Evening Star Newspaper, January 20, 1898, Page 11

THE EVENING STAR. — PUBLISHED DAILY EXCEPT SUNDAY. AT THE STAR BUILDINGS, 1101 Pennsylvania Avsauy, or. 11th 3t, by ie rahe Sees or Kew York Office, 49 Potter Building, ‘The Evening Star is served tc subscribers in the ity by carriers, on their own account. at 10 cents per week, o- 44 certs per month. Copies at the counter 2 cents each. By mail—anywhere in the United States or Canada—postage prepaid—60 cents per menth. Saturday Qcintuple Sheet Star, $1 per year, with foreizn postage ated. (Entered at the Post Ofice at Washington, D. C.. ae The | ay ening, Star. Pages 11-14. —S= as second-cla. s mail matter.) mail subscriptions must pe paid in advance. Rates of odvertising made know> on applicatioa. WASHINGTON, D. C., THURSDAY, JANUARY 20, 1898— FOURTEEN PAGES. The Evening Star is the only afternoon paper in Washington that receives the dispatches of the Associated Press. It is therefore the only one in which the reader can find the complete news of the world, directly trans- mitted by telegraph, up to the moment of going to press. B’NAI B'RITH ORDERS There Are Two Branches of the Great Hebrew Organization. THE INDEPENDENT AND IMPROVED Mr. Simoh Wolf Explains the Dif- ferences Between Them. AN INTERESTING INTERVIEW = The approaching convention of the Im- proved Order of the B'nai B'rith, which is to meet here in annual convention at Ma- sonic Temple next Sunday, has been herald- ed with so much interest that a Star report- er called on Mr. Simon Woif this morning to get information of something like a defi- nite character regarding the aims, objects and the history of the order with which he is so intimately connected. When the re- porter’s object was announced Mr. Wolf stated that he was not in any way connect- ed or associated with the organization to convene here next Sunday. The reporter stated his surprise at this, remarking that his recollection was that Mr. Wolf had time and again delivered lectures in behalf of the organization, and that he was under the impression that Mr. Wolf was the vice lent of the executive committee of the order. “You are clearly in error,” said Mr. wolf, “and for the purpose of giving a clear in- sight into this matter, I beg leave to state to you that the organization which has its meeting here on Sunday next is an off- shoot; that the Independent Order of B'nai Brith has absolutely nothing in common with the Improved Order. I have no de- sire or intention to speak disrespectfully of anization, be it Jewish or Christian. a country of possibilities, and each y one is permitted, under the Con- . to worship according to the dic- of their conscience, and, further, to institute as many societies as can be cre- ated. Therefore, I wish it to be distinctly understood that whatever I state is not made in the nature of criticism, but a re- of absolute facts.” most anxious doubtless to know. The Independent Order. “The Independent Order of B'nai B'rith s been in existence for the last fift now numbers ten districts—se lodges in Wolf. ypt and Jerusalem,” said Mr. “It embraces the largest number of cultured and intellectual Jews any organiz in the hi ism. It has endowed hespi lums, homes for the aged and agricultural schoc lutely controls and is the of the most prosperous and philanthropic instit Ps abiy that of the Yonkers Home for the the state of New Yori, the Mai- gt present, over 700 orphan chil- the Atlanta, Ge Orphan the New Orleans Orphan not to speak of institu- the Foster Home of the phia, the the San F m, the Mt. Sinai Hospital, all of which were inspired by and mainly ad- vocated for by the Order of B'nai B'rith; also. simi titutions in Europe. This order preset to the United States the magnificent statue of Religious Liberty, executed by the artist Ezekiel, a member of the stands in y of Philadel- phia, an immort of the Jew for the price as an American citizen.’ Helped Emancipation of Jews. “This same order,” he continued, “con- tributed vast Sumts ‘of money in furthering the noble mission of Benjamin F. Peixotto, censul general at Roumania, and which n resulted in the-emancipation of the that time. It has endowed and maintains agricultural schools 4 and Jerusalem, and has brought within the pale of fraternization, . the most cultured, refined and ual Jews of their respective coun- . aiming at all times, from the begin- as well as today, to unify Israel and boon of liberty rake them realize the’ allegiance they the to governments in which they i mental and moral and to aid each and every one in their pursuit of happiness, breaking down arriers that haye heretofore existed Jew and Jew, bringing them closer I closer together, so as to eid the gen- 1 community, ard to bring about that hip among all men without which or- th and “ations would be a ty.” The Head of the Order. t the head of this organiza- quired the reporter. sien of the city of New for the last thirty years. head—a ‘mah