The San Francisco Call. Newspaper, February 27, 1897, Page 4

4 THE SAN FRANCISCO CALL, SATURDAY,. FEBRUARY 27, 1897 ANGELENDS SEE TROUBLE AHEAD The Municipal Census Bill Believed to Contain a “Joker.” May Place the City’s Patronage in the Hands of the Governor. ‘With 100,000 Popu'ation.Los Angeles Would Come Under State Control. LOS" ANGELES, Car., Feb. 26.—The muricipal census bill, which has just besn signed by Governor Budd, providing fora special census of Califorpia cities, con- tains, so far as it shall become operative in this municipality, what is believed to be a “joker.” It is understood that the bill was introduced at the solicitation ot Postmaster Johu R. Matthews of this city. Matthews has for years desired an increased allowance for help in the mail service of this city, rendered almost im- perative as a result of extending the boundary lines of the municipality, as well as by the rapid increase of the popu- lation. General Matthews learned from the de- partment at Washington that before an extra aliowance could be granted here it would be necessary for the Legislature of this State, by special enactment, to make provision for a new census of the City, and if such census showed the increase claimed by the Postmaster, the additional mHowance would be granted ; if otherwise, the increase asked for would have to be deferred until after the Government cen- sus of 1300. General Matthews, it is said, thereupon drafted the bill and sent it, with his explanation, to Sacramento. The plac seemed so reasonable and business- like that no one questioned the propriety of the measureand it went through almost unanimously. But the bill might haye been entitled, “An act to increase the appointive power of the Governor of California.” In other words, if Los Angeles 1s shown by the new census to have a population of 100,000 it will be put in the same category as San Frarcisco and subject to the same law. In this case the Governor ‘will have the ap- peintment of the Police Commission, the Health Department officials and otbers, and in a large measure the control of the maunicipal patronage will be placed in his hands. Governor Budd would, of cours, place members of his own party in power and displacs about a score of Republicans who came into office just a few weeks ago. e L A0S CROCKER'S SOUTHERN MISSION. San Diegans Believe That Other Than Masonic Matters Occupied His Attenition. LOS ANGELES, Carn., Feb. 26.—San Diego people are considerably elated over the visit of Colonel Charles F. Crocker, vice-president of the Southern Pacific Company, to that city on Wednesday evening last. They see in it & mysterious purpose on the part of the Southern Pa- cific Company, in the event that Santa Monica should not be chosen as the deep- harbor site, to shift the business of the company from Port Los Angeles to San Diego, where there is undeniably a gooa paturai harbor. It is the favorite theory of San Diegans that Huntington will build directly across the desert from San Diego to Yuma, and give Los Angeles the 8Q:by altogether on trans-Pacific business. It bas beer reiteraied, however, that Colonel Crocker’s trip to Southern Cali- “fornia is not involved in mystery atall, excent as the affairs of Masonry are-mys. terious. The colorel is grand master of the Grand Consisiory of California, Scot- tish Rite Masons, and he is in Southern California to make official and fraternal visits to the brethren of that rite in this art of the State. He is accompanied by nspector-General W. Frank Pierce of the Graod Consistory, and Charles L. Patton, ast grand master. Their visit to San f)iego was for the purpose of instituting & lodge of perfection, which they aid on the evening of their arrival there, leaving at an early hour the following morning for this aity. Last evening these gentlemen visited Los Angeles Commandery of Knight's Templar in the Masonic Temple and wit- nessed the ceremony of the Order of the Temple, conferred by Eminent Com- mander Frank Rader, and an inspection ©of the commardery by Eminent 8ir Addi- -son Morgan, district inspector. Among otber distinguished Templars present were: Grand Generalissimo R. M. Powers of 8an Diego, Dr. Thomas Flint, grand high priest of Royal Arch Masons; Emi- nent Sir Jesse B. Fuller of Marysville and Past Grand Commander Henry Sayre Orme and others, Colonel Crocker’s car was attached to a train for the North to-day. Heand the gentlemen with him expressed great pleasure at the fraternal reception which they had enjoyed wuile in_ Southern Cal- ornia. 41D FOR THE UNEMPLOYED. Relicf Measures to Be Considersd at a Mass- Meeting. LOS ANGELES, CaL., Feb. 26.—Mayor Bnyder is bending every effort to aid the unemployed in this city. His message to .be read at the mass-meeting of thess men to be held to-morrow morning at the plaza is being prepared. The Mayor will call a meeting of merchants, lawyers, doctors, preachers, politicians—in faci, everybody— .10 be held a1 Hazard’s Pavilion next week. A committee of representative men wiil be appointed by Mayor Snyder 10 et with the leaders of the unemployed in arrang- ing for speakers at this mass-mreting. The expense will be borne by contribu- tions at the meeting. Bubscriptions may be takenrat the meet- ing, and the unemployed already see the bow of brightness in the skies, promising them relief and deliverance. The City Council will back the Mayor up in his _stand. Every member is alive and awake and tne Council stands united on the pro- position to crystalize public sentiment. o Tl Ownership of Kattlesnake Island, LOS ANGELES, CaL., Feb. 26.