Evening Star Newspaper, October 16, 1897, Page 1

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CURRENCY REFORM + — Main Feature of the President’s Mes- sage. — + CPPGSED 0 PRESENT CONDITIONS Apprehensions as to Agitation Deemed Unwarranted. THE SENATE ‘POSITION © OF The President will not discuss in advance what his recommendations to Congress will be when that boéy reconven but it is well understocd thet he will favor the consideraticn of financial reforms. It is expected that the administration policy will be to do what is in the power of the President and the republican House of Representatives to secure needed legtsla- tion to establish a currency system which if be beyond the reach of periodical at- and, having done what can legiti- be done, to let the opposition take onsibility of defeating it if they choose to do so. ‘The apprehersion which some feel of evils which might result from agitation of the question is not entertained by those in power. The answer to this suggestion of timidity is that the busizess interests of tne country will not be disturbed by an at- tempt at legislation in the right direction, even though the prospect of an immediate successful issue may not appear good. It will be fully understood by the country that no debasement of the currency can cecur during this administration. If any- thing is accomplished it will be in the di- rection which is desired by the business in- terests and, that failing, conditions will simply remain as they are until a more epporiune time for legislation. No harm, it is argued, will result from attempt being made. The President d the friends of the administration fore- © that the Senate may meet the proposi- tion cf currency reform by passing a free ccinage silver bill, but the country knows no such « vill can pass the House and receive the approval of the President and, therefore, the business men of the country will not be so stupid as to be alarmed by any suenm thing that the Senate may do. Popular Scheme of Currency Reform. On the other hand the belief is enter- tained that if a popular scheme for cur- Feney reform is presented and pressed vizqrously, the action of the Senate in re- Jecting it in the interest of stiverism will e the silver party more on the defen- sive than it now is and will bring the new Propesition advanced into the issue before the country. It is weli understood that not ali the who voted against Bryan are Merely perpetuat i the pre: conditions and that some wil! be di ed if no new legislation is proposed. ure of the administration to re action would be seized upon by the opposition as evidence that the party Placed in power at the last election is not pable of dealing with the financial ques- * course of the President and ieans of Congress during the session disproves such a contention, advisers of the administration fied that it will weaken the posi- of the free silver people, and if pro- legislaticn is preveated by the silver ators It will excite public sentiment inst the opposition even more strongly than it has been heretofore. Moreo they conceive the possibility, though very remote, of a measure being forced through the Seaate. All things considered, the friends of the admin‘stration cannot see how any harm can come from the attempt at legislation, and a great many reasons can be advanced why the attempt should be made. Will Avoid Foreign Complications. It is not the desire of the President to raise any excitement over foreign compli- cations. He will avoid such complications as far as possible, and will not, unless forced by circumstances to do so, say any- thing to arouse Congress on the subject. It is felt that much more harm can come to the business interests of the country through unnecessary agitaticn cf the ques- tion of our foreign relations than could pessibly result from an effort at currency reform by the friends of a sound financial system. If the condition of our foreign plications is such at the time of the reassembling of Congress as to require immediate action by Congress the Presi- ent will make that fact known and wiil sue a vigorous course, but there will -be no petty agitation of these questions for the purpose of keeping Congress and the country in a state of excitement. There- fore the Cuban question is not expected to he made the feature of Mr. McKinley's mes- at the op stion or one presented as a The Hawatian hands of the Senate and requires noth- ing more at the hands of the Presic than the presentation of any additional ms which may have developed why the treaty should be ratified promptly. While these questions are net to be ig- nored. and white the general improvement of business conditions in the country under artff will be a matter of interest Ce s. none will be an en- © message. romises of the Platform. The expectation is that the main feature will be the recommendation of cu:rency legislation and that the President will enter very fully and earnestly into the subject. While there has been much conflicting ad- vice offered, the President has given no indication of a change of purpose. It is believed that the President will make no ordinary perfunctory recommendation, but will seriously