Evening Star Newspaper, February 9, 1898, Page 1

THE EVENING STAR. SSS SSeS PUBLISHED DAILY EXCEPT SUNDAY. AT THE STAR BUILDiNGS, 310] Ferrsylvania Avenue, Cor. 11th 8t., by The Ev: Star Ni Com; Bn RaGrrMaNn Preece New York Office, 49 Potter Buildiay, ‘The Evening Star is served to subscribers in the city by cerriers, on thelr own account, at 10 cents per week, or 44 cents per month. Copies at the e certs each. By mail—anywhere in the tes cr Canada—postage prepaid—50 cents mintuple Sheet Star, $1 per year, with foreign postage added. $3.00. (Entered at the Po.t Office at Washington, D. C.. = mal matter.) €* All mail subseriptions must be paid In advance. Rates of advertising made known on appl ENVELOPED IN A FOG = Numerous Collisions on Rail and Water in New York. SS FORTUNATELY NO LIVES WERE LOST Outgoing and Steamers Are Delayed. os ROUGH WEATHER Incoming Ocean AT SEA NEW YORK, February 9.—A heavy fog is going over New York and the surround- waters teday. The elevated trains, le cars, ferry boats ard all shipping were greatly impeded. Collisions occurred on the elevated roads and between ferry beats, but no lives were lost. Near the 424 street station of the 3d ave- nue elevated one train crashed into the rear of the train ahead. The tender of the rear engine was badly smashed and the rear platform of the other train was crushed. Both trains were crowded with Passengers and a panfe ensued. Women screamed and fainted, men threw up the windows and climbed out on the track: and it was some time before crder was re- stored out of this chaos. Traffic was de- layed for a considerable length of time on account of this acctdent. Another Collision. Another collision eccurred on the 8d av2- nue elevated rafiroad at 45th street, in which John Morrison of West Chester, a fireman, received injuries which nevessitat- ed his removal to a hospital. This was another rear-end collision. Morrison only saved his life by jumping after the en- gineer had reversed his lever. ‘The engine was telescoped into the car ahead ard flattened out. The woodwork of the en- gine caught fire and the escaping steara added to the fright which existed among the passengers who had been thrown about the cars like nine pirs. Some scrambled out through the windows, many of which were broken, while others made their way to the tracks by the car doors. Several wemen fainted. Morrison was badly scald- ed. Traffic was delayed for over an hour on account of this accident. The steamer Westernland, which was sighted off Fire Island at 10:15 p.m. yester- day, had not arrived at quarantine up to 10 am. today. She is undoubtedly an- chored outside the harbor waiting for the fcg to lift. Collision Between Ferry Boats. The Pennsylvania railroad ferry boat New Jersey collided with the ferry boat Cincinnati of the same line in the North river at about 7:30 a.m. Both boats were crowded with passengers. The Cincinnati was just leaving her slip and the New Jersey bumped into her three times, tear- ing away a good deal of her own wood- work. The passengers on the New Jersey made @ rush for the life preservers. It was ten minutes before the New Jersey could make her slip fter the last collision. Both boats continued to make trips, and the damage was not serious. Several other slight collisions were reported. The American line steamer Paris did not at 1 o'clock, her scheduled time, it g been decided to hold her at her until the fog lifts. the sound the fog was extremely dense sail 1 the sound steamers had to come to wnehor in the bays and harbors on the Connecticut 2 The Long Island shores. mouth of the Fail River Line and other STOWN, February 9.—Incoming s report meeting extremely violent on the Atlantic. Among them ars itish steamer Bushmills, Capt. Smith, New York, January 19, for Avon- put in here today in a crippled con- Her boats had been all carried off, hold, seas wh wept ber decks. h ship Andelana, Capt. d from Antwerp January n spoken on Jan- nd longitude 20, topmasts and sails broken and otherwise ritish steame om Rot broken and here the Britis from Newport N2w ast night, v rtaken by last ev, he weather = at the tim or m reports that at ¢ t on, from Cardiff for to tow the Tabasco Azores, but the tow lines that the steamer proceeded 1 miles, and made good ng. and continued so being sought. e time crie railroad ferry boats Susqu 1 Delaware collided in mid: as greatly damaged. Peck, which was due s w Hav at her pier at 10 o'clock. nt of the fox was the h street ferry n- am, but 6 n, had not arrived col- boat h with the fire boat New Yorker, two plates in the latte side other damage to her. The dam- ferry boat is not known. ersons Injured. oat Sag Harbor of the Long road w gs the many 3n- nto her bulk- zh rate of r rs on board were im all ‘tions. Five persons injur fheodore Johnson, a py resid Flushing, L. ., seri- Mr. Jo m refused to go to a He s badly in- ferry boat «s- and was taken to his home. is sixty-five Id, ard w jured about the The yed with little ains on subt ¥ were consid Col. Th lenge to Moore Issues a Chal- sha Breckinridge. Ky., F A po- the publica- L tical tion of a letter from ef Bourbon county erat, di bruary 9. 