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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-03-31
THE SEIGNIORAGE BILL
An Attempt to Be Made to Pass it Over the
Veto
If This Fails a Free Coinage Bill VIII
BE Ohered fn the House
Senate Program.

1t Is expected to be several days vet be-
fore the Presidents veto message is taken
up in the House The contested clecti IN
cases now the special order will be disposed
OF first, and the message is expected to fol-
low Immediately. The general understand
ing is that the first move will be 10 at
tempt to pass the seigniorage bill over the
veto. 1t is not probable that the necessary
two-thirds vote will be secured, though
this would be possible should the repub-
hcans refrain from voting, a quorum teing
made up of democrats
Free Coinage Bin.
Assuming that the motion to pass over
the veto will fail that will be followed soon
by an attempt on the part of the coinage
committee to pass a free coinage bill. and
unless this move is defeated by flibustering
1t viii in all probability carry. Meanwhile
before the coinage committee has renorted
IT Is probable that an effort Will be made TO
pass a bill providing for the repeal of the
ten per cent bank tax
The Senate Program
The calling up of the tariff bill In the
Senate will probably preclude the consId-
Grafton or free coinage bill there I'm the
ordinary way, but the expectation is that
when the time is reached for amendment
to this bill to be voted on there will be a
vote taken on proposition to add a clause
providing for free coinage There is con-
siderable apprehension that such an
amendment might be adopted I'm the Sem
ale, put at the same time some of the
rddlcal silver men in both Houses are on
posed to this, and Mr.. Bland expresses The
opinion that IL would be an unwise ana nm
desirable course to pursue
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-03-31
THE CONTRACT CANCELLED.
Failure of the Pacific Mail Subsid,
Proposition.

The cancellation of the contract made by
the Pest Office Department with the Pa
cfic Mali Steamship Company took effect
today. The cancellation was ordered early
in the month. The contract provided for
the transportation of mails between New
York and Colon, and San Francisco and
Hong Kong, under the provisions Of the
recent subsidy law. The action of the de-
partment Is due to the noncompliance of
the company with the provisions of the
contract. The contract went into opera ton
on February l, 1892 and was for ten-year
service. Three trips month for the first
two years and once a week for the remain
ing period were required between New York
and Colon. The San Francisco and Hong
Kong schedule provided for thirteen trips
a year during the first two years and TWEEN
ty-siX for each of the remaining years
Tie car collation. will result in payment to
the company according to weight OF mails
carried, instead of the mileage basis
Heretofore the company has been paid 81
q mile for outward trips. with no comper-
sation for mails brought on return trips
Only two companies are now operating un-
der the subsidy act. These are the Red d
line, between New York and the northern
coast of South America, and the Ward line
between New York, Cuba and Mexico. The
American line, between New York and
Southampton, will begin opera tions under
the subsidy act on October II, 1898.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-03-31
TO PRESERVE SEALS
A New Bill to Be introduced in
Parliament.
WITHDRAWAL OF THE FIRSF MEASURE
Poachers May Sail Under False
Flags.
SENATOR DoLPH'S OPINION

LONDON, March BIAS a result OF a
further exchange Of views between London
and Washington, the attorney general, Sir
Charles Russell has withdrawn the Bering
sea bill providing for the enforcement OF the
award Of the board OF arbitration which he
recently introduced IN the house of COM
mons.
The object of Sir Charles Russell n with
drawing the bill is that 1t may be subjected
to modification. The bill will be reintro-
duced on Thursday next
1t is supposed here that Sir Charles Rus
selfs action in Withdrawing the bill is due
TO strong protests on the subject which
have been received from Canada.
Dispatches from Victoria, Il. c. say that
the sealers are indignant at the prospect OF
nited States officers being empowered TO
seize their vessels. and the sealers declare
that this would entail their total ruin for
benefit Of the American spectators ana
politicians who own the seal islands.
What the Poachers May Do.
VICTORIA. Is. c, March Silt is under
stood the provincial government, at the in
stance of local sealers, has wired the do
minion authorities to prevent Bering sea
regulations going into effect this season.
This Is the headquarters OF the seal
poachers. and they are greatly excited over
the news OF the action Of the British gov
ernment in introducing a bill authorizing
seizure Of British vessels in Bering sea-
The sealers are practically unanimous in ae-
claring that putting N operation the regu-
lations this year would be a gross injustice,
as well as Illegal Some say they do not
know that under the circumstances there
would not be redress in the courts against
the British authorities. who are only acting
in the interests OF capitalists and any poll.
ticians interested in the seal islands. 1t ap-
pears TO be a question Of might, not right.
The result will be the transfer Of ships to
some other flag not affected by arbitration.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-03-31
sAMoA'S REVOLUTION.
Regret at the Absence of nm American
Man-Of-War.

