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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-03-12

To Inquire into all Claims Of Citizens Of the
United States against the Government Of Nicar-
agua-Messrs. Morgan (chairman), Wilson
(Md.), Hearst, Hoar, Cameron.
On Woman Suffrage-Messrs. Vance (chair-
MANI, Brown, Beck, Blair, Chace, Farwell,
Wolcott
Additional Accommodations for the Library
Of Congress-Messrs. Voorhees, chairman,
Butler, Morrill,, Evarts Marston.
On the Centennial of the Constitution and
the Discovery of 'America-Messrs. Hiscock
lchairman), Sherman, Hoar, Hawley, Voorhees,,
Eustiss, Colquitt.
On the Five Civilized Tribes of Indians
Messrs. Butler (chairman), Morgan, Dawes,
Cameron, Teller.
On the Presidents Message transmitting the
Report Of the Pacific Railway Commission
Messrs. Frye, Dawes, Hiscock, Davis, Morgan,
Butler, Hearst.
On the Transportation and Sale of Meat
Products-Messrs. Vest, Coke, Plumb, Mander-
son. Cullom.
On Relations with Canada-Messrs. Hoar, Al
lison, Hale, Dolph, Pugh, Butler, Voorhees,
The select committees which no longer exist
are those on Indian traders, on the examine
ton of methods of conducting business in the
executive departments, and on the condition Of
the civil service
new committee, "on irrigation and recla-
nation OF arid lands" is composed of Messrs.
Stewart (chairman), Allison, Plumb, Hiscock,
German, Reagan, Jones (Ark.)
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-03-12
DIR. stones Libel Suit.
CHIEF JUSTICE BINGHAM GIVES HIS DECISION ON
THE DEMURRERs.


THE DEMURRERs.
In the case Of DR.. Chas. G. Stone against the
Washington Post publishing company for libel,
in having on September Is last, in an account
Of George Hagar's death, stated sit is believed
from an overdose of morphine, administered
by DR.. Stone," Chief Justice Bingham this
morning gave his decision on the demurrer
to the pleas argued on Saturday last
The defendant filed pleas-first, that defendant
is not guilty; second, denying that the words
were wickedly and maliciousIy printed: third
claiming that the words were not published
with the meaning alleged; fourth, that they did
not bear any defamatory meaning, and were a
fair account and comment on a matter of pub
lie interest, and were published for the benefit
OF the public and in the usual course of busi-
ness: 6fth, that they do not set cut
the whole publication and the fact that ON the
18th Of September the proceedings were fairly
and impartisily published, and sixth, that the
words formed q fair, accurate and impartial
report Of the proceedings of judicial charac-
ter by the police and were published bona fice
without malice and for the public benefit, and
in the usual course Of business % Journalist
and are therefore privileged. These were fled
by defendants counsel, J. W. Foster, and the
plaintiff, by Mr.. E. A. Newman, demurred
70 the I'd, Sd, 9Th, 6th and 9Th pleas a. bad il
substance, containing no valid defense, and are
evasive and arguinentative. The demurrer
was argued on Saturday, and to-day the chief
justice oyerruled the demurrer ~ 10 the zth
plea, but sustained Is - TO The othora The
caDo VIII now proeeed 70 tr1al,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-03-12
EXPENSES OF THE LEAGUE.
1t Received and Discussed Over Million
In Three Years.

