Evening Star Newspaper, July 27, 1897, Page 1

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THE STAR RY MAIL. “= Persons leaving the city for any period can have The Star mailed to them to any address in the United States or Canada, by ordering it at this office, In person or by letter, Terms: 13 cents per week; 25 cents for two weeks, cr 530 cents per month. Invariably in advance. Sub- scribers changing thelr address from one Post-office to another should sive the last address as well as the Tew one. JAPAN MEANS FIGHT St. James Gazette Puts That Con- struction on Recent Protest. AMERICANS FAIL 0 COMPREHEND Rumor That Soldier Immigrants Are Preparing to Invade Hawaii. —__+—_—_ WARSHIPS WILL FOLLOW LONDON, July 27.—The St. James Ga- zette, commenting upon Japan's protest in the Hawaiian matter, says: “According to European usage it amounts to a threat to resist the transfer of the archipelago by force, and is equivalent to warning the United States that they must give up their views as to Hawali or prepare for war. “It does mean just so much in the mouth of Japan, though the Americans do not seem to think so. But they have such odd Ideas of diplomatic language that they are no great authorities.” Japanese Immigrants for Hawail. iT. LOUIS, Mo., July —A special to the Globe-Democrat from Los Angeles, Cal. says: A letter written by a Japanese official in Jaran to a former Japanese officer living in this city conveys the information that the Japanese government will forward to Honolulu in the latter part of July 1,500 Japanese immigrants. These prospective immigrants are now in the garrison at Neegata, being soldiers in the Japanese service, and will go on shore in Honolulu as simple citizens. but drilled and ready for military duty at once. The steamers which are to convey these men have | chartered by the Japanese vernment, and carry in addition to the ngers arms. ammunition and stores of sufficient quantity to it interesting for any party trying to prevent their landing. Men-of-War Ready. In addition three large men-of-war are already prepared to leave Yokohama to arrive at Honolulu at about the same time The cor ted in the no ndent, who United States, doubt acquired nd den’t y own langnage, glish predictions from this of- 1 from the first that it fs Britain whether the Hawali or not; but hould give the = to think wh American It re- about. ther Ameri ution policy becom r wi 2 powerful na She portant, and, if it man, and, at any will think twice navy to do \d. mischie Phi it undoubtedly e ks England Should Interfere. The Globe, aftef referring to the “cynical neolence of the American minister,” says: hould it be our misfortune to engage in a quarrel with our kin beyond sca we must seize Hawali tmmec y; but the state of thi st which it Is neces- ry to take utions now is the by no conting of a war be- ited States and a European to ta wail, which would strat * point of gre im- t ourselves. If Japan ab- ights, it is the 2 even patch pre means remote tween the U CONTRACTS English Firms Are Indignant Over Failure to Compete. LONDON, July —According to the Daily M the E ish firms are very in- that the contracts for the traction of the London Centrai railway, w! und electric line, to hundreds of thou- > been given to Amer- ompany explains locomo- Rails. house of ec owned low BIG MINING DEAL REPORTED. Reduction Works at Pilot Bay, B. C., Bougitt by Montana Miners. DENVER, Col., July 27.—A special to the Repu n from Helena, Mont., says: A lig min: 48 consummated yester- @ay by which Braden Brothers of Helena have come into pos: ion of the reduc- tion w at Pilot Bay, on Kootenay lake, . owned by the Kootenay Mining and ting Company. The works have been but will be operated cludes a fifty-ton wr, which will also be operated. ny owning the property spent 0.000 in reduction works ments, but ¥ of the venture. les Blue Belle, one of the w ues in the world, which -n Brothei That mine les of the me firm in und other pi in British nish the reduction works of 9: although some 2 dot The resump- melter will have the ing up a number of mines in —————e . ‘Treasury Promotions. The followirg promotions have been made in the office of the auditor for the state and other departmenis, treasury: A. O. Latham, $1,600 to $1,800: Frank W. Carden, $1,400 to $1,600; E. H. Giipin, $1,200 to $1,400; Miss Ni D. Morey, 31,900 to $1,200; Miss Augusta Pratt, $900 to’ $1,000. z ance Secretary Long’s Return. Secretary Long returned to the city this morning from a cruise to Fert Monroe, Norfolk and Annapolis on the dispatch boat Dolphin. He left the vessel at An- napolis and made the trip from there to Washington by rail. It is expected that the Dolphin will return to this city at once. JAMES R. DOOLITTLE DEAD/ MR, GAGE’S TASK | CERTAINLY ON THEUP.GRADE A HOPEFUL OUTLOOK Formerly United States Senator From State of Wisconsin. Steod With Lyman Trumbull and Wil- Mam Pitt Fessenden in Opposition to Johnson's Impeachment. PROVIDENCE, ®. I., July 27.