—In a suit before Judge Shaw this moining, brought by the Los Angeles Terminal Railway Company againet San Pedro and the Los Angeles and Utah Railway to quiet title to Rattlesnake Island, the case went by default to the plain IR e e Drops Dead From Heart Disease. LOS ANGELES, CaL, ¥eb. 26.—John E. Hawks, a wealthy Englishman, who lately arrived from the East with his wi.e, dropped dead from heart disease while working in his yard yesterday. salliieleiini) Zedondo Feach Improvements. LO8 ANGELES, CaL, Feb. 26.—The Redondo Railway and Beach Company has decided to spend $30,000 in improving the hotel at Redondo Beach, one of the principal summer resorts in BSouthern California. S L TERMS OF COUNTY OFFICERS. Officiais Must Be Remunerated for Services Until Their Succsssors Take Charge. LOS ANGELES, CaL, Feb. 26.—The Supreme Court kas finaily determined the much-mooted question concerning the pay of ex-county officers for extra days at the expiration of their terms before their suc- cessors came into office. The case was entitled Henry C. Dillon, ex-District At- torney, respondent, vs. Charles C. Bick- nell, Auditor of Los Angeles County, appellant, and the appeal was taken from & judgment by Suaperior Judge Shaw to the effect that Dillon was entitled to pay for the extra days served. The Supreme Court affirmed the judgment of the lower court. “Section 221 of the county government act,” says the decision, “‘requires the Au- ditor to draw his warrant on the first Monday of the month in which the term of offic: expires, yet it mav happen that the first Monday in January is the first day of january, and the term of the in- cumbent does not in that case expire until the second Monday. “Indeed, under the statute fixing the commencement and termindtion of the terms of county officers it can never hap- ven that the term comsists precisely of two years, and therefore the provision fix- ing the compensation at an annual sum should be construed as fixing the rate of compensation to be paid for the time the officer actually serves. The judgment appealed from should be affirmed.” ity Janes Will Serve Time. LOS ANGELES, CAL, Feb. 2.—Cap- tain Janes, editor of the Non-Partisan, who was convicted in the District Fedoral Court of sending an obscene publication through the mails, to-day withdrew his application for a stay of proceedings, and a4 commitment was made out accoraing to the sentence of three years’ imprisonment. He will be taken to San Quenton on Tues- day. o Burglars Sieal Hardwars. LOS ANGELES, Can., Feb. 26.—Rurg- lars entered the Foster-Bashford Hard- ware Company on South Broadway this morning ana’ carried away over $1000 worth of stock, They drove a team to the rear of the store, loaded the plunder there and drove away. St Awarded Heary Damages. LOS ANGELES, Car., Feb. 26.—The Supreme Court has rendered a decision in favor of C. A. Lee against tke Southern Pacific Company for $8000. He originally brought suit in the Superior Court for $25,000 damages for being run over by an engine. HISSING FROM STOCKTON. Disappearance of a Girl Wife of Whom the Officers Can Find No Trace, STOCKTON, Car., Feb. 26.— The police have been notified of the aisappearance of Mabel Roberts, a.ed eighteen years, of this city, who was married some time aco to Wash Roberts, but who has not been living with her husband for some time. From time to time she has been working for Mrs. Cameron, wife of the proprietor of the Old Curiosity Shop on Main street, On Thursday last she was again employed by Mrs. Cameron, and at that time in- formed Mrs Cameron that Thomas Cas- sidy, with whom she had b-en living, had threatened to kill her if she went to work again for the Camerons. The girl left the Old Curiosity Shop on Thursday afternoon, and has not been seen since. Her dress and some of her other belongings were left bshind. Be- coming fearful lest something had hap- pened to the girl, the Camerons yesterday notified the police, but they have been unable to find trace of her. It is not believed that Cassidy did her any injury, as he has several times since her disap- pearance sent to the store to learn whether sbe has been heard from. Itis supposed by the officers that she fled, fearful tnat be would carry out his threats, - SAN JOSE'S THIRD JUDGE. Career of A. S.. Kittredge, Appointed to the Superior Bench of Santa Clara County. SAN JOSE, CarL, Feb. 26.