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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-01-25
FOR THE PURCHASE OF BONDS,
A Large Amount of Gold Wfthdra w N
From the Treasury.

Bond offers in considerable numbers, but
most of them for small amounts, continue
to be received daily at the Treasury De-
partment. The names of the bidders will
not be announced until the bids are opened
on February next, nor the amount bid for,
nor the prices offered This information,
Secretary Carlisle holds, should not be made
public in justice to those who bid, and even
at the opening of the bids on February |
this information may not be made nrhiic
but only the aggregate number Of bidders,
the aggregate amount OF oilers AL 49,
highest and lowest prices bid.
1t is said that few large bids have vet
been received. Those who invest usually
in cover lmcnt securities are. however evil
IDENTIFY holding off Since the issue Of the
circular of January IL. inviting proposals
the Treasury Department has lost 81 300, 600
in gold. and s1,JOOO0 in legal tenders The
gold, it is asserted, is being withdrawn for
the purpose of purchasing bonds and the
legal tenders are convertible into gold on
presentation, making in round figures 81
SOO,OOO in gold or its equivalent withdrawn
since January Il. Since the agitation OF
the bond Issue began, or since January 1,
the treasury has lost s12.4 10000 in gold.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-01-25
FOR GOOD GOVERNMENT.
Conference of Prominent Reformers
Mt Philadelphia.

PHILADELPHIA. Jan. 25-The first ses-
sion of the conference for good city gov
eminent was opened in the gallery of the
Art Club this morning at 10 O'Clock The
main object of the convention is to promote
the establishment of reform organizations
in every large city burdened with boss rule.
Many gentlemen and ladies prominent in
reform movements in New York, Baltimore,
Philadelphia and other cities were present.
Among the prominent Baltimoreans in at
tendance we're Charles j. Bonaparte, Mich
ael A. Mullin, Henry n. Bankard DIR. Mill
ton Hammond. Edward Stabler jr., and
Benjamin F. Walker ST.. representing the
Taxpayers Association, and Frederick w.
Schultz, w. Morris Oren, Walter CARING
ton. Robert Roddy and James j. McNa-
mara. representing the citizens party.
The New Workers present were MIR. j. c.
Carter. Edmund Kelly, W. Harris Roome.
John j. Chapman, DIR. John p. Peters,
Richard Watson Glider, Carl Schurz Hor-
ace E. Demine, Samuel II. Ordway.
James I. Carter, president of the City
Club OF New York, was chosen presiding
OFFICER. George Burnham. jr., president OF
the Municipal League of this city delivered
tine address of welcome.
Edmond Kelly. former secretary of the
City Club of New York, and a gentleman
prominent in all reform movements of that
city. WAS on the program the first speak
ct. but he was late in arriving, and Moor
field Storey of Boston took his place.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-01-25
WANTED TO SEE THE PRESIDENT,
Another Man Of the Genus Crank Get,
Into Trouble.

Into Trouble.
Henry Wilson's incendiary language and
suspicious actions on the streets yesterday
afternoon got him in trouble, and his name
was recorded as one Of the numerous
cranks who want to visit the White House
with an idea of getting an office or doing
violence. Henry is an Englishman nearly
forty years old. and. IL his story Is true
he has been in this country but a short
while. His clothes are the worse for wear
scarcely covering his body. 1t was abou,
3 o'clock yesterday afternoon when be ap.
peared in the vicinity of 14th and F streets
acting suspiciously and INDUCING in threat.
ening language. His conduct attracted the
attention of citizen, who called Officer
Sutton's attention to him
The officer walked over to the man and
engaged in conversation with him. The
Englishman impaired to the officer the in.
formation that he had been In this country
but short time: said ne was out of en-
ployment and that he was on his way to
the White House to see the President
Speaking OF the President, he said: IF
he don't give me job or something to eat
I'll kill him.
I've never seen him." he added, but ]
am going to hunt him up"
The officer concluded that no harm would
be done by incarcerating the man and SO
he quietly Informed him that he was under
arrest and would have to 40 to the police
station. This Information startled the pris-
oner, who became boisterous and profane.
He resisted arrest and endeavored to es-
cape. but did mo- succeed. But he did sue
coed in attracting a large crowd. Finally
the officer reached the police station with
the prisoner and then the latter denied
having made any statements concerning
the President and he also denied that he
was on his way to the White House This
however. did not secure his release, for the
off1cer held HIM for examination.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-01-25
BURGLARS PUT TO FLIGHT.
Courage of n Chester, Pa, Mana
Policeman Shot.

