Evening Star Newspaper, December 13, 1898, Page 1

THE EVENING STAR. pis ee PURLISHED DAILY, EXCEPT SUNDAY, AT THE STAR BUILDINGS, 1101 Pennsylvania Ave., Cor. 11th St., by The Evening Star Newspaper Company. >. H. KAUFFMANN, Pres’t. aa SS Few York Oice, 49 Pottar Building, The Evening Star ty served to subseribera in the cite by carriers. on thelr own account, a¢ 10 cents per week. or 44 cents per month. Coples 2 cente each. 'y mall—anywhere In ates of Cunada—postage prepaid 30 eet Star, $1 per year, witt Jed. $3.08, he Poa! Offi at Washington. D. C.. mil matter.) RIOTING newn on appliaation IN HAVANA —— Serious Clash Between Cuban and Spanish Officers Sunday Night. —_—_o____. ONE OF THE FORMER IS KILLED —— Intense Feeling Exists and More Troubie is Expected. aq Stare. - WASHINGTON D. ©, TUESDAY, DECEMBER 13, 1898-FOURTEEN PAGES TWO CENTS CLERGY TERRIBLY TREATED Shocking Conduct of Filipinos in Northern Part of Luzon. Friars Bente: . Hang Up to Perish and in Some Instzuces Kill- ed Outright. SAN FRANCISCO, Cal., December 13.-- The Manila correspondent of the Hong Kong Press gives details of the shocking treatment of friars and other prisoners captured by insurgents in the northern part SPANISH GUARD INCREASED | of the island of Luzon. Gen. Leybe, who was sent by Aguinaldo to attack the cities in the extreme north, sent a report to hi hief that he had brought the entire section Sey West, Decem- 4 Completely under the control of the Fili- is panie-stricken. | Pinos. Leybe also reports the capture of affray at the Hotel Ingia. | 124 friars and iay brothers, many Spanish hear resulting in the massacre | Sliers, with their arms and property, and nt guests. The trouble began | Silver and gold valued at $600,000. before midnight in front of the The Press correspondent states that from offi n a dispute between Cubar 2 aim was made | Spa le atrociti nish sour es have come reports of ter- committed by rebels, who Cut ine : | are said to have looted the churches in the Oy Co tat nee nes Captain: | towns cf Calgayan and Apairl. The cor- neral Castellano’s order against wearing pondent says insignia of insurgent uniform. Some Cuban he bishop was subjected to the grossest staried toward the disputants to | indignities. The friars were beaten w ii Of the trouble A ence | Sticks, Kicked and hung up in the torrid tir t aes ee sun for several hours. The natives were was then fired from San Rafael street. | forbidden to render the friars any assist- wi ms between the Tacon Theater and! ance. During their greatest. suffering, the Hotel Inglaterra. This shot, apper-| while hanging hungry and naked in the ently, Was fired in the air, but it seems to | Durning sun, Chinese and natives furtively shed it that T camé from a group | filled with | Inglaterra i and ¢ i officers also ran | Which is across | © Tacon Th owd, which w I Inglaterra, dri Ss before them corridor of ‘on cafe th rs. It Ameri cafe ans. A > regular military pe in control, but it by a company of rs, who mixed > bee z ue Central all directions. and away ‘ard the bullets whist- e air fusilades seem to have i Hotel Inglaterra, one of tt Lieut. Col. Pene of the in- r and he afterward died. Cates Quickly E a in the i borhood were all * but were sought again as from the bullets which outside. It is possible that this Parque Central was due to the | ir heads. In the Inglaterra while there was much | w o there was evident design. ¢ t Ww inside the butld- r a Mauser rifle » Was attended by Others were wounded Americans we} rtunate in that none of them was hurt by 4 shots. Seme of the Spaniards as- . tot hird story of the hotel. and 1 walls be lanos Net Equal to Crisis. The New ments will York PEP} ie -EI Quer TODAY. Order of Gen. Castellanos Had the Desired Efiect. HAVANA, D. where between the Presi- as long remain in Ha- vana ween them and the Cubans are likely to oceur at any time ‘ however, ere yet in con- the United S! $s troops ter of sufferance. and el responsible for the assumption 0 1 States. The Ss as that of yea- absolute oceu- pation by this government, and it is under- stood that steps in this direction will be OKDER FOR SANGLI LYS ARRES®. He and re€ Are Accused of Inciting Havana Riots. An Associated Press from Ha- pag et of a plot to cause an up. rising seize city at a time when Une Spanish gurrison is greatly weakened andl before the American troops have ar- 1 to enforce order. deciares riot of last night was provoked by and Lacret, and he i 1 mor for their Intetligence of the captain general's pur- pose reached Sanguilly and Lacret, and they promptly appealed to the British con- sulate and to the American officers for pré tection. Mr. Jerome, the British consul, re- quested the captai ral not to carry out the order of arr Sanguilly arrived from New York yester- day by the Vigilancia, and could not have Ume to do much “plotting.” He was at pper at the Hotel Inglaterra when the Spanish officers anu Cubans began fighting. The Americans think the charges against Sanguilly and Lacret entirely without foun- dation. supplied them