—Judge A. 8. Kittredge, who, was announced last night, has been appointed by Governor Budd as third Judge of the Superior Court of Santa Clara, isa native of New Hampshire. His youth was spent in Memphis, Tenn., but ue completed his education in Con- necticut, having graduated from Trinity College, Harttord, in 1857. He began the rractice of law in Memphis thres years later. ‘When the Civil War broke out Mr. Kitt- redge enlisted in the Fourth Tennessee Regiment of the Confederate army. He served successively under Generals Polk, Johnson and Pemberton. ‘When Vicksburg was captured by Gen- eral Grant he was taken prisoner but was soon after released on parole and went to Texas with the Second Regiment of that State. He was soon in active service again, this time under General Magruder, Colonei David 8. Terry, who was aiter- ward a Justice of the Bupreme Court of this State, was hisimmediate commander. He resumed the practice of law at Mer- phis in 1865 and moved to California seven years later, taking up his residence in Watsonville, Santa Cruz County. He practiced law in that city for fif- teen years, during part of which time he was associated with Andrew Craig, afte ward County Judge of Santa Cruz County, and now a resident of San Francisco. l!e removed 1o San Jose ten years ago, and has since remained dn this ci The Board of Supervisors will take steps next week to provide a courtrcom for the new court, which will probably be in an unoccupied room in the courthouse above the Assessor’s office. e Lo Sentenced for Cattle-Stealing. BAN JOSE, Caw, Feb. 26.—Edward Mo- leres was to-day sentenced by Judge Lori- gan to three years’ imprisonment at San Quentin. Moleres hired two boys, Arthur Pitts and Frank Cherrie, to assist him in driving eight head of cattle he claimed to own from the Hyde ranch on Pine Ridge to this city. It subsequently developed that the stock belonzed to the Oristimba Land Company, and the three boys were arrested on a charge of cattle-stealing. Moleres pleaded guilty and the charges against the other two boys were dismissed. i el Sunday-School Convention. SAN’JOSE, CaL., Feb. 26,—The County Sunday-sciool Convention opened in the First Presbyterian Churcy this morning. Sessions were also held in the afternoon and evening. President Frank H, Bobb presided. Many excellent papers touck- ing upon Sunday-school work were read. Dr. K, McClish, president of the Unive: 1ty of the Pacific, delivered an address this evening. . A Forger by Permisaion. SAN JOSE, CaL., Feb. 26.—Frank Cher- rie, who was arrested on February 17 on a charge of foreery, was to-day discharged by Justice Dwyer. Cherrie signed the name of I N, Thomnson to an order on E. T. Pettitt for $18 25, but at the exami- nation to-day Thompson, the prosecuting witness, admitted that he told the defend- ant he could sign his name. —_—— Will Be Sent to Whittier. SAN JOSE, CaL, Feb. 26.—M. C. Beirne bas petitioned the Superior Court to com- GOVERNOR BRADLEY ON HUNTINGTON'S TRAIL. FRANKFORT, K. , Feb. 26.—Governor Bradley will recommend the passage of the new corporation law for the purpose of reaching foreign corporations. Governor Bradley to-day began the preparation of his message calling an extra session to meet next month, and the request for the proposed law that is incorporated in the call was suggested by Atiorney-General Taylor, who has been seeking to get the Southern Pacific Rallroad to comply with the laws of Kentucky in paying the franchise and other taxes, and the law is for the purpose of reaching this company. Attorney-General Taylor hasheld several conferences with attorneys representing the road who have asked that he withhold the suit he has prepared to file against the corporation on the ground that the Kentucky-born California corporation would settle taxes without suit, Davie, attorneys for the road, telegraphed they would be here to-day toadjust matters, but failed to come, and the matter be adjusted outof court. Humphrey and The purpose of their de- lay is not known, except it is to delay litigation in the hope that there will be no legislative action in addition to the legal process, Attorney-General Taylor tlled with Governor Bradley a statement requesting thelaw. Thelaw that will be introduced will give the Board of Ass ment and Valvation power to annul the charter of these corporations that brazenly refuse to comply with the law under technical grounds and will put the Southern Pacific at the mercy of the board. Attorney-General Taylor is very much in earnest and has prepared his suit, aggregating $250,000, and it will be filed unless the attorneys for the road agree to comply with the law at once. mit his 18-year-old son, Eugene E. Beirne, to the Whittter Reform Schoo!. The boy is incorrigible and beyond parental con- trol and is said to be a victim of the opium habit. He was arrested last even- ing. e Compromise an Uld Claim. SAN JOSE, CaL, Feb. 26.—Judge Hy- land to-day made an order allowing the adminisirator of the estate of 'Frank Draves to compromise a claim against B. D. Murphy and J. G. Enright. S The claim consists of & judgment against them as bondsmen for George Hughes, the absconding notary public. for $923 and in- terest from April 26, 1894. Mr. Enright has since become insolvent and Mr. Mur- phy offered to pay the judgment if the in- terest was waived and the court agreed. phir i e John B. Dolet Dead. BAN JOSE, Can, Feb. 26.