Evening Star Newspaper, November 1, 1898, Page 1

THE EVENING STAR. ED DAILY, EXCEFT SUNDAY, AT THE STAR BUILDINGS, 1101 Pennsylvania Ave., Cor. 11th St., by The Evening Star Newspaper Company. 8. H. KAUFFMANN, Pres’t. *UBL Yew York Ofice, 49 Potter Building. reed te su na month ail—anywhere Ia the © prepaid —50 cents F Canada—p neet Star, $1 per year, with £208. ont at Washington, D. C., st he pa own in ptt advance. tion. Peace Negotiations Likely| to Be Broken, VIEWS FROM SPANISH SOURCE Disgruntled Over Demand for the Philippines. oe A COMPENSATION IS DEMANDED An Appea! Will Be Issued to the World. CASE COMES UP FRIDAY November 1.—The French papers derive their news of the work of the ped from Spanish sources, therefore the morning papers here today are interesting indicating the atmosphere in Spanish quarters and the trend of French views and It must be recalled that have finally accepted the United ates government to of the Spanish debt, and the n has been set away to await final treaty, providing diffe 1 ssions 2s tendencies, the Spaniard: refusal of the e any erces question of the Philippine prevent the making of any Philippine question must be ally i on or none of those ques agreed on will sind a place m or pro: In view of » confue the s nal un- facts 1. Views of the Matin. in reviewing ays: “It is that the cession of Porto nt to payment of a cash, and entirely freed subsequent repetition on ck to Cuba, the Matin remarks: iards dec © concur in sepa- e ph the mort- gage from the loan, and as It was impossi- dle to reach an understanding, they asked that at least the order of the protocol be inverted, and that the que: of the Phil- ippines be previously discu: that ques- tion possibly offering the A’ an op- portunity for tendering sor nsation for the enormous sacrifices they have forced upon the conquered. The Americans finally acceded to the change and only asked the Spaniards to accept provist y the clauses relating to the Cuban debt, with the reservation that could be withdrawn if no reached as to the Philip- Expect Spain's Refasal Referring to yesterday's mee Matin says: “The Spaniard: make their answer know t it is to foresee what i ise and formal. jaries have will by The Spanish » their minds S adverting <line sign- to break off th the civilized Advices From the Commissioners. President McKinley today laid before the cabinet the communications he has re- ceived since yesterday morning from the American commissioners at Paris. These, it Is said, confirm the press dispatches pub- sterday d today. The cabinet n Some discussion of the various situation, giving some at- ublic iment since known that this country would de- Philippines. expected by that there will be the questions for a number of the Paris end of the line the the President and anish | mmisstoners will make their answer and counter proposals Friday. The American commissioners will take sider these and will also w It nm at this end of the line. Un- President has a spectal meeting pinet, there will not be another regular meeting after the Spantards’ answer until Friday of next week, inas- much as the President intends to go te Canton to vow t Tuesday May Depend Lpon Indemnity. A protractee cabinet meeting may not be necessary, however, unless the Spaniards n demands with some ex- treordinary cond Among cabinet officials here it is beheved that the whole question will depend on the amount of mcney this country ts willing to pay in assuming the Philippines. Spain's answer will probably try to exact a large money consideration, and the question will finally get down to how much money the President is willing to give. This question will have to be seriously considered before the final stand of the United States ‘s taken. Public sentiment will have much to do with the President's position. He is even pow watching newspaper comment on the Proposition that this country shail pa some money. This fs a method he ha: adopted in many cases to ascertain the feeling of the country. If the country thinks that the Spaniards are entitled to some cash te soothe their wounded feelings this will be given, but the matter of amount is a long way from settlement. No Hint of a “reak. It is stated pesitiveiy that not an official word has come from Paris to make the ad- ministration belfeve the Spaniards will break off negotiati as rumored in vari- ous quarters. It is thought here that the Spaniards and the press of Spain will vio- lently object, but that the negotiations will end peacefully, with the United States in f the of « Phi gh ppir m and Spain in ney to make her el sprigit'y for a few day ion of Againallo apd the in- no lenger bothers the adminfstra- he unanim inion is that the ts will be glad ip accept this cou: r own and will not make muc fuss when they find out that tne ment will not be recognized Gr tol- msult Home Govern a matter of surprise to those mbers of the cabinet who were acquaint- not | and patriotism will win, as it did two vi it first | a final set- | some } unlooked-for proposition. | with the progress of affairs relating to the Philippines that there was no report today from Judge Day and his fellow com- ut Paris. As a matter of fact » Americans were instructed as to what utment they should make at yeste neeting touching the Philippin iy expected that the Spanish will be under the nece: Ting the United States propos! t> their home government before able to accept or reject