Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-02-03
THE WEEK.

Never has such scene been witnessed at
the Capitol as that on Thursday during the
closing argument and vote on the Wilson
tariff bill. Although the result Of the bal
loting was universally discounted, yet that
did not diminish the interest Of the country
In the event. Thousands crowded the cor
ridors Of the big white building. and the
galleries were packed. Ex-speaksr Reed
Speaker Crisp and Chairman Wilson spoke
being greeted with enthusiasm; and then
the vote was taken, resulting In 204 yeas to
40 nays. Seventeen democrats voted with
the opposition. The Senate will take up the
question early next week. 1t Is thought
that six weeks will be consumed in the de-
hberations Of the finance committee. after
which q long debate will follow before the
vote Is taken. The sugar men are hopeful
OF having the duty on sugar restored, which
will render the income tax feature unnec-
essary. Next to the passage Of the tariff
bill the government loan has been the prin-
cipal topic Of interest. Early in the week
Secretary Carlisle went over to New York
ana met the leading bankers with q view
OF inducing bids for the bonds. for there
had been hanging back on the part of
capitalists The bankers plainly intimated
that they preferred a three per cent bond at
par to i've per cent bond at the premium
exacted, but were convinced that they had
70 take what was offered or nothing Con-
90 into line and over forty millions of the
naty wanted were subscribed in New York
Inc bids were opened on Thursday, and
were found to be In the neighborhood Of
sixty millions. Meantime the knights of
Labor. through General Master Workman
sovereign and Senator Allen of Nebraska.
nao endeavored to secure an Injunction on
the issue Of the bonds. but Justice Cox Of
the District supreme Court held that they
had no standing in court and their plea
was rejected. The legality Of a bond issue
Tor the purpose Of securing funds for the
governments expenses was not decided
either way. That the Knights of Labor are
not alone in their belief was shown in the
Senate during the debate of Senator Stew
arts resolution declaring the issue illegal.
senators Hoar, Dolph and others maintained
that it was contrary to law, and even SEN
ator Sherman would not admit that the Sec
rotary could raise funds for government ex-
penses without authorization from Congress-
The vote on the resolution will be taken on
Tuesday. The debate on the federal cleo
tions law has been dragging along in the
Senate. as has the investigation Of the Ha-
waiian revolution by the investigating COM
mittee. Sporadic labor troubles continue
The Bridgeport, Conn.,, street railway strike
u stu on. Cars are being run. but the
people are afraid to patronizs them: The
many employees asking for their old places
but few being taken back. In western
Pennsylvania Hungarian and Slav striking
miners have created something Of a reign
sherins put them to flight. 1t was found
that an anarchist propaganda existed
among them. Reports Of reviving in
dustry continue to be made. and the Iron
trade Review notes something Of an I'm
provement In that trade. which is taken by
some to be an index Of industry in general.
The election Of Lemuel e. Ouigg in New
cratic ey ne in dsmo
for 5000 majority was a surprise to both
parties. Isidor Straus was elected by the
Democrats in another district. Maj 8. 8.
Turner was elected in Virginia to succeed
Representative O'Ferrall.
Abroad.
The action OF the American Admiral Ben
ham at Rio Janeiro on Monday In escort
ing an American vessel to her wharf was
the sensation Of the week. There was a
little firing. and this was the basis for wild
reports Of a battle and :hs subsequent sur
render Of Admiral da Cana, the insurgent
leader. Stripped Of all sensationalism, the
admirars act In guaranteeing protection to
Ing was one Of no small moment and will
relieve all foreign vessels as we'll Of the
irritating distractions placed in the course
Of commerce by the rebel feet. Such con-
hicting reports come from Brazil that 1t Is
hard to say which party has the advantage.
though 1t IL generally believed that Presi-
dent Peixoto will be able to wear out the
opposition. even II ne cannot whip It in
battle. A sensation was caused by the re-
port Of Gladstone's speedy retirement. which
was not wholly allaysd by the qualified de-
NAL Of the premier. who admitted that cir
cumstances might arise making such a
chial tubes have been suffering, but are
now said to be all right. The morbid Paris
rabble have been staying up all night lately
for several nights hoping to witness the
execution Of Valiant, the bomb thrower, In
the morning. but have been disappointed
me reichstag has been debating the finan-
cial reform bill. which has aroused the cppo-
sition Of the liberals. NJ. Lockroy. in the
French chamber Of deputies. made violent
attack on the administration Of the naval
department.. but the chamber voted conf
a job to get a premier in France that the
deputies are bound not to be too critical. Bur-
glars broke into the American legation at
Rome. and. angry at not getting any spoil.
excsssive taxation broke out at Oporto,
Portugal. News from Honolulu arrived
with advtces up to January 20. Minister
Willis refused to take part in the anniver-
new government.
In the District.
The forerunner of the religious interest
which the presence Of Mr.. Moody in this
city next week will awaken was found in
the union meetings which were held night
ly throughout the city. and which had an
average attendance. 1t was estimated by
some. Of three thousand people. The ap-
peal for money and supplies for the Door
has been meeting with q response from the
people throughout the city, and the amount
Of money contributed through the house-to-
house canvass Is reported to be over SO, 600
A successful series Of meetings have been
In progress under the auspices Of the Sal
walton Army, prominent officers from other
cities being here. The work Of making q
compilation Of the laws of the District has
BEEN completed by Mr.. w. 8. Albert. The ex-
hibition given at the Columbia Athletic Club
by hired sluggers has aroused a good deal Of
criticism, and 1t Is predicted that in the
future there will be change in the style Of
entertainment. A verdict of guilty in the
case of DR.. Edward Leon, charged with
abortion, was rendered in the Criminal
Court. The wheelmen Of the city have or