Evening Star Newspaper, April 13, 1900, Page 1

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Chermside Starts to His Relief at Wepener. ——_+ BOERS AROUND ALIWAL NORTH Consul Hay Says Captain Reich- man Was Not in Fight. MORE HORSES FOR ROBERTS —__>—__—_ REDDHDRSBURG, April 13.—The 34 Di- vision, commanded by Major General Chermside, has arrived here from Bethany without eny incident worth recording. The Boers have been located south of the Wepe- ner and Smithtleld districts. Colonel Dalgety, who is in command of the colonial force surrounded at Wepener, is holding out gamely. Exciting develop- ments are probable in the near future. The censorship {fs particularly strict. Boers in Vicinity of Aliwal North. ALIWAL NORTH, April 12—A detach- ment of 200 of the Rouxville commando is patrolling in this direction. Many of the men go to their farms at night and rejoin the detechment in the morning. The Roux- ville commando numb rge body of Basutos is closely watching events from the border. The weather is too cloudy to permit heliographing. ‘ania and the Baltimore ani i companies were about to ab- orb the ladelphia and Reading and tae Jersey Central railroads move in Hne with the plans for the general merging of the big railroad systems. It was stated that conferences had been held in Baltimore and Philadelphia during the last few da between Baltimore and Ohio and Pennsyl- vania officials with the above object in view. —__+--___ LABOR RIOTS IN CHICAGO. have Pennsy! ‘Ohio rail Strong Guard of Police Around Mar- shall Field's Building. CHICAGO, Apzil 13.—The Marshall Field building, in course of erection at Clark and Adams streets, where yesterday the most serious ricting that has occurred during the present labor difficulties took place, was today completely surrounded by policemen and special officers, the guard for the build- ing being more than doubled. The officers had strict orders to keep the crowds mov- ing, and any tendency to loiter near the building was liable to result in disaster to the curious one. ‘Twenty-five non-union men slept in the building last night on cots provided by the contractors, and the police reported that about as many more entered the building teday and went to work. No further trouble is anticipated until to- night, when the non-union men leave work, and in order to prevent rioting then, a special force of officers will be detailed to escort the men to their hom: ++. ____ OREGON INSTRUCTS FOR BRYAN. Action on Proposed Fusionist Plat- form Was Postponed. PORTLAND, Oregon, April 13.—At the session last night the conference committee of the fusionists reported that the platform had been agreed upon by the two commit- tees. The joint platform was read, and after a long discussion actlon was post- It is reported that the Boers lost heavily | Pened. The platform reaifirms the state in the Wepener. There is | platform of the democratic, people's and ing among the women, and an | silver-republican parties of Oregen adopted tance has been | in 1s0s. It favors Filipino independence and nmando. There was fighting at De sdorp today. Consul Hay Denies a Rumor. a protectorate by the United State presses sympathy with the Boe suffrage is indorsed. Dete and ex- Equal PRETORIA, Wednes April I—] gonad _conventi eae ere ene (on Meo: Scvem fon Presidents | Twelve en eee a ed mere nat Capt: | middle-of-the-road delegates hel con- e the States military at-] vention, but took no action pending the n¢, participated in the fight near Sannas | action of the fusion convention. : false. Capt. Reichman, | The democrats at the session iast night most of the time 2 Duteh military has since died. Goubt the nm confounded berg of the Free State active part in the Reichman Amer! received the report of the conte mittee with the populists, but no action on it, a postponement being agreed upon. The following were elected dele the national convention at Kansas H. Raley, M. A. Miller, R. M. Ve Ich. J. O. Boo More Horses for R Nickell, A. 8. Bennett. The dele PE TOWN, April Instructed to vote for Wm. J. port Mount Lebar ————S sea by the British | MYSTERY OVER A DOCTOR'S DEATH. has arrived here in sress, which | Medical Examiner Thinks Boston March 3 for Table Physician Killed Himself. The Mashona Detained. CAPE TOWN, April 13—Th admiral in April 1 Examiner T a partial examination of the STO. etree Pe eee te thea at | body of. Dr. James R. Cocke, the blind has refused to permit the British stea physician who was found dead in his room aus : rmit the British steamer |ja<t night under circumstances that were ua. proceed be- | considered suspicious, expressed the opin- agents of the vessel |ion that the man committed suicide. He 9 destined for Del 1 at Durban. ——_>++___ EXPOSITION OPENS TOMORROW. The Bulldings and Exhibits at Paris Are Far From Ready. PARIS, April 13.— position author!