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Action ofthe Ohio Democratic Conven-
tion Discussed by Party Leaders.
MONEY QUESTION FORCED TO THE FRONT
Majority Differ With Mr.. Cleveland
on His Financial Policy.
AN EXTRAORDINARILY DIVISION

The action Of the Ohio democratic con-
vention in adopting the free-coinage plank
in the platform is a matter Of much greater
consequence to the democratic national
managers than the question of the indorse-
ment or condemnation of Senator Brice
While the dispatches from Columbus have
given attention chiefly to the Brice-John-
son fight, the silver plank is what the DEM
ocratic leaders have been thinking Of and
discussing among themselves. In the pres
ent campaign the democrats are endeavor-
ing to avoid, as far as possible, the agita-
ton of the question of the recent tariff
complications in Congress. They are try
ing to put that in the background and treat
it as thing past and settled.
The Money Question Coming to the
Front.
1t is daily becoming clearer that the
money question, which Congress has yet
to deal with, will be forced to the front
Immediately. The democratic campaign
managers are for the most part favorable
to silver. The adoption of a free-silver
plank by the Ohio convention it is believed.
will encourage the silver democrats where
ever in the country there is any silver senti-
ment to make fight for free silver and
that before the campaign is far advanced
the party will be very generally committed
to that policy.
A very large majority of the democratic
conventions, congress oIial and state, which
have been held, have declared in favor of
free silver. This, 1t is believed, will, In the
eEd, amount to the commitment Of the par
ty.
A Split in the Party.
While it needs no convention declaration
to demonstrate that large majority of the
democratic Iarty Is at variance with MIR.
Cleveland as to the financial policy of the
administration, the indications are that the
silver question will be made SO prominent
in the congressional campaign that it will
be impossible to avoid contest in the next
Congress, should the democrats retain their
majority, which will bring about an irrecon-
cilable division between the western and
southern democrats on the one hand, and
the eastern democrats on the other The
democratic leaders feel that this Is not long
to be avoided, and they are figuring upon
what can be done in the western silver
states to con pensate for the loss which
they must ultimately suffer in the east.
To Consolidate the silver Forces.
There is a very considerable element in
The party management in favor of bold
stroke to consolidate all the silver forces
and to readjust the party alignment on that
is sue. The only thing that is needed to
confirm them in this policy is for the re-
publicans to so emphasize their position in
favor of "souEd money as to drive off the
element Of that party whose sentiments
were voiced by the silver republicans in
the Senate during the special session of
this Congress.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-09-20
LABOR INVESTIGATION
An Inquiry Into Strikes and Lockouts by
the Department of Labor.
The Next Subject VIII BE to Examine
the Influence of Machinery
on Labor.

The department of labor has about COM
pleted its investigation of strikes and lock-
outs that have occurred since 1881 upon
which 1t has been engaged for many months
past This report will not, however, be
published before next spring. 1t will form
an exhaustive showing of all the labor
troubles in the United States since the date
named, the number of employees involved in
each strike or lockout, the causes of the
trouble. the loss in wages, etc, the inves-
tigation being covered by about thirty
questions.
influence of Machinery on Labor.
Inc next subject to be investigated by
the department is the influence of machin-
cry on labor. Congress has appropriated
$1,000 for this besides authorizing the use
of the regular force % the bureau. The
work en- the inquiry Va begin IN November
The field force will be put upon it as fast
as they complete their work on strikes and
lockouts. The statistics of strikes and lock-
outs Will be kept up from year to year
hereafter.
The inquiry on the influence of machinery
on labor is vast and complex subject and
one that is involving the best thought and
greatest interest OF the department The
growth of machinery and its use will be
looked into. An elaborate comparison of
the cost of commodities under the old
hand system and under the machine sys-
tenn will be made. The relative productive
ness OF labor under the two systems will be
shown. Comparisons of wages under the
two systems will be made. There are many
places In different parts of the United
States and in Nova Scotia where the old
hand system still exists. The data for the
comparisons will be gathered from the peo-
pie engaged in hand labor and from those
engaged in machine labor in the factory
towns. As many industries as possible will
be covered.
Women md Children.
Beyond this a resolution of Congress calls
for an investigation of the modern indus
trial condition of women and children, the
wages that are paid them as compared with
men, how far their labor displaces that Of
men, the sanitary conditions under which
they labor, and the provisions for their
comfort. etc. There is no special appro-
priation made for this inquiry. and it is
expected to be made out of the regular
funds of the department 1t will not be
entered upon until after the inquiry into
the influence of machinery on labor is COM
pleted, which is expected to occupy a year
or more.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-09-20
ADMIRAL WALKERS DUTY.
He Will Probably Not Go to the Naval
Academy, but to the New York Navy


