Evening Star Newspaper, December 16, 1897, Page 1

THE EVENING STAR. PUBLISHED DAILY EXCEPT SUNDAY. AT THE STAR BUILDINGS, 3101 Pennsyivania Avenue, Cor. 11th St, by R Oo: The WE Eacrewatse Pres eure Few York Office, 49 Potter Building. ‘The Evening Star ts served to subscribers In the city by carriers, on their own account, at 10 ccnts week, or 44 cents per month. Copies at the ceunter 2 cents each. By mail—anywhere in the United States or Censda—postage prepaid—80 ceats per month. Saterday Quintuple Sheet tar, $1 per year, with foreizn postage added, $3.00. (Entered at the Post Office at Washington, D. C., Qs _secend-class matl matter.) 7 All mail subscriptions ist be paid in advance. Rates of advertising made krown on application. CUT-RATE TICKETS Senate Interstate Commerce Commit- tee Hearing. —__ +- SECRET WISHES OF THE RAILWAYS Many Said to Be Opposed to the Pending Bill. _— — WITIL BROKERS DEALINGS The Senate comm merce held a mee hearing was had on the * ing” bill. George M. McKenzie, ticket brokers, made a sta ef the ticket broke: of the business of ith the companies. The large trattic > organized 't hey could not tee on interstate com- the representing t In behalf per cent brekers was done th o- ions Wolcett asked what that had to do with the present bill, and expressed the opinion that it was a gratuitous refiection which should not have been brought into the discussien. Senator Elkins asked if 95 per cent of the business was done with railroads, was it true that the railroads did not want the Lil. Mr. McKenzie said there were many rall- roads that did not want the bill. Senater Elkins Yass the roads by naming them. they would suffer for it.” Senator Gear—“You are to give evidence before this committee, n you make it posing this bill, but I am aware that my state: ng under these circum or Chandler Do not the railroad lines sell to the brokers? eKenzi z In answer Chandler, the tioned the subj wanted to € the ticket brokers made their business 7 2 ¢ £vening Sfar. No. 13,976. WASHINGTON, D. ©. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 16, 1897-SIXTEEN PAGES. TWO CENTS. FOR HOME CONSUMPTION Purpose of the Speeches Against the Civil Service Law. Evidently Not Expected to Be Ef- fective in the Direction of Its Repeal. If the men in the House of Representa- tives whe are attacking the civil service law really mean iness they are pro- ceeding in a very curfous manner. Their that per- as great danger as Some of the men who fight are undoubtedly in are vicious in their an- tagonism to the law, but it looks now as if many were y making a spectacular play to irapress certain of their constitu- erts who want office. The deluge of de- bate on the subject provoked by the legis- lative bill is nothing more than the firing of blank cartridges, and the proposition to resume the discussion of that particu subject in cornection with the same propriztion bill for an indefinite period after the holidays appears to have no other asy members an op- pertunity to place themselves on record against the law under such circumstances as to do no harm. If it were expected Dill repealing or modifying the civil ice Jaw would be considered and passed all the record necessary to be made would be made when that bill was discussed and voted on and there would be no need for the merely declumatory reccrd now being “red. a fact well understood that the re- peal or modification of the law cannot be complished by an amendment to the ap- propriation bill In the House, as such an course has suggested the idea the law is nr t appeared. the t at fi are making deep earnest amendment would be subject to a point of order. It is equally well understood that em cannot be destroyed by the in- me: of striking out the appropria- civil service commission, for 1f n the House the appropria- restored in conference, and tion would be the failure to appropriate would not accom- hat the enemi plish 2: The law of the law want, weuld be still in force as 2s concerns keeping the patronage from the hungry polilicia The only effect of the discussion is, there- fore, to permit members to get their op! ions or pretended opinions of the civil tem printed in the re: form to be circulated of their constituents mong such s are disappointed at not being able to command the spoils. Apparently the House managers and the apprepriation -e understand that, and it is for on that they are ng to give all e demar ¥ on, which they know mus ept as a consumption of spleen rancorous and less likely to ; move against the law on to rende! he e said the profit . z faithe broke bite Th elieve the situation of ber raat rap has dati danger trom a civil service reformer's point See ee of view. but it genders the danger much Lea ‘ less. ‘The chances are that a considerable are thes Ven ding bill] number of those attacking the law will gadtaon: Southern | not insist upon going fur! chuliy bef railroad, th Pac ities ther Miwa pon going further after they kee and St. Paul and the Atchison, and Santa Fe. id that the Pennsy. varia company west of Pittsburg had sold tickets to the brokers as late as 1893, but the fact developed that these ticke er »peka . e for transportation over the West Shore Line. Mr. aniels, general senger agent of the New York Central, said that line had had no dealings with the brokers for the past twenty years. Referring to the effect of the bill if it should become a law, Mr. McKenzie said it would cost the traveling public, according to a calculation he hed made, an