urge the proper legislation to carry out the promises of the republican platform and will place all the power and influence of the administration at the serv- ice of Congress in this cause. He is not posed to dwell long in admiration of at has already been done while there is il more to do. st i PRESENTATION TO THE NEWPORT. He em a Silver Service by Citizens of Rhode Island. The gunboat Newport, which is going to take the Nicaragua canal commission to Nicaragua, left Boston yesterday for New- port, where she will be presented by the citizens of that place with a silver sery- fee. She wiN probably go to New York to await the convenience of the canal com- micsion. The frigate Lancaster arrived at St. laccia yesterday on ker way from Brazil to New York. The cruiser Brocklyn has arrived at Boston. The cruiser Cincinnati arrived at Pernambuco yesterday. The rpedo boat Porter left Annapolis yester- day for Hampton Roads. Sater ae >: ‘The President Will Atttend. Special Dispatch to The Eveuing Star. CLEVELAND, Ohio, October 16—P 6 dent McKinley has given John chairman of the League of American Clus, almost certain assurance that ke will at- ten? the Lincoln day banquet of the Ohio Republican League Fe! 12. Cleve- land, Columbus and Cincinnati have asked for the meeting. wit NOTHING DONE FOR SILVER|| ACKED ENTHUSIASM Question Was Discussed at Meeting of Eng- land’s Cabinet. Belief That Government Will Not Tak> Part in International Mone- tary Conference. LONDON, October 16.—The British cab- inct this morning held its first autumn meeting at the foreign office. The premier, Lord Salisbury, presided, and all the min- isters, with the exception ef Lerd James, the chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster; Viscount Cross, lord privy seal, and Mr. Walter Long, the president of the board of agriculture, were in attendance. The meeting lasted two hours. It is understood that the question of reopening the Indian mints for the coinage of silver was not decided, but it is added, the mat- ter was discussed and will shortly form the subject of further communicatfons be- tween the chanceller of the exchequer, Sir Michael Hicks-Beach, and the United States monetary commission. In spite of the statement that the ques- tion of the reopening of the Indian mints for the coinage of silver will form the subject of further communications between the chancellor of the exchequer and the United States monetary commission, it is believed that the British government has reached the decision not to enter into an international monetary conference. Fur- ther meetings with the American ccmmi: sioners will be held simply because previ- ously arranged, as cabled last week. In regard to India, it may be regarded as certain that the mints will not be reopened at present, or until the Indian authorities ere full prepared, and, though the ce- cision rests with Downing street, it is cer- tain that the views of Simla will prevail, and it is known that the Indian authorities oppose the step. In addition to discussing the silver ques- tion, it is understeod that the cabinet min- isters were in deiiberation upon tne Anglo- French situation in West Africa, 2nd in reviewing the Cretan arrangements. —-. SUSPECTED OF FILIBUSTERING. Schooner Donna T. Briggs Sails for Norfolk for Shells. LEWES, Del., October 16.—The schooner Donna T. Briggs, which arrived here sev- eral days ago with a cargo of coal from Norfoik for the Delaware Distilling Com- pany, sailed seaward this morning, and it was said that her destination is Norfolk, and that she would there take on a cargo of shells. The vessel is under suspicion of having carried a cargo of ammunition to the Cu- ban insurgeat army in conjunction with the tug Somers S. Smith from Punia Gorda, Fla. The schooner was boarded here on ‘Thursday by United States Deputy Mar- shal Sharp, but the result of his investiga- tion and his interview with the cavtain has not been losea. Nothing contra- band, however, was found on board the vessel here. ——— FOR GEORGE'S CAMPAIGN. Subscription Petitions Being Circu- lated in Kansas Tow TOPEKA, Kan., October 16.—The Henry George campaign fund has been swetled-by contributions from Kansas populisis. A dozen towns are raising funds to forward to New York. The little town of Hartford has sent $25, and will forward more. All petitions bear this heading: ‘We believe that Henry George stands for principle, for freedom, for equal rights to all men, rot only for the citizens of Greater New York, or the state of New York, or the United States, but for the world. Our con- tributions are small, from the fact that during our struggle fcr existence we have been compelled to give one-third of our total productions to the landlord or spec- ulator holding land idle; one-third to rail- roads, telegraph lords, coal lords, oil lords and mineral lords, and-a large part of what was left has been taken for taxes and tribute to trusts ad syndicates.” > PLUM FOR JUDGE NASH. FUNDS Rumor That He Will Get a Place in Department of Justice. Special Dispatch to The Lvening Star. COLUMBUS, Ohio, October 16.