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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-07-19

CARTMEN FORCE THE FIGHT.
MORE BUILDING TRADES TROUBLES.
THE LABOR LEADERS SAY THAT TEN THOUSAND
MEN WILL QUIT WORK TO-DAY.

The war between the Iron League and the House
smiths Union has been rcopened and the latest oe
velcpments make 1t seem that the fight NAV really
assume great proportions. The labor men who have
charge OF the struggle that 10000 men In the
various building trades Will be idle in this city be
fore nightfall to-day william Zicgler, walking dele
cate for Public Cartmens Union No. I. completely
stopped the delivery Of building materials yesterday
10 all buildings where members Of the Iron League
have contracts for work. Twenty-Five carmen, own
lng 400 carts stopped work. This action was taken
to forestan the building material handlers. who an
nOunced last week that unless the cartmen agreed DC
fore yesterday morning TO raise the boycott on j. b.
J. NJ Cornell and other members OF the Iron Leaguc
they would refuse thereafter 20 recognize members OF
the union and would employ only nonunion caruncn
The cartmen are well organized, every member OF
the union owning from two to twenty carts Inc
supply OF building materials already delivered Is al
most exhausted and when II Is all gone thousands OF
workmen must stop work. Five hundred masons haVo
already Quit work on Of the lack OF materials
Mr. Ziegler said Yesterday that be sure that fully
10 900 men would give up their employment Today
This would paralyze building operations In all parts OF
the city.
The Public Cartmcn's Union yesterday submitted
an ultimatum the form Of the following agreement
10 the contractors al hereby agree to place my men
ut work OH the same conditions before the stnkc
| and agree 70 conform TO union rules
MANY firms which have not heretofore been idenu
fed with the firms that have been fighting the unions
suffered yesterday from tho strike because, at ths
last minute, they Joined In the struggle.
The Board OF Walking Delegates Of the Building
Trades appointed q committee composed Of the fol
lowing delegates 10 have charge Of the fight for the
unions represented In the board Johnson. hooy
Mahon Ivory, Hslkett and Buttner. II was rumored
that the master masons would help Che Iron League
II they do several hundred bncklayers and Others
will be obliged TO stop work. The Iron League met
Yesterday afternoon at the Building Trades Club No
| III East Twenty tlird-st j. NJ Cornell, when seen
sfter the meeting. said that several plans were dis
cus.ed but nothing definite was done. He admitted
that seventy houscsmlths strike against bis
firm member Of the Building Material Dealers
| Association said that the association would meet TO
day when some important decision would be reached
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-07-19
MORE ELLIS ISLAND INQUIRY.

Washington July Is.-Ahough the Joint Commit
tce on immigration had concluded It's investigation
into the workings OF tie immigration laws and the
expenditures ut Ellis Island. the inquiry has been
rcupencd at the instance OF the Secretary OF the
Treasury who desires further testimony 10 be taken.
Colonel Weber, Immigration Commissioner al New.
York. put In broad denial Of some OF the statements
heretofore made by Edmund Stephenson. one OF the
New.York state immigration Commissioners, relative
TO the comparative cost OF tho National and The state
immigration services. which statements were not IA
yor1,ble 10 the Governmental services.
Colonel Weber had not proceeded far before he
aroused the Ire OF Chairman Chandler by remark that
he saw no improperly In his critlciSng Mr.. stephen
son In the absence Of the latter. inasmuch he (Mr
Weber, had not been permitted TO be present when
>lephensons statement had been received. The chair.
man Insisted that Colonel Weber's remark was not
correct for every hearing had by the committee had
been public and open to everybody Interested. Then
Colonel Weber offered In evidence long statement
relative TO the expenses OF the Immigration Bureau
az New-York but this met with the opposition OF
Chairman stump, OF the House Committee. who de-
clared that BY looking nj the first page he that
the employees at Castle Garden and at Ellis ls9nd had
been cOniounded There much discussion over
the question OF admitting the statement and the COM
mittee finally adjourned. leaving the subject for de-
cisOn at another meeting. when Colonel Weber Will be
heard further.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-07-19
THE MINORITY REPORT on THE PENSION
OFFICE