average of $5,875,060 per yea was made upon the basis that the brokers sell 20 per cent of the tickets used and that they save their custemers an average of 12% per cent. Senator Lindsay asked if this saving was not at the expense of the people from whom they buy. “We buy from the railroads,” Kenzie replied. He deciared that t brokers did not buy stolen or forged tick- ets. Senator Elkins insisted upon Mr. McKen- gie’s stating where people went to sell Stolen tickets, and succeeded in eliciting the statement that brokers did not ask ques- tions of respectable-looking persons offer- ing tickets for sale. He added, however, that not 5 per cent of the tickets purchased were bought from people who strayed into the ticket brokers" offices. The members expressed great sur- prise at the statement that the tickets were generally secured from the railroads themselves, but Mr. McKenzie maintained the truth of the statement, saying thai it was especially true with the two’ ticket brokers’ associations. He contended that the ticket brokerage business was the natural result of the railroad pools, and that it could not exist if there were no pools. Mr. Mc- McKenzie having stated that the Iping state legislation had failed to suppress brokerage in various states, Sena- tor Wolcott asked why the brokers objected to the passage of a national law. “Because such a law would intimidate the public,” Mr. MeKenzle replied. “Would the railroads be intimidated?” Senator Elkins asked. 1 doubt that,” was the reply. then I think we ought to have a law against the railroads,” said the West Vir- ginia senater. Continuing, Mr. McKenzie said three of the railroad lines to St. Paul w prac: tically supportes yy the scalpers. “Two of them he said, * uld not be able to run through trains without the aid of the brokers.” He tock up the question of divi- dends upon the eapital invested in rail- roads, contending that where so much of the railroad stock was watered it was difti- cult to find a proper basis of return. It is probable that there will be no fur- ther meeting of the committee until after the holiday recess, when the friends of the bill say they will refute the statements made by Mr. McKenzie today. gee ARMY AND NAVY. Notes of General Interest Concerning the United Service. The leave of absence granted Second Lieutenant Perry L. Miles, 14th Infantry, is extended one month. The leave of absence granted Capt. Wm. Paulding, 10th Infantry, is extended two months on account of sickness. Lieutenant J. J. Knapp has been ordered to duty at the Navy Department. ‘Assistant Engineer G. H. Shepard has been detached from the Mare Island navy yard and to await orders. Paymaster’s Clerk B. McCarthy has been ordered to settle accounts of the Lancaster. Paymaster’s Clerk G. B. Drury has been ordered to settle accounts of the Texas. Second Lieutenant J. A. Shipton, Ist Ar- tillery, is in the city. Col, J. G. Lee, Infantry, is here on leave. He is at the Ebbitt. : Capt. R. H. Roberts, 5th Artillery, is at the Shoreham. Second Lieutenant Albert Lewis, 24th Infantry, registered at the War Depart- ment today. He fs at the Ebbitt. Ensign J. R. Pringle visited the Navy Department this morning. He is here on leave of absence. —_—_—-e-______ Lieut. Marsh: Resignation. The adjutant general of the army has re- ceived the resignation of Second Lieutenant William Marshail, Company D, Ist Bat- talion, District of Columbia National Guard. Lieutenant's Marshall's resignation was necessitated by his removal to San Francisco. ness it will he to weigh all parcels brought there and indicate the amount of postage required. In this way much of the trouble >t | of former times will be overcome, and the crowds which usually flocked about the stamp window will be greatly diminished. Pestmaster Willett advises all who have Christmas presents to send through the mail to mail them early and avoid deiays. The department will do its best to send out have spread their declamation in the rec- ord. Very few of them want to transform themselves into horses on whose backs a hungry constituency may ride into office. —_—_-e-___. RUSH AT THE POST OFFICE. Big Increase in Business Usual in the Holiday Season. The holiday rush of the city post office is on, and during the past week the bulk of the mail has increased 25 per cent. Post- master Willett has detailed a number of extra clerks to meet the emergency, and will increase the number as the mail in- creases. Within a few days he proposes to equip the first floor of the delivery di- vision with desks and clerks whose busi- the mail promptly, but cannot guarantee its prompt delivery. To a reporter of The Star today he emphasized the importance of having all mail matter properly and ieg- ibly addressed, and suggests to the sender that he write his name and address in one corner, in case the parcel is not properly mailed. In that way it will not fine its way to the dead letter office, where so muny packages are consigned during the helidays as evidenced by th» dead letter The large major- ale now in progress. of those packages he says are received vring the holidays. Commencing next Monday he proposes to put on additional collection wagons to visit the important sul ‘stations and gather the mail. TREASURY PROMOTIONS. Announcement of a Large Number of Changes. The following promotions have been made at the Treasury Department: Office of the auditor for the Post Office Department—Miss Dora W. trict of Columbia, J. Everson, Dis- $1,000 to $1,200; Mrs. Eldredge, New York, $1,200 to H. McL. Wolff, Wisconsin, $900 Jas. E. Nicholls, Michigan, $1,200 to $1,400; Thos. B. Crisp, Illinols, $1,400 to $1,600; Dennis Coughlin, New York, $1,000 to $1,200; Isaac W. Nicholls, Delaware, $1,600 to $1,800; C. M. C. Spooner, Iowa, $1,200 to $1,400. ‘Treasurer's office—Rufus P. Murray, Mis- sourt, $1,600 to $1,800; Lemuel Adams, IH- nois, $1,400 to $1,600. Secret service division—W. Herman Mo- ran, District of Columbia. $1,800 to chief clerk, $2,000; Chas. P. Montgomery, New York, $1,600 to $1,800. Secretary’s office—Chas. H. Henney, Kan- sas, $1,400 to $1,600; Walter 1. Lembkey, Pennsylvania, $1,200 to $1,400; Miss C. C. Millward, Kentucky, $1,000 to $1,200. Office of the auditor for the Interior De- partment—P. H. McNulty, Missouri, $900 to $1,900. The following reinstatements have been made: Edward Wall, Massachusetts, $1,000, supervising architect's office; Edmund Winne, Ilinois, $720, office auditor for Post Office Department; George W. Castle, Ken- tucky, $900, office of controller of the cur- reney. Appointments—Gustav A. Erni, $1,590, bureau engraving and printing, by transfer from Navy Department; Arthur W. Smith, Ohio, $900, lighthouse board, by transfer from Interior Department; Chas. A. Stev- ens, Minnesota, $1,209, office of auditor for post office department, by transfer from Interior Department; Walter W. Ludlow, Minnesota, $1,400, treasurer's office, by transfer from government printing. office; Kenneth B. Turner, Kansas, $900, treas- urer’s office, by transfer from mint at Phil- adelphia. ee : —_—__-o—_____. Bulletin of Treasury Decisions. The Treasury Department after Janu- ary 1 will issue, a weekly bulletin giv- ing the decisions rendered by the officials of the department on all questions, includ- ing the decisions of the internal revenue For thirty years the au decisions have been published in a New York periodical, and the treasury has paid out about $2,500 a year in subscriptions to this paper. This sum will be saved to the government, which will print its own decisions and send them out instead of monthly. weekly ——— i ee Oro aes NEW GERMAN POLICY Outlined by the Kaiser at a Banquet Last Night. > EMPIRE MUST HAVE SEA POWER Prince Henry's Mission Conceived for a Double Purpose. FLEET SAILED TODAY —— KIEL, December 16.—Emperor William, toasting his brother, Prince Henry, at the banquet given in the latter's honor at the royal castie last night, said: ‘My dear Henry: As I entered Kiel to- day it occurred to me how often and with what pleasure 1 have visited this town, whether for sport or to witness, at your side, the maneuvers of my ships. Entering teday, serious thoughts occupied my mind, for 1 am fully conscious of the task I have set you and the responsibility which I bear. I, at the same time, am conscious of the fact that it is my duty to develop what my predecessors left me. I presup- Pese that in themselves they present noth- ing new. They are the logical consequences oy what our lamented grandfather and his chancellor accomplished politically and what our glorious father achieved with the sword on the battlefield. First Effect of New Policy. They are no more than first effects of the newly united, newly created German em- pire in its duties across the seas, in the astonishing development of the commercial interests of the empire, which have as- sumed such dimensions that ft is my duty to follow the new German Hansa and to afford it the protection it is entitled to de- mand from the en pire and the emperor. “Our German brethren in holy orders, who set out t> engage in peaceful work, have not shrunk from risking their lives in order to carry our religion Into foreign lands. They placed themselves under my protection, and it behooves us to afford every support and protection to these brethren, who have becn repeatedly mor- tified and sorely orpressed. this reasen the m! ion which I confided to you, and which you have in to accomplish, conjunction with your comrades on the ships already there, is ssenually defensive, not offensive. It is intended, under the sheltering banner of the German naval ign, that our com- merce, German merchants and ships shall be granted their rights, that we may claim the same rights conceded to all other na- tions. “Asa matter of fact, our commerce is not new, as in ancient times the Hansa was one of the mcst powerful enterprises ever witnessed in the world, and at one time Germen cities were in a position to furnish fleets such the broad expanse of the sea scarcely ever carried at that period. The Hansa, however, fell into de- cay because imperial protection was lack- ing. Now things are altered. The first preliminary condition, namely, the estab- lishment of the German empire, has al- ready been accomplished. Also the sec- ond, in the flourishing condition of Ger- man trade. which can only develop pros- perously and securely if it feels itself shielded by the power of the empire. Importance of Maritime Power. “Imperial power means maritime power. Maritime power and imperial power are mutually independent. One cannot exist without the other. “The squadron, reinforced by your di- vision, will now have to stand forth as the symbol of imperial maritime power. Your vocation there is to develop the cordial in- tercourse and good friendship of all com- rades of the foreign fleets and to firmly pro- tect the national interest against every one seeking to harm German subjects. “Let it be clear to every European there, to the German