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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-10-03
THE MADAGASCAR TROUBLE.
France Determined to Exert SOver
eighty Over the Island.


The dispute between England and France
in regard to Madagascar Is one of long
standing. Madagascar is a large island
separated from the southeastern portion of
Africa by the Mozambique channel 1t is
now, virtually. under a French protectorate,
although it is claimed in England that at
least one-seventh Of the island is held by
British capital. But the French embassy
in London recently answered a communi-
cation from the Madagascar consul in Lon.
don by a formal statement that, officially,
there is no longer such person as a London
Madagascar consul. as. it was added. the
agents of France in various countries repre-
sent the Hovas government
Early last month the French government
evidently determined upon taking decided
action in regard to Madagascar, probably
believing that the hands of England were
tied by the complications brought about
through the war between China and Japan.
Consequently NJ. LeMyre de NilerS was sent
on a special mission to Madagasca and 1t
was understood that he was to all intents
and purposes instructed to demand the alb
dication of the government and to annex
the island to France.
The Cocarde of Paris at the time of the
departure of NJ. LIE Myre de Vilers, who is
just about due at Madagascar, said:
He will call upon the Hova government
to satisfy all our demands and to respect
an the clauses Oh our treatles. In the case
Of the Hova government accepting this de-
mand, protocol summarizing our rights
and rendering some obscure points clear
will be drawn up. These rights may be
summarized as follows:
THE installation of a French representa-
tive. who will treat exclusively all uues-
tions Of foreign policy with the DO
the recognition of the rights Of Europeans
to possess property without any r.troces-
sion clause; the right of treating with the
natives for the hire and farming OF prop
erty; the registration Of all deeds concern
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work proceed, because 1t was believed that
money could be saved by having the build
ing completed earlier. 1T is a shame" he
continued, "the way the work progresses
on that building, and 1t makes me mad
every time 1 go by It, And the reason is
tfat the last architect of the treasury un-
der the Harrison administration approved
a contract for long time-three times as
long as was necessary. This work Is delay
ed by those who rent offices to the govern
ment in the city. They do not want the
post office building completed, because it
will be occupied by many bureaus of the
government that are now paying very high
rents. That is what is retarding the work
on that structure. I have known it, and
everybody that has taken the trouble to
look into the matter has known it. for some
time. There Is no telling now how long
this work will drag along, but 1t is no fault
of Congress-. We are ready to give them all
the money they want II they will only push
the building along"
The Rate.
The rate established today by the thirty
three men who were at work on the build
ing would finish the structure on the 25th
of|Decembe-, 1900. Thus. these good people
are striving to give the patient people of
Washington a Christmas present to start
the century, a present that would be more
acceptable than anything else in the mar
ket, unless 1t might be a new municipal
building. In the light of the present ex-
perience, however. life is far too short to
worry about things that may happen in the
year 1000.
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ing the purchase and hire of property at
the French residency; the construction Of a
railway, which the Malagasy government
has till now refused; the freedom Of navi-
CATION Of the rivers; the establishment of
military stations where the French may
think Mt; the appointment of a French
agent to control and secure the financial re-
sources wasted at the present moment to
the detriment Of the natives; the installa-
ton OF French resident with each OF the
Malagasy governors, with the object of Sc
curing the respect of treaties and the
proper collection Of the taxes-in a word,
the effectual application of the protectorate
regime, which has until now been nothing
but nominal. II the Hova ministers do not
give entire satisfaction, NJ. De Vilers will
withdraw to one of the vessels Of our
squadron, and the commander of that
squadron will then open the sealed instruc-
tions sent to him."
The Cocarde added that all this means
that the voice Of the cannon will make
do not at once accept what may be termed
the French ultimatum
Likely to BE War.
The Courier Du Soir of Paris. a news
paper generally well informed in connec-
ton with the foreign policy of France. had
this to say of the mission of NJ. De vilers
at the time Of his departure for Madagas-
car:
I'VE are assured that M. De Vilers leaves
for Madagascar with but little confidence
in the pacific result OF his mission. The
Hovas, who have accumulated stores of
arms and ammunition. show warlike pro-
clivities. and are encouraged to resist by
the English Methocists, who promise them
the same support rs they gave them In
1888. and who do not hesitate to pledge the
government Of the Queen Of England. Thus
NJ. DE Vilers. who was formerly French
resident general at Antananarivo, and Is
conversant with the affairs Of the African
island, knows the peop,e with whom he is
to negotiate, and he made no secret of his
apprehension to the government. which,
during the three months which will elapse
before a final decision Is taken, will COM
plete the preparations for the expedition.
According to our information, the expe-
dictionary corps will consist Of 5000 men
and will march on Antananarivo by q route
already carefully studied by several Of
our officers OF the military engineering
corps"
NJ lie Myre de Vilers will be remembered
as the astute diplomatic agent who rem
dered such valuable service to France Cur
ing the latter's dispute with Siam and who
compelled the Siamese to accept the terms
offered by France.i in spite Of the half-heart-
ed support given to Siam by Great Britain.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-10-03