The State Department has received a
cablegram from Mr.. Blackjack at Apia, Sa-
moa, fully confirming the news from Auck-
land yesterday, published in yesterdays
Star, of native uprising. Mr. Blackjack
has been the United States consul general
at Apia for many years past, but his sue
cessor was recently appointed and con-
frmed, and Mr.. Blackjack is simply acting
as consul general until relieved.
The absence of war vessel at Apia at
this juncture is a matter of regret at the
State Department, but it is difficult to see
how one of our own ships can be sent
there without serious interference with the
plans of the Navy Department. II, how
ever, 1t Is decided to send ship the choice
would probably fall upon the Charleston
She left Rio harbor about two weeks ago
to go by easy stages around Cape Horn
and then northward to San Francisco. II
she receives orders for Samoa she must first
go to Valparaiso. Chile. to take on coal,
and 1t will require a good deal of this to
carry the ship 5000 miles across the South
Pacific ocean to Samoa. About a month
would be consumed in this voyage from
Valparaiso, and no one can tell what may
happen at Samoa in the meantime, unless
one Of the British or German vessels in the
South Pacific comes to the rescue Of the
foreign colony.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-03-31
LILIUOKALANI WANTS CASH.
May Agree to Annexation for m Itb-
eral Pension.

HONOLULU. March ls. via SAN FRAN
CISCO. March 31.-within the mast waek
there has been a material change In the
political condition Of the islands Rrsee,,
II may be summed up by saying that the
natives are now coming out for annexation
Had the natives been left to their own de-
vices there never would have been any
serious opposition to the annexation of
Hawaii to the United States.
The advocates CT royalty have some to the
conclusion that all hopes of restoration ara
passed and that it is polite for them TO
acquiesce with good grace 1t is said thar
l-inuokalani has been advised Of the fact
tnat her restoration is impossible and that
she will advocate annexatio of the islands
TO the United States in order to receive
some form of bounty. 1t will be remember
ed that under the treaty presented by the
commissioners to President Harrison I,iliuo-
kalani was to receive 10000 a year in lieu
Of her resignation of all rights TO the
throne. 1t is in order to secure this in
demnity that the ex-queen is said to favor
annexation.
petition will soon be prepared and sent
to President Cleveland. advocating the an
nexatlon OF the Hawaiian Islands TO the
United States, providing a sum to be mutu-
ally agreed upon shall be settled upon Lii
uokalani during her life time This petition
will be signed by leading natives, members
of the cabinet and members of the native
societies. 1t has even been stated hat
Liliuokalsni will send a trusted agent to
Washington to lay the matter before the
President,
Unless some arrangement such as this is
made, the ex-queen will soon be in strait
ened circumstances. 1t is well known that
Liliuokalani short time ago found It nee
essary to place a heavy mortgage on nearly
all Of her property.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-03-31
TO SAVE INEBRIATES,
Maryland Decides to Treat Drunken
ness In n National Manner

Special Dispatch to The Evening Star.
ANNAPOLIS. Md, March 81.
The house Of delegates, by a vote of 81 to
], has passed the senate bill known as the
Avirett act, providing for the treatment, at
The expense of the counties and city of Bal
tinore, at Institutions located In the state
Of all INDECENT habitual drunkards and
drug users who petition the circuit courts
therefor, and whose petition is approved by
three taxpayers. The law had passed the
senate by unanimous consent, but was in
great danger Of being smothered on the
crowded house files. To call IT UP and secure
Its passage precipitated one Of the most in
teresting silent struggles Of the session, and
when the bill finally passed its author, Col.
Avirett Of Cumberland, was carried out Of
the house in triumph and his bill enrolled
for signature of the governor. who promptly
made it law.
1t is estimated that fully 100 important
bills will be left on the files Of the house of
delegates for want of time to consider them
The anu-pool selling bill. which is convuls-
ing Baltimore and Baltimore county has
been returned to the house by the Senate
after having been twice killed by the latter
body. and will be second only to the assess
ment and inebriate bill fights, In the stub
borness with which its passage will be re-
sisted
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-03-31
TO MEET AT WASHINGTON.
The Baltimore Conference of Southern
Methodists Next Year.