known throughout . not only for his eminent ability, he noble philanthropy which ¥ Stage of his life. Mr. ident of the Lithographic e United States, who has been {dentified with the ches of the United States production of maps and whose products were in the world’s ‘elphia and Chi- are coupled in every city is country and of Europe the most ut mien in their respective communt- -hilantbropists, lawyers, doctors, atesmen, bankers, nies of high degree of all degrees. are identified with this organiza- PN s : it . London, With Jews of this city + inentified with the order ce its organization.” ix Views of the Improved Order. *n what does the Improved Order of i B'rith stand for? What is its object?” “It stands simply for cheaper insurance replied Mr. Wolf. “The only thing aproved Order claims is the improved nt insurance feature. ents who, at the time, were in the city Baltimore, deprecated wholesome, legislation, in the matter of the for endowment insurance. Xperience havesproven the fallacy of claims and the wisdom of those who id not agres.with them, — E stock in trade of this im- proved Order is—psemiees on the line cf cheaper insurance. They have not a single ing to point to for which they can claim eredit; no hemes, no asylums, no hospitals, no Mbraries, no history, ‘io organization outside of the trivial one that they lay so much stress on, and therefore I cannot see how, with any degree of fairness; they can come before tne public and arrogate to themselves 2 © and.aim to which they are not entitled, and a dignity which they have usurped withaus..warzant or author- ity.” —--—— Alleged Filibusterer Cleared. Captain Murphy, who was on trial in the United. States distsiet.court at Wil- mington, Del., charged with filibustering in connection with the steamer Laurada, declared not Nag, declared not guilty, by, the Jury yes: CHAIRMAN HITT’'SSTATEMENT What the Administration Has Done for the Cubans. Points Out the Inadvisability of Rec- ognizing the Belligerency of the Insurgents at This Time. All day long the question of granting belligerent rights to the Cuban insurgents was argued in the House yesterday, but, as the day before, the minority hurled itself against a stone wall. During the general debate Chairman Hitt of the foreign affairs committee made an impressive speech of less than an hour, explaining at length the situation, which made action by Congress inadvisable. He spoke with impassioned words of the President’s sympathy with the struggle for Cuba independence and the achievements of the present administration. The release of American prisoners in Cuba, the recall of Weyler, the abandonment of the policy of concentration and the autono- my scheme he contributed to the firm at- titude of the President and contrasted these results with the inaction of the last administration. He averred that belligerent rights could not aid the insurgent cause, and perhaps the most dramatic portion of his speech came when he declared that the insurgents only wished for belligerent rights in the hope and belief that this country would be embroiled in a war with Spain, which would give them their freedom with our triumph. He asserted that the President must as- sume the responsibility of any action which might eventuate in war and appealed to both sides of the chamber to patriotically support the executive if a crisis shall come. Every act of the President, said Mr. Hitt, had shown the spirit which animated him in his public utterances in the past. He had achieved much in a few months. He said that he thought it unwise for the United States at this time to recognize the belligerency of the insurgents. Mr. Hitt admenisked the members that a icnal action must be vindicated before the world, and that we must prove in what we do that we are actuated by no vulgar greed to rob a neighbor or to seize property of others. Proceeding, he dwelt upon the effect cf the extension of belligerent rights to the insurgents, arguing that it would give Spanish cruisers the right of search and impose a great hardship on the Cu- bans, who were without a navy. A three- mile line absut Cuba was now the limit of the Spanish cruisers’ right of search. A declaration of belligerency would al- low Spain's warships to hunt our vessels on the high s In the existing situ tion good me ympathizing with Cub: cause were constantly making their way to the islands. Supplies, guns and am- munition were going from the United Sta It w: id that every pound of * cause of Cuba’s free- from this country. No r could now molest our ves- Members, he said, all these disadvan- store for them the agents of the Cuban republic in this city desired be!