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friendly character, carefuly designed to avoid wounding the feelings of either party, and expressly based on their willing- ness to accept this medium of securing continued peace. As already stated, the understanding in Giplomatic circles here, based on late advices, is that Spain stands ready to accept this medaticn while the unofficial indicatiors are that the United States will not accept it. ject of Enginad’s Attitude. The press dispatch from Londen saying that Great Britain had finally declined < enter the concert of the powers places a new and most important aspect on this European movement, and one which may firally defeat it. It is known here that Grew Britain was holding out most strong- ly against aay tender of mediation on the ground that it would look like outside pros- sure to force the hand of the United States. The attitude of Great Britain—and this view has been mace known to the State Derartment—has been that the war in Cuba should cease in the interest of humanity large. There were develop- ments night, however, which indicated that Great Brita‘n was inclined to join in any concert of the powers, so that if to- day's report from Lonien is confirmed it will p'ace an entirely new phase on the situation and will probably block, if not en- tirely deteat, the project of European ac- éord, It is ssid that the British ambassador has received no instructicns in connec with the subject. Mr. Cambon, the Fren ambassador, mainta his u today, but it is known that he ward to definite and e a part of the powers. ‘The Mr. Von Hengelmulier, I callers today, and there is the most rigid secrecy as to his communications With the State Depsriment. There woud be ro surprise, however, if these communi- cations were in line with thi Pests Dubsky, the Austrian ambassador at Mad- rid, whovis in constant communication with United States Minister Woodford. Ccnterence of Diplomats. after noon today the activity of the European powers began to be reflected through The fi outward indication of this was when Si Julian Pauncefote drove to the French em- and had a conference with the ambassador, M. Cambon, whose government been most instrumental in s2curing a concert of the powers. The call was not of a social character, but on the contrary certain attendant circumstance which cannot be stated left no room for doubt that the two ambassadors were con- ferring oncerning the course of their gov- ernments in mediati There is rea eve also that this conference was preceded by the reception of lengtny cable advices from the foreign offices at London and Paris. Naturally, in diplom: icate character, the utmost secr2cy prevails. When an urgent request was made of the two am- denied himself to bassadors for an indiation as to their proo- able course of action, the statemeat was made that the pre juneture was tco it tha profou public ¢ diplomatic quarte a general meet! ministers represe slightest In other 200d the ambassadors powers would their a sit waz unde of tne ~ the Id. Ther> was a general feeiing in the qvarters that whatever action was :aken would have to be t#ken quickly, md that there was no furthe rparlers between the 2 it was i an official verii-ation of aich that Great Britain had finally determined not to enter the European concert. nth usual restriction about the British em- bas: were redou In an inferentiai way, however, was mad high Gi; t least two rved that Gr some dct circumstances extent the it tween One of nted out, wer was ference 1 3 Tv, m: in ay, that there the part of che European governments to preserve pe‘ can do will be done. , It is pointed out, t with bulletin to the effect t refused to enter the concert. attendant circumstances are considered ‘n diplomatic quarters as throwing some light on the character of the European move- ment. yet, as already stated, no official verification or denial is ainable as to reported action of Great Britain in with- drawing from the concert. +e: AGAINST INDE "ENDENC Why the President Arrived at That Conclusien in His Message. It is said th » determination of the President not to adv » recognition of Cuban independence has been reached with- in a few da: ng his views entirels chan en the subject. It is further safd that imm lobby of the holders of Cuban bon been im the working to would r independence that action uit in a big appreciation of their before the Pres- ny other feature tous study to the pave subje hen the question was first broach- ed of the enhancement of the Cuban bonds. He cam to the conclusion that such a thing might creste urpieasant talk. was made as to the ition of in- red today ably and brilliantly ‘al Griggs, who is nothing in by binet cfficial Att e positio ernational law time. d of pendence Presi- any u = reumstay There is no defrauding the when it to it. The cause of the he lence u tence is in til he ne business in- government th of LNESS. Not Able to Go to His Committee This Week. irman either to ttee or the ts of this ed as unfortun. in Adams of F yl- ‘ he has had diplo- tle expe: er to zil dur- Ha ration and fs re- arded as f resolutions w Hous of handling the presented to the are RUMORED DEATH OF DREYF| s. French Officer mvicted of Sclling Military Secrets, PARIS, April 5.