CHESTER. Pa. Jan. 25.-James Compton
had thrilling adventure with burglars
early this morning. He was aroused from
his sleep by noises on the floor below With
a lamp in one hand and a revolver in the
other he went down stairs to investigate.
Just as he entered the dining room a shot
from the darkness beyond shattered the
lamp Mr.. Compton was carrying.
Mr.. Compton opened fire on the intruders,
sending three shots after them as they ran
through the back shed into the yard. The
men had piled large quantity of valua-
bles on a table. but were compelled to leave
all the booty behind.
ELIZABETH, y. j., Jan. 25.-Three burg
lars were caught by Policeman Conrad
Martz, on the Pennsylvania railroad, east
of North Elizabeth station this morning.
When the policeman came upon the trio
they showed fight. One was knocked down
by Martz with his club. At that instant
the other two opened fire on the policeman,
VINO fell against a flag shanty, shot through
the neck, hip and leg. The burglars then
beat hasty retreat and escaped in the
darkness
one hour later two of the Newark police
intercepted the burglars on Freylinghuysen
avenue. The robbers opened fire on them,
"ounuinS one IN the leg and arm and eS-
capped The police kept up running fire,
but did not apparently. hit any of the
thieves.
1t is believed they are the men who muir
derously attacked Jewelly korn on Satur-
day before last and robbed him in his store
on Broad street, and from which attack
Norm is now in the hospital. Martz )
wounds may prove fatal.
A rev hours later three men acting sus-
Rlclously were arrested in Jersey City.
They are believed to be the Elizabeth bur
glars
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-01-25
THE M'CREARY RESOLUTION
A Favorable Report Authorized by the
House Committee
Ii Condemns Ex-Minister stevens and
Endorses the President's Action
"A strict Party Vote.

The House committee on foreign affairs
today. by strict party vote, authorized
Mr. McCreary (Ky) to report favorably
his resolution defining the attitude of Con-
gress toward Hawaii. The resolution reads
as follows and will probably be reported
to the House tomorrow:
Resolved. First. That 1t is the sense of
this House that the action of the United
States minister in employing United States
naval forces and In illegally aiding in over
throwing the constitutional government of
the Hawaiian Islands in January, 1898,
and in setting up in it's place provisional
government not republican in form and op-
position to the will of the majority of the
people was contrary to the traditions of our
republic and the spirit of our Constitution
and should be and is condemned.
Second, that we heartily approve of the
principle announced by the President Of
the United States that Interference with
the domestic affairs of an independent ma
ton is contrary to the spirit of American
Institutions; and it is further the sense Of
this House that the annexation of the Ha-
waiian Islands to our country or the as
sumption of protectOrate over them by
our government is uncalled-for and is in
expedient. That the people of the country
should have absolute freedom and indie
peLdence in pursuing their own lie OF
pOucy anu tHdt lOTcisH intervention III tlC
political affairs in the islands will not be
regarded with Indifference by the govern
ment of the United States.
The resolution represents the entiments
of the nine democratic members of the COM
mittee and will form the basis of the dis
cussion Of the Hawaiian matter in the
House. Chairman McCreary expects to
bring the matter to the attention Of the
House as soon as the tariff bill Is disposed
of-Tuesday or Wednesday next
The republican members of the commit
tee spoke and voted against the resolution,
and will file minority report and a sub
stitute for the McCreary resolution.
Mr.. Hit of Illinois, the leading republi-
can on the committee, was unable to attend
the meeting today on account of sickness.
He will probably draw the minority report
and substitute for the McCreary resolution.
The nature of the report and substitute
cannot be ascertained until Mr.. Hit is con-
suited by his republican colleagues.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-01-25
MIR. THURsTON CALLS.
The Hawaiian Minister Presents His
Respects to Mr.. Gresham.