- aid that there was a bullet wound at the back of the mouth, but he had not as yet lge, Decem- | traced the course of the bullet. He under- © stea Mashoua, | stood that Dr. Cocke had heart trouble, nal ew Sare Novem- | which possibly might have caused death nt Nov B. for ; Bt Gee have tc rite fous fan the Mpraset | and the bullet not have touched a vital > foodstuffs were | Pot. Further examination will be made r bond, and the | later. ed a verdict | Mrs. Cocke today made some additions to her previous statement. She said that at Algoa | When she returned from an errand down- . and was to | Stairs the doctor, who was an expert on er ports. steel, as well as on some kinds of chemi- cal ‘preparations, had a revolver in his hand. He told her that he was examining the weapon to see whether it was chilled or nickel steel. He also told her. she says, that if a pa- tient whom he expected should call he should be told to call next da: ties are making a ous effort to pre- Partial substantiation seems to be given pare the show for auguration tomor- | to the report that Dr. Cocke was in some row, an exam grounds | ¥a¥ involved in transactions with the Rus- a Lae Nee an or some other foreign government, b: =—* lows the task fs im- | the dec fon of Mrs. Cocke that the v’ The are dow itor whom he expected yesterday after- d tho exhibits are only partially | noon was an attache of one of the f The Salle Des Fetes “; | legations In Washington and he was com- ae Salle Des Petes, in whieh | oe'to see the doctor In regard to the con- are planned to | tracts of some kind in which his govern- of men c ment was interested. the ooo 1 night and THEIR HOME A FIRE TRAP. Hyman Beller and Family Seriously rative art labor of elear- the m: UM. Burned in a Tenement. NEW YORK, April 14.—A fire which may n the death of two persons occurred jay in the six-story brick build- Clinton street. Hyman Beller, a pled a store on the ground floor rear with his wife and two fidren. The windows of the living rooms are protected by iron bars, making exit im- tailor, and lived in the are open and his family had evidently at- he cae ee tempted to escape, but the barred Windows 2 Sunday. behind them and flames in the store When the firemen ned entrance to the It rund mother and two rooms the fath Customs Officialn at ‘Frisco Seize the aun Miclse bagles buried. Net eeacae Ae Stag on the Dori the hospital that the father and the baby SAN FR¢ O, April 12.—€ are probably fatally injured. Mrs. Beller house off found in the forepeak | &na the other child will survive. of the orie er Doric fourtee tins 1,600 cigars ad been stowed smuggle them of caps. the intent to The officials also seized 5.850 cigars on the government transport Sheridan. +++ ___ MANY CHINESE COMING IY. Over SAW MILL EOGILER EXPLODES. Two Men Killed and Another Serious- ly Injured in the Accident. BIG RAPIDS, Mich., April 13.—The boller n Riter’s saw mill at the hamlet r exvloded last night, killing mmerman, aged seventy, and Jas. aged twenty-five. Oscar Zimmer- 10,000 Have L Theee Yesmied fm Past | naan, a spectator, was severely injured, and SAN FRANCISCO, April 12—The Can |‘ Teperted dying. The mill was completely ae : F demolished. The cause of the explosion is says: Thousands of Chinese are passing | 9 the barriers of the custom house and not | UPSPO¥?- only are being landed, but are being made| WHEELING, W. Va., April 13—Two native-born citizens of California, each | boilers in the furnace department of River- with a vote and qualifications to partici-| side plant, National Tube Company, ex- pate in the political : state It fs asserted that during the p four months over 10,000 Chinese have been landed. and of these at least 100 a month have been admitted on the ground that they were born in this state, which fact being admitted, entitles them to the rights Of cttizenship. Charges are made that this influx of orientals {s only made possible by fraudulent evasions of the restriction act. irs of this city and t thirty- —+-+>__ RAILROAD RUMOR DENIED. No Tr in a Reported B. and 0. and Pennsylvania Deal. PHILADELPHIA, April 13—A vice presi- dent of the Pennsylvania Rafiroad Com- pany today characterized a untrue a re- port from Baltimere that th2 Pennsylvania Railroad Company was In a deal with the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company to acquire the Philadelphia and Reading Rail- way Company and Central Railroad Com- pany of New Jersey. He further stated that the question of the Baltimore and Ohio ratiroad runuing {ts trains over th> Penn- sylvania railroad to Jersey City had not been broached or discussed. A special to the New York Times from Baltimore yesterday says: Reports were current in financial circles here today that ploded today, carrying the boilers 150 feet and troying three buildings and boilers in the steel works and water works. Sev- eral workmen were injured, two seriously. Three thousand workmen will be thrown out of employment ten days. The tube works Were net affected. Loss about $50,- 000. ——_»-+2+—_—__ Deadlock in 14th Ohio District. WELLINGTON, Ohio, April 13.—The re- publican congressional convention of the fourteenth district is again balloting today at the rate of one a minute. Twelve hun- dred and seventeen ballots have been taken so far, and there has been no break. Ad- journment Is considered probable today if no nomination is reached. —+++___ Exiled for Offcnding the Sultan. CONSTANTINOPLE, April 13.