—A rumor was current here today that ed Dreyfus, the for- mer captain of a y wh» was sentence to impris for betraying im- per to a foreign power, < imprisonment coast of French ve, however, has ana. TI fonial information on the s a factor in the } it Maine Blown Up by a Mine Located Talking on the Turner Resolution in by Spanish Authorities. ; the Senate, HOUSE FOREIGN AFFAIRS COMMIPEER| JUSTIFICATION FOR INTERVENTION Secrecy Regarding the Action of the Members. SENATORS POSTPONE REPORT ees The House committee on for2ign affairs met at 10:30 o'clock this morning. Capt. Sigsbee, Admiral Irwin and several experts in explosives had been summoned to give testimony regarding th2 blowing up of the Maine. Representative Quigg of New York, before he entered the committee room, said that Spain would be held r2spousible for the blowing up of the Maine. He is in favor of reporting a resolucion instructing the Presi- dent to drive Spain from the western hem- isphere. ‘I think there should b> concerted action between the executive and th> two houses of Congress,” said he. “Tae President should cali both committees to the Whit2 House this afternoon and read the message to them. The message should hold Spain strictly accountable and the answer of Con- gress should be a resolution directing him to drive Spain from the westera hemis- phere. That resolution shouid be reported to both houses tomorrow immediately after the message goes in, and, in my opinion, pzssed without debate.”” It developed that the House committee made a tentative proposition to the Senate .committee on forzign relations to meet in joint session to secure concerted action, but { ihe Senate committee has not accepted the invitation. Capi. Sigsbee of the Maine was the first witness examined by the committee. apt. Sigsbee's Belicf. Capi. Sigsbee, in the course of his ex- amination, stated it to be his opinion that Tis vessel, the Maine, was biown up by a submarine mine located by the Spanisi authorities. As to whether it was tired by the Spanish authorities or not, he de- clined to express an opinion. He ‘ot the committee what he had testified to before the board of inquiry about the buoy to which the Maine was anchored being the most unfrequent@ buoy in the arbor. ‘The position in which the. ship was placed, he said, was such that he could have fired upon beth forts at the same time. The committee is t9 meet ugain tonight to prepare the text of the resviutions which are to be submitted to tho House. The | members of the committee say that trom their information they believe war is in- able unless Spain makes a square back- down. An intimation is thrown out that a d ration ef war will not be made jusi ye because Consul General Lee has cable 1 that it will require several days to get thi Americans off the islands. The committee adjourned at noon. The 1ll pledged themseives to se- , the enly thing they would admit be memnh er ing that ¢: Sigsbee had be bet: them. Mr. Adams, acting chai n, cami onto the floor of the House wilh a large photograph of two starving i sirls. Members crowded about him as ne display- ed it for inspection. Ir: the Senate Committee. The Senate committee on foreign rela- ticns was prompt in getting together today. The meeting was held for the especial pur- pose of deciding whether the commit should make its report on the Cuban situa- tion today, or postpone that action until after the President’s message is recéived tomorrow. There has been great impatience on the part of some of the members of the committee, notably Senator Frye, over the delay, who has urged that every day of postponement was so much valuable time lost. These senators wanted to report yes- terday, and they were restrained with great difficulty on the promise that the message, in all probability, would be sent in today. Other members of the commit- tee, while quite as anxlots to report, have felt that the President should be given time absolutely necessary to prepare his message, and later have shown a disposi- ticn to extend this time so as to get our corsuls out of Cuba safely. This latter necessity urged upon the committee quite strenuously at the meet- ing today and hed a perceptible effect in linfluencing its members. Senator Davis kad seen Assistent Secretary Day by ap- reintmeat prior to the meeting of the com- | mittee, and was able to give quite positive surance that the way would be entire! clear for the message to be sent tomorrow. | Senator Frye also had a conference with jthe President, and, it is understood, show- led a disposition to allow time absolutely H necessary to take care of the consuls. To Delay Its Report. In view ofall the circumstances the com- mittee lost little time in reaching a con- clusion to delay its report until the mes- jsage showld be received tomorrow. Th. ; document ly circumstance that may change the « ination of the committee to re- | port in favor of intervention and indepen: dence is the possibility of the President's recommending a contrary course. Such a recommendation would cause the commit- tee ® stop to retlect, and might have the | effect of changing its course. | The commitiee has not so far consid- in detail the possibility of having to change the form of resolution already agreed upon for the reason that the mem- bers genercily believe that the mgssage will be of a character to leave thei per- fectly free to act as they have already re soived to do. ered They vrofess to be without positive in- formation as .o wbat course the Presiden. will pursue, but some of them express the epinion that he will recommend interven: tien without the recognition of indepeud- rs nd if he should de so some of the members of the committee would be will- ing to change the verdict already agreed upon, for the reason that the opinion that a recognition might lead to awkward com- lige is one of the Cuban sym- the committee who would support a change to comply with a pres- idential recommendation. “I think,” he said today, “that we ougnt to present a solid front in whatever we do, and I am quite willing to follow the President's lead- ership in the matter.” Outside of the committee the opinion among some of the President's friends in the Senate is that he will make no recom- iendation at ail, but