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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-12-06
DEMOCRATIC DIVISION.
MIR. Wise Thinks 1t VIII Come on tn q
Question of Free Silver.

Representative Wise Of Virginia, one Of
the democrats of longest service from that
state, said today in speaking of the recent
election that the silver question did not
figure to any extent In Virginia, and that
the immense number of democrats who re-
Trained from voting were dissatisfied on
account Of other matters.
II presume" he said, that the majority
of the people in the state at this time be-
lieve in the free coinage of silver. but
the opposition is steadily and rapidly grow
ing in strength. In the cities there is no
sentiment to count for anything in favor
Of the free coinage of silver, and l think
1t will be but a short time until the state
may be counted as opposed to silver"
What position do you think the demo-
Gratis as a national party will takeY'
II think that they will split In two. 1t Is
not improbable that a majority of the
democrats at the next national convention
may favor the free coinage of silver and
so declare. If they do, however. there
will be an immediate division in the party,
a large number of the democrats abandon
ing it, and the silver party will come in
for one of the worst defeats that any big
party has suffered. There are many demo-
Gratis like myself in all sections of the
country who will not be compelled to stand
on the free coinage platform"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-12-06
COLORED NATIONAL HOME
Mr.. Hoar Made an Effort to Get the Bill
Up Today.
1t Interfered With Mr.. Turpie's
visions Of the Measure.

Senator Hoar made an effort today 10 Sc
cure action by the Senate on House bill
1905, to provide for the erection and main
tenance Of a national home for aged and
infirm colored persons. The bill has been
on the calendar of the Senate for a long
time. and came very near passing several
times last session. Today, however. 1T in
terfered with the plans of Mr.. Turpie, who
had long speech to deliver, and Mr.. Hoar
cCntented himself by giving notice that he
would call the bill up later and introduce
an amendment which is designed to meet
the objections which had been raised
against this bill.
The bill provides that 100000 now in the
treasury, a relic from the old Freedmen's s
bill, shall be used to erect the memorial
home for old colored persons and to aid in
maintaining the inmates of such an insti-
tuition. The building is to be erected with
In the District of Columbia, upon lands
now owned by an association organized Tor
this purpose. 1t is provided that no money
shall be paid to the association until 1t mas
given a bond for the faithful performance
Of these duties. 1t is also provided that
the plans and contracts for the buildings to
be erected shall be submitted to the Sec
retary of War for his approval
A further proviso is to the effect that II
residents of the District shall become In
mates of the home and are supported in
whole or in part by appropriations made by
Congress the entire expense shall be
charged to the District revenues.
Mr. Hoars amendment inserts a further
provision that no funds shall be paid to
the association until the Attorney Cen
eral shall have certified that the organiza-
ton and Institution of the association
affords reasonable security that the money
thus appropriated will be faithfully, wisely
and economically expended for the pur-
poses of the bill, and that no more than
the amount certified by the Attorney Gen
eral to be reasonable shall have been ex-
pended in the construction of buildings
and that the treasurer of the association
shall make quarterly reports of all its
receipts and expenditures to the Secretary
of the Treasury, to be by him communi-
Gated to Congress. The Secretary of the
Treasury is vested with visitorial powers
over the association.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-12-06
EXCEL ENT, IF TRUE {
Congressmen Claim to Be Anxious to Build
Anew Printing Office.
Two Bills Introduced--A Compromise
With the Senate ON the MnhOne
Site to he Sought.