1 by homas leading sliver demo- ha Breckinridge on of Col. W. C. P. editor of the Herald, and sugge: duel to settle ir differen Color Moore is an ex-confe ‘ate, and alyzed In his right arm. He suggests use left arm: he feeling be- men was engendered in the ge-Owers congressional contest four years ago. Colonel Moore was recent- ly suggested as a penitentiary commission-. 1 the Herald ridiculed him. This led challenge. -ckinridge is In Frank- probably answer Colonel Colonel Breckinridge de- ss the challenge. > Austria Still Takes Our Fruit. VIENNA, February nied that there is any question at present of restricting the importation of American fratt and plants into Austria. A clined to d Che Hoen a gq Star. No. 14,023. WASHINGTON, D. C., WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 1898—FOURTEEN PAGES. TWO CENTS. TAXING LOCAL RAILWAYS New Method Agreed on by House Sub- committee. Reasons for the Change Given by Chairman Babcock—Partial De- cision on Extension: The subcommittee on street railways, streets and avenues of the House District committee has taken important action upon the subject of street railway taxation in the District. After a protracted session, in which the subject was discussed in all its bearings, the subcommittee reached unani- mous agreement upon a new method of street railway taxation. The new plan involves three propositions: First, that all street railway companies shall pay a franchise tax of 5-8 of 1 per cent of their gross receipts. Second, that the Capital Traction Com- pany, the Metropolitan and the Columbia Company shall pay, in addition to the fran- chise tax, a general tax of 4 per cent of their gross receipts. All other companies shall pay in addition to the franchise tax a general tax of 2 per cent of their gross re- ceipts. Third, that all street railway companies shall be assessed and taxed upon their reai estate in the same manner that individuals are now taxed. It is believed that the recommendations of the subcommittee will be adopted by the full committee, and that a bill embodying them will be reported to the House at an early date. Street Railway Extension. ‘The subcommittce has also reached a par- tial decision in the matter of proposed street railway extensions. It has been de- cided that the application of the Columbia railway for extension of its tracks west of iith street and below Pennsylvania avenue cannot be considered. The subcommittee is moved to this view, it is said, by the belief that engineering difficulties are in the way of the Columbia reaching 17th street from its present western terminus, and that street railway facilities can be furnished more practically by the Capital Traction Company than by any other road. The subcommittee has decided would not be practicable Metropolitan Company to extend its tracks northward on 13th street. The subcommit- tee did not pass upon any alternative route, but is unanimous upon its objection to 13th street. Effect of the New Method. In discussing the action of the subcom- mittee in the @atter of a change in the method of street raflway taxation Chair- man Babcock said te a Star reporter this afternoon: “It Is estimated that if the recommenda- tions of the subcommiitee are Adopted the District will receive from $20,000 to $25,000 a year more from street railway taxes than under the present system. Furthermore, the new law would equalize the taxes levied upon the different companies ani would be altogether more uniform and equitable. “The recent hearings before the sub- commitiee developed the fact that there is @ great deal of confusion in the laws r lating to the taxation of street raiiways. The Capital Traction and the Metropoli- tan are taxed in a different manner. The Anacostia company is taxed differently from either of the other companies men- tioned, and there are many inequalities in the law. The new plan will reconcile them and put all the companies upon a fair footing. fhe subcommittee in the second propo- sition of the new plan makes the Capital ‘Traction, the Metropolitan and the Colum- bia pay 4 per cent on their gross receipts and all other companies pay 2 per cent. That was done for this reason: Those three roads are dividend-paying properties. Some other roads in this city are being operated at a loss to the stockholders. The com- mittee felt {t would only be fair to make the general tax less upon them than upon the large roads, although all will have to pay the franchise and real estate tax alike. —_——___2-_____ LOWER TELEPHONE RATES. that It to authorize the Mem ers of the House Di mittce rict Com- ‘avor Legislation. Representative White of Illinois, a mem- ber of the District committee, is in favor of legislaticn looking to a reduction ot telephone rates in this city. “I thirk the rates are entirely too high,” uid Mr. White to a Star reporter today. There is no doubt in my mind that the citizens could be given a good service and the cost of it materially reduced from the present figure. I shall stand by the action of the House in adopting the amendment to the District appropriation bill reducing the charges for telephone: Mr. Meyer of Louisiana, also a member of the District committee, said: “I understand that the people of the Dis- trict are complaining of exorbitant tele- phone rates. Congress