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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-09-18
GREAT BRITAIN COMPLAINS.
Sir Julian Pauncefote Says the Modus vi.
vendi Has Been Violated.
he NOTIFIES THE GOVERNMENT THAT THE NORTH
AMERICAN COMMERCIAL COMPANY HAS BROKEN
THE AGREEMENT BY ExcEKDISa THE LINIT-
THE SEAL CATCH OF THE YEAR.

Sir Julian Pauncefote, the British minister,
has officially called the attention of the United
States to a violation Of the terms of modus
vivendi in effect between the two countries
as to the catch Of seal in Bering sea. BY
the agreement between the two countries
the North American Commercial Company,
which leases the seal islands from the United
States, was restricted in the catch Of seal this
year to $500 skins 1t is alleged that the Com
mercial Company has exceeded this catch. thus
violating the modus vivendi, and the British
government has called tho United States to
account for it.
AGENT WILLIAMS REPORT.
Special Agent Williams Of the Treasury De-
partment has made a special report on this
branch of the seal question to the Treasury
Department and his report was today for
warded to the State Department. with the re-
quest that its contents be laid before the British
minister for transmission to the foreign office
in London.
The contents Of Agent Williams report can
not be accurately ascertained, but it is under
stood that he makes the admission that the
North American Commercial Company has ex-
ceeded the limit of catch-7, 500 skins-ixed by
the modus vivendi. The matter is regarded
here as quite important and may lead to the
modus vivendi being declared imperative after
this date.
THE BRITISH LEGATION DESERTED.
Information as to the Bering sea, the modus
vivendi, or the seal catch could not be obtained
at the British legation. A pleasant-faced col
ored man, odorous Of paint and furni-
ture polish, came to the Office door
and told STAR reporter that Sir Julian Paunce-
fote was at Newport, and that all the secretaries
and attaches were out of town. As to the date
OF their possible return he was automatically
evasive.
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Effect of a Conflict of Authority in
Quebec.
AMERICAS POSITION ON THE SEALERIES
Fires in the Forest and Cranberry
Marshes Of Wisconsin.
RAILWAY ACCIDENTS TO-DAY.
A POLITICAL CRISIS.
Conflict OF Authority which May Cause the
Ministry to Resign

Ministry to Resign
MONTREAL Sept. 1s.-The Province Of Quebec
is in the midst of the most important political
crisis that has taken place in many years. So
acute is the political situation that a report was
received here last night from Quebec that the
government might resign today, in which case
a political agitation of the utmost importance
will be precIpitated. The crisis is the outcome
OF a connict of authority between Lieut. Gov.
Anglers and Mr.. MercIer. Mr.. MERCER is
charged with being implicated in the Bai des
Chaleurs scandal, which was recently unearthed
at Ottawa Lieut. Gov. Anglers transmitted the
correspondence that passed between him and
MI Mercler to the governor general, and, con-
trary To all precedent, this has been laid before
The dominion parliament and made public.
Ihe publication OF the correspondence has
Created great sensation.
Inc greatest excitement prevails here over
the situation and every one Is waiting an Xiously
To see what the Quebec government will DO.
MIR. Mercler, II Is understood, will refuse to
comply with the demands of Lieut.. Gov.
AnSers Tor explanations and will force the
latter TO dismiss the ministry, in which case a
direct conflict Will arise between the crown
and the representatives OF the people. The
conflict may have far-reaching Consequences,
as the French leaders feel very much ruiiled
over the way in which they are being treated
by the English party and it would take very
little to raise a serious conflict.
MONTREAL, QUE, sept. lo-It Is rumored
that the Quebec government has decided to
force an appeal to the electors OF the pro-
vince to sustain them in their refusal TO accede
to the demand of Lieut. Gov Anglers that a
royal commission be appointed to investigate
the charges of ''boodlIng" brought against the
members OF the government Owing to the
interference of the dominion government the
tide, which at first was dead against Premier
Mercier, Is now setting in his favor. and his
friends say that the lieutenant governor action
was the best thing that could have happened
for him.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-09-18
FOREST FIRES RAGING.
The Village of Perley. Wis, Almost Wiped
Out of Existence.