Although Secretary Herbert has not yet
announced his decision in the matter, it is
practically understood among those directly
interested that Admiral Walkers orders
to the Naval Academy will be revoked, and
that he will lie given some other assign
ment, equally as good" If not better This
result cannot in itself be accepted as a vic
tory for Admiral Walker, inasmuch as the
Secretary refused to accede to his wish to
have the Naval Academy taken out of the
jurisdiction of the bureau of navigation.
1t Is understood that the Secretary has
decided to continue the present system
Commodore Phythian will continue on duty
as superintendent of the academy until re-
lieved. 1t is believed, however, that his
successor will be selected before the begin
ming of the next school term, October l.
Gossip rs to Walkers Assignment.
The gossips Of the department, who are
sometimes correct in their speculations in
such matters, are agreed that Admiral
Walker will most probably be detailed to
the command of the New York navy yard
upon the retirement of Admiral Gherardi
the present commandant, in November
next, and that Commodore Montgomery ST.
card, formerly chief of the bureau of ord
nance, and at present in command of the
navy yard at Portsmouth, N. H., is most
likely to be detailed as superintendent of
whose term as superintendent of the naval
observatory will expire early in October, is
also spoken of as a possibility in connec-
tion with the superintendency of the acad-
emy, but the impression prevails that he Is
more likely to be sent to sea.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-09-20
COMMENTS OF THE PRESS.
Views of London Papers ON Chtna,s
Latest Defeat.

LONDON, September 20.-The westmin-
ster Gazette this afternoon, commenting on
the battle, says: We observe, rpeaking
generally, that both sides were engaged in
verifying the theories of Capt Mahan, The
japanese consciously, as they are great
students of that eminent authority. and the
Chinese unwittingly, and, Il may be fairly
supposed, reluctantly. The Chinese have
the bigger navy, but they have been unable
to concentrate ii upon points of paramount
strategical importance. So far the war has
turned out as according to the most an.
proved principles IL ought to have turned
out"
The Pail Mall Gazette remarks: admir-
al Ting made the fatal mistake OF trying
to convoy troops before he had met ana
broken the enemy's fleets. Unless the
troops landed at the Yalu river are re-
lieved from the sea they are irretrievably
lost"
The St. James Gazette SAYS: IF this in
victory for the Chinese they must pray
for defeat. The damage which the JAPAN
ese inflicted with their smaller and lighter
squadron goes far TO show that i'm tactics
discipline and the handling of modern wea-
pons they are as much superior to the Chi
nese at sea as they have already shown
themselves to be on land
The Standard publishes a leader on the
battle Of Ialu in the course of which AZ
says lndl IL Is BTtaliy 10 tne credit OF the
japanese admiral that he should have FORM
ed so accurate an estimate of the purposes
Of the maneuvers OF the enemy There is
something childish, the paper adds in the
conduct OF China, and doubtless IL was
pretty accurate knowledge Of China's unpre-
paredness that caused Japan TO force hos
tilities. IL is very doubtful if China will
acquiescc humbly in the loss OF Ccrea, even
If Japan should be content to make a
treaty of peace on such terms. Therefore
IL would bc criminal IL the powers should
omit further attempts to intervene I'm the
cause Of peace. Ii remains 10 be seen
whether Japan covered her rear beforehand
with n secret understanding with Russia.
The Daily News in its comments on the
situation In the east says IL is safe TO con-
cfude that each side has had nearly the
worst short of absolute annihilation. IL
seems certain that the Japancse general
must at least win one more battle before
he can consider himself master I'm Corea.
Though he may win Corea he Will only lose
IL again IL the other branch of the service
fails to give him command of the sea. Each
side has realized this fact and each is maxi
ing desperate exertions to win the lead st
sea.
The Times in a leading article says that
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-09-20