it. ‘The belief pre- vail: yng the majority of the cabinet that vhatever de! will be charge- able only to the the Spaniards to secure the | » terms; to extort the last possib before ac- ceding to our de! Shouid the Conference Fail. But the possibility of disagreement of the commissioners and the fai-ure of the conference is new contemplated with great- er equanimity than at an earlier the negotiations. The admin satisfied itseif that Spain is willing to resume hostilitie: that would make her a dangerous o} to the United State the Paris conteren: be imposed upon our government as immediate duty would be to take complete military po: ion of the Philippi it is believed, could be mils hout loss of time or Ife. The ‘ast ve tige of Spanish military power in the is lands is that under Culonel Rios, comman. er-in-chief of the Viscayas and | deputized authority in en: an- ish territory not directly within the control of the United States in the Philippine Is- lands. His force is insignificant from a military point of view, and it is doubtful if he could have neld bis owa against the insurgents had the Taguls been allowed b: dmiral Dewey to make Manila the base of an expedition directed against the Span- ish commander. So far as Cuba and Porto Rico are con- cerned the difficulty might be more serious as to the first, though entirel 5 y to the second, but even in Cub s military forces are not in condition to of- stance to the American et of the island. And with the Span- navy at the bottom of the sea the not be reinforced by troops from fer a prolonged r cenque isk Therefore about the worst that could happen would be the necessity imposed vpon us of struggling along without the signature of a treaty of peace, but m full sion of all the territory we desi and that such conditions can exist without to material intere is shown by of the Spanish-American re ——— NEW YORK SOLDI ING. t Cast Bal- ors. Middletown, Pa., Novem: ion is being held in the t today for state and district office YIst will vote tomor- row and the 208d on Thursday opened at $ o'clock t and four inspectors chosen by ez New Yerk Reg mpany to conduct the election. Majc G. W. Hobbs, representing the New York se iry of state, has supplied each com- The bal- ndings that an 1 books and ballots. tain all the hi dier may require Ithough he or write the names of the cd An official list of all the been posted Major Ho! spicuous place in each regimental camp. the polls close the ballots will be and Sent to the secretary of state at He will in turn transmit them to county clerks of the various districts ented by the soldiers. These c ngpthe ballots to the district inspe tors to included in the return of thy several districts. Ss HANNA PREDICTS VI rman of National Committee in With Political Leaders. Special Dispatch to The ening Star. CLEVELAND, Ohio, November 1.—“I feel confident that the administration of Presi- dent McKinley will be enthusiastically in- dorsed on election day,” said Senator Han- na this morning. Reports from all of the countr are most encouraging, a I confident expect to a republican along the line. very muc people are I lots ¢ ny with pc in a con- ORY. triumph all The outlook has brightened during the past month. ‘Tye gee imbued with the spirit of “06, Ohio will w 0. ubtedly go rep by a safe majori Senator Hanna is receiving reports from all over the country, and is in constant conference with party leaders by -wire and telephone. —s CIGARETTE CAUSES AN EXPLOSION. Four Soldiers Badly Burned Through One Man's Carelessnes: DETROIT, Mich., November 1.—Four pri- yates of th: 19th Infantry, who were left at Fort Wayne when their regiment went scuth, were badly injured today by the ex- plosion of a quantity of powder which they were transferring from the basement of the guardhouse for transshipment to the rei iment in Porto Rico. The men are Privates Fred. Fisher, Company G; Archie Miller, Company E: Robert J. Navall, Company Fred. Craw, Company D. With the exception of Miller, who was badly burned in the thigh, the injuries were cenfined to the men’s heads and faces. Comrades of the injured men threw buck- ets of water over them to extingnish the blaze. It is not thought any of the burned men will die, but all will be disfigured. ‘The explosien occurred just as the men had arrived at the top of the stairs leading from the basement. It is believed that the powder was ignited by a spark from a cig- arette which a soldier was smoking. —__ PREPARING TO RECEIVE TROOPS. Contract Let at Huntsville, Ala., for Sheds and Halls, HUNTSVILLE, Ala., November 1.—Prep- aration is being made for the troops to spend the winter here. A contract involv- ing the expenditure of $55,000 has been let for the erection of mess halls and sheds. Brigadier General Richard Combs has as- sumed command of the 2d Brigade, 1st Division, and Brigadier General A. K. Ar- nold of the Ist Cavalry Brigade. Troop properties of the Sth Cavalry reached here and the regiment may move to Porto Rico in a few days. Railways have been asked to make rates to Savannah. The Ist Infantry from Anniston has made a camp west of Huntsville, Major Birne commanding. Private Mitchell, Troop I, 7th Cavalry, who was tried by genera! court-martial for losing accuterments, has been sentenced to four months’ imprisonment ad to forfeit $10 per month during confinement. —— Wants Quickly Filled. At this season, when so many are seek- ing situations, and, on