that he will confine himself to a fuli presentation of the situa- Uon, giving a review of the diplomatic ne- gotlations, together with a delineation 02 the conditions in Cuba, and then place the | matter in the hands of Congress, with the | assurance that he will execute the will of Congrcss, whatever it may be. In that event there is no doubt that the committee } would report the resolution agreed upon. It is now the intention of the committee not to atiempt to bring in its report before ‘Thursday. | Mr. Chandler for Immediate Decla- ration of War. THE GALLERIES THRONGED Weather of the most disagreeable kind— a@ combination of snow, mist and rain—had ro terrors for those who were interested in probable Cuban developments in the Sen- ate today. The public and reserved galler- les were crowded at an early hour, and the executive gallery filled rapidiy after the Senate convened. As on previous days when it was expect- ed Cuba would be a topic of discussion, hun- dreds who applied for admission to the gal- leries were disappointed. In one of the reserve galleries were the three children of the late Dr. Ruiz, who, it will be remem- bered, was murdered in a Spanish prison in Cuba. The ch&plain’s invocation was notably brief. It was pronounced in deep,thrilHug tones, as follows: “Grant, oh, Lord, that the course of this world may be so ordered by Thy govern- ment that Thy people may serve Thet in all Godly questions.’ The credentials of Mr. H. DeS. Money as senator from Mississippi were presented by Mr. Walthall of that state. They cover the six years’ term from March 4, 1800. Mr. Caffery (La.) presented a telegram from the commercial bodies of New Orleans, which he asked to have read. “Is this one of the stereotyped telegrams in favor of peace which we are all recetv- ing at this time?” inquired Mr. Cockrell of Missouri. “If it were stereotyped, and if such tele- grams were being sent from all parts cf the countr; replied Mr. Caffery, “L should be very glad of it.” “I suppose it is one of the peace tele- grams,” said Mr. Cockrell, 3 1 hold in my hand one of a similar nature from the republican city committee of Kansas City, Mo.” Mr. Platt (Conn.) said, while he s;inpa- thized with the tenor of tne telegrams, he did object to the insertion of such matters in the record. Mr. Turner’s Resolution. The resolution offered yesterday ty Mr. Turner (Wash.) was laid before the Senate and its author took the floor in advocacy of it. The resolution follows: “Resolved, That the committee on for- eign relations of this body be directed to report at the earliest practicable moment, and without waiting for the concurrence or advice of any department of the govern- ment, what action, if any, in vicw of the loss of the battle ship. Maine and the de- struction of the lives of 266 American sail- ors, and in view of the weii-known 4 Plorable condition of affairs in the Island ot Cuba, is required from the Cong.ess of the United States to sustain and vindicate the honor and dignity of this uation, and to meet and answer the obligauons of bu- manity imposed on this government as the result of the condition of =ffairs in sald isiand, and that said committee report by bill, resolution, or otherwise, may deem most expedient.” Mr. Turrer made a vigorous speech in favor of Cuban freedom. He declared thai the administration had not acted ag it should or it wocld have, freed Cuba be- fore this. He laid great stress upon the destruction of the Maine, sing that Spain Was responsible. He would cheerfully vote for a declaration of war. He declared that Spain was a sation of cruelty, deceit and blood. Mr. Harris (Kan.) followed Mr. Turner in a speech on the same line. The Cubans had earned liberty by blood and tears. He charged the destruction of the Maine to official treachery on the part of Spain. ‘The blackest crime of all the nations would not be allowed to become a mere incident. Mr. Harris was applauded by the gal- jeries when he closed. . Mr. Kenney (Del.) said his-state was united in favor of Cuban independence, and the people of Cuba deserved the sym- pathy of the civilized world. Had the reso- lution of belligerency been passed by the House, he said, Cuba would have been free and thousands of lives and millions of treasure saved. Those who had refused to pass that resolution were responsible before the country. Spair, true to its traditions of brutality, held Cuba in starving bondage. The de- struction of the Maine was the crime of the nineteenth century. War was hell, but it would be better than the hell in Cuba; better than the hell of February 15. No longer should go unavenged bieod shed in Havana harbor. No longer should diplo- matic claptrap stop vengeance for inno- cent blood or prevent Cuban freedom. Mr. Chandler for War. Mr. Chandler (N. H.) followed Mr. Ken- ney, and was listened to with great inter- est. Mr. Chandler said: “The United f1ates ought immediately to Geclare war against Spain and to maintain that war until the people of Cuba are made free from Spanish staivation and cruelty, and the government of the island firmly estab- lished as an independent republic. “The reasons for declaring war are ap- parent to the world. Spain has justly for- feited all title to any possessions in the western hemisphere by her prolonged mis- government thereof. Unjust taxation caus- ed the French revolution, the American revolution and the Cuban revolution. As France helped the Americars, so the United States should help the Cubans. “Spain has lost all right to suppress the Cuban rebellion by resorting to inhuman methods of warfare—continuous military murders of persons in open arms or sus- pected of disloyalty, and by the deliberate and wholesale starvation of non-combat- ant men, women and children. Spain