merchant, and, above all, to the foreigner on whose soil we may be and with whom we may have to deal, that the German Michael has firmly planted on that soil a shield emblazoned with the imperial eagle, in order to afford protection, once for all, to him who applies for it. “May our countrymen abroad be firmly convinced, whether priests or merchants, whatever their occupation, that the pro- tection of the German empire, as repre- sented by the imperial ships, will be effica- ciously extended to them. “Should any one ever attempt to affront or prejudice us in our good rights, then strike out with your mailed fist, and, God willing, weave around your young brow the laurel wreath which no one in the German empire will begrudge you. “In the firm conviction that following the example good models—and, thanks to God, models have existed in sufficient num- ber among the members of our house—you will fully correspond with my _thoughis and wishes, I raise my glass and drink to your welfare, wishing you bon voyage, a fortunate performance of your task and a joyous home coming. Long live his royal highness, Prince Henry! Hurrah! Hur- yah! Hurrah!” Prince Henry Replies. Prince Henry replied: “Most serene em- peror, most powerful king and lord, illus- trious brother: As children we grew to- gether, and later it was granted to us, as men, to Icok in each other’s eyes and stand faithfully to each other’s side. To your majesty, the imperial crown came with thcrns. I have striven in my. restricted sphere, with scanty strength, as a man, a soldier and a citizen, to help your majesty. We have reached a great epoch, an im- partant epoch for the nation, your majest- ey, and the navy. Your majesty has made @ great. sacrifice and has shown great favor to myself in entrusting this com- mand to me. I thank your majesty from the bottom of my loyal, brotherly and hum- ble heart. I well understand your majes- ty’s feelings, and know wat a heavy sacrifice you have made In giving me so fine a command. “It is for this reaeon your majesty is so much moved, and I £0 sincerely thank you. I am further deeply indebted for the con- fidence your majesty reposes in my weak Person, and can assure your majesty of this—I am not allured by hopes of winning gicry or laurels. I am only animated by one desire, to proclaim and preach abroad to all who will hear, as well as to those who won't hear, ‘the gospel of your majesty’s consecrated person. This I will have inscribed upon my banner, and will so inscribe it wherever I go. “These are the sentiments with which I eomenth and they are shared by my com- rages. “I raise my glass and call to those who, with me, enjoy the happy privilege of be- ing permitted to go forth, to remember this day, to impress on their minds the person of the emperor, to let the cry re- sound far gut into the world: “Our most serene, mighty, beloved em- peror, king and master forever and ever.’. Hurrah! Hurrah! Hurrah!” WITH ALL THE POMP OF WAR. Prince Henry’s Fleet Sails With an Impressive Demonstration. KIEL, December 16.—The German cruiser Gefion, bound fcr China, left her moorings at 8 o'clock this morning amid salutes and cheers from the crews of all the warships in the harbor. The weather was glorious and the harbor presented @ most animated picture. The shores were thronged with people, and a number of naval officers, in- cluding Admirals Knorr, Von Tirpitz, Koes- ter, Thomsen, Bendemann, Oldekoppo and Armin, occupied the Barbarossa bridge. Prince Henry of Prussia made his exit from the castle gate at 8:30 am. He was cordially saluted by the admirals as he en- tered his launch. As the boat left the shore Admiral Koester shouted a triple hurrah, the other officers and the crowds joining in the cheering. Then the Crown Prince Frederick Wiliam, Prince Eitel- Frederick, Prince Adalbert and Emperor William's suite embarked on board a yacht and proceeded to Prince Henry's ship, the first-class cruiser Deutschland, Emperor in Admiral’s Uniform. Just. before 9 o'clock the emperor, in an admiral’s uniform, appeared alone at the castle gate, saluted the officers and en- tered a launch. His majesty received an ovation from the officers, the public and the crew of the Hohenzollern, the imperial yacht, which is wintering near the spot. The Deutschland, which was anchored opposite the castle, hoisted the imperial standard as his majesty stepped on board and then hoisted the war flag. The other warships hoisted ensigns to their tops, in addition to the flags with which they were already dressed. Then the Deutschland stowly got under way, with the emperor, Prince Henry and the other princes on her bridge. As she passed the other vessels, which were drawn up in a line extending as far as Bellevue, hurrahs were exchanged, the crews manned yards and guns thundered forth salutes until the Deutschland disappeared in clouds of powder smoke from the gaze of the spectators. Princess Henry of Prussia and her chit- dren witnessed the departure from the win- dows of the castle. SILVER ISSUE INVOLVED Senatorial Fight in Ohio Now Turns on That Question. Only Terms Upon Which the Demo- erats Will Unite With Anti- Hanna Movement, Special Dispatch to The Evening Star. CLEVELAND, Ohio, December 16.