed their constituents who were here and about to come here in pursuit of the seductive but elusive foreign appointments. By de- grees the candidates here were induced to go home and those about to come on were induced te stay home. Then, several weeks ago, the President nominated a few con- stls to fill vacancies. Telegrems and let- ters flew thick and fast to congressmen, and the consul-hunting brigade again made Vashington. at the White House, before the left for Georgetown College, a iting delegation red, hoping to President large. pers; get a wo xecutive. But none of them saw the President. The few minutes he nad he gave to een- ators ing no hope at the White Heu the delegation moved on the State Depar: ment. e, Senatorial € Senators Allison, Gear, Hale, Deboe, Bur- rows, Pritchard and Lodge were among those who saw the President for a few minutes. Senator Pritchard made an ap- pointment to call again, es he has a number ot North Caroliz to introduce to the President. Those with him this morning were Adjutant General Cowles, an applicant for the Greek mission; H. A. Gudger, who wanis a foreign appointment, and A. E. Holten, who is booked for district attorney of the western district. The North Caro- linians are anxious to find out what they » to get in foreign appointments, so as to weed out their big crop of candidates to what the farmer calls a “stand.” They think they are entitled to four or five good places. Gen. J. M. Shackleford, formerly of Ken- tucky and Indiana, but now of the Indian territory, was with Senator Deboe. Gen. Shackleford desires a judgeship, a position he heid in the Indian territory a number of years ago. The Columbia Postmastersh The appointment of Dr. J. F. postmaster at Columbia, § js the first of importance made for that state. It is a victory for the regular republicans, at the head of which is National Committeeman Webster. Dr. Ensor was not with ths Webster faction up to the time of the St Lcuis convention, but after that “he decline to hold out in opposition to the regular He had the indorsement of the nation committeeman. The Lily White republi cans have received the cold shoulder in thi appointment. Dr. Ensor is a well-known aid popular republican. He had the corsement of many democratic bu: men. He is himesif a busin n and that fact had some influence w master General Gary in recommending his appointment. It will be some time tore there are any further appointments of in:portance for the state. National Com- mitteeman Webster is to be collector of in- ternal revenue, and Abial Lathrop, ex-di trict attorney under President Harrison, is to have his old place again. Gen. Stewart L. Woodford is expected at the White Hoi this afternoon for a further conference with the President. New York Appointments. It is said that the slate for the big ap- pointments for New York city has been made up, after a pow-wow of the republi- can leaders and a conference with tne President. The slate which is expected to be sent to the Senate in a few days fs sald to be as follows: Collector of the port, Geo. R. Bidwell; surveyor of the port, Silas C. Pp. sor as Croft; appral of the port, Wilbur I. Wakeman; United States district attorney for the southern district, Gen. Henry L. Burnett; naval officer of the port, B. Chittenden, jr. If General Burnett is selected the blow will be hard cn Gen. John S. Wise, who y the President several times abou’ in the administration. General W was also an original McKinley leader and a follower of Milholland. ——e—___ MILLS RETIRED. meon it ¢ Ne Promotion of Colonels Carlton d Merriam Expected to Follow. Gen. Anson Mills, formerly in command of the Sd Cavalry, who was recently con- firmed as a brigadier general, has been Piaced on the retired list of the army on his own application, under the forty year: se clause. The ancy thus created in the list of brigadier generals will be filed by the promotion of Col. Caleb H. Carlton, now in command of the Sth Cav- alry. In the expected event of his con- firmaticn, he, tco, will be retired at once, and Col. H. C. Merriam of the Ist Infantr he a will he advarced to the grade of brigadier general. The latter has been jumped by juniors already, in order that be enabled to retire with the 1 pay of brigadier generals. Not- nding his retirement, Gen. Mills will a member of the in- sion for the establish- a boundary line between the Unii es and Mexico, a duty to which he igved some years ago by special ongTeSs. Decided Affecting Securities Amounting to 844,000, In the case of Arthur L. Siahl against Hutchins, Judge Cox, in Equity Court No. 1, today ordered Mr. Hutchins to deliver to the clerk of the court within lays $44,400 of bonds of the Old Id Mining and Milling Company of Arizona, said