should not permit the company which kas a monopoly of the privilege in the trict to infilet charges upen the un- reasonable. I will with my vote the action of the reducing the rates.” Di people which are sustain House in ——+-@-+______ OPENING AT NIGHT. Librarian Young Has Prepared His Plan. The librarian of Congress has prepared a plan for opening the library at night as seen as Congress provides the additional appropriation. Mr. Yeung’s estimate calls for twenty additional employes. It ts his idea to assimilate these with the present staff and to draw upon individuals in turn for performing duty at night. This will not impose additional work upon any employe. It is Mr. Young’s in- tention to keep the library open from 9 in the morning until 10 at night. Only the reading room and the main entrance will be open the public at night, the ex- hibition Fall being closed at the usual time, th is, when the House and Senate ad- jeurn for the day. At present the library always remains open while Congress is sitting. MORTGAGES, Warrant Issued ‘Treasurer. in Favor of the rhe eretary of the Treasury today is- @ warrant in favor of the treasurer of United States for $7/515,255.15, to be «i for the payment of first mortgages on the eastern and middie divisions of the Kansas Pacific railroad. This action has been taken in accordance with the direc- tions of the President and in anticipation of the favorable decision of Judge San- born of St. Louis on the government's mo- tion, to be filed and argued next Satur- day, for authority to redeem the first mort- gages and also for a postponement of the sale fixed for February 16. Ex-Governor Hoadley will represent the government at this motion. Attorney Gen- eral Griggs has notified the reorganization committee that any preposition it may make to acquire the road under foreclosure will be entertained up to next Saturday. The committee has offered to pay the gov- ernment $4,500,000 for its claim, but this has been refused. The government will not accept less than $6,303,000, the amount of the principal of the debt. It is willing to sacrifice the interest, which is over six million more, JURORS ARE WARNED|MAY ATTACH THAT $1750/CUBA1N THE SENATE Judge Woodward Admonishes Them Regarding Letters Received, PROSECUTION RESUMES ITS CASE Witness Says a Deputy Tore Down an American Flag. MARTIN FIRED FIRST SHOT WILKESBARRE, Pa., February 9.—When court opened this morning for the trial of Sheriff Martin and his deputies, Judge Woodward spoke to the jurors about re- ceiving letters bearing upon any point in the trial. He said: “If you receive any letters with reference to the trial, whether anorymous or signed, it is your duty to hand them over to the district attorney, and you must not allow them to make any impression upon your mind.” The first witness called today was John Yourshokowitz, one of the Harwood strik- ers. He said that on September 9 the strikers held a meeting at Harwood, and they understcod that if they could get the Lattimer men to join them they would win the strike. They decided not to carry anything havirg the semblance of weapons and to behave quietly and peaceably. At West Hazleton, he said, they met the sher- iff and the deputies, who pushed them around with guns and hit several of them. One man—and the witness at this juncture pointed out Deputy Ario P. Platt—tore down the flag. Stopped by the Sheriff. At Lattimer the sheriff stopped them, hit two men in the front rank and tried to shcot his revolver. It snapped twice and then exploded. Right away there was a volley of shots from the deputies, and many of the strikers fell. “A bullet passed through my hat," the witness continued, “and then I fell and lay down until there was no more shoot- ing; then I ran away. I ran all the way to Hazleton, because I was afraid of being shot. I did not go back.” On cross-examination witness said that at West Hazleton the sheriff got hold of his ecat and prshed his revolver in his face, saying: “TI am the sheriff of Luzerne county, and you cannot go to Lattimer.’ I did nothing. I was frightened. The witness also id the Harwood men decided to send a commitice over to Lat- timer, and this committee was composed of all of them, about 400 or 500, because if they sent only three men or a small number Pardee & Co. would discharge them; that is, they would have no chance of getting back thefr positions after the strike. Jusko Was Peaceful. Steve Jusko, the man whose arm was broken and head cut by blows of a rifle in the hands of a deputy at West Hazleton, was the next witness. He stated that at the time of the assault he was behaving in an orderly manner and saying nothing. Afterward, he said, the deputies put him in the lockup for two days, and then he was taken to the hospital. He was laid up for two months. The evidence of Michael Popsos, who fol- lowed Jusko, was merely corroborative of what had already been told about the shooting at Lattimer. eae RICHARD BYE ADJUDGED NE. Curious Hallacinati Of" ie Prosperous Business Man. CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa, —The commissioners of insanity issued an order for the commitment of Richard Bye to the insane asylum at Independence, and he will at once be