—It is not regarded as likely that Governor Bushnell will be the candidate to whom the strength of the oppositfen to'Senator Hanna will go, but rather to some free silver man. This is the only grotnd upon which the democratic support cotid be assured. The democrats have no preference between Gov- ernor Bushnell and. Senator Hanna, but would have bet-veen @ free silver republi- can and Mr. Hanna. : The anti-Hanna men are now openly bcasting that they have twenty-seven yotes which will be cast against the Cleveland tran for senator. m Col. Dick regards this claim ag absurd, and still insists that Mr. Hanna will have no trouble in landing the senatorial plum. It has been decided by the anti-Hanna men to hold a caucus on the strength of a guarantee of the-‘alleged twenty-seven yotes in opposition. They predict that the first day’s balloting will result in a deadlock, and that the elec- tion of their candidate will be effected on the sccond day,. if the opposition to Senator Hanna materializes. —>——— NAVY PAY CORPS. Candidates to Appear for Exaomina- tion January 10. All candidates who have filed applications at the Navy Department for appointment in the navy pay corps will be permitted to appear before the Cosby board in competi- tive examination at the-Washington navy yard beginning January 10. It was orig- inally intended to restriet the examination to about twenty persons,whose papers sug- gested superior adaptability for the service. The standard exacted of candidates will be much higher than heretofore and to insure success a candidate muat attain a general average of 80, An average of 90 is required in arithmetic and grammar, 85 in bookkeep- ing, writing, orthography and English com- position. The examination will also include literature, geography, American constitu- tional and English history; , international Yaw, algebra, political ,economy, natural sciences and modern languages. There are 130 cangidates altogether. Of these G. A. Townsend, H. C. Snyder, E. F. Burdine, 8. Bryan, R. B; Carmody, G. M. Lukesk, W. F. Lamon, F. R. Lofton, B. Mohun and P. H. Marshall are of Wash- ington city; R. E. Simmons, F. C. Billard, E. C. Blandy, W. A. Wade, J. C. Wilson, R. R. Pue, R. C. Ferguson, J W. McCurley are of Maryland; F. G. Sweet, C. R. Doran, Cc. H. Lyman, F. K. Perkins and E. A. Pen- rose, temporarily reside in this city. —_—_e DETACHED FROM THE LANCASTER. Officers Given Leave or Ordered to i. Other Vessels. The following officers are detached from the Lancaster and ordered home, with two months’ leave: Capti G, Stirling, Lieuten- ant Commander N. B. Niles, Surgeon A. C. H, Russell, Lieut. J, W. Ryan, Gunner F. C. Messenger, Carpenter D. W. Perry. Ensign G. R. Marvell has been detached from the Lancaster tothe Vicksburg, En- sign P. N. Olmsted to the Iowa; Chief En- gineer J. R. Edwards and Paymaster C. M. Ray to await orders. Ensign G. C. Davison has been detached from the Terror and ordered home, with two months’ leave; Lieutenant H. O. Dunn, from the Lancaster to the Terror, and Lieut. J. E. Roller to the New York; Lieut. D. D. V. Stuart, trom the New York and granted two months’ léave; Ensign J. H. Dayton to the CincinnatL oe REVENUE LEGISLATION. Possible Heductiom -of Whisky Tax and Increase ofThat.on Beer. The statement that there ‘will be no sort of tariff legislation’ déring ‘this session of Congress does not,'nécessatily mean that there will be no reveriue legislation. It 1s still an open question Whether there will be pede) done as' tothe internal revenue laws. . The defeat of the free alcehol in the arts Proposition in the joint com#hittee that has been irivestigating thé-question of the prac- Ucability of putting “the law into effect, renders it pretty certa that alcohol used in the arts will continwe to-pay duty. This will probably save_the: government from a considerable loss of ravenuet ES Within the circléof the ways and means committee there is considerable “agitation of the internal revenue question. While noth- ing is to be done at ongg; it is expected that later on two propositions will be taken up. One is to slightly reduce‘the tax on whisky, 80 as to bring it to the largest revenue pro- ducing point. The other is to increase the tax on beer. These propositions are being pick up before spripgslesislation slong this pick up before tion along line is likely to da before the close of the session. Whercabouti# of the Warships. gunboat Petrel from Swatow for Hong Kong. The’ coast defenée. ship. Monterey arrived at San Diego yesterday and the "Key W. “fompkinsville, N.Y, from. Key The torpedo Seat urieeson bas arrived. ai St. Augustine, NAMED AS JUSTICE|WRECKED purser'’s story Attorney General McKenna’s Nomi- nation Sent In, NEW CONTROLLER OF THE CURRENCY Special Meeting of the President's Cabinet. THE DISTRICT MARSHALSHIP The President today sent the following nominations to the Senate. Justice—Joseph McKenna of California, to be associate justice of the Supreme Court of the United States. Treasury—Charles G. Dawes of Illinois, to be controller of the currency. Interior—John W. Nesbit of Pennsyl- vania, to be pension agent at Pittsburg. Court of private land claims—Joseph R. Reed of lowa, to be chief justice; Wm. W. Murray of Tennessee, Thomas C. Ful- Jer of North Carolina, Heury C. Sluss of Judge McKenna. Kansas, and Wilbur F. Stone of Colorado, to be associate justices; reappo!ntments, their terms expiring December 31, 1897. Lewis Miles, attorney of the United States for the southern district of Iowa; Robert V. Cozier, attorney of the United States for the district of Idaho; Henry C. Deckery, marshal of the United States for the eastern district of North Carolina. ‘The President sent in also a large num- ber of appointments, which were made during the recess