—Ebuzsia ‘Tewfik, a state councillor and distinguished writer, has been arrested and exiled to Koniah, a city of Asia Minor, for writing an article displeasing to the sultan. —_~+--__ Death of Joseph Walker. Special Dispatch to The Evening Star. RICHMOND, Va., April 13. —Joseph Walker, a prominent citizen of Chester- field, died today. He offered the first free silver resolution In the Virginia house in the early seventies. ser polit FOR SECOND PLACE Possible Running Mates for McKinley and Bryan. ———— DISCUSSION OF MR. SHERMAN Mr. Mercer of Nebraska the Latest One Mentioned. THE DEMOCRATIC OUTLOOK ———_>+——_- The republican candidate makers, having Roosevelt, Bliss and Woodruff disposed of as possible candidates for the vice presi- dency, are now considering the name of Representative Sherman of New York. They have not decided that he is the man they want, but are canvassing the question of his availability. Sherman is one of the strongest and best equipped men the party has in the House and has the advantage of being popular in the empire state. It ts un- derstood that he did not approve of the Porto Rican tariff bill, and at one time it was thought that he might vote against the motion of the ways and means committee by which the Senate amendments Were con- curred in. Had he so voted he would not be in the running for the vice presidency, since the candidates will be chosen by the men who made and passed that bill. He voted with his party, however, and made no open protest, if, indeed, he opposed the bill. The republicans have no actual fear of not being able to carr York at the presidential election th: ow fall, but realizing the importance of doing so, they are dis posed to make doubly sure putting a popul: York man on the eket If one wh ble ¢ n be found. in com- tions than othe the state whose have been diseu: and there 1 cpposition in administration circles » selection of Woodruff, Who wants the herman seems to be less involv in nomina Mr. been put for- ward cxndidate of the middle Mercer of Nebraska. latest addition which the political gossips have to the list of avatlables Me pbraska. The sugges- his name has been received with many quarter main argument in his behalf 1s the y of his carryins Nebraska against 3 Mr. Mercer is v popular in his state and has been elected to Congress four times, twice in the of a powerful fusion of democrats, pupulists and silver republicans. He is an original sound money n and noted for the repeal of the Sherman act hen some other distinguished Nebraska ublicans seeking cover on the ancial que bility is 1uestio a clev- he Appeal to the Went. There is a well-defined movement on foot among republicans to go to the west for running mate for Mr. McKinley. The same spirit which was | own in the election of Mr. Henderson as Speaker in compllance with a demand froia the west for recogni- tion is being manifested again. The claim is frequently put forward that the center of population in the republican party has moved west of the Alleghenies, and that the western republicans must be considered. So, while Mr. Platt and the easterne are gravely discussing the available men in the east, the western politicians are turning thelr faces toward the setting sun fn search of a candidate to take the second ce on the national ticket. The western- are as strenuous in this affair as they were in the speakership contest, when, in their breezy, western fashion, they so rude- ly upset the plans of a number of calculat- ing politicians of the east. If that short but decisive struggle can be taken as a criterion of the influence In the party councils of the republicans of the trans-Ohlo region, the outcome of the vice pre in idential contest may be watched with st. Among the Democrats. Among the democrats, who have little th In the prospects of their party in the middle west, there Is an active movement on foot to make Judge Parker of New York the vice presidential candidate with Bryan in the hope that his candidacy might turn the state, he having shown great popularity in New York, though supporting the Bryan ticket In ‘96. The best Informed of (the democratic leaders do not entertain ‘the idea of being able to carry New York this fail under any circum: Since the blunder of the republic vaders of Con- gress in dealing with Porto Rico, which has called for from the much gré Indiana, particularly loud * protest , the democrats look with iter hope upon their prospects in Illinois, Minnesota and Michigan t to make those states the particu- tle ground of the campaign. With this in view the suggestion of Charles A. Towne as a candidate with Bryan has taken some hold. a ee APPOINTING CONTRACT SURGEONS. Draft of a Bill Prepared by Surgeon General Sternbers. ‘The Secretary of War has forwarded to Congress, with his approval, draft of a bill prepared by Surgeon General Sternbers providing for the appointment of contract surgeons who have rendered ono year’s faithful and satisfactory service In the army of the United States as assistant surgeons of volunteers, with the rank of first lieutenant. The bill provides for such appointments afier .the. usual