taken to that institution. yeewas at one time a s sful busi- ness man on Wall street, where he suffered hea es. Later he was editor of a newspaper in Kentucky. He came to this city about three years ago and for a time fairly ful, being engaged in the life imsur: business. Today he is in a Once nc! condition that puzzles the authorities and everybody who has investigated his case. Possessed of a fine education and of more than ordinary intelligence, Bye has re- ned in bed almost continuously for near- ly a year, claiming that he was in the hands of the spirits, who have refused to > him from their power. A man six feet three inches in height, and weighing 280 pounds when he went into this tranc he is now only a few pounds lighter and apparently enjoying the best of health. > MUST WEAR MORE CLOTHES. Chicage tos CHICAGO, February 9.—Riders in bicycle road races over any portion of ths West Park system will have to wear more cloth- ing than formerly. Commissioner Wilson succeeded in getting the approval of his fellow-commisstoners to pass a resolution regulating racing permits. ne commissionar, in his demand that bicycle riders do not shock a sense of de. cency, offered to donate a prize to the val- ue of $10) to be given to the rideg wearing @ full suit of clothes who finishss amung the first in the big annual races, ——__ DEMAND FOR BESSEMER PIG, Good Indication of the Prosperous Conditio: CLEVELAND, Ohio, February 9—For several days past there has been more in- quiry for Bessemsr pig iron than there has been for a long time, and a number of ad- vances in prices were made. A week or ten days ago Bessemer pig was selling in the vallzy at $8 and $9.10 a ton, but the increased demand forced the price up to $9.50, and the Carnegie Steel Company picked up 100,000 tons at that figure. Close to $1,000,000 is represented in tha deal, which is the largest of the kind for several years. The management of the Ill. inois Steel Company had made arrangs- ments with the Minnesota Iron Company for its supply of Mesaba ore for the season of 1898, Return of ad PROF. JAMES’ APPOINTMENT, University of Chicago Man to Go to Antwerp Congress, CHICAGO, February 9.—Prof. Edmund J. James of the University of Chicago has been nominated by the bureau of education to represent the United States at the in- ternational congress of commercial instruc- tion to be held at Antwerp next April. Prof. James has become widely known in connection with the movement for the foundation of schools‘ef commerce and in- dustry in connection with colleges and uni- versities, which has resulted so far in the establishment of such schools in the Uni- versity of Chicago anf the University of California. He was for some years at the head of the Wharton School of Finance and Economy, University of Pennsylvania, the first of this hind organized in the United Creditors of H. H, Boyce After the Alleged Otis Bribe, The Investigation Will Be Resumed as Soon as*Semator Burke Returns to Columbus. Special Dispatch to The Evening Star. COLUMBUS, Ohio, February 9.—Col. T. C. Campbell may have trouble in holding that $1,750 which he says H. H. Boyce gave him to bribe Repres2ntative J. C. Otis with, and which he has said he would appro- priate to his own use if Boyce does not call on him in person and demand it. A special from Cincinnati states that it will be attached today by Boyce’s creditors, who seem to b> many. It ts difficult to see how Col. Campbell will be able to hold this money from Boyce’s creditors, with the statement regarding it made by him on the stand as evidence in the case. Col. Campbell is here to consult with Dr. Otis, Charles L. Kurtz and others concern- oe the situation of the bribery investiga- tion. The work of the investigating committee is temporarily stopped by illness in the family of Senator Burke, chairman of the committ2e, which detains him in Cleve- land. If he can return here tomorrow or Friday, he will make a partial report of the investigation. This partial report will serve two purposes. One is to secure ac- tion by the senate against such witn2sses as have refused to testify, and the other is to form a basis for a protest to the United Ststes Senate against permitting Mr. Han- ra to retain his seat without question. > ARMY AND NAVY. Notes of General Interest Service. Naval movements have been reported to the Navy Department as follows: The Mohican has arrived at San Francisco pre- paratory to starting on a cruise of the Pa- cific as far as Samoa; the Vesuvius ts at Brunswick, Ga., and the Concord arrived at Yokohama yesterday. By direction of the President, George H. Baird, lately a cadet of the third class, United States Military Academy, is, upon the recommendation of the academic board, reappointed a cadet of the Military Acade- my, and is granted leave of absence, with- out pay, until August 28, 1898, when he will join the then third class. Second Lieut. J. J. Bradley, 14th Infantr: has been ordered to San Franetsco for e: amination for promotion, Leaves of absence have been’ granted as follows: Lieut. J. L. Donovan, 2ist Infan- try, for six months’ extension’ on account of illness; Lieut. Walter A. Thurston, 16th Infantry, for four months, with permission to go