Evening Star Newspaper, July 3, 1901, Page 1

THE EVENING STAR PUBLISHED DAILY, EXCEPT SUNDAY. Bosiness Office, Lith Street and Pennsylvania Avenne The Evoning Star Newepapor Oompany. 8. H. KAUFFMANN, Pree't. Kew York Office: 126 Tribune Buildicg. Chicago Office: Boye Building. ‘The Evening Star is served to subscribers in the tity by carriers, on their own account, at 10 cents per week. or 44 cents per month. Coptes at the counter, 2 cents each. By mail—anywhere in the U.S orCanads—postage prepald—S0 cents per month. Saturday Quintuple Sheet Star, $1 per year; foreign pestage added. $3.08. o (Entered at the Post Office at Washington, D. ©., as second-class mafl matter.) £7 All mail subscriptions mast be paid in advance. Rates of advertising made known oo application. — — Che Evening Star. with | | Ne 15,085. WASHINGTON, D. 0. WEDNESDAY, JULY 3, 1901—TWELVE PAGES. TWO CENTS. THE STAR BY MAIL. Persons leaving the elty for any Period can have The Star mailed to them to any address in the United or Canada, by ordering it at in person or by letter. : 18 cents per week; 25 cents for two weeks, or 80 cents per month. Invariably in advance. The address may be changed as frequent- ly as desired. Always give the last address, as well as the new one, SLIGHTLY COOLER Reports From Many Points Show Fall in Temperature. BEAT STILL OPPRS3VE, HOWEVER The Death Lists From the Big Cities Are Appalling. ———_>—___ SHOWERS IN THE WEST NEW YORK, July 3.—It was not as hot in this city this morning as it was yester- day, but the percentage of humidity was much greater. At 9 o'clock the weather bureau thermometer showed a temperature degrees, as compared with 93 at the time yesterday. The percentage of was Yesterday morning it 2 to 9 a.m. eleven deaths due to were reported in New York and lyn. It became cooler soon after noon, and at 1 o'clock the thermemeter stood at 90. This was eight degrees lower than at the same time yesterday. About 1:30 o'clock a strong breeze started and there were indications of rain. All of the nearby and New Jersey reported a continuance of the heat tod: In Hoboken today there were five deaths, in Newark efght, in Pa- terson six and tn Je City four. Work in factories and foundries has been suspended almost entirely in Newark and terson frequent have been the heat prostra- 1s in the Havemeyer sugar refineries In t Williamsbure that a physician from the Eastern District Hospital is remaining at the plant to attend to the cases. A dozen czses of py m were treated during the night employes who became ill were sent hi The heat yesterday in the refineries was the worst ever known there. PHILADELPHIA, Jul A cool breeze from t th tempered the heat slightly this morning. bt mp of eight degrees in one hour Indicated another scorching | day. The minimum temperature during | the night was SI degrees, and at 8 o'clock 4 thermometer At ® o'clock the four degrees cooler yesterday. Up to 9 occurred, and at thirty-five ial weather bureau i1 degrees, a de- mpared with the hour fif- mber of deaths from heat In t nning of the present fter a compara- ght the mercury in the thermom- ter at the weather bureau regisetred at ck this morning. An had climbed to and at 11 o'clock it had with a decided upward ten- tly brisk northwest wind tem- ys to those who were so to get the benefit of ces the heat was again with enough humidi in the at- sphere to make life burdensome. Up to 8 o'clock this mornin; thirty-eight deaths from heat and eighty cases of pros- ration due to the same cause had been re- ported to the police in this city during the present hot spell. Boston's Heavy Mortality. LOSTON, July 3—This city entered upon its seventh day of oppressive heat with the thermometer at 86 at 8 o'clock a.m., and the wind light from the southwest. During the six days of excessive heat which have prevailed in New England be- today nearly 100 deaths have occurred, have been attributed to the weather Of this number twenty-four Boston. The number of pros- In Boston there have been nearly Deaths in. Pittsburg. PITTSBURG, Pa. July 3.—Eighty-six deaths, directly attributable to the exces- sive heat, have occurred tn Pittsburg since t Wedr 3 re reported st The torrid wave was broken at 9 o'clock this morning by rain. The mercury dropped from Sl degr a few minutes, 2 the Indicatic still furth nation, as what promises to be a steady n has set in. Two deaths and three strations from the heat were reported torms Out West. h., July 8—Rain and er storms 1 various parts of this did considerable damage late yester- At Jackson a small cyclone demolished a couple of dwellings and uprooted trees. At Saginaw, James Davenport was killed by lightning. and at Cold Water a small tornado overturned a dwelling and several barns. Similar reports of wind and come from other towns. qT vy thunder storms of last ‘ air so greatly that the of thermometer registered but 76 degre 7:30 this morning. A ten-mi was g from the north at th hour. er says that_ the temperature bably go above 85 be- fore night ST. LOUIS, July 3—At 8 a.m. the weath- er bureau thermometer registered S2 « grees. This was six degrees cooler than at \ the same time yesterday, but \ about 15 per cent more humidity. affering in Kansas City. KANSAS CITY, July 3—At 8 am the nercury registered 80, or 5 degrees more than at the same hour yesterday. Without a breath of alr stirring last night the suffering was great. Four pros- trations, one fatal, were reported. CLEV. AND, July 3.—A gentle rain be- gan falling in this city early today, and as @ result the temperature fell to 76 degrees. During the past five days sixteen deaths and sixty prostrations from the heat have been reported. ST. PAUL, July A cool breeze was Diowing here today, and the official tem- perature at 7 a.m. was 74 degrees. MILWAUKEE, July 3—A drenching Storm early today cleared the atmosphere and forced the mercury down to 68. twithstanding the excessive heat, there has not been one death directly traceable to that cause. About twenty-five prostra- tions have been reported. ALBANY, N. Y., July 3.