with food and water. “One aged friar was placed upon a horse's saddle and jumped upon until blood ed from his mouth and nose. Another, said, clothed only in a rain coat, wa: carried in triumph for 200 yards and’ then cudgeled to death amid savage cries. Nuns in the convent were subjected to shameless treatment. _ FE REQUIRED MAKES 1 s! D. Torpedo Boat Mackenzie is Success- ful on Second Trial. PHILADELPHIA, December 1s —The | second trial of the torpedo boat Mackenzie, made yesterday ernment w afternoon the new in the Delaware river Wiimington, was successful, the lit- aft of 20.11 knots iwo exceeds the govern- nt requirement by 11-100 knot. The trial was from Deep Water Point, below Wilmington, and was for one hour down the river and one hour return. ing. At the former trial, on November the Mackenzie averaged but eighteen knots an_ hour. Those on board for the Navy were Captain H. H. Emory Sargent, Assistant Naval Construetor 8. F. Smith, Passed Assistant Engineer H. Hall, ieut. Winterhalter and Assistant Surgeon over course, bel ue © for ave! speed how made Department Lieut. Nathan Ulsh. —+-- MANE KILLED, THREE WOUNDED. Results of Explosion of a Shell at Russian Fort. ST. PETERSBURG, December 13.—By explosion of a shell at Fort Constan- . at Cronstadt, today, nine soldiers were d three officers and seven soldiers ed at A SUICIDE — BE Walke Found With istol in Hand. NEW YORK, THOUGHT December 1 t of Henry found in with a the right side of the head. e was a revolver in the dead man’s hand, and it is believed that he committed suicide. > A MUNICIPAL Passes the Hill to Provide One Cost Not Over 82,500,000. bill x and e+ A body Wa ke of » = James place, pistol shot wound sup- was oday, uy BUILDING Senate © provide house municipal District of 1 was passed by the Se this on. The bill provides tb there shall be constructed a fireproof building, of two distinct paris, for the accommc of the municipal offices and the court District of Columbia,respect the part of p wn as Judiciz ild urt in the m1 ation of the ed on or near commonly kn which the city hall 1s now sit such additional poriion of said reservation jjacent thereto as may be necessary f such purpose. The total eost of this build- in shail yt exceed $2, 00, one-half of which shall be chargeable to the revenues of the District of Columbia. ‘The bill further provides: ‘See. 2. That said buiiding shal ereect- ed under the direccion of a comm sisting of Ub igineer Commissicner of said Distric supervising architect of ib treasury the offi in arge of public buil and id com- missio invite rehitects or firms ot architects of conspi s ability and ex- perience to submit competitive designs for ub aid building upon careft drawn program, said compe nm to be adjudged y said commission acting with two other persons to be selected by the competing res COL. BRYANS RESIGNATION. Received a Accepted by the Presi- dent. The President has accepted the resigna- tion of Col. William J. Bryan of the 3d Nebraska Volunteer Infantry, which reach- ed him late yesterday afternoon, and the governor of Nebraska has been notified of the vacaney in the command of that rexi- ment, in order that he may nominate Col. Bryan's successor. The impression at the War Department is that Lieut. Col. Victor Vifquain, who was consul general at Pan- ama. during President Cleveland’s second administration, will coloneicy of the 3d Nebr: that regiment is unde Cuba for garrison duty the appointment will be made immediately. There was no delay in action upon this case, Col. Bryan's resignation being prompt- ly accepted by the Presic when it was presented to him by the Secretary of War, ee E FOURTH Corps. succeed to the a. Inasmuch as ‘8 to proceed to it is expected that orde 0 COMMAND . Lawton Selected to Succeed Ge Wheeler. The following w among the army orders ssued from the War Department today “By direction of the President, Henry W. Lawton, U. 8. by the Secretary of War ajor V., is to the assigr mand of the 4th Army Corps, to relieve or General Joseph Wheeler, to U. & Vv. Maj E Ala, and He will d Huntsville, | assume command accordingty. a WARSHIPS TO BE REPAINTED. White for Hull and Buff tor the su- perstructure. United States warships will now change their “war paint’’—a drab color which was adopted at the outbreak of the Spanish war —for “the regulation navy color,” which is white for the hulls and buff or spar color for the superstructure. The work of trans- formation will begin with the vessels on the home station and will be gradually extend- ed to those on distant stations. The neces- sury orders have been issued | Gen. Henr GONE TO THE SOUTH Departure of the President and Party. WHO WENT ON THE SPECIAL TRAIN Atlanta Elaborately Decorated for the Occasion. CALLS AT THE WHITK HOUSE ——+ A special train, carrying President Mc- Kinley and his party to the uth, left Washington at 2 o'clock this afternoon over the Southern railway. The train will reach Atlanta tomorrow morning at 8 o'clock. The total mileage to be traveled is 2,187. The cities to be visited are