examination as to physical and professional qualifica- tions, and the officers so commissioned are to be subject to honorable discharge when- ever their services are no longer required. ‘The bill also provides for the promotion of such assistant surgeons to the rank of captain after two years’ faithful and sat- isfactory service. General Sternberg has written a letter to the Secretary of War urging the enactment of the proposed legislation during the pres- ent session of Congress, both in the inter- ests of the service and as a matter of jus- tice to the large number of contract sur- geons now in the service, upon whom, toa large extent, he says, devolves the duty of caring for the sick of our armies in the United States, in Cuba, tr Porto Rico, in Alaska and in the Philippines. “The acting assistant surgeons now in the service,” says General Sternberg, “have been carefully selected, and have all been required to undergo an examination as to their physical and professtonal qualifica- tions. They have all the responsibilities of commissioned medical officers, and it is the natural and proper ambition of every one of them who has rendered faithful service to obtain a commission from the President of the United States. Owing to the very small number of volunteer surgeons (34) authorized at present, but a very few have any prospect of being commissioned under existing laws. So far as pay ts concerned, an acting assistant surgeon would be the loser when commissioned as an assistant surgeon of volunteers, with the rank of firat lieutenant, as he would receive but $133.33 per month, instead of $150, which fs the compensation now allowed contract sur- geons. But the bill submitted proposes ta promotesthose who have been in active ser- vice for three years (one year as an act- ing assistant surgeon and two years as an assistant surgeon, with rank of first lieu- tenant) to the grade of captain, if their services have been faithful and satisfac- tory. THE DEWEY MOVEMENT IDENTIFICATION OF PERRY MONT WITH IT. BEL- What He Says on the Subject—Influ- ences Behind the Admiral. The appearance of eX ~ Representative Perry Beimont in Washington at this time, and his open identifieation with the Dewey movement, has excited considerable interest among the politicians who are trying to get to the bottom of Dewey's candidacy. Sig- nificance is attached to the dinner given by John R. MeLean last night, at which Mr. and Mrs. Belmont and Admiral and Mrs. Dewey were guests. In cautiously worded interviews Mr. Belmont has shown his deep interest in Admiral Dewey’s candidacy, and it is believed that Mr. McLean may have a sympathy with it beyond that which might naturally be expected from his being the admiral’s brother-in-law. Sufficient has been disclosed to make It quite evident that Admiral Dewey's an- nouncement of his candidacy was not made without consultation and consideration, and that the purpose of thdse who favor him is to arouse a public sentiment in his behalf before disclosing any organization behind the movement. What Mr. Belmont Says. B2lmont today declined to enter into ussion of the movement for the ad- Mi ad vancement of Admiral Dawey's candidacy. | “There is no mystery about the purposes of the New York democratic leaders,”” he said to a Star reportsr. “Their chief desire is and to to a popular seftiment, guide Ives accordingly, choosing @ candidate who will unite the party. There is no question about the growing popularity of Admiral Dow of Manila he di: After the great victory yed the rarest tact, dl: cretion and political foresight. Some demo- cratic politicians declare that Admire) Dewey should have made known his inten- tion at the time of his triumphant arrival. It may well be assumed that after a long absence from his country it has taken him ome time to realize that the two great plitical parties are thoroughly entangled and bound up in the candidates of on! men—Presid:nt McKinley and the defeated candidate of the last presidential cam- paign.” Influences Behind Dewey. Tt is evident that the influences behind Admiral Dewey are of @ subtle character, though there Is nothing very mysterious about the matter, and that the organization in the admiral's behalf will be found if '$ are satisfied that popular sentiment ‘arrants them in the belief that they can accomplish something in the way of uniting tic party by advocating the ad- As far as New York is tion of expediency rather r platforms is likely to . and if the New York dele- gation to Kansas City uninstructed the le from that state will hope to find other uninstructed delegations at the Gemocratic convention and to be able to pre sufficient foree to impress the democratic national organization with the desirability of considering in the selec! of their candidate the question of a unit party. This is the spirit of she Dewey mov KC WORK IN THE PARKS. Report of Col. Bingham for the Month of March. In his latest monthly report in regard to cperations in public buildings and ground Col. Bingham, the officer in charge, says that the fron post-and-chain fence arcuhd Judiciary Park has been removed and used to Inclose