abroad; Capt. F. E. Eltenhead, 21st Infantry, two months’- extenston; Lieut. George H. Cameron, 4th Cavalry, for four- teen days. The Secretary of the Nayy today issued orders for the battleship Texas, now at Key West, to proceed to Galveston, Texas, by the 17th instant, and remain there until the 23d instant. Assistant Naval Constructor’D. C. Nut- ting, stationed at the Norfolk" navy yard, is in the city. Lieutenant Commander, Bf K. Moore has been detached from the Patterson and granted two months’ leave. Lieutenant F. H. Lefavor has been de- tached from the Independence and ordered to the Adams. Lieutenant H. George Has been detached from the Adams and granted two months’ leave. to the ——_———_+-2+—_____ CRUISE OF THE MONTGOMERY, Arrival of the Vessel at Santiago de Cuba, A telegram was received at the Navy De- partment today from Capt. Converse, com- manding the cruis Montgomery, announc- ing his arrival at Santiago de Cuba yester- day from Matanzas, and saying that the usual salutes and visits had been exchanged and that “everything is unusually quiet at Santiago.” Personal Mention, Captain R. 8. Woodson, assistant surgeon, and Lieutenant J. W. Hinkle: tillery, are in the city or leave of ab- seni Mrs. Redfield Proctor will not receive to- morrow on account of absence from the city. Mrs. Orville H. Platt will not receive to- mcrrow morning owing to ubsence from the elty. Mr. Whitelaw Reld, editor of the New York Tribune, accompanied by Mrs. Reid. arrived in the city yesterday afternoon and is at the Shoreham. He was a caller upon President McKinley at the White House last night. Mr. J. J. Hills, president of the Great Northern railroad, is at the Arlington. Fprmer Governor Houser of Montana is at the Arlington. Mr. J. A. McShane of Omaha, a wealthy railroad man, js at the Arlington. Mr. J. Sloat Fassett of Elmira, who was once a republican candidate for governor of New York, arrived in town last night, and is at the Arlington, He is accompanied by Mrs. Fassett_and Mrs. N. P. Fassett. Mrs. Charles Custis Harrison of Philadel- phia, who is a relative of Mrs. George Washington, is at the Arlington. Mr. W. 4. Moody of Northfield, Mass., ts at the Ebbitt. Rev. and Mrs. F. B. Meyer of London, England, are among the late arrivals at the Ebbitt. Mr. 8. K. Donavin, a former member of the Ohio legislature, is at the St. James. Mr. Frank Berry, a wealthy flour mer- chant of Milwaukee, ts at the Ebbitt. Mr. and Mrs. E. P. Chapin of Springfield are at the Arlington. Mr. John D. Dwyer, editer of a Boston commercial paper, leet the Riggs. Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Tilton and Miss Til- ton of Cambridge, Mass., are at the Riggs. Mr. and Mrs. H. W. McKnight of Gettys- burg, Pa., are at the Ni Former Senator Eppa intoh of Virginia is at the Normandie. ——. o-—+_—_—_ Practice of Vetérinatians. A bill to regulate thé practice of vet- erinary medicine and surgery’in the Dis- trict of Columbia was imtrodwced in the Senate today by Mr. Lodge anf referred to the committze on the District of Colum- bia. The bill authorizes the Commission- ers to appoint a board of fiw examiners, to be known as the veterthary rd of the D:strict of Columbia. ‘The members of the board must be members’ in standing of the Veterinary Medical Association of the District. All persons practicing vet- erinary medi in the District must be authorized to 40 so by thts board. Water-Go-In Not # Soldier. Mr. Davis, the assistant secretary of the interior, has denied the application for a pension of Polly Duck, the widow of Water-Go-In. According to the claims, 2a. Water-Go-In was a soldier in Company A, 2d Indian Home Guards, Secretary Davis. rejects the application on the ground that the records of the War Department, after an extensive and exhaustive search, fails we ive any military record of the deceased soldier, £ Mr. Cannon Speaks on His Resolution of Recognition. GALLERIES WERE CROWDED EARLY Mr. Pepper’s Letters to The Star Highly Praised. en ALDRICH-PLOWMAN CONTEST ————E In anticipation of speeches to be deliv- ered on the relations of the United States and Spain concerning the Cuban war—a subject of intense interest to a majority of Americans—the galleries of the Senate were crowded at an early hour today. Indeed, the public galleries were filled before the Senate convened at 12 o'clock, and the re- served galleries filled rapidly soon after noon. The interest was quite evidently not con- fined to the people in the galleries. When the Vice President's gavel fell opening the session a noticeably larger number of sen- ators was present than {is usual so early in the day. The notice given yesterday by both Senator Cannon (Utah) and Senator Mason (1Il.) that they would address the Senate upon resolutions they had intro- duced served as the magnet to draw sena- tors from their committee rooms early in the day’s session. Rev. Dr. F. B. Meyer of London, England, offered the invocation at the opening of ihe session, Mr. Butler (N. C.) presented an amend- ment to the Constitution enabling Con- gress to lay and collect an income tax. Mr. Allen presented and secured the adoption of a resolution directing the com- mittee on judiciary to investigate and re- port to the Senate whether the