Evening Star Newspaper, March 17, 1898, Page 1

THE EVENING &sTAR. —_+__—_ PUBLISHED DAILY EXCEPT SUNDAY. AT THE STAR BUILDINGS, 01 Ferrsylvania Avenue, Cor. 11th St, by Evening Star No C *’s-H. RAUFFMANN Pres a New York Ofice, 49 Potter Buildin. The Evening Star fs served to subactihers in the fity by errriers, on their own acevunt, at 10 cents Per week. or 44 cents per month. Copies at the cevnter 2 certs each. yy mail—anywhere in the United States «r Canada—postage prepaid—50 cents per month. Soturday Quintuple Sheet Star, $1 per year, with foreign postage added $3.00. (Entered at the Pot Cffice at Washington, D. C.. @s sec ond-clas’ ma’l matter.) E> All mail subscriptions must be pald In advance. Rates of advertising made known on applicstior... Che £Fven fy 1 Star. WASHINGTON, D. ©., THURSDAY, MARCH 17, 1898-TWENTY-TWO PAGES TWO CENTS. Advertising is not an expense. It is a business investment. If you want to invest your money profitably you will therefore put your advertisements in such a paper as The Evening Star, that is read regularly and thoroughly by everybody worth reaching. The Star is the recognized houschold and family journal of the National Capital, and has no rival as an advertising med- ium. NOT BEFORE MONDAY When the Report of Court of Inquiry is Expected. THE COURSE THAT MAY BE FOLLOWED Bill to Reorganize the Line of the Army. MORE TORPEDO BOATS ‘The report of the Maine court of inquiry will be brought by a naval officer and is rot expected to reach here before Monday. A bill was introduced by Representativ> Hull, with the indersement of the War De- partmeni, to reorganize the army on a war fcoting of 104,000 men. A payment of $150,000 was made for rapid-fire guns from the Armstrongs of Engiand, and $1,689,621 in part payment for th2 crulsers bought from Brazil. The fleet at Key West is to be increased within a day or two by other warships. * ‘Teday was diplomatic day at the State Department, and many diplomats were r-~ ceived by Assistant Secretary Day. A summary of the strength of the N tional Guard in the different states shows organized force of over 100,00) and ever 10,069,000 men available for service. ‘The House naval affairs committee unan- imously voted fer six new torpedo boats and six new torpedo boat destroyers. an President McKinley and Secretary Long now believe that the verdict of the court of inquiry into the Maine disaster will not reach Washington before the first of next week. Secretary Long today expressed this epinion, saying that it is not based on any positive knov te The Secretary as promptly gave a denial te a rumor in cir i all morning that the verdict of the court is now on its way here. If such is the case, the Secretary said, nelther he nor the President knew anything about it. Inasmuch as these two men are more deeply interested in the report of t than any other two in the country, it is almost certain that the court of_ inquiry wouid notify Secretary Long that it had Teached jon and would patch di the verdict of the board will be made put It is, of course, certain that the findings of the court wiil go direct to See- retary Long. The Seeretary wiil quickly convey it to the President. The latter must decide whether the momentous document will be made public from the White House or whether it will be sent to Congress before public ascertains the facts. belief today is that not a line of the message will officiaily become known until it has been sent to Congress and read in that “bod: ‘ber thovght that the President will not sexd ahe document to Congress until he has made certaia demands upon Spain, supposing that the court finds that the expiosion was external. In this event the President in transmitting the docu- ment to Congress will accompany it wiih am saying that he has taken c tain action. He will either say that Spain has mace answer or that an answer is awaited. Feeling at the White House. As the time grows shorter for the recep- tion of the report, the suppressed excite- ent among White House visitors of na- note is more apparent. Some of these callers are already making sugges- tions, which the President receives pleas- antly. Representative Sulloway of New Hampshire is among the republican repre- sentatives who has informed the President that he does not believe the country will approve a demand for indemnity for the loss of the Maine and her crew. aze Court at Key West. When the court arrived at Key West yes- terday from Havana end reported to Ad- miral Sicard what progress it had made toward reaching the end of its long task, the admiral promptly communicaied with the Secretary of the Navy. it was the Secretary's purpose to have = full synopsis