- ligerent rights. “I could explain it,” said Mr. Hitt, “but I prefer to do so in the words of one of these agents to me. “We know,” said this gentleman, “that we have much to lose in the matter of supplies, but we also know that if Span- ish cruisers begin to stop American skip- pers it will not be long before a hasty shot is fired. With that shot public opin- ion in Spain and the United States will plunge those countries into war; then our battle will be over.” “That perhap for the Cuban, a very just argument continued Mr. Hitt, “but not for an American. If we are to have war let us face it directly, not be forced into it by a chance. I do not blame the Cuban, however, any more than I blame the confederate, who, during the rebellion, hoped to precipitate war between the United States and Great Britain, knowing that once war came the contract for free- ing the confederacy would be taken off his hands.” 5 Mr. Hitt spoke of the Spanish authority in Havana as tottering between armed forces without and tumultuous riot within, but with impressive words warned the members that the vast responsibility of ac- tion with the momentous consequences that migat ensue rested on the shoulders of the executive, not on members of Congress who might be making speeches for popular approval. “Let us remember,” said he, “that we have a faithful pilot at the helm and that if the ship of state is near the rapids we should be patient and ready to support him if he takes the step which the honor and the interests of our country may de- mand.” He referred to General Lee as an officer of ability and experience who could be relied upon to guard jealously our honor at Havana, and concluded with an eloquent appeal to the members of the House, though they might have had dif- ferences, to drown all other voices as they did in the Venezuelan crisis, and stand by the President and the country. While he could not prophesy as to the future, he solemnly assured the House that the Presi- dent would not disappoint the expects of his countrymen. Throughout Mr. speech he was listened to with the attention. Members crowded about him and the thronged gzlleries leaned over to catch his words. As he concluded a roar of approval swept the floor and the galleries. Mr. Dinsmore Replies. Mr. Dinsmore (Ark.), a democratic mem- ber of the forzign affairs committee, de- clared that the time had come for giving the Cubans the recognition they had so long sought. He arraigned Mr. Hitt and the republican side for alleged inconsist- ency, citing their Cuban sp2eches under the Cleveland administration, and then branched off to tariff, clvil service, bimet- allism and various other topics. Returning to Cuba, he declared that no act by this government could bring war with Spain, for a bankrupt monarchy which could not put down 35,000 ragged Cuban soldiers would not 2nter upon a contest with the United States. Mr. Adams (Pa.), a member of the for- eign affairs committee and chairman of the subcommittee on Cuba, followed Mr. Dins- more, and contrasted the inaction and apathy of the last administration toward Cuba with the achievem2nts of this, dwell- ing particularly upon the release of all Amcrican prisoners in Cuba, the change in the Spanish war methods and the aban- dorment of the policy of concentration. He maintained that th? recognition of bellig- erency was purely an executive function. “Did you not vote for belligerency in the last Congress?” asked Mr. Sulze: “I did,” responded Mr. Adams, “but then we were seeking to protect American prop- erty; that property is now destroyed. We were seeking to free American prisoners; they are now all free. This whole qu2stion is nearing a solution of its own weight. Spain is bankrupt. She cannot send an- other man to Cuba. There are riots in Ha- vana. The handwriting has appeared on the wall.” Mr. Berry (Ky.) elcquently pleaded Cu- ba's cause. After 300,000 Cubans had gone down to their death during the last four years, he said, it was absurd for members to stand on th2 ficor of the House and deny that a state of war exists on the island y. “I don’t fear war,” said Mr. Berry. “I think a Mttle blood-letting would be good for us. Let Spain fire on the American flag just once, and the flame will be kindled that will free Cuba.” “But what will happ2n to us?” asked Mr. Mahany. “Oh! we can“take care of ourselves,” re- plied Mr. Berry. After some further remarks by Mr. Wheeler (Ky.) in favor of granting bellig- erent rights to the insurgents, the commit- id at 5 o'clock the House ad- DARTMOUTH ALUMNI/A BRILLIANT “SCENE Twenty-Third Annual Banquet of the Wash- Business Meeting Held and Officers Chesen for Ensuing Year—Presi- dent Tucker Guest of Honor. The twenty-third annual banquet of the Washington Alumni Association of Dart- mouth College took place last evening at the Hotel Raleigh. Previous to the tanquet the yearly meet- ing of the association was held and offl- cers for the ensuing year chosen as fol- lows: President, H. M. Baker; vice presi- dents, Redfield Proctor and A. P. Greele: secretary ard treasurer, William M. Hatc! executive committee, Henry P. Blair, A. B. Veazey and W. E. Burleigh; chorister, Prof. J. W. Cheney, and historian, William