order plac- ing the employes of the government print- ing office in the classified service is proper. Mr. Morrill (Vt.) called up his joint reso- lution authorizing the gilding of the statue of Liberty on the dome of the Capitol. Mr. Stewart (Nev.) said that in ordinary circumstances he would not object, but he maintained that we are informed by history that the ancients worshipped gods of gold, and it seemed appropriate at this time that the Godd2ss of Liberty should be covered with gold, as gold now seemed to be the god that was most generally worshipped. Mr. Chandler (N. H.) facetiously suggest- ed tnat the Goddess of Liberty statue ought to be striped with silver. Although he would vote for the resolution to gild the statue, he very much preferred a bimetal- Ne Goddess of Lib>rty. The resolution ap- propriates $5,000 for the proposed work, and on its passage Mr. Hawley demanded the yeas and nays. The resolution was adept- ed, 30—22. Mr. Cannon on Cuba. The resolution offered by Mr. Cannon (Utah) yesterday, urging th2 President to notify Spain that if it fail to recognize the independence of Cuba before March 4, next, this government would then recognize the belligrent rights of the Cubans, and ninety days thereafter assert the inde- pendence of the Cuban republic, was then taid before the Senat>, and Mr. Cannon Was recognized to speak upon the resolu- tion, - Mr. Cannon in opening bis speech read frem_ a New York newspaper a statement in effect that the speeches to be delivered today would zmount to mere taik and that nothing more harmless than taik would result from the present agitation ot the Cuban question in the Senate. Mr. Cannon said Uhat it was not his purpos: rot the purpose of those who believed with him—to disturb in any way the peace ar welfare of the people of the United State. He did not, he said, desire to reflect un- necessarily upon the pollgy of the Presi- cent, but there was a phase of the ques- tion, in the opinion of Mr. Cannon, raised by the ne referred, which paper article to which he had to ought be consid By what authority, ne 1, did any put lie journai assert that nothing more sub- antial and effective than talk wouid re- ult from the discussion of the Cuban ques- tien in Congress? “Has some concerted plan been ar- ranged,” he asked, “by the carrying into effect of which the will of the people oi this country is to be undone “I want to sa: id Mr. Cannon, “that ul than talk will re- ussion of the Cuban someting more harr sult fron the nd men in hi y istration. We have been told that a pol in the treatment of this Cuban question was to be inaugurated that would startle the country, but that policy has not yet been developed.” “War,” continued Mr. Cannon, “is ended in Cuba. The war that there existed ha developed into a brutal contest of hunger. Spain, he thought, had not the courage to pursue its operations against the patri- ots in the field. The government of Madrid was bankrupt, her greatest statesmen had passed away, and in the conduct of the Cuban war she had adopted a policy to subdue her enemies by bribery and starva- tion. Should the efforts of Spain succeed, the result would be to saddle upon the people of Cuba the 2normo.s debt of $400,000,000, a debt that has to a great extent been ir curred in the vain effort to subdue the spirit of liberty manifested by the Cuban patriots, Administration Anssailed. After some discussion ef the g2neral fea- tures of the Cuban question, Mr. Cannon said: “I charge now that the purpose of the administration Is in consonance with the wishes of the Spanish bondholders, and before peace is szcured in Cuba security for the payment of that tremendous debt must be given by the blood-stained island. That, I say, appears to be the wish of the administration, and I may say of Spain.” Referring to the situation as it was pre- sented when Mr. McKinley assumed the presidency, Mr. Cannon said it was almost an earthly omnipotence which the Presi- dent possessed and possesses now. The recognition of the belligerent rights of the insurgents would have been of immense advantage at any time during the present war, but now such recognition would ab- solutely terminate the terrible struggle. Mr. Cannon thought it peculiarly significant that every Spaniard and every Spanish sympathizer was opposed to the recogni- tion of the belligerency of the Cuban pat- riots, while every Cuban had maintained from the first that such recognition would be of such advantage as to enable them to. wrest victory from what otherwise might bly be defeat. “If the chief executive of this country had dreamed when he entered upon his du- tes of the power that was to be conferred by his cath upon him, it would scarcely have been possible for him to conceive of ® greater opportunity to set a people free than was then presented to him. His sig- nature to a document would now set that people free. What is it that stays the hand of McKinley? We have waited long, but our waiting has been in vain, and our cup of waiting is now full.” Mr.Cannon maintained that it was no or to the sympathicers with then that the or to the sym ers wi the battle ship Maine should be sent to Cuban waters. Above all it was no satisfaction to see the stars and stripes dipped to the Spanish ensign. It.is no answer to those in waiting for something effective and fraught with results, that the administration should have under consideration at this time a (Continued on Second Page.) - AN ALLEGED FILIBUSTER Steam Lighter Agnes Leaves Port Under Suspicious Circumstances. Belicved That She Met a Yacht Oat- side With Party of Men and Arms. NEW YORK, February 9.