the other hand, so many seeking employes, it is of ‘nterest to know that advertisements under the classifications Wanted Help and Wanted Sttvaticns are inserted in The Star at a charge of 15 cents for fifteen words. “WASHINGTON, D. C, TUESDAY POLITICAL OUTLOOK —— Both Congressional Committees Claim the Next House. ee MARGIN SMALL IN EACH CASE ——_—— Apathy the Most Marked Feature of the Campaign. PROBABLE CAUSE OF IT After all their canvassing and figuring, both the congressional committees are anx- fous today about the congressional elec- tions. The vote will be cast one week from tcday. The surface indications present a situation on which neither committee can figure out any but a very small majority, however strong their inclination may be to discount the Erospects of the opposition. rs, while claiming a majority - concede a considerable gaia by the democrats over their representation in the present House. The claims on both sides about offset each other, the republi- cans claiming a majority of twent and the democrats hoping for a majority of twenty-nine. Neither committee appears to have information on which reliance can cenfidently be placed. Almost Universal Apathy. The thing that interferes with all calcu- lations is the almost universal apathy. The effect of this apathy depends upon its cause, and no one seems to be able to con- clude what the present cause is. The re- publicans, reasoning from what they think ought to be, insist that the people do not take an interest in this election be- cause they are so well s ed. with pres- ent conditions that there is nothing to ex- cite the spirit of partisanship. The demo- crats say that apathy n old friend of theirs, who has a knife up his slee republican candidates. on is that the people have p through so much war excitement that they are net for the time capable of being much aroused by things that ordinarily excite their inter if this explanation is the right one it does not argue certainly to the interest of y over the other, but it might be umed that if the people are still occupying their minds with the war to the exclusion of politics the prevailing inclina- n Will be to vote for the party whose ad- ministration conducted the war to a suc- cessful issue. If they are apathetic because there is a popular timent in favor of a policy of expansion and becaus been a universal doubt as to what would b the attitude of the administration on this subject, the development ihis week, show ing tuat this government is going to insist on the cession by Spain of the entire Phil- ippine group may naturally be expected to result in a very strong vote to sustain the administration in carrying out this policy, which the democratic leaders are more than half inclined to oppose. If the cause of the apathy could be dis- there has covered a forecast of the election d be made with some degree of confidence, but it is both are uncertain in their own claims and are prepared for anything. Advantages for the Democrats. The democrats have two seeming ad- vantages in the campaign. One is that the: have few possible losses to guard against and can devote themselves to a campaign cf aggression instead of defense, while the republicans have many supposed doubtful districts to defend. The other is that the republicans are having trouble within their own ranks in strong republican where the democrats ir make gains in order to carry the Hov he fight against Quay in Pennsylvania promises to give the democrats some seats in the House from state Which they could not otherw have any hope for. In Ohio the ill will existing between the Hanna and anti- He republicans is counted on by the democrats to help them. In Michigan the fight that Pingree is making on Senator Burrows is counted on by the democrats for two or three districts from that state. The republicans, besides the advantage naturally count on because of ssful conclusion of the war and sentiment in favor of giving the M Kinley administration an opportunity out a policy unhampered by the tion, have an additional advantage fact that in this last week of the c paign their resources are not all exhaust After making their canvass and disc 10 op- in m- 1 er ne their weak districts they have re- sources that will enable them to get to work in those places and recover much of the ground that may seem to be lost. But the democrats have no such chance. They must rely on the result of the general campaign, and if they find that in the last turn they are still believed the chances are ten to one that they will stay believed to the end. They are practically without resources if the tide of sentiment has not set in thelr way. os DISTRICT REGIMENT FORMS. General Dap War Departme: Capt. John A. Dapray, 23d Infantry, ad- Jutant general of the District National Guard, was at the War Department today, arranging for full equipment for 900 men of the guard. The requisition for the neces- sary arms and ammunition has been al- ready hcnored by the bureau of ordnance and the supplies were issued last Satur- day. Capt. Dapray’s business today re- lated more particularly to the issue of uni- forms for the regiment, and Quartermaster General Ludington assured him of prompt action in the matter. ———— ANOTHER BRIGADIER. Adjutant y Visits the Col. Thos. M. Anderson of the 14th In- fantry to Be Promoted. The existing vacancy in the list of brig- adier generals of the regular army will be