E. Barrett of Massachusetts. Resolutions of regret were adopted on the deaths of Mr. Gardiner G. Hubbard and Gen. C. E. Hovey. ‘The guest of the occasion was Rev. Will- liam J. Tucker, president of Dartmouth College. The speakers were Dr. Bancroft, president of Phillins-Andover Academy: Charles A. Prouty, Representatives McCall, Barrett of Massachusetts, Clarke of New Hampshire, Rev. Dr. Fiske, A. P. Greeley, Dr. Pritchett, chief of the coast and geo- detic survey; Carroll D. Wright, Prof. William C. Robinson of the law ‘depart- ment of the Catholic University and Rev. Dr. T. S. Hamlin. The address of the lat- ter was a eulogy of the late Mr. Hubbard. The banjo playing of the Messrs. Cullen and Collins and the vocal music, under direction of Prof. J. W. Cheney were feutures of the occasion. The committee of arrangements was composed of Prof. John R. Eastman, W. M. Hatch, Henry P. Blair and A. B. Veazey. List of Invited Guests. The dinner list included the following: Daniel F. Merrill, Rev. Allen Hazen, Sam- uel M. Wiicox, Dr. Nathan 8. Lincoln, J. Ormond Wilson, Redfield Proctor, General John Eaton, Dr. Wm. W. Godding, Samuel R. Bond, Nelson Dingley, jr., Wm. L. Pea- body, Henry A. Blood, Thomas A. Cush- ing, Francis H. Goodall, George A. Lyon, W. G. Veazey, James F. Allen, Calvin 5. Horace S. Cummings, Prof. John - Eastman, Nathaniel P. Gage, Rev. George B. Patch, Henry M. Baker, Stephen Rand, Frank A. Spencer, Nathan C. Brack- ett, Ichabod G. Hobbs, George J. Cum- mings, James W. Cheney, Prof. Henry A. Hazen, John Ls Pratt, Clarence Johnson, Dr. F.C. Ainsworth, Frank G. Clarke, ‘Henry M. Paul, Samuel W. McCall, Otto A. Nesmith, Chas. A. Prouty, Prof. Lucian S. Tilton, William Twombly, George Henry Child, Lewis Ro- senthal, Edwin H. Fowler, Winfield 3. Montgomery, William E. Barrett, Rev. Philip M. Prescott, Charles 8. Sloane, Philip B. Waiker, Arthur 8. Brown, D: E. G. Kimball, Dr. Francis R. Lane, Cha: 8. Clark, William F. Carter, Captain Geo. D. DeShon, U. 8S. A., John T. Freeman, Arthur P. Greeley, Walter B. Pat Stephen M. Ryder, Walter E. Burleigh, Richard Hovey, William M. Hatch, Mich- ael T. Higgins, Dr. Charles A. Eastman, David M. Hildreth, Harry C. Phillips, Al i¢ A. Fisher, Walter A. Johnson, ry bP. Blair, Albin B. Veazey, Elmer D. Sherburne, Richard K. Tyler, A. G. Randall, coast survey; John Q. Eaton, W. H. Merrill, Robert L. O’Brien, A. J. Wal- ls, Harry J. Brown, Horace H. Burdette, Johnson Hellen, R. Brown, E. W. Snow, Rollin: now. ———— OF ANNEXATION. ADVANTAG Senator Morgan on the Commercial Possibilities of the Hawatian Islands. ‘The executive session of the Senate yes- terday aftzrnoon was taken uv by the speech of Senator Morgan on the Hawaiian ‘annexation treaty. He announced at the conclusion of the session that he probabiy would require one more day in which to complete his pr2sentation of the subject. Senator Morgan dealt with the questions of the agricultural and commercial possi- bilities of the islands, with the character of the present government and with the position of the r2sidents of the island on the subject of annexation. He repeated his assertion that President Cleveland favorable to the acquisition of the island and again expressed th2 opinion that it was his intention to restore Queen Liliuo- kaiani, and to negotiate with her a treaty ot annexation. He elaborated his views on this subject at considerabl2 length, saying tnat while he believed it was Mr. Cleve- land’s intention to annex the islands he nsturally changed his intention to do this through the restoration of the quezn wien she made known her bloodthirsty disposi- tion toward those who had dethroned her. He expressed the cpinion that Mr. Cleve land would never have taken such positive position as he did take against the Dole government, and in opposition to anne: tion, but for the antagonistic and misle ing report of Commissioner Blount. Mr. Morgun Questioned. The senator was interrupted at this point by two or three senators who were opposed to the treaty, who wanted to know if it was not true that Mr. Cleveland had with- drawn the treaty for annexation made by the Harrison administration. He admitted that this was the case, say- ing that it was a matter of r2cord, but ne still contended that under conditions en- tirely to his liking Mr. Cleveland would have supported annexation. He was then asked if Mr. Cleveland had ever put himself on record iu any way as favorable to the acquisition of the Islands. Replying to this inquiry, Mr. Morgan said that, so far as he knew, Mr. Cleveland had not so committed himself in a public ca- pacity, but that he (Mr. Morgan) had been convinced from private intervizws with the ex-President that he not only believed in the wisdom of annexing Hawaii, but that he would also have recommended the an- nexation of Cuba under right conditions. Mr. Morgan tock up the criticisms upon the present government of Hawaii, defend- ing it in strong terms