Atlanta, Tus- kegee, Montgomery, Savannah, Macon and Augusta, in the order named, and a week will be consumed in the trip. The Party, The party which has been invited is as follows: The President, Mrs. McKinley, Secretary Gage, Mrs. Gage, Secretary Al- ger, Mrs. Alger, Secrstary Long, Miss Long, Postmaster General Smith, Mrs. Smith, See: retary Wilson, Miss Wilson, Secretary Por- ter, Mrs. istant Secretary Cor- Po! telyou, Gen. Joseph Wheeler, Miss Wheeler, W. Lawton, Mrs, Lawton, Capt. L. C. Scherer, Mr. Adelbert S. Hay and Mr. B. F. Barnes. Press correspondents—C. R. Berrien, New York Sun; W. E. Curtis, Chicago Record: R. Daniel, Atlanta Journal; Louis Garthe, Baltimor> American; W. A. M. Goode, As. ated Press; Henry G. Kemp, Baltimore J. K. Ohl, Auianta Constitution; V Price, Washington Star; J. $. Shriver, w York Mail and Express; H. L. West. Washington Post; H. A. Strohmeyer, pho- tographer. Col. L. S. Brown, general agent oathern ra ; steward, Executive Man- sion; mes: maid The party will leave Atlanta at midnight Thursday for Tuskegee. The special train will carry five cars—one for the President, one for the cabinet. one for press correspondents and other guests and a dining and baggage car. Capt. E. P. Howell of Atlanta said at the White House today that Atlanta is dec orated in honor of the visit as never befors in her history. The Party Will Live Well. The Washington markets were of their best edibles today. Messrs. Walter Moreland and J. C. Burrows, the latter being superintendent of the Southern rail- way’'s dining car service, went through the markets and bought up everything fine. Their mission was to equip the dining car pped which is attached to the President’s train. There is absolutely nothing fn the meat. fish and game line that the car will not car and all of the latest and freshest vegetables and hot house fruits will be on the bill of fare. This is quite a compliment to the Washington markets. Some mi guided people have the idea that the local mar! cannot compare with the markets of New York and Philade is true enly so far as some specialties are con- cerned. The Rhode Island capons are con- ered the finest in the country, and Phil- Iphia poultry is eagerly sought by epi- es. But when it comes to game and fish ashington acknowledges no superior. The canvas-back and toothseme terrapin from the Chesapeake and lower Potom: are uchrowledged the world over as_ the best. Our and are the best. The dining car of the dent's car will be supplied entirely f shington mar- kets. Even when in the sunny south the express trains will bring direct from the capital all supvlies. A reporter of The Star fish Pre: was in the Center market today when the superintendent ¥ buying his For the first day or two the party gale itself on Rhode Island capo! delphia chickens, Virginia quaii, woodcock, Boston mackerel, Maine smelts, live lob- sters, canvas-back ducks, Blue Points, roast beef,ysteak, chops and breast of spring lamb, new peas, be Bermuda po- tatoes, onions, celery, tomatoes, hot house grapes imported from London. The re- porter heard all these ordered. He was in- formed there was almost everything else that could be tmagined in the eating line. One thing is certain, the presidential party will live well on its southern trip. White House Visitors. Before the President left Representative Lowe, Wm. Barnes, chairman of the repub- ‘ican state committee of New York, and Mr. Seth Low were prominent visitors at the White House. Senator Platt appeared a short time afterward and went away with the other New Yorkers. It is stated that Seth Low and Mr. Barnes came here ex- pressly to ask the President to appoint Joseph H Choate ambassador to England. Seth Low is known to be favorably dis. posed to Mr. Choate and to desire his se tion. When Senator Platt was asked about a report that Mr. Choate had already been selected by President McKinley he said positively that the President bad not spoken to him on the subject. He did not express any opinion to whether Mr. Choate would be chosen. Ever since the mention of Mr. Choate’s name the belief in his appointment, as fre- quently announced in The Star, has been growing stronger. Members of the cabinet have heartily commended the New Yorker and his qualifications. But it is doubtful if the President has finally made up his mind. When he does this he will talk to Senator Platt. The senator will interpose no objection to Mr. Choate. Short Cabinet Meeting. The cabinet held a short session today be- fore leaving for the south, Several matters were discussed. The President and Attorney General have decided to put a stop to the sale of railway franchises and other privileges by the au- tonomist government of Cuba. This al- leged government has been preparing to grant all kinds of franchises, ete., thinking that the United States would not care to revoke them after taking charge. ‘This opinion will be forestalled by an announce- ment to be made in Havana that the grant- ing of these franchises will not be respected by this government, thus warning