of the court's conclusions put in cipher and telegraphed to Washington. Upon consultation with the President, how- ever, this plan was abandoned. Boi. the President and the Secretary are determined that no efforts be spared to maintain the secrecy of the court’s verdict until they have themselves determined to give it pub- licity. Therefore even the admirably de- signed naval cipher code could not be re- lied upon with complete satisfaction, and at the President's instance Admiral ~-card was directed to place the documents in the custody of some naval officer, according to the usual method, and forward them to Washington in that manner, Whether this officer has started or not is not yet known, but if he and Admiral Sicard have exccuted their orders with the regular naval prompti- tude it will not be long before the Presi- dent is placed in possession of such in- formation and conclusions as the court has so far reached. It is not even known posi« tively that these conclusions are fina., but if the ordinary routine of the court’s in- quiry has been followed in this case they are probably so, unless the Secretary of the Navy believes, after looking into the testimony, that some line of investigation should be further pursued. As before stated, every precaution that human ingenuity can suggest will be adopt- ed to safeguard the report. the main ap- prehension being that there may somehow be a publication in the newspaper press that may seriously interfere with the suc- cessful working out of the policy of the administration. The documents will be sealed at Key West, under the personal ob- servation of Admiral Sicard, and the naval officer who takes the papers in his custody will be expected to deliver the envelope with seal unbroken into the hands of the Secretary of the Navy. Interest in the Report. Public interest now centers on the re- Port of the naval court of inquiry appoint- ed to fix the responsibility for the loss of the battle ship Maine, involving as it did the death of 258 brave American seamen. ‘The court has practically concluded the formulating its conclusions. .Its findings are fraught with the gravest consequences. To a great extent the report will determine the momentous question of the future re- lations between the United States and Spain. Should it be shown that the war- ship, while on a peaceful visit toa friend- ly (2) nation, was treacherously destroyed by the agents or through the connivance of Spain, war will be inevitable. Sheuld it be shown that the catastrophe was due to the negligence or carelessness of the Spanish port officials the result will prob- ably be tue came. The fact that the vessel was placed in jeopardy by’ the action of the Spanish authcrities and not properly pro- tected would make a resort to arms almost uravoidable in the present temper of the two peoples. Although the consensus of unofficial ad- vices is strongly to the effect that the ex- plosion was due to an external agency, either a submerged mine or a floating tor- pedo, it is not impossible that the report of the naval court may not be conclusive on that point and may be of such a char- acter as to require a further suspension of judgment. Whiie it is true that the accident theory has been practically abandoned, ‘there is no absolute certainty that the court has adduced testimony that will establish be- yond a peradventure of a doubt the exact cause of the explosion. Possibly Not 2 Cause for War. Admitting that it was of external origin, it is conceivable that the Spanish authori- i had no knowledge It have been the independent act duais, cranks or villains. Although t! might not absolve the Spanish government from liability for the dai ained in its jurisdiction, it might reasonably cause the United States to hesitate in making it the basis of war. Notw ng all that has been pub- lished in the s to show that the ship was wreck external explo- sion, there are not © few officials, inc ing several ne to the belief that the n: port that it been unable to determine the exact cause of the e should turn out to I that the anxiou in itself s between ihe two countries. Proposed Congressional Inquiry. In that event the Senate committee will probably undertake to clear up all points who are inclined ‘al court will re- report will not stion at issue in disp: dt ‘atter will undoubtedly lead to diplomatic negotiations, both of which cou wiil consume time and serve to postpo! indefinitely the final settle- ment of the que: without justifying either party in beginning hostilities, The recent proceedings of the court have been somewhat mystifying, except in so far as they show that the court is rapidly nearing the end of its tigations. So far as known, nothing ed here from the members of the court to show whether they intend to return to Ha- ay Tate, the impression vy Department that the tically concluded the ex- ation of witnesses and is now engaged m the preparation of its report. Diplomats ai the State Department. nt Secretary Day was very busy this morning. 