and eulogizing Mr. Dole as one of the most competent rulers of the time. H> reviewed Mr. Dole’s his- tory, and said that that gentleman’s record shcwed that he would be a creditable head of any nation. He controverted the idea that the present gov2rnment was, as had been charged, a missionary government, claiming that it was in every way stanch and enterprising and abreast of the times. He said that tne people naturally sought a elos> alliance with the United States be- cause they had always had the friendship and support of the people of thfs country. Speaking of the resources of the islands, Mr. Morgan said that they were manifold, and that the time would come when th2y would produce enough coffee to supply the demands of all the people of the United States, while, he said, the sugar production had already reached its Mmit. He esti- mated that there were at least 176,000 acres of land in the islands adapted to the growth of the coffee tree, and said that in- dustry was rapidfy developing. He thought at least 7,500 tons of coffse would be ex- ported from the islands during the present year. He concluded that the resources of the country were such as to insure a very prosperous future, and predicted that Hon- otylu would some time in the not distant future attain to great commercial import- ance, equal, in all probability, to that of Hong Kong of other cities of equal magni- tude. ——>2___ : Dr. Simmons, a reputed millionaire and president of the Simmons Patent Medicine Company, shot and killed Emil Davidson, bookkeeper for the St. Louis Trust Com- pany, in St. Louis. a- —— First Reception of Bresident and Mrs, McKioley. THRONGS AT THE WHITE HOUSE The Diplomatic Corps Especially Honored. SOME INNOVATIONS Probably never in its long and eventful history has the White House presented a more brilliant spectacle than it did last evening on the occasion of the first offi- cial reception of President and Mrs. Mc- Kinley. It was given in special honor of the diplomatic corps, and was attended by all that is most ‘select in the official and social world of the national capital. Usually the social season at the Execu- tive Mansion opens w}th the traditional re- ception on New Year-day, but the recent death of the President's venerable mother necessitated a postponement of the initia! function this year until last evening. Sev- eral innovations wefe introduced with marked success and ¥hose having charge of the affair are fully entitled to the com- pliments they received. There was a mark- ed absence of the crush and confusion that has heretofore marred Official functions at the White House, and the new arrange- ments worked like a‘eharm. About 2,000 invitations were issued and ample precau- tions were taken to keep out interlopers. It is to the credit of,the residents of the District to say that nb one presented him- self or herself at tha main entrance who could not readily satisfy the ushers that he or she had not been personally invited. ‘The gates to the grounds were locked and no one was admitted without the produc- tion of a card of invitation, and the ushers at the main entrance were provided with sts of the invited guests, which they checked off as the persons gave their names. These ushers. were selected be- cause of their knowledge of the personality of the different classes of persons invited to the reception. They were provided with full lists of the invited guests and checked them off as they arrived. Everything moved off with exceeding smoothness and there was a conspicuous absence of the confusion which has marked such functions in the past. The reception proper lasted from 9 to 21 o'clock, but as a special honor to the members of the dip- lomatic corps they were. received shortly before the arrival of the throng. A section of the state dining room -was set apart for their use and they were granted the privi- lege of entering the mansion from the south front. Hat and cloak boxes for the general guests were conveniently arranged in the large vestibule near the main en- trance and answered all demands admira- bly. 2 The Musie. There was also an innovation in the mat- ter of music. Heretofore the Marine Band alone has appeared on suol occasions. It was usually stationed in the main vesti- bule, which last night, however, was given up entirely to the use of guests as a re- ceptacle for hats, cloaks, etc. The Marine Band was stationed at a convenient place in the conservatory and was aided in con- tributing musical entertainment to the dis- tinguished throng by the fine band of the 6th Cavalry, from Fort Myer, which was stationed in the hall on the first floor near the stairway leading to the official section of the mansion. The Marine Band, under the leadership of Prof. Larsen, played with its usual efficiency. : It opened the reception with the 'Presi- dent's March,” followed by the familiar “Hail to the Chief” as the receiving party proceeded slowly to their