Washington, July l6.-Mr. Lind, Of Minnesota, IN
behalf Of the minority Of the committee appointed
TO investigate the administration OF the Pension once
to-day submitted the views Of Tie minority 10 the
House. Tho report Hnds nothing for which the
Commissioner DO criticised unless II be that he
appointed his clerk of the Bureau. II agrees
with the majority In their suggestion In regard to
the exercise by members Of Congress " the fC.caed
Congressional prvleges.n The report asserts that
the majority OF the committee seemed determined
20 fasten crime and corruption upon the Commissioner,
but having utterly failed TO do SO by evidence they
do II rs last resort by inference. The report after
paying glowing tribute 10 the efficiency Of the man
agement and business methods and reforms perfected
In the Pension once under Commissioner Rauin,
states that while the minority In Of the
recommendations OF the majority, there were Others
that they might have consented TO in modified form,
4 the minority had had opportunity FOR comparison
of views with the majority before their report found its
WAY into the public press.
The report Of the minority recommends, In lieu
VI the resolution adopted by the majority a substitute
the effect that the record IN this case rs reported
by the committee shows efficient and economics al
administration OF the business OF the Pension once
by the present Commissioner and asks that the
committee bc discharged from further investigation
Of the subject.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-07-19
BUSINESS DONE ~ TIE SENATE.

Washington, July ls.-Among the papers laid be-
fore the Senate by It's presiding officer Or. Mander
SOM were the resolutions OF District Assembly NO
49, Knights Of Labor. OF New York, stating that the
recent labor troubles at Homestead are tho outcome
Of the wage system, and demanding that the Tinker
ton forces and their employers be treated and dealt
with as pirates and that they be indicted. tried sen
fenced and executed National indicators. Re
ierred TO the Committee on Education and Labor.
A conference ordered on the Fertilization bull.
and MesSrs German. stewart and Allison were ap
pointed conferrccs on the part Of the senat"
Mr. Call gave notice OF his intention 70 address the
senate tomorrow on Mr.. Voorhees, resolution In rf
erencc 10 Ibuna! for arbitration Of labor troubles
Mr. PETER desired 10 have the resolution for
select committee on the Homestead conflict taken MP
for action. but Mr. Washburn objected. on the ground
that Il would probably give rise 20 debate. and Mr.
Cameron confirmed that objection BY saying that his
colleague fr. QUAY. who present. desired TO Nd
dres, tho senate upon H.
Mr.. Platt desired 10 call up and have passed bin
10 amend the Interstate Commerce law by providing
that no person shall b. excused from testifying on
the ground that his Testimony nigh, tend To orimiDa'e
himself; but Mr.. sherman objected. because n too
important q matter 10 be acted GA without proper
consideration
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-07-19
TIE CASE OF THE OTERT.

Washington July l5.-Specal Inspector Wicks. OF
Sew. orleans. has made report TO the Treasury De
parment In regard TO the Of the American steam
ship Joseph 0ten, IT., charged with having violated
the neutrality laws In conveying 10 Ceiba Hon
dnras during the recent troubles II appears thai
the vessel cleared from NewOreans June Is for Ceiba
with arms and ammunition consigned TO General J. r.
Munoz without specifying that fact In her manifest,
as required by law. and that fine OF $500 had been
Imposed for said violation and paid by her owners
special Agent Wlcks says that special attention will
be devoted TO vessels clearing for South American
ports In order 10 detect or prevent any violation Of
tho neutrality laws OF the United States. lie says
there Is no evidence that the Oter or any vessel en-
gagged In the fruit other trade between New-Oreans
or Honduras has violated the law. The offence com
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-07-19
THE WORLDS FAIR APPROPRIATION

Washington, July 18.-The House held evening
session to day discuss the Worlds Fair provisions In
the Sundry Civil Appropriation bill. There we're thirty
members present The press gallery was vacant also
to IA great extent, every other gallery.
Mr. Patterson. OF Tennessee. spoke In opposition to
the Elections bill and made reference 70 the Column
blan Exposition.
Mr. Dngley, OF Maine, advocated the appropriation
for the Worlds Fair on the condition that ntoxi-
eating liquors shall be sold on the grounds aud that
the Fair shall not be opened on Sundays.
Mr.. Oates, OF Alabama. argued that Congress Ind
no right to make the appropriation TO aid the Column
bian Exposition and made constitutional argument to
that effect.
Mcssrs Newberry, Of Illinois, and w. A. Stone. OF
Pennsylvania, did not hesitate to vote for the sppro
pration the latter thought that the Sunday closing
provision should prevail
Mcssrs. Broslus, OF Pennsylvania, and Rabbit. OF
Wisconsin, advocated the appropriation, but with a
proviso prohibiting liquor sales.
Mr.. McKeigan. Of Nebraska, spoke In favor OF the
free coinage OF silver.
Mr. Ray, Of New-Iork, was in favor OF the appro-
pration lie believed In keeping the Sabbath holy.
Mr.. Butler. OF Iowa, was opposed to any appropii-
non for The Worlds Fair except such as was absO-
lutey necessary for Government exhibit lie was
tally opposed, constitutional grounds, 10 any
orovso which would close the Fair on sunday, or woud
prevent the sale OF liquors on the Fair grounds.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-07-19
THE ANTI-OPTION BILL.
MADE THE UNFINISHED BUSINESS IN THE
SENATE
MT. wAsnDURY'S GREAT DIFFICULTY Is sEOuh
ING THIS ADvA%TAGE-GOODN AIURED
FIMEUSTLTINC BY DETERMINED
IBr TELEGRAPH TO The TnIDrSE.f