—The hot wave continues in this section, although some- What modified today. At 9 o'clock the ther- mometer registered 84 degrees, which was = degrees less than yesterday at that our, BUFFALO, N. Y., July The official temperature at § a.m. was 73; humidity, 78; Wind, west, twelve miles. ROCHESTER, N. Y., July_3.—The official temperature at 8 a.m. was 77; humidity, 65 ber cent; wind, northwest, seven miles. there is towns in New York | hour jater it} in New England will reach several | He Calls on the President to Pay His Respects. INTRODUCED BY SECRETARY ROOT Says the People of Cuba Are Grateful. VISITS WAR DEPARTMENT —__+__. Gen. Maximo Gomez arrived in Wash- ington last night and called on President McKinley today. General Gomez was met at the Pennsylvania depot on his arrival by Col. William Cary Sanger, assistant secretary of war, and extended an official greeting. He was then taken to the Shore- ham Hotel, accompanied by the members of his party. General Gomez was accompanied to the White House by Secretary Root, Urbano Gomez, his son, and Alex. Gonzales, pri- vate secretary to General Wood. Mr. Gon- zales is acting as interpreter for General Gomez and has been with him since he left Cuba. The Cuban soldier was received fn the red room and he and the President talked for some time, the conversation at no time touching upon political matters, however. General Gomez was with the President nearly half an hour. What the General Said. At the conclusion of the interview Gen- eral Gomez said that he had called on the President simply to pay his respects and to thank the chief executive for what he had done for Cuba. He had long admired the President and it was a pleasure to meet him. He wanted to tell the President that the people of Cuba were grateful to the United States. General Gomez declared that he had come to the United States principally to visit his old friend, Estrada Palma, in New Yor! | and that political matters had been rel | gated for the present The President Invited General Gomez to be his guest at dinner tonight, when he will meet the members of the cabinet now in the city and a*numoer of s After the dinner tonight General and his son will return to New York. Call on Secretary Root. In accordance with previous arrange- | ments, Gen. Gomez and his party, tnclud- ing his son and Mr. Gonzales, Gen. Wood's private secretary, called at the War De- | partment this morning shortly before 11 o'clock. While they were waiting in the | ante roam Lieut. Gen. Miles passed through and stopped for a pleasant chat with the | distinguished Cuban soldier. Although well acquainted with each other by reputation, ~ | the two soldiers had never met before, not- withstanding they were fighting for the | same cause in Cuba. The conference with [Secretary Root lasted about fifteen min- and far as can be learned was 3 ng made for business-like discussion of political | conditions in Cuba later in the da In Sympathy With This Government. Although there was no official admission | to that effect, it is understood that Gen. Gomez will be fully informed as to the wishes of the administration respecting the | coming election for president and other na- | tional officers of Cuba. Gen. Gomez is un- | derstood to be in thorough sympathy with the United States’ policy in Cuba, and it will cause no surprise if he continues to look out for its !nterests in the organiza- tion of the new Cuban government. Gen. Lee's Opinion of Him. General Fitzhugh Lee was among those who called on General Gomez at his hotel. The visit recalled that interesting period when General Lee was the American consul general at Havana, and Gomez was leading the Cuban contingent in the field. When asked for his view of General Gomez Gen- eral Lee said: “I am one of those of the opinion that if j had not been for Gomez's indomitable persistence the Cubans would not have held out until ald came to them from the United States. It was not so much as a fighter that he distinguished himself, for there was not much fighting to do on a large scale. But he held on in spite of all discouragement, and with rugged honesty resisted the efforts of the Spaniards to bribe him or his general. He even issued | an order that any officer seeking to corrupt the Cuban generals be shot, and while I was at Havana one of the Spanish officers 0 sought to establish relations with a Cuban officer actually suffered death when he fell into the hands of Gomez's followers. It was his sentimental perseverance in a forlorn hope which distinguished Gomez, nd which maintained the courage of the Cul until the United States brought them independence.” —_—_—_—_+-o+_______ FARM OWNERSHIP. First Bulletin of the Census Office Nearly Ready. The first of the ceusus office bulletins relating to ownership of farms and the value of farm products will be issued In a few days. These bulletins will throw some light on the claims of pessimists that the land of the country fs going into fewer hands each year, and that those who owned farms a few years ago are be oming ten- ants and less desirable citizens. It will also show the value of farm products. It will not only show the number of farmers who are Hving on their own land, but it | will show the ‘erage area of the farms of . together with the value of the prod- ich will give some idea about the All uct income of the farmers of the country. this information will be furnished ina way that {t may readily be compared to condi- tions in similar lines of inquiry ten years ago. The bulletins will be Issued in the alphabetical order of states except in cases in which the compilation of statistics of a particular state is greatly