—It is re- Ported on good authority here that Judge George K. Nash of this city ts likely to re- ceive a high appointment in the Depart- ment of Justice as the result of the resig- nation of Justice Field. Judge Nash is now chairman of the re- publican state executive committee, a posi- tion he accepted with great reluctance and after long and persistent urging by leading members of the national administration. He had once definitely refused to take the work when John K. Richards, United solicitor general, came from Wash- bearing a special message from the President in regard to the matter. The national administration felt special interest in the Ohio election, and the in- fiuence of Judge Nash's connection with the Campaign was desired. It was rumored a: the time that Judge Nash had een promised a high appointment in considera- tion of his undertaking the work of the campaign. It develops from the publication of Justice Field’s letter that President Mc- Kiniey kpew at that time that there would he a vacancy on the Supreme bench before the end of the year. Judge Nash has been attorney general of Ohio and judge of supreme court of Ohio. He was candidate for nomination by re- publicans for governor two years ago, and was defeated by Bushnell. es LEE ANNOUNCES HIS CANDIDACY, Will Oppose the Re-Election of Sena- tor Martin in Virginia. Special Dispateh to The Evening Star. RICHMOND, Va., October 16.—General Fitzhugh Lee has announced that he will oppose Senator Thos. S. Martin for the United States Senate in 1890. He says he will not go on the stump or make any fight until after his consulship to Cuba ends, but as soon as that is over he will make an aetive canvass of the state. When he has rezigned his office as con: he will go at once on the stump and min- gle among the ple. ——— FOR SUPERVISING ARCHITECT. Secretary Gage Has Three Names Be- fore Him for Selection. Secretary Gage has before him ‘three pames from which to select a supervising architect of the treasury. These are How- ard Constable and George Martin Huss of New York and James K. Taylor of Min- nesota. The names were certified to the Secretary by the civil service commission, as a result of the recent examination for supervising architect. Thirty-six persons took part in the examination, the three named standing highest. s There will be no haste about the selection of one of the three men. ‘The Secretary will consider the matter fully before ‘de- eiding. A favorable impress! is sald to exist as to ie Taylor. le is chief. in = —— to nave = vantages over any other men, al- though Mr. Constable is understood to rank the highest ir point of percentage. Distinguishing Feature of Tammany’s Much-Heralded Ratification. BOSS CROKER WAS HISSED) The Bliss Letter Has Helped Gen. Tracy's Campaign. BRYAN IN A CROSS-FIRE =. ga Special Correspondence of The Evening Star. NEW YORK, Octoter 15.—-Tammany has ratified. There was the crowd, smaller perhaps than at other ratifications, and there was the same atmosphere reeking with the odor of bad cigars, and the same assortment of Bowery English fired off in all parts of the hall by loyal wigwamites, “who seen their duty an’ they done it.” The district ward leaders had whipped in the old rank and file, so there was crowd enough and to spare inside and outside the wigwam. Here and there might be seen a “brave” of the old school, easily dis- tinguishable by the manner in which his well-oiled hair was carefully parted in the back and brought forward in front of his ears; by the manner in which he tilted his cigar and the odor thereof. Every remind- er of former ratifications was in evidence Save one—enthusiasm. There was a list- lessness noticeably foreign to other Tam- mat demonstrations. Candidate Van Wyck’s name was applauded, but it was a ghastly imitation of the roar of the tiger. Even the silver-tongued Grady could hard- ly stir.the assemblage to virility when he assured his audience again and again that if Tammany was successful at the polls Col. Waring and his white-winged streec- cleaning brigade would be cniy a memory. Croker's Name Hisacd. Once, wken Richard Croker’s name was mentioned, there was pronounced hissing. It was quickly drowned by a storm of cheers, but it was significent. Croker has taken personal charge of the Tammany campaign, but there is a quiet rebellion against his leacership which cannot be sub- duced. It is asserted that a number of district leaders who are not in sympathy with Croker’s policy are taking little or no part in the campaign. They are doing some work in their own districts to elect their aldermen and assemblymen if they can, but they are rarely seen at ‘Tammany Hall and take no part in the city cam- paign. The cause of the troub'e is said te date back to a period before the county convention. At that time, it is stated, some of these leaders were ready to back up John C. Sheehan in an open revolt against Croker, but Sheehan would not lead the movement. They now stand alone because they are opposed to Creker and distrust Sheehan. They will support the ticket and remain loyal to the organization this year, they Say, but they are sick and tired of Croker and his methods. This may eccount for the flatness of Tammany’s much-neralded function, and it has tended to disperse the clouds gath- ered