Evening Star Newspaper, February 22, 1898, Page 2

THE EVENING STAR, TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 1898-14 PAGES. TWO NEW REGIMENTS! Bill ici a Senate Fifty-Two to Four. — NEED FOR TRAINED ARTILLERISTS Wanted to Man the New Guns on the Coast. THE SUNDRY CIVILBILL nd A crewd of spectators filled the galleries : opening of the session of the Sen- toda: in anticipation of the exercises to Washington's birthday. Among the spectators were many Daughters of th> rm ican Revolution, new in national ses- nin this city. The prayer of the blind chaplain was par- « ly apjropviate to the day. It fol- Who hast been our dwell- ‘ations, we bless Thee ntinent of that man ‘© Lord! all gen ift to this tor ‘Thy whose birth all Americans the world around this day commemorate with joy and gratitude: the man who has well de- served the name of the father of his coun- try: whose life and character stand before the world lofty and stainless as the mon- ument which bears ®is name by the river he loved so well. Best ‘Ww upon the people of this country, young and old, foreign and native-born, 2 - of the grand and simpic our beloved father, reverent jivine. humble, modest, firm: empered with modera- vas qual- his devotion to his and to the best interests of the We pray that Thou wilt keep us paths which he pointed out as wis {. And may we, as we tread these mbing the mountainside to loftier heights, feel that the blessing of the God of Washington rests upon this country and people. So give Thy blessing io the President and Vice President, the members of the two houses of preme Court and to all ity throughout the land; and may a!l the People of this country work out the glor- fous destiries which Washington yearned for and which trac patriots seek.” on had been pronounced - Perkins (Cal) asked unanimous con- that the prayer be incorporated in the rd a= a part of the proceedings of the Senate. and it was so orderes Reading the Farewell Address. he reading of the journal was dispensed vuntry people in th with, . in accordance with a previous the Vice Preside: troduced Sena- tor Lodge (Mass.) to read Washington's farewell been the custom addr for e ddress read in ¥ one of its members on the arty of Washingten’s birth. Mr. © read from the Vice President's desk. Was in fine voice, and the words of the document were clearly heard in Throughout the He historie ed to be placed by ington’s maxims re- ng of revenues by the xes and the maintenance of ; and there was a ring to as he pronounced these Observe good faith and justice t ward ali nattons. Cultivate peace and har- mony toward all.” At the conclusion of the reading of the address M dge was warmly congrat- ulat leagues. sed Warship Geo. Washington. Mr. Morgan (Ala.) introduced the follow- ing resolution: “That the committee on naval affairs is instructed to inquire and report whether a man-of-war, equal, @t least, to any war ship in the world, to be named the George Washington. can be built, armed and com- missiened within a period of twelve menths, by the use of the faciifties of the ship yards, machine sheps, mines and for- ests of the United States, wherever the are found: and that the committee ve to report at any time, by bill or solution was adopted without de- hate. Mr. Hawley (Conn.), chairman of the military affairs committee, called up the bill reported from his committee author- lang the organization of two additional regiments of artillery. Need of the Increase. Senator Hawley, in reporting the bill, said: “The speedy passage of this bill, or its equivalent, appears to be an absolute necessity. The government, after long and carefu: consideration by those whose oftizes and studfes qualify them to give the most valuable advice, has entered upon the ex- of a systematic and elaborate plan of coast defense. The progress therein is indicated in extracts from the last annual ot Gen. John M. Wilson, chief ct Existing contracts call for the ment and mounting on or before . 1898. now rapidly approaching, of 139 modern high-power steel guns, rang- ing in caliber from 8 to 12 inches; 12 of inch cahtber; 4 six-pounders, and 232 12- inch mortars, a total of 3 “These are to be scattered, according to the best judgment of the engineers and ordnance officers. from Maine to Puget Teport Sound, having careful regard to the rela- tive importance of the positions to be de- fende The great expenditure will be sure unless a sufficient number . carefully selected and thor- . be assigned to the care and - costly instruments of defense. orks are from week to week com- the utmost the general commanding de is to detail a few caretakers to ) Station. With the aid of the actives ©: the National Guard and those who have heen discharged therefrom after years of ir struction. fective cavalry and infantry lected in a comparatively short ‘ase of war short notice would e men in charge of the great whose costly machinery h mechanical skill and pra Men fit te be trusted to run gr pleted into s onth's notice. te fire with pre quires the highe “A eareful estimate of the annual addi ticnal expenditure required to maintain t regiments is £30,054. But some months before the regiments can be ful- and i and while the © of the first year with its equipment will b censiderably greater than that ze subsequent years, it is believed $450,000, possibly less, will suffice for the fiseal year 189%. It is scarcely worth while tu enlarge upon the wisdom of estab- ishing the defenses of cur very extended Cast Suecessive congresses have vigor- d liberally asserted It.”