delayed. ———-2+______. Mrs. Edwards Escaped. Lieut. Col. Edwards, chief of the insular division of he War Department, received a dispatch from Mrs. Edwards this morning saying she had escaped from the burned Homestead Hotel at Hot Springs, Va., without injury, but that her wearing ap- parel and other belongings had probably been destroyed. —_—_——_o+____ Exporting Earthquake-Proot Houses. A number of pretty frame houses, said to be earthquake proof, will soon be ready for occupancy in Caracas, according to a communication received at the State De- partment frem Consul Ellsworth at Puerto Cabello. The houses were manufactured in the United States and sent to Venezuela in portions. ae Would Obstruct Navigation. The Secretary of War has denied the ap- plication of Mr. E. T. Cragin of New York for permission to construct an artificial istand in New York harbor between Bed- loe’s Island and Ellis Island. This action was taken on the report of a board of en- gineers appointed to consider the subject that the proposed island would interfere with the flow of the tides and be an ob- struction to navigation, GEN. MAXIMO GOMEZ| BREWERY MEN STRIKE Drivers and Stablemen Make Demand for More Wages. BEER AND ICE FAMINE A POSSIBILITY Employers Say They Will Not Ac- cede to Demands. MAY DISCHARGE STRIKERS About 175 men, employed as general brew- ery workmen, drivers, stablemen and stable besses by five of the big breweries of Washington went on a strike early this morning. The total number of men af- fected comprises about the entire strength of the brewery workers of the city, so that the establishments are seriously handi- capped and there is every prospect that Washington will experience a beer famine for a few days at least. The bone of contention between the brew- ers and their employes is the wage ques- tion. The strikers demand an increase in various scales. The brewers say they are determined to entirely ignore the demands of their employes, and in view of the fact that the strikers are equally as obstinate there is every prospect of a prolonged struggle between the contending factions. Incidental to the beer famine the city’s Ice supply {s also Hable to suffer a consid- erable depletion. In accordance with an arrangement between the brewers and the saloon keepers, which has been in effect for several years, the former have been supply- ing the latter with all the ice necessary for dally use in bar rooms. It is probable now, however, that the saloon keepers, to a great extent, will be obliged to rely upon the various local ice companies for their supply so that the general demand will be greatly increased. The five breweries of the city affected succeeded In delivering beer to many of their customers today, but {t was found impossible to fill all the regular orders In the absence of the regular drivers the managers of the breweries impressed cler collectors and other oftice em- ployes of their establishments into service as drivers of delivery wagons, but the force available not large enough to meet the demand so that the trade suffer- ed to a considerable extent. Some of the saloons of the city today had no beer cn sale, while others were able to dispense small quantities left over from yesterday. A great many of the barrooms, however, ter than Ss soon were able to secure a supply, snc usual, but in many cases this w exhausted. Demands of the Strikers. The strikers have communicated their de- mands to the brewers. These demands in- clude raises in wages and corm for three classes of workmen. The as follo Regular drivers, an incre; from $20 to $25 a week; atablemen, an increase from $10 to $12 a week; stable bo! an Increase from $13 to S15 a week. To drivers, an increase of one cent per box in the present commission of five cents for © box of empty bottles collected The per cent increase for drivers is regarded as a large one. but it is claimed by the strikers that every driver employed is obliged to pay out of his own salary the weekly wage of his helper upon the wagon. This, it is declared, amounts to from $4 to $5 a week, so that the drivers in almost every instance only receive $15 net. The drivers on_ strike belong to Beer Drivers’ Union, No. 234, of the American Federation of Labor, and the brewery workers to No. 118 of the same organiza- tion. The strike of the workers was taken in accordance with orders received last night from national headquarters at Cin- cinnati. It is understood the American Federation of Labor will back the men to the limit in their strike. The strike proper is declared by the drivers and stable men. The brewery workers have struck as a mat- ter of sympathy with members of those branches of the service. The strike began this morning about 4 o'clock, the hour when the employes usu- ally start work. Those who are participat- ing did not put in an appearance at their respective working places at that hour, and the managers of the brewerles were at first at loss to understand why their hands did not show up. Upon investigation it was fcund that most of the men employed at the following named brewerles were ab- sent: National Capital Brewing Company, Christian Heurich Brewing Company, the Abner-Drury Brewing Company, the Con- sumers’ Brewing Company and the Wash- ington Brewing Company. The drivers at the Washington Brewing Company did not participate in the strike. Strikers in Conference. About 9 o'clock this morning the disaf- fected men gathered at the Hotel Royal, ith and N streets northwest, and held a meeting to consider the subject of the tie- up. About 150 were present. Michael Weissmuller, president of Beer Drivers’ Union, No. 234, called the meeting to order. The sessions were held behind closed doors, and none of the proceedings was allowed to be made public formally. It was learned, however, that President Weissmueller ad- dressed the