He Spoke From a Special Train Going
Through Kansas.

TOPEKA, Kan, October 3.-The home OF
populism was invaded by Ohio's governor
today. special train was started from
Kansas City today at TO am. over the
Atchison. Topeka and Santa Fe railroad
headed for Hutchison and stops, and
speeches were scheduled for eleven places
en- route. Mr.. Cyrus Leland. jr., chairman
Of the republican state committee, and a
number Of republican workers. General
Passenger Agent Nicholson and General
Freight Agent Gay of the Santa Fe accom-
panied Gov. Mckinley. The first stop was
at Argentine, where a few words were
spoken.
At Lawrence there were fully 1000 people
at the station, who cheered Justify when
the train stopped, and gave earnest atten-
ton TO what Mr.. Mckinley said.
With apparent reference to populism the
governor said: I'VE might as well under
stand that now one or the other. the re-
publican or democratic party, Is going to
&C nduct the policy of this government. and
IL is for you to determine which one Of
these parties will conduct the policy of the
government In such a manner as 10 best
serve the interest of the people Of the
United States"
Topeka was reached at $50. A cavalry
escort preceded Gov. Mckinley as he was
driven through the streets to the state
house grounds. where a platform had been
erected. There was an immense crowd as
sembled, and the greeting given 10 the dis
tinguished visitor was very cordial Gov.
Lewelling offered to be present and ON
cially receive Gov. Mckinley. but the re-
publican managers declined, saying that
they wanted to make the occasion a pur sly
republican one.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-10-03
SOMETHING OF A JOKE
The Appointment Of M. Pugh as Super
intendent of the Income Tax.
He Il q Friend Of Secretary Carlisle
and Was Legislated Out Of His
Former Place.

The appointment OF ex-CommissIoner of
Customs VIM. Pugh to be superintendent
Of the income tax. at $500 q year. is re-
garded by the treasury officials who are
not too close to the Secretary as a rather
good joke. The a. 200 which is to form Mr..
Pugh's salary comes from the appropria-
tion CT 1900 carried by the supplementary
act that was rushed through Congress dur
ing the last days Of the session. This sum
was intended to be expended In the prepa-
ration Of blanks. the printing etc. and
was not supposed to be devised to cover
salaries.
1t is presumed that there had then been
no calculations made as to the destructive
effect Of the Dockery law.
Commissioner Miller. the head Of the in
terral revenue bureau. said this afternoon
that Mr.. Pugh's duties for the present
would not necessitate his having any as
sistants. Later on. he explained. there will
be a force Of clerks drafted for this service
Just hcw Mr.. Pugh is to busy himself with
the preparation of the literature concerning
the tax, compilation Of the old decisions
and comparison Of the present law with
the old
He may also have to do with the prepara-
ton Of the regulations and the blanks.
The appointment is considered as some
what temporary. and there is no certainty
that Mr.. Pugh will have charge Of the
active work of collecting the tax. The law
specifically places this work upon the COM
missioner of internal revenue, so that IL
will have to be performed under that off,
cial
Mr.. Pugh is from Cincinnati, and II is
stated. is q personal friend Of Secretary
Carlisle. His salary as commissioner OF
customs was $4,000 q year, so that he will
profit 500 By the change. 1t will be noted
that this places him just within the opera
tion of the tax and he will go to work with
the comforting assurance that he is to
collect an arEual tax of 81 from himself
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-10-03
A WAR OF EPITHETS.
The Latest Literary News of the
ChipO-Japanese Campaign.