1t was diplomatic day, and in addition to his foreign callers ther: were a number of senators and representatives aiting for some time in order to get ac- cess to the assistant secretary. Vice Pr2si- dent Hobart was also a prominent caller, but he did not remain longer than ten min- utes. He was immediately preced2d by Senator Davis, chairman of the committee on foreign relations, who was closete! with the assist tary for fully half un ‘The dip rs included Senor Gana, the Chilean minister, and M. Cam- heur. ben, the Fr ambassador, and Mr. Hengelmuiter, the Austrian minister. Be- cause Chile has been mentioned as th? pessible salesman of a warship to the United States, the assumption was drawn that the minister had called on that busi- ness. As a matter of fact, he is pr2paring for his departure for his new post in Lon- den, and has informed the department that he will sail from New York on the 2d in- It was stated positively that the ment in behalf of the Spaatsh side of the present issue. In explanation of his call, it was suggested tht he has not missed a diplomatic reception day in many weeks, and is engrossed in reciprocity negotiations. Proposed Increase of the Army. The largest measure of preparation yet made by the War Department to meet the contingencies of the future probably has just been completed. It is the preparation of a bill providing, among other sections, for the placing of the army on a war fovi- ing for the full strength of 104,000 men. The bill has been carefully gone over by the War Department and will be introduced in the House by Representative Hull, chair- man of the House committee on military affairs, who, it is expected, will urge it vigorously, inasmuch as it is an adminis- tration measure. The basis of the bill will be the well-known three-battalion organ- ization. That is the ideal peace status of the army, but provision is made for the exercise by the President of full power to increase each one of the existing com- panies from 75 men—the present strength— to 250 men. The War Department is not in the mar- ket as a purchaser of heavy ordnance. It has now more than 100 splendid breech- loading rifles and mortars lying on skids in the vicinity of the points selected for fortifications on the coast for which there are no suitable mounts, and as it is searcely possible to purchase this char- acter, of ordnance with mounts compleie it will not be desirable to have to resort to that means of increasing the fortifica- tiors. This decision, however, has not pre- vented the department from buying all the rapid fire guns obtainable at reasonable rates, and day before yesterday thirty such weapons were bought and will soon be on their way to New York from the Vicker works in England. Discussing Naval Personnel Bill. Secretary Long had a busy forenoon at the Navy Department. Among his callers were Representatives Meyer and Bacon of the House naval affairs committee, who come to consult with the Secretary relative to legislation in the direction of improving the personnel of the navy. This measure was, according to the Secretary, badly needed before, but now some such legisla- tion is absolutely essential if the fine ships acquired by the government are to be properly navigated and fought. After con- ferring with these gentlemen the Secretary went over to the White House.and had a long talk with the President about. the personnel bill and the report’ of the court of inquiry. ‘ Nearly every town in the country |RELY ON DIPLOMACY Spanish Officials Tneasy Over Find- ing of Naval Court. WILL MAKE A COUNTER CLAIM Autonomist Cabinet is an Object of Contempt on All Sides. DEMAND ON CONSUL GOLLAN (Copyright, 1898, by Charles M. Pepper.) Special Dispatch from a Staff Correspondent. HAVANA, March 16, via Key West, Fla., March 17.—Havana continues quiet on the surface. There is a lull in the enthusiasm shown over the presence ef warships and the arrival of new recruits. Popular fce!