around Tammany’s headquarters by the actior of ex-Postmaster Dayton. The erders from Mr. Croker to make war on Dayton have not been well received in -he wigwam. Some of the district leaders say openly ihat it will be bad politics for Cro- ker to g0 fighting back at Dayton. They say ihat such a course will make thou- sauds of votes for the former postmaster. Ex-Mayor Grant sent out several of his faithful men for interviews from no‘able Tammanyites in and about Harlem, where Duyton lives, attacking him and soliciting opinions, but without conspicuous success. And expected desertions and dissatisfied leaders are not the only troubles with Tam- man. It 1s said that campaign contribu- tions zre not coming in promptly, and that the finance committee are hampered for want of money. John C. Sheehan, chair- man of that committee, now spends nearly half of each day away from Tammany Hall. It is said that he has found it neces- sary to make personal appeals to some of his political friends for funds. It is also declared that Mr. Croker himself has been asking his friends to “chip in” aud help them out. Van Wyck’s Failure Explained. Judge Van Wyck’s failure to speak is officially explained as follows: Judge Van Wyck intended to give out his letter of ac- ceptance and then make his first speech of the campaign. The plan, so the Tammany men claim, was suddenly changed by the letter of Cornelius N. Bliss indorsing Tracy. They say this is likely to solidify the re- publicans, and make Tracy the cardidate most to be feared by Tammany It is therefore asserted that modifications were necessary In Van Wyck’s letter, modifi :a- tions to assertions set forth when Low and George seemed to be his most dangerous competitors. “See to it that every republican is regis- tered." The above order has gone out from republican headquarters to every district leader and election district captain in the Greater New York. During the last two registration days the repub‘ican workers are bending all their energies to getting the votes registered, and they promise next week to begin a campaign in every nook and corner of the consolidated city that will astonish the politicians of the old school. It is claimed that the weak points in the Low, Van Wyck and George lines have all been located, and there the republicans are going to concentrate their fire. There is to be a large meeting at Lenox Lyceum on next Wednesday night, at which Secretary of the Intertor Cornelius N. Bliss will pre- side. Prominent speakers, among them Senator John M. Thurston of Nebraska, will make addresses, and Senator Platt, ex-Gov. Levi P. Morton and other par-y men of national reputation are expected to be present. Anawer to Worth’s Letter. No contribution to the literature of the present mayoralty campaign has excited more attention than the recent statement of Jacob Worth. It was by all odds the bitterest thing that Worth has said from his side of the political fence since h'‘s split with Senator Platt. After a long con- ference with Senator Platt, which lasted until nearly midnight, man Lemuel E. Quigg, the president of the republican city committee of New York, issued a reply tn part as follows: “The republican ticket throughout the city and in every borough is inecmparably the best ticket in the field. The answer to that is the nomination for mayor of such a man as Benjamin F. Tracy. The answer to that is the fact that the republican party is substantially a unit in its support of its ticket, and that the gnly persons who are opposing this ticket are persons who would have opposed any other ticket not absolutely of their own devising. When Mr. Worth says that we have blundered, he means simply that he has lost his leadership. He means sim- ply that we did not repudiate our principles as a party and destroy our organization and surrender to a little group of evil disposed persons, who from the start have deliber- ately intended either to seize the republi- can party and the city government for themselves or to throw it over into the hands of Tammany Hall. Mr. Worth says that the republican party ‘is’ not fighting ‘Tammany answer to energies against ‘. . ‘The ‘hat is that Mr. Low afd ‘Tammany Hall}; sae in the criminal Site Jare partners elect Robert A. Van Wyck, the Ta: candidate, for mayor, and that our surest hope of defeating this shameless con- spiracy is to be found in the €xposure of’ (Continued on Eleventh Page.) Hall, but is exerting its chief | < MR. GORMAN'S IRTENTION/STATUS OF DEPUTIES/4T THE WHITE HOUSE Wants to Make the Baltimore Sun Re- sponsible. Playing a Game of National, Not State, Politics—His Offer to Retire. The interpretation put upon Senator Gor- man’s letter to the Baltimoro Sun, offering to retire as a candidate far re-election to the Senate if the Sun will return to the support of the democratic party, is that the Maryland senator wants to place him- self in a position to say, when defeat eomes upon the democrats of Maryland, that the Sun, and not he, is responsiblé for it. Mr. Gorman is playing nattonal, not state, politics. Though he has never been known as a silver man he has won the confidence of the most advanced free sfver men and friends