—Ex-United States Senator Doolittle of Wiscorsin died at 9:30 o'clock this ferenoon at the home of his daughter, at Edgewood, near this elty, of Bright's disease. He was eighty-two ars of age. James R. Doolittle was born at Hampden, N. ¥., on January 3, 1815. After grad- uati.g from Geneva College, New York, he studied and practiced law. Previous to his removal to Wisconsin, which was in 1851, he served several years as district attorney of Wyoming county, New York. In 1853 he was electel judge of the first judicial circuit of Wisconsin, resigning from the bench in 1856, when chosen United States senator in succession to Henry Dodge, as a democer: ‘epublican, and served three terms, or until 1869. his last term as senator Judge Doolitule forfeited his standing as a republican by contesting the impeachment of President Johnson, other repuolican senators who took a like position being William Pitt Fessenden of Maine and Lyman Trumbull of Hlinois. After retiring from the Senate Judge Doolittle male the race for gov- ernor of Wisconsin on the democratic ticket, but was defeated. Subsequently he engaged in the practice of law in Chi- cago. Judge Doolittle’s death occurred on the sixtieth anniversary of his marriage. His illness began with an attack of the grip about a year ago. His-age aided this disease to take a firm hold upon him, and in a few months serious complications set in. After a time there was a rally, and he determined to come east to attend the graduation of his granddaughter at Smith College. He appeared to stand the journey but poorly, and it was chought best to take him to Edgewood. A week after he came here his condition became feeble, and about two weeks ago he could only take milk and stimulants. Some time ago the cx-senator was taken with an attack of nausea and these cks were quite fre- quent after that time. The funeral arrangements have not yet been announced other than that the body will be taken to Racine, Wis., the late home of Judge Doolittl eens > JUDGE CORNISH TO BE NAMED. Will Have Charge of Foreclosure on Union Pacific in Kansas. TOPEKA, Kan., July 27.—George Shar- ritt, clerk of the federal court here, has received a telegram from Judge Sanborn at St, Paul directing him to be in Leaven- worth on Friday next to make record of the proceedings by which Judge Sanborn will appoint a special master to take charge of the fo ure proceed of the Union Pacitic it is iam D. ter by urday last, that Judge Will- , Who was made special mas- e entered at Omaha on Sat- Will be named Le ag as CHARGED WITH EMBE: Secretary of an Ilinois Savings In- stitution Short in His Accounts. PANA, IL, July 27—Isaac N. Weaver, ate secretary of the Citizens’ Savings Loan and Building Association of Pana, has been arrested on a warrant swcrn out by A. b. Corma president of the association, charging him with embezzlement. The full amount cf the shortage as stated in the complaint aggregates $6,000, with mcre to foliow. Weaver had been secre- tary of the association for eight years, during which time his _embezzlements reached a.total of near: of this amount has been good’ by securities he turned in and morey paid by his bendsmen, relatives and friends. — LONG VOYAGE FOR LAKE SCHOONER Corn! LEMENT. Myrtle Camp to Sail From Sheboygan to Honolulu. SHEBOYGAD July 27.—The schoo- ner Myrtle Camp started last night on its long sail to the Hawaiian Islands, which is expected to occupy three months at ieast. ‘The Myrtle Camp is of forty-eight-ton reg- ister, is 67 feet long, breadth, 18 feet, and a depth of nearly 6 feet. Oswaid E. Steph- ens recently bought her frem Escanaba P for trading purposes among the Hawaiian Islands, having been engaged in the business many S$ ago. Captain Gunderson of this city will sail the boat through the lakes and out the St. Lawrence to the ocean, where an oce vigator will be engaged. 5 t ef four men. 4 The destination of the schooner is Hono- lulu, of which city Mr. Stephe! tive. A number of the facto: i specimens of thei Her crew w will se: z for exhibit at the Hawaiian capital. _ oe IRON BUSINE REVIVING. Indications of an Early Resumption in the Mahoning Valley. Special IMspateh to The Evening Star. CLEVELAND, Ohio, July 27.—Indicatio point to an early resumption of the iron business in the Mahoning valley and a per- manent inerease in the demend for pig iron and manufactured products. The Tod fur- nace of the Youngstown Steel Company, which was shut down four months ago, has been almost entirely rebuilt and was put in blast again today, the owners being confident that the outlook presages suc- cess in manufacturing lines. ‘Lhe Ohio Steel Company is operating its extensive plant to its full capacity, giving sieady employment to nearly 1,000 men, and has orders ahead to keep it'in opera~ tion for the next four months. ae NINETEEN TRAMPS SENTENCED. Confexxed That They Interfered With United States Mail in Nebraska. OMAHA, Neb., July 27.—Nineteen of the twenty-one tramps arrested at Tekemah were arraigned before Judge Munger in the United States court. They pleaded guilty to the charge of obstructing the United States mails, and were fined nom: inal sums and sent to jail for terms vary- ing from three to fifteen days. Other cases will be disposed of tomorrow. The Omaha road is now operating with: out Interference from the hoboes. = GORMAN MEN WILL CONTROL. Maryland Senator’ Friends Wil Dominate Convention Tomorrrow. Special Dispatch to The Evening Star. BALTIMORE, Md., July 27.