—John B. Dolet, an old resident of this county, died at his home at 53 Montgomery street, yesterday afternoon. He was born in France in 1823, SOLD BOGUS DIPLOMAS., 4 Thousand Medical Graduates Turned Out by “Dr.”” Fred Kutland. CHICAGO, Iri, Feb. 26—“Dr.” Fred Rutland,whoclaims to bea graduate of the Coliege of Science, Los Angeles, Cal., the California State Therapeutical College and the Medical University of Ohio, was arrested to-day by postal inspectors on the charge of using the mails for fraudu- lent purposes. He will be given a hear- 1ng to-morrow before Commissioner Hum- phrey. Rutland has been operating the “Wis- consin Electrical Medical College,” which the inspectors allege is a bogus diploma distributing concern on a big scale. They have in their possession a book of names, addresses and classes of degrees conferred, showing that 907 persons in every State of the Union, Mexico, Canada, India and France, have receivea diplomas conferring the degrees of doctor of medicine, phar- macy, phi'osophy and science in rapid suc- cession when a fee of $35to $50 was re- ceived. It is estimated that Rutland has r.ceived $30,000 from his “college.’” e BOSTON CYCLE CIRCLES EXCITED. 4 Mongolian Is Elccted President of a Wheelmen’s Club. BOSTON, Muass., Feb. 26.—A. R. Foon, a Chinaman, has just been elected presi- dent of the Winnisummet Cycle Ciub of this city, one of the largest and most popular cycling organizations. He has for over a year been a frequent visitor at race meets and is often seen_on his wheel. Foon was born in New York ana for several years he has made this city his home. There has been some indignation manifested on account of electing a Mon- rolian to the office of chief executive of this club, but the invications are that nothing serious will result. Foon is somewhat of a society man, isone of the most active men in the club, and conducts a variety store for a liveihood. At one time he thought seriously of entering racing games, so intense was his love for the bicycle. e o STANFORD AGAINST PIUTES, White Students to Meot the Dusky Players STANFORD UNIVERSITY, CaL., Feb. 26.—The Stanford baseball team will play the Piute Indian team to-morrow at San Jose. This will be the second regular game of the season. Both Stanford and the University of California will play sev- eral match games before engaging in the intercollegiate series. Following is the line-up of the two teams: Stanford. Plute Indi Beckett, Position. Pitcher Thompsou (capt Bl Sound Money Jubil Dinner. NEW YORK, N. Y., Feb. 26.— The jubilee dinner of the Business Men’s Re- publican and Sound Money Association was held to-nightat Delmonico’s. About 400 men prominentin both the Republican und Democratic parties sat down todin- ner. Mayor Btrong presided and the speakers were Charles Emory Bmith of Philadelphia; ex-Secretary Charles 8. Fairchild: General Horace Porter; Rev. Dr. R. 8. McArthur and John Proctor Clark. A letter of rezret was read from President-elect McKinley. 2 —— Recetver for an Ohio Railroad, COLUMBUS, Oxio, Feb, 26.—The Cen- tral Trust Company of New York to-day asked the courts for a receiver for the Columbus, Hocking Valley and Toledo Railroad Company. The $200,000 interest on the company’s bonds is about due and no money fo pay is the cause. The company tiled an an- swer admitting the allegations and indi- cating that the suit was brought with an understanding between the parties, Judge Same appointed President Mon- serat as receiver. £ —_—— iCleveland Will Not Zour the World. GREENWICH, Corx., Feb, 26.—The rumors that have prevailed of late that President Cleveland was to start on a tour of the world in E. C. Benedict’s yacht Oneida after his retirement from the White House were definitely dis- proved yesterday when Mr. Benedict stated that the overhauling of his yacht was preparatory to a cruise to the West Indies in March with the then ex-Presi- dent as his goest. . Oldest Office Clerk in the Navy Dies. NEW LONDON, Coxx., Feb, 26.—Wil- liam de Behrens, commandant’s clerk at the New London naval s:ation, diea last evening Brizht's after a lingering illness, from disease. He was the oldest of i in the navy and had in nearly every quarter of the globe. He was stationed at Fort Trumbull for twenty y and a native of the West Indies. EHe leaves a widow and one daughter. £y Another Crank Gaining Notoriety. CLEVELAND,Oxio, Feb. 26.—R. Pitcher Woodward, who is riding a donkey from Brooklyn to San Francisco on an election bet, called on Mark Hanna yesterday. After exchanging a few pleasant remarks Mr. Hanna inscribed his name direct] under that of Mayor McKisson of IM’; city. s A4 Building Association Assigae. LOUISVILLE, Ky., Feb. 26.—The United Btates Building ana Loan Associa- tion assigned to the Coiumbian Trust this morning; assets and lial ies are over balf a miuion. - BRONCHITIS unchecked, almosc lnvariably ter- minates in Consumption; but Bronchitls is cura- ble with Dr. D. Jayne’s Expe:torant. It blllous, take Jayne's Painless Sauative Pills, MR, RHODES AND THE TRANSVAAL Testimony Befere the South African Commission of the Commons. The Cape Colony Premier Tries to Justify the Raid of Jameson. Declares That President Kruger Was Preparing to G ve Enzland the Cod Shoulder. LONDON, Exg., Feb. 26.