LONDON, March 12.-The Parnen commission
resumed its sitting to-day. An accountant tes-
tilted that he had examined the books of the
Hibernian bank. but was unable to trace the
persons to whom the money on checks was paid
or whence the checks came. Between Novem-
Der, 1879, and September, 1882. the league re-
eeived 426l,269 and paid out G26l ,z76. The
bank refuses to allow witness to examine It's
Judgement slips. The league paid 20 the la
dies leagne 4l2,S06 aud TO the relief fund
I2,o25 and disbursed ElO,00O in the defense of
prisoners.
The witness further testified that he had ex-
anlned the leagues books. The total receipts
IN 1888 amounted to Ell.069, of which America
sent Sl,e00 and Australia and New Zealand
tS,COO. In 1854 the receipts were ell, sos. IN
1853 ElSOOO, and in 1856 f17,6l5. The Ma
tonal leagues total receipts amounted TO
El00.6I3.
Sir Henry James, counsel for the Times. ap-
pied for an order for the examination of Mr.
ParneiIs private account with the National
bank Mr.. Parnell gave his consent to such an
examination.
ANOTHER FALSE WITNESS
Mr.. Coffee, reporter from Cork, testified
that he had made statement to policeman,
who promised him that he should be paid be-
yond his greatest expectations. Witness de-
clared that that statement was absolutely
false. This evidence created sensation in the
courtroom.
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National Topographic Company.

ELECTION OF DIRECTORS AT MEETING OF STOCK
HOLDERS IN NEW YORK LAST NIGHT.
special Dispatch to TIN EVENING STAR
NEW YORK, March 12.-At an adjourned meet
ing OF the stockholders of the National Typo
graphic company, held in the Tribune building
last evening, the following directors were
elected: Whitelaw Reid. of the New York
Tribune; w. n. Haldeman. Of the Louisville
Co'o1er'-Jou,7aal; W. H. Rand, of Rand A. Nc
Nally, Chicago; Stephen b. Elkins. of New
York; VIM. Henry Smith, of the New York As
soeiated Press; L. G. Hine, E. Kurtz johnson,
Andrew Devine. and S. II. Bryan, of Washing
ton, d. c.
Stllson Hutchins, representing the company.
leaves Tor Europe on March 10th with three
eign rights.
orders were received from various newspa-
pers for machines
Reports from the Louisville Costriey.-.Journal
were read showing that while the cost of conn
position was less than half thatdsuaily paid for
hand composition. yet certain of the operators
earned as high as so a week.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-03-12
DEADLY MUD RUN.
Another Fatality there, Involving Q
Strange Coincidence.

MAucH CHUNK, Pa, March 12-Ottoman
Schmidt, of wilkesbarre, while walking on the
track this morning, was struck and instantly
killed at Mud Run station by a Lehigh valley
passenger train bearing the witnesses and
several of the defendants in the Mud Run dis
aster trials which are in progress in this city.
Schmidts body was mangled almost beyond
recognition. This seems to be a singularly
fatal spot In addition to the terrible collision
Of October last, when sixty persons were killed,
there have been a number Of cases recently
similar TO that Of Schmidt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-03-12
Telegrams to The Star.
IT SEEMS TO HAVE BEEN A HOAX.
Exploding the Yellowstone Park Story.
PARNELLs HEAVY DAMAGE SUITS
A DECISION IN FAVOR OF GOV. WILSON
Tennyson Reported to be Seriously Ill
PARNELL ASKS BIG DAMAGES.

Aggregate Three-quarters of a Million.
specinl Cable Dispatch to TRE EvESIsG STAR
LONDON, March 12-Besides the libel action.
pending in the Irish courts, asking damages for
f5o,OOO, Parnen brings an action in London
against the Times for f1o0. 900. and Campbell,
his secretary, another for $4,000. These are
against the proprietor and printer, who, not
having given evidsnce before the commission,
are not included i'll the indemnity by the special
commission act The Tunes case before tine
commission will be finished this week There
will then be short adjournment for the
preparation of the defense. Sir Charles Rus
sell, Parnelfs counsel. will speak for five days.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-03-12
IMPORTANT NOMINATIONS.
Ministers, Territorial Officers, Etc,
Appointed.