The House is taking hold Of the question
of a new public printing office in earnest
Two bills to provide a site for the new
printing office have been introduced. One
of them, offered by Mr.. Livingstone OF
Georgia authorized the purchase of the
following property: Lots 3, 4. g. u, and 8,
in square numbered CTS, on North Capitol
street between f and G streets, being the
west half of said square, containing about
110,64S square feet, at a cost not to exceed
$2i3. .lI5. A building is to be erected upon
this property upon plans prepared by
Architect Appleton p. Clark, jr.. to be ap-
proved by the public printer and Superin-
tendent Green of the Congressional Ii
brary, at a cost not to exceed SSJO.OOO.
The building is to be completed within two
years.
The other bill was introduced by Mr.Wise
of Virginia. 1t provides for the purchase
of the following real estate situated in the
south half of square 613, and bounded as
follows: Beginning at the northeast inter
section of North Capitol and l. streets
thence north along the eastern boundary
of North Capitol street for 3O3 feet; thence
in a lire practically parallel with the
northern boundary of l. street to the
western boundary of 1st street; thence
southwark along the western boundary OF
1st street for 3O3 feet to the intersection
OF l. street, tHenCS dIoiiB tHe HollHcril
boundary of J. street to the place of begin
ming. The price is not to EXCEED Sl.35 per
square foot.
The bin provides for public building t.
be erected, subject to the supervision and
approval of the public printer and the
chief of engineers of the army, S5OO.O01
being appropriated to commence the work.
OF course it is understood by this time
that the House would have no trouble in
selecting the site, the only difficulty in the
way of immediate commencement of work
on a new public printing office being the
determination of the Senate TO force the
acceptance of the Malone site or no site
at all. Mr.. Bankhead proposes to confer
this week W ith Gen. Casey, chief of engin-
eers and with Senator Vest champion of
the Malone site, and endeavor to reach
some kind of a compromise on the vexed
question.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-12-06
THE NATIONAL BANKS.
Mr.. Warmers Bill to Amend the Law
as to Receivers.


Representative De Witt Warner of New
York has introduced In the House bill
to amend the law OF June 80, 1875. regard
ing the appointment of receivers of ma
tional banks. 1t provides that when bank
ing associations are placed in receivers
hands, and when the controller of the cur
rency has paid to creditors mot including
shareholders who are creditors) whose
claims shall have been proved, the full
amount of such claims and the redemption
of the circulating notes has been provided
for. the controller shall call a meeting Of
the shareholders at which they shall elect
agent. When the agent has received
votes representing at least majority of
the stock in value and number of shares
and when the shareholders have executed
bond for the discharge of all claims
thereafter proved against the asSocia tion
the controller and the receiver are to trans
fer TO the agent all the undivided or un-
collected or other assets and property of
the association then remaining in their
banks. The controller and receiver shall
thereupon be discharged from all liabilities
to the association and to it's creditors and
shareholders and the agent Is authorized
to finally settle and distribute the property
in his hands.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-12-06
: Mr.. WOODS Of ALBANY
He Has at Length Been Nominated for
Postmaster.
Why He Did Not Get 1t Last Session
and How He Overcnme HilPs
Opposition.

Gen. Tracey, Representative from Albany,
has landed big post office for a personal
friend, and thereby hangs quite tale.
Last summer the President determined,
after q vigorous contest had been waged
over the Albany office, to follow the rec
concentrations Of Gen. Tracey, and appoint
Francis H. Woods. Senator Hill, however
was pleased TO be displeased at the pros
pect Of having a follower CT the cuckoo"
faith handle the Albany mall and he per-
mitted a hint to reach Gen. Tracey that he
would see to it that the Senate would re-
ject the name of Mr. Woods If 1t should
ever be submitted by the President. Inas-
much as Mr.. Hill had gained quite a repu-
tation for keeping his promises in this par
ticular, Gen. Tracey, 1t is said, concluded
to wait a bit. So the name was not sent
to the Senate.
Mr.. Woods had, of course to be pacifed
and so he was told why he had not been
appointed. He said nothing, but bided his
time, and when Mr. Hill was named for the
governorship he assumed a most vigorous
Eolicy. Did he wade into Mr.. Hill with a
Cleayer out of motives of revenge? Did he
lie in wait for the man who had stood be-
tween him and a good fat office?
mot at ALL Mr.. Woods had too much
foresight and political astuteness. He
nor he would not be Senator, and that
therefore he would no longer be in his
way. fie likewise knew that If Mr.. Hill
were defeated he would be a Senator for
the remainder of Mr. Cleveland's term
and so, unless placated, would be stum-
bling block for all time as far as his own
ambitions to occupy the Albany post office
were concerned.
So 1t was that Mr.. Fill was to be pla-
Gated, his enmity assuaged. Therefore, off
went Mr.. Woods coat and open went his
mouth and from dawn till dawn again did
he sing the praises of David b. He went
upon the stump; he worked hard and
long, and no louder shouter for the demo-
cratic nominee could be found within the
borders of the empire state And mean
while Mr.. Woods was winking his spare
optic in the direction of Gen. Tracey in
most interesting manner.
Mr.. Hill, however, was defeated, despite
the herculean efforts of Mr. Woods. He
is still Senator, but he no longer feels
rage in his heart for the man who wants
to be postmaster at Albany. He has pass
ed the word along that all has been for
given, and so today the President sent to
the Senate the name of Francis H. Woods
as postmaster at Albany. and Gen. Tracey
says there will be no trouble about con-
firmation now. Surely forgiveness is di
vine.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-12-06
THE NICARAGUA CANAL.
Hope to Get the Question Early
Disposed of in the House.

