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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-03-01

The Naval Appropriation bill was taken
| up, the amendments reported from the
| Committee on Appropriations being first
| acted upon.
The first amendment that elected dis-
| cussiOn was the one near the end Of II e
bill, appropriating $4,000 for the expenses
| Of -e international naval rendezvous and
reVltH. Information as to the necessity
| Of appropriating so large a sum was asked
| by Mr.. Vest Dem, MOI He was told by
Mr.. Hale (Rep., Me), I'm charge Of the bill,
that invitations had been extended 10
foreign nations to send ships of war TO
participate in the review II would he
an imposing and stately spectacle. A
large item of expense would be the en-
plOyment of temporary seamen Ohe avy
being now hard up" for men) Another
considerable item would be the matter Of
sautes. He could not give in detail the
purposes for which the money would be
used.
MI Cockrell Dem., Mo- read and COM
mented upon a communication from the
New York Chamber of Commerce, sigaed
by Mr.. Henry Willard as chairman, ask
ing the aid of Congress in the entertain
ment in New York, OF foreign visitors TO
the Worlds Fair: and he asked Mr.. Hale
whether the 100000 proposed to be appro-
priated included anything for that Illus
trious and magnificent proposition"
Mr.. Hale replied that ne did not know
exactly what was ented by the gentle
men who were represented by Mr. Willard,
but he had the impression that they want
ed the Government TO do some OF the New
York entertaining OF foreign visitors.
"WhY," said MIR. Cockreil with crushing
irony. the Senator from Maine does not
suspect that these gentlemen are asking
that the peoples money, wrung from them
by taxation. shall be placed in the hands
Of millionaires Of New York 10 be eXpend
ed in the riotous entertainment Of every
foreigner who may land on our shores"
Il do not know about that" said Mr..
Hale "The Senator from Missouri can
tell me much more about Mr. Willard than
| can tell him. Mr.. Willard is q gentle
mqu well-known and fav0rably known
throughout the country. He stands to-
day as a very near repre- sentative of the
rev reform administration. ] do not
know that he has asked for anything. or
that his New York friends have asked
for anything TO come cut of the taxes
raid by the people. But whether he has
or has not, he does not come 10 US. At
all evoEts the Cove rnment does not of |
course, propose to do New York's enter |
tanning. We caLnot keep Mr.. Willard |
from coming here with his memorial He |
has right to come and make his sugges- |
lions"
Mr.. VOORHEES, Dem, Ind: He would |
have a right 10 pass around the hat?
Mr.. Hale: Yes.
Mr.. VOORHEES,: And TO take up contri-
buttons?
Mr.. Hale Yes.
Mr.. Voorhees,: Or resort to any other
form Of mendicancy?
Mr.. Hale: Yes.
Mr.. Daniel Dem, Va.): Would they /
be willing to accept silver as contribu-
ton?
Mr.. Hale: The Senator should seek
some otaer source OF authority than me |
or than cenators on this side OF the
chamber. All these things about reform
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-03-01
MONETARY CONFERENCE
MIR. GLADSTONE DISCUSSES rxs
SILVER QUESTION
In Reply to Suggestion that ors.s
Britain should Use Its influence to
Reopen the Subject.

LONDON. Feb. S.-slr Henry Mev,.v.
Thompson diberai Unioniso moved in
the House OF Commons to-day that ,he
British Government should use its insu-
ence 70 bring about reaSsemblnr NJ ,ha
International Monetary Conference with
the object Of finding a remedy for the
evils attendant upon the divergence os
values between gold and silver.
Mr.. Gladstone reminded the Hons. ,ha,
the International Monetary Conferenc.
met at the initiative of the United States.
and II would be an unprecedented proceed
ing now 10 deprive America OF the initia-
i've England had followed the Brussels
discussion win more or less sympathy,
ana had a right to expect from the iTnited
states declaration as to what step that
country proposed to take next
In the opinion OF the Government, M
plan yet proposed showed how It was pos
sible to change the standard Of value Of
Great Britain. C'Hear. hearrD IN World
place the Government I'm a ridicuious
position If II should assume the initia
tive In reopening the Conference. having
nothing to recommend for discussion.
Mr.. Gladstone said that England was
not alone among civilized nations in her
determination to adhere 70 her present
monetary system. Seven other powers.
without the slightest reference 10 Eng
land, had signited their intention not
to change their currency. Half OF the
powers represented al the Conference had
shown that they leaned towards bimetal-
lism, but as yet they had not given the
most shadowy indication Of what change
they were prepared To make. In conclu-
sion Mr.. Gladstone made an elaborate
exposition OF the benefits OF mono
metallism and the dangers OF bimetallsm.
MIR Thompsons motion eventually was
rejected by a vote of 70 20 lls
The announcement Of the vote was re-
ceived with loud Liberal cheers.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-03-01
REFUSE 40 RECONSIDER.
South Carolina College Adheres to its First
Decision.

