Evening Star Newspaper, April 12, 1898, Page 2

2 THE EVENING STAR, TUESDAY, APRIL 12, 1898-14 PAGES. TALKING ABOUT CUBA —_—_-—_—__. - Speeches on the Subject in Both Houses of Congress. Ee Se LEGAL ARGUMENT BY SENATOR PETTUS ——— Followed by Senators Mason and Butler. DISTRICT NAVAL MILITIA Great crowds were again today attracted to the Capitol by an expected discussion of the Cuban situation. Especially was this true of the Senate side, as the announce- ment given yesterday by Mr. Mason (IIL) that he would address the Senate today on the subject of recognition of Cuban in- dependenc prved to assure” those who gained admission to the Senate galleries that they would be repaid for their com- ing. In consequence the galleries were filled n hour before the Senate convened, although the crowd about the corridors was by no theans so large as that of yes- terday. haplain in his invocation referred to = present situation. At this momentous time, he said, a solemn responsibility rests upon the Senate and House of Representa- lives, involving the interests of two na- ns, 2 great island and the entire civilized He pdayed that Congress and the might be guided by the hand of the Great Ruler of all, to the end that truth, Justice and righteousness might be estab- lished on earth forever. Mr. Hale (Maine) reported from the com- mittee.on appropriations the naval appro- priition bill, and gave notice that he would call it up for consideration as soon as the suudry civil bill was disposed of. Reso ions Regarding Cuba. Mr. Lindsay (Ky.) offered the following Jeint resolution ard asked that it be laid on the table: = That the contemplated military ations against the Spanish armies on nd of Cuba should be carried on in rt with the military forces under the command of Gen. Maximo Gomez; such to be secured through arrange- ixtween this government and ‘the Cuban revolutionary authorities recognized omez, and that any offer jooking arrangements that may be made authorities should be favorably ered, provided it shall concede to ommanding officer of the United < the right te control and direct all military operations. cond. That all s = skeuld be inde convert ments ch military opera- arried on to the end that ice of the Cuban people may d.”” Wilson ¢(Wash.) introduced the fol- int resolution Whereas the condit hich for three have prevailed and are now vailing in the Island of Cuba have be- - intolerable to the peopie of the United tes: “Therefore, be it resolved, That the Pr: ot the United States is empowered | directed to take at once such steps as y be necessary to put an end to hos- in the Istand of Cuba, and to secure inhabitants of that island a stable dent republican form of gov- . and the President of the United States is empowered and directed to use, if the land and naval forces of the United States to make this joint resolution emer : Mr past r. Wilson's request the resolution Was referred to the foreign relations com- mittee. Fellowing this came a resolution from Mr. Allen Neb.) declaring that a state of r existed between the United States and It was as follows: that a state of war exists between the United States of America and the kingdom ° and that the political existence and naticnal independence of the republic of Cuba new, and for some time, main- tained by force of arms, is hereby recog- pized. That the -President is empowered and directed to at ence take such effectual S as may be necessary to secure an immediate termination of hostilities m Cuba, and an independent and stable gov- ernment by the people thereof; and to en- able him to carry out the purposes of this mpowered and di- ected to use the land and naval forces of the United States.”” The resolution went over under the rules. Mr. Pesco (Fla.) Fresented a joint resolu- tion directing the President to use not to exceed $5,000 of the fund appropriated by Congress to relieve American citizens in s Cuba, for the relief of American citizens and others who have recently landed in Florida from Cuba. He explained that while the citizens of ja were doing all in their power to sist the refugees, thelr means were lim- ited. The resolution was agreed to. Argument by Mr. Pettus. Mr. Pettus (Ala.) presented a legal argu- ment upon the authority of Congress and the President, under the Constitution, in declaring and presecuting a war, He id that these constitutional limita- tions were nt landmarks, which our fathers have set. He pointed out that this government was rot a monarchy, in which the Pr lent might intervene or use the army or navy at his will to make war. As Congr «lone has power to declare war, it also has power to limit it. It may de- clare a veneral or a special war against erother nation. But Congress has no authority to delegate this power to the President or any other officer. If war is to be waged, Congress mvst order waat shall be the nature of the Was declared, and, as commander-in-chief of the army and navy, the President must carry on the war as directed by Congress are in no other way. It would not be within its limitations for Congress to confer upon the President au- therity to wage war at his discretion. “Yet, what are we advised to do?” in- quired Mr. Pettus. “If you boil the words down to their true meaning it is evident that we are advised to delegate to the President the power to Intervene and make war