positions in the blus parlor. One of its most effective pieces was Sousa’s waltz dedicated to “The Lady of the White House.” The cavalry band made an excellent impres- sion, It alternated with tl Marine Band in the constant rendition of beautiful and appropriate airs. It was in charge of Prof. J. Luchsinger and was out in full force. Among the selections rendered was the overture from Raymond Schuman’s serenade, “The Lost Chord,” and selec- tions from Lorelie, “The Wizard of the Nile” and “Carmen The Floral Decorations. The mansion was elaborately decorated for the occasion and presented a beauti- ful appearance. The brilliancy of the in- terior was all the greater in contrast with the blackness of the outside, with its rain and gloom. Chief Gardener Pfister did himself great credit in the floral deco- ration of the mansion, and it is safe to say it never looked more beautiful from an artistic standpoint. There was a_ lavish display at all vantage points of tropical and subtropical plants and flowers, and no opportunity was lost to add to the beauty of the scene. Smilax was used in profusion in the ea room, drooping in graceful garlands the great crystal chandeliers and festoo in feathery lacework across the high ceil- ing, softening the glow of the eleciric globes scattered at,,intervais overhead. Across each mantel 4 bank of pink r carnations ‘and lilies was reared against the great mirrors and doubled by its re- fiection in the glass above, while across the mat of smilax from which the bank was reared lay the flam2 of colored tips of the helleborus or Christmas flowers, lighting up the otherwise rather somber green. In the blue parlor, where the rec2iving party stood, the decorations were of the same general crder as in the east room, with the addition of a canopy of smilax, which roofed in th2 whole apartment, its apex at the top of the chandelier, and drooping in graceful festoons to the farthest walls. In- terspersed through this were red, white and blue incandescent ljghts, adding not only brilliancy but a patriotic ting> to the illuminations. Arrival of the Diplomatic Corps. The reception began at 6:30 o'clock with the arrival of the members of. the diplo- matic corps. They enterad by the back way, and were accorded the use of the state dining room for the disposition of their wraps. The presidential party en- tered the blu2 parlor in the following or- der: Col. Bingham and Lieut. Gilmore, Pres- ident and Mrs. McKinley, Secretary and Mrs. Sherman, Secretary and Mrs. Gage, Mrs. Alger, Secratary and Miss Long, At- torney G2neral and Mrs. McKefina, Post- master General‘ andi Mrs. Gary; Secretary and Miss Bliss, Secretary and Mrs. Wilson }and Secretary and Mrs, Porter. Col. Bing- ham acted as master of ceremonies and in- troduced the guests to Pr2sident McKin- ley, Lieut. Gilmore’ performing a similar service in the case of Mrs. McKinley. Maj. Heistand and Capt. Wood of the army and Capt. McCawley of’ the marine corps as- sisted in the g2neral introductions to the ladies of the cabinet. Vice President and Mrs. Hobart were a little late, but took their places in line ‘pefore the conclusion, of the reception to the diplomatic corps. The foreign repre- sentatives were preset in full force, and their rich uniforms ‘added: a particular luster to the scene. All the vand legations were fully. Sir Julian Pauncet British am- had the Hehe of line as dean of col He was ‘ by his family and all ‘the mem! of the em- Pe o * the new A Condensation of Facts and Figures. 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Mrs. McKin- alth not permitting her to stand, upied a large comfortable arm chair at the President's left. She was in unusually high spirits and shook hands with every acquaintance, although it had been arranged that she should merely ac- knowledge each guest's presentation with a bow of the head. It was observed that while she did not offer her own hand, she gave a cordiai grasp to every hand extend- ed to her, Some of the Costumes . Mrs. McKinley wore a magnificent white brocaded satin gown, trimmed with point lace, and with numerous diamond orna- ments upon the corsage and in her hair, fastening an aigrette. Mrs. Hobart wore white corded silk, with ostrich plumes and lace trimmings and dia- mond ornaments; Mrs. Sherman, violet bro- caded velvet, with flower brocaded laven- der bodice, pearl and diamond ornaments; Mrs. Gage, geranium pink velvet, with rhinestone ornament trimming and lace, with diamonds upon the corsage and in the hair. Mrs. Alger’s costume was a regal gown of white in, trimmed with pearls. Mrs. McKenna was gowned in lavender brocaded satin, with point lace trimmi. @:. Mrs. Gary wore white brocaded moire sux, point lace on the bodice, diamond orna- ments. Miss Long wore a pretty costume of white satin; Miss Bliss, white corded silk, pink flower: s Wilson, pink gauze gown, with lace trimmings. Miss Mabel AlcKiniey and Miss Barber, nieces of