Among the pensions granted today were
the following:
District Of Columbia-Orignal, Michael
Burkert, U. S. Soldiers Home; reissue, VIM,
Deegan; original widows &C., Catherine
Palowski; minors of Joseph A. Miliigan; A.;
additional. Augustus Kingston, U. S. Sol
diers' Home; increase, Edward Berger, U.
S. Soldiers Home.
Maryland-Reissue, j. Saunder, Goldsboro',
Caroline; original widows, &c, Ann Wright.
Kent Island, Queen Anne's county; orig
mai widows, &C., Elizabeth Davis Govans-
town; Alice Lee, Baltimore; original, James
r. Wiley, Grantsville. Garrett county; re-
newal, William Marine, Baltimore; increase,
Levin l.. Leland. Hill Top, Charles county: !:
reissue. julius Schnoor, Baltimore
Virginia-Original, Richard Whitehead
Portsmouth, Norfolk county; Mexican war
survivors, Increase, Timothy Garvin, Ma
ti0nal Military Home, Elizabeth City; orig
inal, Charles Jones, City Point, Prince
Georges county; increase, William Maher,
National Military Home, ElzabtNl City:
reissue, William l.. Sewers, Duncam, Floyd
county.
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SUFFEREDNO DAMAGE
The Japanese Fleet Unharmed in the
Yalu Battle.
LATEST REPORTS OF THE ENGAGEMENT
The Conquerors Preparing to March
on WIu.
WILL EUROPE INTERFEREP P

TOXIC. japan. September 2o-An Official
dispatch received here from the headquar-
tiers Of the japanese feet says that the lat
ter at O'Clock in the afternoon of Septem-
Der 10 met eleven Chinese warships and six
torpedo boats. thirty-five miles northeast
of Hal Yang Tao, with the result that four
OF the Chinese ships were sunk and one was
burned.
The dispatch adds that the japanese feet
sustained no damage
YOKOHAMA, JaIan, September 20.-The
particulars received here In regard to the
battle OF Ping Yang show that the Chinese
less was 1900 killed ard IA 800 wounded and
prisoners. A fourth part of the Chinese
army escared. The japanese loss was only
about eleven officers wounded and 2oO col
diers killed.
The japanese army is marching on Win
winch, II Is expected, VIII be reached by the
end of September.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-09-20
TREASURY REDUCTIONS.

Secretary Carlisle Says He Has No
Intention of Discriminating Against
Women.
1t Is said at the Treasury Department
that Secretary Carlisle has no intention Of
discriminat ting against women clerks in re-
ducing the force to its legal limits. and that
the recent removal of two women Of the
81 800 class does not indicate a policy hostile
to the sex. 1t is said, further, that where
female clerks render unsatisfactory service
they will be eated the same as inefficient
clerks of the other sex, and that as a gen.
eral proposition, the question of sex does
not enter into the matter at all, except in
cases where the nature of the services re-
QEired calls for it. 1t is said, also, that the
removals already made have been equally
divided between male and female clerks,
although, as already stated, that question
was rot considered at the time
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-09-20
SOUTH ATLANTIC SQUADRON.
The Probabilities as to Filling the
Vacancy Of COmmandtng OMcer.

Vacancy Of Commanding Omcer.
1t is expected that the question as TO who
shall command the South Atlantic squadron
viii be settled In a short time. At present
the squadron consists Of only two vessels,
the flagship Newark, now at Cape Town,
Africa, and the antiquated wooden man-of-
war fantic, which has to confine her cruises
to the Rio dc La Plata I'm Uruguay tor the
reason that she cannot be trusted ON the
open sea. Arrangements are being made TO
Increase the squadron with one or two of
the modern vessels now nearing completion
at the New York and Norfolk navy yards
ORDERS have been issued for the Newark
to proceed to Rio de Janeiro without un-
ecessary delay, and that vessel will un-
doubtedly continue as the flagship of the
station. The Office OF commander of the
station has been vacant since the detach-
ment OF Acting Admiral kirkland, now in
command Of the European staten. Ac-
cording to the best obtainable information,
either Commodores Selfridge, Norton or
Phythian will be assigned to the command
Of the South Atlantic station, with the
chances about in the order named. Com
modore Selfrldge is now in Washington as
president of the board of inspection and
survey. 1t is said he does not desire the
detail and will endeavor to avoid getting IL
II possible.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-09-20
steel Collars for Artillery.