—The three cemovratic legislative district conventions were htld today and delegates were chosen to represent the city at the democratic state convention, which will be held here at Ford’s Opera House tomorrow. Those elected as delegates were largely Gorman men, and the senator will control the con- vention beyond a doubt, Many of the coun- ty delegates to the state convention have arrived in town, and judging from their expressions it is unlikely that silver will cut any figure tomorréw. ‘There is, here and there, a silver man in the crowd, but they are the exceptions, and the genera! opinion ts that the platform will ignore silver and Bryanism and con- fine itself to local issues. Gorman senti- ment is rampant among the delegates, and they seem eagerto do his bidding. Will Do the Work of the Proposed Currency Commission. : GATHERING VIEWS ON THE SUBJECT The Secretary Will Make a Full Report in the Fall. NO LEGISLATION LIKELY eee The declaration of Representative Payne of New York that there can be no currency legisiation durirg the present Congress has attracted some attention. The situation in Congress which he points out is one con- cerning which no one {s in ignorance. Yet there has been, in the discussion of legis- tive affairs, a general assumption that the currency question is to follow the tariff. It is not believed that the administration has any hope of accomplishing anything in the way of currency reform during this Congress. It is thought that if the Presi- dent had hoped for legislation he would not have sent to Congress the recommenda- tion he did just at the close. The idea of a commission was first suggested by the be- Hef that no legislation would be possible while the Senate stood for silver, but that perhaps the Senate might not object to the appointment of a commission, which would not affect the situation at all. It was reasoned that if the question was under consideration by some authorized body of investigators it would be notice to the country that the administration was not ignoring the matter. It is regarded as doubtful whether the probability of Con- gress accepting any suggestions a commis- sion might make has been seriously dis- cussed. If the republicans were in control in the Senate, as in the House, there would have been no thought of a commission. There 1s no opcning for a renewal of the commission proposition at the opening of the next session, unless that method is adopted of postponing the question untii another Congress. Secretary Gage to Investignte. The understanding is that Secretary Gage entertains the opinion that the administra- tion should not take into consideration the situation of affairs in the Senate, but should work as earnestly in favor of cur- reform as if there were some pros- pect of securing favorable legislation. It : expected that he will conduct such com- the commission idea, and will make a ve exhaustive report to Congress in December lations of has be iness men. determined that the com- ge should not b ent to until after the tariff wa a3 thoroughly understood by both the President and Mr. Gage that ther would be no commission authorized, and, therefore, Mr. Gage has been preparing to assemble all the Information possible him- elf without the aid of a commission. He will avail himself of every opportunity to obtain views on the subj and he is ex- pected to avail himself of such voluntary stance in this line a nkers and busi- Inen’s associations may offer. His work il be done in the face of a pretty fair prospect that when the result of his efforts goes to Congress it will be buried in committee. Opposition to Legislation. It is evident, as indicated in Mr. Payne’s statement, that the currency question can- not be taken up at the next session with- out meeting the resistance of some who, though auxious for currency reform, are opposed to agitation under circumstance: h preclude the possibility of benefl s. Nevertheless, it is thought that present idea, supported by the opinion of Mr. Gage, is to do all in power to make currency legislation a fea- ture of the regular session of Congress, as tariff was of the sp session. ‘There will be considerable s on the subject, however, by leading republicans of both the House and Senate before the program is fully formulated. Those who are opposed 0 a pur spectacular fignt are hoping or such an improvement of business con- ditions under the operation of the new tariff that the administration may be per- d not to run the risk of disturbing by starting financial agitation in Congress with all its vagaries. oS CONSUL MUNCHMEYER’S SUICIDE. No Details Received in Re; Denth, The acting secretary of state received a cable message this morning from Mr. Bak United States minister to Nicaragua and Salvador, briefly announcing the sul- cide of Mr. Otto Munchmeyer,United States consul at Salvador, last night. He says that Charles Amendt, whose name appears in the register as vice consul at Salvador, jeft the country months ago, and that he (Minister Baker) will promptly appoint a ice consul to take charge of the affairs of the consulate. No details are given in regard to the death of Consul Munchmeyer beyond the bare statement that he committed suicide. Deceased was a native of West Virginia, and entered the consular service