if he sees fit, without any declaration of war at all, War made in such a man- without a deciaration of Congress IM be a disgrace to the nation.” Mr. Pettus had concluded, Mr. rudeavored tq secure the passage of & bill just received from the House. To this Mr. Mason (ill.), who had announced his speech on the Cuban. situation, ob- jected. had hoped,” suggested “Mr. Allen, “that the senator would yield. Hostilities It not begin today.” am not so sure of that,” retorted Mr. Mason, “as the senator from Nebraska seems to be.” Mr. Lindsay (Ky.) gave notice that he weuld tomorrow address the Senate upon his resolution, Mr. Mason Speaks. Mr. Mason then proceeded with his speech. He had prepared it carefully and confined himself closely to his manuscript. His speech was a legal argument in favor of the recognition by this government of the independence of the Cuban republic. Mr. Mason was accorded close attention by Senators. His remarks will be found in another column. Justified in War With Spain. Mr. Butler fellowed Mr. Mason. He said that he belonged to what was popularly termed the opposition on the floor of the Senate, but he maintained that his opposi- tion had thus far upheld the hands of the administration as loyally as had. the best friends of the President, and were ready to continue so to do, so long as they could and preserve their self-respect. Mr. Butler expressed the hope that the foreign relations committee may be able to bring in a resolution that the Senate may support unanimously, as it voted for the $50,000,000 emergency appropriation. In the present circumstances we would, in the opinion of Mr. Butler, be justified in driving every Spanish vessel from the sea and lay waste every city and town of Spain. This because of the destruction of the Maine—one of the foulest crimes in his- tery. He maintained that the United States had even more exalted reasons for the establishment of Cuban independence --the reascns of humanity and liberty. For Avenging the Maine. “I am for avenging the Maine, however,” declared Mr. Butler, “and would be if Cuba did not enter into the matter. I would se- cure atonement from Spain for the de- struction of the Maine and so many of her gallant crew, not by conquest, not by in- demnity, for we cannot make merchandise out of the bones of cur dead, but let us say to Spain that we will establish a Cuban republic as a monument to cur dead of the Maine. If Spain will not accede to this, let us make good the proposition with our army and navy.” Mr. Butler regretted that the President did not tell Congress what he meant—just what he wanted. He agreed with the Presi- dent concerning the recognition of the Cuban republic, maintaining that to stop the war on the island without granting in- d>pendence ‘imply meant the crushing of the Cuban patriots. ‘Why is Gen. Lee hurrying to Washing- ton?" inquired Mr. Butler. “We were in- formed that he would have to get ot of Havana before the President’s message was read. Yet here comes a‘ message that causes th Spaniards to build bonfires and rejoice, and starts the stock tickers to click- ing merrily and causes smiles to spread over tne countenances of Wall street gam- blers. “Within a few hours, I hope, we wil! be called upon to vote upon a definite prop- osition. The last one I voted for with Pleasure. I voted for the $50,000,000 emer- gency appropriation. I am ready to vote for $50,000,000 or for $200,000,000 to avenge the Maine and to free Cuba.” “But I'll not vote to expend a dollar for any doubtful policy, and I'll not vote for any scheme to protect Cuban bondholders as against humanity and freedom and in- dependence.”” A House bill extending the time for the construction of a bridge over the Missouri river near Council Bluffs, Iowa, and Oma- ha, Neb., was passed. Consideration of the sundry civil bill was then resumed. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES. ‘The galleries of the House were crowded again today in anticipation of the opening of the debate upon th2 Spanish crisis, but when the House convened at noon the word Was passed around on the floor that the foreign affairs committee had been unable to agree and th:re would be no report until tomorrow. District Naval Militin. - Immediately after the reading of the jour- nal the Speaker recognized Mr. Hilborn of California to call up, on behalf of the naval committee the Senate bill for th> organiza- tion of a naval battalion in the District of Columbia, Mr. Bailey indicated his purpcse to object unless an amendment was offered to organize tiis battafion under existing law. Mr. Dingley appeai3d to Mr. Bailey to al- low the consideration of the bill. “Does not the gentleman from Texas think,” said he, “that in the present situa- tien we should be considering bills of this character?” “I suggest the bill b2 withheld until we see what the report of the committee on foreign affairs is to be, so that we can de- termine exactly what the condition in the country is,” replied Mr. Bailey. “If the fear he entertains has no more foundation than the repert that the President's mes- sage last Wednesday might have created a riot in Havana the g2ntleman need not be exercised. The President's message might have created a riot in Cuba, but it would not have been among the Spaniards in Ha- vana. It would have been among the in- surg2nts in the