COLUMBIA, S. c.. Feb. 2s-speciaI.-
The faculty of the South Carolina Col
lege has refused to reconsider its action
in suspending eleven of the students for
the bonfire indulgence. President Wood
row to-day notified the committee of
citizens who had petitioned for a mltiga-
ton OF the sentence that after careful
consideration OF the matter the faculty
could see no reason for so doing. The
FACULTY met again this evening. and heard
a committee OF citizens In behalf OF the
suspended students. but they would not
reverse their decision. or modify the
sentences imposed.
There Is great deal OF feeling about
the matter, and the end appears not to be
vet. The action OF the faculty is gen
orally condemned as too severe. This
leaves but thirty-five students at the Col
lege. and Ii is feared that unless the de-
cision Of the faculty is modified the future
OF the institution is doomed. An appeal
will be made 10 the trustees.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-03-01
this time the New York, with a tonnage
o noo al 4. L..

this time the New York. with tonnage
Of 5000. was the largest.
The Indiana Is the first of the fifst-ciass
tatfle sh,ps to be launched, and her sister
ship, the Massachusetts. which Is from
six weeks 10 two months behind the IN
diana In construction. VIII be the next
The Indiana IS 3is feet long on the water
line and is 60 feet inches beam. Her
displacement is ID. 400 tons, but with fnli
supply OF coal and stores on board sne
will draw "a feet and diSplace n,600 tons
of water.
She will be propelled by twin screws.
and her engines will be three In rumoer,
having 10000 horse power. The engines
will be OF the triple expansion type. ana
Will be built abreast In water-tight COM
partments. and will give a spe I'd OF fre m
Is 1-2 10 l6 knots. the guaranteed speed
being Is knots.
The armament has some strong points
possessed by none of the battle ships or
cruisers now ahoat. One Is the height
of the guns from the water line, which
will enable them to successfully attack
the unarmored ends Of foreign warships.
The l3-inch guns are eighteen feet above
water line and the 8-inch guns are twenty
five feet above the water line.
Another feature Is that the armament
OF either the Indiana or Massachusetts
will throw 2 greater weight OF metal
than any vessel afioat. Either will be
able to throw $40 pounds az one dis
charge Of her main battery alone. which
is 200 pounds more tran any other war;
ship. foreign or native. is capable Of dis
charging There will be a single military
mast with two fighting tops and a look
out, and means will be provided for going
up inside the mast.
Departure and Arrival of Harrison.
WASHINGTON. ID. c.. Feb. ga
heavy and steady fall Of rain marked
the departure of President Harrison from
Washington to-day for Philadelphia,
where he went with a large party to Wit
ness the launching of the battleship In
diana.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-03-01
HAkCHETT AND H4WIII.
Both VIII Share = Like Fate at the Hands
of the Senate.

WASHINGTON. Feb 2S-"No event of
the future can be more certain than that
the treaty with Hawaii will not be rati-
fed by this Congress at least. and that
Mr.. Hanchett's nomination TO the place
made vacant by the promotion Of Justice
Jackson. Will not be confirmed" SO spoke
a promient member OF the Senate Judi
ciary Committee this morning. The con-
dltion OF affairs is admitted by the other
side leading Republican member OF the
Judiciary Committee saying that the
Republicans had no hope of the consirma-
tion OF Mr.. Hanchett's nomination, and
that they had some time ago abandoned
any Idea OF getting final action on the
treaty. One man can defeat 10th propo-
sitions at this stage Of the proceeding OF
the Senate, and all efforts to prevent 1t
would be futile
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-03-01
THE WHISKY TRUST REPORT
Adopted by the House judiciary Commit
tee-Its Relation TO tho Tarin