Inc war Department has taken a wr,nkl.
from the New York fire department and is
equipping its artillery with horse collars
made OF steel. This article was nrst
brought to the attention of the ordnance
officers about two years ago by the sue
cess 1t had attained in the New YORK fire
service. A few of the collars were pro-
cured with some difficulty. as the patentee
had found the manufacture beyond his
means, and had not been able TO properlv
introduce the collars to the public he
Was ihauced TO reopen his shop and make a
few collars for the army Their success
was immediate and now the department has
placed considerable orders with a View TO
equipping ali OF the artillery
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-09-20
CONTESTED NOMINATIONS.
The Republican Congressional COm-
mittee is Considering Them.

The republican congressional committee
today commenced the consideration of the
contested nomination cases from the second
North Carolina and seventh South Caro-
lima districts. In the first-named district
Messrs. Cheatham and White, who happen
to be brothers-in-law, are contending that
each received the nomination of the con-
vention. In the other district Messrs.
Brayton and Johnson are contestants.
Mr.. Cheatham arrived in Washington to-
day with delegation of his henchmen,
wko will testify in his behalf. His oppo-
Eent will arrive tomorrow. The committee
will probably consume several days in pass
ing upon the cases,
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THE RECENT NAVAL BATTLE.
Further Details Of the Fight From
Chinese Sources.

LONDON, September 2o.-Dispatches re-
ceived here today from Shanghai says that
the total number Of the Chinese feet en-.
gagged in the battle fought OF the mouth Of
the falu river was twelve warships and
four torpedo boats The japanese feet, Il is
added, was composed of seventeen ships
some Of which were small war vessels
The Chinese claim to have sunk the
japanese warships Abushma and Yossina,
and japanese transport, which had been
converted into a cruiser and named the
Saiko.
A private report received here from
Shanghai declares that these vessels were
not sunk as the Chinese claim, but that
they receded from the action IN q disabled
condition.
1t is reported that the Chinese transport
Toonan was sunk after she had landed her
troops; but this is thought to be probably
incorrect
The report that Admiral Ting and Col.
Won Hannekin were severely wounded
seems TO be incorrect. for they have both
returned TO duty.
The officials Of the Japan legation here
have received a private cable message from
iokohoma, dated today. saying that on Sep
tember 10 twelve Chinese warships encoun-
that after severe fighting the Chinese lost
four vessels and the japanese none.
Latest advices from Shanghai seem to es-
tablish the fact that It was the Chih Yuen
that was sunk by the japanese and not the
Chen Iuen, as some of the earlier reports
had it.
dispatch to the Times from Berlin says
that the statement that the viceroy Ii
Hung Chang had committed suicide in con-
sequence OF the reverses that had been met
with ty the Chinese arms and his degrada-
ton In consequence is denied here. As a
matter of fact he communicated yesterday
With the Chinese legation in this city
The Times publishes a dispatch from
81 engtai stating that the so-called torpedo
cruiser Tsi iuen, which was attached to
the Chinese northern squadron, was one OF
the vessels attacked by the Japanese fleet
on the mouth OF the halu river. but that
she was. Tor some reason not stated In the
dlsl's tch, sent out of the action. Capt
forg, who was in command of the Isl
luen, witns ssed the hight from a distance
he says that lie saw four OF the japanese
vessels sunk by the lire from the Chinese
warships. The dispatch shows that IL Ad-
mirai Ting and Col Won Hannekin were
stated In an e. lier dispatch, their injuries
must have been slight, Tor IL is now said
that they have both resumed their duties ON
board the Chinese fleet
III is added that the japanese occupied
ring Yang on Monday. Several isolated
bands OF Chinese managed to escape from
the japanese sent after refugees IS after the
fall Of the city, and lied norInward. p,ob-
ably along the coast toward Manchuria
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n Maryland Court-MnrtiaI.

general court-martial is appointed to
meet at Fort McHenry. Md. on the 25th
instant for the trial of such prisoners as
may be brought before it. The detail for
the court is: Maj. Jacob B. Rawles. fourth
artillery; Capt Richard L. Strong, fourth
artillery; Capt. Peter Leary, jr fourt h
artillery; First Lieut.. James l.. Wilson.
fourth artillery; First Lieut.. Clarence
Deems fourth artillery; First Lieut. Adel-
bert Cronkhite, fourth artillery; Second
Lieut.. Robertson Honey, fourth artillery:
First Lieut.. John A. Lundeen, fourth ar
tillery, judge advocate.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-09-20

Although no date has been definitely fixed
for the trial of the new torpedo boat Erics-
son. which has just come out of dock at
New London. the Navy Department has
begun preparations for the trial. The Dol
phin sailed from Washington this morning
for New London to take a position as one
of the stake boats on the course. She will
be Joined by the Cincinnati from New York
and four or five naval tugs and small craft
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-09-20
GERONIMO'S REMOVAL,
He and His Band VIII Go to Fort Sill,
Indian Territory.