of Mr. Bryan. So friendly have many of the Bryan people-become toward Mr. Gorman that ,out of consideration of his situation in Maryland- they have re- strained the:r natural impulse to rush to the support of George in New York and to denounce Tammany for failing to indorse the Chicago platform. Re nizing the paradox of denouncing Tamm&ny and sup- porting Gorman, they have been silent as to New York. This indicates the relations that exist between Mr. Gorman and the national leaders in the democratic party. Three Democratic Desires, There are three things whith the demo- crats regard as of paramount’ importance in this fall's campaign. They are the “redemption” of Maryland, the ‘edemp- tion” of Kentucky and ‘victory in Ne- braska. The recapture of Maryland is mcre to Mr. Gorman than the ‘senator- skip. He could afford to give up the sen- atorship, and it is sald that he would be willing to if by so doing he could in- sure demccratic success in the state. Of course, he well knew in writing the letter to Mr.. Abell of the Suh that there Was no danger of his challenge being ac- cepted. : Situation in Maryland. But the situation in Maryland is under- stood to have changed materially within the past two or three weeks. At the cpening of the campaign ¢h® republicans were divided into factions, id Senator Wellington's essay in the rele of boss was exciting discontent and even “disgust. Now Mr. Wellingten has withdrawn from the forefront of the fight, the fac- tions have settled their differences and all4 the republicans are now palling together, assisted by the anti-Gorman element of independents and former democrats, ard the prospect of republican success scens brighter than at any other time. "This sit- uation existing, Gormaifs action needs no other explanation, in-the opinion of those who are not his devoted friends. It has been thought for some ime :that he might actually withdraw “froni the con- test, declaring ‘that the easteen-ehere law having been’ Violated by the ele-tion of Mr. Wellington, wken the state Jaw gave one of the senators to that section, it was due that the eastern shore ‘peor should be giyen an opportenity te eléct his (Gor- man’s) sucgessor. Mr. mn was averse to retiring; wuder fire, however, ‘and this propgsition to Mr. Abell serves’ the sumo purpose, and will probably take zhe place tual retirement. oe oe SILVER PRACTICALLY DHOPPED, Col. W. H. Hahn Talks ‘About the Ohio Campaign. 4 Col. William H. Hahn of Mansfeld, Ohio, who has been traveling’ extensively through that state upon politteal missions, has been in Washington for a few days and has returned to take part in the campaign. Before his departure Col. ‘Hahn talked in- terestingly upon the political’ situation in Ohio. “I see no reason,” said he, “why the re- publican ticket should not win in this fall's election. Affairs in the state are in zood shape for the republicans and) all the lead- ers are working together. The silly can- ards about alleged dissension#*in the ranks of the republicans have been proven utterly. false. Tne fact that the premises of the republicans made last fall have been and are being fulfilled, and that the promices of the democrats have nearly all been broken, has worked wonderfully in tending to dis- pel the illusion cast over many by the free silver orators of last year. “The silverites threatened the farmers of Ohio that if they elected McKinley to tie Presidency they would pay for it by selling their wheat for twenty-five cents a bushel. Instead of that, as everybody knows, the farmers of the state have obtained hizher. prices, not only for wheat, but for all other farm products. “Every farmer with whom I have talked congratuiated himself upon the good times and said he has taken in moré money than he had hoped to realize. ‘This prosperous cordition greatly weakens, the ranks of the free silverites. “In fact, it has made such a change that the democratic managers have practicaily dropped the silver argument, aithough it was the prime issue of the platform us adopted by the democratic’ convention. With the democrats the campaign is de- generating Into a personal ene. There seems to be nothing left for them except to engage in personalities and-abuse of re- publican candidates, and this they are do- ing.” = ——————2—_ _ CAPT. LOVERING TO BE TRIED. The Punishment of Private Hammond to Be Investigated, fe General Miles, after congultation with the Secretary of War this morning, issued in- structions to General-:Brooke, command- ing the department of Misssurl, to appoint @ court-martial for the te¥ab of Captain L. A. Lovering of the 4th Thfantry on the general charge of having» sed™uncalled- for severity upon Private Hamménd of the 4th Infantry to compel compliance with an order for the soldier to =ppear® at regi- mental headquarters. It if chaged that the officer prodded the sdidier*with his sword and kicked him whilp tke latter, with his legs, tied, was being dmgged by four soldiers acting under Captain Lover- ing’s orders It is understood that orders were also given fot. the court-martial“ of the soldier on the chargé of instrbordina- tion in having positively jeg obey proper order from his superior rr. On