reservation 100, Virginia avenue, ‘Mth and G streets, and reser tion 102, Virginia avenue and F streets. A board walk S0 feet long and 3 feet wide has been laid in Garfield Park connecting Virginia avenue and the scuta road In West Garfield Park. A bridle path has been staked out in the Washington monument and 2 new cnirahee to the grounds s been made from 11th étreet to Park read at the southeast corner of the reserva- tion, which entrance is directly opposite the 4th street entrance to the Agricultural grounds. Work is in progress on the con- crete foundation for the Hahneman monu- ent opposite Scott Circle. » were two arrests at the Washing- ton monument during the past month. One of these was a case of profanity, in which @ fine of $10 was imposed in the Police Court. In the other case a man committed a se~ ndaiism in breaking several of stone from the shaft. He to the Police Court an] was let off with a of $1. There were 9,502 visit- crs to the top of the monument during the f March, making a total number of vho have visited the top opencd to the public, Two iron plates or safety guards have been placed on the step of the elevator ¢ one at each end, to prevent persons from being pushed off while enter- ing or leaving the car at the top landing. — A MILLION FOR MILITIA. rieus act of v large pies w Ss take: Action of the House Committee— Chairman Marsh's Comment. ‘The House committee on militia decided today to fix at $1,000,000 the amount allowed annually to the militia of the several states in place of the $400,000 now allowed. The bill as heretofore agreed upon allowed $2,000,000 annually, in accordance with the reauest cf the national association of mill- tia organizations. But owing to the desire for retrenchment and the strong effort being: made to keep down the total appro- priations of this session the decision of to- day was reluctantly reached to fix the amount at $1,000,000. °° Chairman Marsh says this is two and one- half Umes the present allewance, and while not all he desired, it is all he thinks expe- dient to grant at this time. ——— +++ —___—\__ Army Orders, Major John B. Bellmger. quartermaster, U.S. V., has been relieved from @uty in the office of the ‘quartermaster general and or- dered to West Point; +x. ¥., for duty as quartermaster and disbursing officer at the Military Academy. ‘ Capt. Geo. W. Van Deusen, 7th Artil- lery, at San Francisco, has been ordered to join his battery at Fort:Tottem, N. Y. Lieut. Col. A. A. Woodbull of the medi- cal department at Sommerville, N. J.. has been ordered to this city te confer with the surgeon general in regar@ to Business of the medical department. z Major J. T. Van Orsdale, 7th Infantry, has been ordered to Seattic;“Wash., to ac- company ceriain companies of the 7th In- fantry to their new stations in Alaska. os ——__ Army Officers Honorably Discharged. Major George F. Shiels, surgeon, U. 8. V., at his own request, has been honorably discharged from the volunteer army, to take effect June 1@ next. He is now on temporary duty in the department of Cali- fornia. a \ Capt. Edward R. Hutehjns, assistant com- missary of subsistence, U.S. V., having been found disqualified tg perform the du- ties of his rank, has heen honorably dis- charged the service of the Untted States. oe. North Atlantic Squadron at Bermuda. The North Atlantic squadron; the New York, Texas and Machias, has arrived at Bermuda. MR. PORTER RESIGNS oe Secretary to the President Retires on Account of Ill Health. MR. CORTELYOU HIS SUCCESSOR Both Gentlemen Have Had Very Active Careers. OTHER CHANGES —>+—_——__ LIKELY Owing to continued ill-health, John Addi- son Porter, secretary to President McKin- ley, has tendered his resignation, and the President has accepted it, to take effect May 1 next. Mr. Porter's health was seriously im- paired about a year ago by a severe attack of illnes and since then he has been at times relieved somewhat from the onerous duties of his office; but failing to regain his health, and believing that complete separa- tion from official cares is essential to his speedy and permanent recovery, the secre- tary has been constrained to tender his resignation, which the President has re- luctantly accepted. His physicians enjoin complete rest and change, that he may have every facility for rapid improvement. Mr. Cortelyou His Successor. Following the announcement of his resig- nation, the President sent to the Senate the nomination of George B. Cortelyou of New York to be secretary to the President in place of Mr. Porter. There is not the least doubt that the Senate will speedily confirm the nomination. Mr. Cortelyou is personally known to every senator, and stands as high e suid that the resignation of ry Porter a surprise. His health has been bad for more than a year, and there was not the satisfactory improvement which his family or friends had expected. Mr. Porter went to New York nearly a week ago, ind made his final decision since then. His family has been earnestly opposed for a long time to his remaining in official life, and their protests have been successful. Mr. Porter will probably enter no busines for months, and