interior.” (Laughter and applause on the democratic side.) “I rise to a parliamentary inquiry,” shouted Mr. Terry (Ark.) “What need have we for any army and navy, anyway?” (Laughter.) “That is not a pagliamentary inquiry,” re- plied the Speaker, smiling blandly amid re- n2wed laughter. Mr. Ridgely (Kan.) then objected. Mr. Adams (Pa.), acting chairman of tite foreign affairs committee, then ask>d unani- mous consent for the committee to sit dur- ing the sessions of the House. The requ2st was granted. During the debate Mr. Botkin (Kan.) and Mr. Green2 (Neb.) took occasion to discuss the Cuban question, but their utterances were not inflammatory. Mr. Lacey (Iowa) asked consideration for a bill to extend the scope of the duties of the fish commission to wild and game birds. “In these warlike times,” observed Mr. MeMillen (T2nn.), “I think we should not waste our time on bills relating to birds. 1 object.” (Laughter.) The Hcuse then went into committee of the whole on a bill relating to the District of Columbia. rs NAVAL APPROPRIATION BILL. A Large Increase Recommended by the Senate Committee. The Senate committee on appropriations today completed consideration of the naval appropriations bill, and Senator Hale after- wari reported it to the Senate. The amendments recommended by the commit- tee increase the aggregate appropriation made by the bill as it passed the House to the extent of $8,263,500, making the total $46,277,558, as compared with $33,008,234 carried by the appropriation bill of 1897. The printipal items of increase are the following: For the construction -and the machinery of new war and defense vessels, $6,000,000; for armor and armament, $1,i40,- 000; for equipment, $200,000; for additions to and repairs about navy yards, $662,000, The addition of $8,000,000 for construc- tien is for the purpose of building’ four harbor defense vessels of the monitor type, to cost $1,250,000. The allowance is to be exclusive of armament and the vessels are to have one or two turrets each.” ~ The three battle ships provided by the House bili are left in the bill. The num- ber of torpedo boat destroyers is increas- ed from twelve to sixteen and the appro- priation for the construction of this class of vessels from $4,680,000 to $0,900,000. They are to be of 400 instead of 350 tons dis- placement, as provided in the House bill, One of the harbor defense vessels is to be built on the Pacific coast. Not more than two of the battle ships, two of the ‘monitors nor five of the torpedo boat destroyers-are to be built on any one yard. Another amendment to the navy increase Lovey 5 of the bill limits the royalty for Bt ce hardening to % cent per pound: ‘The House provision’ enlistment 1s stricken out and the following substituied: months, ‘an exigency ‘may exist’ which. ia at ‘ : judgment of the President, renders services necessary, the the Navy is hereby frem ctvil life and Secretary of _to. appoint | teen vears of age. | bia, rank or relative rank of Ifeutenant, as may be. requisite; provided, that such officers shall serve only during the continuance of the exigency under which ‘their services are required; and provided further, that stich officers'so appointed shall be assign- ed to duty with rank and pay of the grades established by existing laws.” Th2 House provision for the manufac- ture of smokeless powder is stricken out. The appropriation for improvements at the naval. station at Port Royal, S. C., ig in- creased from $85,000 to $330,000, and an ap- propriation of $350,000 is made for the re- construction and repair of buildings recert- ly injured and destrcyed by 2arthquake at the Mare Island navy yard, Cal. LANDING FORCE NEEDED To Act in Conjunction With the Navy at Havana. Net Enough Sailors in the Fleet to Occupy the City—Upris- ing Feared. KEY WEST, Fla., April 12.—Great inter- est Is felt here in the preparations made by the government officials to land troops in Cuba, should such a step become necessary. An officer of high rank with the fleet, when questioned on the subject today, said that while he was not aware of any such ar- rangements having been made, he pre- sumed the necessary steps in that direction had been taken. He added that the fieet itself could not transport a sufficient num- ber of men to make an efficient landing party. Therefore, transports must be pro- vided, as it will be necessary to disembark a strong force of troops in Cuba, failing which the first few shots fired are likely to be the signal for rioting in the city of Ha- vana and elsewhere, notably in the prov- inces of Matanzas and Pinar del Rio, in which case many innocent lives will be sacrificed. A Speniard of position said to an Eng- lishman, just before the latter left Havana on Saturday last: “As socn as the certainty of war is krown here there will surely be such a demonstration as Havana has never known before. I dread to think of the conse- quences to life and property. Many of the volunteers are mere lads of twelve or four- They have never han- died rifles until recently, and they have no idea how to handle them properly. These boys, even if they wanted to do so, could rot keep their rifles out of the hands of the rebels. The government cannot fur- Lish protection and we shall be fortunate if we are able to save our own skin Dispatches received this morning from the Sand Key fleet