filled by the promotion of Col. Thomas M. Anderson of the 14th Infantry, who led one of the divisions of General Merritt's army at the capture of the city of Manila, and who was promoted to be major general of volunteers for his services on that occa- sion. General Anderson is a native of Ohio, and entered the army as a private at the out- break of the civil war, but was shortly afterward appointed a second lieutenant of cavairy in the regular establishment. He was brevetted major for gallant services in the battle of the Wilderness, and lieutenant colonel for gallant services ia the battle of Spotissyivania. He became colonel of the 14th Infantry in September, 1886, and served as such until the outbreak of the Spanish war, when he was made a brigadier gen- eral of volunteers and assigned to duty in the’ Philippines. Inasmuch as he will not reach the retiring age until the winter of 1899, he has still a year's active service be- fore’ him in his new rank. seca tnee al Sg Naval Officers Discharged. The following named officers of the navy have been honorably discharged: Lieut. W. H. Elliot, Ensign J. F. Tatem, Naval Cadet G. D. Montgomery, Passed Assistant En- gineer W. H. Badlam, Assistant Engineers F. W. Roller, W. Goodman, McC.Pate, J. F. Morris, T. Dimon and C. H. Treat. SATISFIED WITH METHODS Assistant Secretary Spaulding on the New Post Office Building, What is Said Regarding Ex-Supt. Steward’s Charges—Use of the City Part of the Edifice. The serious charges made in yesterday's Star by former Superintendent Steward of the new city post office building, regarding the methods and work of the office of the supervising architect of the treasury, cre- ated an endiess amount of talk today among those interested. A reporter for The Star asked General ant secretary of the treas- a statement. General Spaulding of the work of the supervising office, Satisfied With the Methods. “There is nothing to say,” said General Spaulding, “except that the work on the building is going along in a businesslike way, and that I am satisfied that the pres- ent methods are right.” General Spaulding was then asked as to Mr. Steward's allegation that there should be a rigid investigation. “There is noth- ing to investigate, so far as we are con- cerned," he answered. “We have noth- ast. That ts all closed and ended. It is a last year’s bird's I don't want to criticise anybod istration. Besides, the records are nd are open to the public. I know this much, that if there is anything wrong during my administration of this office it shall be corrected.” Mr. Taylor, the supervising architect, was not in his office, having gone to a con- vention. of archit in session here. “Animos Apparent.” Says Mr. Kemper Mr. Kemper, the chief executive officer of the supervising architect's office, was se2n. Mr. Kemper has been connected with the work of constructing the building from the beginniag. Much of the time in recent years he has acted as supervising architect. He is more familiar with the history of the work than any man in the cffice. When he was asked if he had anything to say h- answered: “The animus of charges is apparent. say.” ing to do with the up the statements and That is enough to The City Post Otftee. It is learned today that Gen. Spaulding yesterday notified Pestmaster General Smith that the portion of the new building to be used by the city post office will be ready for the city post cfiiée officials N. vember That will allow them to get hing moved in and put in shape by The mail iifts Bava heen com- Mr. Taylor Has Nothimg te Say. Mr. Taylor, supervising architect of the afternoon said that he had y or no comment to make on rd’s charges. ——_+ 0+ Rt JONES* nothing to Mr. Stew COMMI CHARG They Are to Be dnvestigated by Two Men E: ally Apbuinted. Secretary BI and Attorney General Griggs haye agred to appoint two men one from each department, to go to Min- nesota to investigate the causes of the reccnt Indian uprisirg. This investigation will be made as a result of charges that deputy marshals are rasponsfble for the behavior of the Indians. The charges made by Indian Commissioner Jones are particu- larly to be investigated. Officials of the Department of Justice are dispesed to think at Mr. Jones has made unfounded charges against the deputy marshals and to criticise him sharply. Attorney General Griggs has received from District Attorney ans of Minnesota and from Mr. Stringer, the’ former district at- torney, a number of letters denying the charges m: nd by Mr. Jones 2 oing into detail to point out their absurdity. These letters are in addition to the reply made by Marshal O'Connor to the charges of the Indian commissioner. District Attorney Evans says that the marshals are not permitted to arrest In- d gniticant charges for the pur- pose of securing f He says that before a warrant is sworn out for the arrest of an Indian the facts are laid before the office of the district attorney, who passes upon them, allowing the warrant to issue if he thinks proper. Mr. Evans further says that the marshal can reap no benefit from fees, because there is d limit to the amcunt of fees they may collect. When this limit is reached the fees are turned back to the government. Nearly all the marshals turn money back each year. + e + _____ FOR AN EIGHT-HOUR DAY. Argument to Be Brought to Bear on Senators. Presid:nt Gompers of the American Fed- eration of Labor has sent a letter to state