WASHINGTON. D. c.. Feb. 2S.-The
House Judiciary Committee to-day
adopted the report Of the subcommittee
which Investigated the Whisky Trust.
The report recommends that.the duty en-
imported liquors be reduced from s. 80 TO
81 per gallon, and the tarin on all goods
be reduced whenever found that they are
Influenced bv trusts or combinations. 4
recommendation Is also made that rec
tifyinG establishments be made subject
TO governmental supervision. and that all
rectifed or compounded goods be stamped.
50 as TO show their cOmDOnents.
The report was unanimous, with the
exception Of one clause, relative 10 the
effect Of the tariff Messrs. Buchanan OF
New Jersey. Roy OF New York. Broderick
OF Kansas Uep.) took exceptions to the
Views Of the majority on this point, and
will file brief report. stating their Views
in this connection.
The tariff, they say has nothing TO do
with the adulteraton of liquors. The
Distilling and Cattle Feeding Company
is not regarded as a trust. II is found
TO be a corporation. owning and operating
between seventy and eighty establish
meuts
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-03-01
March Weather In the Past.
U. S. Department OF Agriculture.
Weather Bureau.

u. s. Department or Asricuitore'
Weather Bureau.
Lynchburg, Va. Feb. 8. 'S3.
The chief OF the Weather Bur, d.
rects the publication OF the following
data. compiled from the record or obssr-
yations for the month OF March, taken al
this station for period Of twenty-one
years.
IL is believed that the facts thus set
forth will prove OF interest % the public.
as well as the special student. showing
as they do the averege ana extreme con-
di,ions OF the more important meteoro-
logical elements and the range rtnin
which such variations may be expected
10 keep during any corresponding nonth.
Temperature. The warmest March was
that OF 1875. with an average OF oSi; the
coldest March was that OF 1877. Win an
average OF 800: the highest temperature
during any March was 81 degrees, on ene
ID, issT: the lowest temperature curing
any March Was 10 degrees, on the ists
1884, and the sd, 1883.
Precipitation lrain and melted snow:
Average for the month. $50 Inches; the
greatest monthly precipitation was IA
inches In 1901: the least monthly precipi-
tation was Los inches In 1879.
The greatest amount OF snow fali re-
corded In twenty-four consecutive hours
(record extending to winter OF noA-e oniy
was rs inches on March 81. 1857.
J, N. RYKER.
Observer Weather Bureau
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-03-01

NEW ORLEANS. Feb. s.-The follow
ing explains itself: On account Of certain
criticisms. II Is due to General Gordon
that ] state that the order OF the Union
Confederate Veterans announcing General
Beauregards death was written by me
General Gordon never saw this order
until 1t appeared In the newspapers, as
General Gordon was In Washington at
tending TO his public duties. / took the
responsibility. as adjutant-general and
chief OF the stan. OF publishing the order
in General Gordon's name. and am alone
responsible for 1t. (5ignedl George Nor
gan.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-03-01
Wise Is I0ined 20 His Idols.

NEW YORK, Feb. 2S.-John s. Wise.
the lawyer. has not changed his political
creed. At his office, In the Edison build
ing, Mr.. Flanagan. his law partner.
stated that the story was canard. Mr.
Wise. he said. had not expressed any
like sentiment to him. Mr.. Wise was In
Jersey City to-day engaged in law case
and could not be seen personally In re-
ference to the matter.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-03-01
The POpe Displeased.

LONDON, Feb. Pa Central News dis
patch from Rome says: The Pope has
been greatly displeased by the abandon
ment OF the American pilgrimage. lie at
tributes the abandonment OF the under
taking to the disputes between Archbishop
Satoiii and the American bishops and has
ordered an inquiry.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-03-01
Both Convicted of Murder.

COLUMBIA, S. c.. Feb. H-John and
Jasper Atkinson were to-day convicted
AT Winnsboro OF the murder OF J. II,
Clamp and sentenced 10 be hanged on
July 9th. Clamp was wanted out OF the
way John Atkinson being criminally init
mate with his wife. one OF the principal
points Of evidence was circumstantial.
At the scene of the murder was found d
piece OF paper evidently used as a gun
wad. IL exactly fitted a torn place ia q
paper In Atkinson's possession.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-03-01
Stringent Newspaper Laws.