the President, were two of the most conspicuous young ladies behind the line. Among the guests behind the line were Mrs. Griggs of New Jersey, Mrs. Randolph and Mrs. Pegrem of Baltimore, Miss Bar- ber, Miss Mabel Mckinley, Mi: r, the Misses Gary, the Misses McKenna, Mrs. Sandford, Mrs. Pike of Chicago, Miss Lucy ge, Miss Hayes of St. Louis, Mrs. Hei- stand and Mrs. Bingham. After their presentation, the diplorais and their la- dies were invited behind the receiving line. With scarcely an exception, they refnai until the close of the reception at 11 o' and mingled generally with the crowd in st room. Sherman promenaded through the parlors with Madame de Lome, wife of the Spanish minister, on his arm. There were only a few army and naval officers in attendance, including Gen. Miles and staff and Capt. Clover, U. 8S. N. Congress and the judiciary were, however, largely represented. Some of the Guests. In addition to the diplcmatic corps, the list of guests included the following names: Mr. Justice and Miss Harlan, Senator and Miss Cockrell, Mr. and Mrs. Ewing Cock- rell, Senator and Mrs. Cullom, Senator and Miss Daniel, Senator Hale, Senator and Mrs. Lodge, Senator and Mrs. Mason end Miss. Mason, Senator and Mrs. Stewart, Senator and Mrs. Wolcott, Senator and Mrs. Perkins, Assistant Secretaries Day, Mieklejohn, Roosevelt, Spaulding and Van- derlip, Mr..L. H. Finney, Capt. Bucking- ham, U.S. N.,.Mr. and Mrs. Charles G. Almy, Mr. Henry Adams, Mr. and Mrs. A. D. Addison, Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Ashton ard Miss Ashton, Mr. and Mrs. Anderson, Mr. and Mrs. Larz Anderson, Dr. and Mrs. J. L. Anderson, Mr. and Mrs. F. W. Andrews, Mr. F. W. Andrews, jr., Mrs. Mary C. Audenreid, Mr. and Mrs. G. F. Appleby, Mr. and Mrs. Theodore W. Noyes, Miss Prentice, Mr. and Mrs. Ashford and the Misses Ashford, Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Barney and the Misses Barney, Mr. W. C. Adamson of Columbus, Ga.; Joseph L. Bristow, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph H. ham and Miss Bingham, Mrs. Ella Mc- Lean, Mr. William H. Bulton, Mrs. Tams Bixby, Miss Annie Barnett, Lieutenant Commander and Mrs. Benjamin H. Buck- ingham, Charles Page Bryan, Gen. J. H. Brincker, A. F. Fox, Mr. and Mrs. George Baneke, A. A. Adee, Mrs. Walker, Dr. and Mrs. Hugh H. Johnston, Mr. and Mrs. A. A. Wilson, Col. and Mrs. A. E. Bates, Mr. and Mrs. Montgomery Blair, Mr. and Mrs. John A. Baker, the Misses Baker, Mr. C. V. R. Berry and the Misses Berry, Mr. and Mrs. G. L. Bradley, Mr. Walter V. R. Berry, Mr.. Rudolph Kauffmann, the Misses Kauffmann of South America, Mr. Lewis N. Murray of Dunkirk. N. Y.; Mr. Thomas Riddle, Mr. and Mrs. A. G. Beil, Mr. Woodbury Biair, Mr. and Mrs. William J. Boardman and the es Boardman, Mrs. J. A. 8 Mi Mr. and Mrs. A. R.. Spefford Jerome Bonaparte, Mr. a’ Brice, Mr. and Mrs. J. Stani Maria M. Barringer, Mr. and Mrs. Charles J. Bell, 1, Mrs. Belknap, the F. Beale, Mr. Jesse Major and Mrs. Bloomer, Mrs. . Mrs. Brown, Mr. ist Bailey, Mr. and Mrs. G. James Blair and Mr. Jessup Blair, Mrs. Blunt and the Misses Blunt, Mr. George C. Brocme, Mr. and Mrs. Calderon Carlisi, Miss Connelly, Mr. and Miss J. L. M. Cur- els, Mr. Arthur . Clymen, Col. H. C. Corbin, ett and the Misses Clagett, Com- and Mrs. Richardson Glover, Col. Alton and the Misses Alton, Mr. . Charles Campbell, Dr. T. A. Clay- ton and the Mi Clayton, Mrs. Addi Cammack, Dr. and Mrs. R. 8S. Chew, Right Rev. Mgr. Thomas J. Conaty, Mr. and M Jokn Cropper and the Misses Cropp. and Mrs. W. Chapman Coleman, Coion and Mrs. J. E. Mrs. Fitzhugh yle, Mr. and Mrs: G. C. Colgert, Mr. D. Cummin, Miss Markoe, Miss Ravinas, Mr. and Mrs. F. B. McGuire, General and Mrs. William A. Maur Dr. Randoiph H. McKim, Mr. and Mrs. W. P. VanWickle, Mrs. Stanley Matthews, Miss Mitchell, Mrs. Gordon McKay, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph K. McCammon, the Misses McCammon, Mr. Ormsby McCammon, Mr. and Mrs. John R. McLean, Mr. Washington McLean, Dr. and Mrs. Alexander Mackay-Smith, Mrs. Mulli- gan, Mrs. Ogston, Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Mc- Kenny, Mr. F. D. McKenny, Mr. C. A. Mc- Kenny, Miss Myer, Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Mc- Lanahan, Mr. ir., Ml Mr. E. A. Mitchell, Miss Miller, Mr. Natt’ Mc- Kay, Mr. and Mrs. McCullum, Mr. and Mrs. . L. Morse, Mr. and Mrs. S. F. B. Morse. Mr. and Mrs. Victor L. Mason, Mr. Mrs. Thaddeus Norris, Mis and Mrs. Cros N and Mrs. John C. O'Donnell, Mr. and Mrs. Baron and Baroness von Overbeck, Mr. J. Colwell, Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Bancroft Davis, Mr. and Mrs, George M. Dunn, Mr, Walter D. Davidge, jr., Mr. and Mrs. Deering, Mr. Evans, Miss Margaret Edes, Mrs. Ernst and the Misses Ernst, Mr. and Mrs. Charies M. Ffoulke. Mr. Montgomery Fletcher, Mrs. G. 8. Fraser, Miss Gwynn, Senor and Mme. Guz- man, Mr. Arthur Goldsborough, Miss M. E. Gale, Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Glover, Miss