has surrendered all claim to the forbearance of ‘the United States by disregarding all friendly remonstrances, by practicing de- ceit through false promises of local gov- ernment for Cuba, by insulting the Presi- dent of the United States and by destroy- ing, through the explosion of a mine, the battle ship Maine and the lives of 260 American sailors while the ship was under the protection of Spain on a peaceful visit to the harbor of Havana. “Spain having thus begun the war, the United States ought to accept the issue without waiting for the enemy to concen- trate all her force in American waters. We have an army and navy equal to the emergency. For no juster cause, with no better motives did any nation ever take up arms. We may vote for the coming declaration with clear consciences and hopeful anticipations of success, having performed a high duty to humanity, civil- ization and liberty, to the United States and to the Cuban republic.” Reviewed by Mr. Turpte. Mr. Turpie (Ind.), member of the foreign relations committee, followed Mr. Chandler. He reviewed what had been done in the past In wars for Cuban independence. Many promises had been made, but the only thing that was ever done was the abolishment of slavery, and this was done as it THE EVENING STAR, SIGSBEE’S BELIEF|IN BEHALF OF CUBA Every other promise had been postponed starving of'fhe pegple there... __ He sald tt was-only the Spanish Moloch who would” say, “Uguffer Uttle children to and attack him behind his back with Bneers and dece(t. Spain countenanced him on his return after shis Insult to the gov- ernment and the people of the United The senator then took up the Maine and said the Spanish authorities had made no attempt to discover the perpetrators of oer Set eee oF shes Maine an ins} it could only. laced by making it impossible for it to occur again, by placing Cuba and Havana out of the power of Spain forever. Mr. Turpie ‘said the.cause of the war was Spanish sovereingty and dominion in Cuba, and until this was removed there could be no peace. Mr. Turpie concluded at 1:30 p.m. At the conclusion of Mr. Turpie’s address Mr. Lodge asked the Senate to reconsider the vote by which it yesterday ordered the printing of 5,000 copies of the Maine report, and concur in the House bill providing for the printing of 20,000 copies of the report. Both requests were complied, with. Sundry Civil Bill. The Senate then resumed consideration of the sundry civil appropriation bill, tak- ing up the amendment suggested by the committee, vacating the executive order of February 22, 1897, setting aside large tracts af land inthe western states for forest re- servations. ‘The amendment.was considered on the basis of Mr. Chandler's suggestion amend- ing the amendment, so as to limit the revo- cation to a year. a HOUSE .OF REPRESENTATIVES. Black tiers of people from gallery rail to wall again encircled the House when it con- vened at noon. Feverish expectation that possibly the President's messag> might go to Congress today drew thousands to the Capitol. The diplomatic gallery was crowd- ed. It was known on the floor that the message would not be transmitted until to- merrow. Under the arrangement mad> last week tcday was set aside for the consideraiion of bills on the private calendar. After disposing of some minor bridge bills and pension bills coming over irom the ses- sion last Friday night the House r2sumed the consideration of che John Roach claim, which was the unfinished business. ALLEGED VIOLATOR OF LAW Charge Brought Against Attorney in Con- nection With Lcans to Pensioners, The last of thathree cases brought by the officials @f the'pensicn office against at- torneys for ’*iolation of law in iending money to pensioners on certificates depos- ited as collaiera) took place this afternvon in the office of United Statzs Commissioner Mills, It waS' the Case of the United States Savings Company gf 60) 13th sirect, which was represented by J. L. Waring. The government was represeut:d by As- sistant District Attorney J. Laskey, while Attorgey Ty), C/ Taylor looxed after the interest of Mr, Waring, Theodore Ray, a.pensioner, testified that he was directed@itea:Mr.: Waring by a friend and obtained $20 to pay house rent. While Mr. Waring id not ask him to leave his certificate, he did so and borrowed several sums since then, but never when his ¢1- tificate was not in his (Ray’s) possession. Mr. Waring told him of some stock he had. and at his suggestion he subscribed. He did not know the name of the stock or the face value, and had mislaid the same some- where at home. Required to Get Indorser. In the cross-examination it was brought cut that Mr. Waring required witness to get an indorser before advancing the money. He had been an indorser for other borrowers himself. Concerning the subscription for stock he said he borrowed $20 and made a note for $22 for one month. Robert Price was next examined. He haa been approached by a citizen who di- rected him to Waring’s office, but was told he had to subscribe to stock before he could get any money. As he wes in hard luck he consented, and obtained $15 and a share of stock. He was required to give a note properly indorsed. He had rever left his certificate, he said, with others prior to his dealings wich Mr. Waring. ‘After further testimony Judge Mills heid the defendant fer the-action of the grand jury in $300 bonds. SION, Bill Presented by Mr. Wilson for the Metropolitan €ompany. The Metropolitan Railroad Companr, through its attorney, Mr. Nathaniel Wilson, appeared before the House committee on the District of Columbia today and made a definite proposition for the extension of the company’s tracks in the northern end of the city. Mr. Wilson stated that the bill which he proposed to