bonds being of an issue of $150,000 secured by a deed of trust on the franchises and other property of the said company. The complainant alleged that in a cer- tain transaction between Mr. Hutchins and himself the former agreed to pay him $5,000 and transfer the bonds to him. The ment of $8,000 was made. Judge Cox found that the complainant fully establish- ed his case. The judge decrees the bonds to be next in rank to the Hen of the re- ceiver’s certificates outstanding April 25, 1:7, and superior to a mortgage executed by the company May 1, 1891, and subse- quently transferred by Mr. Stahl to Mr. Hutchins, said mortgage now being in fore- closure in the Arizona courts. Upon the delivery of the bonds tu the clerk, the latter ts ordered to deliver them to Mr. Stahl or his attorney, and then en- ter a cancellation of the agreement between the parties. If Mr. Hutchins neglects or fails to so deliver the bonds, within the prescribed time, the cause .will be referred to the auditor of the court. . Suit Tigtorina Sartorilla was fatally injured, and a number of others recetved injuries of a less serious nature. The police believe the explosion was result of a plot against Antinello, and thir teen Itallans have been arrested pending | signed to Mr. Stahl by Mr. Hutchi ou investigation. The court also directs Mr. Hutchins to pay Mr. Stahl $1,500 in satisfaction of the for- mer’s agreement to indemnify the latter the | for fees for Chas. W. Wright, who prose- cuted the foreclosure of the moi ns- said sum to be paid within thirty days. Conditions All Favorable for Today's Aquatic Contest at Poughkeepsie, CORNELL'S ROOTERS OUT IN FORCE Great Crowds in Attendance, and the City Gaily Decorated. PERSONNEL OF THE CREWS POUGHKEEPSIE, N. Y., June 23.—Azure skies, clear atmosphere, bright sunlight and a light, but not disturbing breeze from the south, marked the earliest hours of the opening day of ihe college boat races. The struggle of today between the fresh- man crews will merely serve to whet the appetite of lovers cf aquatic sport. No such crowd ever assembled in this coun- try to witness a freshman race as is gath- ered here today. The city was freely decorated with the various college colors. Beginning early in the day-special and regular railway trains brought great numbers of spectators to view the race, and long before noon little groups, baskets in hand, moved leisurely down to the ferry from the intertor local- ities and took up their stations at vantage points along the west side of the river. Hundreds thus arranged themselves with- out knowing that the hour for starting the race had been set back an hour, or between 5 and 6 o'clock, according to the condi- tions of wind and water. River Glints in Sunlight. The river was bright and beautiful in the sunlight, and the gaily decorated craft, that having been assigned to anchorage, had no worry as to position to hurry them, moved here and there with their pleasure- seeking passengers, and added a most plea- sant variety to the scene. Small launches established routes between the city and the Highlands shore, and dodged big excursion Steamers regardless of police regulations in their efforts to lessen the profits of the regular ferry. The “rooters” and “‘sports” put off in the forenoon to see the morning practice that they might lay their wages intelligently, if possible, but not much betting was be- ing done about the hotel corridors. It was iceable, however, that of the “talkers” 's outnumbered those of ard three to one. This was obviously because the talk of sickness among the Yale yourgsters which still cb- tained in some quarters toda: and be- cause of the strong convictions as to prow- ess left by Corneil in 1 ars vic- tory. y Those Who Will Row. A visit to all the quarters early in the ‘ay showed that the freshman crews of Yale, Harvard and Cornell to take part in today's race were unchanged from yester- day, and the men who would sit in the freshman boats this afternoon were as fol- Corne! n. Nate and residen P. Will, Roches! 2 Smallwood, V 5.0814 19 residence, Ht. Age. Boston bl 19 5.09 18 6.00 Average Coxswain, 5.08 19 CRICKET G RESUMES, Gentlemen From Philadelphia Renew Thetr Contest With Mid LONDON, June 23.—The cricket match between the gentlemen of Philadelphia and a Middlesex eleven, which began on Mon- day at Lords, was continued today. On Monday the home team made 254 runs in their first innings, and the Americans in their first Innings scored 117 runs. The visitors, therefore, went in again today for their second ‘nnings. Their first wicket went down for S1 runs, when Thayer was caught and bowled by Rawlin for 39. Lester was caught by Phillipson for 31 runs. King was bowled by Stoddard for 22. Three wickets for 180 runs, At lunch time the American cricketers had scored 207 runs for three wickets down. Wood was then not out for 74 and Bates was not out for 4 runs, The Philadelphia cricketers were all out in their second innings for 270 runs, Ing them a grand total of 887 runs. The home players thus far have 154 runs to make in order to win the match. eS “WILL ENGLAND PROTEST: Mr. Beckett Will Ask This Regarding Hawaiian Annexation, LONDON, June 23.