first in June, 1805, as consular agent at Acajutia, which office he held until November 19, 1895, when he was appointed by President Cleveland consul at Salvador. ——_—__- e+. —____ RECESS APPOINTMENTS. . rd to His Official Announcement of the Presi- dent’s Selections. The President today announced the fol- lowing recess appointments: T. V. Powderly, commissioner general of immigration; Robert J. Tracewell, con- troller of the treasury; Hugh Rodman, lieutenant in the navy; Alexander L. Mor- rison, collector of internal revenue tor the district of New Mexico; Joseph N. Strip- ling, attorney of the United States for the southern district of Florida; Mack A. Montgomery, district attorney for the northern district of Mississippi; Moses P. Handy, special commissioner of ‘the United States for the Paris exposition; Thomas C. Worden of Connecticut to be assistant ap- praiser at New York; Arthur R. Colbern to be a notary public for the District of Co- lumbia. 5 The House of Representatives failed to pass the Senate bili providing for five com- missioners to the Paris exposition (one of their number to be commissioner gencral) and an appropriation of $500,000. The de- ficiency bill, however, which passed joth houses, accepted France’s invitation, and authorized the President to appoint a spe- cial commissioner to visit Paris, secure ce, and make general arrangements for the American exhibit. An appropriation of $25,000 was made to defray the expense of this commissionership. The appointment. does not require confirmation by the Sen- ate. —-o+—_____ Government Receipts. Government receipts from customs, $195,- 585; internal revenue, $519,420; miscella- neous, $12,278. Controller Eokels on the Outlook for Business. Good Effect of the Scttlement of the Tariff Matter—Views of_One of the Fy Late Administration's Official! Mr. Eckels, controller of the currency, talked most encouragingly about the finan- cial outlook to a Star reporter today. “I am confident,” he said, “that whatever change now occurs in the’ business con= ditions of the country will be for the. bet- ter. Some time since we reached a point in our financial depression where further de- cline seemed impossible. Then came a period of dead level, and now, however slow the progress made, it is certainly on the up grade. As long as ft was determin- ed by those responsible for governmental affairs that there should be a complete re- vision of the tariff, I think it was wise to have a session of Congress to make that re- vision at the earliest practical moment. Whatever may be the merits or demerits of the new act, the fact that its passage establishes the law upon the subject is settled, which at this time is the really im- portant thing to the business world. Effect of Good Crops, “With the basis upon which manufactur- ing and trade can be carried on settled there will of necessity be a revival in many branches, the effect of which will be feit in all. ‘Then, too, the evidences of unusual crops, with apparently guaranteed good prices and markets, must tend to afd in an improvement of financial conditions. The agriculturist here 1s given an additional market by the failure of the wheat crop abroad. Such a state of improvement is reflected in the increased earnings of the ‘granger’ railroads in the west. “All this, of course, means something to all who sre connected, either directly or in- directly, with these great interests. I have of late talked with many bankers and bus- iness men from various sections of the west and northwest, and all se2m to agree that the people generally are in a better situation for an improved condition of bus- iness than for many years, and that in many instances that improvement was on. A member of one of the large bond houses of the country told me a few days ago that his corporation, having offices in Chicago, Boston and New York, had Jone a larger business in June than ever before in its history. Other instances have come to my attention. “An investigation, however superficial, will show that throughout the last five years people have ceased speculating, have economized, and, though more than Hving mes, have by abled to off many of their debi: the ten ears previous a different rule was ob- served. where it was evident ¥ that ce prevailed, and indebtedness as created. With increased extravas came increased debt, public resulting in the inevitable end—a settling day ‘That Our e avagan ettling day, I hope, has cesses gave Ui with recurring fever, periods of ment and relapses. It was impo: have gotten well of it in an instant, and it equally impossible that there should be a return of complete prosperity im a mo- ment. Such a thing is beyond the power of any law; but with the thorough clearsing we have had there will come about gradu- ally a feeling of safety on the part of in- vestors in making investments. Cash Awaiting Investment. “The amount of actual cash on hand to be invested is greater in volume than ever before In the history of the country; but it is not going to be put out in speculative enterprises. Those who control !t are go- ing to be content with lower rates of in- terest, demanding in return surer invest- ments and a warrant that principal as well will come back to them. Such