The interstate and foreign commerce
committee of the House hope to be able to
get the Nicaragua canal question disposed
of by their branch of Congress before the
holidays. They may not be able to do this,
but are quite hopeful They have asked
the committee on rules to give them q
special order allowing them opportunity
for discussion to- fix time when the vote
shall be taken. 1t is understood that the
Speaker and most, If not all, of the commit
tee on rules are favorable to the early dis
position of the matter, and will report the
desired special order. The bill is a compro-
mise measure reported unanimously from
the committee, and, while it is sure to meet
with some opposition in the House, the be-
lief Is very general that there will be votes
enough to carry II through, tlibustering
being rendered impossible by the special Or
der fixing time for the vote.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-12-06
INDIAN DEPREDATIONS.
Mrs. Lockwood Writes n Letter With
Some Cnustic Comments.

Some Cnustic Comments.
Mrs. Belva Lockwood. in her capacity as
a lawyer, is after the Attorney Generals 8
office and that especial branch of 1t that
looks after the Indian depreciation claims
She thinks that claimants are not being
treated in fair way, and that the depart
ment has practically announced its inten-
tion of reopening all the claims that were
ordered adjusted by the last administration
which do not come within the two-year linn
it. Mrs. Lockwood's wrath has been excited
by notice from the Attorney Generals Of
fee that a motion for a new trial in the
claim of Louis S. jerks has been filed. This
is an Indian depreciation claim for $500,
which, she says, in a caustic letter to the
department; was favorably recommended
by the Indian agent, allowed by the Inter
ior Department, after being cut down $50
on a general reduction, sent to Congress,
reported by that body to the Court of Claims
for trial, judgment rendered by the court
two years ago, filed with Interior Depart
ment for payment, and appropriated for in
the schedule adopted by the last Congress-
Mrs. Lockwood closes her letter with the
statement: "If the Court of Claims is no
longer competent to render a proper judg-
ment, with the paid attorneys of the gov
ernment always on guard, it might be as
we'll to abolish the court
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-12-06
SECRETARY CAaLIsLI's SCHEME.
COnErCssinen All at Sea Upon the So
IGtiOn of the Financial Question.

COnEFCssInen All at Sea Upon the So
IatiOn of the Financial Question.
The House committee on banking and
currency propose to hold a meeting tomor-
row to begin the consideration of Secre-
tary CariLSie's financial recommendations.
The members of the committee have not
yet conferred on the subject to any ex-
tent, and v,,ry few have studied the propo-
sitiOn III the report. On Monday they ex-
pcCt to have Secretary Carlisle before them
to answer questions and to give more
thorough explanation than is practicable
In writing. Those responsible fer legisla-
tiOn in both houses of Congress seem to
be entirely at sea, having no definite pur-
pose and no agreement. There does not
seem TO be even a disposition 10 make an
effort to come to an understanding and to
line out program and policy. The almost
certainty that nothing can be carried to
completion discourages effort in that di-
reCtiCn. The democrats, confronted with
the certainty that as soon as they under
take TO fix on some definite purpose, the
party viii be split in two, are cropping
about with vague idea of forming an
organization around some policy which
most of them can agree on.
Except as to silver, which has a certain
d. finite following, there appears to be no
two men in the party in either House of
Congress holding the same views as to
the sort of financial measures which should
be adopted. Some efforts are being made
TO get men OF somewhat similar views to-
gether for discussion, and the suggestion
is made that they should hold meeting
every night or every other night until
they had slfted the matter down and fixed
upon some plan. AS yet, however, the
Of the members seem to be suffering from
inertia.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-12-06
THE SAssOUN MASSACRE.
Denial by a Turkish General of It's
HOrrifyinE Features.