submit to the committee represented, he though! v the people wished, what the com: i willing to do, and what it is practicable to accomplish immediately. Mr. M. A. Baliinger, representing the Columbia Heights Citizens’ Association, i he thought the bill prepared by Mr. Wilson would be acceptable to the peuple of Columbia Heights. ‘The new Dill is as follows: “That the Metropolitan Railread Company is hereby authorized and required to extend, by double track, its underground electric rail- road from its present terminus, at the in- tersection of 1Sth street and Columbia road, east along Columbia road to (or_to Erie street and along Erie street to) 17th street, thence north eleng ith street to Howard avenue, thence cest along Howard venue to and across ith strect, and aeross the Mattingly tract and across Hol- mead avenue to Lydecker avenue, thence along Lydecker to 13th" streez, thence south on 15th street to Kenesaw avenue, thence east along Kenesaw avenue to New J avenue, thence along New Jersey ave to Hih street, thence south on lith street to Elorida avenue, thence vast along Florida avenue to 10th street, there to connect with the 9th street line.of the Metropolitan railroad. “The extension provided for from the present terminus of the road at the inter- section of 18th street and Coiumbia road to Kenesaw avenue shall be completed within one year from the date of the: ap- proval of this act, @nd the extension from Kenesaw avenue aljng New Jersey avenue, lth street aod rida avenue to 10th street shall “et Neted withirf one year from the timethat Jersey avenue and llth street, @& laid down on the map of section 1, retgrded under the provistons of the act com#ipnty #@mown as. the highway xtension act, are opened and graded. _ “Fer the purpose of obtaining and con- veying electricity adequate for the success-~ ful operation of its electric raiiroad line, the Metropolitan Railroad Company is.au: thorized to lay down conduits and place conductors therein to the various points cn its lime such routes as shall be ap- proved by the Commissioners of the Dis- trict of Columbia.” Mr. Wilson stated to the committee that the company did not desire to use the over- head trolley on any portion of the exten- sion, nor dil it went to put in the under- ground sysiem on streets that are not graded. Fie said, however, that this would be left entirely to Cengress, and the com- pany would do what Congress suggested. . The committee wil! take the bill under advisement at an early date. Notice of Apptal Filed, In the case of Ellis H. Roberts, appel- lant, against Joseph Bradficld, a notic2 of appeal was filed today with the clerk of the Court of Appesis...- “TUESDAY, APRIL 5, 1898-12 PAGES. AWAITING-LEO’S PLAN | FINANCE AND TRADE Spanish Government Exoects Another,| Stocks Showed Decided Signs of Note From the Vatican. WILL Pope Disappointed at Reception of His Overtures Here. ; SPAIN ASKED HIS AID Se MADRID, April 5., 12:30 a.m.—The minis- ter of foreign affairs, Senor Gullon, in an interview just obtained, said the Spanish government is expecting the speedy ar- rival of a note from the Vatican, in which the pope would indicate the plan he pro- poses to terminate the present situation. Pope Friendly to America. In regard to the efficacy of mediation, Senor Gullon said: “It is recalled that Americans prominent- ly participated in the pope’s jubilee and presented him with a splendid gift. The Pope was profoundly moved at the great manifestations of respect, and said to them that he eagerly awaited the opportunity to show his recognition. “This remark has been regarded by some as indicating an inclination upon the part of The pope to favor the American side, but this conclusion is easily disproved by the known impartiality the pope has always displayed in his public acts and by the in- Umate friendship he has always exhibited toward Spain. Moreover, the Spanish gov- ernment has made his mediation condition- al upon the honor and integrity of the ter- ritery of Spain being safeguarded. Should the pope propose an armistice clearly tke insurgents should ask for it. Will Mean Cessation of War. “Anywi whatever may be the plan of mediation, it will comprise the cessation of the war in Cuba. “In regard to the point of view of tie other nations, with perhaps the fewest ex- ceptions, all would regard with confidence the pope’s mediation.” On being informed of the rise of four points in the price of Spanish 4s on the beurse yesterday, Senor Gullon remarked: “There is no reason for such excessive coniiderce, any more than there is reason for unreasonable alarm, as the gravity of the situation is unchanged. We must have more light on the situation to see our way clearly. Pope’s Mediation Unasked. it may be said on absolute authority that President McKinley has made no sugges- tion to Spain through any channel except the United States minister here. The Spanish government admits that the United States government has never asked for or suggested the mediation of the pope, and regret is expressed that a misunder- ading should have arisen. There 13 great activity in all the depart- ments here, even at late hours of the night, apparently indicating that important events are imminent. At the United States legation Gen. Wood- ford and his entire staff are still busily at work. The Austrian ambassador here, Count Dubsky, had an interview with Gen. Wood- ford at the United States legation at 11 o'clock last evening. Cablegram to Archbishop Ireland. LONDON, April 5.