meeting, explaining the cause of the strike. It was stated that the brewers had upon seven or eight occasions during the past year or two been impor- tuned to make the increase now demanded, but they had declined to do so. The opin- fon was also expressed that if the employes held out they would score a_ victory over the employers. Several speeches were delivered, expressing the justice of the de- mands made and predicting victory for the strikers, all of which were enthusiastically applauded. No committee was appointed to wait upon the employers, however, a copy of a contract containing the demands of the men having been communicated to the brewers some time ago. The strikers gath- ered in groups about the hotel, discussing the situation informally while awaiting a reply. In the meantime representatives of the four breweries affected were holding a meeting in the law offices of Mr. Leon To- briner, on 4% streets near the city hall. There were about a dozen gentlemen pres- ent at this meeting, which was called early this morning, as soon as the strike was discoveredg for the purpose of considering the situation. Operators Make a Statement. After a lengthy consultation one of the representatives present gave to a Star re- porter the following authoritative state- ment of their side of the case which had been prepared: Notwithstanding the fact that no em- ploye of the various local brewing com- panies of this District reported for work this morning, there was very little delay occasioned in the brewing companies get- ting out their teams and supplying their customers with the ordinary orders for beer. The putting on of new men was oo- casioned by the calling out of all the brew- ery employes. About a month ago the va- rious brewing companies were informed that a beer drivers’ union had been formed and were furnished with a copy of a con- tract for their signature. Upon considera- tion of the contract the Brewers’ Union adopted a greater portion of the same, but proposed certain modifications. “This was met by an entirely new propo- sition by the Drivers’ Union, and while the brewing companies were considering the new contract proposed the same was withdrawn by the Drivers’ Union and a still different contract proposed. The last contract was taken up by the brewing companies, who notified the Drivers’ Snion that they would meet its committee on the 5th instant at 11 o'clock a.m. to consider the terms of the last proposed contract. The Existing Contract. “In April, 1900, a contract was signed between the various brewing ‘compantes and the Brewery Workmen’s Union, 118, and the Central Labor Union of the Dis- trict of Columbia, providing for the em- Ployments, compensation and regulation of working of men employed imside. the brew- eries. This contract is in force fer three years. Without any notice to thé brewing companies that the brewery workmen would take any action, and without any breach of contract or grievance’ whatever under the contract with the brewery work- ers and the brewing companies, the brew- ery workers, under the directién of the national order of the brewery workmen, called out all the brewery workmen and drivers, leaving the brewerles without any help or assistance whatsoever. This action was taken, the brewing com- panies say, without any reference to the authority or jurisdiction of the Central La- bor Union and without any cause of com- plaint under the contract between the brew- ing companies and the Brewery, Warkers’ Union, but simply because the brewing companies had not as speedily signed the proposed contract of the drivers as was expected. Each of the brewing companies this morning received a communication to the effect that the brewery workmen and drivers would hold a meeting at 8 o’clock a.m. today to wait “for the different brew- eries of the District of Columbia) to sign a contract with the Beer Drivers and Stable- men’s Union.” This meeting was still at last reports waiting to hear from the brew- ing companies, and from what is, stated by the brewing companies might, so far as they are concerned, wait for years to come. The brewing companies state that there is absolutely no complaint to be made by the brewery workmen whatsvever. They are receiving union wages and working union time, and their action in ealling out the workmen under the circumstances is be- lieved by the operators to be unwarranted and has never been heard of in organized labor circles. It is averred that the action was taken without authority from the Cen- tral Labor Union of the Distriet of Colum- bia, who were totally ignorant of the pro- posed action, and, in fact, no grievance ex- isted whatsoever. The operators claim that it is simply an attempt to throttle the brew- ing companies by taking advantage of the beer ‘on, tomorrow being a legal holi- day, when the demand for the supply of beer will be greater than usual. The opera- tors say the delivery of beer is being con- tinued and the places of men going out have been filled by others. . Another Version. Another of the representatives of the brewers present at this meeting made the following unofficial but very pointed state- ment to a Star reporter: “The drivers have Well, Jet them strike. We can get more men, and we will get them. The strikers can meet and debate the subject as much as they want to, but their demands will not be acceded to. That is a settled fact. They will stay out forever if they wait for us to make the concessions they ask.” Succeeding this announcement another meeting of the strikers was called, to be held at the Hotel Royal this afternoon. At a late hour it was still in progress. One of the officers of this meeting said to a Star reporter while the meeting was in progress that the men were determined t@ hold out for the increase demanded. He said that what they asked was due them, and that the brewers, in