branches of the order in reference to the bill to create an eight-hour day for all government work, whether done by the gov- ernment direct or by contract, in which he says: “During the last session of Congress eight-hour bill (H. R. 7389) passed Hovse of Representativ Owing to opposition of some senators, it did the Senate. he executive council of the American Federation of Labor, at the meeting held here October , instructed the under- signed to request you, und I do so request you now, to associate with yourself any committee of union men for the purpose of waiting upon senators for the purpose of securing a promise from them that they will favor our eight-hour bill at the coming ses- sion of Congress in December. If necessary, we should be pleased to have you appoint @ committee to wait upon either @r both of these senators to obtain like results.” ir Army Officers Dischiarg®d. The following named officers of the vol- untecr army have been wonor@tly dis- charged: Lieut. R. J. Martin, agsistant sur- geon. Ist Maine Battalfon, ‘Heavy Artil- lery: Lieut. J. E. M. Milne. Battalion adju- tant. 6th Ohio Infantry; Liett. Col. E. W. M. Bailey, 8th Massachusetts Infantry; Lieut. Stephen N. Bond. Massachu- setts Infantry; Lieut. Nelson’ B, Burr, 12th New York Infantry; Lieut. Melvil# W Mc- Corkey, 6th Ohio Infantry; Bieué John S Adair. 12th New York Infantey, afd Lieut. Randolph E. Fishburn, battation ‘adjutant, 2d Uniled States Volunteer Bnginsers. ————__+e+_+—_—— Today's Presidential Appointments. The following appointments. were made today: Col. Samuel M. Mansfield, corps of en- gineers, U. S army, to be a member of the California debris commission. Third Lieut. Richard M, Sturdevant, to be a second leutenant in the revenue cutter service. Sy Joseph K. Goodrich of Pennsylvania, in- terpreter to che consulate of the United States at Nagasaki, Japani 0 Col. Durbin im the City. Col. W. T. Durbin, commanding the 161st Indiana Infantry, is at the Arlington. He is on his way to Savannah, Ga., to join his regiment, which, as part of the 7th Army Corps, will shortly take its departure for garrison duty in Cuba Col. Durbin is a member of the national republican commit- tee, and has been away from his regiment on leave of absence: é our the the not sane -1898-FOURTEEN PAGES CONGRESS INVOLVED es Factional Strife in Pennsylvania En- dangers Entire Republican Ticket. SITUATION IN EASTERN DISTRICTS Other Elements of Discord Besides Opposition to Quay. MINERS’ - VOTE CONTROLS a ee Special From a Staff Correspondent. WILK BARRE Pa., November 1.— This city is situated in one of the four con- gressional districts bunched together in the eastern section of the state, all of which are now represented by republicans, but which the democratic managers are claim- ing in the coming election. The districts in question are the eighth, twelfth, thir- teenth and seventeenth. They include a large portion of the an- thracite coal region of Pennsylvania, con- taining a teeming population of all classes. In this part of the state vast corporate in- terests and organized labor form the prin- cipal elements which move human affairs and the honest granger is not much in evi- dence. This, the twelfth district, is com- posed wholly of the county of Luzerne. In the last congressional election the vote was as follows: Morgan B, Williams, rep., 20,- 920; John M. Garman, dem D. O. Coughlin, pop., 284. Mr. Williams has been renominated by the republicans, and his . Daven- while the prohibitionists have nomi- d James L. Hunter. rly in the campaign the democrats put forth the claim that they would wrest this district from the republicans. The repub- lican leaders with whom I talked today a mitted that up to ten days ago the demo- crats were justified in entertaining the hope of defeating Mr. Williams. They said, ho ever, that within ten days the tide ha en a turn in their favor for the state tick- et, and that if the apparent change in the sentiment of voters cont this r it may influence th and give the ri sentative a po: Row i democratic opponent is Stanley port of winning. ublican Ranks. of the conditions which cause a district that went nearly 3,000 republican two ye to hold out a promise of tory in the coming election. was publican disaffection” for the main part da combination of circumstances to aggravate the situation. As to the republi disaffection, there is, in the first place, the fight he gainst tne machine organization that is in progre eve! part of the ‘There strong feeling, particularly among the con- sof this section, against and his machi democ The answer or y other re, six in nominated as regular ns that the anti- number, republicans. — This Quay vote which is cast will go either to the prohibition or democratic candidates. There is no independent republican ticket been to divert it from the others. ‘The inference is that the republicans who will vote the democrhtle or prohibition state ticket » whole ticket a vote also for r ve in Congre: machine also invo ticket. But there is another condition which af- fects the republican vot ment there is republican as well as demo- cratic authori Representative Wil was one of the large number of represent tives in the present Congress who got into hot water over the distribution of patron- E In his case the trouble arose over the appoiniment of postmasters. Fight for the Post Offices. The county of Luzerne, with its popula- tion