show that quiet pre- vails on those warships, but the officers and men believe that they will most cer- tainly be off to Havana very shortly. The work of coaling and watering goes on so that the ships may start with full supplics, but all such operations could be siopped instantly were oriers received for the fleet to ove. wi not known that any additional ships av ; been ordered here. Tg, indications are that the expectant sail will have another very hot day of wailing fr ne from Washington, —— PRESIDENTIAL NOM vATIO W. S. Ballard Appointed Assistant Agent of Fisheries in Alaska. The President sent these nominations to the Senate today: William S. Ballard of District of Colum- to be assistant agent at the salmon fisheries in Aiaska. To be United States attorneys: Robert G. Evans of Minnesota, for the district of Minnesota; Patrick H. Rourke of North Dakota, for the district of North Dakota. Wa Major Henry Lippiacott, surgeon, to be deputy surgeon general with rank of lieutenant colonel apt. Feo MeCreery, as- sistant surgeon, to b2 major and surgeon. First lieutenant to be captain—C. R. Tyler, 16th Infantry. Second leutenants to be first lieutenants —W. P. Jackson, 24th Infantry; A. B. ith Infantry. E Lieutenants to be lieutenant com- manders—J. A. H. Nickels, C. K. Curtis, T. Porter. Lieutenant junior grade to be lieutenants J. Blandin, A, L. Key, W. L. Howard. Ensign to be lieutenant junior grade— F. M. Russell and Frank Marble. Postmasters—James H. Rabbitts Springfield, Ohio. ———EE LOCAL LEGISLATION. at Bill to Regulate Street Railway Taxes Reported to the Senate. Senator McMillan, from the committee on the District of Columbia, today made a fa- Voruble report in the Senate of House bill $421 to regulate taxes upon stret railways within the District of Columbia. The re- port says that the bill will increase taxes from street railways from some sources $26,000, and decrease them from other sources $2,800, giving a net increase of rev- enues for the District from street railway amounting to $23,200. Senator McMillan asked that House bill £581 to define the rights of purchasers of the Belt Railway Company be reprinted with an additional amendment made by th> District of Columbia committee. This addi- tional amendment provides that the pur- chasers of the Belt railway may secure bonds to be issued upon the lines so pur- chased and that the amount of such bonds and <h2 conditions of the same may be Je- termined by a majority of the stockholders of the purchasing company, but the amount of such bonds shall not exceed the amount necessary to effect such purchase. a 5 SOLDIERS’ HOME GOVERNOR. Gen. Ruggles Designated to Succeed Gen. Stanley. By direction -of the President, Brig. Gen. George D. Ruggles, formerly adjutant gen- eral of the army, but now on the retired list, has been designated as governor of the Soldiers’ Home of the District of Co- lumbia, to relieve Brig. Gen. David 8. Stan- ley, also retired, who has held that office for the past four years. The change will take effect on the 15th instant. Gen. Rug- gles, who has made his home in Philadel- phia since his retirement, about a year ago, has been ordered to repair to this city and enter upon the discharge of the duties of the office to which he has been assigned. <—_—_—___ TRANQUIL AT MADRID. ALL Patriotic Demonstrations at Barce- Jona and Valencia. MADRID, April 12.—Complete tranquility prevalis this morning at the Spanish cap- ital. ‘There were patriotic demonstrations yes- terday evening at Barcelona and Valencia, accompanied by shouts of “Long live “Long live the army,” “Long live ete., but there were no -disturb- ances. General Bourbon de Castelvi, after his ar- rest on Sunday for the part which he took in the disturbances at the Spanish capital, was ordered into confinement’ at his castle near Santon, sixteen miles from Santander, The general was dispatched there under escort, and that the crowds who assem- bied at the various stations between Mad- rid and Santon loudly cheered the: prisoner. “It was hoped tke presentation of Senor Polo y Bernabe’s memorandum in would discount the to the ice ect o? President McKinley’s message. “The German ambassador banqueted the diplomatic evening. corps >. “Senor Gullon (the minister for foreign affairs) at- terded, and the-result of the cmbessadorial ecnferences was‘communicated to-him.” : ——— bree: soa aphelye ns reswa Slar The republican members ofthe House who were called the “insurgents” on ac- count of their Coben fi WELCOMING GEN. LE Consul General Arrives in Washing- “© ton Phis Afternoon, Wat IS IVE A, CORDIAL RECEPTION Proposition for a Formal Function in His Honor. cae ¢ <Seesia Le HE VISITS WHITE HOUSE ——_——_+—___ Consul General Lee arrived in Washing- ton over the Pennsylvania railroad at 2:25 this afternoon. He was accorded a wel- come such as has seldom been given any visitor to the capital, The depot was packed with persons, and the number out- side was large. There were many others on the outside, and one and all cheered Gen. Lee heartily. There were cries of “Our next President!”’ Theré were many buttons worn with the face of Gen. Lee upon them. The train drew into the station, where Assistant Secretary Michael of the State Department, and Col. R. I. Fleming, presi: dent of the Confederate Veterans’ Associa- tion, were waiting-for him. A number of others, including newspaper men, were In- side the gates. When the train had stopped there was a rush to board the car in which Gen. Lee had made the trip. He held an informal reception in the hind end of this, every- body crowding about him to shake his hand. Mrs. Ayres, an intimate friend of the family, presented him with a bouquet of roses, and he chatted for a few minutes. Vice Consul Springer was also on board the train. Mrs. Lee anc Fitzhugh Lee, jr., accompanied the general part of the way here from Richmond, but did not come on with him, returning to Richmond. Arm in arm with Col. Fleming and As- sistant Secretary Michael, General Lee walked down the platform, Lieut. Kelly having hard’ work to keep back the crowd, which lined’up On‘ both sides. As soon as h» reached the platform three cheers were given for General Lee, and the chee: ecntinued until he reached the car waiting for him. All through’ the station the crowd was lined up on both sides and hands were outstretched to be shaken. Gen. Lee rec- ognized many of his friends and had a word for each. There were about as many ladies as men in the crowd, and they pressed about him to get a look at him. The Cuvan flag was in evidence, as were the national colors, and they were waved as he approached. People. stood on trucks and made their way inside empty cars, inside the station gates, to see him: To the State Department. There ‘were representatives present from the joint committee of the Confederate Veterans’ Astociation, Union Vetecan Legion and G,'A, R, | Assistant retary Michael had pro- vided a carriage for Gen. Lee, and they were driven iminediately to the State De- partment, Wheto conference was jield with Assistant Secretary Day. A snapshot was taken of him just as he. entered the carriage. He‘ was dressed in a dark suit, with black ‘derby hat. He said he was en- joying good heaith. t Gen. Lee reaghed the State Department at 245 o'clock,/in company with Chie! Clerk Michiel Uf the State Department, and receivetl a Inost enthusiastic welcome from a large throng of clerks ard em- picyes who had gathered in the corridor in front of Secretary Sherman's office in an-*| ticipation of his'arrival. As he stepped on the elevator hé was greeted with loud cheers of welcome and. his reception par- took of the nature of a big ovation. ‘The greatest , excitement prevailed, and it was with some ‘diffictlty that Gen. Lee was able t# ike his way through the cheering créwd 4nto the.Secretary’s office. There he was received by Secretary Sher- man and Assistant Secretary Day and spent some time in consultation with them. From the Secretary’s office Gen. Lee went to the White House, and later.to the Capti- tol, where he was to appear before the for- eign relations committee at 4 o'clock. He | will stop at the Shoreham Hotel. The trip from Tampa to Washington was @ record breaker. The special train bearing the consul general started at 11:30 o'clock yesterlay morning over the Plant system. Under ordinary -circumstances, if the train had left there at 10:30 o'clock it would’ not have been due in Washington until 11:20 o'clock tonight. Col. R. I. Fleraing, president of the Con- federate Veterans’ Association, said this norning that the committee had heard rothing from Gen. Lee in reply to the communication sent him in behalf of the association: in regard to the proposed re- ception. He stated, however, that it was not thought strange that this was the case, as it was supposed the general was tired out with his ‘trip and would answer the telegram in person to the committee. ‘There was a meeting of the joint commit- tee of Confederate Veterans and Union Vet- erans last night at the Union Veteran Le- gion Hall, 910 Pennsylvania avenue, to ef- fect organization in regard to the reception to be tendered Gen. Lee. The following were elected officers: Col. R. I. Fleming, chairman; Corporal James Tanner, vice chairman; B. W. Bon- ney and Charles C. Ivey, secretaries; Rob- ert M. Harrover, treasurer. The following committee were designated to have full charge of the receptfon: Notification—Col. R. I. Fleming, Gen. M. C. Butler, Gen. Harry Heth, Col. G. C. Kniffin, Maj. B. C. Wright and T. J. Shannon. Hall—John T. Callaghan, R. M. Harrover, T. W. Hungerford, I. F. Allison, O. D. Thatcher and M. J. Foote. Music—Andrew -Geddy, Luke Kelly, W. J. Himes, Gen. M. C. Butler, Silas Hare and M. 8. Thompson. 4 Invitation—Cherles C, Ivey, George H. Ingraham, E. C. Crump, M. Emmett Urell, William W. Case ond Ira Brashears. Carriages—Jacob Persinger; R. L. Ford, J. R. Hayes, J..W. Drew, Z, M. Honey and George C. Mountcastle. - ‘There will be a meeting of these at the Union Veteran Legion Hall this afternoon at 5 o'clock to-arrange final details for the ion, eos the intention of the full commit- tee to wait upon General Lee at his ar- rival to inform‘nim of the purpose of fen- dering him a public reception. Corporal ‘Tanner was.the one selected to deliver the address of welcome. ‘The General. Lee button, which is a but- ton with the picture of General Lee on it, with the stars and stripes, has made its appearance onthe. streets, ani ig being sold. rapidly. numter of persons were seen wearips on the streets this morning. || &, Stewestion. It is suggpsteg, to The Star by “A Patri- ot” that ption be held in the ro: tunda of the Capitol. It is cited that “Gen. Lee, by