will take no active part in Connecticut polities this year, as heretofore. The appointment of Mr. Cortelyou is what has been looked for ever since the retire- ment of Mr. Porter has been talked of. Mr. Cortelyou has been the confidential secre- tary of President McKinley since the lat- incumbh and step by step ha shown his ulness, capacity and his great natural ability. The President quick- w it, and by his own request Congre: provided dditional ship, desigr S for Mr. Cortelyou. mpensation for the been performed by M then acting as stenog- in July, 1808, and Mr. Corte has nce ranked as assistant secre’ He has continued to act in a con: capacity to the President, and as perforomed the er part of the deli- eate work of the Executive Mansion. Dur- ing Mr. Porter's long absence in Europe the entire work of the Executive Mansion fell on Mr. Cortelyou, and was handled smooth- ly and with satisfaction to all concerned. Mr. Cortelyou is well known in Wash- ington and throughout the country, ha ing served in important confidential capa ities for many years. Mr. Cortelyou's Career. George Bruce Cortelyou was born in New York July 25, 1862, and is a member of one of the oldest and most influential fam- ilies in that state. He studied at various public and private schools. At sixteen he entered the State Normal School at West- field, Mass., pursued an advanced course of study and graduated with honor at nineteen, preparing for Harvard Untver- sity. His plans were, however, changed upon graduation, and he entered the New England Conservatory of Music at Boston, to continue musical studies begun several vars before. Upon returning to New York he continued his studies, finally tak- Ing a course in stenography at the Wal- worth Stenographic Institute, and upor graduation from that institution, was ap- pointed principal assistant in the school. The following year he became associated Mr. Cortelyou. with James E. Munson, author of the Munson system of phonography, and as- sisted him in his duties as official stenogra- pher of the superior court. From 1885 to 1889 he was the principal of college preparatory schools in New York. His promotion since entering the gov- ernment service has heen rapid. In the fall of 1889 he was appointed private sec- Tetary to the post office inspector in charge at New York; in March, 1891, confidential secretary to the surveyor of customs at New York and in July of the same year private secretary to Fourth Assistant Post- master General Rathbone. Upon the change of administration he tendered his resignation, but was promptly reappointed by Assistant. Postmaster General Maxwell and served with him for nearly three years of his term, during this period being desig- nated acting chlef clerk of the fourth as- sistant postmaster general's office, and also acting fourth assistant postmaster general. His services in the Post Office Depart- ment came to the notice of President Cleve- land, and on November 1, 1895, Mr. Cortel- you was transferred to the Executive Man- sion and appointed stenographer to the President. Three months later he was ap- pointed executive clerk to the President. Mr. Cortelyou's training and experience greatly facilitate his easy handling of his duties. He can do more work than most men. In addition to looking after the mass of executive work he has had charge of Mrs. McKinley’s correspondence, arrang- ing receptions ana social functtons. During his residence in Washington Mr. Cortelyou studied law, graduating in 1895 from the Georgetown University Law School with the degree of LL.B., and in 1896 from the Columbian University Law School with the degree of LL.M. He is a member of the Alumni Association of these institutions, has been for many years a member of the New York Press Club and has been a frequent contributor to leading newspapers and periodicals. emotion of Mr. Cortel: a vacancy in the office of ass tary. It is understood that filled by the ecutive clerks, leaving a vacaney whic. i result in other promo‘iens. It is probable that either B. F. Barnes or Rudolph For- ster will be chosen as ass’ 2 Both have executive ability and endow- ments qualifying them for the position. Mr. Cortelyou also belicves that the pronio- tions should go to men who have worked herd and faithfully when the White House stant sec this will be fcrce was working night and day. Mr. Forster fs at present chief clerk of the White House force. Both he and Mr. Barnes have accompanied the President on many trips stenographers. The Retiring Secretary. John Addison Porter, who retires from the office of secretary to the President, was born at New Haven, Conn., April 17, 1856, the eldest son of Prof. John Addison Porter, a noted scientist, first dean of the Sheffield Scientific School of Yale University, and Miss Josephine Earl Sheffield, daughter of the founder of that institution. ucated at Gen. Russell Commercial Institute of New Haven, the Hopkins Grammar School and Yale Univer- sity, from which he was graduated from the academical department in the 1878. After leaving college he studied law at Cleveland, Ohio, in the office of his uncle, William