all peo- ple to keep their money and not deal with the autonomists. Proclamation for the Philippine: The subject of the temporary government of the Philippines was talked over today. A proclamation to the people of the islands has been prepared and was read at the pinet session today. It is not thought that the President will sign the proclama- tion until after his return. It will then be forwarded to the islands and promulgated by the military authorities. The proclamation will be similar to the one promulgated when the eastern end of Cuba passed into the hands of the United States. it will announce that the United States desires to be helpful and beneficial to the people of the Philippine Islands. Its tenor will be to bring the Filipinos to trust in this government and depend on the United States to do what is right by them. Following the proclamation will be in. structions to the military officers that in the establishment of a temporary govern- ment the natives are to be put into office whenever possible and treated with every consideration. The proclamation will be a notice to Agu- imaldo that the best thing he can do will be to disband his forces ai return to peaceful pursuits, ARRANGEMENTS AT let his soldiers ATLANTA. Everything in Readiness to Receive President and His Party. ATLANTA, Ga., December 13.—The cit- izens of Atlanta have completed all ar- rangements for the entertainment of their distinguished guests at the peace jubilee tomorrow and Thursday, and. but await their coming. A final meeting of all com- mittees concerned in the arrangements for the big event was held today, and every detail arranged. The President and party are expected to arrive over the Southern railway at 9 to- morrow morning, and will be met at the depot by a reception committee of fifty, composed of Atlanta's most distinguished citizens, and headed by Col. Livingston Mims, president of the Capital City Club. The ladies of the jubilee committee will also be at the station to extend a greeting to the ladies of the presidential party. The first day will be given over to a visit to the capitol, a public reception and a floral pa- rade, which will be reviewed by the Presi- dent. A reception at the Capital City Club in the evening will close the day's festivi- ties. The military and civie parade at noon on also Thursday will President and p: be reviewed by the , and at 3 o'clock the Chief Executive will address the public in the Auditorium at Piedmont Park. Gov. Candler will receive the city’s guests at 5 o'clock in the evening. The banquet at the Kimball will be the concluding feature of the jubilee. Of the sixteen distinguishe guests invited to speak, all have accepted save Gen. Lee, who is in Cuba, and Repr Bailey of Tex- as. The list includes besides the President and members of the cabinet, Admiral Schles Generals Shaticr, Wheeler and Chaff. Stephen O'Meara of Boston, Goy. John: of Alabama, Constructor Hobson, Warwick of Philadelphia and Represen tive John M. Allen of Mississippi. Clark Howell, editor of the Alanta C: will preside as toastmaster. The bu s portion of the somely decorated, the prevailing sentiment amid the masses of bunting everywhere be- ing “one country, one flag.” ARMY REORGANIZATION on Mayor | nstitution, Testimoay Before the House Military Affairs Committee, Protest Against Discussing Relations of Adjutant General and Com- manding General. The adjutant general’s offiee of the War Department was well represented today at the hearing before the House committee on military affairs, relative to the proposed increase of the army. Adjutant Generai Corbin was expected to open the hearing, but was detained at the department. His office was represented, however, by officer: from the several main branch) of the army, mely, Brigadier General Schwan, Major Heistand, Major Simpson and Major Johnston Gen. Schwan detailed at length the or- ganization of the army umder the pian pro- posed in the Hull bill, which has the in- dorsement of the Secretary of War. The total strength of officers would be 3,721; total strength of enlisted men, 14,797; grand total of officers and men, 100,518. ‘ In reply to questions by Mr. Sulzer of w York. Gen. Schwan said about 77,000 men were required to man seacoast foru- fications. “How many men are required to maintain peace and order tn Porto Rico?” asked Mr. Sulzer. “About 6,000. The Spaniards had 8,000 to 9,000," answered Gen, Schwan, When Mr, Sulzer asked how many sol- diers were required to maintain peace and order in Cuba, “until the Cuban republic is procia.med,” Gen. Schwan declined to give an opinion. A similar response made on an in- quiry as to the Philip; he questions brough out some differenges between mem- bers of the committee.