a ill prove a great blessing, for it aid those having honest enterprises nd kill off the business of speculative pro- moters. It will make impossible the carry- ing out of every undertaking in every town and village in the country that wishes to put on ci irs, to the loss of all who fur- nish the capital for the same. surprised that, in view of the past overspeculation, overextension of cred- it and overcapitalization of corporations, confidence is slow of return. It will con- tinue wanting In many instances, and this fact must be reckoned with by those who think that riches are now fully at hand. “The investor who owns capital is going to constitute of himself an interrogation point, even though his so doing causes his means to lie idle for awhile longer. His so doing will give us a measure of prosperity in the end that is healthful and bottomed on sound business principles. The South and West. “I think the country generally is to be congratulated that the best evidences of improvement are to be séen in the west and south, where heretofore the complaint has been of the poverty and depression seen among the agricultural classes. It seems to be agreed that in the states west of the Mi: ippi there is a marked change and a hopefuincss heretofore wanting. That hopefulness is accentuated by mort- gages canceled and increased price for farm products, coupled with abundant har- vests. “If now the people could be free of agi- tators and the individual citizen given a chance to attend to his individual business without the burden of superintending everybody else’s, the country would again be the one great profitable field of invest- ment for the surplus capital of the world. As a guarantee of this it is only necessary to have, as controlling our financial affairs, sound monetary laws, to practice public and private economy, maintain harmonious relations between capital and labor, ridding both of the danger of the professional demagogue, carry on business in a busi- ness way and be strictly honest in deal- ing with those from abroad who are will- ing to place money in American enter- prises. While one sharp trick upon a foreign investor gains q profit in that in- stance to the one whe engineers it, it hurts in twenty other instanees, and gives the whole country a thoroughly bad repu- tation.” ————-e-______ REPORT WITHOUT FOUNDATION. Rumor That Whitelaw Reid is to Succced Secretary Sherman. It fs sald at the White House and at the Stete Department that there is no founda- tion for the report that Secretary Sherman intends to resign the office of Secretary cf State, and that Mr. Whitelaw Reid will succeed him in that office. Mr. Sherman, who is now at Amagansett, L. I., mage the folowing brief but comprehensive State- rent in regard to the repgrt yesterday: “The story is without foundation. If my health holds out I shall see the Hawaiian annexation question to ajsettlement.” Secretary Sherman said he expected to return to Washington in a few days. It is expected that Mr. Whitelaw Reid, when he returns to this e @ visit to the Presiden plain to e a pe the tra- tt Judge Day, is much more ‘on of ill health or other cause. As already stated, how- ever, the officials do not anticipate any change in the premiership. What Washington Merchants Say of the Business Situation. BELIEVE PROSPERITY 1S COMING Settlement of the Tariff Question Will Restore Confidence. SOME OFFICIAL VIEWS eee As indicated by the recent letter of Mr. Pepper to The Star from San Francisco, an era of better times and improved business conditions has already set in throughout the west. Substantial indications were found upon every hand of improvement in the outlook for all classes of trade, and that condition was extending eastward very rapidly. In order to ascertain the state of affairs in mercantile circles in this city and to learn how business men of Washington feel about the near future, Star reporters today interviewed a large number of men in the business, financial and commercial houses of the capital. Their views are found below. a There is probably no surer index to the state of trade in the community than the volume of business transacted by the large express companies. Their carrying trade represents the movement of goods to the merchant and goods from the buyer to the near-by consignee. When their business is thriving commerce is likewise active in its movements. The Adams Express Company report a gratifying increase in their business at | Washington for the past two months. Compared with the same period last year the increase is deemed significant of good times. Mr. George W. Moss, the iocal manager, said he anticipates a large in- crease of trade for the coming fall, and thinks that a good volume of business will be transacted. The United States Express Company makes a similar report. Mr. Samucl H. Bowman, the manager, said the business for June had increased per cent over the same month last year, and there was a much better rate of increase for the pre- ceding spring months. He is confident that tke indications presage brisk business in the fall, and looks for better times to set in very soon. Official Views. Secretary Alger was caught by a Star man on bis way to the cabinet. He was in a great hurry, but