Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-02-25
THE WEEK.

Kansas has. during the past few days. been
the friction between popllists and republicans
continued without material abatement except
in the matter Of noise. The state senate, be-
ieving that the state supreme court would de-
eide fsvorably to the republican house, adopted
resolutions declaring that the supreme court
was without jurisdiction in the matter. There
promises to be trouble when the populists start
in to reorganize the militia by removing re-
publican officers, due notice of which inten-
ton has been given. Other legislatures, nota-
bly, those Of Washington and Wyoming. have
attracted some attention by deadlocks. At
Cheyenne the differences Of opinion provoked
Representative Harper to challenge Represent
alive Baker, but no one has vet been damaged
physically. Tired Of living in Canada, John
@. Emo, fugitive since 1884, when he went
north with o. 400. 600. more less, Of the
funds Of the Second National Bank Of New
York, returned to his old home and gave him
self up: he is now out on go, 900 bail. The
Sayre election bill became law in Alabama; IL
DISTINGUISHES no fewer than 40, 900 negroes.
During the progress Of the congressional in
vestisation in Panama canal matters in the
United States ex-Secretary Of the Navy r W.
Thompson, who was president Of the American
company. declared that there was no Panama
corruption within his jurisdiction. An effort was
made to kill John W. Mackay, the millionaire. the
assassin approaching him from behind. As soon
a. Mackay hsd been shot his assailant MORALLY
wounded himself. The attack was unprovoksd
and created great excitement, especially in San
Francisco, where it occurred. Among the
notable deaths have been those Of ex-senator
George E. Spencer Of Alabama, Gen. Beaure-
gard, George W. Llchtonthaler, conchologist
and marine botanist; Rufus Hatch and Pierce
Stevens Hamilton. poet and journalist; the lat
ter committing suicide at Halifax
IN EUROPE.
Home rule and its complications have kept
British statesmen busy and there is promise Of
interesting development. The Grand Lodge OF
Orangemen at Belfast has expressed its disap-
proval of the Gladstone BILL prayers have been
offered in the Protestant churches for the de-
feat of the measure. while Ulstermen generally
are preparing to forcibly resist the provisions
Of the bill should there ever be any attempt to
apply them. Welsh members OF the house Of
commons have, in consideration Of their sup
porting Gladstone, secured the introduction Of
bill TO disendow and dsestablsh the church
in Wales. Spain seems to be unduly excited
over rumors which credit the United States
with desire to annex San Domingo and Q revo-
luton is said to be imminent in the island,
caused it is said, by concessions which have been
made to citizens Of this country. But in spite
Of these disturbing influences the Infanta
Eulalie is making great preparations to visit the
worlds fair. In Portugal there has been Q
change Of administration, of no consequence,
however. to other nations. Rome has been q
central figure for few days, the celebration Of
Pope Leos jubilee attracting an enormous
multitude. Deputy Zerbi Of the Italian cham
Der, who was tangled up in the bank scandals
escaped prosecution by dying suddenly.
Europe does not seem to be be especially inter-
ested in Hawaiian matters, but the Princess
Kaiulani has left England for this country to
appeal to this government for recognition Of
her rights as heir apparent
IN THE DISTRICT.
There has been no cause for local excitement.
In the Senate there has been discussion of the
liquor license bill, but action il delayed. Dis
trict Commissioner Myron NJ Parker was COM
nissioned and will commence to serve on the
LIST prox. The Daughters Of the American
Revolution have been in session and 80 has the
Timetable League. A call from Metropolitan
N. E. Church has been accepted by Rev. Hugh
Johnston, ID. D., Of Toronto.