Special Dispatch to The Evening Star.
FREDERICKSBURG. Va. March 81
The report on education provoked some dis
cussion before the Baltimore n. E. confer
ence today. That part Of the report recom-
mending that s.. 700 be raised for Randolph
Macon College was laid on the table for
future consideration DR.. Smith stated that
the college was prosperous. 40 pupils being
In its various departments and institutions.
A telegram announcing the illness OF Mrs.
J. s. Garner OF StauntOn called DR.. Garner
away. He is prominently spoken Of as a
delegate to the general conference.
The committee of investigation OF char
acter Of Rev. v. Wheeler, reported trial
unnecessary. Upon this discharge Of the
case his character was passed on by vote,
after which Mr.. Wheeler rose and an
bounced his withdrawal from the ministry
knd membership of the lie. Church South.
He spoke with great feeling and declared
he had malice toward none, but love for
su.
DR.. Geo. G.. Smith made an address In
favor of Paine Institute and Lane Institute.
both southern colleges, for colored peo-
pie and showed how much had been done
BY the southern church for colored people
In the south.
Although several prominent places.
among them Baltimore, invited the west
conference, Washington was unanimously
chosen, and next March the body Will meet
1t Mt. Vernon Church.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-03-31

Judge Cole Sends Him to Jail for
Ninety Days.

Jud&e COIc Sen0S 10 jail Tor
Ninety Days.
Milton F. Chamberlain the boy who was
convicted on Thursday last Of assaulting
Misses Ough and Drury, two young girls,
on the New Cut road. near Georgetown,
December 10 and q last, respectively. was
this morning sentenced by Judge Cole to
ninety days in Jail.
The boys attorney called the attention =
Of the court to the fact that, while he had
been charged with assaulting the girls
with intent to rape. the jury had return ed
verdict holding him guilty of assault and
battery only, and had also recommended
him to the mercy Of the court.
Judge Cole. i'll passing sentence. remarked
that the case was peculiar one and one
very different from others which had come
under his observation. The offerse was a
most remarkable one in boy young
as the defendant, and he had no doubt
but that the boys youth greatly influenced
the jury In returning the verdict reached
by them. But the court, explained Judge
Cole. would not shut its eyes to the char
acter of the offense committed. Had the
assault been made on another boy, instead
or on girls, a fine without Imprisonment
might have been sufficient punishment. but
the case was not such a one, and both the
character of the offense and the good of
the defendant required that a sentence Of
Imprisonment should be imposed, one of at
least ninety days.
You have. Milton" remarked Judge Cole
1npres sively, narrowly escaped the peni-
tenuary, for the jury could have found you
guilty as indicted, and | would have been
required to send you to the pententiary.
Thirk this matter over Let it be a warn
ing to you, and hereafter be good boy
But" interrupted the prisoner. Il haven't
done anything"
Yes. you have" replied Judge Cole, Sc
verely. "and 1t is your persistence in deny
ing your wrongdolng that induced me to
knowledged 1t to your parents and here ii
would have been much better for you in
every wey, and 1 have no doubt but that
the after would have been dropped. You
did otherwise, however and the sentence is
that you be confined In jail for ninety
days"
The boy evidently expected a lighter SEN
tence, and when he realized its extent the
tears trickled down his cheeks, and his face
paled as he was led away.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-03-31
ANOTHER FRENCH SCANDAL.
Alleged subserviency Of of,ctal. =.
bismarck.

FAhIs' March 31-The latest diplomatic
scanaai arises from an article published In
tue flgaro and attributed to NJ. Flourens
g A,hiniis'er or foreign affairs. In this ar
'icie' was charged that the government
uiuer N Juies Ferry. as premier: and
Baron de Courcel, as French arhossa5o-
to Germany. was subservient to Prince Ris-
marck and sought to form an alliance
against England.
The crisis was reached today when Raron
de Courcel published letter of nrotas,
On the other hand the Figaro assar,s
tnat II can prove from official documents
that all the charges made are true,
~ -. Is sald mat committee composed Of
consider the eSpediency Of prosecuting M
tlourens on the charge Of wrongfI,l use OF
documents belonging to the archives of
the foreign office
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-03-31
GEN. BLACKS SENATORIAL BOOM.
II Was Started Last Night at Chi
cago.
ial Dispatch to The Evening Star.