J. Boardman. afterward leaving the profession to engage in newspaper work on the local staffs of the New Haven, Conn., Daily Palladium and Hartford, Conn., Cou- rant. In 1888 Mr. Porter purchased a part inter- est in the Hartford, Conn., Evening Pc Two years subsequently he secured a con- He was ed- Collegiate and of ass Mr. Porter. trolling int editor-in-ch: st in. that He repr Pomfret in the popular branch of the Gon- necticut general assembly, and was clected an alternate delegate to the republican is. On ndidate for tional convention at Minneap eral oceasions he has been a c: the governorship of Connecticut, in each in- stance receiving 2 large majority of the votes cast at the primaries. In the presi- dential campaign of 1806 Mr. Porter was an st advocate of the nomination of Maj. . and as a result largely of his energetic work in Connecticut two-thirds of the vote of that’ state im the ‘St. Louts convention was cast for the Ohio cant McKinley's plurality in Connecticut t lowing November was upward of 55,000, aper and became nied the town of Mr. Porter, without solicitation’ on hi Part, was chosen for secretary to the Pres dent in February, 1897, and umed office March 4, 1897. He is a member of num¢érous social and fraternal organizations and clubs, including the Masonic order. GERMAN MEAT INSPECTION, Importance of. the, Debate Reichstag. A debate. is. now .in- progress -in. the. Ger- man reichstag over the proposed meéat- inspection act, which, if passed, would practically Stop all importation of live e: tle and meats into vived the question, What dustrial and commercial class many do for food if the import of breadstiffs and off? Consul. .Goneval. Mason, made an interesting rep ject to the State Department under date of March ®. “During the past atury, he says, the population of. the.German empire has increased from 2,000,000 to 55,000,000 souls, and 2 proportionate increase would indicate nearly 100,000,000 perso: many at the close of the twentieth cen- tury. Farm, dairy and garden production does not keep pace by any means with thi steady increase of population, and onl by diverting the capital and labor which now furthers commerce and trade in Ger- Many to the farms and fields can the future food supply of the country be as- sured. But the task of turning back the young men of the rural districts, who have migrated to the citfes and caught the fever of trade and traffic, to the drudgery of farm life will be a difficult one indeed, as will also that of attracting to agricultural pursuits the capital that now earns such abundant profits from other industry and trade. In conclusion the consul states that the legislation enacted this year in regard to the increase of the food supply will have a potent influence in shaping the economic history of Germany for yea! ——_+«+. ACTION ON in the | It has re- would the in- of. Ger- ed supply ats’ should be cut at Berlin, has rt upon this sub- in Ger- to come. DCAL BILLS. Favorable Reports Ordered by Senate District Committee. The Senate committee on the District of Columbia met today and ordered favorable reports on several bills of Jocal interest. Senate bill 3918, providing for the erec- tion of an engine house and the purchase of a chemical engine at Congress Heights, was ordered reported favorably, with an amendment increasing the amount appro- priated from $4,500 to $20,000. Senate bill 4048, to amend the act regu- lating the inspection of flour in the Dis- trict of Columbia, was also acted on favor- ably. It provides that no barrel, half bar- rel or sack of flour not examined and branded by the inspector shall be sold within the District under fine of $1 for every barrel, ha!f barrel or sack, to be collected as other fines and penalties are collected. Senate pill 4114, to prevent the placing of signs “For rent” and “For sale” upon any private property in the District with- out the written consent of the owner of such property, was favorably acted on. It provides: “That any person or persons violating the provisions of this act shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon conviction shall be punished by a fine of not less than $10 nor more than $20, or imprisonment for not less than ten days, or both, in the discretion of the court. +0 Cruise of the Buffalo. The training ship Buffalo has been or- dered to sail from Norfolk for League Island not later than the 19th instant. She will there embark a crew of landsmen and sail for northern Europe, touching at Gravesend and proceeding as far north as Christianta, Norway. She will return to Hampton Roads about the Ist of Septem- ber next. The Mayflower has been ordered in = about the lith of next moni Ss A LIBERAL EDUCATION, Whether or not you wish to buy anything the adver- tising columns of The Star amply repay the most care- ful perusal. | AT THE WHITE HOUSE New Administration for Porto Rico Discussed Today. THE FIGHT FOR PLACES BEGUN Another Delegation in Behalf of a District Commissioner. It IS FOR JUDGE scorr oS ee The President and his cabinet discussed for hours today the subject of the new ad- ministration for » Rico. The bill at it passed Congress was read, and