The President sent the following nominations
to the Senate to-day:
Interior-Arthur c. Mellette, of Watertown,
Dak., to be governor of Dakota.
Luther B. Richarson, of Grand Forks, Oak,
to be secretary of Dakota.
Justice-Cornelius H. Hanford, of Washing
ton Territory, to be chief justice OF the supreme
court of the Territory of Washington.
Geo. W. Irwin, of Montana, to be marshal of
the United States for the Territory of Montana.
Smiley N. Chambers, of Indiana, to be
United States attorney for the district of In
diana.
James G. Perry, of North Carolina, to be an
assistant surgeon in the marine hospital ser
vice OF the United States.
Alexander G. Smith, of New York, to be an
assistant surgeon IN the marine hospital SER
vice of the United States.
George A. Batcheller, of New York, to be as
sistant secretary of the Treasury, wee Hugh s.
Thompson resigned.
Albert g. Porter, of Indiana, to be minister
to Italy.
John A. Enander, of Illinois, minister to
Denmark.
Postmasters: Chas. A. Rolfe, Princeton, Me-;
Arthur G. Perry, Presque Isle, Me-; Lensie l..
Sayles, Malone, N Y; Ira Dorrance, Middle
town. N. T.; Geo. W. Dunn, Binghampton, N.
Y; Lawson r. Muzzy, Pulaski, n. Y; VIM. L.
Beers, Rhinelander, N. Y; Lyman NJ. Ward,
Benton Harbor, Mich; Richard Root, Keokuk,
Iowa.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-03-12
ALLEGED INDIAN FRAUDS.
The Investigators Find the Charges as
to Wisconsin Reservations Baseless.

ASHLAND, WIS.,, March l2.-James r. Allen,
OF Washington, and W. A. Roberts, Of Ashland,
constituting an investigating committee Of the
Interior department, yesterday completed their
WORK OF examining every reservation with q
view to determining whether any spoliation Of
Indians had been going on and whether there
was any fraud or trespass upon Indian lands.
The committee examined witnesses as 20 prices
paid Tor pine, trespass, &C., and yesterday met
IN Ashland and agreed on a report. In SUBJ
stance it is that charges made against the oper-
ators and officials were baseless that there
was but little trespass if any. and prosecution
had been instituted against the offenders; that
the prices paid for pine, especially ON the Fon
du Lac reservation, concerning which the prin-
cipal charges were made. were more than those
which prevailed last year. and fully up 10 the
rules OF the department.. Agent Allen left to-
day for Washington, having the report in his
possession
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AT THE CAPITOL TO-DAY.
NEW SENATE COMMITTEES
They are Officially Announced.
The Senate.

Inc senate.
In the continued absence Of the vice-Presi-
dent Mr.. ingalls, acted to-day, as yesterday, as
presiding officer pro tenn.
The message of the President transmitting
the papers in the case of Louis Riel was pre-
sented and laid on the table.
After wait of several minutes, Mr.. Edmunds
broke the silence by statement that he had
been requested by Mr.. Platt to say that the
gentlemen representing both sides of the
chamber who had in charge recommended
tions for the committees of the Senate, would
be willing to call attention to the subject in a
very short time, and to ask the Senate to re-
main in session or to take short recess.
No motion for recess was made, and the
Senate continued in session without any at
tempt to transact business.
IMPORTANT NOMINATIONS.
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Hurled Down an Embankment

Ell PAso, TEX, March ia west-bound
Iexas and Paciiic passenger train was wrecked
SIX miles east OF FL Paso last evening by run
ming into an open switch. The engine was
hurled down a ten foot embankment, and the
express, baggage and mail cars were thrown
from their trucks, turned over and badly
smashed. The engineer and firemen were
painfully hurt by jumping With the excep-
ton OF a few sprains no one else was hurt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-03-12
WEST vIRGINlA's GovERNoRsHrP
The supreme Court Decides that VII.
son 10 Entitled TO Hold Over.