justice, ought ta accede. gone on a strike. He added that the men were waiting to hear a formal communication from the employers before taking further ction of any sort. Up to a late hour no sach com- munication had been received. Zariy this morning, when it was discov- ered t a strike had been declared, the managers of the breweri upon hurried consultation, decided to place every one available upon the delivery wagpns in or- der that the regular trips might be made. Over at Heurich’s brewery Mr, Heurich himself took the bull by the horns by mounting the seat of a delivery wagon and driving over some of the regular routes of his establishment. Messrs, Abner & Drury did the same thing in their bafliwick. Clerks, collectors, agents, sweeps and other employes performed similar service, so that before the day was over each brewery af- fected had at least made a noble effort to continue its business as usual. It is stated that the breweries will em- ploy new men to take the places of the old, and it is claimed by the managers that the regular deliveries will be contin- ued without delay as heretofore. Neither Side Yiel At a late hour the meeting of the strikers was adjourned until 4:30 o'clock p.m., when it will reconvene for further consideration of the situation. It was reported this afternoon that the employers had reached an agreement to hand all the striking employes their formal discharges in case they do not report for work tomorrow morning. ——— NOT GOING TO MANILA AT CE. Mistaken Impression in Regard to the New Regiments. Acting Adjutant General Ward said today that it is a mistake to assume that the ten new regiments recently organized in this country are to be sent post haste to the Philippines to relieve an equal number of regular troops on that station. He said that it is not the policy of the War Department to send any more troops te the Philippines, but rather to bring home as soon as conven- lent the regiments that have had more than two years’ service in that tropical climate. There will be no immediate withdrawal of troops from the Philippines beyond those already ordered home. When other regi- ments are eventually relieved from service in the Philippines they will be succeeded by the regiments freshly organized in this country. There are no indications at present that the services of any of the new regiments will be required in the Philippines for some time to come. There are now about 40,000 regular troops in the Philippines, and it 1s the purpose of the department to maintain that strength until conditions will justify a reduction. The military expenses in the Philippines are exceedingly heavy, even under present comparatively peaceful con- ditions, being nearly double the total ex- penses of the entire standing army of about 27,000 men before the outbreak of the Span- ish war. The officials of the War Depart- ment are now directing their best efferts to reduce the expenses in the Philippines, and that is said to be one of the principal rea- sons why the heads of all the staff depart- ments of the army have been ordered to make a personal study of the eonditions of affairs in that quarter. . paneer ae WILL SPEAK AT PHILABELPHIA. The Chinese Minister to Bill am Old Engagement. - The Chinese minister left here thts‘after- noon for Philadelphia, where he will deliver the Fourth of July oration tomorrow. Be- sides participating in the oratorical exer- cises, the minister has accepted invitations to attend the pyrotechnic dispisy an@ other notable events of the occasion, The min- ister has been desirous of avoidiug any embarrassment growing out of the criti- cisms in certain quarters against his mak- ing the speech of the day, and he would gladly have canceled the trip, as it cntails considerable sacrifice on his part. Still he has not felt warranted in terminating an engagement made some time ago, aid he goes as the guest of the cit: with every evidence that any frietich ich ex- isted has been allayed. 3 Visitors Fro: Porte Rico, Judge W..H. Holt v4 Porté Rico and Mr. N. B. K. Pettingill, United States district attorney at San Juan, who.are on a visit to this country, had a ghort conference with Secretary Root at the War Department this morning. The nature of their business was not disclosed, but it was sald that they merely galled to pay their respects, KYLE'S SUCCESSOR Those Ambitious for a Place in the U. S. Senate, MR. PETTIGREW NOT A FACTOR A. B. Kittredge Said to Have the Best Chance for Appointment. OTHERS MENTIONED ee es A successor to the late Senator Kyle of South Dakota will be appointed by the gov- ernor of the state to serve until March 3, 1903, or until the legislature, which is to be elected in November, 192, and which will meet in January, 1903, takes action. The present governor of South Dakota, Mr. Heriod, is a republican, so there is no chance of a populist or denocrat being ap- pointed, and thus Mr. Pettigrew will be barred unless he chooses to make a fight for the next legislature. It is considered very doubtful, however, whether Mr. Petti- grew will again enter the lists for sena- torial honors. At present he is engaged in repairing the inroads made upon his per- sonal fortunes by his political ambitions. Mr. Pettigrew has made several fortunes, and, It is said, has spent them mainly in politics. Within the last few months he has laid the foundation for another finan- cial career, and at this time is engaged in building a substantial superstructure. Legislature Against Pettigrew. It is said that his re-entry into the polit- ical game depend upon his business successes, and also, and principally, upon the state of public feeling in South Dakota. The democratic-populistic star 1s decidedly on the wane in South Dakota. In this leg- islature the republicans have a majority of an even 100 on joint ballet. One of the sues in the campaign