PARIS, Feb 2.-The Chamber OF Deputies
to-day voted urgency 10 a molten made by
NJ. Boissey L'Augiss, member for the
Nyons division Of Drome. that newspa-
pers be held responsible for financial ad-
yertisepents published by them. The vote
was Overwhelmingly in favor Of declaring
urgency. standing 1856 for the motion to
only 81 against t.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-03-01
FAT4L FLIGHT FROM FLOODS.
Many Of the Inhabitants of Gergeiy Lose
Their Lives in the Danube.

VIENNA. Feb. S.-On account OF the
sudden rise Of the Danube. i.600 inhabi-
tants OF Gergely near the town of Pakas,
in Hungary. found the huts In which they
lived surrounded by water and took ref
uge In church and school. which was
built Of stronger material, hoping the
buildings would be able 10 hold out
against the food
The swelling waters began 10 beat
against the church and school building
with such fury that they decided that to
remain would mean destruction Of all.
while If they fed some might escape.
They made an attempt 10 reach Pakas.
Many were drowned and the survivors
reached Pakas IN a most deplorable con-
dition.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-03-01
N. Ltssagary Wounded in Duel.

PARIS. Feb. 2s-fn the duel yesterday
with Deputy Dumonteil, VI. Lissasary
received a sword wound in the side.
The report that Deputy Dumonteh was
wounded was incorrect.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-03-01
RANGE OF THERMOMETER.

Range OF the thermometer at The Times
Office yesterday, February 2s. 1893;
o A. NJ, ~: ~ NJ. AZ; p. NJ, 40;
p. NJ, 43; p. NJ, -; midnight. 81.
Average i3iA.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-03-01
TRENCH DUEL IN TEXAS.

Participants of This Bloodlsss AfYair are
Surely Importations.
NEW ORLEANS. Feb. 2s.-At 1890 p.
M. to-day duel was fought IN Texas
near the Louisiana line between Editor
Chevs. OF Baton Rouge. and Editor
Hicks, of Shreveport. Pistols were used
at fifteen PAGES.
After an exchange Of shots. in which no
one was hurt. full reconciliation was
effected
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-03-01
C. and O. January Statement.

NEW YORK. Feb. 2&-The January
statement OF the Chesapeake and Ohio
shows: Net earnings. $e4o,i3s; increase.
Ss5.6i.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-03-01

MONEY FOR N'KINLEY.
Trustee KaisaAt Is Convinced That He Can
not Refuse Contributions.

CHICAGO. Feb. S.-Trustee III. II.
Kohlsaat practically decided to stop OPP
posing the wishes Of Major McKinley's
friends. and 10 receive whatever funds
they may decide to send toward paving
the $4,000 worth Of liabilities of the un-
fortunate and deceived Governor Of Ohio.
The one-dollar contribution scheme met
with almost uproariOus approval In the
Majors own State
The trustee is receiving dollars by mail.
and at first. being opposed to the plan, he
sent one mans contribution back. There
upon the contributor returned the money,
with the pertinent question as to Mr..
Kohlsaats authority TO reject the token
of esteem. So many have now endorsed
the thing that further objection will
probably be waived.
Mckinley Declines the Money.
CLEVELAND. o., Feb. 29.-The Leader
has received a number Of communica-
tiOns from citizens OF this and other
states expressing sincere sympathy with
Governor Mckinley in his financial
losses. and suggesting that the people
show their regard for the Governor and
his noble wife by contributing To fund
from which the debts incurred by indors-
inC the notes Of friend might be paid.
Governor Mckinley has been advised
Of the receipt of these letters and asked
II he would permit his many friends
throughout the country TO come to his
relief. In reply the following communi-
cation is received
To the Editor Of the Leader: cannot
express the depth OF my gratitude to
the people who have sent money to the
Leader for my use. of which you have
advised me; but. grateful as / am and
always will be, for their noble generosity.
/ cannot accept their contributions. Moth
ing has touched me more in my mis-
fortune than the letters OF sympathy
and offers of help received from those
Of my countrymen who have little
but what they earn. Please convey TO
such friends my hearts best thanks.
WILLIAM MKINLEY. JR.
Columbus. o., Feb. -.
The advocate and Topeka tribune., 1893-05-03