* Gen. Miles’ Report. To Uus were added a number of reports, at Te handle. ously a m and Gen. Miles, the latest being from Gen. Miles, written yesterday, he says: “My Dear Senator: Re- ferring to our conversation this morning, I bave the horer to state that batteries have been placed in position in new fortifications Portland Head, Maine; Grover’s Clift, ston harbor; Fort Hancock, approach to Fhiladelphia; approaches to Washington, coast of North Carolina, Charleston harbor, Mobile, .a.. Galveston, Texas, Fort Bake: G Cal, Fort Point, Cal and Fort Stevens, Oregon. Batteries will also be placed with- in a few months on new fortifications at reat Diamecnd Island, Portland, Maine; + Constitution, Portsmouth, N. H.; Long Island Head, Boston harbor; Dutch Island, Narragansett bay, R. L; eastern entrance ong Island sound, New York; Delaware + 2Eproaches to Baltimore, ap- preaches to Washington, approaches to Sa- vannah, Ga., New Orleans, La., San Diego, Cal., entrance to Puget sound, Washington, making in all twenty-six new seacoast for- Ufications for the defense of the great cities of the Atlantic, gulf and Pacific coasts, where fortifications have been and are be- ing erected and where artillery is required te protect and man these batteries. We are sending small detachments of men to keep them in fa‘r condition and protect the am- r.urition. but these are not sufticient to man said batteries, and hence the necessity for two additional regiments of artillery is im- perative and requires immediate action.” There were also reperts from Gen. Wilson and Gen. Flagler, showigg the necessity of the additional force. Mr. Bate (Tenn.) object>d to the bill, be- cause it tended to an Increase of the army, to which, he said, he was unalterably op- pcsed. He thought that there were enough trcops alrzady under enlistment to man all the guns now being «provided for by the gcvernment. He argued that it would be better to assign infantry regiments io the manning of these guns than to put them in charge of raw recruits. In r2ply, Mr. Hawley pointed out that the strength of the army was really decreasing in proportion to the inhabitants of the country. In addition, he said, Congress bad made large appropriations in receut years for great guns for forts and coast-defense stations. Of thes> guns, 130 were guns of large caliber and delicate mechanism. To these must be added 232 rifled steel mortars already placed or soon to be placed in the ccast-def2nse stations. In ord2r that these gung may be properly handled a body of traizied artillerists is necessary. Each of these great war en- gines requires to handle it as much skill as it requires to run a locomotive or_an or- dinary river steamer. The War Depart- ment estimates that the 10 men which this bill calls for will be nec*ssary to prop- erly man these guns. Mr. Cockrell (Mo.) said he was opposed to an increase in the infantry or cavalry arms of the service, but in this case the country was confronted by a serious condition. He regarded it as necessary that the guns pro- vided by the government should be cared for m_a proper manner. For that reason he nad consented, as a member of the com- mittee, to have th» bili favorably reported. Mr. Sewell regarded the passage of the bill as absolutely necessary and urged the Senate to support it. The Bill Passed. The bill was then passed. The negative votes were cast by Bate (Tenn.), Clay (Ga.), Chilton (Texus) and Vest (Mo.) The measure provides that the artillery of the army shall consist of seven regi- ments, thus increasing the total number of erlisted men in the army by 1,610 m=n, to be employed exclusively in the artillery arm of the service. Executive Session. At 1:45, on motion of Mr. Allison, Senate went into ex2cutive session. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES. The House leaders had arranged to pro- ceed with the sundry civil appropriation Lill today, notwithstanding the fact that this was Washington's birthday, but Mr. Bailey, the democratic leader, whose mo- tion to adjourn over last might was de- feated by a point of no quorum, as soon as Mr. Cannon, chairman of the appropriations committee, had moved that the House go into committee of the whole, moved an ad- journment out of respect to the birthday of ashington. ‘Phe chair suggests that possibly the gen- tleman’s motion is not in order,” observed the Speaker. % “A motion to adjourn fs always in order,” said Mr. Bailey. “But a motion to adjourn out of respect to somebody's memory is not necessarily in order,” remarked the chair. “If the form of my motion offends the rule of the House I withdraw it,”’ replied Mr. Bailey,” and submit a single motion to adjourn.” “The gentleman submits a single motion to adjouri aid the Speaker. On division, on a rising vote, two repuli- cans, Messrs. Pearson (N. C.) and Bart- the holdt (Mo.), voted with the democrats and populists, and the vOte stood: Ayes, 74; There was a chorus of protests Mr. Cannon asked for an aye and no yote, but he insisted upon his demand, and the roll was called. The motion was defeated ov the aye and ro vote. 94 to 104. Messrs. Pearson and Bartholdt voted no on the roll call. Two other republicans, Messrs. Gibson (‘Tenn.) and Powers (Vt.) voted for the motion. The House then went into committee of the whole, Mf. Payne (N. Y.) in the chair, and entered upon the consideration of the sundry civil appropriation Dill. lt was agreed that the general debate should close at 5 o'clock tonight. Mr. Can- pon took the floor and made a general ex- planation of the features of the bill. While the bill was not extravagant, Mr. Cannou said if was lberal in its provisions for the public service. He pointed out in detail the various increases and reductions in the bill and the new provisions of law. Mr. Loud (Cal.), chairman of the jsost office appropriation commitice, questioned Mr. Cannon regarding the item of $25,000 for supplying power for pneumatic tube mail system in New York, Philadelphia and Boston. He desired to know why this ap- propriation for @ prospective service, which the post office committee had not as yet de- cided to allow, had been inserted. Mr. Cannon replied that the appropria- tions committee had made no investigation of the subject. It had veen recommended by the Treasury Department, which had charge of all public buildings and apph- ances of this character. He agreed with Mr. Loud that ff the sys- tem was to be continued the company that leased the tube system should furnish the power. Mr. Smith (Mich.) criticised the provision in the bill creating an advisory beard of nine commissioners to the Paris exposition to serve without compensation. He said it was discriminating against those who were not wealthy enough to serve without sal- ary. Mr. Cannon replied in a light vein, say- ing that the general officers of the expo- sition’ who were to do the work were pro- vided with salaries. It was represented to the committee that there were eminent citizens who would be glad to serve without If it was rot to cost anything the committee was willing to give a few emi- nent citizens “the yellow jacket and the peacock feather.” He was willing to strike cut the provision for these nine commis- sicners. The commissioners to the Chicago expositicn had to be substantially eliminat