CHARLESTON. WA, March i2-The suprems
court this morning decided in the Goff-wllsos
gubernatoriai mandamus case that Gov Wilson
Is entitled 10 hold over until such time az the
contest between Fleming and Goa shall have
peen settled. or, in other words, Gof is nos
entitled to the seat on the ground that the re-
turns were not declared by the legislature. The
night viii now be between Wilson and Carr on .
quo warranto proceeding.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-03-12
One of McCann's Eyes Gouged Out.
THE MOST BRUTAL PRIZE FIGHT EVER SEEN ON
THE PACIFIC COAST

SEATTLE, W. T., March I2.-Tom Cleary. ex-
champion middle-weight of the Pacific coast.
and James McCann. OF Nanaimo. b. c.. yester-
day fought nine rounds TOR 800 and the gate
receipts. The fight was awarded to Cleary, as
McCann, who was being punished terribly.
slipped down to avoid further punishment In
the seventh round McCann went down eleven
times. The fight was the most brutal ever seen
on the coast, one of McCann's eyes being
gouged out and the other so seriously injured
that he may lose his sight entirely.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-03-12
THE EVENING STAR
PUBLISHED DAILY, Except Sunday,
AT THE STAR BUILDINGS
Northwest Corner Pennsylvania Ave. and llth St, By
The Evening Star Newspaper Company,
8 II. KAUFMAN, Ress

1RR EvxSrso STAR 70 served TO subscribers IN he
city cariers their own account ct 10 cents per
week. or sc Per month Copies at the counter.
cents each By mail--postAge prepaad--50 cents 0
month; one year. %; siT months. s3
Entered at The Post once ct Washington. D. G., -
Dscond-clas mail lnatterl
Ihk MfEKLf SrAR-pubiished on Friday-e1 o
year. POSTAGE prepaid Six months. so ceuts
~ An mail subscriptions must be paid In advances
no paper sent longer than Is paid for.
Rates Of advertising made Known on application
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-03-12
Lyons Got His Release.

PHILADELPHIA, March l2-Harry LYONS. of
last seasons champion st. Louis Browns, last
night received from President Won Der Abe his
unconditional release, which he has been per-
sistently endeayoring TO obtain all winter. He
has not as yet accepted any engagement for the
coming season
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-03-12

The AsIATIC SoUApRoN.-The naval officer
commanding the Asiatic squadron reports from
Shanghai China, January 30. the following
movements of the vessels under his commend:
The Marion (hagship) was to sail February 4
for Hong Kong direct. The Omaha sailed from
Shanghai January 80 for Negasaki. where Dir.
Dinsmore. U. s. minister to Korea. was t. en-
bark and proceed to Chemulpo, Korea The
Omaha was 10 return to Nagasaki about Feb
ruary "a and thence proceed to Shanghai
The Monocacy was at Yokohama awaiting
orders from the department as to sale or re-
pairs. The Paios was wintering at Tientsin..
China. Ensign F. J. Loomis was detached
from the Marion Jandary 81 and ordered to the
Monocacy. Lieut.. Commander W. w. Reis-
niger of the Omaha was ordered to command
the Monocacy March L. relieving Lieut. Com
mander W. ". Gillpatrick, who was ordered
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-03-12
A Military Drill by Blind Boys.
UNIQUE ExHBTrIoN AT THE ILLIxors rNsrrru-
TON FOR THE BIIND

TloN FOR THE BLIND.
JACKSONVILLE, ILL.,, March l2.-An interest,"
ing military drill by seventeen sightless young
men, ranging in age from sixteen TO twenty,
was witnessed yesterday by Legislative COM
mittee visiting the Illinois institution for the
blind The class was put through the foot
the command '.fall in" they sought their places
with slight confusion and In graded line. AZ
the word front" they moved one man, and
at the order right dress" turned their heads
in obedience, although they could neither see
the commanding ofiicer or the companion
whose sleeve they touched. Several members
of the class were afterward put through the
manual of arms with the two old muskets the
institution possessed, and showed remarkable
proficiency. The boys have been drilling since
October last and enjoy il thoroughly.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-03-12

BITTEN BY BLACK SpIDER.-Mr. Tileston F.
Chambers, son of Mr.. d. A. Chambers, of this
city, came home from Princeton with several
felow-studen:s to spend the Inauguration holi-
days. On Saturday, March 2, he was bitten
have been black spider, with the most alarm
ing results. Blood poisoning and janndice fol-
lowed, but by careful treatment he is now rap
idly recovering. The physician said that an
other bite would undoubtedly have proved
fatal
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-03-12
TENNYSON SERIOUSLY ILL.