Washington. July i5.-Tne Hate -Washbum ANU
Option bill go, fairly before the ms afternoon
securing finally the coveted place Il T-.'i.ege d. ~"
finished business" But The trouble VI NAshou'h n'
20 retain this preliminary advantage sooc proven os
existence OF strong and determined opposition 70 Ons
measure. which threatens 70 Distract IL CONSUMERS 'o'
during the closing days OF this session and force u
back ca the crowded calendar o: measures which aas
70 take their chances the short session next winter
Mr.. Washburn met with a soodra;1red bu' e"ec'
tive OF fllbuste:ing which prevented all progress
with the bill and from O'Clock IT, tae only advance
made consisted he reading u the calendar hu'hoe'
and title OF the Hatch measure
There great de-ire. OF course. on the Par, VI
all the Senators present call up and have passeu
various bills Of personal and local Interest asaS'
which no objection could be Ntered. Mr. "S'aDuin
yielded. good-nauredy at first. - dozen OF more
demands for few minutes Of his time but hnaiiy'
when he felt himself imposed on, declined To give "ay
further. The Minnesota Sena or as newcomer -
not an expert in senate parliamentary procedure ana
thu opponents OF the Antl-Opton bll soon saw uha
they could take advantage OF his ineXpericnce W ooi's
or di,place the measure he had In Charge. MI WAS
greater stranger to the ntrcacics OF the oeo
rules. In the chair, and by his dubious dbl"
laundering rulings aided the legislative hDustfei''
As a result, for half an hour the senate was IN
VOWED in intricate tangle, dozen Senators UN'"S
10 explain the situation all at once, and all mahlig
confusion more COMPOUNDED. At one time. while Mr
Villas IN the chair. the AntOption bill was 'hs
actual business before the Senate. pending which thero
wac motion to dspnce that bill By private pen
sion BILL motion to lay the first motion on the taoo
and still further supplementary motion that ono
senate proceed to the consideration Of executive on"
ness. Unanimous consent was being asked on al
sides and for all purposes. aud to every application
for unanimous consent TO do something there was i'm
mediate objection with call for the regular order
Even after Mr.. Henderson took the chair. although
disorder suppressed. 1t found impossible to
get free from the afternoons tangle. and Mr. Washbur
finally gave up hi EFFORT 20 get the bill read ana ne
hin. elf moved for an executive session.
Whether the obstruction pracsed today again y
the Anti Opuon BIZ will be continued Is dououu ou n
IL has shown that II the opponents Of the Hatch
| measure are determined TO force It's postponenent
| they have weapon In parliamentary hI0us'crns
which I'm the short time left for this session Is more
| than likely to accomplish that purpose.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-07-19
BILLS PASSED In TIE HOUSE.

Washington. July ls.-In the Honse II was suspen
sion day. Mr.. Simpson. ID Kansas. asked unanimous
consent for the consideration Of resolution direct
Ing the Committee Rules 30 bring In rule setting
apart day for the consideration Of the Pool bill for
the opening OF the Cherokee strip. Mr. Holman. OF
indiana. objected and the resolution referred.
Tho rules suspended and the Camnctti bin
10 create the California Mining Debris Commission was
passed.
On motion OF Mr.. Trsney. Of Missouri the rules
were suspended aud bill WAS passed authorizing
tie Secretary OF the Treasury TO obtain by direct
selection competition OF architects, plans and speci-
dcatols for public buildings to be erected under the
supervision OF the Treasury Department. and provid
Ing for local supervision OF their construction.
On motion Of Mr.. Bunting. OF New York, the Sen
ate ioint resolution passed authorizing the Com
mltce on Labor to make Investigation Of the slums
Of cities.
Mr. Cutting. Of California one OF the members OF
the Committee on Militia. moved to suspend the rules
md pass bin providing for uniform system OF
National Guard throughout the country. lie stated
the gentleman from Illinois CIr Lnel. who was
chairman Of the committee. had declined TO call Il
meeting Of the committee but that the majority oi
the committee had signed notice Tor ich call
Mr. Lane OF Illinois, raised the point oil order that
Mr. Cutting did not act for the committee, a no IN
strliction had been given him 10 DO So The speaker
sustained the point Of order and the bill was ruled
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-07-19
BLUE RIBBON DAY AT DETROIT.