ed, he said, to avert impending scandal. = SS TO AID THE BEREAVED. a Mr. Boutelle's Resolution Will Entail an Appropriation of $150,000. Some of the employes of the Navy De- partment have been making estimates of the amount of money that wili be required to meet the demands of the joint resolution which Mr. Boutelle proposes to introduce in the House allowing a year's sea pay to the families of the dead sailors of the Maine and money for lost clothing and effects not to exceed a year's pay to the survivors. They fix the sum at not to exceed $150,000. Representative Cummings of New York has introduced in the House the following resolution: “Resolved, That the sum of $100,000 be, and the same is hereby, appropriated out of any money in the treasury not otherwise appropriated, to be expended under the «i- rection of the Secretary of the Navy for the erection of a monument at Fort Lafayette, New York harbor, in honor of the officers, sallors and marines of the United States war vessel, the Maine, who lost their lives in the harbor of Havana on the night of Tuesday, February 15, 198." —_———_———-e+—_______- The Sobral Incident. The members of the Spanish legation re- fuse to discuss the Sobral incident, on the ground that it is closed. It was reported in New York yesterday that Lieutenant Commander Sobral was coming to this city. So far as known, he had not arrived here up to $ o'clock this afternoon. —____ -e-______ An Old Diver's Statement. ST. LOUIS, Mo., February 22.—Captain John T. Guyro, for more than thirty years a diver in both salt and fresh water, who helped raise the Milwaukee, a double-tur- reted monitor, sunk by a torpedo in Mobile bay at ihe time of the civil war, thinks the Maine can be saved. He says: “There is no question about the divers be- ing able to determine whether the Maine was sunk by a torpedo. Capt. Guyr> says the Milwaukee was wrecked in about the same way as the Maine and lay in about the same position. The Milwaukee was finally brought to the surface so she could be towed off. pam cabite, : A permit has been granted by the Dis- trict Commissioners authorizing the con- tractors 2ngaged in removing the debris from the site of the Capital ion . Com- pany’s power house, I4th and D streets, to use dyramite. NOT THE WORK OF CUBANS Blowing Up of the Maine Not Chargeable : to Them. Sener De Arange Scouts the Idea of ‘Cuban Guilt and Gives His Reasons. CLEVELAND, Ohio, February 22.—Senor A. G. De Arango, a prominent Cuban and a “member of the junta, in speaking of the Maine explosion, sak = “It is needless for me to say that the Cu- bans deplore that disaster, the horror of which has sent a thrill to girdle the globe, while its circumstances have called forth the condolence of the civilized world. But it may interest the public to know that we aiso regret the occurrence for a reason quite separate from sympathy. The event wil! doubtless result in bringing Spain and the United States into more amicable rela- tions. Already the conciliatory courtesy of the Havana authorities and the Madrid ed- ministration has neutralized the bnfriendly feeling which so long prevailed in this country. The Spanish ministry saw its op- portunity to strike the soft spot in the American heart and was not taniy in em- bracing it. While this fact may not seri- ously ‘militate against the Cuban cause, we could wish for a different condition.” Touching upon the possibility of the Cu- bans having blown the Maine up, Senor De Arango said: ‘You may be very sure that it was not the work of Cubans. All logical theory must support this statement. Why should Cuba destroy her friends when she cculd demolish her enemies with equal ease? No, the Cubans would not want to decimate the United States navy; they would be willir.g to double it if they could. In its strength lies Cuba's safety and suc- cess. But for its protecting power the struggle could not be prolonged a single ay.” _————— ATTACK ON GEN. BOOTH. Congregational Ministers of Kan: City Criticise His Army. _KANSAS CITY, Mo., February 22—At the regular weekly meeting of the Congre- gational ministers, General Wm. Booth, the founder of the Salvation Army, and his army also were made the subject of an at- tack by Dr. James C. Dougherty of the First Congregational Church of Kansas City, Kan. The sentiment expressed by Mr. Dougherty was later indorsed by other ministers present. “Whatever the value of the work done by the Salvation Army,” said Mr. Dough- erty, “it needs to be distinctly recognized that it is the most absolute depotism on earth.” Continuing, he said: “Let the Salvation Army take its place for what it is worth. It may be tolerated, even aided, by those who feel most intensely the defects of its methods. But it boasts and speaks disre- spectfully of churches as inferior to it ana its work. Those who believe a larger Christian creed than is taught by the lead- er of the Salvation Army and his followers will have to point out that the training of American citizens by the habit of looking to’a man in a foreign country for their re- ligious opinion and for orders as to their acts is a great evil not compensated for by all the good boasted as done by the army. Bossism, irresponsible leadership, is always intolerable to those who prize the after holding a three days’ revival in this city. Some remarks reported to have been uttered by the leader during his stay here led to the discussion. TWO CUBAN RESOLUTIONS Sons of the American Revolution Vote Down Motions. Election of Officers Today and Bui mess Transacted—The Resolu- tions Offered. The Sons of the American Revolution met tcday at Rauscher’s. During the session several attempts were made to drag in a reference to the Maine affair, but the so- clety put its foot solidly down upon such matters and tabled every motion having that in view. After prayer by Rev. Dr. Childs, the chaplain, the association pro- ceeded to business. Reports of officers were adopted as made. Dr. John W. Bayne offered a resolution of sympathy to Gen. Breckinridge and fam- ily on the loss of their son, who was drowned from tha torpedo boat Cushing several days ago. The resolution contained a reference to the present strained rela- tions between this country and Spain. Ex-Commander John W. Douglass op- pes2d the adoption of the resolution. He said the society had nothing to do with the strained relations between this country and Spain in connection with the loss