Special Dispatch to The Evening Star
CHICAGO. March 3l.-Congressman John
c. Black was nominated as candidate for
the United States Ser ate from Illinois by
the Waubansee Club last night Cen
Black came from Washington TO accept the
honor. About 800 of the mcst prominent
democrats of Chicago were present to meet
the candidate. Gen. Black was placed in
nominated by President Vincent The event
came. well toward the end of the evening.
which had been given up to an informal
reception. The guest of honor, surrounded
by receiving committee, spent about two
hours shaking hands and receiving assur-
ances. He stood in the parlor in the midst
OF conspicuous assembly of party leaders.
Each man who fled in frcnt volunteered
promise, and yhe1 the general was COM
PEELED to outline his policy he confessed the
enthusiasm had a bit startled him.
Gen. Black made rir ging speech giving
the reasons why he should he made Sem
ator. Among those present were Mayor
John +. Hopkins, Postmaster Washington
licensing, Franklin MacVeagh and Gen. f.
II. Winston.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-03-31
THE SURRATTSVILLE ASSAULT.
Arrest Of Ernest Small on Miss Hutch
fnsOn's Statement.

Special Dispatch TO The Evening Star
MARLBORO, Nd. March 3l.-Ernest
Small. fifteen-year-old white boy. was
brought to jail late last night by officer A.
b. Suit, on the charge of committing the as
sault on Miss Hutchinson near surratts-
VILE, as stated in The Star. The officers
have been working on this case for several
days, and yesterday the young lady ac-
krlowledged that this boy was her assaiIant
anu gave as her reason for not revealing II
peIore the fear that her father might shoot
him, as he threatened TO kill the nsrso,, ,,-ho
committed the dastardly deed. A warrant
was issued by Justice Coombs, and the
young man was arrested
eeNerai parties are indignant over the ar
res. OF the boy. They believe him Innocent
and came with him to town. where thev emN
pIoyed Geo c. Merrick to procure a release
on writ OF habeas corpus, which will come
up some day next week. - So4-'e
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-03-31
The Courts Findings.

The record of the court-martial in the
case OF Commander Heyerman reached the
Navy Department through the mail this
morning. 1t was committed to the Judge
advocate general for examination. to make
sure that no informality exists that would
affect the findings, and it will then be sub
mitted to Secretary Herbert for his action.
While the result has no. yet been made
known. there is some reason to believe that
the court-martial has found Commander
Heyerman guilty in part.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-03-31
Treasury Promotions.

The following promotions have been made
in the classified service, Treasury Depart
ment:
Miss A E. Black. Ohio. from $40 to $500,
office of second auditor; U. P. Lafitte, Lou
isiana, from 81 900 to 81 100, office of third
auditor; Miss A. NJ. Brazebridge, Michigan
from sSi0 to 5000, office controller of the
currency; ]. T. Gibbs kentucky from 81 200
to 81 600, Office of the secretary.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-03-31
senator Dolpb's View.

Senator Dolph Of the Senate COMMITTEES
on foreign relations. discussing the situs-
ton with reference to the seal fisheries to-
day said: The Ber1ng sea arbitrators hav-
ing decided against the claims of the United
States as to her right to protect the seals
beyond territorial jurisdiction on account
OF the ownership OF them, proceeded under
tne provisions OF the treaty TO make reeu-
latons for the protection of seal life TO be
binding upon the United States and Great
Britain ana TO the observance Of which the
contracting powers were required by the
terms OF the treaty TO endeavor to secure
the observance Of other countries as v ell
The regulations thus made are as conclu-
siVe and binding upon the treaty powers as
any other portion Of the award.
While the penalties for the infraction OF
these regulations were left to be provided
by legislation by the United States and
Great Britain, both powers are absolutely
bound by the treaty TO enact such legisla-
ton. No doubt Congress will without delay
pass an act providing for the due enforce
ment or the regulations as against Vessels
OF the United States and all persons SUBJ
lect TO our laws, and, while there has been
delay, 1t is fair to presume that Great
Britain will do the same concerning her
vessels and subjects. No doubt reciprocal
OF vessels and the arrest Of persons violat-
ing the laws OF either country by the pub
lie vessels OF other powers
Should other powers fail to enact the
necessary legislation in time IL would be q
palpable violation of the treaty and the
other contracting power would have TO de-
termine what remedy IL would adopt I
think not an unreasonable remedy would
ire for the party not in default to enforce
the regulations against the vessels and sub
Jects or citizens of the party In default. as
well as against its own vessels ana citi-
zens"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-03-31
A FATAL UPSET.
Disaster to q Coaching Party From
Liverpool.