took time to prelict a good business revival. He has just re- turned from a visit to Spirit Lake, Towa, and Chicago, and took into busi i prices of all com wheat, corn and cotton, the increased earnings of the rail- roads the orders the manufacturers are ng for more goods than hereto- fore, show conclusively to my mind that the times have taken a heaithy start for 2 better."” ant Secretary Howell of the treas- consider the new tariff bili a most one. It is particularly free from ies, which, despite the most care- ambigu ful efforts, are liable to creep into such measures. It is not only a revenue pro- er, but it will result in building up our industries, and I believe will cause a gen- eral revi of business. In my opinion, the new law will produce at least $185,000,- ovo during the present fiscal year, and I look for at least $220,000,000 during the fis- cal year 1890." Gen. Spaulding, acting secretary of the treasury—“From a cursory examination of the tariff act I am of opinion that it will certainly result in an increase of revenue in the end. Inasmuch as the importers have anticipated its passage by heavy importa- tions for several months past, I look for a slight failing off in revenue for the first few months, but in the near future I look for a very marked increase in revenue and also for a gradual but certain improvement in business. Briefly stated, I anticipate an crease of revenue and a business re- Restore a Healthy Condition. Mr. Charles J. Bell, president American Security and Trust Company: “The settlement of this important ques- tion and the fact that manufacturers will know exactly where they stand will no doubt help materially to restore a healthy condition of business, especially when coupled with the enormous crop of food stuffs in this country, which elsewhere are failures or are short.” Mr. E. S. Johnston ze National Bank The removal of the business uncertainty by the adoption of a tariff bill which es- tablishes rates that will necessarily hold good for the next four or five years will, I think, have a helpful influence on the country. The most gratifying thing, how- evel the approaching prosperity of the farmer, which may be seen in the enor- mous crop of wheat this year, which is being sold at good prices. ‘The’ prosperity of the farmer means the prosperity.of the country more surely than any adjustment of_a tariff, in my opinion.” Mr. Charles P. Williams, cashier West End National Bank: “The matter of the tariff being settled, and now that we know on what basis we can do business, I think that business will revive and continue to show improvement, as is already The case in the west. The revival out west is wonderful, and. New York is commencing to show many signs of healthy activity.” Mr. W. B. Hibbs, banker and broker: “The best indication of the effect of the settlement of the tariff question, in my opinion, is shown in the buoyancy of the financial market. All sorts of secumities, both stocks and bonds, are now being sought for by capital that has been hith- erto idle. The abundant crops in this country, and the short crops abroad, which insure a market for our surplus at higher prices, will also have a very substantial effect in restoring prosperity of the sub- stantial sort. The heavy shipments of our cereals will go a long way toward paying for the unusually heavy imports of. this country at this time, which have been made for the purpose of escaping the pay- ment of the increased duties. Expect Good Business. Luchs & Brother, 7th street: “We hope for an increase of trade in the fall. There is every reason to expect a good business.” Hecht & Company, 7th street: “We find that the increase of business has already set in. We think more men will go to work by fall, and we look for a brisk fall trade.” John Rudden, 7th street: “As soon as the new tariff gets fairly into operation labor will find employment, and better times will set in for Washington. I am looking for- ward to a good business within the next few months.” John C. Eckloff, cashier Second National Bank: “One of the most promising indica- ticns of better times is the increase of good collateral loans the banks are making. That means a more healthful tone throughout the business community, that more money is being used in business concerns and that ese not so much speculative paper abroad.” Eiseman Brothers, 7th and E streets, said they were looking forward to a speedy re- turn of better times and an increase of business. The indications throughout the clothing trade were favorable to a growing volume of business in the fall. Lansburgh & Brother: “There is already president of the Citi- Possible Sequel of the Trial of Wedderburn &0o, ~ What the Defense Will Endeavor to mittee’s Report. ‘The widespread effect of the prosecution of John Wedderburn & Co., patent attor- neys, by the commissioner of patents, on an order to show cause why they should not be disbarred from practice before the United States patent office, is not gen- erally understood. Some time in the early spring, shortly after Commissioner Butterworth took charge of the patent office, he appointed @ committee to investigate all charges against attorneys practicing before the of- fice of using unprofessional methods. in