—According to a spe- cial dispatch from Rome, published here this afternoon, the pope is “disappointed at the reception of his overtures in Ameri- ca; but is not discouraged.” ‘The dispatch add “This morning his holiness dispatched a cable of 500 words to Archbishop Ireland, urging increased efforts in the interests of peace and further immediate representa- tionse to President McKiniey. An import- ant conference has been called for this af- ternoon. Archbishop Keane and Mgr. O'Connell will attend.” Basis of Pope’s Initiative. ROME, April 5.—The pope's initiative Is base@ wholly on the fact that Spain, when she asked for the good offices of the pow- ers, also asked for the pope's good offices. The interposition of the pontiff has thus far been confined to efforts to bring about an armistice between Spain and the insur- gents. Archbishop Ireland Calls. Archbishop Ireland went to the State De- partment at 12:30 o'clock teday. He evi, dentiy had arranged tor the call before- land and was expected, for he was shown at once into A.sistant Secretary Day's rcom To reporters who asked his mission, Archbish»p Ireland was evasive, and said he came simply to pay his respects. Assistant Secretary Day said at noon that there had been ne mediation or inter- vention of other pcwers, material or moral. —___-e-___—__. FAILURE OF POPE’S INTERVENTIO) Vatican Officially Notified That Such a Move is Impossible. LONDON, April 5.—A special dispatch from Rome, published her this afternoon, says a telegram received at the Vatican frem the United States has announced the failure of the pope’s intervention. It says that President McKinley showed himself extremely sensible of the initiative taken by the pontiff, but it was SE ee ber : rejudice, even thoug! wee Gounjust, entertained by a_majority of the American people against th> Vati- can’s intervention in political affairs. ——— TO HANDLE THE CROWDS. Arrangements by Doorkecper Glenn of the House of Representatives. Doorkeeper Glenn of the House of Repre- sentatives has made arrangements for hendling the visitors who are expected to attend upon the session of the House to- icrrow in anticipation of action upon the Cuban question. All galleries will be open- ed at 9 o'clock in the morning. The gei eral public will be restricted to about forty rows of seats, and when a sufficient num- ber of persons have passed upstairs to fill these seats no others will be allowed in the upper corridors nor around the House wing ‘of the Capitol, unless they have tickets. Cards will be issued by the Speaker for admission to the galtery reserved for the families of representatives. Each repre- sentative will be entitled to one card admit- ting the immediate members of his famil: but there will not be enough seats probably to accommodate all who apply. The reserve gallery, holding about 125 persons, will be thrown open to those hold- ing a pass issued by a_ representative. Cards to the dipiomatic gauery will be is- sued by the Secretary of State and the ex- ecutive gallery by the secretary to the President. “When the reServe galleries are filled no persons will be permitted upon the upper floor. ‘The doorkeeper announces that the strict- est precautions will be taken to prevent any rrratifestations of applause or disapproval by the occupants of the galleries during the proceedings in the House. The galleries will_be cleared tf this rule is not observed. a Conference This Afterneon. The repablicans of the House foreign affairs committee were hurriedly called together at 8 o'clock this afternoon. ———— Capt. Durham's Death. Adjutant General Corbin received word this morning that Capt. C. Durham, U. 8. A., retired, died at St. Paul, Menn., on the 3d instant, of pneumonia. Capt. Durham was formerly attached to the 18th Infan- try, and hed many friends in this city. Weakness Today. PROPOSE CESSATION OF WAR| SUSTAINED BY STRONG INTERESTS Sugar Was the Point of Attack end Fell Slightly. GENERAL MARKET REPORTS Special Dispatch to The Evening Star. NEW, YORK, April 5.—Opening prices this morning were irregular, but in the main substartially under the closing parity of yesterday. London cables refiected a return to the uncertain stage and brought some selling orders to this side. Washing- ton advices were less sanguine of peace, and this influence was dominant during the greater part of the day. There is a strong feeling under the sur- face that Castilian pride will succumb to the inevitable prior to an actual declara- tion of war by this government. For this reason many long stocks were carried over night in anticipation of good news tomor- row. There have been so many theories evolved for speculative purposes that the average operator has no knowledge of what position he should assume over the crisis. The tendency of the best-informed in- terests still is toward absolute inaction. ‘The uncertainties of an always uncertain market have reached a point at which suessing must be substituted for logical reasoning. The extra hazard to investment capital is easily computed if this fact is reckoned at its full worth. In several instances, notably in Sugar, large supporting orders were in the market in order to provide against the evils of a teo sudden brezk. Notwithstanding this Precaution the stock named declined 3 per cent. Every point down found orders for three or four thousand shares of stock, not one share of which was desired ex- cept as a presentative of evil. Had selling been conducted on a large scale a serious break in Sugar would have resulted, and the whole market have been forced into a sympathetic decline. The danger points were all carefully guarded against such a calamity, and when concessions did occur, they were the result of orderly and pacitic transactions. ‘The market was in a waiting mood through- out the day, waiting with a consciousness of grave events but one short step ahead. Preparation has been made for the worst, and whatever may come will find the mar- ket in the hands of friends. This guarantee does not preclude