Glover, Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Green, Mr. Allan Alberts, Dr. and Mrs. E. M. wallau- det, Mr. John Griffith, Mr. Oglesby Griffith, Mr. and Mrs. William Griffith, Mrs. Grant, Miss Alice Howard, Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Hopkins, Mr. George H. Hopkins, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hinckley, Mr. James Hoim, Mr. Archibald Hopkins, Mr. William B. Hague, Mr. and Mrs. 8. S. Howland, Mr. Morton Otis, Mr. and Mrs. Si ney A. Perkins, Mr. and Mrs. Clif- ford Perrin, Mrs. J. Van Ness Philip, Miss Philip, Mrs. Postlethwaite, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Pellew and Miss Pellew, Mrs. P. Lee Phillips and Miss Phillips, Mr. and Mrs. Chas. H. Poor, Mrs. and Miss Phoenix, Miss Patten, Miss Peterson, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Nelson Page, Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Parsons, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Pierce, Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Pollock, Mrs. Queen, Mrs. Raborg, Dr. and Mrs. 8. O. Richey, Mr. and Mrs. John E. Reyburn, Captain and Mrs. J. F. Rodgers and Miss Rodgers, Mrs. Robert Ray, Mr. Charles Ray, Mr. G. P. Russell, Mr. and Mrs. T. F. Richard son, Mr. Clary Ray, Miss Riggs, Rev. J. Havens Richards, S. J.; Miss Sherrill, Miss Sedgwick, Mrs. Sartoris, Miss Sartoris, Mrs. Slater, Mrs. J. P. Story, jr.; Mr. and Mrs. James Hoy, Mr. and Mrs. Edward McCauley, Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Hazue, Mrs. Malcomb and the Misses Malcomb, Mr. and Mrs. Charles P. Mitchell, Miss Mitchell, Mr. and Mrs. Henry May, Mrs. F. O. Horstman, Mr. Fred. May, Dr. and Mrs. F. B. Loring, Bishop and Mrs. Hurst, Mr. and Mrs. Hugh 8S. Mr. and Mrs. John F. Leech and Miss Leech, Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Hill, Mrs. F. H. Howa, Mr. Blair Lee, Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Lang- horne and Miss Langhorne, Mr. and Mrs. . STEAMER ON FIRE AT SE! The Stockholm City Undergoes a Perilous Experience. The British steamship Stockholm City, Capt. Richards, from Manchester, England, December 24, arrived at Newport News last night, with her cabin bridge and all Woodwork amidships buricd away, her compass and charts destroyed, and with- out provisions, except a smail supply of polatozs and pork. Fire broke out coal bunkers night. The officers und crew were powerless to cope with the flames, and in a short time all the inflam- mable material adjacent to the bunkers be- cam> ignited. at the wheel was forced to de- e Wheel house was burned sear disabled. Every strip of clothing owned by th> crew, except what they wore on their backs, was con- sumed, together with about £ money, belonging to the captain and engineer. The fire was not extinguished unul yes- terday morning, when the ship was near H When the vessel *s lagged out. clothing and singed =yebrow: perate battle with the fire. The ve: damaged to the extent of at least $0 She had no cargo aboard. ———___+«-+-—____. DANCED TO DEATH, Aged Woman's Tragic End. at Her Granddaughter’s Wedding. Mrs. Eliza Grazalski, eighty years old, wanted to dance at her granddaughter’s wedding in Chicago Tuesday, so she put on the silk gown which she brought from Poland ard hobbled from her residence, at McReynolds and Paulina streets, to that of her soa, Anton, on North Winchester avenue. The wedding guests were assembled, the feast was prepared, and the bride was ar- rayed in her nuptial garments when the srandmotker arrived. Before the latter had been in the house more than a minute or’ two she was seized with a pain in her left side and fell to the floor. Her son Anton, father of the bride, lifted her up. The grandmother gasped for breath, clutched her son's hand, and looked de- spairingly about the roo! “lam not going to di yet. I am going to dance at the Wedding first. See—don't say I am going to die.” She tried to dance, but fell into a faint, and in a few minutes was dead. The wedding was not postponed, how- ever, and the body was speedily removed ; to the old woman's home, and the festiv- “she said. “Not ities were resumed and continued far into / the night. ——__+e+—____ PARDONS IN HAWAII, The Cabinet Considers the Cases of | Rebels of 1895. A iong and important cabinet meeting was held at Honolulu January 11. The main subject under discussion was pardons to be granted on the 17th. It is under- stood that the council of state will be asked to restore civil rights to all who took. part in the uprising in 1895. The men found guilty of participation in the. rebellion have been at large on parole. An effort will now be made to make their pardon complete. The difficulties between the master and sailors of the American ship W. T. Bab- ough investigation of the charges pre- ferred by fhe =e Captain Graham . ————_+-o+—____ A Division of Debt and Production. A notice was given by Senator Allen in