- ing will be renewed in a few da: et there is little probability of a demonstration which will show the real sentimert enter- tained toward the United States. Every effort of the officials is now di- rected to warding off intervention. Th> elections, which take place in the latte: part of , are now brought forwar] as an excuse for delay. While the authorities the prospective report of the Sampson court ef inquiry into the Maine di: they rely on diplomacy to help over that inci- dent so it will not be a rin interven- tion. ‘The Spanish expeetatioa is that the United States will maintam that the sh disturbed over was blown up by an ex 1 explosion. Spain will counter this with its own court of inquiry’s report, that the ex- plosion was due to an accident. The claim will be made that as the two governments ciifer, disinterested experts from neutral governments should be called in. Arbitra- tion as to indemnity may be suggested. I presume this program is understood in Ww ton. It is worth nothing only as showing that Spain will welcome the sug- gestion that the Maine explosion be treated as an epi distinct from the general conditions in Cuba. If that_is the policy of the administration it is in accord with the cy which Spain is seeking to establish. Wili Not Returm’to Havana. Captain Sampson and associates will not return to Havana unless the purpose is to kill time. The divers can gather no more evi- dence regarding the nature of the explosion than they have already collected. The re- suit of the divers’ investigation had been analyzed before the board left Key W ‘The Spanish clas of what is happening Washington. So Httle is permitted publication that they do not know tie full significance of congres- sional action or the attitude of the adminis- ration. The officials show irritation over the com- ment of congressmen who have lately been in Cuba. Some terse opinions attributed to Senator Proctor are especially distasteful to them. Conflicting news is published regarding the purchase of warships. The statements that the United States has bought warships from Brazil or some other country are counteracted with equally positive state- ments of purchases by in. In this way the delusion of the popula is maintained. The volunteers are again occupying atten- tion. Squads of them Grilled in artil- lery practice under the direction of regular my officers. They are made to feel their importance and the friendship between them and the army is strengthened. The volunteers are working themselves up to a pitch where they will fight anybody except the insurgents. They are now engaged in a festival of patriotisin for the strengthen- ing of the navy. A grand ball, which is to be given Saturday night, is under their di- rection. The officers have contributed with much publicity to this entertainment. So has the Austrian consul, who is a Spanish merchant. The volunteers are asking threateningly why the members of the au- tonomist cabinet have not contributed. Contempt for Autonomist Cabinet. This cabinet is an object of contempt by all parties, although some pity is felt for its members. Its only remaining function ig to serve as scapegoat for the Sugasta government in Spain and for Blanco in Cuba. Secretary General Congosto’s ex- traordinary demand on British Consul Gol- lan for a disclaimer of the Prince of Wales’ reported attitude favoring American inter- vention has excited renewed interest in England’s position. Consul Gollan treats the incident as the outbreak of an 1ll-tem- pered subordinate and without official sig- nificance. Nevertheless it does not pass without comment on the sensitiveness of the Spanish authorities to European opin- jon, Military operations continue to show the demoralization and paralysis on the part of the Spanish troops, with Gomez giving fresh proofs of the activity of the insur- gents. CHAS. M. PEPPER. 8 have little knowledge in —_>——— SOUTH DAKOTA POPULISTS, Convention to Nominate State Officers to Meet in June. HURON, 8. D., March 17.—The populist state central committee last night named Aberdeen as the place and June 22 as the date for their convention to nominate can- didates for state officers. A resolution ask- ing the democrats and free silver repub- lcans to hold their state conventions at the same time and place as the populists precipitated an animated discussion. H. J. Loucks made an earnest speech in behalf of the middle-of-the-road advocates and op- posed fusion. The discussion waxed hot for two hours, when the proposition was modified, inviting all the reform forces in the United States to unite with the populist party in the com- ing campaign. re ——_+__. FEARS POLITICAL INFLUENCE, Mrs. Hemrotiu Opposed to University in This City. DENVER, Col., March 17.—Mrs. Ellen M. Henrotin of Chicazso, president of the Gen- eral Fedcration of Women's Clubs, is in thi« city to confer with the local biennial board reganiing the national convention of clubs, which meets in this city next June. KEGISTERBRUCE DEAD Eminent Representative of Colored Race Expires This Morning. SANGER PULLMAN MARRIED | Son of the Late Slezping-Car Magnate Weds Miss West. Ceremony Performed Very Quietly at Residence of the Officiating ENJOYED A HATIOHAL REPUTATION Clergyman. Was Serving Second Term as Reg- SAN FRANCISCO, Gal., March 17.