The War Department is moving with
energy to carry out the direction of Con-
gress concerning the removal of Geronimo
and his band of Indians from Mount Ver-
non barracks, Ala. Gen. Howard. COM
manding the department Of the east, has
just ordered Lieut.. Allyn Capron. fifth in
fantry. with company /, twelfth infantry
Qndian), and all of the Indian prisoners
at Mount Vernon barracks except Es-kim-
in-zin and his band of about forty San
Carlos Indians, to proceed without delay
to Fort Sill, Ind. T., where the Indians
will be placed in the charge of Lieut.. II.
erty Of the Indians worth the cost of trans
portation will be taken to Fort Sill, espe-
cially doors, window sash, &C., of use in
the construction of new quarters. Mount
Vernon barracks will then be abandoned
as an army post.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-09-20
Coast and GeOdetic Survey.

The field parties of the coast and geo.
detic survey in Alaska, Colorado and Utah
are coming in, their seasons work being
completed Parties are still out along the
Mexican border and resurveys are being
made in Boston harbor, on Long Island and
in the Hudson river.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-09-20
Annlicatiou Denied.

Judge McComas has denied the petition Of
Frances Pierchynski, who on the 9th of
July. 1893. applied for a divorce from An
drew Pierchynski alleging cruelty the
part Of the defendant.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-09-20
FOurth-Class Postmastcra.

The total number Of fourth-class post
masters appointed today was thirty-six. OF
this number twenty-six were to fn vacan-
cies caused by death and resignation and
the remainder by removal
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-09-20

@e proof Of f6e paooins Is
in f8e eating. pesferoap's
Star eonfainso 35 columns
Of advertisements, maee up
Of go separate announce
n,enfs. t8ese aooerfisers
Bous6f pu6fieifp-nof merefp
space.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-09-20
Treasury Receipts,

National bank notes received for redemp-
ton today, s1S5,3O1. Government receipts
From internal revenue, s255. .S4S; Sustoms,
s7O2 OGO; miscellaneous, $3lO.S13.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-09-20
GROUNDING OF THE ADAMS.
A Court of Inquiry to Examine Int
the Circumst tances.

Secretary Herbert has appointed a court
of inquiry to meet at the Mare Island navy
yard next Tuesday to inquire into the
grounding of the U. S. S. Adams in Bering
sea while engaged in the seal patrol. The
court will be composed Of Capt. c. s. Cot
ton, Commander T.. NJ Thomas and Lieut.
Commander +. NJ. Simmons, with Lieut.. II.
l.. Draper as judge advocate
National Baptist world., 1894-11-23
THE WATER SPIDER.
Its Taste Inclines to "a Life on the Ocear
Waye.c

It's Taste Inclines to ga Life on the Ocean
Wave"
Some of the spider family have lilx-
ing for living in or near the water.
Most of the spider family with which
you are familiar live in the corners of
rooms or in dark closets. But this
water spider has quite q curious home.
and II you look sharp you may find one
of them some day on the banks of a
stream
This curious little spider builds a
pretty house of silk about the shape of
thimble. This house is fastened
among the water plants growing
under the water, and naturalists tell
us that when her house is finished the
spider carries air in her body, bubble
by bubble, until she fills her tiny
house under the water full of air. In
this house she lives, carrying her food
down there to eat, and making her
nursery in one corner of the house
And here her children live until they
grow big enough to build little Thin.
ble-castles for themselves
Another curious little fellow is
called the raft spider. This creature
constructs an odd little raft of leaves
and sticks, held together by the silken
threads which all spiders use On this
raft the spider sails about, not stop.
ping in any one place, but steering his
little boat wherever the fancy takes
him. His food consists of small in
sects which he finds in the water
around him. He is said to be able to
run upon the water as well as sail upon
it, SO altogether he is quite an accom-
plished creature. His little raft is his
home. his castle, his yacht and his
nursery, and he doubtless finds "a life
on the ocean wave" quite to his taste.
N. Y. World