ChtpO-Japanese Campaign.
Officials of the Japanese legation have re-
ceived an interesting budget Of news and
gossip in the last mail from Japan. The
spirit of the people is shown in war songs
sung by the japanese troops as they push
toward Pekin. The songs were officially
compiled by order of Prince Arisugawa. They
breathe great bitterness against China, and
significantly declare that 'now is the time
to plant the flag of the rising sun on the
walls Of Pekin and to illuminate it's dark
ness. Each verse of the song begins and
ends with Strike and chastise China" The
various verses describe the Chinese as ar
rogant and insOlent' with an "army of
towards" OF the Chinese troops the war
song says They are an undiSciplined
rabble and however fine their arms look,
they are useless like fine ladies in pictures" q"
The chant closes with IN invocation to
march and fire as long as breath remains"
The Japanese minister Of finance has Of
nclaily made known that the war will not be
allowed to interrupt the internal improve
ments or Japan. Consequently railway con-
structlon Is to proceed with the same vigor
as in peaceful times. The minister has ar
ranged that the treasury shall keep separate
accounts or the war expenses and those for
internal improvements, in order that the
former may not overshadow the latter.
Inc latest custom house reports issued in
Japan show that her trade with the United
States Is greater than that with any other
country. The total trade last year was
about 4,OcOUO yens. The British trade,
which comes second, is 3,5OOOO0 yens.
The japanese people and press are re-
torting to the Chinese emperor's proclama-
ton directing that the japanese "wo-jen,"
meaning pigmies should be driven to their
lairs. The Chinese are being called "chau-
chau," the word sigllifying puerilty.
'Toupi-xau." meaning pig tailed vagabonds,
is also used China is referred to as Mel
so-koku," meaning the country in which
people cannot make up their minds.
The Japanese theaters are already pre-
senting plays showing the routs Of the
Chinese on land and sea.
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WILL RETURN TOMORROW.
Mnrshal McCsrty Will Bring Howxate
From New York.

Special Dispatch TO The Evening Star.
NEW YORK, October 3.-United States
Marshal McCarty Informed The Star cor
respondent this morning that he has COM
pleted arrangements for the delivery of
Capt II. w. Howgate. the signal service de-
faulter. to the federal authorities at WASH
ington tomorrow. As a special measure OF
precaution the marshal has decided 10 ac-
company the prisoner himself. They win
leave here in the morning. The marshal
does not care to say what train they will
take. He realizes the Importance of the
case and will take no chances with his
prisoner.
Howgate is still in Ludlow street jail He
Is as exclusive and uncommunicative as
ever and refuses positively to submit to y
newspaper interview.
Mrs. Williams, the gray-haired little
woman who shared his fortunes I'm his hum
BILE abode at 1876 West 10th street, calls on
him at the Jail every day and remains as
long she is allowed. She Is his only
means OF communication with the outside
world and is closing up his business affairs
here for him. Although her identity is still
in doubt, the impression obtains that she 10
Nellie Burrill. the woman with whom he
is supposed to have fed from Washington
twelve years ago.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-10-03
that it shall be an example of his superior
ity over his enemies.
As to Administration Support.