of En- sign Breckinridge, and therefore moved all referenc thereto be stricken from the res- olution. His amendment was adopted. Cuban Resolution. Under the head of new business Mr. A. A, Lipscomb moved as follows: “Whereas ‘the constitution of. the body declares one of its objects is to secure the blessings of liberty for all mankind. “Resolved, That we, some of the de- scendants of and once of those who fought and bled te win the right of self-govern- nent in America, send our heartiest sym- pathy and hopes for success to that gal- lant people who are now daring death to establish self-government and liberty in. the neighboring Island of Cuba.” This proved the tomb of the meeting. Instantaneously a number of members were on their feet to object and push the resolution. Upon motion of Mr. F. E. Leupp the resolution was laid upon the table, although many of the members voted for the resolution. Officers Elected. When it came time for the election of officers the association, upon the motion of Dr. Bayne, unanimously re-elected Dr. E. M. Gallaudet its president. The doctor ac- knowledged the honor in an appropriate speech. After luncheon the association proceeded to the election of the remainder of the of- ficers of the association. Register Wm. J. Rl ees reported the present membership of the association to be 401. At the beginning of the year, he said, there were 450 mem- bers, and 29 were added. Of this number 67 were lost. Upon motion the old vice presidents were unanimously re-elected. They were Dr. John W. Bayre, Mr. Wm. Van Zandt Cox and Gen. T. M. Vincent, U. 8. A. Upon motion, Mr. John Paul Earnst was unani- mously re-elected secretary, Frank B. Smith corresponding secretary, H. P. R. Holt treasurer, Wm. J. Rhees registrar, Dr. Ira W. Dennison, assisiant registrar, Dr.Marcus Malcolm Benjamin historian ani Rev. Thomas 8. Childs chaplain. For the board of management the following were unanimously re-elected: Gen. J. C. Breck- inridge, Prof. Jno. R. Eastman, Mr. Wm. Wheeler Hubbell, John B. Thompson and Wm. H. Peach. ——__ Mrs. McDermot’s Death. Emma C., wife of Eugene H. McDermot, and their infant child, died at the rest- dence of her parents yesterday at 8:30 p.m. Services will be held tomorrow after- noon at 2:30 o'clock at Wesley Chapel, 5th and F streets northwest, and the interment will be at Rock Creek cemetery. Mr. Mc- Dermot is a private secretary to Senator Elkins. Senso ee Viaeaya’s Departure Delayed. A member of the Spanish legation return- ed today from New York, where he went to deliver mail to Capt. Eulate and the Vizcaya officers. He says the Spanish commander is~much gratified with the cordial reception given him by officials in New York. It was determined that th cruiser will take coal before leaving for Havana, and this will defer the ure Seid aed York until the latter part of tho weel PREPARING FOR 1900 Participation pf the Government in the Paris Exposition. PROVISIONS QF SUNDRY CIVIL BILL 1 + = Appropriation. of $525,000 for In- 32 tlx “stalling Exhibits. THE NECESSARY OFFICIALS Provision for the participation of this government in the Paris exposition of 1900 is made in the sundry civil appropriation bill, which was taken up in the House to- day for consideration. The clause in the biil relating to the ex- position is as follows: “The President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate. shall appoint a commissioner gensral, an assistant com- missioner general and a secretary general to represent the United States at the expo- sition to be held in Paris, France, com- mencing April 15 and closing November 5, 1900; also nine commissioners to rep- resent the United States at the proposed exposition and to constitute an advisory beard to the commission2r general in mak- ing and executing all needful rules and regulations as to exhibits from the United States, and to serve withou: compensation or allowance for expenses. “The assistant commission»r general shall assist and act under the direction of the ccommissstoner general, and shall perform the duties of the commissioner general in case of the death, disability or temporary abs2nce of the commissiune: general. The secretary general shall act as disbursing agent, and shall perform such duties ss may be assigned to him by the cemmis- sioner general, shall rendet his accounts quarterly to the proper accounting officers of ths treasury, \1 saail give bond in such sum as the Secretary of the Treasury may Tequire. “The commisstozer genera! shall be paid a salary of $8,000 per annum, tne malate commissioner general a suiary of $6,000 per annum and the sscretary general a sal- ary of $4,500 per annum, which sald sums shall be in lieu of all persona! expenses other than actual traveling expenses while engaged in exposition work; and the t2rms of service of the commissionar general, as- sistant commissioner genera: and secr tary general shall not excesd three years, ‘The necessary expenses herein autho! ized and expenses’ for the proper installa- tion and care of exhibits, together with all other expenses that may be authorized by the commissioner general incident to the participation of the United States in the exposition, are Umited to the sum of not exceeding $525,000, including not exceeding $75,000 for clerk hire in the United States and at Paris. The Secretary of the In- terior, the Secretary of Agriculture and the commissioner of fish and fisheries are au- thorized to prepare, respectively, such suit- able exhibits: as the President shall ap- prove relating to education, agriculture and fish and fisherjes, and shall exhibit the same undef’'the direction and contro! of the commissioker general; the total expenses of each of tHe thhee said exhibits to be de- termined by thé President, and not to ex- ceed in the aggregate $85,000, to be paid out of appropriatio#s made within the sum of $525,000; and riports respecting such ex- hibits, printed m the English, French and German languages, shall accompany such exhibits as'ithe ‘commissioner general may direct. i a “All officers und employes of the Depart- ments of the Interior and Agriculture and of the fish’commission in charge of or re- spcnsible for the safe-keeping of exhibits Deionging to the United States may permit such exbibits tg. pags out of their possess- ion for the purpose of being transported to and from and exhibited at said exposition, under the supervision and @are of the com- missioner