Out of Existence. =.
CUMBERLAND, Wis, Sept 1s.-Forest fires are
raging in the country Immediately south and
in plain sight of the city and a strong south
wind prevails Several farm houses and barns,
two wood yards and large amount Of other
property has been burned. Men are now fight
ing the flames and there is much apprehension
in this city.
The village of Perley was almost wiped out
Of existence by fire yesterday.
At Tomah a most disastrous fire is raging in
the cranberry marshes between Valley juno
tion and Norway Ridge. Between twenty-five
and thirty square miles of marsh have been
consumed and the fire shows no signs of abate-
ment. Thousands of dollars worth Of prop
erty have already been sacrificed.
ToMAH, Wis, Sept l6.-A most disastrous
fire is raging in the cranberry marshes between
Valley Junction and Norway Ridge. The fire
originated on the Mills marsh from an old
forest fire that has been smouldering the last
three weeks. Famed by a brisk gale
from the south it spread and was soon
beyond control. All the buildings on Tay-
lors marsh filled with harvested berries, were
quickly reduced. the flames continuing In a
southeasterly direction, sweeping everything
in their path. Berry pickers ran. leaving their
tents and accoutrements to the flames. The
railroad track was crossed and the fire
swept onward. Between twenty-five and
thirty square miles of marshes have been con-
sumed and the fire shows no signs Of abating.
What the loss will be it is impossible to esti-
mate. Thousands of dollars worth have already
been burned Men from miles about are on
the ground to fight the fire, but rain, of which
at present there are no indications, is the only
salvation. Thousands of acres are still before
the fire, and unless some unforeseen event
occurs they will furnish food for the hungry
flames
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A CABINET MEETING TODAY.
Much to Talk Over After the Long sum
mer Recess.

Much to Talk Over After the Long Sum.
mer Recess
There were fewer callers at the White House
this morning, but there was more business
done. The cabinet meeting was a long one,
lasting fully two hours but it was not too long
in view of the lapse of the two months and a
half since the last one.
All OF the members we're present or accounted
for. Mr.. Blaine and Mr.. Proctor were the only
absentees. II was q sort of national cleaning
house, and the time was mostly occupied in a
discussion Of the accumulations of the sum-
mer.
The President had a good many propositions
to make, vast number of questions to ask
and some directions to give, while the cabinet
members had reports to make.
OF course, there was trace of politics
throughout the conversations, a tinge Of fore
casting, and some speculation as to the tone of
affairs, but for the greater part of the time the
| Official family was engaged with household
matters.
The unusual amount of patronage that has
uncovered itself formed an interesting theme
for debate and the President indicated
his anxiety that good men might be
found to ill the judicial circuits,
the California judgship. the vacant seat in the
Court Of Claims and the two places on the in
terstate commerce commission.
I There were but few callers at the mansion
during the morning. Among them were Sec
retary Noble, Senators Barbour and Squire,
Representative McKenna, California; Mr..
Powell Clayton, jr., and Gen. H. v. Boynton.
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Freight Collision on the F., w. and B.-An
Engineer Killed.


WILMINGTON, DEL. Sept 1s-Between and
4 O'Clock this morning through freight train
on the Philadelphia, Wilmington and Balti-
more ran into local freight near Newport.
The accident occurred a quarter of q mile
north Of Newport on the main line of the Phil
adelphia, Wilmington and Baltimore railroad.
When the crash came the engineer and fremen
of the local freight jumped.
The engineer, Henry Brockman Of Baltimore
was killed. His body was found under a freight
car. He was notmangled. but had been scalded
to death. Fireman Jones of Baltimore had his
face cut and one arm bruised. Conductor John
Morrison Of Wilmington, also of the local
freight was badly bruised. Fifteen cars we're
wrecked and travel blocked nearly five hours
Both trains were moving north. The local
freight had left some on a siding and
started for Wilmington, when the through
freight from Washington came dashing into its
rear. 1t is thought that ON account of fog En-
gineer Brockman failed to see the signal until
too late.
SYRACUSE, N. Y, Sept. 1s.-A tail-end COL
llsion between two freight trains occurred on
the New York Central road at Port Byron this
morning. Two tramps colored men, who were
stealing a ride, were injured, one perhaps
fatally, and eight freight cars, q caboose and
one engine totally demolished. The first train
had stopped for water and no fagmsn was sent
back to warn the train following.
RICHMOND, IND, Sept. lS.-1he west bound
mail and express train over the Indianapolis
division, on the Pennsylvania system, coliided
with a work train last evening at the 10th
street crossing. The fireman, engineer and
conductor saved themselves by jumping. The
postal clerk was very seriously hurt Train
Master Joseph Gunman had his hand badly
mashed and the entire crew of eleven men
were badly shaken up.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-09-18