of 201,203, is thickly studded with post because the mhabitants cluster in nd towns around the coal mines. Many of these post offices are desirable, paying good salaries, and they were in great demand upon the incoming of the new ad- There Were often ten or twen- ants for the offices, and the contest 1 candidates is said to have pro- commotion and caused more pulling in the several communiti a county election. It is claimed thai result the disappointed applicants have since jumped the reservation and ar ing a ghost dance in the he: lax No one was able to explain why the dis- gruntled ones did not get even with Mr. Williams at the nominating convention, if that is what they were after, and agree upon a candidate upon whom all could unite instead of venting their wrath on the republican party. But, as the republicans admit that there is dissatisfaction over the post offices and republican threats of vot- ing against Mr. Williams, and the demo- y there is no doubt about it, the condition must be taken for granted as isting. The ving feature of the situation for the republicans is that the voters are rapidly being impressed with the fact that the district is in danger as well us the state t, and may, when it comes to the point, swallow their grievances and vote for the n candidate. This, at any rate, is 1 conclusion in the premises. Advantage of the Democrats. ‘Ihe democrats have a distinct advantage in the situation from the presence on their county ticket of a native Polander. There are about 6,000 foreign voters in the dis- trict, divided among the Polanders, Hun- garians and Italians. This Polander in qvestion is a candidate for county recorder, and his countrymen are highly delighted at the honor bestowed upon their compatriot. ‘Ihe democrats expect them to show their gratitude by voting the entire ticket, and, as the ballot is complicated and the Polan- ders not versed in the English language, they may not attempt to scratch the bal- lot. It is claimed that the Italians are nor- mally republicans, and that the Hungarians will vote as their mine bosses direct. The latter are republicans in the main. ‘The democrais say they expect to derive some advantage from the Hazleton inci- dent about a year ago. It will be remember- ed that Sheriff Martin and his deputies fired upon a body of marching miners and killed twenty or more of them. He was after- ward acquitted by the court, but the miners have never ceased to blame him, and as he was a republican and represented the “gov- ernment” of the state, which was republi- can, the miners charge the affair to the re- publicans. ‘The democratic candidate, Mr. Davenport, is described as a very popular man, and the republicans say they expect his personality to do much for him in the favor of the vot- ers. All conditions taken into consideration, the republicans are in a tight place in the campaign for representative in Congress, and must depend upon a turn of affairs in the closing days of the fight which will cause the republican voters to drop all fac- tional quarrels and rally to the support of ‘the straight ticket. I may add that the ut- most exertions are to be put forth this week by the rcpublican managers to that end. In the Eighth District. In the adjoining congressional district, the eighth, the situation is exceedingly com- plicated. This district comprises the coun- ties of Carbon, Nerthampton, Monroe and Pike. It is normally a democratic district and was carried in 1896 by Kirkpatrick, re- publican, by-a majority of 329. The demo- crats would be practically sure to carry it Thus the fight on es the congressional of the ri duced more wire tha ured two democratic c id who will divide the vote over, the prohibitionists have ind republican candidate. In the midst own acute family troubles it is very com- forting to the republicans to witness this domestic broil of their neighbors. N. O. M. es OUT OF THE STOR ion Felt Regarding the arian Teresa. y Department is under no appre- as to the safety of the Maria Ter- though some fear has been expre ‘antiago dispatches that the vessel, along with her consorts, the Vulean and Leonidas, have fallen into the sphere of a West Incian eye! The Teresa passed Cape M tern extremity of Cuba, early yesterday morning bound for Hampton Roads, and signaled that all was well and that her machinery was working smoothly. By this time, according to the calculations of the naval officers, she should Mor ed ne of their 'S TRACK. be well on toward the Bahamas, keeping well to the east nd away from the Florida coast. Meanwhile, the weather bu- reau report to the Navy Department show that a cyclone is forming to the southwest of Havana and would probably come up the southwest coast of Florida i if this prediction is true the would be well away from the pathway of the cy- clone—at least 1,000 miles, according to the calculations. The latest calculation made at the de- partment is that the Teresa will arrive in Hampton Roads next Sunday afternoon. Presuming that she has no fever aboard she will probably come up to the Norfolk navy yard for survey. Whether the repairs recommended by t board will be made at the same navy yard or not will depend largely upon the report of the board and upon the recommendation of Chief Con- structor Hichborn, but the probabilities are that the work will be done in Norfolk. ———__ + 0+ MUST STAY AT SANTIAGO. Gen. Wood Unable to Return to the United