of the Senate and which haye heretofore Leen announced. Special Cabinet Meeting. A special cabinet meeting was held today to consider matters which have gone over for several weeks owing to the President's absence from the city. There was nothing of unusual public interest, however. The meeting began at 10 o'clock, and most of the cabinet members had departed an hour later. Attorney General McKenna remained two hours longer discussing legal affairs with the President. Secretary Sherman re- mained less than half an hour, and that is thought to have indicated little talk in the way of foreign affairs. Secretaries Gage and Wilson were absent. Secretary Gage was at the Capitol talking currency. Just before 10 o'clock there were several callers. Senator Mason, Representative Hitt and Representative Joy of Missouri each had a few minutes with the President. The number of visitors for the next few days will be limited, as the President has all the work he can do. Many of the old- timers began their calls again today, but they were told plainly that there was no chance to see the President. Many of the foreign ministers and am- bassadors have called at the White House since yesterday to express their sympathy in the President’s bereavement. Minister Toru Hoshi of Japan called today for that purpose. It is said that some of the friends of the clerks who have been reduced owing to their ages willcall the matter to the at- tention of the President. The G. A. R. of the District will, it is said, particularly call to the attention of the President the reduc- tion of an old soldier in the Interior De- partment becauge of his age. It will be as- serted that he is just as capable to perform his duties as a younger clerk. New Candidate for Marsha’ District politicians have very properly re- frained from pressing District matters so far. It is alleged, however, that the Presi- dent has favorable impressions of a new candidate for the marshalship. He is Mr. Aulick Palmer, whose home is in this city and Rhode Island, and who is well known in social circles. Mr. Palmer has never been a candidate for the position in the strict sense of the word, but several influ- ential friends, who appreciate his abilities and qualifications, have, it is said, given the President a favorable impression of him. In some quarters it is hinted that Mr. Palmer will be very near the marshaiship when it is decided. Kansas Patronage. Kansas politicians are anticipating some quiet but clever work around the White Hevse before long. Cyrus Leland, na- tional committeeman; Major Calvin Hood and State Chairman Simpson are here with the outward purpose, it is said, of trying to have Kansas divided into two judicial districts. It is alleged, however, that they are after the scalps of sume of the friends of Senator Baker. The marshalship of Kansas will be filled in a few weeks. Sen- ator Baker's candidate is W. E. Stern of Topeka. Mr. Leland and his friends are sald to be opposed to Mr. Stern, and have several candidates who would suit them. “Lit” Clum is one of these. Senator Baker, it is said, 1s determined to win out this time. Major Hood, one of the men here, is said to be slated by the Leland faction for the republican nomination for governor next yeer. DEMOCKATS AND CUBA. They Will Rest Upon the Action of the Caucus. Leading democratic members of the House of Representatives say no aggres- sive action is anticipated to carry out the declarations of the recent democratic cau- cus on Cuba, finance and bankruptcy. The caucus action will be allowed to stand as showing the policy of the minority. It is” sald, however, that it would be useless to force the Cuban question before the House, as the rules would not permit the minority to bring the question to a vote. The Sen- ate Cuban resolution, which was indorsed by the caucus, reposes in the committee on foreign affairs, and there is no power un- der the rules to get it from that committee. ——___-e-_____ CIVILIANS ON A PENSION. Senator Allen Asks the Treasury for Information. The Senate today adopted a resolution presented by Mr. Allen of Nebraska. It di- rects the Secretary of the Treasury to In- form the Senate if there are any super- z in: the Treasury De- partment, or any of its several bureaus or branches, and if so, to furnish. a iist of their names or the any persons in that ent who have been retired from active and are drawing pay from the government, and if Mr. Witbeck Tells of the Loss of Steamer Cleveland, Little Doubt That Three Small Boats Containing Twenty-Two Per- sons Are Lost, VICTORIA, B. C., December 14—Purser Witbeck of the wrecked steamer Cleveland reached this city at noon yester tells the following story of the wreck: The Cleveland, which was running be- tween San Francisco and Puget Sound, left the Golden Gate December 4 for Seattle. She had been on the way two days and was well out at sea, when, during a most severe gale, her shaft broke. Sails were then hoisted and an effort made to get to Cape Flattery. Heavy winds, however, drove her northward, and after being buf- feted about by the storm for four days, be- ing carried northward all the time and in toward Vancouver Island, she drifted inte Barclay sound the night of December 10 the west entrance and dangerously se to Starlight reef. There was a big sca running and the wind was blowing great guns. Fearing that she would strike on the reef, the offi- cers decided to take to the boats. Four boats were lowered; the captain’s boat made Alpha