Mr.. Thurston went to the State Depart
ment this morning (this being diplomatic
day. to pay his respects to Mr.. Gresham.
This Is his first call upon the Secretary of
State since his return from Honolulu. Mr.
Thurston received no mail from San Fran
cisco this morning. although the mail that
should have come in on the Monowai a
week ago is past due in this city. Mr.
Thurston consequently was unable to say
anything to the text of President Dole's
reply to Minister Willis seven specifica-
tons Whether or not that reply may be in
any mail received by or on its way to the
State Department is at present a matter of
conjecture only. The promptitude with
which Information as to affairs in Hawaii
Is now communicated to Congress encour-
ages the expectation that as soon as MI.
Dole'S reply reaches the State Department
1t will be made public. 1t is Thought that
even If Mr.. Thurston should have brought
back with him from Honolulu a possible
copy OF the intended reply, he will refrain
from communicating 1t to the department
until 1t comes through regular diplomatic
channels. by transmission from Mr.. Willis
himself
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-01-25
SUPPORTS BLOUNT'S REPORT
A Witness Before the Senate Investigat.
ing Committee.

The indications are that the Senate COM
mittee engaged in the work Of investigating
Hawaiian affairs is approaching the con-
clusion of It's labors. The report will prob
ably be made to the full committee within
the next ten days or two weeks. and i'm
media ely thereafter TO the Senate. This
morning Mr.. McCandless was recalled for
the purpose of completing his testimony.
and then the examination Of DIR. N. Stalker
Of Des Moines. Iowa, was begun. DR..
Stalker is the first of number of witnesses
who will now appear before the COMMITTEES
on the side of the administration and In
support of the report Of Commissioners
nlount. With this the work of the COM
mittee so far as 1t relates to the taking of
testimony will be ended.
He supports Mr.. BiOunt.
DR.. Stalker, 1t appears. was in Honolulu
at the time of the revolution and for a
short time prior thereto, and is conversant
with the events that happened at that time.
He supports the conclusions reached by Mr.
Blount. and corroborates his statements OF
facts upon which the conclusions reached
by Mr.. Blount are based. DIR. Stalker
stopped at the hotel kept by F. NJ. English
and informed the committee that he was IN
position to know the incidents of the
days attending the revolution thoroughly
He criticised the way in which the troops
were landed and the manner in which they
were distributed about the city, stating
that to the most candid and unbiased judg.
ment II looked as If they were placed In
the hall opposite the government building
Tor the express purpose of intimidating the
forces Of the crown.
Opposed to Annexation.
As to the sentiments Of the people, DR..
stalker said the great majority of them
were opposed to any scheme of annexa ton
and only asked that their own form Of gov
eminent might not be interfered with. An
neXation, he said was scheme born
among :he American colony and had little
weight outside of that class of the citizens
of the island. DIR. Stalker went into the
whole subject in detail. condemning the act
of Minister Stevens and indorsing all that
Commissioner Blount had said in his report
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-01-25

TO AMEND THE PREAMBLE.
A Resolution to Recognize the Divin.
ity in the Constitution.

Senator Frye introduced in the Senate to-
day a resolution from the national reform
movement providing that the preamble Of
the Constitution of the United States be
changed so as to read
I've, the people of the United States, de-
voutly acknowledging the supreme authori-
ty and just government of Almighty God
in all the affairs of men and nations; CRATE
full to Him for our civil and religious iber-
ty; encouraged by the assurance of His
word to invoke His guidance as a great
nation. according to His appointed way
through Jesus Christ in order to form a
more perfect union, establish justice, in
sure domestic tranquility, provide for the
common defense, promote the general well
fare and secure the blessings of liberty to
ourselves and our posterty, do ordain and
establish this Constitution of the United
States of America"
A similar resolution is TO be introduced
in the House by Representative Morse of
Massachusetts.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-01-25
CORBETT's VICTORY.