his patgiotism, fidelity and courage at Havana, bag; won the admiration and thanks of the mipole American p@bple, and ‘s Tist sev a Bone ea ‘over the Washing. ‘nae | riage stopped under the big portico there was an enthusiastic crowd. A great shcut, which was heard through every room of the White House, arose, the first notification the President had of the arrival of his guest. Many of the crowd insisted on shaking hands with Gen. Lee. ‘The party was ushered at once into th> library. Gen. Lee was warmly welcomed by the President. To Hear Gen. Lee. The House committee on foreign affairs expects to hear Gen. Fitzhugh Lee this afternoon. LEASED A CONDUIT Arrangement Between the Potomac Company and the Postal Telegraph Oompany. Wires to Be Brought From George- town Through a Conduit te the Main Office. Arrangements have been made by the Postal Telegraph Company to lease space in the conduits of the Potomac Electric Power Company, from Georgetown to the heart of the city. It is the purpose of the telegraph company to substitute under- ground wires for the overhead now in use for much of the distance between the points named. Workmen are engaged in drawing into the conduits the cables con- taining the telegraph wires, and when the task is completed the southern wires of the company will be brought to the office on Pennsylvania avenue near 14th street through the underground conduits. At present these wires are brought over the Aqueduct bridge and from that point by means of poles are carried by a rath2r cir- cuitous route to 1%th street and Florida avenue, where one of the conduits owned by the company begins. A line of poles is now maintained along th> canal, thence toward Tenleytown, and then by the Wood- ley Lane road to 19th street and Florida avenue. Poles to Be Removed. All these pol2s are to be removed, and the wires, after passing over the bridge, will be conveyed into the conduits of the Potomac Electric Pover Company, which extend to this point, and in that way will be brought to the office in this city. The representative of Mr. Allen, the man- ager of the company, told a Star reporter today that all the Wires of the company within the limits of the city, except a few Iccal wires €xtending to the oflices of stock brokers, &c., were underground. He said the company was a pioneer in this city in placirg wires underground, and while it was found to cost more than the overhead wires at the outset, yet it was believed to be cheaper in the end. He said the com- pany had an experimental line in use in the year 1889. Protection Against Storm. That year there was a great storm, and the only telegraph wire that was available for use going out of the city was the one that happened at that time to be in the conduit. It was the experience of the com- pany, he said, when the wires were dam- aged by sleet and other natural causes, that wires in the city suffered the most. For this and other reasons, he said, the Postal, since 1891, had buried its wires, al- though there was no law compelling them to do so. He added that in addition to the condult beginning at 19th street and Flor- ida avenue there {s also one at 6th street and Florida avenue, and through these all -wires from the north entered the city and as soon as the wires had been placed in the conduits of the Potomac Company the southern lines would enter the city via Georgetown. —_>__. GOOD ATTENDANCE AT RACES. Bright Weather Brings Out Crowds at Benning. BENNING RACE TRACK, April 12.—The bright weather increased the attendance at the track this afternoon, although the card was not as large as that of yesterday. Lest night's rain had little effect on the treck. T. Regan’s sire Florian was scratched in the Arlington stakes, and his sister Fox added. Islington was also scratched in this race and Rustam in the fourth. Speculation was scmewhat heavier today than yesterday. Willie Sims, the celebrated jockey, ar- rived today and will ride during the meet- ing. The odds in the first race were: Taka- nassee, 3 to 1; The Tory, 15 to 1; Summer Lea, 3 to 1; Tappan, 5 to 1; South Africa, 5 to 1; Maceo, 5 to 1; Oceana, Plantin, Lady Tenny, Orthos, 20 to 1 each; Fila- ment and Sallust, 30 to 1 each. Entries for Tomorrow. First race, tix furlengs—Tinker, 98; The Tory, The Manxman, 118; Red Gidd, 93; Hermano, 107; Sanders, 101. Second rate, six and one-half furlongs— Long Acre, Gaspard, Lucid, Sir Dick, Na- bob, First Fruit, Warrenton, 106; Isen, Ko- murasaki, 101, Third race, half mile—Al Reeves, Clas- sique, Scarlet and Green, Holy Sally, 97; The Diver, Gold Fox, 100, Fourth race, seven furlongs—Wiil Elliott, 100; Burnap, 92; Snap Shot, 104, Louis N.,* Marsian, Passover, 106. *Her apprentice allowance. Fifth race, one mile—Mazarine, King T., Chugnut, Manaesas, Cherry Leaf, Atlantus, 100; Our Johnny, 105. ee MR. SMITH’S RESOLUTION. Good The President Directed to Intervene : to Restore Order. Representative William Alden Smith of Michigan, a member of the foreign affairs committee of the House, teday iniroduced ® resolution, the preamble of which con- sists entirely of quotations from the Pres- ident’s message, end constitute a scathing indictment of Spain. It holds Spain “neg- ligently and criminally responsible” - for the blowing up of the Maine, and then pro- ceeds: “Whereas, the freedom of Cuba from Spanish rule is absolutely