in which this legislature was elected was Mr. Pettigrew, and the verdict was against him. Unie: there a tremendous fiop in pub- lic sentiment in South Daketa within the next year and a half, there will not be much encouragement for Mr. Pettigrew or any other populistic-democratic-silverite to shy his castor into the ring. If Mr. Petti- grew should return to the faith of the fa- thers, as has been predicted, and come bac! the prodigal to the republican homestead—well, that is looking a little too far ahead. Probable Candidates. At this time interest attaches to the per- sonality of the probable candidates for ap pointment by the governor. It is sald that the man who probably stands the Dest chance, if he will accept, is A. B. Kittredge of Sioux Falls. He was former national committeeman, made the campaign of 1896 for the republicans and is one of the ac- knowledged leaders of the republican party in South Dakota. Mr. Kittredge, however, is now said to be engaged in making money on a large scale in the practice of law. He is the attorney for several railroads and it is considered doubtful it he would again re-enter the po- Mtical fleld that he has practically aban- doned. Col. Coe I. Crawford of Huron is prom!- nently mentioned in connection with the He was formerly attorney general of South Dakota and in 18% was a candidate for representative in Congress with Mr. Gamble. Col. Crawford is also a railroad attorney and enjoys an extensive law practice. Some Others Mentioned. Representative Burke, it is assumed, will also be a candidate for appointment. Judge Campbell of Aberdeen, the home of Serator Kyle, is mentioned. G. A. Matthews, who was a delegate in Congress in the territor- ial days, and Thomas Sterling of Fedrield, a Grand Army man and orator, will preb- ably seek the appointment. Capt. Lee Stover, who has a Philippine war record, and who came into prominence by his controversy with Senator Pettigrew over the American policy in the Philippines, will probably be a candidate. There is some doubt as to whether the appointment of the governor will be for the unexpired term only, or whether the man chosen will also be selected to stand for re- election by the legislature. There will prob- ably be a conference of the leaders on that subject in the near future. ———_++______ GEN. WOOD TO COME HERE. Will Confer With Secretary Root on Cuban Affairs. The Secretary of War today issued an order to General Wood, governor general of Cuba, authorizing him to come to Washington at his own convenience for consultation with the Secretary of War upon Cuban affairs. There ts no special significance in this action, and it is said that it has no reference to political con- ditions in the island. General Wood recent- ly succumbed to Cuban fever, and as his ailment does not seem to yield readily to medical treatment, it has been deemed ad- visable to authorise the general to gotoa cooler climate in the United States for rest and recuperation. It is said that there is nothing discouraging in the latest news re- garding General Wood's condition, but it is felt that his convalescence would be more rapid if he were in the United States. It ig therefore probable General Wood will visit this city in the course of two weeks. See WILL CAMP AT BUFFALO. West Point Cadets Going to the Ex- position. Orders were issued at the War Depart- ment today for the entire corps of cadets at the Military Academy to go into camp at Buffalo during the last two weeks of August. This order was issued at the re- quest of the exposition authorities with the approval of the academic board at West Point. The corps of cadets is now in camp at West Poirt, and the boys are naturally pleased at this opportunity of visiting the Buffalo exposition. An excellent site has been selected by the exposition authorities for the camp, and everything will be done to contribute to the comfort and pleasure of the cadets. A similar visit to the world’s exposition in 1893 was made by the corps of cadets. —-+—______ Leoking After His Appointment. Mr. Duncan Elliott of New York, who served creditably with the volunteer forces in Cuba*and in the Philippines, had an in- terview with the Secretary of War this morning respecting his appointment as a Meutenant in the regular army. He was among the large number of volunteer offi- cers recently designated for examination, and it !s understood that he stands a good chance of securing a commission. + Market for Dried Banana Meal. Our southern states should pay some at- tention to a ready market for dried banana meal which exists in Europe, owing to the great nutritive power of this article. So states Consul Hughes at Coburg, Germany, in a report to the Department of State. As far as he can learn, Jamaica merchants are the only exporters of banana meal to European countries, CHINESE IN CHARGE British and Japanese Transfer Their Sections of Pekin. DELAY ON THE PART OF OTHERS French Will Not Evacuate Pao- Ting Fu Until Autumn. FEARS OF MORE TROUBLE ——— LONDON, July 3.