=
The English man Fought Pluckily, but
Couldn't stand the Pace.
JACKSONVILLE. Fla, Jan. 25.-For the
first time since he has been acknowledged
head Of the pugilist fraternity of the world,
James ]. Corbett has defended with success
the title which he won by defeating his pre-
decessor, John l.. Sullivan.
Pitted aginst the boasted exponent Of the
manly art in England, Americas brawny
representative has proven his fitness for the
place Of honor. which his sinews and mus
Giles won for him. and the tail of the British
lion has been severely stepped upon by the
foot Of the mighty bruiser from the west.
There is exultation in the land, and Charles
Mitchell Is groveling in the dust Of defeat.
heaping imprecations on his Ill luck and
mingling with them vain regrets Of his
inability to whip his victor. The British
pugilist has attended his pugilistic funeral
and henceforth he will remember. with
poignant grief, the time and place of his
first defeat. Mitchell made a gallant battle
That much is conceded by all who witness
ed the encounter, when he went down
for the last time, after striving his utmost
to win the laurel wreath which has been
the aim throughout his life.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-01-25
CORPORATIONS IN THE DISTRICT.
A Bill to Amend the Statutes Relating
to Them.


to Them.
Senator Harris today introduced In the
Senate accompanied by a letter from s. T.
Thomas. attorney of the District Of Column
bia, bill to amend the general corporation
laws Of the District of Columbia The bill
provides that clause second OF the 553d Sec
ton of the Revised Statutes of the United
States. relating to the District of Column
bia, be amended SO as to read:
The time of its Qhe corporation's) ex-
istence shall be such number of years a.
may be stated in the certificate.
Section III. That any corporation here
tofore organized under the aforesaid seq
ton of the Revised Statute may renew its
charter for any stated number of years or
become perpetual by filing in the Office OF
the recorder of deeds of the District of Co.
lumbia certificate of its trustees to that
effect signed and acknowledged by them"
Attorney Thomas says in his letter that
ne mas carefully considered the matter and
has reached the conclusion that the amend
ment is proper. He says it is undoubtedly
true public policy to provide for the in
corporation OF corporations, either public
or private, by general statutes for that pur-
pose. He quotes from Judge Dillon in favor
of the proposition, and says that the lesis-
latures of most of the states have passed
general statutes for the incorporate of
private associations for all the various OBJ
Jects and private purposes to which the
talent and capital of the citizens may be
prohtabiy directed. He says that many
corporations formed under the existing Ia "
are now about to expire and that they will
probably not renew their franchise here
unless the law Is amended. but will go else
where. where the law is not SO strict. and
thus the District will be the loser in the
matter Of taxes. Moreover he says that a
general law such the amendment pro-
posed would save Congress the trouble and
annoyance of numerous applications for
charter.
Accompanying the bill is also a letter
from William F. Mattingly to Senator Har-
ris asking the Introduction Of the bill
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-01-25
THE HAWAIIAN MINISTER.
BE Called at the State Department This
Morning
Diplomatic Relations Resumed ana m
Hour Spent I'm an Interview
With Mr.. Gresham.

Minister Thurston resumed active diplo-
matte relations with the United States to-
day. He called at the State Department in
his official capacity and was received by
Secretary Gresham in the diplomatic room.
1t was diplomatic day at the State De-
partment and nearly a dozen representa-
tives of foreign governments sought and
obtained audiences with the head OF the
American foreign Office. These conferences
are severely confidential and the proceed
ings, SO far as the public is concerned, are
mainly conjectural.
Minister Thurston was cioseted with Sec.
rotary Gresham for nearly an hour. and the
conversation was presumably of a most in.
teresting character The Hawaiian minister
is fresh from Honolulu and undoubtedly had
important communications to make to this
government regarding the latest develop
ments in the relations between Presiden,
Dole and Minister Willis growing out OF
the efforts Of the latter to enforce President
Cleveland's decision that the former wa,
usurping the rights and privileges of Queer
Another Message Looked for.
1t is probable that another Hawaiian
message will be sent to Congress tomorrow
or Saturday, giving the correspondence
from Honolulu that arrived at San Fran.
cisco last Saturday. This includes. 1t Ia
said, the text Of President Doles letter
replying to the demand Of Minister Willis
for filing OF specifications to sustain his
president Dole'D charge that Mr.. Willis
had been conspiring to overthrow the pro-
visional government by force and to re-
instate the person whom Mr.. Willis calls
in the official correspondence, her majesty
the queen" This document will undoubt
edly prove a most important addition TO tbs
Hawaiian record. 1t Is understood that A
sets forth dates, places circumstances. and
names to sustain the charge Of President
Doles letter that the minister Of the United
States had been engaged for weeks In at
tempting to overthrow the government
which the United States has recognized
and to which Minister Willis himself Il
accredited. and for which he, In the nam.
Of the President of the United States had
expressed good will.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-01-25