general; ‘whenever authorized to do so, respectively, by the Secretary of the Interior, the Secretary ef Agriculture and the Commissioner of fish and fisheries; such exhibits and articles to be returned to the said respective departments to which they belong at the close of the exposition. “The cominissioner general is authorized to erect a temporary office for the com- mission within the limits of the exposition; the cost of the building not to exceed the sum of $10,000, and the same to be sold or disposed of by the commissioner general when no longer required for use. The ex- penses herein authorized incident to the prcper installation and exhibit of contri- butions from this country, other than the exhibits of the Department of the Interior, the Department of Agriculture and of the fish commission, and any loan exhibits that may be approved by the commissioner gen- etal, shall not be construed to authorize the payment by the United States of freight, express, or other transportation charges on such contributions or exhibits either to or from Paris, France. “It shall be the duty of the commissioner general to transmit to Congress a detailed statement of the expenditures incurred hereunder, and this statement shall be pre- pared and arranged with a view to con- ciseness of statement and convenience of reference. Toward the expenses herein au- thorized incident to the participation of the United States in-said exposition, there is hereby appropriated the sum of $100,000 to be -imimediately available and to remain available until expended.” The Opportunity of 1900. The report of the late commissioner, Maj. Moses P. Handy, upon the proposed ex- Position contained the following state- ments: “Few Americans realize the pre-eminence of America. Foreigners know it less. Never has there been a better opportunity to show it to the world than is presented by the Universal Exposition of 1900. The proof of our superiority means not only the markets of France for our products, but those of all Europe and that of Central and South America; for all Europe and all the Americas will attend this exposition. In fact, Paris will be the Mecca of all the peoples of all the nations tn 1900. A cred- itable exhibit will mean not only the offer- ing of. proof to the world of American greatness, an object which should suffice to stir the patriotism of every American heart, but win also be followed by an ex- tension of American export trade, which will mean increased employment for all en- gaged in manufacture, agriculture and other industrfes. “In 1900 we may expect that not only France, but every other country, will meet. the United States at Paris with such a demonstration as was never thought of be- fore. Germany has been at work for more than two years already, and the word has gone forth thatino trouble or expense Is to be spared inomakging her exhibit the best. “A word asi testhe interest in the exposi- tion on thiwiside of the water. The in- quiries which b:sent out from my offices in Chicago and “New York revealed that this is enormous:3SApplications informally made by intending! ifMividual exhibitors show bona fide demands for 152,969 square feet besides estffbted requirements of associ- ated educativn. and mines, to the ex- tent of 125,060 s@@mre feet. In other words, two years Before the date fixed for the opening of tire exposition there is a demand for more space than was ever occupied by the United in any international ex- position on _f. soil. These demands emphasize 4 ssity of co-operating .with the autforifles of the exposition in their earnest determination to make it one of selection. France sets a good example in requiring that all applications for space shall be passed upon by two juries of selec- tion, or misp ef examiners. Germany, heartily 8 ice’s’ . intentions, proposes also to thoroughly sift all appli- cations and send.to.Paris only those ar- ticles which-survive the most careful ex- pert scrutiny. ‘Only products of the first class will be ,’ says Mr. Richter, the German commissioner general. » Me Sift Exhibits, “I strongly recommend that we follow the same policy,,and. would suggest that no ‘article be shipped to Paris for exhibition until it has passéd’ the most critical scru- tiny of the commissioners or committees to sift ©: ily, rejecting all Lear ane lace, trivial ar in’ any respect unworthy, also to scale down the space tor! dimensions in every stood that In tle coming international ex- position the y will bé rot to get éx- hibitors, but to moderate the demands of exhibitors and to meet in any degree the requirements of such exhibits as will be a credit and honor to this country. “The popular interest in the expositiot is net confined to those who are interested in material things and who have only bus- iness purposes in view. I find that men prominently identitied with education and the arts and sciences are enthusiastic in view of the opportunity presented for the representation of American progress in their several spheres. The desirability of fine exhibits in these departments being conceded, we cannot depend upon the bus- iness instincts or selfish interests of those concerned to secure such a display as will ‘be interesting and instructive to the world and worthy of our country. Governmental supervisioh and pecuniary assistance is necessary to make the exhibits in the de- Partments cf fine arts and education what they ought to be, and I have no doubt such supervision and assistance will be forth- coming.” ————_- 2 -__ FOUND IN THE CANAL. Dead Body of Frank Garrett Discov- ered This Morning. The dead bedy of Frank E. Garrett, a white man, aged aout forty-one years, was fcund in ihe canal this morning shortly after 7 o'clock. It was lying in the shallow water in the lock, just in the ‘rear of the gas house on 2% street. The discovery Was made by some colored men, who in- formed Policerzan Connors. A rope was se- cured and the corpse havied ashore, where it was recognized as that of Garrett. The Patrol wagon wes summoned and the re- mains were taken to the morgue at the seventh precinct and the coroner notified. The unfortunate nan, it is believed, met his death through an acciden' He had been sick for some day having had a hemorrhage Friday evening and another Sunday. He was partly delirious, and ar- rangements had been made by his mother, who lives at 1314 28th street, to have him sent to the hospital this