—“The British and Jap- anese sections in Pekin have been formally transferred to the Chinese,” says a Pekin dispatch to a news agency. “There is de- lay on the part of the Italians, French and Germans in transferring their sections in the Tartar city. The Germans have trans- ferred their section of the Chinese city, all of which is now under the jurisdiction of ten police censors. The British, Germans and Japanese retain some supervision over the city, and are responsible for the settle- ment of quarrels between foreignera. “A thousand new Japanese troops have arrived here and nearly 4,000 more are coming to replace the force in the province of Chi-Li. The Japanese, French and Ger- man commanders have consented to Gov- ernor Yuan Shi Kai's troops coming within seven miles of the city. The British com- mander has not yet decided whether to con- sent or not. The British, French and Japa- nese say they will not evacuate until the troops of the other powers have. “Arrangements are being made for the return of the court. Orders have been given for the rebuilding of two of the large gates of the city. The cost of this work Js estimated at 1,000,000 taels for each gate. The merchants in the ruined portion of the city are rebuilding, showing that they ex- pect the court to return. Evacuation of F o-Ting Fu. Another dispatch from Pekin says: “The French propose to delay their evacuation of Pao-Ting Fu till autumn. They believe this is necessary as the disorders, which have been widespread, are increasing. The Society of Allied Villagers is replacing the Boxer organization. This society was os- tensibly formed for local protection, but it is reaily insurrectionary, as St resists the collection of the regular taxes because the Villages suffered heavily last year, and jects to the additional taxes for the ex penses of the court's return and indemnity for the Catholic converts, who greatly outnumber the Protestants. The people have some ground for com- Plaint, it is said, but money being needed, the government must make demands, and when they are resisted the Chinese troops must enforce the government's orders. If these troops fail the foreign troops must interpose. Hence, there is good reason for the French remaining, as the converts are under heir. protection. Another reason is that the railway runs through the dis- turbed districts and must be protected. The Germans intend to evacuate Pao-Ting Fu by July 5. egg TO HELP THE PRODUCERS. Costa Rica Reduces Its Export Tax on Coffee. The Costa Rican government has put into effect its intention announced some time ago to reduce her export tax on coffee in order to offset the additional duty of 5U per cent recently imposed on all imports into the country. The reduction amounts to an abolishment of the export duty of 1 cent per pound on coffee, the law going into effect September 1 next, according to United States Minister Merry in a report to the Department of State. The export duty on coffee is said to have been a_serious burden on producers, and the coffee industry being mainly in the hands of Costa Rican citizens, the relief will be much appreciated. It is hoped that the law may continue in force until coffee, the main product of the country, can com- mand a higher price in the world’s markets, Poor Condition of Cotton. The monthly report of the statistician of the Department of Agriculture will show the average condition of cotton on June 25 to have been 81.1, as compared with 81.5 on the 20th of the preceding month; 75.8 on July 1, 1900; 87.8 at the corresponding date in 1999, a ten year average of 86.3 and a fifteen year average of 87.5. A con- dition of 81.1 is, with the exception of the July condition reported last year, the low- est recorded condition reported at this sea- son. Not only was the condition on June 25 the lowest condition recorded, with the exception of last year, for the cotton re- gion as a whole at this season but in Georgia and South Carolina also it was the lowest during the entire period of thir- ty-five years for which records are availa- ble, while in North Carolina it was the lowest, with one exception, during the same period. Excessive rains followed by a heavy growth of grass and weeds have caused much damage in Alabama, Georgia, South Carolina and North Carolina, while in Lou- isiana and Texas the growth has been re- tarded by drought. The gravity of the sit- uation is greatly increased in North Caro- Mina, South Carolina and Georgia and to pom extent in other states by’a scarcity of labor. —-——___+-« + ______ GEN. FITZHUGH LEE. Mentioned for All Sorts of Places by His Friends. General Fitzhugh Lee of Virginia was in the city today to visit his old friend, Go- mez, the Cuban leader. General Lee, when approached by a reporter with an insinu- ating inquiry as to Virginia political pos- sibilities, shied at the question like a high- bred horse at a white stump in the moon- light. ‘‘Nothing doing,” was the impres- sion he imparted. General Lee’s name is being used with frequency an@ persistency these days in cennection with all kinds of offices. One day the gossips have him ready to stand for Congress in the Charlottesville di: trict, the next he is grooming for the sena- torship, now some years ahead. If any va- cancies in high places are mentioned Gen- eral Lee's name comes up at once. Well-informed Virginians think, however, that there is something brewing for the PENN WINS ITS HEAT Outrowed the London R. CG. at Henley. MADE BETTER TIME THAN LEANDER English Coach Surprised at Ameri cans’ Prowess. BOB COOK FEARS DEFEAT HENL England, July 3.—The Henley royal regatta opened today, formally, al- though, owing to the large number of entries for the Thames challenge cup, three heats in the contest for that trophy were rewed yesterday afternoon and were won by Trinity Hall, Cambridge; the School of Mines Rowing Club and the Kingston Row- ing Club. The regatta began under favorable condi- tions. The sun was bright and warm, and a cool breeze was blowing off the tow- path. The attendance, however, did not equal expectations, and in no way equaled Yale's year. Comparatively few American flags or prominent Americans were visible. The Pennsylvanians came down to their boat house at 11:30 a.m. They all declared themselves fit and confident. Leander, which was to meet New College at P.m., went out for a spin, but the Penns) Vanians did not embark until they went to the starting point. “Bob” Cook, in his final summary of the Pennsylvanians’ 7 cts, “No American crew was ever at Henley with better prospects. They are in splen- They will, in opinion, meet Leander in the finals, I fear, the Englishmen will beat did condition and confident. my The