Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-01-12
THE WEEK.

The past week witnessed the shelving of
the Carlisle currency bill. A caucus of
democratic Representatives voted by 81 to
50 to indorse it, but the action of this body
was not binding on the party. The COM
mittee On rules brought in an order to
close general debate and proceed under the
five-minute rule until today, when the final
vote should be taken, but the supporters Of
the bill showed unexpected weakness. They
were unable to order the previous question,
the demand therefor being refused, first
by a rising vote of 81 to 101 and then on a
yea and nay vote by 124 to 129. An anal
ysis Of the vote shows that all of the 124
votes in favor of the motion were cast by
democrats, while 50 republicans, 80 demo-
Gratis and populists voted against it, OF
the 80 democratic votes against the motion,
1t was pointed out that "a were cast by
democrats defeated for reelection. A num-
Der of United States senatorial nominations
were made. Senators Chandler, Harris, Hoar,
Frye, Pettigrew, Perkins and Mcmillan
were renominated. Ex-Secretary Eikins.
Thomas H. Carter and Secretary Mantle of
Montana, and F. E. Warren and G. d.
Clark from Wyoming were nominated. A
memorial was presented In the House
signed by Mr.. J. S. Ritchie of Akron. Ohio,
making charges Of conspiracy against
Judge Kicks, who presides over the United
States district court at Cleveland; the me-
mortal was referred without debate to the
judiciary committee. President Cleveland
submitted another package OF Hawaiian
correspondence to Congress, showing the
negotiations of the British government
for the lease of one of the islands for cable
purposes, and also a difference Of opinion
between Minister Willis and Admiral
Walker as to the necessity of keeping the
Philadelphia at Honolulu. Gov. Upham in
his message to the Wisconsin legislature
expressed the belief that the blacklisting
system used by corporations Is conspiracy
and should be punishable by law. In his
message to the legislature Gov. Matthews
of Indiana asks for more stringent laws in
reference to strike troubles and prize fights.
w. w. Taylor. the outgoing state treasurer
of South Dakota, disappeared, leaving big
shortage Gov. Lewellng of Kansas sent
message to the legislature advocating the
Philadelphia republicans nominated Charles
F. Warwick for mayor. The committee Of
ninety-ive has organized in Philadelphia
for the election of honest city councilmen.
The supreme court of California decided
yesterday that the Central Pacific railroad
must pay it's taxes for 1887, amounting to
s647,5O0. George Dudley Thomas, an emil
nent lawyer of Georgia, died at his home
grand recorder of the Grand Commandery
of the knights Templar of the state of New
York, died at his residence in Brooklyn.
Foreign.
Intense cold, accompanied with heavy
snow storms. has prevailed throughout Eu-
rope. Travel has been stopped In some
places, and many people have been frozen
to death. Kaiping has been taken by the
Japanese. The Chinese had 5000 men and
twelve guns, and lost 200 killed. The loss
of the Japanese is not given. Count Won
Moltke, the German emperor's aid-de-camp,
has arrived at Friederichsruhe, with a gift
of flowers from the emperor for Prince Bis
marck. The German Red Cross Society has
forwarded 10000 marks to the Japanese
Red Cross Society in aid of the wounded.
New Zealand has offered to administer the
affairs of Samoa. In the reichStaS the anti
revolution bill was discussed. during which
the socialists were attacked by speakers.
BY an explosion and fire on board an excur-
sion steamboat in the harbor of Rio Janeiro
40 persons were drowned. Emperor Will
Ham, in speech at parliamentary recep-
ticn, pointed out the necessity of increaS-
ing the strength of the German fleet.
In the District.
The District appropriation bill was passed
by the House of Representatives; the sum
appropriated was S1,791 ,S27 less than the
estimates, and S225,OOO less than was the
appropriate for the fiscal year ending
June 80, 1895 The Commissioners We're
authorized by the House act to make neces-
sary regulations for the collection and dis
position of garbage. The AnacoSt1a and
Potomac River Railroad and the lexington
ana SOlQierS Home were oluciSu
to operate the abandoned parts of their
systems. Six deaths from gas asphyxiation
were reported. w. Calvin Chase was held
by the grand jury to answer to Recorder
Taylors suit for libel. Jackson day was
celebrated by the Interstate Democratic
Association. The annual meeting of the
Anti-Saloon League took place and officers
for the ensuing year were elected; arrange
ments We're perfected for the entertain
ment of the Womans Christian Temper
ance Union of the World. supply of anti
toxine was received and estimates sub
mitted to the Commissioners as to the cost
of making it. The National Dairy Union
met at Wizards Hall. People residing in
the vicinity of Benning protested against
the suggested site of the Contagious Hos
pital. Representative Geissenhafner of
New Jersey introduced a bill looking to
the requirement of additional territory for
the Washington navy yard. The President
received the diplomatic corps. The Malone
printing office site was accepted by the
House committee A local assembly of the
National League of Musicians was organiz-
ed A brilliant reception was rendered
Bishop Paret by the Episcopalians of this
diocese. Prominent among local deaths
were those Of John McDermott and Pay
Director Washington.