—The Evening World says: Another filibustering expedition to the Cuban insurgents is believed to have got away from the Long Island coast near Montauk Point on Monday night, and to have carried the members of the expedition that was shipwrecked on the Tillie a couple of weeks ago. The arms and ammunition for this Isst expedition are said to have been carried from this city by the steam lighter Agnes, alleged to be owned by McAllister sroth- ers, who owned the Tillie. : The Agnes left on Saturday night, put- ting into Bridgeport on Sunday morning. Her presence there was discovered by Spanish spies, and on Sunday afiernoon, while she was watched by detectives, she pulled away suddenly from her pier and steamed out into the sound. She had a 30-foot naphtha launch in tow, and her offi- cers gave out that they were bound for Newport. : On Monday, however, the Agnes put into New London, where ‘she remained until evening, again sailing at nightfall, heading in the direction of Montauk. The vessel that the Agnes is reported to hay? met on Sunday night is not known, although the name is mentioned of a steam yacht that sailed from here on Monday, and that was long suspected of reparing for a filibustering trip. PiThis yacht, which is owned by a Balti- more millicnaire, came here from New Lendon a few weeks ago with an unusual quantity of arms on board. These, it was said, by her officers, were to be used in re- pelling possible pirates in the Mediterra- sean. "The detectives here suspected fillbuster- ing intentions and kept a close watch on her. She disappeared on Sunday, and it is believed that she met the Agnes off the Long Island coast. The Agnes has not yet returned. ——— PRESIDEST BARRIOS KILLED. Cablegram From Guatemaln Today Announces His As ination. SAN FRANCISCO, February 9.—A spe- cial cablegram to the Evening Post from San Jose, Guatemala, this morning an- nounces the assassination of President Barrics. It is added tha: calm now prevails. —_>——_. REPUBLICAN COMMITTEE. Babcock to Call_a Meeting—He Will Be Re-Elected. Representative Babcock of Wisconsin, chairman of the republican congressional committee, has decided to call a meeting of the committee, to be held next Monday night. The main purpose of the meeting will be to elect officers to serve during the coming congressional campaign. The meet- ing will probably be held at the commit- tee’s rooms in the Postal building. The indications are that Chairman Bab- cock will be re-elected to the chairman- ship of the committze by a unanimous vote. Mr. Babcock is not seeking re-election, but if the place is forced upon him he will not refuse to serve. Up to date all of the states have not been heard from as to se- lections of members of the committee, but Mr. Babcock thinks that by the end of the week all of the tardy delegations will have sent in the names of their members. to serve on the committe None of the states has decided to propose a candidate for the chairmanship, to suceeed Mr. Bab- cock, and it is highly probable that there will be no candidate in opposition to him. Members of Congress generally are of the opinion that no man could be selected for the place who is better qualified and more capable of handling the affairs of the com- mitt thi Mr. Babcock. Besides, the President known to be in favor of his re-election pressed to a number ‘ongress his recognition of Mr. Mr. Babeock’s ability as a campaign man- a Speaking to a r reporter today, Mr. Babcock said; “I am not un active candidate for the chairmanship, and wilt no effort to be re-elec If the committee thinks, however, t I should continue in the office, L will acquies its decision and consent to r is ple that Fr who is the present secr mittee, will be re-elected same capacity. The committee Sh of the to serve com- in the will get down te active work as soon after the election of officers as possible. ‘The next step to be taken will probably be the appointment of an execu- tive committee by Mr. Babcock, which will frame definite plans for prosecuting the campaign during the coming summer and fall. While the committee aas not ye: actively engaged itself in any of the 2dasressional districts, headquar have been main- tained since the close of the lasi campaign and some of the work of the body has been in progress during the past few months. The committee has been taking steps io feel the situation in many of the doubtful dis- of as- tricts, for the purpose, principally, certaining just what the situation in the way of general campaign headquarters. The more active work of the committee, however, including the distri- bution of literature, will probably not be- gin until a few weeks hen Se INJURIES NOT ‘ork from SERIOUS, Report on the a The report of the board composed of Lieu- tenant Commanders Schroeder, Rodgers and Harbor, which made