—The South Alrican Commission of the House of Commons appointed to inquire into the Jameson raid into the Transvaalf resumed their sittings to-day, and the examination of Cecil Rhodes was continued. A num- ber of memb:rs of the House of Commons and peers were present, but for the first time since the inquiry began the Priuce of Wales was absent. Mr. Rhodes admitted that he hag in- structed Rutherford Harris, his agent in London, to communicate confidentially the plans of the secret movement to cer- tain persons in En,land, but he refused to give their names. Mr. Rhodes was asked whether he re- garded his baving a force ready to march into the Transvaal as consistent with his position as Premier of the Cape Colony, and replied that it was for the committee to juaze his conduct, which did not ap- pear to him to have been inconsistent. Witness was then asked concerning the allusion in the statement read by him at the opening of the inquiry to the intention of the Boer Government to introduce foreign influence into the Transvaal. Hon. Edward Blake added that he assumed that Mr. Rhodes had adequate grounds for the statement. Mr. Rhodes said that he had, but if he should state his reason for his belief it might do harm and cause irritation to a friendly power. Nevertheless, hs abso- lutely did believe it. To a question by Mr. Blake in regard to the imperial character of the proposed federation of the South African States, Mr. Rhodes replied: *You must remem- ber that when we federated Canada it was a lccal people federated and the imperial Government finally sanctioned it.” Mr. Blake—Do you think that the end justified the means? Mr. Riodes—If I had succeeded we should have had a union of Africa and the Chartered Company .would have profited greatly. AsTI failed 1 must take the re- sponsibility, and I hope that the future will accomplish the union. I also hope that the committee in their deliberaticns will take into consideration the objects I had in view. Mr. Rhodes was then examined by Mr. Labouchere, who asked him whether Ger- many was the power he believed to have been favored by President Kruger, which question the witness answerad in the firmative. In response toa guestion ask- ing for evidence in support of his belief Mr. Rhoacs read extracts from a speech de- livered by President Kruger before the Ger- man Club of Pretoria on the occasion of the birthday of the Emperor in 1895 in which tae Boer President claimed Great Britain had relin%uishnd her claim of suzerainty over the Transvaal, and declared that he had been able to make a treaty with Ger- many, so that if one nation tried to *llick” the Transvaal the other ngtions would try to stop her. Mr. Rhodes also said that he had reason for the belief that President Kruger intended by this speech to claim the right to make such a treaty and con- firm it without the sanction of the Queen, The whole tendency of the Transvaal policy, he added, was in javor of foreign- ers, Germans especially, at the expense of the English. Mr. Lavouchere — Perhaps President Kruger's speech was an after-dinner ora- tion. Mr. Rhodes—President Kruger drinks nothing stronger than water. he witness referred to the objection aised by the German Minister of Foreign Affairs in a speech in the Reichstag to a commercial union of the South African States a5 being likely to lead to a political protectorate and the exclusion of German goods, and denied that a policy of protec- tion existed at the Cape. ‘“Protection,” e said, “‘means bad faith and bad articles for the benefit of a privileged few.”” Mr. Rhodes further said that in some ot the mines they intended to employ Amer- icans only, becaunse of their better ac- quaintance with deey levels. To & question by Mr. Labouchere as to the meaning of the words “civil rights” as used by Mr. Rhodes that gentleman | answered with much warmth: Johannesburgers have no civi no body of Englishmen will ever remain in any place for any period without in- sist ng upon their civil rights,” Evidence showing the animosity of the Transvaal toward Cape Colony and Great Britain was introduced, in the course of which Mr. Rhodes took from his pocket and read aloud along extract from a speech in rerard 1o Crete recently deliversd in the House of Commons by Mr. Labouchere, As he finished reading . Kho'es said: “I quite agree with Mr. Labouchere and transferrd the same sentiments and state of affairs to the Transvaal.”” This remark created a Isugh, in which Mr. Labouchere joined. Witness said that Mr. Chamberlain, Sec- retary of State for the Colonies, abso- lutely no knowledge whatever of the revo- lutionary movement, and Mr. Chamber. lain d thai be would be very glad to answer any question on the subject. The committee adjourned until Tuesday. CABINET GOSSIP CEASES. Whitelaw Reid's Health Prevents His Ac- ceptance of Office—Major McKin- i ley Is Much Better. ° CANTON, Onuro, Feb, 26.—Cabinet spec- ulations scem 1o have come 10 a halt. It is assumed that Colonel J. J. McCook has been given an opportunity to accept a :omonn, but it is not certaln that he will 0 8Q. In the talk about New York apnoint. ments that has appeared in the news- papers from day to day since the election it seems to have escaped general notice that Hon. Whitelaw Reid of the New York Tribune has always been a great favorite of the Pres:dent-elect for some suitable and conspicuous recognition. Mr. Reid’s seicction for o place in the Cabinet or a foreign embassy at his choice bas been until recently under Major Mc- Kiniey's careful and most cordial con- sideration. The relations between the two gentle- men have long been intimate, but Mr. | Reid and his friends thiuk it would be im- prudent for him to risk the confinement of official work until his health is_abso- lutely restorad, and hence have advised against that course. Major McKinley within the last fort- night finally and relnctantly gave up the idea of appointing Mr. Reid and there. upon wrote him a letter expressive boti of .nis regret ana appreciation and of the deep regret that Zor the present aL least be could not have the advantage of his association and co-oneration in the aflairs of the administration. Major McKinley is improving rapdiy in health. He took a long walk to-day and did considerable work. NEW YOKK MAY GET IN. 4. B, Hepburn Kecommended for Secre- tary of the Interior. NEW YORK, N. Y., Feb. 26.