—Wal- ter Sanger Pullman, one of the twin sons of the late Geo. M. Pullman, the palace car magnate, was married yesterday to Miss Louise Lander West of this city. The unexpected ailiance of one of the heirs to the Pullman millions and the Cali- fornia beauty, took place at the home of the Rev. John Bakewell, rector of Trinity Church on feiegrapa avenue, Oakland. Late yesterday afternoon Mr. Pullman, unaceompanied, made his appearance at the county cierk’s office in the Alameda county ister of Treasury. SKETCH OF HIS CAREER epee Blanche K. Bruce, register of the United States treasury, died at his residence, No. 2010 R street northw at 8:15 o'clock this morning of a complication cf diseases. He was in his fifty i seventh year. r fe mad Dlica = y Suomen eee gees eee In 1894 Mr. B e was attacked Wit! M se ‘ disease of the ki and was quite i H for a long time. It is said he ha: invalid ever since that time. Two weeks ago today he went to a lw room near his office, here he partcok heartily of been an name as Walter Sanger ‘dent of the city county of San Francisco. The name ot intended bride he gave as Louise Lan- est, a native of* California, aged twenty-four, and county of The licens Pullman r: eut in’ due form s Tak- fe and sakewell, After esse the couple went ly as they had come, without explanation or leaving any addre: clergyman was in ignoran of identity of the couple he had married. The acquaintance of the young couple is at most of a few weeks’ standi Mrs. Pullman, who resided at the Palace with her Mrs. Hu; McDonnell, is a daughter of the late Chester H. West, who was a pioncer of 1849, having made the round the Horn with the earliest gold- seekers. He became a banker in this city, end was at one time very weaithy. He left but little property, and his daughters made t the who is now young Pull- is a wealthy mine owner of New York city. The late G Frederick Landers was an uncle of the Misses West, and they are Uie nieces of Judge Edward Lander of Washington, D.C. Mrs. Pullman, the bride of the young Chicago millionaire, is of medium height. She has a profusion of reddish-brown hair, steel blue eyes, long eyelashes and an at- tractive face. some ham anc few minutes after his noonca attacked made h to hi he had to be put to be we st tinued to to respond to med eral days but little ho eee SS AND NAVY ORDERS. ARMY Commander and Oilicers phin Seleeted. First Lieut. George Montgomery of the crdnance department has been directed to come to Washington for consultation with the chief of ordnance. First Lieut. La Roy 8. Upton, 2d Infan- try, has been granted leave of absence for of the Dol- - of Mr. Bruce cid not appear to realize that seven days, beginning March 17. he was ni end until about 7 First Lieut. Thomas H. Slavens of the | o'clock ie when he cailed his pri- 4th Cavalry has been relieved from duty | vate secretary, Mr. George C. Smith, to his bedside and had quite a talk with him in regard to private matters. in his con- th Mr. Smith he referred to the latter's severe illness some years ago, and for the first time it was realized that Mr. Bruce felt he would not rec although he did not refer to it directly in the talk with his secretary. at the United States Infentry and Cavalry School, Fort Leavenworth, Kan., to take effect September 1, when he will join his troop. First Licut. William H. Smith, 10th Cav- alry, is detailed for duty at the United States Infantry and Cavalry School, Fort Leavenworth, Kan., to take effect July 6G, 1898, Capt. Francis J. Ives, assistant surgeon, is relieved from duty at St. Francis bar- racks, Fla., and will report in person to the commanding officer, Fort Wingate, N. M., for duty at that post, to relieve Capt. Adrian 8. Polhemus, assistant surgeon. Capt. Polhemus upon being relicved will report in person to the commanding officer, Fort Columbus, N. Y. Capt. William E. Purviance, assistant surgeon, is relieved from duty at Fort Co- lumbus, N. Y., and will report in person to the commanding officer, Fort Morgan, Ala. Capt. Allen M. Smith, assistant surgeon, lieved from duty at Fort Reno, Oklahoma territory, upon the arrival ther? of First Lieut. Henry A. Webber, assistant surgeon, and will report in person to the commanding officer, Fort Hamilton, N. Y. First Lieut. James §. Wilson, assistant is relieved from duty at Fort ‘ex., and wil lreport in person to the commanding offic2r, Fort Caswell, N. C., for duty at that post. |. First Lieut. Thomas 