behalf of Captain Lov itis stated in explanation of the bini of the gol- dier .that he refused po: ly’ to, walk and could be carried in no: ler“way. The case. is: exciting great attention in and out of military circles, ‘and the result will be awaited with f1 SEACOAST DEFENSE. Two Additional Regiments of Aritl- lery Will Be Requir es Argument Submitted to the Attorney General. CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION'S CASE Revenue Collectors’ Assistants in the Classified Service. STATUTES AND AUTHORITIES The civil service commissign has sub- mitted to the Attorney General its argu- ments in regard to the status of deputy collectors of internal revenue. This is the case in which the vollectors of internal revenue at Richmond, Va.; Nashville, Tenn.; Dallas, Texas, end Pittsburg, Pa., claimed that their deputy collectors ceased to have authority to discharge their duties uness reappointed by the new collector, and that the collectors had the right to re- appoint the old deputy collectors or to appoint new men without regard to the civil service law. ‘The commission takes the ground that if the contention of the collectors is sustained it will result in taking out of the classified service three-fourths of the employes of the gcvernment, as the arguments on which the collectors base their case ar ply equally to many other branches of the government service. The argument of the commission is very thorough. It covers over thirty pages of typewritten matter. In some respects this is regarded as the most important case the commission has ever nad to deal with. and if it should be decided adversely that action will be the greatest setback civil service reform has had since its was in- avgurated. The argument begins with the question, re deputy coilectors of internal reve- nue cfficers of the United States?” Collector and Deputy. Many legal authorities are cited and the ccmmission says: “It would appear by the foregoing that deputy collectors are officers of the gov- ernment, have been, and would be, so rec- ognized under the definitions and citations quoted, and that further, and with great force, the statutes themselves recognize expressly the deputy collector as an of- ficer of the goverament.” The commission continues to argue: “It having been shown that a deputy col- lector is an officer of the government, it iogically follows that his tenure of office n.vst be determined by those principtes of law which underlie and govern the tenure of officers of the government, and at- tention is naturally directed to the tenure pof the collector #s well as cf the deputy. Section 2142 shows that a. collector's o: fice is not an office which has what is known ag a “fixed term,” but said office is: among that class of offices held at the pleasure of the appointing power, and, as is well known, such office is terminated, ‘cutside of death, at the will of the appoint- i WR ition is sustained by a number of cOurt decisions quoted in the argument, and says: , When a Deputy's Term Ends. “The stggestion has been made that s tion 314%, R. S., must be construed to mean that the right of a deputy collector to his -oftice terminates by law when another col- lector succecds. It would seem, however, upon reading the entire section, that such a construction is forced and unwarranted. The second paragraph vf the section, upon which reliance is placed, says: “In case of a vacancy occurring in the office of the collector, the deputies of such collector shall continue to act until his suc- cessor is appointed.’ “Now, if the paragraph stopped here, or if these words were all that were contained in the section, there would be force in the contenticn; but, unfortunately for the ur- gument, the words quoted are but a very #mall portion of the entire section. Now, upon reading all of the terms of this sec- tion together—which is clearly the way to construe the statute—what is the intent of section 3149, and to what end was it made law? It does not seem to have been for the purpose of declaring, as a principle of law, that without any enabling statute the depu- ties could not continue in their cflices after there was a vacancy in the office of the col- lector who appointed them; but that it was for the purpose of providing some one, in the person of a deputy, to discharge the duties of the office of the cotlector—in other words, to proviie for the succession of the personnel in the office of the collector.” Deputies and the Classifiéd Service. The third question considered by the ccmmission is: “Are deputy collectors properly in the classified service and sub- ject to tke provisions of the civil service act and rules?” Section 1753, Revised Statutes, provides: “ ‘The President is authorized to prescribe such regulations fcr the admission of per- sons into the civil service of the United States as may best promote the efficiency thereof, and ascertain the fitness of each cendidate in respect to age, health, char- acter, knowledge and ability for the branch of service into which he seeks to enter; end for this purpose he may employ suit- able persons to conduct such inquiries, and may prescribe their duties, and estab- lish regulations for the conduct of per- tons who may receive appointments in the civil service.’ ” The argument continues y this pro- vision the President of the United States is authorized to prescribe regulations for #@mission to any pozition in any part of the civil service, without exception or limitation, or, in other words, to prescribe the manner in which the power of ap- pointment thereto is to be exercised. The act of January 16, 1883, commonly known as the civil service act, practically confers the same authority, but goes further and cutlines the method in which the President shall exercise his authority.” The law relating to the classified service is further quoted, as are execution orders on the same subject, and the commission says: “The foregoing brings us to the inevitable conclusion (1) that the provisions of -zec- tion 1753, Revised Statutes, and of the civil service act, are not inconsistent or in conflict with the provisions of other statutes relating to the appointment of deputies of internal rsvenue; (2) that the President’s action in directing their claesi- fication was following the clear inteat of Congress as indicated by the precedents es- tablished by Congress itzelf; () that their classification is distinctly authoviz~d by the direct language of statute, and (4) that this authority has been duly and regularly exercised, and deputy collectors of internal revenue are in the classified service, sub- ject to the provisions of the civil servize act.” ——_- o+____ PRINCESS KAIULANI ARRIVES. Reaches New York on Steamer Paris— Other Celebrities Aboard.. Survivors of the Pirst Massachusetts Heavy é Artillery Call. Many Scnators See the Prenident—A Busy Day for the Chict Exec five. President McKinley had another busy dey. He began early in the morning to re- ceive visiting organizations, among them being thirty surviving members of the Ist Massachusetts Heavy Artillery. They were received in the east room, the President ex- tending them the cordial welcome of a comrede. A number of senators were zmong the President's visitors. Senator Clark of Wyo- ming was a caller, introducing ex-Governor Jackson of Iowa, Judge Knight and Colonel Foote. Senator Fairbanks discussed Indiana ap- pointments with the President and referred to the political Situation in Ohio. The sen- autor has been making speeches in Ohio, and does not think there Is any question of re- publican success. The meetings, he says, huve been enthusiastic, none more so than those at Canton, the President's home. Sen- ator Fairbanks will make further speeches in_ Ohio. Senator Eikins #nd Representative Dorr of West Virginia talked to the President of places in their state, but the senator also took occasion to talk to the chief executive about the sealing and bonding privilege now enjoyed by the Canadian Pacific and other Canadian roads. The senatcr claims that a ruling of the Treas- vry Department upon these consular seals can be made which will effectually stop the large business done by Canadian roads for American shippers and divert the busi- ness to American roads. Senator Elkins called the attention of the President to a paper prepared by President Harrison, in which it was asserted that the rights claimed under the treaty of Washington dic not apply in the present conditions. Senator Elkins has talked to other mem- bers of the administration on this subject and hopes to have some action taken by the Treasury Department. It is suggested that an order directing collectors of cus- tems not to adm't goods under consular seal might be effective. Such action would, of course, be fought in the courts, but in this way a final settlement of the ques- tion could be brought about. Ex-Minister John A. Kasson, recently ap- pointed commissioner to negotiate reci- Procity treaties, was with the President a short time. Secretaries Long and Alger Confer. Secretaries Long and Alger had confer- ences on matters in their departments. Gen. Alger conferred on the case of Capt. Lovering, at Fort Sheridan. Senator Cullom of Mlinois, accompanied several constituents who want ottice, President. ‘rospects of Bimetallism. Speaking cf his trip across the water, Senator Cullom said that while over there he had talked with ex-Vice President Stev- enson about the efforts of the commission, of which the latter is a member, to secure Interaational bimetallism. The senator said the outlook then was cheerful, but the fail- ure of the Bank of England to carry into execution its proposition of a one-fifth ilver reserve had made a material change. The senator said the outlook now was not at all flattering to an international agree- ment of any kind. THE ARMY. Licutennnts Ordered to Willets Point —Other Matters. The following named lieutenants have been ordered to Willets Point, N. Y., for instruction in torpedo service: William H. Wilhelm, 14th Infantry; Will- fem O. Johnson, 7th Infantry; Harry J. Hirsch, 15th Infantry; Robert L. Hamilton, 22a Infantry; John 8. Murdock, 25th In- fantry; Arthur M. Edwards, 3d Infantry; Fred. G. Stritzinger, jr. 23d Infantry; Joseph S. Herron, ist Cavalry; Walter 8. McBroom, 18th Infantry; Oscar J. Charies, 10th Infantry. The chief clerk of the engineer's office