Pennsylvanians won their heat for the grand challenge cup with the London Rowing Club in great style. They were never extended, and it is now freely ad- mitted by those who thought t anders had a certainty for the Grand cup that the Americans are extremely gerous. “I don’t like the looks of !t,” said the Lendon crews’ coach to a representative of the Associated Pr “I thought we might be b cans but I never thought the d show such capabilities. The Contest. When Umpire Pitman’s launch arrived at the starting point both crews were waiting. The most encouraging feature was the per- fect nonchalance the Americans showed while waiting, in marked contrast to both Ameri- Cornell and Yale. Without delay, Mr. Pit- man sent them on their journey, Pennsyl- | vania rowing 40 and London 41. At the end of the island the Americans ted by half a | length. Opposite Fawley court, which they cfd in 2:24, the Americans were clear and They seemed to be rowing a t opposite the Leander inclosure, and there the London crew made their final effort. But it was no good. The Pennsyl- nereased the distance rapidly up the st ight, There nd, vanians. near the grand stand, hit forty and then to forty. line at a terrific pace. cally no ch The Pennsy’ after their heat for the grand challenge ‘cup, disembarked at their boat house, apparently fresh as when they left it.” There was no sign of ex- haustion on the part of any member of the crew. The stroke, Gardiner, said: “We pulled pretty lively at the finish, but there was no time in the race when we had any doubt about the result Ellis Ward, the coach, sald: “The crew did the work today which I expected. Their performance, I believe, was most creditable. But, to me, it was in no way a surprise. There was no advantage whatever in the stations today, and all the conditions of the race and the management were as perfect as any one could desire. I can say no more about the finals than I have alread i, but our work today, I think, has demoa- strated our ability to uphold the credit of the university against any crew we may meet.”” . was practi- The Results. The results today were as follows: Wyford challenge cup, first heat—King- ston Rowing Club beat Trinity Colicge, Ox- ford. Kingston's time was 8.08. Second heat—Christ College, Cambridge, beat the Royal Artillery Rowing Club. Time, §. The Grand College cup, first heat—Lean- der Rowing Club beat New College, Ox- ford. Time, 7.09. Second heat—Pennsylvania University beat London Rowing Club by three lengths. Time, 7.01 2-5. é Ladies’ chalienge plate, first heat—Wor- cester College, Oxford, beat Jesus College, Cambridge. Worcesters’ time, 7.17. Second heat—Eton Rowing Club beat Trinity College, Dublin. The Eton boys in 7.25. challenge sculls, first heat—K. Johnson beat A. H. Sloutte. Johnson's time was 8.05. Second heat—G. Ashe beat W. C Ashe's time was 8.48. Third heat—S. T. Blackstaffe beat W. A. Hickman of St. John, N. B. Time, 9.2 shames challenge cup, fourth heat ity Hall, Cambridge, beat the Lx ing Club. Trinity Hall's time was 7.2 Fifth heat—The Royal School of Mines beat the Twickenham Rowing Club Sixth heat—Kingston Rowing Exeter College, Oxford. Time, Visitors’ challenge cup, first Bond. heat—New College, Oxford, beat Trinity College, Ox- ford. Time, 8.14 2-0 WILL ANSWER MOLDERS’ DEMANDS. Employes in Chicago Set July 10 as the Date. CHICAGO, July 3.—At a conference be- tween representatives of the National Founders’ Association and the Iron Mold- ers’ Union the employers asked for time to consider the propositions before a strike should be ordered. They were granted until Wednesday, July 10, on which date they pror.sed to give a definite and final answer. The conference then adjourned and the netional officers will leave for their homes today. Two propositions are under considera- tion, one for a straight minimum wage scale of $2.80 a day and the other for a dif- ferential of 10 cents a day between bench and floor molders, making the minimum general in the political revolution that now,| seems to be threatening the old dominion. Senator Martin, who defeated him once, and thereby made a feud in Virginia for himself that never has healed, is said to be keeping one eye on the Montague people and the other firmly fixed on General Lee. He has his suspicions, it is alleged, that a trick will be turned for General Lee in the new deal. ————__++_____ Average Diet of a Parisian. The average amount of food and drink consumed by a Parisian is set out in an annual repert concerning the food supply of Paris for 1900, extracts from which have been sent to the State Department by United States Consul Hayes at Rouen. In a year he eats 242 eggs, nearly 20 pounds of butter, a little over 3 pounds of ready- cooked butchers’ meat, 35 pounds of fish, 155 pounds of beef, 25% pounds of pork and nearly 28 pounds of fowl and game. His drinking capacity averages nearly 2 gal- lons of alcohol, about 3 gallons of beer, gallons of cider and 45 gallons of wine. scale $2.75 for bench molders and $2.85 for floor moléers. The present scale is $2.50 and $2.75 a day, and the men are desirous of wiping out the differential altogether and placing both classes of workmen on an equal footing. 2-2 ROBERTS TESTIFIES. LORD ‘Witness Before Royal Commissi Considering Boer War Ciaim LONDON, July 8.—Lord Roberts testi- fied today before the royal commission which is considering the claims of foreign- ers deported from @outh Africa. The com- mander-in-chief ‘dealt with the plots against his life aad the deportation of the ring- leaders. He said the officers and employes of the Netherlands railroad were so hostile to the British that many of them had to be deported. Every consideration was shown them. He personally investigated the great majority of cases and sanctioned none un- less on adequate grounds. No difference was made,.on account of nationality.