8. Bratton, assistant surgeon, is relieved from duty at Fort Ni- obrara, Neb., and will report in person to the commanding officer, Tybee Island, Ga., for duty at that post. Naval orders have been! issued as follows: Lieutenant Commander N. J. Patch bas been ordered supervisor New York harbor, vice Lieutenant Commander W. L. Fiel: relieved. tS Paymaster’s Clerk J. A. Morrison has been appointed to temporary duty in settle- ment accounts of torpedo station. The unexpired leave of Lieut. Jacob J. Hunker has been revoked and ine has been ordered to th? fish commission. Surgeon J. C. Gardner has been ordered to the Dolphin; Passed} Assistant Surgeon T. W. Richards has been detached from the New York navy yard and order3d to the Machias, March 22. The unexpired leave of Lieut. L, L. Reemey has been revoked and he has been ordsred to duty in the bureau of yards and docks. Lieut. E. D. Bostwick, frem the Frankli has been ordered to the Machias, March 22; Lieut. W. R. Shoemaker, Ensign B. B. Bierer and Lieut. H. G, Dresel, detached from the Naval Academy, ordered to the Puritan, March 21. < Passed Assistant jaeer B. C. Bryan has been detached fr, bureau steam en- gineering and ordered to New York with the Doiphin. Ensign W. C. Cole hms been detached from the Washington nayy yard and order- ed to the Dolphin, March"24; A®sistant Pay- panes, W. B. Izard, to the Mathias, March ‘Ensign S. E. W. Kittelle fas been de- teched ‘from office naval int ice March 22 and ordered to tke Delphin. Lieutenant T. §) from the navy yard, 22, and ordered ‘to’ Lieutenant A. EB. tached from the bureau 22 and ordered to the Lieutenant W. H. HY’ detached from ~Becomes Unconscious. Shortly after this conversation with his private secretary Mr. Bruce went into a semi-comatose condition, from which he did not recover. He was unable to recog- nize those of his family who were at his bedside. His end was described as perfect- ly peacefui and calm, the smile so familiar to Washingtonians remaining upon his face. Mr. Bruce's son, Roscoe Conkling Bruce, who has been attending the preparatory school at Exeter College, N. H., arrived in the city yesterday and hastened to the bed- side of his dying father. The scene was a touching one, as father and son embraced each other for what proved to be the last time. Mr. Bruce reece d his boy and the two had quite 2 chat together, the son appreciating more than the father that death was near. _ ‘tis wife and son, Dr. Francis, the family physician, and wife, the latter a sister of Mr. Bruce, and his private secretary, Mr. George C. Smith, were with him when the end came this morning, but up to the moment of his death he was unable to rec- ognize either of them. ~ Mr. Bruce was a member of the Park Tempie Congregational Church, and for a number of years was a communicant of the First Congregational Church. The arrangements for the funeral have not as yet been completed, although it was stated that it wiuld take place Monday. Of National Repute. Mr. Bruce was a man of national repu- tation. Presijent McKinley appointed him to the office of register of the treasury because he was recognized as a thorough representative of his race and known in all portions of the country as able, brainy and upright. The Mississippi leaders Op- posed the appointment of Bruce because he had not beer actively engaged in poli- tics in that state for several years, but his good work in the campaign of iwo years ago was appreciated by the Presi- dent. Mr. Bruce spoke in many states and rallied the colored voters wherever his voice was heard. He w@ a convincing erator as well as an eloquent one. His appointment by President McKinley was, inade December 2, 1897. The Senate con- firmed the appointment as soon as Con- grees met. Mr. Bruce was born in Prince Edward county, Va., March 1, 1841. He was born a slave and received the rudiments of his education from the tutor of his master's son. He was the companion and*servant of his young master up to the breaking out of the civil war. The young master in the confederate ite educated when he left his master. Toward the last of the war Bruce taught school for a time at Mo., and then be- came a student at Oberlin. In addition, he pursued special studies at home. Elected to United States Senate. At the close of the war Bruce went to || Mississippi, deeds of the District of Columbia in 1890, and entered on his duties February 7 of that year, succeeding Mr. James M. Trot- ter. He remained in that position until May 25, 184, when he was succeeded by Mr. Charles H. J. Taylor. He was appoint- ed a public school trustee September 13, 1802, and continued as such until Novem- ber 29, 1807, when he