PERsoNAL.-J. B. Ingram of Salt Lake City,
H. Kimberly of Westfield, Mass, o. B. Lansing
of Bay City, Mich, c. H. Spilman of Kansas
City and J. Sowden Of Germantown, Pa, are
at Willards.-A T. Huntington Of Vienna,
H. H. Beckfnger Of Guthrie, Okla, A. E. Brown
of Philadelphia and ]. E. Muchmore Of New
York are at the Randall.-Geo. H. Noyes of
Fairhaven, WASH, Senator w. @. Squire of
Seattle, WASH, VIM. Martin Of Glasgow and H.
T. Cook Of Trenton are at the Arlington.--H.
L. Pennock of Philadelphia, T. H. Catcheon Of
st. Paul and A. Groch of Wheeling are
at the Shoreham.-R. Clayton Of ArkanEas,
C. 8. Wigh Of Toledo, H. P. Goodrich Of De-
troit and ]. H. Clark Of Boston are ct the Eb-
bitt-Jonathan Alley of New York, W. +.
skittman Of Trenton and the Misses Bailee Of
Augusta, Ga, are at the Johnson.-
N. L. Lewis Of Kansas City, F. A. RAIDER
Of Fremont. Ohio, and J. 9. Learl OF
Chicago are at the St. James.-George
Gibbs Of Kentucky is at the National.-
A. l.. Holbrook and C. A. Tappan of Atlanta,
L. Weddell Of Tarboro. N. c., and C. F. Forsyth
Of New York are at the Metropolitan.-Mr.
Frank Philip Of 18th street is spending his
vacation in New York.-Rev. DIR. Chas. A.
Stakely, pastor Of the First Baptist Church on
10th street, has returned from his summers
outing much improved in health.-Dr. Geo.
E. Kicker has returned from . two months
visit in the woods of Maine.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-09-18

MmDLxsBoRouoH, Ky, Sept ls.-Yesterday
vas great day for the veterans who have ~
ssmblsd here TO honor Gen George W. Mor-
gan Of Ohio and his famous seventh division
army Of the Ohio. In the morning an associs-
ton bearing his name was organized,
with General Morgan - president
and . brilliant array Of military
names - vice presidents and secretaries. In
the afternoon Q great parade Of soldiers and
citizens was witnessed by thousAnds Of visitors.
Last night ct the Middlesborough Hotel grand
ball vss given in honor Of Ma Morgan and
hsr darght:r. Five hundred invis.sions we're
seventy-sscond birthday With the soldiers On
the Pinnacle. 4 grand rally end bsrbsess IN
- - lsadinG otSractioa
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MRS. FAIRS WILL
How She Disposed of the Fortune Beione-
ing to Her.

San Francisco. Sept ls.-The will of the late
Mrs. JAS. c. Fair, which read yesterday,
makes John W. Mackay and Richard V. Dey ex-
ecutors Of the estate. Mrs. Herman oelrichs,
who is now twenty-five, and Miss Virginia, now
sixteen, each receive SI.5OO. 900, to be paid to
them upon attaining the age Of twenty-five.
Until that time they are to receive an allow
ance OF $4,000 per month. JAS. G., jr., now
twenty receives $500 OO0which will be paid
over when he 10 thirty five. Charles now twenty
four, will receive similar amount when he is
thirty. Meanwhile each will receive $500 per
month. The residue of the estate is bequeathed
to the girls In equal shares. Mrs. 0e.richs 10
made the guardian of Miss Virginia.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-09-18
WIPED UP BY FLAMES.
Destruction by Fire i'm Different Places