morning for treat- ment. The news of the finding of the body was at once conveyed to the mother ani the wife of the dead man. According to the story of Garrett's moth- er, he left the house this morning between 3 and 4 o'clock. She heard him go out, and thought possibly he was going to the front porch of the residence. On account of his delirious condition the doors of the house had been kept locked, but he found the key to the front door and went out. The mother quickly arose and looked for nm, but found he had left the premises. She did not know what danger might befall him in his wan- Gcring, and early this morning reported his disappearance to the police. As evidence that the death was accident- al, it is stated that there was comparatively little water in the canal, the gates having been opened several days ago, and kept open. The lock in which the man was dis- covered is fully eighteen or twenty feet deep. It is supposed he wandered down to the canal and fell overboard, being killed by the fall. A bruise on the right side of the face and another on the head bear out this theorv. The body was found lying face downward in about five inches of water, in the center cf the canal, with the hands clenched by the side. The head was almost touching the base board of the iock gate, while the hat was crumpled up and almost covered the face. A stream of water flowed over the head. The coroner appeared at the station hous~ shortly before noon, and after viewing the remains, and hearing the statement of the wife, gave a certificate of accidental death. Later the body was turned over to Under- teker Wise, who prepared the remains for burial. A widew and two children, a son and a daughter, also his mother, one broth- er and several sisters, survive him. — Successor to Justice McFarland. JEFFERSON CITY, Mo., February Governor Stephens today appointed Will- ism C. Marshall, city councillor of St. Louis, to the state supreme bench, to succeel Justice McFarland, who died recently. LABORIE ADDRESSES JURY Gounsel for Zola Makes Strong Plea in Defense, Claims Dreyfus Was Condemned on an Obscure Expression in a Note. PARIS, February 22.—The precincts and lobbies of the Palace of Justice were de- serted today, the fourteenth of the trial of Mm. Zola and Perreux for the allegations which the former brought in the Aurore, published by the latter, against the conduct of the Esterhazy court-martial. The aseizes court itself was thronged. M. Laborie, counsel for M. Zola, resumed his argument for the defense. He chrono- logically reviewed the case from the arrest of Alfred Dreyfus, pointing out that as Maj. Paty Du Clam interdicted Madame Dreyfus from speaking, the announcement of his arrest, published by the Libre Parole and Eclaire alone, must have been com- municated by the ministry for war. Continuing, M. Laborie charged the Libre Parole and Eclair with lying in regard to the guilt of Dreyfus and referred to Maj. Paty Du Clam’s attempt to intimidate Dreyfus and to Maj. Forzinetti’s belief in the latter’s innocence. He also dealt with the court-martial’s decision to conduct the trial in secret in spite of the protests of the press. He said this was the reason of the unceasing protests in behalf of Dreyfus, “which troubled all high-minded persons, adding: “The strength of those of our ad- versaries who are acting in good faith lies in their belfef that the whole affair was conducted with justice and legality, but the facts do not bear gut this belief.” (Mur- murs.) Counsel for the defense then declared that eight months prior to the arrest of Dreyfus the ministry of war possessed pho- tographs of the paper containing the ex- pression “that scoundrel of a D——" and showing that a French officer had relations with two foreign military attaches. This document, M. Laborie pointed out, did not refer to. Dreyfus, but, all the same, the culpability of Dreyfus wat founded upon it, and it was the document which the veiled lady handed to Maj. Esterhazy, the latter only surrendering It to the minister for war on securing a receipt. M. Laborie spoke eloquently all di until the court adjourned, and wi tinue his argument tomorrow. ee THE DISTRICT BILL. y long, con- Consideration Began by Senate Sub- committee. The subcommittee of the Senate commit- tee on appropriations which has charge of the District of Columbia appropriation bill met this morning and began a detailed ex- amination of the District bill. This sub- committee consists of Allison, chairman; Cullom, Sewell, Cockrell and Gorman. The subcommittee some days ago requested the Commissioners to submit any recommenda- tions they desired for changes in the bill as it passed the House of Representatives, and the request has been complied with. The recommendations of the Commis- sioners are understocd in a general way to be comprised of data furnished in their original estimates for District approprie- tions. Tomorrow morning at 10:30 o'clock the Commissioners and other District offi- clals will appear before the subcommittee. The Highway Bill. The subcommittee of the Senate commit- tee on the District of Columbia which has charge of the amended highway act will hold a meeting at 2 o'clock tomorrow af- ternoon, when the Commissioners have been invited to be present. Local Charities. ‘The subcommittee of the joint select com- mittee on charities in the District of Co- lumbia, which has been charged with the duty of rendering a report on charities in the District to the full committes, will meet at the Capitol at 11 o'clock tomorrow morning. . "= ° Baltimore Markets. cry ata Pe ca THE OLDEST INHABITANTS Organisation Observes Its Usual Custom of Honoring Washington's Birthday. Business Meeting First He! When Five New Members Were Ad- mitted—The Progra: This being one of the three days during the year which is celebrated by the Dis- trict Oldest Inhabitants’ Association, the members of that organization met at 10:30 this morning at their room in the Corcoran building. and after transacting some rou- tine business, adjourned to the lecture hali of the Columbian University, where they were joined by a number of their frienis in the celebration of the anniversary otf the birthday of the first President. In calling the business meeting of the association to order President Jonn M: bury, Jr, congratulated the association upon the fact thac the example set by it many years ago of celebrating the day 1+ now being