resigned. He was succeeded by Thomas H. Wright. — : INDIANS COME TO PROTEST. Opposed to Allotment of Severalty. Twenty-three big braves marching sin- gle file into the office of the Secretary of the Interior this morning. They re swarthy fellqws, rugged and wrinkled. They had traveled ail the way from the Indian territory to see the Great Mather, and represented six tribes—Comanche, Kio- wa, Apache, Wichita, Caddoe and Dela- ware. They come to Washington to protest against the ratification cf the Jerome treaty, which provides for the allotment in severalty of 160 acres to the Indians and the ceding of the balance of the tribal lands to the governmen The delegates are all fine specimens of. the North American Indian. Quanah Par- ker, one of the spokesmen and chief of his tribe, is a tail, willowy man, with a digni- fied bearing and a siern face. He is a nat- ural orator, and through Interpreter Em- met Cox e a strong plea for the defeat the treaty. He took the position that it would be impossible for the Indians to live on 160 acres of land. The country is for the meet part grazirg land, and fit for noth- ing It is fi ais the Indians derive To take that aw: and com- em to cubsist on 160 acres would be trey them. entatives of the other tribes also » in the same strain, and took occasion ak a gocd word for the Indian agent. Captain Baldwin, whom they characterized as their good friend, always anxious to serve them. ‘e was also made to the state- that had become current in the terri- that the rovernmert would cut off the ations after July. All were op- pored to this. For thirty years the gov- ernment had supported the Indians, and at time they were in bad shape, and it would be ruinous to take away their sub- sisience. There are two squaws in the party, Qua- tah Parker's wife and Mrs. Laura Pedrick, an interpreter. ————___+. AGRICULTURAL Land in THE DEPARTME) President McKinley and Secretary Long Call on Seeretary Wilson. President McKizley, accompanied by Secretary Long, called cn Secretary Wilson today at the Agricultura? Departmert. The ident was received at the main en- by Col. Ardrew Geddes, chief clerk, scorted to the Secretar; room, Col. Geddes stent Secretary Bingham to 8 entirely informal. and gentlemen of the department learned that the President was in the s, and all were very anxious and d to get a glimpse of him. He bow- efully and smiled pleasantly in re- sponse to theif greetings. The President would, if possible, be scmewhat vain could he have heard the Your nice things said Prestdent” by” all. Everybody was proud of him. 2 NO WISH FOR ADJOURNMENT. The President's Position Regarding the Presence of Congress. President McKinley has never intimated a desire for Congress to adjourn, but is dis- tinctly of the opinion that it could not af- ford now to begin consideration of adjourn- ‘ ing. On the other hand, it is declared that Congress will not adjourn until all necessi- ty for its being in session is over. It will remain in session until next winter if the situation remains the same as now. Vice President Hobart had a conference on the situation with President McKinle: early this morning. Like the President, he believes that much wiii depend on the ver- dict of the court of inquiry as to the future. Mr. Hobart is not expecting the verdict of the court before nexi Monday. The Vice President is under the impres- sion that there is now no thought about ngress adjourning. ‘There will be no d cussion of this subject among republican leaders until_every vestige of probable trouble with Spain is out of the way. Tne stories of the early adjournment of Congress are said to have come ’out of Speaker Reed's plans, formed a g00d while ago, to go to Europe the last of May, os MR. BRYAN SUBMITS FIGURES. Col Receipts and Expenses of the Tele- phone Company. The special subcommittee of the House appropriations committee conducting the inquiry. into the local telephone service did not begim work today until nearly 11:30 o'clock, and the session was, therefore, short. Pres*ient Bryan of the Telephone Com- pany submitted to the committee the finan- cial statements requested at a former ses- sion. One of the statements was an accounting of the revenues and expenditures of the Chesapeake and Potomuc Telephone Com- pany for the past seven years. This cov- ered the business of the company in the District of Columbia, Maryland and West Virginia. For the years 1891 to 1897, inclusive, the total revenues were as follows: Exchange service, $2,924,09.1 tolls, $W),441.12; pri- vate lines, $175,440.97, messenger receipts. $2,637.85; real estate’ revenue, $55,298.74: Gividends and interest, $12,853.73; miscei- laneous, $57,013.28; total, $3,318,304.83. During the same period the total expen- ditures were as follows: Gencral expenses, $598,546.63; operating expenses, $349,051.70; maintenance, —$1,015,485.13; royalty and rental, $404,997.10; private line expenses, $2,822.91; messenger expenses, $7,278. real ectate expenses, $33,824.06;~interest, $15,- 610, Lotal, $2,508,546.91. The royalties paid during that period wag Sat follows: 1891, $74,478.14; 1892, $73,- 599.93; 1893, $78,958.82; 1894, $56,021.23; SITUATION IS GRAVE Gen. Miles Says the Conty is Now Prepared for War. —__.