LIVERPOOL. March 9L-The principal
actors in the pantomime being presented az
the Prince OF Wales Theater, this city.
chartered a coach. yesterday. and accom-
panied by their friends. drove TO Aintree.
In order TO witness the Grand National
Steepleckase. While on the way back 10
Liverpool the coach was overturned and
everybody on board was seriously injured
Mr.. Arthur Wilkinson's skull was fractur-
ec and he died today.
Mr.. Frederick Williams, Miss Jenny Rodg-
ers and Mr.. L. W. Coleman. who were also
on the coach, sustained injuries which win
confine them to their residences for q long
time 10 come.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-03-31
No Change

1t is said at the Treasury Department that
no change is Contemplated in the Office of
register of the treasury, as the President
and Secretary Carlisle are entirely satisfied
with his administration of the affairs of the
office. 1t is said further that the only
charges against Mr.. Tillman are those filed
by his former assistant, Mr., Smith, that &c
was political traitor at the last national
election, and the authorities are sattsded
that these cannot be suhstanttatsd
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-03-31
CAPITOL TOPICS.
Democrats Ask That Joy BE s,

Representative Heard today received a
telegram from Chairman Flavin Of the
twenty-sixth ward democratic committee
OF ST. Louis urging the democrats of the
Missouri delegation to vote for Joy (rep)
In the Joy-O'Neill contested election case
now before the House. The twenty-sixth
ward Is In the st. Louis district, now in
contest
The dispatch states that IL O'NeilI is
seated by the throwing out Of many of
Joys votes 1t will result seriously in the
future
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-03-31
End of a Long Fight.

COPENHAGEN, March 31.-The political
struggle in regard 70 the annual budgeta
which has lasted for years. between the
Folkething and the government ended
yesterday in compromise arrangement
This Is the first time since 1885 that the
Folkething and LsndsthinG have asssnted
70 thA bndgs4
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-03-31
HoNORS TO KOSSUTH.
A Stream of People Passed His Bier ut
RuIu Pesth.

BCDA PESTH. March S1.-The remains
OF kossuth's wife and daughter were re-
Inferred today after simple but impressive
services. in the presence of the relatives
and numerous deputies and deputations.
Many splendid wreaths of flowers were laid
upon the collins
A con tiruous stream of people is passing
to and from the National Museum, where
the remains of KossUh are lying In state.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-03-31
AFFAIRS AT BLUEFIELDs.
The Americans VIII Resist Aggres-
sions at Nicaragua.

Copyrighted 1894. by the Associated Press.
COLON, March 3l.-The minister OF fof-
eign affairs of Nicaragua has arrived az
Bluehelds with the view OF representing
the government OF Nicaragua In all future
negotiations concerning the Mosquito ter
ritory.
The shooting OF an American citizen, WILL
lam Wilson, by the acting governor OF
Rama is confirmed.
Seven steamers are lying idle at Blue
fields, and all commerce OF that Fort has
been stopped.
In anticipation OF further trouble. the
residents OF Bluehelds are leaving the
country.
The American colony has declared It's de-
termination TO fight IL the Nicaraguans
cause any further trouble. The Americans
have the support Of the populace.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-03-31
DISTRICT IN CONGRESS.
Urgent Deficiency Bill Local ten

Urgent Deficiency Bill Local Items.
The urgent deficiency appropriation bill
was reported to the House today. 1t
carries an appropriation of 1.237 ,255.
Among the items are IS, 900 for repairs at
the Capitol and $1,000 for improving the
Capitol grounds.
To Close an Alley.
Mr.. Meredith has introduced a bill in the
House authorizing the Commissioners. upon
the petition Of the president and directors
of Gonzaga College, TO close the alley in
square 622. upon which the college property
fronts. The title of the alley thus closed is
to be vested in the Gonzaga College