BABroS LANDING, VI, Sept 1s.-Several
buildings were ruined and their contents de-
stroyed by fire which occurred here early this
morning. The following are the estimated
losses Ii. W. Buchanan. general store, IS. 500:
W. C. Twombley, sl,6OO; L. L. Stafford, ss, 500;
Louis Albee, 81, 200, all mostly insured.
Bio RAPIDS, Mich, Sept ls.-Mill yard Of
Rodney Lumber Company at Round Lake,
Mecosta county, was burned yesterday. IL
contained over 5000, 900 feet Of lumber. The
loss is estimated at s25. .O0C. partly insured.
WORCESTER, Mass, Sept. lS.-Ths buildings
and stock IL {. Baker a Co.'S lumber yard ON
Manchester street were burned last night.
Two locomotives on the Boston and Maine rail-
road adjoining were also destroyed. The loss
is estimated at slO0000 The fire Was of incen-
diary origin, and Patrick Mcsharry has been
arrested on suspicion OF having started il.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-09-18
ANOTHER WAR IN PROSPECT.
Honduras and Salvador May Fight Abo =
the Formers Presidency.

Honduras and Salvador May Fight Abo nj
the Formers Presidency.
NEw YoRK. Sept 1s.-Advices from Managua,
Nicaragua, say that on account Of the coming
elections in Honduras excitement is ut feve .
heat
President Bogran 10 desirous Of another
term, which the majority Of the people are op-
posed to- Antonio Ezeta, brother Of the presi-
dent Of Salvador, has declared his intention Of
running for the presidency Of Honduras. and
in consequence 1000 men have been stationed
on the Honduras frontier TO prevent this inva-
sion.
salvador has 5000 troops at san Miguel and
more men are still hurrying to the frontier.
Guatemala is also hurrying troops for the
aid of Honduras
Nicaragua, according to her treaty with Bal
vador, is bound to help her and this week win
have ]. 500 troops on her frontier and /, 500 men
under arms In MangueL
In Leon recently Q plot was discovered "a
XII 6acasa. and seven Of the prominent men Of
the opposition party in Granada we're ssut out
Of the country. When the msu we're arrested
In Granada fight took place in which ths
chief Of the police and seven soldiers vsrs
killed. The whole country y nov undsr nAr.
tiAl lAW.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-09-18

W-E ARE AUTHORIZED
w BY THE
WARRINGTON AND ARLINGTON RAILWAY Co
10 offer for sale ss= 600 their capital stock par
value lUn payable 10 per cent cash and 10 per
every - days until declared nOnass-ssable The cap
ial Q. this company is limited by the Of Congress
20 1870. coo.
HE ROAD Is NOW UNDER CONSTRUCTION
Cars Will be running from the Aqueduct bridge to
ArlingtOn by NOv-nberl. /.
Road viii be completed to the 9th depot By next
his Is grand investment.
Call and let Us talk il over.
Stock now on safe at Offices Of
ROBINSON LODGE
sel4-dScs So and % Atlantic building
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THE "sPoRTs" EXCITED.
New Orleans Grand Jury VIII Have the no
Carhy-warren Fight STOPPED.

NEW ORLEANS. Sept. lS.-Sporting circles
were greatly excited last night by report that
the grand jury would endeavor to stop the Nc
Carthy-warren fight before the Olympic Club
next Tuesday night. The state law permits glove
contests before regularly chartered clubs, hut
il seems the present grand jury, which is
very moral one. is endeayoring TO get around
it. High police officials have been before the
jury aud il has closely examined the laws on
the subject The outlook is that the jury will
make iss report today in which it will call upon
the police TO stop the coming fight
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-09-18
TWO FAITHLEss GUARDIANS.
Treasurer of n Savings Bank Removed-Die
honest Postal Clerk.