“ Chairman Hull uid this was noi the “trial of a case,” and the officer was not on the witn stand. Mr. Su ed, however, that it was sential for the information of the Ameri- can people that the offic appearing should state how many men were required at home and abroad. Proceeding, Mr. Sul- asked: “General, what would you pro- pose as a means of stopping the friction between the commanding general and ad- jutant general of the army?” Gen. Schwan said he could not answer, and the was a chorus of vigorous protests from members of the committee. « irman Hull ruled that the question Was improper, and Mr, Sulzer’s colleagues, Mes: Cox and Hay, urged him not to pursue the question. Mr. Sulzer said that Lieut. Gen. Schofield had gone into the sub- ject quite freely, but he did not wish to in- sist upon the question. Mr. Cox questioned Gen. Schwan as to what use would be made of our soldiers in Cuba. The general said it would be to maintain peace and order there. Mr. Cox insisted that it was to maintain this order over the Cubans, as the Spaniards had withdrawn. this Gen Schwan declined to accept interpretation, saying the army in Cuba was to maintain order against all alike. — e+ — : REWARDS FOR THE NAVY. Two Bills, Prepared by the Seeretary, Sent to Congress. To carry out the suggestions contained in his annual report relative to curing the defects of the present laws governing re- wards for distinguished services and pro motions in the navy, Secretary Long today sent to Congress the drafts of two bills on the subject. These have been prepared with great care by Judge Advocate Gen- eral Lemly, and it is generally believed will, if enacted, provide for the proper rec- ognition of acts of extraordinary bravery without involving the punishment of other officers who have honorably and faithfully cone their full duty. The first bill provides for the bestowal of three classes of medals for distinguished or gallant services, an “Honor” medal for distinguished conduct in battle, carrying with it an increase of pay, ranging from 5 to 15 per cent; a “Courage” medal, for ex- traordinary heroism, and @ “Service” medal, for distinguished public services in time of war. The second bill provides ‘that the advance- ment in grade of an officer-for service in the war with Spain shail not interfere. with the regular promotion of other officers, but that he shall constitute an additional pum- ber in the grade to which: he is promoted. ———-?-9- = WEST INDIAN TARIFF DUTIES. Robert P. Porter Submits His Report to the President. Robert P. Porter, speak commissioner to aid in the preparation of a tariff for Cuba and Porto Rico, has jugtjreturn2d from the West Indies, and has 51 tted the result of his labors to the nt and treasury officials. Mr. Porter at the White House today, ~ — The Angio-Americak Commission. The American-Canadian commission held a meeting today and adjourned until Fri- day. The American members then held a separate meeting lasting until after 12 o'clock and adjourned until tomorrow. IN ANNUAL SESSION National Board of Trade Meets in This City. a THE ELECTION OF OFFICERS TODAY Reports Received and Topics for Discussion Announced. ——— NATION’S NEW TERRITORY aes The twenty-ninth annual meeting of the National Board of Trade was convened to- day at 12 o'clock in the banquet hail of the Shoreham. There was present a good quota of the members of the organizat.on, representative of the bus.ness and com- mercial interests of the country. It is ex- pected the sessions will continue through several di Forty-nine organizations present at the meeting, mainty from the west, heretofore affiliated with ganization. For the first had detegates including which have the national time in not or- the his- tory of the national board a Pacific coast has a delegate city, Tacoma, Wash.ngton, at the annual meeting. . The president of the organization, Mr. Frederick Fraley of Philadelphia, is n-nety- five years old, and owing to the infirmi.is age he will not be ab-e to be piesei.t at sessio: In his absence Mr. James hanan of Trenton, N. J., pres.ded. The secre Mr. William R. Tucker, was in his p! Greeted With Appinuse. At the opening of th> meeting it announced on behalf of the executive com- mittee that Mr. Buchanan had been chosen to preside, and the appearance of the lat- ter gentleman on the pittform brought out e. Mr. Buchanan, in d his appreciation honor conferred upon him and added ey were business men gathered business purposes, he hoped would go on in a business-like a round of applat brief of the speech, expres that, as th togothe the fe meeting ential committee, consisting of . Giduings of New York, Yaylor of Wilmington, Del., and hice of Boston, was appointed, and tne delegates requested to turn over their credentais to the com- mittee, cutive council was read by tne secretary of the board h reviewed what had been done in the of remedial sung and ftnancial legislation, and dwe. especiauy upon the pa Be at the -ast session of Congress of the ‘lorr banarupt ball, jong urged by the boa AS also imade to whe iegisauion in regard to mixcu tv The report cailed atiention to some of The report of the ex n i. Reference ¥ the features of the program for the present mecting, and in reterence to the Nicaragua canal it stated that tue beard haa uni- formly favored the carrying out of this en- terprise, but in view of