—In the house of com- mons tomorrow Ernest William Beckett, conservative, member for the Whitby divi- sion of the North Riding of Yorkshire, will question the government as to whether it is aware that “Queen Liliuokalani has been deposed by a small body of Americans, who, without right or title, have assumed sovereignty over Hawail, and now, to save themselves from the resentment of the peo- ple, have requested the American goyern- ment to annex Hawaii, and whether Great Britain proposes to allow this most import- ant coaling station to pass into the hands of the United States without protest.” SS MRS. CRAVEN ON WITNESS STAND. Tella Why She Withheld the Fair Deeds So Long. SAN FRANCISCO, June 23.—Mrs. Craven spent another weary day on the witness stand when the trial of the Angus-Craven cese was resumed. Between objections and long-winded arguments on the part of the counsel, she managed to testify that her chief reasons for not having produced the deeds at the time of her negotiations with the attorneys for the Fair heirs were that she was afraid that if it was known that she had them she would be robbed and per- heps murdered, as she had already lost two wills of the late Senator Fair. ‘The greater part of the day's session was ccnsumed in the reading of various state- ments, which had been published in local papers in the form of interviews with the parties most interested in the questions at issue. Wool Men Generally Supported by the Re- publican Senators, The Two Pennsylvanians Standing by the Carpet Manufacturers Who Opposed the Triple Duty. The wool question in the Senate has set- tled down today to afight between the two Pennsylvania senatofs end the rest of the Senate. t The carpet men are naturally greatly dis- satisfied with the adoption of the triple duty on washed third-class wool, which was forced upon the Senate by the repre- sentations of the wool producers. The committee and senators interested labored over the matter up to the time of the meet- ing of the Senate this morning. The sym- pathy of the committee is largely with the carpet manufacturers, but it is obvious to them that if Mr. Foraker, Mr. Carter, Mr. Warren, Mr. Mantle and one or two others insist upon the triple duty without yielding to any reduction of the rates, it is neces- sary to yield to them. The wool men accepting the committee amendments 4s they stand, the committee are confronted with the objections of the carpet men. They suceeeded in getting the general acquiescence of the republican sen- ators except Mr. Quay and-Mr. Penrose. After discussing the matter last night and again this morning in an effort to do something for the carpet interests, 1t was practically decided that the situation was hopeless. Unl there is another change in the situation the rest of the republicans will stand by the committee amendments, permitting Quay and Penrose to make their fight. When the subject was taken up in the Senate Mr. Quay gave notice of a motion to strike out all the committee amendments, but withheld the motion to permit debate. A protracted fight by the Pennsylvania sen- ators is not expected, nor is there any sug- gestion that they will withhold their sup- port from the bill if defeated. Whether Mr. Quay or the committee wins will be de- termined by the votes of the opposition. The two Pennsylvania votes and a solid opposition would reduce the duties on the third-class wools in spite of all that the republicans could do. It is not expected, however, that such @ solid vote can be had. A member of the finance committee said today that the carpet interests had been hard hit in the bill, but that there appear- ed to be no help fcr tt. He said they would have te go ahead with the matter as it stood and trust to a vote in the Senate to settle the matter one way or another. Partial Agreement on Hides. A partial agreement has been reached as to hides. The advocates of free hides have practically given up the fight and accepted a compromise providing an ad valorem duty. The ad valorem offered by the hide men now is 12 per cent, and the rate is still in dispute. Those favoring free hides are trying to Bet the rate down to 5 per cent, and hope to get it at least as low as 7. The pros- pects are that it will be put down to about 9 or 10 per cent. Expected