generally followed throughout the land. He said it spoke well for the country, and he expressed the hope tha the day will soon be here when the name of American citizen will command absolute respect and konor throughcut the world. After Messrs. Otis T. Mason, S. Thomas Brown, William Gait, John H. Small and Charles King had been elected to member- ship a series of resolutions offered by Mr. J. Madison Cutts were unanimously adopt- ed. They expressed the confidence of the association in the patriotism, honor and valor of the American people, as well as unlimited faith in the goodness and wis- dom of intent of the President and his con- stitutional advisers, and tendering to him and them earnest support and sincere sym- pathy, with the belief that under their care the republic can suffer no harm, and that the welfare and best interests of the coun- try are entirely safe in their keeping. Marshal Wineberger Lends. The meeting then adjourned, and under the leadership of the venerable marshal of the association, Mr. J. A. Wineberger, the members marched to the Columbian Uni- versity. There they found the hall pro- fusely decorated by the use of “old glory under the supervision of Messrs. J. T. How- ard, T. F. Maguire and Rudolph Eichhorn, the committee of arrangements. A quartet, consisting of Misses Murphy and Eichhorn and Messrs. Orchard and Rebstock, accom- panied by Prof. William Waldecker, ren- dered several patriotic selections, and Prof. Waldecker a piano solo. President Mar- bury welcomed the audience on behalf of the association, in which, he said, the life and work of Washington need no outward marks of respect and honor by the Ameri- can people. Representative Cochran’s Address, Washington's “Farewell Address” was read in forcible manner by Mr. F. L. Moore, and then President Marbury intro- duced Representative Charles F. Cochran of Missouri, who delivered an eloquent ad- dress, taking for his subject Washington, “the first citizen of the world,” as the speaker termed him. Mr. Cochran said that interwoven with discussion of the so- cial progress of this country is the story of the rise, development and attainments begun by Washington. No one can under- estimate the influence he had and ever will have upon the progress and development of the land he so well loved, and his name will stand throughout the ages for all that is good and great. He’ said he would not go into the story of the life of Washing- ton, for it is too well known to be retold, yet it would be the story of the life of a modest, retiring. unpretentious citizen. Above all other things, remarked Mr. Cochran, Washington forgot self, and set an example which tells the world that no man is truly great or can hope to succeed who fails to follow that example. He made not the American republic merely, but the universal republic, a republic which has in- fluenced ard will ever influence the world so long as this country neglects not what he taught. When this country was first settled, said Mr. Cochran, the death knell of religious intoleration and of human sla- very was sounded. Liberality in Religto: He referred to the lMberality which per- vades all religions today, remarking that while kings sit on thrones today, those thrones exist only at the pleasure of, if not the toleration of, the people. He said that while the Englishman, the German, the Austrian, the Italian, suffers his present ferm of government to exist, yet each one, should he be asked what would follow should it be done away with, would unhes- itatingly say, “A republic.” Mr. Cochran called attention to the fa- mous men who stood by the side of Wash- ington, remarking that no more able set of nen ever lived. The universal republic was the result of their work, and in time it will assume complete sway. He referred to the struggle the Cubans are making, saying that they are fighting for whai Washington fovght, for human liberty, and, like Wash- ington, they will succeed. On the motion of Mr. F. L. Movre a vote of thanks was tendered to Representative Cochran for his address, and a vote of thanks was also tendered to the musicians and to the trustees of the Columbian Uni- versity, the audience dispersing after sing- ing “Auld Lang Syne.” Members Present. The following members of the association were present: Andrew Barbour,P.F. Bacon,Irving Bark- er, 3. Thos. Brown, W. Beron, W. W. Birth, J. T. Boiseau, F. W. Brandenberg, Sebastian Bauer, J. W. Clarke, J. D. Caihell, J. A. Connor, J. M. Cutts, Patrick A. Caton, John T. Clark, E. H. Chapin, P. M. Dubant, H. M. Dellinger, R. Eich- horn, R. M. A. Fenwick, Solomon J. Fague, Anthony Gaigler, Daniel Ge- rau G IL Hall, J. T. Hayne, S. D. Houck, Dr. J. T. Howard, J. Hum- phrey, Andrew Jackson, A. B. Jackson, W. Cc. Johnson, F. S. Kern, J. A. King, Chas. King, T. H. Langley, T. F. Maguire, J. Marbury, jr., Philip May, J. W. Miller, F. L. Moore, E. Mullan, A. Nailor, T. V. Noonan, Joseph Prather, A. H. Ragan, B. W. Reiss, J. Veihmeyer, T. Williams, J. A. Wineberger, W. Worrell, B. C. Wright, J. R. Wright. ned ELECTION OF OFFICERS. The Washington Monument Associa- tion Holds Business Meeting. The Washington Monument Association held its regular meeting today at the resi- dence of th2 president, Mr. S. H. Kauff- mann, 1421 Massachusetts avenue. There were present, besides Mr. Kauffmann, Col. James G. Berret, Judge Martin I. Morris, Dr. F. M. Gunnell, Admiral 8. R. Franklin, Bishop John F. Hurst, Mr. Henry A. Wil- lard, Justic> Henry B. Brown and Dr. Daniel B. Clarke. ‘The election of officers resulted as fol- lows: President, Mr. 8. H. Kauffmann; first vice president, Col. James G. Berret; sec- ond vice president, Mr. Ainsworth R. Spof- ford; secretary, Dr. F. M. Gunnell; assist- ent secretary, Mr. Fred. L. Harvey, and treasurer, Dr. Dariiel B. Clarke. A committee, consisting of Judge Brown, Bishop Hurst and Dr. Gunnell, was ap- pointed to confer with Gan. Wilson, the chief of engineers, to ascertain if it is not practicable to secure an improved elevator for the monument. Mr. Kauffmann read some very interesting original letters from George Washington and Thomas Jefferson. After the business meeting was concluded, President Keuffmann entertained the m>m- bers of the association at luncheon. a eng aee Complimentary to Washington Ad- vertisers. Wolstan Dixey, the well-known advertis- ing expert, writing to “Printers’ ink,” has this to say of the announc:ments of