States Now. A few months ago General Wood, in com- mand of the city of Santiago, intimated to the Secretary of War that he would like to come home on leave of absence, but in view of the fact that General Lawton has turned over the command of the depart- ment of Santiago to General Wood and has been assigned to a corps command in the United States it will be impossible for General Wood to return to this country at present. General Wood has made up his mind to remain at Santiago, has taken a house there and Mrs. Wood and children wil! sail for Santiago a week from tomor- row. HARD eee AND SUFT MONEY, Work of the Mint and Circulation of the Banks. The monthly circulation statement of the controller of the currency shows that the total amount of national bank notes circulation on October 31, 1898, was $2" 5 1, an increase for the month of $4,- 331 and an increase for the year of $9,- 6. The circulation based on United States bonds amounted to $210,045,456, an increase for the month of $4,089,398 and an in increase for the year of $6,119,776. The circulation secured by lawful money ag- Bregated $20,500,825, a decrease for the 2 month of $800,0 and an increase for the Year of $3,350,140. The amount of United States registered bonds on deposit to se- cure circulation was $235,618,470, and to se. cure public deposits, ¥ luv, Of these amounts $58,544,220 i the new 3 per t loan of 1805. The monthly statement of the director of the mint shows the total coinage at the United States mints during October to have been $8,600,841, as follows: Gold, $5,180,000; silver, $3,454, minor coins, $6,650, + e+. CHANCES EOR RELIC HUNTERS. Turkish Rifles Sarrendered at San- tinge to Be Sold. The ordnance bureau of the War Depart- ment hes arranged for the sale of atl the small arms captured from the Spaniaris not suitable for use by United States troops. Among the speils of war resulting from the Cuban campaign are seven thou- sand Mauscr rites and one thousand Turk- ish pattern rifles, 7.65 millimeters, as well as a quantity of ammunition for the Mau- ser rifles. It has been decided to keep the latter for use in case of emergency, and they will be stored away in one of the arsenals. The rifles, however, being of <9 possible use to the United States army, will be put on the market and sold to the highest bidder. - +0 <—____. HOME TO VOTE. GOING President McKinley Will Leave for Canton tor That Purpose. President McKinley will go to Canton next week to cast his vote for republican nominees for offices at his home. All the members of the cabinet have likewise de- cided to go to their homes to vote unless something interferes to detain them here. The President registered by letter last week. He will not take the trip because he thinks his vote is needed, but because he thinks it is the duty of every citizen to Vote at all elections. The arrangements for the President's departure have not been made, but he will probably leave here next Monday afternoon, go through to Canton on a special train, deposit his ballot early and return to Washington in time to take up his duties on Wednesday. COL. HAVARD REPORTS. It is Deemed Probable That He Will Appear Before Investigating Board. Lieut. Col. V. Havdrd, chief surgeon, United States Volunteers, who was on duty at Santiago from the opening of the cam- paign until a few weeks ago, reported te the surgeon general at the War Depart- ment today. He is somewhat run down frem his excessive tabors and hardships in caring for the sick and wounded at San- tiago. and has been granted leave of ab- sence to recuperate. Although he has not been summoned to appear before the board investigating the Wer Department. it is Probable that he will be, in view of his = Penn ——— Advertisements under the classification “Wanted Help” and “Wanted Situations” are in- serted in The Star at a charge of one cent per word per inser- tion, the minimum charge being 15 cents. SHORT OF MEDICINE Gen. Bates Testifies Regarding Sit uation Before Santiaco, TROUBLE 10 GET AMBULANCES Not Enough Medical Officers, Sup- plies or Transportation. —— NO EXCUSE FOR DEFICIE cy Ky., November 1.—Before tigating commission today, mmissary Marshall of Camp Ham- flton denied the statements made by tenant Colonel Mitchell of the Ist Terrt- torials last night. He said every requi tion had been honored from the territorials. Lieu- The second witness was J. « Bates, who téstified as to antiago campaign, the camps at Mobile and at Chickamauga. He went to see General Brooke regarding the lack of equipmen clothing and other supplies, The day fore we left Mobile we got pretty well plied. These were supplies for recruits. At Santi- be- sup- ago we had bread and meat always. Mon- tauk Point was not the proper place for a camp of sick soldiers at this time of the year. At Montauk Point I learned that the Long Island railroad had an exclusive con- tract to haul the soidiers to the city Issued orders to allow other raiin come in and help take off the sick. Medical Supplies Short. In Cuba medical supplies were woefully short. The medical officers said they couldn't get them. This was especially true at Siboney. In going over we had enough medical supplies, but we were out down. Had trouble in getting ambulances taken to Cuba Got one for each regiment and one for the squadron. “I think the ambulances I took were the only ones ashore when the Rough Riders’ fight occurred, on June When asked ‘what, in his opinion, was the weakness in the medical department, Gen. Bates said he thought a great mistake was made in not sending medical officers tn sufficient number h regiments ordered to the field. Additional transportation should have been furnished for medi, cers and medical supplies, ambulanc hors al offi. and y Dr. Conner—“What do you think of the propriety of allowing female nurses ac- j companying an army into the field? “I think it would be perfectiy proper to have them at large hospitals, but not in regimental hospitals.” Replying to leading question by Dr. Con- ner, Gen, Bates said that with modern arms danger in removing wounded from the line of fire was greatly increased; that it would be difficult for ambulance men and litter bearets to live in the increase’ zone of fire. In Cuba it was difficult to get oat. meal and other delicacies for the sick. No Suflicient Excase. “I think there is not <ufficlent excuse for medical supplies being short in Cuba. Bet~ ter preparations could have been made for transportation. We had no way to shoe horses and mules. Have no recommenda- tons to suggest as to improvement of War Department regulations or regarding the rations. These matters have been subject to consideration of boards and able otficers, and I don’t care to offer an opinion General Bates was then eacused. INVESTIGATORS RETURN. Will Make a Trip to Camp Mende, Near Middletown, Pa. The members of the war investigating commission, who did not go to Lexington Cincinnati and other western cities, reached Washington today and will hold a meeting tomorrow to arrange for the trip to Camp Meade, near Middletown, Pa. They expect to procure testimony bearing upon the con- duct of Camps Alger and Wikoff, The southern trip consumed sixteen days’ time. The camps at Jacksonville, Tampa, Fernandina, Annistos Huntsvill Chicka- mauga and Knoxville and the hospital at Auanta were all visited and inspecied in turn and Witnesses examined at each place. The commission occupied a private train, sieeping and eating aboard it duri: entire route and holding many meet its cars. the in “8 ee fO RAISE BIG CHURCH FUND, Methodists Will Be Ashed tribute $20,000,000. SPRINGFIELD, Mass., November 1— The members of tle Methodis: Episcopal Church will be asked within a short time to contribute $20,000,000 for a “twentieth century thank offering” fund, It will be cevoted to charitable and educational in- stitutions now maintained by the Meth- cdist Church, and will be the grandest contribution eny organization has ever un- dertaken for the benefit of humankind. The offering is intended to be an ex- pression of the thanks of the people of the Methodist Church for the completion of twenty centuries of Christianity. and this method is believed by the bishop be the most appropriate expression possible of that sentiment. The invitations will reach from one to Con- -or- per of the world to the most opposite one. the It will extend over Europe and de- scendants of John Wesley will this twentieth century crowning the efforts of the founder of Methodism. COTTON MANUFACTURERS FAIL. John H. Mason & Sons File Petition im Bankruptcy. PROVIDENCE, R. 1., November 1.—John H. Mason & Sons, cotton goods manu- facturers, have filed their voluntary peti- tion in bankruptcy. ‘The petition shows that the firm’s liabil- personal connection and familiarity with the administration of medical affairs at Santiago during and after the fighting. ————$+ 2+ Personal Mention. Mr. Geo. W. Harvey, who has been a fa- miliar figure at his well-known restaurant for many years, has gone te Europe on a health trip. While he is abroad he will visit the Bordeaux wine district. Mr. Joseph I. Sechrist is seriously ill at his. residence, 1227 11th street northwest. He has been suffering with consumption for a nurnber of years and has for the last few weeks been unable to leave the house. + e+_____ Ordered to Chickamauga Park. Maj. Edward C. Carter, brigade surgeon, United States Volunteers, has been ordered to proceed from this city to Chickamauge Park. Ga, and assume charge of the Sternberg Hospital at that place. to relieve Maj. R. E. Giffin, chief surgeon, United States volunteers. —___- ++ To Exchange Commands. Lieut. T. W. Ryan, commanding the Pe- oria, and Lieut. J. L. Jayne, commanding the Rodgers, have been ordered to exchange commands immediately, Mies amoynt to $810,000 and the assets to about $200,000. The partners also filed their individual petitions in bankruptcy. Bugene W. Ma- fon’s liabilities are $330,000, while his as- sets are a little over $100,000, John H. Mason has liabilities amounting to $180,000 and assets estimated at about $110,000. -_-———_ TWENTY-FIVE YEARS IN PRISON. Verdict of Jury O'Mara Case Mays Landing, N. J. MAY'S LANDING, N. J., November 1— The jury in the case of William O'Mara, charged with the murder of Japhet Connel- ly, a boy, in June last, today returned a verdict of murder in the second degree, and O'Mara was sentenced by Judge Endicott to an imprisonment of twenty-five years ‘at hard labor in the state's prison. O'Mara was an itinerant musician had been followed through the town by the boy. Not returning to his home, the its of the boy instituted a search and body was found in the woods, covered with leaves. The principal allegation of the Was that the musician en- ticed the into the woods and subse- ay him, aod this explanation of e crime was accepied by the jury.