Agreement on Reciprocity. It is expected that the finance commit- tee will agree upon a reciprocity clause to be put in the bill on the general plan sug- gested by Senator Burrows, which pro- vides that the President may remit a cer- tain percentage of any duties, not to ex- ceed 25 per cent, in consideration of com- mercial privileges granted to the United States by any country through a reciprocal agreement. This exact form has not been definitely decided upon, but the committee have de- cided that a reciprocity provision shall be Inserted in the bill, and that it shall be broad enough to admit of the making of commercial agreements with any country, and this plan seems to meet with most, gereral favor. The committee believe that they have come to an agreement on to- ba which will hold. This is on the basis of one dollar and seventy-five cents ber pound on unstemmed wrapper tobacco. ——___e. PR NOMINATIONS, W. J. Hoffman and B. H. Warner, jr. Among the Selections. Te President today sent the following nominations to the Senate: State—Thomas C. Dawson of Iowa, to be secretary of the legation of the United States at Rio de Janeiro, To be consuls of the United States: Wal- ter J. Hoffman of District of Columbia, at Mannheim, Germany; Brainard H. Warner, jr., of Maryland, at Leipsic, Germany; Al- bert W. Swealm of Iowa, at Montevideo, Uruguay; Edward H. Thompson of Massa- chusetts, at Progreso, Mexico. ‘Treasury—Edward McKitterick of lowa to be deputy auditor for the Treasury De- partment, Interior—Charles Kingston of Wyoming to be register of the land office, and Frank M. Foote of Wyoming to be receiver of public moneys at Evanston, Wyoming. Postmasters—Joseph W. Dale, Mitchell, Ind.; Henry A. Pease, Edgartown, Mas: Moses Emery, Caledonia, Minn.; Chas. L. Porter, Plattsburg, Mo.; James’ W. Mills, Versailles, Mo.; Thos, L. Dunham, Lester- stire, N. Y.; James F, Wray, Reidsville, *.; John R. Wolfe, Shelby, Ohio; Victor on, Britton, $. D.; Edward Blan- San Angelo, Texas; Fred Read, , Va, chard, Newport Ne o-— Y RAILWAY, MAIL SERVICE. An Importunt Conference at the Post Otlice Department. The growth of the street car mail service, which, within a short period, has become established in a number of the large cities anc from whose development great re- sults have inured in expediting the mails, has raised the question as to what head the car employes are to be placed under. In many cases the postal crews were de- tailed from the railway mail service, and in a few cases from the post office clerk force. Postmaster Perkins of Rochester, N. Y. accompanied by Representative Brewster, was at the Post Office Department yester- day, and pointed out the results of the details to the new service, and asked for more help. . Railway mail service officials hold that the men should not be charged against them without reinforcement in nu: er, while postmasters object unless their force is also augmented accordi: r. First Assistant Postmaster General Heath, Second Assistant — Shallenberger, Superintendent of Free Delivery Machen and ex-Postmaster Harlow of St. Louis, now civil service commissioner, conferred over the situation today. The department practically reached the conclusion to place those employes so detailed under the direc- tion of the superintendent of the mails in the various cities where the street car service is in operation, all under the super- vision of the respective postmasters. This action puts all street car mails under the direction of the postmasters, and all rail- way mail'service employes detailed for this work, accordingly, will be under their direction... et retest fd Hen een it, Sin Peg tires ith the constant development ot si car mail service, there will be a large in- crease in the details of men from rail- way mail service. The Postmaster : TO ANNEX HAWAII Provisions of the Bill Introduced by Senator Morgan. TO GO INTO EFFECT JULY 4, 1898 ——— Treaty Referred to a Subcommit- tee of Three. ——— EIGHT FAVOR ANNEXATION ee, Mr. Morgan this afternoon introduced a bill in the Senate provicing for the annexa- tion of Hawaii as a territory of the United States. The bill accepts, ratifies and con- firms the annexation treaty signed the 16th, and enacts the treaty in all its articles ex- cept the seventh, which does not come within the scope of the bill, and provides that on the 4th of July, 1898, the laws of the United States shall be extended over the Hawaiian Islands; provided, hofvever, that if it is necessary, Congress may ex- tend the laws to the Islands before that time. Provision is made that the commis- sioners authorized in the treaty shall be appointed by the President, with and by the advice and consent of the Senate. The Dill makes an appropriation for the