LONDON, December Ga dispatch from
Ccnstantinople TO the Morning Advertiser
says that the porte denies, on the author
ity of the commander of the fourth army
corps, that any women or children werc
killed In the Sassoun district by regular
troops. 1t Is added that not a single un-
armed individual was killed; indeed twenty
rebels who submitted were treated with
the greatest consideration and were uber-
ated after their evidence had been taken.
1t was through their statements that the
place whers Hampersoun and his accom-
piices had taken refuge was revealed. No
other rebels submitted.
VIENNA, December Ga dispatch from
Constantinopie says that Sir Phlllp Currie,
the British ambassador at Constantinople,
is dissatisfied with the porte's statement
that the Armenian OutTageS We're only
ordinary acts of brigandage, and ne has
made further strong representations to the
porte that Great Britain is aware that the
affair partOok of the nature of a rising
upon the part of the Armenians owing to
the intolerable situation, the absence OF
security for life and property, and the
uepredationS Of the kurdS.
Sir Philip, IT is auutu, holds that the
official communiCue was intended as a
guide to the commission and to preludge
the case. The settlement of the difficulty
as to the Armenian patriarch, with regard
to the convocation of the national assem-
bly, to elect a new patriarch, is due to the
efforts of Sir Philip Currte.
1t Is reported that further disturbances
have occurred in the Zeitun district, in the
mountains of Asia Minor, and at Sassoun.
LONDON, December 6.-An Odessa dis
patch to the Times records large In
crease in the Russian forces along the
Turkish frontier. This is supposed to ac-
count for the disturbed state Of Armenia.
BOSTON, Mass, December 6.-The So
ciety Of the Friends of Armenia of this
city today began to circulate a petition to
the President of the United States and to
the Gear Of Russia, asking them to inter-
fere to prevent the further slaughter of
Armenians by the Turks,and secure repara-
tion for the blood already shed. The pc
tition to the cZar will be carried to St.
Petersburg by special representatives of
the society.
MAIDEN, Mass, December 6.-The citi-
zens of this city are to hold q mass meet
ing this evening to protest against the
Turkish outrages in Armenia. The Grand
Army will attend in body, ,and many we'll
known people are expected to participate.
including Gov. Greenhalge, Julia Ward
Howe, William Lloyd Garrison, Miss Alice
Stone and prominent Armenian citizens.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-12-06
TO WELCOME THE PRINCE.
The Proposed London Demonstra tfon
Was Il Failure.

LONDON, December 6-For several days
past letters have been appearing In the
newspapers urging demonstration to well
come the Prince of Wales back to England
as a recognition of his important work in
furthering the Anglo-Russlan entente.
For instance. letter signed "Old General
urged that space should be reserved at the
railroad station in order that loyal club
land might fttingly receive the heir ap-
parent.
The Times and other newspapers had
leaders on the subject today. But when
the Prince Cf Wales and the Duke of York
arrived here at noon today. the Duke of
SAKE Coburg-Gotha, the Duke of Cam
bridge and a few others composed the
throng assembled to greet the prince. Out
side the railroad station, 1t Is true, largz
crowd was assembled, but the royal travel
ers were only feebly cheered.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-12-06
THE COLUMBIA RAILWAY.
A Bill to Allow the Company to Ex-
tend It's Tracks.

A bill was introduced in the House today
by Mr.. Richardson of Tennessee, which
authorizes the Columbia Railway Company
to make an important extension Of the new
cable system which 1t is now putting In.
The bill permits the company to run cable
cars from its present terminus at 18th
street and New York avenue over the
tracks OF the Washington and Georgetown
Company, along Pennsylvania avenue to
18th street northwest, and then to con-
struct a cable road along 18th street to
G., westward on q street to New Hamp-
shire avenue, thence to + street, return
ing on + to 18th street, and connecting
with the double track on 18th street. The
company is authorized to Issue bonds for
the completion of the road, and 1t Is pro-
vided that the extension must be COM
rleted within one year from the passage
of the bilf The bill was referred to the
District committee, and 1t is understood
that it Will be pushed for consideration at
this session.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-12-06
The Adams Wreck.

Secretary Herbert has acted upon the
case Of Lieutenant W. p. Elliott, accused
cf culpable negligence In the performance
of duty, resulting in running the Adams
on a rock off the Alaskan coast last sum-
mer. The court found him guilty in a less
degree than charged-simple carelessness-
and sentenced him to suspension for one
year. Secretary Herbert has mitigatcd the
sentence to six months suspension.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-12-06
THE HOUSE.