a bad break due to a sudden scare, but a demand at the decline should be assyred. The last hour was given uver to the even- ing up of contracts over tomorrow's devel- opments. The immediate future of the market hinges on the President’s message and its treatment by Congress. There is stiil the fading hope that Spain may dis- pense with the necessity of the message by Yielding all. The hope is all that stands between the present level of prices and a sharp decline. While recognizing these facts, the relief from the tension of the last few days will be worth whatever fluctuations it may tem- porarily cause. ——— es FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL. ‘The following are the opening, the high- est and the lowest and the closing prices of the New York stock market today, as re- perted by Corson & Macartney, members New York stock exchange. Correspondents, Messrs, Van Emburgh & Atterbury, No. Wall st. Open. High. Low. Close. American Spirite.. . 5% Ep4 Bh 9 American Spiritspfd... 21 1 go guy American Sugar... . is Msy Sy 1l6y American Sugar, pfd. Ws J 10s es American Tobacco wey WL 101% Amerivan Cotton Oil. 3 io % Atchisop ........... Baltimore & Ome Canada i Chesapeake & Or €..C.C. & St. Louis. fie vnhicago, B. & Q Chicago& Nortaw Chicago Gas. CM, & St. Pant...2000) ¢ M.& St. Paul. pfd Chicago, RI. & Paci Consolidated Gas Del. Lack & W Delaware & Hudson Den. & Kho Grande, pfd Erie General é Th Anois Centra: Lake Snore. Louisvine x 3 Metropolitan Tract Manhattan Elevated Michigan Central Missouri Pacitic. National Lead Co. Nationa Lena Co.. pra. New Jersey Centra New York Centrat. Northern Paciitc. Northern Pacifte, fd... Ont. & Westera. Pacific Mant. Phila. & keading. Puluman FP. C. Co. poutiern Ky.. pia. Phila. Tracnon Texas Pacitte. Tenn. Coa & Union Pacite. Union Pacific, pt Wabash, pid... Western Union dei. Siiver..... Brookiyn it. ‘Transit. Cig. & G Western. Washington Stock Sales—regular call—12 o’cloc tion, 10 at 34 cents, at 139) otype, 30% Disirict of Celumbia Ronds.—20-vear fand 5s, 101 bid. 3.65s, funding, currency, 114 bid. Miscellaneous Bends.Metrojolitan Railroad 5s, bid. Metropoliian Railroad conv. 6 bid. Belt Iaflroad 5s, 45 bid. 6) asked. ton Railroad ¢s. 95 bid, 100 asked. Columbia Rail- road Gs, 119 bid. Washington Gas Company 6s, series A, 110 bid. shington series Bl 111 bid. U.S. Eiecti imp., 102 bid. Chesapexie au 5s, 102% bid. American Security and Trast end A., 100 bid. Amer A. and’ 0., 190 bid. Ist Gs, 109 bid. W; 6s, 109 bid. Washington Marke 109 bid. Masonic Hall Washington Light Infentr National Bank Stoc Exchange. pital Trae- es I ergumthaler Lin- |. Metropolitan, 135 bid Fermers a ond, 140 bid, 155 2s! lumbia, 130 bid. Capital, 125 bid, 105% asked. Traders’, luo bid. bid, 115% asked. Safe Deposit and Trost Comnanies —National Safe B It and Trust, 114 bid. Washington Loan and Trust, 125 bid. Alerican Security and ‘rust, x148 bid. Kallrond Stocks.—Capital Traction, 72% asked. Metropolitan, 1164 bid. ee Te asked. Bel , 1 asked. Cas and Electric Light Stocks. 46% bid, 47 asked. “Georgetown Gas, 8. Elestrie Light, 99%, bid. 101 asked. Insurance Stocks.—Viremen's, 30 bid. Franklin, 35 bid. Metropolitan, bid. Coreoran, 5 bid. Potomac, 55 bid. Arlington. 120 bid. German- American, 180 bid. National Union. @ bid. Co- Ivmbia, 10 bid, 12% asked. Riggs, 6% bid.” Peo- ple's, 5 bid, G asked. LinecIn, # bid. Commercial, 4 bid. Lincoln, 110 Title Insurance Stocks.—Real Estate Title. 90 bid. Columbia Title, #4 bid. Washington Title, 2bid. District Tide, 3 bid. Telephone Stocks.—Peunsylvaniz, 38 bid, 45 asked. Chescpeake and Potomac, 50 bid. Amerl- cxf Grapbophone, 15 154 asked. American Graphopbone, preferred, i5 bid.” Paeumatic Gun Carriag™, .24 bid, .35 aske: Misccliancovs Stocks. — Mergentbaler Linotype, 2p, bid, 130% gaked:| Lanston Monoteve,, 12 bid, w bid. shingtoh Market, 12 bid. Great Falls Ice, 112 Quotations reported by Corson & Macart- rey, bankers. 2 per cents, registered. . coupon of 19%; registered of 1907. corpo of 1925. 4 per cents, 2 121 4 per cents, reg stered of 1925. 121 5 per cents, coupoa of 1904 ii 5 per cents, registered of 1904, 111% Currency 6 "per cents of 1809. 103 Baltimore Markets. A ‘Flour t, unchanged— eelpin, teat Werke ia, Re barrels; . on grade, 9640100. 3 month and May. 34x Furnished by W. B. Hibbs & Co., bankers and brokers, 1427 F st., members New York Stock exchange, correspondents Messrs Laderburg, Thalmann & Co.. New York. Month, . May 5 Ione. 6.09 THE RED CROss, Miss Barton Has Returned to Cuba to Distribute Relief. Miss Clara Barton, president cf the Amer- fean National Red Cross, with Dr. J. Egan of ber staff, left Washington Saturday evening last on the 10:43 train for Cuba, via Tampa. Miss Barton goes to continue her relief work which the Amer!- can amendment to the Red Cross author- izes to be undertaken apart from the legit- fmate international labor during war de volving upon the Red Cross organization, of which Miss Barton is the recognized head in America. It should be understood, however, that in this instance the American Red Cross ts not acting as heretofore, at Johnstown and elsewhere, independent of the federal gov- ernment, but is serving as its well-trained handmaid in distributing, under superv: sion of the government’s* representative, Consul General Lee, and with the approv- al of the Spanish authorities, the relief material supplied by the “central Cuban relief committee,” appointed directly by the President of the United States, con- sisting of Stephen E. Barton, chairman of the American National Red Cross; Louls Klopseh of the Christian Herald and Chas. A. Schieren, treasurer of the chamber of commerce, N. Y., with headquarters in the Commercial Union Insurance building, cor- a