essential for permanent peace in the island, therefore re- solved, that the President is hereby di- rected to intervene at once to secure peace and order in Cuba; “Resolved, That upon the restoration of peace and js00d order the people of Cuba mplish poses herein set forth, and that.Congress BL support him by all necessary legis- lon.”” al Athletic Club last night practically com- pleted arrangements for a twenty-round contest between Tom Sharkey and Jim Jef- friss at the Mechanics’ Pavilion on i & G e Beginning | ES BISROP TO HIS CLERGY. Right Reverend H. Y. Satterice’s Es- timate of the Message. Right Rev. Henry Y. Satterlee, bishop of the Episcopal diocese of Washington, has issued a circular letter to the clergy and laity of the church in the diocese in regard to the message which President McKinley sent to Congress yesterday on the Cuban question. The bishop says: “The chief magistrate of the United States, who, under God, is the chief ruler of our country, has in his message to Congress, set forth the only conditions under which, in his judgment, Wwe can engage in a Christian warfare. and also under which, to use his own words, ‘Our cspirations as a Christian and peace- Icving people can be realized.” “It will be a grave responsibility if war is undertaken under any other conditions, and our country, acting through its Con- gress, will be held accountable by God, and by the civilized world at large, if her first eim is not for-truth and justice, peace and happiness. I invoke you all, as the servants of that Prince of Peace, to whom all power is aow given in heaven and on earth to remember, in earnest prayer, those in ths government of the United States who are charged with this God-given re- sponsibility; to pray that God will bestow upon them a right judgement in all things, and grant that they may, both perceive and knew what things they ought to do, and also may have grace and power faith- fully to fulfill the same.” With this letter Bishop Satterlee sends a prayer to be used at this present time, in all the public services of the Protestant Episcopal Churches in the diocese of Wash- ington. ~ The Prayer. The prayer is as follows: Minister—Give peace in our time, O Lord. People—For it is thou, Lord, cnly that makest us dwell in safety. Minister—Give peace in our time, O Lord. People—For it is thou alone that makest wars to cease in all the world. Minister—Give peace in our time, O Lord. People—Because there is none other that fighteth for us, but only thou, O God. Collect. “Gracious God, we humbly be- seech thee, as for the people of these United States in general, so especially for the President and cabinet, and for their Senate and representatives in Congress as- sembled. Save them from all error, ignor- arce, pride and prejudice, and of Thy great mercy vouchsafe, we beseech Thee, so to direct, sanctify and govern them in their present work by the mighty power of the Holy Ghost that peace and happiness, truth and justice, religion and piety may be es- tablished among us for all generations; through Him to whom all power is given in heaven and on earth, our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Amen.” —__ MESSAGE TO UNDERTAKER. Note With Body of Child Fo B. and 0. Depot. The dead body of the infant left in the ladies’ toilet room at the Baltimore and Potomac depot yesterday afternoon was re- moved to the morgue by Policeman Mans- field. It is certain the little body had been left there by a woman, possibly the infant’s mother, but the matron at the depot did not see her. As stated in yesterday’s Star, the pack- age was addressed to Undertaker Lee, and in the box was a sealed envelope, also ad- dressed to the undertaker. In this note the infant was referred to as “Little Willie,” and the undertaker was directed to call on a local business man to defray the expenses of a Christian burial for the child This note was retained by the undertaker, who had intended turning it over to the police in the event of the autopsy showing there had been foul play in the case. Today Deputy Coroner Glazebrook made an au- topsy, and his examination showed that the infant had been prematurely born several days ago. This caused the belief that the mother had kept the child’s body in her house during these days, hoping its father would assist her in the way of defraying the funeral expenses. Failing in this, it is con- jectured, she started out with the intention of leaving the package at the undertaker's, but failing to find an opportunity to do so eee? being discovered she left it in the epot. In view of the result of the autopsy a death certificate will be given without the holding of an inquest. The police will prob- ably make no further investigation of the case. at —— THE PRESIDENT’S ATTITUDE. A Close Friend Claims That He Favors Independence of Cubans. A senator close to the President says that the greatest criticism upon the mes- sage of the President is that it did not say anything about independence. He re- fers to these words near the end of the message, “and to secure in the island the establishment of a siable government cap- able of maintaining order and observing its international obligations.” He says that a “stable government,” capable of observing “its international ob- ligations,” must be independent. If it was not an independent government it wouid