—A dispatch received here to-night from Canton, Ohio, says: There is no longer any question that Colonel J. J. McCook of New Yo-k has ab- solutely denied to accept any position in the Cabinet except Attorney - General, It was the impression this morn- ing that New York would not be rep- resented in the Cabinet, but influential Republicans have telegraphed to-night recommending A. B. Hepburn for Sec- retary of the Interior. Mr. Hepburn was formerly Comptroller of the Currency, and is now presigenx of the Third National Bank. JUDGE MORROW’'S PROSPECTS, Will Mot Likely Succeed McKenna and Be Succeeded by De Hatren. WASHINGTON, D. C., Feb. 26.—The {riends of Judge Morrow declare that he will be appointed to succeed McKenna as United States Circuit Judgs and that ex- Supreme Judge de Haven may succeed Morrow on the United States District bench. Morrow is the natural successor of Mc- Kenna, and as he is a man of command- ing influence bis cbances for promotion are'excellent. Morrow served in Congress with McKinley, and the latter isknown to entertain_a Aigh opinion of his abiliiy. Judge McKenna is ver? friend!y disposed toward Morrow and it is believed will use his influence to have him appointed as his successor. st HOW ABOUT IRISH? Will He Hold His Job as Naval Officer at This Port? WASHINGTON, D.'C., Feb. 2.—One of the questions now agitating the California colony here is, . “What will become of John P. Irish?” Will be, as & zold bug Democrat, be con- tinued s Naval Officer, or will Senator Senator Perins’ friend, *Blily’ Hamilton be appointed. Judge Maguirs is inclined to believe that Irish will hold on to his oh. 3 The Istest piece of gossip is that Frank McLaughlin, chairmsn of the California State Central Committee, was offered the Mint superintendency, but declined it. Representatives in Congress from Cali- fornia suid it was true that the delegation had agreed to support Mr, McLiuzblin for the place, but that he had_refused to have his name presented to Major Mc- Kinley. —_——— Chicago Kepublican City Tictet, CHICAGO, ILL., Feb. 26.—The following ticket was nominated by the Republican City Conventioh this afternoon : Mayor, Judge Nathaniel C. Sears; City Clerk, Fred Lundin; City Treasurer, Charles E. Gross; City Attorney, Roy West. e MeCook Declines a Cabinet Portfolio. NEW YORK, N. Y., Feb. 26.—The Evening Sun says it was announced to- day thai Colonel John J. McCook has tively declined to enter tne Cabinet po of President McKinley as Secretary of the Interior. . BIMETALLISM 1IN THE HOUSE, Nearly Unanimous Fote in Faror of a Conference. WASHINGTON, D. C., Feb. 26.—The interpretation to be placed upon the dec- laration of ths platform of the Republican National Convention regarding the secur- ing of an international bimetallism agree- ment was the subject of an animated and at times spirited debate in tne House to- day. The result was, so far as the record shows, but three Republicans were of the opinion that the party was comniitted to the single gold standard. These were Henry of Connecticut, Johnson of In- diana and Quigg of New York. Knox of Massachusetts arrayed himself in support of the other gentlemen, but on being paired did not vote. Hill later stated that had he been present he would have felt it a matter of conscience and duty to stand with them. The debate was had upon the S2nate bill roviding for the representation of the Ylniud States at any international con- ference 10 be held for the purpose of reach- ing an agreement to fix the relative value of gold and silver, reported from the Com- mittee on Coinage, Weights and Measures, which C. W. Stone (R.) of Pennsylvanin moved to suspend the rules and pass. The debate lasted two hours, and was rticipated in by a dozen or more mem- ers. The principal speeches against the bill were made by Quigg (R.) of New York, Johnson (R.) of Indiana and Knox (R. of Massachusetts, and 1n advocacy there! by C. W. Stone (R.) of Pennsylvania, M cOreary (D) of Kentucky, Hopbarn (R.) of Iowa, Dineley (R.) of Maine and Gros- venor (R.) of Obio, Dingley's speech was the first he had made for many weeks and his appearance was greeted with applau: The bill was passed on an aye and noe Vo1e—279 to &, The operation of the rule permitting motions to suspend the rules and pass bills began to run to-day for the remainaer of the session, and under thdt rule the fol- lowing measures were passed: Setting art a site in the city of Washington for & memorial buildingto be erected by the Daughters of the American Revolution; providing for the arvitration of labor troubles between the interstate commerce carriers and their employes; fmhibmng the importation of impure and unwhole- some tea. At 5:25 the ouse adjourned. s btk s Paciflé Coast Pensions. WASHINGION, D, C., Feb, 26.