ihe prospect of a bitter contest between tue companies ne S$ -.om the guverament of be weil tor tue board tion to the avalability of holding concessior Nicaragua it 7 to give some attr the Manama rout A tripuie was 4a to John during Jonathan A. Lase, who die the year, and a committee was appointed to draw up a suitame minut War With Spain, Im conclusion the report said: “The war with Spain brought glorious victory to the arms of this couniry, and ured, with ail its mani- Phe acquisition of new ter- will bring added r peace now seems as a, fold blessing: ritor nsibilities and will present new leg.siative prob.ems for the consideration of the Pr nt and Con- gress. The earnest hope is entertained that they wilt so w: and _happines: ¥ tegislate that prospericy must secuved aune 10 the Unstea dlates as weil as to the coun- tries acyured unaer the terms of ue treaty o1 peace with Spain.” bx-Kepresenauve mayer of Louisiana ied aitenuon to the use in the report of “a the terms upper and iower house, inscead of Senace ana House, and suggested, as there is some opjecuon on ihe part of mem- bers of Congress (0 the use that they be omitted. approved. ‘Ihe report of the treasurer showed a bal- ance OL g4109 The report of tne committee on tials was adopted, the Washi of trade pemg enutled to be represented by the following: Dr. A. P. Bardon, M. G. ime . Stevens and W. B. Hibb: tion of Officers. The annual election of officers resulted in the unanimous choice of Mr. Fral>y as president. The vice presidents were named by the severel delegati On behalf of the delegation from board of trade of this city, Dr. A. Fardon nominated Mr. Theodore W. N« as vice president for the District. nominations of vice presidenis were firmed by the board, the chairman stating that th» vice presidents also served as members of the executive council ‘th: consideration of the topics on the program was then deciared to be in order, but before that done some topics were proposed by the executive committee which were not on the printed program. A report of that committee was read, assigning a number of the topics to the vy: com- mittees, The delegations offering sugges- tions, it was proposed, should be called on to name a representative cn the commit- tees to which the topics had been referred. Objection, however, was made on the ground that such a plan might lead to making the committees unwieldy in num- bers, and, after debate, a resolution was adopted allowing each’ committee to en- large its membership by additions not ex- ceeding three. Two reports of committees on subjects presented to th» last meeting have been prepared and will be taken up for disposi- tion. Or Lhese terms, This correcuon was ereden- gion board the Pr. es The con. Improving Consular Service. One of these bears on the improvement of the consular service of the United States; the other embodies the following resolu- tions on the subject of the “Control of Mo- nopolies,” to the effect “that combinations of persons and capital tending to the in- crease of prices of articles required for general public use, and which shall stifle tull and free competition, are to be depre- cated; that so far as it may be consistent with fall liberty of trade, Congress is here- by requested to use its power to prevent such combinations.” Included in the matters proposed for con- sideration by the board are resolutions on a variety of topics from commercial organ- izations all over the United States. Two subjects that are expel to give rise to considerable discussio® are those permit- ting pooling by railroad companies and res- olutions on banking and currency. Last year the board recorded itself by a majority vote in favor of pooling, but the advent of western cities into the national organization may result in a different recommendation being made this year. Other resolutions that are com- ing up for discussion are those favoring the reduction of tax on spirits, the con- struction of the Nicaragua canai, reciproc- ity, extension ef American trade, court of arbitration between Great Britain and the United States, and a modification of the war revenue ect, relieving members of the commercial exchanges from the special taxes imposed on sales. THE WASHINGTON EVENING STAR Has « larger home and house! cireulats the city o t 4 mn any other newspaper in ld. That is, it in regularly de- livered by carriers to permanent subscribes to the largest per- centage of residences im the city. This ts a pointer of value to vertiners. Householders and mem- bers of family circles are peo- ple who want things and pay for them, . TO BE GOVERNOR OF CUBA MONEY FOR DISTRICT Appointment of Gen, Brooke Announced. Gen. Lee Will Be in Command of na Province d Gen. Lud- low Havana City. Maj. Cen. Rrooke arrived in Washington frem Fort Monroe on the steamer this morning, and went directly to the War De- partment, where he was closeted for more than an hour in consulation with Secretary Alger. He the in company with Adjt Gen. Corbin, proceeded to the White Hou and when he returned to the War