William and Pine streets, New York city. In the event of hostilities between the United States and Spain, the American National Rel Cross, however. in accord ance with the provisions of the Red Ch treaty of Geneva, which recelved the as- sent of the United States Senate March 1, 1882, and the practice of nations pursuant thereto, becomes the sole legitimate Am ican relief agent to assist the medical Staffs of the contending armies and navies in ameliorating the condition of sick and Wounded soldiers and sailors of both com- batants. It is already the only recognized medium of communication between the seeping mettre) United States and the prome authority of the Red Cross, the international committee of Geneva. . —aes FUNERAL OF DR. PATCH. Many Friends Gather to Pay the Last Tribute. The funcral of Rev. George B. Patch, D. D., pastor emeritus of the Gunton Tem- ple Memorial Church, 14th and R streets northwest, took place from there this afternoon at 2 o'clock. There was a large attendance. The body lay in state at the church from 10 o’ciock this morning until the hour for the services, and were seen by a number of those who had known the dead man intimately as a friend and as a pastor. The members of the Washingion presbytery, which is in session at the Chureh of the Ccvenant, attended in a Lody, occupying seats reservel for them, just behind those im which the membe of the family were seated. Rev. A. Fiske, pastor of the church, had charge of the services, and Rev. Dr. Sunderland, who had been almost a lifelong friend of the deceased and under whose kindly ad- Vice the dead m had profited often, de- livered the funeral sermon. He was great- ly affected as he proceeded. He told of how ne had first met Mr. Patch and how his heart nad warmed to him, until there had beea welded a friendship which had been broken only by the hand of death. He spoke of Dr. Patch as a good man and as one worthy to interpret the teachings of Jesus Christ. ihe Apollo Quartet, consisting of Messrs. McFarland, Turpin, Reeside and Ryaa, ang the hymns, “Abide With Me” and “Lead, Kindly Light.” The active palibearers were: Fred C, ‘Warman, Grant Leet, George Hamlin, Lee Brown. Brown, Lewis orary palit Riggles, Orville arers: George H. Benjamin F. Brockett, Vernon Charles W. Little, George A. Pre’ : uel W. Snow, W. H. H. Warman and Au- gust Peterson. The space before the pulpit was a mass of flowers, they having been contributed by the different societies of the church, and there were a number of tndividual offer- ing: The interior of the church at the pulpit end was decorated with crep>. Rev. Joseph T. Kelly of the Fourth Pres- byterian Church, a nephew of the dece: ed, had charge of the committal ser the grave. Interment was at Glenwood cemetery. AT THE NAVY YARD. Visitors Will Positively Be Excluded From the Shops. There were but few visitors at the yard this morning, the unpromising weather having the effect of keeping strangers away. The town is full of them now. The closing of the gun shops has also had the eftect of deterring perscns from visit- ing the yard, as a trif through these is one of the chief featcres of interest down there. The departure of the Vesuvius also took away a great attraction from the yard. More than 20,000 persons were at the ‘d the first Sunday after her arrival, and hundreds flocked there each day after- ward. a It is probable that the order preventing the general public from entering the place on Sunday will be revoked. This will the se unless a torpedo boat or other scrt of craft is there. It is not thought best for such large crowds to assemble there, under the present condition of fairs, as has been the case in the past two weeks. The rule restricting people from visiting the shops will be strictiy enforced. It is possible that the Holland, the much advertised submarine boat, may shortly come to Washington to give an exhibition of what she can do in the diving line | fore Congress and naval officials here. The hope was expressed by a naval officer con- nected with the yard this morning that if he plunger” docs make a voyage to the capital she will go to the 7th street wharf, instead of the navy yard, as it would keep the crowds away from the latter place. it was explained that the water off the yard is hardly enough for the Holland to ei successful tests. No official information has been received in regard to the prospective visit, but it is thought she will come in a week or ten days. It is the general opinion that she will be a great acquisition for the govern- ment if she can do all that she has re- ported to have done and all that is claimed for her, A naval officer of high rank, in speaking to a Star reporter today concerning jhe re ported movement of Spain's torpsdo flotilie, in going to the Cape de Verde Islands, in- stead of Porto Rico, said that it was the proper course to take under the circum- stances. There is a coaling station at che Cape de Verde. The same officer, in commenting on the situation, declared that he did avi see how war could be avoided, and that the only way out of it was a backdown or the part of Spain. The navy is not anxious for war, he sald, but if it comes things will be prepared. The Spanish are good sailors and fighters, be acknowledged, but declared that if the war should be a naval one the Dons could be vanquished in a short while. Sak: ESE For Temporary Outlet. The District Commissioners have approv- ed the recommendation of the District en- gineer department that a temporary outlet into Piney branch for sewer purposes be allowed from houses along the line of the Petworth and Brightwood sewers. —_—>—— Date of Probate Court. The session of the Probate Court this week will be held Saturday instead of Fri- Bas4y—receipts, 141,956 | OEY.