—Pen. sions have beén granted as follows: Cali- fornia, origi —Miner H. Allen (de- ceased), Sscthmento; Isasc S. Miller, Ontario; Bamue! W. Bellding, San Diego. Supplemental—Moses O’Leary, Veterans’ Home, Napa. Increase—Thomas Lavin, Boldiers’ Home, Los Angeles; —Peter Rourke, San Francisco. Survivor Indian War—Samuel P. C. Howard, Opbir. _ Oregon—Original, Seba Norton, Milwau- kie; additional, Lunam 8. Wood, Weston. Waskineton—Original, Henry Roberts, Hamilton; increase, James M. Shull, Ciyde. . SAN FPEDRO'S CHANCES. Senator White’s Miid Kebuke to Friends of the Harbor. WASHINGTON, D. C., Feb. 26.—Sen- ator White said to THE CALL correspond- ent to-night: ' “The report telegraphed from Los_An- geles to the effect that 1 have given assurances to friends that a majority of the commission nhad decided to recom- mend San Pedro for the deep harboris putting it rather too strongiy.. I believe that San Pedro will be chosen on its merits, but as yet no one has any definite information on the sublect, for as yeu the commission has not even com- menced to formulate its reports.’” : Judge Maguire said to-night: *I think San Pedro will be selected as the site, but the report of the commission will not be made for several weeks yet. I understand that it will be made 10 the new Seeretary of War. In the absence of any definite in- forwation I think 1t would be unwise for any real-estate speculators to invest money at either place.” —— Perine Grant Found to Be Regular, WASHINGTON, D. C., Feb. 26.—The Perine grant, involving 23,000 acres of land in Florida, which the Senate Com- mit ee on Public Lands has investigated, has been jound by this committee to be regular. No charges made by those at- tacking the grant were sustained. Al o Clereland Cabinet’s Last Meeting. WASHINGTON, D. C., Feb. 26.—The last meeting of the Cleveland Cabinet was held to-day. Personal affairs incident to the close of the administration formed much of the subject matter discussed. LAND RESERVATION PROTEST. Commercial Club of Omaha Takes Strong Ground Against a Recent Order by the President. OMAHA, Ngsr, Feb. 26.—The Com- mercial Club, at a special meeting to-day, passed these resolutions, which were im- mediately telegraphed to Waehington: The Commercial Ciub of the City of Omahs being interested in the growtn and develop- ment of the trans-Mississippi country, and particularly the State o Nebrasks, is greatly alarmed at the promulgstion of an executive order by the President of (he United States by which 21,000,000 acres of land in the North- west aze reserved for exploration, settlement, mineral development and filing, and raiiroad construction. Cf these 21,000'000 acres of lsnd—which, added to the 17,000,000 acres of land heretofore reserved, makes nearly 40.- ,000 acres of the public domain—3,000,000 are 'in the State of Wyoming and the Black Hills section of South Dakota, which country 18 directly tributary to the State of Nebraska. and {s one of the sections largely supplied by agricultural products of this State. in view of the alarming und disastrous resuits to follow from this executive order, it is Resoived, That while in sympathy with any legitimate effort 1o protect the forests of the public domain we believe that this sweeping order will have no such result, but by making the so-calied timber country an uninhabited ncrease (he danger of the destruc- tion of the foresis by fire; and in view of the fact ihet large ervations are now settled by agriculturali and mioers, whose industries mus cease i( this executive order shail continue in opera- tion, we call upon our Senators and Represent- atives in Congress by proper legisiation to annul such order, beileving that the present stringent laws are sufficient it enforced to fuily protect timber on the public domain. The Commercial Club also adopted a form of protes. and sent it to Lincoln this afternoon with the request that the Siate Legislature adopt it at once. The business men of Lead, 8, D., held ah indignation meeting last night similar to that held at Deadwood. The South Du-~ kota Legislature will be asked to memori- alize Congress relative to the matter. P CROOKEDNESS IN COLUEADO, Bitter Fight Againstia BUl to Establish a New County. CHICAGO, IiL, Feb. 26.—A Chronicle special from Denver, Colo., says: Charges of bribery bave been made in connection with the new cqunty 1t is proposed to es- tablish with the Cripple Creek mining dis- irict for a center. Thedistrict1sextremely wealthy, pays a hesvy tax and the propo- sition is bitterly fought by the people of Colorado Springs, the excuse being that it will mean « high' tax rate for the older sections of El Paso County to have the mining districts cut off. The bill to establish Sylvanite County is supported by the miners, who object to traveling around fifty to ninety miles to reach & county seat thata bird could fly to in twenty-two miles. “Bat” Master- son, famous as the cowboy Sheriff of Dodge City in the caitle days, now charges that attempts have been made to bribe Legislators to defeat the bill and that as much as $8C00 had been offered. The charges threw the Senate mto a convulsion yesterday. A commitiee was apoointed to investigate them. Master- son will give time, figures, dates and names, so he says. S New Torpedo-Boat's lemarkable Eun. NORFOLK. Va., Feb. 26 —Torpedo- boat 6 arrived here last night at 8 o’clock fter a remarkable run of eleven hours nd fifty minates between Sandy Hook and Cape Henry. She used only two- thirds power and a steam pressure of 130 pounds. Thick weather was enc: untered, but despite this and deranged compasses, the vessel maintained an average sperd of twenty-three knots at sea. She will leave the Norfolk Navy-yard at 10 o'clock this morning and proceed to New York. s €onfesses to a'$20,000 Robbery. ALTOONA, Pa., Feb. 26.