His Repeated Attacks of Gout Become
Dangerous.
Special Cable Dispatch TO THE EVENING STAR.
LONDON, March 12.-Private letters report
the serious illness of Tennyson His repeated
attacks of gout afe dangerous at his age. If
he sufficiently RECEIVERS be viii take voyage to
Madeira
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-03-12
Solid Under Foreclosure Proceedines

SPRISoFIELD, IL, March l2.-The Chicago
division of the Wabash road was sold yesterday
under foreclosure proceedings in the q. s.
court by Bluford Wilson. special commissioner,
and was bid in by o. d. Ashley, of New York
representing the purchasing COMMITTEES of the
road, for 81, 500, 900.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-03-12
HONoRs TO THE BAsEBALLlsrs.
The Speaker Arranges for Them 20 Visit
the House Of lyounsnons I'm n Rodv.

the House OF Commons I'm Body.
LONDON, March l2-The speaker Of the
house Of commons has made arrangements for
the members Of the Chicago and Ari-Americs
base ball clubs TO visit the house in body.
Invitations 20 the clubs viii be rendered inn
mediately. The Century club, on the nomi-
nation OF Mr.. White, secretary Of the American
legation, has elected the players honorary
members during their stay in London.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-03-12
From Wall Street To-Day.

New YORK, March 12.-Wall street. Ir a. H.
The stock market at the opening this morning
presented a marked contrast to that OF yester-
day, being not only comparatively dull but
positively strong, first prices among the active
shares showing advances over last evenings
figures of from Is to * per cent. ST. Paul was
the only active stock, though Reading, Louis
vile and Nashville, Tennessee coal, and st.
Paul preferred maintained fair business; all
the Others, however, were dull and uninterest-
ing. The advances of the opening were sup
plemented by further fractional gains in the
early dealings hone of which exceeded Is per
cent. The strong tone disappeared toward the
end of the hour and most stocks went back to
the opening prices, while Reading declined TO
shade below last nights figure The market
showed no further change and at IL o'clock was
dull and fairly steady at about opening prices
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-03-12

The UNITED STATES OFFICES IN New Or
of Electric Lights Powell
and Wallace Hills, superintendent of the Treas
ury department. will leave for New Orleans to-
morrow to reorganize the United States offices
there. The reorganization is bro sht about
by the removal of Superintendent Bradley and
Deputy Collector Harris.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-03-12

REAR ADMIRAL BELKNAP, former command
ant OF Mare Island navy-yard, sailed from San
Francisco yesterday for China to take command
of the Asiatic squadron.
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Ransom Paid for the NIissionaries.

ZANzIRAR, March 1.-THE missionaries who
were recently captured by the insurgents have
been released upon the payment OF 5000 to
their captors. In addition to the ransom
money the Germans surrendered twelve slaves
who had fallen into their hands. The followers
Of Bushri are retreating into the interior. They
seem to be inclined to enter into negotiations
with the Germans.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-03-12

Mr.. VAN VLrET and Col. Tom Ochiltree called
on Secretary Tracy in company this morning.
The U. s. S. Swatara arrived at Cape Town,
Africa, to-day.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-03-12
Assistant secretary of Agriculture.