tIdt II Sldll De All OF MS SUPERIOR
ity over his enemies.
As to Administration Support.
Meanwhile the agitation over the question
of whether or not Mr. Hill shall have the
support of the administration faction is very
annoying to the democratic leaders, who are
working for the next House and for general
party success. While the nomination of
Hill Is a general disappointment to the ma
tional leaders in the party, and his success
means their humiliation. they recognize that
such a division in New York as would make
the campaign there a hopeless struggle
against the inevitable would have a de-
pressing effect upon democrats in the con-
gressional campaign, both in and outside of
New York state. General apathy is what
they are struggling against in the congress
siOnal campaign.
They feel that a vigorous, exciting and
hopeful campaign In New York would
arouse the energies of democrats elsewhere,
Dut that a feeling Of distemper would be
excited by a party split there, resulting
seriously to the party in the congressional
campaign. A feeling on the part of demo-
cratic voters that the administration would
sacrifice party interests to crafty personal
enmity would cause many anti-administra-
tion democrats throughout the country to
lose their grip in the campaign and let the
election slide
There is very little love for Hill anywhere
In every section of the country whose party
loyalty alone causes them to take active
interest in the campaign. If an example of
disregard for party organization is fur
nished by that faction of the party against
which they feel resentment they will be
very apt to follow 1t, and practice reprisal
a little on their own behalf
1t is said that private letters received
from Mr. Hill settle all controversy as to
the possibility Of his declining the nominal
ton. 1t Is said that these letters leave no
doubt OF his acceptance whenever notified.
He May Resign.
The suggestion that II Mr. Hill is elected
governor Of New York he will Immediately
resign. permitting Lockwood. who would be
lieutenant governor in the case of demo-
cratic success. to serve as governor. is very
generally accepted by democrats familiar
with the New York situation Among
those democrats who are in the habit Of
betting on elections 1t is said that dis
elimination is made between a bet that
Hill will be elected" and a bet that he
will be governor" the latter bet being
generally declined. upon the assumption
that he will probably not serve II elected
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-10-03
GONE TO NEW YORK.
Chairman BabcOck to Confer With
Republican Stnte Leaders

Chairman Babcock Of the republican con-
gressional committee has gone to New York
and Will be absent several days. 1t is under
stood that his visit Is for the purpose of
holding conference with the state man.
ayers upon the political situation. which is
deemed to have changed materially since
the nomination of Mr.. Hill. Mr.. Babcock is
interested, OF course, in the success of the
entire republican ticket in New York but
his main concern is about the election of
Congressman. and 1t Is presumed that II is
upon this branch of the campaign which he
wishes to confer with the state managers,
who are in touch with the various districts
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-10-03
Our New Austrian Minister.

The name Of the new Austrian minister
to the United States is Mr. Won Hengel-
muller. He has arranged to reach Wash
ington early in November, at which time
the present minister. Chevalier de Tayera.
leaves for his new post in Brazil, vacated
by Mr.. Won Hengelmuller. Mr.. Won Hengel-
muller was here in 1882 as secretary Of the
Austrian legation. After that ne served at
London and Bucharest. and was made min
lister to Servia- He Is regarded as q diplo-
mat of high rank.
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WAITING FOR THE SECRETARY.
MIR. Smith Will Find Plenty of Dusi-
ness When He Returns.

ness when He Returns.
When Secretary Smith returns to the In
terror Department, he will find himself for
time immersed in business Of that de-
partment. No appointments.kave been made
during his abserce. and 1t is understood that
a large number are awaiting mis- action. in
Guiding number of changes to be made
in the pension office. Then there are all
the annual reports that come in during the
fall but which will not be made public un-
til the Secretary has had an opportunity to
examine them. Reports from the governors
of most Of the territories have been received
already. The bureau officers are now pre-
raring their reports. which will be placed
In the Secretary's hands soon after his re-
turn. They include the report Of the COM
missioners Of patents, land office, pensions,
census. Indian affairs and others of less
Importance.
Secretary Smith is expected to return soon
after the election in Georgia.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-10-03
Treasury Receipts.