the pursuit of their business. This com- mittee was instructed to proceed without fear of consequences, to cut to the core and let the chips fall where they might. Its report was a long one, which has never been given to the public with the exception of that portion of it which re- ferred to the case of Wedderburn & Co., which was published in The Star, and that was not given out officially. It recites many highly unprofessional practices used by patent attorneys, but the case against Wedderburn & Co. was re- garded as the strongest, and it was for that reason that the commissioner of patents de termined to first bring proceedings for dis- barment against that firm, believing that the evidence against them was not suf- ficient to disbar them no one else against whom charges might be brought could be disbarred. It now hapry that the trial of Wedder- burn & Co. is likely to bring to the surface practices of other attorneys whose methods, it is said, greatly resemble those of the firm under trial. It is understood that Judge Jere Wilson, counsel for Wedderburn & Co., will in his summing up of the case bring forth e dence to show that the practices being charged against his clients are those in quite general use. This charge, if it is proven, cannot be urged against disbar- ment ff the practices complained of are un- fessional, it is believed by many patent attor that they will lead to other prosecutions. Indeed, it is said that evidence is being now collected from a num- ber of quarters against a dozen other pat- ent firms. bi oe AMERICANS IN CUBAN CELLS. Except the Competitor Prisoners All but One Charged With Rebeliio: Consul General Lee has informed the Sec- retary of Siate that in the event of the re- lease of the American, Louis Someiilan, now confined in jail at Havana, the’ il remain of American citizens imprisoned in Cuba, in addition to the five Competitor prisoners, only the following: Manual Mer- nandez, confined in Fort Cabanas; Rafael Fernanjez of Diaz, imprisoned at Sagua la Grande; Julio Thomas Sainz d Frank | Agramonte, confined at Santiago de Cuba. All of those named, G: Lee says, are charged with rebellion with arms in hand, and are held subject to the ordinary tary jurisdiction. The United States consul at Manzanillo has cabled the Secretary of State a contra- | diction of the report that Albert Slus: an American, has been captured by § ish troops and taken to Manzanillo. 7 ser has not been He s ught to that and that he knows aothing of his ar- — —— Personal Mention. First Assistant Postmaster General Heath will leave late this afternoon, ac- companied by Mrs. Heath, for Kennebunk- pert, Me., where he will spend a three s’ vacation. M. S. Lewis, chief of the supply division of the Post Office Department, leaves to- Gay on a mont vacation, spend in the New England state: Jo. 3. y. private secretary to snt postmaster general tion of three weeks, beginy today. He will go to Brocklyn d Long Island. Captain G. W. Simpson, retired, is at the Soldiers’ Heme on which he will the Na demy has reported at the Navy Department for temporary duty. ———_-—-+ @ .-—____ Whereabouts of the Warships. The training ship A’ at Southampton, Eng., yesterday from Nor- folk. The gunboat Bennington will leave San Francisco in a few days for San Diego to drill the California state al militia, after which she will proceed direct to Honolulu to relieve the Marion. The torpedo boat Porter has arrived Newport. The Wilmington has sailed from Savan- nah for Jacksonville. The Cincinnati has arrived 2 A cablegram was receive: } Department toda ng the arrival at of the cruiser Raleigh at Tangier, after a visit to other ports in Morocco. === + Hearing in the Wedderburn Case. After The Star's report of the hearing in the case of Wedderburn & Co. at the pat- | to throng ent office closed yesterday afternoon the testimony of Geo. H. Snyder wasiecon- tmued. Mr. Snyder continued to deseri methods employed by Wedderburn & Co. in placing a value on patents. This, he said, was done by A. L. Hughes, known as chief of the sales department, and often without seeing them. At the conclusion of Mr. Snyder's testi- mony the hearing was adjourned until to- morrow morning at 10 o'elock. eg ee Free Delivery in the Suburbs. Superintendent Machen of the free de- livery service of the Post Office Depart- ment will, during the present week, take up the question of extending free delivery in the District. The claims of a number of suburbs about this city for a free delivery service have been presented to Mr. Machen for consideration, and those eager to be recognized in this respect have even car- ried their claims to the Postmaster Gen- eral. The suburbs most likely to secure a free delivery service are Brightwood and Brightwood Park, which will be provided with a joint service, and Anacostia, the ex- tension of the service to these places being considered as practicable. —-o-—____ Speaker Reed’s Departare. Speaker Thos. B. Reed, Mrs. Reed and Private Secretary Amos L. Allen left the —_—_—_—_—_—_—______ Reported Discovery Which Runs $300 to the Ton. LATEST ALASKAN SENSATION Canada Will Demand Royalty From Miners in Her Territory. NEW ROUTE DISCOVERED ae See SAN FRANCISCO, July 27.