THE POSITION NOT rxSDxzED TO PRor BRxwEa
A dispatch from New Haven, Conn, states
that Prof. Brewer. Of Yale college. has been
rendered the position Of assistant secretary Of
agriculture. 1t was understood at the depart
ment this morning that no such offer has been
made TO Prof. Brewer, ~ stated and that no
conclusion has as yet been reached relative to
this appointment
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-03-12

~ WILSON WHISKY"
PRODUCT OF THE WILSON DIsTILLERY,
HIGHsPIRE. DAUPHIN CO., Pa
This celebrated Whisky, most carefully and slowly
yessted mashed fermented and distilled from the in
valuable healtheiving Chaybeate waters and choice
small grain Rye, peculiar to the renowned mountain
districts of Pennsylvania and Maryland. and ripened
in heated warehouses;, ses-yoyased and aged In the
warm salt air Of Bermuda The oxides Of iron and
their honoloous salts found in the waters from which
this whisky is distilled render this Whisky invaluable
and unequaled tonic and rejuyenator to those In
need Of strength vitality, and vgor.
See certificate of Prof. Tonry Of the Baltimore Med
ical College:
1T is PURE, FREE FROM FUsEL OH, AND CAN
THEREFORE BE SAFELY RECOMMENDED FOR
MEDICINAL USE. ITS HIGH COLOR Is DUE TO
THE IRON PRESENT 4
"wM. p ToNRY. PHI D.. Chemist"
Ask your Grocer for WILSON WHISKY.
THE ULMAS eoLDsBoRoUaH CO.
Distllers,
49, HUNGARIAN GOVERNMENT WINES.
Imported exclusively in bottles bearing the
Government Protection Label ON the neck
The best clarets. White Wines for table use and
medicinal purposes as recommended by
Prominent Physiciaus
GEO. Z. KENNEDY SONS,
1909 st. n. w.
Sole Agents Of the famous Royal Hungarian Govern
ment Wine Cellars of Budapest tHungzryl. n9-Im
EeS INAUGURAL SUPPLIES FOR MEN
49, Pun Dress Shirts, lies, Gloves, Studs, Ho-
sery, shields IN short everything pertaining u ful
dress occasions +. T. HALL. eOS + st. NV. ja24-sm
BUY YOUR COAL. COKE AND WOOD
JOHNSON BROTHERS.
the leading frm in the District. ja5-3m
R- CERTIFICATES OF STOCK. CHEQUES,
md other securties. Commercial Atho-
graphy and des1Ruipg A q. GkDNEY.
jsl l0ih and d strsets ffost Buiidinx,
R REDFoKD w. wALKER. LATE OF THE
- hrm of Walker Wilson, will continue the
real estate business 1T the oce Of the late 6rm lOO6
st nw Property sold. rents collected. loans nego-
tiated. f20-lm
g. GEO. B. WILSON, LATE OF THE FIRM
- OF walker Wilson, Real Extate BROKER
lrogerty sod rents collected, and losns neeotatsd
l4x5 n. y. ave.. Lenman Bldg. lake elevator fle-1m
DR. wM BRIGGS GARsIpE (LATE or
49, Brooklyn. N. u, has located It 1924 Il 81
consuifaton. 10 to ~ An fs25-lns
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-03-12

A boiler in the Cleveland, Ohio. rolling mill
exploded yesterday, demolishing several houses
and killing jas. Barr, aged thirty-eight years,
and Thos. Dorsey, aged thirty years, and injur-
ing eleven persons.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-03-12

ALnAxY, n T., March 1a-In the suits Of
John Jacob Astor and Others and n. p. Bailey
and Others against the Arcade railway company,
of the city OF New York, the court of appeals
has decided that the Arcade railroad iaw Is nm
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-03-12

The COMMERCIAL CoNGREss.-The President
will shortly appoint ten delegates to the COM
merciai congress which is to convene in this
city on October of this year. The congress
will be attended by delegates from Mexico,
Central and South America, Hayti, San
Domingo and Brazil, and will consider the
formation of an American customs union, the
establishment Of regular and frequent COM
munication between the ports of the
several American states, the adoption
OF uniform system of weights and
measures, the international patent and
copyright laws and the adoption Of common
silver coin. 1t is expected the congress will
adopt definite plan Of arbitration of all ques-
tions, disputes or differences, to the end that
they may be peaceably settled and wars pre-
vented.