National bank notes received today for
redemption. sI76.26s. Government receipts:
From internal revenue, 1921 ,433; customs
1881 .5O2; miscellaneous, s27, 740.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-10-03

$4e proof Of f8e puSoins Is
in f6e eating. pesferoop's
Star contained 50 columns
Of aeoerfisemenfs. msaoe up
Of S53 separate announce
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space.
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sional element. which Il practically the only ac-
tive faction In the stock market Mt present, has
been a seller Of stocks all the week. The virtual
collapse OF the Distllling Company, and a strong
conviction that the managers Of the Sugar
Refining Company are in favor Of lower
prices for It's stock have also encouraged opera
lions for short account. The statement Of the
operations Of the c., b. and Quincy Company for
August, and TO q lesser extent the figures Of
the St Paul Company for the same period,
were not well received by the Street, while
the publication Of the Reading plan of
reorganization has manifestly chilled the
enthusiasm of the Micawbcr-like holders
Of that company's stock. Local hostility TO the
Chicago Gas companies has apparently induced
some liquidation In the certificates representing
that Industry. The bulk Of the selling, how
ever, has been principally for short
account. It has not had . generally
marked effect upon prices, for the reason that
the bears have cautiously taken their profits
from time 10 time, thus furnishing the market
with q certain amount Of support that II would
not otherwise have enjoyed.
To-day's market was IN keeping with It's i'm
mediate predecessors, and consisted almost en-
tlrely of transactions In Sugar Refining. Chicago
Gas, and st. Paul. The tone was heavy through
out until just before the close, when the list was
steadied q little by q sharp covering movement
in Chicago Gas that left the price q point and q
half higher than yesterday. Positive state
ments were circulated that the usual quarterly
dividend upon these certificates would be an
nounced to-day or Monday. In spite Of the
rally, Sugar Refining clo.e 1ts 2 cent. lower
than yesterday. The weekly statement Of
averages Of the Associated Banks shows q
somewhatlarger decrease In the deposits than is
consistent with Q small decrease in the loans
and an increase of less than 100000 in lawful
money. The net result, an increase Of over
$780, 900 In the surplus reserve, is as unimpor-
tant as the other changes.
As compared with the final prices OF last Sat
urday. the entire list Is lower. The more impor-
tant net declines are in American Sugar REIN
ing, 6M y cent; Reading, ~; American To-
bacco. 33l; Burlington and Quincy, pss; Ameri-
can Cotton OIL. 2IS; New England, 2hs; Distil-
ling and Cattle Feeding and Western Union, .
each; st. Paul and Missouri Pacific, rs each;
Northwest, ~: General Electric and National
Lead. ~ each; Chesapeake and Ohio, IN;
Atchison and Chicago Gas, rs each; Louisville
and Nashville and Manhattan. 1 each; United
States Cordagc, Il; Ontario and Western, ";
Richmond and Terminal. Southern Railway.
Texas Pacific. and Wabash preferred, n y cent.
each.
Final sales compare with those Of yesterday as
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Msmphi. received lttee bales against $50 ,thi. day
ssPpr.sd generally clear weather A. the south
for the ensuing twentylour hours. Average tempera:
lures for tyentysfouf hours so 10 ga minimum and
I2e to H0' maximum. Estimated receipts IT New
orleans on Monday are ~ 900 70 l9.oo9. assinst lttse
last Monday and 1881 last year. Receipts At the ports
during the coming week are estimated at 100000,
against SQO,6et during the past week, geo, 100 for the
same week last year, and 2eS.252 for the correspond.
Ing week In 1891. One nrnn said; PRICES here have
declined more than many have looked for. Still the
general Impression Is that in the Absence OF outside
speculation a free crop movement will cause = further
decline unless bad weather at the South sets In or an
early frost ov"rtakes the crop, The present prospects
for the crop are generally favorable
To.DAY's FEATuREs Renewed depression in Liver.
pool, pressure to sell from the South, and aRood crop
movement. together with long liquidation, resulted In
smother decline here. The trading In futures was ~