expenses of annexation, etc., of such money as may be necessary, not to exceed $1,000,000, This includes provision for the interest on the public debt of Hawaii. Eight for Annexation. The Hawalian annexation treaty formed the principal topic of consideration by the Senate committee on foreign relations at its brief session today. The treaty and =m companying papers were read and referre to a subcommittee consisting of Senators Davis, Foraker and Morgan, with instruc- tions to investigate the entire question and report to the full committee. ‘The papers read included the protest made by Japan against the annexation. The document did not call out much comment, but all that was said was of a character to indicate that the members of the committee did not regard it as likely to lead to serious complications, though requiring the most respectful consideration. The subcommittee will consider all the complications likely to grow out of annexation, including those re- ferring to the trade relations of the islands. This will involve a study of all of Hawaii's treaties with other countries. The inquiry necessarily will require “considerable time, and no effort will be made by the full com- mittee to take the subject up until the sub- committee shall be able to report on all the details. The realization of this fact has led the members of the committee to con- clude that it is improbable that the commit- tee as a whole will be able tu pass upon the subject during the present session, Comparatively little was said bearing upon the merits of the treaty at today’s meeting, but the few utterances that were heard sustained the estimate heretofore made of the complexion of the committee, namely, that at least eight of the eleven members would favor ratification. There is a possi- bility that the number may be increased to nine. Considering Japan's Protest. ‘The protest from Japan in connection with the Hawaiian treaty, which was re- celved by the Senate committee on foreign relations today, is considered in a more serious light than was at first made ap- parent, and the committee took exceptional precautions to prevent the publication of its proceedings. The protest was accepted as almost an ultimatum on Japan's part, to the effect that the treaty must not, be perfected. It is not a protest against ‘the form of the document, as had been supposed in some quarters, but against the document itself, or rather against the transaction, as being opposed to Japan's interest. ‘The specific reason alleged for the pro- test 1s that the consummation of the agree- ment between Hawali and the United States would disturb the existing trade relations of the north Pacific and nullify the royalty rights. Reply to Japan's Protest. The Secretary of State has prepared a re- ply to the. letter of the Japanese minister protesting against the Hawaiian annexa- tion treaty. It says in effect that there is no grounds for the protest, and that the integrity of the treaty rights in Japan will be fully respected in any action, which this government may take in the mat- ter. It is said that Secretary Sherman holds that the treaty of 1871 between Japan and Hawaii grenting the latter perpetual rights in Hawall will expire with Hawaiian an- nexation to the United States, and that under the treaty between the United States apan which goes into effect in Igy vantages in Hawaii she now enjoys, in ad- dition to having the same privileges she now has by treaty arrangements with the United States. — OF PRIVILEGES. Pension Commissioner Evans is Mak- ing an Investigation. Commissioner of Pensions Evans is in- vestigating the records of his office with a view to discovering to what extent the privilege of taking annual and sick leave has’ been abused. He has been surprised to find that a considerable number of clerks, both men and women, are shown to be chronic leave takers. They always secure their thirty days’ annual leave and as much, if not more, sick leave, and in some cases additional leave without pay. Commissioner Evans has concluded that this abuse of the privilege granted by the government is a serious matter and he Proposes to give the matter his careful at- tention in the future. A geod many of these chronic leave takers make a rule of being away from their office two or three months in a year. They have apparently found no difficulty in securing certificates from physicians. In one case it is learned that a clerk consuming several months of leave took advantage of the privilege to make a trip to Europe while on the pay rolls of the government. In another case the physician's certifi- eates certified that the clerk was unable to sit at his desk, which was a fact, but the certificate did not tell what was after- ward