because it is not. Second-It could not
60 into effect until the common carrier
affected posted printed copies in all their
offices on their lines, which think the
carrier would not do; neither is there
any power given in the bill to compel
them 80 to do. Third-It authorizes
determinations between quantities.
Fourth-It authorizes determinations
between two or more roads by shifting
the haul. Now, my dear friend, can you
think of anything worse than thatP
Now I come to the amendment pro-
posed. Section l, which provides for the
election of the railroad commissioners by
the people, is what the Peoples party
platform demands. I believe, if I am
rightly informed, that the Dunsmore bill
divided the state in three commissioners
districts-the east, the middle, and the
west. This is as it should be. You
know that an eastern man does not con-
slider western interests; hence we need
every section represented in order to get
justice. The Greenlee bill cares nothing
for central Kansas, much less for west
ern Kansas. For what purpose do you
think it is stuck on to the very last as an
amendment Do you not think 1t was
put there for the very purpose Of charging
the Peoples party for voting against that
bill, just because of that amendment
So far l have thought you an honest
man. Now 1 desire to test you. Answer
me, please. This letter concerns the pub
lie, as we'll as you and me, therefore 1
hope you will take it with good grace to
receive it in printed form.
Lastly, / will say that the senate did
honorsbly in defeating SO dastardly Q
piece Of deception. To those OF the
Dungmore house that voted for the bill,
I can only say that they did not know
what they were doing, but trusted
others, as you did, my dear friend and
neighbor. Very respectfully,
CHARLES FERN.
l LindsboTg, KRs., April 3, 1893.
The advocate and Topeka tribune., 1893-05-03

1886. Here we find maximum rate es
tablished by the legislature-"Thst nc
railroad shall charge or receive q rate in
excess Of 3 cents per mile for trsnsports
tion of passengers over twelve years Of
age" This is a maximum rate law. II
is true to it's name because it does what
it aims to do. 1t is valid because it il
enacted into law by the people who
through the legislature, possess this
power. 1t appears that this power Of
passing laws is inherent in the people to
such an extent that to-day it can moi
delegate this power to the railroad com
missioners. Now an attempt to do so in
the face Of the law as it exists, especially
by a body of men that 30 far has always
been decieving the people, can only be
construed as another attempt to 80 de-
cieve. That is to say, the republican
standpoint is that the commissioners
powers are only advisory, and no more,
Neither can their power by law be made
any more. Amy attempt to give them
greater power is already by decision de-
clared unconstitutional. Under this rul-
ing, what is the maximum rate clause
without the maximum rate charges other
than republican nightmare riding the
slmple-minded unto death? This knowl-
edge the senate possessed, and it acted
as honorable men ought to do under
such circumstances.
The balance Of section / do not care
to discuss, for the reason that to me it sp-
pears that the powers there attempted
to be given, the commissioners do al
ready by law possess. But before
leave section l, permit me to refer to q
proviso Qines 40, Al and AZ, page 81. This
proviso is q condition precedent for the
taking effect Of the law as q whole. 1t is
placed in the center Of the condition
precedent IN such q manner as TO escape
the attention Of the unwsry.
We have already discussed the provisc
giving the commissioners the power oi
establishing rates. Let us now consider
the preliminary labor done. Rates are
made; now the rates are to be enforced
This can only be done by complying with
the law. The maximum rates can only
become efPectuslly enforced after the
common carrier (meanlng the rail
road company to which the maximum
rates refer) shall post printed copy oi
said revised schedule in conspicuous
place in each freight Office and passen
ger depot upon it's line or lines" Now
suppose the common carrier refuse tC
post this printed copy as provided. Their
the schedule can never become law
because the maximum rate can only b
established by the act of the common
carrier. No matter what the commits
sioners may do in complying with the
law, the non-action of the carrier de
fests it all. Now, my friend, Mr.. Strom
quist, do you think this is honesty, or il
it an unintentional accidentH I, as pO
litical enemy, claim the right to pu
thereon a strict construction and call il
an intentional fraud. You, my friend
can put thereon the mildest construction
possible, still it defeats all your hopes
and honest labor.
Section 2 is q good, honest section
and an improvement upon the law as i
stands. but hardly Rnv improyemen