have no internaticnal obligations. The same ser ator insisted that this part of the message meant independence, but the President was writing a document that meant history and precedent, and he had to confine himself to diplomatic language. oo TO PROTECT VOLUNTEERS. Bill Prepared to Exempt Michigan Soldiers From Levy. LANSING, Mich., April 12—A bill has been prepared to protect Michigan citizens who may be called upon to serve their country in case of war with Spain. It pro- vides that the prcperty of such citizens shall be éxempt from levy of any nature for debts contracted before leaving the state. This exemption is to continue for six months after the close of the war. The bili also provides that no advantage shall be taken of any such citizen who may be a party to a suit at law already commenced during his absence from the state. The senate may amend the war loan bill passed by the house Saturday by exempting the bonds to be issued from taxation. SS Caarged With Highway Robbery. Andrew Betters and Philip Betters, col- ored, were today each held by Judge Kim- bajl in $1,000 bail for the action of the grand jury to answer th2 charge of stealing $8 from the person of Christian Heitmulier Saturday night last. According to the evi- dence, the accused stopped Mr. Heitmuller while on the Bladensburg road. One of them put a coat over H2itmuller’s head and the other robbed him of his money, The defense is an alibi. < —__.+—— Grain, Provisions and Cotton Markets, ‘Furnished by W. B: Hibbs & Co., bankers and brokers, at Fst, eigen cg York correspo! lessrs. Ladenburg, Thalmann & Co., New York. rifts 2. Bi is § I eet ile) 6 S83 GSRERSS seh ssteesl ies Bs | FINANCE AND TRADE American Tobacoo Stock Took a Big Jump Today. DUE 70 SETTLEMENT OF PLUG WAR Se The General List Was Weak and Slightly Lower. GENERAL MARKET REPORTS —_. Special Dispatch to Tho Evening Star. NEW YORK, April 12—London prices this morning were uniformly below our closing parity of yesterday, and were o sequently disappointing to local operators. Yesterday's final figures were marked up as high a3 possible jn the hope of impress- ing the foreign markets with the peace out- look on this side. The shifting of responsibility was well recognized abroad, and the presidential message failed to inspire confidence in the acceptance of the peace policy by Con- gress. Prices failed to recede materially, owine to continued rarrow trading, but some gcod selling was encountered at the vance. Conservative commissions neithe reccmmend nor approve of immediate stock accumulation, Speeches are to be made on the Cuban question of a character not in accord with peace prosp this of iteelf wii perpewuate the pi prish speculctive condition. Brokers do not seriously regard war as Probability, and its possibility is, in t opinion, based cn remote coutingenc Yet the uncertainty remains as it prior to the message, and capital, whe employed at all, is restive and void of con- fidence. Cuba has not been eliminated from the sitvation, und no time limit has been put upon her carcer of obstrvction. Smail trading must continue as the only wise course. Washington advices predicting the re- porting of an armed intervention resolu- tion had little influence on the general market. There is a preponderance of con- fidence on the peace side even though it does not extend to a willingness to extend risks. Short of an actual declaration of war and the complete abandonment of diplomatic relations, Wall street will con- tinue to refuse to liquidate long stocks. Traders may continue to buy and sell on their reasonable limits, but a day may come when these sales will make deliveries somewhat awkward. Those who rely upon an advance based solely on the short interest are not certain that they have the material equal te an un- dertaking beyond the limits of a rally. A week ago this condition was reversed and the pessimistic element made the mar- ket strong and kept so simply because of their necessities. An advance of 7 per cent in American “tobacco was the feature of the day. 7 stock has been marked up from # under assurances thet inside Interests contem- Today dic- plated putting the price up to 110. high level practically fulfilled this p tion. The settlement of the plug t war and the retirement of the scrip the manipulation. Other similar men’ move- are in contemplation, it is said, but less faith attaches to them. —— 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- pcrted by Corson & Macartney, members New York stock exc! . Corresponden' Messrs. Van Emburgh & Atterbury, No. 2 Wal st. American Sugar, American Tobacco. American Cotton Oil. cnicago, B&Q... Chicagoa Noi tuwestern Chicago Gas.. C, M.& St. Paul...... CM. & St. Pani, pfd... Chic R.I. & Pacific.. ie he Pe M.40 . Consolidated Gas ae stEg ———_ Washington Stock Exchange. Sa jar call—12 o'clock m. ital Trac- tion, 20 at Qe ron Gas, 6 at 47, 100 at 50 at 46}, Go at 4635. type, 10 at 14014, 50 at 140) 140%, 10 at 10, 10 at 144 140%. Lavston Monotype, 100 Capital Traction, 21 at 734. 4 . District of Columbia Bonds.—20-year Pund. 5s, 101 bid. Fund. currency 3.658, 114 bid, 138 asked. Miscellaneous Bond — aap ER. oe uk Did, 119% asked. Metropolitan . conv. Gs. 118 | Metropolitan RR. Certificate of Indebt poms, A, ine bid. ot Lz 4 , 210 bid. 10 at 140%, 10 at 10 at 1404. 15 at 14. After call— g! =