Judge Edward ]. Phelps Of Vermont, ex-
minister to England and counsel before
the Paris Boring sea arbitration tribunal.
was among Secretary Gresham's visitors
at the State Department today.
MIR. Phelps is here to consult with Secre-
tary Gresham in the negotiation with Sir
Julian Pauncefote, British ambassador,
now in progress. for perfecting an agree
ment for the joint protection of Boring sea
The regula tons for this purpose are found
to be quite difficult to formulate, and at
the same time the period left for complet-
ing them Is short as ii Is necessary to
allow time for carrying out the arrange
ments agreed upon.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-01-25

The President Returned to the CT
This Morning on the Special Car

The stars and stripes floating over the
White House this morning told anxious
Congressman and others that the President
had returned to Washington from Hart
ford, where he went to attend the funeral
of his nephew, Henry f. Hastings. The
special car in which the homeward journey
was made came directly through to Wash
ington in twelve hours reaching the Penn
sylvania railroad station In this city at 8
o'clock this morning. Three hours later the
President and his companions Miss Rose
Elizabeth Cleveland and Private Secretary
Thurber, left the car and entered the White
House carriage in waiting. 1t was bitterly
cold at the time and the station was desert
ed Ten minutes later the party arrived at
the White House, where breakfast was
served Immediately. After breakfast the
President started in on the regular routine
of office work. The homeward trip was
without incident.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-01-25

The House committee on ventilation and
acoustics at its meeting this morning took
up the question of the ventilation OF the hall
of the House. which is now being investi-
gated. The proposition of Mr.. Gouse the
sanitary engineer. to change the system OF
supplying the chamber with air and venti-
lating 1t was laid before the committee
Mr.. Gouse proposes to admit air into the
chamber from the sides OF the walls instead
of through apertures I'm the floor He
also proposes to ventilate the room by three
air shafts opening directly onto the root
and not into the great al chamber under
the roof. BY this plan, he says, he can oh
tain more perfect ventilation.
The sanitary expert from the architect
office Of the Treasury Department, detailed
at the committees request was present
and Mr.. Gouge's plans We're submitted "a
him. He will examine them, together with
the present system. and will report TO the
committee upon the advisabIlity of a
change.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-01-25

Capt George w. Coffin. who is now in
Washington has been ordered to take COM
mand of the l.. $ s. Charleston at Rio de
Janeiro, per steamer from New York of the
3Ist instant He will relieve Capt Henry
F. Picking who has been in command of
the naval fleet at Rio ever since the sum-
mary recall of Admiral Stanton. He will
start for the United States as soon as re-
lieved. and it is expected that the Charles
ton will soon after start for the Pacific sta
ton
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-01-25
Tariff Sneakers TONIGHT,

The following are the speakers for this
evening Messrs. Hutcheson of Texas, Cobb
Of Alabama, Wagner of New York, Good
night of Kentucky, Lynch and Grady for
the bill, and Messrs. Gillett of Massachu-
sets, j. ID. Hicks, Thomas of Michigan
and Updegraff in opposition to the bill.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-01-25
His Resignation Asked for

Secretary Carlisle has requested the resig-
nation of j. NJ Cunningham. who is en-
ployed in the photographers Office of the
Treasury Department Mr.. Cunningham is
a brother of Mrs. Gen. Logan.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-01-25
A Treasury ApDointment-

Secretary Carlisle today appointed Thos
F. Lane OF New Jersey chief of division in
the registers Office.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-01-25

Appointed Inn mn q rant Inspector.
Isaac II. Marrow Of Ohio has been ap-
pointed an Immigrant inspector.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-01-25

The receipts from internal revenue today
were $33i.362 from customs, $685.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-01-25

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