passage and signaled to the other beats to follow, but they failed to do so, and it is supposed that, being unable to see the captain’s boat after the signals were given, they conciuded she had been swamped. Atter that time nothing was seen of the three boats. Captain Hall land- ed safely on the beach after going through the Alpha passage and spent the night there. The Cleveland finally went ashore on the northwest shore of Barclay sound. As soon as she had been located Captain Hall again took charge, but he found that the Indians had been there and looted the ves s fter searchi some time for the three beat Hall decided to ‘ance. There is little doubt that the three boats, containing twenty men of the crew sengers, have met with di sel. other ster. Two boxes of biscuits and a pillow, be- lieved to have been in the boats, were y where and went ashore has a bad repu- ng mariners, there being many dangerous reefs, over which a terrible surf breaks. ae MRS. CLUTE AYER AT LARGE. Two Men Arrested on Suspicion Set at Libert SAN FRANCISCO, Cal., December 16.— No one has yet been arrested for the mur- der of Mrs. Mary Clute, who was found dead in a Guerrero strect flat yesterday evening. Carpet-layer Foley, who was in the ho with her a short time before the tragedy, has told his story to the police and has been allowed to go free. Harry A. Jack: who assisted Foley in putting dcwn carpets in the flat, is also at liberty. There are many elements of mystery in the case, but as yet the police have not ob- tained any positive clue to the identity of the man who assauited and then murdered the young married woman. — COMMISSIONER STEVENSON BACK. Would Not Discuss Results of His Trip Abroad. NEW YORK, December 16.—Among the pessengers arriving here today on board the steamer Kaiser Wilhelm II, from Ge- noa, Naples.and Gibraltar, were former Vice President A. E. Stevenson and M Stevenson of Bloomington, Ill.; the Rev. Dr. C. A. Briggs of Union Theological Sem- inary, New York; Archbishop Kain of St. Louis, and Count and Countess H. De- Frankenstein. Mr. Stevenson, who went abroad as a member of the United States monetary commission, declined today to discuss the results of that mission. He said he in- tended going first to Philadelphia, and then to Washington, where he might make pub- lic whatever he had to say regarding the work of the monetary commission. —_>—_—_. DISASTER AT PITTSBURG MILL. Heavy Fly Wheel Bursts, Spreading Death and Destruction. PITTSBURG, Pa., December 16.—One iran was killed, one fatally injured and a number of cthers slightly hurt by the bursting of a fly wheel at the South 3d street plant of the Oliver Iron and Steel Company at an early hour this morning. Their names are: Adam Broderich, wire drawer, aged thirty years, killed instantly; Frenk Roen, wire drawer, fatally injured: Joseph Brown, engineer, arm broken; An- drew Kozmatak, a laborer, injured about the back and head. The others who were injured were able to go to their homes. The accident was caused by the engine becoming ungovernable. The fly’ wheel wa: fifteen feet in diameter and weighed sev- eral tens. The ergine was completely wrecked, and the nail mill will be idle until the damage can be repaired. eae ee DURRANT STILL HOPEFUL. Declares His Conviction That He Will Never Be Hanged. SAN FRANCISCO, Cal., December 1 Theodcre Durrant, in an interview, sav: “I will never be harged. I know that help is coming once more, as it has always come to me before in my extremity.” This statement has caused a revival of the often expressed opinion that when satisfied his last hope was gone he woul. ccmmit suicide if possible. SS MORE TROUBLE OVER LUETGERT. Second Trial Likely to Come to a: Unexpected Halt. CHICAGO, December 16.—A new element in the Luetgert case, involving the old Gght between union and non-union labor, was injected in the course of today’s proceed- ings in the Luetgert trial, and may cause the work of securing a jury to be begun anew. At the opening of court counsel for the defeyse challenged for cause Henry Boas- berg, the last man selected to hear the evidence, alleging that he was intensely hostile to the defendant. Boasberg boasts of the fact that he is not a member of any union. He is a press- aan in the employ of a job printing estab- ‘hment which is in trouble with the union, and some time ago was set upon by men alleged to be union workers. hey threw red pepper in his eyes, and for a time it was feared he would lose his sight. Boas- berg _was selected as the twelfth juror in the Luetgert case at a time when state Raa eg a > He by the defense with a certain degree of re- luctance. An affidavit from Albert J. Mallory, a ee —— formerly engaged by the rm wi employs Boasberg, was sented, in which the afflant declares eet on no less than a dozen occasions Boas- himself as being in favor of The regular permanent family circulation of The Evening Star is more than double that of any other paper in _ Washington, whether published in the morn- ing or in the afternoon. As a medium for unobjec- tionable advertisements it there- fore stands unequaled and un- approachable —_—_—_———__—_——_—_—_—_——_——, MODIFIED SCHEDULE Conditions Under Which Belt Rail- way is to Be Operated, AUTHORIZED BY JUSTICE COX TODAY >——__ Planning to Bring Expenses and Receipts Nearer Together. Ss = CREDITORS TO APPEAL niet The operation of the Belt railws continued under a modifi s to be A schedule. Judge Cox this afternoon, in Equity « No. 1, announced that he would take the