there was a full and free talk on its provisions and what is intended. One of the chief topics was the offices whieh are put at thé disposal of the President by the bill. The President announced his determination to seck men of the highest standing to fill the positions created for Porto Rico. He will not allow these offices to be used to pay political debts, and wants to see the first government for Porto Rico an able and suce tion 1 one, been made. Se far on He one Charles Is | Allen for governor of the island. Fight for Places. fight for places in Porto Rico began has The at the White House before the the bill and was renewe pa nators Burrows and McMillan talked with the President to get a place for a Michigan man. Senators Chandler and Hale want a position for a y England citizen and interviewed the ident. Representatives Brownlow and Gibson saw the Pr nt to ask that a plum be held open for a good man from Tenness Thus has the siege begun. law goes Into effect May 1 the nt will try to fill as many places af y that time that the officials may arrange their business in this country and leave for Porto Rico, but he will make no haste at the expense of getting good men. The District Commiasionershipx. The President a large and ime portant local delegation this morning. Note withstanding the time for the cabinet sese sion had arrived the President listened with great Interest to the delegation the selection of Judge Scott for Com of the District to delegation consisted , Van H wn, B. F. Jeffords, J. H. Simpson, P.M. Deven received urge K De Witt. ation used words of high pr ‘erring to Jud, rot. The President mclusion of the interview, said that i give the dele tation full consideration. He made no es aving a significant bearing on *36 contest Senators MeMillan and Burrows, accom panied by Representative Sheldor tne President regarding mate ters and at the same time spoke to him about the District commissionership. Senator Burrows a few days ako ins 4 Robert 1. Fleming for a as District Commissioner. A voring Mr. Fleming's selection sented at the House today ‘The Ross di next mo thought, s terms of Commission not expire until near the th. but the President Jeet their su —— TO MR. APPLYING Many Persons Anxioux for Places im Porto Rico. It is understood that no selection of @& successor to Mr. Allen as assisiant secres tary of the navy will be made until Secree tary Long returns to Wast Colorado and has had an opportunity to express his preference in the matter. The Secretary is expected most any moment. Meanwhile the tide of py turned upon Mr. Allen's office and White House. sume of the applicant even waiting for the President's signaturé to the organic act before presenting their for somé connec wih ‘he of Porto Rico. The none of the until Mr to re look into the to arrive seekers haa BUILDING GN RAWLINS PARK. Senate Commitice Will Favorably Re= port the Bill The Senate commitice on publ and grounds tod: ah > but ate bill 2237, introduced by Mr. Frye. y viding that there be for the per= manent use of the Naticenal Socicty of Daughters of the American Revolution, for the erection of a memorial building ‘here> on, reservation thirteen, known as Rawling Park, between 18th, 19th and E streeis and New York avenue northwest. This reservas tion contains nearly two acres. Th n provides that this land shall be used ovly for a memorial building to commemorate the services and perpetuate the memory of the heroes of the revolutionary war, tu be erected and owned by the onal Society of the Daughters of the American Revolu- and when memorial nd benefits, tion, for its purposes ed for such to be vis te rev sting was tor Fairbanks of I of the hearing th favorably report the bill to the Senate with- out amendment. Mrs. Daniel Manning, president general of the Daughters of the American Revol Burrows, wife of Senator ppeared befor ° Mrs. Manning read a paper ad- tion, and Mrs. Burrows of Michigan, committee. avorable Consideration of :he ++ GOVERNMENT TAKES THE HOLLAND Contract Signed for Purchase of Sub- marine Bents. The Navy Department has signed @ con- tract with the Holland Submarine Te Boat Company for the addition of so: their boats to the navy. By the terms of the contract the government pays $150,000 for the Holland. It also agrees to pay $175,000 each for any boats of the Holland type it may purchase hereafter, provided that the boats shall be similar in dimen- sions to the “New Holland.” The company undertakes to protect the government against any claims to infringe- ment of patents, and also to sell to the government at a price to be fixed by a poard of appraisers any of the patents used in the construction of the boat which it may be desirab’e for the government to possess. A further obligation upon the com- pany is to furnish experts for a reason- able time to train-a naval crew in the management of the Hoiland. As an evidence of the company’s con- fidence in the entire success of the sub- marine torpedo beat Plunger, building at Richmond, the company has agreed to fore feit the sum of $90,000 to the government i@ case the vessel fails to meet contract m- quirements.