Detroit, Mich. July rs (Spccall.-Th'S was biue
Ribbon Day here. The free field was occupied pS d.
least 1000 people. those in the grand s'ano "nu
enclosure swelling the total nearly 10 10000. Buod
Dobls arrived Il week ago with fifteen q his string
John A. Goldsmith and Orrln Iiickok sent their Cai-
fornia flyers from Cleveland last night. and lot from
Village Farm. Buffalo have been here several days IN
charge Of I'd" Gecrs. In the 2l9 class Robert
j. won with Expert Prince second The > 80 trot'
which came first on the card. had only three starters
and Alexander c. won after losing heat TO Duchess
The 2 :27 trot was won by Nellie Mason In 30 Q.
Tomorrow the $4,000 stake for 81 trotters VIII be
the attraction. snnHares:
2;gj Ci.AS',- rrrSE g 800
Alex c. b. G. by Alert dam by Morksman =,
k3llnan)
Ouches. (S'onleyl
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-07-19
REPORT OF THE MISSISSIPPI COMMISSION.

Washington. July Is The Mississippi River Com
mission has submitted IT'S report 10 the Secretary OF
War, giving detailed statement OF the work
pscd In the Improvement Of the liver during the last
year, and the plan Of work laid ont for the present
year. To the previous aloiments for the Icvces was
added the Of $4,000 Of which So 900 was taken
from Lake Providence Reach. 100000 from General
service and 10000 from the harbOr at Helena these
latter allOments Of 100000 being made I'm the ext
gencics of the recent food for the purpose Of pro
lectlng the cvccs. The present high water has caused
two new breaks In tn" nver near Memphis. which will
he repaired during the coming season. Gazing con.
iinues slowly along the blum further down stream The
execution Of the project for the improve nent OF the
Red and Atchafaaya rivers Is much hampcred BY the
danger Of temporarily obstructlng navigation Tho
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-07-19
1WF SFND
as follows I:
The following games stood adjourned:
TPATyMEy'S sUMMERNIGHT FESTIVAL.

The members Of the Trainmcns Relief Assoda'ioh
Eastern Division Of the Manhattan Railway CompaN'
o,d their friends met last evening In Harlem RIVER
por, for their seventh annual summernight fes'iVai
ord dance The sum OF 500 was realized welcome
.da,,,on 10 the treasury OF the association, ana 'he
occos,on was one OF thorough enjoyment for all VINO
- ....r, Owing 10 the repIehensble habit which
many pcopie In this city have. OF riding on the ~
,.a,ns IN the evening some of the members OF the
association were rather late In arriving at the paik
- a, ,ros NOT until 30 that the strains OF the open
,nr n6-,enade sounding through the large hall an
"",,psd rlat the festivities had begun The grounds
were ablarc with light, and the soi'' cooling breeze
,o, ,be east. which swept through the open windows
:. a., houroom added 10 the pleasure OF the dancers
suuuer. was served at o'clock this morning and
,ns sun was well up In the east before the familiar
strains Of "Home. sweet Home remnaeu ue O"n uon
,ha, {, was tn,n time.s and they must step hvey
through The Officers , Of t Vice pse%sns
are: President. T. j. Wngs,t iSs j. irwin: re-
Soins secretary Brown, os snaneas sessesnts
H. r. Fagpn treasurer, u ~ 'o''
arms ], HcGulrk
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-07-19
To CONSIDER CANADIAN RETALIATION.

Washington. July ls.-The House Foreign Ahar'
Committee Intends 10 take up the question OF oI-'
cnmination on the part Of Canada. against Ahcr'a"
vessels passing through the Weland Canal Inc ool"
nhtes has secured permission TO SIT during te
OF tho House. and on Wednesday Will hear ueie
CATION Of persons interested IN the question i"V
committee viii take basis Of consideration u .ne
question the bill introduced by Representative Ou'
Of New-York. providing that with the We" OF seu'
ing reciprocal advantages for vessels OF the um'eo
states the President whenever he is satisfied that the
pass age through any lock connected with the
navigation Of the St Lawrence River the great lakes
connecting waterways is prohibited or made buroeh
some by tho imposition Of tolls 10 shah be his anty 70
suspend the night Of 6co passage through inc o.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-07-19
NO MORE TARIFF BILLS COMING.