—E. C. Deni- ven, who claims to be from Spokane, Wash., was arrested in this city yesterday _charged with robbing the residence of I. Blau of diamonds a.d jeweiry amount. ing to $20,000. Deniven coniessed and said he expressed the goods to Denison, LIVELY WARFARE INTHE PHLIPPINES Rebels Make a Raid on the Barracks at Manila and Get Arms. Battles in Which Spanish Gene- rals Report the Usual Victories. Preparations for an Attack on Imus ' Which May Decid: the Campaign. NEW YORK, N. Y., Feb. 27.—A special cablegram to the Herald from Manila says: Yesteraay afternoon at 3:30 o’clock a group of rebels entered the barracks of the town, killing the lieutenant and ser- geant in the barracks along with the cap- tain of the fort custom-house of Manila city. They then escaped, taking with them arms and ammuaition. They ran through the streets of Tondo pursued by .armed police, who fired on ihem, the rebels returning the fire. The rebels escaped clear out of the suburbs, through Tondo, a quarter where the alarm was general. The shops and establishments were closed for fear of complications. In the suburbs of Manila the rebels were pursued. Many have been made prisoners or killed. General La Chambre captured the town of Perez dos Marinas Thursday after eight hours’ hard fighting. The rebels madea desperate resistance. The losses are enor- mous, and eighty’ to ninety Spaniards were killed. The rebels fled on the entrance of the Spaniards. ESome fortified themselves in the con- vent and this was cannonaded with terrible carnage. The victory is important as it brings the forces of General La Chambre within nine miles of Imus. All the interest of the campaign centers in the atteck on Imus, General Polavieja will attack it from the north and General La Chambre from the south. MONSTER WINDO ~GLASS ORDER, Sizty Carloads for W.P. Fuller & Co. of San Francisco. MUNCIE, Isp, Feb. 26.—Thomas F. Hart, manager of the Western Window- glass Manufacturers’ Association, with offices in this city, this evening received the largest order ever placed for window- glass by one firm in the United States. It was for sixty carloads to be sentin one shipment to W. P. Fuller & Co. of San Francisco. The glass is for the Pacific Coast trede. A feature of the order is the fact that heretofore this firm has imported all its glass. To-morrow the head of a big Atlantic coast firm will be here to place a large order, whieh will supplant foreign orders. Mr. Hart says business prospeets in this line of trade are getting bright, and there will be no closing down of window-glass factories this yeasr at least. WANIS A REBATE. Rather Amusing Questions British Commoner. LONDON, Exg., Feb. 26.—In the House of Commons to-day Bowles, Conservative, ed whether it was true that $8,000,000 of the Alabama claims award still re- mained in the hands of the United States. ana what prospect there was that any part would be reraid to Great Britain. Curzon, Under Foreign Secretary, said: +It would be contrary (o the treaty made in 1871 to request the relurn of any sum left over after the claims ugainst it were satisfied.” Bowles—Is there any prospect of the United States Government offering to pay any surplus? Curzon—I am afraid I cannot speak for the United States Government. —_— 4n Uprising in Manila. LONDON, Exc., Feb, 26.—A dispatch from Madrid says that the Government has received information that a sudden uprising occurred in Manila, the capital of the Poilippines, yesterday. Fighting was prolonged for hours, and the Spanish troops were finally victorious. The corpses of 200 rebels are lying in the streets. Put by a Seoacta g kecommend Arbitrators. DENVER, Coro., Feb. 26.—The special committee cf the Legislature submitted to-day a report of its investi-ation: of the Leadville miners’ strike. The commiltee recommends that a board of arbitration be“appointed to deal with the question and any agreement reached must be made binding on both sides. e Br. Brynn Lectures on Money. NEW YORK, N. Y., Feb. 26.—W. J. Bryan lectured in Carnegie Hall to-night on “Money.” Tne audience enthusiasti- cally appiauded Mr. Bryan's sentiments. After paying a feeling euloey to . the memory of the late William P. St. John, Mr. Bryan talked at length on the money question. e Two Men Killed by an Explosion. STEUBENVILLE,Onro, Feb. 26.—Nitros giycerine exploded in the Gould oil field here thisafternoon. Two men were blown Texas, to E. P. Warren. to atoms. 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