learned that the clerk was unable to sit up because of a too free use of al- coholic liquors. The physician’s certificates tell only half the tale. The certificates do not state when illness has been brought about by intem- perance or when the illness is of such a mild character that no private business concern in the country would for a mo- ment consider making it the basis of a sick leave. A physician in many instances will read- ily give it as his opinion that the patient would be benefited. by a vacation, on the general supposition that a vacation is a good thing, and that rest and recreation are conducive to health. But in the future there is little likelihood that the employes in the pension office will be able to get sick leave during which to take European trips. The commissioner of pensions will here. after limit leaves of absence in his bureau to thirty days with pay for the year. He has regarded it as absolutely necessary to set this limit. The records show that the best clerks in the office seldom, if ever, tske thirty days’ annual leave, which is their privilege. In the future those who take an excess of sick leave will find that their record will be investigated, and any effort on their part to abuse the privileges that have Been probably will issue an-order in a few days / allowed them wil] be apt to result to their this disposition of the problem. disadvantage. CLOSING THE CASE Arguments Begun Today in the Court-Mar- tial of Commander Mullan. Mr. Hayden Making a Strong Analyti- cal Presentation for the Accuscd— Interest in the Proceedings. The arguments in the Mullan court-mar- tial, which has been in interesting progress at the navy yard for the past week, began this afternoon at 1 o'clock. Mr. Hayden of counsel for Commander Mullan opened for his client and began a very clear and lucid statement for the defense. He declared that before a court-martial, as before a court of law, that the presumption of innocence on the part of an accused was a primary con- sideration, and until guilt was undoubtedly established the accused should have every benefit of a reasonable doubt. He claimed that there was no direct evidence of any sort to substantiate the specific against Commander Mullan. that had been advanced ag. mander Mullan had been overwhelmingly controverted. Mr. Hayden then took up the spec tions one by one and analyzed the mony of witnesses for both the prosecu- tion and the accused upon them. Mr. Hay- den held the attertion of the entire court as well as of the spectators. He called attention to the ingenious manner in which Judge Advocate Lauchheimer had: prepared the charges and declared he hud sand- Wiched an exict charge in the specitica- tions between two rumored offe in or- der to make it appear that Commander Mullan had been on a steady spree. Continuing with his analysis of the tes- timony Mr. Hayden pointed out where the Witnesses in their evidence had never been anything but indefinite regarding the times and places of his alleced indiscretions in drinking and confronted such testimony with the direct declarations of other wit- nesses, who swore they had never seen Commander Mullan under the influence of liquor. He was addressing the court when this report closed. Question of Farther Extension of Time for Eckington Company. The Commissioners deny strenuously the published statement that they had agreed to grant the Eckington Railroad Company a further extension of time in which to ex- periment with an air motor. Commissioner Wight was especially anxious that The Star should deny the statement. “The Commissioners,” he s; id, “have never had the matter presented to them, and I for one would be opposed to any further ex- tension. We have an inspector now at work upon the air motor question, and un- ul his report is received and considered we cannot say what will be dene, but I am cpposed to further extensions. Commissioner Black said the publication of a further extension for experimental purposes was entirely unfounded. It. w. the first he had heard of the matter. In- spector McFarland was investigating, and the Commissioners would take no action until his report had been received. As far as he was concerned, he could not say whether an extension would be granted or note He would be governed entirely by the exigencies of the case. Commissioner Ross also denied that the matter had been before the board. Cer- tainly no action had been taken, and the matter, so far as he knew, had never been discussed. The Commissioners were at present waiting for the inspector's report. ee SMITH FURNACE CONDEMNED. Garbage Contractor Ordered to Have the Plant Removed. After a thorough trial, the Commisston- ers, upen the recommendation of Health Officer