Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-07-08
THE WEEK.

An easier money market has nadeits appear
ance within the past few days, and altogether
the business outlook Il much more satisfactory
than 1t was . week ago. A few banks and
manufacturing establishments have come to
grief, but only small proportion Of the num-
Der were Of any great importance. The ques-
ton Of currency II being hotly discussed, and
there Is reason for believing that the friction
viii not be materially iessened until Congress
has taken action. The national convention Of
the bimetaliic league will meet in this city
early in August and win sndeavor to influence
congressman by persuasion and argument.
Unexpectedly, 50 far as the public was con-
cerned, President Cleveland has been attacked
by rheumatism Of q rather severe variety. He
VIII remain at Buzzsrd's Bay and will see no
visitors, nor will he transact any business until
he returns to this city, shortly before the time
set for the assembling Of Congress- Affection
OF the financial sort has come to one Of
the nations distinguished guests, the Duke
Of Veragua, who has just departed to his home.
An effort is being made by friends Of the duke
In this country to raise sum OF money sufa-
GENTLY large to relieve his estate Of heavy in
cumbrances, which there has been . move to
foreclose. At the worlds fair the musical con-
gress has been in session, while the EXPOSITION
management has been engaged In cutting down
salaries and dropping OF useless or redundant
employees. Out in western Kansas feats are en-
tertained Of . famine and . large number of
people are leaving the state. In Tennessee the
insurance companies have ceased operation on
account Of an Objectionable law passed by
the last Legislature; the governor will proba-
bly, call that body together in extraordinary
session to repeal the law. The Fourth of July
was Of course celebrated all over the country
with great deal Of enthusiasm, but only in
rare instances with that patriotic veneration
which should be . character Of the days OBJ
servsnce. At Gettysburg . large number Of
veterans remembered the anniversary Of the
famous fight, New York soldiers taking con-
spicuous part in the exercises. Efforts are be-
Ing made with some show Of success to colon
ize Mohammsdans in the southern states. So
cialists the country over have been commend
ing Gov. Aitgeld for his course in releasing the
imprisoned anarchists. There have been an
extraordinary number Of drownings and aoci-
dents Of all sorts that resulted in violent death
Fires have been very numerous and the amount
OF damage correspondingly great
ABROAD.
First, II measured by the attention II at
tracted, has been the marriage Of Prince George
Of Wales and the Princess Victoria May of Teck.
The cersmonials were more elaborate than at any
other royal marriage which has taken place in
Europe for years. Gladstone seems to have
trouble with the Parnellites over the financial
features Of the home rule bill, but, perhaps,
may avert further opposition by appointing,
"a he says he viii, a commission TO consider the
matter Of Great Britain's relations to Ireland
on the subject Of finance. The court martial
on the loss Of the battle ship victoris has not
preston seems to be that Vice Admiral Sir
George Tryon, who went down with the ship,
was responsible for the disaster. There have
been but few disturbances in the British labor
market. but nearly 1000 coal miners threaten
to strike against . proposed reduction Of
q l. Lii n: Al l.
been but little else than rioting for several
days, started by students who were offended at
the operation Of law and continued by the
rowdy element that Is always ready to take ad-
vantage Of the slightest disturbance. The pass
age Of the German army bill now seems TO be
ceived at the opening Of the reichstag and he
then informed hts legislature that the bill was
necessary for the safety Of the empire and the
peace Of Europe. Concessions made to the
Polish party have secured sufficient number
Of votes to make the bill law. Cholera con-
Lancet says that nearly 700 deaths from that
disease took place in the south Of France within
the past month. In China the natives have
made several attacks on missionaries, but ~
yet none Of the assailed have been Americans.
From Honolulu como stories of conspiracy
visional government Is still on top with every
appearance Of being able TO maintain itself In
that position.
AT HOME.
The extra session Of Congress which convsnss
on the 7th Of August viii make difference in
the plans formed for spending the summer by
many Of the residents Of the District and will
also have an influence on current business The
employees Of the lexington street railroad went
out on q strike on the 4th Instant There was
no disorder on the part Of the men and the
company gradually filed their places. The
Emmett Guard returned from the encampmeut
at Newark. NJ. bringing with them the trophy
for being the best drilled company IN the Irish
American Military Union. The hearing Of the
charges against Mr.. Simonds, the ex-oommis-
siouer Of patents, was concluded at the patent
office. The steamboat inspectors spent day
In taking testimony az to the charges brought
against the steamers Randall and Wakefield for
racing on the oath of June. report will be
submitted based on this testimony. The local
celebration Of the Fourth OF July was more
elaborate than it has been for years past and