Depart- > - Formally !Phe Appropriation Bill Taken Ur in the House. SECTARIAN DISCRIMNATION CHARGET aren conan Lively Tilt Between Messrs. Hen- dercon cnJ G out. WITHOUT CHANG PA After disposing of miscellaneous businest for an hour this afternoon the House pro ceeded to consider the District of Columbia appropriation bill (H.R. 11088) in commit- tee of the whole, with Mr. Hepburn of Iowa in the ch: Mr. Grout of Vermont, chav man of the subcommittee which prepared the bill, took the floor to explain the ge eral provisions of bill, going ove report of the committer, which was lished in The Star yesterday Mr. Grout said it was the largest Distr bill in amount ever reported by the appro priations committee = te this, said Mr jrout ‘20 that the people of the District may see that the comm ee has endeavored t k J i With the progress of the city, and approy ate acc nEiy.” Mr. Grout recited some of the principal features of the b Ne Said, with reterence to the reduction fur perenne: tion with the engineers, had cx ided that au: which the Commissioners asned W ment it was formally announced that the | Betded. As to sur ceeaning, the Com President had designated him to be military | Sweep the sircets om hina ake suewea ts governor of the Island of Cuba, a new post | be done cheaper, The eamuniteee a e which carries with it control over the mil- horize a contract by the oi system at ¢ itary and civil branches of the isiand for- | Peduction of 10 cents 4 square yard, 4 mcrly exercised by the captain-general un- | £8 one ty hate et ee eee eee der the Spanish regime. pply Reduction, Each of the six provinces of Cuba wil] | The Water have its pwn military governor, just as) The reduction for the water supply was Gen. Wood is now military governor of the | Mtde because the engineer officer statec P 7 Santiago, but all of these will | that the sum appropriated was all he coulc receive their instructions directiy from | ¥ Inasmuch as the tunnel could not be Maj. Gen. Brooke, who is in supreme aa- | completed in a year and a half, no appro: thority of the island. Thus in Havana | Priation was made for the Howard Univer Gen. Ludiow wil? b ernor of the city, | Sity re lr. but answerabie to Gen, Lee, the governor | An increase had becn made in the appro of the province of Havana, who in turn | priation for public schoois and libera, pro will be answerable to Maj. Gen. Brooke, the | Vision i been made for new schoo governor of the isiand. houses. This included an industrial schoo In reply to a quesuon as to when he in- | for the colored peope. tended to assume his new duties, General ] Mr. Henderson of 1owa called attention te Brooke said that he would pi 1 to Ha- | the fact that the House of the Good Shep: vana and take charge just mas he | herd and St. Joseph's Asyium were omitte: could organize his staf and forces. It is | from the appropriations tor charity, and pian that such disturbances as occurred in | that there Were owner reductions. Havana night before last may be expected | Mr. Grout said the reauctions ma¢ to occur there again, and to happen in| to keep faith with the poucy of Congrese some of the other Cuban cities and towns. | to dispense with appropriations for sc And as the United States is pledged to | tarian institutions. estore the reign of | nd order to Cuba, | “How about the Women’s Christian Asso- neral Brooke will be under the necessity | Clat * asked Mr. Henderson. of providing borate system of a “That is not a sectarian insutution: it ministratiy ery in order to hold the | @ Christian institution,” repued Mr. Grow disorderly elements in check 2 nd secure a ‘oper application of laws. For his part neral Ludlow, the governor of Havana is already giving his attention to the or- ganization of a semi-military force to take the piace of the orden publico and garde civile, were termed the Spanish ice order in town and a force which maintaine country. The repatriation of these forces recenti left this territory and p: ticularly the city of Havana exposed to an epidemic of owing to the desti tute condition « population and in large part to the r urn to the island by min 1 to the penal sectle the Spanish government of many er who had been depo: ments as “nanigves. The New Governor of Havana. The appointment of Gen. Ludlow as mili- tary governor of the city of Havana is of special interest to the citizens of Washing- ton, from the fact that he wa® Engineer Commission2r of the District for two y from April, IS86, and has since been s ned here in other prominent capacities. Gen. Ludlow is a native of New York and was graduated at the Military Academy June 135, 1864. He served with n during the civil war, andwas brevetted thre gallant and me fense of Allatoot during Sher- man’s campagn through Georgi and sequently in the Carolinas. Since the he has held many important offices, on the most recent being as a member of t Nicaragua canal commission. At the out- | break of the Spanish war he was statione: in New York city. Applying for field service he times for in th war of was assign- ed