Washington July 1s.-The improbablty OF any
additional tariff bills emerging from the ways ana
Means Committee is increased BY the fact that the
Republican members OF the committee arc not dis
posed to assist tie Democrats, on the committee, to
secure a quorum. Word received by the Demo
cratic members that the Republican members would
not attend aay sessions OF the committee except Tor
consideration OF the adjournment resolution reported
to-day. number Of the Democratic members are
absent and the effect OF this refusal the part
Of tln Republican members makes II impossible for
the committee TO do anything. This refusal, II
persisted H.. besides preventing the report OF ad
ditional tariff bills, Will render impossible an adverse
report the Sub-Trel,ury bills, which the Alliance
members OF tins House nre fighting to have reported
I'm some shape. and also Mr.. Dalzels resolution
OF inquiry With reference losses sustained through
National and through state banks.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-07-19
REMEDY THAT DID NOT REMEDY
now A LAW TO FINE CORPORATIONS WAS NICELY
MADE OF no EFFECT.

HOW A LAW TO FINE CORPORATIONS WAS NiCELf
MADE OF no EFFECT.
sor,ous accident occurred IN the Park-ave. tunnel
.,r,v In 1901. by which train OF the New-fork,
yow.Ioven and Hartford Railway Company was
wrecked The cars heated by stoves winch Ses
fire 70 the carriages, and the directors were
The Indictment dismissed on the grouuu "'s'
the corporation liable not the INDIVIDUAL drcc'o'
The only punishment TO which a corporation " liable
nnder the penal code is fine OF Sooo. 10 ny inc
cssc up to that point had already cost Sloooo' Os
,c, Attorney Nicoll said he considered II rather DAD
arithmetic 10 try to do anything in such case ana
that some alterations In the law was abso'uneay
needed A fine Of $500 would be sport fsr any
large corporation.
The section OF the criminal code which apphed 70
the case runs thus: "A person convicted Of crime
declared to be mlsdcmeanor for which no other
punishment Is specially prescribed BY this CODE OF
by any other statutory provision In force at the me Of
the conviction and sentence punishable by imprsoo'
ment In a penitcntary or county jail TOT not mors
than one year BY fine OF not more than $500 a
both" A corporation cannot be imprisoned Inc
only penalty Therefore was the fine OF $500 Inc
District Attorney introduced in the Legislature bill
In which he added to the old section new clause
as follows: :" In all cases where corporation Is
convicted OF offence for the commission OF ~mco
a natural person would be- punishable with imPnson.
ment, such corporation IS punishable by nne o.
not more than 5000 In introducing the bill the
District Attorney made the Following comments IN
writing TO the Assembly;
"Under the existing laws, the extreme punishment
which be mecd out 10 any corporation no matter
how fragrant IT. offence, l. fine OF 800 Where, Dy
the act Of which II Is convicted the corporation may
be saving thousands upon thousands OF DOLLARS y
naturally follows that such penalty carries with 10
no deterrent force
The bill was passed on April 25 soon aferward
Mr. Nco discovered that between the words punish
able with Imprisonment" and such corporations"
were Inserted the words ." as for felony.r Now
corporation be charged with felony, and the
bill was simply made OF no effect. Who made the
change Is not known.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-07-19
A REPORT on TIE WASHINGTON MONUMENT.

Washington. July 1s.-Colonel Ernst. superintsnd'
ent Of Public Buildings and Grounds. In his annual
reports to the secretary OF War; SAYS that 6l3l75
persons have visited tho top Of the Washington Mon
ument since II was opened 10 the public October .,
1888 Numerous acts Of vandalism occurred during
the year. the most fragrant being the rerhoVai oi
three Of the four remaining silver letters from The
Nevada stone An unsuccessful attempt was made
10 remove the fourth on June -. 1892 the monu
ment was twice struck By lightning.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-07-19

Washington. July 1S.-Aoting on Information Ho"
tho United States ConsulG General at Paris. and the
r-p,ted States Consul AT Lyons the Secretary OF tho
Treasury has requested the Secretary OF State 10 IN
struct United consular officers TO refuse to certify IN
voices OF goods consigned TO the United states on ana
after September l. unless the merchandise is nvoiced
in accordance with the metric system He says the
us, OF the "auneD system OF measurement now en-
ploycd In France on invoices OF goods 10 'ho om'os
states facilitates frauds on the customs revenue anu
,,, ,h nso ~ the metric system would simplify
,n,orc,,, transactions and aid materially in getuno
co anteliirent comparison OF invoices and invoice