+—___ ORDER 10 ENLIST 473 MARINES ai aiemasiti Amazonas Will Soon Fly the Stars and Stripes. —~ PURCHASE OF TORPEDO BOAT NEW YORK, March 17.—Major Nelson A. Miles started for Was’ today at 10 ck. Before taki ceparture Gen. les was o 3 asked wnat thought concerning the war situation, and M he replied refi vel “It's very bard to foretell just what will pen. Matters look very but h serios this country is prepared for any emer- gency.” A detachment of thirty-three marines were hurriedly sent away early today from York the marine bariacks at the navy yard. They will join the crui Newark which has been ordered into com- mission at League Island navy yard, Phila- Gelphia. A detall of twent; the Richmond, ale taken to Jersey City on a vy It was announced at th racks today that an order for the dilate enlistment of 473 men had be ceived from Washington. Rec New blucjackets for ague Island, were marine imme a Te- below its nor A large quantity of amm unitton, suppos- or th auxiliary with all its members present The board hi: by wire to Wash @ more extended r iiminary report it will make ned its Inspection of s will now take up ass craft, suc as tugs. is said that only one-fourth of the work cut out for the board has been fin- ished thus far. Transfer of the Amazonns. LONDON, March 17.—The warship Ama- zcnas, built for Brazil, but purchased by the United States, will be formaily trens- ferred to the United States government to- morrow at Gravesend. Col- well, the United States naval attac will take possession of the vessel on b of the government, aed will receiv ship from her Bra’ crew from the San # marched upon board will be hauled down Will be landed. The cxecutive officer of the San Francisco will probably take command of/the Ar zonas, and she will sail for the United States as spcedily as possible undcr sealed crders. It is supposed she is going to the North American station, where her crew can be reinforcea, The Amezonas had just been and ccaled for her trip to Brazil. United States government purchased ail there supplies. ear then be Brazitians the and Commander Willard H. Brownson, the agent of the United States Navy Depart- ment, whe arrived here yesterday from New York, has be n besieged by ship mea and reporters. He says the reports of the object of his mission are Incorrect, and that his errand is one which he cannot speak about. Apparen ing as adviser to 1 A special dispatch fr Italian minister of mariv has he Spanish Bo: a Rome says the Admiral Brin, will be discw: ing. Fort Hancock ix Ready. NEW YORK, March 17.—Fort Hancock, on Sandy Hook, is now equipped for so far 2s the t and fertars in position, and the me to operate them, ar2 concerned. The only werk yet to be done is the finishing ef the quarters for the soldi: aulime most of the men are livgyg in ten One of t lit, : said today: reinforcements of men, war implements, and should « pear eff Sandy Hook it will rece warm reception from Fort Hancoc! Torpedo Boat Destroyer Bought. LONDON, March 17.—According to a special dispatch from sunderland, the United States government nas purchared a torpedo boat destroyer from a ship bulicer named Doxford, of that place. Spain Buys 2 Craiser. LONDON, March 17.—A special dis from Rome today says the Italian govern- rrent has sold the armored cruiser Varese to Spain. >— THREATS TO BLOW UP A CITY. Mayor of Laredo, Texas, Numerous Incendiary Letters. LAREDO, Tex., March 17.—On_ several occasions since the blowing up of the Maine in Havana harbor anonymous letters haye been addressed to Mayor Christen of this city warning him of a plot outlined by Spaniard residents here and Nuevo Laredo, Mexico, to blow up this city with dyna- mite should hostilities arise between the United States and Evain. Little heoa em , but another ier, Sontaining ‘violent threats, has just been received and has caused rable com- ment, and the mayor has ordered the ar- rest_of all suspicious characters. ae DOUBLE TRAGEDY AT NAPA, CAL. ves Julius Ban Kills His Sweetheart and Hiwself. NAPA, Cal, March 17.—Valencia Cajona came to this city with her father from &t. Hare and started cn her return journey