to the staff of Maj. Gen. Miles, with tn nk of brigadier general of volunteers, and a. companied that officer through the San- Uago and Porto Rican campaigns. For spe- Gen. Ludlow. clally meritorious services with Lawton’s division, in the attacks on Santiago, he was promoted to the grade of major general of volunteers, which rank he now holds. Upon him wi'l devolve the important duty of reorganizing ihe entire public service of the city of Havana, including the estab- lishment of an entirely new system of san- itation and the organization of a civil force for the preservation of order and the de- tection and punishment of crime. In this latter work he will be sted by Capi. McCullagh, late superintendent of police of New York city, who has already gone to Havana to look over the field. Gen. Lud- low’s experience with the government of the District of Columbia will undoubtedly stand | him in good stead in tne performance of =he duties before him. His adimnistration of the engineering affairs of the District, in- cluding the constructon of the sewers and water works, will be especially valuab!e to him in his new field. His knowledge and experience in municipal affairs had un- doubtedly much to do with his selection for the work of regenerating the capital! city of Cuba. +e VICTIMS OF CANNIBALS. Four Belgian Traders Killed and Eaten by Af ves. ANTWERP, December 13.—The steamer Leopoliville, which has just arrived here from Africa with Congo advices, reports that four Belgian traders have been killed and eaten by the natives of Upper Ubanghi. A punitive force, it is also said, has been dispatched to that district. —_— Steamship Arrival. At New York—Amsterdam, from Amster- “Dornin! d by what chur Henaerso: asked Mr “By no church, but by Christian ’ ple.” "Yes, and wholly without Cathoic pur- ticipation,” said Mr. Henderson That is be the Catholics elect to withheld it, Mr. Grout The insti- tution Is Catholic in the broadest sev, of the wy and could be Roman Catholic if the Roman Cathohies ch pP to take jart St. Joseph's Orphan Asyium “How about St ph's Orphan Asy- lum?"asked Mr. Henderson, “Has the Dis- trict Kovermment ma any provision for th ciphans taken and cared for by hia Mr replied in the negative, and added that the children of this institut on were educated strictly in the Catholic faith “I don’t cure what t faith,” said Gen. Henderson; “if you are going to run the knite into these orphanages, rip then all up.” He asked why St. Ann's Infant Asylum was provided for in the bill, as it institution. 1 the District was not pre- care of orphans yet, and St. Ann's take them. The Ghost of A. P. A.-ixm. “I see the ghost of A.P. A.-ism all this,” sald Mr. Henderson, “and I am sorry to see it > sees it but yourself,” Grout “The orphans of Joseph not only see it, but feel said Mr. Henderson. He Iso called attention to the fact that, in spite of the previous laws prohibiting ‘ap. propriations for sectarian institutions, tt committee makes the law a 1 letter by “ © provide fer such institutions m character es the committee of Kentucky challenged item giving a clerk tot aler of weights ani me: Mr. s he ship was necessary to strat he Tevenue Dhis concluded the 1, and the ions. preliminary debate clerk proceeded to rea: An Amendment Defeated. Mr. Handy offered an amendment tr ferring a $1,200 clerk to $1.4 in the asses. sor's office. This clerk was de cribed by Mr Handy as a most worthy man. Mr. Grout said the Commissioners h decided to refrain from suggesting changes of this kind pending an investigation they are now making. The amendment was de- feated. The Bill Passed. The bill was having been made to it e! then passed, no armendment her in commit- tee of the whole or in the House. FUTURE OF THE VULCAN. Will Be Kept in Ordinary at the League Istand Yard There being no longer need of the repair ship Vulcan, which was fitted out specially for service Curing the war with Spain, or- ders have been issued putting that vessel out cf commission at the navy yard, League Island, where she arrived yesterday. The Vulcan is a veritable floating machine shop, equipped with plant and machinery for the repair of warships afloat. She rendered valuable services to the fleet in the West Indies, and made it practicable for them to remain there without going to navy yards for ordinary repairs. The Vulcan will be kept in ordinary at the League Isl and yard, and can be made ready for active service on short notice. ——<$_ 2+ ___ MR. BABCOCK’S DEPARTURE, He Goes to Look After His Senatorial Contert. Chairman Babcock of the House District committee left Washington today for Mil- waukee, where ine will open headquarterg to conduct his senatorial contest. He will probably not return before February. A sHOT AT AMERICA. Member of the Reichstag Wants Ger many’s Interests Protected. BERLIN, December 13.—During the dis cussion of the estimates on the reic! today, Herr Bassermann, national Geclared that his party desired the gov ernment to give vigorous protection to Ger man interests in its dealings with Ameria