respon- sibility of authorizing a modif of the schedule required the ch of tho company, which prevides that a car shall be raa onc ry ten minutes ¢ oftener. The judge that he would slow coun- sel representing th tomorro-y moratn bracing a modified These rulings were the outcome of a he ing on the rule against the American S curity and Trust Company, as trustee, rep= resenting the bondholders of the company, to show cause why Receiver Schoepf should not be authorized to discontinue ora- tion of the road and to seli the horses. Attorney John Ridout, representing the Belt company and Receiver Schoepf, after reciting to the court the facts embraced tn the petition, went on to say that the only em- the road, way the road could be operated without losing money was to pt 4a modified schedule. Ridout added that if the bondholdc ired to hold of the the management and operate nad, Re- ceiver Schoepf was willing to retire in favor of any ore who might be suggested to suc- ceed him by the bondholders. The answer of the American Security and Trust Company to the petition was pre- sented by Attorney Brown. The answer set forth that the bondh a sent to the that in the opi road can be ope modified schedul Receiver In this conne pfs Statement. tion a statement was pre- sented from Receiver Schoepf. It is as follows: “I have thoroughly considered a plan for operating the Belt railway without in- curring a deficit from ope that is, to reduc erating point where they will not be ¢ This cannot be done wit on of the provisions of the « s that ater than is now being ope ule which provides a ten-minute schedule uniformly, while llth street is being ed on a schedule of seven minutes m. to 8 p.m., and at intervals of t other times of the day. 1 am now running both of the *tripper’ cars, which makes the schedulé closer, and w mmodates the oflice travel morning and evening on the Belt as well as the 11th “It might be pi ating expenses to a point wher: they will prot ater than the receipts by con- tunuing the present sch street and run a car say e ninutes, which would two cars on the Belt lire, and run out sufficient “tripper” cars to accommodate the travel to and from the bureau of which is, indee this portion ef derives a reve! thing. It woul if the ccurt w run the two re without conductors, using fan done by the Anacostia and P. railway under permit of the Commission- ers, which permit, however, I would not undertake to scek further than to make written application for the same. engraving and printing, the one point from which » Belt Railway Co ue that amounts t also be an addlt uld allow the 1 ular cars on the wv i Some ninges. “Tals arrangement would allow the re- ceiver to sell the poorest of the horses owned by the company, which would in itself be a great saving, as many of them are now only fit to do a very smail portion of a day's work, while they eat just as mvch as a good horse, and it would be economy even to give them away. This arrangement would also reduce fines for cruelty to animals, but, under the condi- ticns heretofore existing, the receiver has felt It to be his duty to operate schedules as near the requirements of the charter as pessible. “It might be suggested that the operating expenses could be brought nearer the re- ceipts by reducing the men’s wages; but these are now so small that I would not recommend this plan, and, inde not undertake to carry out such rangement, as it would be cruelt; and could only be accomplished by taking advantage of the fact of their pre: straightened condition, owing to the prob- ability of their losing their pay for the past thirty days’ services, and the season of the year which is now before them, muking it dificult for them to secure em- ployment elsewhere. Gannot He Anticipated. “I think the plan suggested would bring the operating expenses and receipts very close together, but it can be appreciated that it is a hard matter for any one to say just what the receipts will be. However, it is reasonable to expect a slight increase owing to the holiday season; but this can- not be guaranteed, and I wouldhot under- take to continue operating the road unless some one guaranteed meeting a deficit of, say, $40 a month, with the additional # thority from the court to use any surplus that may accrue in paying the employes the proportionate amount of moneys due them on account of their salaries. “I would also call attention to the fact that the insurance on the buildings of the ccmpany becomes due January 5. Tho premium on the present amount of in- surance carried 1s approximately $700, which would have to be provided for from ether sources than the receipts. It would also be necessary to provide $i) with wkich to purchase eight strong young horses for use in snow sweeping, 2s among the 220 horses now owned by the company there is not one im condition to perform this work In case of snow, without rest of a month or six weeks in which to build them up. The horses to be purchased would only be worked so much in the cars as would allow their remaining in first- clees condition for sweeper work in casa of a snow.” Plan May Be Adopted. ‘Ge interested parties will meet this afternoon for the purpose of framing an omer, to be signed by the court tomorrow morning, embracing a modified schedule, The suggestions made by Réceiver Schoepf im the foregoing statement, so one of the attorneys said to a Star reporter, may be At the hearing a number of employes from the Belt Railway were interested spectators. tyes