Woodward, have ordered the gar- bage contractor to remove at his carliest convenience the Smith crematory back of the old observatory grounds. It is expect- ed the work of removal will begin this week. This action is tased upon the report_of the health officer, who certified to the in- sanitary condition of the plant. The fact t at times obnoxious odcrs have been disseminated from the plant led to this action. The neighbors in the immediate Vicinity of the crematory complained bi terly of the nuisance, and several protests were received urging the abandonment of the plant. This crematory, it will be recalled, was built by direction of the District otticials, who after investigating the entire subject of garbage disposal arrived at the cone sion that the Smith pls n all re- spects the best extant. age con- tracto: was allowed to select the other crematory, and he p:ompuy named the Brown system. This, it appears, is still working satisfactorily. A radical change in the method of disposing of the garbage is looked for in the near future. ————_—— ORDERED TO THE PHILADELPHIA. Commander Dyer Will Shortly for Honolulu. Ccmmander N. M. Dyer has been de- tached from duty as inspector of the first lighthouse district and ordered ,to com- mand the Philadelphia, now at Honolulu, per steamer from San Francisco of August 14, relieving Captain C. S. Cotton, who has been ordered home on reporting of his relief and granted leave of absence for two months. Commander Dyer has just been examined for promotion to the grade of captain, and he will receive his commission in that grade before his departure for the Ha- waiian Islands. There is no significance in this change of commanders of the Philadelphia, be- yond the fact» that Captain Cotton’s term of sea service has expired. He has been in command of the Philadelphia since Au- gust, 184, a period of nearly three years. The Philadelphia is the flagship of the Pacific squadron, and she flies the flag of Rear Admiral Beardslee, commander-in- chief of that station. In accordance with orders issued some time ago Rear Admiral Beardslee will be reileved of his command by Rear Admira: J. N, Miller, now on the Brooklyn, at Spit- head, England, representing the United States navy at the queen's jubilee. It is expected that he will assume command of the Pacific squadron soon after his return from England. Admiral Beardslee has heen slated for duty in this city as president of the naval examining board. —_—_|_\_-e-____ BROOKLYN NAVY YARD FIRE. Sail A Board Appointed to Investigate the Affair. Commodore Bunce, commandant of the Brooklyn navy yard, made a report to the Secretary of the Navy this morning in re- gard to the fire at the navy yard Monday evening. Building No. 13, used principally as a storehouse by the ordnance depart- ment, was found to be on fire about 9:30 o'clock Monday evening. The fire, after destroying the roof, the third and most of the second floors, was extinguished at 12:35 a.m. yesterday. A board, composed of Capt. H. C. Taylor, Commander George C. Reiter, Chief Engineer J. P. Mickley and Lieut. A! M. Knight, has been ordered to make a careful and thorough investigation of the fire. If you want to buy, sell or exchange anything, it will pay you to announce the fact in the advertising columns of The Star. They are closely studied by more than three times as many people as read any other paper. SLATE GOES THROUGH Ohio Republican ‘Duin Com- pletes Its Work at Toledo. RINGING RESOLUTIONS. ADOPTED Governor Bushnell Takes the Nom- ination for Governor After All. KURTZ DID NOT ie ATTEND TOLEDO, Ohio, June 23.—The republican convention made the following nomina- tions today Governor—Asa W. Pushnell. Lieutenant gevernor—A. W. Jones. Supreme judec—Jacob F. Burkett. Attorney general—Frank Monnett. surer—Samuel Campbell. School commissioner—L. D. Bone Member of board of public works—C. Goddard. rake. A With the contest for the chairmanshtp settled so decisively rday in favor of Major Charles F. W. Dick and the entire Hanna slate, the conv m proceeded promptly at 10 a.m. today with the usual busin The report on credentials was adopted without opposition, as it made no material difference in ntrol of the convention, which overwhelmingly with Senator Hanna. ganization, with Gen. c the chair, was made the permane H. nt organi- her committees ‘There was more n in the was in se the platforms in the conven- ‘uban and other of « of. zation, and the reports were readily dispose than the usual interes reso- all night, tryin 50 as to pre tion on the resolution: Kurts Leaves for Columbus, Chairman Kurtz had intended leaving last night after his defeat, but he did not get away then. He did not attend the o vention yesterday or today and left at noon for