at Montgomery, Ala., nas telegraphed Gen- eral Wilson, chief ‘of engineers, asking permission to move his office on’ account of the alleged approach of yellow fever. The matter has been referred to Captain Mahan. in charge of the district, who hap- pens to be in New York at present. It Probable the office will be temporarily moved to Chattanooga. General Kidd, secretary of the deep waterway commission, is in the city to cecnfer with General Wilson. chief of en- gireers, In regard to the duties of his of- fice. Lieutenaat E. P. Lawton, 19th Infantry, has been assigned to duty at the Middle Georgia Agricultural Coliege. Colonel J. G. C. Lee, quartermaster’s de- partment, is at the Army and Navy Club, on leave of absence. Posi Chapiain O. J. Nave of the army ‘s on_a visit to this city. General Ruggles, formerly adjutant gen- eral. was in the city today, on his way to Philadelphia. semen Soe, as NEWS OF THE NAV Latest Orders—Commodore Kautz to Relieve Commodore Wallace. Lieut. F.W. Kellogg has been ordered from the Marion to the Baltimore; Lieut. R. E. Coontz from the Baltimore to the ccest survey; Lieut. W. W. Gilmore from the Patterson and grented leave; Civil En- sineer F. C. Pringle from the New York navy yard and granted sick leave; Ensign W. 8. Crosley to the Naval Academy. The appointment of Pay Clerk H. 8. Woodhull has -been revoked. Commodore A. Kauts has been detached from duty as president of ihe naval retiring board and ordered to command the naval station at Newport, R.L., relieving Commodore R. R. Wallace, who will retire on the 7th proxim>. Surgeon W. F. Arnold of the Richmond is at the Shoreham. WILLIAM F. SANDS. Secretary of the American Legation in Corea. William F. Sands, who has been appoint- ed secretary of the United States legation at Seoul, Corea, was born in Washington, D.C., but was educated in Europe. He is a ‘son of Capt. J. H. Sands of the navy, a grandson of Admiral Sands, a nephew of Admirai Franklin and also of Mr. F. P. B. Sands of this city, and a grandnephew of Gen. Meade. President Cleveland appoint- ed him second secretary of the United States legation at Tokio, Japan, and he served until the appointment of Minister Buck by President McKinley, when a re- ‘The New GATHERING DATA Two Thousand Agents of Sunday School Association Employed. THE HOUSE - 70 - HOUSE CANVASS anak ipe Reports So far Received Encourage the Promoters. OBJECTS OF THE Sees WORK More than two thousand persons, under the auspices and direction of the District Strday School Association, are tofay et work all through the District in the cause of religion and humanity. They have unselfishly devoted their time, many of them making personal sacrifices to do 80, to the object of discovering how many of the residents of Washington and its suburbs are attached to the standard of Christianity, how many are willing to be P. H. Bristow. enrolled under this banner, how many have neglected to carry out thelr solemn vows in this regard, and how many—few, if any, the canvassers hope—ure totally carelcss respecting the teachings of the Bible and other precepts of the Savior. How many children are in the habit of attending Sun- day school, how many are not, and other facts are being obtained by theze tireless workers. It is no common curicsity which prompts these people tu this, but a common bond of eympathy for :he whole human race and the desire to extend to those who have never experienced it the benefit of the Gospel. The main object is to discover how many persons are staying away from the church- es, how large a number of children are ab- senting themselves from the Sunday echcols, and when this is learned to incite them to better things in the future. Th‘s will be done by means of the churches for which they express a preference, or the committees nearest them, the members of which are expected te push the gc work. The Final Instroctions. This -house-to-house canvass, of which mention has been made a number of times tm The Star, began this morning at 9 o'clock. The members of the canvassing parties met at the headquarters of their respectiv> districts, numbering 114, where last instructions we er for the presen: the undertaking, ‘with beaming faces and Jas. L. Ew * the canvassers started out, as far as was practicable, on their mission. It was an anxious time for the three gentlemen to whose efforts mainly the putting into practical operation of the scheme is due—Jerome F. Johnson, sec- retary of the District Sunday School Asso- ciation Pierson H. Bristow, president of the association, and James L. Ewin, a prominent Sunday school worker. They were smiling and confident today and ex- pect great results trom the canvass. The general headquarters of the union is at the residence of Mr. Johnson, 805 H street northwest, where he was seen by a Star reporter about noon today. He was extremely busy, but found time to talk about the progress of the work. From all reports, he said everything was progressing in fine shape, and the reports which were being brought in by the messengers were most favorable. The main thing to be feared in the canvas< was that some of the persons who had tendered their services would not be 4 ; i i i [9 i