honest Postal Clerk.
KINesros, n. Y, Sept ls.-The trustees Of
the Ulster County Savings Institution last night
removed James E. 0strandcr from the office Of
treasurer. finding that he had misappropriAtsd
the funds.
The amount is variously stated at from Geo.
900 to S90,0 900. The misappropriation will not
embarrass the bank. Mr.. 0strander 10 under
arrest at his house. and il is said matters will be
adjusted by his turning over real estate sum-
cient 10 cover the amount He is Q native Of
Kingston, q respected citizen and had been
treasurer Of the savings institution for over
twenty-five years
CHICAGO, Sept 1S.-Joseph p. Duffy, young
postal clerk, whose run is from Elkhart, Ind,
TO Chicago on the Michigan Southern, has been
arrested by Post Office Inspector Stuart for
rifing letters of their contents. His stealines
have been carried on for months. No estimate
Of the total amount has been made. Commis-
sioner Hoine bound the young man over, hold
ing him In 2,000 bail.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-09-18
BELDEN NOW TALKED OF.
1t Is Said That Messrs. Platt and Hiscocl
Want Him in the Cabinet.


Want Him in the Cabinet.
A rather extraordinary turn has been given
to cabinet gossip. 1t is stated on excellent au-
thority that Mr.. Platt and Senator Hiscock are
pressing the President to appoint Representa-
tive Belden of New York Secretary of War and
they expect that the appointment will be made.
Mr.. Belden was opposed to the nomination
of Mr.. Fassett for governor of New York and
also to the appointment Of Senator Hendricks
as collector of the port of New York, but
Messrs. Platt and Hiscock managed to get the
best Of him in both matters. Now it is felt to
be necessary to placate him in order to
insure his hearty support Of the ticket
and to prevent any opposition on his part to
the plan for securing Harrison delegation to
the national convention. Moreover, Mr.. Bel
den is suspected of having design for the de-
feat OF Mr.. Hiscock's ambition to be returned
to the Senate.
Messrs. Platt and Hiscock believe that by
having Mr.. Belden. put into the cabinet they
will entirely placate his anger and make COM
plete the harmony in the party in New York.
They think it important to the party and to
the prospects of Mr.. Harrison himself that this
should be done.
The fact that New York already has one cabinet
position is held to present no obstacle. as it
will not be the first time the state has had two
men in the cabinet at the same time.
/ Some OF Mr.. Beldens friends express the
opinion that he will not accept the appoint
ment if offered to him. but if be does not it is
said that the appointment will be given to
some other New York man of the Belden fac
ton.
WHEN MR.. MILLER LEAVES
II this appointment is made there will be
still one other vacancy in the cabinet by the
retirement Of Mr.. Miller. 1t is certain that the
President contemplates the transfer of Secretary
Noble from the Interior to the Department of
Justice. and the transfer has been earnestly
recommended, but considerable opposition to
it has been developed among men of influence
who are particularly interested in the Depart
ment of Justice.
The talk of some California man for the cab
met and the presence of Mr.. De Young in the
city and his interviews with the President
and cabinet officers have started the
rumor that he is to be offered a
cabinet appointment; but the fact is that the
object of his visit is to secure the appointment
of a friend Of his to one of the circuit judge
ships.
The California delegation are asking for the
appointment Of ex-Representative Morrow, but
Mr.. De Young has another candidate for the
place.
There is a renewal Of the talk of Elkins and
also Of Gen. Clarkson in connection with the
Secretaryship of Interior, but gentlemen who
would be apt to know the truth of the matter
declare that neither will be appointed.
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BosD TRAssAcrioSs.-The ~ per cent bonds
received at the Treasury Department yesterday
for continuance at 2 per cent amounted to
SS7, 800. making the total amount so far con-
tinued s24, SIC, 400. The AZ per cents pre-
sented at the department today for redemption
aggregated s299, $50, and the amount pre-
sented at the New York subtreasury yesterday
aggregated s57 800, making the total redemp-
tions thus far $14, ,242, ,05O.
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The CENsUs.-Mr. Porter, superintendent Of
census, has written letter to the Secretary Of
the Interior officially informing him that the
census Office yesterday completed the adjust
ment Of the population for the state of Mon
tana by minor civil divisions. This completes
the census of the United States by minor civil
divisions,
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ENGLISH AID FOR THE WORLDS FAIR.-The
Department of State has been officially notified
that a royal commission has been appointed by
the British government to obtain and dis
tribute full information by which the products
Of the manufacturing and agricultural indus
tries Of the fine arts Of Great Britain and her
dependencies may be procured and forwarded
to the worlds fair at Chicago.