Wa-h- ington business men who <dvertise in The ROSSLYN IN DANGER Citizens Bitterly Oppose the Proposed New Charter, WOULD PUT GAMBLERS IN CHARGE Governor Tyler Hears Arguments of Delegation in Opposition. ——— SIDE REPRESENTED OTHER Special Dispatch to The Evening St RICHMOND, Va., February —A big delegation, representing many of the most Prominent citizens of Alexandria county and city, were here yesterday afternoon to protest against the governor's signing the bill recently passed by the legislature, with reference to the Incorporation of Rosslyn. It is said here, and, indeed, the impression appears to prevail that if the measure | comes a law Rosslyn will become a Me Carlo on a smaller but far more degraded scale. Already a lively war is on, ané the result is being watched with great interest here, as well as by the people in the vicin- ity of the place in question. What the Delegation Claims, Tt is claimed by those who are seeking to keep the measure from becoming a law that if it should go upon the statute books Rosslyn would soon become a mere gam- bling place. This bill was introducéd in the senate by Mr. Mushbach during the latter part of last week. He stated that tt was a local Measure and asked that it be placed upon the calendar. Permission was granted, and under suspension of the rules it was pass- ed. ‘gate Farley got the act through the without reference to a committee, when it reached that body. Yesterday morning Governor Tyler re- ceived a telegram from Mr. M. B. Harlow, city treasurer of Alexandria and secretary and treasurer of the Rosslyn Development Company, asking him to withhold his sig- nature from the bill until a delegation could reach here to be heard in opposition to it. The board of supervisors of Alex- andria county met yesterday morning. The meeting had been cailed to prepare papers asking for bids for the erection of the new court house, but this matter was passed by and the board came on to Richmond wit! a big delegation to protest against the Rosslyn charter. Members of the Party. Those in the party were Messrs. Saeg- muller, Corbett and Duncan, supervisors; A. D. Torrion, Robert Veitch, George Rucker, A. 8. Doniphan, W. W. Douglass, George W. Donaldson, J. E. Clements, George P. Robinson and Mr. Hobson of Alexandria county, and Messrs. M. B. Har- w and James R. Caton of Alexandria Governor Tyler received the delegation in his office at the capitol at 4 o'clock. Col. Barley, the delegate from Alexandria city and county. was present also. He present- ed his constituents to his excellen Mr. Harlow told of the meeting of the super- visors gnd Mr. Saengmuller presented the Taxsinttons adopted by that body. This paper simply asked the governor to veto the charter of Rosslyn. A letter from the Commissioners of the Disirict of Columbia opposing the charter was also given to the overnor. wat the outset Governor Tyler remarked that he had received several letters and telegrams on the subject of this bill. Mr. James R. Caton of Alexandria was the first speaker. He started out by ask- ing what citizens of Rosslyn had asked for the charter. Hume Vouched for the Bill. When the “bill cam? over to the house,” remarked Colonel Barley, “I went to the lorg-distance telephone and called up Mr. Frank Hume, a gentleman of high charac- ter, and asked him about the measure. He told me it was a good bill and that the people of Rossisn wanted it passed.”” “Why didn't you call me up?” asked Mr. Harlow. “I thought you left your office at 8 o'clock, and it was after that hour,” re- plied the colonel. “I am generally in my office until 5 o'clock, rejoined Mr. Harlow. “Did you read the bill?” asked Colonel Caton. “I did.” “Didn't it strike you as quite remarkable that this measure sought to ex: county sheriff and the county magistrates from jurisdiction to the territory proposed to be incorporated?” “No, it did not. I understood from Mr. Hume that the object of the bill was to provide a better government for che ter- ritory.”” Mr. Saegmuiller—"Didn't I ask you if any bill came up concerning Ballston to let me know, and didn't you say you would @o so?” Colonel Barley—“‘I certainly did.” Mr. Saegmuller—“Then why did not not let me know about this bill?” Colonel Barley—“Because you asked me nothing about Rosslyn.” Col. Caton Diwsects the Bill, Col. Caton read the bill, and as he pro- ceeded argued that it was unconstitutional, as it provided that the officers named for mayor, recorder and councilmen should hold office for four years, when several elections would occur during that time. He con- tended that It was against public policy, because it took away the jurisdiction of the sheriff and county magistrates and made the mayor the lord high Heutenant and supreme ruler of the place. He called at- tention to the fact that the mayor was to Issue liquor licenses, and that the bill pro- vided that the county court should uot in- dict for misdemeat committed in the town. Col. Barley here remarked that the people of Rosslyn should be corsulted as to their wishes in this matter. The moment a mov: ment was started to carve a town out of a county there was a fight. He was not ad- vocating nor defending the bill. Some Sensational Disclosures. Here the sensational disclosures of the evening were made. Mr. Caton prepared the way by saying Mr. A. A. Lipscomb was a high-toned, honorable man. He was ramed a councilman, but Mr. Lipscomb had said his name was put in the bill with- out his knowledg* or consent, and he would not serve. A letter to this effect was hand- ed the governor. Mr. Caton said he was a large property owner at Rosslyn, he could not give his consent to this bill, notwithstanding the fact that he knew his property would in- crease in value with the buiiding up of an American Monte Carlo in this towa. would rather be a pauper than receive money from such a source. Mr. Harlow Agrees. ~ Mr, Harlow said he agreed with Mr. Ca- ton, that with the charter proposed prop- Ey joined Fort Myer, where the government had many troops. It was at the end of the bridge that connectedVirginia with George- town, ee See we 8 Se Se Mostly negroes liv: at Roasiyn. believe Mr. Hume knew the provisions cf the charter. Mr. Saegmuller made a forceful talk against the bill and closed ty saying if this measure wer passed would be- come a perfect gam! hell. Many others spoke, pictui the of- ficers named in the bill as it men. It stated that there were ebout