Columbus. During the day there were con! between Senator Hanna and Gov. Bushnell, and the question of a new man for the state chairmanship was still agitated. i The following platform was adopted: vil servic The republicans of Ohio re in the magnificent victory of last year, whe the people of the United States whelmingly de dollar and a chance to ¢: as President that splendid Wm. McKinley. rn it, and « son of Unio, The platform upon which t victory was won declares the true prin viples and policy of the ublican party. To all tt declarations of that platform w : our allegiance ond unquali mend the President and Congr its wise and statesmanlike execution of pledges. de The republican party has always been the friend of the dcwntrodden and op- pressed and has always deeply sympathize with the struggle of any people for dependence. mpathy for Cuba. We extend our sympathy to the patriots of Cuba in their effor from Spanish cruelty hope that the day cf their deliverance is near at 4. We commend the course Saat and express our confidence spcedy and patriotic disposition of ques in accordance W manship and a firm and vigorous on wise state foreign policy. We believe negotiating the treat of Hawaii has acted the hope that the edministration in fcr the annexation ely, ang we express ate will ratify the that the sami We denounce the violation of the spirit of the civil service act by President Cleve- lend in those orders whi extended its or n beyond its pur and intent and demand such revocation of orders or modification of the law as will accomplish nifest_purpc commend reforms inaugurated in the present admin- an earnest of s to the veter- ans of the republic, which we he: of the watchful care and rece enforcement of their just claim grateful people. National Board of Arbitration, We favor the > by © such a law as will provide a nationai bi of arbitration to secure, so far the adjustment and settleme ferences as may arise betw uily wedded to the principle of pro- tection, we demand for the wool grow of Ohio such ample prot for wool a i i rease American flock: s supply all American ne We indorse the wise, faithful and sat factory administration of Governor Bush- nell, and con ate the people of tails state upon the financial condition of their commonwealth, which denior that the legislative power of the s was economically and honestly exercised by @ republican legis! Wo promise a con- tinua of bi ; such legisla- may | to remed, irequalities of taxation; the of only such appropriations as may rly required for the needs of rapidly growing ; and the avoidance of unnecessary 1 legislation, b ing that the n ideas of home is b ved by leaving the broa poss s of local government with the people. The success of the republican party ure the advantages of better schools, roads atw li these pro- gressive ide hich will keep Ohio at the head of the sisterhood of states. Indorse Both Senators. The thanks cf the people of this state are due to Senators Foraker and Hanna for their splendid efforts during the sent session of Congress, ulate the people on their representation in the United States Senate. to continue such representation and appreciation his to the party and to the people of the state and nation, and his eminent and proven fitness for the we indorse the candidacy of Mr. A. Henna tor United States sen- ator to succeed himself, and pledge the support of the party inthe next general assembly to his election to both the short and long terms. ‘The mention of Senator Hanna's name was greeted with loud demonstrations, end after the resolutions were adopted Senato: Hanna was called for. He thanked the convention for this ex- pression of corfidence and pledged him self to co-operate with the standard bearer (Bushnell) for republican success in Onis. Senator Hanna said the republicans had been warted that this was a dangerous year. He joined in accepting the chi lenge. The republicans of Ohio alw fight best when there is danger ahead. The opposition propose to stir up the once threshed straw. They will revive free sil- ver in Obio, but never again free wool. He discussed the pending tariff bill at length, and paid a high tribute to General Grosvenor for gogo Hs soon ae Representatives r nal Hanne said he was now trying in the Sen- ate to keep up with Gencral Grosvenor s in the House. The senator pald the ighest tribute to President McKinicy # efforts to bring about prosperity and the best possible conditions for the country. The President had many difficulties to over- come, but he would meet the predictions of his friends and the hope of everybody. Governor Bushnell, Lieutenant Governor Jones and Attorney General Monnett also addressed the convention in accepting thetr respective nominations.