—The latest rumor from Alaska is of the wonderfully rich quartz in large quantities on the Stew- art river. Particulars are vague, and, beyond the fact that the ledge is a large one and that the rock assays $300, nothing can be learned, This, if true, will mean=much for the Klondyke district. The Stewart river runs into the Yukon not far above Dawson, and it Is reasonable to suppose that the placer gold now being found below may have its origin in the mountains at the head of the Stewart river and neighboring streams. Canada Will Demand Royalty. VANCOUVER, B. C., July —It is re- |, ported here that the dominion government has decided to place a royalty on all gold mined in Canadian territory in the Yukon district, and that a corps of officials will leave here immediately to enforce this de- cision. It is probable that the Canadian government will build a telegraph line from Lynn ca to the Klondyke and that a tem of r be adopted. erving alterna ections W New Route Opened. SEATTLE, Wash., July 27.—The Alaska Searchlight publishes a letter from William Moore at Fourteen-Mile camp, Skagwa, Alaska, stating that the White Pass pack tral to the summit of the pass was opened for travel July 16. On reaching the n almost level count twen ummit the traveler steps rade to mile. Toe water Both route rolling cour h plenty for grass 1 timber for summil FRANCISCO, ¢ about every shi ri “n the remotest relations y no means dim’ would the only circ which the wholesale Gepoy n of is the limit in the transportation Not on men, whose broad packs, br i work-worn of pi h the clerks hundreds are s of them for where nui for the pic Capt. Herriman'’s Pls portation to "the > to be had, as they think, ery day sces some new eme for overcoming the difficulties in the way of reaching the Kiondyke, and the fleet of steamer: and schooners pressed into t service is growing lily. The latest of the Klondyke tation Company schemes is being engineered Capta Herriman of the firm cf Her: & Mil number of ke, and in pproached by to go to Kic ning the di ptember. He will large sailin; the party will st of six whom will take ton of provisions. ‘© one will be permitted tc takes this quantity. Each ¢ charged $225 fer the trip, and < an thinks that for this s nem in Dawson City U he ship will carry eam launch will iter from St. Micha M will be tra a e lighter to tow Herriman will ret cisco in the vessel, and t conducted to the journ agent of the firm, who is quainted with the river. Excelsior 5, Vodsy The Alaska Commercial Company's steamer XCe or, whic leaves here to- day, will not make another trip to Alaska before June of next ar. All the om- meodations to be disposed of fer this trip re been sold and the 1 weil adver- tised, but t contin The Com- not only lines to sell , but its represen atives do power to © applicants t il next year. ome twenty or y have endeavored to eure accommodations for the first trip next June. The company declines to bind itself so far ahead, although a number of the applicants were willing to put ap a forfeit and agree to abide by any terms the company might make for the next year's trip. RIVAL THE KLONDYKE MINES. Prediction Regarding the Gola Pro- duction of Guereroe, Mexteo. A recent dispatch from the City of Mex- ico says: It is predicted here that when the gold placer mining is developed in the state of Guerero more gold vill be taken out than in the Klondyke region. Some placer mining is being done with excellent results, and iabor is cheap and water abundant even in the dry season. One min- er, an old Californian, reports taking out $24,000 gold in May, and his average is $15,009 per month. The Indians in Sonora, who work in a crude way in tire local gold placers, only operating when in pressing necd of mone: get large returns for very little labor, and an explorer who has receatly been through the remotest regions states that Sonora will equal California in its palmiest days as a gold producer. CHICAGO PARTY FOR ALASKA. One Hundred and Fifty Will Start fore the Gold Fields Saturday. CHICAGO, July 27.—A party of men who wish to try the Kiondyke gold cure will city this morning at 10 o'clock for Port- | jeaye Chicago on a special train next Sat- land, Me. The Speaker and his family will urday night en route for the newly dis- summer at their cottage at Grand Beach. | covered Alaskan gold fields. There will be Mr, Allen goes to Old Orchard. The Speak- 150 people in the party. er was comfortably attired in a sult of blue The special train on which the party serge, with a very ordinary-looking straw hat, worn on the back part of his head. will travel will run directly to San Fran. While unloading their baggage a large box There the gold hunters will re- belonging to Mrs. Reed was broken open |main three days to purchase mining eup- been ordered temporary 4 at Fort | them up the Yukon river to the of eee ae me and the Klondyke river. This trip will require ‘The following transfers have betn made: Jia ag pn SE ema al ae, Be riley ante fo, Renton, from the but only a portion of this will be taken 84 Artillery to the Ist Artillery, tts > ver with party. H; First. Lieut. John P. Hains, ‘from the the Klondyke is reached the steam 1st Artillery to the 3d Artillery, Battery B. | launches will be moored in winter quar “