an examination of the battle ships Iowa and Texas after they had touched the bottom in Tortugas harbor, has been received at the Navy De- partment. The board made as thorough an inspection of the vessels as could be made without putting them in dock and found that the injuries received were not serious, In each case there was some denting of the thin bottoms of the big ships and some paint was scraped off, but the board says: “We are of the opinion that the injuries received are not of such a character as to render it advisable that they should not be employed in the exercises for the next two months and on the passage to Hamp- ton Road: ——_-e—_____ CUSHING TO GO TO HAVANA. She Will Take Stores for the Maine's Use. Orders have been sent to Capt. Sampson, in command of the North Atlantic squad- ron off Key West, to send the torpedo boat Cushing to Havana with stores for the use of the Maine. She will leave in a day or two and will return as soon as the stores are delivered. ———-o-—_____ A Local Patent. A patent has been granted to Philip G. Russell, assignor of one-half to the Dia- mond Match Company, for e match-mak- machine, ox —_—_—_—_-e—_____ Local Pensions. ‘The followirg residents of Washington rott, United States Soldters’ Home, $17; Charies Anderson, $6; special, January 2), Waiter Scott, $30; Solomon Brown, $6. The regular permanent family circulation of The Evening Star in Washington is more than double that of any other paper, 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. DE LOME'S LAPSE It is the Main Topic of Conversation Today. THE PRESIDENT AND JUDGE DAY ——._-—_—_ They Hold Quite a Long Conference on the Subject, en ane SECRETARY SHERMAN'S POSITION Other Instances of a Similar Chars acter Recalled. — + GOSSIP AT THE CAPITOk Stripped of gossip and speculation, the situation with regard to the case of Miniss ter de Lome appears to be as follows: The facts in the c: so far as known have been cabled to Minister Woodruff at Madrid with instructions to lay them before the Spanish premier without delay, with a view to having that government take such ag. tion as the case seems to demand. It is expected that the Spanish governs ment will make a prompt investigation, and if it found that De Lome is the author of the offensive that he will A reasonable time is letters, be summarily recalled. Will be allowed for such action, at the exe Piration of which, in the of non= action by h government, and it letter is authentic, Mr, event the Span the is shown that De Lome will be handed his passports and summarily dismissed. There now seems to be x subt as to the authenticity of the letter, and that Senor De Lome’s official relations with this government are near an end. Excitement at the White House. The atmosphere around the White House is usually placid when other parts of the city are thrilled with the possibility of trouble with Spain. Today, however, there was an undercurrent of excitement among the unofficlal who were around the Execu= ion. All day long something was expected to develop as a result of the De Lome letter. There was a swarm of visit- ors to the President's office in the early hours of the morning, including congresse men of recognized standing with the ade minisiration, but it is known that the Pres= ident did not refer to the De Lome mattep in any way to any of these. Shortly after 11 o'clock Judge Day, the assistant secre= tary of state, was sent for by the Prest= dent, and he remained in consultation with the chief executive for nearly an hour. It is ysitive asserted that he and the Prese ident talked over the latest phase of the ish situation. When Judge I = t least twenty men of prominence were waiting to see tye President, but all these visito ere nissed and none were received later Judge Day was uncommunicative on tha Subject of his consultation, and left the White House as quictly as he had gong there. While J Day was with the President it is that one of bes kuown and stre friends of Cuba && ster Dupuy De Lome. From a Photograph by Gilbert. this country had a few minutes’ talk withY the two men. If he did so, it is probable that he did not leave Minister De Lome uns scored, and may have presented some mate ters not yet touched upon. There was talk around the Executive Man- sion as to the probable course to be taken by the President in the De Lome affair, The consensus of opinion was that Mr..De Lome would be asked by the State De- partment to make an explanation of the letter, and be given a chance to deny op affirm its existence. At the same time there was talk as to the letter being a pri+ vate one, which could not be inquired intd officially by the government. The belief ‘Was expressed by several well-posted men that Mr. De Lome would have to leave the country. ‘hese opinions, however, were not based on anything which the President may have said or decided upon. A Former Cases of This Kind. One of the prominent visitors of the day recalled instances of foreign ministers hay- ing to leave this country. One of the most interesting was that of a Spanish minister, He was Senor Yurgo and fp geerin | country here in 1806, when the bou dispute wes on. He attempted to bribe a Philadelphia newspaper to advocate the,