At the opening OF the session of thu
House today the Speaker announced that
the following members had been relieved
from service on the designated committees
at their own request: Mr.. Hicks Pa.), from
the committee on Ievees and improvements
of the Mississippi river; Mr.. Tate CGa),
from the committee on military affairsI
Mr. Sibley (Pa.), from the committee on
expenditures in the Navy Department, and
Mr. Wheeler CAIa), from the committee on
military affairs. lie also announced the
following committee appointments: Mr..
Wheeler CAla), ways and means; Mr.. Sib-
ley Pa), appropriations; Mr.. Harrison
(Ala.), judiciary; Mr.. Tate (Ga.), naval
affairs; MIR. Little (Ark), Indian affairs;
Mr Hicks pa), public buildings; Mr..
Tracey IN. ", merchant marine and fish
cries; Mr. Bromwell COhio), railways and
canals; Mr.. Harter (Ohio), private land
claims; Mr.. Robertson Q4a.), library; Mr..
Sorg (Ohio), military affairs Mr.. Bromwen
(Ohio), expenditures In the State Depart
ment; MIR. Griffin (Wis.), militia; Mt.
Ogden Qa.), levees and improvement or
the Mississippi river; Mr. Moore (kan.).
militia; Mr.. BriclSner Q<y). expenditures
in the Treasury Department; Mr comm
(Md), mileage; Mr.. Henry (Md.), eNpendi-
lures In the Post Office Department ana
pensions; Mr. ogden Q-a.), expenditures IN
the Post Office Department; Mr. conn
(Md), private land claims; Mr.. Gr1Iin
(Wis.), arid lands, and Mr. Moore (hah)'
MIR Livingston Cia.), from the committee
on appropriations reported the fortfca-
tions appropriations bill, and gave notice
that ne would call it up as soon as the
noolinK bill was disposed of, and Mr..
O'Nein (Mass.) reported the pension ap-
proLriation bill.
In the morning hour Mr.. McRae (ArlS)
called up the bill to protect forest reserva-
tions which was under discussion several
times during the last session, but by agree
ment it went over until tomorrow.
The Railway Pooling Bill.
Mr.. Mallory Q"la). from the committee
on interstate and foreign commerce, called
up the bill to promote the efficiency OF the
revenue cutter service, but II also went
over, and the consideration of the railroad
pooling bill was resumed, under the special
order adopted yesterday.
Mr.. Cooper's Substitute.
Mr.. Cooper (Fla.). a member of the COM
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-12-06
RUMORS OF PEACE,

The Japanese Minister Has n Confer
ence With Secretary Gresham.
The Japanese minister, Mr. Kurino was
among Secretary Greshams callers today
He came in answer to a summons from the
Secretary, ana there is reason to believe
that some news bearing upon the peace
negotiations has been received. 1t is not
possible to learn the exact nature OF this
but 1t is believed that through the efforts
of the American ministers a preliminary
arrangement has been effected, opening the
way to a specific adjustment of terms OF
peace between duly accredited representa-
tives of China and Japan, which will in
clude the fixing of the amount of the in
demnity and other details that could not
properly be arranged in the preliminary
negotiations.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-12-06
THE WASHINGTON MONUMENT.
It's Capstone Was Set just Ten Year,
Ago Today.

Ten years ago today at 2 O'Clock in the
afternoon the capstone, with It's aluminium
point, was placed upon the Washington
monument. The ceremony took place In
the presence of very small body of dis
tinguished men, who had braved the peril
Gus ascent of slender ladders to the top
In a driving southeast gale, accompanied
by rain. Since that date more than mil
Hon people have ascended the monument,
every branch of engineering has advanced,
the Washington monument stands uneN-
celled as the highest masonry structure in
the world.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-12-06
Military Cadets Amounted.

The following cadet appointments to the
Military Academy have been made: r. p
Dunstan (alternate), Hancock, Mich; G. "
Heidi, Atlanta, Ga; J. c. Rhea, Strawn,
Tex; F. N. Cooke, Lousburg n. c.; II. H
Light, Lancaster, Ohio; II. Il. Rowe (alter-
nate), Carroll, Ohio F. n Brakeman, Shell
byville, Tenn; E. NJ. Whitaker (alternate)
Bell Buckle, Tenn; o. T. Wings, Martin
Tenn; T. V. Chamberlain, Chicago.